The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11

by way Of an Australian farewell The wind blew almost
hurricane and the waves that dashed over the ship
cold and with such force that several of the
steers deck died from the exposure while dozens of
chickens drowned in their coops. go.
Paul witnessed amusing incident during this blow.
The gale at its height when he relieved the saoon
watch about midnight and his instructions to
that an the Porthoe were Kept snug as the
was shipping considerable The passengers had been
warned before retiring refrain from touching the
matter how close the atmosphere became, but an OBJ
snate John Bull thought he knew than the officers
and turned in leaving the portfolio in his berth partially
open. ~*%% ~. ~. ~.s<.-<, =. e.
He was awakened from sleep by a sudden rush of
water thru the orifce, which completely drenched the
cabin and pouring into his BERTH half drowned the
pant Scared nearly out Of his Wits and almost choked
with salt water he eaped to the floor and dared into
ing ing S@'''A sD'''s: we 70 0''"DNs' We 10 u''"D
Guessing the Of his fright Paul by the
cited Englshman and jumped for the open port in the
sateroom Taking advantage Of favorable urch Of the
vessel he slammed the iron frame shut and turned the
screw before the next had chance to force it's
way thru Meantime the rest Of the passengers catch
ing the ALARM rushing from their cabins regardless
Of their costumes and bounced upon Paul emerged
from the flooded sateroom all eager to learn the dire
dings Queting their fears by assuring them there
no danger the lad hastily explained the of the
connection. ~.~~>@5 = - =
4 Paul had a hard task hopping up the water in the
Engshman's cabin But there satisfaction in
knowing that every stitch Of clothing in it soaked
with salt water and completely spoiled It daylight
before the lad restored order and he felt he had fairly
earned the piece Of gold which the insisted
was due him for his trouble. - -.
After this experience the Englishman fooled
with portfolios, and the hottest nights, while in the
Red Sea- he lay hasuocated in his berth rather than
take any chances with open ports -. ::& = -
After leaving Cape Leewin the weather moderated
materially, but the first Sunday at it still too
rough to hold services deck, the passengers gath
cred in the main saloon the captain officiating and the
entire participating As Paul was very tired, he
tation, listening half dreamiy the running fire Of
cockney small talk INDUCED in by his comrades Of the
glory hole So far he had avoided any direct quarrel
with either Jonas Brcksey the two unfriendy boys
in the glory hole - but every day their attitude toward
him became exasperating and unbearabe and the
lad neryng himself for the supreme moment when he
felt he would be compelled to assert his manhood
In the ASST gnment of work among the UNDERSTANDABLE
to Paul had been given the task of waiting on the chill
dren 8 table, There about dozen little the
saloon and they, together with several who ate
with them, the lad particular charges 1t really
curing half hour in advance of the saloon table, he
expected to get everything cleared away before the
regular meal times IN winch ne also had to lend hand
There iding board the Chimborazo and those
who have followed Paus adventures thus far may judge
for themselves whether the lad his salt these days
glance at sample day work will better inform them
how his time occupied ..'.-,.. -.
At 4:45 am. the "deck man. clattered down the
companionway into the glory hole and aroused the tired
occupants of the pews with 'Now then tumble OUT
fellows; two bells just gone. Pile up deck ively!
With many yawn and muttered remonstrance the
boys azy dress and seek the air above Each
is supplied with bucket and scrubbing brush at the be-
ginning of the voyage for which he is held responsible
Any loss is charged to his account and deducted from
his wages when the is paid off, Sometimes boy
loses his brush and bucket thru careessnes these he
tries to replace by poachng his comrades supplies
carefully erasng their private marks and substituting
his own instead. +.'
Pauls initial duty after turning out produce his
bucket and brush from the dark under his pew
where they secreted and scrub fifty feet of the main
deck the allotment being made by the first assistant stew
ard This task generally consumed hour and half
and the boy found it rather severe eye-opener Fol
lowing that came an hour grind in the saloon polish
ing the glasses in the racks cleaning the brasswork
the punkah rods At 1880 he went below to dress for
chiidren's breakfast at s. At regular saloon
breakfast served after which he had thirty minutes
to discuss his NEAL by this time absolute
sity His next move to dive below into the glory
hole get his in readiness for morning Inspections
and then cleaning in the saloon prepare
the eagle eye Of the captain his grand rounds at II
O'Clock. Polishing skyights slverware lasted until
~ clock when the children IS dinner had to be served
Saloon luncheon at O'Clock followed after which, if it
not 'efeld day. the lads were allowed short
rest = =. i
Twice week. however, this much-needed respite was
denied, what known field days. occurring, when
the afternoons devoted to hauling -four sspuds'
othar from