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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
CHAPTER XVII.
In Which the Treasure Causes Trouble

In Which the Treasure Causes Trouble
But the men did not forget, or cease
in their eager efforts to rescue that
frozen gold from the grasp of the ice.
BY this time, thoroughly convinced
myself that our final preservation of
this wealth would prove impossible,
was still far from devoid of interest
in its recovery, and consequently
made no effort to interrupt the work
being carried on between decks. It
was better that the men be busy and
their minds occupied than to have
them roaming aimlessly about the
decks in discomfort, now that the ship
and weather gave us little occasion
or concern. Here they vigorously
llied the claaver, working in relays Of
two hours each, during the remainder
Of the day and night. After break
fast had been served we all of us went
below to unite our strength in hauling
forth the loosened box from the ice
cavity.
We accomplished this by resorting
10 Dlock ana tackle, ana even then eX-
perienced no small difficulty in drag
ging II away from the ice grip. Under
the dim candlelight 1t appeared fair
sized sea chest, constructed of some
heavy, dark wood, and bound secure
ly by metal bands, with cumbersome
lock- A considerable quantity of wa
ter from somewhere continued to seep
down into the lazarette, making the
floor an icy puddle, and so we tailed on
to the ropes again, and hoisted the
chest up through the trap-door out up
on the cabin deck l could find no
keys in any of the state-rooms, and
we mnst have been hnlf an hour break.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
CHAPTER xxW.-contlnued.

"By God, mates, there's one of 'em,
anyhow!" roared a voice. hoarse from
exnlcding excitement. But l was al
ready upon my knees, feeling blindly
into he ice cavity.
They came bowling about me like
SO many wolves, eager to see with
their own eyes, but / crowded them
back. snatching the candle from De
Noya's fingers and throwing the flick
ering light down level with the deck.
"Its a brass bound chest, men,"
cried. Strengthening up and facing
them But it is going to require
some hard digging to gel 1t out. About
all can see Is the handle of it,"
never comprehended before how
the pas-ion and lust for gold can ex-
press itself upon mems faces Tense,
motcnless, breathing heavily, their
features drawn. their eyes cleaning
feverishly in the yellow flame, they
stared at me and then at that ice-front,
denen'e1 and speeohless No one
thought Of where we were--castaways,
our lives the sport of winds and waves,
a sodden wreck under u.s. our nearest
port a thousand miles away across a
stormy sea; all we realized at that
moment was that there just before us,
under that mantle of ice lay buried
three million pesos. God! the collar
of my jacket seemed choking me; !
breathed as II mans fingers clutched
my throat, and / saw Meningitis
burly form shaking as II he had an
ague Mt. Three million pesos! The
hot blood rushed to my head, lava
stream. and De Nova's face, white as
chalk behind his little black mus
taches, seemed dancing before me
ghos like Damn him! the fellow
made me think of Salvatore, the man
who, Just above, frozen and dead had
guarded this treasure for 128 years
! cast the suggestion aside with
curse and a lausn, grasping Kelly by
the shoulder TO steady myself-to re-
aljze ,nese we're real men, this task
before us real work. II was like com.
ing forth from under an anaesthetic.
leaving me weak as a child, yet wi,A
brain and faculties aroused to action.
johnson thrust forward the cleaver,
Let me get In there, sir I'm the
man for a cuttin' job"
/ stepped aside, and the broad blade
fell slashing against the front Of the
ice
"Only two of you men can work
here at once.' put in hastily Hold
on, Johnson, until we get this ship
shape. An axman. with a helper to
haul back the ice out Of the way, Is
all we need ANY more would only
be In the way; besides, some OF us
ought to be on deck. 1t ls going to re-
quire hours, maybe days, TO get that
chest out, and meanwhile we must sail
this vessel and keep her right side mp
The thing to do is 70 arrange relays,
and keep Al Il steady Johnson, you
and Kelly 60 to work hrnt The roal !
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
ARTIFICIAL AIDS TO BEAUTY
Women Today Are 0eVotine Much
Time and Attention to a Most
IMPORTANT Object.

Good looks used to be classed among
the things bat couldn't be got for
love Or mey." but nowadays we
Know bettor To love, or to be loved
is most compelling invitation to
beauty while as for money--tbls is
what the girl at the counter Of a
beauty shops says;
Some Of our customers keep them
selves pretty on about S100 a month
They spend more with US than with
their dressmakers, for they realize
that an elegant dress with a poor com
plexion makes an unattractive woman.
and gowns are being stinted to make
way for creamy skins.
The bright red rouges aren't used
now except by professionals, Women
no longer cover their faces with war.
paint. not even at evening A lighter
shade is used II Ia more natural. and
one couldn't detect Il in the brightest
nhahl IS why many women
are becoming mOes seAntiful--they
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
TIED DOWN.
20 Years slavery-How She Got Fres-
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one OF England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory In
her 20 years fight. naturally exults in
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit
Il feel it duty to tell you," she
says how much good Postum has
done me. am grateful, but also de.
sire to let others who may be suffering
as l did, know Of the delightful meth
cd by which was relieved.
Il had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailments
and which frequently prostrated me.
never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion. so / used tea, ex-
clusively, till about "A year ago when
found in package of Grape-Nuts tho
little book The Road to Wellville
after a careful reading of the book
let / was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. ! enjoyed II from
the first, and at once gave up tea In
its favor
81 began to feel better very soon.
My giddiness left me after the FIRST
few days use of Postum, and my stom-
sch became stronger so rapidly that Il
was not long till was able (as ! siil3
aml to take milk and many other ar
ticles Of food Of which was formerly
compelled to deny myself / have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good, red blood
Il have become very enthusiastic over
the merits OF my new table beverage.
and during the past few months, have
conducted Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought beno-
flt to many. and shall continue 70 tel1
my friends Of the better way In which
] rejoice" Name given By Poaturn
Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. "The Road to
WeIlville," in pkgs. There's q rea,
son"
Ever read che shove letaqrg A neug
ems appears arom time 20 ttme. They
nre genuine, tEnep and fn1 ~ hmmn4t
Interest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

ing the rusty lock and prying open
the lid, the only sounds audible the
blows struck and the heavy breathing
OF the men, Finally we wrenched apart
the last band, and our eager eyes be.
held the revealed contents-pieceso OF.
eight, yellow and level TO the top!
There was a wild yell, a fierce scram-
bic, the crazed men digging their fin.
gers into the coins. handling them.
fondling them, laughing and crying
Ike children in their excitement. and
cursing each other as they struggled
for a chance al the box. For the mo-
ment, staring down at the dull glow Of
the metal, | even lost control of my
self, scarcely aware Of the mad uproar
II was actually therD-there before
me! That old Spanish record had all
been true; here, and beneath that ice
between decks lay the remainder
three million pesos! Here was the
wealth of a king; here almost within
reach Of our hands, and it was all ours
ours. II we could only bring It forth
to where It possessed value.
II we only could! The thought
struck me Ike a blow I knew the
truth, the truth. There was not one
chance in thousand-not one. /
made no effort to deceive myself. The
men, even the mate blinded by the
gold-lust had ignored facts plain as
day to me-the terrible listing Of the
ship to port, the constant seeping Of
water into the hold, the increasing
soddenness Of the staggering hull-all
these combined to tell the story-that
the Donna Isabel was doomed No
power of men, situated as we were,
could ever save her. The protecting
ice-sheath. by help of which she had
drifted ghost-like out Of the Antarctic.
pounded by the fierce seas, loosened
by the milder air of more northern
latitudes, had already commenced to
flake off, and the invading water was
discovering crevices everywhere along
her ancient seams. We had come to
the gold; we had discovered it; II
was ours. But we could only gaze on
it, and give it back to the ocean in ex.
change for our lives. l Strengthened
up, my lips compressed, and looked be
yond the struggling figures Of the men
into Doris questioning gray eyes
Father Of Mercy, l possessed some
thing worth more than money-the
love of a woman! Ay, but what of
the men? What of the men? 1t would
be cutting their hearts out; yet 1t
must be done-done, if necessary, with
all the brutality of a slave driver. She
had said this treasure was a curse, a
legacy of crime and death, a prize
for dead men. Not while l retained
mind and body to battle should 1t cost
our lives. l pushed De Nova back.
ward, and planted myself across the
open chest, scowling into the uplifted,
angry faces.
That's enough, men. This is part
of the treasure all right, but there is
no occasion for you to go crazy over
it. Put those coins back-do you hear.
McKnight?-put them back, and Wen
shut down the lid. They're nice to
look at, and dream over, but that's
about all the good Wen ever get of
them. Were there any signs of 9th.
ers down there in the ice, Johnson?"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Her ReslnnatInn-

Papa" she said. q am very angry
with Geraldine
What's Geraldine done?" asked hrV
father.
why, told her a secret last sum
mer." said the little girl. Indignantly.
"snd she has just told me she's go
ing 10 tell IT,"
That's very wrong Of Geraldine
Has she any eXcuse?"
why. I told her II was wicked to tell
a secret, and what do you think she
said? She said: oh, know, but I've
resigned from the secret
Papa" she concluded, earnestly.
you can't resign from a secret, can
you?"
The mental processes Of children are
past finding out
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Puzzled lnnkesner.

Rear Admiral Philip c. Cooper, chief
of the Asiatic station, complained
in a recent letter home Of the ex
tortions Of innkeepers in out Of the
way parts of the globe.
I'm Montenegro. once" he wrote, II
asked for my bill, after having slept
over night at a certain inn, and, as
soon as the document was handed to
me, / took out my purse to settle it. l
did not bother to verify the various
items. What would have been the
use?
but my readiness to pay amazed
the landlord. He thought moment
and then he said, uneasily:
"'W.ll' you let me have another
lock at that bill, sir? ! think have
omitted something.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Marv,s Llttls Postsorlnt.

Mistress-Mary, wasn't that gentle
man asking for me?
The New Maid-No. mum. he do
scribed the lady he wanted to see an
being about forty. and ! told him 70
couldn't be you.
Mistress-Quite right. my dear. And
you shall have an extra afternoon OF
tomorrow
The New Maid-Yes, mum! Thank
ee. mum! Yes, mum! told him II
couldn't be you, as you was about fifty.
Mistress-And while you're taking
your afternoon OF you'd better look
for a new place!
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Hot Vac cure for Insomnia.

To insure the benefit of the hot wa
ter, it must be taken Off the fire the mo-
ment it boils-not Just before or after
and poured at once into a cup or
glass. Then It should be taken while
very hot. A little practice will enable
one to swallow it at little less than
the boiling point, and in addition to
the proper temperature, the proper
time must be observed. It is most eff.
ficacious in curing Indigestion and inn
proving the general tone Of the system
II taken Immediately on waking in the
morning, again an hour before lunch
and an hour before dinner also, and
to drink two glassfuls on retiring will
almost positively insure sound sleep.
1t may require two or three days trial
before the desired result is effected.
but once gained 1t can be held with.
out interruption by faithfully pursuing
this method.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

One OF the daintiest bits OF mech
wear is the flower buckle. the little
blossoms being arranged around
wire that Keeps them IN shape
velvet ribbon threads through the
buckle and II is worn low down
around the bottom Of the stock, or OF
the top II the buckle is very small.
The same buckles are used on ribbons
that have long cravat ends nnished
with pendant flowers or tasseis. Many
OF the new SIR bows are finished on
their mitred or straight ENDS vita
lassals OK fringe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

are acquiring more taste in face fuery.
Nobody is ashamed nowadays OF
having artificial cheeks, and they may
as well have them when they can af.
ford it It's funny to hear them dis
cussing the color of their cheeks and
asking If a cheek Of a little pinker hue
would be more becoming Inspecting
one another's gowns and hats is
back number"
All Of which goes to show that WON
Ell are helping nature more and more
as the days go on
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
rn Keen Waists Dainty.

A pretty waist protector can be
made OF blue muslin. bound with
white silk tape. Use a piece OF plain
blue muslin 26 inches square, and
bind the edges with the silk tape. In
the center cut a hole large enough TO
slip the hook Of the hanger through.
Bind the edge OF this hole also.-Good
Housekeeping Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Philadelphia Writer'S Idea of Status
to Be Accorded Bachelor In
Society.

The bachelor is punished already,
not only in losing the joys of home,
but being an object Of contumely So
long as bachelors are willing to put up
with all the losses they sustain in
celibacy far be it from the majesty Of
the law TO impose further penalties
Il was Cicero or a man OF his day who
remarked that It was onerous for a
man to get along with wife. but i'm
possible to get along without one The
bachelor is not man--only more
less Imitation Of sometimes a
very poc tie q thinks he has
good la all the major
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
STYLES IN LINGERIE
EXISTING MODELS NOT TO BE
GREATLY CHANGED.
Garments VIII eonslnue 10 BE Of a
Close Nature-combinatio Corset
Cover and F.antaloons the
Reigniny FaVorite.

With the first VI January every shop
which makes a speciality ofunderwear
pits enormous quantities Of lingerie
IN sale SO, as this move is usual,
new styles appear at this time, while
al winter garments. and those slight
Iy soied with handling. will be much
reduced
Accordins to the persons who have
charge Of 'hese sales, misses models
will not b. changed to any great ex.
tent ou' er ralment having called
Tor exceeding slimness this long
while the lingerie worn with street
,lotheT will continue TO be Of a close
nature The dainty chemise, being in
waJ superfuous with the present
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

style of dress. is not a popular gar
ment. Exquisitely fine chemises for
girls Of all ages are seen. but the com
bination corset cover and pantaloons
is preferred to them. such rigs fitting
more closely and being all that is nee
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

Fond Father-Yes. Johnny. when
the Millennium is come the lamb can
lie down with the lion in perfect
safety
Little Johnny tdoubtinglyl-I s'noss
that's so but I'd rather be the lion.
Just the same
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
The Popular FIaure.

Would you keep the popular figure!
Cultivate food heroism AND common
sense equally Cut down food only
so long as it affects your pounds. not
your spirits and nerves Better IN.
slightly fat and health than sylphlike
lines and invaidism
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

know what 10 means n druE through tha
long day, aching from b 90 % foot lama
sore, weak miserable aud drspondent
What's the use of going through an that
day after dny-snnnd horrible. sleerIrsH
nightst There i-nl any - since Dr. Derby
gave his wonderful discovery 20 the world.
DR.. nerhy's Kidney pills lguaranteed) helr
rom the very first - they cant hIrt. fou
soon find they are dliferent'-a truly sclen-
tlhc preparation whIoh really removes the
cause Of Kidney derapEements.
n you have diabetes dronsy BriRht's dis
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Guilty, rheumatism in any form, get Dr.
Derby's Kidney Pills nt once 25c and 500
packages. Sample package free. A. drug
glsts'. or sept direct by Derby Medicine Co.
Eaton Rapids. Mich.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
FvenIno wrap ornamentatlon

On evening wraps OF chiffon velvet
the wide band of lace or other orna-
mental trimming is now placed at the
fnee instead of at the edge of the
garment,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

Tie modern woman gets next to The
lo'est wrinkle wi,h massage ma
chine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12
Awful BaekaChing
Kidney TTOubleg
Dr.. Derby's Famous Pills VIII
Quickly Restore Your Kidneys and
Bladder - Danish Your Rheu-
rnaffcun - Trr Than EraaI

Oh, the torture Of getting no IN the morn
ing those terrible pains stahbinE yOu
through and through twisting aud wrench
Ing every muscle bone and nervel You who
euner from kidney and bladder troubles
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-12

w. N. u. TT. WAYNE. NO. 1-1912
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
E .thrae reat homegtead ban

lie ,thrge year homestead bin
Trough
Those advices state that New
Mexico s representatives are no.
in ibis conspiracy, and that it
,hould be PROPERLY called TO the
attention Of those gentlemen
who arein Washington il the
best Interests Of their respective
states, requesting them to make
every effort to get the b J
through before congress aG-
journs i'll June.
Those whl are acquainted
with the west and with homc-
stead conditions know that three
years residence is ample pay for
any Of Urclo Sans domaini
they know that life is not an
easyune and that it requires III
telligeni, hard work to make
good, besides a considerable
cash outlay. Every resident of
this district and state who is
interested in development should
make haste to write, not only
New Mexico's representatives i'll
congress, hut to others, urging
that the matter receive immedi
ate attention ;every Commercial
club. chamber of commerce ant
business mems association
should send resolutions to W ash
ington, urging that The matter
receive immediate attention
IF passed at once this matter
will mean much to the rev
state and there is no time TO b'
wasted, in the opinion of th'
local bureau.
-AlLuqueIpue Joulna'.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
FoR SALE on TRApE.

1O8 Business and Resident
Lots IN Kenna, N. M. Also 100
acres good land adjoining the
lots, with good well Of water,
2-ro,m house and good tank.
Fine proposition for some ore
who can sell tie lots Eowrer
hasD t the time to see after it.
Will trade for anything that is
good Stock of Jewery, Dry
Goods, Groceries OF improved
city property. Write Kenna
Record and gel in touch with
owner.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24

Two boys were arrested here
Monday, on suspicion of being
connected with the robbery at
Clovis They were only IA OF
Is years old, and said they lived
at Roswell aud were on tbeil
way there from Clovis. There
was no evidence Of any kind
against them and they were
discharged
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
NOTICE FOR PURLICATION.
(KwR.)

Serial No. C59e6. (RWB)
Department of the Interior. u. g.
Land office at Fort Sumner, N. ~.
April 10. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Nancy A.
Jasper, OF Kenna. N. NJ. who, on February -.
I 9O7, made homestead entry Serial Ne. OsoPa.
for the northwest 4 Section 8, Township 5.
south, Range so east, N. NJ. p. Meridian, hAe
nled notice OF intention to make Five Year
Proof to establish claim TO the land above d.
seribed before W. II, Cowgirl, q. 3. Conmis
sioner, in his once at Kenna, n n. ca the
lith day OF June, 1919
Claimant names as witnesses:
John G. Keller, Charles W. Ayers, George
T. LittIeneld. William P. Littlsnola, ell Of
Kenns. \. NJ.
ARTHUR e. CURREN.
Register.
April io-MSys 81.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
For RENT. The Locker house
and farm, joining town.
See this office.

George Northcatt ard family
left here Yesterday for Amarillo
Texas. where they win make
their home for some time. Mr..
Northcuit is going upon the
road as salesman, for the Geo.
G.. Clowse Co of Philadelphia,
Pa. George has had lots Of
business framing, and will. I'M
doubtedIv-make splendid road
man. Incidentally, he will also
push the Kenna Windmill Com
pany's business, too, while lac
istraveling about, and introduce
his new patent wherever posi-
bic.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
April 9e-Sisy 81


O4s9 (kWE)
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Fort Sumner, n. NJ,
April 10. 1919
Notice is hereby given that Oslo Ballard,
widow of Henry y. rutherford. deceased. Of
Kenno, n. NJ, who. on May %. 1907, made
homestead entry Serisl No. O490o, for the west
~ OF southwest u. Section IS. Township 4
south. Range 20 cast. and the west y OF tke
northwest 4, Section ?, Township South,
Range 20 east. n NJ. p Meridian, has flea
notice Of intention to make Five Year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above described
before W. I. Cowgirl, U. 5. Commissioner.
10 his office at Ksnna, n. IL, on the 18th day
of June 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jason T, Candy, George r Littleneld. Jason
II. Candy, Marion T. Lovsludy. all OF Kenna
Nm.
ARTHUR E. cuRREN.
Register.
AprilScMay 81 e
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-05-24
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.
Serial No. o444s.

Serial No. O444s. (KWE.)
Department of the Interior, U. 8.
Land office at Fort Sumner, N. NJ.
April 10, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Fred ProsteR,
of Roswell. New Mexico, who, on October
"a. 1865, made homestead entry, Serial Ne.
o444s, for the east \ OF the northwest \. M.
4 SWA. NW4, SEA. Section 10, Township
south. Range - east, N, NJ. p. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention TO make Final Five
year Proof to establish claim to the land a.
bove described. before W. T. Cowgirl. u, 8.
Commissioner. in his once st Kenna, New
Mexico, on the 19th day of June. 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
william Henry Light. Lawrence X. JOnes
Edward d, Clay Frank e. Miller. All Of Elda.
New Mexico.
ARTHUR y. CURREN
Register.
April 9e-May 81.