New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07

I went aboard at a. m. anu uDout a puhlVci
of an hour afterward we got under way, ana soon
passed Fort Point and crossed the par, pouhd lor
San Diego. The water was quite rough on the
bar and many Of the PASSENGERS Sougo 'ne
until afternoon So for a time ! had the deck
almost TO myself. and walked up and down, gaz1,
ing at the Cliff House on its rock by the sea- anu
afterward az the rugged Californian coast that
ioomed some whaC hazily on our port beam
A man of STOPPING figure and singularly pal re-
unheallny complexion occupied one of the seats on
deck. A small black satchcl hung rom ms
shoulder by strap. lie was readlhg poohi
which hc held with trembling hands. l looKeu
NJ him with some curiosity, and at last, happen,
ing find his hck-lustre eyes liked upon me-
addressed him. =, .-or. bo
shut the book and thrust II III an INSIDE pocheo
of his coat. but not before had caught g1 nnpT
os the strange text, which thought was 1Ier r
lie rose in quick, nervous way ana iepig9a ~ Ivy
remark in ENGLISH but slowly and with dlDcuI.y;;
lie then asked NE # / spoke French anc seen'eu
grated at my answer .,.1 ill wall,
with YOU This breeze is rather cold. y .ooi
We walked for some time but he seemed ;u taoiI
turn AMI had not an occa .onai sentence, Ph 80
and intelligent, fallen from his lips, should nav
considered him dull companion me 5Ssons IF
nog began to reappear, with various ucE for rho
discomfort expressed in look or tole ~, ron in
sea- S,;rs rather heavy portly gentleman III
baclr broadcloth and silk hat passed us loot Elm
at us with cold, auStere eyes is WI slscrs were
and firmly sci, and his ron-gray "lis l WI Uo
trimmed in a severe businesS-hke lashioh ny
went forward and enga-ed in n,'a man
cvidentN a mechanic ON a Journey. stood at The
rail sm4IJng cigarette and gancng occaSioniSny
at the ansfere gentleman and the captain III EI
or three midde-aged men were tlNihs tout ths
about gra ne-ynes olives and oranges 1espHttS ~; va.
bleak whtstng of the ocean VIM, - Of tho steer
a%n and reoIed diZZily about on the forward deck
holding their hats on and catching holu 81 .pHSS
about them. Some unhappy EdioS Viz tormad
in fb, cabin or. IT. was ironicolN eihcu,
Social Hall" an apartment neither laree hon
mxuri, usiy furnished on the Santa lheI, anu o1 f
the present occasion showing no symptoms VI
Nv companion seemed to take no notice Of THESE t;s
peore. lie gazed ut the deck and walked WIN
his hand, c5sE osia behind 1aHti 6m !, asked
No he rerlied. lou. too, seem TO escape pc
Yes; my father was seaa-cap Ssid ana sup
p'I lar INV c. m1snion did NOT perceive my clumsy
little Joke. He remarked that that was very
sinr,lsr thing and worthy OF investigation,
-" not" he added slowly, and yet never suffer
from nal de mer. - s, o;, ord mint
,ho cen,ain. whom knew. The austere gentleman
was NOW perusing newspaper Oh 'ne ieo '''' u
the 1 no Won know that man?" said the captain
= ! do not replied. ,...
lie OWNS 5000 miles OF railroad, nUT1 ;d IT,
and This line of steamers, besides smal KlIguoih
H., land and coin enough to load the Santa lnez 10
tbc rnards. About 10000 OF his employees are out
on strike now; , . c.uo,1o,
" That's the man." said the captain. Then he
looked sharply at my singular companion, VINO was
gazing hstlessly seward -, c.; .,
~" What is your opinion of the strike, captain
l asllpd. DO you think the demands OF The
men are just?" :, .i,
I don't pretend to Judge the case he . said
The workncn will take all they can get, ana there
is not wealthy employer in the country but fully
understands the vast dteFenee between aT haf
closed his eyes and nodded. and then hurried
away for tie wind was piping up shrllly ana the
waves began to buffet the Santa inez rudey
love this gracious wind and the motion OF
tho y. Ssel Is soothing TO me- said my companion.
wien I suggested that tie shelter oil the cabin
would be agreeable. -,
Not many on board will share your feelings,
fear I said " This breeze is a southeaster, and
at this season it sometimes means trouble.
As he did not answer left him still gazing out
70 sea but when / reached the cabin door looked
hack and saw him holding his book with trembling
hands and reading lntonuy. ,
| picked out corner OF the caDln wbere the
most light entered, intending to read work ON
high explosives, which was TO review Tor weekly
ioTrnal The cushions of the settees were covered
with crimson and white striped linen. ana were re
iron covered with maroon plush-very feassuthg
10 grasp when huge wave dandled the steamer
at least seemed to think the daln'y nttle lad ly
who sat opposite me across the cabin; changed
nv mind about reading: there was really no hurry.
MI Elijah O. Gurrell sat beside her. and won
derful change had come over ms nee look i;ms
were relaxed in a smile. She was not more than
sixteen Her eyes were very beautful-clear,
pure and deep. like pelucid gems rfadla.ea WIN
father if there was danger, and, upon being reas-
surcd, snugged down at his side with her head
against his coat and his arm about her.
| could not but look with rejecting curiosity on
this great money king in his paternal aspect. l
felt that the little youthful maiden whom ne
casped so affectionately was more to hlm than all
just then the captain sat down beside me, be-
fore had noticed his entrance.
T" Are we going to have rough night?7 asked
soh. no." he replied nothing bad. Say,
who is that man you were walking with deck p
Haven't the slightest idea He speaks French.
but intimated that he is not "a FIenchman.
never saw him until to-day
aAh / thought you knew him.
The CAPTAIN soon hurried away again. and had
my doubts about his assertions regarding the
weather. for the wind seemed TO increase and the
sea became rougher.
and in few minutes discovered my eccentric friend
Of the dav on the lee Of the pilot-hOuse. talking
TO Chinese in his own iongne; began to have
deep respect for the linguistic requirements OF
the gentleman and. like the captain, was inclined
20 wonder who and what he WAS lie had not
been nearly so communicative WIZ, WIZ NE as ne now
seemed 10 he with the safron-hned Monaghan.
/ soon descended 10 the dnlng-saloon. whittier
the brazen chatter Of q bell had summoned the
passengers Mr. Gurrell and his daughter left the
table before / did The dark-faced young man.
whom had set down n mechanic on MS travels.
sat opposite me, and soon became communicative
His name was Collins. o- =, a,-.s -,
" DO YOU know who that is?' he asked lean
ing forward and nodding mysterouSN toward tne
retiring figure Of Mr.. Gurrell
81 saVv him for the first time to-day. but his
name has been familiar 10 me for some years.
replied. s,.
/ know him." said Collins, "tnougn ~. aSp +,
suppose he knows me from Adam I've wo,hen 20 :
his railroad shops four years. We're ont on
strike now, aud I'm taking lttlerun while We fe
waiting I'm striker from way back ,or I, y
"Ahi You don't seem much the worse ior ~
] yentured -, aoo,
-No-o-o,' he said slowly I'd good , asal
rather be at work. though. ! soon eet .ireu io'''
ing. and Teller spends good deal, too.
What was your reason fof strkingH s'A'"