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Show WHAT to EAT and WHY Mistress of Montereig Uirqinia Slivers Bartlett .fJouitonOoudlii Otscuiiei Virginia Stivers Bartlett WNU Service XXU fUAPXER Cntinued. . L writhed and struggled, fingers. The re-- 1 around her neck, her iped Sedwildiy over her shou!- - clutched her But Pedro Fages at last threw her over Jtoulder, and lifted her to toss tuj Csoon as she'touched the saddle scream, and started to 2wa As her feet touched the of the horse, Fages jl , the side Zd her to the side of his aniat her looked and one arm to S'tt alone! me she ex-I- d I will not stay stridently. Ser minute here! Zes lifted bis hand and rapped slap aeross fsLnging put s.p Eulalias hsr hands to her face, and fell open in pain and poutb ft said get on that horse, C vernor sternly, hesitated just a second for the i hand that was usually her block, then scrambled mg the saddle, j passed the sentries at the iio gates, she covered her head The sentries looked bent low. u them with lively curiosity. the door of the mansion Go scared face met them. ited," said the Governor shortly. into ly "hey An-Jj,- s' gasp of understanding scuttled away. Jitn a An-)i,- Astrolabe, nearer than it had seemed they could be, putting out of the bay into the open sea. They cheered, moved by the sight of the shadowy ships. From one of them, the flag-shicame a burst of smoke, followed by a d salute. The soldiers of the presidio guard fired a voHey in reply. Then as the fog mewed down again they were lost to sight, and the fog did not lift again. It was years later that the Viceroy of Mexico learned, by dispatches sent from Europe, that the Boussole and the Astrolabe had made the Sandwich Islands, and there deposited with the captain of a homeward-bound English ship all of the findings of the Count Jean Francois Galaup de La Perouse, concerning his expedition, and his visit to California, the fortitude of the Governor Don Pedro Fages, the kindness and piety of Pere Fermin Lasuen, and the hospitality of them both. lrom the Sandwich Isles, the Frenchmen had sailed away, had been seen once again by men in New Zealand, then disappeared. The Astrolabe, the Boussole, the Count de La Perouse, Monsieur de Langle, Le Pante Dagelet, the scholars, scientists, sailors and lovers; the delicate instruments, the botanical and zoological specimens which had been picked up in the French- mist-muffle- s cast herself on the bed, fearful, but the Gov- -' She did not even look at her. ed her stinging cheek tenderly then undressed, and moment, Still the jped beneath the covers. did not speak, nor make move, only stood with folded 6 looking at the floor. last, with a sigh, he stirred 'tstlf, and sank, a dejected dusty before the Madonna. f,cached for his rosary and beBut his thoughts ans prayers. jjfaed from his devotions. Kdha Baling and Poor little thing. not dreamed she hated so. Hated me. Ave Birina hates me! Ai, ji Who loves her so. , Poor Ave Maria . . p bowed his head still lower, (ties frightened, frantic face, Raided her roughened by gis, her wide wet eyes, and teeth bared by trembling came into his mind again, i . .. lit-iti- jtkiuvh mm ft or little thing . , . like a little Ned animal caught in a snare, Watched Indizuela Sauntering ftd into gnawing off a foot, rath-ij- n Toward Him. to be held in a trap. Ave tit1 He beat his breast softly, mens expedition, were all lost in jiringly. Then he slipped his And the manner of their beneath I his leather jerkin and the Pacific. disaster remained for ever a scapular made from 're Serras habit. Holding it s bands was some comfort, p ft he it. CHAPTER XXIII lifted it to his lips and That was all Now I will sing to my well beloved a song of my beloved touching his form. I under- vineyard. did not love this le California, would wish to My well beloved hath a vineyard In a very fruitful hill pway. Even with my love, I I oneliness, the wish for ftx little thing! jfsughts could I, too, if I com-Nhi- Ave Maria! What shall pw? God help me, holy Mas-wuhelp me, Santa Maria, s, "- - holy me. Father Serra, inter-b- r jtad crouched so long, lost in w and bitterness, that when he ft his head, he saw it was al-- I ( From the parade-there came the sound of a. Ps notes, and of horses hoofs, yhe remembered he had or-- ? guard to accompany him r ')each to witness the depar-f- d dawn. the French ships. himself stiffly to his lnd looked across at the bed. w as asleep, one hand still over her outraged cheek, 'y he bent over her a mo-ie- n liptoed out of the room, j''e beach blazed a huge fire wood. The sand was marked pulled ' Prtnls of 1 ts of many feet. There Fray Fermin Lasuen, sitting beside the Governor on the hot earth beneath a great oak on top of a hill, repeated the words of Isaiah as they watched the Indians picking the ripe grapes that burdened the gnarled and twisted Vines. It was the last day of the The fruit had been allowed to hang beneath the burning sun until the last possible minute when rich juices would strain the purple skins to the utmost, without beginning to dry. Only a few straggleisfiremained In the vineyard. The esta de la vendimia was already starting as a bustle and stir in the direction of the barbecue pits, shouts and songs from the workers attested. Fray Fermin, who had come over from Carmelo to bless the vintage, watched the Indian girl, Indizuela, as she passed them, a great basket of grapes on her head. I want to speak to you of that little one," he said. "She is no longer a savage child, but a little Christian woman, fit to be a good wife to some man. It Is time for her to wed. And because she is 1 your protege, you should know a have it in my heart to arrange ven-dimi- refuse and scraps left departing French sailors. ooked about him. Here the lc" was the laboratory bad with its strange fascinating nents. Here were the black-inderof the fire where the ft1 bad risen. sighed and lifted his It was a thick marriage for her with young Pio. morning. "An Indian!" exclaimed the Govwed in so densely he could ernor. t8fe 1110 waler- He won- Chris"Why not? He Is a good ha Perouse could S see the master beloved his since and Hie fire he had built In tian, he has been so bereft I feel death needs something happy In his be Pante Dagelet he Several times, you know, he life. L dismissed him, once and has run away to Join his savage m his thoughts. afraid we will ''membered what La Perouse brethren, and I am ( lose him entirely." on the f, a ch the leaving California Fages mused, looking after Chinese monsoon of the glrL graceful figure ,Cn,WaterS- My Imagina-alway- s "I suppose you are right. Padre. precede my ves-- r But she $UU seems a child to me. three thousand And I had rather thought she would one of ,"ad laughed. Fages marry, when the time came, want his heart. Do you soldiers. the King's a will." ?)reeze moved, and me to speak with her? I " fur few to his feet, "Then moments rose t" father The tace of the waters. do it now.' my son. I will go down and tlie watchers on to see how the fiesta is progresswell-traine- d a s j n. t, en-a- I1 h ' I . r, ,.,iefpredd ,ails and the Buussole and the earth-mysterie- s, you say? ji groaned. the purple-s- . Sit down. you . She sank on to the earth, and with a little gesture seemed to become a part of it. From swimming eyes she looked up at him. she asked softly. "Si, Senor? Fages clenched his hands. Fray Fermin has said, he blurted hastily, "that he wishes to arrange a marriage for you with Pio. What do ji ft out Ah-h-h- ... little had I ij light, blinking as he faced the sun. he breathed. "How good is this sun, and warm airl I am happy, your Excellency. Very happy. I shall go now in a few days to Santa Barbara to begin preparations for founding the Mission Santa Barbara. Yes, Father. I am happy also about that, as you can well understand. If only Fray Junipero were here to be with us," Ah, well, I doubt not he knows well what is going forward. It seems most fitting to be beginning these preparations during the season of the vintage. For I am planning to plant for my beloved, my Master, another vineyard, and I pray the hill wUl be very fruitful, as yours is. He smiled, and Fages watched him walk away, his old face lit with exalted smiles. Then he turned and watched Indizuela sauntering toward him, her basket empty. Her hands were tained, and her lips, for she had filched the most luscious grapes here and there as she picked. Her eyes are black, black as a starry night," thought Fages, As she came toward him, she smiled suddenly, and the flash of white teeth in her dark face was startling. She was dark, dark as the earth, and from her rose an aura of fruitfulness, of ancient hidden, savage, impenetrable. Pedro Fages blood pounded. His throat felt choked. A temple vein rose and pulsed suddenly. His eyes swam, and his knees felt weak. ."Indizuela! he called, but his voice broke suddenly. He cleared his throat as the girl looked at him, still smiling with a subtle understanding look in her eyes. I want to . . . speak with "I ing. He stretched in the bright sun She looked at him mockingly, gravely. "That old man should think of other things than marriages. It is not decent for his thoughts to dwell on such things. So 1 have ' been taught. ' Do you want to marry Pio? the Governor asked hurriedly. Do you love him? "I have also been taught to tell the truth. She bent over and patted a handful of earth into a little pile, and smoothed it as she spoke. I do not love Pio. I do not love any of the Indian boys, nor any of the soldiers. She looked at the Governor, with head suddenly thrown back. You know. You She laughed. have always known, as I have, that I am for you. No one shall have me but my lord, my beloved master. I am his, to gather as he does the grapes from his vineyard, and to crush, as he crushes them." Fages listened to the low voice that seemed to blend with the buzzing of the bees. What she said seemed natural, as though somewhere, some time, he had heard it before. As though in a spell he i ; spoke. Yes," he said, in a voice not his own. , s The girl took a deep breath. she asked simply. "When? "Now? This is the vendimia. The man trembled. He was under a spell. He must break it . . . in quickly . . . He looked about him fina panic. The gatherers had ished their tasks, and now were clustered around the barbecue. Their voices seemed to come from distance. There was no one a . near. Heat shimmered from the earth, but the Governor of California shivered. Yes, it was the vendimia. Why not? She was his. So utterly his. And he needed her so. Not only his body, but his mind and spirit called for the fulfilment a blending with her would bring. But he fought the girls witchcraft, and she sensed it. I know. It is your woman. La Gobernadora. Pah! she spat That white one. That cold cruel Spaniard! Listen!" She leaned forward eagerly. "I know what happened when the Frenchmen were here! I know who brought La Gobernadora through the gates of the presidio the night before the Frenchmen sailed! We can do away with her! She laughed triumphant- She slipped her hand ly. "Look! in her bosom and brought out a little sack of skin. It was dry and something rattled in it Look! This is magic. I got it from 'a witch woman. It is strong medicine. If I will I can make her wither away and die . , , and then . . I . t By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS 6 East S9th Street, New York. DISTINGUISHED nutritional scientist once remarked that it is a small favor to keep people alive on a poorly chosen diet. For with the wrong food, they may not get one-fifof their potential efficiency into their lives; they will drag themselves through miserable days, never knowing the joys of physical fitness nor en-- joying the abundant health will flourish wherever conditions that comes from a perfect are favorable to their growth. There are two important factors balance of nutriment. A th The Perfect Diet May Not Be Safe to Eat But even the homemaker who plans an ideal diet may be undermining the healthof her family by feeding them spoiled or tainted food which carries the deadly germs of disease! governing food preservation. One is the maintenance of a constant temperature of from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit under no circumstances should food be stored festi-va- L live-oak- s, - group of officers and sailors from the San Carlos which lay in MonteTheir heads were rey Bay. wreathed with vines, and they were drinkihg wine from the last vintage, singing, laughing, dancing; uttering robust jokes, circling around the barbecue pits where slaving cooks were lifting the savory roasted bull and hacking it into pieces. Near by was the great vat where the grapes were poured to be crushed. A little stream ran near it, and there, all who wished to tread the wine washed their feet, then plunged into the purple pool with jocund shouts. On a rough dais, beneath a sat La Gobernadora surrounded by young laughing officers, who vied with one another in composing flattering toasts to her beauty, her wit, her distinguished position as Queen of the Californias. She was dressed in the Maja costume, in her lap a great basket of grapes, and on her head a wreath of grape leaves. At her feet a soldier sat, his head tied n a scarlet handkerchief, and across his knees a guitar. He was singing a song to her, and she smiled, as Don Pedro watched, and lifted her glass to the troubador. Don Pedro stared at Eulalia curiously, as though he had never seen her before. She seemed happy. This was what she loved, craved, after all; flattery, admiration, adulation. He stopped uncertainly. For a moment he thought he would turn and go back to the brown ardent Indian girl who still waited for him beneath the quiet sheltering tree. But young Pedro, watching the carving of the bull meat, saw him. There he is! he shouted. "Now we can have the feast! So the Governor was drawn unwillingly into the festivities. a, For Food Sanitation An enormous amount of time and money is expended to put foodstuffs in your kitchen in a fresh, palatable and safe form. Laws govern the manufacture, transportation and merchandising of every food product and an elaborate system is maintained for the inspection of meat. But all this care can be undone if food is not adequately refrigerated in the home. From the moment that meats, fruits, vegetables and groceries reach your kitchen, the responsibility. is yours, and., you. will be guilty if your husband and children suffer ill effects from eating tainted food. of Food Spoilage Spoilage in food is due to the ravages of a vast army of microorganisms which cause it to sour, decay or putrefy, depending upon the nature of the food. There are three classes of micro-organiswhich develop in food bacteria, molds and yeasts. All three are notable for their minute size, rapid growth and yide distribution. Y easts and bacteria can only be seen with the aid of Cause - a microscope. are the Not all enemies of man; some are useful in the preparation of foods such as cheese, sauerkraut and bread. These need not concern the homemaker. But the harmful bacteria micro-organis- Do You Want to Know Where to Find the (TO BE CONTINUED) Co-Operati- ve for the training of executives and employees, have developed practices in management and accounting systems, and have so perfected economical buying and selling that private enterprises profit by their scientific methods of warehousing, stock keeping, and retail distribution. reEmpoyees of ceive moderate salaries. Management and operation are on a sound basis. There are no "cut prices," no items sold at a loss merely to attract trade. There is no watered stock receiving dividends. Customers get low prices In and out of season and at the end of the year small rebates on their total formed. receive once an opinion in holding can withdraw While an individualist and insistent purchases. Members and their subscription' time at free affairs own any his upon managing in full. from bureaucratic interference, he are refunded is a natural born Newspaper In China societies existed In Once China had a newspaper th, IL and Alexander of Czar the days under A- was printed on silk, some Socialist they flourished and grew II. The had one that was printed on red pa Nicholas HI and lexander and per, a royal family had one that determined a bolsheviks made cowas printed in gold and certain fierce attempt to capture the but did not suc- spiritualists had one that was printin 1918, operatives ed on black papir Collier' Week The sanity and good sense prevailing in Finlands people and their government may be traced to variPerous sources and conditions. charthe is head fountain the haps acter of the Finns strong, sturdy, stubborn developed in overcoming the forces of nature in their forbidding country, with Its a soil long and cold winters and none too fertile, for the bald granite thrusts its way up through the thin top soil all the way from the Baltic sea to the Arctic ocean, writes Mason Warner in the Chicago Tribune. The Finn is an individualist. He thinks for himself, is slow in coming to a conclusion, and is steadfast self-relian- t, 4 support schuoiS FOOD PRESERVATION and Explains How to Protect Your Family Against of TAINTED FOOD the DANGERS - C. Houston Goudiss has put at the disposal of readers of this newspaper all the facilities of his famous Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in He will gladly New York City. answer questions concerning foods, diet, nutrition, and their relation to health. You are also invited to consult him in matters of personal hygiene. It's not necessary to write a letter unless you desire, for postcard inquiries will receive the same careful attention. Address him at 6 East 39lh Street, New York City. Mold growths may be destroyed They by boiling temperatures. may be retarded by keeping food in the cold, dry circulating air provided by an efficient refrigera- tor. A good refrigerator is the best investment a family can make. It enables you to take advantage of bargain prices to buy food in quantity, And it safeguards health by preventing contaminated food from finding its way to your table. An efficient refrigerator also preserves the flavor and texture of meats, fruits and vegetables, so that you enjoy these foods at their best. But Its greatest contribution to human welfare is the preservation of food so that it will nourish your body instead of poisoning it. Questions Answered -- Finland Calm in World of Confusion; Societies Solve Problem These societies Ask C. Houston Coudiss at a temperature higher than 50 degrees, or bacteria will multiply so rapidly as to make it unsafe to eat. The other Is to maintain the proper degree of moisture in the air neither too much, which encourages the growth of microof We stories hear organisms, nor too little, which frequently The Governor unconsciously put or caused fruits and vegetables. death serious illness dehydrates his hand beneath his leather jerkin. food contaminaby . . he Serra of Food Junipero muttered, tion. And it is sig- Appearance feeling the scrap of sanctified cloth. Be nificant that the May Deceptive He closed his lids to shut out the The great danger of food that Is improper care of warm wonder of the Indian girls food in the home is improperly stored is that it may eyes. most often respon- become spoiled without advertis"Go away," he said gutturally. sible, One physician ing that fact. Appearance is selif "Please, Indizuela, you love me, has gone so dom a reliable guide and unless go away. far as to state that ,your refrigerator is efficient, food The girl did not move. It was there is jio estimat- may become unfit for consumpthe Governor who rose on unsteady ing the number of tion before spoilage can be noted feet and staggered like a drunken persons who, while by sight, taste or smell. man toward the fiesta. not sick in bed, All types of protein foods harbor In spite of the priests movfeel rather poor- bacteria which multiply rapidly at ing about in their somber habits, ly, "not strong, or kind of ruff temperatures higher than 50 dethe vendimia seemed a pagan down because improperly- pre- grees. Under favorable conditions Beneath the ancient served food gives them insufficient of moisture and temperature, baca crowd of merrymakers celebrated nourishment and their strength is teria double their number every 20 the vintage in manner traditional. exhausted in combatTmg. the- ac- to 30 minutes, and a single bacteAmong them Don Pedro noticed tion of germs. rium can prqduce a million bachis guests from the Presidio at San teria in 15 hours. u Francisco and Santa Barbara, and a Homemaker's Responsibility great ceed. Have You a Question? iy- - Cel Thit Free Bulletin Offered by C. llouiton Gouditt of this newspaper are write to C. Houston Goudis at 6 East 39th Strect.-NeYork City, for his new Vitamin Trimer" which tells the farts that every homemaker needs to know about vitamins. In simple chart form, the functions of eaih vitamin are explained, and there is a list of foods to guide you in supplying your family with adequate amounts of these necessary food factors, A postcard it tufftcient to carry your request. READERS to Safeguard Childrens Milk Mflk is the most perishable of all foods, because it is an ideal medium' for bacterial growth. If this master food is to be kept safe for children, it must be stored at a temperature not higher than 45 degrees. Careful studies show that there is very little increase in bacteria when milk is held for as long as 43 hours at a temperature of 40 degrees. But when the temperature was allowed to rise to 50 degrees, almost 30 times as many bacteria developed, and at 60 degrees, the bacteria multiplied more than 8,000 times in the same period. Foods That Spoil Easily The rapid multiplication of bacteria also occurs in other foods having a high protein content, including meat, meat broths, fish, gelatin,, custards-- , creamed foods, peas and beans. It is important that all these foods, as well as milk, be kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, as a few degrees in temperature make a great deal of difference in preventing spojlage. Once food has begun to deteriorate, it must be discarded or it may endanger health. Cooking will not make spoiled foods fit for consumption. How to Prevent Mold Molds are another form of spoilage, that the homemaker must constantly battle. Mold will grow bn almost any substance, but is particularly likely to occur on acid foods, as .lemons, oranges, tomatoes and berries; on neutral foods, such as bread and meat; on sweets, notably jellies and preserves, and on salty foods, including ham or bacon. Molds may develop quickly or slowly, depending upon the temperature and degree of moisture. They thrive under the Influence of warmth and moisture and may remain invisible to the naked eye for as long as 36 hours. All molds hre white at first, but as they mature they change color, becoming blue, red, or assuming various shades of brown. To the bacteriologist, these colors have different meanings. To the 'homemaker, they all tell the same story that through improper , storage food has lost its Mrs. S. T. When thoroughly chewed and given a proper place in the diet, cheese is usually well digested. Experiments performed by the United States Department of Agriculture demonstrated that an average of 95 per cent of the protein and over 95 per cent of the fat of cheese were digested and absorbed. E. W. Its a fallacy to assume that brown sugar is "more nutritious and healthful than granulated sugar. It is true that brown sugar contains traces of mineral elements, while white sugar contains practically none. But the amounts are variable and never Regardless of color, significant. make their sole contribusugars tion to the diet through their carbohydrate content. The caloric value of white sugar is a trifle higher than that of brown, the difference amounting to 91 calories per pound. New Beauty tor the Home wax for the houseprotective and popular I Its already wide use is increasing yearly, throughout the homes of the country. And it is homethe efficient, maker who regularly applies this amazing product to the floors of her home. The unusual feature wax is of a good the maximum beauty it affords, with the minimum labor both in application and upkeep. Its on in a jiffy dries thoroughly in 20 minutes and results in resplendent floors that gleam like satin, look like new, and "dress up the entire house. A quality wax is urged, however, for it is more resistant to dust and dirt, its richer content lasts longer, and shows up to more glowing advantage the natural color and pattern of the wood. , Yes, a good wax is truly a domestic gem that is inexpensive-ti- me and trouble-savinand definitely beautifying! Self-polishi- hold is practical up-to-d- seif-polishi- self-polishi- g SelfPolislung Wax. simply spread it on nd let it dry then watch your floors sparklel eliminates scrubbing-dustin- g alone keeps floors clean. Full qt., only 8j!. ...with No rubbing Non-slipper- long-weari- ng appetite appeal and palatability. Aisle of Womans Dreams Suppose you knew that one aisle of one floor in one store had everything you needed to purchase! Suppose on that aisle you could lmy household necessities, smart clothing, thrilling gifts for bride, graduate, voyager! IIow much walking that would save! How much time, trouble and fretful shopping you would he spared! is in this paper can do for you. They bring all advertisements whnt in That, effect, the needs of your daily life into review . . , in one convenient place. Shop from your with the advertisements. Keep abreast of bargains, instead of chasing them. Spend time in yotir newspaper to save time and money in the stores. easy-ehn- ir, -- |