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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-15
VINlTA 7, PARSONS 5.
An Interesting Game, Tho
Difficult Because of Mud

Probably the best eighteen play
era ever 'lined up" in vinita,
faced each other at the new ball
park at 3:45 last evening when
Umpire Preisig called the game
and the visitors took to the field.
The hard rain of the night before
left the grounds slippery, and not
infrequsntly player fell "shy"
in his calculations, and found
himslf in a heap, with the ball
somewhere else, out OF reach. The
work of both pitchers and both
catchers was excellent and the
man who got base generally did
SO through merit. The most un-
fortunate player of the day was
Jim Walker, usually a hundred
per center, who could neither play
at bat or in the field. In the first
inning the visitors put in two
scores and following it up with
the work OF their left handed
pitcher, resulting in no score for
Vinita, they rather had the cham
pions "going south" Their pace
was somewhat accelerated by the
Parsons adding another tally in
the second and sending our team
to the grass repeatedly until the
fifth, when they landed two runs.
From this time forward the Par
sons pitchers curves lost their
terrors and the Vinitas moved
over on Easy street. In the sixth,
trouble set in in earnest, and after
a mix.up all round the champions
emerged with five more, making
ssven to three. Parsonslincreased
their score by two in the final in
ming, closing the game z to 5.
THE GAME IN DETAIL.
Howell, OF the Parsons, was first
man at bat and got in a two-bsse
hit. Wingert struck out; Davis
rought Howell in. Hurley
few oup' to Selby. Tinker then
OF in good and long hit, and
Though he himself died at sec
end. Davis scored.
Two runs, where there ought to
have been none.
Gray was first up tor Vinita,
and got first on short hit and
second on tumble. Selby landed |
good and we'll, reaching second on
an error, and Gray went to third.
An attempt to jockey the boys by
down to shortstop failed.
Spider made three Intellectual ef-
Forts to bit the ball and was thrown
,ut at first. Hughes few out to
first. Walker was hit by the ball
md got first, and all the bases
we're then full. Meredith made a
,hort hit to the catcher and was
,hrown out, closing the inning
With all bases full-hard luck, |
With no score.
First inning closed 2 to 0 in
avor Of Parsons. 8AsN m
Dunn got first on a'hit TO right
ield, made second, and there
died. Lee went out on q foul
which Catcher Meredith took in.
Madison suffered the same fate at
,elby's hands and Dick unloaded
lis side on fly to Ridenhour.
No score. ..,
Little struck a couple Of fouls,
nd then went out on fly TO sec
nd. Parks was hit by the ball
nd got irst. Ridenhour struck
o the right infeld and a double
LAY turned the side down. No
core.
Second closes 2 TO O.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-15

Let me call your attention to my
fresh line off,.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

matter, will add that this dog per
sisted in lying down by my side, not
yielding even to the wiles of his master,
whose amusement over this fact kept
him good naturCd to the last adicu.
There were too few candles in the
house to make it bright, but LuCetta's
uncarthly beauty, the peace in LOrcen's
soft eyes, made US forget the somberness
of our surroundings and the meagerness
Of the entertainment Hannah attempted
to offer US. 1t was the promise of COM
ing joy, and when, our two guests de-
parted, l babe good night to the girls
in that grim upper hall it was with
feelings which found their best express
sion in the two letters | FASTENED to
write as soon as l gained tho refuge Of
my own apartment. | will admit you
sufficiently into my confidence to let
you read those letters The first Of them
read thus:
DEAR OLIvE-To make others happy Is the
best way to forget ourselves. A sudden wed.
ding Is to take place in this house. Order at
once for me from the shops you know me to
be in the habit Of patrOniZing wedding gown
Of dainty white taffeta RI did this not to ro-
call too painfully TO herself the wedding dress
l helped her buy and which was, as you may
remember, OF cream white satin |, with chiffon
trimmings and wedding veil of tulle. Add
to this dress suitable for ocean travel and a
half dozen costumes adapted to n southern eli
mate. Let everything be suitable for a delicate
but spirited girl who has seen trouble but
who is going to be happy now if little attcn
ton and money can make her so. Do not spare
expense, yet show no extravaganza, for she is
shy bird, easily frightened The measure
ments you VIII find inclOsed; also those of an
other young Lady, her sister, who must also be
supplied with white dress, the material Of
which, however, had better be Of Grape.
All these things must be here by Wednesday
evening, my own best dress included. On Sat
urday evening you may look for my return. /
shall bring the latter young lady with me, so
! your present loneliness will be made up to you
by an agreeable guest. Faithfully yours,
AMELIA BUTTERwoRTH
The second letter was longer and
more important one 1t was directed to
the president of the company which had
, proposed TO send Mr. Ostrander TO South
America. In it 1 related enough Of the
circumstances which had kept Mr.
Ostrander in X. to interest him in the
young couple personally, and then
told him that if he would forgive Mr..
Ostrander this delay and allow him to
sail with his young bride by the next
steamer l myself would undertake to
advance whatever sums might have
been endangered by this delay.
l did not know then that Mr.. Gryca
had already made this matter good with
this same gentleman.
The next morning vUe oil fool, a IyoIl,
IN the lane. Il say nothing about the
night. II did not choose to sleep or if
had any cause not to feel quite as ele
waited as the young people about me,
there Is surely no reason why should
dwell upon it with you Or even apollo
glze for weakness that is, hope, but
the exception setting off my customary
strength
| Now a walk in this lane was an
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overwhelmed with humiliation, but
preserving brave front What inven-
ton and what audacity-the audacity
Of man totally irresponsible for his
deeds, was it not?" asked. There is
no doubt, is there, about his being an
absolute maniac?"
"No, madam" What relief l felt
at that word "Since we entrapped him
yesterday and he found himself fully
discovered he has lost all grip upon
himself and filled the room we put him
in with the unmistakable rawlings of
mailman. 1t was through these learned
the facts about the ring and the pigeon. "
drew deep breath. We were stand
ing in the sight of several men, and
their presence there seemed intolerable
Unconsciously l began to walk away.
Unconsciously Mr.. Gryce followed me.
At the end Of several pes we both
stopped. We were no longer visible to
the crowd, and felt could speak the
words had been burning to say ever
since I saw the nature of Mr.. Trohm ex-
posed.
"Mr. Gryce," said i, flushing Scar
let-which here solemnly declare is
something which has not happened to
me before In years and if I can help it
shall never happen to me again-"1 am
interested in this which you say be-
cause yesterday, here in the open road,
Mr.. Trohm proposed to me, and"-
You did not accept it?'
mo. What do you think am made
of, Mr.. Gryce? / did not accept him,
butt made the refusal gentle one,
and-this is not easy work, Mr..
Gryce," 1 interrupted myself to say
with suitable grimness-"the same
thing took place between me and Dea-
con Spear, and to him I gave response
such as thought his presumption war
ranted. The discrimination does not
argue we'll for my acumen, Mr. Gryce.
You see, want no credit that dc not
deserve. Perhaps you cannot understand
that, but it is part Of my nature "
Madam, said he, and must own
thought his conduct perfect for the
nonce. had l not been as completely
deceived as yourself might find words
Of criticism for this possibly unprofes-
sional Partially. But when an old hand
like myself can listen to the insinua-
tions Of maniac and repose, as must
say did repose, more or less confidence
In the statements he chose to make me,
and which were true enough as regard
ed plain fact, but wickedly false and
preposterously wrong as regards their
suggestion, l can have no words of
blame for woman who, whatever her
understanding and whatever her expo
rience, necessarily has seen less of hu,
man nature and its incalculable sur
prises. AS to the more delicate matter
you have been good enough to contido to
me, madam, have but one remark to
make. With such an example Of wom-
anhood suddenly brought to their notice
in such wild as this, how could you
expect them, sane or insane, to do other
wise than they did? 1 know many a
worthy man who would like to follow
their example" And with bow that
left me speechless Mr.. Gryce laid his
hand on his heart and softly withdrew.
THE END
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
CHAPTER XXXv.
EXPLANATIONS

The cause of Lucetta's joy was soon
explained. Mr.. Ostrander had not fall,
en- victim TO Mr.. Trohm's mania, but
was in X. alive and we'll That Mr.
Gryce knew this at the time of showing
her tho telegram was apparent to Inc
and probably suspected by her, but no
words were ever exchanged on the sub
ject possibly because she was soon
made too happy by her lovers explana-
ton to regret anything which had led
up to this satisfying hour.
He, so it seems, had found it impos-
siblo to leave Lucetta. Upon issuing
from Lost Mans lane he had met Mr..
Gryco and learned enough from him of
the doubtful position in which the
Knollys stood to make his stay seem
imperative oven at the risk of losing
the position upon which all the hopes
Of his future advancement depended.
He had therefore staid, but quietly
and to a degree in hiding place having
been found for him by Mr. Gryce i'll a
remote cottage, where his presence at
tractCd no attention and awOke no COM
ment That Mr. Gryco had any ultCri-
or motive il this regarding him as a
possible witness whose testimony might
be Of value, | will not even suggest
Mr. Gryce never neglects it, but Mr.
Mr.. GryCc understands his business and
GryCe has heart, too, and that heart
has a way Of working even amid his
most urgent affairs i'll manner to bring
light out of darkness as well for the
happiness of those concerned as for the
eluciiatiOn of the mystery he has un-
dcrtakCn to clear.
The hour we all spent together late
that night in the old house was unlike
any hour which that place has seen for
years. Mr.. OStrandcr, Lucctta, LOrccn,
William, Mr.. GryCo and myself all
were there, and as an especial grace
SaracCn was allowed to enter, that there
might not be IL cloud upon "a single face
there assembled. Though it is small
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for two more. Oh, it's merry life l
lead. Flowers and fruit and lovemak-
ing (Oh, how / cringed at thatD, and
now and then a little spice like this!
But where is my pretty Lucctta? Sure
ly she was here moment ago. How
could she have vanished then 50 quick
ly. l do not see her form amid the
trees, there is no trace upon the lawn,
and If they search the house from top
to bottom and from bottom to top they
will find nothing of her-nO, not so
much as print of her fOotstcp or the
scent of the viOlets she so often wears
tucked into her hair. "
These last words, uttered in differ
ent voice from the rest, gave the cue to
the whole situation. We saw, even
while we all bounded forward to the
rescue of the devoted maiden, that he
was one of those maniacs who have per
feet control over themselves and pass
for very decent sort of men except in
the moment of triumph, and, noting his
look Of sinister delight, perceived that
half his pleasure and almost his sole re
ward for the horrible crimes he had
perpetrated was in the mystery sur
rounding his victims and the entire I'M
munity from suspicion which up to
this time he had fancied himself to en-
joy.
Meantime Mr.. Gryce had covered the
wretch with his pistol, and his man,
who succeeded in reaching the place
even sooner than ourselves, hampcred
as we were by the almost imponetrable
hedge behind which we had crouChed
tried to lift the grass covered lid we
could family discern there But this
was impossible until l, with almost
superhuman self possession, considering
the imperative nature of the emergency,
found the spring hidden in the we'll
curb which worked the deadly mochan-
ism. A yell from the writhing creature,
covering under the detectives pistol,
guided me unconsciously in its action,
and in another moment we saw the ia.
tai lid tip and disclose what appeared
to be the remains of a second we'll, long
ago dried up and abandoned for tht
other.
The rescue of Lucetta followed after
more or less difficulty AS she haI
tainted in falling she had not suffered
much, and soon we had the supreme
delight of seeing her eyes unclose upor
the face of Loreen.
"Ah," she murmured in a voice
whose echo pierced to every heart save
that of the guilty wretch now lying
handcuffed on the sward, Il thought
saw Albert, and he was dead, and p
But here Mr.. Gryce, with an air al
once contrite and yet strangely trium
plant, interposed his benevolent face be
tween hers and her weeping sisters anC
whispered something in her ear which
turned her pallid cheek to a glowing
scarlet Rising up, she threw her arms
around his neck and let him lift her
As he carried her-where was his rheu.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
LOST MANS LANE.
BY ANNA KATHARINE GREEN .
CHAPTER XXX-Continucd.

before the night has settled down upon
us. have lover to avengo, brother
to defend. Besides, the earth should be
rid Of such q monster as you
"Such q monster as |? Well, my
pretty one''-his voice grown suddenly
wheedling, his face study of mingled
passions-"we will see about that.
Come just step nearer, Lucctta 1
want to see if you are really the little
girl used to dandle on my knee. y
They were now near the gateway.
They had been moving all this time.
His hand was on the curb Of the old
we'll His face, so turned that 1t caught
the full glare of the setting sun, leaned
toward the girl, eXerting fascinating
influence upon her. She took the step
he asked, and before we could shrek
out "Beware" we saw him bend for
ward with sudden, quick motion
and then start upright again, while her
form, which but an instant before had
stood there in all its frail and inspired
beauty, tottered as if the ground We're
bending under it, and in another mo-
ment disappeared from our appalled,
sight, swallowed in some dreadful cav
ern that for an instant yawncd i'll the
smoothly cut lawn before us and then
vanished again from sight as if it had
never been.
A shrek from my whistle, mingled
with simultaneous cry Of agony from
Loreen and the bushes in our rear We
heard Mr.. Gryco rush, but we our
selves found it impossible TO stir, para
lyzed as we were by the sight OF the OLD
mans dcmoniacal delight. He was
leaping to and fro over tho turf, hold
ing up his fingers in the red sunset
glare
Sikh" he shriekod Six! And room
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
WHERE for "rhe story Li ,he Philippines" by
Mnrat HalStead, commissioned by the Govern
ment as Official HiStOI ian to the War Depart
ment The book WAS written in army camps al
San francisco, on the Pacific with General
Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong
Kong, in the American trench sat Manila, in
the inSurgent camps with NguInaldO, on the
deck of the Olympia with u. wrN, and in the
roar of battle at the fan OF MamiIa bonanza
for agents. Brimful of original pictures taken
Large book Low prices. Big profits. Freight
paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy unofficial
war books. Outfit free. Address, f. l Barber.
Stc'y..S ar Insurance Bldg, Chicago. 43-26w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

VERY Low RATES TO COLUMBUS, Ono
Via the North Western line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced
rates, from all stations, for trains arriv-
ing Chicago June 2, 3, or 5, limited to
include June 13, account of meeting
American Medical Association. Apply
to agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
OUR HOSIERY
STOCK

is very complete just now. We
bought direct from the mills and
can sell you n seamless fast black
Hose at three pairs for 25c.
A much better one for 15c or
23c.
Misses Hose, seamless, at 10c.
Misses Hose, as good us any
15c hose, for 13c pair.
Very strong ribbed Hose for
boys at 15c pair.
Men's Socks at sc and 10c a
pair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
School Notes.

Every member of the school is ex-
pected to be in the parade on Memorial
Day.
Tomorrow is the last day of school.
There will be no recitations on that
day.
Most of the examinations are now
through with
Do Mt forget the Commencement Ex-
ercises Friday evening at the opera
house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
Some
Shoe
Bargains

On account of the very bad
weather which has checked the
sale of Summer Shoes we find
ourselves overstocked at this time.
From this date on we will sell
shoes as follows:
All our 1925 and $1.35 shoes
at S1.19.
All our 81. 40 shoes and oxfords
at 1926.
All our $3.50 shoes and oxfords
at $1.35.
Quite lot of odd pairs of diff
ferent kinds at SOC to 500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

BEAUTIFUL. LAKE VIEw.-Is an ideal
summer resort, the peculiar pleasures of
hunting and fishing being found here
at their best. The North Western line,
to afford an opportunity to reach this
favored spot. will sell excursion tickets
to Lake View at $40 for the round
trip from Audubon, Ia, applying Friday
and Saturday, tickets limited to return
on or before the following Monday.
Apply to agent Chicago & North Western
R'y, 2l.10
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM.

- -
TUESDAY, NAV 81, lSyo.
The following Is the order Of exercises and
march,
President. Observation-Disclosures. j.. A. Nash
Marshal ................. ,.....E. }. Freeman
Standard Bearer. -. "A. s. Culver
> 90 Il. IN. Members OF Allison Post, No. 1884, q,
A. II. will assemble on South Park
cemetery where the usual Ritual
exercises VIII be observed
1 80 p. m.-Form procession on South Park
and march to NJ. f. church where
the following program will be OBJ
IN ~ m vS Seage na,,o,o c.o., ,,,o.,,.
Prayer. ''
Address by President. ......... 81. A. Nash
Music '''' 'oo'' ~ ~ o'e'ui'''h
100 u, m,-Form procession and march IN the
cemetery I'm the following order:
W. X. 9. and decoration com
,iiiiee III carriages.
MIlltary escort commanded ny
p paPiIt,;; ~. =. freeman.
aiIisnp, POST and p Xxi so,der0
CITY and county Officers and Inns
mess men.
Bells cOrnet band
Eire department..
n ,'i1s oVtIu.
civic Societies
Carriages.
Wn ARRIVING ,,,,, a' maple Grove cemetery hollow
where the exprciSes viii he rnnfimuad as fol-
lows: " "
Music.
abra6am iincon;: GettvsL,rg dd ID %: oo'S'iS
read by Observation-Disclosures. A. Nash
song-C0ver them over with beautiful ....:.;.
Decoraton Of monument tn the h nal 9,'e so
der dead, followed by the decoration of "a
soldiers graves by the W. Il. 9: and the floral
Comrade G. G. Riees rraVe !, Se arIinSto a,
Heights cemetery, when the home ward march
Is resumed.
The following committees were ap-
pointed to prepare for Memorial Day
Services:
To Decorate NJ. f.. rhurch-Mrs. d. G. Mott.
Mrs; II; A; Arnold Mrs. L; D. Phelps Mrs.
- " MISC ,1''' i 0.oy.
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matism now - out Of those baleful
grounds and away from the reach of the
maniac's mingled laughs and cries her
face was peace itself. But his--well, his
was q study
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
Bees For Sale.

| have in my care at my place four
miles east of Audubon six stands of
bees for sale at 800 per stand. They
are in good condition. VIM. SNYDER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

EXCURSION TICKETS TO Dies MoINEs.-
Via the North Western line, will be sold
at reduced rates, from stations in Iowa
May % and 26, limited to May 80, in :
elusive. on account OF State Field Meet,
etc. Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. 2l.1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

A few good Brood Sows for SALE En-
quire of or write to f. N. TAGGART
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25

EXCEPTIONALLY Low RATES TO KAN
sAs CRY, Mo.-Via the North Western
line. Excursion tickets will be sold at
greatly reduced rates, from all stations,
June and 5, limited to Include June 10,
account of Modern Woodmen Meeting.
Apply to agents Chicago & North. West
ern R"y. 21-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-25
Patriotic Concert.

The following program will he given
by the Clover Leaf Quartette at the M.
E. church at 8 p. IN. Memorial Day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-30
onen,np of philippine ports.

Manila, Dec. 3O.-The order which
has been issued opening to trade the
ports Of Zamboanga, Cot,abato, Davao
and Isebela will apply Professionally TO
the Jolo and Siassi ports. Gen. Bates
viii appoint the customs officials.
The authorities have issued a ruling
which legalizes marriages performed
by Judges or the clergy of any religious
denomination. Under the Spanish
regime only such marriages We're rec
ognized as legal as We're performed by
Roman Catholic priests.
Gen. Frederick Funston will join
Gen. MacArthurs command. His brig
ade has not been designated. but 1t is
thought he will be assigned TO Gen
SWheeler's.
London, Dec. sO.-The directors OF
the Manila railway company, limited,
announce the suspension of interest on
the prior lien bonds. They point out
that no revenue is available, as the line
has been in the possession of the in
surgents or the Americans since Feb
ruary last. They also aver that the
United States government is liable fol
the guaranteed interest. having as
sumed sovereignty over the Philippines
The company has claims aggregatine
$4,000 against the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-30
preacher to Fight for Charity.

Detroit Mach. Dec. S0.-Mayor w. G..
Maybury has invited the Rev. J. j. AK
tell the Royal Oak pugiistic parson, TO
spar five rounds in sl.e Light Guard
a.morv with oaeof his friends. q stu
cent. for the benefit Of the Wonderland
sufferers, fund. The mayor said he did
not think such an exhibition would de-
tract from the high dignity of his call
ing. In accepting the invitation the
Rev. Axtell quoted the scriptures liber-
ally ard ended by declaring he could
.iec. 10 reason why he should not spar
Tor charity as well as talk.
Axtell's sparring partner will be Fer
cy Patterson, With whom he has had
contests of this Kind since they We're II
wears old. He says the fight will be TO
a finish and he viii tryand give the au-
aience it's moneys worth
AA;ell was for period instructor IN
bsx;.,r at the Y NJ. c. A. and organ
ized the first college athletic club ap-
proved by the faculty. James b. Burns
prize fight promoter, wil! have charge
of the affair. Many people in Dstrei'
.,re opposed To such an exhibition, al
though the army promises 70 pe
crowded. Recorder-elect James Pheiaf
refused an Introduction to the parsor
Yesterday.