Racine High School - Kipikawi Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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L il' N I i,. , I 5 G I Q Eacatiun Qbcperienne y Say, Bob, remarked Harry as they sped along the country road, Have you heard about that nutty old hermit, or whatever he is, who is supposed to live in Hoover's Woocl? Yes, but I don't believe there ever was such a persong I've been hunting in that wood many a time and I've never met any unusual persons. That's just another one of Uncle Iim's hunting stories. Well, returned Harry, I'm going to scout around and see if I can observe some of those peculiar incidents that your Uncle's told about. Harry Hill and Robert Hanson had just returned from college and were on their way to Hoover's Wood for a week's vacation. Soon after the above conver- sation closed, they reached their old camping place where they spent a quiet night. Next evening the boys went for a canoe ride. They were paddling along in the deepening twilight when suddenly a white object glided out from the bank above them and proceeded up the river. That the object was a boat was certain, but what propelled it was a mystery. The curiosity of the boys led them to attempt to overtake, if possible, the mysterious object, but as soon as their speed was increased, the boat moved with a similar increase of speed. The boys pursued without successg darkness settled down over the river, the mystery ship was nothing but a speck, then it dis- appeared altogether. Turning, they let their canoe float down the river toward camp. They had drifted but a short dis- tance when suddenly the river and trees before them became illuminated. From where did the illumination come? Not a light appeared on the bank, on the water, or in the sky, and the river behind them was in darkness. Harry and Bob were mystified. The light continued to go before them until they reached camp: then it disappeared as quickly as it had come. Next afternoon Harry and Bob went again for a canoe ride. All at once they observed a small stream which had never' before attracted their attention. They turned their canoe and had paddled up the stream about a mile when Harry exclaimed, Lookl the house of the her- mitfas sure as I live! On their left was a low, bark-covered house whose color blended so well with its surroundings that it was almost in- visible from the stream. A narrow leaf- covered path led up to the doorg a small canal led around to the rear of the house. The boys reached the house and found a modern door-bell button installed. Bob pressed it vigorously. The door opened immediately, but no one was there to admit them. Harry stepped inside and called, Hellol Hellol Anyone home? No answer. Come on, Harry, let's have a look around, the hermit doesnit seem to be home. Perhaps he's dead, I haven't heard Iim speak of him for a long time. Seems to me you're taking a lot for granted-U Come on, don't argue. The first room they entered was a sitting-room and library combined. It contained a davenport, a library-table, leather-bound chairs, and a book case well filled with scientific books. They proceeded to the bed room which boasted a bed, a lone chair, and a French mirror set in the wardrobe door. The dining room was also simply furnished, con- taining only a table, three chairs, and a china closet. But the kitchen held their interest. Here they found an electric stove and a well-stocked larder. Upon viewing the provisions, the boys im- mediately decided to eat. Let's open a-What's this? ex- claimed Harry as he observed three bright buttons on the wall. An electric switch, as I livelu This from Bob as he pressed the first button. A low purr-like movement of machinery, then the sound of running water greeted their ears. Harry pressed another button. A panel of the kitchen wall silently dis-