The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-12

wanser and Elisha Gaddis, of the com
mittee determined to go on voyage TO
discover the St. Paul, Down the pay
shrouded in sultry haze sped tne Laura
portant politicians gathered in groups OF
three and blocks of five to CHAT, hsten
to the band and oceasioIaiiy VISIT lnal
part of the lower deck where the genlai
Andy J. Breitenbach. of Essex. presided.
ssTheres the ST. Paul" shouted a Cam
den man on the upper deck xNa and a.sepi errs <
was the famous liner, from whose run
nels poured volumes of smoke
'.Strike up that music" shouted Elisha
~ So,,nfrv r,l iTis Of Thee The music
attracted the passengers on the big liner
and before the vessel lay TO at Quafan-
passengers who gladdened at the welcome
AFFAIR as no doubt 1t was, fiocked to the
rails. cheered. raised their MATS .l anu s,,.a
NJ Starin was large delegation from lla
Camden and among them many Deiiio.
Gratis. These sons OF Sout4 Jersey S - q
once caught sight of Sheriff David Balrd
and Surrogate Henry West of that coun-
ty standing on the upper deck. insIantiy Ia7l.
there went up a cheer and yell Nhen
they came within speaking distance
Camden man shouted 30,
ssFIowdy Davie where's the Generali
'sGive 1t up screamed the Camden
Sheriff; guess he's down below signing
his declaration OF independence
A roar of laughter went up from both
vessels and renewed when another IelloW
sfIev. Dayie, how's Wales?"
He's all right" was the prompt reply;
but ne won't come to Camden; ITS TOO
ssTelI the General to come up was an,
other request, and after few minutes
s5aI h "
propriatelv playing, II CUES I'll have TO
telegraph ma baby" and there was an
other fit of laughter from passengers OF
the ST. Paul, who enjoyed the entire pro-
ssThere he is,'' suddenly shouted Colonel
Dickinson, who was standing at the bow
Of the boat, pointing to a spare hgure
on the starboard. It was the United
States Senator himself, Billy Sewell,
looking remarkably well. A great shout
went up from the Laura Starins S crowd
and cheer after cheer. drowned the vain
efforts of the band to play Hail to the
Chiefi''
In response to this outburst General
Sewell removed his hat and waved his
hand He tried to say something but
the noice Of the cheering prevented any
body hearing what It was Finally Sher-
iff Baird leaning over the rail at the eGn-
erals side screamed
I'VE can't get off; come up to the dock
and we'll all go aboard with you up the
river Another cheer greeted this reply
and the big liner forged ahead with the
Starin following with her band playing
among others, the remarkable air of
Lazy BILL Some hinted that John Nc
Arthur Of Jersey City saw this melody
In yoss's repertoire and suggested it. but
no verlficat:on of this could be obtained
from John.
boat arrived at the American line dock
when the St. Paul was being towed In
her berth. Then followed an amusing
scene. When the Laura NJ. tied up 20 the
American line dock the committee Of re-
ception headed by Congressman Lou
denslageT, marched up the wharf to es-
cort the General. They disappeared in
General Sewell accompanied by his pri-
vate secretary Fl. j. Rumride and his
protesee. Indian Dick" walked to the
o9a Ts he eeteee nm, nag hs lssep feot on the
gangway the band struck up Aud aLng
Syne, and the Laura NJ Starin's passen-
gers crowded to shake his hand Just In
the midst of the welcome down came
that luclSless committee. and what fun
the boys had with themi
Nice committee Where's the Cen
eral?n some one sarcastically asked, and
even the distinguished guest smiled at
Congressman Loudenslager's chagrin.
Escorted by Colonel Dickinson, General
Wanser and others. General Sewell took
a seat on the upper deck aft and then
began the usual handshaking. To
News reporter the General said
81 am glad 10 say / have returned In
excellent health. Indeed / have not felt
better for some time. For five weeks
have been stopping at Carlsbad and the
remainder of the time between Dresden,
Berlin, and oLndon. l enjoyed myself
immensely. Yes, l had a pleasant chat
with ex-Speaker Reed who was, as you
know, on board. but may say that while
we talked about almost every suoject we
didn't talk politics. No, | haven't any,
thing to say about politics in New Jersey
of or hat WI
comes. When that time comes will
take my share In It, Frankly, I have
been away and don't know yet what has
been going on. You have had a Demo,
cratic conference here-well. l suppose we
must have one also There's time enough
for all that. I am very deeply touched
at the compliment paid to me by my
New Jersey friends in giving me this well
come. To me It is unexpressibly graft
flying"
Luncheon was then served to the Cen
eral and the committee in the ladies'
cabin of the steamer, while the hoi polloi
ate at tables and stood al counters while
the water merrily flowed like champagne
The trip up the river was continued as
far as Grants Tomb and then the boat
turned its nose to Jersey City, where the
Generals daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Boriee. awaited him.
They came over last night In special car
No. 30 of the General Manager of the P.
r. R., accompanied by Commissioner w.
BEETLE, Aaron Dayton H. ]. Rumrille. Sec
retary to General Sewell. The special
car left as q second section of the one
| o'clock train from the p. r. r. depot,
| accompanied by his family.