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The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

A long pit, some six feet deep, had
been dug. In this fires had been
kindled and fed with many. logs, until
now the hole was half filled with glow
ing Goals. Across the mouth of the
pit iron rods were laid at short inter-
walls and upon each was skewered a
vast cut of meat. Chunks of beef al
ternating with quarters of sheep and
goats, varied by an occasional fowl,
sent forth smoke which was an in
cense to the nostrils. Perspiring Mex
leans anxiously watched and turned,
removing each piece when it had be-
come barbecued to turn. At a table
men worked energetically cutting
fresh chunks. stabbing each piece re-
peatedly and inserting bits of garlic
in the gashes. At one end of the pit
rested a huge caldron, in which ta-
males were kept hot in boiling water.
Near at hand stood wagon loads of
eatabies, among which much promi-
nence was given to tortiIlas, enchila-
das, chile con carne, megas, salsa and
other dainties dear to the Mexican
palate; for was not this the sixteenth
of September, the Mexican Fourth of
July?
At this moment a cry, THE races,
The chicken race,' and a movement
of the crowd toward the open warned
Pablo that he had no time to lose. He
hurried to his horse and as he joined
his five competitors Sam Barrett held
aloft a coin and cried:
This here twenty says I win!''
AN thees says no, senor," rang
Pablos voice defiantly. and the wager
was formally placed.
The horsemen, blissfully conscious
that all, especially feminine. eyes
were upon them, outdid themselves
in feats Of trick riding, responding
meantime to the good natured chat
fing of friends in the crowd. Betting
was brisk, Estrada being the favorite
with the Mexicans, while the ,Ameri-
cans generally backed Barrett.
Finally the sextet cantered away to
the starting point and after the usual
preliminaries, They are off, and a
buzz of suppressed excitement arose
from the spectators.
Clouds of dust and the thunder of
horses hoofs. Then the racers burst
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

cool shade of the wood, winding about
TO avoid an occa sional copse of under
brush. and soon were mingling With
the crowd.
They were approached by tall, wiry-
built American, whose features had
been tanned by the sun TO almost tie
swarthiness of those about him, and
who wore bandana for a neck scarf.
Good d-mornin'. Miss Moreno. Kin 1
have the pleasure of this dance? it's
jest commencin," and he crow
winged" his arm invitingly
Pablo inwardly cursed his stupidity
in not having foreseen and guarded
against this contingency.
'Meester Bart, thees lady. she's
leading me to her papa" and he hoped
Marcela would bear him out in his fib.
'Oh, that's all right, Estrada, I'll hire
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

Pretty soon this man will become
overconf1dent, then / shall gladden.
Pablo and anger him.
Pablo's soul was seething volcano.
Scarce knowing what he did he pres
emily turned and followed the couple,
responding to the greetings of friends
with grunts. But he lost his quarry
in the wood and proceeded forward
until he found himself at the Kitchen"
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07
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SUNDAY EDITOR OF THE CALL, SAN
FRANCISCO, CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

"At the Meeting of the Poles," tne
prize story for this week. Is by Wal
fer-A. Bccbe of Oakland. Mr.. Beeoe
WIS the author of previous prize
winning story, with the Aid OF Fire.
As with that story. so the present
story GOES back for its material TO
phase of early California life but
slightly touched on as yet by those
who write of the West.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07
RULES.

No story will be considered that is less than
$500 nor more than $500 words in length The
length of the story must be marked in plain figures
In the selection of stories names will not count
The unknown writer will have the standing
as the popular author.
AS Of The objects of the Sunday Call is
to develop corps of Western writer's, no
stories under noms de plume will be considered.
If story earns publication it will be well worth
the writer's name.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

faoloas face. and her feminine soul
laughed. Turning, she placed a light
hand on Barrett's arm, and Pablo was
left alone
he watched the pair step on the
wooden dancing platform laid between
the trees and begin to whirl in time
to the music of the two vioIins and
guitar. But 1t was torture to see the
arm of Barrett encircling the slender
waist Of Marcia. He turned away
with muttered oath and walked to
large barrel which stood against
tree. Seizing a cup which hung in
vitingly near he dipped and quaffed a
heroic portion of wine.
A sound thump upon the back start
led him and he became aware that
the host of the day. jSenor Moreno
Marcela's father, was beaming down
upon him.
Eh, Pablo, boy, that was to some
senorita surely. Now fill again and
drink to me. Do not spare it. II the
barrel becomes empty there is another
one or two where it came from
What grand senor he is this day,
L must see all the girls and tell them
to look out for Pablo Estrada, the
heart breaker"
"Senor Moreno" blurted the young
man, why are all these gringos here ?
The pigs are not content with taking
our country from us, but they must
CONG and take our our celebrations
too He had intended to say .'senor-
itas, but, considering to whom he was
speaking. judged it more polite to
make the substitution. Instantly the
old man drew himself up haughtily.
'Senor Estrada, these Americanos
are my guests. The guests of a Mo-
reno are sacred. Who sights them in
suits me-"
Then consider that / have not
spoken slightingly," apologized Pablo,
with the Difference which young men
usually pay their e.ders-who have
narriageable daughters yet 1 curse
the day when the dirty gold was first
picked from California's streams TO
attract the greedy foreigners
The music ceased and the dancers
came pouring into the crowd, laugh
ing and chattering Sam Barrett and
Marcela strolled past near to where
Pablo was standing. The man leered
at him in passing, but Marcela ap-
peared not to see him, keeping her face
turned the other way, except for a
stolen glance.
IT is a pity to treat him So" she
said to herself, but it is such great
compliment to see him so angry And
he must not think am too cheap.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

some 1eller fur TO
lead you-that is, if
you haf TO be led" /"
he added, as if as
an afterthought.
The hot blood
Redeemed Pablo's
face.
To-day. Meester
Bart will foller
where 1 lead" ne
cried f1ercely.
Marcia had been
standing in evident
vacillation. But a
furtive peep had
shown her the
thunder cloud on
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-07

~ los GRACIAS."
Pablo Estrada had been
feeling at peace with the
- world all day He had the
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
THERE ARE OTHERS.

Judged by its reprint and silent en-
dorsement of attacks upon the state
administration, by opposition and dis
affected contemporaries, the News of
Standpoint seems to be drifting into
democratic seas. This is the telltale
consequence Of a democrat presuming
to edit republican paper. -Rathdrum
Tribune.
Kootenai county isn't the only place
on earth where the condition referred
to exists. Here in Latah county we
have his Royal Highness, the editor
Of the Moscow SARA democrat pre-
suming TO edit republican paper"
and who is now devoting about all the
space available in his great weekly
journal reprinting what another great
democratic newspaper has said about
Governor Gooding, attempting thereby
to create an impression that something
awful rotten" has been discovered.
It Is amusing to note that the Star
editor made his discovery about the
time John Thompson, a pronounced
friend Of the timber syndicates, was
turned down by Governor Gooding
when the former was up for appoint
ment to an important position in the
state land department. AS the official
organ Of the Potlatch Lumber Com
pany the Moscow Star could be ex-
pected to attack Governor Gooding and
everybody else who has the honesty
and manhood to oppose the Weyer-
hauser Timber Trust in its attempt to
monopolize every foot Of timber in the
state. The fact that the timber people
are willing 10 pay handsomely for favors
may justify the editor Of the Star in his
course but with men like Frank R.
Gooding who have sufficient manhood
to regard public interest with some
consideration, the elusive smile Of the
silver dollar will never induce them to
betray the people.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
o. R. & N. Rates to PortIandr

Moscow, Apr. II, '05.-O. R. &sN.
Co. Lewis and Clark Rates to Portland,
Oregon. Round trip from Moscow,
good for 80 days, $14.o0. Party of
ten or more on one ticket, round trip,
$11.15, good ten drys. For organized
parties of one hundred or more on one
day from one place, individual tickets
$11.15, round trip, ten day limit. In
addition we will run occasional daylight
excursions at less than one fare for
round trip, limit 7 days, selling dates
later. Tickets on sale daily from May
29th to October 18th. Columbia river
scenery in daylight via the o. R. & N.
the shortest line.
We are also Agents for the Portland
Service Co. and can rererve rooms in
advance at terms to suit the visitor.
Rooms should be reserved ten days in
advance.
w. c. Wilkes, agent, Moscow, Idaho.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
THE FOOL AND HIS CASH.

There is no more gambling in Troy
than there is in Moscow. The fact
that occasionally someone is relieved
of his cash in back room at the Sc
ductive game Of draw poker" only
proves that there is still truth in the
assertion that "a fool and his money
soon part" The man who, with his
pockets full Of money, will deliberately
get drunk and then kick because some
one gets him into back room and
skins him at poker or any other game
deserves little sympathy, and no law
however stringent it may be, will ever
protect this kind of an individual. We
are ready to assert that there is not a
county in the state where the gambling
law is and has been as well enforced
and observed as right here in Latah
county, where occasionally some fell
low happens to find what he probably
was hunting for and squeals because
he failed to win the other fellow S
money. This is no excuse for those
who violate the law nor a license for
any man to take money from the
sucker" who hasn't sense enough to
take care Of his cash, but a simple re-
minder that the fellow who gets skinned
while violating the law is not deserving
of much sympathy. And we will add
that this class of individuals can get
properly skinned in Moscow as well as
in Troy and in any other part Of the
earth.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

There are more natural resources
tributary to Troy than can be found
at any other town in Latah county.
And this town is the trading point Of a
larger territory than any other Latah
county point. A look at the map will
prove this. Prices for groceries and
merchandise are more reasonable in
Troy than any other place in Latah
county, and this can be proved by
spending a few dollars with Troy mer-
chants. By comparing prices with
quality this last statement will be quite
apparent. You can do better by trad
ing in Troy. Good substantial mer-
chandise at a reasonable figure is cheap
er than shoddy stuff at any price.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
COOLING GETS A BOOST.

The best Endorsement Governor
Gooding has ever mad, and the highest
tribute ever paid him as a public Off
cial is the fact that his administration
OF the affairs Of the state is not salts
factory to the Moscow Star, the official
organ OF the Potlatch Lumber Com
pany. Since the governor refused to
betray the people of Idaho into the
hands OF the timber trust last fall this
company, through its paid representa-
tives, has attempted to cast reflections
on the governor and his official actions.
They fear that Frank R.. Gooding will
again be nominated and elected gov
ernor OF this state and that their plans
to acquire the entire timber holdings
OF the state will not materialize. Those
corporations can't handle the governor
and therefore have very little use for
him. But the people have confidence
in this man and even though the Mos
COW Star and a score OF other paid rep
resentatives howl and rant and charge
corruption and incompetency to the
end Of time they will only tend to
raise the governor in the estimation
Of honest people, and will do about as
much damage to his political record as
would a squirt gun to Gibralter.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

No man will dispute the fact that
Theodore Roosevelt is great man
and that he is measuring up to the
highest hopes and political ideals of
the American people. And yet Theo-
dore Roosevelt is a republican. He
was nominated by the party and his
official career, great as it is, has been
made upon republican platform, and
in harmony with republican principles
and governmental theories. And he
has proved beyond any doubt that this
great government, under republicanism
can be administered honestly and fear
lessly, and that the party Of Lincoln
and Grant and Garfield is still big
enough, and broad enough, and good
enough for the government of eighty
millions Of patriotic American citi-
zens.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

How many can recall democratic
prophesies as to what would happen
if Theodore Roosevelt were elected
president Of the United States? Well,
what has become Of imperialism
Where has the ghost Of militarism de-
parted7 What Of promised panics and
financial Disaster Were we not as
sured that republican success meant
that trusts and combines, and COM
mercialism would rule this land and
ruin our government Wasn't Theo-
dore Roosevelt tool of trusts, an
enemy of peace, an unsafe man? The
democrats insisted that such was the
case2 Now eighrepublican promises
with democratic prophecies and see
what you think Of the results.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

Go to the Troy Barber Shop for bath
II. f. Hays, prop.
Your money back if you don't like Sc
curity Stock Food and remedies. Ask
j. A. Bjorklund about them.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
This is from leading Minnesota

This is from leading Minnesota
newspaper:
1t is reported that one Of St. PAUL
iastidious newly married ladies kneads
bread with her gloves on. The Incl
dent may be somewhat peculiar but
there are others. The editor OF this
paper needs bread with his shoes on.
He needs bread with his shirt on. He
needs bread with his pants on; and un-
less some of the delinquent sub
scribers of this odd Rag Of Freedom
pay up before long he will need bread
without dam thing on, and Mime.
sofa is no Garden Of Eden in the winter
time. Elk.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

The man who is looking for an in
vestment in agricultural lands should
not overlook the fact that the section
around Troy is not only the most pro-
ductive on this green old earth but
for diversity Of crops and big yields
cannot be surpassed. Little or
no frost makes corn and bean culture
profitable and does away with the ne
cessity Of sommer following the land,
because corn and beans will not only
clean up the soil but pay good returns
at the same time. And then il is adj
mitted that the Potlatch ridges will
produce better and bigger vegetables
than any other section OF the Palouse
country or Inland Empire. With all
these advantages good land in this
section can be bought at a much less
figure than is being asked in other
sections. Before investing the pros
pective settler should not fail to look
this portion Of the country over pretty
thoroughly.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
Notice

is hereby given that the annual meet
ing Of the Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance Co. will be held in the 1. O..
O. F. hall at Troy, Idaho, on the 18th
day Of June at l o'clock p. m. All
members are requested to be present.
John H. Vedvig, secretary.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

Speaking Of flying machines a man
from Arkansas takes the cake, and has
notified the Lewis & Clark fair man
agement that if the proper financial
inducements are offered he will harness
a pair of Rocky Mountain eagles and
soar through the heavens with bird-like
movement and the gracefulness of real
birds. He asserts that he could train
the birds in a week to fly in harness.
He does not specify whether he would
stear them by pull or the reigns OF
guide them by the gee and ''haw''
of the pioneers. This fellow is GER
tainly bird.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

The farmer who doesn't attend the
Institute in Troy tomorrow will miss
most excellent opportunity to learn
that which ought to be OF vital interest
to every farmer in Latah county.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02
Dying of Famine.

is in its torments, like dying of con-
sumption, from the beginning to the
very end, is long torture, both to vic
tim and friends. "When l had con-
sumption in its first STAGE" writes VIM.
Meyers. of Cearfoss, Md, "after trying
different medicines and a good doctor,
in vain, at last took DR.. Kings New
discovery, which quickly and perfectly
cured me-" Prompt relief and sure
cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, bron-
chitis, etc. Positively prevents pneu-
monia. Guaranteed at c. V. Johnson s
drug store, price SOC and $l.00. Trial
bottle free.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

Secretary Of the Navy Morton, says:
The lessons of the recent Russian dis
aster should prove the soundness Of
the presidents's policy for an enlarge
ment of the American navy"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

How many people in this great pros
porous nation today would voluntarily
vote for change from republican pol
icies to democratic theories7
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

If Miller cuts your hair you'll know
it's cut correctly. His shop is neat,
his towels sweet and clean, and the
razors and shears sharp and keen.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-02

A lot of second grade apples for sale
heap at Duthie's warehouse.
All the leading brands of -four on hand
and for sale by W. NJ. Duthie.
The Coconino sun., 1905-12-16
TIE R RITORIAL HAPPE IN GS

~~-o-- Nr- o repairs to the gravel roof of the Grand Canyon hotel; also the buildings belonging to MT Walsh. Williams News.
 The brick contractors have be- gun work on the Glendale beet sugar plant at Phoenix and the work will be pushed to a finish. The machinery for the plant will not arrive until about the first of the year.
 E. J. Bennett, of Phoenix, had a narrow escape from death one day last week, but is now consid- cred out of danger. While return ing to his home on a train, MT. Bennett ate heartily of some can chicken, and immediately after the meal was taken violently i'll.
 Horace Reed, negro, was ar rested in Phoenix for being dis orderly and was given 20 days by Judge Burnett. He had been drinking and took advantage of the fact that he was crippled to raise a general disturbance and abuse everyone with whom he came in contact.
 The Ranch saloon, at Yuma, was entered by thieves last Satur- day night. Some thirty dollars worth of liquors and cigars were taken and a small amount of money filched from the ca h drawer. Entrance was effected by breaking a glass panel in the back door, which was only fastened with spring lock-
 At Yuma last week, Francisco Baragun, an engineer in the em- ploy oi the Mexican government was waylaid, beaten and robbed. MT. Baragan went down town about 10 o'clock for lunch, and was attacked by thugs on his re- turn home. They robbed him of his watch and several dollars, and beat him into insensibility.
 A row of small frame houses in the southern part of Phoeoix were destroyed by fire one evening last week. A family of husband and wife and three children occupied one of the houses and the mother and two of the children were not at home. The husband was hunt ing for them and the report gained currency that they were lost in the fire. They arrived h 70 m e later.
 A feature of the Yuma County Fair exhibits, being collected by Commissioner Townsend, is a couple of brooms made by A. Hanna of Yuma valley. The corn from which the brooms are made was grown in the valley and is a splendid specimen of long fine
The Coconino sun., 1905-12-16
Loyal CltIzeus of Arizona.

The Arizona Anti Joint State hood league is in need of money. The voluntary subscriptions have thus far sustained the work of the league and there has been no need to call for subscriptions, but we now ask all loyal citizens of Ari- zona to contribute toward the good work.
 Subscriptions of $I .oo or more may be sent to w. D. FulwiIer, treasurer, Phoenix, Arizona.
 J. C. ADAMS, President.
The Coconino sun., 1905-12-16

The river is again fordable at Phoenix-that is a man with nerve and a good team of horses can cross 1t without-much danger.
 Adolph Saddler, aged about 50 years, was killed by a cave in while working one of his proper ties, near Baumann last Saturday. The remains were buried in the McCabe cemetry Sunday.
 Francisco Cardina has been dis charged by Judge Johnstone, at Phoenix, after hearing of the evi- dence in charge of petit larceny. He was charged with stealing a soldering iron but the professed owner could not prove ownership.
The Coconino sun., 1905-12-16
Mohavc County Mines.

P. McCardell, the United States mineral surveyor, is over at Ger bat surveying out the lines of the St. Louis group of mines and plating the property.
 Tibucio Padillo came up from the Cedar section Thursday last and is lookins after the shipment of ore from La Cruz mine. This ore is said to be exceptionally rich.
 Superintendent McNulty has four men at work on the turquoise mines, of the Aztec Turquoise company, at Mineral park, and is getting out some good gem stones.
 Work is progressing on the Prosperity mine, Todd Basin, and good ore is opening up in the breast of the long adit drift. The same company has let a contract to drive the tunnel on the Green Linnet to a connection with the vein.
 R. J. Ferguson, owner of the Redemption mine, at Chloride, is in Kingman. He has carload )f ore from the property ready to ship to Humboldt and will send it out next week. The ore carries good values in gold and silver.
 It is now said that the ore in the shaft on the West Flores min l. carries values as high as thirty two ounces gold to the ton. The streak is quite large and shows continuance. The mine is owned by w. H. Campbell, of Cerbat.
 Repairs have been made to the hoisting engine of the Chloride Gold Mining company and the work of driving the drifts ahead is now in progress. The breast of the second level shows an eighteen inch streak of very rich gold-sil- yer ore. In all the openings the ore bodies look well Miner.