We are waiting, Dewey, waiting, George F. Kerr, 1899

* on cover: sung at oscar hammerstein's victoria roof garden by miss frances lee. Cover includes a photograph of frances lee. Printed as a supplement of the new york journal and advertiser, july 23, 1899. Cover design by kerr includes drawing of a mermaid half submerged in water, holding a wreath above the water surface; a steamship is in the background. Summary: a song praising dewey who is sailing home after victory. Statement of responsibility: words and music by monroe h. Rosenfeld. Date: 1899. Collection: American popular songs.. We are waiting, Dewey, waiting (NYPL Hades-609533-1256651)