The Washington herald., 1912-03-03


stcry. Of their. trip 10 the sunny clizaes os
Southern Europe and The Mediterranean,
The washington Herald touriSts have
sent houe.au soqoul. o: their travels
The work Of keepias- the diary. was
delegated TO william Glover, wte, with
aficss Loretta z. s5innisss Miss Grace
Sagan. John K Stone, Miss A L. Bar
ger, 3irs. Harry a. .calohan. and Mss
y Landroight compose the party.
TIE party left this country on January
o. and the diary dates from that day
Until February Il. the day on which the
tourists arrived in Naples. The trip,
which was made on the .Fabre Lane, s.! s.
Santa Anna. was declared to be wonder
fui, and the courtesy of the. ships ON
GERS and their treatment Of the. tourists
while on board the boat was highly
cFaised.
Beyond Eastern Skyline.
The diary describes the Interesting
oorts visited by the Santa Anna before
fts arrival at Naples. and casts an In
Ieresting light on some OF the cities be-
yond the Eastern skyline. The diary
reads:
sunday, January as-we were delayed
somewhat on account OF the extreme
cold, the men not being able to handle
the freight Sc, SO we left early sun
day, a. m. The day was beautiful, the
OCEAN calm, and the passengers in ex-
celient spirits. We sighted the Seils
coming in In very much dilapidated
condition Since that event we have not
seen any sign OF the mast or steamer,
Monday, January 29-This Is Miss Hag-
ems birthday, and she Is very lively and
bright. Some seasickness Sea calm
All on board happy. a life. on the ocean
wave IS not TO be ignored. No sign o:
steamer or vessel. or lie Of any kind
$50. the call. fer, dinner. The captain
ordered for our party a birthday dinner,
and q special cake 0birthday) has been
presented to Miss Hagan on the occasion
Of her seventeenth anniversary. We had
q most enjoyable time. Wines, cham
payne. &c. We were treated royalty.
and the envy OF all the other passen-
gers. Left the table al 1880 o'clock and
retired for the night, after travelling SO
miles.
TUESDAY, January SO-we are now In
the Gulf Stream, the weather being much
warmer. SuI no vessel in sight. The
wireless reports bad weather in New
York, also riots in Lisbon. The day has
been miserable; rain. fog, &C. Tonight
three Of our party seasick.
"Wednesday, January 51-AI slept well
Sighted cable steamer. No sight or
sign OF, life since leaving New York. The
temperature Is becoming much warmer.
and the people walk the deck Hithout'
overcoats or wraps. Card playing, dorni-
noes, and chess are the favorite amuse-
nents. Had dinner at $50. Five Of our
party report; other sick.
Thursday, February Tho morning
bright and clear. Blowing a gale at the
rate OF sixty-five miles an hour. Sea
choppy.-Had tea at a. m; breakfast.
$50: bouillon, Ii; lunch, p. n: tea and
cake, ( p. m: dinner. $50 r. m. and so
1t is day after day. On account Of rough
weather we lost about fifty miles. but
expect 10 gain tomorrow. Three OF the
party sick. Met some very nice people.
one priest, who is very entertaining.
Nearing the Azores. ..
Friday, February 2-Anothe- beautiful
morning The weather is grand. sun
shining beautifully We expect to reach
Azores Islands tomorrow night. There
are three distinct groups of islands
among the Azores; St Michael, the
longest island. being fifty miles long,
and varying in width from Eve to twelve
miles The islands rise boldly and grand
ly over the sea level TO considerable
heights. The tallest, Pico. reaches an
altitude of G.S13 feet. and is visible from
great distances, so I am anxious 10 see
these islands as We pass by. We do not
land at Azores, as our stay is very short
Our next stop win be at Lisbon. No
steamers or sailing vessels. Of any kind
yet IN sight
Saturday. February 2-Morning fine. Sun
shining We are due at the Azores
Islands tonight at 1880. The officers on
the steamer are fine and willing to. do
eTerything possible for our comfort The
voyage so far has been without any ex-
hn wIfao -f1.f,-
We are now waiting TO see the islands,
which We understand is sight worth see
ing. Ten O'clock. Report appearance of
lighthouse All excitement aboard. We
are entering into the river Of the Azores.
Wind blowing Z gale Impossible 20 make
to put cut to sea Until morning. ..a-
Sunday. February +Whist.ss blowing.
Again eli excitement We are entering
little outside OF the town OF Azores. We
lave & grand view Of = real Portuguese
town One can see = range CT mountains
twenty miles in leagti!., The to~l5 riGht,at
the foot AL white and red buildings
The city is grand and impossible 10 de-
scribe. find the popu:stior oS the Azores
IS Sa5lo- only The industries are cziefy in
fruits. which ara shipped TO LONDON and
Paris. TIE mountains ere willie aad
stand oCJ In boTd reiieS. AS We pass We
can see villages dotted here and thsrs
ocsan making or way 20 Lisbon Ts.e
weather is sll that could be desired. The
wind continues 10 blow Just enough 10
make. life enjoyable.
Acnday. February 5-TraSsled 80 Esiies
yesterday. sAIletasr beautiful da,,. To-
sE.orroVf We arrive at Lisbon The cap
Tsin viii rot let Us go ashore on account
CT the riots. Now that we aTe again
On the ocean there Is little, TO write Soect,
other than the blue, and chaaseaa,s SKY.
There has been nothing % any particular
interest to-day SO We leave the ninth day
o: our trip closed = .'
Good Time Ashore.
1oe$6sy. February ~6-ArotE-e-. beau u -
u.5ralng. Alr excitement in sisnt OF iand.
We bsaoId one = the most. beautiful
views one can Iook upor We sec, cit
les on the piouaSs!Rs with Villages q
lie fleet Tbs uild.nss a-e. o... WHITE
stono. m skiaE bright contrast WITH
the grsea oaes. We are row taking on
the pt.et Orders have been given taat
70 one leave the steamer wiudoU: per
mission from ,ths, c-ptaia, osl account Ok
aae riots. &c. We see bssore ali re
tsusen. MoSher's castle of white marble
e1d chen tae Kins'g castle cf red and
Hskste nISrbls one poizt Of interest tnaJ
rsaads our ibooiy IS the cemetery. yop
cail. sae II above al Of the palaces on
tie top. ef = higa diii. a me steamer
es tie, N6Tth American Line Is eoins
55t.+155azd for Eeypt. af- Stone sad
r.aysei1 arc about tc take . spin about
s1e clIy.E there being no s.sn of trouble.