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The Coolidge examiner., 1938-04-14
SYNOPSIS

In Spanish governed California of 1888
represented by two friendly enemies.
trail old Fray Junipero Sierra. Francis
can missionary. and Don Pedro FACES.
civil governor. After telling Sierra he Is
sending TO Mexico for his wife and
son, whom he has not seen for eight
years. he refuses his aid toward found
ing the Santa Barbara Mission. Dona
Eulalia agrees to 60 to California, &C.
companied by her duenna, Angustias.
Don Pedro sends for Sierra. telling him
that two priests are on their way from
Mexico with Eulalia and young Pedro
and that he is leaving to meet them.
FACES engages a young Indian girl, In
diZuela. as maid for Eulalia. Eulalia
sails from San Bias. It is a desolate
trip. From the port of Loreto, a large
cavalcade loaded with Eulalia's party
starts out for the long overland trip.
Eulalia, accustomed to luxury and COM
fort, bitterly regrets having been per-
suaded 10 come. The two priests, Fray
Mariana and Fray Bartolomeo. call on
her and arouse her suspicious as to their
genuineneSs. AS the cavalcade stops at
various missions. Eulalia hears rumors
Of the approach of her husband. While
come his wife. Eulalia plans her cos
tune. Don Pedro welcomes his beauti-
full wife and young son. Eulalia is toast
ed as the Queen OF the CALIFORNIA;. On
the long journey to Monterey. the re-
united couple are royalty entertained at
the Preside at San Diego. Eulalia dis
approves of the democratic relations of
Don Pedro and his people. Pleading
WEAKNESS in the midst of the feast she
goes TO bed where Angustias tells her
she knows Eulalia is again to become
mother. Don Pedro is disturbed by the
developments In the character of the
priests and breads Serra's disappoint-
ment In them.
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Why an Oil Polish?

And here, home-makers, is
why: The oil element in polish is
absolutely essential to all fine
wood! For the same reason that
we oil neutrality-suspicious. our
plants-massage cream into the
facets oil polish used! The same
principle applies-for wood def
nitely requires this attention to
keep it "alive!" The best oil pol
ish has a fine, non-greasy oil base
and it is just this-when rubbed
or massaged into the furniture
that prevents the wood from
checking, drying out, splitting or
cracking. Furniture will not do
any of these things, when cared
for-and it is the combination of
the 'oil' and the rubbing" that
prevents it! For the quality oil
polish feeds the hungry finish
keeps the wood young! Other pol
ishes may give quick, easy-to-
achieve luster-but a little time
and energy Git should not be Ia
bor) on the part of the housewife,
will pay dividends in the looks and
long life of her furniture and
woodwork. All experts agree that
an oil polish properly used (apply
on damp cloth-as directed) is not
only better-it is vital! And so,
home-makers, take this important
tip: Always use an oil polish-and
the best one!
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full road stretched before him, up.
UP. into the blue sky, where it termi-
mated in a city of bright mansions.
Faint, sweet sounds of music drift
ed from an angelic choir. Fray
Junipero fell in the dust and raised
his arms as one came down the shin
ing road, one in brown frock like
his own, with a cloud of singing
birds about his head.
mi Padre San Francisco" he
breathed. Father Francis!" He
heard a voice.
Little Brother Juniper, are you
ready to come home? / am waiting
for you"
mot yet. Father Francis; yet a
little while! have work-work. An
other mission-for Santa Barbara!"
Good, little Brother. But soon.
Ycu are aweariedl"
Fray Junipero felt the warm earth
on hands, face. He stirred and lift
ed himself. The vision was gone.
Only a brown road stretched before
him, while overhead a flock Of birds
circled and cried. Pio's dark face
leaned over him in concern, and he
heard the young Indians voice as
though from a great distance.
Little Father-you are aweary!"
He pulled himself erect on trem-
bling limbs and grasped his staff
with its strong smooth shaft and
little cross az the top.
Yes, you are aweary. and hun
CRY. Eat, Padre"
He pulled from his pouch some
young green onions he had carried
from the Mission San Antonio de
Padua and held them out to the ia
Their, who crunched absently at the
pungent, slightly withered roots.
"A vision-a miracle!" he exuit-
ed. Happy augury! Soon will come
my friend, Don Pedro FACES, and
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CHAPTER X-Continued

The Governor put his arms around
the others shoulders.
We'll said. my old one. Well
said. My wife will think 1 have
trained you to say those things to
her"
AS gallant Lieutenant Ortega rode
beside La Gobernadora he told her
of the Preside of Santa Barbara. a
walled fortress like San Diego. with
little whitewashed dwellings for the
soldiers and their families. store,
a blacksmith shop. a chapel. and
quarters for himself.
AS they drew near, Eulalia could
see the preside like little walled
city, its whitewashed walls pink in
the sunset, its tile roofs red. Again
there were cannonades to greet her,
the ringing of the chapel bells. and
soldiers women and children bring
ing her great armloads Of wildflow-
ers.
That night she sat long at the
heutenants lavish table, laughing
and chatting with the company.
complimenting the food. applauding
the music.
Now that am leaving Califor-
MIA so soon." she thought Il can en-
Joy things while I am here. It will
be an experience to remember. and
to tell about" Beneath her feet Es-
cabellito squirmed in his sleep. Eu-
lalia prodded him, and he was still.
YES" she whispered. II am
leaving California-soon."
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Avoid the Dry Habit

In addition to the water con-
sumed with food, every normal
individual should drink about six
glasses of liquid daily-as water,
milk, coffee, tea or other bever-
ages.
Most people drink far too little
water. Women often have the mis-
taken notion that water will make
them fat. To demonstrate the fall
lacy of this idea, worldfamouS
physician once remarked that if
that were true, poor people would
long ago have adopted the prac-
tice.
1t is possible to drink too much
water and those who are suffering
from disease should be guided by
their physician in determining the
amount required. But most nor
NAL people could increase both
mental and physical efficiency by
taking more of this magic fluid.
X X X
Drink Wdter with Meuls
The question is often asked-"Is
it wise to drink water with
meals?" The answer is Eyes.
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two strong brothers of Saint Fran
els. Two men of God to help me
found the Mission Santa Barbara.
God has heard mel My prayers
have not been in vain. Santa Bar
bara shall have her mission at last.
Praise God the Father. God the Son
and God the Holy Ghost!"
All along the fiowery miles beside
the sea, over mountains and through
canons, Eulalia wondered about the
famed missionary. Fray Junipero.
What manner of man was he? Ac-
cording to the fathers at all the mis-
sions they had visited. he was a
sainted miracle worker. With these
opinions her husband concurred sin
cerely, and added other praises OF
his own. Not only was he saint,
but he was a man among men.
strong, fearless, resourceful; I'm
complaining in the midst of suffer
ing. In short, the Governor gave
him soldiers merits in one phrase
"a good campaigner.
In spite of all this, Eulalia felt
that he withheld some opinion Of the
padre, and was puzzled to know
what it might be. Now that they
were approaching Monterey. and
she would perhaps meet the Padre
Presidente before night, she set her
self to discover her husbands real
opinion of him.
Tell me. Pedro" she asked ten.
tatively, more about Padre Sierra.
l have heard much Of him, even in
Mexico City. He seems to be the
most important person in California.
apart from yourself. my dear. !
shall have to associate with him.
perhaps confess to him. What is he
hke?"
The Governor hesitated and
plucked refectively at his beard.
stop doing thatl" ordered the
lady. when you dothat l know
you are thinking what you will say
instead of saying it outright"
Well" he said, but still caress-
ing his beard, Il usually think be-
fore l speak. And doing this helps
me to think You have heard all l
can say about Padre Sierra. like
him, admire him. We are friends
good friends. And we are enemies"
Enemies - hum" said Eulalia
stroking an eyebrow with her little
finger. The Governor leaned over
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CHAPTER XII

Along the Kings Highway. where
foot of king had never trod, nor
royal hoof rung out, Fray Junipero
limped slowly. He had been on a
long journey. visiting each one of
his beloved missions: Happy had
been the journey, pleasant the visit
ing with his brothers. and gratifying
the reports he had heard. The mis-
sions we're fiourishing; converts,
crops and cattle increasing.
He felt happy and satisfied.
By his side trudged Pho, bearing
4 yellow umbrella, which shaded
the father as well as himself. Pio's
arms ached. for the umbrella
seemed mysteriously to gain weight
as the hours passed.
The father. beneath that moving
spot Of shade, was tracing in retro
spection the first of all these many
steps that had led him through life
on his apostolic iourneyings.
That had been over half a century
ago in Mallorca, the jewel of the
Balearic Isles in the Mediterranean
sea.
Seventeen years old. Miguel Jose
Sierra had walked from his native
village, Petra, to the capital city,
Palma. His pious parents. amid
their fearful farewells. begged him
20 ride the family burro, but the
youthful pilgrim. in his heart al
ready dedicated to the holy San
Francisco. shook his head. So he
set his rope-soled sandals-his al
pagartas-on the road that stretched
ahead of him, for half a century,
across half world.
In Palma. doffing the dress Of a
Petran peasant for the franciscan
habit and cowl. he DOTTED at the
same time the name the peasants
had called him. Miguel Jose Sierra
was gone. Now there was Brother
Juniper only Fray Junipero Sierra.
San Francisco had a devoted fol-
lower, Junipero. who would steal
from the altar itself, If by stealing
he could feed a hungry mouth. No
lsrder in Asis was safe from his
plundering. The good saint called
the little brother, Jester Of the Lord.
saying: Had but a whole forest
of such JuniperS!"
So he who travelled from the
Mediterranean to the Pacific called
himself Junipero.
Now his journey was nearly done.
As he paced steadily on, dazed a
little by the sun, and the disregard
81 emptiness OF bis body. beauti-
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There is evidence that the drink
ing of a reasonable amount of wa
ter with meals by normal individ-
uals stimulates the secretion of
gastric juice, thereby improving
digestion. It has also been dem
onstrated that it aids in the alb
sorption of food by the body and
retards the growth of intestinal
bacteria.
The homemaker should be just
as conscientious in providing her
family with sufficient water as
with adequate amounts of the 9TH
er food substances. For water
must be included in the list of es-
sential food constituents. 1t is in
truth, the ELIXIR of LIFE.
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WhQt TO Eut dnd Whv
Hove You q Question?
Ask E.. Houston GOudiss

c. Houston Coudiss has placed at
the disposal OF readers OF this net0s-
paper all the tacitities OF his taHlOus
Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in
NetV York City. He uiH gtadly an
stOer questions concerning foods, diet,
nutrition, and their relation to health
You are also limited to consult him
in matters OF personal hygiene. It's
not necessary to ,Urite letter unless
you desire, for postcard inquiries
toiH receive the same careful atten
RON. ADDRESS c. Houston Coudiss at
8 East 39th Street, Netc York Cjsy.
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Water is the magic stream
through which all nutritive
elements are carried into and
through the body and there
held in suspension. 1t is the
ever-ready messenger which
distributes heat, moisture and
bodybuilding material, where
and as it is needed.
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al, my CHIC, almost WISH AUX
your sake we would meet some wild
Indians. Where is this apparition?"
Young Pedro jumped up in his
stirrups. "See-down there at the
turn. Something yellow"
Yellow" The Governor leaned
forward. "Ah. yes, see. know
who it is. It's Fray Junipero, and
Pho carrying his yellow umbrella!
Andale! We will overtake him."
Fray Junipero, lost in unearthly
dreams, was startled at the sound Of
hoof-beats so near him, and moved
off the royal road hastily as the gay
party of riders dashed toward him.
The Governor refined in his mount,
which reared upright on quivering
launches, and faced the missionary.
Hail, Father!" ne cried, waving
his hat. Then he diSmounted hast
lily.
Fray Junipero blinked, and said
softly, "Ah, your Excellency!"
With an impulsive gesture FACES
put both hands on the monks Shout
ders. The face, though Drowned and
weather-beaten, gave the impress
sion Of being pale and wan. The
deep lines were deeper. the silver
tonsure whittier. Beneath his hands
he could feel the shoulders, in their
hot coarse brown covering, so bent,
so thin, trembling. But it was Juni-
pero Serra'S eyes that startled him.
Fiery with strange inner fires, they
burned in his bony skull, not meet
ing the Governors intent look. but
darling avidly among the company
Of riders on the camonio.
MY brothers my men Of
God :" he murmured, 20 graz
cious Excellency, where are the an
swers to my prayer"
Pedro FACES dropped his hands.
He half turned from the missionary.
avoiding his searching look. For a
brief second he stood tense, still, his
hand on the hilt Of his sword. Then
he flung his head up abruptly.
Father Junipero :" he be-
gan bravely.
But Junipero Sierra interrupted
him.
Don Pedro!" he cried in trem-
bling voice, holding out his hands
fearfully. Don't tell me but
l had vision promise! All,
praise to God on high! There they
arel All, al, my Brothers! Come
here, closer! Let me see you q.
touch you! You are holy men. an
answer to prayer!" He stumbled to-
ward Mariana Rubi and Bartolome
Gill holding out his arms, tears
streaming down his cheeks.
The two did not move. but stood
as though stricken in their tracks.
Sierra threw his arms about them.
looked into their sullen faces and
saw only good there.
"Allelujal" he chanted, Ave Ma
ria Purisima! The prayers of Juni-
pero Sierra are answered."
Still the two stood dumbly. Rubis
face was red with a guilty flush,
while Gill grew pale; they too, like
the Governor, avoided the fires of
his eyes.
In his JOY, the fervid missionary
noticed none OF these things. He
looked about him for the Governor.
"Ah, forgive me, my son, for not
greeting you'll" he cried. You and
all your party have my blessing!"
La Gobernadora was staring at
him. Then she slipped carefully
from her horse and walked to the
priest. For a moment she measured
him with a look, then her eyes
dropped.
Here was a man, little man, but
he lowered toward Heaven, and her
eyes could not measure his stature.
Her heart pounded. Her knees weak.
| ened, and almost against her will
she found herself kneeling before
| him.
1T is my wife," she heard her
husband say.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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his horses neck and caught her
hand.
Don't do thati" he laughed
when you do that know you are
thinking what you are going to say.
and"
Eulalia laughed.
But it helps me think" she
Knocked.
The Governor still held her hand
How dear, how charming she could
be, thought he.
$50 you are enemies. Why?"
MY dear, Church and State have
ever been enemies. Their aims are
too widely apart for them to work
together sympathetically. That is
especially true in California. The
aim of the Crown-the State-in
California is, frankly. the acquiring
and holding of this country. and pro-
tecting it from other acquisitive ma
tions-England. Russia. The aims
of the Church are the conversion of
the heather"
He loosed her hand absently and
pulled his beard.
And" prompted Eulalia.
81, representing the State. must
do my duty. l must see that the
Church does nothing to jeopardize
the Crowns holdings. Father Sierra
is the church in California. He
would like to see all the soldiers
sent out of the province, and be
left here with the rest Of the Fran
ciscans. alone to work things out
his own way"
Eulalia pricked up her ears.
He wishes the soldiery away
from the province?"
He does"
"And your"
MY dear, he would do anything
to get me away from here. l be-
lieve he would stop at nothing under
the sun to rid California of my per
nicious influence"
"Ah," said Eulalia. deep In
thought.
He did rid himself Of me once,
you remember. Humph! The
charges he made against me! And
the terrible journey he made, sick
and suffering as he was. to present
them to the Viceroy. He nearly
died, with his crippled leg. But his
belief in what he was doing led him
on, successfully. that time. l ad-
mire him. On my soul, | do"
The Governor laughed.
But l came back"
Eulalia's mind was working rap
idly. So the Padre Presidente was
that manner of man! One strong in
belief in his duty-but one who
would stop at nothing, as the Gov
ernor had said. to gain his ends in
regard to forwarding the Church in
California.
And he believed Pedro FACES
stood in the way Of complete tri-
umph for the Church, therefore
Pedro FACES must leave California
Sierra had accomplished that once
it might-be-
"A strange man." she said aloud.
but / have made up my mind that
we are going to be friends. Yes.
good friends. He should be com
fort to me in this strange land"
The Governor frowned doubtfully
then reached for his wifes hand
again.
Splendid" he cried heartily
squeezing her fingers. Perhaps you
can change his opinion Of your hus.
band. Then we can all live here
happily, you and 1. and all the chill.
dren, in California for the rest OF
our ives!"
She withdrew her fingers.
Perhaps" she said softly, per.
haps l can"
Pedro the Younger and Escabel.
Ito came dashing to the Governor S
side.
Father" shouted Pedro breath
lessly. Look ahead! See, there is
something strange moving down the
roadl What do you suppose it is,
wild Indians?"
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gallon barrel. Muscles, liver and
kidneys are about 80 per cent wa
ter, the brain IS per cent. Even
bone is made up of more than
one-third water, so you can see
that the old adage dry as a
bone" is not strictly accurate.
No cell can function unless it is
constantly bathed in fluid. Fur
thermore, the cells depend upon
water to transport their foods
through the blood. This alone re-
quires ten pounds of water in
constant circulation.
We may term these functions
an incoming service. But it is
equally important as an outgoing
stream. The cells need water to
flush away their waste products.
And if the surface of the lungs is
not kept moist, there can be no in
take of oxygen, no output of car
bon dioxide.
Without water, no waste would
be carried out of the body. Poi
sOnOus substances would remain
to wreck the system within short
time. Water Pushes the countless
channels of physical existence
even while we sleep, for it con-
Stantly passes from the body
through the lungs and skin, as
well as through the bowels and
kidneys.
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the limit of our ca
city. A human
being is more than
two thirds water,
and this proportion
m u S I be main
tanned, il health
and strength are to
be preserved.
There is enough
water in a person
W e i G h i n G $50
pounds to fill a Is
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Generous River

In normal times the Ohio river
contributes more than half of the wa
tiers of the Mississippi river below
Cairo and in flood periods this pro
portion may rise to t~o-thirds.
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GAoustonGouAis,D,cu,,e,
WATER--th the Elixir of Life
By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS
6 East seth ST., New York.

ALL the elements required support life and maintain
~ health and efficiency, takes precedence Without
it, the protein, carbohydrates fats minerals and vamns
which build and repair tissues provide motive power for the
body engine and regulate the complex necessary
O existence would be utterly useless
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Man Is q Sponge

Our bodies are like water-lOgged
spOnges, for we carry water to
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Voter Starvation

Where do we get all this water?
When we are thirsty, we take
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Foods Rich in Woter

OOQS HILL III WotCI
A half-pOund potato contains
nearly a full glass of water. Some
other foods that are more than
20 per cent water are asparagu
berries, string beans, cabbage,
cauliflower, celery, cucumber.
eggs, citrus fruits, cherries,
grapes, melons, apples, raw and
cooked green's, m k, onions,
cooked green peas, boiled pota-
toes, sauerkraut, shell fish, meat
stews, tomatoes and squash.
Foods containing less than 80
per cent water include butter,
cakes, candies, ready-to-eat cere-
ais, crackers, dried fruits, nuts,
potato chips, sausage, bacon, syr-
ups and zwieback.
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How Much Is Enough?

A healthy, normal individual re-
quires about four quarts of water
every "a hours. That requirement
varies somewhat with the season.
In hot weather there is a greater
elimination of water through per-
spiration and that loss must be
replaced.
However, it is not necessary to
drink four quarts of water day.
For part of our needs are sup
piled by food. The body draws
upon three sources for it's water:
First, water taken as a drink or
in other liquids; second, water
supplied by foods, especially fruits
and vegetables, for although solid
foods appear dry, most of them
are in fact from rs to 95 per cent
water; third, water formed in the
tissues in the combustion of fuel
foods. Fat gives the most water
when burned. In fact, it produces
more water than the weight of
the original fat. Sugar gives the
least.