New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-19
NEW ULM AND VICINITY.
Report on the Sojo,sr,s of the
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Our referee had taken the train for
home. hence it remained for us three
to investigate and note the beauties of
the river, upon whose water we launch
ed the two boats. The captain started
| ahead with every sign of comfort about
him. while the Jr. and the steward,
who occupied the smaller but heavier
boat, followed his path. In the outset
the stream was picturesque, and
curiosity was amply repaid after sur
rounding corners and rocks suddenly.
We kept on in this way for some hours
and were in high hopes of a success
full journey, and with laughter and
singing moved along. At 5 o'clock we
landed at place, where a gravelbeach
gave us promise of the fitness for a
hearth, but we were disappointed in
not finding fresh water. We however
were hungry, and at once pitched our
tent end prepared supper, while the
steward went off to q farm house to
procure milk and water. Our hunger
appeased we TODD a bath in the ripping
! creek and then started for the bluffs
not far of. We travelled around, found
me new plants, and being rather
tired crept into the tent, where we
were soon fast asleep No mosquitoes
bothered us that night and much re-
freshed we awoke. After light but
good breakfast of cold beans, bread
and coffee, the steward took to the small
boat, while the capt. and I entered the
larger one. We expected a repeti-
ton of yesterdays fine weather and
good travel, but were soon dissappoint-
ed. The sun was hot and no wind
famed our sweated brows, while every
now and then the boat struck a rock.
1t was very annoying at least, but
patiently we worked on, till in the
late afternoon, tired, thirsty and I'M
comfortable we pitched our tent beneath
four strong oak trees, while hearty
supper was soon prepared. We now
thought Of enjoying . quiet smoke at
the river, but here our old enemy,
the mosquito, awaited us, and with
angry face we crawled into tent, which
we had to close tightly to hinder the
entrance of the troublesome insect.
The air soon became hot and we tried
in vain to sleep. A motion was made
and discarded to so up to the farm
house and sleep IN the hay loft, and
with resignation we laid down and with
main force closed our eyes. We had
not lain long when the near peals Of
thunder telegraphed u thunder storm
But now our courage grew and in con
fidence on our fortitude we determined
to brave the elements. Soon the storm
was upon us and with varied emotion;
we listened to the streaming rain and
noticed the successive and never
ceasing streaks Of lightning. A high
wind which had in the beginning swept
over us soon disappeared and the lul
in the storm gave us hopes for rest tho
remainder of the night. But to oul
dismay another shower reached u:
quite soon and this time made us wish
that we had rather taken to the farm
er's house.
The thunder was terrific, while all al
once gust of wind seized the tent anc
in spite of our endeavors to secure il
twisted the same about. Just now the
rain began to pour violently and to oul
intense dissatisfaction We felt the water
running through our tent. Our quilts
were wet, and soaked to the skin we a
last determined to seek the shelter o
the farm house. The captain witt
lantern in hand started ahead, the Jr
carried the pillows, while the grumb
ling steward made up the rear. W.
passed along creeks steep banks ant
this time thanks to the lightning foun'
our way. The woods soon took us VI
and with satisfaction we saw the nea
farm-yard. which we entered. Tn
farmer was aroused easily and takinI
pity with our state showed us into tn
granary, where oats in plenty NIGH
form y soft cushion for our tormente
bodies. We rid ourselves of tn
thoroughly wet clothes and spreadin
!. a buffalo-robe drawing q sack over GU
: feet we laid down to halfway satisf,
). ing rest. In the morning we dresse
hurriedly, ate some bread, and hurrie
: on with the boats. We were at tn
moment totally dissatisfied with OF
luck, but one of the party in hume
) of consolation told us we were not qui
as badly off rs the Arcticexploreis. Th
oomnwlat nnieted lls and 1yo Eont ~