The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-14

fOrt DallaS snow tnat the mean var1a-
ton of the temperature between win
ter and summer Is only about ten de-
grees, that Of the winter being 10 dc
grees and Of the summer 80 degrees.
II was our desire, however, 70 learn
what advantages this section possess
es, which are peculiar to itself, and not
found elsewhere in South Florida. We
wanted to know what there was that
would especially attract the tourist and
home-seeker. We think we are sue
cessful on this point. The climate of
Biscayne Bay must always be a great
attraction. To say that It is superior
to that of any other part Of Florida
would not convey our meaning. 1t is
simply Incompatible. Indian River
and Lake Worth are really land locked
waters connected with the ocean. The
air which arises from these waters
mingling with The breezes from the
ocean, produces a balmy, sunny tenn
perature, which Is restful and sooth-
Ing to the invalid, to the WORKOUT man
of business, and the nervous female.
The breeze Is restorative in its effect.
Standing on the wharf at OOcoanut
Grove, we felt for the first time the
peculiar vitalizing effect Of the hides
scribable breeze of Biscayne Bay. We
tried to satisfy ourselves as to the
cause OF its peculiar quality. It was
apparent that the bay, ten miles wide
and nifty miles long, which was tide
water, clear as crystal, was different
from the Indian River and Lake Worth
inlets, and one would expect the breeze
to be stronger, fresher and purer; but
bear In mind Il was far ahead Of any
thing we had eyer felt on the face of
the ocean. There was peculiarly ex-
hilarating effect about Il, so that one
might walk for miles in the sun over
the rocks and yet not feel tired. When
we emerged on our cruise from Angel
Fish Greek into the open ocean, and
saw for the first time the Florida reefs,
it was revelation. The waves dash
ing against these thousands Of rocks,
and dashed into foam and clouds Of
spray. The trade winds blowing from
the southeast, blows steadily in
through these clouds of salt water,
sparkling and glistening in the sun
shine. This peculiar condition, we be-
lieve, explains the peculiar quality Of
the breeze which Is so charming and
so exhilirating at Biscayne Bay. Al
most everybody will recall the condk
ton on a hot summer day when the
sun is shining and a sudden thunder
squall comes up. While the rain is fall
ing, with the sun shining, and breeze
is blowing through the rain, it strikes
the cheek with peculiar freshness.
There is some peculiar electrical con-
dition present. 1t is so with the breeze
at Biscayne Bay. AS the breeze passes
fhrAnOh Of hx,
the Florida reefs, and continues some
ten miles inwrad until it reaches the
west shore of Biscayne Bay, passing
through the glorious sunlight II ac-
quires a peculiar quality. 1t liz just
right. 1t Is indescribable, and who
ever feels 1t for few days will ever
afterwards long to return to its influ-
ence. Many people have felt this
breeze and yet have not realized its
peculiar quality. There are those who
prefer cup Of rank, strong Rio cof-
fee, or cheap cigar, and there are
people who, when they taste a cup Of
genuine Java or Mocha, properly
made, or a fine Havana, know that
they have found something rare.
Those are the kind Of people who will
appreciate the incompatible breeze Of
Biscayne Bay. 1t is only a question
Of time when this locality will be the
most noted resort in the United States.
We stated In one Of our letters that
we would relate some fish experiences
In the waters of Florida. We wish to
say to start out with that we do not
expect these stories will be believed
except by those who have gone over
the same territory that we have Yet
like experiences can be had almost
every day Of the year. We did not
not go hunting exciting adventures
but met with them while upon our
trip to the Biscayne Bay country. We
Will not repeat concerning phosphor-
escent fish mentioned in our last.
While passing down the New River
Sound on our trip down our boat run
into school Of salt water mullet full
ly half mile wide (the width Of the
sound) and mile or more long. The
mullet were being chased by a school
OF dozen or more sharks. As the
mullet passed up the sound In their
efforts to escape the sharks they
would lay over one another out Of the
water, some Of them jumping several
feet high and striking the water any
where up to fifteen feet from the
point where they left It It was not
one fish or a dozen fish that were
jumping I'm this manner, but hundreds
Of thousands Of them, until the whole
surface Of the otherwise quiet water
was dashed into sea Of foam. The
tug boat, as 1t passed along, would
throw hundreds Of them ov he
water. The whole bed of d
seemed to be solid wa! \.
These mullet vary in size o
eight pounds. Had we n
board at least three or ks
could have been killed. So EN- !
at least q thousa Uunds, |
and none Of them paid attention to |
our boat in their mad chase for food |
These sharks are not Of the man-eat- |
ing kind, but are what are known as |
Shovel nose"
While returning from the south we |
stopped an hour at New River inlet |
to fish for red snapper, blue fish and
cavallia- 1t was at the flow of the |
tide, when 1t had nearly reached it's
height. There were four of use We |
had supplied ourselves with lines about
200 feet long and about the size Of q
ead pencil, pound lead weight and
, hpok n bOut four fuchAS lop0 op1 Tho |