New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
NEPTUNE IN ILL TEMPER

night came there were eNcelIent pl"'PeN
little blow.
NEPTUNE IN ILL TEMPER
Tuesday Aug Sod Neptune's bump OF rev
erence must be sadly deficient; at least 'h'' 10
the best apology can think Of for MS luu
in awakening this goodly company incluuihs
trio Of uustrious men, by an exhibition or tern
per utterly unjustihable. and to Some peop'
most annoying. When daylight came tni9 me-
ing we found ourselves enveloped III ii'S' GO
rain; the sea was in great burrows, as Il So
Titanic plough had just been through IT, ""> -
waters rushed about like things possessed by
angry and bcwildered spirits not KNOW" ,ns, ~
caring what they did. The wind VIM" !!aigbt
night was blowing from the south 80 ~ En-
across our beam, now came onllque'I pa,I faced
northwest at a furious rate. Inc -. 49, Wind
the gale bravely and leaped ahead. Neis" 30 ain
nor water could withstand her. but IONS y. i ,ha
bow tipped spray came over her BOWS, o,ion re-.
ship mounted wave after wave tne in the
minded many sensitive persons Una. ,on,
human anatomy there is such thlns AZ q go
ach At least one hundred ana hit! Pa' ,issng
including the Hon. T Is. Reed, WeI .m nd
from the breakfast table. General Se"cli ".
Mr. Croker attended as usual Mr.. feeu ", VOC
in evidence at all until luncheon al ~ susni
and then he indicated himselt from Wv on
cion Of having been seasicky by pro''"s 81"
alibi. 1870 .o,oy aside
MIR Croker was obliged, per force. 10 lay as,uo
his brown derby hat and in its place ne p -,
Scotch cap on MS Dedu ON'I H''
wore an ulster that more suggestive 9i IN onr
fort than fashion. General Sewel donned d I'll Ht
duroy cap big enough to come down arou ts Me- t,s
ears so that the wind could not carry II o'i' '
Reeds attire remained UNCHANGED. ,,,r, ~,
Mr. Croker had hard luck in the ganoi,lii6 ~,
DAYS run, ending at noon to-day. lie hau %,
at auction three tickets for Which ne p nno, was
gethcr $50 The total amount in the poo, Ma1
$40 - Mr. Croker did not win. Inc W ,ra
was a man on whose judgment n""odS "'
would have risled a cent. ,,. ro,u
ia q amends
lance this morning the elements became eNce ed
ingly gracious toward evening The vino mo-, Sra
Grated the sea Gained down ana tHe '"" ~
appeared in a rare burst OF coorlhe'
MIR CROKER's LUCKY DAY.
Wednesday. Aug. 9-Pleasant morning SOUTH
westerly breeze Lowing. Sea compafauNe,!
smooth Most Of the patients report for break
fast Mr.. Croker is wearing a black DERBY mat
General Sewell has returned TO his soft nacK
hat Mr. Reeds dress remains unchanged.
The wind Is rising again. Now IL begins W
lash the sea into motion. \ ton of spray comes
splashing over the side ana sec'io" VI ~ Jump
against Mr.. Reed. 49,,
That was very impolte" he remarked. draw
ing further into his corner. A.,
By luncheon time there Is just enough motion
on the part OF the ship to keep three or loui
score of passengers away from the table out .I'e
Big Three are not among the ahsentees; Al u"s
the sea and wind continue 10 snow siEnS Va a
LITTLE temper and for while in the AFTERNOON
there is a vapory rain with a thin ven OF los
Toward evening the sky clears bit:
This is Mr.. Crokers lucky day: lie mas tntee
trine less than $40 in all. The winning one ne
bought COR SO. and the amount III the l''' -
S2Ci 20 a.,
The sunset this evening is a magnificent dis
play on the part Of the scenic artlsts OF tne
heavens First appears across the western horl-
ION a thin line Of blood red. now II expahlS III
width and depth while the color becomes more
delicate ana presently the whole sky from the
sea line nigh unto the very pinnacle or tlr uoIiI
above is Illuminated. Their" are goa ana uip'%c
and green. with the bright blue peeping OUT rom
EnL,Dd ond Tho zig bIotches of black cloud here
and there are TRANSFORMED into all sorts OF ran
tastic shapes. The spectacle, changing e'"'""'''
all the while. lasts for nearly an h"ur'
THE TAMMANY LEADER WINS AGAIN.
Thursday Aug 1O-Nicc morning. Smooth
eoa Not much wind Before noon shower
drove the folks under cover, but II was all over
In n few hours General Sewell was wishing Tor
n taste OF real cool weather by way of onSetunE
tho hot wave that ne believes s awaiting us
ashore Mr. Croker is perfectly satisfied WINE
Mr. Reed as usual. takes everything phllos"ph-
Ically and keeps looking around ior soin"thihE 10
Joke about To-day's pool 81 500 ~ went INTO
Mr. C'roker's rockets. He had about S~ IN
vee,ed The bows ran up the bidding on him. but
he wouldn't back down once he got started ne
stuck 10 his guns manfuy and cam" out "A WIN
ner.
ing ont OF his success see the story In another
place.
TIE LUCK GOES TO NEW-JERsEY
Friday. Aug 11-Ocean is calm. No wind at
all except what the steamer Is making. Every
body Is Specializing on the time we'll see land
The few who know that there Will be boat
with a brass band 10 welcome General Scwel
nre wondering II We shall get up In time to have
the sorenade this evening
Now that the "trip is nearing an end. there ~
int of ideas the ship It's man
agcmcnt, etc. There is a striking unanmliy OF
opinion as 10 the pains taken by the company
and its servants TO make everybody as comfort. .
able as possible. and it is checrfuNy admitted
that every one Of the officials. from the highest
10 the lowest. is exceedingly courteous and
obliging Ii Is likewise the general sentiment
that the cooking IL exccrable. For myself am
no epicure but-ah. well. | should like to be
within reach II n decent cup Of coffee.
Ex-Shcrin Baird. Of Camden. y. j.. won to-
days pool $23l % Henry J. West State Tax
Commissioner of NewJers"y. was his partner
in the speculation. Mr.. Croker won hat pool
Tonight they gave us a good dinner. and all
IL forgiven.
THE ST. PAUL COMES IN IN A FOG.
Saturday. Aug 10. : a. m.-Dense fog Sound
ings with lead. Not sure of our location.
Steamer stops for a while Pokes along cautious
w. Sees Fire Island lightship. Got our bearings
now. Pilot comes aboard. There's tho breakfast
bell Excellent meal Here's New-York Ilar-
Dor and Home Sweet Home" Writer OF that
must have been returning from ocean voyage
MRS YEAMANS on THE ST. PAUL
HER DAUGHTER SAYS HER MOTHER WILL BE
MARRIED IN THE FALL To SIR
ROGER I.ANpTfLO
Mrs Annie Yeamans. accompanied by her daugh-
ter Miss Jennie Yeamans. returned from Europe
Yesterday on the St Paul Mrs Yeamans has been
appcaring in London mt the Strand Theatre In
"Why Smith Left Home" and has been n favorite
there Mrs. Yeamans would not talk about her re-
ported engagement TO Sir Roger Llandillo but Miss
Jennie Ycamans said the wedding would take place
I'm the fall 49,
Just see how mamma looks" said Miss Yea
mans. her mother left the pier leaving the duu-
ful daughter to look after the baggage and 40
you see the hat she IL wearing II cost u In Lon
don But mamma deserves II. and husband. roo.
no has rksdl a