The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-10-13

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passenger steamer Kaiser Wilhelm,
the largest steamer atloat. Passed
one Vt the fleets. Bad weather com
mences. Expected seasicknes but
was not, although many were en-
account of heavy seas.
Thursday, Sept. Sth-Bad wealth
er continues. Three Cubans fight
among themselves, and tin cups,
tin plates, knives and forks were
the weapons used. Spaniards sep
arated them and made peace. AS
we could not understand their
language we never learned the rea-
son of the fight. 1t was real fun
for us.
Friday, Sept. 9th-All happy at
the thought of reaching Char lesion
by evening. Everyone telling
what he expects to do on landing.
Arrived at mouth of hMrbor and
went In and anchored near old Ft.
Sumter where soldiers lined up and
saluted us. Much surprise and in
dignation was shown when yellow
flag was run up on our vessel and
we were not allowed to land on ac-
count of case OF yellow fever
which developed after we left New
York, but the fact was not known
until the quarantine flag announced
it.
| Saturday, Sept. 10th-Expected
to sail al three O'clock, but report
, that ice supply Is exhausted and in
poor shape to fight possible spread
of yellow fever. At noon the moni-
tors Terror, Puritan, cruiser Mont
gomery and collier Hannibal ar
rived at quarantine. We were de-
lighted to have those interesting
monsters where we could admire
them.
Sunday, Sept. 11th-Excursion
boats from the city came out to get
a glimpse of the great boats of war.
They shy off from us because of our
yellow flag.
Monday, Sept. 12lh-Board of
health allows supplies sent out to
US. Men commence and work day
and night until a sti ike is inau-
guarated for extra pay for night.
Settled twenty-five cents per hour.
Tuesday, Sept, 13th-At five
forty-five p. m. we witnessed a
mine explosion at the mouth OF the
harbor.
Wednesday, Sept.14th-Awaken
Ell in the morning and found our
selves moving. Roughest sea yet
experienced. At one p. m. passed
a wreck. Mast floating on waves.
Dinner gong sounds. "No, I don't
care for any--never want anything
to eat" Old seamen lean over the
rail beside me.
Thursday, Sept. 15th-Bad morn.
ing; beautiful midday; bad night;
nothing sighted.
Friday, Sept. l6th-Bad morning.
At five p. m. we sighted San Saliva
dor coast where Columbus first
landed, With glass can see light
house and flag pole. Most beauti.
full sunset have ever seen. At nine
thirty p. m. mysterious boat, sup
posed to be man-of-war, ran close
to us and shot away through the
darkness.
Saturday, Sept. 17th-At noon we
sighted vessel and dipped colors
to her but got no reply. The cap
tain pronounced her a smuggler
and wished we were prepared to
capture her. Half an hour later
sighted, with a glass, small vessel
resembling gunboat lying in hid.
ing back of little neck of island,
Sunday morning at nine we
reached Moro Castle and saw
wrecked vessels outside of harbor.
At the entrance we saw the famous
Merrimac and the Spanish cruiser
Riena Mercedes. Enjoyed sights
up the harbor about ten o'clock.
Went ashore in a small boat about
three o'clock. 1t was raining when
we came ashore. Reported at head
quarters and ca me out here for the
night. Was not much encouraged
when I arrived and found but six