Evening star., 1933-06-19
ROOSEVELT DRIVEN
INTO HARBOR AGAIN
President Shows Need OF
Shave as He Anchors
at Nantucket.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NANTUCKET. Mass, June l9.-The
President of the United States, his
countenance plainly showing the need
of a shave and his face and oilSkins
glistening with salt spray, put into this
island port today on his vacation yacht
Amerbjack IL
President Roosevelt, on a vacation
voyage in the 45-foot schooner to
Campo Bello Island, New Brunswick,
had planned to cover the 80-mile dis
tance from Edgartown on the Island OF
Marthas Vineyard, where he spent the
night. to Provincetown, on the tip OF
Cape Cod, today
A stiff north wind so badly kicked
up the sea, however, that he thought
best to put into Nantucket for shelter
Mindful of Press Men.
He explained to delegation of town
officials who came out to meet him
in the harbor that he did not mind
the weather himself, but feared the
sea was too uncomfortable for the
boys on the press boats" that followed
the Amberjack. far astern.
The President said he was having a
"bang-up good time" and he did not
expect to set foot ashore for two weeks.
He said he would rather sail on the
Amberjack than any Navy ship af1oat.
The party on the Amberjack pre-
pared to spend the night in the harbor
and did not disclose their plans for the
morrow.
The President and his crew of five
raced into Edgartown, to the re-
lief of his trailing armada of Navy
and newspaper men late yesterday as
n rprfhUnct uyiY1d carried
with it rain and threats of a severe
squall. Nantucket had been the goal.
Mr.. Roosevelt and his men were
clothed in oilskins and their mainsail
was furled as they took the lashing
northwester and rain. The foresail
and forestaysail were plenty to pull
the trim, white 45-footer into the pro-
tected harbor which the President
found on his map.
The presidential face was wreathed
in smiles and his mates were smiling
their satisfaction as the first days
cruise was ended. Once the anchor
was down. Mr.. Roosevelt was quickly
down IN his bunk on the port side aft.
Early Boards Schooner.
In a few minutes Stephen T. Early,
secretary, was on hand from one
of the two accompanying destroyers
which stood by outside the harbor.
Informed there were no messages
from Washington, he replied, "That's S
fine" and turned to the supper Of
bass. The bass were given him by
DR.. William L. Mcdonald before the
schooner set out early yesterday from
Marion, Mass.
John Cutter, one of the crew Of
friends, was the appointed cook last
night. The smoke from his miniature
stove curled swirling up to the blue
and-wh1te presidential flag, atop the
main mast, which notified the quaint
village that the President Of the United
States was there.
A launch from one Of the destroyers
circled the Amberjack at a respectful
distance throughout the night to make
sure that things were all right. They
were.
A few Of the neighbor people at
Edgartown came out in various vessels
and waved greetings. Otherwise 1t was
a quiet and restful night.
There was confusion aplenty Satur-
day night at Marion as the band OF
inland newspaper men and photogra-
pliers reached harbor and prepared for
the voyage.
Twelve newspaper men arrived on
the Comanche with its accommodations
for eight. That was bad. Three hours
of argument produced a commander to
settle things, but in the meantime, very
fortunately, one or two Of the more
particular had gone out and chartered
another ship. The "prina donnas"
boarded the Mary Alice.
AS the two weather. beaten newspaper
ships-the photographers boat was
aground back in Marion-found their
way into harbor at Edgartown last
night, President Roosevelt on his little
45-footer called out, Can you take it?''
The men Of the Comanche chorused
back, "Yes"