Miracles in My Life - J. N. Loughborough

York the day after the Mail Line ship has sailed,
and get the American figures first. With these
figures, go to the Mail Line and they will give you
much lower rates." We followed his advice and
were able to secure a good room in the center of
the ship for $467.50 for the five of us, just $212.50
less than what we would have paid had our friend
not advised us.
As we boarded the boat, Elder Bourdeau's $5
hat got knocked into the water, which he fretted
about every day until we reached Panama. Leaving
New York June 24, we arrived at Aspinwal, July 3,
at 9:00 a.m. At eleven we were on our way to
Panama by rail and arrived at 3 p.m. and were
taken by tug boat to the steamer anchored one mile
off shore. We were told the steamer would soon
leave for California, but it lay at anchor for two
days. This steamer, "The Golden Gate," was the
largest the company owned. The next boat to make
the trip was a small one, so our ship took on all the
slow freight it could to make it easier for the next
ship.
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