Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-22

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endeavor to make his stay in the city
as pleasant as possible.
81 thank you sir" replied the Adj
miral. you know your invitation
came at a time when | was feeling bad,
when l was being unjustly criticized
by some of my countrymen, and for
that reason l have refused many urgent
appeals to cancel my engagement at
Wheeling. / regret very much that
the condition of Mrs. Dewey's health
prevented her from coming with me"
The Admiral smiled good naturally.
MI. John Waterhouse, chairman, then
introduced the other members of the
committee, and the Admiral warmly
shook hands with all. He appeared to
be in excellent spirits, although he
complained that he had contracted a
cold on the trip.
Different members of the committee
engaged Admiral Dewey in converse
miral inquiring as to what arrange
ments had been made. When told
that rooms had been reserved for him
at the Mcclure, he expressed a decided
preference for remaining on his car.
He regretted that an arrangement had
been made for an escort last night, but
consented to ride in the carriage to the
hotel and return to prevent a disap-
pointment..
The Admiral chatted pleasantly
about matters entirely foreign to the
demonstration here, and made an eX-
cellent impression upon all the COM
mittee. He looks more like a success
full business man or fnancier than a
naval hero, but there is determination
and decision depicted in his counte-
anc and manner as well as his words.
Before the train reached Moundsville
he retired to his own car.
Messrs. George Baird, h B. Mckee,
t. B. McLain and Latane McLain left
the party at Cameron and boarded the
regular train conveying Lieut.. Dod-
bridge when it reached that point.
A telegram was sen from Cameron,
but its contents were evidently misun-
derstood, as everybody upon the train
expected the escort body. to meet the
special at Ford's Crossing. The train
drew up there and about a thousand
persons cheered the Admiral.% After a
short delay the special proceeded to
the Hempfield yards. Admiral Dewey
was evidently pleased with the thought
thai he would not have to ride through
the streets in a carriage, but consented
to take a carriage at the Hempfield
yards when he was informed that the
route would be short.
There was considerable delay Incl
dent to the change of programme. The
Admiral wore his heavy overcoat with
wide fur collar and silk hat, and watch
ed the cheering crowd on Seventeenth
and Chapline streets. Many persons
undertook to climb to the platform to
shake his hand, but the police arrange
ments were we'll carried out.
When the carriages arrived, Al.
miral Dewey entered the first with
Lieut.. H. H. Caldwell and Messrs.
Brockunier and Warehouse. The 9TH
er members of the reception committee
and the Admiral's party followed In
carriages. The column moved in the
following order:
Platoon of Police.
Grand Marshal Geo. j.. Mathison and staff
mounted.
Mayors Band.
Linsly Cadets, Lieut.. B. c.. Dent, COM
handing.
Doddridge Cadets.
Cos. Nos. !, 2 and 9, Cathedral High School
Cadets.
Knights of ST. John.
Commandery No. a. A. G.. Hadlich. Capt.
Gen. James H. Lancaster and staff,
Major James T M m 6 and staff, mounted.
Neister's Band.
Uniforrs Rank K. of P.
couer S ss Lee Leg Co, Capt R, D E. shaffer.
J. T, MCGEE CO. Cant. G.. w. Weisgerber.
Battery A, f. of P. Capt. j. w. Reed.
Military
Co. A, LIST Infantry, W; Va, N. G., Capt.
Co. G, 4th U. s Vol. Tmmunes, Capt. A.
A Franzheim.
Co. D. I'd W. Va Vol, Capt. r. H. D. Will
lis.
The companies marched %splendidly
through the streets, which were densely
crowded, the throng cheering loudly.
Many were disappointed in their efforts
tc get a glimpse of the Admiral. When
the carriages reached the Twelfth
street entrance to the hotel they stop
ped momentarily, but Admiral Dewey
did not get out. The march was i'm
mediately resumed until the private
cars were reached at the Hempfeld.
The marshal and staff presented a very
natty appearance with their uniforms
OF white duck trousers, regulation
blouse and military cap.
The interior of the hotel, the lobby
and corridors were densely crowded.
The second floor was filled with ladies',
all eager for the opportunity to see the
Admiral. On the streets in front OF
the hotel was another big crowd ex-