The Washington times., 1902-02-24

/ Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia.
and wish him good voyage
To this the prince sent reply:
"iloartiest thanks to captain, crew. and
, passengers Of Lucania, and good passage.
HENRY OF PRUSSIA"
Liners Pass Closely.
So close did the two big liners pass each
other that with an ordinary field glass it
was possible to make out the passengers
aboard the Lucania waving handkerchiefs
and cheering US in passing.
Before nightfall on Wednesday our hope
of reaching New York early On Saturday,
which tie mornings bright weather had
raisel. began to droop. Midnight brought
repetition of the dreadful, sickening
pitching rs the big rollers lifted the i'm
mense volume of steel high up above the
sea level only to let it drop moment
later with shudder and splash that sent
fountains of spray high up above the look
out in the crows nest.
Storm in Full Swing.
Thursday broke with the storm in full
swing and ready for the battle royal with
our big steamer. a glorious double rain
bow Suddenly appeared encircIing within
its arch both cloud and ship. The effect
was startling.
Only $50 miles now. The news posted
at dawn on Thursday dashed all hope of
reaching New York in time for Washing
tons Birthday. And IS we wonder and
wonder through the droary afternoon the
huge waves of the sea keep up their ter
rible pounding on our vessels sides while
the wind whistles and screams among the
tunnels, smokestacks. and rigging.
The storm Increases
Friday morning finds us still storm
pressed. The waves have, if anything. in
creased in size. Certainly they break
oftener on the promenade deck than at
any time during the voyage. To windward
there is no faint Indication of a break in
the storm.
Only 39i miles; good-by the last hope of
getting ashore Saturday. It is now the
question If we land Sunday. but after din
ner comes sle welcome news that the
glass is rising at last.
Prince Prefers Americana
Captain Richter puts in an appearance
in the smoking room. while the prince
for once deserts his customary corner
and goes over to table where the broth
ers Armour and Consul Eddy, from the
United States Legation a Constantinople,
are enjoying themselves
Evidently the society OF Americans is
more to the princes taste than the rigid
formality when surrounded by his suite.
There is more laughter in the next five
minutes than throughout the entire voy-
age.
Good Hnmor Contagious.
This good humor soon grows cortagi-
GUS, especially since the captain was re-
ported from the other side of the smok-
ing room as declaring that better weather
may be looked for tomorrow.
Saturday morning there is still the same
eternal monotony OF whitecaps, but now
the wind is no longer against us, and we
are scurrying along at a terrific speed.
Then came the announcement: "Thc
prince will be pleased to meet the gentle
men OF the press at o'clock this after
noon in the dining saloon"
The Princes Handshake.
At the outset OF the interview his High
ness got the best of his interyiewers by
the new mechanical process Of shaking
hands. The princes handshake is nNr-
vel. AS he advances with outstretched
hand ones attention is divided between
his rather youthful beard and somewhat
bulgy eyes
Unconscously you begin to wonder
whether he is as old as the crows feet
round his eyes would suggest or as bash
ful as the yoUthfuiness Of his beard would
predicate. He looks so slight. too across
the chest. quite a slim young figure, and
you put Ont your hand for oourtly hand |
shake almost as you would to lady.
a Grip of Iron.
Suddenly your fingers are seized in 4
grip OF iron. and the next moment Jerk
that loosens every hone in your wrist. ell
bow, and shoulder gives you something .
else 10 think about than the courtly plat
itude that was on the tip of your tongue.
Before YOU have time to recover breath /
he Is suotecting your next door neighbor /
to the same dislccating process, and a /
moment later you hear him address a /
third, in voice that suggests the futilitv I
or meganhones. asking some simple ques- /
uon about an event that has occurred on /
the voyage.
Bound to he Popular.
Two minutes in his company sets at rest
forever any doubt YOU may have had as
to lis popularity. He is sure to catch on
in America. and will be equally at home
In the most select circles Of diplomatic
washington and in SchIitz Park. Mil /
waukec.