The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-07

SHE TELLSOF VOYAGE
Miss Eva Minnich, a Wichita
Girl Touring Europe.
LONDON LIFE Is SLOW
To the Busy Americans--Many
Things of Interest.

brother, Mr.. Ira Minnich, OF Lawrence's
drug store, telling of her trip. One OF
the letters was written while on the
ocean and another after the tourist party
had reached London.
Miss Minnich left here IN last June
and sailed for Europe on the steamship
CITY of Rome Of the Anchor line The
excursion party was conducted by
member of tourist agency Of New york
and many places of interest were plan
ned for the trip.
Several Wichita people were in the
party OF which Miss Minnich is a mem
Der, and from her letter several Of these
were troubled with sea-sickness.
Miss Minnich will arrive in New York
the latter part of this month and will
visit in the east before returning here.
The letters are as follows:
s. S. City of Rome, July 3, 1900.
fDear Brother-While we are blowing
away toward Glasgow I'll endeavor to
write you a few lines We left New York
at 12:15 last Saturday and have gotten
along fine so far Only one of our party
has been sea-sick so far That one is
Mr.. Richard. He has been compelled
to go to bed and called for the doctor.
Last evening he was able to be on deck,
but today he is out Of sight again am
greatly rejoicing to think that I am not
sick. However, there is plenty Of time
yet before we reach Glasgow. We have
had a very delightful TRIP so far Sun
day morning at 1890 we had Episcopalian
services in the dining saloon. There was
a very large congregation, and in the
afternoon there was a Catholic service in
the second cabin dining saloon And in
the evening we had a song service con-
Quoted by members Of the c. z. who are
travelling with us. There are over 1900
people on this Ship so you see we do not
lack for company, but we do have a time
to keep warm. We are all dressed in win
ter clothing-that IS, such as we ordin-
arly wear in winter in Wichita, and yet
we are very uncomfortable when on
deck. Most Of the time we are shivering
around in the parlor. AS soon as we
strike the Gulf Stream 1t will be warmer.
We have just completed arrangements
for a most delightful tour through the
Trossachs in Scotland. This is consider
ed very fine trip. We will visit the
home of Sir Walter Scott and a number
of large castles there.
"Our boat IS not as fine as we expect
ed but our meals are excellent. Our
main occupation is eating and sleeping,
with little variation of deck promenad-
ing. Two members Of our party were
left in New York. They thought they
would have time to go to Coney Island
on Saturday morning and did not get
hack in time 20 catch the boat Their
baggage Is on the boat.
Last night while sleeping the sleep OF
peace, one poor fellow had his grip and
even the suit Of clothes he wore stolen
from his room Today he is languishing
in bed while they are hunting for his
clothes. He has also offered a reward
for the return of his property. I feel
very sorry for the fellow, but am afraid
that I can give him no aid.
July 4, 1890.
'T have had a glorious Fourth, for we
have all celebrated in fine style. I have
laughed more today than any day since
I left home This afternoon we enjoyed
races Of all kindafxcept horse racing.
Some Of them wei very comicaI, indeed.
I have enjoyed this day immensely and
will not soon forget July 4. 1900. I stay
ed out on deck until I nearly froze. but
was bound to see 1t all, and I did see
all the races and stayed until the prizes
were awarded. Some Of the prizes were:
A fine curt glass bottle "a broken beer
bottle); a fine leather case ian Old shoe:
a. steel engraving Of George Washington
"a postage stamp; a massive plate "a
broken plate), etc. We had a fine dinner
this evening, and when at the tables an
stood and sang THE Star Spangied Ban
ner." waving aloft Old Glory. We ara
travelling on 4 Scotch boat, fitted out
with Scotch people, but they were very
patriotic with Us. In the evening we had
q most delightful Observation-Disclosures
and literary. We have aboard some sixty
doctors and they took II IN hand TO get
up the entertainment 60 you may know
Il WIS good one. a number OF tele-
grams direct g? from the United States
were read. One was that Bryan had de-
cliued the nomination for president az
the United States IN favor OF our cap
tain, and Mr.. Clark was To be vice presi-
dent Another was from Boston, request
ing a certain gentleman To look out FOR
any new variety OF beans that he might
find. The last dissipation for the day
was the telling OF my fortune. which
luckily for me. was very favorable 7
can tel You much more when I return
than I can write at present
Poor Mr.. Richard IS laid Up. The doc
tor thinks ne VIII come ont all right
hope he viii be able to 20 On with the
party. although he may have 70 stay in
Glasgow. He doesn't think he was sea
sick at all now.
Saturday. July 2
ave are nearing our destination and
everything goes fine. The weather Is
warmer. and We are BEGINNING q get
ready <or the custom house of1ce1z We
have taken some pictures today. ard
everybody IS out taking snap shots. We
hope 70 land tom o-Tow about nom. AL
are getting anxious 20 SEE something e5ss
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