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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
SILVER CITY.

From the independent.
The public schools OF Silver City opened
Monday with a large attendance.
X. II. Rodriguez, a local musician OF
more than ordinary ability, died at the
residence Of his parents In this city last
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock OF rheu-
matism.
Joseph Murphy and Miss Lily May
Harper were united in the holy bonds OF
mAtrimony Monday morning by Judge
Owens. The bride is we'll known In Sill.
YER City, having attended the normal
school here. Mr.. Murphy is also well
known. and the many friends OF both
parties unite Ia wishing the happy
couple a long, prosperous and pleasant
married life,
In this city last Wednesday evening
by Rev. A. A. Hyde. OF the Methodist
church, Miss Lou Shoemaker, of Monti,
cello, ILL.,, was united In marriage t
William Lind Conant. OF this city. The
ceremony was strictly private, Only
intimate friends OF the contracting par.
ties being present. Mr.. and Mrs. COnant
LEFT the next day for their home In Green.
wood canyon, where they will reside.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
Dealers In Remington typswriters, the

Dealers In Remington typswriters, the
standard t~ypewriters OF the world. Can
supply business offices with experienced
stsnographers to OIL permanent and tenn
porary positions, al short notice. Hahn
4 Co.
Call at "The Green Front" shoe store
Tor children's and misses sandals and
oxfords, black and tan, latest styles, 0 10
3, So cents; 81 to II, 30 cents; M to 2
o.; ladies' oxfOrd7, 81 ". Chaplin, pro
prietOr.
Attend our midsummer closing Oui
sale. Good ~seasonable goods sold al
ridiculously low prices. ROsenwalt
Bros.
Fresh vegetables, fruits In season
poultry and staple groceries, at Bell 4
Co.'S, Second street.
Union made Oyeralls, only at thu
Golden Rule Dry Goods company.
Latest novelties In pompadOur and sid
combs. ROsenwald Brothers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
ARTICLES


From the Herald.
There are five prisoners at the present
time in the jail here.
Norman Freeman was pretty badly
bruised last Sunday, while riding a
bronco horse. The horse ran into some
trees and pulled him of and then ran
away with the saddle. and was not
caught until the next day.
Last Monday the lightning struck a
Mexican's house in this place, going
down the chimney, and under the table,
where Il killed a dog which was lying
there, 1t finally buried itself in the
ground near the stove. A Mexican lady
was standing by the stove at the time
and shaken severely.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

There are few men more wide awake
and en~terprising than j. II. 0Rielly 81
Co, who spare no pains 20 secure the
best OF everything In their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Kings New Dis
cOyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This Is the wonderful remedy
that is producing such a Juror all over
the country by its many startling cures,
II absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
HOaTseness aud all affections OF the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at the
above drug store and get a trial bottle
free OF a regular size for SOC. and bl.OO,
Guaranteed to cuTe or price refunded.
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CITIZEN
Terms OF snbsoriptIon.

THR JAIL CITIZEN viii be delivered IN
The city al the low rate of 40 cents per week,
or for 20 cents per month, when paid monthly.
These rates are less than those Of any other
daily paper In the territory.
A DVERTISING RATES made known on
n application at the office Of publication,
THE CITIZEN job Office lie one OF the bes,
In the southwest, and all kinds Of job print
ng 10 executed with neatness and at lowest
pricvs.
THE BINDERY. Just added, 4. complete
4 and well fitted TO do any kind Of binding.
THE CITIZEN will be handled at the Office
\ Subscriptions will be collected by II. "A,
TILToH, or can be paid at the office.
NOTICE is hereby given that orders given
~ by employees upon THK CITIZEN will not
b thonored unless previously endorsed by the
prOprietors,
JNHE CITIZEN ls on sale al the following
4 places In the city, =, Il, Newcomer, ala
Railroad avenue; Hawley's News Depot, South
Second street; o. A, Matson n Co.'S, No. 2Ob
Railroad avenue, and Harvey's Eating House
At the depot.
THE FREE LIsT-The free list Of TIKI
lCITIzKN embraces Notices Of Births, Mar.
rages, Funerals, Deaths, Church Services and
Entertalnments where no admission 10 charged.
HUGHES a MCCREIGHT,
Editors and Publishers.
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beware OF Ointmsnts for CSthsrr that Con

beware of Ointmsnts for Catharr that Con
tain Mercury,
as mecury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering II through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tiOns from reputable physicians, az the
damage they will do is ton fold 10 the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +.
j.. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o, contains no
mercury, and Ia taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the systym. In buying Halls
Catafrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally ana Ia made
Ia Toledo, Ohio, by II. j, Cheney n Co,
Testimonials free.
- Sold by Druggists, price zoe per
bottle.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
Homestead Entry No. 4ibi
NnIIce for Publication.
Land once a. santa Fe, n.

August 30 1898.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has file notice Of his intention
TO make final proof IN support of his claim, aud
States Commissioner Walter q, MamOn al
LaRuua, N. NJ, on October 10, lhss, viz
William III, Rumble, for the SO Nkl4, SIN
II w.
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Dennis >, Cooper, Of Blue
water. n, M, Cyrus Mcdaniel and Henry K
Taylor, OF san Rafael, n. M, and John Nagil'
Ter, of Mitchell, n, NJ.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

For the meeting Of the G, A. r. tickets
will be sold on September and 2 to
Cincinnati and return for ti2,55. They
will be good for return until September
l3, which limit may be extend until
October 2, 1898. They will be for con
tinuOus passage only In both directions
W. Il. TRULL.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

Mrs. W. J., Corners and children, and
Mrs. NJ. W. O'DOnnell and children, from
Yucca, Ari zona, came in on the delayed
passenger train from the west yesterday
and rested up at the European. They
continued on 10 the east last night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
OF Local Intesest.

Miss Louise Winston, OF Mora, succeeds
Miss Mabel Milligan as teacher in the
Congregational mission school at Bare
las, near Albuquerque.
Miss McNair. OF Albuquerque, returned
last night, much pleased with her trip
to ri Rito de Aqua Negra, where she Wis
tied Mrs. Kate Sleight.-0ptic.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

l., b. Putney, the popular wholesale
grocery merchant, known throughout
the southwest As 1.-THE Old Reliable" ex'
poets TO leave in a few days for his
ranch On the San Antonio, in the Jemel
mountains, where he hopes to regain his
usual good health after his recent III,
ness. While Mr.. Putney is In the noun.
tains, Mrs, Putney will lind time to visit
relatives and friends in Wisconsin,
A. n. Dutton, Of WinslOw, and j. j
Hendricks, Of Needles, are in the city 10
day.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

CGsrtrcts Candy C5ilHrlir, The most wOb
ertgl medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant aud refreshing 20 tho taste, act gently
and positively ON Kidneys, liver and bowels.
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
and b~iliousness. Please buy aud try a box
Of &. &. g. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold aud
r%unranteed 10 nm by all ~druEEistg.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

Don't Tobacco spit ana Smoss Your Life Away.
To cult tobacco easily aud forever. be mag
uetic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NO-TO-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong An druggists, SOC or o.. Cure guAran-
teed Booklet aud sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New Yors
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COLICITORs WANTED : LADIES on

SOLICITORS WANTED LADIES OK
= gentlemen, for our complete sets OF Juven-
lie Books for the holidays, Each set has four
books graded for little ones to grown-up folks.
Each book. charming, delightful, captivating.
ITices range from bOc TO $3.50. Large books,
Tremendous sellers. Nothing like them. -Four
months golden harvest for energetic workers.
Credit given. Freight PAID. Biggest commits.
sions. Outfit with samples of all four books
free. Send twelve 2-cent stamps for aging
part only of the postage alone. Drop all trash
and clear $500 a month with our exclusive
Juveniles. THE NATIONAL BOOK CON
Germ. JUVENILE DEpT. CHICAGO
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

l have twenty.fOur head Of arst' class
Jersey cows for sale, They come in milk
in October and November. Price, from
$50 to $50. Can be seen at any time on
my ranch near the mouth OF He'll can
yon. Solicit your patronage.
g. W. COMBER.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

The saloon and fixtures, consisting OF
pool tables, etc, With license for gamb-
ling and selling liquors, for sale. For
particulars call on II. Valentino, at the
Cochiti saloon, corner Third street and
Copper avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
New Mexico UortloulturaI Society.

For this occasion tickets will be sold
on September q, 7 and 8 TO Santa Fe and
return for $345 for the round trip, with
anal limit OF September 10. No stop
over allowed. W Is TRULL, Agent.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

PHYSICIAN AND SURROUNDINGS IA
4 Armljo building. Corner Of Railroad aYenu,
aud Third street. Hours, ~ TO IL a. m; |
20 . .. m. Special attention given TO chronic
and diseases Of women,
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". B. Toland, the Philadelphia wool
buyer, is again in the city.
For dne dress goods at less than half
price at b. HELD & Cos.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
Youn Miss IT,

II you don't get next TO some OF those
% cent shirts we are selling this week.
They are new, nObby and the biggest
kind Of a value. Simon Stern, the
Railroad avenue ClOthier.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
A GENTS WANTED FOR WAR WITH

A GENTS WANTED FOR WAR WITH
a SPAIN" including battles on sea ana
land. Contains all about armies, navies, forts
story of the great victory of the gallant Deweyi
tells everything about Sampson, Schley, fttz-
hugh Zee ana ieadlng Somnandefa ~ non.
Cuba libre In the halls Of Congress. The
greatest war book published; 800 large pages;
Has large coiored maps. Biggest book. high
est commissions, lowest price; only Sl,7b'
Each subscriber receives grand 81 premium
tree, Demand enormous; harvest for agents;
80 days credit; freight paid outfit free, Write
to-day, Address The National Book Concern,
Dept. 10, $50 Dearborn street, Chicago.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

An experience OF years enable J. l..
Bell & Co. 10 furnish Just what their Gus
toners want. Orders solicited; free de-
livery.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

Cool and comfortable dining ears on
Santa Fs route are obtained by use OF
electric fans.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
tPre-emption Entry Nc. 20i9.l
Notice for Publication.
Land once at Santa Fe, n, NJ.

August 2, 1898.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
that said proof will be made before the register
OF receiver at Santa Fe, N. M, on September
~, 1898, viz William Eraser for the SEA N
WI, NEA SWh, sec. 10, T N, +,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous esidence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz; Salvador Bachicha, of Chilli
Ramon Montoya, of Albuquerque; Manuel
Gutierrez, Of Chilli, and Augustin Gurule, of
San Antonio via Albuquerque,
MANUEL IL, OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01
RAsTERDAY q HAsTERDAY
W. "a. HOPE. hi. b

~ avenue. Telephone No. ~, Onieo hour
s TO 9 q. m; I 20 10 g'BO and Ito Q y, M.
q. 3, Yesterday, ~, ID, is. kAsteTday, n, ID
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

and use Camberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy for all pains OF the
stomach and all unnatural lOOseness OF
the bowels. II always cures.
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Oheap Rates to OIneInnAtI !.

ro-T0 nae fut Tifty ContR
Guaranteed tsbauco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, o. Al druggists
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nERNARD 5. RODEY.

A TTORNkY-AT-LAW, Albuquerque, N,
a N, Prompt attention given 70 all business
pertaining 10 the profession. VIII practice In
all courts u the territory and before the United
Alnlea land OlIce.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-01

OFFICE HOURS-Until Q a. m, and from
" 1 $50 to 8 $50 and from 2 TO g ., m, Once
and residence 22o West Gold avenue, Albu'
qnerque, N. "a.
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DRs BISHOP . BISHOP

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND
II Surgeons-Ohice and residence over post.
ohice, Old Telephone 90, New Telephone
1873. Mr., Marion Bishop, M, ID, ohlce houu,
2 TO 0 y, m, Frank ID, Bishop, M, D., ofice
hours, 3 20 10 a. NJ and 4 10 2 and 2 10 Q y, m
Take elevator at Whitney's.
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ETSDhODhODSS are sold for $40 1 ap

0Nanpfactured under the patents n Bell, Tainter,
VJis1n and NardOnaid. Our establishment IA head.
quarters of the world for Talking Machines Ano
falking Machine supplies. Write for catalogue
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DENTIST.

y D. AIEorl ID, ID, q
A RMIJO BLOCK, OPPOSITE ILFELD
IA Bros, Once hours; y a. m, to 1880
., M; 1 80 y. m. TO 3 p, m. Auto, Tel, No,
4B2. Appointments made by mail.
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FRANK ". CLANCY,

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, Albuqnerque, N,
= NJ, Office. Fint National Bank building
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ID. LEE,
JOUNsTON = FINIOAI.

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW. ONCE, room q
n NJ, T, Armiio building. VIII practice II
all the courB OF the territory,
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R. w. DoRsON

1 TTORNEY. AT-LAW, rooms 2 and 3, N,
~ r, ArmijO building, Albuquerque, N. N,
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A TTORNEYs-AT LAW, Albuquerque. N
"A ~. Office, rooms 8 and 3, First Nationa
Bank building,
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A TTORNEY AT-LAW, ONCE over Rob.
y erbon's grocery store, Albuquerque, ~. NJ,
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NIIvL ENGINEER-sPEcIALTY-Iui
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Reports. Maps, plans and estimates, Cores
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Cor. 8rd 81. and Railroad avenue,
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FOR 400
TRADE MARKS



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IprnyHd scale that dealers sill
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Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleeping Cans
daily through between Chicago and California
The Grand Canyon Of the Colorado can be
reached only by this line,
W, b. TRULLi
Joint Agent,
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NEW YORK PARIS, CHICAGO,
ST. LOUIS, PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE, WABHIHGTON, BUFFALO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-10

formed a peninsula jutting into the air
above the roaring waters. The space
might have had a diameter of 30 feet.
But what we saw astounded us even in
our expectations, now raised by the sue
cess of every step Of the search. On
this space were above a score of iron
chests, their lids all opened, revealing
IN the increasing light the sheen of dia-
monds, the blue and green of sapphires
and the glow Of rubies. They lay there
reckoning. as Miguel Santos had left
them. From many of the chests was the
absorbing yellow glare of golden coins;
so many that in the moment we could
not calculate their number. Yet we
knew that here was wealth such as Croe-
sus' incalculable riches of gold. and pre-
cious stones. But why had they been
put on that jutting rock? | questioned.
| don't believe the others even ques-
| toned. Now that we could see quite
plainly, Borden cast the candle down
INTO the depths. and almost ran toward
the treasure. | saw him diZzily rushing
along the narrow passage, and kneelins
before one of the chests. and crying ont
like a maniac. Fenton was close behind
him, gloating over the jewels. AS | fol.
lowed he picked from one of the chests
a piece of manuscript.
What is this he said, holding it up
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five Spanish miles to a projecting rock.
Going to the western side of the rock,
pace due west 80 yards, which will bring
thee against the .clump of bushes by the
cliffside. Under these thou wilt hnd
the opening Of the cave. Push the up
per-hand corner of the iron door and IT
will swing open; and thou wilt be cursed
as was Miguel Santos"
Its gospel truth, then" said Borden
THAT he was cursed" said Fenton
starting.
Damn the curse" Borden replied,
that the treasure is there
Yes, it may he there" said Fenton
rising.
But the old road the fellow speaks
o." Borden said, rising. Haven't you
read o it in 'cm papersY'
1T is the path to the left of the
monastery" said Fenton. :,
We'll 20 there at sunrise. then,
said Borden. rising. We'll divide.
IF it's true said l.
Its got to be true Borden retorted
MY luck has got 70 change some time
Fenton sat there, the sweat pouring
from his pale face.
You poor limp fool" Borden said
contemptuously. Now the first thing
is for us to so to bed.
He seemed TO direct Tbs like Il cap
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you y
of 20 men and the lie TO the Abbot can-
not add TO the burdens For, from that
time on, | should lead me n life of
prayer, of repentance. So in truth have
I tried to live save twice year, when
[ have visited the cave Of the river.
Then / have gloated over the Golfers OH
the cliff in the cave. Then voices have
come up from the river, and said: 'Ac-
cursed, accursed.' Yea, accused is it.
May it curse some other as it has me:
any monk or man who may find it.
Here the writing stops" Fenton said.
But there is one line more in another
hand. The devil has the soul Of him
who was known TO the world as Miguel
Santos"
What a fool that old chap was, any
way" said Borden. with all that
money, he might have had a time tit for
a king, without botherin' himself about
hell"
with all that money" | said. ''Do
you suppose it's there nowY'
DO you 'spose it is? 1t fairly makes
my mouth water" Borden observed.
IF it were there said the pale-faced
Fenton. I've given up so much to gel
mo more than j" said Borden.
NO more than ]" said |.
But / was watching the yellowed
parchment which Borden was holding
as | have said, low over the candle
Black lines were appearing there.
gaspcd as ! saw them. Was this thai
old secret. Had he written it ON the
back OF the confession! Should We
know it then? Should we get the gola
! with which | might make my restitu
| ton?
THE papers back, Fenton.' cried.
| Fenton turned the paper, scared
while Dordea sent the greasy pack scat
tering
Read it-for Gods sake. read it. Car
you:''
/ Fenton read in a low voice:
As thou followest the disused roa'
to the silver mine thou wilt come abou
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for the light now was strong enough for
us to read by it.
More of Santos wordsv' he added.
Look at the gold, not papers," Dor
den cried. But the instinct of the schol-
ar mastered Fenton even in that mo-
ment.
Miguel Santos writing" he said; and
slowly he rendered:
Gold thou contest by dishonesty shalt
curse thee always. For sin must be
penance. Fool. thou shalt perish with
thy gold and thy precious stones. The
punishment of God on the miser is that
he shall not keep what he gloats on
'FFool!' came Dorden's voice, kissing
over our shoulders. / looked at him al
most fearfully. for there was a maddish
glare in his eyes. Suddenly like fiend.
he threw himself on us both. 1T shall
be NINE" he cried. Only mine" The
onslaught carried us all three near the
edge, Fenton and | struggling to hold
him back. In some way-God knows
howl disentangled myself, and turned
just at the edge. My companions were
not there: but from afar was little
splash while a voice cried out, in horrd
despair-it indeed may have been my
strained imagination. and yet, indeed, 1t
may have been Dorden's:
Cursed. Cursedr' came that fearsome
cry. Fearsome. l say. for was fleeing.
/ was across the narrow passage, ami
as | reached the firmer earth | heard a
great crunchng and crumbling behind.
Awed even in my fear | looked about.
The air seemd TO be filled with flying
coins and jewels, sending out yellow
and red, blue and green flashes, and
then the earth gave away, that great
crag sank, and a mOment-yes. 1T might
have been n moment but it seemed To
me tediously horrible day-there came
a mighty splash. and a spray struck my
face. even where | stood. so far above
the surface of that great river which
begins and ends in the bowels of the
earth. It's bottom at this point yon
may find should you examine, strewn
with old Spanish coins and jewels, and
perhaps with the bones Of men. Yet
most of that great wealth may have
been carried by the forceful current of
the river far on under the earth, which
gives and takes our riches. as she gives
and takes our bodies. AS for me- I had
then no desire to search, nor have
now. Then | turned and ran out of that
accUrSed cave or aVarlce. OutSlde the
warm Mexican sun beat on me- But I
did not dare to return to Corpus Christi.
I turned down the other side of the
mountain, thinking of the soul of Miguel
Santos. and those of my two late COM
panions-God help them! For me in the
few years left there is penance for my
nast. and so | have come back into the
New England town where my crime was
done. As for the riches of the cave Of
avarice. | would not tOuch them, even
for the comfort of restitution to those
I robbed The secret of Miguel Santos
shall end with me. for the way to the
cave is not as | have described. even
should you chance in the village of
Corpus Christi. in the State of Sonora.