Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1914 — Page 2

A Modern “Flying Dutchman”

HANTOMS of the deepstrange shapes that come in the darkness on missions of terror and death —these are among the visions that haunt the brain of every old sailor man. It is when the few remaining sailing vessels come into port from their long voyages that these

tales are usually forthcoming. The bark Annie M. Reid of New York is the last vessel to bring in a tale of mystery. “We were standf&g by the mizzen topsail halliards when the shackle broke and the yards crashed down,” said the sailor who told the story. "We came up. into the wind and hove to, and it was at that moment that we saw the strange trader —at least we thought it was a trader, probably to the Western islands, off which we were. We aignaled for help, for we did not know how we were coming out of the squall. The strange steamship—a tramp we took her to be — was not more than an eighth of a mile away, but she made no reply whatever and kept right on her course. If there had been anybody alive on the tramp he certainly would have seen us, as there was no fog to Interfere. There are only two things to think of, either every soul on board was dead or we had seen one of those phantom ships they tell about It couldn’t have been a warning of death, however, for we came out of it «n right**

—4k chip that aalla by In the moonlight and does not answer when spoken, nor show any light or sign ot life on board, is an even stranger apparition of the deep than those many phantom vessels which have loomed upon the sight of sailor men from out the fog or darkness. The crew of the Hengist, out of Liverpool, Captain Thearston of Liverpool in command, once saw such a specter. Capt. J. C. Norton, who was first officer of the bark Hengist, when the phantom ship passed her by, tells the story of the weird vision: \ ’lt was in the Indian ocean that we saw her —the strange ship that I have never forgotten,” said Captain Norton. '"We were out of Calcutta, bound for New York, and although there was a haze the moon shone and the base was so light that we could -see perfectly well across the water. The haze was just enough to make a nice, pretty silvery veil that made eveiything look sort of mysterious and interesting without closing us in at all. ‘‘There were no lights on the vessel and we couldn’t see a soul on board. We spoke to her, but she didn’t answer. She passed right under our >stern about a biscuit’s toss away, and we thought she was going to foul us. She was so near that -we could feel the wind of her sails as she passed, but not a sign did she make to all our signaling—just sailed away into the hazy moonlight. Next day we had a terrible gale, one of the worst -that I remember while I was at sea, and everybody thought the phantom ship had come to give warning. Why we should have been favored I don’t know; but, of course, there is always ia reason why those ships are seen by lone vessel and not by others. Some'times they mean harm for everybody >on board, and sometimes they come simply to give a friendly warning. 'There was one man on board who 'believed that our phantom ship came 'to warn us of the gale because her •captain had been a friend of our own captain, and when his ship went down with all on board he continued to haunt the sea. Naturally, as he felt friendly, he would show himself or his ship before a storm. I can’t say I believed all that myself. All that I know was that the phantom ship did come just as I’ve described it.” One of the most thrilling tales of the fateful appearance of phantom ahips is told by a retired first mate, who in his youth sailed under Capt. John Stebbins on the steel tramp Marietta, bound from Madeira to Brazil. “Captain Stebbins was a bluff, direct, matter-of-fact person*" said the mate, “and he had little tolerance for what he declared was merely superstition, so the crew were not apt to speak over loud of their supernatural experiences. That they had them, however, was sure enough, and as I wad a bit more approachable than most men in my position, they were very wont to tell their stories to me. “There was one Yellow among them named Gould, whom I could not help watching because of the strained and almost hunted look on his face. I made friends with him on purpose to get at the reason for his queer look and one day when I caught him white and shuddering on the forward deck 1 got it ont of him. “It seemed that a couple of years before he had been on the bridge of a passenger vessel running between Kingston and New York when they

GLOW WORMS ANESTHETICS

Before he begins to feast the glow •worm administers an anesthetic writes Henri Fabre in the Century* •He chloroforms bis victim, rivaling 4n the process the wonders of modern fsnrgery, which render the patient lnisqnsible before the surgeon operates lon'him. The naval gamuts a small E, hardly the size of a cherry, h in hot weather collects in era on the stiff stnbble and other

THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE ON THE PHANTOM SHIP

had run down a ship in a fog. The ship had gone down with all on board before anything could be done to save them,, and this man had seen the lastof her crew leaning over the side and cursing at him horribly, just before he was sucked into the water. “ ‘He promised to find mahout ahdto do for me wherever I should go,’ said the shuddering wretch, ‘and he’ll do it, too. I look for him every night and I know he’ll get me before long.’ “I warned him to keep quiet about his fears and not mention his story to Captain Stebbins nor to any of the crew, for as luck would have it, with such a captain, we had on board about as superstitious a lot as I have eveV seen. Italians most of them, and so bound to tell their stories of apparitions that the captain had already caught one of them at it and had him flogged as an example to the others. “My man didn’t look any more contented as the days passed and.. I caught him more than once whispering with some of the Italians. I asked at first he mumbled that it was nothing, but at last he admitted that the sailors had several of them seen strange sights during the night watch. They all decided that again and again they had seen a figure with wildly waving arms appear from the darkness. The man was always cursing horribly, but he was gone in a second and they could not tell exactly what he said. “I tried to comfort Gould with the idea that since the man had not appeared to him there was no reason that he should regard the apparition as that of the man he had run down, but he would not let this ease his mind in the slightest. It was just the night after our conversation when he was on watch that the climax of the thing came. “I heard a terrific scream from the bridge, and so did everybody else on board. I was the first up there, but the poor fellow, who was whiter than any human being I have ever seen, could not tell me what had happened before Captain Stebbins had run up on the bridge and was shaking him, declaring that be had a relapse -of the fever, which we all knew he had suffered after coming off the voyage when he had run down a vessel. “The fellow had been too much startled, however, this time to be managed even by Captain Stebbins. “T did see him,’ he declared, ‘and he was cursing and waving his arms at me just as he did when he went down. The ship came up Just like it did before out of the fog. There it was all of a sudden a great gray thing, and there was he waving his arms and screaming curses at me. And then we kept right on, running straight through the ship.’ “That was all of it, and so far as I know he never saw the apparition again and he had no more hard times than fall to the lot of most sailors. But here was the remarkable part of the thing. If he had been the only one to know that anything strange had happened, then you might think Tt -Just the ffgmenf Of a brain overwrought with fever. But it wasn’t only his scream that brought captain and crew running to his side. Just at the time when he saw the phantom ship and as our own vessel went through It, every man on board felt a peculiar sensation. It was something like an earthquake and something like the shock that might come from running a vessel down.” It was on board the Marienne Nottebohm, a freighter sailing between

long, dry stalks by the roadßide, remaining there motionless, in profound meditation, throughout the scorching summer days. It is in some such resting place as this that *1 have often been privileged to light upon the lampyris banqueting on the prey which he had Just paralysed on its shaky support by his surgical artifices. ,/, r -v. " But he is familiar with other pre-

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New York and Liverpool, that a specter appeared with such persistency that for a long time, until the vision vanished -forever, no member of the crew ever consented to make a second voyage. The Nottebohm wits one el the old Liverpool packet ships, which carried steerage passengers as well as freight. During one of her pro vious voyages the captain anil several of her crew had had a terrific struggle, in the course of which the captain had been so injured that he had died as a result of his wounds. No matter what the skeptical might say, crew after crew which shipped on the Marianne Nottebohm after this tragedy left the vessel at the end of the voyage swearing that every night a spectral figure appeared from the pilot house and wandered over the vessel, seeking everywhere apparent ly for something or somebody. There was a terrific storm one night and the apparition was for once in a way pretty well forgotten in th* more pressing perils of the moment The night was very black and no on* felt any too secure as they slipped on through the darkness. Suddenlj they felt the ship come about sc swiftly that they knew something strange must have happened. “Unusual as it was,” said Capt. F C. Norton, who tells the story, “wc could not stop to find out about i> that night, for every man was toe hot on his own part of the work tc pay much attention to any other’s. “After everything was all over and we could take time to talk about ii the next day the helmsman told us that a spectral figure he had at first thought to be the captain had stood beside him, showing him. how to laj his course. It was not until th< helmsman had handled a charm his daughter had given him that he dfa covered his visitor was a spirit. The power of the wraith was broken al that and the helmsman put about jusl in time to avoid an uncharted reel the spectre had evidently been, guiding him onto. “But the Swede and his Italiai mate must have seen something o> the vision that night, also, for in the morning they looked like dying mer and they could" not be persuaded *tc ship again stir the next voyage. Afterward wq heard that they had beer members of the crew which attacked the former captain of the Marianne. No doubt the murdered captain came back looking for some of his old assailants and when he found then sought to drive the vessel on the reef.”

Cecil Rhodes’s Eggs.

Cecil Rhodes used to take a coop of hens on board to provide fresh eggs on his numerous* voyages between England and South Africa. But those Were three weeks’ journeys, and no! a mere five-day crossing of the Atlan tic. Hence another prominent Soutl African personage was asked why h< did not follow Rhodes’s example and provide himself with the luxury oi newlaid eggs at sea. “Oh, I don't bother to take a coop of fowls or board," Iw replfed. ’Trot I Vtip the bos’un who looks after Rhodes’s hens and I get Rhodes’s eggs.”

Had Right to Select Place.

“Bobby, my son,” exclaimed the die mayed mother as she saw all her bof’i belongings a corner of thr closet, “haven’t I tried over and ovei to teach you that you should have a place for everything?” “Yes, mother* said the boy cheerfully, “arid this it the place."

serves. He frequents the edges of thi irrigating ditches, with their cool soil, their varied vegetation, a favorite haunt of the mollusk. Here he treat! the game on the ground and, undei these conditions, it is easy for me to rear him at home and to follow the operator’s performance down to thi smallest detail.'

Or You May Go Hungry.

Don't trust the fellow who wants ts borrow money for breakfast with the promise of taking you out to thanes

PRETTY RIBBON CASE

d)?inty AND MOST USEFUL ACCESSORY FOR BOUDOIR. Work of Putting It Together Will Furnish Amusement for the Bpare Hours—-Only Cardboard, Ribbon and JThread Required. Every one wbo keeps a special roll of ribbon for her lingerie will like the little case illustrated. RibbOn frequently disappears just when it is wanted, but if hung on the dressing table the owner will find that much time will be saved which might otherwise be spent in a fruitless search. The case was made from two pieces of white cardboard. Each piece was cut three inches in diameter; an inch larger than the roll of ribbon which was to be inserted. The cardboard was covered with a pretty flowered ribbon, which was es-

Complete Case.

pecially suitable, as it had running through it a gold shimmering thread. Two circular pieces of ribbon were cut put to cover each piece of cardboard, and joined together by oversewing all round the edges. The roll of rose-colored ribbon was then Inserted between the covers, and a hole pierced through the middle of the two latter and the roll of ribbon. A piece of ribbon was threaded throughthe holes and -sewn -securely to each cover. It was then joined at the top into a rosette. In the center of each cover a smaller rosette with ends was sewn to give a finishing touch. Should the Worker wish to make one of these for a present the color scheme of the owner’s room should be taken into consideration. The case would look delightful covered with white linen, finished with blue or pink ribbon: The monogram of the owner should be worked in the same color. In order that the linen covers could be removed easily when soiled, buttonholed eyelets should be worked at short distances apart round the edges. A piece of ribbon should then be run through these and tied in a wee bow. Another holder which is very easy to make is contrived from half a yard of ribbon ___ The , worker should choose a wide weave oF’slTk ribbon covered with a pretty floral design. To make the case, the ribbon should be turned up about one-third of the width, and caught at intervals of three or four inches with a neat fagoting stitch to form pockets. The hems on either side should be finished in the same way. The worker should next take some

SPRING SHOE STYLES READY

Buttons and a Tendency to Low Heels Promise to Be the Features of Coming Season.

Long before a woman buys her fall shoes the makers have planned the styles for the following spring—so far in advance of fashion is the wholesale trade. Rumors are that nothing but button shoes will be worn next spring, that patent and kid leathers will be used mostly and that heels have a tendency to be very low. This does not mean that there will be a craze, for the. almost heellesq shoes of the summer just gone—far from it. The newest heel will be a low Louis instead of the Cuban we have known. For girls the little heel will be good always, and for outing wear, the heelless, rubber-Boled low shoe will be as popular next summer as it has been. Turned-sole shoes will be used extensively, and such tans as will be seen will be in dark shades —light tan only in outing styles. Moreover, for dress wear, makers predict a vogue of fancy shoes; that is, black or dark tan vamps, with colored suede tops, these to match the gown or suit, if preferred. Speaking of ryjjber-soled shoes, they were a boon in that they were soft and flexible, but they were heavy to the foot, and some say too heating for comfort f There is just out on the market, and will soon be purchasable in shoe stores, a new sole leather, tanned by a special process that makes it as flexible as rubber, yet light In weight For Women with sensitive feet this will be a runl boon. '

stift white cardboard, and cut into four pieces in the shape of the pockets already made.. These pieces of cardboard should be slightly smaller than the they will not fit in easily when wound with ribbon. Some pretty lingerie ribbons should next be chosen, and a different color wound round each cardboard and arranged in the various pockets. To complete this case, the worker should add a tiny pair of scissors to one end of the case. These should be attached by means of a narrow piece of ribbon. At the other end a bodkin should be fastened in the same manner, and slipped into a narrow pocket, which should be allowed for when making the ribbon pockets.' A piece of ribbon should be sewn on the back, so as to tie the case together when folded. A case of this description would take up very little room In a drawer or box, for it has the appearance of a cardcase when folded.

DESIGNS FOR SACHET GAPS

Selection of Material an Important Thing for This Latest Very Popular Fancy.

Should be of handkerchief linen or nainsook, the heavier the better, for the odor of the sachet must be safely confined within the cap’s dainty limits; it would escape through a thin material. Cut from (he goods a round piece about 16 inches across and mark out the edges with a thimble and pencil for scallops. Buttonhole the scallops and edge with a narrow Valenciennes lace to relieve the somewhat heavy appearance of the cap. Run a narrow casing about an inch and a quarter above the scallops for the elastic. In the center work a solid design in white punch work, for eyelets would permit the odor of the sachet to escape. Make a flat, threeTnch square sachet bag of the material used in the cap (nainsoon or handkerchief linen will be heavy enough), a thin layer of cotton and plenty of sachet, and baste it to the inside of the eap right under the center design. Use a basting stitch, with very tiny stitches on the outside and large ones inside, so that the bastings will not be conspicuously prominent on the outside. Place a twisted ribbon about the cap over the elastic casing and a small ribbon bow in the exact center to the scalloped edge. The sachet cap is then ready for “business.” Worn for an hour or so the cap will impart a delightful, if somewhat fleeting, fragrance to the tresses, but worn overnight the perfume will sometimes cling to the hair for sev* eral days.

LOVELY PICTURE HAT

A large black picture hat which such a becoming shape is edged with skunk and garnished with a beautiful double paradise plume.

Novelty In Combs.

A hinged comb is another odd idea just introduced. The top of most combs so far stands up In a line with the teeth and stands out from the hair. This way the top is hinged, and when the comb is placed in the hair the top bends down-fiat against the head. It comes in plain amber or fancy rhinestone effect.

In the evening slippers, beyond the fact that black satin will be very popular and the colors will run to vivid tones, there will be little change. Vamps will be slightly longer and the general use of rich, metallic brocades on gowns will be extended to slippers as well.

The Knitted Hat.

Right in line with the soft crowns and the millinery that nestles about the coiffure and frames the face instead of just sitting on the head aB was at one time the mode, we now have the knitted hat. Instead of making" the best of i Tam-O’-Shanter, whether it was becoming or not, the sporting hat of this season will t>e made to simulate all the fashionable millinery in the tailored styles. They are so comfortable and chic in appearance that they will be used tof any knockabout wear. Many pretty ones are displayed with the misses and children’s school millinery. The matron or young woman may have as rich a hat as she desires. They are made in silks and chenilles, besides ratines, wools and cottons, ail admits ting of a touch of stylish trimming.

Girdle Tunica.

A clever way to bring into style a last year’s dress is to add one of these girdle tunics. They are made of velvet, wrapped high arouhd the figure with a bow and sash ends! at the back with a full and accordion plaited tunic attached. The tunic s made of satin in black and various colors to match a contrast to the the velvet girdle as a rule Is black/ and lined with the satin, the color of the. tunic, which •hows in the way of pipings and littfe tabsw

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Helping the Editor.

Wright—lt seems to be getting harder work for the newspaper man all the time. Penman—-Oh, I don*t—know—about that. I see that ball-bearing scissors have been patented by an Ohio inventor.” - .. ;

Park for Millionaires.

Plans for the transformation at an enormous cost of the 14,000-acre Palos Verdes ranch, overlooking Los Angeles harbor and the Catalina channel, into one of the most magnificent residential parks in the nation for American millionaires, are being made. Frank A. Vanderlip of the National City bank of New York and his associates recently purchased the tract for $1,760,000 for this purpose. The plans as they now stand promise to involve an expenditure of $6,000,000.

At Church In Holland.

In many parts of Holland men still wear their hats In church. Moreover, smoking in church 1b not considered irreverent by the Dutch when service is not in progress, and, it is said, even the ministers sometimes indulge in this practice. Altogether, Dutch Protestantism is, it would seem, from a certain standpoint, a comfortable form of religion. One may keep bis hat on in church, which saves him many a chill; he may talk freely and in his natural voice, not in a whisper; he has a neat housemaid In a white cap and apron to show him to his pew or to offer him a chair; and he has nice drab pews of painted deal all around him and a cheerful “two-decker” pulpit above.

SKIN CLEARED. By Simple Change in Food.

It has been -said by a physician that most diseases are the result of indigestion. There’B undoubtedly much truth In the statement, even to the cause of many unsightly eruptions, which many suppose can be removed by applying some remedy on the outside. By changing her food a Kan. girl was relieved of an eczema which was a great annoyance to her. She writes: “For five months I was suffering with an eruption on my face, and hands which our doctor called eczema and which caused me a great deal of inconvenience. The suffering was almost unbearable. “The medicine I took only gave me temporary relief. One day I happened to read somewhere that eczema was caused by indigestion. Then 1 read that many persons had been relieved bt indigestion by eating Grape-Nuts. “I decided to try it I liked the of the food ahd was particularly pleased to notice that my digestion was improving and that the eruption was disappearing as if by magic. I bad at last found, in this great food, something that reached my trouble. “When I find a victim of this affliction I remember my own former suffering and advise a trial of Grape-Nut* food Instead of medicines.’’ Name given by / Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich. Read “The Road so Welb villa,” In pkgs. “There’s a Reason.” „ md the aboT* lettert A new •*« appear* from time to tla*. Thor aro aroaalao, traa, aad fall es tan