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gin group, a barren dot, hated by all
seamen for sorry memories of ship
wreck and suffering. They call 1t the
Dead Mans Chest"
The Irishman frowned
what? Dump this gold we have
risked so much to win on sandbar
for the first passing fellow to-"
II have said no man will 60 there
if he can help it,"
81 like 1t mott" scowled O'Donnell.
"My friends would have ugly things
to say did the stuff slip from our
hands in that wsy."
"'Tis less likely to slip from our
hands on the Dead Mans Chest than
aboard the Royal James," answered
Murray. "Bethink you, chevalier
Twill give us time to let the hue and
cry Of the Spaniards die down and to
arrange with your friends for its re-
ception."
"Whatever you say, tbs a miserable
alternative" protested Old onn.el l.
Let us rather hold north and set the
treasure ashore in France"
ITO run the gauntlet of French and
English cruisers? my great-uncle de-
manded scornfully. "'Odsblood, man,
you are out of your mind! And when
you had landed it, what would yeu
do? How much OF 1t would go to
your friends and how much to grease
the pockets of French officialsT'
My great-uncle took snuff, tapping
the box thoughtfully after he had
busted the powder in his nostrils.
"To be strictly honest with you gem
tlemen," he remarked at last, II am
disposed to return to Flint because
/ foresee a possibility of my desiring
to sacrifice him to cover our tracks.
l have no definite plan In mind, but
a situation might shape itself in
which 1t would be desirable to supply
fugitive for Spaniard, Frenchman
and English to chase / should vastly
prefer-as / am sure you would, too
that the fugitive be the Walrus and
not the James. Also, until that situ-
alton arises, the Rendezvous is the
safest hiding-place / know this side
Of Africa"
A step dumped in the companion
way, and Martin stuck his grizzled
head In the cabin.
Last o. the - - ruddy-boys
is comm aboard, SIR" he said. what
course will We set?"
Murray looked at the Irishman.
Here's the moment for decision,
sir" he said. "'Tis for you to say
what shall be DONE"
O'Donnell smacked his open hand
upon the table top.
"a truce to arguing'' he exclaimed.
81 am in your hands, Murray, whether
it pleases me or not. Do whichever
you think best"
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Evidence Shows Dates Were Mans First Food

Before the time of man, the date
palm fiourished on earth, and Its fruit
was the first food of man. Many
references in early Arabian and Chris
tan records speak of the date palm as
''the tree of life."
Over so per cent Of all dates are
grown In Mesopotamia.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture has been experimenting
with dates, but 1t Is evident new
species must be developed before dates
can be produced abundantly In this
country.
Date trees begin to bear at the age
Of six or eight years. Trees twenty
years old will bear from 100 to 200
pounds. Only the female tree bears
fruit and 1t Is necessary to fertilize
the blossoms with the pollen OF the
male tree.
Last year there were 63,6O6, 1888
pounds Of dates imported to the United
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Arthur D. Howden Smith
Copyright by Arthur d. Howden Smith
WNU Service


clawing so that was put to 1t TO pro-
tect my eyes. They were surely three
of the bravest people who ever lived,
and but for Peter they would have
worsted me.
The big Dutchman waded stolidly
into the confusion, showed O'Donnell
from his path, upset the monk and
pushed the two nuns out of the way.
"You take der little gal, Bob" he
squeaked.
in her lissome ebody, but pinned her
hands and tossed her over my Shout
der-and then her father attacked me,
with the Spanish captain, whose pa
tience had been exhausted by this
last outrage
Murray drew his sword and forced
the Spaniard back and Peter slung
O'Donnell over his shoulder as easily
as / had the maid.
II got him, ja," he announced to
Murray
My great-uncle sheathed his sword.
Garry him along" he said. "Since
he Is SO much concerned as to his
daughters fate, we will permit him
TO watch 1t. Afterward, 1t may be,
he can afford us some additional
amusement. Slap me, most persist
ent fellowi"
A line of pirates staggered across
the decks, backs stopped beneath bur
dens Of portly casks and iron-bound
chests, wire-wrapped and padlocked,
each a-dangle with leaden seals Inn
pressed with the arms of the Spanish
king. They leered at my writhing
captive, but they all looked quickly
away as my .great-uncle descended to
us.
"Can you manage her alone" he
asked me CURLY.
'T1l manage her or go overheard
with her." l barked.
He smiled.
"The right spirit, lad Tut, tut, mis-
tress," as she wrenched q hand free
and dug at my eyes. you concern
yourself for nothing. We have but
played at a game. Observe your
fathers attitude."<
'The greater his shamel" she
Missed. "That he should have suffered
you to take me alive!"
"We are friends" urged my rela-
tive, lowering his voice. ""Tis but
q pretense we make"
Friends! All, you are friends to
the Powers Of Evil"
"Be patient little longer, Moira,"
pleaded her father from his perch on
Peters shoulder. "I'll explain"
She went of sudden entirely limp
and burst into a passion Of weeping
; "Oh, padre, padre, to think Of you
a coward! It's worst of all II
O'Donnell swore helplessly.
1 climbed by way of carronade on
to the larboard bulwarks, holding Mis-
tress O'Donnell with one arm while
1 took a strand Of rigging with the
other; and even as I collected myself
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Perky Laughs at Cold

Porky takes to the treetops. The
colder 1t gets the higher he climbs.
You will see him in the upper tips of
great hemlocks, a hundred or more
feet above the drifts.
How does he keep warm up there In
a 10-below-zero wind? Why does he
not freeze to death as any man, and
most other creatures, would?
He has no great coat of fur like the
beaver, or the otter. He is Just bag
Of skin and bones all covered over
with loose quilts.
Why the intense cold of northern
winters doesn't kill him, as he rolls
up In ball, motionless In the highest
branches, is one of natures mysteries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

to jump the gap that separated the two
vessels she twisted free of me and
would have slid overside-to be
crushed to death, most likely, for the
two hulls were continually grinding
together. l caught her In the nick
of time, letting go. my clutch upon the
rigging, and was near to being dragged
down with her, lettering back and
forth as aimless as a feather blown
by the wind. So that, what with her
struggles and my own loss of balance,
l gritted my teeth and jumped most
precariously, hit or miss, and, am
bound to adrWit, landed upon the
James bulwarks rather by good for
tune than skill.
dropped to the deck in no very
pleasant mood. "An i'll recompense
for one that hath been at pains to
spare your fathers reputation. mis-
tress," I growled, as surly as any pi-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Gather Every Fifteen Years to Honor Deity

On the great hill Of Sravanbelgola,
In Mysore state, southern India, stands
a colossal image over 60 feet high
of the god Komateswara. Every 15
years a great festival is held In honor
of the deity, and hundreds of thou
sands of jams come from all parts OF
India to participate In It,
One of the principal events OF the
festival is the ceremonial amounting
of the image with ghee, milk, sandal
wood oil and other liquids. A huge
scaffolding is erected around the figure
to render is accessible, and the right
to anoint 1t put up at auctions curl
GUS feature of religious festival.
The figure of the god Is huge mon
olith-probably the largest In the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

A hurried break
fast over an untidy table may be the
cause of many of the unhappy expert
ences of life. Start the day right with
neat table, well-cooked food and a
cheerful smile. Fruit Is the first dish
which appeals to most in the MORN
ing. Whenever possible fresh green
foliage of the fruit itself is the pref
TEST garnish. After the fruit comes
the morning cereal. AS there are al
ready hundreds of them to cook or
serve uncooked variety Is always
present. The whole wheat as 1t
comes from the granary is an ideal
breakfast food for all ages. Wash it
well and soak overnight, then cook all
day or until every grain is burst and
covered with the gelatinous center of
the grain. Serve with top milk or
cream. A quantity cooked at once
will keep for several days If kept In
cold place.
Fried Chicken, Southern Style
Joint fat young chicken, dredge with
flour, salt and pepper and place on a
platter. In a deep frying pan fry out
a half-pound of bacon, add one cup
full of lard and when smoking hot lay
in the chicken; turn when brown, Civ
ing the thicker pieces longer time to
cook. Place on hot platter and gar
nish with water eress.
Breakfast Muffins-Beat one egg,
add one-half cupful of milk, flour with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder to
make soft batter, then add two ia
blespoonfuls of melted butter and pour
into well-greased muffin tins to bake
In moderate oven.
Blueberry Cake.-Cream table
spoonful of butter, add one cupful of
sugar and when well blended add two
well-beaten eggs. Beat five minutes,
add a teaspoonful of vanilla, few
gratings of nutmeg. two teaspoonfuls
of baking powder sifted with two cup
fuls of -four; add pint of well-floured
blueberries and bake In a loaf or In
muffin pans.
Put thinly sliced cake together with
jelly or preserves and serve with a
custard sauce or whipped cream for
dessert.
Good Food for Company.
We all enjoy giving our friends
something unusual and attractive
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

States on which duty Of $2,735.O42
was paid.
An Arab eats six pounds of dates a
day. The import figures for the United
States show that only about six ounces
Of dates per person are consumed an
nually In the United States.-Progres-
sive Grocer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Eight million acres of cutover land
will be looking for occupation when
the public forests are blocked out and
farming has taken all it wants to USE
Eight million acres is twice the area
of the First district, nearly equal to
the First and Second district put to-
gether. This is land that will grow
trees or it will do nothing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Copper 5000 Years Old

Copper vanity cases. a copper hand
mirror, copper razors. tools, fish,
hooks and hairpins have just been
found in Mesopotamia by scientists
excavating the five thousand year-old
palace of the kings of Kush. Copper
is truly the everlasting metal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
N1.a Nv wee
Earliest Virginians

The settlement of jamestown, Va.
was made in 1907 by colonists sent
out by what was known as the Lon
don company. On June %, 1924, the
charter of the London company was
declared null and void, and Virginia
became a royal province.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

A dish which may be
doubled to serve a large
number is:
Chicken Warmein.-
Clean and cook a large
chicken in plenty of
broth, adding one small
onion, removing it when
the chinlror ic dona Tnl-a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Northern Minnesota is drawing in
tourist trade that will run above
fifty million dollars a year. 1t de.
ponds on the lakes and woods, the
fishing and hunting. Preservation of
the forest cover is necessary for hold.
ing the attractions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

"a pungent fellow. Martini" COM
mented my great-uncle, recrossing the
deck. "But we must play our little
for the Anguished Parent. l am the
Aged Libertine. Peter is the Mute
with the bowstring-be gentle Peter.
Robert-humph! / scarce know how
to describe your role, Robert. You,
shall we say, are to be Youth? You
shall be Youthful Wantonness, and
did we adopt all the exigencies of the
plot 'twould be necessary for you f.
nally to strive with me for the pos
session Of the maid. But We will
wave that anon. Play up to me,
nephew! You. too, Peter!"
He left us and walked with mine
ing gait, entirely different from his
real catlike prowl, up to the black
CARRIED cluster surrounding Mistress
O'Donnell.
-Stap me, fair piece. this" he
drawled. "Too fair to bloom unseen.
Come hither. mistress!"
But the maid answered him so
dauntlessly that it made the blood
prickle in my neck.
"a black shame on you, old enough
to be the father Of me and these 9TH
ers herel l know you for what you
are, Captain Rip-Rap, and If you will
be thinking l am one TO fear you 1t is
a sorry Weakening you will have. Oh,
you might better be down ON your
knees, asking pardon for the wicked
ness you have wrought, than plotting
fresh evil, and threatening holy folk
with your dreadful torments!"
$50 you recognize me-" said my
great-uncle. "'Tis an honor, mistress.
But / fear you have heard much to my
prejudice, and 1 must press you to
visit my ship and learn the contrary"
"Step forward, colonel, and defend
her." / muttered under my breath to
her father.
He had the grace to blush, but he
acted upon my suggestion with a SEM
blance of sincerity.
''Sir, sir, what is this you dor he
cried. "Certes, there is some limit
to your law-breaking The maid is
my daughter"
My great-uncle went through his
snuff ritual with an artful exaggera-
ton which was comical to one who
knew him.
"Unfortunatel" he drawled. 81 wish
could sympathize with you, SIR"
And to me
Robert, you will conduct the lady
to the James"
For the first time Mistress ODon-
nelPs glance lighted fair upon my
face.
Master Ormerod!' she gasped.
you'd best come quietly, MISTRESS
! snapped.
She flung her hands to fend me off,
and the fat monk and the two nuns
cast themselves upon us. the monk
striking at my head with his heavy
crucifx and the nuns scratching and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Great NaUaI Figure

John Paul was the real name OF
Paul Jones, the Scotch-Americar
naval commander, who distinguished
himself In the American Revolution.
He assumed the name Of Jones on his
appointment as naval lieutenant In
1775.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
The Last of the Woods
AXE no chances with fire.

Take no chances with fire.
Douse the campfire with a pail of
water.
Snap the burnt match between your
fingers to make sure there is no
spark in the tip.
Drop your cigaret stub on the gravel
and grind it under your heel.
You'll never be sorry when you play
safe.
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Every man has some weakness. A
common one is making suggestions to
his wife about running the house.
tcopyrig hit by the Mcknight Syndicate. Inc.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
Lhe KITCHEN
CABINET

t0. 1926. western Newspaper Union.)
The highest duty of the state is
SO to 1egislate and minister as TO
make good homes, for 1t is only
larger home, and for the same uses
that the state exists.-Ellen Rich
ards.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Doing an injury puts you below
your enemy; revenging one makes you
but even with him, forgiving it sets
you above him.-Benjamin Franklin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Minnesota's pack of canned goods
taxes 100000 feet of lumber--box
lumber that is coming largely from
second growth on cutoyer lands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-A ton of
prunes, little used, for a mess OF
steamed clans. Or what have you?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Minnesota cutover land will grow
another forest if fires are kept out;
1t will be maintained in forest if
consistent public policy is adopted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

Diner Ito waiter)-One hundred
and fifty francs for the chicken? You
were mad to have killed bird which
was worth so much Paris Pele Mele.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

world. 1t was hewn out Of solid rock
at least thousand years ago and
Is In wonderful state of preserva-
tion.-Wide World Magazine
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
The Fruit.

II have thought, and thought, and
come to some very ridiculous conclu-
sions.-E. w. Howe's Monthly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

President Madison of the United
States always wore suits made of wool
grown In America
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
sEAsoNABLE FOODS

There Is probably no meal of the
day where dainty service and pretty
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
CHAPTER XII
The Dead Mans Chest

When / returned to the main cabin
Ben Gum was placing food on the
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CHAPTER X-Continued
p

The silence was oppressive as we
BILE of Latin ended on an hysterical
note. The Spanish captain stalked
TO the far side of the deck, rumbling
curses, and fixed his gaze upon the
purple hills Of Hispaniola. Behind
the steerlng-wheel the black flock of
religious gathered closer under the
great, gilded lanthorn which crowned
the high, pulpit-like recess intended to
protect the helmsman; and amongst
those cowled shaved heads and shape
less swathed forms the slim grace and
sunny blue eyes OF MORA ODonnell
were as patent as the growing fear
with which her father met us.
don Ascanio has placed the conduct
Of matters in my hands. What is
next? Must you" he began.
He gestured expressively toward the
vessel beneath us.
at seems II find myself IT'S
a nauseating prospect Several hun
dred men-and priests and nuns, Muir
ray Aye, cardinal sin, one I'll
never have dissolution for, whatever
betida-"
You concern yourself without
cause" said Murray soothingly. "We
have arranged 1t differently, and to
that end l shall act part with your
daughter which you must support !;
aye, to the offering of violence. And
now, tell me, where is the treasurer
''In the lazaret."
Master Saunders |" called my great
uncle, Take fifty men and break
out a quantity of treasure from the
lazaret of the prize"
AVE, aye, SIR returned Saunders
and the pirates fell over themselves
in their alacrity TO have a hand In
his business.
My great-uncle concluded the clean
ing of his sword, crossed to the lar
board railing and tossed the bloodied
handkerchief overheard.
"Oh, Master Martin" he hailed the
mate on the poop Of the Royal James,
BE so good as to have whip rugged
from the foreyard-arm to sling aboard
the treasure which Saunders is break
ing out"
"Aye.- aye, sir, I'll attend to 1t all
myself Martin assured him. -
my eyes for a - and all
the Twelve Apostles, blast 'em for a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

dishes are more
appreciated than
at the morning
meal. We hear
m u c h a b o u t
starting the day
right and 1t is
very important.
A hurried break
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

We all enjoy giving our friends
something unusual and attractive
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(To BE CONTINUED
The Washington times., 1926-05-03

The Presidents support of the
measure was announced at the
White House by Representative
Swing, who, with Representative
Smith (R9 of Idaho, and Sinnot
(R.) Of Oregon, conferred with the
President concerning the measure.
Boulder dam is the Muscle
Shoals" of the West, and is capable
of even greater power than it's
Alabama counterpart
Experts have estimated that 400,-
900 acres of land would be re.
claimed If the dam were properly
developed, and power supplied to
the fast-gTowing Southwestern part
Of the country.
Los Angeles alone, it is said, will
buy sufficient power from the Gov
ernment to repay the Government
the cost of the enterprise. The
dam would also give flood protec-
tion to Imperial Valley.
Assured of President Coolidge's
support, sponsors of the measure
will Immediately launch drive for
action at the present session of Con-
gress. 1t is debatable, however,
whether this can be obtained be-
The Washington times., 1926-05-03
GIRLS SUMMER
CAMPS 0. KID /
acontfnued from First Pagel
the American girls think and
want
Sec. Davis and Other
High Officials Indorse
Plan With Enthusiasm

Helen Maloney. the 21.year-old
Brooklyn miss. who wrote to Presi.
dent Coolidge suggesting that the
Government inaugurate SUNNI err
training camps for girls as well
as for boys, apparently has started
something with her idea
While the President referred her
letter to the War Department with
out comment, endorsement Of her
idea came today from Army authori-
ties, as well as from members Of
Congress and leaders in women's
activities.
"It's a good, constructive idea,' .
said Secretary OF War Davis. I'm
in favor of Il. However, its up to
Congress, for, Congress must pro-
vide the funds to carry 1t out. We
are having a difficult time getting
sufficient funds for the camps al.
ready authorized.
Army Men Interested
Army officers directing this sum-
n1er's camps were interested in the
Brooklyn girls ideas. While the
training that would be given the
young women would necessarily be
somewhat different than the strictly
military curriculum given the boys,
they were of the opinion that the
administrative machinery could be
adapted to the task without a great
deal Of difficulty. And the train
ing given girls would be poten-
TALLY as valuable from the stand.
point Of preparedness and national
health as that given the young
men.
'The War Department" said Sec.
reary Davis, 'Is vitality interested
in the health Of this nations youth
girls and boys. Boys are potential
soldiers; girls are the potential
mothers of soldiers"
General Davis FavOrs Idea
A formal reply to Miss Maloney's .
letter was sent today by Robert
G. Davis. adjutant general of the
army. While favorable to the idea,
General Davis explained that "the
training camps as conducted at
present have for their fundamental
purpose the training of students to
| become commissioned and non
commissioned officers in the army.
Under the law, only men are quail
fled for such positions and Con-
gress has made no provision for
training along similar lines for
women.
The Washington times., 1926-05-03
BRITISH LABOR OFFERS
PARLEY; HOPE DIM
tcontinued from First Page.l

Continued from First Page.l
nament reply to the King, formally
approving the proclamation.
J. Ramsay Macdonald, Labor
leader. opposed the motion. but he
was defeated by vote or SO8 tc
10s.
The premier then moved the ad
iournnent of the house and
launched into q statement bearing
ca the strike situation.
BIames Both Sides
.'The mine owners and the miners
wilI have to find some way Of man
aging their own business independ-
entity of government Intervention, =
said Premier Baldwin, which was
interpreted in some quarters as in.
dicating that the government viii
make no further effort to settle the
dispute in the coal industry.
Il am convinced that there can
be- no settlement Of that industry
until there are two things, first a
very different spirit and second q
different oEganization for the dis
eussion OF arrangements and wages,
said the premier.
Baldwin blamed both the miners
and the operators for the impasse,
declaring that both parties to the
dispute were asking too much. '
Market In Turmoil
Great Britain today began to fee
The pinch OF the great industrial tie