The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-24
VACATION LETTERS.
1he Reanties Of 81. .Ioseph. Mich.


Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal.
ST. JOSEPH Mich, August 1886. TO those OF
our city who desire short rest from business,
ney, let me say few words concerning this I'M
pretentious place. 1t is very easy of access. One
can start from Indianapolis at Il;05 A. NJ. and
arrive at ST. Joseph the same day at 725 P. NJ
The fare is very low being but Sc for the round
trip The cost of board is very moderate; the
hotels charge but So per day and still less if one
remains longer than one week. Besides the ho-
tells one can get rooms in private houses and
take his meals elsewhere, and by so doing can
reduce expenses still lower.
Livery and boat hire are also more reasonable
than at most watering places. sailboat can
be hired for ST per hour or So so for half day;
twenty or more can club together and divide
this expense. Rowboats % cents per hour or
so cents for half day. and if one does not want
to row ones self a man can be hired at the rate
of 81 a day. He will procure fishing-tackle for
You and instrucs you how to fish if you so de-
sire; and what is still more pleasant, you will
find him to be an honest, sober, intelligent gen.
tleman. Indeed, one is surprised at the intel-
gence and politeness of the people at this place
ST. Joe is situated high bluff overlooking
Lake Michigan just sixty miles across from
Chicago. 1t contains about forty-6ye hundred
inhabitants. and, judging from its public build
in thriving condition. You would be surprised
at the extensive stocks of goods carried in the
various shops and store-rooms. One can hardly
call for any article that is not kept here.
The cows do not run at large, and every dog
is muzZled. There seven churches; and
learn that there is as much vital piety to the
square rod as is to be found, even in our own
beloved "City of Churches" 1t is very restful
place. and is never crowded to repletion with
visitors
ife,saving station is located here, and yes
terday they gave an exhibition drill. They i'm
provised "a wrecked vessel at long distance,
and from howitzer fired shotted line over
the wreck; this line was drawn in by one of the
passengers on the stranded vessel, drawn in and
made fast, when basket-sling was sent from
the shore to the vessel, and the man was rescued.
Again, the crew went out in their boat, and
were capsized, remaining bottom upward in the
water for some time, with the crew under water,
but when it righted they were all safe and sound.
The record of this station is said to be very
good; they having saved many lives during the
last year.
We have quite good representation from tn
dianapoiis most of whom saw bathing in the
surf this morning. and can assure you that you
would have said. had you been here, that Greece
in her most charming days could not possibly
have exhibited more lovely group of beautiful
women and fnely-formed men than were there
TO Dc seen puHetlng the waves In the most grace
full figures known to art THE writer was not of
tho number Col Jno W. Ray gamboed
around the group as did the dolphins about the
bark of Bacchus. We have here HI. II. Lee, his
wife, niece and nephew; Jno w. Ray, his wife
and two youngest daughters; Mrs. Jno Carey
and children; Professor Loomis wife and daugh-
ter; Prof. Marcus Brown and wife, of Irviugton;
Mr.. Edward Rexford and wife, Mr.. Marrot,
Mrs. j. L. Thompson and daughter, and others
whose names have now escaped me. This is
very excellent place for fishing; one rarely goes
out on an expedition for that purpose without
success attending the effort. But Mr.. Lee tells
me that it will not do to let Colonel Ray go
along, as he talks little too loud Cor the fish of
these waters; those of our own streams are bet
ter used to it. But please do not let this appear
it might reach his wife's ears, who is quite an
invalid.
Let me say to those who apply themselves un-
intermittingly to business. week in and week
out, from years end to years end, and who work
one set Of brain cells until they are worn into
ruts, do relax, if possible. for week or two and
bring your wives with you-if you are fortunate
enough to have them-for you cannot possibly
enjoy yourselves to the fullest extent if you
come alone. When here, bathe and row, and
SAIL and laugh, and grow fat several here have
gained six pounds in almost many days), and
resolve that you will not grow old if in your
power to prevent it. Remember that it is worry,
and care, and too close application to business,
with never vacation. that send so many of our
best men to premature graves. j.. L.