The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-06-27

cogwheels bit firmly into the ribs
so that. when it was wound up
it caused the bar to revolve rap
idlv. Of course turning with j
the paddles fixed at either end
which consequently struck thu
water so as to propel the boat
Although this continuance LEFT
much to be desired in the way
of Improvement, still when Fritz
and | wound up the machinery
and went off on a trial trip across
the bay, we splashed along al
such a famous rate, that the
shores rang with the cheers and
clapping of the whole family, de
lighted to behold what they con
sidered my brilliant success.
Everyone wanted to go on
board, and take a cruise, but as
it was getting late, l could not
consent. A trip next day, how
ever. was promised to Cape Dis
appointment and the little settle
ment of Prospect Hill.
This proposal satisfied every
body. The evening was spent in
preparing the dresses, arms. and
food which would be required, and
we retired early to rest.
Intending to be out all day, the
house was left in good order, and
we departed on expedition,
provided, among. other things,
with spades and mattocks, for |
wished to get young cocoanut
trees and shrubs of different
kinds, that, on our way back, We
might land on Whale Island. and
begin our plantation there.
We directed our course toward
the opposite side of the bay. The
sea was smooth, my rowing ma
chine performed its work easily,
and, leaving Safety Bay and
Shark Island behind us, we en-
ioyed at our ease the panorama
of all the coast scenery.
Landing near Prospect Hill, we
moored the boat, and walked
through the woods to our little
farm, obtaining some fresh cocoa
nuts, as well as young plants, on
the way.
Before coming in sight of the
cottage at the farm, we heard the
cocks and l experienced a
sudden rush of emotion as the
sound recalled, in a degree pain
fully vivid, the recollection Of
many a ride and walk at home,
when we would be greeted by
Just such familiar sounds as we
approached some kind friends
house. Here, but for the uncon-
scious animals, utter solitude and
silence prevailed, and l with my
dear family, whose visit would
have been hailed with delight in
so many homes. advanced I'M
noticed to this lonely cottage. So
long had been our absence that
our arrival created a perfect pan
ic. The original animals had for
gotten us, and to their progeny.
lambs. kids. and chickens, who
had never seen the face of man,
we seemed an army of fierce foes.
The boys found it impossible to
milk the goats. until, by the use
of the lasso, they captured them
one after the other, bound their
legs, then giving them salt to
lick, they soon obtained a supply
of excellent milk, which was pour
ed from the cocoanut shells they
used into calabash TASKS, so that
we could take with us what was
not required at dinner.
The fowls were enticed by
grain and rice. and my wife
caught as many as she wished
for.
We were by this time very
ready for dinner, and the cold pro
visions we had with us were set
forth. the chief dish consisting of
the piece of whales tongue, which
by the boys desire, had been
cooked with a special view to
this entertainment.
But woeful was the disappOint-
ment when the tongue was tasted
One after another. with dismal
face. pronounced it "horrid STUFF,
begged for some picked herring
to take away the taste of train
oil, and willingly bestowed on
Fangs the cherished dainty.
Fortunately there was a sufi-
cient supply Of other eatables,
and the fresh, delicious cocoa
nuts and goats milk put every
one in good humor again.
While the mother packed ev-
erything up, Fritz and | got some
| sugarcane shoots which I wished
to plant, and then we returned
to the shore and again embarked.
Before returning to Whale Is.
land, / left a strong wish to round
Cape Disappointment and survey
the coast Immediately beyond
but the promontory maintained
the character Of it's name, and
we found that a long sandbank
as well as hidden reefs and rocks
ran out a great way into the sea
Frit4, espying breakers ahead
we put about al once, and aided