Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05


with large wicker basket. After
much mancuvering he succeeded in
clamping chain over his neck and
triumphantly led him captive to the
deck of "rhc Jumping Jupiter"
Here is our mascot" he ex-
claimed, as he fastened the chain to
the windlass. ''He is ugly enough
to stand off all the idols"
The monkey made n dash for Vim
cents leg, but missed it by an inch.
Vincent named him Socks" on ac-
count of his white feet, and Socks"
was duly accepted as mascot and
passenger.
There was final survey of the
bungalow to see if any necessary ar
ticle had been overlooked. The win
dows were closed and barred and the
keys deposited in the box under the
tree where Hestor had found them.
The big triangular sails were raised,
the ropes east off and 1.-The Jumping
Jupiter" slowly crawled away from
the stone pier.
"We're off," said Mr.. Kent. "Good-
by, Social Island! / have had n
mighty good time, even if we were
kidnapped"
$50 have l." said Mr.. Morton. ut
has been a pleasant vacation, but an
expensive ond for me-"
The monkey made frantic tugs at
his chain, and set up yell, which
was responded to by hundreds of his
brethren on shore.
keep quiet, you fool!" said Mr..
Kent. ''You will not be lonesome or
homesick. You are going to New
York"
But "Socks" was not to be con-
solcd. He jabbered and fought until
exhausted. Later in the day he be-
came calmer, and seemed to be re-
signed to his fate.
BY unanimous consent Sidney Ham,
mond was made captain OF 1.-The
Jumping Jupiter" He accepted the
position and promised to discharge
the duties to the best of his ability.
He admitted an unfamiliarity with
craft of "The Jumping Jupiter" class,
but was confident that 'he" would
prove seaworthy. Once away from
shore, they caught the benefit OF
tide and breeze, and swept out to-
wards the gateway. Mr.. Pence took
one long look towards the rock
where he had spent three awful
hours. As they approached the out
let of "Morton's Bay" Sidney gave
his first order. He glanced Mt the
white breakers and shouted:
'Man the oars!"
Six of the men stood at the long
sweeps. A critical moment was APP
preaching. They were headed
straight for the surf. Sidney saw
that there was n heavy swell rolling
in. He stood by the tiller and issued
his instructions in calm voice.
"When 1 give the word bend to
your oars and row as hard as you
cam" he said. 'There is not any
danger, but we must help counteract
the force of the surf. We shall make
it readily enough. All ready? Row."
The bow of THE Jumping Jupiter"
rose slightly as the first incoming
roller struck the raft. Mr.. Pence
was the only one not at work, and
he looked at the foaming combers
ahead with eyes lifted in terror.
There was a strong breeze between
the cliffs. and to Sidney's delight the
boat was under good Roadway. The
men pulled vigorously at the sweeps.
The bow of THE Jumping Jupiter"
sank in p way that was sickening to
Simon Pence. The next moment
green wall of water fell with crash.
"Socks" gave shrek which was
smothered as the water rolled over
him. The raft groaned from end to
end. There was a sound OF breaking
glass.
"Row. Row hard!" shouted Sid
ney. For an instant the boat wal
lowed backwards. Then n strong
gust of wind filed the sails and
everyone bent to the oars. The next
wave did not break.
"Once again!" shouted Sidney.
There was big wave coming. 1t
lowered overhead, but broke before
it reached the boat. There was u
smother of foam and roar like that
of Niagara, but "The Jumping
Jupiter" was not to be stopped. In a
few seconds they were past the dan
ger line and out in deep water, where
the swells rolled in regular lines
broken only by ripples caused by
the breeze. The oars were taken In
and fastened to their places.
ITO Be Continued