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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
BLESSING FAOm THE SKIES.
Heary Fall of Rain in Sections of tn,
State.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 16-Rain began
to fall here at o'clock, and indications
are that it will continue throughout the
night. The downpour has already done
incalculable good to crops in Santa Clara
Valley.
BENIC1A, CAL, May 16.-The rainfall
has been heavy in this vicinity. 1t will
benefit crops, though coming several
weeks too late.
STOCKTON, CAL. May 16.-Indications
point to fall of rain before morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
Hheermen at a Barb.cus.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 16-The Reli-
ance Club Wheeimen of Oakland were the
guests of the Garden City Cyclers at a
barbecue at Blackberry farm to-day.
Singing, music and athletic sports were
features of the occasion. The visitors
numbered about forty.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17
E.., Going Dutch Spelling.

In the good old days when the Dutch
were supreme in the administration Of
the affairs Of New Amsterdam every
body knew everybody else and
II mattered little how proper
names were spelled. Modern
lawyers and civil service reformers
would be shocked at the photographed
freedom of the clerks Of the burgo-
masters court of those times. Here il
a sample case taken from the old Dutch
records now being translated by Mr..
Fernow, In which the name Of q plain
til is spelled five different ways: In
a case before the court in 1855 Jan
"Hackins' Is q complainant against the
inspector Of tobacco, who has certified
to Jan "Hockins" that the tobacco was
good. The inspector says in his defence
that lie inspected the tobacco 1t the
request Of Jan ~Haeckins" on June %,
and aforesaid "Hagins" kept the barrel
Of tobacco until the s0th without find
ing out that 1t was bad. Then Jan "Ha-
kins" has something else to say In the
case.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

be expected idling on the promenade ~
the hour when she drove by.
I had come to understand the routine
Of their daily outing. They were man
ifestly living somewhere to the west
of the town. Every day they went
through the island lanes at the back OF
II until they were a mile or two to the
east, and then, descending Stewards,
drove home to the promenade and the
road that skirts the sea-
Now one day. with no set purpose
that I would have confessed, even to
myself, / took the western load and
went into the country. Some dozen cot
tages and a little pier stool at the
margin OF the sea. Inland few houses
were seen among their fruitful or
chards. But at the edge OF the slope
there was a little space Of wild wood,
and this. as looked across the flower
grown hedge. tempted me to rest. I
climbed this intervening barrier and
lay down in the shelter Of little oak
tree.
II may be slept Certainly I was .
long time under the oak before I be-
came aware that l was not the only
occupant of the wood. Someone was
singing softly, and l could hear foot
steps moving slowly through the fern.
l could tell by the sound that the new
conner was stopping here and there to
pick flowers.
Now. had enjoyed the solitude. but
even at the first the person who was
coming towards me did not strike me
as an intruder. Her singing was in
absolute concord with my mood; 1t
was as IL one had thought Of a poem,
and a moment later found oneself hum
ming the melody that would make of
Ii a perfect song. l lay and waited,
and the singer came nearer.
The song ceased when she presently
appeared. She and l were a little
startled.
Then you are not dumb" cried
as / started to my feet.
She hesitated, and little smile play
ed about the corners of her pretty
mouth 1T is my aunt who is dumb"
she said. Then, with a sudden recov-
cry Of her dignity. Il don't know why
you should ask"
But that was a matter / had no great
difficulty in explaining ere came back
to London the happiest man on Gods
earth.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

A bulletin CNo. q Of the division Of
entomology Of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture says that In
France and Pennsylvania an industry
has recently sprung up, which con-
sists Of the farming Of spiders for the
purpose Of stocking wine cellars, and
thus securing almost immediate coat
ing OF cobwebs to new wine bottles,
giving them the appearance Of great
age. This industry Is carried on In a
little French village in the Department
Of Loire, and near Philadelphia, where
Epeira vulgaris and Nephila plumipes
are raised in large quantities and sold
70 wine merchants at the rate Of SO per
hundred. This application Of entomo-
logy to industry Is one which win not
b highly commended.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

mine to enjoy, but the granting OF my
desire had come in such fasnlon InA'
1t gave me not the smallest pleasure
/ was desperately tired, and my ner'e
were In a state that rendered All en-
1oyment impossible. / used to lie late
In the mornings, for there was notnins
to do but wander idly on the proL1e-
made, and the trivial pleasures OF tne
crowd vexed me unutterably because
could not share them. 1t was only Al
night realized that possibly this irk-
some time Of rest was bringing me
nearer to the recovery Of my health
Then ! used to wander until all but che
latest of the visitors had left the prom
enade. It was impossible not to be at
rest.
l had been perhaps a fortnight In the
whom / would tell you. It was only
for q moment. as she drove past in the
company OF an older woman, but that
moments sight was enough to I'LL my
thoughts until saw her again upon
the morrow. She was beautiful beyond
all words; / fancied she could hardly
have passed the age Of twenty; and
speech and hearing had been denied
her. She had the innocent gladness
that remains while they are yet young
with some who are thus affiicted. She
looked upon the world with beautiful
bright eyes. and, In spite Of fate, was
well pleased to be alive. But she was
talking with her fingers to the elder
lady, her companion. in whose eyes as
they looked on the girl / saw an in
finite pity expressed.
That pity instantly invaded my own
heart, though its object was gone out
of my sight within a few seconds OF
her appearance; and. despite the fact
that knew not so much as her name,
there was mixed with the pity a sense
Of angry rebellion against the fates
who had thus afflicted her. wantonly
robbing Of Its value a generosity that,
through her, might otherwise have
gladdened the wide world. I could not
refrain from laughter at the emotions
20 suddenly aroused In me. ! might
have been her lover. and this inability
TO hear or to speak a calamity quite
newly fallen upon her.
Now, more than ever, I regretted my
loneliness. for had no one from whom
might expect to gather any informa-
ton as to her identity, nor was there
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

THEN 1OO AXE NOT DUMB"
any hope Of my gaining the privilege
Of her acquaintance. made some fu-
tile inquiries at the hotel, and only got
90 far as to be almost certain she was,
like myself, a visitor.
On the next day, at about the same
hour, the carriage passed along the
length Of the promenade. She was
still innocently glad to be alive, con-
tent to accept her burden as IL II were
no burden at all; II was with smiles
she looked into the plying eyes of her
companion. and could fancy that the
messages she was conveying with
swiftly moving fingers were humorous
appreciations Of what she saw around
her.
Ny earlier questions had been ad-
dressed to q quaint, elderly waiter at
the hotel; q man who had in some sort
made 1t his especial task to see to my
well-being, and who was the nearest
approach to a friend possessed within
a hundred miles of the place. It hap
pened that was lunching at the open
window one day when the carriage
passed, a little earlier than usual.
"That is the lady Of whom / was
speaking" said to him
He looked out Of the window with
quick interest. "A dear little maid. II
I may 50. Yes. and the poor dear Is
deaf and dumb; she's talkin' upon her
fingers Well, to pass along the prom
enade, and 90 my thoughts were al
ways busy, whether with anticipation
or remembrance.
Never once did she fail me: never
once did her afiiiction seem to mar the
beautiful gaiety Of her mood. It ap-
peared that abe saw and enjoyed every
little thing that could be seen; nor
was It altogether young mans van
fly that made me wonder whether she
had begun to notice the fact that GER
tain sallov invalid was always near
her. / thought from what you told me
they must be strangers In these parts,
and 20 they are. don't even know the
horses nor the carriage.
Thus passed q period Of several days.
I began to find myself vastly better,
and, with the growth Of energy. to look
forward pleasurably to the time when
I should return TO my work in London.
Ny good friend the waiter -hfd sue
eseded, much to his delight. In getting
me to 90 for numerous drives through
the icyely country that surrounds the
watering-place. had even. on divers
occasions. set forth on foot and ex-
plcrsd the coast and the inland lanes
for myself went alone. but ] never
felt the absence Of companions. for my
sxpsditions always took place before
- sftss ths hour Il which ahs might
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17
HE COULDN'T HIDEIT.
Wa . Bridegroom and Everybody
Knew IL.

"es Bridegroom and Everybody
Knew It
After many years Of bachelor Ifs the
major married and he tells of the we'd
ding trip himself, says the Detroit Free
Press.
"of course l flattered myself that
knew the ropes. ] had oficiated at
weddings by the score. ! had times
without number felt a sort Of con-
temptuous pity for the insanely hap
by young husband with bridegroom
written all over his face. who made
such laundering attempts to carry the
airs Of an old family man. knew
just how the thing should be done, and
/ would do II. / had no trouble in
bribing the baggage master to strip
our trunks Of love knots and old shoes,
so that we were not advertised when
We reached the city. This winning of
the first round gave me an assurance
that must have impaired my caution.
Her brother was with US. At the hotel
l boldly registered his name with and
sister following it, and then wrote my
own name. When il came to placing
us. made some offhand explanations,
but the eyes Of the night clerk twinkled
and / could have throttled him. The
next morning, when l shook out my
new umbrella to take a walk alone,
just as well-seasoned husbands do,
ratified rice all over the tile floor in the
office. OF course / explained to the day
clerk that had been attending a wed.
ding and must have taken the bride
groom's umbrella by mistake, but he
smiled knowingly, the hangers-on
laughed and some urchin in the cor
ner yelled Rats At dinner my wife
said she never knew before that took
wine after meat and the waiter grin
ned a polite grin. When, in my rat
tied condition. gave him a SO gold
piece for half a dollar. threw on all
disguise. At the next stop told them
we were just married, that we wanted
every attention and that expense cut
no figure"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

A Mexico City telegram says: "a
company has been incorporated here
With q million dollars capital, the
larger part Of the shares being taken
By Pearson q Son, English contract
ora having In hand the drainage Of the
valley Of Mexico and the port works at
Vera Cruz, with q few Mexican share
holders. The new company win be
known e. the Mexican Land, Nayiga-
ton and Railway Company. The first
object Of the company IL to build .
railway from some suitable point on
the National Tehuantepec Railroad to
= desirable point In the state Of Vera
Cruz. The government gives . sub
sidy Of over 5000 acres of public lands
per kilometer Of railway constructed.
On some 400, 900 acres Of land thus &C.
CURED the company win settle Europ-
san and other colonists. Among other
plans Of the company Is to acquire rail-
ways In the southern part Of Vera Crux,
and also the building Of new lines.
Part Of the main railway line has al
ready been located, and construction
win begin In two months.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

put on my fathers big felt hat. stuck
the biggest carving knife In my belt
with the pistols. grabbed my rife and
began to parade up and down the room.
When had kept this up for q little
while, happened to look at the door
and there / beheld q man who was
watching me with q smile on his face.
I gave a start, in which Joy and terror
were equally combined, for the man
was Of slight build and had black eyes
and black mustacheI I was sure that
It was Don Pedro, although he wore
the ordinary citizens dress. I deter
mined then and there to capture him.
LeEelling my rife at the mans head,
] cried:
Throw mp your hands, strangeri
Don't move, on your lifer'
~Eh?" said my Don Pedro. why I
Hold 'em upF' repeated savagely,
and my visitor obeyed me.
Now. walk ini" said. still keeping
him covered. And nit down on that
etoolr'
with pleasure" said my captive;
s'but, my dear young man. are You not
making q mistake2 Ny name Is
Dom
"Ahi" I cried triumphantly. You
admit IL. although you are very cool
about it--and admire you for H. We
western men like true gritr
am almost sure my captive chuck
led ct this.
But wait" went on, delighted at
the sensation would make when the
men returned; wait TN the others get
herel Don Pedro. do you see that tree
out theref Watch II. for there you'll
swfngF
Ny prisoner paled.
Look here. young feilowr' he said.
SIN keeping his arms elevated. you
present decidedly vsrlike sppearanee
IN that rig. and your actions are de-
cidediy unpleasant. Don't 700 think
you had better lsf the 5oks 9roDr
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17
rrple.l Pom. sn-.r,or.

Governor Leedy has been greatly put
out by the new tangled" water faucet
in his once lavatory. Wednesday he
was unable to shut II on and the result
was the floor was deluged- Turning to
his private secretary. he said: 60
down town and buy me q tin wash pan.
When I worked for Dave Gore on his
farm back in MacoupIn county, III, .
tin wash basin and q big stump at the
back door served a. our lavatory. I
prefer the tin basin to this patsnt
water apparatus which city folks usA"
The tin pan is in use now ct the exscu-
tive oc,ce.-ropska eorrsspondsnt O.
eago Timss-HsraId.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17
SOARING WOLVES sv YELLING
The Young MANS Pierce YsIb Were
Effective.

The Young Mans Fierce YsIIs Were
Effective.
While on his way to Craig and when
about ten miles from town John W.
Lowell, Jr., had an unpleasant expert
ence with three gray wolves which
ought to be SUFFICIENT for one day, says
the Craig, Colo, Courier.
Mr.. Lowell noticed the wolves in the
distance, but paid no attention to them
until after he had travelled about
mile, when his horse became uneasy.
Looking back Mr.. Lowell beheld
sight which, as he says, caused mis- hat
to raise not a trine-three large gray
wolves about 200 yards distant were
charging after him at a speed which
would soon bring them up with him.
There was not a moment to spare, and
the young man hardly knew what to
do. He was unarmed. and the snow
was so deep that it was impossible for
his horse to run from the ferocious
beasts with any degree Of success.
Mr.. Lowell quickly decided that he
had but one chance, and that vas to
attempt to blum. Wheeling his horse
around, facing the wolves, he applied
the quirt, and at every jump of his
steed he let forth yell that would
have put any Comanche to shame. For
q moment the bluff seemed a failure.
for the wolves continued to approach
and the distance between the horse
man and the shaggy creatures lessened
to about so yards when the turn In af-
fairs occurred.
Finally. after few more plunges In
the snow by the horse and numerous
yells from the thoroughly frightened
young man the wolves suddenly turned
and ran In an opposite direction
Mr.. Lowell followed his lead with
renewed Vigor and more whoops, and
n any one In the lower country should
see three badly scared wolves running
westward Il may be depended upon that
they are the identical ones which
threatened the safety Of the son of our
state auditor.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

wild and woolly" as 1t is represented.
when something happened that threw
the camp into great excitement
One night, Mr.. Rogers, whose claim
was next to ours, had fne horse sto-
len from him. Confusion reignedl A
thief In campi Who could 1t be!
Everybody was above suspicion, OF
course. Horse-stealing in the west Is
punished by death, but no trace Of the
thief could be found.
And so, a week passed. Then, one
morning there arrived in camp a man
dressed in a rich Mexican suit, with
his sombrero pulled over his eyes and
gaudy silk handkerchief tied around
his neck almost concealing his face.
We could only See that he had small
eyes and a black mustsche. He was
Of slight build and not tall.
He put up" at Jerry Grifin's no
Tel" which was also postofhce. rum
shop and general house-furnishing
store At the Gulch. and gave his name
Is Don Pedro Gonzalez. The miners
looked with suspicion on this man
from the first, and when, two nights
later, Jack Allen was robbed OF a bag
Of dust" and Don Pedro turned up
missing" they were quick to denounce
him as the thief.
Allen and Williams ut once organ
lied q posse Of men to search the
mountains for the Mexican. Father
was one Of the party. In vain l asked
him to let me go. No, It was out of the
question: was too young, and as they
might be gone all day must stay at
home and watch the claim. Mother
had gone to Westend, the nearest town,
with a neighbours wife, the day before,
30 would be alone in the cabin.
Jack Allen found what he said was
trail up the mountain. so the process
sion started after the thief. was In a
very bad humor when I thought what
. bore II would be to stay on the claim
all alone all day. l longed to have a
chance to carry the new rife that faith
er had given me, with all boys eager
ness to shoot something"
The day passed slowly and was
glad when darkness came and the
moon rose from behind a distant
elump Of powders. I went to the
window and looked out How still
everything was! How bright the moon
light cleaned on the rocks! I began
to wonder whether the men had cap
tured Don Pedro, and how long they
would be gone.
Suddenly a happy thought struck |
me-"Pn play cowboy all to myselfT
muttered, and running up the ladder |
10 the loft ! opened my trunk and took |
from 1t the buckskin suit that I wore
10 the masquerade last winter, and put |
Il on In my belt stuck two rusty re-
zolvers that / found on the floor, and |
hen descended to the room below. ! |
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

There il in Chicago q scheme TO pro-
vide workrooms for men out Of en-
ployment No money win be given
them, but they viii be paid in clothing
o. whatever else they may need Of
the articles made in the workrooms.
Old clothes viii be mended and old
shoes made mere serviceable by cob
bling. As soon as the workmen can
get places where they viii be paid
they win 60 to them. The idea Ii Eu-
ropean. and. properly carried out, is
likely to result In much good.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17
How II was Arr.aeea.

These pleasant affairs with her maj
esty are easily arranged by friends At
court. The Marlborough fortunes were
made. a. we all know. by Lady Beres-
ford and her husband. They formed
the house Of Vanderbilt. They are
fond Of TIE young duke and duchess.
The Prince Of Wales Is fond Of the
Beresfords. Ny lord calls him wales"
and slaps him patronizingly ON the
shoulder. The duke and duchess want
to be honored. The hint Is given to my
lord, who jollies Wales into suggest
,,g to his royal mother \ dinner to
Charlie and consuelo. II Il E jubilee
ysar-probably the queens last jubilee.
John Il Davis Il talking about sending
her enc present Everything hsrnon-
irss, and the Invitation = extended.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

Beggarweed seems to be rivaling
COW peas In the south as a fertilizing
crop. It also makes a good hay. In
Virginia II Is cut when about threS
feet high and thoroughly cured. After
moving it makes q second crop, ma
lures its seed and is good pasture until
It succumbs to frost Turned under
when blowing, It makes an excellent
fertilizer, one man writing to an ex-
change that with no other fertilizer
he had increased his corn crop from
ten bushels 10 thirty bushels per acre
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

va stA-AANoN AElAAA6 NAAC INV WV
for It was very heavy, but I answered
that Golden GuIch miners did not con-
slider horse-stealing a joke, and gently
reminded him that the rife was loaded
Ny arms were beginning to ache.
Suppose the boys should not come
back that night what should I do!
Just then heard the clatter Of horses
hoofs on the hard rocky road. Nearer
and nearer came the sounds, and then
the whole party swept down the noun
tain and drew rein In front Of the
cabin.
Father! Jack! Dickr' 1 shouted.
I've caught him! He's in here at the
mercy Of my rifieT
'Who?" came the answer from With
out.
Why, Don Pedro Gonzalez. the
horse-thiefr" I said, as my father and
Jack Allen entered the cabin; land
there he is!''
1 lowered my rife and looked at my
audience with a beaming face. Father
and Jack looked at each Other, then at
me In my warlike costume, then at my
prisoner and then-they burst out
laughingI
Well, Pfl be pinchedr' cried Jack,
between laughs and roars. Look at
the toys the kids got on
Kid! yelled Indignantly. "Is this
my reward for the terrible ordeal ]
have just gone through"
l ran from the cabin in a towering
rage to the rest OF the party outside.
and saw a man bound on a horse and
guarded by Dick and Mr.. Rogers.
Get on to de kid in war clothes"
cried Dick.
"Diekr" I gasped, pointing to the
man on the horse. is that Don Pedro
Gomalez?"
That's what he calls himself" said
Dick, although his real name is plain
Jim Haddon, horse-thief and general
roboer. We caught him half way across
the mountain on Mr.. Rogers horse.
We found Jacks gold dust on him.
and he confessed both crimes"
Dick" cried, IF that is Don Pedro
who Is the man I've been holding at.
the end Of my rife all EVENING""
First ! heard of it." said Dick, and
l dragged him into the cabin.
By this time my Don Pedro had ex-
planned that his name was Donald
Smith and that he was sent to the
Gulch by a large San Francisco mining
company to inspect and, perhaps. to
buy some claims. He had arrived that
evening, and finding the place deserted
had ventured into the first cabin he
found open. to be bounced upon by me.
You may imagine my feelingsI Sup
pose Mr.. Smith should repeat some OF
my big western talk-the boys would
never quit guying me-
But he did not give me away, for
which l thank him with all my heart
He only gave me Q wink and asked
ne II, being a barkwoodsman, had
aver heard of Dayy Crockett's advice?
he said 1t was BE sure you're right
hen go ahead" and / think it's good
advice, don't yol?
Several miners sold out their claims
% the company that Mr.. Smith repre-
'ented. and father finally did the same,
or which / was .ylad, for l have never
elt comfortable alter the night l cap
ured Don Pedro.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-07-17

The bicycle had to be suppressed
In China $500 years before the Chris
tian era, it is alleged, because the
celestial ladies spent too much Of their
dme ON it The feet of the Chinese
ladies then must have been much larg-
o. and less deformed than now. Pos
Gibly It was 1ecreed that their feet
should be eramped in order to prevent
any revival OF the wheel craze.