The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-27
GEORGIA HONORS BRUMBY.
THE STATE GIVES MN A SWORD AT
THE CiPITOL.

The Legislature Passes n Joint RESOLUTION
| PraisinR Him for His Work in tho Navy
| -Despatch from Dewey Read-Phrade.
ATLANTA. Ga. Oct 20.-Never In the history
OF Atlanta has any individual received such
spontaneous and continued ovation as that
rendered to-day to Lieut. Thomas NJ. Brumby.
| Dewey's flag lieutenant and native Georgian
| 1t Is estimated that 10000 strangers were in
the city 10 see the hero OF the hour. and the
streets and State Fair grounds from early
| morning were a surgng mass OF humanity.
| Lieut.. Drumby was escorted. at lO:l5 O'Clock
! this morning. to the State Capitol. where tho
| sword presentation on behalf OF tho State was
| to take place. He was presented to Gov.
| Chandler by Mr.. Hoke Smith. and next to Mrs.
Chandler by the Governor himself
An informal reception was .hen held.
Supreme Court Judges. state House officials.
| members OF tho Legislature. the Governors
stan and many other prominent Georgians
being presented to the officer. Lieut. Brumby
shook hands with all and modestly listened to
the words Of praise that were shovered upon
him. Whom this ceremony was over the
Governor took the Lieutenants arm and
started for the chamber OF Representatives on
the floor above. Members OF the Reception
Committee and others who formed q part OF
the escort fell In behind.
When the distinguished visitor was admit
ted to the House where were assembled mem
bsrs Of both branches OF the Legislature, a
great cheer arose. The crowded galleries
added enthusiasm to the welcome. 1t was an
ovation. No less spontaneous was the out
burst that greeted the appearance of the
Iteutenants aged mother. As she walked
down the aisle on tho arm OF her son. Capt
Brumby OF Athens. every person in the hall
stood up and cheered with a 2est that brought
color to her cheek. and a proud light to her
eyes. The Legislature passed Joint resolu
ton as follows:
BE it resolved by the General Assembly OF
Georgia. in Joint session assembled. that this
body herewith extend Its welcome to Lieut.
Thomas Brumby upon his return to his home
and State. upon which he has reflected indy
Ing fame and honor. In scenes Of danger and
death he has conspcuously illustrated the
true type Of the Southern hero. No honor can
be bestowed on gallant Tom Brumby which
he does not richly merit. and is not entirely
worthy Of. Therefore. we welcome him to our
State. our homes and our hearts"
Those present then went to the stand outside
the Capitol, whore tho Hon. Clark Howell read
the following telegram received from Admiral
Il rejoice, that the State OF, Georgia. which
gave such loyal support to the Government
during the late war With Spain. Ia now honor
ing one, OF its most gallant sons, Lieut.. Brumby.
Tor his brave and conspicuous services during
same porlou.
Gov. Gambler followed in an eloquent eulogy
OF the Lieutenant. following 1t wi h tho pressn-
tation Of the sword. Lieut. Brumby replied as
follows:
Il know you will pardon my not making a
speech on this occasion. | arise TO express tho
deep qualification | feel at being In Georgia
again and meeting with m y fellow citizens. Div
heart 10 filled with profound appreciation OF the
honor you have done me to-day. ! had the
good fortune during the war with Spain to be
with man whom you oil krow and love. Ad-
miral Dewey. the greatest naval hero OF mod
ern times lapplausel. While we may differ
about my personal achievements. | will only
say that did what could. desire to thank
the committee for what it has done in connec-
ton with the presentation OF tho sword As
long as live shall always prize this sword
and preserve It, because it came to me from
my people. who shall always be my people.
The party then entered carriages and were
driven to the reviewing stand. corner OF Peach
tree and Ponce De Leon avenues. Here
Lieut., Rrupby. surrounded by Gov. Gambler
Mayor Woodward. and the bsst-known citizens
OF Atlanta, reviewed the parade arranged in
HE honor. 10 which thirty visiting commands
a the local militia. Confederate veterans. and
civic ORGANIZATIONS participated As each COM
mand passed the stand. deaiening cheers, went
NJ; Lieut.. Brumby lunched at the piedmont
Driving Club, and to night was entertained at
u reception given By the Fulton Club.