The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-02
Warm Invitation To Visit tho Windy
City Extended by Mayor Harrison
and His Committeemen.
THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON
ADMIRAL w LEAVES NEW
YORK TODAY o THE CAPITAL.
An Elaborate Train Will Carry Him
and His Party from Jersey city
The Washington Reception.

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NEW YORK. Oct. 1.-The functions and
the receptions that have figured so proml-
nently in the daily life OF Admiral Dewey
since his arrival OF Sandy Hook last Tues
day morning have proved 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 were the most tax
ing on his strength of any he has yet had
to undergo. and he appeared to-day looking
pale and worn. despite the fact that he re-
tired early Saturday evening and enjoyed
a good nights rest. The admiral to-day was
too fatigued to do more than remain I'm his
room the greater part of the time and rest
quietly. At 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey had
an engagement TO meet the Chicago Dewey
committee. and before 1t came down he
sent a message to Mayor Carter Harrison
requesting 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 handshaking
on Saturday that his hand panied him Sc
| verely.
Admiral Dewey rose early this morning.
however, sending for a cup {" tea at 6
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 closeted with him for a 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 at 3 o'clock.
Mayor Van wyck acted as the escort OF
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present in the admirars room. he escorted
him down to the parlor where the Chicago
delegation was to be received, and was the
for its gallant guest.
There were. many callers at the Waldorf
who wished to send cards TO Admiral Dew
ey, but few were permitted to do so. the
admirals fatigue being given as the reason
During the early part OF the day the only
ones who were honored were the members
of the Chicago committee.
THE CHICAGO COMMITTEE.
At 9:25 Mayor Carter Harrison. accom-
panied by Zina r. Carter. one OF the rom
m~itteemen, arrived at the hotel. The other
members of the committee came struggling
I'm. and at $50 all were present. The doors
of the big ballroom in the Waldorf side
were thrown open. and members of the
committee. headed by Mayor Harrison. en-
| tered the room. Mayor Harrison then said
to the committee:
You all know Admiral Dewey is a mod
est man. and a man who dislikes speeches
and who has but little patience with the
American habit or handshaking. He has
had so many people to shake hands with
since he arrived in this hospitable city that
his hand and arm are giving out. He has
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the conclusion OF the invitation for him 10
visit our city there be no attempt on the
part Of the committee TO shake hands with
him. know you would all be glad to have
him take your hand, but I am certain you
must appreciate the situation. and | ask as
a personal favor that you honor his request.
To not dc 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 will take
chances on shaking hands with him."
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 appeared
there was a burst of applause. He saluted
and said: Good morning. all"
Admiral Dewey met Mayor Harrison as he
| advanced with a cordial greeting. Mayor
Harrison said: Admiral Dewey. i sppre-
| clate your dislike for speeches. and have.
therefore. none to make. / only want 10 say
that thank you In behalf OF the Chicago
committee for the honor done Us by your re-
| ceiving us here this morning. IL IL an honor
second 10 none I'm the land. And now l wish
to extend to you. on behalf of the COM
mittee and on behalf OF the city OF Chicagos
an invitation 10 come 10 our city. We wish
you to come whenever you may see IN. We
name no specific time, but we would be
glad TO have you with us on Oct. 2. when
President Mckinley is to be present at the
laying Of the corner stone Of our new post
ONCE. While we may not be able. perhaps.
to give you a. elaborate a celebration and
as perfect a ceremony as was yesterdays.
we can and do promise you an equal degree
Of enthusiasm. IL you cannot come TO us
now. then consider the invitation a standing
one. and come at your own pleasure. I now
hand you the formal invitation Of the COM
mittee."
THE ADMIRAL'S REPLY.
Admiral Dewey received the invitation
that Mayor Harrison extended 20 him.
Admiral Dewey held the invitation IN his
hand and turned its pages As he con-
tinued 10 turn over the leaves he glanced
up and said: Mr.. Mayor and members OF
the committee. the honor H. mine. 1 con-
slider Il a great honor 10 be waited upon
by such a delegation as this. and Iscon-
slider Ii a greater honor that the Invitation
Is put In such a nice way. allowing me TO
set my own time TO visit your city. I wish
| could go 10 your city Tomorrow. but that
Is impossible. As you know. I am soon 6us
In Washington. Then ! must 20 to Yer
mont ! must have some rest. and I have