Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-04-01
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~S~BY JULES VERNE.

the same of chocolate; a chest and a
half OF tea, Weighing ninety-six pounds,
500 pounds OF rice, several barrels of
preserved fruits and vegetables.
quantity of lime juice, with all sorts
OF medicine. and 300 gallons of rum
and brandy. There was also a large
supply of gunpowder ball and shot.
and coal and wood in abundance.
Altogether. enough to last those FIVE
men more than two years. All fear of
death from starvation or cold was at
an end.
Well. Hatteras, we're sure of enough
to live on now" said the doctor, and
there Is nothing to hinder US reaching
the pole"
The pole!" echoed Hatteras.
Yes. why not? Can't we push our
way overland in the summer?"
we might overland, but how could
we cross water?"
ships planks?"
Out of an American shipl" exclaim-
ed the captain. contemptuously.
Clawbonny was prudent enough to
change the conversation.
In five days the men had built an Ice
house on shore not far from the boat,
also powder magazine and a shelter
| for the dogs
The walls Of the house were over
nve feet thick. and the windows made
or polished sheet ice resembling port
holes for cannon. Every part was as
solid as possible, and a parapet was
erected outside for defense against any
enemies.
While all these preparations for win
ter were going on, Altamont was fast
regaining strength. He was a type Of
the American, shrewd. intelligent, full
OF energy and resolution; enterprising,
bold, and ready for anything. He was
a native Of New York. he informed his
companions and had been a sailor
from his boyhood.
The Porpoise had been equipped and
sent out by a company Of wealthy
American merchants.
There were many points of resem-
blance between Altamont and Halter
as, but no friendship. With a greater
show Of frankness. he was In reality
far more deep and crafty than Hat
|
inspire such confidence as the English
mans gloomy reserve.
The doctor was in constant dread of
a collision between the rival captains,
and yet one must command Inevitably,
and which should 1t be =? Hatteras had
the men. but Altamont had the ship.
1t was hard to say whose was the bet
ter right.
1t required all the Doctors tact to
keep things smooth. At last, In spite
of all his endeavors, an outbreak came,
II was at grand banquet, sort of
house warming" held when the new
habitation was completed.
This banquet was DR.. Clawbonny's
idea. EIe was head cook, and made a
wonderful pudding Bell had shot a
white hare and several ptarmigans,
which made an agreeable variety from
the pemmican and salt meat.
Clawbonny was cook and master of
ceremonies, and brought in a pudding,
himself adorned with the big apron and
a knife at his belt.
After dinner different toasts were
drunk in brandy. One was given to
the United States. to which Hatteras
made no response
This over, the doctor introduced an
interesting subject Of conversion by
saying:
My friends, we have something vet
to do l suppose we should bestow a
name on this continent, which we
have found, and also on the several
bays. peaks and promontories that we
meet with. This has been invariably
done by navigators."
Quite right" said Johnson; when
once place is named, it takes away
the feeling Of being castaways ON an
unknown shore"
Hatteras had taken no part IN the
conversation as yet, but seeing all ewes
fixoi on him. he rose at last, and said
If no one objects, think the most
suitable name we can give our house is
that Of It's skillful architect the best
man among US. Let us call It Doc
tors house,"
Just the thing!" said Bell.
First rate!" exclaimed johnson.
doctors house!'"
I'VE cannot do better" chimed in
Altamont. "Hurrah for Dr. Clawbon.
NY"
Three hearty cheers were given. in
which Duke the dog. Joined Justify.
barking his loudest
TT is agreed. then." said Hatteras.
that this house is to be called Doc
tors house."
The doctor modestly protested
against the honor. but he was Obliged
to yield. The new habitation was for
mally named Doctors house."
Nov, then," said the doctor, '1et us
go on to name the most important of
our discoveries"
There is that immense sea which
surrounds us. unfurrowed as yet by a
single ship"
Altamont looked up quickly.
"A single ship!" he repeated. 'I
think you have forgotten the Por-
| poise She certainly did not get hare