Your defamers no more represent the American people than pirates upon the high seas the country from which they spring. The unanimous vote of confidence, last week by the Woman’s Club of Bakersfield enthusiastically expressed by all present rising to their feet, was but one manifestation among tens of thousands of similar ones which would occur if the facts were known. I hope you will soon hear of similar evidence of love for you and fidelity of your friends from organizations elsewhere in California, including the State Federation of Women soon to convene in Sacramento. My Uncle, General Ross, never told me of any event in his military career with so much pride as that of offering you his services, and acting as your lieutenant in the ware-house of the Red Cross at Havana. Likewise would I be proud of the distinction to serve you in the most humble capacity, either for the cause you represent or for yourself personally. While I do not, and can not, take seriously even the remotest suggestion that you might seek retirement and seclusion, I would gladly volunteer to be your Kit Carson over any mountain trail leading to happiness. I don’t think the American people will ever permit your forced retirement, but in the event you should voluntarily withdraw from public service, I would indeed be glad to suggest to some of my friends, who I am sure would esteem it an honor and privilege, to offer you a home in Los Angeles and a competence the rest of your life. I expect to be in the East again soon and hope to have the honor of seeing you. I have in mind several things I would like to talk over with you, and thank you kindly for the invitation to call at your home in Glen Echo. If in my humble way I can be of any service to you, you will please remember that you have but to command me. Believe me, Sincerely your friend, (Signed) C. S. YOUNG. To Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Maryland. Whispering tongues can poison truth. SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE. The paths of charity are over roadways of ashes; and he who would travel them must be prepared to meet opposition, misconstruction, jealousy, and calumny. CLARA BARTON. And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them what every man should take. ST. MARK. SHE READ THE ACTORS LIKE A BOOK EXECUTIVE OFFICE 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. July 11th, 1907. Mr. C. S. Young, Los Angeles, California. My dear Mr. Young: