Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-05-06

| Na ~ poAo was nueeQ DeIOro ms
eyes. but not the man who had dis
| covered II.
AS they got nearer the island, which
was not more than eight or ten miles
In circumference, the navigators no.
tlced tiny ford, just large enough to
haroor their boat, and made toward
II Immediately. They feared their cap
taln's dead body would meet their ewes
On the coast, and yet it seemed diff
cut lor corpse to lie on it, for there
was no shore. and the sea broke on
steep rocks which were covered with
cihders above water mark.
Al last the little sloop glided gently
INTO the narrow opening between two
sandbanks just visible above the water.
"here she would be safe from the vio-
renee OF the breakers. Before she
could be moored, Duke began bowling
ana barking again In the most piteous
manner
luke! Duke!" called Clawbonny.
But Duke had already disappeared.
luke was barking vehemently some
distance off. but his bark seemed full
Oh GRIEF rather than fury. He had
iound the body of Hatteras.
All Tour rushed forward, in spite of
the binding cinder dust, and came to
tne tar end Of a ford, where they dis
covered the dog barking round a
corpse wrapped In the British flag!
Hatteras! Hatteras!" cried the
doctor, throwing himself beside the
oooy OF his friend But next minute
he started up with an indescribable
cry. and shouted, Alive! alive!"
Yes" said feeble voice, yes, alive
al the north pole. on Queens Island"
FOR few minutes the JOY of recov-
cry OF their captain filled all their
hearts, and the poor fellows could not
restrain their tears
AAe doctor found on examina ton.
that Hatteras was not seriously hurt
Inc wind had thrown him on the coast
where landing was perilous work. but.
aiter Deing driven back more than once
INTO the sea, the hardy sailor had man.
aged to scramble on to a rock. and
gradually to hoist himself above the
waves.
Ihen he must have become insensi-
DIE Tor he remembered nothing more
except rolling himself in his flag. He
| only awoke to consciousness with the
loud barking and caresses of his faith
full Duke.
AFTER little Hatteras was able to
stand up supported by the doctor, and
tried to get back to the sloop.
He kept exclaiming, The pole, ths
north pole!"
He had become quite delirious with
excitement, and fever burned In his
veins. His eyes shone with unnatural
orliilancy' and his brain seemed ON
nre. Perfect rest was what he most
needed, for the doctor found II impos.
sible to quiet him.
Altamont speedily discovered a Rrot-
to composed of rocks which had 80
iaiien as to form sort of cave. John.
son and Bell carried in provisions and
gave the dogs their liberty.
| But Hatteras would do nothing til
the exact position of the island was
ascertained; 30 the doctor and Alta.
mont set to work with their instru.
ments, and found that the exact lat.
tude OF the grotto was SO degrees 90
minutes 15 seconds
The 80 degrees OF latitude MAS than
only about three quarters OF mil.
OIL, OF Just about the summit Of the
volcano.
When the result was given to Hat
teras, he had formal document dra wn
up to attest the fact, and two copies
made, one Of which should be deposited
on cairn on the island.
Clawbonny was the scribe, and In.
dited the following document. a copv
Of which is now among the archives NJ
the Royal Geographical Society of Lon
don:
On this 11th day of July. 1861. in
north latitude SO degrees so minutes 15
seconds, was discovered Queens Island
at the north pole, by Capt. Hatteras.
commander OF the brig Forward of
Liverpool. who signs this, as also all
his companions.
Whoever may find this document is
requested to forward it to the admiral
| ty.
"(Signed.)
John Hatteras, Commander of the
| Forward
"Dr. Clawbonny.
"Altamont, Commander Of the Por,
poise.
| johnson, Boatswaln.
| Bell Carpenter"
After the party made themselves as
| comfortable as they could, and lay
down to. sleep.
ITO be continued
The Best Proof.
Little Ted, 7 years old, was sent to
| the bathroom for a good scruh" ha