The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07
HOME AGAIN HOME AGAIN."


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 rs hearse in a
funeral procession, and the sailors in the rig
ging cheered again. Then came tho Alert and
third cheer was heard, to which, however,
there was no responses. The flags on all the
Arctic feet which had been at half mast ever
since the rescue at Cape Sabine, were raised
to the masthead by signalling orders from the
secretary of the 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 fleet 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 Thetis
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 go on board the Thetis, and q few
minutes before her arrival, in conversation
with Commander Schley, he said he did not ex-
pect to see her, as she probably had been un
able to reach there so soon. When the barge
was seen to leave the Tennessee with Mrs.
Greedy and her two brothers, q. o. and c. A.
Nesmuth, sitting in the stern sheets, Command
err Schley said to Lieut. Greedy; Lieutenant, l
would like to see you in my cabin for few
moments" Commander Schley entertained
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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
Commander Schlev left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone. Lieut. Greedy was
sitting with his back to the door, but when Com
and at the same instant saw his wife enter
With loud cry that was more like gigantic
sob half smothered, Lieut. Greedy bounded
from his chair with
EYES CLEANING IN JOY
at the sight that gladdened them. Mrs. Greedy
tall, dark and stately, sprang forward to meet
her husband, crying, arthur, Arthur. After
Mr.. and Mrs Greedy 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 Ihetls
that everybody shed tears when Mrs. Greedy
entered the cabin where her husband was
Late in the afternoon the mother of Lieut.
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 arrived there
Mr. and Mrs Greedy and the latter 8 brothers were
seated in Commander Schleys cabin alternate
ly crying and coughing and embracing. An in
slant before the heutenants mother entered
the cabin Commander Schley stepped to the
door and said, lieutenant your mother is here"
Mrs Greedy then entered, threw her arms
around her sons neck saying only, my son.
My 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 a
child Fearing the excitement would be too
much for Lieut. Greelys shattered condition,
Commander Schley entered the cabin and wise
ly directed the conversation into less emotion
al channels
THE SECRETARY GREETS GREELY.
At about o clock Secretary Chandler en-
tered his barge and was rowed to the 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. l hope your future happiness
may reward you for the terrible experience
you have had
Greedy responded feelingly, thanking Mr..
Chandler for his kind expressions. The writer |
was introduced to Gen. Greedy by Secretary |
Chandler, and the former at once said he de- |
sired to thank the newspa pers of the country |
for the universally kind manner in which he |
had been treated by them He could say but |
little at present concerning his expedition, |
tails through official reports. When asked as
to his health, the lieutenant started he felt
comparative well in all respects excepting that
he was at all times considerably affected by
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
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 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 His face is consider |
ably bloated, his cheeks are looking of health
Ter color He stood erect as ever, but is not
allowed to remain on his feet long at q 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 |
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 |
utes later and anchored abreast the Alliance
As the Thetis anchors went overheard, the |
guards on all the ships in the harbor were |
ma a n
rousing cheers given. Then the band struck !
up.
ssHoME AGAIN."
and among the assembled guests few there |
tears. 1t was an effecting scene, and many |
sturdy and bronzed men f-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 |
came to anchor in the wake of the Thetis. |
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 |
officers Of the relief squadron, and within |
half an hour after coming to anchor the |
officers we're standing on the deck of the flag |
ship. It was remarked at the time that not |
q 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 To avoid publicity as much |
as possible Secretary Chandler arranged to re-
ceive the commanders Of the relief ships in |
the after cabins. Acting Admiral Luce e.
corted them to the presence of the secretar y of |
the navy as
CONMANDER sCHLEY
stepped into the cabin he was greeted by |
Secretary Chandler, who clasped his hand |
with fervor, and passing one arm around |
his shoulder, said in voice almost smoth- |
cred with emotion: 81 am glad to welcome |
you home" Commander Colin, Of the Alert, |
was next introduced, and in answer to . |
query of Chandler. said: II was never in bet
ter health in my life 1t seems to have agreed |
with us; Lieut. Emery, Of the Bear, was next |
ceived cordial welcome from representatives |
Of the navy department. After brief and in
formal conversations between Commander |
Schley and Secretary Chandler, the former |
looked anxiously around the cabin, and grad |
ually his countenance became overcast with |
gloom. Surgeon General Gunnell noticing |
this look of disappointment, stepped forward, J
saying: "Your wife is in yonder state room,