The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-07
OFF FOR COBB'S ISLAND.
A car P<RrY OF EfcHx0SDERS
LEAyS ron TINE sEAsHOkE.
Some Interesting Incidents OF the Trip
GayIv Bsdecked steamer is saiutsd by
Craff All Along the River.

NORFOLK, VA. July e.-special.-A
considerable number OF people In Rich-
mond who haven't seen the sun rise LOT u
long time might have seen the luminary
open the day business yesterday morn
ing had IL not been for graylsh c'o"u"
They we're up early 20 make tne starr
per steamer Pocahontas Tor Coop isian H
and perhaps II was NANNY a hos eighty
persons were on board when the pretty
steamer turned her prov toward sal,
water. Governor O'ferran was one OF
the first TO arrive at the wharf In his
carriage. RE was soon joined Dy SoIohsi
Cowardin and Colonel Minso', OF ms sIam,
also Joined the party. Mr.. Norman Ran
dolph, H. A. Ca:iin, William h. Ligntioot,
William Taylor Gather Of Mayor laylor),
sspor." Crenshaw. Felix Smith. Captain
". II. Curtis. George Schoen' Leroy
Switzerland. W. w; Lefew, Dr. linen
ney Peasants. William c. Knowles. En-
met knokles and II. Whitlock were
among the well-known Richmonders on
board.
TIE LADTHs ~ THE PARTY.
There were also n number OF ladies |
along. including Mrs. Cowardn, Mrs. |
LightfoOt Mrs. Whtlock, Miss J. X. Pen |
dleton. Misses Clara and Hettie Pulliam.
Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs. Lefew and num-
Der OF others.
The scene at the wharf was very busy
one. The ARIEL and Pocahontas were both
preparing 20 so out
Freight handlers were running with
trucks and passengers scurrying on board.
The Ariel. the first 20 leave. was sa-
panied the excursion to Cobbs Island:
The POcahontas had every evidence OF
being on pleasure bent and about 10
make trip of unusual interest
The tugs I'm the harbor saluted her
noisily, and the colored stevedores on the
Clyde steamer Benefactor waved their
arms. while the waiter on the same boat
threw his table cloth TO the breeze as a
sign OF bon voyage.
Although II was raining the air was
intensely sitting, and every one remained
under the canvas awning on the front
deck until an awakening breeze became
stronger, and al times made the inside |
more comfortable.
Mr.. Ivn Weisiger was in charge of the |
party, and converted into a fine art the |
work of making himself agreeable and
everybody pleased with themselves and
their condition.
With flags flying the swift Pocahontas
soon overlook the smaller Ariel she
made landings only at MedOwvie and
iomeWood Mr.. f. r. Barney's elegant
farms. where she took on milk. fresh J
and other supplies q
Major Clay Drewry was on the wharf S
at Westover. and the boat made a half j
stop 10 invite him aboard. but recogniz- :
cination OF the invitation. she sped on y
her way. T
''HoMEwooD's- TRIBUTE. +
At Homewood the wharf was profusely fl
dressed with flags and presented a gala Is
appearance. Mr.. Barney greeted the a
,oat and was saluted by the Blues Band. Is
Nj the way down the music was delight | D
ul and the band and orchestrion were In h
opposition continually. To many who II
ose earlier than their wont the sub
tantial breakfast on board was highly
! pf eciated. II
All along the route the gayly bedecked | II
teamer attracted general attention. The 3,
I'D Dominion steamer Roanoke the Nc "a
'aul, the lighthouse tender Maple, and Y
numerous other crafts saluted the ex- II
strong head wind with her flags stand | nj
~ OUT IKE sign boards. b,
The tolling OF lighthouse bells and in
many saiutes from the shore were an q
wered by the steamers whistle and the u
Clues Band. schooner. which had no | II
'ther means OF salute. brought out its n,
OF horn. and thus the POcahOntas sped
o the sea. carrying the good will OF
III. No accidents occurred. except the
oss of Stetson SLOUGH hat from the pl
read OF Times reporter. and should a a
sherman pick II up and reading the Dc
lame therein telegraph the news of n dc
probable fatality or man lost no uneasi- in
Tess need be felt by the newspaper pI
mans friends. ca
At Norfolk. where the Pocahontas al
lnded at 1880 on schedule time a large
ontingent was added to the Cobbs Is
md party