Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-08-07
ARRIVAL OF GRERLF.
mo Rescued Artle Explorer Lands Ssfeis
and Meets Family and Fri~Gds After
fhree Iearss Srffaraffoa.


fhree Years Setarafiohs
PoRrsNoUT1i; \. H., August z=fhs
GreeIy relief squadron arrived yesterday
morning. Secretary Chandler was on board
the Tennessee, and the returning expedition
vas welcomed with much enthusiasm and
great JOY. After brief and informal cen
versation between Commander Sehley and
Secretary Chandler, the former looked anx-
iously sreund the cabin and gradually his
eountenance became overcast with gloom.
Surgeon General Gunnell noticing the look
Of disappointment which had overspread
the commanders countensace. stepped for.
ward, saying 'fyOur wife Is IN yonder state
room. Cai,ain-" With bound Commander
Schley reached the presence Of his wife
and daughter. After half an hour
spent in conversation and general handshak-
ing. the commanding officers Of the relief
ships returned % their vessels. Many were
the appeals made by all classes Of people to
Secretary Chsndler to permit them to go on
board the Thetis 70 catch a glimpse Of the
Arctic hero. Greely. but these requests were
invariably refused. Mrs Greely, the wife
Of the explorer. had reached Portsmouth on
an early train in the afternoon and vas at
once conveyed to the flagship Tennessee,
reaching there about three O'clock. After
the commanding officers had gone back to
their ships Mrs Greely was put on board Of
the Secretary's barge
MRS GREELT
was eonveyed to the Thetis. where her
husband was As the lady passed down
the eompanion way to the barge. she walked
with firm tread aud showed no signs Of emo
ton other than biting hef lips and tightly
clutShing her hands. Lieutenant Greedy
had not been informed that his wife was
about TO 90 on 5oaru the ThefsS. and before
her arrival, I'm conversation with Comman-
der Schley. he did not expect to see her as
she had probably nor been able TO reach
there so soon. When the Secre-
fary's harge was seen 10 leave the Tennes-
see with Ms. Greely and her two brothers,
G. o. and c. A. Nesmith. sitting in the
the stern sheets. Commander Schley
said to Lieutenant Greely: Lieutenant
vonld like TO see YOU in my cabin for few
moments" Commander Schiey entertained
Lieutenant Greely in conversation about
Arctic matters until peculiar signal was
given by the boatsman's whistle 70 indicate
that Mrs. Greely was on board and ready tc
meet her husband. Now the lady trembled
very much, her breath came in gaspS and
her whole frame shook with emotion With
faltering steps she went to the cabin door
and Just at the instant she entered Com
mander Schley left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone.
LIEUTENANT GRzELY
was sitting with his back TO the door, but
when Commander Schley 50 abruptly left
him he turned and at the same instant saw
his wife enter. With a Iona cry that was
m0re like a giganic sob half smothered.
Lieutenant Greely bounded from his char
with eyes cleaning in joy at the sight that
gladdened them Mrs. Greely, tall. dark
and stately. sprang forward 10 meet her hus-
band. CRYING. Arthur -Arlhurr'
''Homei' After Mr.. and Mrs. Greeiy had
been alone for twenty minutes her brothers
were called and cordially and tearfully
greeted their br0theT-in-law. II was notice
able on board the ThefiS that everybody
sked teas when Mrs Greedy entEred the
cabin where her husband was. Late in the
afternoon the mother Of Lieutenant GreeIy
came from EewbUryport and was taken at
once on board the Tennessee. Shortly after
she was put in the Secre:ary's barge and
taken on board the Thetis. When she sI
ri-ed there Mr.. and Mrs. Greely and
the latter's brothers were seated
in Commander Schley's cabin, alteI-
nately crying and laughing and en-
bracing. An instant before the LieuteD- /
ants mother entered the cabin Commander I
Schley stepped IN the door and said: ''IsieF> /
tenant your E0ther is here" Mrs Greel /
then entered and threw her arms arouH1 /
her sons neck. saying only: MY SOM /
my sonr Lieutenant G7eely spoke II I
word save Mother" but in his tone and /
expression there was world Of Tenderness 1
nothing but sob. while
HIS NoTHEE CRIED LIKE A cInrD.
Fearing the excitement would be too mTch 1
Tor Lieutenant Greely's shattered condition. /
Sclley entered the cabin ard /
wisely directed the conversation into less 1
emotional channels About f0ar o'clock /
Chandler entered his barge ard /
vas r0wed 10 the Thefis- Secretary Chan
Her went at once to Lieutenant Greely ard
took the gallant en-
DlOrer in his arms in the fer
ror Of his greeting God bless
-0u? God bless your said the Secretary
You have come back 10 us almost from the
rave. hope yOur future happiness may
ewand you for the terrible experience you
ave had"
The Lieutenan. responded feellngly.
banking Mr.. Chandler for his kind expires
ions
An INTERVIEW.
The writer was fssr0duced 10 Lieutenant
sreely BY Secretary Chandler. and the for
ner said he desired to thank the newspapers
rar. r
ier In which he had been treated By them.
Is could say but little at present con-
erning his expedition. but the pub
tztement through his Official reports.
When asked as 70 his health, Lieufen-
mt Greely stated that he felt c0npara-
ively well in all respects excepting that hC
hat he was az times considerably affected
y feeling of intense weakness. he stated
saf he had gained rapidly in flesh since his
- ne but much Of Il was scft and nee
b furious than beneficial He said he he'd
good appetite and was slowly recovering
y, anticipated tina, il would BE-
znc time before he would
n over his wonfed strength. To-day, he
aid, was the happiest Of his life. In that
le day everything on earth was restored
. him for which n man could wish-hnme.
life, mother and honor-in one day given
8 man who few days aEo was on the
rnk of the grave. IS as much as mortar ,
sid desire. The Lieutenant looked
~ happy indeed lie sat I
i!h his wife ON one side and his mother on
,e other. His face Is considerably bioated |
.. his checks are taking on a healthier /
i.or.
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