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Show - .V.-.,..- : - N ! I - ; "" '' I"111'1 ' ' i ? SMITHFIELP, UTAH SMITIIFIELD SENTINEL. Jk I HOP3-- SEW 4 Mistress of Monterey VIRGINIA STIVERS BARTLETT SYNOPSIS California im 1 In Spanlsh-Kovarne- d aonlllct between Church and Stata la repra-eente- d old frau eneiniea. by two friendly y. mlk)n-arFray Junipero Serra, Franciscan and Don Pedro Fares, civil Sovernor. Mexico to to ha tending After telling Serra fur hla wife and ion, whom ha haa not eeen toward aid hla for eight yaara, he refuae Dona founding the Santa Barbara Mias Ion.accomEulalia agreei to go to Califiirnla. PaDon panied by her duenna. Anrustiaa. dre aenda for Serra. telling him that two with prteata are on their way from Mexico F.ulaUa and young Pedro and that he to a leaving to meet them. Fagea aaengage maid tor Indian girl, Indiniela. to Soung Hlaa. It San from ealla Eulalia a deaolate trip. From the port of Loreto, a large cavalcade loaded with Eulalia grty atarla out for the long overland trip. bit- aecus turned to luxury and comfort, to terly regret having been periuadcd coma. The two prleata. Fray Mariano and arouse Fray Bartolomeo, call on her and her a ua pic km a to their genuineness. Aa the cavalcade atnpa at various mission!. Eulalia hear rumors of the approach ofa bar husband. While Don Pedro plans F.ulalla great lieata to welcome hla wife,welcome plana her costume. Don Pedro Eulalia son. and nta beautiful wife young to toasted a Ilia Queen of the California!. reunitthe On tha long Journey to Monterey, ed muple are royally entertained at the Presidio at San Diego. Eulalia duapprovc of the democratic relations of Don Pedro and hla people. Pleading weariness In the midst of tha feast she goes to bed whereto Anguatlas tell her she knows Eulalia to Pedro again to become a mother. Don disturbed by the development In the chardisSerra and dread acter of the prleata ml-ki- n appointment In them. Umping afrom to nils ion, Father Serra haa vision of St. Francis and tell hi saintly master that he will be ready to Join him when Santa Barbara Mission I founded. Meanwhile F.ulalla find there to a conflict between Berra and Dun Pedro and plan to uaa lha priest as an ally. CHAPTER XI Continued "Ah, La Gobernadora, said the priest. "Your prayers are answered too, Don Pedro." His words to her were simple, a welcome, a blessing. Then she was on her mount again. Dimly she heard Pedrito presented to the padre, and others talking. But she was silent, as though under a spell. "Good Father, the Governor was saying, "you must mount my horse and we will all ride into Monterey together. Come, up with you." Fray Junipero drew back. "Ah, my son, you know I never ride. I still have the legs God gave me, though one of them is not very Rather pretty. Indizuela. Soma Spanish blood In her background undoubtedly. She would have to inquire, very carefully, about Indizuela. At least she was adequately clothed. La Gobernadora sighed and stared out at the presidio basking in the spring sun. "So this is the place," ahe reflected. "This is the Royal Presidio of San Carlos de Monterey. That hut in the center of the enclosure is no I can doubt the royal chapel. hardly believe there were manifestations of joy and thanksgiving when this place was founded or that bells rang, masses were celebrated and congratulations published all over Spain and Mexico." As Eulalia gazed broodingly across. the bay, she knew, suddenly, that this was the first of many hours she would pass so. Hours when she would strain her eyes watching the bay of Monterey, hoping for a ship to arrive with news from the world, and fresh faces, longing for a break in the deadly monotony of life in the Royal Presidio of Monterey. No! she exclaimed so suddenly that Escabcllito jumped. She pushed him aside with her foot, and stood, Not hands clenched at her sides. I will not live the rest of my life like a captive in chains, or a wild bird caged! I will escape. She went into the house. After the blaze of sun shining on before her the sandy parade-groun- d house, and on the gleaming whitewash of the walla and houses she was blinded for a moment. When vision returned she paced slowly through the six rooms of the Governor's palace. She passed down the hall and looked into the dining-roolong, low and narrow, with a hand-mad- e Um-- y, good." The Governor, thrpw his reins to a body-serva- "Then with your permission, Padre, I will walk with you." "Yea, yes. And my two Brothers-ln-God- ! Where are you, my Brothers?" He looked around him. The two friara who were muttering to each other joined him with sanctimonious smiles. Again Serra put hla arms about them. We will walk together, this way, Brothers, I the older in the center, with two strong good young trees like yourselves to lean against, eh?" he asked delightedly. The others acquiesced in em- barrassment. Young Pedro slipped his hand into his fathers and walked beside him. The Governor looked at his lady, ao still and white on her white dear," he began. She smiled at him, but addressed the priest. I too, would walk with your Reverence, but, laying a hand on her heart with a dignified, significant gesture, you see how it is with me. The priest returned her smile and raised a hand to her. But I will follow slowly behind you. if I may." CHAPTER XII The Governors lady sat in a great hand-mad- e chair of native sycamore wood on the portal of her new home, basking in the warm sunshine. Her feet rested on Escnbel-lito- , who lay eying Chichi, tethered to one of the upright logs that supported the thatched roof of the por- tal. From within the house came sounds of bustle and fuss, and exasperated voice as she and the maids, with the help of a couple of Indian girls, strove to dispose of the contents of Eulalia's trunks and chests which crowded the small house. The arrival had been exciting. For some time before they. Padre Serra, the Governor, young Pedro and herself, had reached the presidio, they could hear bella ringing, volleys of shots, singing. As they drew Bearer they could see moving fig. ures, black In the glow from great bonfires built In the center and four corners of the walled presidio. It was all too confusing for her to get any definite impressions of the place or of the people that crowded about her. Only two personalities remained with her. One was a round, dark, officious little man, presented by her husband as Capitan Nicolas Soler. The other was an Indian girl, about fifteen, who was awaiting them in the house. The girl had glanced casually- - at La Gobernadora, then kept her eyes on the Governor. He had patted her head and called her Indizuela. Eulalia frowned and kicked Escabcllito slightly as he slapped Chi-ch- i, who was reaching tentative exploratory fingers toward the small Indian s thatch of long hair. ' ye jWiv ' Fray Junipero Drew Back. sideboard, table, benches, and one window looking out into the kitchen a garden. Next the dining-roobedroom, Angustias' ; across the hall a chamber for young Pedro, and another for the Governor and his lady. She went into her bedchamber and found Angustias, her maids and the Indian girls in a state of confusion. "Ah. my lady! exclaimed the "if you could only give me some word of advice! Where shall I put this stuff? There isn't room in the house for it all." Angustias." said Eulalia, her voice trembling, "I can't tell you what to do. It seems to me we shall have to live here like a soldiers family. Do our cooking in the middle of the floor, eat with our hands, and throw scraps to the dogs. The Governor's palace, indeed! It is only fit for a soldier's woman, and her brood of dirty brats. Angustias saw the need for firm action. "I admit it isn't much of a place," she said, beginning to stir about briskly'. "But we will do the best we can. Your clothes of course, can remain in the chests, and can be pushed back against they the walls. Sh began pulling things about. And these can go in the sala, and these in the dining-roodu-en- a, and" Ai, ai, Angustias! Stop it! Listen Unpack only the clothes that I need for the present. As for the other things, leave them alone. What is the use of unpacking them? I will not be here long." Angustias stopped. "What do you mean, nina? Not be here long? She stepped over and looked anxiously into her mistress' face. "Do you feel ill? Do you feel that you are going to-- to die? When your time comes?" Eulalia laughed nervously. "No, no. Forget what I said. I am not afraid I am going to die. Make things as comfortable as you can, my good Angustias, for the She patted the anxious present. wm i Bartlett WNU Service 0 woman on the shoulder and walked out into the sunshine again. She became aware of a little flurgate. ry among the soldiers at theenclosA man was riding Into the ure, his clothes and horse a bright spot of moving color. Across the he moved toward the parade-groun- d palacio, hie mount curveting and caracoling spiritedly. He pulled up before the lady in the big chair and, winging off his hat, bowed low, much to her surprise. Then she recognized him. It was Capitan Nicolas Soler, whose face she remembered from the evening before. He was all miles and bows, and made not an unhandsome jlgure in hla gay clothes, raiment which looked rather strange to Eulalia as she had not been in California long enough to become acquainted with the singular and characteristic style the Californian gentlemen had adopted. "Greetings to you, Senora la Gobernadora!" he cried. I know your Excellency is not receiving visitors as yet, but I have made so bold as to come and call nevertheless. You will not be so unkind as to send me away? Eulalia smiled. If it is the custom of ladies in California to receive early visits from gentlemen while their husbands are busy, I suppose you may, Capitan Soler." He dismounted and walked toward her. He was short and broad for his height, and Eulalia had a rapid impression that he looked like a fighting rooster, with enormous silver spurs springing from his heels like a game-cock- s. Again he bowed ceremoniously and kissed her hand. Then, when the lady gave him permission, he at near her feet and leaned against a post. I do not know what the customs of the ladies are in California," he aid chattily. "Anything that you may do, any precedent you may establish, will be followed by all the women in the province. For you are the First Lady, and the officers wives will follow you. Oh, of course, they are ladies, too. Little ladies. You are a grand lady. And now California society will be changed. And if I have helped you make it a social rule that poor bachelor officers may call on the ladies while their husbands are away, I think that is very nice." Eulalia was pleased. "I think you put a great responsibility upon me, he said charmingly. But I must admit I have no social aspirations toward California. It would be an empty honor to be social leader over some Indian girls and some soldiers women." "Ah, Senora la Gobernadora, hut you will be surprised at the social life that goes on here!" Eulalia raised her brows. "I will indeed. Is it possible? What is there to do?" "Well, we have picnics and in the woods around us here; or on the beach, close by, is a place where there are mussels and clams to be gathered. We go there, the Indians gather the shellfish, and we cook and eat them. Then we have parties in the different little houses dancing, music. Or we visit the Presidio of Santa Barbara or of San Francisco, and have fiestas. Ah, indeed, he concluded with shade of sarcasm, "we are quite bar-becu- horse. My mint Ruth Wyeth Spears not. Soler. No, I'm very sure I dosomesee to I em still expecting city. thing that looks like a capital and Soler leaned closer to her voice. his lowered ( You do not like California. on went Eulalia started, but he rapidly. "No you do not lika California, I can see that. And I do not blame a lady of you. It is no place for one or beauty, your culture your is It had. have life you used to the cruel for the King to insist that the Governor should be a family man, and bring his wife to this country. A trumpet called across the pre idio. The great gates swung open and the Governor of the Californias rode in with a party of horsemen. He dismissed them and cantered across to the palacio. Soler rose to his feet and saluted his Excellency. callsaid Don Pedro, Well, I ing on La Gobernadora . early, see." Soler cast a quick glance at the lady. "Yes," he replied shortly, I saw her Excellency sitting alone here and came to pay my respects. I must be going now. I trust I have not bored her. "Not at all!" chimed Eulalia. I have enjoyed your conversation. You must call again." The Capitan bowed again, and swung on to his horse. Don Pedro called in at the door, Indizuela! When ahe answered he poke in the Indian dialect, and they laughed. She brought him a chair, and wine in a cup. He threw himself into the chair, stretching out his legs with a sigh, and drank his wine in thirsty gulps. Eulalia fidgeted Why were you so rude to Capitan Soler? I do not like him." Why? I never dislike anyone without reason. He is an officious, meddling, ambitious upstart. Ia that all?" "No. But why talk about him? I am at home now, would rather talk with my beautiful wife. Look here." He pulled a sheaf of papers from his wallet These papers arrived for me on the San Carlos. Eulalia started. The San Carlos! Where is she?" Oh, she has come and gone again, back to Mexico." Ah she has," Eulalia sighed. She has gone. Yes, but there are plenty of documents for me to look to now. He opened a rattling paper and read it while Eulalia stared across the lonely bay. A soldier, riding up to the palacio, looked at the Governor in amazement, and saluted. Your Excellency, here are the lettera that you left behind you in your office. What are they? demanded Eulalia as soon as the soldier was out of J Stitch a Shirred Valance to Buckram shown. Turn the PLANNING draperies is as ex- the buckram asto 1 the other side citing as planning a new frock. valance over Curtains sound the keynote of a of the buckram and stitch through whole room, and this is the time of the other two rows of shirring as Slip the outside curtain year to be thinking about them. shown. The chintz draperies with shirred rod through the casing and valance shown here are dignified the valance is ready to hang. informal. and yet charmingly Are you in a rut about your have curtains? Do you know the dito are they make; easy They the smart tailored effect that is fferent methods that decorators usually obtained only by using a use to give windows individuality? valance board, yet they are hung In her book SEWING for the on ordinary double curtain rods Home Decorator, Mrs. Spears has- told the whole story with of the type shown here at A. The side drapes are made of sketches and text. Slipcovers, diffull widths of the chintz and are ficult dressing tables, and making hung on the inside rod with plain of lamp shades, how to bring furcasings at the top. Cut the va- niture up to date and many other lance material the desired depth technical problems are treated in and twice as long as the Bpace it this useful dollar saving book. is to fill after it is shirred. Hem Readers wishing a copy should the ends and bottom. Now, make send name and addrqgs, enclosing a row of gathers along the raw 25 cents (coins preferred), to Mrs. edge at the top, another row Spears, 210 So. Desplaines St., inches below the first and a third Chicago, 111. row Vi inch below the second. Cut a piece of buckram 4 inches deep Pleasant Pellets are an and as long as the outside curtain Dr. Pierces laxative. Sugar coated. rod. Bind the ends of this strip. effective Children like them. Buy now! Adv. Place the shirred valance edge wrong eide down on the strip of . Minds Portrait buckram as at B. Cut a casing The countenance is the portrait trip wide enough for the rod to of the mind, the eyes are its lip under it after the edges are Cicero. valand over the it turned, place ance edge as at C. Stitch the casing strip and the valance to - only A Pig Was to Blame By the disobedience of a lad in 1809, a garden gate in Rhode Island was left open, and a pig got in and destroyed a few plants. A quarrel between the owners of the garden and the pig resulted, which spread among their friends, defeated the Federal candidate for the legislature, and gave the state a senator by whose vote war was declared in 1812 with Great Britain. Pat Paragraphs. LUDEN'S MENTHOL COUGH DROPS will do these 3 things... and all for . . . Q 0 Q 5 Soothe inflamed membranes Menthol helps dear the head Help build up your ALKALINE RESERVE WHEN A COLD STBIKESI Pore as a Mountain Stream Oil purity . . . an objective by Quaker States lab- -. on tories. Ia four great, modem Intelligence of Twins Compared by Science; Physical Traits Studied et refineries the most ... operating nwJpf exacting control . , . the finest Pennsylvania etude oil is freed of ail trace of impurities, resulting in an oil so pun that you need have no fear of motor troubles from sludge, eatbon or corrosion. Acid-F- n Quuktr Slutt males your car fun better, last longer. Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation, 01 City, Pennsylvania. fairly valid measures of general learning capacity. Hundreds of twins reared together general intellgence B,r a? oua tovestigatore. The ir difference JEEff tota-paidentical twins is approxi-mte,- y ve points in I.Q. an nificant figure. On the other hand fraternal twins show, on an average' ultra-pa- ir differences of from ten to Pinta- - which is signtfU The vious conclu-l ion that intelligence is, to some degree at least dependent upon genetic make-up- . i!roy wf8"; BtSailprict iScaquutt t S 1 i 1 i ? i ! i i- ver3I ? 1 sight Offerings to Moon The day of the full moon in Janan great day for the poets. real or W:U a for at all mindful V ancient usage,thse A rarVtari-the placed on the moon ia to laden with offerings likely to the moon' beana, cucumbers, chestnuts, perl simmons, as well as IS white dum SSr??. mad .0 rice Bymbolicof aught moon. i i! Letters from home, for you," answered Fages, putting them in her lap. The San Carlos left them. And you had them in your office wherever that -all this time and forgot to bring them to me? How could you? How could you when you know how hungry I am for news from home, and how long it has been since I have had any? Oh, I do not see how you But the Governor with a muttered excuse jumped on his horse and gay." Eulalia looked at him in surprise. rode across the presidio to his little Was it possible that he was actually office by the great gate. For hours La Gobernadora sat pleased with such bucolic pleasures? reading avidly. Letters from her "But no receptions, no theaters, mother, and from friends; accounts no opera no music?" she asked. of dancing parties, theater, not, Senora "Certainly la Gober- moonlight horseback picnics,opera, new nadora! Why, Senora, I do not be- clothes, gossip of this one and that; lieve you realize that this and he all the gay life of the gay capital of waved his hand about the presidio Mexico. And "is all there is to the capital of California, readshe,andisolated in this reread every California." word. "1 dont believe I do, Capitan BE (TO COXTIXLEDJ The most fascinating phases of twin comparisons are, to the majority of us, those having to do with intellectual traits, writes D. Cecil Rife in the Scientific American. The relative importance of heredity and environment in mental make-u- p haa been for centuries, and still is, a topic sure to arouse a lively discussion in most groups of civilized mankind. Have twin studies shed any light on this question? Considerable research has been done in this field, by numerous investigators. There are certain difficulties, however, which are not often encountered in the study of traits. We cannot be sure physical whether a given mental test measures only innate learning capacity or whether part of the responses are the result of education and training. Then too, the person tested may or may not respond to the best of his ability There ere certain tests, such as the Simon-Binand its revisions, which have been thoroughly studied by psychologists over a period of years, and have been shown to be ! Sam u i |