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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

No, l am not quite as old as that"
said the chief engineer, moving his deck
chair a bit nearer the after tunnel so that
the heat of the burning Goals far below
decks might temper the keen breeze that
swept shoreward. 4 was a boy when the
clipper ships were in the height of Their
glory, and, though l learned to swab
decks on one of them. I never sailed on
any of the crack fiiers. In fact, the en-
CINE room attracted me great deal more
than the yard arm, and it wasn't long
before I abandoned the white wings for
the CRIME and grease of a cargo tank.
Since then I've been pretty faithful =
steam, on shore and off. but ! remember
well the day when a fast Baltimore CLIP
per often overhauled steam tramps and
sailed by them as easily as a battieship
passes a mud scow.
In those days Yankee tars were sail
ors every inch Of them The Baltimore
clippers fairly raced along. with royals
and topgallant studding sails laughing at
winds that made Britishers and Dutch
men reef everything and batten dow
their matches Today there is a good
zeal of talk Of 1--WE and six and seven
masters. but the old clippers. without any
such forest sticking out of their decks,
BOWED along at a rate never since sur
passed. Most of those old beauties are
gone now. bat a few still loaf around
broken down and disgraced in their Old
age Not long ago, in Baltimore harbor,
cav one OF ther-the ship that took me
or my first voyage round the Horn. She
was a queen in those days. bat when
saw her-well I admit it made tears come
70 my eyes She was as black as ink, her
masts were sawed off. ana a dirty little
tug was dragging her 10 her dock, to load
coal for Boston. 1t would have been
kinder to have taken her out TO sea and
opened her btlge cocks.
The California gold excitement in 1879,
gave the clipper ships their great chance
The journey overland was long and dan
gerous. and most Of the people that set
out from the east went by way Of Pana
ma or the Horn They We're in hurry.
every mothers son of them. and they
were willing to pay any old passage
money 90 a captain who had a fast ship.
Some of the record breaking clippers left
New York. Boston and Baltimore with
two and three hundred passengers, and a
one time the cost Of a TICKET rose to 500.
with that much money in sight the
captains. very naturally. hustled The
faster they went the more passengers
they could get ana the more voyages they
could make So they capped on sail un-
I'll the yards fairly groaned. and Wen
bowling Ike torpedo boats.
Maybe you We heard OF Captain LAUGH
Ian Mckay. Of the Sovereign Of the Sea
Mckay was q famous man in his day
afioat and ashore. from Savannah 90
Hong Kong, and from Colombo to the
Azores. once, when he was in command
Of the Sovereign and she was on her way
from New York to Frisco, a great storm
a'ried away every rag and rope above
the main mastheads. This was off Val
paraiso, and there was yet a long way 10
80. but Captain Mckay didn't propose TO
Sc delaped. Hastily rigging a jury-n}ast.
he patched up his sails and plugged along.
as if nothing had happened. He finished
the trip by breaking the record from New
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

medals upon them. Then he would talk
business, and after a couple Of days Of
haggling they would bring out everything
OF value they ia in the town Some
would bring gold, some would bring
pearls. others would bring casks and skins
full of rum and still others would come
along with their craft laden with other
things When they had got everything
on board Captain 'Cy would tell them
that it was rubbish and would order
them to take it away
Then they would have another look at
the mirrors and handkerchiefs. and would
offer a larger price. After that the bag
Cling would go on until row started
and then a couple of darkies would have
their skulls cracked, and the whole lot
would go overooard leaving their gold
and pearls and rum behind them.
Sometimes. OF course. ''Cy" had to give
some return for the things he carried
away, but his stock lasted a long while.
and when he came back he was a rich
man. He would have made a million in
the business, for he figured that he could
make voyage year. if IL hadn't been
for losing fight he had with some mig
gers down Yucatan way. They had guns
and they did for him. and his ship came
back in command of the first mate.
Most Of the old-timers would look like
plain, everyday pirates TODAY. but in the
early part Of the century privateering
gave such a respectable polish TO piracy
that il was a long while before hangings
began If a man could show genuine
ships papers and went TO church regular
ly on shore, he could do pretty near any
thing he pleased along the mosquito
coasts without losing caste. 1t was con-
sidered legitimate to swindle the natives,
and the ancestors of a good many of the
first families Of Maryland and Massa-
chusetts laid the foundations of their for
tunes in ways that today would be con-
sidered rather dark
Smuggling was then a fine art or
rather profession, like medicine, preach
Ing, and the law. The old-time captains
would scrape together a cargo of rum in
the West Indies. and put it down on their
papers as ballast Most of them had a
brother or cousin or partner of some sort
living on some one of the hundreds Of
rivers and creeks that make into Mary
land and Virginia from the Chesapeake.
ard on their way up the bay they would
stop at night ard send their cargo ashore
Then they would ship gravel as ballast
and turn up In Baltimore smiling and in
nocent. The smaller ships were light in
draft. and could sail good way up some
OF the creeks. The inhabitants didn't con-
si5er it their business to notify the Gus
toms authorities
But despite all of this there was a
strong code of ethics among the time
captains. A man who turned an honest
dollar by sharp trading or by cleverly
hoodwinking the customs people was well
regarded, but man who was openly dis
honest or dishOnorable in his dealings
with white men and mariners was an out
cast. Such a one was clipper captain
who spent some time in jail. But the
story of how ne got there properly begins
with a ship chandler named Haskins.
''Haskins had a ship chandlery shop on
one of the narrow streets that border the
docks. and he used to have big coils Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
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aud he saw at once that We were helpless.
Our sole battery was composed Of an cid
cannon. mounted in the stern. For safety
IL had been made secure. so that we could
shoot only ore way-directly assern. And
TOW. the way our ship las made the
blasted old gasplpe point az right angles
70 the enemy. and our boiler being dis
abled. we couldn't move
Z thought that the tx was I'D. and pro-
posed a surrender. but the commander
was not 70 be scared. Lowering boat he
sent the first mate to the government
ship with flag OF truce TO arrange for
the surrender 1T the same time he ssas
the second mate ashore with frTa grasp
on the END OF the ships capis. IL took
the first mate q long sirue % nesosiste
with the captain Of the government
steamer. and IN the end (ss per instrnc-
,ions) Re declared that surrender on tbs
terms proposed could no. te considered.
and that a battle must b. fought
" But yous are helpless protested the
captain OF The eoverGgnen, ship
The cid guard dies. said the first
mate soiernnly. but never saTreacers.
And then he rowad back 20 The ship
Meanwhile the second mate had hauled
the cable ashore and halt OF the crew had
followed him. The other end OF the cable
was fastened 20 the starn OF The ship ara
prsx.y soon TIA steru began 20 eons
rouad-slowiy. but surely. me men en-
shore tuSved. the second mate swo<e. AMI
the old huix mcvod. II was Glow wors.
but the first mate was slew IN rowing
back BY the time he came over the side
the stern OF our old wreck was pointing
toward the government ship az the little
harbors entrance Incidentally. the can
non was pointing. toe. and IL wss loaded
90 the snCzzie.
FINALLY the captain pulled down the
+ nag OF truce that Rraced our nasthsaa
and the battle was on. There was but ons
shot nrad-Snd we fred a. The captain
pulled the string and the old gun spoke
loudly Her shot--or one OF them. for
,he loaded with everything TIA, happened
/ 20 be handy--struck the supports OF tbs
governments ships bridge and ca, them
+ IN two a. clean a. whistle, The cap
tain OF the ship was on the bridge. ara
be Topped 20 the deck Ike a man fai-
ing of n house A splinter struck mo
mate and sent him overheard. Another
broke the bridge telegraph and sFsashsd
the wheel Two seconds later the gov
eminent ship was under way. add In
short while she had disappeared arouad
a bend in che coast The battle was over,
and we were the victors
The ,trangest part 81 the story. con-
tinued the chief engineer. rs that 40
other ship came 70 look Us up. We wsfs
) helpless FOR three days after the battle
but not sail was sighted. I suppose our
unexpected shot had scared them ost ~
( their senses
J And now ten as about the tine ycu
took tn. town % San Jose" said the cap
( tain. \
NO replied the chief engineer. Not
tonight IT'S getting late. I'm going 70
turn in"
and he disappeared down the deck
Baltimore Herald
The old settlers are 70 lead the rsrads
AZ the Ferry carnival The horses ridden
in tho run. those that weren't killed.
sre L. BE- used.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12

Miss Loie Fuller brings her four new est dance creations to the Hyperion next Friday and Saturday, March 13 nee, prices 25c, soc.
 These are the dances which made such a terrific success in Europe and that success has been surpassed here whenever these superb artistic dances have been produced. Miss Fuller has studied all the ancient dances and knows all the modern ones. Conse- quently there is no reason why any dance arranged by a woman of Miss Fuller's ability should not be a great success. Her performance on the stage would be highly artistic without the electrical display which is the biggest and best part of the performance of all of her imitators. Comparing the work of Miss Fuller and those who are us- ing her ideas, noted critic is credited with saying that Miss Fuller's work re- minded him of picture painted by great artist and poor copy of the same picture painted by some student.
 Seat sale now open. Prices, night $1, 75c soc. Bargain matinee 25c, soc.
 Martin Harvey, the clever English actor under the management of Messrs. KlaW & Erlanger, will be seen at the Hyperion next Tuesday night in the dramatization of Charles Dickens "Tale of Two Cities" entitled 'The On- ly Way"
 A vivid bit of contrast in the young Englishman's art is observed in the fidelity with which he portrays the drunken and absolute Carton at the earlier stages of the play, and the deep note of pathos which predominates in the last scene when the degenerated prodigal secs that the sacrifice of his life is indeed ''The Only Way" The opportunity which Mr. Harvey makes the most of shows a masterpiece of stagecraft as given in his handling of the crowd in the tribunal scene, the secondary climax of the play.
 Included in MT. Harveys company are many players eminent on the Eng fish stage, several of whom were for many years in support of Sir Henry Irving. They include William Havi- land, Fuller Mellish, Percy Anstey, Michael Sherbrooke. Patrick Alexander, and Miss Amy Coleridge, Miss Greta Hahn, Mrs. Frederick Powell and Miss N. de Silva. Seat sale Friday. Prices $1,50 S1, 75c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12

The beautiful play, "The Convict's Daughter" comes to the Grand next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday matinee. No wonder '"The Convicts Daughter" has become a household word, for it is one of the few melodramatic productions that leave behind a refreshing atmosphere. Come and see the pretty southern home of Colonel Gould, the old hut at the quarries, and the daring sensational es- cape of Weary Willie" on the top of a fast moving freight train. The play is beautiful in scenic effects and present. ed by select company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
LAST DORsCHT CONCERT.
Harriette Brown of New York to be So-
 loist-The Programme.

Harriette Brown of New York to be So-
 loist-The Programme.
 The Dorscht concert season will close next Sunday, March 15, with concert at the Hyperion theater by the Second Regiment band of fifty pieces under the direction of Frank Fichtl. The soloist will be Miss Harriette Brewer of New York, we'll known concert pianiste, of whom the Musical Courier says: Tn all her numbers Miss Brewer display ed qualities which go to make the art ist. She has poetic insight, the loveliest of touches, full of nuance; scholarly study has made her reliable in concep- tion and interpretation, and with it all Miss Brewer carries herself in truly modest fashion, truly artistic but un- demonstrative poet pianist"
 Miss Brewer like the other soloists of to-day insists upon using the Stein- ertone and arrangements are being made to supply one for the concert. The band numbers will be:
 March-Dorscht No. 4......... Wiegand Overture-Zampa ............... Herold a. "Narcissus (water scene). )..".. Nevins b. The Phantom Brigade (descriptive)
 ................. ............ Myddleton Selection-Chimes of Normandy.
 ............ ................ Planquette Fantasie-Forest Echoes .......Damare Selection-Prince of Pilsen. Luders Panamericana ............,..... Herbert Pilgrim Chorus" from Tannhauser
 ................... ............ Wagner
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
ROAD AND BMPLOYES.
FIREMEN,.S DEMAND REFUSED
 YESTERDAY.

Reply of New Haven Officers on One
 Point at tIssue.-Progress of the Polling
 on the Questton of striking.
 The New Haven Railroad cOmpany's ofl-
 cers yesterday sent an answer to the loco
 motive tiremen declining to reinstate the en- gineer who was discharged for running by
 flag.
 Reports from the polling of the men indi- cate so far vote of the conductors against
 d strike and an affirmative vote among the
 trainmen, but only small number in each
 branch have yet been boiled. An officer of the company who has looked into the demands of the men for increased pay estimates the total increase asked for at about $60O000 year.
 The first meeting for the polling of the men began at midnight Monday night, when
 the Switchmen's union of thlS city held
 secret meeting in room 47 of the Insurance
 building The circular, which every man
 mad received, was rad and before the votes were cast there was a short discussion of the situation. The men then signed and de- posted their ballots and the result was kept , secret.
 The conductors. it was expected, began voting last night. There are about 4,200 men altogether involved ill the present vote.
 As to the reason why the meeting of the company officials with the joint committee
 is considered by the committee as absolute ly essential, MT. Fitzpatrick, the national
 officer of the Tranmen'S union, said: ''ln
 the vast and southwest the principle has been successfully carried through. ln the | management of road under some of these 1 conditions, and especially where the differ- sent departments confer separately, 1t is the practice for the officials to select the weak CT union and arrange basis of agreement with that body. This agreement is then used as basis for agreements with the
 other departments. Now, if we confer joint 1 ly there Is no opportunity for the officials to take any such action. When the men are thus treated there is less cause for discon- ! tent, and they work in better harmony
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
EXTRAORDINARY RUG SALE.

NIissirian, the Orange Street Dealer, Will
 Sell Goods Exactly at Cost.
 An event which is certain to be of interest to collectors of Oriental rugs is announced. E. G. Missran, who for several years has conducted rug shop in this city, is to Of fer 125 pieces of Turkish, Persian and other Oriental rugs and carpets at actual cost.
 The stock consists of fine assortment of the most desirable varieties of these beauti- full eastern floor coverings, and they are in many sizes. MT. Missirian announces that the sale will be held for one days only--to- day Thursday, March 12-and that the prices charged will be the exact wholesale price; therefore, the opportunity is an ex- cepti0nal one, and one that the prospective purchaser of goods of this kind cannot af ford to let pass.
 Mir Missirian has earned a reputation for fair dealing, and this sale, is further eyi- dence of his desire to prove to his many patrons that he is ever mindful of the'r in tercStS.
 It can be readily understood that in sale of this kind all sales must be for strictly cash, and, therefore, all payments must be made at the time of purchase. It has been Mir. MisSiran's custom to send lot of rugs to he homes of prospective purchasers Tor inspection and selection. While MT. Mis- sirian will be delighted to give his patrons the benefit of his many years of experience in the matter of selecting, it will be a rule of the sale to sand no rugs out. All selec- tions must be made at the store, 1J4 Orange street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
THE HOUSE.

Lengthy Discussion on Division of Town of
 Norwalk.
 Hartford, March 11.--Chaplain Hayes in opening the house this morning prayed that society might be saved from that degener- acy which comes from descent to the mob, and which applauds the shackled prisoner as he goes forth to his righteous doom.
 The battle of the day was over the sub stitute bill reported by the committee on new towns and probate districts incorporat- ing the town of South Norwalk, separating It from the main town of Norwalk. The situation is unique. It Is the only case where there are two cities in one town in the state. Each has it's own city govern ment as entirely distinct as if they were fifty miles apart. After much argument the referendum amendment was lost by vote of 124 to 77.
 The judiciary committee presented an un- favorable report on the bill providing for the election of county commissioners by the people The report of the committee was accepted and the bill rejected.
 The bill providing that in the future all state supplies shall be furnished by the lowest bidders was unfavOrably reported by the judiciary committee, and the bill was rejected.
 A substitute resolution came from the in corporations committee extending the time for organizing the Collinsyille Water com pany to July i, 1905.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
P,il's 'k'k1cRter.

Fricdle's Hungarian Boys Band are being repeatedly encored at Polls as the feature act this week. Their programme is meeting with approval, for they make a popular se- lection at each performance.
 MT. and Mrs Alfred Kelley have the sketch Uncle Phineas' as their offering and their work is of the best.
 The Golden Gate Quintette, colored sing CTS and dancers with very good noval act of coon melodies, sing in true coon style and are well received
 The Dillon brothers with their parodies on well known songs also make a bit hit with the audience.
 Some of the other fun-makers include the DOnOyans with their hotel rules and other things they have to offer. They make d very good couple.
 The soprano work of Miss Ethel Gilkey is also of d pleasing nature.
 The Taylor Twin Sisters with their skat- ing speciality arc great success.
 Frey aud Fields open the show with their sketch, 'The Wrong Man," bit of comedy, introducing them ill good dancing spc- cialty.
 The yitagraph has many good views and special serfs of the Fairy Godmothcr that is interesting.
 Prices: Evenings, 10, 2O and 30 cents; af- tern00ns 10 and 70 cents; lad.eS at matinee, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12
WITH THE LEGISLATORS.
SENATE TOTES SIO, 900 REWARD
 FOR MURDERERS' CAPTURE.

Governor Chamberlain Favors Ihe
 Ac,Ion-Grace Hospital BiiI-Rssring
 Set for Wednesday-Branfor Steam
 Railroad.
 Hartford, March 11.-At the opening of the session of the senate to-day Senator Graham. of the Seventh district, submitted a resolution authorizing and empowering the governor to offer reward not exceed ing SlO.01O for the detection and conviction of those who were implicated in the killing of Policeman Paul Mendelssohn at Water bury Sunday night. He asked that the rules be suspended and the resolution at once placed upon it's passage, which was done without debate and the resolution adopted. It was immediately transmitted to the house.
 In an interview Governor Chamberlain ex- pressed himself as being in full sympathy with the legislative resolution offering a re- ward for the apprehension of the murderers of Policeman Mendelssohn. He could not say at the moment what amount he would favor. but he felt that he would act liberal ly. The object ill view. he said, is to ap- prc hend the men guilty of the crime, and the sentiment of the citizens of the state, in his opinion, was in favor of state action. The governor said he would not make the reward the full amount authorized by the esOlution-$10, ,O00-but he may make 1t $o,- 000
 Senator Tuessench offered a resolution appointing Henry I. Hendee trustee of the Slate Hospital for the Insane.
 The committee on appropriations reported favOrably resolution making an approprla- ton for the trustees of the Henry Whitfield house.
 The committee on fisheries and game re- ported unfavorably bill relating to the talk ing of oysters and scalOps, and 1t was re jected after an explanation of the bill by Senator Hamilton.
 Senator Shell spoke in regard to the reso- lution incorporating the Branf0rd steam railroad. The incOrporatOrs are Louis A. Fisk, George T. White and William H. Ely; the capital stock is $20O00.
 In executive session the nominations of W. o. Seymour for railroad commissioner and C. E. Chapman and l. N. Fanton for the Connecticut board of agriculture wee confirmed.