The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-02
ADMIRAL DEWEY is WEARY.
NEW york RECEPTION CAUSED
HIM MUCH FATIGUE.

Could Not Tell When-Had to RE-
fuse Many of His Callers During
the Day.
New York, Oct. 1.-The functions and the
receptions that have figured so prominent
ly in the daily life of Admiral Dewey since
his arrival off Sandy Hook last Tuesday
morning have proven almost TOO much for
his strength. The admiral has been un-
der such a perpetual physical and nervous
strain that he is now almost exhausted.
Saturdays ceremonies We're Che most
taxing on his strength of any that he has
yet had to undergo, and ne appeared to-day
looking pale and worn. Despite the fact
that he retired early Saturday evening and
enjoyed a good nights rest. the admiral to-
day was 100 fatigued to do more than re
main in his room the greater part of tie
time and rest quietly
At 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey had an en-
gagement to meet the Chicago Dewey com
mttee, and before he came down sent
message to Mayor Carter Harrison re
questing that he be not expected to shake
hands with the members of the committee
The admiral explained this request by say
ing that he had had so much hand-shak-
ing on Saturday that his hand panied him
severely.
Admiral Dewey rose early this morning
however, sending for cup of tea at
o'clock Shortly after, he ordered a light
breakfast which was sent to his apart
ments and which he ate alone. When the
admiral had finished his breakfast he sent
for his private physician DR. Percy who
was closeled with him for few minutes.
Admiral Dewey later called on The mem
bers of his family, and his relatives and
| chatted with them for fully an hour.
He received Mayor Van Wyck about
O'Clock. Mayor Van Wyck acted as the
escort of the admiral throughout the day.
He was present in the admirals room and
he escorted him down to the parlor, where
the Chicago delegation was 10 be received
and was the Only representative Of the
city in caring for its gallant guest
Invited to Philadelphia.
The delegation from Philadelphia, head
ed by Mayor Samuel Fl. Ashbridge, arriv-
ed early in tho day, slipped into parlor
on the Thirty-third street side of the ho-
tel, and was disposed of in very few
minutes The admiral came in, said; Good
morning"to all. and then greeted Mayor
Ashbridge, who lost no time in telling just
what they were there for. He handed the
| admiral an album containing the reSolu-
| tions passed by the Philadelphia City
Council, extending the invitation officially,
and offering the freedom of the city.
| Mayor Ashbridge said:
1--WE know that you have many engage
ments, and we do not ask you to come at
any special time We can only assure you
that when you do come you will receive
a most hearty welcome"
"I feel very much honored," replied the
| admiral TO receive the invitation.
will go to Philadelphia. but 1 cannot say
now when l VIII be there, although I
would be glad to be able to do So
Before the applause could gel fair
start he had bowed himself out.
The Phiiadelphians were gratfed at the
result of lheir visit and went away salts
fed that they would some day welcome
| him 10 the Quaker City.
Chicago's Committee HOnored.
Although there were many callers at The
Waldorf-Astoria who wished 10 send cards
to Admiral Dewey. but lew Were permit
| ted to do 50, the adm.ra $ fatigue being
given as the reason. During the early part
of the day he Only ores who were hoeor-
ed we've the members Of The Chicago COM
| mittee.
0-b
panied by Ira r. Carter, one of the COM
mittoenen, arrived at the hote The other
members of the committee came strag-
| sing in, and ct $50 they were all pres
ent. The doors of the b g bali room on
| the Waldorf side were then thrown open
ard the members Of the committee. headed
| by Mayor Harrison, entered the room.
Mayor Harrison then said to the COM
mittee:
You all know Admira. Dewey is mod
est man. and man who dislikes speeches
and who has put little patience with the
American habit of harashakng. He has
| had so many people 10 shake hands with
since he arrived in this hospitaDle city that
! his hand and arm are giving out. He
| has just now sent word 20 me to ask that
| a the conclusion of the invitation for him
to visit our city there be no attempt on
the part of the committee 20 shake hands
with him ] know YOU would an be glad
to have him take your hand but I am
certain you must appreciate the situation
| and ask as personal favor that you
| honor this request. To not do so might
prejudice him against Chicago and we are
here for the purpose of asking him to visit
us. Wait until we get him in our own
| city. Then we vii. lake chances on shak-
| ing hands with him"
The Invitation Extended.
Promptly at 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey
| came into the room. He wore a civilian
suit with frock coat and dark trousers
and carried no hat. The instant he ap-
peared there was burst Of applause. He
saluted and said:
| Good morning, ALL
Admiral Dewey met Maysr Harrison as
| he advanced with cordial greeting
| Mayor Harrison said:
admiral Dewey, l appreciate your dis
like for set speeches, and have therefore
none TO make l only want 10 say that I
thank you in behalf Of the Chicago com
( mittee for the honor done US by your re-
ceiVing us here this morning. 1t is an
honor second to none in the land. And
now / wish to extend to you on behalf Of
the committee, and on behalf of the city
| Of Chicago an invitation 10 come to our
city. We wish you to come 10 us whenever
! you may see Mt. We make no specific
time. but we would be glad to have YOU
with US on Oct 9, when President Ne
Kinley is 10 be present at the laying of the
corner stone of our. new postoffice While
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