Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27

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NEW YORK, September 26.-Much
to the surprise of every one in this city
the Olympia, which sailed from Glib
raltar on September 10, with Admiral
Dewey on board, arrived off Sandy
Hook lightship at 5:55 this morning.
There was heavy mist on the sea-
and at first the marine observers were
inclined to think the vessel sighted
might be Rear Admiral Howisons flag
ship, the Chicago, hardly believing
Dewey would arrive two days ahead of
time. The doubt was soon cleared
away, however, and as passing vessels
recognized the flagship from Manila
Bay there was a continuous blowing of
whistles in salute.
One of the first large vessels to sight
the Olympia was the passenger steamer
Sandy Hook, of the Sandy Hook line,
which left Atlantic Highlands shortly
after o'clock for her New York dock
Just as she got well under way war
vessel was seen through the fog, and
passengers and crew, headed by the
Sandy Hook captain, gathered at the
rail to read the newcomers name. To
get near enough to do this the Sandy
Hook changed her course and headed
directly for the Olympia, blowing her
whistle in salute as she did so. AS soon
as the name was made out the Sandy
Hooks passengers cheered the cruiser,
and in a few minutes an answering
cheer came over the water from the
warship's sailors, many of whom were
gathered on deck.
The flagship came up to the lower bay
and anchored inside Sandy Hook. As
soon as the anchor was dropped an or
DERBY was sent ashore with dispatches
from the Admiral and other officers. He
said the ship had had a pleasant trip
across the Atlantic and that all on
board We're well and glad to be home
again.
The members of Admiral Dewey's
family, who are stopping at the Wal
dorf-Astoria, did not seem surprised at
their distinguished relatives early ar
rival. Charles Dewey, of Montpelier,
VT, the Admirals brother, said: This
is not altogether unexpected, as we
thought the admiral would be here a
couple of days before the celebration.
Probably he desired to have a couple
Of days to get the ship in good condi-
ton for the celebration. None of the
family will go down the bay to-day to
see the Admiral, and none of us expects
to before Thursday"
The admiral's early arrival was
matter OF great concern to the city au-
thorities, who are arranging for New
Yorks official welcome. Secretary
Foster, OF the Reception Committee,
went to City Hall early and at once is
sued call for special meeting of the
committee. Mr.. Foster said he could
not forecast the committees action, but
he thought it probable that the commit
tee would so down TO the Olympia this
afternoon and greet the admiral.
Mayor Van Wyck hurried to mis- office.
where he found the following telegram:
Olympia arrived this morning. WI
go to Tompklnsyille Tomorrow"
GEORGE DEWEY"
The Mayor advised the calling to-
gether of all the city's committees. ana
kilograms were sent out calling on the
members of the plan and scope commit
zee and the various subcommittee to
meet as quickly as possible at CiIy Hall.
ST Clair McKelway the chairman of
the subcommittee of the reception.
was first TO arrive. Mr. McKelwav
.h9ught the reception committee would
wait on Dewey tomorrow instead of
Thursday. and remain in the anchor
age off Tompkinsville until Friday.
Then the regular reception would take
place on Friday and Saturday, accord
ing to the city's programme.
The Sandy Hook steamer Monmouth
passed the Olympia early this morning.
and those ON board her were the first
to see Admiral Dewey One Of the
Monmouth's passengers said: 1--WE. saw
Admiral Dewey quite plainly. He stood
a'one on the quarterback of the war
ship. Fifteen feet behind him stood
eight of his officers in uniform. The
admiral alone of all men on board ship
acknowledged the cheers OF the passen-
gers and crew of the Monmouth. He
raised his hat continually, bowling and
smiling. The ship looked in fine trim,