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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-21

WoMEN's 5RoADcLoTH cAPEs,
The plain circular Cape, full length
and sweep. with high standing color,
trimmed with narrow gilt braid and
fancy ornaments, fancy gilt buttons on
shoulder and down front, so very fash
ionable now, so convenient and serv-
iceable for auto and street wear. All
colors. You will see any number Of
these Capes worn on the streets that
we have sold in the past two weeks
for $5.85 and are great bargains at
that price. Here is without question,
the very best bargain ever offered you
think Of it-these fashionable Capes
a. ohiy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27
The John n. Sharks shnv.

People who have vainly endcavorcd to
extract satisfaction from the big three
ring shows will be surprised and delighted
at the amount of keen enjoyment 10 bc
had in witnessing the onc-ring perform
ance given by the splendid array Of talent
when the Sparks show comes to King
wood June 3. Everything will be- plainly
visible 20 all, one frst-class act following
another, and presented with a careful at
iention to detail that is impossible with
the big shows Tho costumes are elegant
and costly, the music especially II fine.
and nothing Is omitted that could add to
the pleasure and enjoyment Of the pa
irons.
Once more the audience il brought in
touch with the real odd clowns" aud
his songs and funny sayings can he heard
and appreciated. This is Sparks logic
Of facts"
An ounce Of gold Is worth tons Of dross.
One fnt-class act is worth more than a
dozen poor ones One ring is enough
two is too many, and three h an abom-
ination. See Sparks and he convinced.
---s--a-a-
TUE ARGUS. Al 80 a year and ,vorth "A
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

What do you mean by thatYo shout
ed Strong.
II mean that I stayed with you and
your narrow minded congregation be.
fore because believed you needed me.
But now this girl needs me more. She
needs me to protect her from Just such
injustice as yours"
You'd better be protectln' yourself.
That's my advice 10 you"
II can do that without your advice" !"
Maybe you can find another church
with that circus ridin' girl a-hangin'
round your neck"
Hes right" cried Polly. You
couldn't" She chung 10 the pastor IN
terrified entreaty. You couldn't get
another church They'd never never
forgive you. IT'S no use. You've got te
let me goi You've got tOl"
listen, Polly" lie drew her toward
him. God is greater than any church
OF creed. There's work to be done
everywhere-hi work"
"You'n soon hnd out about that"
thundercd Strong.
80 I VIII" answered Douglas. with
hls head thrown high This child has
opened n new world 20 me She has
shown me n broader. deeper humanity
She and ! VIII end the way together"
'It won't be an easy one. Tli promise
you that" Strong turned to 60.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

snowy but less dangerous feats than
Polly's
shes goin' through her regular turn
with him. She's trying 20 break her
neck" said Jim. "she wants 30 do A.
It's your faultp he cried, turning upon
Douglas with bloodsbot eyes. He was
half insane. He cared little whom he
wounded.
why can't we stop herT cried
Douglas, unable to endure tho strain.
He took one step inside the entrance.
mo, no; not thatF Jim dragged
him back roughly. "If sho sees you
now Il VIII be the end" They watch
ed IN silence. She's over the first
part" Jim whispered nt last.
Douglas drew back, his muscles
tense. as he watched the scene inside
the ring. Eioiso stood at the pastors
sido horror stricken at POlIy's reckless
behavior. She knew Barbarian. It
was easy TO guess the end.
she's comm TO the hoops" Jim
whispered hoarsely.
barbarian don't know that part.
never trained him." the other girl said
Polly made the first leap toward the
hoops. The horse was not 1T fault; e
was Polly. She plunged wildly. The
audience started. She caught her foot
in~ d an eTort. One, two, three
hops were passed. She threw herself
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

Most OF the first half props were
loaded. and some OF the men were
asleep under the wagons. The lot was
clear Suddenly he felt some one ap-
preaching from the back of the In
closure. He turned aud found himself
faee to face with the stern. solitary
figure OF the pastor. wrapped in his
long black cloak. The moonlight
slipped through rift In the clouds
and fell into circle around them.
What made you come heref" was
all Jim said.
Il heard that Miss Polly didn't ride
today. ! was afraid she might be IN {"
whats that TO your
"She isn't MR. Douglas dema nded
anxiously. obllvious TO the gruffness
In the big fellows voice.
"Shes all right" Jim answered
shortly as he shifted uneasily from
one foot to the other and avoided the
pastors burning gaze.
"And she's happy. she's contentr'
'Sure."
I'm glad" said Douglas DULY. He
tried TO think OF some way TO prolong
their talk. 1--WE never heard from
her. you know"
"Us folks don't get much time to
write" Jim turned away and began
tinkering with one of the wagons.
Douglas had walked up and down in
front OF the tents again and again,
fighting against a desire to do the very
thing that he was doing. but to no
purpose. and now that he was here it
seemed impossible that he should go
away so unsatisfed. He crossed TO Jim
and came determinedly TO the point.
Cant see her. Jimr
"It's agin the rules" He did not turn.
There was another pause; then Doug.
las started slowly out OF the lot.
walt minute" called Jim, as
though the words had been wrung from
him. The pastor came back with a
question in his eyes.
IL lied to you"
"She's not well. thenf"
"oh. yes. she's well enough. IL amt
that; it's about her being happy"
"She isn'tr' There was n note OF
unconscious exultatlon in his voice.
'No. She amt happy here, an she
was happy with you"
'Then why did she leave mef'
al don't know. She wasn't goin' 70
do It Mt first. Somethin' must "a hap.
pened afterwards. somethin' that you
an me didn't know about"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27
CLEANUP MOVEMENT.
clubwomen's Plan to Mako Ballard
Prettiest Suburb Of Seattle, Wash.

ciubwomen's Plan TO Make Ballard
Prettiest Suburb Of Seattle, Wash.
Ballard CWash) clubwOmen, assisted
by the Salmon Bay Improvement club,
have started out 20 make the shingle
suburb the cleanest and prettiest OF
Greater Seattle before the opening OF
tho Alaska -Yukon-Paci1c fair. Bal
lard is the greatest shingle manufac-
turing center I'm the world, and the
mill towns usually are regarded as not
clean, whether they are or not But
Ballard women, In many instances tho
wives Of the mill owners, themselves
are determined 20 prove that this
aphorism Is not justified I'm tho case
OF the north end suburb. The aid OF
tho school children, schoolteacbers,
business men, city officials and police
department is TO be enlisted I'm making
the movement n success.
1t IS planned 90 give away 500 I'm
cash prizes, this sum 90 be raised by n
house TO house canvass by tho women.
and the awards are 20 be made July /. d.
There VIII be prizes for tho best kept
lawns, parking strips ana sidewalks.
kitchen gardens and back yards. Bal
lard IS rapidly forging ahead as n res
idence district, some of the finest
homes In the city having been built re-
Gently on Brygger hill, Loyal heights
/ and the northern outskirts
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

~ dught but death part thee aud me-
slip OF girl In his arms just as she
was about to sink fainting beneath
the horses hoofs.
Barker brought the performance TO
halt with n crack OF his whip. The
audience was OH tiptoe. White faced
clowns and gayiy attired acrobats
crowded around Polly and the pastor.
Douglas did not see them. He had
come into his own.
Hes bringin' her out" whispered
Eloise, who still watched at the en-
trance. Jim dared not look up. His
head was stIll I'm his hands.
"Is IL overr no groaned.
Il don't know. can't tell yet"
She stepped aside M Douglas came out
OF the tent, followed by swarm Of
performers. He knelt on the soft grass
and rested Polly's head upon his knee
The others pressed about them. It
seemed to Douglas that he waited
hours; then her white lids qulvered
and opened. and the color crept back
10 her lips.
tits all right, Jimw called one OF
the men from the crowd. "Shes only
tainted" The big fellow had waited
I'm his tracks for the verdict.
Polly's eyes looked up into those OF
the parson. A thrill shot through his
veins.
"It was no use. was IT." She shook
her head, with sad little smile. He
knew that she was thinking of her
failure to get out OF his way.
That's because 1 need you so much.
Polly, that God won't let you 20 away
from me-" He drew her nearer to
him, and the warm blood that shot to
her cheeks brought back her strength
She rose unsteadily and looked about
her. Jim came toward her. white and
trembling
"All right, Pollr
"oh, Muvver Jimw She threw her
self into his arms and clung to him,
sobbing weakly.
No one could ever remember just
how the audience left the big top that
night, and even Barker had no clear
idea OF how Jim took down the tents,
loaded the great wagons and sent the
caravan on its way.
When the last wagon was beginning
10 climb the long. winding road OF the
moonllt hill Jim turned TO Polly, who
stood near the side OF the deserted
ring. His eyes Travelled from her TO
the parson. who waited near her. She
was In her street clothes now, the little
brown QuakerIsh dress which she had
chosen to wear so much since her re.
turn from the parsonage.
II guess / won't be maxim no mis-
take this time" he said. and he placed
her hand in that Of the parsOn.
"Goodby, Muvver jim" faltered Pol
ly.
He stopped and touched her fore
head with his lips A mothers spirit
brentbed through his kiss.
"Tm glad It's like this" he said.
then turned away and followed the
long, dotted line OF winding lights dis
appearing slowly over the hill
Her eyes Travelled after him.
Douglas touched the cold little hand
at her side
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and looked up into his face
WHITTIER thou goest will go; where
thou diest Will I die"
He drew her into his arms.
''Tbe Lord do so 20 mo and more
also n aught but death part thee and
me"
TIVE grD
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

b I'm not looking for the easy way"
Douglas called after him; then no turn
cd to draw Polly's arm within HIS. bu,
Polly had slipped from his side TO fol.
low the deacon.
} ''Oh. please. Deacon Strong, pleaser'
she pleaded. "You won't go away like
that. He'll be all right IL you'n only
walt. I'm not coming back. I'm not
honestly. I'm going on with the show
tonight, and I'm going this time for
ever"
"You are going TO stay here with
/ oiew cried Douglas.
"No. no, Mr.. John! I've made up my
mind. and won't be 60 blanc for your
: unhappiness." She faced him firmly
now. II don't belong to your world,
and l don't want TO try any more. I'm
what he called me-rm n circus riding
girl. was born in the circus. ana I'll
never change. That's my work-ridins
and it's yours TO preach. You must
de- your work. and I'll do mine"
/ She started toward the ring. Eioise
and Barbarian were already waiting az
the entrance.
'Eloiser She took one step toward
her, then stopped Mt the sound OF Bar
ker's voice.
Ladies' and gentlemen" he called.
although we are obliged to announce
that our star rider. Miss Polly, will not
appear tonight, we ofrer you I'm her
place an able substitute, Mile. Eloise.
on her black, untamed horse Barba.
rian."
! Eloise put her hands on the horses
back 10 mount.
mo, now cried Polly.
The other girl turned I'm astonish-
ment at the agony I'm her voice.
"Pollyw
! "Wnit, Eloisel I'm going to rider
You can't, not Barbariani He don't
know your turn"
$50 much the betterr' She seized the
bride from the frightened girls hand.
"Pollyw shouted Douglas. He had
followed her TO the entrance.
81 mustl willv'
She few into the ring before he
could stop her He took one step to
follow her.
You'd better let her alone and get
out OF here" san Strong. His voice
was like firebrand 20 Douglas. He
turned upon him, white with rage.
you drove her to this" His fsts
were clinched. He drew back TO strike.
/ Jim came from behind the wagons
/ just In time TO catch the uplifted arm.
leave him to me. This amt no par
/ sons job" The pastor lowered his
arm, but kept his threatening eyes on
the deacon's face.
where's Pollf" asked Jim.
"In therew Douglas pointed toward
the main tent without turning hi,
head. He was still glaring Mt the dea.
con and breathing hard.
"Whatw cried Jim I'm alarm. He
faced about and saw Eloise. He guess
! ed the truth. A few quick strides
brought him to the entrance curtains
He threw them back md looked into
the ring.
my Godi Why don't Barker s,or
| herr
What is itr called Douglas. Hs
forgot the deacon In his terror at Jim,
behavior. and Strong was able to slir
! away unnoticed.
shes goin' to ridel She's goin' tc
ride Barbarian
Douglas crossed to his side and
looked.
/ Polly was springing on to the back
J OF Barbarian. He was poorly trained
horse, used by the other girl for more
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27
SP0TLESS TOWN MOVEMENT.
How Spokane Women Intend 20 Work
on tho "BIooI>" System,

on tho Block System.
Clubwomen OF tho city are bent on
making Spokane, Wash, spotless
town. Each block I'm the city is to
como under the supervision of one
club member, who, after having re-
claimed it from Uttered alleyways and
tin cans, will interest the residents I'm
planting flowers. shrubs and trees
The Current Events club Is the first
womnn's organization TO take oficisl
action. At its meeting the other day
at tho home OF Mrs. Albion McGlau1ln
I'm the Elm apartments the communI-
cation OF a. l.. White, president of the
park commission, urging the women
OF the city TO take an active part In
the city beautiful campaign was con-
sidered and the following committee
appointed to make arrangements: Mrs.
Albion McGlauhin, Mrs. j. @. Barline
and Mrs. A. NJ. Riley.
Although none OF the other clubs has
taken official action, yet general plan
of the work was outlined by Mrs. III.
w. Allen, president OF the State FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs, at lunch
con rendered Miss Alice Cunningham
Fletcher by tho Woman's club.
Mrs. Allen recommended the use OF
the "block" system, and several of the
women present expressed their will
ingness TO take charge OF more than
one block If necessary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

Il told you then" She tried 10 cross
toward the dressing tent.
He seized her small wrists and forced
her 10 look at him.
And 1 am not happy without Won
and never. never can be-" The flood
gates were open. His eyes were agiow
He bent toward her eagerly.
"oh. you mustn't." she begged.
you've grown so close" he cried
so closer She struggled to be free
He did not heed her. "you know. YOU
must know. what I mean" He drew
her toward him and for / her into
MS arms. You're more ,recious 10
me than all else on this earth"
For the first time no saw the OK.
treme pallor on her face. He felt her
growing limp and lifeless I'm his arms
Adoubt crossed his mind. "If I am
wrong I'm thinking YOU feel az 1 do
III you honestly ca for all this" he
glanced about at tents, "more than
Tor any life th:i can give you. I
shan't interfere Youll be going on
your way In an hour. I'll say good
by and God bless you, but II you do
care for me. Polly" he was pleading
now, III you're not happy here. won,
you come back 10 me? Won't YOU,
Poliy?"
She dared not meet his eyes nor vet
TO send him away. She stood irreso.
lutte. The voice OF Deacon Strong an.
swercd for her.
$50 you're here, are youY"
Yes, Deacon Strong. I'm here" an.
swered the pastor as he turned 10
meet the accusing eyes OF the deacon.
''As for you. miss" continued Strong.
with an insolcnt nod toward Polly. 'I
might have known how you'd keep
your part OF the bargain"
"Bargainr echoed Douglas. What
bargainf"
"oh. please. Deacon Strong, please. I
didn't mean 90 see him. dldn't tru-
ly." She hardly knew what she was
saying.
What bargain?" demanded Douglas.
'She told me that you and her
wasn't ever goin' To see each other
ng'in! roared Strong. "1f I'd knowed
she was goin' TO keep on with this
kind OF thing you wouldn't have got
OIL so easy"
80 that's itr' cried Douglas. IL
was all clear TO him now. lie recalled
everything - her hysterical behavior.
her laughter, her tears. 1T was you
who drove that child back 10 this" He
glanced at Polly. The narrow shoul-
ders were bent forward. The nervous
little fingers were clasping and unclasp.
Ing ench other. Never before had she
teemed so small and helpless.
"Oh, please, Mr.. John. please don't
make him any worser'
why didn't you tell me?" he de-
manded.
1T would have done no good" she
sobbed. "Oh, why--why won't you
leave me alone?"
1T would have done all the good I'm
the world. What right had he to send
you back TO thisr
II had every right" said Strong
stubbornly.
What" cried Douglas.
ut was my duty"
Your dutyi Your narrow minded
bigotryw
Il don't allow no man to talk to me
like that. not even my parson."
I'm not your parson any longer"
declared Douglas. He faced Strong
squarely. He was master OF bis own
affairs at last. Polly cIung TO him,
Begging and beseechlng.
"Oh, Mr.. John, Mr.. Johnr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

He looked AZ her with momentary In
decision. She was n good rider, the
best since her mother. as he had often
told per. lie could see this meant an
issue. lie felt she would be on her
mettle tomorrow, as far ms her work
was concerned. n he let her alone
tonight
"AIi right" he said sullenly. you
can stay or tonight. got the crowd
IN there anyway. and 7 got their
money. I'll let Eloise do a turn on
Barbarian, but tomorrow you'd better
show me your old act"
'T'll show your she cried. "In
show youi"
''weii. see that You DO" lie crossed
into the ring.
Polly stood where Barker had left
her. white and tense. Jim came toward
her from the direction Of the wagons.
He glanced at her uneaslly. What's
ne been a-sayin' 10 your
"He says I can't ride any more"
Her lips closed tightly. She stared
straight ahead Of her "He says I was
no good 10 the people that took me in
and I'm no use here"
TITS not sop thundered jim
"No. It's notg she cried. "Iu show
him, Jiml I'll show him-tomorrowF p
She tnrned toward the dressing tent.
Jim caught her firmly by the wrist.
wait, Polll You amt ever goln'
into the ring a-feelin' that way" Her
eyes met his deAantly.
whats the difference? What's the
differenceT She wrenched her wrist
quickly from him and ran into the
dressing tent. laughing hystericaIly.
"An' I brung her back to H." mum.
blcd Jim a. he turned to give orders
to the property men.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27
NUMBER 81
GARDENS FOR SLUM FOLK.
Chicago soeiety's Plan to Make Urban
Toiiers Tiliers Of the Soil.


Slums. as well as the sections where
those In moderate circumstances and
the wealthy live. need improvement.
What tho City Gardens association OF
Chicago, an organization OF recent life.
has planned can be tried by towns
whore Il IL needed. IL is going about
the business OF inductlng slum dwell
ers into the secrets OF farm life on a
miniature scale. A tract OF land ag-
gregating twenty acres has been nllot-
ted among 100 needy families who
VIII be expected TO care for II. plant
ana tend garden stuffs and enjoy the
benefits or their own industry for
merely nominal fee. They win raise
what they eat, so far as garden stufrs
are concerned. 1t Is expected that this
viii DO or material assistance TO them
I'm keeping the wolf I'm the next coun.
~, besides affordlng them an oppor-
tunity TO learn something useful OF
agricultural methods.
Only twenty acres will be cultivated
this spring, but next year other fam.
HES VIII be permitted TO avail them
selves OF the opportunity. The tract OF
land Is bounded by the Chicago river.
Marshall boulevard and the tracks OF
the Pennsylvania railroad. It IL easily
accessible for folk living OH the west
side OF the city. and only those living
there Will bc privileged 20 avail them
selves of the opportunity afforded this
year. Later, should tho experience
meet with enthusiastic acceptance Il
IL hoped that other waste bits OF
ground mny be placed at the disposal
of tho association
The outdoor Art league will play an
important part I'm carrying through the
Idea. IL Will furnish plans for bnn-
golow ana tool house, tho former TO be
used as rest room and place where
tho laborers may sif down 10 eat.
Recognizing the ignorance OF garden
Ing OF most OF tho families taking over
plots OF ground for tho spring season,
the association expects to retain tho
services OF an expert gardener, who
VIII bo ready TO offcr advice to the neo.
phytcs and to assist them In acquir-
Ing scientific methods. Furthermore,
tho "urban farms" VIII not be devoid
of aesthetic charm. A large border
OF grecnery viii surround the twenty
aero tract and frequent flower beds
VIII add variety md grace to the out
look
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I'VE VIII know about IT, Jim. Where
is sher' His quick eye searched the
lot His voice had regaIned It's old
command. He felt that he could con.
quer worlds.
you can't do no good that way" an
swered Jim. "she don't want to see
you again"
why not9'
81 don't know, but she told me she'd
run away n I ever even talked to you
about her"
"You needn't talk. jim I'll talk for
myself Where Is sheT'
shell be comm out soon. You can
wait around out here with me. III let
you know In time" He led the way
through narrow passage between the
wagons.
Jim and Douglas had barely left the
lot when Deacon Elverson's small.
round head slipped cautiously around
the corner Of the dressing tent The
little deacon glanced exultantly about
him. He was monarch Of al he sur
veyed. IL was very thrilling TO stand
here on this forbidden ground smelling
the sawdust. gazing at the big rcd wag-
ons. studying the unprotected circus
properties and listening to the tighten
ing tempo Of the band.
Did you see hlmT shouted Strong.
who had followed closely upon Elver-
sons heels
The little deacon started. Strong was
certainly a disturbing factor at times.
Yes. II saw him"
"WeilY"
"He--he-didn't see her"
What did be DOR Strong was be-
side himself with impatience.
''He-he Just talked 90 the big un
and went out that way" Elyerson
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

so long as our homo owners persist
In barring their private grounds to tho
passerby I'm n way that is distinctly
American" we would suggest that they
at least plant some screen plantation
between the front and back yards. All
too many show green grass I'm front
and rubbish barrels and litter OF every
description IN the rear. both seen from
the street Our next Btago I'm deyeI-
opment along this line may be n house
We can turn inside out 80 that furni.
ture, library, etc, may be staged for
the public.-Los Angeles TIMES.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-27

Everybody is likely 10 have kidney and
bladder trouble. In fact nearly everybody
has some trouble of this kind. That Is the
reason why Won so often have pains in the
back and groin, scalding scusation, urin-
airy disorders, etc. that's your kidneys.
The best thing TO do is 10 get some Of De
Witt skidney and Bladderpills rightawa
Take them for a few days or n week or 50
and you viii feel all right. In this way
too, you will ward of dangerous and pos
sibiy serious ailments. They are perfectly
harmless and are not only anticptic but
allay pain quickly by their healing prop
erties. Send your name TO T.. g. Dewitt e
Co., Chicago, for q free trial box. They
are sold here by Strickler's drug store.