davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

never do anything but despise her
and that she deserved it,
While she was still anathematising
herself, the phone rang shrilY at her
elbow. She ierked up the receiver
and applied it to her ear.
THAT you, Belinda2"
"Me-yes. is there anything-tell
me quicklv
The colioquy which ensued caused
Belinda to pale and redden with all
ternating fear and excitement. as she
finally got at the truth Of the matter
by repeated questions and explana-
tions from Billy.
The first thing she did was to hurry
upstairs and exchange her gown for
something light and pretty. 1t was
long after train time; besides, there
was no need Of going now: the lesson
had been learned in a much severer
school-and not alone by him.
Promptly at one O'Clock, the gate
latch clicked. Belinda ran down
stairs to the front door and slid back
the bolt.
"Warreni"
Young Templetons face was ashen;
his eyes were red and his hair, as he
pulled of his hat and tossed il on the
rack, showed damp and dishevelled
Belinda tried to put her arms about
his neck in the old way but he thrust
her aside. Don't touch me" he said
hoarsely, I'm not fit to be in your
presence" He flung himself detected
ly into chair and dropped his face In
his shaking hands.
"Why-why, Warren-what Is II!
Were ruined" he said duly I've
been dealing in stocks"
Belinda leaned over his chair and
with her own little warm fingers,
drew his hands from his eyes. 1t was
every bit her fault, yet he was val
Iiantly shouldering the blame-not
one word Of reproach for herself
1T doesn't matter, dear. We still
have each other-and we shall man
age"
"But, little girl" he protested in
drab voice. surely you don't compre-
hend. Not even roof over our
heads. II not only sunk the whole
ten thousand. but borrowed sl5oo be-
sides
There's that little sum Billy
Creighton is holding in trust for me.
she interposed tentatively.
"a small amount like that won't
do much good here Belinda. Besides.
l want it to remain in trust for YOU /
couldn't touch it"
"Warreni"
Something in her voice made young
Templeton look quickly into his wife's
flushed, smiling face. Her eyes
sparkled with queer, joyous light.
1--we been dealing in stocks my
self" she said demurely.
"Youi"
Exactly In--in steel, you know.
IN STEEL Good heavens. Belinda.
He sat up with a start, then collapsed
Imply in the depths Of his chair
Yes said she, perching herself
like little white butterfly on his
knee; the fact is. II sold. made
$4,000"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26
eve Up lie wITNgss.
Very Evidently There Was Nothing
to Be Got Out Of Him.

very EVldenLly mere was N0NHtlt3
to Be Got Out Of Him.
Two kinds Of witnesses are often
encountered in courts Of justice-the
unwilling witness and the toowilling
witness. Here is one who doesn't
seem to come under either category.
The prosecuting counsel thus ad-
dressed him:
"Mr. Parks, state. if you please.
whether the defendant. to your knowl-
edge. has ever followed any profess
sion"
HE has been a professor ever since
have known him.
"Ahl a professor of what?"
"A professor of religion"
you don't understand me. Mr..
Parks. What does he do?"
Wei, generally what he pleases"
'Mr. Parks, this kind of prevarica-
ton viii not do here. Now state. sir,
how the defendant supports himself" "
"I saw him last night supporting
himself against a lamp post
May it please your lordship. this
witness shows an evident disposition
to trifle with the court"
"Mr Parks" says his lordship.
state. if you know anything about
it, what the defendants occupation
is.r
Occupation. did YOU say. sire"
Yes. occupation said the judge.
Yes; what is his occupations" z"
echoed the counsel.
IF I am not mistaken. he Occur
pies two. rooms somewhere in Cam
den Town"
That's all. Mr. Parks Do I under.
stand you to affirm that the defend
ant is a professor of religion27
"He is"
Does his practice correspond with
his professiess1
Il never heard Of anv correspond
ence or letter of any kind
you said something about his pro-
pensity for drinking Does he drink
hard2"
NO, sir. I think he drinks as easy
as any man ever saw"
One more question. Mr. Parks.
You have known the defendant a long
time. What are his hahits-loose or
otherwise2"
7 think the one he has on now is
rather tight under the arms; 1t is cer-
tainly too short-waisted for the fash
ion
You can take your seat Mr.
Parks. -Tit-Biis.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26
GOOD MESSENGERS.
How the Pigeons Saved the Carriers
from the Indians.

Bess had two pet pigeons that used
u carry messages for her 20 all her
friends. she lived way ont west
IN a time when there were no tele-
phones. and the pigeons used % be
put to about the same use.
3 The Carriers moved to their new
home in the spring. and i happened
that before they settled down In the
new house some Sioux who had been
removed to the Indian Territory be-
came dissatisfied with their location.
broke ont and started toward their
old northern home, plnndering and
numbering as they went
A report of this raid reached the
Carriers. but too late TO enable them
to seek safety in fight.
when Andrew Patchin was severe
~ wounded. 1.r. Carter began to de-
spair. and be sadly told bis vile and
BESSIE that ne saw NO chance 70 es-
cape from death or capture
IN III comes to the worst he said.
..vou two mast die rather than fail
into the hands Of those heuds. There
is no hope of helm and no one of us
could pass the Indians GO take a mes
sage to the fort. even il they had not
got our horses
"There IS one that can go, pa
spoke un Bessie.
~What do yon mean, child2 Who
can eo? Not Harw
"Not Harry, pa, bat Chip OF Pos
sum.
Mt Carter had not Thought Of the
pigeons. and he easeriy seized the
idea.
eDo YOU think that either Of them
would ay to the iortg he asked.
~Yes sir We were so long az the
fort and the birds have not yet got
10 think Of this place as home. Z am
sure they would do &C.
DGat one Of them, Bess, aud VIII
write a message.
Bessie had brought her pigeons into
the house for safety. and II was easy
~ secure Chin. The message was
fastened to him and he was let loose.
After clrcling in the air for q minute
or So he settled upon his course, and
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

land up to and including the last half
inch ais laid down upon a certain map
in the Office of the county clerk, and it
seems that no additional agreement
can 60 behind the returns.
When a man obtains possession Of
lot he can erect a perpendicular wall
right out to the street line and he can
extend that wall as fa~gAeavenward az
his bank account Will permit, and he
can so down the other way if he is so
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

placed SO many feet back from the
curb or the street line. and such stiD-
ulation usually includes the position
OF the house in regard to the side
line OF the lot The intention is to
present an even frontage Tor uniform
ity In front and TO leave a decent lawn
on the sunny side OF the house. one
object being to let the light into the
next mans windows across this open
space. and the second maas lawn
helps TO light the third mans house
aud SO on along the whole lensth Of
the street.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

"A grand French nobleman was once
travelling quietly through Italy. &C
companied only BY his secretary
stopping at village to change
horses. they were at once surrounded
BY a troop of ragged urchins. One,
much cleaner than the others. and
fairly neat played a violin while
the others danced
After dispensing few coins, the
chaise proceeded on fts way It had
gone some distance 6hen the horses
were thrown back ca their launches.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

The following gem Of Enelish as II
is writ by a Korean was handed 10 MS
by one Of our reporters this morning.
Some day last one Of the families
in Shong Pyung Chun made a loud
when he soundly silent in the dream
ing at the whilst one Of the japanese
military oiicefs arrived there and
asked the reason Of making noise -
Korea Daily News
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

Teacher--Niilie. why don't you
keep your hair combedl
Winie-'Cause ! amt got ne comb
Teacher-Why don't you ask your
mamma Ia buy sou one2
Willie Cause then ia have ter
keep my hair c0mhed-l Judge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26

Willie had just received a severe
whipping
Mamma said he, did your moth
er ever Whip You.
4 was punished when I was naugh-
ty3 his mother replied
And was she whipped by her
mother2"
"Nes. dear"
Willie reelected deeply We'll. ia
like to know who started it, anyway. =
he exclaimed. finally.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-26
SOME DAINTY WAYS.

Here are q few pretty ways 0f' cut.
tine oranges and apples When you
are ready to serve your friends with
such refreshments.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
FUGI7TVES DASH
THROUGH HOUSES
TAKE REFUGE IN ROOM IN
LODGINGS
Up and Down Stairs, Over Store
Counters and in Apartments
Patrolmen Follow
Pair

After an exciting chase through stores,
East First street yesterday morning, Pa
trolmen Gardner and Clifford captured
Pete Robinson and C. Newell, and booked
them at the police station on suspicion
Robinson and Newell became engaged
in an argument in an East First street
Robinson is said to have struck man
with beer bottle
The men ran from the place, but were
closely pursued by the patrolmen, who
had been attracted by the noise. Through
stores, over counters and up and down
flights of stairs ran the men, the officers
following close behind.
At last the fugitives ran up the stairs
of a lodging house on First and San
Pedro streets. When the patrolmen
reached the second floor the men had dis
appeared. The landady pointed out
room and said she had seen man run
into it. When the patrolmen tried the
door it was locked.
They shouted to unlock the door or
they would break 1t down, They received
no reply, and Clifford at last obtained
a step-ladder and looked through the
trapsom.
There was oniy one man in the room
and he was lying across the bed and
breathing hard. Clifford shouted at him
to open the door or 1t would be broken
down. He left the place and ran around
the building just in time to catch the
second fugitive. who had slid out of
the window and whose companion was
covering his retreat.
BY that time Gardner had gained ac-
cess to the room and placed the first
man under arrest
The officers at first intended to place
charges Of disturbing the peace against
the man, but owing to the efforts they
made to escape. 1t was thought they
might be guilty Of other crimes, so they
were held on suspicion
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
DOCTORS GO ON RECORD
URGING ANTI-SM0KE LAW
PAIL OF SCOT GIVES HARMFUL
IMPRESSION
Medical Societies Argue That Council
Should Pass Relief Measure to
Help City Materially and
Socially

The pure food commission OF the Med
ical Society of the State of California
has sent to the city council resolutions
in favor of the anti-smoke ordinance
now pending before that body.
The resolutions were passed at the last
meeting of the association.
The gist of the resolutions as reported
by Secretary George H Kress follows:
The smoke which Is allowed to con-
taminate the atmosphere of Los Angeles
is so great In amount as to be serious
menace to the public health of the
people.
The amount of SCOT which escapes into
the air with this smoke is a cause of
deterioration in the value of goods ex-
posed for sale by many of the local
merchants, as we'll as being in some
portions of the city SO great in amount
as to have changed the character of
certain neighborhoods, and to have rem
dered such localities undesirable for res
idential purposes, thereby leading to a
loss of value in the property so affected.
The pail of smoke which hangs over
so large a portion of the city causes
criticism and gives an unfavorable i'm
preston to both citizens and prospective
residents.
If this is allowed to con ntinue and in
crease it must eventually handicap Los
Angeles in a very decided degree, par
ticularly it's social and material advance
ment.
The commission on behalf of the state
and county medical associations there
fore urges the council to investigate the
smoke nuisance and If possible give the
smoke ordinance proposed by the board
of health a place among the statutes
of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
RESOL LUTlON IN MEMORY
OF LATE WILL A. HARRIS
Testimonial of Appreciation Adopted
by Board of Directors of the
Los Angeles Chamber
of Mines

At special meeting of the board of
directors of Los Angeles chamber of
mines he'd at it's offices on Wednesday,
August 81. 1907, the following resolution
was passed:
Whereas, Hon. Will A Harris, a d.
rector of the Los Angeles chamber of
mines since its inception. has departed
this life; now, therefore, be 1t
Resolved That in his death the COM
munity has lost a most valued member,
and the chamber of mines a loyal and
indefatigable worker;
That the chamber of mines, it's officers,
directors and members, suffer In his de-
parture an irretrievable loss, not only
by reason OIL his fine talents and gener-
Gus cooperation in all that tended to the
good of the chambers mission, but be-
cause Of the charm of his personality,
which greatly endeared him to his as
socates;
That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the board, and that copy
thereof, suitably inscribed, be presented
to the family of the deceased as token
of the esteem in which he was held by
this organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
TWO SUSPECTED ROOM
THIEVES ARE DETAINED
Police Take Into Custody Pair Who
May Have Been Responsible
for Many Recent Bur-
glaries

Ralph Scharlan, thought by the police
to be a room thief responsible for a
number of the recent robberies, was ar
rested by Detective Pautz on North Main
street yesterday.
Scharlan is said to have stolen a small
sum of money from a companion recently
He admitted taking the money but
claimed it was due him.
He will be held until the police investi-
gate the story and other facts connected
with Scharlan's life N Los Angeles.
William Hansen, also suspected of be-
ing a room worker, was arrested on Fifth
street by Detective Pautz yesterday
Hansen has been watched by the police
since he came to Los angeles month
ago. He has been frequently seen in
neighborhoods where robberies have oc-
Cured and 1t is thought he may be re-
sponsible for number of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
WHOLESALE ARRESTS FOR
NOT PAYING WAGON TAX
City Attorney Starts Crusade to En-
force Old Ordinance-AII De-
livery Vehicles Subject
to So License

Warrants charging the drivers of forty
laundry wagons with violating a city or
dinance which provides that all delivery
wagons shall pay a license of 50, were
sworn out yesterday afternon and the
arrests will be made today.
During the last week officers operating
in plain clothes, under the instructions
of the city attorney, have been watching
these vehicles and learning the names
of the drivers.
The ordinance, which calls for the pay
ment of license for delivery wagons, is
an old one and only few persons heed
1t at the present time. 1t is said the city
loses several thousand dollars each month
through failure to collect these licenses
and 1t is the intention of the city attor-
ney to make the owners pay up.
The majority of the drivers of laundry
wagons own them and for this reason no
warrants were sworn out for the proprie-
tors or managers of the laundries In
every case where it is found the owners
of the wagons are the proprietors of the
laundry they also will be taken into GUS
tody.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
G0YTINO is ACQUITTED
OF RUNNING "BLIND PIG'
Attorney Asserts That Spite of De-
tective Led to Arrest-Charges
Officer with Attempted
Intimidation

John p. Goytino, charged with violat-
ing the liquor ordinance, was found not
guilty by jury in Police Justice Fred
erickson's court yesterday morning and
was discharged.
Goytino is said to have been the owner
of blind pig" He claimed the place
he conducted at Clarenee and Summit
streets was a social club and handball
court. Evidence was brought forward to
show liquor had been served to patrons
of the place, but none of the witnesses
would admit having ever seen Goytino
there.
According to Attorney Appel the arrest
of Goytipo was the outgrowth OF a feud
between the prisoner and Detective Tom
Rico. He claimed Rico had pursued Coy
tino at all times and intimated that the
detective had tried to frighten him while
he was conducting the case
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
SECOND WARDERS DEMAND
DIRTLESS, NEEDLESS WALKS
PROPERTY OWNERS SAY POLICE
ARE. LAX ON LAWS
Petitioners In Airing Grievances Be-
fore Council Call Attention to
West First Street and
Lakeshore Avenue

Owners of property in the Second ward
have asked the city council to order that
all the sidewalks on graded streets be
cleared of dirt and weeds.
These ordinances are in force, but not
withstanding complaint to the police the
laws are ignored, it is stated by peti-
TONERS.
Meanwhile the sidewalks built at great
expense to the property owners, cannot
be used.
Special attention is called to First street
from Flower to Burlington, and on Lake
shore avenue from Second street to Sun
set boulevard.
Those protesting include T. Wiesendan-
ger, representing property on North FIRE.
mont avenue, Mignonette and west First
streets; Charles D. Jackson, E. S. Todd,
E. v. Mathews, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Figg,
M. d. Fiscus, Mrs. NJ. E. Johnson, Mrs.
T. c. Whitesich and William S. Riley
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
RICH CHINESE
is ABDUCTED
KIDNAPPED UNDER PRErENsE OF
ARREST
HELD FOR RANSOM, ToNesMEN
FEAR
Wong Wing Of the Hop Sings Sought
by Authorites-Spurious Of
ficer Drives to Jail Then
Carries Him of

Mystery surrounds the abductors Of
Wong Wing, prominent member of the
Hop Sing tong. and deputy sheriffs, police
and detectives are trying to unravel It,
1t is thought he is held by a rival secret
organization for ransom.
Wing was arrested shortly before IL
o'clock yesterday morning. The man who
made the arrest claimed to be an Of
ficer and to have a warrant charging
Wing with disturbing the peace.
The Chinese was placed in a cab by the
alleged officer and was taken to the
county jail. There the cab was allowed to
stand for about five minutes while the
supposed officer walked around the build
ing. He then returned. entered the cab
and with his prisoner drove away.
Friends of Wong Wing went to the
county Jail with the intention of deposit
ing bonds for Wings appearance in court
They were told that no one of that name
was there. They then went to the police
station, but could find no trace of their
countryman.
Attorney LIE Compile Davis was then
retained by the Chinese and all afternoon
the lawyer and friends of the Chinese
sought for Wong throughout the city.
1t is feared by the Chinese that the
man who arrested Wing was in the emf
ploy of a rival tong and that Wing will
be held for ransom.
They fear he is detained against his
will in some part of the city and have
set all their spies to work to discover his
whereabouts. They say they will expend
any sum of money to punish those re-
sponsible for his disappearance, but will
not pay ransom.
Wing is prominent Chinatown mer-
chant and is considered to be very
wealthy. He has been connected with the
Hop Sing tong for years and has many
enemies among rival tongsmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
CRANES HANDLE BREAKS
SKULL OF IR0NW0RKER
EmpIoye of LIewelIyn Plant Fatally
Hurt by "Go Devil" While
Raising Heavy Piece of
Machinery

Sajo Vukokich an ironworlker employed
at the Llewellyn Iron works, was fatally
injured by being struck by the handle
of "go-devir' in the company's plant
yesterday afternoon.
The man was taken to the receiving
hospital where it was found his skull
was fractured. An operation was per-
formed in the hope that his life could
be saved, but Vukollch died at o'clock.
He was employed with two other work.
men raising heavy piece of machinery
from the floor. While working at the
lever the "go-devil," a part of the trav-
cling crane, swung close to them, the
handle knocking Vukokich from his feet.
Vukokich lived with his wife and fam
lily at 979 Buena Vista street. Two weeks
ago he was taken to the hospital suffer-
ing with crushed inger.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
MAN WHO SHOT WlFE'S
MOTHER HELD FOR TRIAL
Viron D. Mitchell Must Answer in the
Superior Court for Firing Bull
let That Hit DR.. C. C.
Wainwright

Viron d. Mitchell, charged with assault
with intent to kill, was held to answer be-
fore the superior court by Police Justice
Summerfeld yesterday. Ball was fixed at
$4,000, which Mitchell was unable to fur
nish.
Mitchell is said to have shot at his wife
with the intention of killing her. The
bullet missed its mark, but struck his
mother-in-law, DR.. C. c. Wainwright, in
the arm.
The affair occurred at the Wainwright
home. 1746 New Hampshire street, Au-
gust II.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
YOUTHS, COMPANIONS AT
WHITTIER SCHOOL, ESCAPE
William Myers and Hubert Smith, 16
and is Years old, Take French
Leave from the Re-
formatory

William Myers and Hubert Smith, in
mates of Whittier, have escaped from that
institution and the Los Angeles police
have been asked to aid in their capture.
The boys We're companions at the school
and escaped together Myers is 16 years
of age, weighs 140 pounds, is feet I
inches tall and has a cut one-half inch
long on his upper lip. He was committed
from San Diego county.
Smith is Is years of age and is feet 5
inches tall He weighs about 120 pounds
and has heart tattooed on his right
wrist.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
Los ANGELES HERALD: SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST "a 1907
DEs MONIES MURDERER
SOUGHT IN LOS ANGELES

Ottavio Laprovitara. an italian wanted
for the murder of a countryman in Des
Moines, Iowa, on August II. is thought to
be in Los Angeles and the local police are
on the lookout for him.
Laprovitara became enraged at a COM
panion in discussion about a woman and
shot the man.
He is 2S years of age, feet inches tall
and weighs 15J pounds. He is a laborer
and has worked in brick and tile factories
He speaks English poorly The murderer
has many friends in Los Angeles and 1t is
thought they are hiding him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
FEDERAL BUILDING STEEL
TO COME IN DAILY LOTS

new federal building will be shipped to-
day from Des Mones according to a
statement of c. j. Muehmore superin-
tendent Of the building for the Des Moines
Bridge and Iron company, which has the
contract for the steel work
Unless car shortage or other trouble
prevents, it is expected that regular daily
shipments of the huge girders and col
umns vii be continued until all of the
material is on the ground here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
SCULPTOR MAKES MASK
OF WILL A. HARRIS

Frank S. Stone, the sculptor, has
death mask of the face of Will A. Har-
ris, made the day following his death,
and will execute busts of Mr.. Harris in
clay and marble.
Mr. Stone made a death mask of Fran
els Murphy, and has supplied a number
of Mr. Murphy's friends with clay and
marble figures of the great temperance
leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
BANK OF TRENCH CAVES IN
BURYING W0RKMEN IN EARTH
Gabei Ralas Bruised by coIIapslng OF
Side of Dtch-FeIlow Work.
men Rescue Him from
Perilous Position

While digging trench at Temple street
and Lake Shore avenue yesterday ,sis lnosn,
ing, a sudden caving of the earth purieu
Gabel Rajas, 1442 Council street an eua-
Raias was taken to the receiving hos
pital' where it was found he was con-
siderab;y bruised but was not otherwise
injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
aReguIar as the SUM

is an expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting Of the sun
is the most regular performance in the
universe unless 1t is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
by Dean Drug Co. 25c.