The evening times., 1899-10-07
GEORGIA INVITES DEWEY
The Admiral Consents to BE a Guest
of the State.
He Also Offers 10 Present the Sword
To Lieutenant Brumby-A DeIega-
Its Warm Reception at the
Mclean Mansion This Morning.

brief visit en- the shores OF Lake Cham
that city and will be present at the cere-
monies attendant upon the presentation OF
a sword of honor by the State OF Georgia
TO Lieutenant Brumby who was the fa2
lieutenant of the Admiral during the naval
operations in the Philippines.
A delegation of reprIs n at We Geo gians
called upon Admiral Dewey at the Mclean
mansion this forenoon and invited him t.
Atlanta The invitation was accepted. The
Admiral said that he would not only at
tend the sword presentation ceremonies
but would, if requested, present the sword
10 Lieutenant Brumby. He was assured by
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. G. Woodward mayor of At
lanta, advanced toward the Admiral, who
stood in the centre of the room, his left hand
resting on a mahogany table, strewn with
magazines and on which, in 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 a telling blow TO 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, III come.
/ have no engagement which Will prevent
me going to Atlanta about November /,
and I'll 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 ouJ 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
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; ]. W. Pope, councilman; ]. S.
Parks, councilman; II. T. Inman, Harry
i. Schlesinger, and Julius L. Brown, rep
resenting the chamber or commerce; ].
Frank Beck, E. H. Thornton, ]. X Often,
and w. B. Roberts, OF the Business Men s
League, and F. H. Richardson, editor OF
the Atlanta Journal"
I'm search of the Admiral.
A bright young English lad spent 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 glimpse of the ia
nous man, but those whom he appealed to
failed 10 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 fne-looking man in citizens garb.
and al once recognized the Admiral. having
seen numerous photographs of him. Step
ping up 10 the Admiral. the youngster ask
ed him politely if he could direct him to
the CorcOran Gallery.
Certainly" was the reply. Il am 60
ing that way myself and will show you:
however" added the Admiral, II do NOT
think you will be able TO gain admission
i am not sure about ii, for / have been
absent from the city for a number of years.
Il am not resident; my home is in Eng
land" said the lad
rs that so?'' remarked the Admiral.
We'll, ! am Admiral Dewey"
Il thought you were" replied the young
Englishman, "and l have been trying all
the morning to see you and TO shake youl
hand. May H." The youngster was about
TO touch the Admiral's right hand with his
own when the great seafghter drew back
and exclaimed: Not that one, my boy
and courteously extended his left 10 hi.
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 Of questions which were willingly an
swered, and eXcusing himself. disappeared
IN the direction Of the State, War and Navy
building.
Admiral Dewey's 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 TO
the Admiral for duty. The appointment
carries with it a salary of 81 500 a year,
with the rank and allowances of a lieu
tenant. Mr. Crawford is from New Jersey
The Admiral, after breakfast toaay. took
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 been
able TO cope with il, and Secretary Craw-
ford began work upon il this afternoon
throwing aside such letters as do not de-
mand a personal reply and classifying
those which do.
Admiral Dewey will leave in a priyate
car over the Pennsylvania Railroad for
Montpelier on Monday. After public re-
ception in his native city, he will be en-
tertained by the city of Boston. A dele
cation from the city called upon the Ad-
miral this afternoon.
Today's subscription TO the home fund
amounting TO S207 was received by Treasu-
rer Roberts. making the total in hand at 2
O'Clock $50. .207.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip has re-
ceiyed offers of houses in the northwest
part of the city in the vicinity of the Army
and Navy Club. AS these offers come In
the committee will visit the houses and
make careful examination. Only such
places as come nearest to the description
furnished the committee by the Admiral
will be considered.
prominent Washington concern today
offered TO furnish Admiral Dewey's home
at cost through representative who called
on Mr.. Handerlip.
DEWEY THANKS PHILADELPHIA