South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
ADMIRAL DEWEY
DIES At ACE OF 80
Spanish War Hero Fought
Long Against Disease
He Kept Secret.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Il. - Ad-
miral Dewey, the nations Spanish
war hero, and by priority Of grade.
the ranking naval officer Of The
world, died az his home here Tues
day night Ia his SOth year He had
not been conscious since yesterday
when he lapsed into coma. still be-
heving that in a few days ne would
be back at his desk I'm the navy de-
partment
A general breakdown accompanied
by arterio sclerOsis incident TO old
age. was the cause Of death. The
disease has been gradually spread
ing its hold upon the powerful body
for a year and "A half. but the ad-
niral. proud OF his physical vigOr,
had fought il off and even kept its
existence a secret from most Of his
intimate friends. Last week he was
al his office apparently hale and
hearty. Then, in the day collapsed.
as he was preparing 20 leave the
house. and the beginning OF the end
was at hand.
Wife and son at Bedside.
Mrs Dewey and the admirals son,
George Dewey. ir, were at the bed
side Tuesday night. They had known
since Monday there was no posi-
ble hope.
The admiral died at $3.50 p. m.
Pres't Wilson and Sec'y Daniels
were notified AT once and the news
was flashed by wireless 70 American
naval vessels and stations all over
the world The message carried or
ders that all flags 5e half-masted.
The president conferred Wednes-
day with Sec'y Daniels and Rear
Admiral Barger and arranged for
the funeral. which probably will take
place Saturday The body will be
buried at Arlington National ceme-
terry on the Virginia shore Of the
Potomac river. where many Of Ad-
miral DeWeys former comrades
have been laid 70 rest before him.
Hoped Until End.
II was because of the admiraI's
keen aversion To any suggestion that
his health and strength were fail
ing that the naval physicians attend
ing him agreed with the family TO
make no announcement OF his con
ditiOn after the attack Thursday. II
was given out that the admiral had
cold and until Sunday evening.
the doctors hoped that ne might
master the disease. Monday his con-
ditiOn had become SO serious that
the news could no longer be with
held. When news Of the admirars
death was received at the White
house. Pres't Wilson authorized the
following statement
The whole nation will mourn the
loss OF its most distinguished naval
officer a man who has been as
faithful. as intelligent and as sue
cessful in the performance of his
responsible duties i'm time OF peace
as he was gallant and successful in
tire Of war. 10 is just such men that
gives the service distinction and tho
nation a just pride in those who
serve it,"
Admiral George Dewey. Of the
United States navy. the Hero Of
Manila Bay was born in Mont
pelier, VT, Dec 26, 1887, the son Of
Dr. julius Yemans and Mary per
rim Dewey He was a descendant,
i'm the ninth generation. Of the first
Dewey who came to Dorchester. in
the Masss chusetts bay colony. in
G3&. from Sandwich. England The
admiraTs father was a deeply re-
igious man and founded the Christ
Episcopal church i'm Montpelier
where his son George was baptized.
went 10 Sunday school and was con-
nrmcd The first funeral which took