The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 16, 1902, Page 4

was the gen w n a sadale; an’ thar licker ay et e him it . B Annie work mir- p the condu hat mav- ¢ whic ! he W itement he into her lovin' arms. ‘Len- as he is, when we-all ups an that time, ti vere ' hows symptom Benson Annie Seizes him, puriue un an’ makes bim waite as troo a s ever with stau to improve oic it extent that rides ¢ tow s one mormin’ an’ ne d ck no more D 1o Doc Peet Red Lig . prig dooty to roun But thar's something comin’ "to Doc; so 1 yereby leaves word next week, or next montk s is expressed of my fate * an’ flutterin’ about s some’ers aj a long ways short of dead. An’ as I fades from sight Doc, I'll take a chance an’ say, that the at clause in the constitootion of this yere country which allows that all gents is free an’ equal wasn't meant to incloode is Rucker by g0 who's al, trom all on—for thar's that locoed we on now she ever per when Faro the sufferin’s oys Dan n's ef . Not that yards his =nt has to rebooke t terms. an' ity before doub tire that greaser’s Dan. sort o ' Doc P > time for as. Daan s faults. ‘Mexi- reed for hands ] . for hy:wm books, The w C they never us them or an's hat when considered as “up. as piumb footile. ake no, more real than a button is the mos makin' a perverse gesture of time re r frame of 2ht . same n u're bound aid chicken a system. e pertinent. Don’t s save Peets ¥ uncouth.’ for these 1 m r on ) merrimen the Me par portion yedens | Juite e races, mor mescal, an' pulque, together v ch roode mus’c may be wrung from primitif instruments ke the guitar the fiddle, an' tin cans. half filied with beans “Faro Nell, bein’ only a ch’ld #x you-all gaged an ned with things, . to childish of young Mexlcans chicken's head. Thi ymething like ander ages in on tmas, back Te You saveys hore don mean sech rar must have N ght tle 1 the life f yooth " rezions wher you was raised, for you-all never to dis ¢ a ciator, at a It wouldn't. surprise me none atter tha you upz an’ informs me you never shakes a fetlock in that dance « 1 moneymusk end ths you be eddicated— in the of better la narratits s long puilin’s n never- concern Ul pause Boggs an to eloocidate enoug 1 don't m paTt in any gander pullin’s ) delicate, but I ain’t got no pore y sth, 1 sy the mor on foot, an’ as a hoss - ingreed! t to a scientific gander I never dc and in personal on , but is redooced to become a tien look “Gander puliin’s is c'reer conducted near a tavern or a still ho ’’s the assembled gents won't want the inspiration befittin’ both the season an’ the scene; an’ it fis commonly held onder the auspices of the proprietor tharof. Thar's a track marked out in a cirkle like a little racecourse for the hosses to gallop on. This yere cour: runs between two poles pinned into the ground; or mebby it's two trees. Thar's a rope stretched that a-way from pole to 1THE SUNDAY CALL. He’s bendin’ from the notice that a gent by standin’ high in the stirrups can get a grip of the gander's head. “As many’as determines to d«.“u;m;h themse'fs in the speculation .throws a two-bit piece into a hat. Most likely thar'll be forty partic'pants. They then organiz Injun file, an' goes caperin’ round the course, each holdin’ his place in the jc onder th head; rous procession. As a gent goes rope he grabs for the gander's party who's expert enough saddle to make a swoop, as Dan speaks. Thar ain’t a moment to lose. Dan’s hand goes to his gun, of them backward yanks a party gets. But it's on with the dance! They keeps a whoopin’ an’ shoutin’ an’ ridin’ the cirkle, an’ grabbin’ at the gander, each in his cheerful turn, ontil some strong or lucky party b'ars off the prize, assoomes title to the two-bit pieces, struttin’ to the licker room, an’ buys licker for the pop'- Jpce tharwith. “Shore, dooring a contest a gent's got to keep ridin’; he's not allowed to pause an’ dally with the gander an’ delay the lively picture of a gander pullin’, as pulled former in blithe old Tennessee. An' youw'll allow if you sets down to a ca’'m an’ onja’'ndiced earnest study of the game that a half hour of reasonable thrill might be expected to flow from ft. Gander pullin's is pop’'lar a whole lot, when I'm & yearlin’; I know that for shore; though m a age which grows a heap effete, mighty likely if we-all goes back thar now we'd find it fallen into disuse as a relaxation. swings down an’ makes a reach for the chicken's head. The experiment calls for a shore enough rider an’ when a party is over on one side that a-way, and nothin’ to hold by but a left hand on the saddle- horn an’ a left spur caught in the cantle, any little old pull will fetch him out on his head. ‘'This day when Faro Nell comes bulgin’ up to amoose her young an’ idle cur’osity with the gayeties of Chihuahua, the ridin’ for the chicken's head Is prefi 5 L 3 onto the cernin’ the cund greasers, At nothin’ in bea ity chi: present t loores t pau over burie breath of d e to ma to his gun. ‘Watch me stop him.' says Dan as ke does, his b K g he Mexiean's_hand n chicken's head or what time you'all slop out a drink them or stands plumb still impre 1 tice wears off an’ a howl ) € hundred wolv this N number two ‘ar, an’ r tates at the tan- hundred_yard Red Light Ii plumb Cherokee jumps an’ grabs his hards ware where they're layin’ onder the table. Bein' daylight an’ no game goin', an’ the 8¢ warm besides, 3 2 second, CF beits an’ starts; th w- ever, bein’ ful sthed that a-wa already half way to Dan. “It t a two-minute run an' we ar rives in time ar's po more blood though thar might have been, fo finds Dan frontin’ up to fuli two ht their numbers Increasin’ a runnin’ a heap high. We cu en Dan an' the foe, an’ extri- hat over-vol'tile sport “But Dan won't return none ontil he exhoomes the chicken, which is still bob- bin® ar wistir s nharmed head wher the Mexican buries Dar it out an' t rs It by the lalgs - while cussin’ him out, f s for he fears some lo¢ cut loose any moment ar rease a gent an’ so leave it incumbent on L to de Chihuahua g expostulates Dan, ritiefsms. ‘I kn from the wa t that time. Moreover she speaks In, I reckon she wants it alf Also, 1 don't discern no reason for this yere toomult neither: which you-all is shore the most pee%ish bunch, Enright an’ that's whatever!" “ ‘Peevish or no," retorts Enright, A jedge of sech warjigs I figgers that gets here jest fn time. Thar you be up ag’inst the entire tribe an’ each one with a gun. It's one of the defects of a Colt's s shooter that it hits as hard an’ shoots as troo for a Injun or a aser as does for fol Talk about us bein' pe: -all reckon would have vish! What do yo been results if ‘'we hadn’t cut in on the baile at the time we does?” ‘Nothin'," says Dan, with tones of soo preme vanity, at the same time dustin’ the dirt off Nell’s chicken, ‘nothin’, except I'd hung crape on half the ‘dobies in Chi- huahua. “As I says, however, we nacherally ex- tricates Dan. About two hours after, when things ag'in simmers to the nor- mal—an’ while Nell is makin’ her chicken a coop out to the r'ar of the Red Light— Enright gives a half laugh. ““Dan,’ says Enright, ‘when I reflects on the hole we dug you out of, an’ the way you-all gets in, you shore reminds me of that Thomas Benton dog I owns former when I'm a child on the Cumber- land. Which Thomads Benton that a-way is a mighty fervid an’ industrious dog, an’ would turn over a quarter section of land any afternoon diggin’ out a ground hawg. But thar’s this drawback to Thomas Benton which impairs his mar- ket valyoo. Some folks used to regyard it as a foible; but it's worse; it's a dee- fect. As I states, this Thomas Benton dog_would throw his whole soul into the work and dig out a ground hawg like he aln’t got a minute to live. But thars that Thomas dig out that rd ivin o no married man.’ An’ with these croode pole, taut an’ stiff st stretched! An’ to br in his hand wins the hat game. To see to this a brace of brawny “In ridin' for the chicken's head a about to commence. Which they're just this pecooliarity: After bluffs, Rucker chases forth for the Flori- the gander who's the object of the meetin’, full of two-bit pieces yeretofore advert- sharps is stationed by each pole with Mexican don’'t hang up his prey none plantin’ the chicken. At first Nell don’t Benton dog has done dug out the ground das with his neck an’ head greased a heap ed to. clubs in their willin’ hands to remon- same as we-all does at gander pullin’s. savey, as she ain’t posted none deep on hawzd for a CO“Dlamgf hours. you-all 1 “No, the eamp don't do nothin’; the lavish, is hung head down from the rope “Which, of course, no gent succeeds the strate with any hoss or gent who clows He buries it in the ground to such de- these yere Mexican pastimes. But Nell !19;3;““’35::0;;0"5 s Sind e e word gets passed "round that old Rucker's by his two hind laigs. As that gander first dash outen the box, as a gander’s down or stops as he gets onder the grees that nothin’ but the head an’ neck is plenty quick, mental; as, actin’ 100K- yere forty years, but if he's gone prospectin’; an’ will recur in our hangs thar, what Colonel Sterrett would head is on some good and strong; an’ 8ander. protroodes. An’ a@s the Mexicans goes out for Cherokee’s bank, she’s shorely shorer change his name a whole lot, an’ midst whenever thar's a reg'lar rollcall. style ‘the cynosure of every eye,’ youwll many a saddle gets emptied by virchoo “Thar you have it, son; a brief but flashin’ by on their broncos, each in turn bound to be. Whe.efore Nell don’t study rebrand him “Dan’l Boggs.” "~ - * the real solution of the problem. -] - The subterfuge of a man wha takes refuge in silence is despicable, and if there is a “wee sma’ voice” within him, a the echoes of the sobs and tears and rav- 2 ings c-!f that_lovely g(rldwx;e%ked by him must haunt him day and night. o ¥ A LARGE percentage of the popa- itself upon its shrewdness in having sur- vice itself. People are always on the There is no law that reaches such atro- HE week beginning on Sunday, Minerals and mining stocks should be lation of thi dear old whirling world could be muzzied there are many who would be devoutly grateful. Gossips, whether men or WwWom o more harm in a month than one live a lifetime, and when reproached for the mischief done the only excuse is 1 did not mean anything,” wren the happiness of & score of inno- cent vietims has been sacrificed. * I have no patience with a gossip of but a man who indulges is in- than a woman, from the are prone to think that i1l not say anything, especially uman, unless he has an ex- son for so doing, and observa- blish the fact that men arc either sex worse peopl pe addicted to gossip as women. manating from a man car- because people will ar- only surmises when asserts anything derogatory to an- ser woman, while & man is supposed to ow from actual experience if the man of whom he speaks deserves the Talo aguinst her. woman's reputation has been and her life made a burden gosslp that had not a grain of wdation, Even this Is not so bat as such cases where the o ruth makes an unquaki- ensal in ble, because of the fo tlon that upholds the ehood may be against one, and dditional ecircumstances r demands that no explanation be given, and the womar rue is ubject of suspicion if mot noes b pure 2 of any Ind th elaborations ever e fuagous growth scandals that ruir rule never to hears, in of re- ihing they hic ything come, many peat u and should harm that one you will not feel that you have given it the tmpetus. The very wealthy are privileged to in- dulge their. pleasant vices, and sociely with & knowing wink and smile and a whispered “I told you s0” congratulates mised what subsequent revelations veri- fied. If the purse is long enough to re- gild a tarnished reputation the subjeet floats through life to the dulcet harmonies of flattery and dreams on in the comfort- ing oblivion that old transgressions are forgotten, but the world never forgets the lapses of the unfortunate, and while seemingly ignoring them it only redips its' poisoned shaft deeper into the deadly po- tion and reserves its ammunition until the favorable time when its work will be more effective. ‘There is nothing like a bank account to draw the fangs of gossip. The world is very subservient to purpie and fine linen, and the man or woman who violates every code of moral ethics may defy its uphold- ers and its teachings if the bank account is only large enough to flood it with daz- ling golden gloams. But let the offender be poor, and she will find that poverty is a crime that the world never forgives. Her every act will be registered and re- membered against her, and she will find herself often the target of criticisms that are the outgrowth of a thoughtless word op act. 1f,indeed any foundation in fact exists, T woman who has to earn her own living dare not forswear her dig- nity for one moment, for in that moment of unguardedness, or in the spirit of lev- ity, some act that to her had no signfi- zance is told, exagge! 4 and repeated until little semblance of truth remains. Her every act is criticized, her every word is analyzed against her. The very clothing for which she hoards and saves perhaps for months, Af it be stamped with an elegance seemingly beyond her in- come. the virtuous noses of the women friends of her better days rise and sniff a scandal by the question’ only, “How does she manage it?” while the men, equally suspiclous, make a coareer guess, It is the old, old story of the worship of the golden calf—the calf may be an aggregation of blemishes, but If the glit- ter is there its worshipers are content. It is my firm conviction tbat many women, pure and true, yet assailed by gossip, when finding themselves power- less to combat its insidious undermining, bave been driven to the very haunts of alert to scent any story, whether true or false, repeated to the detriment of an- other. The victim may be heart-broken, but no assurances of faith in her bring the grain of comfort she craves. The world slinks away affrighted at the first breath of scandal, and few women have the courage to bravely face the ecruelties of gossip and live it down despite the malice of its instigators. The protection which the law-affords one woman in allowing her to bring the name of another into the disgraceful pro- ceedings of a divorce court has ruined the lives of many innocent women. In the one casé lately exploited in the New York courts a woman named as co-respondent one whom her husband had never even seen. The naming of this woman, a total stranger to all parties, wrought chaos in her home. The husband, who up to that time had cherished an avsolute falth in his wife, would not or could not under- stand how she could be named in such connection were not some truth under- Iying the accusation; thinking she must have been gullty of some Indiscretion that placed her in a questionable light. His whole nature changed toward her; he Decame morose and. suspleious of her Crushed by the other woman's E wations and under the ban of a hus- band’s displeasure, she became the most pitlable physical wreck. And there have been a number of paralicl cases where women have been horribly wronged by calumules having no foundation in fact. The unfortunate phase of such happen- ings s, that no woman is Immune against them, no woman can guard against them, nor can any one tell when such a storm may break over her head. . The awful fate of the beautiful Ameri- can girl in London, whom world-famed artists and soulptors raved over, payin her the highest compliment ever pai beautiful” womanhood, “God's Master- plece,’ 1s one of the saddest examples «.f these awful visitations ever recorded. The cowardice of a man who had be- sought a mother to leave her daughter under the protection of his home, in cast- ing a young girl alone and adrift during thai mother's absence is horrible to con- template. Several of the famous artist's countrymen now in New York, profess- ing a personal acquaintance with all the concerned, have plainly expressed the opinion that jealousy in the home is cities, but for one who by covert insin- uations works such devastation as has been wrought in this case some punish- ment should be meted out. Nothing that he could now do would restore to “God's Masterpiece” the beautiful youth he has wrecked, or bring back to her heart her lovely faith in all things beautiful and the gladness that makes youth the pe- riod that life emblazons with its glorious sunshine. In whatever light we view the insult, it was the act of a coward. One can dis- pose of an undesirable guest by some plausible subterfuge .that will not wound. The brutality was emphasized by the manner of delivering, No one will suppose that this man an- ticipated for one moment such a tragic denouement, but his own countrymen be- "ing so devold of sentiment, he little reck- oned on the sensitive pride of an Ameri- can girl who had only known respect akin to vencration. The bluntness, or centricity, that he cultivates and exer- clses as a twin spirit of his genius, would hardly plead in extenuation of an, insult that robbed a girl of that which is more precious than life ftself-—her mind. The sequence proves that oue can never tell how gossip or scandal will affect its vietim. In this case the blow worse than killed,” because it fell upon a head and heart as yet unschooled in the bitier les- sons of experfence. An older woman, who had known less of the world's Idolatry and more of its cruelties, could have been more pbilosophical, but the untried soul mourned and would not be comforted, as subsequent events proved. There are many women whose lives are uselessly blighted by the utter wanton- ness of heartless gossip. It Is a safe rule not to belleve anything that you hear and very little that you sec. A jealous woman will ecirculate any story against the woman whom she fan- cies has wronged her, and very often her own diseased imagination conjures up the phantom that destroys her peace of mind and wrecks the life of the other. The more kindly we judge or regard others the happier will be our own lives. 1 would rather go through life nursing an abiding faith in.every one with whom I come in contact, even if deceived and taken advantage of, as is often the case, than to feel that every one must be re- garded with a modicum of suspicion. Even if another's iife has its dark pages, better turn the leaves and not read them, but judge by the -exterior that pleases and enjoy the bliss of ignorance. KATE THYSON MARR. ' March 16, will bring a readjustment to planetary conditions, yielding in- creased prosperity and harmony in busine: During this week Jupiter and the sun will change into other signs, and in good aspect to each other, will lend a marked influence on monetary affairs. Invest- ments should greatly increase, and loans should be secured on easier terms with less risk. Speculators should use caution. Trad- ing should be narrow the first days of the week, with fluctuations, but should grow stronger the latter part,of ,the week, Care should be exercised during this week in the prevention of colds, pleu- risy and bronchial troubles. The weather should be windy and cool. The equinoctial storms will sweep over the country by the 23d, followed by rain, gnow and cold winds. There are likely to be many disastrous fires during this week, and explosions in mines, Marriage. Those who seek happiness in wedded lives should chogse the 17th, 15th, 19th and 20th days of this month for’ their marriage ceremony. Most unfavorable in- fluences preside over the last two gays of the seven. Business. March 16, Sunday—This day is a treach- erous and decefving one. Put no falth in promises made to-day. All shouia open the day quietly, or {ll results may be the consequence, March 17, Monday—The dally routine of bulsenss should be undistirbed upon this day. Do not start new enterprises to- day. Gardens should be planted upon this date regardless of weather conditions. The market for grain may open fair, but be down at 10 and yp at 12, and con- tinue changeable until ‘the close. Stocks may move a little from 10 to 12. ‘March 15, TuesdayImportani papers and contracts should not be signed upo1 this day. Professional people should meet with success to-day. Market opens quiet, but is very change- able until noon, then down, with a rise at 1p m Fiatch 19, Wednesday—This is an excel- lent day upon which to travel and to close important deals. Those uekins employ- ment should meet with success during the morning hours. Sign contracts from 9 to 10 a. m. lower. Gratn should i, down AL T and up ST H &2 best from 11 to 12 m. March 20, Thursday—This day will be a propitious one for the making of changes, especially in mechanical lines and labor unions. Favors should be granted upon this date. Stocks ‘and sugar should lead the mar- ket until 10 a. , but will be very uncer- tain until 12, with a decline before 1 and a slight rally at the close. . March 21, Friday—All large deals con- summated to-day should bring excellent financial results. The correspondence business should flourish upon this date. Important letters should be written from 8 to 10 a. m. The market should open with an uncer- tain aspect. Grain should be down at 10 and up at 11, metals up at 12 and stock at 1 p. m. March 22, Saturday—Business will be pnscttied, vielding unsatisfactory results upon this day. Sell to-day. Market opens down, but there should be a rise in sugar and pro- visions from 10 to 11 a. m. There should be a changeable close. Birthdays. March’ 16, Sunday—Those who celebrate the anniversary of their birth upon this day should be careful of financial losses during the year. They should not travel or speculate and should avold changing their place of residence. There may be business anxlety for some, with changes of zecupation, March 17, Ménday—Those whose birth- day falls upon this date should use great care in business and take no risks during the coming year. There may be iliness among near relatiyes. Girls should not risk in marriage, although young widows may recelve most advantageous offers, which they will accept. A March 18, Tuesday—This will be an un- eventful year for those who celebrate There will be no their birthday to-day. unusual developments in the commercial routine of business men. Young ‘women may e¥perlence unhgopy love affatrs. March 19, Wedn, —Those in employ- ment should receive promotion if their birthday falls upon this date. Business men’ should find this a profitable year There may be fllness or dlsappomimcs s for some during the next twelve months, March 20, Thursday—Business men are menaced by serious losses and should ne. ware of new ventures and heavy risks, All should keep quiet and avoid excite- dment if their birthday falls upon this ate. March 21, Friday—Those who celebrate thelr natal day upon this date should ex- perience a fortunate year. They should not travel, however, or make decided changes. There may be annoyances through letters for young people. March 22, Saturday—Those who ceie- brate the anuiversary of their birth upon this day should not yield to their prodigal tendencies or they may rue their indis- cretions. This year will be one full of pleasure and excitement for young peopie. Young women should have offers of mar- riage. Births. The children born on the first four days of this week will be gifted with literar: genius. The children who are born on th 2ist and 224 days of March should be- come leaders in polities, war and com- merce. One child will be born as the sun crosses the line who will, fifty years hence, lead the world as ruler and states. man. The girls will be endowed with dra. matic powers. March 16, Sunday—The children born upon this day will be the possessors of unsettled dispositions and will enjoy traveling and will choose ipations that require changes of s The girls will marry happily. March 17, Monday—These children will be ambitious, steady and persevering They will be fortunate in finance love. The boys should make ¢ managers of large corporations. March 18, Tnmluy——‘[he children of to- day will be smart and active. Those born from 2 to 3 and from % to 9 a. m. should be wondurfully successtul in all of t undertakings. Both boys and girls wiil be fond of iiterature and the sciences. March 19. Wednesday—These children should be Vvery fortumate fn life an. should rise to high positions. The bo should uce |“In educational, scientii and religio nes of work. 1 will be gifted in the 'lram.nucT::;] o sieal arts March 20, Thursday—The children born vpon this day will be erous_dispositions, vre. They will spend money foolishly and may meet many disappoiniraents, March 21. Friday—The children born upon this day wili be keen, clever, dar- ing and ambitious. Those born from 2 and 6 to 8 will be great schemers will be fond of adventure. Those n from 2 to 4 and 8 to 10 will be successful and highly honored in life, March 22, Saturday—The children born to-day will be original and should be suc- cessful inventors. Some will find recogni- tion in professional careers. will have many admirers of BoX the opposite > Y The girls