The National tribune., 1891-10-29

Che smaller craft of the coast but the Unborn
sBirit of adventure had asserted ITSELF and II
was with little surprise that has mother now
heard from him sudden resolution 10 chance
the waves in deeper waters.
lie had heard of many pound made by
barter, or by the many methods Of earning
money aboard ship, and this became new in
Centive 90 venture far from home.
The following morning found Herbert, with
fearful adieus aud parting embraces from his
mother, well on his way 10 Liverpool, where,
after a long quest, the pleasing name of the
shin Dolly induced him to sign for an extended
voyage 10 Japan aud China,
lt is not the intention Of this recital 10 go
3nto the details Of the noisy unmOorng Of the
Dolly of the cries and shouts attending her
departure from the docks, nor 60 more than
hint at the beauty OF her snowy canvas, as she
finally put out to sea, Herbert was so fully
concentrated la his duties that he gladly wei
coined the hazy blue that finally enshrouded
the port and ia short while only the dark eX-
panse OF heaven and ocean were upon has sight.
All went well for many weeks and at last
one day the log announced that the Dolly IN
o few days would cast her anchor IN the port
OF Yokohama.
In little space Of time much may happen.
in "a hours from the dipping Of the sun on the
2lst of August. 1889 the Dolly had encountered
q gale that tearing away every shred Of her
canvas, ratified her rigging and ropes 10 threads,
and finally landed her graceful form hard
abeam upon an unfricHdly rock, where, almost
immediately, amid flashing waves and the cries
of her doomed crew she went 70 pieces.
Through this scene Herbert acted with cool
ness and bravery. Luckily the rock upon
which the Dolly struck was large, and afforded
shelter for Herbert and but one other of the
crew, and the two, at noon Of the day Of the
ehipwreck, were picked mp by japanese junk,
and safely taken into Yokohama. Here I'M
known and friendless, Herbert became the
recipient OF much kindness from some Amer-
can sailors, and, his hopes of venture in the
Dolly destroyed, he was induced 10 try hrs
fortunes aboard an American man-Of-war.
Ill rs misfOrtunes, his manly bearing aud win
some, boyish ways, won for him many friends
aboard the Hartford. lie soon cherished hopes
OF a happy reunion with has mother aud as
DE daily became more Of q favOrite, il was
whispered among the crew that be would grad
ually be rated from the lowest rate 20 the
highest
Now, Herbert held the position Of second oar
in the Admirals gig, which gave him n good
chance Of seeing the queer sights Of Japan.
his comparative freedom from the ships Tnu-
tine led 20 Hn incident that c0lored all his life
Ie bad been enlisted Tor nearly year His
habits were good. lie WAS careful aud constant
in his duties, and daily he thanked a kind
Providence Ion bis present satisfactory posi-
tion
One 6ue day, after rowing the Admiral to
lis destination, be with Others Joined In sew
eral hearty drinks of the native saki wine.
This Of itself would have done no harm, had
not Herbert found a comraGe in a cODutryman
and seaman from al English man-oi- war. This
seaman was thoroughly addicted 90 drink.
Together Herbert and his c0mfade fingered
around the cafes Of Yokohama and added con-
EtautIy 70 the quantity aud depth Of their cups.
lhs could have but one result al least for
Herbert Tor as the hour arrived for the boat s
crew 10 prepare for returning aboard lac was
found 10 be mOrose excited aud highly in
tOEicaed
Ia vain bis shipmalcs begged him 10 cease
drinking. They cHdcay0Ted 10 impress upon
him thcneeessity Of biacng himself So iilciently
a. command bis oar. All was Ia vain, and in a
short While the once-haudsDme sailor WIS tfaEs-
Formed into a cursing victim OF liquor
ln this state Herbert was finally brought
Hboard the Hartford, aud upon his reaching
the quarter deck officers and men were borri-
fed and maddcued By bis drunken curses
hurled at the American flag Only strong
naval discipline saved him from the Just Gable
anger Of the crew. The Sergeant Of Marines
with JOBS guard, finally 0Verp0Wcred him. and
hanacuiled by The Master "a Arms be was
thrown INTO the brig
Alter few houIs the gravity Of his ofIeusC
made Herbert realize Dbl. position. The ayertcd
ahAta 1- ltin EhaAAt AIlt NlIUkitrE0 cont HuINi oil
BIS hhlpmates, and their hail-CouCCalcd look,
Of hatred stuug him o. the quick His nobl,
bearing was lost, bis fearless eye sank az "a,
glance Of Others, and be was left 10 silent re
morse.
il was at last decided that he should be trans
ferrud 10 the MOnocacy aud be sent 10 ID,
States thcre 10 stand Dis trial. Tic was river
opportunity Tor exercise, writing muteralt
were allowed him, aud with reluctance he &C
guainted has mother with bis indclousiblS
condition.
Soon tue Monocacy spread her sails Hel
decks were crowded with returning gcamen
and in the beauty OF her spars aud canvas
she was soon on her homcward way.
None who knew this vessel will forget tht
elegance Of her build aud the ease OF her mo
ton. Size was az a large and shapeiy swan ri
she curved with the waves o. luw onward will
tbe swiituess OF the wind
On the day Of her sailing the blue above ant
beneath auRurcd taiT weather. The fall an,
strong wind bctokcned NO excess Of Us some
time fury But towards ] p. NJ this fs.ir win,
strengthened 10 such force that tie can
OF The waves were rapidly spread 10 mist
white, and iu the lapse Of a few hours heav,
and choPpy sea denoted 10 the wary that bat
weather was ahead.
To those who knew best the signs Of the So
there was the sure approach OF the deadll
typhoon. that sc0urglug storm Of Chimes
Mhhtia winch ih llh ClTcllHR WhlFl sinks ship
81 thef anchorage and streWs the tracks o
ocean with miles OF wTgckage.
Ia d short whilc Tie driving storm was ppol
the A0u0cacy. Her bright sails. though tiuulr
Hurled. bent with the whiriIug blast; her rig
RlnR sHayod and ratified, aud her ruurs in fan
iasilc coils and lengths swung la the gale,
Faster and iasi0r drove The wind, and taste
ciTcled the ship IN tic deadly circles that sough
10 cnguli her ialT proportions.
A fearful crash, howl Of defiance and ava
went the iOretop mast yard carrying with
The gallant and 4 gallant yard aud stay SAL
rigging
Another crash, another wild howl. and N
hrst cutter and whale boat followed by N
fopmast went over TIE port aud were LOST /
the swirl OF the dusky waters. Cannon rruu
bled lu their breeding, cannon balls ground
thoir holds The rigging and ropes moanea
the heud diapasOn, and above the diu of hal
heard orders aud hasty CALCULATIONS screame
che typho0n.
Now the busy crew hattened the hatch,
with sails and hammocls taken from an bt
The sick. Musty darkness TeigBod below. hig
carnival Of death aud destruction peryadcd N
scene above
Wave after wave with fearful force leape
over paddle-b0X and stern. Cannon balls brok
their iastonings and Tumbled over the decl