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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17
By w. B. Wardwell

r VERY native Californian is IA
L familiar with the name Of Vas
Il Quez. the daring robber, outlaw,
highwayman or what you Will Num-
berless are the tales of his exploits,
his miraculous escapes from capture
by officers of the law or lynching by
tnfuriated men whom he had plundered
According to most reports he was
cruel, vindictive. and as deadly an en-
emy as a person would care to meet
Yet among these stories there is one
which is unlike the other in that it
shows him to have possessed a kindly
heart and a certain grim humor which
strikes the fancy.
Ia the southern part of Monterey
county there lived rancher by the
name Of Ward. His property com
prised about 2o0 acres. not much when
the great holdings Of his weather.
neirhbors were considered but it was
valuable as grazing land. During two
successive years however, severe
Jrouchts visited that section of the
state and Ward lost all his stock
everything he had in the world was
invested in cattle. His rich neishbors
wore eager TO obtain the land and
would gladly have bought his place
but DE was unwilling to part with it.
Ife sought another way out Of his diff
identities.
FEe decided TO go TO the mines of the
Sierras. where fortunes were being
picked up by so many people, and to
meet his necessary expenses and leave
his wife anJ children provided for
while he should be away, he mortgaged
the ranch Bur i'll luck was following
him stiu. After months Of unavailing
labor he located valuable claim only
to have il. jumped. and he could obtain
no redress To cap the climax he fell
ill with a long and wasting fever.
Meanwhile time was passing and the
wife alone with her children saw the
day approaching when she would lose
her home. The latest word from her
husband had been that he was still i'll,
unable TO work. and as far as ever from
being in a position to pay off the mort
gage. The future looked dark enough
10 the poor woman. Finally the last
day Of grace was gone. The evening
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17

THE chill gray paint of the eruis-
er St Louis was in marked con-
trast to the scene on deck Here.
in a riot Of flags and music. of
swirling satin gowns and spotless white
uniforms, the elite of Honolulu whiled
away a few of the "a hours of pleasure
granted to the fortunate inhabitants
Of the islands Of desire"
It was the same shifting crowd. over
there a bIase army officer bearing
nirtatious girl in pink about the crowd
Cd deck with an air OF soldierlike res
ignation. Here, the Merry Widow"
from the Moana was inveigling her
partner to engage himself for a swim
on the morroA. The governors secre-
tary was d5scrcetly hidden behind the
fag Of Russia. putting cigarette and
congratulatag himself on the small
number OF Guty dances necessary this
evening. over in the corner a bevy Of
fashionable Pittsburg girls on their
way around the world nuttered their
souls out to some lleutenants of the
marine corps. who with their usual
air Of distinction. saw that the reputa-
ton of "the service" suffered no whit
in gaIantry TO charming ladies.
There. 7 have lost the buckle off my
slipper" said the most beautiful woman
present, gathering her shimmering
white satin robes about her and Ian
gushing her great dark eyes at the
handsome officer with whom she
danced.
And I'll take you down to Smiths
cabin and show you how well I can
sew" he laughed. holding up the wee
sparkle.
~TU not let YOU up until it is done
right What "a lark, it may take YOU
hours. but you viii have to be game"
She laughed, and laid her white hand
on his arm, dropping her dark lashes
as they moved toward the companion
way.
Who is that lady?" asked q slim,
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began to cry with all the abandon of
enraged IS.
Keep it up; it will do you good"
She raised her head in establishment.
Her eyes met those of great hulking
stoker, who was stretched out enjoying
his pipe and listening to the distant
music.
What you sad about. Miss?-there is
nothing in all the world worth that
rumpus."
I'm not sad-only terribly angry,
she remarked proudly, eying him with
some interest.
That's the way to feel. You better
rest here awhile-music's good and you
don't get any of the trouble. Partner
looking for your
Il guess not. I don't want to dance
for awhile; I'm going to stay here with
you. Do you work on this ship?"
Il shovel coal"
She placed her chin in her hand and
regarded him with democratic interest.
1t appealed to her sense of the romantic
to sit in her best blue ball gown, talk
ing to a stoker. Then, too, If she must
renounce all men of her own class as
false friends, she would at least show
charity for those trodden under the feet
of such.
You have a very hard life?"
1T is not as hard as it used to be-"
He laughed little bitterly. Il used to
have h of a time with my wife"
ooh"
Silence. Suddenly the man leaned
forward and studied the pretty face be-
fore him. Are you thinking of getting
married, miss?"
No" His eye sought the sparkling
diamond on her left hand. She flushed
That is, well, no." Her lips trembled;
she was too young to understand men
of the navy.
You listen here, miss, and I'll tell
you something-somet about my
life"
She looked up at him, slightly re-
lieved and family interested.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17
By CHARLOTTE CoRDAY MCKEE


TO the hundreds shat visit the Golden
Gate Park museum and in the art
gallery crowd around the frame
from which was cut MiIlet's painting.
THE Return Of the Flock" and to the
hundreds Of others less curious but,
nevertheless, interested, the following
sidelghts win help as TO more fully
appreciate the humble painter Of peas
ant life.
1T is curious observes ROLAND, one
OF J. I. Mnlets biographers, to notice
how nature sometimes tries her hand
on the father before she succeeds in
evolving the genius that viii be real
lied in the SON.
Jean Louis Nicholas MnIet was
simple. gentle soul. pure minded, poetic
devout lie was tall and slender, with
beautiful hands, and a fine head
crowned with abundant black curls He
loved music and led the parish choir.
He liked TO observe animals, plants
and people and he sometimes tried TO
model in clay and TO carve in wood
He had a keen eye for the beauties in
nature, and sharp distaste for vuI-
garity or coarseness Of any kind. When
he drew near. the rustic raconteurs
would say: Hush; here's Millet"
'Tis SO years since this young Nor
man peasant married the girl Of his
choice. daughter Of a rich farmer. and
a girl Of more than ordinary culture.
She took up unfinchingly the hard life
Of the peasantry and bore her husband
eight children. whose rearing she left.
as was the custom Of the country. TO
her mother in law. while she toiled by
her husbands side in the fields. Their
first child was a daughter. their sec
ond son, who was christened Jean
Francois and his was the hand that
dipped the brush Ito the mysterious
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17
Some VeraCious Stories of the Bandit Which
Display an Unexpected Side of His Character

yes. it is! I'm glad that I met you.
Next time see that you show more hu-
manity in your dealings with others
You may ride on nOw."
The account Of this caprice of Vas
quez does not state whether he told
Mrs. Ward what he had done. II is
safe to assume that he did not.
Another aneedote shows that he was
not altogether the villain that he is
pictured. A prosperous rancher living
some miles below Monterey had. sold his
wool crop. 1t was long before the dav
of railroads and he was returning home
from San Francisco on horseback with
the gold on his person. a few miles
out from Monterey he met Vasquez.
whom he knew slightly
Well Thompson. did you sell your
wool crop?" asked the robber.
Eyes"
Get a pretty good price?'
Fair
Got the money with yOu?"
Yes" But not for long. he said to
himself. He was to find his mistake.
I'll ride with you way. Some of
the boys are ahead on the road and
they might relieve you of that money.
They rode together until they reached
the edge of town. They saw no one
and heard not sound. but Thompson
was thankful. indeed for his escort
when he realized that he knew not
how many members of Vasquez' des-
perate gang lay in hiding somewhere
along that lonely way. unseen though
they were Before parting. the outlaw
asked if he could exchange his own
mount, magnificent black animal for
a fresh one at Thomrson's ranch. since
the horse was exhausted - the hard
travel of the last few days. Thoh.ps,,,,
gave a willing consent and vasquez
appeared at the ranch next day. ex-
changed horses ana rode off again into
the hills whence he had come to ioin
again his companions in robbery and
violence
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17
San Francisco Sunday Call
A Curious Little Drama That Had for Its
Setting a BattleSIip i'm Honolulu HarbOr

But, you man-mark me-if You've
a saint don't marry a devil; the combi-
nation isn't good for your health. But
if you're so in love with the devil you
can't help marrying him. learn what
forgive means or you're both lost.
He laughed.
The girl stared ahead thoughtfully.
Suddenly a flush came to her cheeks.
Along the narrow passage were com
ing toward them the beautiful woman
and the officer He looked relieved as
he saw the blue dress ahead. but the
woman started violently.
Il knew I'd find her in some out Of
the way place" he cried. hurrying up.
why. Marie. you're cutting all your
dances, Why?" His voice was plead
ing.
NO matter" she answered She
rose to slim heights of spangled blue;
her smile was illuminating. Il found
good company. but I'm going now"
The great dark eyes of the woman
swept the shOveler of coal for a mo-
ment. How interesting, talking with
stoker," she said; then turning TO her
escort, I'm too tired TO dance longer;
take me to the machine" She smiled
palely at the girl, drawing her SHIN
mer of satin about her with a little
CULVER.
The officer turned with her. "Tu be
right back for you Marie" he said.
I'll wait
AS the couple moved of the girl
turned to the stoker, Her voice was
low, but she threw back her head
proudly. That is the man I'm going
to marry"
The stoker moved slouchily toward
the nearest companionway. I'm going
to set drunk" he muttered. but as he
reached the stairs he turned with a
loud laugh. That woman was my
wife"
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tanned girl of her partner. There was
resentment in her pretty hazel eyes as
they followed the pair down the steps.
'That-O a peach of young divorce
terribly rich, on her way around the
world. She and her mother arrived
from san Francisco a week ago-stay-
ing at the Alexander. All the fellows
are crazy about her. What. our dance
ended so soon! Help you find your next
partner? Who is hep
Lieutenant Wortham."
Gee! you should have stopped him
before he got down there with that
grass widow"
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17

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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-17

the shelter of a flag. AS her partner
left her. she turned her hot face to the
GOODNESS of the harbor. with its dark
water and rocking lights, and in the
distance the young moon and the sound
of surf tumbling about the coral reefs.
so that is why I haven't seen much
of him this week. I hate him! 1 hate
him, I hate him." Then the tears
flooded her eyes. She turned in anger
at herself and pushed rapidly through
the crowd; never stopping until some
where in the depths of the ship. She
dropped on piece of machinery and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30
RECLAIMING THE ARID WASTES.

The Senate Committee on Irriga-
ton has, according to advices from
Washington, completed the draft of
bill providing for an issue of cer-
tificates of Indebtedness or bonds to
the amount of $30,O00,0OO for land
reclamation projects in the Far
West. Payment of these securities
will be guaranteed by the govern
ment out of the reclamation fund.
The enterprising and energetic
statesmen of the West have been
eminently successful in securing
government aid for irrigation pro-
jects and the reclaiming of arid
wastes is popular with both political
parties. Upon the principle that
whatever makes for the good of one
part of the country makes for the
good of the entire country there
should be no sectional opposition to
liberal appropriations. But If the
government is to continue to finance
literally irrigation projects in the
Far West it should be equally gen.
erous in providing for the reclama-
tion of vast areas Of swamp land in
the East and South These lands
once reclaimed would be most valu-
able for agricultural purposes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30
CHANCE TO DO SOMETHING.

If some political party can so ar
range the tariff that live hogs shall
sell for $500 per hundred and that
ham and bacon shall sell at cents
a pound-such party will sweep the
country. AS We understand it, the
farmer is satisfied with $3.50 a hun
dred for hogs, but that he is dis
satisfied with the prices he pays for
other things. We also understand
that the wage worker is fairly we'll
pleased with the wage scale, but that
he would like to have everything
else cut down. 1t will be difficult
TO meet these demands, but as we
understand it there are those who
are prepared to make promise to
satisfy everybody. The tariff is a
versatile thing and it will be un-
satisfactory if it does not give a high
price for live hogs and a low price
for dressed meats. This subject is
respectfully referred to gentlemen
who call themselves insurgents. >"
Des Moines Capital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30
THE SENATORSHIP.

Previous to the departure of the
editor for Panama and since his re-
turn he has been repeatedly asked
to become a candidate before the
June primary for the republican
nomination for senator for this dis
trict. During the past week or two
it has been quite generally reported
that he expected TO be candidate.
In order to set the matter right we
have decided to make this state
ment
While we feel very much gratified
with the compliment, yet we wish to
state that we have never been a
candidate for any political office,
and have no present intention Of
being. This is the answer we have
given to all who have mentioned the
matter to us. The honor of repre-
Senting such a grand district as this
in the senate of such a great state
as Iowa is one not to be lightly look
ed upon, and in making this state
ment we do not mean to infer that
We would not highly appreciate such
an honor, but We feel that there are
many in the district who would
bring far more ability and influence
to the position than the writer.
While We have been associated in
many political campaigns in the in
terest of the general republican
cause and for candidates whom we
believed ought to be elected to vari-
Gus Offices, we have never thought
that We would enjoy the stress of a
campaign in the outcome of which
we would be personally concerned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

If the government loses the STAN
dard Oil suit, it means that our
laws fail to preserve the principle of
competition, which has brought the
human race to its present level.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

1t takes quite a book for the de-
partment of agriculture to tell how
to make chuck steak like porter
house. Three words would have
sufficed, 1.-The hash knife"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The meat strike is over and pri-
ces are higher than at the start.
This problem cannot be met by de-
creasing the demand. The supply
must increase.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

More rioting in Bogota. Up here
II would be called a demonstration
of Labor's sacred rights; down there
it is South American incapacity for
self government.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

A great campaign against the fly
is promised by the Civic Associa-
ton. THE old home amt what it
used TO be" will be truer than ever,
without the usual insect swimming
schools in the milk pals.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Our naval vessels ready for the
junk heap are said to have cost
$50,000.000. We are all paying
high for the inability of the powers
to make gentleman's agreement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

A newly found tablet confirms the
story of Noah and his ark. 1t can't
be authentic unless it tolls about
the fellow who on being refused en-
trance, told Noah to "Gwan" as
there wouldn't be much of a shower.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Now that the Congress has new
rules committee we suggest the fol-
lowing Scrptural regulation, He
that will not work, neither shall he
eat''
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Chancellor Day condemns the
president for debating what Con-
gress shall do. Mr.. Taft will feel
greatly cheered at this evidence that
congressman occasionally condes-
cend TO read one of his messages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The Insurgents, failing to clinch
their victory over Cannon by depos-
ing him. are standing in the middle
of the Rubicon, getting lemons from
both sides.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The latest rise in meat is laid to
shortage of sheep and lambs. The
muck rakers have been proving that
most of the sheep are goats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Mr.. Carnegie recently discovered
$3,000,000 that he did not know he
had Some loving friend should
present him with small change
purse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Conscientious stockholders in the
beef trust will take comfort from
Senator Lodges statement that over
production of gold makes high
prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Theoretically they were going TO
make Joe Cannon into kind of an
Office boy, but actually he seems to
keep on signing the checks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The newspapers have more strike
news than since 1902. It's a waste
full by-product of flush high price
times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

A false appearance may serve
once but the honest truth is always
at your back and never fails in time
of trouble.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

A steady pull of ten hours counts
more than a spurt before breakfast
and an afternoons rest at the old
fishin' hole.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Some men just make money; 9TH
ers just spend it. And neither of
them ever dried tear on the cheek
of sorrow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The ginseng craze seems to have
passed out of sight in company with
the Belgian hare delusion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

Ii is not always the man who gets
into the field first in the morning
who raises the best crops.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30
Subscri. IN Price $3.50 a Year
Canadian subscriptions $500 Year
CURRENT COMMENT.

A popular melody for the begin
ming of the gardening season, Lay
down the shovel and the hoe"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-30

The man who lodges his taxes In
this world will have to pay dearly in
the next one.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-05-10
Helpful DON /. to Readers.

~
Don't read in dull light. It is
poor economy to save on the gas bill
at the expense of your eyesight.
Don't read in a glare or facing the
light.
Don't read unless the light falls
over your left shoulder. It may
take little contriving to manage
this, especially if one3is in an office.
but it pays to make the effort.
Don't read when you are tired or
sleepy. You do not take in what
you are reading and you are taking
it out of your eyes.
Don't read and rock at the same
time. 1t is delightfully."- American,
but few people in the world patron.
ize the oculists as do the Americans.
Don't read on the cars if your
eyes are inclined to give you trouble.
There are some persons whom this
practice does not seem to hurt, 50 it
is impossible to make hard and fast
rules. ~,
Don't read lying down unless you
elevate your book to it's usual posi-
ton opposite the eyes. Many read:
ers break. this rule with impunity,
but it is taking big risks. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-05-10
MAY REPRESENT U. s.
AT EDWARDS FUNERAL
Former President Roosevelt Will
Probably Be Special Ambassador
to Attend the Funeral.

Passaic, N. J., May 1o.-Presi-
dent Taft in all probability will
designate Theodore Roosevelt as
special ambassador to represent
the United States government at
the funeral of King Edward. He
said last night that he would take
the matter up with Secretary Knox
soon after he returned to Wash
ington.
President Taft said he was anxious
to appoint Col. Roosevelt to repre-
sent the government. As yet he has
taken no step in that direction, how
ever, as up to the time he left Wash
ington yesterday no official notifica-
ton had been received by the Wash
ington government as to the date of
the funeral.
President Taft is not conversant
with the presidents as to such coca.
sions, but if a special representative
is called for by the properties and
Mr.. Roosevelt will accept the desig-
nation. he will be named by the presi-
dent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-05-10
Prosecution Of SaIoonkeepers Who Sell
to Indians viii Be Continued,
He Says.
FULL INTERPRETATION WOULD
DRY STATE, EXCEPT ST. PAUL
Secretary Declares Government L Net
Following Prohibition Policy
Justice to Indian.

Minneapolis Mimi. May 1O.-On
no less an authority than that of
r. A. Ballinger, secretary of the in
terror, the prosecution of saloon.
keepers operating in the Indian
country in defiance of the orders
of Special Agent johnson will con-
tinue and the sale of liquor to the
Indians will be stamped out if it
requires the full powers of the de-
partment to do it. !
Answering letter from the ex-
ecutive and state legal depart
ments inclosing complaints from
the Indian country to the effect
that certain saloonkeepers there
are being unjustly prosecuted,
PRESIDENT Taft yesterday for
warded to Governor Eberhart,
correspondence had by him with
Ballinger, and which, in its lengthy
review of the crusade, appears to
be final.
To interpret the treaties fully, Bal
liHger says, WOULD be practically to
dry up every city in the state with
the possible exception of st. Paul,
but this the department has NO
intention of doing. Its sole object
is the protection Of the Indian and
everything in the power of the
department will be used in protect
ing them.
That the government is trying to
carry out a policy of prohibition,
Ballinger says is erroneous. Only
where they effect the Indian directly
will the treaties be enforced.