The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-12

And so it was ARRANGED Cheek had
succeeded in taking Mr.. Boggs across the
ocean in frst-class style without a cent.
1t was Jolly trip both for Mr.. Boggs
and the captain. and the former made
himself very entertaining to all the
passengers there was nothing too good
for Mr. Boggs on the Orpheus. On ar
rival at Liverpool the captain and his
guest went ashore for little change,
One of the first things that struck their
notice was The advertisement of a great
swimming contest to take place that same
afternoon. A great champion had chal-
lenged the world TO swim for stake of
81 600, the test being botn speed and
distance.
why, here, Boggs" exclaimed the
captain, this is just in your line. You
ought to enter this and win that money;
will you. if the entries are not clOsedi'
The question for moment staggered
7 Boggs. but he quickly braced up and said
that he would be only too glad to do so.
! The captain went to make inquiries and
presently returned saying he had made all
the arrangements and had put up the
money Boggs told him he would be
Obliged to draw on him for a little money
| to get some nccesSLrIeS for the match,
! ana his friend gave him the cash without
! the least hesitation. Boggs then disap-
peared, but just about fifteen minutes be
! fore the time set for the start he showed
mp. He was a sight He was dressed in
tights, and on his shoulders and arms
were numberless bundles and packages,
| among them being a small oil stove and
some utensils for cooking The captain
greeted him warmly.
"All right, Boggs, my boy7 Got every
! thing you wantW he asked.
Yes, / guess So replied that cheeky
individual only l don't know anything
about my opponent, and | am in doubt
whether or no. ! ought 10 take along
another ham and few dozen eggs.
What's that" said the champion,
coming up. Ham and eggs You don't
mean TO say you are going swimming with
all that truck on yoI; what Is it ALL any
way"
What is it," replied Boggs, as If sur
prised a the question is it, Why,
supplies for the trip, of course"
supplies - yelled the champion.
why, now long do you expect to be
gone"
That depends entirely on you sir, % re-
piled B0ggs with dignity; "all / have to
DO TO win the money Is to swim longer and
faster than you do ! only intend to keep
Just ahead OF you, and it you should keep
me out in the ocean for month or two
don't want to starve do j. Where are
your supplies, sir! 1t strikes me it is time
, for Us 10 start"
! Say, see here, mister, is that the way
YOU always swim do you mean TO say you
, 20 out and stay two and three months at
"a time"
; Certainly" said Boggs "two or three
! months are nothing. | swan one match
J with a native Malay which lasted twenty
! one months Come on, LEI us start
Say. mister, don't think ! want TO
| swim with you you are out Of my class
3 | give it up and you can have the money
{ / am willing TO give it up just 10 have a
{ look at man rugged out for a three,
/ months swimming mach; you beat me,
| you do
| Orlando Boggs now had plenty Of
money for his trip abroad, for the Ca b.
/ tain insisted on his taking the s., 600 tn 6y
J went up to London together and Of Ter
! seeing the English capital Mr.. 30 res
! went over to the continent and spent cy-
! eral months in keen enjoyment enctrC ing
! the g.obe, seeing all the sights, and did
! it all on his cheek