Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-26

ton to Chicago Admiral SchIey Was
Greeted With the Greatest Evidences
of Love, Admiration and Esteem.
Chicago, Jan. 25.-Rear Admiral w
). Schley arrived in Chicago today al
$3.50 d. N. and was greeted with a tu
multuOus acclaim from thousands OF
people who crowded the Baltimore and
ONO depot and thrOnged nearby
streets for blocks. His reception here
was the elimination of the demonstra
tlons in his honor which have occur
red all along the route from Washing
ton.
At the depot the admiral was greet
ed by delegation from the city coun.
Gil and company of naval veterans OF
the civil war. Alderman Frank Fow,
Ter, on behalf of the city council, pre-
sented the following resolutions:
Resolutions BY City Council.
Whereas, the city of Chicago is to
be honored by visit from Rear Admi.
raj Winfield Scott Schley, and
Whereas, our citizens are ever
ready to applaud valor, honor and mer-
it, and
Whereas, we recognize in Admiral
Schley's achievements bis character
and his bearing one of The foremost
naval heroes Of all time, whose splen-
did record at Santiago will forever be
the pride and inspiration of his CRATE.
full countrymen therefore, be it
Resolved, by the city council of the
city of Chicago, That the city of Chi
cago, through its mayor and municipal
council, takes pleasure in making this
public acknowledgment of the distin-
guished services rendered by Admiral
Schley to his country, and extends to
him heartfelt welcome"
Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley
were met in their private car at South
Chicago an hour before the train ar
rived in the city proper. The delega-
tiOn represented the city and the Ham
ilton club, whose guest the admiral
will be during his stay here, which
ends Tuesday morning.
THE trip has been uneventful, -
said the hero Of Santiago, but l have
been deeply moved by the demonstra.
tions of the people along the route.
You know, it moves me so l can
scarcely speak to see the little hands
waving at me from the small depot
platforms. l love the little ones"
Whistles Blew Loud Welcome.
AS the train drew into the outskirts
of the city factory whistles blew their
widest notes and squads of people
rushed down every street leading to
the tracks and waved their hands.
Wherever possible the admiral answer,
ed through the windows of his car,
bowing mis- head and futtering a hand,
kerchief.
Mrs. Schley seemed to enjoy the
demonstrations even more than her
distinguished husband.
81 didn't sleep very we'll last night,
said the admiral in a moment when
the crowd along the way was not en-,
gaging his attention.
You know, train don't rock the
way a ship does. 1t s too jerky and
the whistles, they'd wake the dead.
But l feel in first class health and l
hope to survive these many years
we'll, at least five days, for l want to
finish my itinerary"
A reporter ventured the remark, re-
ferring to the shouting crowds, that
the admiral had it all coming to him. y
EETf &c &c n TnyNnr1 ho
hoped for on this EARTH" the admiral
remarked, half to himself. But in the
streets above, boys, we shall all be
judged and will receive our proper re.
ward. The rewards for the good we
have done, I mean, and punishment
for our misdeeds."
A double line of policemen stood at
the depot when the admiral alighted
but the bluecoats were unable to re
strain the crowd, which straightWay
went wild at the sight of the easily
recognized gOatee which showed above
the heads of the guards as an unmis
taxable mark of the wears identity
A delegation of schoolchildren, waving
flags, greeted the visitor at the far
ther end of the station. He bowed
to them and waved his hand. The
municipal councils resolutions were
presented and the admiral and Mrs
Schley were driven through demon
strative thrOngs to their apartments
the presidential suite" at the AuditO
rum annex. Here Mr.. Schley retired
to don his "shore toga," as he express
ed it.
At II a. m. he was given a break
fast by the reception committee of the
Hamilton club and enjoyed himself il
an informal manner.
Reception by Press Club.
Later in the day the admiral at
tended a reception at the Press club
where he met many of the newspaper
| fraternity including a number of wal
| correspondents whom he had met il
| Cuba. This was followed by reception!
| at the Booster club, of which the ia
nous sailor is a member, and at the
| Hamilton club.
At a reception in the Fine Arts hal
Admiral Schley was met by the WON
| en- who will this evening be guests a
the Hamilton clubs "Schley banquet.
| Resolutions expressing the highes
esteem and appreciation of the admi
raj of his services to his country were
presented by Judge Axel Chytraus il
| behalf of the Swedish societies of Chi
cago.
The banquet tonight will be tht
crowning feature Of tie demonstration
in honor of the famous sea fighter. L
will be held in the massive banque
hall of the Auditorium and 700 guest:
will be present.
When asked regarding his speech
Admiral Schley said he had not pre-
pared anything, because he seldom
spoke more than Is words and prepa