The morning call., 1894-09-10

glue and pomatum on his famous whiskers
in order that they might not wilt under the
Influence of the sun and sea breeze. He
wore bis smile, though. that being imper-
vious TO all the attacks which the envious
elements might make.
Then there were John and Albert Boyle,
genial George Boyne, E. a. Helmore, j.
Kelly. l.. Mayer, w. L. Shattuck, H.
Schmitz and the two journalistic jun bOs,
Patrick ParneU Grace and George Wen
Zell. On the trip over and on the return
the last two gentlemen were politely but
firmly requested to remain on 1.-THE other
side" of the boat, because OF their heavy
weight tendencies.
This action was taken after a consulta-
ton with the captain, who admitted
frankly that even ferry-boats are sIscepti-
Tile TO an Overahundance Of freight on one
side, and, IN conse quence thereof, might
tip over. That was the reason why other
passengers on the Sunday morning boat
were surprised at the spectacle of three
deckhands armed with boathoOks herding
on the stsrboard side of the craft two we'll
dressed, Indignant gentlemen, whose anat-
nmy Was abDormally developed in the
equatorial department of their frames.
Upon arrival at their destination, though.
and when the solid earth was trod upon,
the party once more came together. and
the fun OF the day was inaugurated.
Lying of the shore is the OLD steamer
Capital which has long since been rele-
gated to the marine boneyard.
Since its retirement from active service
the craft has been sort of resort for
Italian fishermen who frequent these
parts. and they go Oh board and cook
their meals and make themselves at home
generally.
1t was here that the party of pleasure
seekers located themselves for luncheon
ana other purposes. Although the fisher
IN al
usuIped prerogatlves they had left evil
dence of their occupation in the shape of
two large sharks which lad been captured
by them early in the day. The tigers OF
the sea were securely fastened by two
ropes, and were allowed the freedom of
he rope, as II were, to enjoy their native
element.
The fact of the sharks drifting about at
the end of the rope was OILY known to
three OF the party, and they said nothing
about It. Needless to say that Pop Wen
'zell and Patrick Parnell Grace were too
Duslly engaged with the enticng edibes
TO catch on" about the sharks.
Alt T luncheon a game of handball
was proposed. One of the bulkheads OF
tue vessel was the back of the court, and
the game went on merIlly for awhile. But
the sphere which is used in handball is an
elu i've thing, and by wild play it went
overheard, 1t was thrilling moment.
Grace volunteered to recapture the way.
ward ball Not knowing ol the presen ce
of the sharks he leaned over the side, and
with the aid of an oar tried TO steer the
floating ball close to the side, where he
might reach it. While he was doing so
those of The party who knew of the sharks
being there nauled up on the pes and
Jast as Mr.. Grace thought he had the ball
lie slipped aDd-wel', there was shark OIL
either side with yawnlDg jaws.
it was just as ii tney looked upon his
coIpulent frame as a tempting morse
which would make fairly good meal fol
two. Mr.. Grace OBJECTED. and took refuge
in The water as the safest place in sight
especially as 1t was The only place he could
70 alter making the start. Seeing Mr.
Grace'S awful fall, as If to mis- death, and
acting upon t1e principle that fat people
must stand tJgelher against tnin ones whC
would wedge themselves into worldly
affairs, Wenzell made a heroic effort
to save his friend, and was only
slipped by the swapping jaws of the sharks 3
Ihe day Of grace nad not come for the
man who had intIoduced himself to Father
Neptune in such summary manner, and