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Safe Arrival Of Lieut.. Eisenhower and
Three Survivors of the Jeanette
Crew.
The Party Net in New York Harbor By
the Lieutenant's Father and
Mother.


| NEW YORK, May IS.
! The steamer Celtic having as passengers
four survivors of the Jeanette crew was re-
ported at 6. 30 this morning outside the bar.
| Immediately word WIS sent to waiting friends
of the Arctic voyage who were temporal
stopping at a o el nelr the Battery, and tn. y
gathered at the United States barge Office
where the steamboat Birkbcck awaited them.
Aside from reporters not more the 20 persons
were on board the Birkbeck.
| The party consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
eni over, faith and mother of Lieut.. Danen-
hover; Mr.. and Mrs. David waeIpper, of
Philadelphia, cousins of Danenhowers; Mr..
Washington D.nenhower, brother of the
Lier..; Miss NJ. Fraser, New York; G. NJ.
| CT andler, J. H. Sc Ienck, Harry Hirst and
Z. s. Thomp on and daughter, Philadelphia;
Mrs. j. Z. Sickles, New York; E. John
Cole, son of the i'll fated john Cole, boatswin
of the J. .nre,te; Eli f. Hail. Secretary of
the Geog aphical Society; Doctors Robert
Curran and C.. G. Fuller, of the same society;
Mr. Pennington and Mr. r. C. I'll d: I'M.
| Shortly after the Birkbeck med down
the bay and soon in the early mo ming light
was seen the smoke of the approaching
Celtic. As the huge ocean steamer approached
the Birkbeck tall, full beaded man, dark
conn lexion, clothed in dark material and
wearing guarded eye glasses could be seen
upon the deck waving his hat. He was I'M
medis tely recogn zed and joyful cry went
| up from the lips of his father and mother.
| In few minutes the two boats were close
together. and in less than it takes to tell it
Lieut.. Danenhower rad jumped on board the
| Birkbeck and clasped in his mothers arms
The scene was an affecting one and deeply
| moved all whe witnessed it.
| After congratulations Lieut.. Danenhower
conducted his weeping parents to the Celtic
where he introduced them to his fellow suf-
ferers, DIR. Newton Newcomb, naturalist of
the Jeanette, and Chas. Ton Sing, its faith
full Chinese steward. The party remained
on board the Celtic, listening to the recital
of the dreadful sufferings in the far north
and the sorrowful tale of the fate of Com
mander belong rnd his men, until the steam
er reached the dock when Lieut.. Danen-
hover was lrrounded by friends who gath
cred to give him early welcome.
For hou-s he was busily engaged in grasp
ing outs re ched hands and answering the
inquiries of those about him.
| While this was transporting Oh the upper
deck far different scene was presented in a
small cabin below. There, with arms pin
Toned behind him, was poor Jack Cole, the
DO .tswain of the jeanette. The poor fellow
is crazy. his disease being brought on by
long suffering in ice and snow. His brother.
Thomas Cole, and son, John, were quick to
go to him, and the unfortunate man imme-
diately recognized theLi, affectionately greet
ing both. 1t was sad to see the weeping son
and sorrowing brother and demented father
Immediately after speaking to his son his
mind again wandered and he was once more
far away among the fields of ice, struggling
with the bitter fate that had threatened him.
He will be sent to the asylum. Lieut.. Dan
enhower says he has great confide ice that
poor Jack will recover with proper treatment
in few months. 1t was found necessary
to secure him during the voyage, as the
slightest thing would make him frantic
Lieut.. Danenhower said, in answer to the
inquiries co Icerning his voyage, that he was
prepared to talk. ''Tnere will be thorough
searching examination said he, land then
people can see how this matter stands. Far
as our suffering is concerned we did suffer
and suffered terribly. See my eyes; some
say shall lose the sight of both. 1 hope
not. One cleft one) is almost entirely
blind, but the other appears at present all
right
In answer to the question as to his views
on Engineer Melville, Danenhower earnestly
said, "Please say this for me- that never
used language, in the sense ascribed to me,
derogatory to Melville. Say that / consider
him brave man and an honorable gentle
man who suffered with us. The attack on
him unjust and cowardly particularly
in his absence. Melville did all in his power
and did that well. regret exceedingly that
anything touching his fair name should have
been said, for it was undeserved; it was un-
lust both to him and me. Wait till examina-
ton comes-wait till Melville comes home
and has a chance to speak for himself"
/ H.
the Jeanette expedition as natur alist, was
very indignant over the treatment of Mel.
vile and termed it cowardly and mean and
+ deserving of the highest censure.
"Why," said the doctor. 81 was so in
Gel SD when l read these base charges
; against Melville that l was on the point of
inditing letter to the press Of New York on
the subject, but after reflection concluded to
wait. What is charged against Mel
vile is untrue as it is cowardly.
Why could not his accusers wait
until he reached home and had a chance
to defend himself; but to stab him in the
back is most cowardly piece of business"
If thought" continued the doctor, 81
could find one of the poor fellows who we're
lost l would turn this minute and 60 back to
all that hardship and privation cheerfully
Yes, gladly, in order to save them. This
life has no fascination for me. l simply GO
as matter of business, and if l am called
upon to go again tomorrow am ready and
willing to CO."
Lieut. Darenhower said of the lost men,
bers Of the Jeanette crew that possibly and
oar or a small portion of their boat might be
/ found but that would be all.
Charlie Ton Sing, Chinese steward on the
Jeanette, when asked if he would 20 again.
said with funny grin, Eyes, mebbe" He
appeared the strongest Of the entire four res
cued ones and view ed WITH an air of stoicism
all the surroundings.
On leaving the steamer Lieut. Danen-
hover and party were driven to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, where suites of rooms had
been engaged for them, and sat down to
breakfast. He will remain in the city a day
or two, then go to Washington. On the way
he will stop in Philadelphia day to visit
friends living there.
When he spoke Of Commander belong
his voice choaked and his eyes moistened.
The four survivors, who arrived TODAY. show
unmistakable traces of hardship they had un-
dergone. A reception will be rendered Dan
enhower in day or two by the Geographical
Society.