The Detroit times., 1915-09-22
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-In." said Hernandez--'everyb
in
The group obeyed. The boat was
small. Its bottom was covered inches
we've got TO bail her out" said
We shall do nothing. senor," said
Hernandez; we have no tirre--fn an
other instant. the crowd above will
follow--look."
He knew whereof he spoke The
trap door above opened and a dozen
heads appeared Hernandez touc he'd
Ellington on the arm
"Senor." he said, you are large
you are tall. See yonder ray OF light
III In an opening, Just wide enough
to admit of this small craft Leap
out. senor-draw US thither--it IL the
sole way to the sea"
Ellington did as he was bid. He
was oversize in an instant. and. seiz-
Ing the PROV OF the boat. he strode
ward the single ray Of light at the
far end of the pier. when he n., reach n.
deepened-he was in II up To his chin.
He dragged the boat through the mar
row opening and swung back into
his place.
IN row" he said. "Manuelia. sit
behind me with the child. Hernandez
-Ponto-sit there in the stern"
Where l can see you. you devils.
he added to himself
Now. senior" cried Ponto. "row--
row for your life"
IL was well said. As the crazy lit
tie boat shot out from the wharf half
hundred natives leaped into the
water after It. Another multitude.
already -in-tAa-w watar-mads- for Z
with frantic cries.
Row like the devil. senor," cried
ii row like the devil" returned
Ellington, you can depend on me for
that"
With swift sure strokes-the
strokes of trained athlete-he sent
the boat ahead for twenty yards
yards. He cleared the crowd Of
frantic swimmers-he kept a wary
outioof for any further onslaught.
The boat swept through the seething.
splutter'ng waters like a miniature
motor boat at half speed Tliington's
form as oarsman was superb.
For one instant only he rested on
his oars.
Where tor" he demanded Of Her
nandez.
Hernandez pointed toward the hol-
ocaust at the summit Of the green
hill behind. Pouto crossed himself
The woman muttered frantic prayers
Ellington looked and shudders ID Thick
streams Of molten lava were pouring
from the Jagged sides Of PeIee's era
ter--thousands OF tors OF ashes were
descending on the town.
Anywhere" said Hernandez but
away from that To the sea-the
sea,"he added, taking up the uniyer-
| sal cry.
suddenly he pointed toward the
north. Look. senor. he exclai med.
"succor--yondcr is salvation"
.lilington once more followed his
| glance. His face lighted.
Salvation IL right he returned In
/ al n . nd
! what's more. she h'es the American
nag. Good luck"
He changed his course and held
i true for the steamer--and the steam
er was the Princess Of New York
Under the command Of her captain.
| Hardin she had steamed back into
the rain OF living FIRE 20 rescue whom
/ she might.
On the forward deck 90 the Prin-
| cess stood Captain Hardin--and be-
| side him his small son---to welcome
! refugees. And there were many
refugees to welcome. The Princess
was surrounded by small boats. by
RATS. by catamarans. by every float
| Ing thing that would sustain the
weight OF human beings. Captain
| Hardin soon saw he must discrimin-
ate. 40 first he permitted all 10
swarm up the ladder--hrst come. first
Finally he shook his head Ben.
| he told his mate, "we'rc nliing up
! Pick your crowd from now on--oniy
/ the helpless--children, women old
men. Reject all others"
Welcher. the mate. picked M 4
| capstan bar. "I'il reject EN- alf n
! you say the word" he returned. "1rs
/ time we left--if we expect 20 get out
OF this alive. My great. look whats
/ coming"
He crouched with his head between
| his arms. as a cloudburst OF hot and
sulphurous ashes heat down'upon the
ship. As he uttered the words the
| ship rose and teetered upon some
| mighty swell OF waters.
\ Tidal wave" said welcher a
I little one--what neNtg'
! tCouttnu ned TomorrewD.