The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-15
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MORE INJURIOUS THAN BENEFICIAL.

He said he had good appetite and was
slowly recovering, but anticipated il would be
some time before he wona recover his wonted
strength To- day he said was the happiest Of
his life. In that one day everything Oh earth,
was restored to him for which man could wish.
Home, wife, mother aud honor in one day Civ
en- TO man who . few days ago was on the
brink Of the grave, is a. much as mortal could
desire The lieutenant looked very happy in
deed He sat with his wife on one aide and
his mother on the other. His face il 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 time.
After 9 brief talk with Lieut. Greedy, Secretary
Chandler was C. conducted to the deck where the
crew Of the Thetis was drawn up in line. A
hardy looking set Of men they we're, 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
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
ntes later and anchored abreast tho Alliance.
As the Thetis' anchors went overheard, the
Manned flags run to the masthead aud three
rousing cheers given. Then the band struck
up.
ssHoME AGAIN."
and among the assembled guests few there
were whose eY.s were not belimmed with
sturdy and bronzed men of-warsmen were
seen to brush the tears away with their coat
sleeves. Ten minutes after the Thetis had an.
chorel, the Bear rounded tho point and soon
came to anchor in tie wake of tho Thetis
Again the yards were manned and again the
repeated when the Alert steamed slowly
around and dropped anchor abreast Of the
Bear Secretary Chandler was standing on
the quarterback to receive the commanding
officers Of tho relief squadron, and within
half an hour after coming to anchor the
ship. It was remarked al the time that not
single gun had been fired in honor of the ar
rival of the squadron aud Lieut. Greedy, and
the quietness of the demonstration was much
commented on To avoid publicity % much
aspossible Secretary Chandler arranged to re-
the after cabins. Acting Admiral Luce e.
corted them to the presence Of the secretary Of
the navy -
stepped into the cabin he was greeted by
Secretary Chandler, who clasped his hand
E al: saa e ...1 9sss almost
you home" Commander Colin. Of the Alert
was next introduced, and in answer to /
query Of Chandler. said: II was never in bet
ter ter, health IL my lie It seems to have agreed
usllered into the secretary's presence, and re-.
ceived . cordial welcome from representatives
of the navy department After brief and in
formal conversations between Commander
Schley and Secretary Chandler, the former
looked snxiously around the cabin, and grad
gloom Surgeon General Gunnell noticing
this look Of disappointment, stepped forward,
saying: "Y0ur wife Is in yonder state room.
captain" With . bound the commander
reached the presence Of his wife and daughter.
After half an hour spent in conversation and
icers ct the relief ships returned on board their
respective vessels Many were the appeals made
BY all classes Of people to Chandler to permit
them to go on board the Thetis 10 catch .
glimpse Of the Arctic hero, Greedy, utthese
requests were invariably refused Ars. Gree
mouth on an early train this afternoon and ct
about three O'Clock. After tie commanding
officers had all gone back to their ships Mrs
Greeley was put on board Of the secretary's
barge
COMMENDED THE CREW.
The secretary stepped up to the crew and
Ny men, your commander tells me you have
done your duty nobly and that you have been
ncraIts ID tl3 navy ana the country 2ppro
ciate your service, and ON behalf Of the navy
department. desire to thank you.
After cordially embracing 6ergeants Long
and Fredericks aud tho other two survivors Of
the Greedy expedition. the secretary was con-
veyed to the Alert, where he paid his respects
to Commander Coffin aud inspected the crew.
He also addressed the crewof the Alert in about
the same words - the crow Of the Theta The
secretary next went on board the Bear,
where he and Lent Emory had An informal
conversation. Az secretary Chandler stood in
speeding the crew Of the Bear, who were drawn
up before him, . dozen genuine Esquimaux
dogs rushed out Of the cabin, leaping and fro
licking around the seainen The dogs were
brought back by Lieut. Emory, who desires to
see II the breed cannot be cultivated in this
climate. After addressing the crew Of
the Bear In q few words Of commentator, the
secretary re-entered the barge and was con-
veyed to the TsllApooss, which WAS crowded
with invited guests. Here lunch was served
In the main saloon, and the rest Of the after-
noon was spent in such pleasure - the time
and place Afforded just before dark Lieut.
Greely's wife, Mother and brothers in-l law were
taken lahore In the acting admiral's barge and
we're driven to the residence Of that officer.
where they viii remain until they 90 to New.
buyposk The other survivors will remain on
board Tho Thetis for the present Gen. Haven
noaAed the survivors that they would be pro.
notsd q soon e they were well. enough to
Sseapy tle pesitions thst would b opsa for
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