The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
IFS, MINNESOTA SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER Il, 1906

however did excuse him from the regular call at 445
the morning. The boy did put much flesh dur
ing the weeks he served aboard the Chimborazo
on that voyage from Sydney to London.
One morning, shortly before the ship crossed the
Paul reached under his pew for his bucket and
found it gone. He positive had placed it there
the day BEFORE he thought there was little doubt one
of the boys had purloned t. But which ones With un
erring intuition he decided that the thief his arch
enemy, Jonas, whose bucket he happened to know had
Deen IN dllapldated condition for time. Both
Jonas and Brcksey had been particularly oous in their
actions for several days apparently with the intention of
making life on the Chimborazo uncomfortable
sible for the s:Yankee interloper.'' : -
NV ATS wrong, Yankee demanded scully, noticing
Paul's distress "'As somebody been an gone an
swiped yer pailes', -: ! - ,..::.s.se
Eyes, bucket and brush have both disappeared.''
" . 90 took em, dye suppose9'' - (
.'Wel don IT know, for sure, but think Jonas had
hand in it, > --. -. ..2.s
Jonas was just getting ready to climb the companion
ladder when the lad s challenging tones reached him.
He dropped back into the glory hole and stalked
across the dimly lighted room to where Paul stood.
You're YIN, Yankee sneak!' he shouted, shaking
his fist the boys face "and for thrupp ny bit I'd
HEX the whole tide hotter yer!'' 49, -, :, +. ~.
The crucial moment had come. Paul caught glimpse
were watching him closely to see if he displayed the
white feather He knew he must either give this White
chapel bully good thrashing else submit continual
lndignities the remainder Of the voyage. ~
The ugly face of Jonas peering into his and
ne hte pig eyes wore 50 aggravating an that
his right hand, Paul dealt his adversary ringing slap
on the cheek . - :: .-.-* - 49, - =.
Roaring like BULL Jonas dashed for Paul IS throat.
but the youngster too quick for him. and, eaping
aside again administered smart clip this time with his
clenched fist 49,. .-.*r : -, r. = .-
"A ring, ring!'' yelled the boys whose inherent
rltsh desire to see fair play in the ascendant.
keep Fem apart, Scully, till make circle.''
Scully had already darted in between the two angry
lads Inwardly realizing it would be mistaken kind.
ness toward Paul to the fight he hurredy whis
pered to keep cool and "smash i'm 'atween the heyes
hevery time.'' -.
Brcksey performed the friendly Offices for his chum
The contestants stripped to their waists faced each other
and waited for Sculy to call "tme.'' Paul was pale,
but determined Janos savage and flushed the fgemarks
his cheeks showing plainly in that uncertain
light. -. - -
'Don't let i'm close in ye' Scuy IS parting
warning; "'es strong 'orse the crush.''
!: The lad nodded and the two spared for position.
With his long Jonas had the advantage but Panl
was much active and the boys by to that
no unfair advantage taken - - q 81
A terrific lefthander aimed by Jonas neatly
guarded, and in aton the youngster got swing
ing overland that landed under his opponents right
Back and forth the blows passed in rapid
sion and when Scuy called tme both lads pretty
we'll wnded - -. ~" - : ..- = !
brief rest and they went at it again. In three
minutes they had given and taken several vicious blows,
and the punishment was beginning to tell:
Just as they engaged for the third round and Paul
had stopped sudden rush by weamed body blow, the
boys electrified by hearing welknown voice
claim: you young wretches what do you by this
sort of devitry? Stop it this instant!'' = -
In second the ring had melted, and Selling their
buckets the lads crowded the ladder and disappeared
Jonas, too, had suddenly vanished leaving Paul and
Sculy to confront the angry chief steward:
(To Be Continued) | 49,
On the Tip of His Tongue.
Schoomaster-t'A Anonymous means without name.