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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
CAPTURE FRISCO.
Fully 10000 Veterans Have Arrived to
Attend the Annual Encampment.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 1.-THE
Grand Army of the Republic has virtu-
ally possession of San Francisco today.
The streets and hotels are thronged
with veterans. 1t is estimated that 20,-
900 old soldiers have come to attend the
annual reunion. The arrival of General
Miles, who is still being urged by many
of his friends for commander-in-ch chief,
added considerable interest to the occa-
sion. The choice of the next meeting
place promises quite struggle. So far
the Denver boomers seem to be the
most in evidence, but friends Of other
cities are not idle. There will be only
informal meetings today but tonight
receptions will be held by all the local
posts.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
HIGHER THAN SINCE JUNE

Topeka, Aug. 1.-THE Kaw river is es-
timated to be II feet above low water
level at this point at noon and is stead
lily rising, the increase being about 2
inches per hour. Rock Island reports
above low water and is coming up rap
idly. The car line to Oakland, a SUI
burb of this city, is under water. The
river is now higher than it has been
since the June flood.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
HURRIED TO HER HOME.
Mrs. Gallegos Of San Jose Struck By Light
ming and Instantly Killed.

Mrs. Costillita S. de Gallegos, wife of
Roman Gallegos, chairman Of the board
of county commissioners of San Miguel
county, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed Friday afternoon at her
home in San Jose. The news comes
as great shock to the many friends
of the family. The house was uninJured
and no one else in it was hurt A
large number Of people, including hve
priests. left Las Vegas yesterday to at
tend the funeral, which was held at her
late residence.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
ROCKEFELLER ARRIVES
TO ATTEND MEETING

Pueblo, Aug. 17-John D. Rockefeller,
Jr., arrived here this mroning on spe-
cial train over the Missouri Pacific. He
was met at the union station by Presi-
dent Kebler and other officials OF the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and
taken to the steel works. He will leave
for Denver tomorrow to attend the an
nual meeting of the company there.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
THINK TROUBLE WILL BE
CONFINED TO MACEDONIA

London, Aug 17-According to infor-
nation in the possession of the diplo-
mats in London, there is no reason to
fear any danger at this moment of diff
ferences between the powers respecting
Macedonia or that the trouble will
spread beyond the confines of Turkey.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
INJURED in A RUNAWAY.

Denver Colo, Aug. 17-Mrs. Edwin H.
Roberts, a popular young society Wo-
man. died this morning from a frac-
tured skull received in a runaway acci-
dent last night She was driving with
her husband, who was also thrown from
the buggy, and received dislocated
shoulder Mr.. Roberts is mechanical
engineer with the American Smelling
and Refining Company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17

west. There is everything to inspire
and reward their industry-the charm
of climate and of scenery, the fertility
of soil, the unima ginable wealth OF wa
ter, forest and mine, and, across the
Pacific, new worlds to conquer.
But the United States may not rest
upon it's honors and retain its suprem-
acy. 1t must keep on with its historic
policy of civilization. 1t must continue
that marvellous reciprocal process by
which it has so rapidly risen to i'm
measurable heights of economic power
the making of new communities to
feed the old, the enlargement OF old
communities to feed the new.
The greatest step yet taken to this
end is the adoption of the plan Of ma
tional irrigation. It is new policy,
not yet advanced beyond the expert
mental stage. But those who know
most about it believe it is a policy big
will, national fate.
STEALING MUST BE STOPPED.
There is one condition alone upon
which it can possibly succeed. This Is
that it shall be used to create inde-
pendent homes for the largest possible
number of human beings. And this re-
suit is, in turn, dependent on sonle-
thing else-that the nation shall retain
the ownership of it's present domain
until the genuine homeseeker, home
owner and tome-builder is ready to
come into his heritage.
Existing land laws are ill-suited to
conditions in the west. They have
been persistently used to enable the
spectators and adventures to acquire
public property for private exploitation.
The looting of the public domain is go
ing on today at an appalling rate and
the whole object of national irrigation
will be defeated unless it is stopped by
the early action of congress.
Fortunate beyond all other nations in
the possession of a vast field of domes-
tic colonization and internal expansion.
the republic will repent In bitterness
any further delay in repeating the des-
ert land law the timber and stone act
and the communication clause of the
homestead act. And this may only be
done by an aroused, insistent and un-
compromising public opinion. The pres
ident has taken the initiative in official
lv and publicly denouncing these laws.
VIII the people support him?
WILLIAM E SMYTHE.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
FIVE YOUNG GIRLS
DROWNED WHILE BOATING

Richmond, Va, Aug. 17-Five young
girls were drowned while boating at
Zurich station, the boat capsizing. The
dead include two daughters of John
Robinson, a daughter of John Hollo-
way, and two daughters of Mrs. l.. o.
Lee. A boy and another girl escaped.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
CALLING IN THE TROOPS.
Turkey is Bringing in Its Soldiers From tte
European Provinces.

Constantinople, Aug. 17-An imperial
trade has been issued by Turkey calling
out fifty-two additional battalions.
about $4,000 men, from the European
provinces, in consequence of the spread
of the insurrection in Macedonia.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
STRIKE SITUATION UNCHANGED.

Cripple Creek, Aug. 1.-THE situation
here today is practically unchanged and
none of the men returning to work.
Rumors that the men had gone to work
at the drainage tunnel are denied at
strike headquarters.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
u. S. Weather Bureau Notes.

Forecast for New Meyico: Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday: possibly
local showers aud thunder storms.
Saturday The thermometer registered
as follows: Maximum temperature. ~
degrees, at 1855 p. Gi minimn N 90 &C.
yrpes, at 500 a. IN. The mean temper
ature for the "a hours was tiS degrt es.
Mean daily humidity. GS per cent.
Precipitation. 0.53 of an inch.
Yesterday the thermome,rr registered
a. follows: Maximum tenn pnratute. 90
degrees, at 225 p. N: minimum as
degrees. at 100 .. m. The mean
temperature for the - bours was 20 de-
grees. Mean daily humidity. Sc p'' cent.
Temperature 1t 600 =. VI. today, :S
degrees.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
PREPARING FOR WAR.

Bucharest, Aug. 1.-THE war minister
has ordered the, government powder
depot to prepare large quantities of am.
munition Immediately.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
FOREIGN DIPLOMATS IN
SOFIA ARE ANXIOUS

Sofia, Aug. 1.-THE foreign diplomats
are anxiously watching the effect of the
memorandum which the Bulgarian gov
ernment has presented to the powers
on the condition Of affairs in Mace
donia. They fear it may excite public
opinion in Bulgaria and point out that
such an outspoken criticism is usually
reserved for manifestoes issued on the
eve of war
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
HEAD.FND COLLISION.
One, Man Killed and Five Injured Ia 6. N. &
St. p, Smash Up.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. lone man is
dead and five others are seriously in
iurad az the result of a head-end coils
sion between passenger trains on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
road half a mile east of Long Lake sta-
tion. The accident is thought TO have
been due to a misunderstanding OF or
ders. The dead and injured were all
emnloYes of the road.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
MORE RAIN COMING.

Salina, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Smoky
Hill river, has risen about three feet
in the last twelve hours and the indi-
cations are for more rain. Very little
damage has been done so far.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
STANDARD oil DIVIDENDS.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Standard Oil
Company has declared dividend OF IS
per share. This is 81 less than was
paid in June last but the same as was
paidsfor the same period Of last year.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
Rivers Steadily Rising bridges Were
Washed out---Predictions Are For
More Rain.
Bogota, Colombia, Aug. IL
Via Buena Ventura, Aug.
l7--The Panama canal treaty
has been rejected unanimous
" by the Colombian congress
PROTECTING THE BRIDGES.

Lawrence, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Kansas
river has risen nearly foot since last
night and a large force of men is at
work protecting the bridges from drift
wood.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
POPE GIVES TO CHARITY.
HEALTH HAS IMPROVED

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE pope has given
$4,000 for distribution among the poor
of Rome. The pontiff seems to have
recovered his health and is giving more
audiences than before his fainting fit.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
YACHTS IN DRY DOCK.
The Reliance and Shamrock Attract Large
Crowds at Erie Basin.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Reliance and
Shamrock today attracted large
crowd to Erie basin where they were
in dry dock. The last repairs are be-
ing made before the great race begins.
Tomorrow the boats will be officially
measured and the time allowance fig
ured out.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
TEXTILE WORKERS LOSE.
Manufacturers Made No Concessions But
Rtrikers Return to Work.

Philadelphia, Aug. lit is estimated
that between 5000 and 1000 textile
strikers. principally operatives in the
Rubrabch, resumed work today. The
manufacturers made no concessions.
The strike was inaugurated eleven
weeks ago and Of the original 10000
strikers but 10000 remain out.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
DENIES THE STATEMENT.

New York, Aug. 17-Charles. M.
Schwab has fatty contradicted the
statement that he is engaged in organ
izing combination Of the tailors Of the
United States.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
STEADILY RISING.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE KANSAS
river here has risen nearly foot since
yesterday and is still rising rapidly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17
BANK CASHIER COMMITS SUICIDE.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Aug. NV. L.
Petit, for many years assistant cash
Ter Of the First National bank here,
shot and killed himself early today. Ill
health is believed to be the cause.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17

Try a New Mexican want "ad"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-08-17

Loose leaf iedgers at the New Mext-
can Bindery.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
FOR SALE good Deeriug now
sr aud rake. John Campbell.
suicIda Prevented

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discovered
will interest many. A run down system
or dependency invariable precede sui
eide and something has been found that
will prevent that condition which makes
suicide likely At the first thougt of self
destructo1, take Electric Bitters. It being
a great tonic and nervine Will strengthen
the nerves and build up the system. It's
also a great Stomach, Liver and kidney
regulator Only SOC. Satisfaction guar
anteed by Peoples Drug Store DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

Fresh Oysters, first Of season, at
restaurant OF McGuerry & Devine,
north of Gunter's stable. II
Stefin's ice cream for socials or 10
large quantities, furnished by Chap
man s. Briggs. dtf
Vinita's Velvet Ice Cream is made
from pure unaduterated material.
Try il. Phone 254 d If
rIAnother car load Of Ellwood hog
wire fencing is being unloaded for
Frazee Hardware & Furniture Co. DIV
All kinds Of tin and plumbing work
done by Ell Lee.
II you want cheap money on city
property see the Indian Land and
Trust Co., Vinita. diff
You press the button, and the
Eastman takes the picture. Postofilce
Book store. dtf
The best is none too good. The Eli
wood is the best hog wire fencing on
the market today. See II at Frazee
Hardware s. Furniture Co. DIV
Go TO J. A. Davis shoe thinning es-
tablishment FOR your shoe shine.
Foreman's Alley u
II you want TO build we WHY loan
you money on five years time at a low
rate OF interest. Indian Land and
Trust Co., Vinita. d u
Foley's Kidney Cure is a medicine
free from poisons and will cure any case
Of kidney disease that is not beyond the
reach Of meiicine. Sold by Shanahan
& Mitchell DIV
Smiley & Graffunder will sell you
dne hanging lamp or an ice cream
freezer, good as new, for less than
half their worth. tf
You all know that the Ellwood is
the best hog wire fencing ever put on
the market. For sale only ny Frazee
Hardware & Furniture Co. DIV
Foley's kidney Cure will cure all
diseases arising from disordered kidneys
or bladder Sold by shauahan s. Nit
chell. DIV
Mamma says it's good; the children
cry FOR IL; papa says 20 get IL. Why
what's that FOR goodness sakesg Just
call up 254 aud they will tell you. Its
Velvet Ice Cream. ar
Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Foleys
Kidney Cure Sod bv Shanahar &
Mitchell.
Dr. Joel Msyes. son OF ex-Ch.
Sam Mayes was here to-day enroute
home from Washington University
where he has been pursuing his
studies ia medicine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

He was an awful "Johnnie," and ii
there was one thing more than an
other that he prided himself omit was
the fit Of his clothes.
"I can never get dress coat really
to ft," he said to his partner, as he
glanced down at perfectly-made gar
ment, with hope, Of course, that she
would at once disclaim the insinuation.
"Look at this thing"
"Well, it is atrocious," she said, cool
". "But why not save your money
and buy one? It is so much cheaper
in the long run than hiring STRAY
Stories.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
Not worth WhiIe.

Never take the time to count up
your rights or wrongs.
An excellent method or lowering the
temperature of a bedroom when 1t con-
tains an invalid. or a specially sultry
night makes sleep impossible, is to soak
the window screen with cold water to
which has been added a tablespoonful
of ammonia. Apply the water with
sponge. saturating the netting thor
oughly, and repeat the operation In a
little while if it seems necessary. In
this way the air which enters the room
Is cooled and purified. Woman's Home
Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
To Eldorado Springs

TIE Katy will sell ticker~ ta El.
orade Spri ngs, Mo., At 1886 FOR the
round trip beginning July lst and ex-
tenfing until September 30. Good
thirty days from date OF sale.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules
Doctors find
A coed prescription
For mankind.

The 5-cent packet is enough for usual
accasions. The family bottle (60centsl
contains a supply for year. All
druggists sell them. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
AN AFTERNOON AT CARDS
Delightfully."- Spent BY Some Of W
nIta's Smart Set.

Mrs. K. M. Skinner entertained
near two score Of her lady friends yes
terday afternoon at euchre and finch
and did 1t 10 manner to fully sup
port Vinita's enviable reputation as a
society town. The arrangement OF
the rooms disclosed excellent taste on
the part OF the hostess and the cos
TUNES Of the guests were in keeping
with the surroundings. The prizes
we're secured by Mrs. w. p. Thomp-
son, Mrs. ]. s. Thomason and Mrs.
Oliver Bagby-it might not be fair to
state which the one designed as a
salve for wounded vanity--the conso-
lalion. Mrs. Skinner was assisted by
Miss Babe Skinner and LeMay
McGlasson, who al the close Of the
playing served delicious ices and cake.
-----------------
Quick Relief for Asthma Suffers.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords imnle-
diate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken in time will
effect cure. Sold by Shanahan &
Mitchell. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
=. F. cRUTcHFIELD, Embaluer
(First Published August 5, lsoS.)
Warning Order.

In the United States Court for the Northern
District of the Indian Territory at Vinita.
Jacob B. Ellis, Plaintiff,
VS. No. 2016,
Alpha @ Ellis. Defendant.
The defendant, Alpha c. Ellis. ls hereby
warned to appear Ia this court within thirty
days and answer the complaint OF the
plaintiff. Jacob B, Ellis,
WITNESS. The Honorable Joseph A. Gill,
Judge OF said court and the seal thereof
Yinita this the 5th day ofAugust- A. d.
1908 CHAs. A. DAVIDSON. Cielk.
BY 7. A. Chandler. Deputy.
W. p. Thompsou. Atty. for Plaintiff
5. f. Parks, Atty. for non-resident defen
dent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

A couple Of drsymen engaged in
fight at the Katy depot this after
noon that resulted 10 a drawn battle.
Both were bleeding and evidently
we're satisfied, as they stopped with
out assistance
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
Summer Tourist Rates Via the Nj,
X. & T. Ry.

Effective June lst. Summer Tourist
Tickets viii be placed 90 sale at
greatly reduced rates 10 summer re-
sorts in the north and east. Ask
nearest Katy agent fer informa-
tion, or address,
GEORGE MORTON. G P A.. 81 Louis.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
For Quick Action.

The want column OF the Daily
Chieftain is the recognized medium
Of communicated between those who
want and those who nave. Try 1t
and note results.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
To Lure 4 cold 30 one DaY

Take Laxative Bromo Outline Tab
lets All druggists refund the r,oney
u 10 fails TO cure Z. W. Grove's sig
nature is on each bnx. 25c. dW
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

Buggies, s45. Lee Barrett's. u
Shoe maker at Lee Barrett's. II
Stefin's Cream. SteAin's Cream.
Side saddles, s6. Lee Barretts. II
Collars 75c to S. Lee Barrett's- II
Ed. Lees scissors are good scissors.
Harness dressing at Lee Barrett's'
Mrs Madge King is expected from
Claremore Sunday.
lit isn't an Eastman it isn't a
kodak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Knippenburg left
for st. Louis last night.
Developing machines at Postonice
Book store.
Mrs o. D. Neville is visiting
friends at Weleetka this week.
ASK your neighbor about stenin's
Cream.
Frank and Ed Blac stone are go
ing to Tai lequah this evening.
Everybody ikesit. whats stenin's
Cream
Mrs. K. D. Ficklin and children are
going to Miami for a short visit this
evening
A car load OF the great Superior
Stoves and Ranges has arrived for the
Frazee Hardware s. Furniture Co. DIV
Develop your own plctures-we
tell you how. Postofiice Book store.
Mrs. Johnathan Gore is expected
today from Fairland where she has
been visiting.
A special price on refrigeratoIs. Ed.
Lee.
Ed. Lee is still selling yhe best
scissors.
D. c. Bos well is suffering from a
deep cut on bis knee which happened
by accident yesterday.
All sizes OF water coolers at Ed
Lees.
Take a kodak where ever you 90.
No fun without a kodak.
The streets are being smoothed of
somewhat by the removal Of great
many superfuous rocks.
Nothing better than the EllwCod
hog wire fencing at Frazee Hardware
Il Furniture Co. DIV
Lot for sale lO0xleO feet on West
Illinois avenue. u
A lady from Nevada, Mo-, is ex-
pected today to take charge Of the
Blackstone boarding house.
II you don't get your Chieftan tele-
phone the ofiice
Col. L. b. Bell and wife, have re-
turned from a several days visit with
friends 10 the Flint district.
An elegant PACK 4yd piano sold to
Mr. BlueiAcket, Of isiuelacket |. 7.
Whips. nets, busters and pads. Lee
Barrett's. II
Miss Margaret Justison will again
return TO the millinery department
at Ratclid's for the next seasUn.
What's a summer without a kodak
Kodaks at Postotiice Book store.
Mrs. Louisa rrovine left On tue
flyer today for her home IN Honey
Grove, Texas, after visit with
relatives here.
Oysters, tish. McGuerry & Devine,
restaurant north OF Guuters barn. Il
Anotter large car load OF furniture
has arrived FOR the Ffazee Hardware
4 Furniture Co. sw
Mrs. Rosa Blackstone will rent her
boarding house aud leave Monday for
TahleQuah where she will be matron
of the female seminary.
Stefin's Cream is sold only by
Chapman & Briggs.
Mouey 70 loan, 10 s,nail amounts
90 short time. JoHN r CAMPBELL.
Frazee Hardware X Furniture Co.
are unloading three car loads or fall
goods. DIV
FOLEYSHONEYAN6TAR
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

DR.. Joel Mayes, son OF ex-Ch.-l Z
Sam Mayes was here to-day enroute
home from Washington University
where he has been pursuing his
studies ia medicine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

John Harlan now sports Just about
the warmest' single rig 10 to@n. II
the man had had better one, John
would have sure bought IT,
All the year round you can get a
smooth shave or fine artesian bath
at Joe Davis barber shop. dtf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21

Vinita's Velvet Ice Cream takes
the lead 10 the city and territory It's
smooth aud pure. Can be hao at any
time. It's fine. Phone 254. d u
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-21
FOLEY's KIDNEY LURE.

FOLEY'S KIDNEY LUhE.
Will cure. .Bright's Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases
Sold by Shanahan & Mitchell DIV
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-10-31
But what of the last act, upon which

But what of the last act, upon which
the failure of success of every play
depends, at whose close the curtain
must fall upon triumph of hero and
playwright or on its antithesis?
The immediate cause of the fall of
the Irish leader could not be omitted
from the plot. To insert it would be
to turn the sympathy of the audience
ut the critical moment from the hero
to send it-where? An audience as an
audience is always virtuous. Deep
and deserved as was the devotion of
the people of Ireland to their leader
while his political progress challenged
the admiration of the world, their
racial pride is peculiarly sensitive con-
corning the honor of their womanhood
Parnelrs career, thrilling as it was
and not without beneficent result, can
not be staged because the end did not
crown the work which it must in
variably do in the play, whatever may
be the rule in life. A drama cannot
be constructed upon an anti-climaX.
Celtic resentment has almost exter-
minated the traditional stage Irish
man, a squalid libel. Can it fail to
execrate a dramatic reconstruction of
what compassion dictates shall be con-
signed to oblivion?