The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1905-04-12

as we. ! met two men today whom
| had known and soldiered with in
'9S. How small this world of ours
really Is.
Jan. 4. Weather still tipe. After
the routine work of the day was done,
| spent the afternoon lounging about
the deck reading and smoking More
boxing contests, which were MARI ed
by two accidents One man was knocked
against the rail, which cut cash in
his head. Another broke his hand on
the head of his opponent. The guard
then stopped the boxing for the pre-
sent m yself think there is too much
brutality in it. Probably would not
think so il l was good with the
''mitts once had aspirations in
that line but found that there were
others who, in addition to their desire
for fame, had a good stiff solar picks
for Just such cases as mine.
Jan .. A neavy rain fell this morn
ing, ceasing about 1000 a m. The
sun then came out shining brightly.
The afternoon was fine. The boys are
longing about in groups, scms talk
ing, others reading or writing
s. p III. A heavy rain is falling and
the sea is running high. l experienced
delightful sensation by leaning over
the rail and locking out over the wat
er A SMALL group of men have gath
cred under an awning and are singing
some plantatio melodi rs, among which
| hear Down on the SuwaLee River,
Dixie and My Old Kent ucky Home
oticed young lad to-day who seem
ed to be suffering frou HON e.sickDess
in a very severe form. 1t sometimes
causes death. OF course 1t must have
a name, so the doctors call it nastolgla.
| have seen a great deal of it the army
where there are Sd manv young men
who. for the first time, have broken
loose from the influence OF home and
mother A case of m eases made i is ap-
pearance today.
Jan 6. Last night was the toughest
we have had yet. / was awakened at
least half dozen times by the noise of
articles rolf ng about the deck. The
sea was so rough today that we could
not set up the tables, so we had to eat
without them as best we could
300 p. IN The wind has abated con-
slderatly. | hope it will be calm to-
morrow, as we expect to reach Honolu-
Ia Two cases of measles today. l am
afraid W.T. VIII be quarantined at
Honolulu and will not be permitted
ashore. If so | will be greatly dis
appointed, as | have heard that it is
such beautiful place, and | am very
ANXIOUS to see 1t.
Jan :. This has been perfect
day. Sky clear and air balmy. Have
made good time and exDect 10 reach
Honolulu some time tonight. | could
learn the hour. we are expected to
arrive, by asking member of the
crew, but | suppose their patience is
taxed to the utmost by SUCH questions,
so refrain from asking anyone. AT
O'Clock p. IN. we met the army
transport SHERMAN returning from
Manila. One thing that surprises me
greatly is the scarcity Of fish in sight.
Have not seen single one mys elf but
some OF the boys tell me that thy
have seen few flying fish. l have not
seen even an albatross today. | will
close for today aud 20 on deck TO" a
breath of fresh air We will pass
Molokal, the leper island, about 19 100
p. IN.
Jan. s. AT 8 a N. | am up astir to
see what is going on and 6ud that we
are lying to N the offing of the bay.
The lights of Honolulu can be seen in