The evening world., 1891-05-16
Bismarck.
RICHARD CROKBR.

Whilc the Tammany Chiei's coming was not
entirely unexpected, his arrival on the Fuerst-
Bismarck was very uncertain.
The news OF his cmbarkation was kept n
most profound secret, and despite the many
rumors that were noatIng around, Mayor
Grant, Commissioner Glroy and other Tam
many magnates declined to confirm these ru-
mors, but threw out !ntmatiOns that Mir.
Croker would not come home this summer.
me arrival in town of Chairman Edward
Murphy jr., OF the Democratic state COM
mittee, last night was considered a strong
indication that Mr.. Croker would surely re-
turn o-day as he 10 a close personal and poll
teal friend OF the iammany Chicftiin.
Whether or not Mr. Murphy was aware Of
Mr.. Croker's coming, he kept mis- own counsel.
lie was accom- Haned by his wife aud daughter
aud passed quiet evening with Mayor Grant.
Mr.. Murphy did not 20 down the bay to
meet MIR. croker. nor was he or any OF Mr..
Crokers friends at the Hamburg-American
dock In Hopoken when the Fuerst- bismarck
arrived there.
Beside an EVENING WORLD reporter, the
only New Yorker TO greet Mr. Croker upon his
arrival was Contractor william Grogan, of the
Barge once, q slanch Eighth District Re
publican, but a warm personal friend of MIR.
Croker's family.
Contractor Grogan and the reporter went
down the Day In the pouring rain on the reve-
nue. cutter Chandler. and met the Fuerst-
Bismarck a little distance below Liberty ISL
and shortly sfer7 o'clock.
Contractor Grogan feigned surprise at Mr..
Crokers reported coming. on the way down
The bay, but after a little he admitted that he
knew Mr.. Croker was coming, aud that he
had hurried out in the rain for no other pur-
pose than to meet him.
Mr. Grogan hastened into the big ships
saloon, expecting TO md Mr.. Croker at break
last but the latter was already on deck DEFY
Ing the elements with big shaggy overcoat,
having arisen at 4 O'Clock.
"HeIlo. Bhll" ne shouted as soon as be saw
MIR. Grogin, "l'm wonderfully glad to see
YOU"
$50 tm l." replied Grogan. "Come inside
and declare yourself"
the two hurried into the saloon, where Mr.
CroEer was interviewed by Customs inspec-
tor. Then he drew MIR. Grogan aside and
whis; eret:
" Does any one know I'm coming7"
"Eo, the papers have only hinted at II. !"
was the reply.
"Are-are there any reporters on D-board"
(nervouslJ.)
"n'm. well. there is ope," somewhat
abashcdlT remarked MIR. Grogan. indicating
IHE EVENING WORLD man.
''Then for heavens sake tell him I've moth
ing to say, " responded the Tammany chief.
The next minute, however, he reiented and
greeted the reporter In his usual pleasant but
quiet manner and In answer 10 question as 10
his health replied that he was feeling nrst-
rate.
HIS appearance certainly showed II. His
form was as robusl Us ever, and his cheeks
had u glow that betokened almost perfect
health.
Mr.. Grogan vcriured the opinion that Mr.
Croker had never looked better even in his
pamiest days and Sir Croker intimated that
he felt as well as he looked.
Mr. Croker was very much disincllned TO
talk even about his trip. Tie sad:
ave mad a splend trip, with quite little
fog, to be sure, but on tAe whole the weather
was Just right for pleasant voyage.
"OH Newfoundland We saw big Iceberg,
and soon after a school of whales added 10 our
pleasure, especially that OF the boyS.'
"YOur family returns with your"
eyes; myself, Mrs. Croker, Richard IT,,
FraHcs and the four other little ones, besides
iwo ma ds-oh yes, we're all here laughed
Mr. croker.
1--WE travelled little IN the East, but most
OF our time was spent in Rome.
'im glad TO get home again, can tell you,
aud shall say Ia New YORK Tor some time.
have no settled plaas for sEe SUNNI az Jet."