Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-19
1T is NOT ON ANY ISLAND"

1T Is NOT ON ANY ISLAND.
Hestor had contracted with him to
build bungalow on the shore OF
the Gulf of Mexico south of Vera
Cruz. Hestor had prepared the plans,
which, when slightly modified by Col.
Mcintyre, were sufficient for the pur-
pose. He purchased the lumber and
materials in New Orleans. and sailed
with three carpenters for the site
selected. Extra workmen were Sc
cured at Vera Cruz. The three car
penters were then working for Col.
Mcintyre in Havana.
"Can you take us direct to the place,
Col. McIntyre?" asked Miss Helen.
II can take you there, but we could
not take the yacht in without pilot
said Col. Mcintyre. 1.-THE surf is very
heavy, and it is dangerous for small
boats. We had pilot from Tampico.
My advice is to pick him mp on the
way down, and then we will have no
trouble. When will you start?"
"Just as soon as you are ready.
colonel" said Chalmers. 1--WE must
take on coal, but that will not take
long"
II am all ready" said Col. McIn-
tyre. Il am very busy man, and
have some contracts on my hands
which require my constant attention,
but when Mr.. Seymour told me about
this 1 dropped everything. / am
entirely at your service, Miss Car
mody," said the gallant colonel.
II do not know how TO thank YOU,
Col. Mcintyre" said Miss Carmody.
ut is not necessary for me to as
sure you that we shall not permit
you to suffer any financial loss on ac-
count of your kindness"
Early in the afternoon the Helen
Carmody" glided swiftly out of Ha-
vana harbor and took u course al
most due west. 1t was night before
the ragged coast of Cuba faded in
the eastern sky. The day was warm,
but it was pleasant under the avn
ings and the six passengers thor
oughly enjoyed the afternoon.
Mr.. Seymour told some of his news
paper experiences, and kept the party
in laughter and good spirits. In the
evening Mrs. White took her place
ut the piano, and persuaded Miss Car
mody to sing. Her voice was singular
" sweet and sympathetic. Capt.
Baldwin and several of his officers
stood in the doorway and enjoyed
the musical treat. Then Mrs. White
played some familiar airs, and all
| Joined in the chorus.
1t was midnight when the voyagers
| retired to their rooms. The weather
continued fine the following day,
which passed without incident worth
recording. Mr.. Chalmers seemed to
have no difficulty in monopoliZing
most of Miss Carmody's time. This
did not escape the attention of Mr.
Seymour.
"That will be the next kidnapping
case" he remarked to Jack Stevens
as Chalmers and Miss Carmody prom
enaded past them.
Tuesday morning the snow-capped
peaks of Mexico lifted their crests
out of the ocean, showing faint and
purple in the distance. 1t was late
in the afternoon when the yacht
dropped anchor in Tampico harbor
Col. Mcintyre, Seymour and Stevens
went ashore in search of the pilot
and Mr.. Chalmers escorted Miss Car.
mody and Mrs. White through the
streets of the quaint old Mexican
town. Col. Mcintyre made the dis
covery that the pilot had been in
Vera Cruz, and would not return un'
til late at night. There was nothing
to do but wait. 1t was midnight
when the schooner on which the Mex
lean pilot had shipped dropped into
the harbor, and to. the delight OF al
he was found on board. Col. Mcintyre
explained what he wanted, and wher
| Chalmers offered the necessary fnan
cial inducements, the pilot consented