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Show V vriAzr. January 14, 1938 Our Presidents 4 7ACHARY TAYLOR never stayed in one place long enough to qualify as a voter. During the panic of 1837 Martin Van Buren could not always get his salary. Woodrow Wilson and his wife slept in Buckingham palace. Theodore Roosevelt, in commenting on living in the White House, said: You dont live therer Youre only 'Exhibit A to the country." Andrew Jackson was the first territorial governor of Florida. Warren G. Harding went directly from the United States senate to the White House. MSsfeesofybnSeacec Bartlett Uirginia Slivers reveille Serra also rose to his feet He remembered now that he had seen before the expression that smoldered in the Governors eyes, but in the eyes of other men. "Ah! he said softly. "Ah! Your dfe. I see. So you want her in California with you. Naturally. He walked to the low door and stared thoughtfully at a group of Indian children, playing some absorbing game with a hoop and a dart while a circle of elders watched them lazily in the afternoon sunshine. Strange, Pedro Fages. I always think of you as a man among men; a soldier, an explorer. A mans man entirely. But of course you broken. "...On the 29th day of April, 1769, are married. It must be a long the San Carlos, otherwise called the time since you have seen your wife, yes? Qolden Fleece, comes In sight "A long time," he answered In a . . On board were Lieutenant Catalan low voice. A Ptdro Tages with twenty-fivlong, long time. Eight foluiwrl- - e e e years. I have a son. too. Padre. And the last time I saw him he was Pronounced Fah'hays. a few days old. "Now that I feel I am going to CHAPTER I stay here, somehow the need for I that son and his mother has become more than I can bear. And needIt was autumn of the year 1783. Senor Don Pedro Faget, Civil ing them so I must talk to you about Governor of the California, Upper and Lower, drank a toast to hit Most Catholic Majesty, King Carlos III of Spain, then filled hla cup and raised it to the priest in Franciscan robe and cowl sitting opposite him across the handhewn table. ' To your Reverence! he said. "To Fray Junipero Serra, pious priest, intrepid missionary, tireless traveler, and if I may, good soldier!" He drained the cup, and and wiped his short mustaches beard with a brown hand. Junipero Serra smiled slowly. "A thousand thanks, Senor el Gobema-dor,- " he began ceremoniously. But Fages stopped him with a twinkle the annale of California .In are theae paragraphs: there hlftory. Turn now to tin Northern coasts, w the Bey of Sen Diego, whots wettrs W lain for more titan a Century end Mf undisturbed by European keel, hortt had known no tread of Vise auto in bed tinea Sebastian w there. The native inhabitants yet preterved a traditional remembiance of Khits and bearded visitors, kept olive perhaps by i occasional rumor potted overland from the southeast, ond by distant glimpses of the white scinted galleon which yearl after year bore its oriental treasure dowtt past this port, which, to far as can be known, was never entered. And now for-evthe aboriginal solitude it to be one of er e ' in his eye. No. no. Padre! None of that when we are here alone. You and I have enjoyed too many privations together, have gone thirsty and hungry, have eateni mule meat or worse, too many times for us to stand on ceremony when we are though you are Padre Presidente of the Missions in California, and I . . Governor of all the Califomias, finished the priest "But I had believed . .that is, it had come to my attention, that his Excellency believed there we times when he was not greeted with the proper respect when he deigned to visit the Mission San Carlos at CarmeL by ourselves, even "Oh, that! That simply necessary to these priests that a healthier respect for the Crown was a desirable trait in them. That Fages laughed. complaint was show some of never applied "We are in are unable to ognition due to you. Padre." a country where we demonstrate the recyour worthy person. The King himself would understand the lack of these ceremonies. He would not be displeased, however, but edified, I believe, and he would rejoice to witness that what Is possible to do Is done. Fages still smiled, though the othtone implied a rebuke. "Scold me. Padre, if you will I deserve it, I suppose. But I have been thinking of desomething ciding something. And today I have sent messengers with the results of my decisions to the Viceroy In Mexico. And what do you suppose the . message Is? The priest caught his breath and moved his fingers uneasily toward his beads. Although he seemed to be studying a corner of the brush ceiling over the Governors head, ers ... be was reading Fages, knew it Years of a and Fages wary com- radeship had taught Serra to read every expression in the others face. He had seen it light with a strange oner fire when some vista of this new California unrolled itself be-r- e Fages ; seen it grow lean and tense through long days of starve-tio- n "There Are Still Thousands Wandering In Benighted Darkness in This California. them. I think they can be happy here. I am. The living quarters at the presidio are not so bad, and oh. Padre, what a garden I have planted I Hundreds of peach trees, and figs, and pears. And I have a vineyard that is doing well in the sandy soil around the presidio. Yes, it is home to me, and must be to them. "God grant that it may. And your wifeshe is not used to pioneering? Fages frowned and began plucking his beard. "Thats the rub. She isnt But I have written Viceroy Mayorga, and Felipe de Neve, to persuade her to come. She can not withstand them. The Dona Eulalia, my wife, is years younger than L and when we married in Barcelona, she was a reigning belle. I never could understand why she married a rough old soldier like I am. But she did, and here she must come. "Of course she must And she will. "Wives, submit yourselves to Gober-nado- rl your husbands.' Ah, Senor el How easily your plans go forward. You have but to command, and lo, the deed you have commanded is done, while I . . . The Governor took the priests arm, and the two walked out into the little garden in front of the priests quarters. There was great activity all around the mission establishment Indian neophytes were going and coming on various errands. Up from the orchard came a troupe of children, los pajareros, whose miniature bows and arrows had kept the predatory birds from the fruit In the vegetable garden a few stooping Indian girls still dug weeds, while others, who had finished their stints, ran to Join the game with their felhoop-and-da- rt lows. Fages drew a deep breath as he looked about him and remained qui- et But the priests eyes were upon him with an unspoken entreaty which he could not ignore. "What worries you now, my good Father? he asked affectionately. The missionary folded his hands In She sleeves of his robe, and began speaking. "It is this. The fall of the year is upon us. What crops we have will soon be gathered, the fruit will be dried, the corn stored. And the mountains shall drop down new wine.' A busy happy time. But to me, a sad and thoughtful time. It is autumn, and nature prepares for sleep. And I am recalled to my long sleep, and my body's mortality. Al, my poor old body! Don Pedro looked at him quickly. "You are not well? How is your ulcered leg? "That is nothing. Since the young mule driver put some of the ointment upon it that he uses on his beasts I have not thought much about it But you must know I do not regret my miserable carcass its due infirmities. It is only that I fear I shall be called to my undeserved reward before I have finished the tasks I have set myself to do for the glory of God in California. "Padre mio, if you should be taken from us this night which God forbid, you have accomplished more than seems humanly possible for one man to do. You have performed miracles, wonders. The other groaned. "Nothing! Nothing! A few hands-fu- l of souls brought to salvation when there are still thousands wandering in benighted darkness in this California I It is not enough. Stronger and stronger every day, every hour, I hear the command to bring in more souls. I seem to see whole armies of dark unsaved spirits, their arms lifted, begging, pleading, praying for the Church to rescue them He damnation! from never-endin- g raised his clasped hands toward heaven, and gazed upward. The Governor stared at the missionary, then averted his eyes as though embarrassed. "Ah, my son," the father contin ued, you "you love California. Why do stand in the way of her further development? Why do you impede the progress of Mother Church? Why, oh, why, do you not lend your assistance, your influence to the founding of that mission on the' Santa Barbara Channel which is so dear to my heart?" He took a step toward the Governor, with outflung hands; impassioned,'1 eloquent Fages avoided the missionary's eyes, whlch met his only at moments like this, and which burned with fanaticism unfathomable to the soldiers understanding. He felt miserable, small; a shriveled, cringing monster groveling in the path of a flaming archangeL He rolled his eyes helplessly tor another point on which to rest them XHETHER you line your new than upon the fervid missionary. A draperies or not will depend good, round soldiers oath would have helped him. He hesitated to on how heavy the material is. It is important, however, that the mouth it, but whispered it to himtop of draperies be stiffened when self, gaining strength from its puna French heading is used. A soft gency. which may be purchased canvas mis"I can not promise you that sion, he replied shortly. "There is in drapery departments is genalready a presidio established at erally used for this purpose. From Santa Barbara, and more soldiers four to six inches is a good depth to cut the heading canvas. Turn can not be spared for a mission. of the curtain material "And why not? Two soldiers out the top A. of a whole garrison! Only two, to over it and sew as at width Now of your measure the establish a mission! What could be curtain and plan the plaits to take more Important? up half this width. In heavy maFages patience fled. Good Father, you attend to your terial, four or five Inches will be affairs of the Church, and I will at- enough. It is a good plan to let tend to mine of the State! Only two the space between the plaits be soldiers you say. I need every o the same as the amount of madier in the province, and more be- terial the plaits take up. The first plait may come just inside the sides to protect, California. The priest turned on his heel, and finish of the outside edge of the drapery or it may be placed two walked into his house. The Goveror three inches in. nor followed him firmly. Start to sew the plait about an Pio, an Indian boy, was lighting inch down from the top of the the candles. drapery and sew it the depth of Begone, ordered the priest. The boy cast a frightened look at the stiffening, as shown here at B. the angry faces distorted by the Pinch this plait into three small two inches candlelight, and scuttled out Priest plaits and, starting sew down from the top, through other across and soldier faced each as at C. Sew these plaits the the table. depth of the stiffening, so that r"B ' You know I am a good well I ' 'Tavoilta Kecipa ofi the Shrimp Creole for Sunday Night Supper. SHRIMP Creole is an excellent serve for Sunday night supper, not Just because it is especially good to eat, but because it can be made the day before or in the morning end reheated when ready to serve. That is real convenience for the housewife who does her own work. Shrimp Creole. I medium size I cup canned J they appear as shown here at D. Now turn to the wrong side and sew a ying to the back of each plait as at E. Every Homemaker should have a copy of Mrs. Spears new book, SEWING. Forty-eigpages of directions for making slipcovers and dressing tables; restoring and upholstering chairs, couches; making curtains for every type of room and purpose. Making lampshades, rugs, ottomans and other useful articles for the home. Readers wishing a copy should send name and address, enclosing 25 cents, to Mrs. Spears, 210 South Desplaines St., Chicago, Illinois. ht step-by-ste- Uced tomatoes cup sliced celery 1 cup canned peas 1 tbtp (hortenlnf tbsp vinegar 1 tap sugar flour tbp alt S cup canned tip to I tbp chill ahrtmp 8 cups hot belled powder rice cup water onion p I 1 1 1 1 Cook the onions and celery in the fat until a delicate brown. Add the flour, salt and chili power and blend until smooth. Add the water (use the liquid drained from the peas as part of the water). Cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, peas, vinegar, sugar and- shrimp and heat thoroughly. Serve with the hot rice. If the shrimp creole is made before serving time, you will find a double boiler, or casserole convenient to use for reheating it. The amount of chill powder to use depends upon personal taste. It would be a good, idea to add Just one tablespoonful and after the finished product has been sampled more can be added if desired. MARJORIE II. BLACK. More Jobs; Less Cost 1906 the infant automobile industry provided Jobs, directly or indirectly for about 80,000 people and what today would be considered inferior cars, sold for $5,000 and up. Advertising created a demand that today provides jobs for approximately 5,000,000 people, has resulted in radically improved cars and has reduced the price to where one out of each five people in the nation can, and does, own a car. In churchman, continued the Governor. "I am not a pious man by nature. but in my lenience with you Franciscans in California I have almost overstepped my authority. Why, in Mexico, they call me a frailero, a priest lover! mur"They do misjudge you, mured Serra with a touch of sarcasm. "No more than you do. I have done what I could for the Church, and for these worthless Indians, who, in my mind, seem better off in their native savagery than living under the yoke of slavery which the Church has laid upon them. (TO BE CONTINUED) Odd Fish Wear No Glasses, but They Are Equipped With Bifocal Seeing Ability The Shedd aquarium, Chicago, has no fish that wear glasses. But recently it did the next best thing. It got a shipment of fish with four eyes and bifocal seeing ability. These fish are only six inches long, said Director W. H. Chute, "but they are of unusual interest because of their remarkable eyes. Each eye is divided horizontally into two sections. The upper section, projecting above the fishs head like the eyes of a frog, is adapted for vision in the air. This makes it almost impossible for the fish to get a fit in hats, but is handy for seeing birds of prey. Then there is another set of eyes, the lower ones. They are quite different in appearance, and are short sighted for vision in the water, or looking at other fish. What its like to have four eyes, no one pretends to know, but Mr. The ef Chute ventures a guess. he says, "probably is like a pair of bifocal glasses, except that the fish uses both near and distant vision at the same time. The There is one drawback: "four-eye- d as these specifish, mens are called, swims exactly on the water line, with one pair of eyes looking up and one pair peering down. The result is that the fish gets his upper eyes dry, and this, interferes with said Mr. Chute, clear vision." There is only one way out, and the fish thought of that years ago. He ducks himself. Even scientists think it is pretty fish who strange, these four-vielook at the sky and the water all at once. But in their new tanks at the Shedd aquarium the fish can feast their four eyes on the name science The card reads has given them. fect, w and IFdoes two things. It distinguishes them at once from other anableps. "anableps' anableps" and burning heat, or gray and rawn when the Governors small company of Catalonian soldiers fell, n by one. prey to the scurvy. - But couId never quite tell whether the nes that branched from the twin-- , eyes came from squint- 1116 blazin un, or from i$r. .. l?8ainst rollicking laughter. ow he realized he had never seen expresslon before. He felt ,.xcitement communicated to rom ,8e feverish eyes, a i i tie excitement, and quite a lit- lrroessage had it to do wtK lm Lav Were some of his cher I., d plans for furthering the urch in California to be frustrat-..- . He breathed heavily. ?are not suppose. 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