Amador County High School - Skip Yearbook (Sutter Creek, CA)

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promising him that they would watch the hang-out of Sing Pu until he came back. When he reached the Mill, everything was in a state of confusion. Had Buck heard of the doings of the Chinamen? Did he know which way they went? Did he think it really was the Chinamen or was it something which had been blamed on them? What would have happened if it had not been discovered? A million questions were thrown at Buck but he heard not a one of them. He made his way toward lVlcCullen's office. In a short time he was out again, on a fresh horse and riding as fast as possible toward the city. He covered the distance in an amazingly short time and when at last he rode up to the Chinese saloon and jumped down from his horse, he muttered to the officers: Just as I thought, come on. Inside the dirty quarters things seemed to be more easy for Buck. I-Ie had more courage. Put your hands up, he shouted, or I'll put 'em up for you. What's your idea of comin' down here and what you doing? Day off, returned one of the frightened Chinamen. 'iDay off, echoed the others. Lock 'em up, said Buck calmly to the officers, I suppose they deserve it. It was a proud and tired Buck that rode into camp late that night. As he rode to the top of the bluff he could see a huge bonfire down by the mill. As he rode to it the men went wild with cheers. McCullen and Buclds four friends were up to him and instantly lifted him from the saddle. After giving an account of himself, Buck was told by lVIcCullen that he and his four friends were to enter the employment of Captain Sutter at Sacramento. Well, sighed Buck, as he reached for his tobacco, I did what-Why what's this? Pulling a letter from his pocket, he turned to McCullen. Never mind that Buck, returned McCullen. that was about those China- men but I think you have them put away for a while, Again there was much cheering and singing and it was a happy crowd that adjourned early in the morning. No work tomorrow, called IVIcCullen, as he started off, you boys need a rest. lTwenty-fivel

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be garden but I'll get even on that McCullen, he won't fire any of my men again. The next day was a long one for the five men. Work seemed to go wrong all around. More machinery refused to run and much of the work had to be done by hand. Nevertheless, when night came, the men were greatly excited and anxious for the morning to come-all but Buck. I-le did not say much because he did not wish to be called a coward but he felt that something more than fun was to result from the plan. He was more than delighted when the chief, lVlcCullen, walked up to him, and laying his hand on his shoulder, said, Buck, I know it's hard to work when all the rest of the men are sitting down, but we need a strong man like you to ride into Sacramento early to- morrow. Would you be willing to sacrifice a day's rest to even help us out? ' Buck's face flashed and he grinned from ear to ear. Willing, Boss? I'd be only too glad to do anything I could for you. What time shall I start? Well, said lVlcCullen, I guess it won't hurt to start about live o'clock. Be over at my office at a quarter to five. Good-night. About half way down the hill he turned and called, A'Don't be late, Buck. No danger. said Buck to himself, as he turned to enter his cabin, I always was lucky, at least, ever since I found that rabbit foot down there in Texas. His musings were interrupted by a loud knock at the door and a yell from Tim. Be on hand at four-thirty sharp, Buck. Sorry, boys, said Buck, but just had orders from the boss to go to Sac- ramento tomorrow. I hate to go but I couldn't very well refuse him. I wish you all kinds of luck and I hope next time I will be able to get in on it. Said he was sorry, laughed Tim to Guy, as soon as they were outside again, but l'll be switched if he looks it. Never mind, said Tony, he doesn't know what he is going to miss. Ten minutes to live the next morning found Buck in his saddle riding toward Sacramento with a letter for Captain Sutter. It was not long before he heard other horses in back of him, and turning, he saw a great cloud of dust and out of it came live horses. Buck was just in time to turn off into the brush and escape the five Chinamen as they rode by. I knew something was up, he said aloud, now look at those bloomin' Chinamen. Probably killed somebody. I'll just take this trail and beat them to Sacramento. I'll fix them. At that he gave his horse a slap and off he went. It did not take him long to reach Sacramento for he knew it was for a good cause. After conversing with the officers, he gave his orders. The oflicers, not being used to taking orders from a common laborer, at first refused, but seeing the anxious look on Buck's face, sent him off as fast as his horse could carry him, l'l'wenty-fourl

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4 STYLES Wluat makes a woman cut her hair? And show her legs that look so bare? What makes her use so thick the paint, Enough to make a person faint? They're modern girls in modern days They want love made in modern ways. Now in the days of '69 A girl had just as good a time, Trailing her skirts up the stairs Impressing all by her fine airs. Passing a mirror, a sidelong glance, Did, she was sure, her looks enhance? -Adeline Kammerer. 'THE JOLLY ROVER The year 1600 is almost synonymous with piracy. At that time, pirates ranged over the sea. They were ruthless and daring. The most ruthless and daring of them all was a pirate chief called the Jolly Rover. He was, in a way, a mystery. Nobody knew his name, where he came from or anything about him. But they did know that he was very young, daring and courageous, and had a will not to be balked. He always remembered a friend. He had the fastest ship and the most merciless crew on the seas. He ruled them with an iron handi There was great rejoicing in the town of Liverpool. The news had spread that the greatest of all the pirate chiefs had been captured by the resolute old governor, Hardley. I-Iardley had captured him the only way possible, by treachery among the chief's men. That very afternoon, he was taken to court for his trial. . Have you anything to say for yourself? asked the judge. Nothing, replied the pirate chief, calmly looking the judge in the eye, I know the penalty. Yes, death, was the judge's answer. The Rover was lead from the room. He went without a tremor. There was even scorn and contempt on his face. He looked very young to die. His bearing impressed the people, but it overpowered one in particular. That one was Elaine Hardley, the daughter of the old governor who had captured the chief. She was an admirer of manly bravery. This young scape- lTwenty-sixl