New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
A DIARY OF THE TRIP.
HOW THE ST PAUL BROUGHT THREE
CELEBRITIES TO AMERICA

CELEBRITIES TO AMERICA.
Saturday Aug 5-The St. Paul got clear
away from Southampton about twenty minutes
after noon. Pretty soon the passengers began
taking stock OF their fellow voyagers. Big
TON" Reed was easily the most conspicuous
object Of all Dressed in black sack coat and
waistcoat. dark check trousers and an enormous
straw hat. he could not help attracting atten-
ton. Later in the day he dofed the hat for a
cap that seemed several sizes too small for him
Richard Croker came aboard wearing natty
blue suit and brown derby hat, and he retained
these TIL bedtime.
General William j. Sewe wore a tweed suit
and derby nat Ven he came to the ship. but
he quickly put on a small black soft hat, and
continued to wear II.
These three we're the lions" Some OF the pas
eengers knew Mr. Reed. and they introduced
others. The ex-Speaker laughed and joked with
all of them He would tell funny stories, but
when anybody attempted to touch politics In
serious view the Maine statesman promptly
changed the current.
do you like to make speeches." one pretty
young woman asked him.
We'll, no." Mr.. Reed drawled in that mimi
table way Of his.
But it must be interesting to 80 around maxi
Yes there is some fun in IT,"
When Mr.. Reed could get away from his nd
uirers he usually curled himself up on his chair
in a snug corner and smoked a long pipe
General Sewell spent most Of the time walking
the deck either with Mrs. Sewell or with MS
daughter Before retiring he was in the smok-
ing room for while
Mr. Crokc- tramped around inceFsantly' some
times with other passengers ana sometimes
alone He was ready to listen patiently 10 all
kinds of talk. but apparently cared ho'hihg
about exercising his own vocal powers "heh
put 70 It he willing, however. to express APP
proval Of the weather the ST. Paul ana kihored
subjects y score Of persons tried pohticaI
topics with him. Mr.. Croker was fully IN
formed as to their views about MCKINNEY
Rrvan. Roosevelt etc. but what they learned
about his opinions could be told on a piece Oh
paper too small to light ones cigar WIN
An the celebrities went to bed early, but the
foghorn is blowing and they may not be apie
IN sleep any better than ordinary mortals.
p S-We called at Cherbourg this afternoon
but nobody of consequence came on, so that the
! radiance Of our stars remains dndnmed.
MIR. REEDS KNITTED WAISTCOAT'
Sunday Aug. Queer weather; murky in
the morning. clearing after breakfast, raining
Nercely after luncheon. and pleasant IN the
evening Everything quiet aboard. several
clergymen among passengers. but the orlei re-
lipious service downstairs was conducted Dy
one Of the officers General Sewell and MI
poad were present: Mr.. Croker remained on
deck.
Mr. Reed startled the natives by wearing be-
tween his coat and vest n knitted brown "o's'ea
,,.ois,coo, that looked as If 1t had already done
hic ava n
blm good service Encouraged by MS e"aHp'e
. nu,nber Of Young men, who had been going
| around In linen and gorgeous Wals'coats' an"
Looking like martyrs promptly donned sweaters
and regaincd their spirits. Mt Reed olscarucu
! his pipe and took to cigars. "eherai He"e"
! smokes q few cigars each day.
Mr. Croker INDUCES every day In just one
big fat cigar.
A RARE DAY AT SEA.
| Monday. Aug. This morning the cioucs
ovarhea1 had a threatening appearance. around
| the rim Of the horizon away ahead. where the
oortb and heavens meet, there was a thlh
,rus, Of blue. which expanded and kept on ex-
ond,ro The nearer we got 10 IT, until, right after
/ hroakfast the whole canopy above was mass
=, radiant blue, with just enough or SPECIFY
cloud 10 make a sharp and striking cohtras''
! Thu sea had not been rough. but II suodehiy
h.came calm and smooth like unto the SURFACE
~ a small inland lake fed by crystal springs
IA tho water was a purpy green exceedingly
r,.osant for the eye to look upon Mr. Croker
10 NOT an emotional man, but he felt irnpelled
| IN bear tribute 10 the weather.
.In oil the times I've crossed" he SAID i've
CAVIAR seen such "a day as this-ocean. Sky ana
,,,,d ou combining 20 make It perfect
| IAN ideal day at sea-" was General sewer
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