New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-13
MR.. DEPEW WENT CO1yTING.
HE WOULDN'T HAVE DONE 1T, HOWEVER. If
THEY HADN'T HAD HORSES TO DRAW THEM
RAlk EOK WAS LONG WAY.

HE WOULDN'T HAVE DONE 1T. HOWEVER. IF
THEY HADN'T HAD HORSES TO DRAW THEM
BACK FOR IT WAS LONG WAY.
Chauncey NJ. Depew has just undergone new
sensation lie has Jus; returned from visit 10 DR..
Seward webb his country place. Shelbourne
Farm, near Burlington. W. Mr.. Depe~ seemed to
be amused as he referred to this unusual something
yesterday. and said: Il hope that the confession !
make Will not be too startling DR.. Webb, as you
know has almost everything one could desire at
his country place. decided 10 go Up and spend
last Sunday with him. found the country up there
all covered with snow. and sleigh-riding. tobog-
gaming coastng seds and snowballing were the
prime sports | had good time generally. and by
dint OF restraining my desires managed TO keep
off the toboggans and out OF the snowbalns con-
tests But when 1t came to coasting. recollections
OF old boyhood days came back and finally became
one OF a coasting party-and enjoyed myself
Now" said Mr.. Depew. you understand the
difference between coast!ng and tobogganlng On
a toboggan there is only one passenger. and he can
steer himself A nice course Is built for him ard
everything is smooth and lovely. But you take
bobsled such went coasting on. and 1t Is quite
different. There about thirty passengers
There was beaten track. and the humping and
danger added zest To the sport. When | think OF
what might have happened II we had hit tree.
Why Here Mr.. Depew made a gesture that
was adequate to show what he meant. There was
one man." no said. who steered. and all our lives
were in his hands. We went to the hill and
started on. 1t long ride. and when We were
fairly started and had acquired real momentum
do you know got to going at the rate Or
Here Mr. Depew scrunized his listener closely. as
II to probe his ability for comprehending great
truths. and then said slowly and with emphasis:
I'VE attained the speed of about mile a
ond."
Whether Mr. Depew felt that this remarkable
statement required explanation or whether he
the face OF his listener a look OF incredulty
is unknown. but he stopped. and placing his finger
tips closely together and speaking slowly. he said
"As one who Is In a business where speed and time
are computed in a ratio feel that am an eligible
and expert witness. | say that think mile
second the maximum speed attained Ihen
having made this fact quite clear Mr.. Depew SAID
t was new experience hs 'Vr yht me down. snoweisd
mountain was quite different. There was gran
deur and exhllaration about that were buoyant and
breath and we tore down the hillside. II flushed
the cheek and frightened the eye II exalted tho
feelings. but 1t was long way back"
regard for that quite detraeted from his elo
Quent and glowing account Of the flight through
at the peculiar ending OF hts story. and said: We
had horses there. but I couldn't help thinking dur
Ing the long return drive over the same territory
had been a case Of walking back would have
hesitated quite awhile before starting on such a
ride"
through Vermont In fair circumstances and
versafy rejoicing the adjournment Of Congress
farming and other Industries seemed to be waiting
for spring. On his return trip he stopped off al
Concord and talked to the boys at st. Paurs school
ing his going South shortly, Mr.. Depew said: II do
not expect TO go soon Owing to illness In my fam
LILY may have to 20 later. but not lust now