The times., 1899-10-07
GEORGIA INVITES DEWEY
The Admiral Consents to BE a Guest
Of The State.
ac Also Offers TO Present the Sword
TO Lieutenant Brumby-A DeleEa-
Its Warm Reception at the
Mclean Mansion This Morning.

Admiral Dewey. after his RECEIPT ons at
Montpelier. VI, and Boston, and after
brief visit on the shores of Lake Cham
Tlain. viii go to Atlanta as the guest of
that city and viii be present ct the cere-
monies attendant upon the presentation OF
a sword Of honor by the State OF Georgia
10 Lieutenant Brumby who was the fiag
lieutenant OF the Admiral curing the naval
operations in the Philippines
A delegation Of reares .at-vs Geo gians
called upon Admiral Dewey at the Mclean
mansion this forenoon and invited him 10
Atlanta. The invitation was accepted. The
Admiral said that he would not only at
tend the sword presentation ceremonies,
but would. II requested, present the sword
10 Lieutenant Brumby. He was assured b.
the members OF the delegation that this
would meet with the approval OF the peo-
pie OF Georgia
When the delegation entered the south
west parlor. j. c. Woodward, mayor of At
lan1a, advanced toward the Admiral, who
stood In the centre of the room, his left hand
resting on q mahogany table, strewn with
magazines and on which, in a rare vase,
there was a bunch OF fall flowers. Mayor
Woodward in a few words, told OF the love
OF Georgia for the man who had delivered
such telling blow 10 Spain, and by whose
achievement in Manila Bay American pres
tige had been immeasureably increased.
When he came TO that part Of his address
in which he offered 10 turn over to Admiral
Dewey the freedom Of Atlanta. the Admiral
said with some display Of enthusiasm:
Why. certainly, gentlemen, I'll come
] have no engagement which viii prevent
AL.
and III be glad TO present the sword my
self to- Lieutenant Brumby."
Representative Livingston Of Georgia
supplemented Mayor Woodward's remarks
by saying that grand old State of Geor-
gia viii stretch out her arms TO the man
who did so much for the nation" Capt
Clark Howell. editor OF the Atlanta Con-
stitution," said that Atlanta would do her
self proud on the occasion OF the Admiral's S
visit. Then there was some handshaking.
the Admiral using his left hand. the right
being somewhat lame.
The members OF the delegation, other
than those already named. were: Frank
P Rice. alderman; d. y. Mccullough.
councilman: J. w. Pope. councilman; j. S.
Parks. councilman; Il. T. Inman. Harry
l. Schlesinger, and Julius L Brown, rep
resenting The chamber OF commerce: ].
Frank Beck, E. H Thornton, J. K Often,
and w. B. Roberts, CT the Business Mems
League, and F.. H. Richardson, editor of
the atlanta Journal
In Search of the Admiral.
A bright young English lad spent a good
share of today in his endeavor to meet
and grasp the hand of Admiral Dewey
before leaving for his native land He at
first went to the Mclean mansion. but
was informed that the Admiral was not
receiving callers, and he departed in dis
appointment.
The young Englishman made enquiries
Of various persons in regard TO how he
might manage to get a glimpse of the IA
nous man, but those whom he appealed 10
failed TO devise any feasible scheme
While walking near the Corcoran Gal
lery Of Art today, waiting for someone to
assist him in his mission, the youngster
spied a fne-l0oking man in citizens garb.
and at once recognized the Admiral. having
seen numerous photographs of hims Step
ping up 10 the Admiral, the youngster ask
ed him politely II he could direct him to
the Corcoran Gallery.
Certainly. was the reply. Il am 60
ing that way myself and viii show you;
however" added the Admiral 4 do not
think you VIII be able To gain admission
] am not sure about il, for / have been
absent from the city for number OF years.
Il am not a resident; my home is in Eng
land" said the lad.
rs that soe" remarked the Admiral.
We'll, ! am Admiral Dewey
I thought you were" replied the young
Englishman, and have been trying all
the morning to see you and to shake youl
hand. May -" The youngster was about
10 touch the Admirals right hand with MS
own when the great seafghter drew back,
and exclaimed: Not that one, my boy
and courteously extended his left 10 his
young companion The Admiral explained
that his right hand was so lame that he
could scarcely use IL: he thought il had
been slightly sprained during his recent re-
ception. He then asked the youth a num-
Der CT questions which were willingly an
swered and e1cusing himself disappeared
IN the direction Of the State, War and Navy
building.
Admiral Deweyss Secretary.
Admiral Dewey has selected as his sec
retary J. w Crawford, who for several
years has been employed in the office OF
the Judge advocate general OF the navy.
Mr.. Crawford this morning reported u
the Admiral for duty. The appointment
carries with II a salary Of $500 year
with the rank and allowances of lieu
tenant. Nj. Crawford is from New Jersey
The Admiral. after breakfast toiay, tool
a walk. and said that he feels refreshed
after his rest OF two or three days. His
mail is so great that neither he nor Lieu
tenants Brumby and Caldwell have beer
able 10 cope with il, and Secretary Craw-
ford began work upon il this afternoon
throwing aside such letters as do not de.
maDd a personal reply and classifying
those which do.
Admiral Dewey viii leave in private
car over the Pennsylvania Railroad fol
Montpelier on Monday. After q public re
ception in his native city. ne win be en-
fertained by the city of Boston. 4 dele
cation from the city called upon the Ad
niral this afternoon.
Today's subscription to the home fun,
amounting 10 $20T was received by Treasu
rer Roberts making the total in hand at
O'Clock s5o.207.
Assistant Secretary Vanderllp has re
ceived offers Of houses IN the northwes
part Of the city in the vicinity of the Arm,
and Navy Club. As these offers come II
the committee viii visit the houses an,
make careful examination Only sucl
places as come nearest to the description
furnished the committee by the Admirs
VIII be considered.
A prominent Washington concern toda,
offered 10 furnish Admiral Dewey's hom
a. cost through representative who Gale,
on Mr.. Handerlip.
DEWEY THANKS PHILADELPHIA
The Admiral Acknowledge ResoIu
tions and AN Inrftasion.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct Mayor Ash.