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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-07-20

vited to listen to a soprano solo by
Miss Imogene Lukewarm.
Somebody went around and locked
the doors, SO l made up my mind to
die game
A foolish friend once told Imogene
she could sing, SO she went out and
bought up a bunch of tra-la-la's and
began to beat them around the parlor
When Imogene sings she makes
faces at herself
If she needs a high note she goes
after It like she was calling the dach-
shund in to dinner
Imogene sang sleep, SweeSy
Sleep" and then kept us awake with
her voice.
Aftez Imogene crept back to her
cave we had the first treat Of the even
ing, and the shock was so sudden ii
Jared us.
Uncle Mil came out and quivered
violin obligato entitled "The Lost
Sheep in the Mountain" and it was
all there is.
Uncle Mil was the only green spot
In the desert.
When he gathered the gourd up un-
der his chin and allowed the bow to
tiptoe over the bridge you could hear
the nightingale calling to its mate
wanted to get up a petition asking
Uncle Mil to play all the evening and
make us all happy but Will Bruce
wouldn't let me.
Will said he wasn't feeling very well
and he wanted to hear the rest of the
program and feel worse.
He got his wish.
The next thing we had was Sybil,
the Illusionist.
Sybil did a lot of mouldy tricks with
cards and every few minutes she fell
down and sprained her sleight of
hand.
Sybil was a polish for sure.
Then Swift McGee, the Boy Mono
Ioguist. flung himself in the breach
and told bunch of Bixbys.
It was cruel occasion
Swift had an idea that when it came
to cracking merry boohoos he could
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-07-20

pun Lew Boekstaaer OF tie horse and
leave him under the fence.
AS a monologuist Swift thought he
had George Fuller Golden half way
across the bay, and Fred Niblo was
screaming for help.
Swift often told himself that he
could give Marshall P. Wilder six
sure-fres and beat him down 20 the
wire
Swift is one Of those low-foreheads
who write their own stuff'' and say
Il done it,"
After Swift had talked the audience
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-07-20

eBilly!"
'Lord!" he exclaimed, 1--WE trudged
the length, breadth, and. | was about
to say, thickness of this island, since
midnight"
Kitty had lifted herself on one ell
bow and now sat upright, staring
stupidity into the sun-bronzed face
above her. 1t was broad day, and the
yellow sunlight, falling on her tangled
hair, discovered whole nest of opals
in it,
How did you know?' she asked,
wonderingly brushing her hand
across her eyes as though to clear
away mist.
Rochester laughed heartily but
more as an outlet to the pent-up strain
Of the past few hours than from any
special feeling of amusement.
"Did-did anyone send your She
looked at him with a dawning chal-
lenge In her eyes.
Rochester dropped down on the
sand beside her before he answered.
Not anybody-except myself" he
said, as matter-offact as possible;
"the fact is happened to see you
leave the wharf several hours
later-learned, iirst by accident that
your boat was still out. The storm
signals were up, and l was afraid
well. you know" he blundered on awk-
wardly, Il couldn't just sit by and see
you-shipwrecked could I? l couldn't
let anyone be that, do you Think" he
added, half in apology. half in explana
ton. Had he told the truth, he might
have said. 7 am watching every
move you make; | haunt the places
you frequent you are never out of
my thoughts or my sight a minute
longer than l can help" But pru-
dence forbade.
For some time after he had spoken,
Kitty sat silent, staring with wide,
somewhat angry eyes at the tiny white
caps in the distance.
you are very humane" she re-
marked shortly, after a bit.
Rochester frowned, digging bis
tanned fingers clumsily in the sand
q hope [ am he returned, without
looking up The quarrel had been
very bitter; neither could forget that
bitter as only 4 quarrel can be be-.
tween two people who love each other
foolishly and absolutely
You might just as well have stay
ed at home and let me alone, snap
ped Kitty, reddening.
I'm sorry l didn't-now," was the
curt response.
Kitty tossed her yellow eurls ex-
pressively, aud said nothing. After
that. an awkward period of constraint
ensued between them. Rochester was (
the first to make Il move.
1T being the case he remarked.
politely. getting To his feet, that
might just as we'll have stayed away,
presumably, the only thing left to do
is to go back?"
Kitty stared, paled despite the rein
she had put upon herself
yves, she said. lingering her tie (
end without looking up
III there is anything I can
Nothing whatevtr?7 she jerked out,
turning her back
Rochester moved away a few PAGES.
'T really think, be ventured. some
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-07-20

started in to give us a mad scene
me to the sand dunesl
It was a case Of fee as bird with
yours respectfully.
Those musicale things would be
aces if the music didn't set them back,
Copyright, 1901, by c. W. Dillingham;. Col
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-07-20


aging, I reckon. This was the worst
school in the county. You are doing
excellent work. child"
"Wait moment. DR. Whitcomb,"
said Miss Grayson. her face flushing
pink with embarrassment II wishito
talk to you about the school You
must have heard the complaints. I
hear them also through the children"
well, there's no use denying it,
then" answered the old doctor "All
the old maids in town have their ideas
about running school. same's they do
about doctoring sick folks"
"The people do not approve Of the
Friday exercises, because the children
hear stories written by our best au-
thors, recite poems by Longfellow.
Whittier and Eugene Field, and com
pose little stories of their own. Yet
this is important work, DR.. WhitcomD,
and the Improvement society work is
all done outside of school hours. IL
people would visit the school, they
would see that each pupil is learning
rapidly. But protest against all this
ill-natured, unfounded gossip. If con-
sent to remain next year, shall carry
out still furfher plans for the good Of
this scheol. Without neglecting regu-
lar work, we shall have easy lessons
in botany and natural philosophy. II
is best to understand matters; do you
heartily approve Of my idea, DR.. Whit
comb?"
Most certainly. The three Rs are
no longer Sufficient for Fairfield boys
and girls. I am sorry you hear the
gossip. / get so tired of complaints
and advice that sometimes I am rather
sassy as my grandson Rob would
say. Stun your ears with cotton next
year. Miss Leslie, but keep on, for
PHYS sake, keep onl"
The next morning. Robert Drew
gave Miss Grayson neatly folded pa
per. his face aglow with fun.
Grandpa sent YOU this, Miss Gray
SON" he explained laughingly. He
let me read 1t and it's copical
enough!" The children on the play
ground heard peal after peal of merry
laughter. as Robert and Miss Grayson
lauehed togethe, Over the. Doctors
quaint acTostic.
SAY nothing abvut your GRANDPA
theirs poetry, Robert, she said, as he
went out to tease the boys about the
secret he and teacher knew
How people would gossip if they
knew this, thought Miss Grayson as
she reread the. verse
Lovely and noble thou art,
Enshrined in evC~y pnpiis heart,
Scattering flowers IA every side,
Long may your work in Fairfield abide,
In spite Of the old maids just keep on,
Everyone would miss your bright face
il twas gone.
She paused on her way to the win
dow. bell in hand her blue eyes
sparkling with merriment With the
Doctors approvai aud his sharp tongue
to fight my be tiles with the gossipy
folk, think Leslie Grayson." she
"well just keep on"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
NEW VAUDEVILLE HOUSE.

For a 10 cent show the perfor- mances which are being given at the new vaudeville house at Eagles hall are very good and are sure to attract large houses before long. Two per- formances are given every afternoon and two in the evening, starting at 2. 4. and g D. m. The bill this week includes the three Armstrongs, trick bicyclists, who have a very good turn, Rossi and Dale, German comedians, Ye Colonial premier mu- sicians, a very god musical team and sicians, very good musical team and something new in ventriloquism, H. lustrated songs and moving pictures complete the bill. On Monday there will be a change in the entire bill At the o'clock performance the amateurs will be given chance to display their ability. Two prizes of $5 are to be awarded to the two best teams and three prizes of s2 will go to the next three best. All those who wish to enter the contest on that evening are requested to hand in their names at once. There is but one price for admission, which is 10 cents and which entities you to any seat in the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
FOREIGN TARs RACE.
England, Germany, Austria and Ar-
 gentina All Won Places.

England, Germany, Austria and Ar-
 gentina All Won Places.
 NORFOLK. Va, May 3. -- Foreign sailors had their innings in the James town exposition races between warship crews in Hampton Roads, and in two of the three contests the American sail ors failed of place.
 England, Austria, Argentina and Ger many all won honors in the second and third races, the first place being easily captured by the tackles of England in both events, with the Germans their closest contestants. But the Ameri- cans had the first race all to them selves. It was free for all affair, and the seventeen entries represented near ly every class of naval tender that is propelled by oars. .
 The boats went across the line al- most together and for the first mile no crew kept the lead for any length of time, but before the race was half over 1t could be seen that the prize lay be- tween the cutters of the United States steamers Kearsarge and the Indiana As the brawny lads pulled the trim lit tie craft through the water almost side by side for the last mile of the race the spectators gave vent to enthusiastic demonstrations, and when the victo- rious crew from the Indiana passed between the lines of ships after the race they received prolonged ovation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03

passioned than is his wont declared that he saw no reason why MT. Kel- sey should be removed. He pictured a demoralized condition in the insurance field as the result of last years insur- ance Legislation and asserted the opin- ion that it would never recover from It's injuries.
 If there is any reason in the world for voting for the removal of Superin- tendent Kelsey" said Senator McCar- ren, it is because we believe what the governor says in criticism of him. For myself I do not believe that any man could have performed the duties of superintendent of insurance better
 If there were q governor of my own party, if my father were governor and he asked me to do this thing I wouldn't do it. If did I should never respect myself again. The man who votes to remove Otto Kelsey merely in order to sustain the governor is coward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Jacques
THE JACQUES.

The popularity of the farewell week performances at the Jacques is increasing with every performance. It is the last vaudeville show of the present season and is one of the strongest attraction of the year. The Kita- -Banzai troupe head the bill with marvellous act of tumbling and acrobatic feats. Watson's farmyard with its trained hens, rosters, geese and pigs is an exhibition rarely seen on any stage. Ward and Curran in The Terrible Judge" the Allisons in How Minnie Yumped her rob-" the big city four, Miss Nora Kelly, the girl from Dublin. and the two kings are other features. Seats are selling rapidly for the opening of the summer season by Poli's own stock company. First performance Monday afternoon. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Quotes Rooseve,fs Very Words.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 3.-Chal- lenged by the Boston Journal as to the authenticity of a recent statement edi- torially that the president has given his word that he would not accept renomination for third term, MT. Watterson says that last winter in a company of journalists, many in nun. Der, the president said: T know that you do not trust me, but why can't you? Why can't you believe in me and have faith in me? I tell you now upon my honor that if the next national Re publican convention nominates me and adjourns 1t will have to reassemble, be- cause I will not accept the nomina- tion."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Mayor Knocked Prisoner Down.

WENONAH, x. J., May 3.--Charged with attacking Miss Dorothy Paris, nineteen years old, student. Edward Gibson, q negro. was arraigned in Mount Holly and held for trial without bail. The case has aroused great indig. nation, and when Gibson was caught It was only the interference of several cool headed men that prevented a lynching. He was beaten into uncon- sciousness, and when taken before Mayor Lawrence and the story of the attack was repeated the mayor, unable to control his anger, knocked the negro down with blow in the face.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
.cOaING EYENTS.

May 3-Music hall. Citizens bank building. reception of the Alba so- ciety.
 May 3.-Hamilton hall-Sixth an- nual masquerade dance given by Hamilton Park A. c.
 May 3.-Cheshire Town hall. Nea- politan minstrels.
 May 7-Goodwill hall. Waterville. masquerade and reception by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 May 10-Altar society night at St MiehaeTs bazaar.
 May 10. II. Is. 1s. IT. 1S-Good- will hall Waterbury, St Michael's church bazaar.
 May 1O-speedweIl hall. sociabIe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
KtIied by Chicago Express.

ANGOLA, x. +. May 3--S. A. Ben jamin. a grocer of Derby. and his son. Fred Benjamin. were instantly killed by the Chicago express on the Nickel Plate at a grade crossing near here. They were in a covered wagon and drove upon the track in front of the train A freight train passing on the Lake Shore. a short distance away. prevented them from hearing the pas senger train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Ro..i Trie. suicide at Milan.

MILAN. May 3.-ANange!o Rossi. the tenor. who wns with the Conried Opera company in San Francisco dur ing the earthquake and who as the re- suit of the fright he experienced has not since been we'll, endeavored to commit suicide here. Recently he lost his voice. This calamity weighed so deeply on his mind that he went crazy. and he cut out his tongue with a pair of scissors He wns taken to a hospi- tai in a critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Oxford Honors Bell.

LONDON, May 3.-Alexander Ora ham Bell, the inventor of the tele- phone. is the happiest man in London. Oxford has conferred on him the hon. orary degree of doctor of science not solely for inventing the telephone. but primarily for teaching the deaf to speak. pr. Bell appreciates it the more because his invention added joy to the life of his mother and wife. who are both deaf. The inventor was born in Brantford, Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03

and dance given by Young Mems as- sociation of St Anne's parish.
 May l7-Leavenworth hall. May party of Court McGiv1ey. D. of I.
 May l7-Hamilton hall. Mill Plain. Social and masquerade given by the Nassau Social club.
 May %. City hall. Annual muster and inspection of Company E. 1st regiment, Hlbernian Rifles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
. crueI Mlrhisandcr..

LANSING. Mich. May 3.-Divorce statistics for 19o6 show that 3.1s9 de crees were granted in the state during the year. sn increase of 3sa over 1905. This Is the greatest number returned for any year since the registration of divorces was begun in 1897. The ma jority were granted on account of ex. treme cruelty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
20 LIS
IMPERIAL MOVING PICTURES

A big program is being arranged for the moving picture show at Polls Sunday afternoon and evening. The headliner will be "The Bandit King" and other features are From Jeal- ousy to Madness" and 50 others. Tom Breen, the popular vocalist, will be heard in illustrated songs. Prices 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Hope. to care rsbercslo-i..

ROME. May 3.-Professor Emil von BehrIng. discoverer of diphtherta se- rum. who recently suffered from men tai depression supeFinduced by over work. has arrived here in perfect health and paId visit to the uuiver- sity- He says he is vigorously continu- ing his research into tuberculosis and hopes to find a serum to neutraIize the deadly effect of the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
rer.r a.tt. se. Fer-rrr.

NEW HAVEN. Conn-. May s-Cap- tain George Mcvev Of the wrecked steamer IArchmoat declares that he has quit the sea forever. driven out by the vision of the disaster. He has bought a Frvcerv sfors in Providence and VII open it for husinez nsxt v~k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03

When your back aches 1t is almost invariably an Indication that some thing is wrong with your kidneys. De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills af- ford prompt relief for weak kIdneyS backache. inflammation of the bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold by II. W. Lake Drug Co and Joseph 4. Smith. S26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
1.-THE LITTLE CHERUB."

At Polls Tuesday, May z, Miss Hattie Williams will make her bow here as star, in "The Little Cherub," the greatest musical comedy success in many years. With Miss Williams are many well known comedians and singers, including Tom Wise, James Blakeley, (who was last seen with Edna May in "The School Girp) Will West, Andrew Higginson, John Mayon, May Naudain, Mabel Rollins, Winona Winter, Gladys Claire, Beth Stone and Virginia Harms. Prices 25 cents to $1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
THEATRICAL BopK1ses

May 7.-Hattie Williams in ~Ths Little Cherub."
 May 9-Grimes' Cellar Door.
 May 10--Fay Templeton-
 May I1.-Fiske 0'IIara iu "Mf Blarney from Ireland"
 May 23-Paul Gilmore in "At Yale"
 May 2s-"The Isle of Bong-Bong." May 21.-Mrs Warren's Profession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Eagles Hall Vaudeville and Moving Pictures
 Eor- Thi@ NAcck
For This Week

M and Mrs George Hussey vnoqu specialists; Ne Colonial premier musical artists Dale R Dutch cOmedzns The Three Armstrong; comedy bys Thomas Lyons illustrated songs and the latest marves in moving pictures
 Only Oc to all parts of the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Graham of Claverhouse,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
CAPT BRAssBoND's CONVERSION

SATl buAOoDoA>D D D SoAN' NASN'N'
 It was the personality of Ellen Terry alone that called for whatever enthusiasm was evinced last evening at Polls theater, when she appeared in one of Bernard Shaw's plays, or rather comedy, as it is called. It is told that this comedy, Captain Brassbonds Conversion" has been written for her special benefit, in order to bring out the well known dramatic worth of the actress. If that is so, then the author has failed miserably, for the vehicle chosen for her to ride in Is rickety, poorly con- structed and lacking in quality in its most essential parts. It is so dialoguey that you become weary long before any of the acts near com pletion. The large audience present was only awakened from the leth- argy which seemed to oppress them when the curtain was going down for the termination of each of the three acts, and then the applause came, simply as a mark of respect for the distinguished actress who for many years had been the faithful and successful companion of that talented actor, Henry Irving. It was too bad that something of higher order could not have been chosen for Miss Terrys appearance in this city, for certainly the comedy of last evening was>not successful one. due entirely to the dramatic emptiness in its makeup.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
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