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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28
PHANTOM SHIP
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SN-DY CAPTAIN MARRYAT.

81 did object to receive them" stat
ing that they ought to go out in some
vessel which was not so incumbered
with troops, so that they might re-
main on the main deck; but they re-
piled that the invoices were made out
and could not be altered. But now to
act. My idea is to keep the matches
on, so as to smother it If possible"
eyes," replied Krantz, land at the
same time cut hole in the deck just
large enough to admit the hose and
pump as much water as we can into
the hold"
"You are right, Krantz; send for the
carpenter and set him to work. will
turn the hands up, and speak to the
men. l smell the fire now very strong;
there is no time to lose. If we can
only keep the troops and the women
quiet we may do something"
Two hours later, however, the fire
had gained such Roadway that they
had to take measures to abandon the
ship.
The column of fire now assembled
above the manipulating with its
forky tongue the topmast rigging and
embracing the mainmast in it's folds;
and the loud roar with which it as
cended proved the violence and rapid
ity of the combustion below, and how
little time there was to be lost. The
lower and main decks were now so fill
ed with smoke that no one could re-
main there; some poor fellows, sick
in their cots, had long been smothered
for they had been forgotten. The swell
had much subsidized, and there was not
a breath of wind; the smoke which
rose from the hatchways assembled
straight up in the air, which, as the
vessel had lost all steerage way, was
fortunate. The boats were soon in
the water, and trusty men placed in
them; the spars were launched over,
arranged by the men in the boats and
dashed together. All the gratings were
then collected and firmly fixed upon
the spars for the people to sit upon;
and Philips heart was glad at the
prospect which he now had of saw
ing the numbers which were en-
barked.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28

Ell, building, room III, Denver Colo
RADIO.
Some of the country'g greatest solo
| lists will appear during the course and
the services of one Of the finest or
chestras obtainable will be secured
There is a sharp competition now eX-
listing among leading band masters and
orchestra leaders to secure this GOV.
eted honor. Satisfaction given here
means card for the orchestra else
where.
A school and collegiate department
will be in full operation, and these
will be in charge of the best instruc-
| tors. The course will embrace litera-
| ture, languages, mathematics, natural
history, general history, pedagogy,
child study, and kindred branches and
domestic science, if there be enough
applications for the same. Philosophy,
religion, art, and music will be given
each its important place.
1t is doubtful if there be more sue
cessful teacher of art than Mrs. John
B. Sherwood of Chicago. She is a
great philanthropist as well as lee
turer, and gives the proceeds of her
Working Girls Home in Chicago. In
the Windy City she is considered a
great drawing card, and her art con-
fcrences are filled with the best and
most cultured people. She was at
Boulder last year, and it is possible
that she will be again welcomed there
at the Chautauqua at its second ses-
sion. She has studied in all the Euro
pean centers, and the course in art
will embrace studies Of art in all the
European cities. She travels with a
real art gallery, and she illustrates by
photographs all her subjects. She Sc
cured at a great expense last year
some of the most noted paintings and,
with a heavy insurance on these, she
was able to present to her classes these
masterpieces of the brush. The course
this year will be a most earnest one,
and the knowledge gained will be
great eye-Opener towards the apprecia-
ton of the beauty in art and nature
hereafter.
In conclusion, it might be added that
the Chautauqua pays no dividends and
is not conducted for personal profit.
All surplus made by the Chautauqua
is to be spent in Improvements. The
auditorium came in for its share this
year and it was necessary to remodel
it a little to accommodate a greater
number. The organization is COM
posed of men of broad sentiments. who
love this wonderful country and feel
that in the West ought to be devel-
oped a great summer-educational and
health-givlng center, where thousands
may find each year recreation and ad-
vantages of intellectual growth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28
CHAPTER XVI.

But their difficulties were not sur
mounted-the fire now had communi-
Gated to the main deck, and burst out
of the port holes amidships-and the
raft which had been forming along
side was obliged to be drifted astern,
where it was more exposed to the
swell. This retarded their labor, and,
in the meantime, the fire was making
rapid progress the mainmast, which
had long been burning, fell over the
side with the lurching of the vessel,
and the flames out of the main deck
ports soon showed their points above
the bulwarks, while volumes of smoke
were poured in upon the upper deck,
were crowded there; for all commun-
ication with the fore part of the ship
had been for some time cut off by
the flames, and everyone had retreated
aft. The women and children were now
carried on to the poop, not only to re-
move them further from the suffocat
ing smoke, but that they might be
lowered down to the raft from the
stern.
1t was about 4 o'clock in the morn
ing when all was ready, and by the
exertions of Philip and the seamen,
notwithstanding the swell, the women
and children were safely placed on
the raft, where it was considered that
they would be less in the way, as the
men could relieve each other in pull
ing when they were tired.
After the women and children had
been lowered down, the troops were
next ordered to descend by the lad
ders; some few were lost in the at
tempt, falling under the boats bottom
and not reappearing; but two-thirds of
them were safely put on the berths
they were ordered to take by Krantz,
who had gone down to superintend this
important arrangement. Such had been
the vigilance of Philip, who had re-
quested Capt. BarentZ to stand over
the spirit room hatch. with pistols, I'M
til the smoke on the main deck render
ed the precaution unnecessary, that
not a single person was intoxicated,
and to this might be ascribed the order
and regularity which had prevailed
during this trying scene. But before
one-third of the soldiers had descend
ed by the stern ladder, the fire burst
out of the stern windows with vio-
lence that nothing could withstand
spouts of vivid fame extended several
feet from the vessel, roaring with the
force of blowpipe; at the same time
the flames burst through all the after
ports of the main deck, and those re-
naming on board found themselves en-
circled With fire and suffocated with
smoke and heat. The stern ladders
were consumed in a minute and drop
ped into the sea; the boats which had
been receiving the men were obliged
also to back astern from the intense
heat Of the flames; even those on the
raft shrieked as they found themselves
scorched by the ignited fragments
which fell on them as they were en-
veloped in an Opaque cloud Of smoke,
which hid from them those who still
remained on the deck of the vessel.
Philip attempted to speak to those on
board, but he was not heard. A scene
Of confusion took place which ended in
great loss of lifo. The only object APP
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28

you can follow any winding trail and
be ready for all the little surprises that
come in your way The gladdening in
fluence of natures music will soon en-
thuse, inspire, and you will find your
self admiring all the artistic touches on
lichen-covered rocks, the masonry of
great walls of boulders, here and there
dotted with dark fuzzes of stunted
pine, or overgrOwn with blooming ten
drills. Brave little flowers will bid you
welcome from some rude cradle high up
on the mountain sides and you will
wonder where they derive their life
and sustenance. Then again they will
cast themselves all around your feet,
clamoring for recognition, and you
bend to lavish caresses and assert
ownership of these gorgeous and at
tractively fragile beauties. The birds
fit around you and carelessly plunge
into spray-crowned brook, which goes
leaping and fiouncing along, with
mirthful abandon, kissing and cooling
the gray granite walls of its canon
lover as it scurries along to the mys-
teal sea. The soft frowning of these
mountain streams mingled with the
soughing of the winds in the pines
complete natures harmonious greeting
and it has q most beneficent effect on
mind and spirit, when weary and need
ing contentment and peace.
Sixty or seventy-five three and four
room cottages are being erected and
the rent of these is purely nominal. A
large dining hall, capable of seating 400
Mt time, will be under the supervision
of one of the best chefs of the cOun-
try. Board will be reasonable
The best lecture talent in the coun-
try is being secured and the large aud
itorium, with seating capacity of 5000,
is likely to be overtaxed. On this ac
count, and to provide for emergencies
when the auditorium is occupied, it is
deemed advisable to erect large cen
trail cottage with a number of rooms,
near the auditorium. Here all the
meetings of the WOman's Council can
be held, or an extra session of conven-
tions. No charge will be made for the
use of this building, a course more lib
eral than is in practice in any of the
old established Chautauquas. Boulder
is determined to lead in everything
and it will be safe to assume that in
point of equipment, talent and loca-
ton, there is not a better place in the
United States to spend ones summer
vacation.
The Boulder Electric Company have
their engineers on the ground and they
are making maps and taking field
notes so grading will soon be begun for
an electric line from the depot to the
park.
The mornings and evenings are
quite cool and it will be necessary to
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28
Case Tried on Train.

A few years ago county court ac-
ton was triad on train. The Judge
could not complete the case in the or
binary way, owing to the absence of
an important witness. who was ex-
pected to arrive by the train by which
his honor was due to leave. II was
therefore decided that the judge and
advocates should travel with the wit
ness, and try the case in the railway
carriage. This course was adopted,
and the judge ultimately gave the YER
diet in the stationmaster's private
room at a station farther down the
line.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28

The woman of experience can have
faith in no man except her father, and
then she is fooled to death.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-04-28

There is beautiful statue in every
block of marble, but only an expert
sculptor can coax 1t to come out
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18

ern wholesale points and this city. Mr..
Mead says it costs an average of s1.35 TO
ship a bicycle from Chicago to Wichita
by freight and about s. by express. The
same wheels are shipped by his son, James
L. Mead, who is at the head OF the Mead
Cycle company, Of Chicago, to Cape Of
Good Hope, South Africa, for $3.50, a little
more than as much again as 1t costs to
ship them TO Wichita. The Mead Cycle
company, Of Chiago. ships it's wheels 70
Hong Kong China, for the same freight
as IS charged to Cape OF Good Hope The
bicycle business is attaining to immense
proportions.
While Mr.. Mead was visiting his son
last year the Chicago firm received a ca
bic dispatch from both Siam and Finland
for wheels, and he said that the United
States bicycle manufacturers were ship
ing their products to almost every for
eign country. If the business continues on
the increase for a few more years as. it
has been for the past two years, the Hot
tentot viii soon be scorching down the
equator with an air Of tranquility and the
Esquimaux viii register century runs
around the north poe
The bicycle is civilizer, but neverthe-
less Wichita merchants ought to kick for
better rates in proportion than the Hot
tenLOtS get on bicycle freights
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
OF INTEREST TO APPLICANTS
some Federal Positions That are
Given Under Civil Service,

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that applicants for the
positions Of assistant custodian-jani;or,
elevator conductor, engineer Second and
third classes, irenen. Janitor, and watch
man. and other similar minor positions in
the federal building in this city should ap-
DIV for blank. Form 1912. which may be OBJ
tanned at any time from the undersigned
al Wichita, or from the Commission at
Washington. These applications, after BE-
ing properly executed. should be forwarded
direct 10 the Commission at Washington
No educational test VIII be given for the
positions mentioned above. but applicants
will be graded upon the elements Of %
physical ability a. determined by age and
physical condition. % ability and character
3 workmen, and O. experience; upon The
information brought out in the answers
made 10 she questions in the application
and vouchers and the medical certificate
Applicants must be between y and 50 years
OF age. Il VIII not be necessary for them
10 appear at any place for examination
SECRETARY CUSTODIAN BOARD.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
"THE MAN OF GALILEE"
George II. Vending Entertains a
Large Audience.

Last evening the literary and aesthetic
element Of Wichita were given the rare
opportunity OF listening to the prince of
American platform orators. the peerless
George r. vending. There is no ques-
ton that his best production IS The Man
Of GaliIee."
Mr.. vending has large list OF literary
and educational lectures. but all his critics
agree that 1.-The Man Of Galilee" Is his
greatest production. In this he appears at
his best. not alone IN the fine rhetorical
effects which have made him famous for
a quarter OF a century. but as well for the
learning, the adaptation, the research. and
the simple diction Of his style. For two
thousand years the personality Of the Naz-
arene peasant, His influence over the sub
sequent centuries. and the effect Of His
ministry have all been much moOted Ques-
tons. requiring the best scholastic thought
OF the highly developed German schools Of
theology. the French academy. the Eng
lish universities, the American modern
higher criticism. Al these Mr.. Vending
reviewed. and over and far above all he
added the best instruction OF years q
travel and study. He all the time endeav-
ored to leave the trodden paths OF an
cient mistaken conceptions and sought all
ways 70 impress upon his hearers the in
telIectual and aesthetic side Of this strange
Vet captivating parsonage. The Man Of
Gaiilee-" He sought 70 impress the we'll
known fact that Jesus OF Galilee was not
eneminate or weak, but always manly. OF
impressive physical and executive ability,
while yet possessed OF the gentIest and
te15erest sentiments. He reviewed His
career throughout His meteoric life OF a
young Jewish enthusiast. recalling the es-
pecia,iy strong features Of His personal
and national character, and comparing
Him with other great minds Of all the
worlds history. both in actual historic cpl
so5es. epic poetry and Legendary lore. He
showed how this unique character vas all
alone in HIS peculiar relations with hu-
mainly. and portrayed HIS immaculate
character as never making a single mis-
take. He threw new light or this Nttle
understood parsonage. and closed by say
ing that no peroracjon was necessary. that
/ the very recfc-ng q HIS lie and the effects
on the world were enough. and TO rheto-
real palegyTic was necessary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
DETECTIVE TAKES HIS MAN
Homer. the Diamond Thief Goes to
Kansas City,

F. W. Schultz Of the detective depart
ment at Kansas City, Mo, left last night
for that city with Hal Wagner, alias Ho-
mer, the man who was arrested Saturday
night by Detective Sutton Of this city,
from description ne had received from
the Missouri authorities, stating that Ho-
mer was wanted for the embezzlement
of $500 worth Of diamonds which Homer
had been given for the purpose Of sale and
skipped out with. When Detective Schultz
arrived, Homer refused to leave without
requisition papers and the detective tele-
Israphed for them TO be forwarded as soon
as the governor would sign them. Dur
ing the time Homer has been in Jail he has
changed his mind several times. stating
that he would go and again that he would
not without the legal papers necessary to
take him out of the state. He finally made
up his mind that he world go. and last
night the detective left for Kansas City
with him The catch is one that should
give credit TO the city detective force and
specially to Officer Sutton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
DEATH OF A PIONEER
George ROseberry. Dies OF Pneu-
mOuia at Hospital

George Roseberry, one of the pioneers Of
Wichita, died yesterday at the city hospi-
tai. after brief period of illness with
pneumonia. He took sick at the Crawford
Grand hotel a few days ago. and having
no one to care for him, was sent 70 tho
hospital. The body was taken TO Muellsr's
undertaking rooms. where it viii await the
disposition of MS relatives.
Old settlers will remember George Rose
berry, and the embarrassing Incidents
connected with his life, that caused him
70 lose all interest in himself. HIS wife
was the first school teacher IN Wichita.
For years they lived very happily to-
gether. but finally differences came into
their lives and they separated. He had
her tried for insanity, but it wouldn't work.
Then he gave her the 32o-acre farm and he
came to town. His life since was not a
happy one. He was poverty-stricken and
his trade-that of a shOemaker-did not
earn a very luxurious livelihood. The fam
fy will probably see that he has respect
able buSal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
BURNED TO THE GROUND
Fire Companies Long Hun to Home OF
Mr.. Carmichael

Al 1o o'clock last night an alarm was
rung IN from the corner Of Kellogg and
South Ida The department made the
long ruE in very quick time and upon
arriving at the scene Of the confagration
it was discovered that the residence Of
Mr.. Carmichel was doomed t. destruction.
as the fire had made rapid Roadway,
which started from q small blaze in the
roof The house was burned TO the ground
but with the assistance rendered by neigh
bors before the arrival OF the FIRE depart
ment, most OF the furniture was removed.
The house was located on kellogg on the
other side Of the creek No estimate OF
the value Of the house could be ascertain
ed or whether any insurance was car
ripI
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18

and married his wife, who was a Miss W.
L. Crummel. They went to Bloomin-tan.
III. where they resided for eighteen years,
and afterward moved 10 Wichita, twelve
years ago. and have made this city their
home ever since. Mr.. Robinson was a
builder and contractor by trade, but did
not follow his trade very closely after com
ing TO Wichita, but has rather lived re
tired life at his residence on East Second
street which he built about eleven years
ago.
The deceased leaves an invalid wife, who
has been bedridden for more than year
and is now lying in a critical condition
with an attack Of the grip, and whose
death is expected at any moment. There
are also ten living children scattered from
the Atlantic TO the Pacific, some OF whom
will arrive TO attend the funeral which
will not be decided upon until the members
Of the family are heard from. There are
living in the county three of the children.
one of whom is a son, A. c. Robinson.
living four miles north of the city, and
two daughters. Caroline and Emma, who
live at home with their parents.
Mr. Robinson was one OF the old-time
Wings who voted for Harrison and Taylor
for president. He always remained a
staunch Republican since the Wings be-
came Republicans, and during the late
Spanish-American war was greatly inter
ested in the victories gained by the Amer
leans. advocating that everything that the
Americans took should remain IN their
possession, for the good OF humanity and
the cause OF civilization.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
KlRMESSE is COMPLETE
First Performance to BE Given at
Garfield This Evening.

The social event of the season. the acme
OF artistic success, the Flower Kirmesse,
viii be given, under the auspices of the
ladies Of the st. Johns church, in Garfield
Hall this evening. Beautiful costumes.
representing different flowers, arranged in
many graceful dances and different drills,
viii be given the audience in a manner
captivating. The entertainment is full OF
charming surprises arranged to please the
most fasudious, in every way different
from the ordinary performance depart
ure, something new and novel Lithesome
figures, ricn colorings, calcium lights, and
fine music make scenic effect most
artistic and pleasing.
After all, the floor will BE- cleared and
the orchestra will play for those desiring
to participate in dancing.
Richly decorated booths have been ar
ranged, where dainty and wholesome re-
freshments viii be served. The Kirmesse
Is 20 continue for three nights, and this
evening is the grand opening night. A
large audience is expected and all indica-
tons point to a fulfllment Of the ladies'
fOndeSt homes
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
NEW INSURANCE ORDER
Knights Of THE Protected Ark" will
Have Headquarters Here

Wichita is to have a new Insurance com
pany with headquarters here. The knights
Of the Protected Ark is being organized
It is a fraternal beneficiary order The
officers have already been chosen and
work has begun. Following are the Of
ficers of the new lodge:
H F. Goode, grand chief knight, Wich-
tia; A. J. Blackwood, vice grand knight,
Sterling, Kan; ]. B. Amos. grand master
accountant. Kingman, Kan; R. D. Blaine,
grand auditor, Pratt, Kan; NJ. II. Has
kins. chief medical director, Kingman,
Kan; J. II. W. Dorsey, grand Waterman
Wichita, Kan; Fourth National bank, de-
pository, Wichita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
RHODES CASE HARD FOUGHT
Trying 20 Determine the Worth OF
Harness stolen

The district court IS grinding slowly
The case of the state vs. Rhodes and How
ard seems 10 - taking more tine than
* 8 worth. TIE boys. il il said. admit
they stole the harness. but ne trouble = n
finding out whether the harness was worth
enough 10 stick the boys fer grand ar
cery or petty larceny. Attorney Amidoa
thinks they Ne-e ard Attorney Adams
thinks they were no, No ere eise Gems
% care naca at9ut l.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
TWO OF A KIND
Judge Glenn Sentences OvercOat
Thieves TO Jail

Judge G'een had two Overcoat thieves 70
dispose Of this week. and he gave them
each a very good dose of his kind Of medi-
cine. which generally consists Of a term
in the county jail, with the usual trim
mings. Monday he gave James Harvey a
term Of ninety days in the county jail for
stealing Billy PoIks overcoat, and James
went 20 jail
Paul Sheppard. the young man who stole
an overcoat from a church on the West
Side Sunday night, was convicted and yes
terdsy his sentence was placed at ninety
days in jail and a fine of SIS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-18
EARLY MORNING WEDDING
Mr. JerricL and Miss Dillon to be
Married at Pro Cathedral

The marriage of Mr.. George Jerrick OF
Baynsvnle and Miss Maggie Dillon OF
this city will take place this morning at
s o'clock at the Pro-Cathedral, Rev Fa-
Their Ten officiating. The brides mother
from Indiana will be present to witness
the ceremony. The happy couple Will
make their home at Evansville.