Marquette University High School - Flambeau Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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3' Tv -in whale. 1' D 5-if -glib -4 , ,N W, 55:3 Egg-gi , iris ET5 4-5-'E-: 555 E3 -I' .- I' - -- - f 5 yel's and to climax events ghostly Hg- urcs began to prowl among the trees, evading the shots hred at them by the men. A young lady who had ventured off on the veranda was knocked sense- less by a heavy missile hurled by some unknown hand. Everyone, except l'ressccztt and a close friend by the name of l.a Rue swore that the place was haunted. NVhen the young lady had regained c nsciousness, she demanded to be taken to mainland as soon as possible. No amount of persuasion could change l.er mind. Other members of the party beganlsiding with her and soon the two friends were the only ones willing to risk further stay on the islandg so the launch was prepared and in a short time all were on their way. After the party had landed, Press- cott and La Rue started back promis- ing that they would solve the mystery or die in the attempt. lf that house is haunted, quoted Presscott, I'm a ghostfl There is someone or something else behind these unearthly actions besides ghosts. The launch sped on. Passing be- tween two small islands, the men came upan a scene that startled and almost paralyzed them, for advancing at a great speed, was a large motor boat, void of any lights and not a sound coming from its under water exhaust. It was lcaded with many suspicious l oking cases. La Rue spun the pilot wheel hard to port in an attempt to avt .rl the collision. Then followed several moments of horrible suspense after which the boats 1net. There was a sickly scraping sound which made both men sick and weak, then the large boat shot by them with the members of the unknown crew loosening a string of vile oaths at the smaller ves- sel. Both men sat very still in the boat waiting for it to show some signs of sinking but it remained afioat. An in- spection disclosed no serious leaks convincing the men that the boats had touched lightly. I wonder if those men know that it is a criminal offense to be on open water without showing lights P asked LaRue. They must, answered Presscott. and sailing that way makes me be- lieve that their trade is not very legiti- mate. From then on, Presscott fell into very deep thought from which he could not be drawn even by LaRue. Xyhen the pair reached quarters, they divided time so that they could keep a vigil until dawn which was fast approaching, but nothing out of the ordinary happened. The next day at noon both men were startled by the approach of a large motor cruiser, Hying the stars and stripes off her stern. Aboard the boat were a half dozen uniformed sailors while advancing towards the veranda was a man in a blue uniform with a visor cap and a gold braid across his chest. He was evidently an officer. After the usual greetings were ex- changed, the ofhcer casually began tcm question the friends. He asked them their occupation, residence and similar questions. Say, replied Presscott angrily. VVe've had enough trouble around here lately without you bothering us. XN'hat's the idea? Last night we were almost drowned by a boat without lights and several nights ago I and some friends were almost driven to distraction by unearthly sounds and ghostly sightsfi Well, said the ofhcer, a serious frown upon his countenance, I'll tell CONTINUED ON PAGE 122 12

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,g1,4' ...sf gi' V f4',.x4. L 1 Big er is The Haunted Islam! ANTUCKET is a beautiful island that is located in what is called the Thousand Island Group in Lake Ontario at the head of the St. Lawrence River. It is comparatively large and beautifully wooded, broken here and there by small ravines and pigmy hills which give it the appear- ance of a veritable paradise. Surmounting one of the hills, over- looking the turbulent river below,. was an imposing log summer lodge, of fair proportions and comfortable looking, giving sightseers the impression that money was not a vital factor in its con- struction. This attractive island, with its equal- ly attractive home, was owned by a Charles VV. Presscott, a successful business man, from an old VVisconsin family. Presscott had purchased the island for a song, he said, because as he stated, The old fogey who had pre- viously owned it, swore up and down that the place was haunted with all the bad spirits in the world. VVhen Presscott had offered to purchase the island, the man sold out for an ex- tremely small figure in order to trans- fer the responsibility of the property. Presscott moved to his island early in the summer and found that in so doing, he was made a subject of both the United States and the Dominion of Canada, because of the fact that the international boundary line passed through the island. He could, if he so wished, pass from one country to the other by moving from one part of his island to another. This amused him very much and whenever he had visi- tors, this would be one of the first 11 things he would point out as being of interest on his estate. During the early summer days, much of Mr. l,resscott's time would be spent on fishing expeditions to various places about the islands where fish were to be found in great abundance. lfle found great pleasure in the tussles with the finny prey. On certain other days, for the sake of variety, he would substitute his shotgun for the fishing rod and then paddle away to shoot the wild ducks and geese that made the islands their feeding grounds. Towards the middle of summer, while Presscott was entertaining some friends at his lodge, he became aware of the presence of the fantastic and haunting things that bothered the former owner. The trouble began one dark, starless night, late in july, after all had turned in for the night. The only noise to be heard was that of the water in its mad rush to the sea. Suddenly a piercing scream rent the air as if a woman were in distress. All of the inhabitants of the lodge jumped from their beds and ran to the shore thinking that some woman might be drowning. But as no one was found and no other screams were heard all returned to the house. VVhen all were settled the screaming was again repeated at various inter- vals. After many fruitless searches the men began to fret and the women grew nervous and hysterical. For several succeeding nights noth- ing eventful took place and then came the most horrible of nights. It was filled with hideous sounds. There were agonizing screams, maddening

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.gg 45 I, ' HJ u ---'FTM'-BEAU-E E v Single Handed john F. Schaefer, '26 ITH a look of mixed amazement and delight Drew tumbled out of a large packing crate. Luck certainly seemed to be with him on this job. Only that morning he had obtained the position of watchman on the pier of the International Shipping Company. and already now he saw a vision of advancement, both in pay and respect. lIe had come to the dock early in the afternoon to acquaint himself with the surroundings. For a while he watched the busy scene on the slip where a freighter was discharging its cargo. Then he walked toward the huge warehouse. Soon he found him- self in a deserted lane between rows of cases. At one point he heard hoarse voices. Being of a naturally inquisitive dispo- sition he decided to investigate. Stealth- ily he climbed up the crates. Then he saw the source of the sounds. The boxes were not solidly packed, but here and there were spaces between. In one of these cavities he saw three men. They were deep in conversation, and with the same curiosity which prompted him to climb, he wormed his way over the boxes until he was with- in audible distance. An empty case seemed placed here just for his pur- pose. He crawled into it, and settled down to listen. W'hat he heard made him nervous. first with fear, and then with joyful anticipation. The men were discus- sing a plot to rob valuable silks which were being unloaded that day. Drew took in all the details of the conspiracy with open mouthed awe. Two o'clock 13 in the morning was the time set. He would be on duty then, and he would take care of the matter! VVhen the plotters departed he found himself lying on top of the pile with a peculiar feeling of exhilaration. Ile picked himself up and hurriedly de- scended to the level of the pier. He started toward the office on a run. He had been told to report any ir- regularity which he ran across. Sud- denly he stopped. VVhy should I report the plot ? he reflected. VVhy give some one else the credit for the capture? If I tell the boss, he'll take care of the matter. I can do it single handed. and if I do my success will be made. Thus he weighed the facts as to the ultimate outcome of the affair. and finally de- cided to remain silent. He turned and went back to the water's edge. He saw the cases of silk coming off the boat, and followed one of the trucks. He made sure of the location of the warehouse where the fabric was stored, and trying to look unconcerned he went in and ex- amined the interior. Then he went out and slowly walked to the entrance of the pier. At eight o'clock he gate for duty, and was admitted by the He received a the man whom reported at the man stationed there. brief instruction from he relieved, as to how he could call for help if he should require it. XYith wishes of luck, the man bade him good night, and left him alone. The section of the pier which he was to patrol, was out of sight of the gate- man and his office. He passed the