The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

would prove valuable witness before the court Of in
quiry now in session. =. trs~y~<
In another column of the same paper Paul found
this notice: = - =.
CA reward of ego is offered by the proprieors Of the
Argus to the survivor Of the Kourah who arrived
port with Captain Wilson, condition that make
full complete statement of the loss of the vessel ia
be printed exclusively in this journal He is
~ requested to communicate with E. O.. Barrett Bal
With strange thrill at his heart Paul turned to the
date line on the first of the newspaper 1t six
are too late now, Paul. he quietly observed. 'The
court Of inquiry has long since adjourned expect
Wilson is cruising again in New Zealand waters
by this tme.'' =.~@--@ ..4:a. *:s''sG = - f.
but What were the findings Of the courts' eagerly
Only partially. The board, after hearing all the
evidence censured the second mate who in charge
of the deck when the vessel struck negecg to act
promptly himself when the lookout reported hearing the
breakers It decided that Captain Barrett erred try
ing to effect landing the coast instead Of putting
out to in the small boats while the opportunity ex,
ised But owing to his previous good record harsh
criticism passed his action, board con-
be built on the hidden reef WHICH for years menaced
the shipping and believe the authorities have already
made the preliminary surveys for that purpose
" And how long is it since the board adjournedg''
Z" little over month"; Several detectives were sent
tain Wilson got cargo for Hobart Town within week
and nothing was ever said about the mistake in your
Perhaps Wilson forgot your right name, or maybe it Was
typographical error-more likely the former no
correction was made When first read the story sus
Pected you right but lot Of good you would have
done before court of inquiry with your temperature
at 1o4 degrees, pulse anywhere from 40 $50,
brain that was rambling of Jimmy hitsomebody-a-
whack, eye waters, dog watches, circus actors ship:
wrecks and don know what all besides for weeks
at stretch ddn It want any court officials potterino
wiser :. ;. ~ -.
ut was just like you doctor and I'm awfulv Glad
that didn't have to testify The captains dead and
gone and the findings of the inquiry are pretty
nearly correct anyway. But I to write to the
nVUno nd &o11% thor hoD,
vessel and III drop line to his brother at Ballarat
BY the way Doctor suppose letter to Captain Wilson
IN care OF his agents here will reach him, ite'
T. oh yes, surely, Eli enclose one with yours, as
agreed explaining your illness and consequent inability
-, But the letters not written for several days
With the pride which every Victorian takes in the mag
nleent capital Of the colony Dr. Toman eager to
show Paul the beauties of Melbourne He bore him off
to the pretty suburbs Of Sorrento Brighton Beach and
St. Kilda walked him thru the botanical and geological
gardens showed him the handsome parliament buildings
the stately postofice, town hail. and law courts and
then whired him away to Wiliamstown to see The
he thought would interesting to the young Amer
can, whom he treated as his honored guest:
It was at Willamstown that Dr. Tolman ran across
an old friend who the master owner of a small
schooner engaged in the island trade Captain VIII was
half; breed Fjian, whose father, Englishman,
Levuka In joking way the skipper invited the doctor
and his young friend to take trip with him to Levuka
and back. OF DR.. Tolman laughingly declined
but while returning to the asylum he suggested to Paul
that voyage Of that nature just the thing needed
to complete perfect and he urged to accept
Captain Wits offer. = =" IL = .'-x~,'' -.
The thought of visit to FIJI at all distaste
full to Paul The more they discussed the voyage the
better ne liked the dea and next day they made
call the hosptabe half breed which ended in Paul's
accepting the invitation without reservation.
AS the Polynesia to sail in two days the jaunts
Of the doctor and his protege abruptly concluded
for the latter had to attend to his deferred correspon
dence besides laying in supply Of light clothing for the
trip These necessary articles the insisted on
furnishing himself Paul still had the little purse raised
by the of the Southern Cross, but he knew his
friend would be vexed if he declined the offer, he
wisely kept still and really grateful for generous
outfit which the DOCTORS kindness provided.
"Now, Paul. remember said the good surgeon, as
Polynesia cast off her mooring ropes, eff you It get
back to Melbourne write whenever you feel like it,
for shall always be glad to hear from you. Some day
perhaps may get to your city of Chicago there
in Americas but, pshaw when you editor of that big
newspaper you will have forgotten all about your Aus
traian frends.'' G.-G = f. :
Ono, doctor, never, never protested the lad; and
then there was last squeeze of the hand and last
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