Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 34, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 February 1897 — Page 6

INDIAN SUMMER.

XJke Hellas' son in mythic acres old Whose tender heart grew all too qnickly cold. Who, having •won King Mino's daughter true,

Gave np as Might young love's immortal clowPled while sho slept on Naxos' lonely isle, And sleeping dreamed of Theseu.V love the whilo

The royal summer, through the leafy ways. Wooed well and won the beauty of the days: Q'er hill and dale they wandered late and long And woke the woodland echoes with their song.

Till, while she Blept between the tender trills. He fled and left her dreaming on the hills. —Beniamin F. Leeeett in Every Where.

IN ARGENTINA.

The visitor or new resident in the Argentine Republic will, very soon after arrival, become inconveniently aware that one of the customs of the Spanish inhabitants is to reverse a well known proverb and render it thus, "On no account do anything today that can possibly be put off until tomorrow." With natural politeness, or perhaps to save the trouble of discussion, they promise anything and everything for "today, "if so required, but the sun will set and rise and set again before the promise is fulfilled. He who promises thinks "manana" (Spanish for "tomorrow") will do equally well. Why be In such a hurry? Oh, these Ingles they cannot wait. They have no patience!

In a small camp town in the province of Santo Fo then dwelt one Manuel Rodriguez, a good looking fellow, according to his kind, with sleepy, black eyes, thick masses of dark hair, anJ a well built frame. Ho owned the principal panaderia in the place, and, besides being a baker, carried on a small trade in shoemaking and repairing. All these qualifications raised him to the position of an eligible young man, and ono looked up to as a desirable beau by the senoritas of his own class.

It wan the hottest hour of a very hot day, 100 degrees in the shade, and not very much shade either to lx) found in that flat and treeless part of the country. But Rodriguez hud a portion of the patio well covered in, and :hero ho lounged in loose attire, drinking mate—the tea of the country—before taking his usual siesta. He would take a long rest true, there wero those shoes of the senora's promised for today,and still unfinished—but—thero would be tomorrow—"manana"—his eyes closed, his head fell back—and M/muol Rodriguez was in the land of dreams.

Ho was not allowed to remain there long. Scarcely hud ho begun a nice comfortable snore when thero resounded in \4iho still air a loud clapping of hands. A inan on horsclxick thus announced himself in the usual fashion at the door. Both he and his horse were jaded with the heat and covered with dust. A second clapping producing no effect, the man, muttering and

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Impatiently, nugu— closed shutters. A voice was hoard wlthity and presently thero appeared, from behind tho house, a youth, who inquired of the newcomer what ho wanted. "Tho muster," was the reply. ""But tho master Is asleep, senor,"

said

th° 1*y. "Then wake him," exclaimed the •gtrangtT, "and toll him to coniQ Qtiickly."

Rodriguez, already awakened by the noise, rose from his chair, stretched himself, yawned and very leisurely opened tho doors, greeting his customer with a Buenos tardes." Responding in liko manner, tho stranger hold out a foot to show the plight he was in, the sole of his shoe having parted company from tho upper leather, revealing a considerable portion of tho wearer's sock. He requested Rodrlguoz to repair the shoo while he rested and dined at tho neaivst restaurant, promising to send for it toward sunset before resuming his journey. "This is a small order to bo roused from one's necessary rest for," Rodriguez thought, but, ho was too sleepy for anything but an assenting "buenos." So tho stranger, placing his now shoeless foot in the stirrup, thanked him and rode away.

Rodriguez closed the doors, threw the shoe into an inner workroom, returned to his chair, resumed his slumbers, and this time enjoyed them undisturbed.

The strange senor was kindly entertained nt tl restaurant, supplied with slippers, refreshed with a bath, and his dusty riot lies shaken and brushed. After partakh of the inevitable mate and enJoying a short siesta he was now dining, previous to mining his journey. A boy was now dispatched for the shoe, with generous payment for the repair. "Ah, !vnor," said the mistress of the house, "if it is that lazy Rodriguez you have lei your shoe with, it will not yet be done.'' "Not done!" he exclaimed. "But it must be done, or what shall I do?" "Qui.-n sabe?" said the woman, with her soft lisp and a symiathizing shake oi her he: '. The Inn- returned without the shoe, ort lng Rodriguez would do it tomorrow. Tid* made the senor very angry, and the \v wivs sent a second time to say ho must have it. however roughly stltclud, and he would wait one hour longer for it.

But the answer came that Rtxlriguez was going to dine, his man was drunk and unable to work, r.tid therefore the shoe could not be rvpain-d until the morrow. The senor h.ul Ivitcr stay all night. "It is impossible," said the senor, who was now in a great r.ige. and. ordering his horse to bo brougi.t. he rodeoiT to ivewhat he eould do the n.i.tt-

was

The mistiws of the restaurant found a half worn pair of shoes which fitted the senor. and for which—his good temper being restored—she received ample remuneration. Then, after paying for his own refreshment and not forgetting that of the horse, he loft the place. Outside the little town he drew in rein, turning round, kissed his hand in tho direction from which he had conic, saying: 'A good omen. Other men's shoes! Aha,

maincd there for several hours, leaving only at sunset, he exclaimed: "The rebel! He knew too well I was far away. Ah, my bad luck!"

An exciting time now followed. Rumors of a rebellion had been floating in the air, and the day came when it broke out. The sympathy was mostly with the insurgents, the rising' being in consequence of the unjust and one sided administration of those in power. The rebels gained the victory, and a general "turn out" of officials took place, followed by a putting in of new men. Another judge was appointed in the little town, and matters soon settled themselves very comfortably, as if nothing had occurred. Meanwhile Manuel Rodriguez had been roused from his usual apathy and the question of his preference for a certain senorita definitely settled. An energetic suitor for the hand of the fair Anita having come forward caused Rodriguez to realize the state of his own heart, and the fact that Anita, and she only, was its mistress. He then lost no time, but made such favorable overtures that he was accepted and the marriage arranged for the next "fiesta."

A few days previous to the wedding he called at the residence of the newly appointed judge to notify him that he should present himself with his betrothed, her parents and usual witnesses on the morning of the fiesta for the civil marriage. It was not surprising that Rodriguez failed to recognize in him the dusty, unkempt, wornout traveler of two months ago, whose shoe still remained unmended and unclaimed on the shelf of the workshop. But the judge recognized Rodriguez and listened gravely whilo the latter stated his business, and said they would, with the permission of his excellency, assemble before him at 9 o'clock on the morning of the fiesta. The only response of the judge was a brief "Buenos," and taking up a paper he signified that the interview was closed. Rodriguez, thus dismissed, uttered his thanks and bowed himself out.

If Rodriguez had glanced back on leaving the room, he would have seen the grave countenance of the judge instantly relax, a smile spread over his face and his eyes twinkle with fun, as he rubbed his hands together, exclaiming, "Ah, I shall now be even with you, my friend."

It was a glorious morning. The fiesta was one of tho groat ones and a goneral holiday. Tho tinkling bell of the little church had been colling worshipers together at intervals from a very early hour. The Argentino colors wore displayed over the residence of the judge, and a few minutes before o'clock thd wedding party came

in sight, a gay nrQflggsion of some length, threading its way across tho plaza by a Well trodden patR uDder tho ooacia trees, thus avoiding the dusty road. The invitations to participate hod been Well responded to, and the party crowded the room where they awaited the appearanoe of the jilugo.

Ton minutes passed, and Rodriguea, be&mlihg impatient, rose and looked out, A vigilante was walking a saddled hon?Q to fiod fr? Mors tlio floor of the judge's bearoofii) Which Opened On cri6 plaza. At the fcailiQ liioment. dressed for riding, out c&njO the j\idge mmscu, and to thQ Titter %nstjcirnation of Rodriguez proceeded to mount his horse. He was then about to start but this was too much. Rodriguez dashed forward.

Pardon, senor," he gasped. "The marriage—wo aro all assembled in tho office." "Eh?" said the judge. "Marriage?" "Si, senor. It was arranged for this feast day at 9 o'clock, with the permission of your excellency, and we are now waiting." "Ah," said tho judgo, frowning, "but I am 'indisposed.' lam going to'ride out in tho camp.' The marriage can be put off until tomorrow."

Rodriguez was furious, but dared not show it. "Pardon, excellencia," he cried in agitation,'' but my bride—the oompany! The priests, too, will bo waiting at the churoh. What am I to do?" "Quien sabe?"

coolly

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Kodriguc?. took

it verv eoolly wl-.o: the tv ison of the delay," saying he had Urn "indisposed," whieh

p« rfoetly trr.e In one sense, and

whs now filing to ride out in tho camp. It was too late to

work.

"But."said the stranger in a despairing voice. "It is time I started. What am I to do?" "Qulen sal*1?" said Rodriguez unconcormxlly, with a shrug of his shoulders.

The stranger took a goml look at him, and without another word nxle away, muttering to himself, however: "I'll make you pay for this, my fine fellow. You'll see nio again before many 'mananas' if all goes well."

replied the judge

as ho rodo on a few paces. Then turning his head ho added: "Perhaps you will now mend my shoe, my good follow. Adlos hnsta manana" (adieu until tomorrow). "Shoo!" In a moment it all flashed on Rodriguez, and tho angry blood rushod to his faco. But catching a glimpse of Anita peeping out in alarm, he swallowed down his anger and prido, and rushing after tho judgo begged a thousand pardons for his fault, entreating that his brido, so young, so happy, who had done no wrong, should not be punished and put to shame. Ah, his excellency should seo how grateful he would

Now there was not in the whole provinoe of Santa Fe a kinder hearted man than the judge, and although he had determined to punish Rodriguez, he did not intend to give him moro than "a bad half hour. Tho priests, who wero to be tho guests of the judge at his breakfast table that day, being in the secret, thought the lesson was well merited, and might, prove beneficial. But as tho judge glanced back at Rodriguez, he also saw the pretty Anita's trou bled face, and this, together with Rodriguezes appeal on her behalf, was too much for his kind heart. He could hold out no longer. So, dismounting, he led the poor fellow back to his bride, said a few gracious words to her, and remarking generally that there had been "a little mistake," proceeded with the marriage contract.

Before Rodriguez and his brido left the room, the former placed on the table double fee and assured the judge of his grateful feelings. They then proceeded to the church, where the religious ceremony took place-

That day week the judge received a present—the handsomest pair of shoes Rodriguez ever sent out of his shop.

There is an odd shoe hanging up in a conspicuous place In Rodriguez's workshop with the word "Recuerdo" painted under it. Old habits are not as easily got rid of or mended as old shoes, and he needs this "remembrance," for he still occasionally falls to keep his promise, in spite of the judge's lesson, and continues to cherish a fondness for tho visionary

Newark Advertiser.

is very good.

Adlos haste luogo" (until we meet again). The last train passing through this little town the saire night brought the resident judge, who had been absent a few days. He was somewhat agitated and made instant inquiries concerning a man whose description answered exactly to that of the shoeless «trnnper, and whom he was mos* anxious to soi/e and imprison. He sent vigilantes t« nil the restaurant*, and on their return, hearing that rodi a p«wv.» not only been In the town, twit had r&

"manana."—

An UncoMcloa* Irony.

"I never see that good old mo^to, 'Honesty is the best policy,''' remarked Senator Sorghum, "without being carried back to my boyhood days." "It is ft grand old motto,' replied bis friend, "one that it is well to impress early to Ufc." "Yes. I'll never forget the time I had to pay the smart boy of the school cents and a jackknlfe to write that line in my copvhook so as to keep me from getting marked below the average in penmanship. —Washington Star.

The (MBlU.

"I am sorry that Miss Ban turn Is out. You won't forget to mention that I called?" "No, indade. scr. 01*11 run might up an tell her now!"—Chattanooga

Times.

TERRE HATUE SATURDAY ETENCSG- MAIL, FEBRUARY 20, 1897.

RAISES A QUESTION.,

fii« Election of a Woman as Head of the Minneapolis School Board.

Mrs. Jennie C. Crays has just been elected the president of the school board after a service of four years as member of that body. The people tried Mrs. Crays as an experiment when they put her in office, but she proved such a success that all doabt of her ability has long since disappeared. She was voted into the presidency by the men members of the board as a reward for the faithful performance of her duties. Mrs. Grays is the first woman to serve on the school board of Minneapolis. She is an active clubwoman and the secretary of the Foreign Missionary society of Plymouth church. For eight years she was a

MRS. JENNIE C. CRAYS.

teacher in the public schools, and for 21 years she has been a resident of the city. She has always been interested in politics, but has never taken an active part in campaigns.

An interesting question is raised by her election to the presidency of the school board. The person holding that office is, by law, an ex-officio member of the library board and the tax levy board. The latter fixes the rate of taxation. It is claimed that men only are eligible to membership in this board, and it is possible that the courts will be requested to pass upon the matter should Mrs. Crays attempt to assist in adjusting the taxes.—Minneapolis Cor. Chicago Times-Herald.

Woman's Belief Corps.

One of the largest and most influential societies in this country is the Woman's Relief Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. It is a national organization, having state associations, county and local unions. It is composed ot the women relatives of those who fought til the rebellion and is said to be nearly 500,000 Btrong.

It ia very well represented in the Greater New York, Saving clubs b* liftions in nearly every dfectioil of the territory. A prominent local union is the Winfield Scott HanGdck Corps, No. 160. It has just gone through the annual election and installation, which resulted in a new board of officers, headed by Mrs. Ada G. Mohr, the new president, who is also one of the managers of the State Home For the "Wives and Widows of Soldiers and For Army Nurses.— Margherita Arlina Hamm in New York Mail and Express.

The Girls Excelled.

Professor Frederick W. Card of the University of Nebraska says of that institution: "It is modeled closely after Cornell university and conducted along the lines that have made Cornell so justly famed. For several years past the attendance of students has averaged about 1,500, young women being admitted on equal terms with young men. Coeducation has been a success thus far and has got past the experimental stage. Some time ago the Phi Beta Kappa society was organized in the university. All collegians know that the qualifications for membership therein include a high standard of scholarship. Now, it happened that, though the young women of the university were not so numerous as the males, more of the girls were able to become Phi Beta Kappas. This was not the result of favoritism, but was determined solely by merit."

Dr. Mary E. Walker.

Dr. Mary E. Walker has again begun to hold levees in the capitol at Washington. "Time," says the Washington Post, 'has dealt very gently with the doctor, and her brown hair, carefully trimmed after the style of a college professor, has yet very few silver threads. Her dress is that of a man, and heir shirts, collars ansd cuffs are in the latest style. A little red carnation adorns the lapel of her coat, and her overcoat has a short cloak over the shoulders, with a velvet collar. This remarkable woman owns considerable property near Oswego, N. Y., which, for the last1 quarter of a century, she has been trying to donate either to the government, to the state or to some wealthy individual who will construct thereon a hospital for the treatment and cure of consumption and all throat and lung troubles."

Fabrics For Spring Gowns.

A« many women begin very soon after the holidays to plan for their spring and summer wardrobes, taking advantage of the new materials which are shown in the shops from January on, colors and fabrics will prove of general interest this month, even though Easter is particularly late this year. The really important feature of the spring and summer gowns will be the favor whieh is to be extended to transparent materials, which makes the lining nearly as prominent as the outside material. The outlook is for bright colors and the return of many smooth fabrics for street wear.—Emma M. Hooper in Ladies* Home Journal.

Jtllm Temple, D«»r»tr.

Miss Grace Lincoln Temple, perhaps best known as the decorator of the Woman's building at the Atlanta exposition, though many handsome houses In Washington and elsewhere owe their artistic interior to her, has been intrusted with the decoration of Mrs. Cleveland's new -hoose at Princeton.

A Monument to Wlilttier.

It may not be out of place to suggest that if there is any American poet who deserves the statue of a man of action— not the seated or half recumbent effigy of the thinker or philosopher, but the figure in bronze standing in the attitude of intellectual combat with the world— that poet is Whittier. No figure, it would seem, could more readily inspire the sculptor, especially if the man be taken in the prime of his life. Every one who has described him at that epoch has left an account of a most impressive personality. Colonel T. W. Higginson saw in him, at 85, "a man of striking personal appearance—tall, slender, with olive complexion, black hair, straight, black eyebrows, brilliant eyes, and an oriental, Semitic cast of countenance."

Not an ill moment for the sculptor's consideration would be that of Whittier's appearance at the antislavery convention at Philadelphia, in 1833, when, according to Mr. J. Miller McKim, who was with him, his figure, "with his dark frock coat with standing collar, black, flashing eyes and black beard," was noticeable. And if it be objected that it should be the poet, and not the agitator, who would be thus represented, the answer may surely be made that the ethical basis was never lacking Whittier's verse, and that it is as the poet moving his fellow countrymen by his works to humauer feelings that this poet at least should be depicted.—J. E. Chamberlin in Atlantic.

Troubles of a Boer Editor.

The press law in the Transvaal is not merely oppressive—it has a ludicrous side, which has been well brought out by the editor of the Krugersdorp Sentinel. One of the provisions of the law is that the name and address of the editor shall be printed on each number of the paper. So far as the name goes that is easy enough, but for the address it is another guess sort of matter. At any rate, the editor in question thus bewails his lot and shows 'e dunno where 'e are:" "With every desire to obey the law we would respectfully point out that until some civilized method of denoting houses is adopted in Krugersdorp full compliance with that part of the law is an impossibility. The editor resides in a house without any number, situate in a street without a name. It has been hinted that the desired information may be found at the sanitary board. Our only difficulty is to find some one who knows where to find the sanitary board. In the meantime the editor will be glad if any one can tell him where he lives,"

OOaii Stanley and His Shirt Button.

Mr. Lang, in The Illustrated London News, gives an anecdote of Dean Stanley's amiable simplicity. The dean was dining out and was very late. When he came, his collar was unfastened, and the ends vibrated like little white wings about the head of a cherub. People could not but look at him with curiosity daring dinner, and at length, with due precautions, his hostess ventured to ask him if he knew that his collar had broken adrift "Oh, yes!" said the dean. "Do you mind?" "Not at all, said the lady. "Then I don't mind either," answered the dean. "The button dropped off while I was dressing.''

And

he continued his conversation. "It was not," says Mr. Lang, "absence of mind," but unrivaled presence of mind, that Stanley displayed on this occasion. Any other human being would have been at the point of changing his shirt,

Elephantine Norses In Slam.

The women of Siam intrust their children to the care of elephant nurses, and it is said the trust is never betrayed. The elephant, not being susceptible to the charms of the sauntering policeman nor the social claims of its friend? and relatives, is consequently able to devote its entire attention to its charge. The babies play about the huge feet oi the elephants, who are very careful never to hurt the little creatures. And if danger threatens, the sagacious animal curls the child gently up in its trunk and swings it up and out of harm's way upon its own back.

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