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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
LOCAL NOTES.

Plenty Of coal at Southerland's bank.
Tim to clean up and get ready for
spring work.
W. W. MiIler's impleme mt house is
about completed.
5 packages of Arbuckle aud Lion
coffee for Sl.00 at Swain's.
Jimmy White has completed his res
idence and IS occupying il.
Just received, car load of northern
\ potatoes at W. q. Wrighrs.
VIM. Simpson and wife are the proud
possessors Of new boy baby.
DR.. Bagby and II. II. Trott, the suf-
ferers from rheumatism, are both up.
5packages OF coffee and 20 pounds Of
granulated sugar at W. q. Wright's
for Sl.O0.
ID. ". harrs, editor Of this paper, has
been sick for about a week bnt is now
improving.
."Wit and Humor" will be the sub
ject Of DR.. Cronin's lecture at the
academy, Friday eve, Feb. 18th.
A fine thoroughbred Jersey bull for
sale at a bargain; very desirable an-
imal. Apply al this Office for partic.
ulars.
One OF those "home made" S. detec.
iVes has been In town recently fur
nfshing considerable amusement fol
the boys.
R,,y. A. J. Smith, of Neosho, wei
know N in this city, has at length graf.
lied b is cherished desire aud gone to
Tacom a, Washington.
Senat or wAshbourne drove in from
his hon G in Delaware district last Sat
urday an d sold his mule team before
getting ont OF the buggy.
For the n ext 90 days we are going 4
make monty Tor our friends in the dry
goods depa rtment. Call and examine
our bargains. II. M. Swain.
John Warren shipped three cars o
steers from Adair Tuesday which viii
not soon be excellsd. IL Is expected
they will bring over four cents.
Old man Busby, sentenced to b
hanged for the murder Of Barney Con
molly, has directed his attorneys 4
make no further efforts In his behalf
-All persons indebted TO w. @. Pat
ton & Co., either by note or accoun
will please come forward and pay az
or their notes aud accounts will be pu
out for collection. Il
nr. Fortner's bookkeeping now DAT
from 'he day he killed the wild goose
This Is In a measure getting even will
his brother Who killed five, or such
matter, at one hot year or SO ago.
A little lettuce at d radIsb seed SOW
in sheltered place ma oring you
good deal OF satisfaction some week
hence. The experiment wont COS
but ten cents and few minutes I'M
Waco Hampton, one Of the two on,
laws who murdered Josiah Poorbo,
and Whitehead some time this winter
was killed ten miles east Of Tahlequal
last Saturday night by Deputy Bruner
II Q. Cook, caohier of the First Ma
iional Bank, moved his family dow
from Oswego last week, aud they AZ
occupying the CLARK house, east OF /
N. kalclin's. They will be welcome
TO Vinita.
Uncle John Edwards, who was n lai
week, reports that the new saw mi
put In by him the first Of the year
Island Ford gives promise OF eatin
pail the timber on the river. rher
ds lumber on hand TO supply all d
mands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
IlnokIen,s ArnIcn NaIre.

The best salve in the word for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum.
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. II is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. tor sale by w
q. Patton h Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

An EHthuslastie aud Profitable Meeting Held
Last Thursday Etenlng.


Last Thursday Evening.
A large and enthusiastic audience greeted
Mrs VIM Denny, OF Vincsnnca. Indiana, who
came BY invitation OF the Vinita woman's
Christian Temperance Union 60 lecture on
temperance aud revive the work IN our midst,
and most successfully dii che perform her
duty. She gave most comprehensive aud
graphic portrayal Of the work ~ a whOlei the
object OF the worlds Christian Temperance
Union, which is TO form worldwide Organ-
iSalion Of all women Interested In any form OF
temperance or social purity. or any other
branch OF Christian, phiiAnthropic or reform
atory work having a total abstinence basis
~throughout the whole world. II has over forty
departments OF work including such as these;
hygiene. scientific instruoiion, sunday school
work, juvenile work. temperance literature.
Influencing the press, eyangelisuo work
prisons aud police stations. railroad work
soldiers aud tailors. young womon's work
iower mission, legislation aud petition, work
among foreigners, lmpare lit, nature, social
purity. etc. There are unions organized In
every country Of the world aud thcte send
delegates TO the grand worlds convention
Mrs Denny was requested by the ministers
aud audience 70 remain aud give another Ice
ture which she consented 20 do, AID Friday
night the Presbyterian church wAs nlled 10
ovcrnowing. liveltatlons were given each
night by little Mary sobleskl. Polish girl.
which we're well rendered. Tbs laat night the
assembly was favored with the reading OF
. over The mis- 70 the Poorhonse." " by Mnss
Jo.ia Crn,ehneid who always capllsates .
ylnltA audience Al the close VI the meeting
thlrty-two boys and mon signed the total abb
stlnenee pledge. A meeting was appointed
for the ladies on Saturday afternoon. Twenty
ave or more were prssent, aud number Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
WANTS, ron sALK, LOST, sTRArrD. STOLEN.

Zach notice, Of the character Indicated not
exceeding TiFIY WORDS will be inserted two
weeks under this heading for FIFTY CENTS. I
sfuAYEp, from Chelsea. on the 2ith inst. .
two h0rsesi one sOrrel 10 or y years Old 4,
white hind feet, fifteen hands high, branded
Il on left hips the other bay, no brands. b.
. years old Will pay liberal reward for in
formation leading1o their recovery.
21-3 Address, G W. BR3wS, Chelsea.
SrnAVEB-A dark iron gray mare branded
two half circles with their backs together -
colt when last seen; also two year old black
stallion, no brands. Were running three
miles south OF Chelsea. VIII give $40 for in
formation leading to recovery. Address. B.
W Rlder or J COyne, Chelsea, 1T 2l-22
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
Tho Drug Business

have purchased w. O. Patton &
Cos. stock Of drugs and will con tinue
the business at the same place. 1 ex-
peet to give the business my personal
attention and with the aid OF efficient
clerks snail strive to meet ali the de-
mands OF the public. Special atten-
tion will be given to the compounding
OF prescriptions aud 1 shall keep on
hand full and complete stock of
drugs, chemicals, stationery, jewelry.
school aud blank books, paints, oils =
in fact, FIRST class stock Of drugs to
the item. Yours &c, A.W. FOREMAN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
Aaeignment of Teaohere.


I Following is the assignment Of
teachers for Coowcescoowee aud Della
ware districts and the seminaries:
coowEKscoowwEE DISTRICT.
Chelsea, Mary Bard.
Oil Springs. j. X. Mcintosh.
Rogers, Lizzie Bard.
Flat Rock (col.) X. S. Vann.
West Point, Mrs. 5. NJ. Kel.
Lighting Creek (col.) II l.. Chubbuck.
Gooseneck (col.) Myra Lasley.
Hickory Greek (col. WIN. l.. Holt.
Sewawnee, Rachel Mayes.
Catoosa, Ellen Wheeler.
Coody's BluG, A. b. Cunningham.
Vinita, Ida Collins. Lizzie Clark.
Bird Greek, Geo. NJ. Gasaway.
Oowala, Gula Ross.
Pawpaw Susie Downing.
Chouteau, 4. u. Downing.
DELAWARE DISTRICT.
Carselowey. William Arnold.
Sickatowee, Daniel Il. Gourd.
Olympus, Mary Revele.
Moore (col.) j. JABreakbill.
Sager, Lulu Starr.
Island Ford (col. Jackson Wright.
Beck, James Ward.
Gave Spring, d. NJ. Ingram.
Ballard, Etah scraper.
Willow Spring, Birdie Trott.
Del. Town, new Mrs. C.Wash bourHe.
Hickory Grove, Geo. W. Taylor.
Mitchell Springs, S. o. James.
! Oseuma, Matte Fields.
Prairie City, w. p. Phillips.
FEMALK SEMINARY.
Miss Florence Wilson, Principal.
" Mae Duncan, LIST assistant.
" sallie Alberty, 2ud assistant.
" Sue Thompson, 3rd assistant.
MALE SEMINARY.
Prof. j. l.. smith, principal.
Walter A, Thompon, LIST assistant.
II. W. q shelton, 2ud assistant.
Will p. Thornton, 3rd assistant.
coLoRED mon SCHOOL.
o. s. Fox, principal.
The last council having failed to
make appropriations for books for
either the Male OF Female seminaIies
the patrons are notided that they vii
he required to furnish books aud sta
tionery for their children.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
shawnee Funds.

Preparations are being made by the
Shawnees for a payment. For many
years ~ the best part Of century they
have had Ia the United States treas
ury what has been known as anational
IN nd. This at the present time APP
nroxi oates $1,000, aud is available un'
der exist ug legislation. The orphan
mna IL has At length been decided to
disburse per capita, as most Of the or
phans are dead or have been lost track
OF this amounts TO $4,000, but to
draw IL takeSan act Of congress. In
addition TO these there are Individual
depreciation claims growing out OF the
war which aggregate s25O,CN, These
OF course will have to be prosecuted
before the court OF claims, tho depart
ments aud congress, and their sails
factory adjustment will depend largely
upon the energy displayed In pushing
them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
BUSINESS LOCALS.

When in Chetopa, Kansas, stop at the
National hotel, A. NJ. Strobe, proprie-
or, If you want irst-class accommoda-
ions. Rates $500 per day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
CuticuKa ResoIYent

The new Blood and Skin Purifier, internally, and
CUrtcURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUricuHA
Soar the exquisite Skin Beautlher, externally, In
siantly relieve and speedily cure every disease and
hurhor Of the skin, scalp and blood. with loss Of
hair, from Infancy 10 age, from pimplee 70 seroiua
Sold everywhere. Price, CurIcuRA, 6Oc.i SOAP,
25c REsOLyEST, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUg AND CHEMICAL CoRfoRATIos, Boston -
~" How 10 Cure Skin Diseases, o. pagea, %
Illustrations, and 100 testimonials, mailed Tree.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

1he nrm orc HAYDEN q TO-. l. this day dis-
solved by limitation Hayden continues
tho hualne6s, Dnd assumes an hnhlllties ani
" HAYDEN.
aO-23 n q. bkLLAnn.
uhouseau, Jan "a, isga u L. nApon
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
PERSONAL.

- W Chandler. Of Prairie CIty sam. .o,o.
Tuesday for few hours.
Hon. Sam Nidiner, Of FalrIsod. wa. smo.u
'he callers at this once Tuesday.
"A. j. Blackwell came in from che,...
bright and early last Monday as cheerful a. a
June bug. ~
D. l.. Denny passed through the city isst
Friday en- route to Oseuma, the bome of ~
friend, Will Howell. "''
-George u McGlssson has closed mn hl.
seasons work at buying cotton and returned
home Sunday last to remain.
e H. star and Henry ElGert, national and
assistant treasurer. and Col. l. d. Bell Of tbis
CITY went to 81. Louis last Friday.
REV. J Lamb was In from Fowl ,hIs
week and reports that the new church At that
place Is nearly ready for dedication.
Mrs. Flora Cumming. one OF TnE cuxy-
rAlS's many staunch friends at AdaIr. made
'h's oinee pleasant call last satarduy.
Mrs Capt Neims and Mrs. l.. p. Smart
are AZ sailsaw waiting upon Mrs. Perry, ala
Yer OF the former and mother OF the latter
who ls seriously ~.
bob Lynch, now OF Tulsa. has been down
IN the dark depths OF Arkansaw Illuminating ON
The degree OF superiority which this country
possesses over that
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
srNnlr scnoOL lNsrIIurE.

The following Is the program, subject 70
some additions and alterations. OF the Institute
Of sunday school Workers at Presbyterian
church, vinita Feb. 1914, lsa2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

A new lot of those ironclad chattel
mortgages, with power of sale, have
Just been printed at this office. Send
in your orders
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

SATURDAY, riB. l3rn.
10 90 a. M. Organization.
10 10 a. IN. Discgssion, Jed py REV. Fayette
liurf TOpics fIhe relation Of
the Pastor tothe sunday school -
II 90 a. m. Discussion, led by Rev. A. n.
Chambcrlin Topic: "fhe rela-
uon OF the Sunday School to the
Cnurch %
33Op. m. Qualification Of the supcrintcn-
dentg' discaased by Rev. A. j.
Drown
SOP. m. "ouallncetions Of Z eavhers, 4" led
by Dr B 4. kortner
7'eop. m. symposium by the pastor on "The
object Of our Teuching.'
. 80 D. m. New Methods OF Teaching and
Organization." by Rev. II. q.
Cronin. Missionary Of the Con-
Eregationai suuiuy school and
Publishing society Tor Missouri.
sTNnAY FAn. llth
. 5pp m Mass Meeting OF sunday Schools
of Yinita at frcsby terian church.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
scaIY Humor I7 Years

was afflicted for seventeen years with a scaly
/ would scratch tll soreness compelled me 70
After reading your advertisements nt diherent
times, concluded 70 give CUTIcUBA tidal, and, 70
my astonishmeut well a. satisfaction, was cured
with one set Of CUTrcuRA REMEDIES, in abouttwo
and a half weeks. That has been nearly two years
since and no symptoms Of return.
JACOB sTOECKLE,
36l0 Palm Street, st. Louis, No.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

ALA Back Ache, Kidney Pains, and Weak
IyAEfil ness, Soreness, Lafucness, Strains, ard
III Pain relieved In one minute By the
fUY Cutlcura Antl-Pain Plaster.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04


A. Foyil, at Foyil, L. T., near Bushy.
head switch on the Frisco. places his
advertisement with us this week. The
gentleman keeps a stock of goods
which embraces everything his neigh
bors are likely to need; prices low.
@. a. Armstrong; youngest dargh.
ter has been quite sick at the academy
with an affection of the ear UT side OF
the head. II has been feared that a
surgical operation would have to be
resoried to but Of late portions Of bone
have been working out and this has
brought relief.
Chesley Gregg, W. n. Miller and
VIM. Busby, convicted Of manslaueht.
ei, each received ten years sentence
at Judge Parkei's hande recently.
Miller is the mar who killed Farrier,
the Frisco conductor, and IL is stated
that the judge intimated the belief
that his conviction should have been
for murder.
Horses and mules for sale. w.
G. Patton 4. Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
w. J. STRANGE,
Chelsea, I. T.
General 1 Merchandise,
BULLETIN:

NEW GoODsl NEW GooDsl
My stock is full and complete in all
departments. | bought them to sell
and they Will go at 25 per cent less
than any credit house. spot cash and
small profit is the rule.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04

Rev. Drown, Baptist, who has been
preaching in this city for several weeks
rather expects TO be located here. He
believes the way TO get people TO come
to church is to invite them and puts
in practice his theory. "rhere is no
good TO be accomplished" says the
gentleman, "by preaching to wooden
benches, no more than TO wooden men,
but of the two prefer the latter"
Joe Goodkoonlz and a partner have
placed The Morning Telegram, Cherry
vale, Kansas, upon the journalistic
market. Like all other similar ven
lures, it's fate is largely in the hands
of the town in which IL is issued.
Something besides good words glow
ing econiums -are necessary to keep
newspapers alive.
Or the 2sth Of January, Kitty, the
wife OF w. +. Sanders and daughter OF
j. G. Scrimsher, entered into rest.
She was well known, and her warm
heart and cordial manner endeared her
to all. The "darkened heart aud
home" can only be comforted by the
sure hope Of a meeting where there is
no death. The bereaved husband and
dear little babe have many to sympa.
thize with them.
DR.. A. W. Foreman has purchased
the w. C. Patton & Go. drug store and
taken possession. lie not only expects
to maintain the standard heretofore
reached but 20 raisu : G as occasion of.
iers. The doctor expresses the deter
miuation to employ q frst-class phar
mac.st and a. present is in correspon
dence with Albert II. McKeown, a
graduate of New York school oI
pharmacy.
Some time since Sam Belew adver.
tised a stray pony which was
left in his lot. He did not find an
owner, but few nights later someon,
came and took another horse out o
the lot very much resembling the
stray. IL is believed that tn,
strange horse had been stolen auC
turned into the lot and that when TIA,
thief came back after it he got tn,
wrong one. -
b Commissioners Mason'e Court.
Jess Roach and john Derrick, disturb
ing peace; discharged.
Henry Bascon, disturbing peace; com
mitted.
John Hicks and Chas Nichols, Intro
ducinR; recognized.
Jas. Richardson, Jr., VS.. F. NJ. Rosel
judgment for $62. so.
Geo. Shears vs.. s. q. Hill; judgmeu
for defendant.
Geo. Shears VS.. W. w. Haley; judI
ment for defendant for S77 .6S.
John j. jackson VS.. David Vann; judl
ment for $5l.55.
Same vs. Same; compromised and dii
missed.
John Weaver vs.. VIM. Gentry; judi
ment for So "a.
Marriage License Issued; Oscar
Rinker and Mary Y. Eli; Geo. v
/, West anG Lizzie Haynes; VIM. q. Il
grand and Martha A. Rippetoe.
Married; David :. Stephens and Mar
Bruce; Elyin Hoffman and Ella Rigg
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
H0W my Rack ACHESI

UlEgpIES, blackheada, red, rough, chappcd, and
Eil.i oily skin cured by CUrIouRA Soar.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28

sfos ap better prepared 70 take up ne
trade Of thss< fasAsr or asp late sDns
lee Isnefioas eccnpstssu. In NE en-
leyvsest Of 20 mAay sdvsnfsGss it
a sgnt be supposed his condition needed
40 considerations, sus tbs long hours OF
sfdnous toll. broken only a. the neon
hour, the perpetual rush and hurry ct
our seaerasion are affecting him. per-
aaps less noticeable, bus none the less
surely. Ia no ether couatry are 20
many hours OF Continuous. unlntsr-
Fuasa toll enacted. In 40 otssr eoun-
~ have The people - few heiidsya
Remedy this condition and much cause
Tor Complaint - eliminated Though
Out Canada thirteen holidays are OBJ
served generally. Ia lhs Cnitsd states
We have but seven of which Only four
are observed BY oil the states. There
the saturday bait holiday u observed.
here AK full days work are usually re-
qniEsd for every work. Mechsn,cs are
alive 10 their own needs, and il may
safely be left to them to work out pro-
per reGedses. The world may have
been created in six days - the scrip
lures relate, but 10 does not follow - To
reduce Tor even one year. the three
score and ten allotted to him.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28

Col. f.. Crofton Fox has returned
from southern Understanding expe-
dition. He has been negotiating for
the purchase OF large tract and it is
possible will close the deal some time
next month If the terms are agreed
upon. If the purchase Is made he Will
conduct numbering operations in the
south. making this city his place Of
supplies.
John Caulfield and Joseph Berries
won't out yesterday to solicit funds for
q telephone to be placed in st. Johns
orphan asylum. and in . short time had
500 IN cash as the result of their
efforts. The phone will be put in posi-
ton next week.
The printers Of Michigan will hold
their state convention in this city, be-
ginning on Tuesday morning, at Gen.
trail Labor union hall, It will be . del
egate body. They will have . banquet
1t the Eagle hotel on Wednesday night.
The music committee Of st. Joseph's
society will give free musical enter
ment III the Casino this evening. The
program will coneist of fourteen num-
bers Of choice selections.
The court house building committee
Yesterday paid monthly estimate No.
80 on the court house Job which
amounted to $5094.77.
The Foresters Of the city will meet
this afternoon IN their hall on Canal
street, At $50. and march in = body
to st. Marks church..
No wonder everybody 10 talking
about Arthur B Philbric's $500 cAbl.
nets. They are the finest ever produced
in Grand Rapids.
There were twenty-four real estate
tranefers reported for registration yes
terday representing property valued IT
27.940.
A local Planchette has been consulted
and il declares that Harrison will be
elected and that Belknap will be de-
feated.
Mis- 6atterly, training school
teacher of Kalamazoo, will occupy q
ponron IN the local schools.
The Rev. Heritage has awarded the
contract for handsome $500 residence
OH Wealthy avenue.
Charles Williams Of Twelfth avenue
has struck a flowing we'll .: the depth
of sixty-ax feet.
| An inspection will convince you that
Arthur 4 fnilbric mako, the most ar
tstic photos.
Born-to Mr.. snd Mrss s. E. Allen
No. 27i Cas- street, . boy. Weight. !:
Judge w. E. Grove Of the circu,,
court ID again in his once after . severe
| illnese.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28

farmer TO sell his crops 10 IN socompllce
that ne may secnfe the nsnaey. he>ss
eserhears the story Of her mo<heF's
death aud her fathers diseraee. and -
Breet 10 about 70 leave Nth the n.oney
from Cole, stops him, and 1t the
muxrle OF = gun makes hina return Il.
The plot OF the play then deals with
scenes ia . mine trouble. where farmer
Cole 10 acting ~ forenAn under the
name of Baraes. Br~et 10 convicted
and sentenced for attempted robbery.
Frank Hale makes Bessie IN offer Of
marriage. which 70 accepted. aud Inns
= beautiful story dramatically told i
happily ended.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28

nla-ouas tssls week. Waiie = PRISONER
he was chained to . wh~elbarrow. conn
pellrd IN work eighteen TO twenty
hours day and living on one meal OF
black bread AMI thin soup. The tale ne
relates of tue inhuman treatment, pri-
vasions anu sufferlngs of the prls n~rs
while IN tile mines il awful. Several
other pleasing features Will be seen IN
the lecture hall and plg list of vaude-
vile entertainers Is announced In the
theater. Prominent among the mauy
are Alfredo and Prescott. refined must
cal artists; Prof. George B. Glenti-id,
the accomplished venlriloquist; Phil
Msher. the comedy boomer: Morton
and Van Alien. black-facc sketch ar
fists; c. j. Gregory. foot jugxler. with
hrs dancing barrel. cross and tabe
Arthur Lorraine. with his original fun
on the quiet. assisted by his leaplng
bulldog.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28

w. ". DQwnipg's New Orleans Creoles
will be the attraction at this honse the
week IF February 90. Amony the
m my novelties they INTRODUCES some of
winch are entirely new TO the stage
may be mentioned the ''cakc walk"
TINS very funny and amusing after
piec. 10 part OF the closing entertain
ment ri me show each evening. The
cake WALK was first introduced in this
country by an Old colored slave some
seventy-hve years ago. AK any
darkey what "cske walk" is, and he
will most vociferously smile; IN fact,
the average colored mans idea of
Heaven is place where he will he al
lowed TO eat juciy watermelon and
chicken. shoot craps during the day
and indulge in the "cake walk" IT
night. All who attend Smiths opera
house this week will have the oppor-
tunlty to witness q genuine "cake
walk" which will surely have the ef-
feet Of driving dull care away if nothing
more serious. Downing's New Or
leans Creoles at Smiths opera house.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-28
TALK OFTHE PLAYS
Which Are Current in Local
rneaters This Week.
1.-THE POWER OF THE PKess
The Pay Train" ss Rsdmonds-Down-
ing's Creoles a. Smish's---Aany New
Features and Novelties 81 oeaay's

Tn. pact we.x cen . brilliant
one electrically - far - Powers' grand
Is cosssesus IL ns event OF the season
sas the engagement Of Willard last
Monday. The brilliant English play :
won Grand Rapids in one evening. AMI
the memories Of ms powerful acting ~
Cyrus Bleukarn are stlil alive with
every auditor. Willard 10 . consuui-
mate arsiss. who understands the
minutest details Of character study.
His impressions are permanent aud
iasting. aud this is the best test OF an
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