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poor hospitality it afforded. An officer gall
loped furiously for horses.
A few moments later they were still
more deeply impressed by the appearance
Of their distinguished visitor as he stood
erect in the boat that brought him to shore.
In full uniform of dark green and gold lace,
with cooked hat and the splendid order of
St. Ann on his breast, Rezanov was by far
the finest specimen of man the Califor-
mans, themselves of ampler build than
their European ancestors, had ever beheld.
OF commanding stature and physique, with
an air of highest breeding and repose, he
looked both man of the great world and
an intuierant leader of men. His long oval
face was thin and somewhat lined, the
mouth heavily nodded and closely set, sug-
gestive of sarcasm and humor; the nose
long, with arching and flexible nostrils. His
eyes, seldom widely open, We're light blue.
very KEEN usually cold. Like many other
men of his position in Europe. he had dis
carded wig and queue and wore his short
fair hair unpowdered.
1t was a singularly imposing but hardly
attractive presence, thought young Arguel-
10, until Rezanov, after stepping on shore
and bowling formally, suddenly smiled and
held out his hand Then the impression
able Spaniard melted like woman as
he told his sister, Concha, and would have
embraced the stranger on either cheek mad
not awe fingered to temper his enthusiasm
But ReZanov never made a stancher friend
than Luis Arguello, who vowed to the last
of his fortunate life that the one man who
had fulfilled his ideal of the grand seigneur
was he that sailed in from the north on
that fatefui April morning of 1906.
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AS Rezanov, heading the procession with
young Arguello, entered the wide gates OF
the Preside, he received an impression
memorably different from that which led
earlier travellers to describe 1t inclemently
as a large square surrounded by mud
houses matched with reeds. 1t is true
that the walls were Of adobe and the
roofs of tule; nor was there tree on the
sand hills encircling the stronghold. But
in this early springtime-the summer of
the peninsula-the hills showed patches Of
verdure and all the low white buildings
were covered by a network of soft dull
green and archaic pink. The Castilian rose,
full and fiuted, and of a chaste and pene-
trating fragrance, hung singly and in clus-
tiers on the pillars Of the dwellings, on
the barracks and chapel from the very
roofs: bloomed upon bushes as high as
young trees. The Preside was as deli
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diamonds and pearis-I made him tell mo
how the great ladies dressed. All, there is
the pleasure of being a girl-to think and
dream OF all those beautiful things. not
OF when the wife must live always tor the
husband and children. That comes soon
enough. And why should L not have an
all.-there is so little In life for the girl 1t
seems to ne Vow that have had nothing.
When he asks me to marry him he Will
tea me of the fine things | shall have and
the great sights l shall witEeSs-the cere-
monies at court the winter strests-wih
snow-snow. Santiago,-where the great
nob.es drive four horses through The drifts
like little hills and are wrapped in fGrs ike
bears: The grand military parades-how 1
shall laugh when l think of our poor little
PresldioS With their dozen officers struttirS
about" She stopped abruptly and burst
ing wildly into tears flung herself into her
brothers arms. But l never could leave
you. And my father, my mother. all, ALL
Ay. Dios de mi alma, what an migrate
ami l should die of homesicknoss. My San
tiaso! My Santiago"
Santiago patted her philosophicaily. you
are not going tomorrow" he reminded her.
Don't cross your bridges until you cone
to them. That is a good provero for MAIDS
and men. You might take all with you.
or spend every third year or so in Cali
fornia. No dciIbt you would need the rest.
And meanwhile remember that the high
and mighty chamberlain has not yet asked
for the honor OF an alliance with the house
of Argueo. and that your brother Will
match his best fighting cock against your
new white lace mantilla from Mexico. that
he is not meditating any project so detri-
mental to his fortunes Console yourself
with the reflection that II he were, our
father and the priests, and the governor
himself, would de OF anopleXy. He is a
heretic-a member OF the Greek Church!
Hast thou lost thy reason, Conchita? Dry
your eyes and come home to sleep, and let
US hear no more of marriage with man
who is not only a barbarian of the north
and a hereto, but proud he does not
think Californian good enough to wash
his decks.
Go be continued tomorrow.)
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finger in anything subtler than a quarrel
between priest and governor, or the jeal.
ousy of Los Angeles for Monterey. I even
will help you'll you mean no harm to my
father or my country. And l am not a
friend to scorn. senior, for my blessed father
is as wax in my hands, the dear old gov
ernor adores me, and even Padre Abella,
who thinks himself a great diplomat, and
is watching us out Of the corner Of his eye,
while I make him believe you pay me so
many compliments my poor little head
turns round-Bueno senor! AS she raised
her voice she plucked the rose from her
dress and tossed 1t to Rezanov. Then she
lifted her chin and pouted her childish lips
at the ironical smile of the priest.
Rezanov was close to betraying his sur
prise; but as he cherished belief that the
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cately perfumed as a lady's bower, and its
cannon faced the ever-changing hues of
water and island and hill.
AS the party approached, heads of all
ages appeared between the vines and there
was a low murmur of irrepressible curl
osity and delight.
I'VE do not see many strangers in this
lonely land" said Arguello apologetically.
And never before have we had SO distin-
guished guest as your excellency. 1t was
always a gala day when even a Boston
skipper came in with few bales Of goods
and a complexion like the hides we sold
him. Now, alas they are no longer per-
mitted to enter our ports. Governor Arril-
laga will have none Of contraband trade
and Staying Of our otter. And as for Euro
peans other than Spaniards, save for an
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Mexico. and my sister Isabel visits at the
Preside of Santa Barbara. I beg that
you will be seated, excellency." And he
continued the introduction to the lesser
luminaries, with equal courtesy but fewer
periods.
Rezanov exchanged a few pleasant words
with his smiling hostess before she return
ed to her distracted maids preparing the
dinner; but his eyes during Arguello's dec
lamation had wandered with a singular
fidelity to the beautiful face of the eldest
daughter of the house. She had responded
with humorous twinkle in her magnificent
black eyes, and not hint of dihdence AS
she entered the room his brain had flashed
out the thought: Thank heaven for a
pretty girl after these three abominable
years." Possibly his pleasure would have
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Passing Of the Harvest Customs.
From the Liverpool Milling.

From the LiverpOOI MNIlhR
The ingathering of the cereal crop, now
in full swing, has its share of tradition and
romance, and various are the customs OBJ
tanning in different districts which accom-
pany the reaping. With the wider DIFF
fusion of knowledge in the rural districts.
however. these observances tend to fall into
desuetude, and the present generation OF
harvesters Is more inclined to look after
harvest largess harvest beer and the har-
vest supper than any picturesque field cele-
brations however ancient the survival may
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Reducing" the Motor-Buses.

From PUNCH
We hear that it has almost been decided
that the number of motor omnibuses in
the metropolis must be reduced, and that
with view to bringing about the neces-
sary reduction, racing is to be allowed
while nearly every one 10 out Of town.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
RELIGIOUS
Mems Club Has Meeting
At St. Margaret's Parish

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mems Club of St MarRaret's Episcopal
Church was held at the residence Of
Alexander s. Hensey. 1851 Adams Mill
road, Thursday evening The lecturer
OF the evening was Charles Davies
Mr. Davies read an essay on Cicero.
Charles H Henney played on the eu
phonium George O'COnnor sang num-
Der of ragtine songs. Mr. Freeman and
Mr. EIdridge. the organists respective
" of ST. Johns and ST Margaret's
Churches. played plano duets.
Among those present were Gsu- George
3. Davis. 8. s. Shedd. A. A. hoehIing,
Capt J. T. Smith. George E. TrslIes.
c. b. Rheem. Henry Gross, George 6.
Brown James J. Lampton. Clifford K.
Berryman John Pool. John Reed. Capt
James MeRae. Charles Davies. Capt. c.
p. Rhodes. Carl =. Keferstein. Alexan-
der T. Hensey. Leroy NJ Cough. the
Rev. DR.. Herbert s. Smith, Dr. John II.
London. DR.. Charles L. Ballard. DR.. E.
NJ Hasbrouck. Alexander III. Gait. A
3. Mesny. Prof. e. 2. Dewey. d. B.
Wainwright jr. S. H Agnew. Z. H.
Parry. Mr.. Weadon. Edward s spaId-
ing. Bert T. Amos. George G. Brown
A. 3. Ruff. Upton H Ridenour. Henry
C Johnson. J. P Berthrong. Swepson
Erie Prof. Freeman. Prof A @. Ed
ridge Charles Z. Henny. Henry L. Wal
ter. George O'Connor. Mr. Horn. Henry
+. Porter. Mr.. Dole. A. G. Winner. W
F. Field. a. ,. EeatOn. Dr. Laud. F.
w Smith
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Centennial Baptist Pupils
Have Masquerade of Books

February 13 ''the builders" class. OF
the Centennial Baptist Sunday school.
gave an evening with living books. each
member representing a well-known
book. The costumes were appropriate
The young women then unmasked and
refreshments were served. Those pres
ent were Mrs r. W. Christian. teacher;
and the Misses Estelle Allison. Lula
Bettis. Emily Bryan. Mary Brown.
Louise Butts. Maize Butts Gwynette
Christian. Viola Clarke. Minnie Coat
ney. Matte Cooke MolIie Fletcher
Mabel FTantz. Hattie Higgins. Grace
Hill. Marion Ireland. Emma Jouvenai.
Hester Mandley. Anna Reid. Eugenia
Thomasson. and Susie Waldron. OF the
class; Mrs. George p ShieISs. Mrs. Dr.
Benson. Miss S b White. and Miss
Sadie Streshley. the Rev. A. j. Wright.
II. II. Wooden. 5. c. Boyd. r. Thorn
assOn. Herbert r, Hid. BENJAMIN J.
Brown Joseph H CarTtck. Walter E
Hartman. Paul Jones. Thomas S. REILLY.
solomon Curtis, c. r. Willis. Scott
Tramell. and Gordon Benson.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
KING EDWARD SPANKS
PRIVATE PENSIONERS
Old Army Officers Living OF Castle
Grounds Were Quarreling Over Their
Little Flower Beds.

LONDON. Feb, liking Edward
has had to call the old Military
knights CT Windsor to order like a pack
Of naughty schoolboys. These Military
knights are a number of old army Of
1ceTs of good family and service, who
are really pensioners of the King and
have little houses on the Windsor Cas-
tie premises and certain snug allow
ances and emolumentss
Recently it was discovered that some
OF the Military Knights OF Windsor
were quietly letting their houses to Deo-
ple who did not mind paying high rents
for the privilege of boasting that they
livo6 at Windsor Castle. Then there
came quarrelings and chickering's and
jealousies among themselves. some of
them complaining that fellow knights
had planted bushes or ho!lyhocks In
their little front gardens and were shut
ting out their neiKhbors' light.
So few DAYS ago the King appointed
a strong man as the new governor CT
the Military Knights, In the person OF
Maior-Gieneral Courtney. who Is vel!
known In the British army as "A strong
discipllnarians. His majesty is deter
mined to have good behavior among fiie
Military Knights. especially as their
vaaaries of late have tended to bring
odlum upon the precincts Of Windsor
Castle,
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
WITH WASHINGTON ORGANIZATIONS

from the public school committee on the
proposed introduction of the school
city, into the Washington schools. The
committees report was based upon the
experience of other ci,ies where the sys-
tenn has been In use, and was distinctly
unfavorable to the adoption OF the sys-
TEN, especially in the lower grades.
President c. ". Eliot. of Harvard Uni
versity. was quoted as disclaiming the
approval Of the system which has been
credited TO him. Commissioner Harris
was aIso quoted as opposed to its adop-
ton. NO final action in the matter was
taken by the council. and the matter
was referred to the committee on civic
education for further report
a resolution was adopted In favor Of
naming the parks covering the Ultra
ton plant Macmillan Park and Gal
Hugcr Park respectively, In honor Of
the former and rresent eliairTnan Of the
Senate District Committee, both Of
whom have been active I'm securing i'm
proved sanitary conditions cor Washing
ten.
The council approved the bill now be-
fore Congress making the nen-support
OF wife or children a Disdomeanr.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
ONE SECRET OF SUCCESS.

In the closing chapter OF ..Frsnziea
finanee, IN EyeTybody's. Mr. Lawson
He says:
The principal factor in corporation
success Is the confidence OF that Eart Of
the public known as investors and capt.
1aIists, and confidence stands for credit
prestige and good will. The chief cssIss
OF failure is the lack OF this confidence.
with confidence the securities of a given
project viii enjoy the high regard OF in
Eestors and capitalists though they nav
Du' per cent, whereas other securities
bSS q on the same project, lacking that
CO: hdence. VIII be spurned though re-
The basis of my Amaigamated pro-
ec1 was Just such legitimiZatiOn of a
speculative proposition-the Teorganiza-
ton OF a series OF properties returning
HrSe interest on the investment into q
substantial, well buttressed institution
paying regularly a fair working rate of
interest Let me illustrate:
A certain man in a village who has
won the reputation OF having q word as
good as his bond offers for sale ninety
shares IN a gristmill proJect at 500
property is earning IS per cent on rhe
5000 il cost him. but he proposes 70 re-
build the mill with the additional So
0oo. and frankly teils them that they
must temporarily be content witt six
per cent on their investment.
They are glad 70 come IN, because
they know the amount they contribute
viii be honestly expended on the prop
ertyl and because their money Will be
secure. On the other hand, man in
the same village. offering the same pro-
1aet, but lacking his rivals rep 4lation,
finds 1t difficult TO persuade his neigh-
bors to buy thirty shares al 500 q STARE,
even though he offers an ironbound
guarantee that he viii each year re-
turn dividends Of eighteen per cent. The
prospect OF = six per cent return with
safety looks better to an investor than
an eighteen per cent interest on per
hans
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Columbian Debaters Named
To Meet Needham Society

TIE regular weekly meeting of the
Colum bian Debating Society Of the
George Washington University was
held N Jurisprudence Hall of the col
lege last evening. Vice President Her
bert Meyers was in the chair.
The question was: Resolved, That
the Panama Canal should be construct
ed by contract system, rather than by
the United States Government direc-
ton" The speakers for the affirmative
were Messrs. PretzfaIder, Ross, and
Young, and for the negative Messrs.
Whitenhill. Steenerson. and Wood
well
This debate settled the selection of
candidates TO meet the Needham So
ciety in joint debate. Only honor"
men were participants.
The judges were Messrs. Flowers, of
South Carolina: Dunniag. of Utah. and
Ridleberger. of Virginia. The negative
won.
Young, Ross, and Weodwen were
among the debaters to meet the Need
ham team, with Steenerson as alter
nate.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Excelsior Literary Club
Gives Valentine Social

The valentine social OF the Excelsior
Literary Club was given at the home of
Mrs. NJ Ii. Gordon. February IL After
short musicale program. the "postof-
Zee" was opened and all preEent re-
ceived valentines which were read
aloud. Prizes were awarded Miss Ben
nett for receiving the largest number,
Mrs. Foster for the most beautiful. and
Mrs. Willis the most ComicaL Refresh
ments, including the old time hearts
OF sugar and -four with the loving mot
toes of childhood.
The club met with Mrs. Robinson, on
Tuesday. Mrs. Willis presided Roll call
was answered with quotations. A report
from the Womsn's suffrage convention
in Baltimore was given by Mrs. Carrie
F. Kent. and on the clubs own valentine
social by Mrs. Jennie Bradley. The
essay was on men and women OF Italy.
By Mrs. Swinburne. Sketches of Carrig-
gle and Liouardi Di Vinci were read by
Mrs. McCreeFy and Miss Chamberlain
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Annual Visitation Made
To Harmony Council, D. A,

Harmony Council, No, 10, d. of A.
gave their annual visitation last Mon
day evening The usual business meet
ing was conducted by Mrs Grace FTis-
toe. presiding officer. Mrs NJ. E
Scaggs, State councillor, and her staff
Of officers were escorted TO the tune Of
a national air. \ visiting brother from
Ohio spoke on immigration. and the re-
cording secretary, Miss Daisy Beck
with. read an essay on liberty. The na-
tional councillor, Mrs. BeTval, gave a
description of her trip to Georgia The
deputy OF the council. Mrs. Hattie Mer-
ritt, made the presentation speech to
the State councillor, and presented her
with a suit case. Mrs Merritt received
a token Of esteem from the council,
presented by Miss Daisy Beckwith.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
ENGLISH SCHOOL BOYS
LEARNING TO SHOOT
Students Enthusiastically Take Up
Lord Roberts Suggestion to Fit
Themselves for Army Service.

LONDON, Feb. 17--Lord Roberts
idea of avoiding general conseription by
training the growing generation in the
use of arms so that every young man
would be fit to take his place in the
ranks of the defenders of the country
I'm case of an emergency is in a fair
way Of being realized
A proposal is now being discussed by
the National Rife Association 10 adopt
target practice with the military rife
In all the schools of the country The
King had already warmly indorsed the
suggestion, which has been received
with enthusiasm by those most con-
ceFned, the boys themselves. Already
sixteen school rifle clubs have been
formed and enrolled under the National
Rifle Association.
II is now more than likely that a
school boys camp will be held in July
OF August. under the auspices OF the
war department. when thousands OF
school boys from every country in the
kingdom win compete for handsome
prizes.
The National Association now COM
prises so rife clubs, with nearly 5000
marksmen-
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
ENGLISH VOTERS CHEER
N. P.'S YANKEE WIFE
Took Out Horses and Dragged Heavy
Vehicle to Celebrate Her
Victory,

LONDON. Feb. 17.-There was a scene
of tremendous enthusiasm the other
day at Wargrs when Mrs.
Charles s. Henry Cformerly Julia Levi
sohn, Of New York; arrived at the sta
ton with her husband, who had won
his seat in parliament as a Liberal
member.
For twenty-five years the division in
Shropshire, which Mr.. Henry contested.
had been Conservative. so that his tri-
umph, which was in a great measure
due to his American wife, was all the
more conspicuous. AIr. and Mrs. Henry
are almost worshiped at Wargrave.
where they have a beautiful country
home and dispense charity for miles
around.
AS soon as they stepped into their
earTige the villagers. almost 500 in num-
Der, embarrassed the horses and drag
ged the carriage up to the house, while
a number of boys followed carrying
lighted torches. Mrs. Henry proposes
to give a big entertainment to the
electors in Shropshire. and later on In
March a big ball at WargraSe to cele-
brate her husbands eieotior
Mrs. Henry has one boy who is now
twelve years OF age. He will be i'm
mensely wealthy, as he will inherit not
only the bulk of the Lewisohn money
bat his fathers wealth as well
During the height Of the election Mr..
Henry received so many cables and
letters from New York and Chicago
that he was obliged to employ two pri-
Vate secretaries.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
District Maccabees Busy
With Variety of Affairs

State Commander L. h Mangum. Of
the Maecabees OF Maryland. has been in
Washington several days
Sir knight c. w. Morriss. Of Rich
mond. was Ia the city Friday in consul
tation with State Commander D. w
Gail.
Sir knight E. r. Levy. of District
Tent. No. 8. was elected and installed
finance keeper Thursday night. He was
the first finance keeper of the tent.
Next Saturday has been set aside
by the management OF the Knights of
Columbus fair as Maccabee night. and
the state commander has invited all
the tents in the city and Alexandria
with the uniform rank to be present
Arlington Tent. No. 10. installed the
following officers Thursday night: Past
commander. w. Z. Porter; commander,
DIT. II. n. Gibson; lieutenant command
er. DR.. =. c. Walker; record keeper.
DR.. Thomas J. Gates; chaplain. w. s..
Ridgeway: sergeant, W. A Fraser:
physician. DR.. c. c. Walker, master-at-
arms, ". F. Porter; first master OF the
guard. 2. J. Shanahan; second master
of the guard, G. w Ridgeway; sentinel.
II. p. Johnson, and picket, II. n.
Roberts.
National Tents degree team went to
Brentwood. Md. Thursday night and
psit on the degree work in organizing
the new tent at that place
Sir knight j. LeisOn. a member OF
Golden Rule Tent Ne. 8, died at his
home 50 II street northwest, Friday
morning.
Georgetown Tont had another initia-
ton Friday night. This tent has initiat-
ed new members at each meeting this
month.
Capitol Tent VIII hold its regular
meeting next Monday night in Costello $
Hall for the election and installation
or officers.
Metropolitan Tent. No. Il. win initiate
two candidates Tuesday night
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
SENDS SON TO JAIL TO
PREVENT AN EL0PEMEN7 II

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb 17.--In or
der to prevent his clipping with a mar
Sied woman. the father Of nineteen
year-old Frank Alta, OF PtttstOn, has
had his son committed TO jail on the
charge OF larceny. and says he will keep
him there until he is cured of his infatu-
nation.
The boy is in love with Mrs. Anthony
White, wife of a man who was recently
sent to the penitentiary for twenty
years. She is only nineteen and very
pretty.
A few days ago the two ran away to-
gether, but We're captured at Scranton
by the boys father and the police as
they were about to leave for Binham-
ton.
Finding his son stiIl determined to run
away with the woman. and realizing he
could not guard him, the father then
laid the charge OF larceny.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Plans For Pythian Fair
Fast Nearing Completion

The general fair committee of the
Pythian fair has closed the contract for
the printing OF the fair paper. The
auxiiiaries Of Excelsior Lodge held a
japanese tea, and the auxiliary of
Union Lodge held 3 progressive euchre
party Wednesday evening for the fair
The chairman Of the general fair COM
mittee. Past Grand Chancellor Thomas
Il. Bynum, has been confined to his
home for several days by sickness and
the first vice chairman, Grand Chan
cellor James w. Carter, has presided at
the recent meetings of the committee
The ladies auxiliary of Syracusians
Lodge are planning a rummage sale
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

cora1ions.
Prof. L. Sykes and Mr.. Waiter led
the program with songs. Mrs. NJ. L.
Parker was aceonipanist. and played a
solo.
Among those present were DR.. and
Mrs McComas. Mrs. n. L. Parker and
dat ushter, Mrs. Peabody. Mrs. DR.. Har-
yey, Mr.. Sprassse. Mrs. Crenshaw, Mr..
Green. Mrs. EI1 ma Hayward. Malcolm
Ensor, Mrs Caldwell. Mrs. Castle, Mrs.
Wfllmar. Mrs Hutchinson. Henry If.
Lincoln. Mr. End Mrs. j. D. LincoI"
Harold 5. I4ineola. Miss Adelaide de
Elite Lincoln. Mrs. BuGd. Mrs. Hant-
rell. Wilson Brown, and Colonel Sykes
and DIR. Walter.