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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
HE GETS AWAY WITH IT
Variety Actor Tackles Second Grave.
digger In Hamlet and Steals All
the Laughs.

A company playing Hamlet" was
forced TO find an actor to play the
Second Gravedigger on account of the
Illness Of the second comedian of the
company, The only actor available
was a variety performer, who had no
reverence for Shakespeare and no re-
spect for the traditions OF the classic
drama The Second Gravedigger was
comedy part, and he knew that he
could get away with IT,"
When the First Gravedigger threw
OF the first waistcoat, revealing an
other underneath, the audience tit
tered. The removal or the second
waistcoat brought a loud laugh, and
the third produced a roar. The First
Gravedigger was delighted. He had
never played to such an appreciative
audience, and visions Of good notices
in the papers and a possible increase
In salary began to loom up before his
eyes. As he threw Off the fourth
waistcoat he turned partly around,
and the cause of the unusual hit was
disclosed to him.
The Second Gravedigger, being ac-
customed to build laughs on lines and
business Of other actors, saw his OPP
portunity and seized 1t. AS fast as
the First Gravedigger would throw
the waistcoats on the ground, the
variety comedian would pick them up
and put them on. The new business
was much funnier to the audience
than the old, with which it was thor
oughly familiar.
Not content with having stolen the
laughs from the regular comedian in
this scene, the new man went fur
ther. When the First Gravedigger
said to him, GO, get thee to Yaugh-
an; fetch me a stoup of liquor" Ito
which there is no reply in the text,
the assistant sexton replied:
Vaughan told me to tell you that
you couldn't have any more liquor
from him til you paid for the last you
got"-The Bookman
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

a thousand needles. / sat down before
the red.hot stove in the cabin, think.
Ing should never get the cold thawed
out Of me. Yet inside of ten minutes,
with head resting on the chair-back,
and legs extended to keep my balance,
was sound asleep,
Whether a sudden leap of the yes.
! sci or some unusual noise aroused me
| cannot say. DaZed, confused, / sat
upright, staring about me, for the mo,
ment scarcely realizing where ! was,
/ could hear the fierce pounding of the
sea without, the shrieking Of wind
through the cordago, and the rattle
and groaning Of the woodwork as the
struggling vessel dived into the hol'
lows and fought her way back to the
crests. A shower Of hail lashed the
windows, rafting like shot against the
shutters. AS l glanced backward
across my shoulder, / heard, above
all that hellish uproar, a hollow,
unearthly groan. l was upon my feet
In an instant, grasping at the edge OF
the table, striving vainly to place the
sound. For some cause / could not
keep my eyes OFF Tuttle's door, every
nerve pulsing with agony Was II
imagination, illusion? By all the gods
l beheld a white visionary form glide
noiselessly forth and disappear as
though dissolved in mist. It was Ger
tainly there, yet, in another instant
had vanished, l knew not how.
stared about into the dim corners, then
leaped toward the door, seeking to
open it. 1t was locked; of course it
was for the key was in my OWE
pocket
Many times I have known fear but
not such fear as this which now smote
me. Here was something intangible
something 1 could not reach and throt
tie, a dim, frightful shade, coming
from God alone knew whence.
pressed my hands to my head, and en-
deavored to laugh, to WOO back my
courage. Great heavens, was l also
losing my mind? Was to be haunted /.
and pursued by evil fancies? Had the
curse Of this ship now descended upon |
me? l staggered to my feet, holding
on desperately to the table, seized the .
decanter from off the swinging shelf .
and drank deeply. Lord, what grim
lancies a man may have when the
physical organism is unstrung!
glanced at my watch, discovering !
still had two hours below, and crossed .
over to my stateroom, nerving myself
10 play the man, yet glancing about
'earfully into the dancing shadows.
laughed as I closed the door, but shot
he bolt hard, and lay there for an
hour listening, every nerve a-tingle.
before fatigue finally closed my eyes
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
CHAPTER XVII.
In Which We B-ry Our Dead.

In Which We BLry Our Dead.
III ck smoke was already trailing
from out our funnel IN ever increasing
volume the steadily revolving screw
was driving the yacht forward with
lew power, and the nnlv bit Of can
vas showing was the close-reefed jib,
left as an aid to the wneelsmen.
/ searched the atter-cahins thorough
ly or a copy OF the Scriptures, or any
book containing the burial service.
One might possibly have been discov-
cred hidden away in the locked chests,
but / did not feel authorized to break
these open on such quest, and so re-
turned to the deck with nothing to
guide me in the services to be con
Quoted. The boatswain, assisted by
two seamen, had prepared the bodies
for their last long voyage, and while
the crew gathered in a body on the
Rn 1ecl the dead srouded
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
g. 81 g. %
G@ y e l{5@ e5 5 e5 -
Must Risk Making Mistakes

decides and does Criticism and the
change Of ridicule are ignored by him
Between action and hesitation he
chooses action every time. When 1t
comes to taking chance or waiting
to see what will happen he takes the
chance. He would rather risk a mis-
take than do nothing, He is willing
to- listen to both sides and then acts
on his own judgment, welcoming the
responsibility. II he meets with fail
ure he does the best thing possible to
amend it, IF he is successful he gath.
ers new hope in dealing with the next
problem. That's the American spirit.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
CHAPTER XVl.-continued.

I'VE can make It easy in three days,
Mr.. Stephens" broke in Anderson,
loudly. IF we only have decent wealth
er, we could rip up that old hooker,
copper the swag and be north-bound
n that time
/ never glanced toward him, my
| eyes stIll on the mate.
/ But the women. De Nova?'
He was looking at them, and, fol-
lowing his eyes, turned also Celeste
was bending eagerly forward, her
dark eyes sparkling with excitement;
her mistress stood erect, grasping the
edge of the longboat, her face flushed
by the keen wind her lips firmly
pressed together.
Il sink zat maybe zey vote wiz re
crew, monsieur smiled the creole,
pleasantly.
Lady Darlington reached one hand
put for the rail. her skirts tapping,
her hair blowing free beneath her hat.
1T will be best for us to go on, Mr..
Stephens she said, quietly. The
men will never be satisfied otherwise;
and | do not blame them. Too much
has been risked already to turn back
at the last moment because of a little
additional peril. Nor am / willing it
should be done merely to spare us a
few more days of discomfort We
must take our chances, and, as for my
self, l trust absolutely in your sea
manship."
There was a growl of appreciation
from below, Andersons voice shouting
up hoarsely: You're the right stuff"
but | stood there in silence, gazing at
her in astonishment, feeling deserted
by every one, and realizing that the en-
tire responsibility was now mine. More
clearly than any among them l com.
pretended the peril fronting us, the |
desperate chance we were about to |
take, the casting of dice with death |
Yet what was there left for me to do?
Absolutely nothing; the choice had
been made.
rs it understood l am in com
mand?"
"Ay, ay, sir!"
"Very well, then" l said, you have
chosen your bed, now you will lie in
it, Mr.. De Nova, get the stokers be,
low and start the fires. Well push her
for it hard. You men stand by for a
double funeral in an hour; we have
dead man fore and aft Now step live
ly, my bullies!"
l watched them as they scattered
like so many schoolboys at play, An
derson and De Nova driving them to
their various tasks. A hand touched
MY arm gently.
81 hope you are not angry, Mr. Ste
phens. Did do so very wrong?"
| looked down into her gray eyes
filed with appeal, and felt my face
brighten.
Frankly, do not know" l replied,
"Of course, could not hope
TO oppose all the crew, but we are
.akng a terrible chance. l appreciate
your courage, Lady Darlington and
shall do my best to justify your con
idence in my seamanship. But you
must 90 below, out of this wind. Per
Lit me to assist you down the ladder"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Too Late to Chance.

"a man can no more change his rep
utation that he can change his face
or his arms" said Senator La Toilette
at a banquet in Madison.
There was once a wicked old Madi-
son millionaire who took his pastor
aside and said:
az am going to devote the re-
mainder of my life to doing good
Or Thirdly, outspoken man, re-
toTted;
do you mean John H. Good, the
wealthy farmer, or young Sam Good,
ths Socialist millionaire%
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with tho introduction
y John stephens, adventurtr, a Massa-
ihusetla man marooncd by authorities az
valparaiso, Chile. Being Interested In
mining operations In Bolivia, he was de-
aounced by Chile as an insurrectionist
and ns consequence was hiding. Al his
Aotel MS attention was attracted by an
ssnslls snmon and Young woman
I drunken officer Tie was thanked by
hor, Admiral OF the Peruvian navy con-
'ronted stephens, told him that war had
been declared between chile and Peru
md offered him the office Of captain, He
igs.red that that night tho Esmeralda,
shIIcon vessel should be captured.
stephens accepted the commission.
stephens met % motley crew 90 which he
Ros assigned He gave them final IN
They boarded the vessel. ThCy
successfully captured tho vessel supposed
20 ne ,le Esnelalda5 through strgtegy.
-npt stephens save directions for the de-
pNrture OF the craft lie entered the cab
20 ana discovered the English woman
tnd ND her maid Stephens quickly learned
.t was Lord Darlington's privnte yacht
.he lords wife and maid being aboard
Ie explained the situation 20 her lady
Ihip. Then First Mate Tuttle laid bare
.Ec plot, saying that the Sea Queen had
been taken IN order TO 90 to the Antarc-
le circle. Tuttle explained that on a
.ormer voyage he had learned that the
Donna Isabel was lost I'm 1853 He had
,n an island and contained much gold.
stephens consented 20 be the captain
VI the expedition. He told Lady
Darlington. She was greatly alarmed
lut expressed confidence IN him. The
Sea Queen encountered a vessel In the
og. Stephens attempted TO communicate.
This caused a fierce struggle and he was
vercome. Tuttle finally squarng the sit
lation. Then the Sea Queen headed south
gain Under Tuttle's gu f1uCe the ves-
el made progress TOW ard its goal !
Do Nova, the mate, told Stephens that he
Believed Tuttle, now acting as skipper !
insane because of his queer actions
icphens was awakened by crashing Of !
lass He saw Tuttle ir the grip OF a |
i'm. The sailor upon rc. lining his senses |
ras taken ill. Tuttle Ommitted suicide !
y shooting Upon vote OF the crew |
tephens assumed the leadership and the |
len decided to continue the treasure |
unit, the islands being supposed TO be !
My 200 miles distant.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Man Afraid Of Taking Chances WI
Never Accomplish Anything.

The man whose career means deeds,
results--the man who does things
is not afraid to risk mistakes. He Of
whom It can be said: He has never
made a serious error of judgment-his
record is fawleBs," will be found to
be one who has done little or nothing
worth while. He is so cautious in con.
templatlng a move that he hardly
dares to make it before its possible eff.
feet has been minimized or lost Guard.
ing himself. against the reproach OF
public folures, he es himself the
satisfaction OF work well done. 1t is
hts habit to study situation until the
time for action has passed He shrinks
from responsibility as he fears criti-
cism. He is swayed by the supercau-
ton that goes with a futile mediocrity.
The other type Of man inves igates,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

Dignined mother Of prospective
bride Ito social editor)-And little
Dorotha, sister Of the bride, who is to
be flower girl, will be dressed like q
Dresden shepherdess, with golden
crook festooned with rosehuds and
Young voice from the stairway
Ma, where is the washrag?-Judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Salve to Conscience.

It was at a concert, where the re-
moval Of hats was not obligatory, still
the woman with a conscience wished
to be accommodating She turned to
the woman sitting beside her and
said:
Does my hat bother your"
Not in the least" said the other
woman sweetly, so the woman with a
conscience settled complacently back
to listen to the music while persons
on the back seats twisted their necks
out of joint trying to see around her
hat
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Association Of ideas

"You have a great many flies and
mosquitoes" said the rather super
cilious girl
yep replied Farmer Corntossel.
Z didn't like to mention it, but I've
noticed every year that flies, mos.
quitoes and summer boarders all ap.
pears to be on hand at the same
time"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
THE TRUTH Asour BLulNo.
TaIk No. 8.

Avoid liquid bluing, In every city
there is an accumulation Of junk bot
ties which are gathered up and filled
with a weak solution called bluing.
Don't buy water for blulng
Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE; a
5-cent package equals 20 cents worth
of liquid blue. Makes clothes whiter
than snow. AT ALL GOOD GRO
GERS
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

why don't you read up on scientific
farming?"
4 started that once" answered Mr.
Corntossel. 1t didn't pay. got SO
interested readln' that forgot to go
out and farm"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Quick Action.

"They tell me you took a flyer in
Wall street"
Yes" replied Mr.. Lambkln For
a little while was considerably
ahead"
How much?"
Cant say. Before l had time to
figure It up the market dropped and
wiped me out"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
Not In Naln-

Noah sighted Mount Ararat
AT last" he cried, the mountain
resort with an ocean view!"
Herewith he felt the voyage was not
In vain.-Puck.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

What did you lose on that wrest
ling match?'
About Rine-tenths Of my respect for
the human race"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

one day Of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia i. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound and decided TO try II,
and it has made me well woman.
My neighbors and friends declare 10
had worked q miracle for me. Lydia
Il. Piukham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period Of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. CREATION,
81 N. Main Street. Naticl, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period Of a womans existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia i. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter TO Mrs. PinlSham, at
Lynn, Mass, Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

.Ot nte Deiore 4 tried
Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound. j was in such
a nervous condition
l could not keep
S till. NJ linn b s
were cold, l had
creepy sensations
and l could not sleep
nights. l was finally
told by two phys
icians that l also
had a tumOr. | read
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

Judge-You should have known bet
ter than drive fast while crossing that
bridge; didn't you see the sign "WaIk
your horses?"
Prisoner-Dat's right, Jedge; but
dem was mules what l were driving.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
Ito family laxative.
Many big gun is a smooth bore.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-11-03
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
BefOretaIing Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. 81 cannot express
what went through during the change
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
ROAD CONDITIONS BAD
tFrom Sundays Dsily.)

Recent arrivals from the Hsssay-
ampa district over the CaiOetin road
give a deplorable account Of the con
dition If that roadway, from the re-
cent rains. II is impossible to
vehicles at several points and for a
distance Of over two and half
miles the mail has 10 be packed ON
animals. Agitation has been vigor'
ously resumed for the building Of n
new highway down the Hassayamps
from the Meseal mill to the Climax
camp, in consequence. which will
lessen the distance and on the grade
proposed will be ont ~ range of
cloudbur.is that frequent that noun
famous country every summer The
Climax company has heavy tonnage
Of concentrates 10 bring 10 this city,
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
POPULAR COUPLE
UNITED IN wEDI.oCK-
tFrom Sundays Daily.)

Miss Nellie Hodges and NJ. L.
Earnhart were united in marriages
Friday night at the Baptist church in
this city by Rev. II. r. Marshall, ia
the presence of few ~ their reia-
tiv.s and intimate aequaintanees-
The ring ceremony was used aud tho
couple We're attended by the groom y
brother, 4. :. Earnhart and the lat
tiers wife. Many useful presents
were presented by friends here ns
well as elsewhere.
Mr.. Earnhart il n mechanical en-
gineer, employed at the Crosby mine
on the santa Maria, and j. u young
man 81 industrious habits. His bride
Is held in the highest esteem by many
friends in this city and Phoenix, and
has been a resident ~ Prescott for
nearly year. They will leave for
the Crosby mining camp during the
week, followed by the sincere wishes
OF many friends for happy and
prosperous future. -
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
LIFE INSURANCE
HEADQUARTERS TO BE HERE

The following telegram was re
ceiv.d at the Chamber Of Commerce
this morning;
"Malcolm Fraser, Chamber of
Commerce. Prescott. Prescott will
be headquarters Of the Arizona Life
Insurance company. viii be there
next week 10 complete arrangements.
Reese VI. Ling will be general coun.
sci Of this company.
"MOsELLE. >"
This means salary roll from the
outset Of at least $4,000 for the
first year. aud. from the success
which has met the promoters ~ Ari-
zona's new Life company, IL may
confidently Ice presumed that this
sum will be greatly exceeded in sue
ceeding wears. Also, the construction
Of slightly building before very
long.
Judge Ling. seen yesterday morn
ing, stated that he did not know off
eially yet of his appointment ~
counsel, but that Messrs. Moselle and
Gordon, who are leading spirits ~
the new corporation, had assured
him that they were putting forward
their hest efforts toward securing
the headquarters offices for the Mile
High City.
Ever since the arrival of this team
Of insurance men, from Phoenix, th'
Chamber of Commerce has been thu
recipient Of constant favors Ut thei
hands. Early in their stay here
they confiied 20 the secretary thei
hope that they might secure tb,
headquarters for Prescott. Th
mornings news il the outcome %
their effort.
Besides other benefits TO accrue
from this decision. IL means an add
tion Of nj least three members 10 th'
roll Of the Chamber.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
LIGHTNING KILLS
POPULAR PREACHER
Rev. Fred Allen Called Suddenly To
His Reward With Bible in Hand
Preparing For Sermon
(From Sundsy,s Dsily.l

down the back. For some time be-
fore the storm occurred Rev. Allen
had been engaged in reading his
bible. A. was his custom the day be-
fore he delivered his Sunday sermon,
and was visited 10y many people re.
siding close by. lie expressed his
delight and pleasure st being in the
open, and was looking ahead to the
coming Of the sabbath, which would
probably lie his last one in that
community.
Rev. Allen was sent 60 that point
by Rev. e. W. Deming OF the Marina
Street Methodist church TO hold
meetings. He was fearless preach
er, and was fervently devoted to
his calling. For fourteen years hc
had been among the Navajo Indians.
and followed missionary work studi-
ously. OF late years he supported
himself by selling Navajo blankets,
for traders in the winter and evangel-
zing in the summer. In Phoenix
and other sections If Arizona he was
well and favorably known. During
last summer he conducted meetings
iu Prescott and during that time
held services on the plaza in the
evenings. He wa. prominent in the
Indian Mission conference Just con
cluded in this city and desired to
,.tu,u snnp an l,x ,ou.h lnxeI wotls
among the Indians of the north. His
body was brought 10 the Ruffncr
chapel last night and will be held
until his mother, Mrs. Bessie Allen.
residing Mt Emporia, Kansas il heard
from. lie was about 10 years old.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
LOWRY SAYS HE
Is OUT OF POLITICS
trrom sundays Daily

In view IL rumors that have been
I'm circulation for several days, that
Former Sheriff J. X. Lowry, was
ayaip To enter the arena and make
the fight for sheriff of this eonnts
on the democratic ticket, a repre-
sentative of the Journal Miner wait
ed upon him and was emphaficaily
Informed that he WAS out Of politics,
and had no ambition whatever ia
again serve the people. To use his
own Language, Mr.. Lowry said:
"No politics hereafter in mine;
am going TO mine, and that is the
situation. There il more in II from
present indications, and the circula
ton OF reports that am n candidate
for sheriff Is unfounded.'
Speaking Of his interests at Pine
Fiat. Mr.. Lowry speaks confidently
Of having a good piece OF property
in the MeCloud mine, which is under
development. He has sunk new
shaft nj a point apart from the old
workings and has a large tonnage
ready for extracting. The grade i
good for milling and In short time
will be treated nj the mill 81 the
New Cumberland Mining and Milling
company. lie will return to his eamI
during the week.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06

While entering his tent at Jerome
Junction yesterday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock, during rainstorm, Rev.
Fred Allen was instantly killed by a
bolt Of lightning. His death Is all
the more dramatic for the reason
that he held in his hand bible
which he had been reading in the
open, sud the rain coming unespect.
eddy aud in light showers he retfaccd
his steps 10 the tent, aud had enter.
ed but n few feet when the crash
occurred. The shock was Of such
terrific force that his body was
thrown inside several feet.
His tent was situated close to the
public school house 10 the south,
wbilenearby were several residences.
There were many eye witnesses to
his leaving the outside. but none
were able 90 discern what had taken
place until after nm investigation
was made few minutes later, when
the shocking scene was viewed by
Miss GIL, who was sent To the prem.
ises by her mother who also was sew.
erely stunned for several minutes
and appreciated what might have
possibly overtaken her nearest neigh.
Dor. An examination made of the
body showed that the full force Of
the bolt struck Rev. Allen back Of
the neck and il passed out of his
body through both limbs. Ills under
shirt was torn into shreds and bad.
~ scorched a. well as the rest Of
his clothing. Ills shoes were burned
and ripped 20 fragments and his body
was discolored from head TO foo,