Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-07-06

his own bravery II was q story that thrilled
every one, aad when he closed with splen-
did peruation which was, IN fact. an apos-
trophe to the American flag, the enthusiasm
Of the crowd was unb0undeG.
As lie settled back in The chair he heard
the master Of ceremonies announce that
Miss Wordsworth from the west would
sing the Star Span2led Banner"
Capt. Caevers started at ohe name and
leaned forward as a tail, regal-ioOking girl
advanced ic0m one end Of the platform and
stood before the Ieople. BE cou,d not see
her face, for it VAS slightly turned away,
and then he settled back a. Eer musical voice
began the national anthem.
Tas crowd seemed % stand spe.lbOund.
Such singing was & revelation q every one
who listened; never before had the words Of
,Esv's immortal anthem thrilled them as un-
der the spell OF that young girls voice. The
very binds which mad been tWitteT1ng IN the
shade trees paid tribute TO her with silence,
and no one stirred until the last word had
died cp0n her bps.
Then a tumultuous cheer burst forth and
as sire turned away, blushing beneath her
wonderful triumph, Capt. CheveIs started
10 his Zee,
"Tacy-NEss Wordsworth" he ex-
claimed. what a fool am, anyhow" he
continued. sotto voce. rs another
Tracy"
But the tall girl had turred, and she and
the hero OF Manila stood face 20 face.
Il want TO thank You for your singing,
Tracy-pardor me, Miss Wordsworth" "
said the stammering captain. 1T was su-
perb. matcbless. You used 10 sirg so well
az J.ostcreek school, you know, when We
Thank You, Capt. Chevers,' interrupted
the girl. She held out her hand. "You
don't imagine that have forgotten those
DAYS, I hopes'
Not OF al; hut you see I jid not remain
long at the school and, while have thought
cf.en of those happy times, l had quite .oSt
sight Of you.'
The occupants Of the platform were now
quitting il. as the scng was the last feature
Of the programme. ana Capt. Chevers es-
corted Miss Wordsworth 20 the carriage.
q see you've captured another prisoner,
cartaia." laughed jackson, oavhlierly,
Owes u an unconditional surrender
Both the captain 8nd Tracy blushed and
Harriet Automatically came 10 the rescue
Of both by welcoming her fnend, Tracy, il
the waruest terms
y guess you're clad ! added you 10 the
p-C gramme. eh, captain ?" the ;rrepressIble
jackson broke n. It's a great Fourth for
you. I imagine. Glad you came, chs Well,
good day and good luck."
In -he excitement attendant on the pole
raising Capt. Chevers did not participate; as
Jackson remarked to a friend, he had en-
harked upon another campaign" and
Cousin Harriet seemed TO be furnishing
a good deal OF the ammunition.
When the events Of the day were over and
the sturspanEed banner fosted from the
TOP Of the ta'lest liberty pole in Miami
county. Cant. Chevcrs drove home, with
Miss Wordsworth as Cousin Harriet 5
guest
> E,-yrhi1g is F.tasaGt az Orchard Knob,
aud the reader VIII not he surprised when he
hears tlat Tracy Wordsworth has decided to
pr0loug ber stay among friends in the east,
nor tlat Capt CLevcrs Is looking forward
o. q happy future which he dates from the
last glorious Fourth Of July"