Arizona republican., 1899-04-30

suggest and time permit. l. offers the artist a continual variety of scene, the disciple of Izaak Walton . diversity of
 fnny sport. the hunter Q change Of
 game, and the ordinary family a pro
 I0nged picnic, subsequent good health,
 happiness and sun br0wned skins
 which will be the envy of beho-ders.
 h Georgia, Florida and other south
 ern states yachting is more popular
 than in any other part Of the country.
 After trimming the orange trees ID
 April ths growers lave nothing to d0
 until SeS-eneBeT. Vcgaable garden
 CTS are at lib-rty by July and join the
 orange groWe-S in their 0uti2g
 Each family has it's yaeht-a sturdy
 wagon drawn by mules. Tn it they
 embark. leaving house. orchard and garden to shift acne during the lazy months. and the round Of visiting be-
 gins. Families who have friends CT
 relatives in distant parts Of the stata or in states adjoining journey slowly
 tht-hsr to spend Q few days in pleas ant reunion. Others wander without any destination in Yi5w, sc-9E:rg ac- ouaini ances with other yachters aal managing in 9 hundred ways to have an enjoyable time.
 Land yachting has not yet been at- tempted on an extensive scale in the north. There is no reason, however, why 1t should not in time become as popular as canoing or Adirondack camping
 The best land yacht is built, 50 far as shape is concerned, to somewhat re- sembIa the cd feshioaed prairie schooner. The length is from sixtesn to twenty-five feet. The width Is six feet CT mere at the tcp of the wagon bed, which is twenty-four to thirty inches de-P. ReTths are arranged in two ways. SPringy boards. three ana 2 half feet wi5e, are sometimes laid acres the tcp cf the wagon. On these tne bedding is placed, ths one at the rear being made u7I first, and so o1 forward. Curtains strung across the top separate the beds Air is admitted through the flaps in the canvas. one ar the head and one at tke fcoc of each berth
 In another arran cement the boards run lengthWise along the sides Of the Wagon, supported by iron brackets. Boards. brackets and all are removed in the daytime and slowed Snzgly away In some y2ctt5 the problem Is solved by swinging h5mn10cks across the wagon. the side P03Ss being made strong for that purpose. If the party is 2 large O0s a small tent and camp beds are generally included in the outfit
 AloEg 10th sides of the wagon bel are arranged lockers in which to keep dishss, bedding. table linen. clothing and otGs- necessary articles. An ice box under the drivers seat extsniis the width Of the wagon Tn t are kept meats. milk, butter and the like \ good supply Of towels is necessary to aT1ry outfit. Bathing suits. too, are 
 \ mirror hanging in the rear of the wagon is in position 10 catch t,ia light, and 2 swinging bookcase h the corner affords a place for summer tit- Era tIlpe. 4 camp stove is almost T necessity. Camp chairs and a folding able occupy little rcczn and add much b the comfort Of Eile outing. 1t is Iuite possible in 2 twenty foot w2gol -o stow away all the beIon gings Of six 0r c-Ght persons and still have room to spare
 Mules 2rs considered tha best team because of their great strength and su-eness of foot \ single team Is 2Cough. unless the country traversei
 T. hat case an additional esanl is easily l lirad when needed, from q convenient armer
 Amusements include all those reecg- ] liZed as belonging % tha open air ! lzhing, hunting and kindred enjoy l De1ts for persons of active tastes. l while for lazy members Of the party reading and occasional ] 't-olls help t3 pass the time The -3cnt's course may be So shaped as 10 ! 1ass near the homes of friends. and l he interchange Of visits will add 10 l he outings pleasure. In the starIlt l music and dancing on the ! -Tee8 are very enjoyable.
 LaHd yacb'ing is inexpensive when | 'oIGpar5t. with other ferns Of sum ner living i wagon. new and Of ex- client make, can be bought and fitted f ID for $500. A like sum %iIl buy q i cam Of mules. and net infreuuentIv l -oCd team will be found for $50 less: % more for double harness makes klla all rigged yacht cost $40, two-thfrds f which can be realized by the sale Of he outfit in the faIl-New York Her. Id.