New-York tribune., 1895-10-13

preme contentment OF some with the accommoda-
tions afforded them. and the continual fault finding
OF others. all go TO make up picture as dvershed
the Unborn tastes and customs exhibited by tnese
Bohemian ocean travellers.
Tribune reporter recently boarded the big Cam
pania OF the Cunard Line, upon her arrival at this
port, and few days later met the steamer New
York. of the American Line at Quarantine. The
steerage steward and what few Engish-speaking
passengers there on board the steerage were
inclined to talk freely. and this in connection with
a careful survey Of the steeraee apartments. both
fore and aft. gave the reporter a good idea OF how
these people spent their time during the seven or
eight days they are out OF sight OF land
VARIETIES OF IMMIGRANTS
The greater part Of the steerage pas "ngers carried
by the Cunard Line Of English. Scotch, Irish
Swedish and Norwegian nationality. with now and
then smattering OF Italian, German French and
Polish immigrants The English passengers exhibit
from the time they board the ship on the other side
the sober-mnded characteristics OF their race. AL
most Immediately they take on a fororn and Woe
begone expression and appear TO the acute observer
to be filled with apprehension and anxiety as to the
probable success of their career In the New World
The men gather in groups upon the steerage deck
solemnly smoking their pipes and talking little
while the women care for the children or mingle
with the other passengers.
In marked contrast to this is the life among the
French and Italian immigrants, on the
steamers leaving Genoa and Havre. The vivacty
lighthearedness and seeming indifference of these
peoples with regard to the future. combined with
their simplicity and apparent helplessness very
vivdly displayed while crossing the Atlantic. Most
OF them expect from what their friends have told
them about New-York and American cities gen
orally 10 drift into the Street Cleaning Department
dig trenches dump scows. build bridges and shine
shoes. set UP peanut stands carry the nod or enter
any one Of a thousand other employments whereby
they hope TO immense fortunes In in
credbly short space Of time.
But Of all the downright simplicity exhibited by
these curous-lo passengers that displayed by
the good natured peasant from the interior OF Ire
land is the most amusing and laughabe. These
dant OF the Emerald Isle set out from home.
the envy and admiration of all their friends.
pectng when they reach the steamer TO find them
selves surrounded with all the luxuriance of float
ing palace. Needless TO say that they find them
selves sadly disappointed. One broad faced smil-
ing Irishman boarded the Campania at Liverpool
loaded down with bundles and packages. and. max
ing his way the steerage deck. presented his
tickle. showing the number OF his berth to a stew
ard. and asked TO be shown TO his room. The stew
ard took him down the flight OF winding
stairs leading TO the mems starboard pocket" on
the lower deck and pointed out to him his apart
ment, consisting OF siy-by-two-and-a half berth.
The Irlshman stared at the attendant moment
with a nonplussed sort OF expression. and then
said: And is 1t on them little shelves In this
closet that we've got TO Sleep" He finally became
resigned to his fate. however. but was at loss
70 know what TO DO with his valuable parcels.
Finally his face frightened. and. calling the stew
ard to him, said in a low that his fellow
passengers could not possibly overhear Say. take
that package up 10 the captain and tell him keep
II safe for me till get TO New-York. There's
some fine presents in 1t that I'm taking to my
friends on the other side. and don't want to lose
EN-"
Strange to say. the steward did not comply with
his request and during all the seven days OF the
voyage over the Irlshman lost sight OF that
package He slept on It pillow AT night tucked
II under his arm when h went deck and held
1t in his lap at meal times.
RAPID CHANGES IN DRESS.
II Is most interesting to note the variety Of dress
displayed by these immigrants. When they first
come on board they are attlred In the best hnery
that the limited means al their command and the
generosity OF their friends have been able 10 pro-
vide for them 1t Is only few hours after the
ship has set sail however. that all this display Is
exchanged for the poorest garb each passenger Is
fortunate enough to have In his or her possession.
The men generally appear for the rest Of the voy-
age in Overal.s and coarse cotton Jacket or red
flannel shirt, which is sometimes decorated with a
farlng carnation tie while the women attire them
selves In the plaines sort Of gowns and tie red or
yellow handkerchiefs about their heads. However
vnsightly this wearing apparel may appear to Be