The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-08-08


PORTSMOUTH, N. a., August 2-The
Greedy relief squadron arrived yesterday
morning. Secretary Chandler was on board
the Tennessee, and the returning expedition
was welcomed with much enthusiasm and
greas Joy. After brief and informal con.
Secretary Chandler, the former looked anx-
iously around the cabin and gradually his
countenance became overcast with gloom.
Surgeon General Gunnell noticing the look
of disappointment which had overspread
the commanders countenance. stepped for
ward, saying "Your wife is in yonder state
room, Captain" 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 to their vessels. Many were
the appeals made by all classes of people to
Secretary Chandler to permit them to go on
board the Thetiss to catch a glimpse of the
Arctic hero, sGreely, but these requests were
invariably refused. Mrs. Greedy the wife
an early train in the afternoon, and was at
once conveyed to the flagship Tennessee,
reaching there about three O'Clock. After
the commanding officers had gone back to
their ships Mrs. Greedy was put on board Of
the Secretary's barge.
MRS. GREEDY
was conveyed to the Thetis, where her
husband was. AS the lady passed down
the companion way to the barge. she walked
with firm tread and showed no signs of emo
ton other than biting her lips and tightly
clutching her hands. Lieutenant Greedy
had not been informed that his wife was
about to go on board the Thetis, and before
her arrival, in 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-
tary's barge was seen to leave the Tennes-
see with Mrs. Greedy and her two brothers,
G. o. and c. A. Nesmith, sitting in the
the stern sheets, Commander Schley
said to Lieutenant Greedy: Lieutenant,
would like to see you in my cabin for few
moments" Commander Schley entertained
Lieutenant Greedy In conversation about
Arctic matters until peculiar signal was
given by the boatsman's 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 emotion. With
faltering steps she went to the cabin door
and just at the instant she entered Com
mander Schiey left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone.
LIEUTENANT GREEDY
was sitting with his back to the door, but
when Commander Schley so abruptly left
him he turned and at the same instant saw
his wife enter. With a loud cry that was
more like a giganic sob half smothered,
Lieutenant Greedy bounded from his char
with eyes cleaning in joy at the sight that
gladdened them. Mrs. Greedy, tall, dark
and stately, sprang forward to meet her hus-
band, CRYING, arthur" Arthur
"Home!' After Mr. and Mrs. Greedy had
been alone for twenty minutes her brothers
were called and cordially and tearfully
greeted their brother-in-law. 1t was notice
able on board the Thetis that everybody
shed tears when Mrs. Greedy entered the
cabin where her husband was. Late in the
afternoon the mother of Lieutenant Greedy
came from Newburyport and was taken at
once on board the Tennessee. Shortly after
she was put in the Secretary's barge and
taken on board the Thetis. When she ar
rived there Mr.. and Mrs. Greedy and
the latter's brothers were seated
in Commander Schley's cabin, alter
nately crying and laughing and en-
bracing. An instant before the Lieuten-
ants mother entered the cabin Commander
Schley stepped to the door and said: "Lieu-
tenant, your mother is here" Mrs. Greedy
then entered and threw her arms around
her sons neck, saying only: my sonp'
my sonr' Lieutenant Greedy spoke no
word save mother" but in his tone and
expression there was world of tenderness.
Clasping his mother in his arms he did
nothing but sob, while
HIS MOTHER CRIED LIKE CHILD.
Fearing the excitement would be too much
for Lieutenant Greely's shattered condition,
Commander Schley entered the cabin and
wisely directed the conversation into less
emotional channels. About four o'clock
Secretary Chandler entered his barge and
was rowed to the Thetis. Secretary Chan
dler went at once to Lieutenant Greedy and
affectionately took the gallant ex-
plorer in his arms in the fer
vor of his greeting. "God bless
you? God bless your said the Secretary.
"You have come back to us almost from the
grave. hope your future happiness may
reward you for the terrible experience you
have had"
The Lieutenant responded feelingly.
thanking Mr. Chandler for his kind express
siOns. ' ."
AN INTERVIEW.
The writer was introduced to Lieutenant
Greedy by Secretary Chandler, and the for
mer said he desired to thank the newspapers
of the country for the universally kind man
ner in which he had been treated by them.
He could say but little at present con-
corning his expedition. but the pub
lie would soon be given an entire
statement through his official reports
When asked as to his health, Lieuten-
ant Greedy stated that he felt compare
lively well in all respects excepting that he
that he was at times considerably affected
by feeling of Intense weakness. He stated
that he had gained rapidly in flesh since his
rescue but much of it was soft and more
injurious than beneficial. He said he had
good appetite and was slowly recovering
but anticipated that 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 given
to a man who few days ago was on the
brink of the grave, is as much as mortal
could desire. The Lieutenant looked
very happy indeed. He sat
with his wife on one side and his mother on
the other. His face is considerably bloated
but his cheeks are taking on healthier
color.