Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-15

and now 1t Is known among the Indians
as ''the place of the lake of gold"
In addition to clearing the lake of
water, the explosion had opened a pas
sage in the rock that led to a system of
galleries that extended far back into the
mountain.
Frank" said Harry, as he saw the
look of amazement in the face of his
friend: 1--WE are standing in the midst
of the lost mine, with wealth enough in
sight to enrich nation"
When Harry and the old Indian wom-
an were leaving Ell Tres Diablos forever.
Frank received a sealed packet from his
friend to be opened later.
In it he found the concession which
his friend had secured from the Mexican
government, duly transferred, which
made him sole owner of the lost mine
that for three centuries had been hidden
from the world.
Keep steam up on the yacht tonight.
Capt. Barton, for this is genuine
norther, and should .he wind shift sud
denly eastward, you may have to put
to sea, for Manatee bay will hardly
prove safe harbor under such condi-
tons" said Harry Delmar. Before do
ing so, however, notify me at the bunc-
allow, for if the Ferruby goes to sea in
storm, go with her"
The wind held true from the north
however, and the yacht remained at an
Choir. At 2 o'clock the captain reported
steamer throwing up distress rockets
about mile off the western shore of
the island.
Half an hour later the Ferruby was
standing by, head to the gale, to lee
ward of the helpless steamer, that
proved to be the old Brightwater, from
Central American ports to New Orleans,
with a cargo of fruit, and three pas.
sengers. Two of these had come down
from Southampton ON the Royal Mail
steamer Don, and had connected with
the fruiter at Greytown. Before day-
break the rescued passengers were rest
ing in elegant apartments in the bunp-
allow, and the crew were cared for on
board the Ferruby, which lay at anchor
in Manatee bay.
The passengers consisted of woman
and two men, one of whom was a clergy
man. The other, when safe on board the
yacht, became anxious as he observed the
marvellous richness of its appointments.
who is the owner of this elegant yes
SELF" he inquired of the steward.
Master Harry" was the answer.
Master Harry what ~ he asked.
Just Master Harry-that's ALL an
swered the steward.
well, about the yacht-has that a
name?''
ut is the Ferruby," replied the stew
ard.
''The whats" almost shouted the gen.
tleman.
The Ferruby," repeated the steward.
Strange" muttered the gentleman,
and lapsed into silence.
When he awoke late in the morning.
the sunlight was glinting in through the
split bamboo screens that shaded the
windows of his elegantly furnished
apartment. A valet entered and offered
his services and stated that a conch
would be sounded for breakfast in half
an hour.
viii you kindly inform me where |
ann" inquired the gentleman.
You are at the bungalow" replied
the valet
What bungalows"
1T is called The Eufaula," answered
the valet
After a short silence the gentleman
asked: ITO whom does it belong?"
ITO Master Harry was the reply.
And where is it located?" was the
next question
'On the isle of Los Palmos,' was the
answer.
Pardon me" said the gentleman. ''but
could you tell me to whom the island
belongs? %
ITO Master Harry" the patient valet
replied.
''One more question: Can you tell me
in what part of the Caribbean the island
is located?"
Not many miles off the coast of Co
lombia, near the mouth OF the Ris del
Hache," replied the valet.
Just then the soft note of the conch
was heard and the guests assembled on
a broad veranda, facing the sea.
They had barely time TO observe that
the most beautiful bungalow they had
ever beheld was constructed mainly of
bamboo and palm, when the butler APP
peared and conducted them into the
breakfast room
They were received by an aged Indian
woman, who, if lightly, was elegantly
gowned, and who carried herself with
great dignity. While they were still
standing, a tall, broad-shouldered young
man, in spotless white, entered the room
and without word, bowed low to his
guests. Gen. Ewing uttered no sound. but
stool looking at his host like one hypno-
tized. Ferruby would have fallen. but
the clergyman sustained her, until she
rested in the strong arms of Harry Del
mar-New Orleans Times Democrat.