The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-08
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Lieutenant Greedy and His Brave COM
rades Arrive at Portsmouth, Ne, and
Meet with Hearty eccption-Touching
Scenes Attending the Meeting of Greedy,
His Wife and Mother.
PORTSMOUTH, Ne, Aug AT sunrise
yesterday morning the United States steam
er Alliance, which had been stationed out
side the harbor in expectancy of the arrival
of the Arctic fleet, discerned double line
OF smoke, and steamiDg out soon became
aware of the arrival of the Greedy Arctic ex-
lief expedition. The armament Of the Alli-
ance was brought into play and gun after gun
Numbered forth peals of welcome, to which
the cannon of the Greedy boats responded,
Gracefully they came into harbor,
with yards squared and stacks pouring
forth clouds of smoke, fully twenty-four
hours before the feet had been expected
When it became known that the Arctic
squadron had arrived outside the harbor
the excitement on board the men-of- war
at anchor was intense.
Preparations were at once made, under
the immediate supervision of Secretary
Chandler, for the reception of the yoyagerS.
All the naval vessels were decorated By
noon arrangements were complete. At about
two O'Clock the Alliance rounded the foot
point and came to anchor some distance
astern Of the Tennessee. The Thetis fol-
lowed fifteen minutes later and anchored
abreast Of the Alliance. As the ThetiS'
anchors went overheard, the yards on all the
ships in the harbor were manned, flags run to
the masthead, and three rousing cheers were
given. Then the band struck up Home
Again." and among the assembled guests
there were few whose eyes were not be-
dimmed with tears. A like ceremony
was gone through with on board
the Bear and Alert. Secretary Chandler
was standing on the quarter deck of the
Tennessee to receive the commanding Offs
GERS Of the relief Squadron, and within a
half-hour after coming to anchor these Off
GERS were standing on the deck of the flag
ship.
Secretary Chandler arranged to receive
the commanders of the relief ships in the
after-cabin and their welcome by him was
of the most cordial character After
half-hour spent in conversation and general
handshaking the commanding officers Of the
relief ships returned to their vessels.
Mrs. Greedy was then put on board
the Secretary's barge and conveyed to
VIC 1uOblo3 WHCl0 HOI HloUdlIu WdSs
AS the lady passed down the companion
way to the barge she walked with
firm tread, and showed no other signs of
emotion than biting her lips and lightly
clutching her hand. Lieutenant Greedy had
not been informed that his wife was about
to 90 on board the Thetis. When the Sec
retary's barge was seen to leave the Ten
nessee, with Mrs Greedy and her two
brothers, 6. 0. and C. A. NeSmuth, sitting
in the stern sheets, Commander Schley said
to Lieutenant Greedy:
Lieutenant, would like to see you in
my cabin for few moments.
Commander Schley entertained Jiicuten-
ant Greedy in conversation ADMIT Arctic
matters until peculiar signal was given
by the boatswain to indicate that Mrs.
Greedy was ON board and ready to meet her
husband. The lady trembled very much,
her breath came in gasps, and her whole
frame shook with emotion. With falter-
ing steps she went to the cabin door, and
just at the instant she entered
Commander Schley left the room,
leaving the long-separated couple alone
Lieutenant Greedy was setting with his back
to the door, but when Commander Schey
so abruptly left him he turned, and at the
same instant saw his wife enter. With
loud cry, that was more like gigantic sob
half smothered, Lieutenant Greedy boundA
ed from his chair with his eyes
cleaning in joy at sight that gladdened
them. Mrs. Greedy, tall, dark and stately,
sprang forward to meet her husband,
crying "Arthur! Arthur homep After
Mr.. and Mrs. Greedy had been alone for
twenty minutes her brothers were called in
and tearfully greeted their brother in-law.
1t was noticeable on board the Thetis that
everybody shed tears when Mrs. Greedy en-
tered 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 afterward she was put
i'll the Secretary's barge and taken on board
the Thetis. When she arrived here, Mr.. and
Mrs. Greedy and the latter's brothers were
seated in Commander Schley's cabin
alternately crying and laughing and en-
bracing. The instant before the Lieuten-
ants mother entered the cabin Commander
Schley stepped to the door and said:
Lieutenant, your mother is here"
Mrs. Greedy then entered and threw her
arms around her sons neck, saying only:
spoke no words 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 child.
Fearing the excitement would be too much
for Lieutenant Greely's shattered condition,
Commander Schley entered the cabin, and
wisely directed conversation into less emo
tional channels.
The Lieutenant looked very happy. He
sat with his wife ON one side and his
mother on the other. His face was con-
siderably bloated but his cheeks are taking
on healthier color. He stands as erect as
ever, but is not allowed to remain on his
feet long at time. After his brief talk
with Lieutenant Geely Secretary Chandler
was conducted to the deck where the
crew Of the Thetis was drawn up in line. A
hardy set of men they were, rough and brave
looking.
The Secretary stepped up to the crew
and said:
My men, your Commander tells me you
nave done your duty nobly, and that you
have been. q credit to the navy and to the
country. ! desire to tell you that both the
navy and the country appreciate your serv-
ice, and in behalf OF the navy give you my
sincere thanks.
After cordially embracing Sergeants Long
and Fredericks, and the other two survivors
OF thelGreely expedition, Secretary Chand-
Ter was conveyed to the Alert, where he
paid his respects to Commander Coffin and
inspected the crew. He also addressed the
crew of the Alert in about the same words
as the crew of the Thets. The
Secretary next went on board the
Bear where he and Lieutenant Emery had
an informal conversation.
After addressing the crew of the Bear in
few words of commentator Secretary
Chandler re-entered the barge and was con-
veyed to the Tallapoosa, which was crowd
ed with invited guests.
An English Judge has decided that
kiss is not legal consideration. :"
A surgeon in Lambeth kissed work.
ingman' S wife; the husband valued the
kiss at G5. and the surgeon gave him
an 0 q for that amount. A month
after cate an action was brought on this
document, but the Judge promptly
ruled there was no consideration and
gave verdict for the defendant
There is child in Vermont that is
rather queer. Every effort to have it
use its le0s was made hv its narents