The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-11

when Horatio Nelson was a lad OF ten
ne was sent to boarding school. Being
wasted by quinsy and naturally Of small
stature, 10 his fellow students, he seemed
quite insignificant. He was soon recog.
nized, however, as the most daring boy in
the school
one dark night council OF war was
held regarding the capture OF pear tree
which stood az short distance from the
dormitory. When every one else had re-
fused 10 undertake the job. Nelson Offer
ed his services. rope was tied around
his waist and he was literally tossed
over on the tree. Though attended with
great exertlon and no little danger, he
accomplished the feat, returning with an
armful OF pears. which he Immediately
distributed among his scho0lmates When
asked why he did not keep some for him
self, he replied that 'he did not care
for them, he only did II because the
others were afraid"
The same year he was sent to sea and
two years later JOINED an arctic expedi-
ton. One morning when their vessel was
frozen in off the coast of Greenland.
Nelson persuaded two sailors to steal out
and kill polar bear that had been prowl-
ing about. When the bear was attacked.
IL became very eombative and the sail
ors beat hasty retreat. leaving Nelson
to follow. Instead Of doing so, how
ever. he kept on lighting and would
have certainly been killed had not the
ice on which he was standing, broken on
forbidden and he was accordingly repn-
manded. But from that time he was
rapidly promoted.
Never give up" seemed to be Ms
motto. Soon after being appointed cap
tain, he was sent to Naples with, dis
patches to Sir william Hamilton. Nthe
English ambassador. Though Nelson was
as yet little known, Sir William OWNING
his ability. told his wife that he would
bring home to dinner a man who would
AaX "a
England.
But a few months and Sir william
Hamilton's predictions were realized. On
the lat OF July, i7s3, Napoleon Bonaparte,
900 French veterans at Alexandria. Egypt.
Nelson with the English feet pursuel
him and on the LIST OF August at ! o'clock
A. NJ, sighted the port and distinguished
the tri-colorcd nag OF France. Nelson,
who for three days had hardly eaten or
slept, now ordered dinner II was on
arising from that meal that ne made the
since famous remark. saying: "Gentie-
men, by this time tomorrow shall have
gained a peerage or Westminster abb
together to decide on the method Of at
tack. Captain Berry. enthusiastic over
the plan adopted cried out: III we sue
coed what will the world sayT'
There Is no IT In the case" replied
Nelson. THAT we shall succsed Is ccr-
tain who may live to tell the story. -
a very different question" Al $50
o'clock r M. the battle began. Nelson
had his colors flying from ak different
parts OF the rigging. so they would not
be shot away. The French began FIR
ing at long range. but the English were
engaged In wrapping the sails close 10
the masts and soaking them with water
When they got within short distance
of The French, the thirteen English yes
sells opened terrific broadside and In
been fought and won. During the con-
Hict Nelson was struck on the forehead
by a shell. Carried to the cockpit In y
supposed dying condition, he refused 10
be attended until his turn came. saying:
II will take my turn with my brave
fellows" When the sailors learned his
wound was not fatal, many OF them cried
for Joy. Immediately on seeing that the
battle was over. Nelson gave orders for
ali the crews to thank the Almighty for
the great victory; , and = K 80. ssid tina!
tIreir head, stood silently drawn up In
line at Rcsetti and wondered ct thu
sudden luil In the battle. A. 8.