The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-08-14
''HoMB AGAIN HOME AGAIN.

''HoMB AGAIN HOME AGAIN."
Arrival Of tie Greeley Grew Aud Their
nsscusrs it Portsmouth, n. H.-1xtra-
ordinary Scenes.
Dispatch from Portsmouth.
The signal officer directed the Thetis to
her anchorage She had scarcely dropped
her anchors when the Bear came slowly steam
ing around the corner Of old Fort Con-
stitution, as black and solemn as 4 hearse in
funeral procession, and the sailors in the rig
ging cheered again. Then came tho Abort and
third cheer was heard, to which, however,
there was no responses. The flags on all the
Arctic fleet which had been at half mast ever
since the rescue at Capo Sabine, We're raised
to tho masthead BY signalling orders from the
secretary ofthe navy. who remarked that this
was day OF joy and not welcome to the surviv-
ors, and not of mourning for the lost When
the Arctic feet dropped their anchor Secretary
Chandler offered his arm to Mrs. Greedy and
escorted her to the gang plank, followed by
her brothers. They were placed In charge Of
Commander Merry of the Tallapoosa, who, in
his launch, conveyed them to the Thets.
As Mrs Greedy, on the way to meet her hus-
band, passed down the companion way to the
barge, she walked with firm tread and showed
no sign Of emotion other than biting her lips
and lightly clutching her hands. The lieu
tenant had not been informed that his wife was
about to 80 ON board the Thetis, and few
minutes before her arrival, in conversation
with Commander Schley, he raid he did not ex-
poet to see her, as sho probably had been un-
able to reach there 80 soon When tho barge
vas seen to leave the Tennessee with Mrs
Nesmuth, sitting in the stern sheets, Command
or Schley said to Lieut. Greedy; Lieutenant I
would like to see you in my cabin for few
moments" Commander Schley entertained
.4ee % SssSy until in peeSar about
whistle, to indicate that Mrs Greedy was on
board and ready to meet her husband Now
the lady trembled very much. Her breath
came in gasps and her whole frame shook with
cabin door and just at the instant she entered
Commander Schley left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone Lieut. Greedy was
sitting with his back to the door, but when Com
mandcr Schley SO abruptly left him he turned
and at the same instant saw his wife enter:
With a loud cry that was more like q gigantic
sob half emothered, Lieut. Greedy bounded
from his chair with
EYES CLEANING IN JOY
at the sight that gladdened them. Mrs. Greedy,
tai, dark and stately, ,sprang forward to meet
Mr.: and Mrs Groely had been alone for twenty
minutes her brothers were called in and cor
daily and tearfully greeted their brother in
law. 1t was noticeable on board the Thctis
that everybody shed tears when Mrs. Greedy
entered tho cabin where her husband was.
Late IN the afternoon the mother of Lieut.
Greedy came from New buryport and was taken
at once on board the Tennessee. Shortly after
she was put in the Secretarys barge and taken
on board the Thetis. When she arrived there
Mr. and Mrs Greedy and the latter g brothers were
~ crying and coughing and embracing. An in
slant before the lieutenants mother entered
the cabin Commander Schlcy stepped to tho
door and said, lieutenant your mother is here. "
Mrs. Greedy then entered, threw her arms
ground her sons mock saying only, ''My son.
Ny SON" Lieut. Greedy spoke no word save
Mother" but IN his tone and expression there
was world OF tenderness. Clasping his
mother in his arms, the lieutenant did nothing
else but sob, while his mother cried like =
much for Lieut. Greelys shattered condition,
Commander Schley entered the cabin and wise
~ directed the conversation into less emotion
Il channels.
THE SECRETARY GREETs aREELY.
AT about o'clock Secretary Chandler on
tered his barge and was rowed to tho Thetis
He went at once to Lieut. Greedy and Affection
ately took the gallant explorer in his arms in
the fervor of this greeting:
GOD bless you, God bless you," said the Sec
rotary. "You have come back to us almost
from the grave. hope your future happiness
%ay b ssT1ra you for the terrible experience
Greedy responded feeingly, thanking Mr..
Chandler for his kind expressions The writer
was introduced to Gen. Greedy by Secretary
Chandler, and the former at once said he do
sired to thank the newspap ers of the country
for the universally kind manner in which he
had been treated by them. He could say but
little ct present con corning his expedition,
the public would soon be given the entire de-
tails through official reports. When asked az
to his health, the lieutenant started he felt
comparative we'll in all respects excepting that
feeling of intense weakness. He stated he
had gained rapidly in flesh since this rescue
but much Of it was soft and
MORE INJURIOUS THAN BENEFICIAL.
He said he had q good appetite and was
slowly recovering, but anticipated it would be
some time before he would recover his wonted
strength To- day he said was the happiest Of
his life. In that one day everything on earth,
was restored to him for which man could wish
Home, wife, mother and honor in one day Civ
en- to man who q few days ago was on the
brink OF the grave, is as much as mortal could
desire. The lieutenant looked very happy in
deed. He sat with his wife on one side and
his mother on the other. HE face is consider
ably bloated, his cheeks are looking of a health
Ter color. He stood erect as ever, but is not
allowed to remain on his feet long at a time.
After brief talk with Lieut. Greedy, Secretary
Chandler was conducted to the deck where the
crew OF the Thetis was drawn up in line. A
hardy looking set of men they were, rough and
brave looking. A great number of invited
guests, including many distinguished persons
and families of naval officers, were carried by
naval stearm launches to the flagship Ten
nessee, on the quarter deck of which the chief
ceremonies were held At about 2 o'clock the
Alliance rounded the foot of the point and
came to anchor some distance astern the
Tennessee. The Thetis followed fifteen min
otes later and anchored abreast the Alliance
As the Thetis' anchors went overheard, the
guards on all the ships in the harbor were
manned, flags run to the masthead and three
rousing cheers given Then the band struck
up.
'tHoME AGAIN."
and among tho assembled guests few there
were whose oy~s were not bedimmed with
tears: 1t was an efectng scene, and many
sturdy and bronzed mon Of-warsmen were
seen to brush the tears away with their coat
sleeves Ten minutes after the Thetis had an.
chored, the Bear rounded the point, and soon
Again the yards were manned and again the
gallant seamen gave three cheers, which were
repeated when the Alert steamed slowly
around and dropped anchor abreast of the
Bear. Secretary Chandler was standing on
the quarterback to receive tho commanding
officers of the relief squadron, and within
half an hour after coming to anchor the
officers were standing on the deck of the flag
ship. 1t was remarked at the time that not
single gun had been fired in honor of the ar
rival of the squadron and Lieut. Greedy, and
the quietness of the demonstration was much
commented on. 10 avoid publicity as much
Is possible Secretary Chandler arranged to re-
ceive the commanders Of the relief ships in
the after cabins. Acting Admiral Luce es-
corted them to the presence of the secretar y of
the navy as
COMMANDER sCHLEY
stepped into the cabin he was greeted by
Secretary Chandler, who clasped his hand
his shoulder, said in voice almost smoth-
cred with emotion: II am glad to welcome
you home" Commander Coffin, Of the Alert
was next introduced, and in answer to
query Of Chandler. said: II was mover in bet
ter health in my life. 1t seems to have agreed
with us. Lieut. Emery, of the Bear, was next