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Show Mistress of Monterey ! Virginia Stivers Bartlett1 SYNOPSIS In Npanlsh-ltovemr- rattlethe ever present snakes, and picked Its way among rolling pebbles where a misstep would send horse and rider plunging death down the mountainside into the ocean lapping hungrily beside-wind- er California C Virginia Stivers Bartlett WNU Service of a conflict between Cbureh amt State li repreaented by two friendly enemies, ftall old Fray Junipers Serra, Francli-ea- n missionary, and Don Pedro civil governor. After telllnit SerraFattei. he li (endtns to Mexico tor hli wife and ion. wjom he hai not aeen fur eight yean, he reftuei hia aid toward founding the Santa d 17CJ CHAPTER YU low. woman! And after that What scene of last night. But the ladys head was full of other thing: the green velvet habit, the Jewels that lay dark In the little case strapped to her jennet, only waiting a gleam of light to make them leap and glow like green flames against her white skin. Tonight she would see her husband again. Would he be the seme? Would he look the same? She could picture him in armor end plumed helmet like the great conquistador, Cortez; or in rich velveti like the gentlemen af the viceregal court, or as the Governor of the California, surrounded by bowing attendants. EutTKTbxtensioh of tier imagination could show Pedro Pages as he actually waa, a bluff soldado de cuera. Early in the California campaigns he and his tough little company of Catalonian volunteers had adopted cuirasses of hide, and had the been dubbed, immediately leather Jackets" aoldados de cuera. And Don Pedro, though he had risen from a humble lieutenant of the Catalonian volunteers to the governorship of the California, was still only soldado de cuera end wore hie cuirass on ell expeditions. His skin was tanned to the color erf his Jacket hie beard grizzled, hie face lined. Poor lady! How could her imagination stretch to such imaging! Aa evening approached the trail twisted between two great arms of the mountain that opened to the Vermillion see, and led gradually into an arroya After a consultation with the Indian guides, Capitan Canete tamed to the lady. It is only several hours from here to the camp of hie Excellency, and if you wish to stop and refresh yourself before going farther I will withdraw end send the bearers Pedro Pages listened to the of Capitan Canete'i Indians and In Mexico City. Dona dismissed them that they might eat Eulalia, accompanied by her duenna. and rest after their Jourarrlvea at the embassy In a letter from her huiband, ney. Pedro. She agreei to go to n Striding to the spring, the GoverPedro aendi for Serra, tell- nor face and head, splashed ing him that two priests are on their way from Mexico with Eulalia and young smoothed hia hair with hia fingers Podro and that ha la leaving to meet and wrung his beard. Then, cupengagei a young Indian ping both hands to mouth, he Indizuela, ai matd for Eulalia. tail! from San Bine. It la a whooped until the silent morning Port of Loreto, a rang end echoed. ,rrT ,th cavalcade loaded with Eulalia's Rise, my children! Rise and out for the long overland PJj accustomed to luxury and greet the sun! Rise and say your comfort, bitterly regrets having been prayers, and hear the tiding! ToPersuaded to coma. The two priests. and Fray Bartolomeo. night there will arrive here the cav',y Mariano r nd ,rou S. to suspicions alcade of Capitan Canete . . . Rise, their genuineness. As the cavalcade stops at various missions, Eulalia beggars, vagabonds!" pan rumors of tho approach of her Curiosity overcame laziness, and re-po-rt Call-Do- SS":.'? Eu-ial- lr -- Border for a Braided Kit Rug. OLD house sitting in the other useful articles for the home. midst of old fields against a Readers wishing a copy should ground of piney woods not so send name and address, enclosing where the Pilgrims land-- i 25 cents (coins preferred) to Mrs. The present occupant is just Spears, 210 South Deiplaines St., v just Chicago. Eng-ancesto- ra have preceded MEN LOVE GIRLS ere. She still makes braided rugs from discarded gar-- ; and they harmonize WITH her lovely old furni-On- e that she showed me Indifferent than any I had ever dimensions , Here are all the t0ld VM WUMH IC method of making it in case nothV how Bwwiwi to go "adliag through- - with new to you, too, and you ldio E. Flnkbomi VagtUhl Compouad. It totpo Niton too. up tha thin lout. d like to make one like it lag tho dfaeomforta iron tho foactloul diserf -serv-fjf this oval orioa which woraca nto oaduto center part j e Matas note NOW to gat a bottle of world. rag rug is 32 inches Comound today WITH)e braided and 16 inches wide with OUT FAIL from your aruggiat mors thaa a scroll border all around, poftlag biMftta hove wriUao ia latter in made aot are LYDIA Why E. scrolls FINEHAMS try pairs braided strips 2 yards VEGETABLE COMPOUND! These strips are braided so they are not more than ch wide. The center of each LEARN TO WRITE is marked as shown here at 6g Aweffeaf Methmda id the ends are then sewn e CALIFORNIA SCHOOL af WEIT1NQ and around, working jjjd center as at B. The II Larkin St, Sas Francisco, CaL of scrolls are sewn together IM rood tm Hfaruty thm bmat M MrtV j ilso to the edge of the rug as ted here at the lower right, i kind of rug has infinite poswho PEP per-wit- h to BOB ly-U-ra, - rw- ai ime fa r or to-th- es for color schemes. One (had a blue center, a band color and then a wide red. The pairs of scrolls ated red and blue. instructions for making the seat covers shown in this are in the book offered jith. homemaker should have of Mrs. Spears new book JG. Forty-eigpages of directions for making ers and dressing tables; as for every type of room; hades, rugs, ottomans and SALT LAKES te fobfey NEWEST la JMta far Evary HOSTELRY deUgMfnHy air ht Day . of Fasting Hampshire is the only state tas a ast day by procla- n of the governor. It is usu-- e fourth Thursday of April is set aside for fasting and Collier's Weekly. tccs Pleasant Pellets are an effv ive laxative. Sugar coated, like them. Buy now I Adv. Temple Square Rates $1.50 to $3.00 Tho Ilatrl Trwpl, Bsuars hao a highly daoiroblr, Mradly almoo-phm.Y- ou will outmuwaly Mwfv.tiU,. and Ihsrsaghly agrmabls. Yatfesa thnw-for- o aadsmtaod why thio hotel lor HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Yaw aaw alio appraefotawhyi at dlttiactlaa to stop Ifl aatmurk UWi aamutitul JMstsiry ERNEST C ROSSITER, Mgr. Shadows I flower, even the fairest, shadow beneath it as it in the sunlight. Anon. Hold a Bit Delay is the greatest remedy for anger. Seneca. ' ' almost over, March blizzards to the contrary notwithstanding, you find yourself eyeing the fashion sheets a little more than casually. Indeed you probably already have your needle threaded, just waiting for some nice Spring patterns to make your acquaintance. And here they are, three quick tricks, each pleasantly awaiting your choice, each designed to make some wardrobe happy. Which do you I will gladly avail myself of the You era very kind, opportunity. eld Eulalia with a smile that wiped out all foe calumnies rf the night before. So kind that I will eak you to get me one chest from my a large belongings chest marked with a green cross in a circle. Canete looked at the cheats and boxes strapped on the weary burros and opened hie mouth. But Eulalia smiled again. Iran-studd- ed e, The captain approached the searched carefully, then celled an Indian who carried the trunk to the lady. Then the train moved on out of eight down the can-yoant-mal- Nevertheless, you ere responsible; you and the Viceroy and the ZOO I VI7ITH Winter ahead. it Kama HOTEL CHAPTER VI Continued "But, my Lady, allow me " Keep your hands off me, sir I will not move. "But, Senora, see. It Is night! We must go on. We must progress! Progress! I have done nothing but progress for weeks months! And I arrive nowhere! Now I will go no farther." The Cspitan gripped hie hand. But we have no water here, no food no proviilons for the night! We can not etay here. Up, Senora, come, come! This is serious. Eulalia settled herself firmly on the ground. Serious! I should say it was serious. No water-- no food! Is that my fault? Is it my duty to see the skins and casks are filled? Did end the provisions ahead so that we should be without food? She tossed her heir out of her eyee and glared at him. "Look at me! Look at mel Disheveled, dirty, hungry, thirsty, weary, end no place to lay my head! And it la your fault! Ah. wait until X tell hia Excellency the Gov-ernhow you have treated me! Leading me into this, end offering no relief except riding more end more miles to some spring which no doubt will turn out to be dry one! You are responsible! Canetee dignity wee touched. Senora, It wee certainly not that suggested this trip. It Is no pleasure jaunt to me. I assure you. It wee only at the earnest solicitations of the Viceroy himself. In behalf of my friendship with your husband the Governor, that I undertook An Intereeting sted in handwork and at all of her New soon the camp waa buzzing with anticipatory preparations. The Arrival of Canete meant newi from home; letters, messages from Spain and Mexico. It meant a fiesta, for there were women in the Capitan's train, surely the Governor'! lady would bring maids! Don Pedro moved with dynamic energy. Hie eyes glowed, hie step wee light, hie energy boundless and his orders legion. . Indians were dispatched into the canons for deer, quail, rabbit, ante-lopOthers gathered wood and piled mighty pyre on the beech. El Gobemador plans a feast for tonight, whispered one soldier to King himself! She clenched her hands and beat them on her breast I wish his Excellency the Viceroy Mayorga, and hie Majesty the King of Spain could be here, in my place. If they're so anxious to make California a colony, why dont they come here themselves? Let them have the dirt end heat end thirst end cactus and rattlesnakes! Would they want it then? Would they call California the brightest jewel In the diadem of Spain?" She stamped her feet No! Nol They would say, as I do, My God, ia this California? Let the Indians have it, or England, or whoever wants it!' Thats whet they would say! And yet they let me, a poor, defenseless woman sacrifice crown herself to make California Jewell Her voice reached a hysterical pitch. "California, Spain's brightest Jewell Her choicest possession!" she mimicked ironically. Then her voice broke. she . Spain's rotten egg!" end leaned sobbing creamed, against her saddle. By this time the whole cavalcade wee milling around the spot Angustias stepped Into the breach. She smoothed her mistress hair, a scarf over It petted the heaving shoulders end whispered meaningless, affectionate, comforting words. Then she turned to e. 1 think you can help my lady to mount now, she said. Ai the Capitan stooped to take the ladys foot In hia hand he noticed the moonlight play a strange trick with Angustias' face. It almost itemed that khe winked. To make sure he gave the duena lift into her own saddle. Thank you. sir. ahe laid grimgentlemen, ly. Then, You are sir, but you need a firmer hand. Some time later they rode into the camp at Sente Martita. and found It In great state of excite ment Far, far below them a pillar of fire blazed against the dark night biased, and faltered and blazed gain. Young Pedro riding before Cane te. as the burro had not been found, shivered. Bad IndiIndians? he asked. ans? Then they heard running feeL Three Indians, naked except for breech-cloutpanting end shining, entered the camp end stood before the fire. El Capitan, which is he? they asked. I am he. What ia your message? PeSenor, El Gobemador. Don Jour-nea is day's camped dro Pages, from here. Hia smoke is yonder find In the valley. He sent us to you, end bid you hasten, Capitan Canete heaved a great sigh of relief. Praise God!" he murmured deothvoutly. Then he detailed three aU er Indians from his train to make haata to the Governors camp. Tell him we will be with him by He nightfall tomorrow, he said. looked around at the drawn face ol the Governor's lady. And tell him In my expedition ere well and enjoying the trip! ha s, y Indians Were Dispatched Into the Canans for Deer. another, then nudged his fellow In the ribs as they laughed uproariously. Ai, ai. quiquiriqui! sang the together. At last the Governor, having assigned to each hia task, tamed to one he would entrust only to himself. A large round tent which had remained rolled and packed on the Journey, had been pitched some distance away from the camp. He entered it, and almost fell over tiny a rabbit Indian boy, naked brown as a berry, with wild bright eyes. Ah, Escabellito! Lazy little one, begone and eat thy tortillas! Wouldst sleep aU day? The child scampered toward the cooking fire, end the Governor Went to work with the happy expression erf labor of love. a man performing He began opening bundles that had been a mystery on the trip as they had never been opened, end had to the ears. taxed the There were bright blankets of Indian weave, supple serapes in gay colors, skins of mountain lion, wildcat and bear, robes of otter and 'rabbit These he spread on the ground until it was covered, arranging and rearranging until their disposal suited his fancy. And ai he worked he sang a little soldiers song beneath his breath. sol-die- ts Eulalia end Angustias unfastened the great lock with little laughing cries of anticipation. Slowly Angustias lifted out a garment; and shook it. It was not velvet, end it wee not green. Eulalia gasped. Grimly the duena began throwing things out of the chest on to the ground until it was strewn with garments. But the riding habit was not among them. And the pack-animal- were out of sight and sound. Angustias looked fearfully at her mistress whose lip trembled. "What shall I do? Oh. Angustias, what shall I do? I had set my heart on that green velveti" Anguatlai braced herself. She could cope with the situation when her lady wept It was only the cold tearless storms that baffled her. She tamed to the scattered garments. Ai, God be praieedl Nina, look! This is perfect, here la the little Maja costume. The sweetest, prettiest, most becoming thing you ever hadl I haven't laid eyes on It since I left Spain God bless the place." Let me see that dress, Angustias. The women held It up. Yee, it ia charming. I suppose there ia nothing else to do. But how you could make such mistake in the chests, Anguatlai, I don't know. And I had 'set my heart on the Ah, this if better. Much better. of Eulalia had seen painting The green would not be so becomlady of the French court dressed in ing to you now since you have grown e green velvet riding habit, with so tanned o bonny end brown! voluminous draped skirt, tight fithe emended hastily ae aha heard a ting basque trimmed in rich cream snort from the lady. velvet a head on her saucy lace, Yee, yee. It 1s ell here, even the hit with a nodding, sweeping plume. buckled shoes end the rede-ciliA clever Parisian sempstress, ma- little Come, nine, let us get this on rooned in Mexico City, had copied you before it grows too dark to see the costume for Eulalia. But she had been hustled away what we ere doing. Eulalia permitted herself to be into exile, end me at her regret at leaving was that she had never worn dressed, at flrfl submitting in sulky the green velvet habit. Neverthe- silence, then growing Interested and leather at last enthusiastic as the charmless it was packed in trunk, which Angustias had marked ing little Maja costume was fitted with a green cross in a circle. And to her. Aa she fussed, Angustias when the Governor of California talked volubly. Eulalia spoke briskly. greeted hie lady wile hed would see, pilnot bedraggled, Come now, woman, how do I covhead her look?" She pulled her little Jacket grim In dusty black,like a Mexican over her bosom end turned slowly ered with rebozo peasant woman, but a real lady of round. green The tiny fitted Jacket wee of red high degree, her velvet with a little white lace collar, and gainst white Jennet; her proud And witn nodding plumes. head high embroidery puff erf golden-colore-d Jeweled over the shoulders like epaulettes; emwould wear her Ah. yes! She g sleeves broke the long eralds, of course. The heavy gold-e-t t the wrists with another puffing necklace, the tong earrings, the of satin, then tapered over her massive ring on bar first finger. hands. A row of Jeweled buttons Yes, the green was n happy followed the curves of her breast. thought; green velvet and gems set The gay garment terminated in a off a skin that ia white and daz- short waistline with charming little zling tabs, the one directly in beck stickhis rode ahead, Canete Capitan ing jauntily out like a drakes tail. perspiring brow furrowed with anxfull skirt of This she wore over was this the saints, ell the iety. By white of satin covbreadths many A entire of the Journey! worst day of embroidered overskirt an ered by the down narrow trail zigzagged tulle that fell just short of her anside of e mountain which seemed to kles and the buckled shoes. thousand! of feet sea. the over bulge Her hair, except for tew waves below; tortuous, treacherous trail, in front, was concealed by the rede-cilifor the wee necessary it so narrow In typical of the Maja, a knitted file, travel to single cavalcade cap ending in a long queue end a end io winding the enimala had to bend themselves double at tassel. Angustias gazed at her In satisgome turns. When his thought permitted him, fied admiration. Lovely, lovely nina. You know be admired the Governor I lady, ridnev- you never looked more beautiful. with behind him, so calmly ing er an outcry or even a gasp of How pleased Don Pedro will bel (TO BE CONTIS LED) fear es her trembling horse avoided pick-anima- ls a. travel-etaine- close-fittin- a, at prefer? Fitted Bodice. Look your Sunday best in this graceful afternoon frock with its snug and softly shirred waistline. The skirt flares slightly to the front and emphasizes the slimness of the silhouette. Note the saddle shoulder and short, puffed sleeves details that are unusually becoming and make for distinction. One of the new widely spaced flower patterns in rayon or silk will make your informal afternoons and evening a double delight, and the pattern is a particular joy to work with. So simple, and so pleasing. Trim Horning Frock. Dont be caught around the house without your best foot You neednt be, with this crisp and flattering morning frock at your beck and call. Simple as pie, yet charming fresh and youthful, this model dispenses with all fussy details yet achieves an appearance which will see you through the busiest day. The skirt flares a bit from a neatly fitted waistline, and the ric-ra- c trim, in contrast, adds a note of brightness. Just nine pieces including the belt and pockets. Try dotted swiss or a printed percale. For the Full Figure. This charming frock ia really more than a house frock youll find it flattering enough and dressy enough to wear through-ou- t the day. The slim, straight lines make every provision for comfort The skirt has a kick pleat at front, the sleeves are full and pleated, and the neck line is just right to be very flattering. Furthermore you can make this dress, of a rayon print or gay percale, in a brief afternoon or evening, resulting in a pretty, runaround model at far less than you usually spend. The Fstterns. Pattern 1450 ia designed for sizes 12 to 20 (32 to 38 bust). Size 14 (32) requires 3 yards of 39 for-war- inch material with short sleeves. Fourteen Inch zipper required for i ; front closing. Pattern 1312 is designed for 14 to 44 (32 to 44 bust). Size 16 (34) requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric; 1 yards braid required for trimming. Pattern 1444 is designed for sizes 36 to 52. Size 38 requires 4 yards of 35 or 39 inch material; ft yard required for revers facing in contrast. Bow requires V4 yard sizes ribbon. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., 149 New Montgomery Ave., San Francisco, Calif. Patterns 15 cents (in coins) each. C Bell Syndic to. t w. i- WNU Sorrlco. LIGHTThTNIGHT --wilk a Poleman g LANTERN & lUtanaCiloi sod Vol Tho (V Machoatoisht hasat if ' f j chaasa mwmI thM law oat tooloowUkaodu wkh ho good of dsgtr brilHaooo. Jot powsrM tho Uqhr far ovary sfm fcrb Job uoand fata, sma, !' t Bigig htMKtags Cahtai iiA i Tho Cull a lights tohsalty. Prm slobs protects sodas. Wind, rato or now put it oot. Slmofjr both fog ytsts mi l Easy to spams. cut Stsmy i FREE F0UMHS Bead postcard today. THE COLEMAN LAMP AND STOVE COL Dapt. WU1SS, Wichita, Kcosj fMmh ULf CsIW. (7188) Us FhModolphlo, Px hqtht, Bad Example more harm by their evil example than by their actual sin. Cicero. They do Constipated? What a difference good bowel habits can make! To keep food wastes eoft and moving, many doctors recoin-men- d NujoL i ; INSIST ON GENUINE NUJOL Tairottie Recipe off tho Avenging Wrongs It costs more to avenge wrong than to bear them. For Washington's Birthday. FEBRUARY 22 would not be EMINENT DOCTORS WROTE 1 completely celebrated if cherTHIS OPINION! ries were not featured in some way during the day. It is true "... colds result from that the story of the cherry tree add condition of the and George Washington is more body . . they prescribe in connected the memory closely exvarious alkalies of many of us than his great from medical journal. The cerpt orowess as the Father of our CounALKALINE FACTOR In try. We seem to take for granted his ability as a leader and talk abut the cherry tree episode of MENTHOL COUGH DROPS his youth. HEIPS MILD UP roue This recipe for cherry pie is ALKALINE RESERVE made to use the entire contents of a No. 2 can of cherries, which LVDTSWS holds 1 2 r 4 cupfuls. Cherry Pie. No. S ean Pitted S tablespoons ton-le- d Sour Cherries starch tablespoons sugar ft teaipoon salt 1 tablespoon buUer Line an pie pan with pastry. Drain the cherries from the juice and place them in the pastry shell. Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt and sprinkle over the cherries. Pour on the juice; dot with butter and cover with a thin top crust or with strips of pastry. Bake in a hot oven (475 degrees) for 12 minutes; reduce temperature to 425 degrees and continue baking for 45 minutes. MARJORIE H. BLACK. Gauging Sincerity Interest in your work is the best evidence in the world of your sincerity for service. Where time hangs heavy on your hands and you can see no chance for progress or promotion when your interest in your work lags, it is your duty to get Interested or get out. Van Amburgh. I got my name in the paper! Only Newspapers bring the newt of vital interest to you Headlines may scream of death and disaster without causing you to raise an eyebrow. But if your son gate Me name in the paper that's real newsi It imt by accident that thia paper prints so many stories which vitally interest you and your neighbors. News of remote placet Is stated briefly and Local news is covered folly, because all good editors know that the news which interests the readers most is news about themselves. Now is a good time to learn morn about thia newtpeper which is made especially for you. Just for fun ask yourself this question: How could we get along without newspapers? KNOW YOUR NEWSPAPER s ; ill t 'i |
