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to our snug berth at Baylen street wharf. Wind N.W. in 
the morning, but shifted to S.W. again. 
PENSACOLA, FLA. j APRIL 27. 
Wind N.W.; left at 4:50 A. M. ; crossed the bar at 5, 
wind blowing strong from N.W. ; passed through the 
Swash Channel into Mobile Bay, where we found a big 
sea, so rough we could not lay our course to Grant's Pass, 
but had to keep her head to it until we struck the shoals, 
then headed for Grant's Pass, through which we saded 
into Mississippi Sound and up to Pascagoula. The storm 
signals are up for a N.W. gale; 90 miles made to-day. 
PASCAGOULA, MISS., APRIL 28. 
Fresh N. wind blowing when we started, but let up con- 
siderably toward noon, then blew strong in puffs. Had a 
fine run across the Sound, passing many sloops and 
schooners engaged in oyster in g. Entered Lake Borgne 
bv Grand Island Pass, but left Grassy Island on the star- 
board; after a short run, sighted the beacon marking the 
entrance to' Lake Borgne Canal, into which we passed, 
and after a delightful run tied up at the lock at 4 P. M. ; 
qy/ 2 miles to our credit to-day. The lock keeper informed 
us that Palmetto had locked through at 3 P- M. After 
looking the Mississippi River over from the levee, decided 
to wait until morning to lock through. It seems very 
strange to be lower than the big river. 
LAKE BORGNE CANAL, LA., APRIL 2Q. 
Slight fog, N. wind. Locked through and entered the 
Mississippi River about 7:30. The experience was novel 
and not so bad as it looked the night before. As one 
looked out on the river and watched the logs fly by, it 
seemed impossible to ever stem such a current, but by 
working the eddies and counter currents, one. can make 
from five to six miles an hour. Tied up at Algiers just 
above the Morgan street ferry, which is very convenient 
to New Orleans. What a busy city, and what a panorama 
the levees afford, teeming with life afloat and ashore. 
The toll charge through Lake Borgne Canal is 10 cents 
per foot. Went ashore and had lunch at the Cosmopolitan 
Cafe, then boarded a car for Lake Ponchartrain, where 
we found Roamer. The weather is cool for this time of 
the year. 
NEW ORLEANS, LA., APRIL 30. 
Beautiful day, slightly warmer; leaking badly again 
through the stern bearing. Went through the French 
market and old French quarter; its glories have departed, 
and we found the old Royal Hotel being torn down. 
NEW ORLEANS, LA., MAY I. 
Quite warm, and heavy showers during the day. We 
left Algiers and headed up river to Audubon Park. About 
5 P. M. weather cleared, and it turned out to be a beauti- 
ful moonlight night. We suffered from the mosquitoes 
quite a little. 
NEW ORLEANS, LA., MAY 2. 
Clear and cold; cleaned up the boat and took matters 
easily all day. 
NEW ORLEANS, LA., MAY 5. 
After an early breakfast we went down to the French 
market to purchase stores, and afterward returned to the 
boat and got away by 10 o'clock. We had a good run of 
83 miles, and dropped anchor three miles from College 
Point near a cottonwood grove. The air was thick with 
blackbirds on their way North, and they sang and chat- 
tered until dark. The pump bothered us a good deal, the 
check valves getting stopped up with fine sand. 
COLLEGE POINT, LA., MAY 6. 
Proceeded at 6 A. M. Made good time, both sails 
drawing well. The wind is fair and heavy; in the after- 
noon it proved too heavy for the driver, and it pulled out 
the block, so had to take in sail. Off Missouri Bend the 
weather looked so threatening we tied up to the bank or 
levee to see what it would amount to; in a few minutes 
we were deluged with rain, but no wind, so cast off and 
proceeded on to Baton Rouge, where we tied up to dock, 
or rather coal barge, for night ; 73 miles day's run. 
BATON ROUGE, LA., MAY 7. 
Beautiful day, very clear and cool. After breakfast we 
went ashore to see what could be had for the table, but 
were informed that it was against the law to sell meat 
after 8 A. M. Found a nice town, most interesting be- 
cause it was so very southern. At 10:30 we cast off and 
made a good run to Iowa Point, 50 miles. Just below 
St. Francisville we passed an old cemetery belonging to 
St. Francis Church, and the river had encroached on it 
to such an extent that one half of it was washed away 
and in the vaults (the dead are buried above ground 
in Louisiana) we saw skulls piled up; in several vaults 
entire skeletons were visible, a gruesome sight. This is 
a most interesting cruise so far. The town of St. Francis- 
ville looked beautiful nestled up on the bluff. 
IOWA BEND, LA., MAY 8. 
Up anchor and off by 5:15. Shortly after noon the 
S.W. wind sprang up and helped us considerably. We 
had company all day in the shape of the Memphis steamer 
Betsy Ann, and while she was faster than Clara, she had 
to make many landings, and in that way she averaged 
down to our speed, so that we were together until just be- 
low Natchez, when we lost sight of her. A bad squall 
made up in the W. so we dropped anchor close to the 
shore with Natchez two miles away. The squall worked 
away from us and was very picturesque, much lightning 
and thunder and a heavy downpour for a few minutes. 
We van 82^ miles in 14 hours, but in places we struck 
a terrific current. Turned in early and slept heavily. 
NATCHEZ, MISS., MAY 9. 
Fine weather continues, although slightly cooler to- 
day, but exhilarating. Rested and spent some time ashore, 
and found Natchez a charming southern city. 
NATCHEZ, MISS., MAY 10. 
Visited the market before 6 ; plenty of fresh vegetables, 
but not a great variety of meat. The native beef, how- 
ever, is very tender, juicy and sweet. Returned to the 
boat to get breakfast and got under way at 11 A. M. We 
found the people of Natchez very courteous and obliging, 
and our short stay proved very delightful. Anchored for 
night just below St. Joseph's, 50 miles. Put 25 gallons 
of gasolene at 25 cents per gallon aboard, 
st. Joseph's, la., may ii. 
Made a fairly early start, getting off at 5 130; a beautiful 
day. Made a good run to Vicksburg, tying up at 5:30 
P. M. Off Diamond Island Towhead we touched bottom 
on sandbar, but did not get hung up. This is the first 
time we have been near the bottom on the Mississippi 
River. St. Joseph's is a busy city; cotton is high, and 
everybody seemed prosperous. 
VICKSBURG, MISS., MAY 12. 
Took aboard 150 gallons of gasolene at IS cents; also 
stored up with groceries, provisions, etc. Weather is 
very warm and mosquitoes very plentiful. 
VICKSBURG, MISS., MAY 13. 
Off at 6 A. M. ; made a good run to Lake Providence, 
arriving there about 4 P. M. Encountered an awful cur- 
rent through Island 95- off Point Lookout; the island, we 
found, had washed away, and is a sea of snags. We 
found Island No. 97 also washed away. Upon reaching 
Lake Providence we spoke a - small launch coming out 
and inquired of them how great a draft could go through 
into the lake. They said 3 feet, and we gave them a line, 
as they had broken down, and towed them through the 
canal, built by Gen. Grant, into the lake, tying up at the 
levee. We found Vicksburg a clean, progressive town. 
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA., MAY 14. 
After a leisurely breakfast, we made a start at 7 A. M. ; 
weather clear and cool; made a good run to Greenville, 
where we tied up for the night at 6:30. Found many 
changes off Island 86. 
GREENVILLE, MISS., MAY IS. 
Beautiful spring day ; lay quietly in our berth all day ; 
the only excitement was a colored Baptist congregation 
assembled on the bank of the river to baptize two women. 
Very dirty town, but fine modern hotel. 
GREENVILLE, MISS., MAY l6. 
Had an early breakfast and went ashore to buy fresh 
vegetables and stores. Off by 6:30 A. M. Tied up at 
Arkansas City about 2 o'clock; 40 miles day's run. 
ARKANSAS CITY, ARKANSAS, MAY 17. 
Off at S P. M.; made a good run of 90 miles; not 
actual, but 90 miles further on our way, "owing to the 
many cut-offs. We found the chutes very good and the 
current off Pushmata was very swift. We anchored at 
sundown in chute off Island 66. A steamer passed 
through in the night bound up stream. Off Scrubgrass 
Island had a heavy rain and wind squall ; soon over, how- 
ever, and a beautiful sunset followed. 
CHUTE OF ISLAND NO. 66, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MAY 19. 
A cOol and bracing day. Off by 5 A. M. ; a steamer 
passed us bound south. Arrived at Helena, Ark., at 
12 130, tied up to a raft there and went ashore to look for 
stores, etc. Rather attractive is : Helena. We bought a 
fine porterhouse steak for 15 cents per pound, and deli- 
cious strawberries ; in fact, all food seemed first-class and 
reasonable. In the afternoon we were made uncomfort- 
able by the transfer ferry used to transfer the cars across 
the river. This ferry made a huge wash, causing us to 
roll heavily. 
HELENA, ARK., MAY 20. 
Weather decidedly cool; Roamer and Palmetto hove in 
sight about 10 A. M. Took on thirty gallons of gasolene 
at 17 cents. At 11 A. M. we cast off and proceeded up 
the river; tried a short cut off Harbin's Point, and Pal- 
metto followed. It proved to be a regular cul de sac, 
and we had to go back and around, losing much time. 
Palmetto got aground and we gave her a line and pulled 
her off. We had the;, pleasure of seeing Roamer go by 
while we were hunting for a passage through the sup- 
posed cut-off. Then we : tackled the biggest puzzle of the 
trip, Bordeaux Chute and Commerce Cut-Off, so com- 
pletely changed were they that the Government charts 
were of no use. We were through the Bordeaux Chute 
before we knew it ; before reaching the chute we saw a 
big bar making almost across the river. It looked impos- 
sible to get across it or around it; however, we finally got 
around it, and by using judgment and reading the water, 
we got through all right, and tied up astern of Roamer 
for the night off Star Landing. After dinner, went 
aboard Roamer to compare charts and found Mr. Roome 
had secured information regarding the changes in the 
river from Capt. Goode, one of the best pilots on the 
Mississippi. Mr. Roome very kindly gave us the informa- 
tion, and marked the various changes in the river as far 
as Memphis on our charts. 
OFF STAR LANDING, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MAY 20. 
Up and off by 4 o'clock, reaching Memphis at 9:45 A. 
M. Found Memphis to be a fine city, clean and up-to- 
date. Many people came down to see the yachts. Capt. 
Goode came aboard and we also had the pleasure of meet- 
ing his wife. 
MEMPHIS, TENN., MAY 21. 
Hot day. We rode out to the race track, where Lou 
Dillon was quartered, but did not see her trot. The track 
seems very fine. Before breakfast, went to the market; 
bought fine spring lamb, green peas and fresh vegetables. 
The best of everything is to be had here. 
MEMPHIS, TENN., MAY 22. 
Weather hot; lay off the levee all day. 
MEMPHIS, TENN., MAY 23. 
Went ashore early, as weather is decidedly hot. The 
new pump arrived and was put in place immediately. 
MEMPHIS, TENN., MAY 24. ' 
Left at 4:30 A. M., and after a long day's run tied up 
astern of Roamer at 7; mosquitoes very thick; g2V 2 miles 
the day's run. 
OFF FORKED DEER ISLAND, MAY 24. 
Started at 5 A. M., arriving at New Madrid, Mo., at 
6 :4s. We encountered many long bars, but owing to our 
light draft, we were able to work the shoal places, keeping 
on the edge out of the strong current and sometimes cut- 
ting across. The day's run was 82 miles. 
NEW MADRID, MO., MAY 26. 
Off at 5 o'clock; cool S. wind blowing, Passed an old 
ferry boat worked by two mules on a treadmill, thus turn- 
ing the stern wheel, and steered by a man forward work- 
ing a leeboard. U he boat was a very interesting and prim- 
itive affair. After bucking a strong current for two houj\s 
we reached Cairo about 4 P. M. and tied up to' a coS 
barge, but were immediately informed it would cost us 
$5 a day to remain there, so we cast off and tied up to a 
barge belonging to a Mr. Barrett opposite the Halliday 
Elevator, 'there we learned we might not_ have to pay 
more than $2.50 a day. This struck us as being extortion, 
and we cast off the lines and left with the purpose of go- 
ing to some point further up stream. Remembering we 
' had left our charts aboard Roamer, we attempted to 
anchor on the Mississippi side of Cairo, but owing to the 
swift current the anchor would not hold, so back we went 
into the Ohio River, and anchored across from Cairo m 
Kentucky waters. In the meantime the wind sprang up 
and blew half a gale, and the sea was big in both rivers ; 
the boat rolled uncomfortably until midnight, when the 
wind let up. Our experiences at Cairo have completely 
disgusted us with the place. 
CAIRO, ILL., MAY 27. 
The day dawned cool and cloudy; hoisted anchor and 
went across the river and tied up alongside Roamer, in- 
tending to stay only long enough to get our charts and 
necessary stores, and then leave for a more friendly port. 
The wharfmaster, however, informed us we would have to 
pay $2.50 for tying up to Roamer for an hour or he 
would libel the boat. • We told him to go ahead and col- 
lect if he could, and if necessary we would stay there and 
fight it. Pic then changed his attitude, and informed us 
if we left immediately it would be all right. We ex- 
pressed our willingness to leave, and within a few minutes 
were on our way up the Mississippi. Roamer followed 
shortly after, and both of us were glad, indeed, to depart. 
This wharfage outrage is not the fault of the Cairo resi- 
dents. They deplore it as much as the victims. It is the 
result of one man owning all the water front and charg- 
ing what he pleases, leaving the unfortunates that ap- 
proach by water with no facilities whatever for getting 
ashore. I would strongly advise yachtsmen to give Cairo 
a wide berth. We made Daniel's Light -about 3 P. M., 
and finding a snug place to lie for the night, we anchored. 
Roamer came in later. We found the river so changed we 
had to guess as to cur whereabouts. 
daniel's light, Mississippi river, may 28. 
Left this port at 5 P. M. ; early starts are our forte. We 
made good time through to Cape Girardeau. We stopped 
off at Cape Girardeau long enough to look the town oyer 
and get the papers and other necessaries. Off the Devil's 
Backbone the scenery was gorgeous, and from Com- 
merce the river is a panorama of wonderful effects. After 
lpavm^ the Devil's Backbone the beautiful scenery is on 
the Missouri shore, and by working the eddies we kept 
up fairly well with Roamer until we struck a straight 
suetcn. There we had a strong current to buck, and off 
St. Mary's Roamer anchored, but we kept on, anchoring 
some two miles below Chester. 
CHESTER, ILL., MAY 29. 
Made another early start, getting off before 5 A. M. 
Had a fine run, although at times the heavy rain blotted 
out much of the best scenery. Parts of this river surpass 
in grandeur the famous Hudson. The cliffs assume many 
fantastic forms, and one cliff resembled a Moorish castle. 
The current was very strong, and our progress was con- 
sequently slow. We reached St. Louis at 6:30 P. M., and 
tied up alongside of a sand barge astern of Roamer. 
ST. LOUIS, MO., MAY 30. 
Cloudy and cold. After breakfast, moved up the river 
and tied up alongside the yacht Annie Russell, where we 
lay fairly quiet. We rested all day; had lunch ashore, 
and then went through the market; everything looked 
very attrative. 
[TO BE CONTINUED.] 
Manhasset Bay Y. C. Open the Year Round. — The 
-amount required for installing hot water heat at the club 
house, has been raised by private subscription, and 
the new .plant will be in operation by December I. Pend- 
ing its completion, the house will be heated as heretofore, 
by stoves. 
The club steward has been retained for the winter, and 
members may at any time obtain restaurant service and 
club supplies as desired. The privileges extended to 
ladies will be continued during the winter. 
' A table d'hote dinner will be served every Sunday, pro- 
vided the attendance warrants, at 75 cents oer cover. 
Several- of the members having proposed that trap- 
shooting be arranged for, notice is given that there will be 
a match at the club on Saturday, November 26, at 3 P. M. 
for prizes provided by private subscription, the arrang- 
ing of future dates will be dependent on the attendance 
at the first match. 
It is also proposed that a class of scooters be inaugu- 
rated for use during the present winter season, and a 
meeting of those interested was held at the club house 
on Sunday, Nov. 20. 
^ 
Lake Michigan Y. C. Officers. — At a meeting of the 
Lake Michigan Yachting Association, held at the Hotel 
Wellington, Chicago, on the evening of November 12, the 
following officers were elected : President, C. E. Soule, 
Columbia Y. C. ; First Vice-President, J. R. Brunnick, 
Jackson Park Y. C. ; Second Vice-President, R. B. Brown, 
Milwaukee Y. C. ; Sec'y, Charles Scates, Macatawa Bay 
Y. C. ; Treas., Wilbur Bassett, Chicago Y. C. Arrange- 
ments were made for the annual regatta August 4 and 5, 
1905. A committee to revise the rules was also appointed 
which will report at^n adjourned meeting, December 1. 
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Steam Yacht Aida Sold.— The 95ft. steam yacht Aida, 
owned by Mr. Edward Swarm, has been sold through the 
agency of Mr. Henry J. Gielow to Captain L. Darien, 
Alexandria Bay, N. Y. The same agency has also sold Mr. 
Thomas Cusack's 45ft. cabin launch Ventura II. to Mr. 
Beverly D. Beebe, who will use the boat for cruising in 
Florida waters this winter, 
