New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21

But this that made them start was only the
familiar note Of bugle that Don Eulalio was wont
to use or eau 70 work Aa sn tbsV saw never
save when she rode over his territory, with ner'
father, vouchsaing them about as much PLYING
longhorned Spanish cattle among which she passed.
And indeed. at the present moment Iullta IN ner
midst of Of tramplng believing herd of beasts
The nov city of the situation gave it q double
Importance to the rioters. TO lay their grievance
and patriotism-what luckl Better than II the
patrons self here; he might resent this arroga;
ton OF his supremacy. SO they pressed toward anu
fears and their designs. But lula, pale and
trembling as she was, set her soft lips firmly and
ADO YOU know what that tines means TO work You
have lost two hours sly father will Keep BACK
half days wage have no doubt. and there will pc
Americans Americana c. come to Santa Catarna And, pray
what Is that to you Does not Don Eulalio Cordoba
own the hacienda Shall his work people dictate
the girl continued, sadly more soliloquzi9g than
addressing the men; "tbey would not buy my
fathers land. The Americans are not here Ihey
sBnt Celso says it," cried the men, and Celso
them ~
was whitening; Ceso saw them Gelso sees cen
tiDedes in his glass have no doubt Thou, Marcos,
knowest my fathers will for the man VINO o comes tSS
dutyi Away with him 10 the cataboza"
Her decision and her sself-possesslon tod upon
them. Abashed they collared the luckless Celso,
grown maudlin, and led him away to the ballroom
in one of the adobe bastions. whence many blast
of shot had rushed forth in bygone days OF lndian
warfare. -, >-,,
Like many another tempest, this disturb ance
cleared the atmosphere generally at santa Catr,na
The men set about their business with the Zeai Oh
apprehensIve, conscious peccancy; ana Donal,
and Ventura and Rudeoinda, knowing their matinal
detection accomplished their household duties with
twice their usual elcct and expedition. only poor
mi
Frustrated by excitement, she shut herself IN her
cool. dark chamber, ana there, on ms return,
her father found her, lying limp with PAIN: Her
smooth temples were plastered with the adhesive
pale-green leaves of the ncotininm-that fav0rite
remedy of ner race for cerebral afections-and hta
lowered about, insisting upon the Application OF Z
tobacco-scaked cigarette paper, since the herD had
failed of its efficacy. The girl rallied at her fathers
coming and set forth in eager tones the mornings
doings 40.
lula had told tho story. "Now, since l nave no
son. 10 God be thanks for such daughter.
Then Don Eulao began to bcwail tho evil turn
his people had done This quiet old hdeendado's
brain was teemng with incpent advanced ideas OF
the tenor which begins to obtain IN Mexico, ful,
OF intensest patriotism, he entered heart ana soul
into all the projects OF enlightenment ana progress'
whose leayen seeped through the crust OF conserva-
tism and yet he knew himself to he ungualhed,
without external help. to carry ont his plans. lie
had seen in the railroad an agent for the great
advancement Cf his country. and incidentally for
his own benefit; although, TO do him Jnsiice that
was by far the minor proposition lie had offered
through his territory but favoritivm and manipu-
lation had directed it four leagues away This all
had been a sore disappointment 10 Don Euiailo.
And now his own peope-his vassalsIhis creatures
had conspired to airont and abuse the Americans
whom he regarded as benefactors of his country
and himself.
But padrecito they know it not" cried lula.
rising, regardless of tho poignant nervous pangs,
and embracing her father while he lamented " the
men had not left orr walls, and tho Americans
know nothing of IT, Do thou make to them little
visit pdpacto and the gracious courtesy shall win
their hearts. Then, If they ever come to know what
infames our men were by intent, thy friendship VIII
have disarmed their wrath
Tolgame Dios what diplomatic have here;
But yes thon art ve,y rS my se a H, tbe
c,inoO camp mt Santa Catarina this splendid old
hacendado with grave and cordial welcome. And
while he tarried in converse n man came down from
the house bearing ON a broad wooden tray fine
sheep brown and savory, that had been roasting
in the great dome.like adobe oven for tho family
dinner when Don Eolaho summary consigned ~ 10
the surveyors. gWsddo OF pullet will do for MS,
he said. or cdrne secd con chile; VIC can eat dried
meat for once in way. Send down the mutton
Strain, the leader, was no mean judge OF char
actor He recognized the sincerity OF Don Enialios
speeches. any house Is at your order. is the
the speaker can give to that phrase practical
emphasis. Strain felt that he could do no more
thing than the ' e
conch he concsely stated the case.
aThis evening were due at sausal Nero. To
morrow we must co. But we can't take this poor
feIiow. He needs careful nursing Do you think
some of your people would take him in q
. He shall lie In my heart" said Don Eualio
warmly He is very ill-that shows. And this
ditch is most imprudent. See that yon camp no
more beneath a'amos- they reek of feycrs. THIS
evening when It makes not heat we Will bear MIN iI
care for hin. At FL Vale is physican,he shall
it please ssSy s1t not ST %
| restoratives, say /. and repose"
Thus it camo about that little Rogers. awakening
his right senses aIG was s Ts
of the unwonted SURROUNDINGS. Above his head
massive and rough-hewn rafters were dimy, visible
crudely stsncied In arabesque designs Of deep raw
blue; at the iron-barred windows, heavy. solid
wooden shutters stood aisr ho lifted his swimming
small tiles red and square. Quaint. antque-looking
| chairs were ranged about. and one or two Golfer
shaped. leathercovered trunks. gay with Magresque
| brazep handles. and studded with brass nails a
| Dolorosa looked down pityingly on the sick
sweet basil distilled incense. The pillows on which
he lay were rich with lace and drawnw work, through
whose interStices showed soft brocaded silk Of
| pomegranate scarlet hue
lie moves" plying voice ana tendet spoke
| Rita bring the dfote."
| Rogers fancied he found rational association In
| the Geure that came ina buxom maiden. whose
clinging skirts displayed the free strength of her
| step and whose black.embroidered chemise left
| bare her statnesque bronze arms and shoulders
far from classic. @now, suppose he'll set his teeth
again. and viii not swallow. and I'll have to hold
| his nose until he does" 800
Wide as a gaping birds little Rogers opened his
mouth. in grotesqne simulated apprehension.
Dios mi0i he has come to, and he understands
| usi'
GHave not told thee to be less brusque, then.
RitaS Give me the gruel."
| All! the second shape that joined the first There
was no mistaking the relative positions; The differ
| ence In caste spoke in every Infection In every
| motion In every outline Rogers showed his appro
citation Of the patent situation in the consciousness
with which he took his Cruel at the young glrl's
| hands Perhaps indeed. he made his senti-
ments quite too manifest; for, devoted she had
| been through the exigency of his illness, thence
| forth lula Cordoba came no more to tho room she