The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
CHAPTER III.
The Submarine Ship Dolphin.

The that two strangers had visited the
Whttlefeld family on matter OF deep I'M
in the little village Quidnak The captains
discussed it their travis and bait and
few recalled the morning that Ralph was
brought to the whittleheld home by the sailor twenty
years before. Captain Sam and Ralph acting on the
advice of the lawyers were very reticen and 1t was not
until the arrival Of ofical-looking document, ad-
dressed to Ralph Whittlefeld, Esq. that they an
nounced that they going to New York, thus
frming the rumor of some extraordinary discovery
The letter was from Mr.. Shipley contained
and the request that Ralph and his
father should come to New York at once prepared
a trip possibly years duration. Three days later
found them in Messrs. shpley and Bartons office.
WELL" said the former, after greetings had been
exchanged II have good news for you. One of
our clients part in wrecking company that
has organized here. The company works on
new plan It originally designed for the purpose
raising old wrecks and has not only corps Of eff
cient divers but submarine boat or vessel ca
pable of taking crew long distance beneath the
water The company private chart which
twenty thirty wrecks containing treasure of
great in the Pacific, which they propose to ex-
plore I entered into special contract with
them to make attempt to reach the ship
father Ralph, sailed The boat is being QUILTED
at San Pedro, California; you interested I
have taken the liberty of proposing members
of the party. Now the question is, will you go?"
certainly we WILL" replied Ralph, looking at his
father, who nodded assent.
.~rhen" said Mr.. Shipey chat is settled and the
sooner you get to San Pedro the better The United
States government also interest in the venture
he added, land has requested permission to place a
naturalist aboard, and to provide the vessel with
equipment to Investigate wonders OF the
deep sea. So I anticipate for remarkable voy-
age; one which, I trust. will not only add to your
wealth. but the information Of the world all
questions relating to the mysterious submarine re-
gons."
."There is one point" continued Mr. Shipley that
Mr. Barton wish you to thoroly understand, and
that is that trip you about to make is in
which there many dangers. We are not urging
you to undertake it: merely suggest that we
in YOUR position we would the But look
the vessel well when you reach San Pedro, then
decide yourselves whether are willing to take
ho GUIDED hinp
should happen you do not wish to feel response
ble"
.arhats square," said Captain Sam; well do as
you say the craft well; an as for Ralph
he'll take my advice about her"
"Good!' responded Mr.. shipley beamng with good
nature 1--WE that you will succeed in the
venture that feel justified in promising to pay you
two thousand dollars year until you do
"Two thousand year." exclaimed Captain Sam
Eyes," replied Mr. Shipley smiling at the old
sailors establishment. you will need something tt
away year." and the lawyer placed roll of bills IL
Ralph's hands. asking him to count them and sign
recept. This important business being accomplished
they shook hands, and the two amazed fishermen found
themselves in street with money than the.
had before.
It'll tell you thing, my boy" said Capital,
Sam, after moments of silence.
.sWell?" said Ralph, inquiringly
Were goin' any wild goose chase. Why
money to two they never heard of before, unles
they were sure of gettin' back; I've observes
all life Your fortune is as good made, &C
cordin' to my reckoning"
That night Ralph and Captain Sam boarded
train and five days later in San Pedro