The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-07-29
REAL ESTATE "TARS"
Encounter Sharks on the Great Salt
Sea-

Sea,
The party of real estate gentlemen that
left the city on the morning of the 9th by
by special train, at 80 for Garfield Beadh,
thence by sailing vessel to Freemout
island, returned last evening very much
pleased with their trip. Barring a few
accidents, everything passed off pleasantly.
Leaving the great pier at Garfield Beach
under the command of Captain Morton
they sailed forth on the schooner Argo with
provisions enough for party of fifty for
thirty days under similar circumstances.
Now we don't want to be understood as
intlmating that our party was composed of
any but men of wide experience in cross
ing the briny deep, but the extreme hot
weather having disarranged their stomachs
they were not prepared TO undergo the
tribulations common to such an outing.
The fresh breeze from the southwest
soon filled the sails of the craft, and every
one on board felt as merry as cricket un-
til about twenty five miles was reached
when our genial, fatheriy guest, Secretry
Gillespie. who had already gained the con-
fidence of the entire party for his ability as
sailor and adviser, suggested haul, and
drop anchor The request was complied
with when the sounding line was
thrown over and we We're found to
be in four fathoms OF as beauti-
ful water as ever was Seeu
on the Great Salt Lake. The next order
from the gentleman referred to was, 'sall
strip for swim" No sooner said than
away went the boys. 1t is alleged that
Gillespie swallowed a sword-fish, but by
the aid of rough sea the fish was taken
out of the secretary before we arrived at
Garfield on our return, together with
various other kinds of fish and meats.
The great command was heard, weigh
the anchor, port your helm and away we
went headed towards Fremont island.
And the most beautiful sunset ever seen
by the writer was witnessed at this time
together with the flavor of broiled ham and
fried eggs from the cabin made this hour
one never to be forgotten Supper being
over the boys gathered on deck by the light
of the moon. and the soft strains of the
guitars and the sweet songs from the sing
ers reminded one of bygone days when he
led a city life and was obliged to throw
boot jacks and old shoes in the back yard
to keep the fence cleared. We cannot
pass without saving a word for Fremont
island and the delightful ranch owned by
Mr. Wenner, who knows how 10 entertain
his visitors. Mrs. Wenner, an estimable
lady, is always pleased to meet those who
find it convenient to call. The day was
| pleasant, the night serene, so the ship
headed towards Antelope island. The boys
getting sleepy, storm coming up, moon get
ting low, waves running high, Gillespie
landed over the side of the boat and other
members Of the party whose names we
have been reqested to omit Oh account of
their family relations, begin to think of
home and mother, and even other things
more commOs to those who desire to give
up all for nothing. Kennedy, by his ready
with and good humor, tried to cheer up the
kboys. ]. Z. Conkling, who is ever ready to
calm the troubled waters. came forward,
but no relief. Finally nature came to the
rescue and the wind ceased, everything be-
came quiet, the deck, covered by the little
groups of sleepy, curious prospectors, at
the high speed of three knots an hour,
groaning, snoring, when yell was heard
on all sides. The noise came from below,
and the captain rushed forward only to
find that Walker had put his head into Ben
nett's gripsack and Wilson sat down on it.
Smith fastened rope around Secretary