The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-11

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military preciseness, the buildings are
attached and still Gin echelon." They
are all roomy, airy and cool.
If any city is . wicked city such is
Galveston. The multitude of saloons
and dance houses are open to all on
Sunday, and the Theatre Comique is in
full blast. I dropped into the rooms
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Sunday afternoon. I found a
sprinkling of young men engaged in
singing and prayer; but the largest au.
dience of young men by hundreds was
at one of the gilded palaces of Bacchus,
nearly opposite. Total abstinence from
temperance seems to be in fair way to
gain the entire ascendancy down there.
1 saw only three or four blue ribbons,
and they were sprinkled all over with
white stars, and flying at the bow-sprit
caps of two and three-masters.
made tho little Gulf voyage, as
promised the JOURNAL readers. We
gathered at the wharf of one of Nor
gan's steamers, the Josephine, J" at about
Z o'clock in the morning. The sun was
shining brightly and the breeze was
blowing fresh and brisk. The passen-
gers amused themselves for a little
while, throwing bits of meat and bread
to the hundreds of sea gulls that frequent
the harbor and which, with a cackling,
or sort of o scream, pounce down upon
all objects they perceive in the water.
In about twenty minutes the order WAS
given TO cast of and the great side
wheels commenced revolving. The boat
pursued tortuous course (the channel
is very crooked), winding here and there
until it passed the light house. and then
she had straight sailing. Soon after she
had reached the open waters it clouded
up and commenced drizzling, and the
passengers had to desert the breezy
decks and seek relief by dancing and
playing dominoes in the cabins. Until
the island was reached, where the pic
mic was to take place, the drizzle con-
tlnued, and not until late in the after.
noon did it clear up again. The picnic
party spent quite an enjoyable day on
that sandy island among the grottoes
and caverns and cottages Art has
erected there. There was fine music,
athletic performances, croquet, shell
dinner, ETC., etc On the re-
turn voyage we saw q most beautiful
sunset. The scene was handsomest
just as the God of Day was about to de-
scend into the bouhdless waters. A
rich curtain Of clouds was the back
ground, and itscoloring was so lovely,
soft and sensuous.
Fish, oysters in all styles, Holsters,
and other shell fish, had in abundance
while in Galveston. 1t was great treat
to one who lives so far from the sea.
board. l went fishing, too, but not in
so elaborate mar uer as had expected.
Every day down on tho wharves hun.
dreds fish by casting in their lines. l
did 40 the others did. My readers know
the result, for l have detailed my fish.
ing experiences before. caught crab,
one or two diminutive fish and nigger's
fish line. l never was built for q
successful fisherman. The best fish are
caught by tho regular fishermen, or by
hose who take their smacks and go out
INTO the bay and anchor. Red fish "a
delicious fish, are often caught by wad.
ing out from the strand and "trolling,"
only no rods are used.
Galveston boasts of magnificent
beach. A beach drive OF at least 16
miles is furnished to those who own
barouches, or phaeton's. The
beach is wido and solid and hundreds
If the city folk and visitors take their
and evening drives there. Car
penters were getting the bath houses
n order while | was there; so fancy
hat in the summer time Galveston's
beach may be as gay and lively at times
rs Long Brapch's. I wandered on the
sea beat coast" one morning, gather
ng shells. l had no "pensive thought"
IN hand. There was quite 50 sea on"
The white caps looked dangerous far
,ut. had not been there long before |
many others came, and in an hour or so
hundreds were upon this handsome
1t is grand place to sit, |
lrive or walk, look seward and enjoy |
he breezes impregnated with salt wa
er, as they come landward.
At the hotel where l am stopping q
treat many men connected with the
interests, as also wholesale
merchants and other business men Of
he city, congregate, to talk over mat
ers. Ii remember correctly every
nan saw in Galveston bore the title
II either Captain, Major, Colonel, Gen.
raj, or Judge. think was the only
'erson in the city bearing plain "Mr."
'efore my name, and l felt so lonesome.
All tho Galveston people seom to
ave very high regard and friendly
ceiling for Kansas and itspeople. They
xpect to ship from their harbor to for
ign countries our surplus wheat, corn,
attic, hogs, etc. They look to Nebras-
- and Iowa for the same contribu.
The people do not like to talk poll.
les, but occasionally branch out good
upon it. They despise such
nen as Brick Pomeroy, and call him
cry dangerous man. They are for the
aost part friendly to Hayes, and seem
Eiiling to do all in their power to pave
he way tor . successful consummation
4 his peace policy.
have devoted . great deal of space
o Texas chief town-perhaps more
ban was demanded. l now leave Gal
eston, on nv trip northward.