Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-04
I'd Edition.
Latest kilograms to The Star.
An Imposing Reception at Portsmouth.
N. e.. To-day.

PORTSMOUTH. y. T., August 4-Never before in
the history or Portsmouth has there been SO grand
return OF Lieut. Greedy and the survivors OF his
petition, which, under the auspices OF the
a1 tS of o place od here
numerous bands OF music ana boundless en-
thuslasln could made a celebration a success, this
va successful The day was perfect. bright and
cheerful. On the crowded streets and through the
squares there was everywhere order and cheerful
ness Throngs from all sections OF the country
came croWdfng into the city shortly after sun rise
and the thousands which were added by trains and
incoming steamers were apparently lost in the
lmmensity OF the crowd already present. The pre-
paTation for the celebration had ben carefully
elaborated on Sunday. ana every feature the pro-
gram was carried out without a blunder
The civic organizations and military companies
TO take part in the celebration. All the public
buildings and many private ones were Handsomely
Arctic heroes" was imprinted everywhere on
every flying banner At 10 O'clock the steam
f f., Lesden la landed the last Of the sailors
formed Tor the march on David and State stress
THE CATERING CROWDS.
At $50 O'Clock boats. barges and steam launches
began to discharge heavy frelghts of officers and
seainen from the north Atlantic squadron and Arc
tic lcet along the crowded whaTveS AS fast as
they arrived they were drawn up along the streets
adjacent to Market square and moved 10 an apprO-
pirate place From { a early hour in the morning
cf0WcS blocked IN the streets near where Greely
was tofand The coming OF the Arctic hero was
the all absorbing object OF interest. Every steam
launcl4 was scanned and every barge anxiousiy
watched for his presence At twenty-five minutes
past eleven, amid considerable enthusiasm, Com
Schley, Lieut.. Emory ana Com. Chin disembalkel
from barge. Following them were the other Off
GERS OF the Greedy relief expedition. All were at
5iTea IN neat uniform Then we're landed the
stoga boots, with pants tucked in the tops. dark
blue shirts and regulation navy caps They rolled
burned and weatner-beatcn. They were enthusi-
astcally greeted as they landed, and the crowd
pressed forward to shake their hands Five sailors
from the squadron greeted their companions from
the relief ships with hearty
"MEssMATE, WELCOME HOME"
and other honest greetings Not few tears wore
shed at affecting meetings between old neSsmatcs-
roar or welcome went up when CTe7lT
was discovered with his comrades coming wan
The landing In the atilniralS barge. Greedy Wa
clothed in white with s;QuChed hat, and wearing
Spectacles. As he and his companions alighted all
crowded to welcome hin. Greedy leaned upon the
arm of Lieut.. Powell, and lauguidly lifted his
h3t His every movement indicated weakness.
HIS comrades received much attention and were
objects of curious scrutiny. All We're placed IN
coaches and imm"d! tay driven to the Rocking
ham house. it having been decided that they should
not appear In the procession AT the hotel crOwdd
gathered to catch glimpse OF them. Lieut.. Greedy
said to the Associated Press representative that he
felt very we'll this morning. and he looked it, He
EXPRESSED himself as being lauch moved by the cor
InentS for starting the procession we're nilcted
Upon two large stands in Market slUare Were
gathered lilatiJ i!C-titHt -7.Ala anu u EIfL'T
Of ladies.
THE PROCESSION.
At 11:20 the procession began TO move along the
paced streets. 1hunderous applause greeted the
sailors OF the relief squadron they moved along
the crew OF the ThetiS leading. With that c. tie
Bear, ard then the men from the Alert. The 0va-
ton continued through the entire route OF the pro
ccsSUn.
Common r SchIey, Lieut. Emory and Comm nder
Cotin Were received with tremendous applause rs
trey passed along III &n open carriage. They
sMilngy Acknowledged the lrihute OF The crowd
by lifting thfir hands. After them rode the other
Officers IF the relief squadron, ard they
too received IL hearty ovation. After thea
rode, in an open carr .sga, Secretary Chandler,
9 II. HaZen, Commodore Wells and Acting Admiral
Lace. These diStin gUishcd gentlemen also received
ceSSon was very lilP and the maIouycrs u Il8
battalion OF maIinaa from the sCG droH bril-
Na1 As jne head O. tns procession npLrCd tie
Iu-5 ,n,ham house, "hera Lef5. Greedy and TIE
survivors OF the party were Ea-t-0. is review tie
p 'acc~sirn, tie pressure II jle Cf.Nl became 50
great that the advance Of the column delayed
several minutes.
ANoNG THE PROMINENT MIN on TIE STAND
were Secretary Chandler, Gen. haZen, GOV. Hale
Mayor L0tllTOp, OF Dover: the mayor or &eWtuly-
port. Mayor Putnam, OF Manchester; Samuel j.
Randall, CONGRESSMAN Robinson, III New Iorh: 81
nceGs OF the relief expedition ana North Atlantic
squadron anu members Of The city government OF
many New England cities.
The procession passed over the appointed route,
and vas dismissed at about tw" O'Clock.
Z sse SsiFt1so2a Track.
WINNERS At TIE FACES TO-DAY.
SARATOGA, y Y. August f.-ThC racing was con
a cool breeze, the track in GOOD condition. ana
the attend lNcn moderate. EjT-T T2Pp-f0r-p EN-