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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
FLED TO ESCAPE MARRIAGE
Fight I'm Lodging House Reveals Sex
Now She Is Nun.

Madrid, Jan. 2.-Truly an amaz-
ing story is that of Senorita Esperan-
IA Vasquez. wealthy merchants s
daughter, who,. after being missed
for three months. was found mas
querading as a male tramp. and is
now nun In a convent She is only
10, and her father is leading citi-
zen of Santander. The senorita was
carefully brought up and educated.
She is tall. good-looking and fine
ly formed girl, and was known as a
regular daredevil and the heroine of
many merry escapades. With men
and women alike she was intensely
popular
one night three months ago the
Vasquez mansion was ablaze with
ligth. as a grand ball was being given
TO celebrate the betrothal of the
Senorita Esperanza and the Senior
Pablo Cerda OF Bilboa. The next
morning the senorita was missing.
Day after day passed and there was
no word of her; no clew by which
her whereabouts could be discovered
She had simply vanished. IL was
known In the family tht she did not
take kindly TO her lover or the
thought of marriage. Rivers and
ponds In the neighborhood were
dragged; a general police alarm was
sent out. and finally reward was of
fered for news OF her.
For several weeks the girls dis
appearance was the sensation of the
district. Then her discovery caused
an even greater sensation. Disguised
as a man. she was found last week
in a tramps' refuge" type OF lodg-
ing house run by the municipality
of Paula Christina. in a district of
Clad in rough mems clothes,
the girl had been a lodger for three
days. On the night before her dis
covery dispute arose between her
and burly giant, the bully and
terror of the place. The bully
struck her. knocking her senseless
When the police rushed in a doc
tor was sent for. and thus II was
found that the talh comely lad was
in reality a girl. Then II came out
that she was the much-sought Esper-
anze Garcia Vesquez.
The girl was reconciled to her
family and her lover pleaded for an
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02

immediate marriage, but, instead.
the senorita has Just taken the veil
In the Hermanas de Carload convent
in Madrid. and swears she will spend
her life as a sister of mercy, tending
the poor and nursing the sick.
She told remarkable story of her
wanderings in the three months. IL
was because of the dlstasteful be.
trothal that she determined to leave
home. The house hold. In the early
morning. tired out with the ball. was
soundly asleep The girl. dressed In
her toughest clothes and taking only
such money as she had In her purse,
quietly walked out into the street,
made her way to the railway station
and boarded a milk train bound for
Bllboa. From there she took an
other train to lonely country sta
ton and began tramp over the high
way to Madrid
The first night she slept with the
female servants in cottage back OF
big mansion. On her second day
she fell I'm with male tramp. who
suggested that she assume male at
tire and join an adventurous band of
which he was a member. She agreed
and he introduced her Co the chief,
who gave her mans clothes, cut her
hair aud taught her to walk swagger.
talk from her chest and put her
hands properly In her pockets. She
was treated with great consideration,
and finally a position was secured
for her as footman in nobleman's
house. The suggestion was that she
furnish plans and information of the
house, so that the band could rob II
The girl declares she did not intend
to do this, but seemingly agreed to the
order TO enjoy the experience and
adventure. But she only staid one
day.
The robber band was angered at
her behavior. so she escaped and be-
came wanderer in the land-a
tramp. Frankly she says she did
not enjoy herself and is glad OF the
haven OF rest and peace which the
convent has now given her.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
The House of Don Pedro AIvarado.

The name of Don Pedro Alvara-
do, the peon millionaire, of Parral,
Mexico. is one to conjure with, and
many have already found in II basis
for legend and romance. Little is
really known of this interesting char
acter except that, although man Of
unbounded wealth. he is still friend
of his old friends. and although he
might set himself M as one of the
great men of the earth. he Is still one
of the poems who were his friends In
the old days and are now his devoted
admirers.
On the visit OF the excursion of
the geologists to Parrel a few were
fortunate enough TO be allowed TO
enter the famous house and to talk
with its more famous owner.
The house of Don Pedro stand Just
above the banks OF the Parral river
and far from being the gaudy, over
done palace which IL is generally sup
posed to be. Is, on the outside, a we'll
balanced house of considerable pro-
portions. of course. but carved richly
and artistically. with little OF the
gingerbread" which one would ex-
pect from the reports of It. 1t Is
elegant to a considerable degree. and
the carvings OF the white native
stone, on which 500 of Don Pedro's
friends worked for many months. are
very handsome.
IL was while standing watching
the house and the crowd of workmen
and beggars waiting about It on this
calm Sunday morning for their pay
and aims. that an old gentleman,
dressed in "store clothes" and walk
ing with an imposing cane. came up
to the party and invited them. with
all the eordlality possible. to come
and see the house. He hobbled along
in front, garrulously pointing out the
bits of the exterior which were OF in
terest. and led the way into the main
patio of the house. Here. he said.
was as far as he could take us. but
he stood for a quarter Of an hour
pointing out the beauties Of the
patio. the really handsome carved
pillars and Corinthian capitals. the
figures on keystone Of every fairy
arch, and the paintings which lined
the walls. The patio corridors were
full of material for the furnishing
of the new hotel which Don Pedro
is building on one OF the Dlazas OF
the town. which. when it is finished
will be ore of the handsomest in the
republic.
An onyx stairway, led to the upper
floors of the house. and the self
guide rippled on garrul-
ously with his wonderful tales OF the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
Magazines at Wholesale Rates.

The Bobbs-Merrill Company the
book publishers, have issued a hand
lonely illustrated 36-page page mag
bzine catalog, which they have Of
! Iered TO send to any reader OF our
Daper absolutely free.
This catalog shows how our read
ers can buy their next years supply
BIZ MAGAZINES at prices that have new
er before been equalled. One of
heir offers is the Cosmopolitan, The
Home Magazine and the Reader
bIagazine-regular price $500, for
half price. $3.50. Besides this offer
they quote prices on all leading mag
Pzines at bargain prices.
II you intend to subscribe to any
.nagazine for the coming year, you
Fill savo timo and money by send
/ ng for the beautiful catalog. 1t is
free for the asking. Simply address
} postal card today to The Bobbs-
Merrill Company, Magazine Agency
Department, Indianapolis. Ind.
12-21-3w
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
CURRENT
TOPICS
TODAY
Prepared for the Public Schools
and the Family Circle.

Governor Hughes. of New York,
and Governor Pennypaker, of Penn
sylvania, have bee ninaugurated.
Wealthy men OF Cuba are petition
ing for an American protectorate
over the island.
Columbia University, of Portland,
and Chemawa played scoreless foot
ball game at The Dalles.
A trainer of lions at Toledo, Ohio,
was attacked and badly lacerated by
the animals In his charge.
There were 1877 marriages in Linn
county in 1906.
A great snowstorm swept over
Great Britain and all northern Eur
oDe the past week.
Aguinaldo, the leader OF the insur-
gent FiliDinos a few years ago, has
become a successful farmer.
The national assemblage of Persia
has adopted a constitution. and that
country ceases to be an absolute
monarchy.
There Is a strong movement to-
wards establishing a Republican form
OF government in Spain.
In great game Of Rugby foot
ball the Stanford and Vancouver
teams played tie same.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
Carrie Nation

Certainly smashed a hole in the
barrooms OF Kansas. but Ballard 's
Horehound Syrup has smashed all
records as cure for coughs, bron-
chitis. influenza and all pulmonary
diseases T. C. H.. Horton. Kan,
writes: Il have never found a medi-
cine that would cure q cough 50
quickly as BalIard's Horehound syr-
up. have used it for years" Sold
BY b, ,. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02

ITO enjoy freedom from chill
blains." writes John Kemp. East
otisfeld. Me-. 81 apply Bueklen's Ar
MICA Salve. Have also used II for
salt rheum with excellent results"
Guaranteed 10 cure fever sores. indo-
lent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds.
frost bites and skin diseases: csc at
j. C. Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02

you don't mean to say" protest.
b the cat. that you're going to kill
be Just because ate. your canary
llrd?"
81 am. indeed" replied the house
Eeeper. Il believe in a life for a
lie.
But you're taking nine lives for
life. philadelphia Press.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
The Right Name.

Mr., August sherpe. the popular
overseer of the poor at Fort Madison.
Ia, says: "Dr Kingss New Life
Pills are rightly named; they ace
more agreeably. do more good anC
make one feel better than any other
laxative" Guaranteed to cure bilious
ness and constipation; zoe at J. c.
Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
ADOPTS NEW SYSTEM.
Willamette Hotel ON American or
European Plan.

The Willamette Hotel hereafter
will be run on both the American and
European plan. Rooms will be so
cents and upward; room and meals.
50 and upwards. The hotel Is being
remodeled and new furniture added,
and several important changes are
being made. The ofice is being cal
somined and painted. and the entire
structure Is being oyerhauled
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-02
All the World.

Is a stage and Ballards SNOW
Liniment plays a most prominent
part. lis has no superior for Rheu-
matism, stiff joints. cuts. sprains, aud
all palms. Buy II, try Il and you will
always use e. Anybody who has
used Ballard's Snow Liniment is a
living proof OF what Il does. Buy a
trial bottle; csc. soc and s1.0O.
Sold by D. ! Fry
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06
"BOb." " >

"Bob."
Cali right Mr.. Bob," she returned,
without seeking further disclosures;
'yOu can send your men over this af-
ternoon, and if they don't do the work
right I'll get out my piano box again
in the morning. 7 don't want that
man who runs the roads to send us to
prison"
"You can watch them, Miss Has
brook" said Rockford, seriously, "and
if they don't do it to suit, make 'em
do it over again While here they're
to be entirely under your ORDERS"
The girl searched the quiet face to
see if any mockery lurked therein,
and decided there was none.
'Thank you very much, Mr.-er-
Bob,'' she said.
When Rockford's teamsters return
ed that night after performing what
they designated as a "gi1tedged, dia-
mond dril1ed' job of road dragging
along the Hampton estate, one carried
something in a newspaper for "Mr.
Bob" It was an assorted lot of spring
roses and ferns done up in the form
Of boquet, with the compliments OF
Bijou." The overseer took the flowers
to his room.
"Bijou," ne murmured; "an apt title.
Wonder what cousin WIFI looks 1ike?"
Following the next rain two of
Rockford's men got out their teams
and drags and started work on the
roads in front of the place, in accord
ance with their custom. The overseer
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06

observed them as he was on his way
to town and directed them to first go
down and drag the Hampton roads.
When he returned home late that
afternoon his road draggers reported
that they had gone up to the Hamp-
ton estate, but had been foresta11ed--
William Henshaw and Jacob Warner,
two well-to-do young bachelor farm
ers, living further down the road, had
become acquainted with the situation
at the Hasbrook home and were sweat
ing on the highways in honor of Miss
Bijou. Just the suggestion Of frown
crossed the overseer's forehead at the
news.
''Its been hard enough to get those
fellows to attend to their own roads,"
he said; "I'm glad something's inspir-
ing them to do better"
Next morning as Rockford was
driving out of his front yard he en-
countered Bijou on her gray mare.
i was just coming to see you," she
said, in some agitation "It's about
those men you sent yesterday"
"Oh, that's all right; I don't mind"
returned the overseer, thinking she
referred to his draggers who had ar
rived tardy.
you know you told me I might
give them directions about how I
wanted the work done," she said
Why, certainly; they had orders to
stand on their heads if you said So"
We'll I-I-these were new set
these last you sent-not like the others
at all. When I went out I found them
dragging too much On The side. and
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06
THE BOSS OF THE HIGHWAY.
BY EDGAR WHITE.


mounted him. And no wonder OF
all the queer craft that ever navlgated
the mudholes of highway No. IS the
one there encountered was prize WIN
ner. An aged gray horse was labori-
ous1y hauling a sawedoff piano crate
I'D the hill. The driver was a brown
eyed maiden, whose chestnut hair
waved tantalizingly from beneath a
broad straw hat With some difficulty
Rockford induced his horse to APPROACH
the object of its terror.
"Good morning." he said.
"Good morning." replied the girl,
looking frankly at him.
"What are you doing?" asked the
overseer.
"Can't you seer" she asked, a triAe
indignant. "I'm dragging the roads!
Just look behind there!"
The horsemans eyes travelled down
the highway and saw the dirt raked
up in a sort of fashion toward the
center of the road. Then he looked
into the piano crate and observed a
number Of stones for ballast.
"Why are you dragging the roads,"
he said.
because there's no one else about
Our place to do it; papa is an invalid,
you know" At the tender tones the
fresh young face became strangely
beautiful. The overseer removed his
hat. The girl went on:
''I'm the only man on the place
just now, but Cousin Will is coming
out from New York this summer to
live with us, and then he will attend
to the work outside"
"Are you Mr.. Hasbrook's daughter?"
Eyes, sir; my name is Bijou Has
brook"
"Did your father tell you to come
out here and work on the roads?"
mo, sir; he told me not to-" said
the. young navigator, flushing; "but
he got such a mean note from the
road overseer Monday that I was
afraid something awful would happen
to us if we didn't get to work"
Rockford smiled Under his grizzled
mustache.
'The overseer is co1d-hearted
wretch" he said.
"Indeed he is" she responded, hearth
1y; 'I don't see what difference it
makes if the old roads are left to take
care of themselves till Will comes.
When [ show that DETER to Will he'll
be terribly mad"
"He'11 mix up with the overseer?"
suggested Rockford
IT hope So I think he's acted very
unmanly, but [ intend to show him
what woman can do if he ever comes
up this way and"
"A woman?"
She looked up at him and smiled in
appreciation Of the suggested compli-
ment
"A girl then," she went on, "and
then if he's any sort Of man at all
he'll be sorry for having written papa
that horrid note. Just as if we were
outlaws! Get up, Dickw
The last was addressed to her gray
nag, which strained on the tugs to
start, but Rockford rode his horse in
front.
"You turn Dick around and drive
him back to the PASTURE" he said,
and I'll send my men over to drag
the road for you this afternoon"
She regarded the stranger with sud-
den interest. At first she was not par
ticular1y impressed with his face, and
his somewhat inquisitive way, but as
she looked at him now she saw that
the gray eyes glowed with the light of
action, and that the man behind them
seemed to be used to having his own
way about things. Rockfie1d's face
wasn't exactly handsome, but it was
strong and looked like it might inspire
confidence On hatt 11no A. G4.c4
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06
ROLLINS COLLEGE
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA.
FLORIDA's OLDEST COLLEGE.

ter a four years course Of study in academic
ent for admission to Rollins College, or for
United States. The School Of Music gives q
music, and in harmony. musical theory and
Ind fifteen practice and concert pianos
course in outline work, charcoal pen and
8. The Business School offers courses in COM
ping banking. shorthand and telegraphy.
s17S.0o to $4,000 per annum for board.
institution is thoroughly Christian, but
control Several scholarships covering the
superior character and ability, who may
October 2, 1907
WIN. F. BLACKMAN, Ph.D., President.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06

COLLEGE-Gives the degree Of Arts af
branches The Academy prepares the stud
any other college or technical school In the
thorough training in vocal and instrumental
the history Of music It has four teachers
The School of Fine Arts offers q three years.
ink work. and painting in oil and water colo
mercial arithmetic, commercial law. bookkes
Expenses are very moderate, varying from
room rent and tuition. The character Of the
entirely undenominational, both in spirit and
cost Of tuition are available for students Of
need such assistance. Next session begins
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w. c. MARTIN, ATTORNEY.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA

Holding Probate Court.
Administration Docket. NoI469o
Estate of Louise c. Robain, Deceased.
Application having been made herein
tate by William Reynolds, it is ordered
this third day of October, AID. 1907,
that w. George Robain and all others
concerned, appear in said Court on
Monday, the nth day of November, a.
D. 1907, at 10 o'clock am, to show cause
why such application should not be
granted. Let notice hereof be published
IN the Washington Law Reporter" and
the Washington Bee" onct in each Of
three successive weeks before the re-
Hlrn day herein mentioned - the frs
publication TO be not less than thirty
days before said return day.
Ashley NJ Gould,
Justice.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
FOUNTAIN PEYTON, ATTORNEY.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA,
Holding a Probate Co

Holding Probate Court.
No. 1886. Administration.
This is to give notice, that the sub
scriber. of the District of Columbia, has
obtained from the Probate Court of the
District OF Columbia Letters Testamen-
tsry on the estate of Elizabeth Keckly,
late of the District of Columbia, deceas-
ed. All persons having claims against
the deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with vouchers thereof,
legally authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the 10th day of September,
A. D. 1908; otherwise they may by law
be excluded from all benefit of said es-
tate
Given under my hand this z4th day of
September, 1907. Rebecca J. Cole.
Home of Nat Asso., Eighth street above
Berry Place Northwest, Washington,
DC. -
Attest, James Tanner, Register of Wills
for the District of Columbia, Clerk ot
the Probate Court.
Fountain Peyton, Attorney.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-02

Over $4,000 homes of our peopIs H.
Deen filed with joy, because of the D..
lection of great and powerful rp..
Order, which Is using its strepgtb ~
influence to secure better condition ;,
our people. This is the first and o11,
great Union Order in this country MI
ing an international Union Chart
from the Courts, which gives full pra
lection and Benefits to our race
There IS no color, race or sev AZ,
elimination in this Order. The BsT.,
has an equal standing with the Win.
members, and can be elected to boQ
any OfliceS Every effort is made to al
vance the condition OF the members r,
securing equal opportunities to woi
with other WOrkmen. TO learn The trades
and TO have steady work at high vases
and Union hours.
The Grand Lodge donates $4,000 fr
the burial of each deceased member. 4
fine monthly journal is published. 4
Membership Book of the Order is recog
nized by all Lodges everywhere Dis.
tressed members are assisted. Ead
member and Subordinate Lodge has The
privilege of buying stock in the Order,
on low monthly payments, said stock
paving per cent interest, guaranteed
\ Leading Negro Deputy Is wanted
in each locality, AT ONCE. to form
Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal Sub.
scriptiOns, sell Stock and act as DIS.
TRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This
work can be done in spare hours, but
many are devoting their whole time and
attention to it. Big money is made bl
good hustiers.
Write at once. State name of this
paper. and enclose 10 cents for full in.
formation and postage Address
THE I. [. U. GRAND LODGE,
"a to 40 Candy Building, Dayton, Ohia
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FOR RENT.

Nicely furnished room with or with
out board. No. I742 Fourteenth street
northwest
A. H. Underdown,
I742 18th ST. ~ w.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-02
REPUBLICAN MEETING.

The first Republican meeting OF the
United Republican clubs of the District
of Columbia will be held at Grand Ar
my Hall, under the auspices of the w.
Calvin Chase Republican Club. on next
Thursday evening, November 9TH. Spe-
cia provisions have been made for ladies
who may attend The back upper gal
lery has been set apart for them. Mu-
sic will be furnished by lhe Monumental
Orchestra, Prof. Charles Hamilton, lead
er Attorney Thomas L. Jones, of the
local bar, will preside, and those who
have been invited to speak are: Rev. J.
Anderson Taylor, Rev. w. Bishop John
son, Attorneys a. w. Scott, Albert Sci
lers, NJ. w. ]. Abrahams. Attorney J
B. Mclaughlin, Major S. J. Block, At.
torney NJ. T. ClinkscaIes, Rev. w. ]
Waldron, Hon. w. T. Vernon, Hon
Ralph Taylor, Rev. S. L. Corrothers
Rev. Simon P. w. Drew.
Those who have been invited to seats
upon the stage are: Hon. Oscar Rick
etts, ex-public printer; DR.. w. S. Rich
ardson, DR.. Charles H. Marshall, AT
torney Chaplin Brown Hon Sidney Bic
Der, Mr.. James T. Turner, DR.. Robert
Rayburn
This will be one of. the largest Re-
publican meetings that has ever bee
held in the District
! The sentiment of the meeting will
10 support the nominee of the part
/ whoever he may be. and to advoca
loyalty to the great principles of the R
publican party.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-02
FOR RENT

FOR RENT.
Two or three desirable rooms (front
to back), furnished or unfinished
married or single Apply
$40 You Street n. W.
w. 7. Gibson.
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HOUSE AND HERMAN.
Cor. 9TH and l Ses., N. w.
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