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The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
No Cause for Contest,

Assemblyman John c. Hackett of
New York recently told this story in
a speech: Il was up in Rockland
county last summer and there was
banquet given at country hotel.
All the farmers were there and all
the village characters. was asked
to make a speech. Now said I, with
the usual apologize manner, 1T is not
fair to you for the toastmaster to ask
me to speak. am notorious as the
worst public speaker in the state of
New York. My reputation extends
from one end of the state to the other.
l have no rival whatever when it
comes l was interrupted by a
lanky. ill-clad individual, who had
stuck too close to the beer pitcher.
Gentlemen said he, I take 'ception to
what this here man says. He amt
the worst public speaker In the state
am. You all know 1t, an l want
1t made matter Of record that took
'ception.' Well, my friend said 1,
suppose we leave 1t to the guests.
You sit down while l say my piece
and then I'll sit down and let you
give demonstration The fellow
agreed, and l went on. hadn't gone
far when he got up again. IS all
right said he, you win; needn't go
no further"
The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
Willard, However, Seemed Anything
But Happy.

puI 1I0ppys
alone. Whimsical, wasn't it,
of me, coming here. to have you tell
ME the news?" He looked away.
The girl smiled and held out her
hand to him, and as he did not see it..
laid it gently on his sleeve
1T does not matter, John. Some day
you will realize all your ambitions.
You are not the kind of man who gives
up. Defeat is necessary step to
greatness; and you will become great.
am glad that you came to me-" She
knew now; all her doubts were gone,
all the confusing. shadows.
Newcomb turned and touched her
hand with his lips.
"Why did you come to me?" she
asked with fine courage.
His eyes widened. why did I
come to you? If l had won I should
have told you. But I haven't won;
have lost"
Does that make the difference so
create"
1T makes the difficulty greater
"Tell me-" with voice of command.
They both rose suddenly, rather un-
consciously, too. Their chances held,
magnet, and needle-wise. Across the
street bonfire blazed, eand the ruddy
light threw mellow rose over their
strained faces ..a
II love you" he said simply. THAT
is what drew me here. that is what
has always drawn me here. But say
nothing to me, Betty. God knows I
am not strong enough to suffer two de.
feats in one night. God bless you and
make you happy"
He turned and took few steps
toward the door. =
IF it were not defeat d. II it
we're victory" she said, in kind of
whisper, her hands on the back of the
chair.
The senator came in about mid
night. He found his daughter asleep
in chair before half-dead fire.
There was a tender smile on her lips.
He. touched her gently.
ut is you, daddy?"' Her glance trav'
elcd from his ford countenance to the
clock. Mercy have been dream.
ing these two hours"
What do you suppose Newcomb
did tonight" lighting a. cigar.
What did he do?"
Game into the club and congratu.
lated Willard publicly"
HE did that?' cried the girl, her
cheeks dyeing exquisitely.
Ibid it like man, too" The sen.
ator dropped into chair. ut was .
great victory, my girl"
Betty smiled Yes. it was"
THE END.
The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
Willing to Accommodate.

A timid girl, unacquainted with the
city, rounded the corner Of the Mint
arcade and, espying a youth gazing
leisurely into one of the shop win.
dows. softly touched him on the
shoulder.
The young man turned sullenly
around and inquired in a harsh voice
what she sought.
Will you kindly tell me the name
of that big building over there!" she
asked, pointing her index finger at
the public buildings.
why, that's City Hall, or public
buildings. or Whatever you want to
call It," he answered.
We'll, who occupies it," she again
inquired.
The young man was obviously
growing tired and let her question 70
unanswered.
May go up to the top where the
statue Of the man Isl" she asked in
a quivering voice.
Throwing out his chest and putting
his thumbs in the armholes In his vest
he condescendingly replied: you may
this time. but don't you ever ask me
again.'-Philade:Dhia Times.
The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
Why They Parted.

A New York man who has paid
arduous court to charming young
woman of athletic tendencies was late.
ly encountered by friend al one Of
the fashionable restaurants
Instead OF the usual intended he had
with him his sister, whom he was
entertaining with all the devotion that
an ardent sutton might bestow upon
his ideal.
Where is your sweetheart" asked
the friend.
Parted forever" said the late
Romeo. For keeps. In order to for
get am showing my hitherto neglect.
Ell sister the time Of her life."
IF you will pardon my curiosity
began the friend.
~ WILL" interrupted the youth, with
heartiness. II will tell you ALL One
day this week saw her run along.
side a fast moving surface car in the
street and jump on like man. II
u all off,"
The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
GOT IN WITH BOTH FEET
And Next limo Brown Will Think
, Before He Talks Too
Much.

II see your wife is a German" re-
marked Brown casually.
Robinson looked up in surprise.
why" he said, "how did you guess
that? She was born in this country,
and has neither trace Of accent or
German idiom"
Brown laughed little confusedly.
II just guessed It," he answered. 1T
was-well, maybe it was that I
thought she had Teutonic features"
Robinson looked first at his wife
and then at Brown. THAT Is curious"
he said. she Is more often taken for
a person of French extraction. Her
people are from the Rhine district,
you know, and as she is dark and
slight very few would think she was
German. In the popular mind that
type is fair and large"
oh" answered Brown, who had by
this time recovered his assurance, Il
am we'll acquainted with many types
OF German. That Is probably how
came to make such an inconsiderate
remark"
Mrs. Robinson laughed lightly. I'm
proud of my Germanic origin" she
said. But 1t has never happened be-
fore that anyone guessed 1t SO &C.
curately as you did"
Then the conversation drifted to
other matters. But Mrs Brown re-
membered, and OH the way home she
said to her husband: How did you
guess Mrs. Robinson is German?"
Nearly got my foot In it, didn't II"
said her husband. throwing out his
chest a little. But it was clever de-
tective work on my part Did you see
how she poured tea? no? Well, she
lifted the pot high and poured it so
that bubbles formed In the cup. She
got that gesture from pouring beer, or
seeing 1t poured. so as to get bead.
That made me think she was German.
or course she might have been some
other nationality, but the Germans
take most care in pouring their beer
and do 1t most artistically So"
But his wife interrupted him. How
does 1t happen" she demanded, that
you know so much about the art of
pourieg beer?" And though she con-
tinued to question him all the way
home and for a considerable time
after they arrived home, she did not
get what she considered a satisfactory
explanation.-N. Y. Press.
The Irish standard., 1910-05-21
The Uplifting.

What has become of that uplift for
the farmer?"
1T came to pass all right" replied
Mr.. Corntossel. This big boost in
prices was exactly the kind of an up
ut we needed"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22
Fight gor Control of
Water Power in State

Muskogee. Okla, April %. = Will
the control of the water power sites
of the state at stake worth many mil
lions, two companies are struggling
to be first on the ground and acquire
the sites along all the streams that
seem to afford chance OF water pow
er development, one is the Oklahoma
Electric company, with headquarters
at Oklahoma City The other is the
Washita Electric company, with pres
ent headquarters at Pauls Valley.
The Oklahoma Electric company is
operating under a state charter The
Washita company is operating under
federal charter. granted in 1906, prior
to statehood, and which is supposed
to contain advantages that are worth
lots Of money. ed Perry, Of Coalgate;
L. G. Disney, of Muskogee, and Joe
Thompson, Of Pauls Valley, are the
principal owners OF the Washita CONF
pany and crowd Of Oklahoma City
capitalists control the Oklahoma COM
pany.
The activities of these companies
was revealed the other day when a
number Of Muskogee gentlemen went
out on the Illinois river to look over
a prospective site, only to find that
the Oklahoma company had beaten
them to II and had already begun con-
domination proceedings Later 1t de-
yeloped that the same company had
started condemnation proceedings and
steps to acquire sixteen water power
sites in the state. The company is
capitalized at five million dollars. tt
has been found that this company has
started condemnation proceedings for
power sites at Weleetka, on the Cana
dian river. two sites on the Illinois
river below the mouth OF the Barren
Fork, three on the Washita, one on
the Blue In Johnson county as well as
others. to the number OF sixteen.
The Oklahoma Electric company
has a state charter which permits 1t |
to operate any place In the state. The
Washita company has federal char
ter and vested rights In the old Indian |
Territory only. But, practically all
of the valuable water power sites are
in old Indian Territory, and it is here
that the battle win be waged. For
the Washita company is even now on
the trail Of the Oklahoma company,
and there is not likely to be single
site acquired on this side of the state
without scrap by the two companies
Under the provisions of the federal
franchise the Washita company has !
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22
PRAISE FOR PLAY
COMING TO V|N|TA
"1he White squaw" is a Well Written
And Well Presented Drama Of
The Simple Life.

Miss Della Clarke came to the Mo-
bile Theatre last night with a phase
OF the old, old story, that is ever new
and always fascinating when interest
ingly told.
/ "The White Squaw" is a comedy
with the delicate cunning of character,
the quaintness and simplicity, and al
most the scent of the pine forests OF
the north permeating every scene. The
story which the play unfolded engaged
the close attention Of its audience
from the first scene, and its strength
and beauty and simplicity grew upon
them as it was unfolded. Neamatu,
the White Squaw, is supposedly an In
dian, foster daughter Of Michabo and
Ampata, two northern Michigan In
dians. She is loved by Jacques Can't
Ter, French Canadian; and she learns
to love Bruce Marshall, young fur
trader, whose occupation has brought
him into contact with the Indians,
Octavia, young Canadian girl, with
the culture of the city, and with a
very mild past" is loved by Bruce
and in turn loves him; and these six
characters provide the plot of the play.
Octavia had been a wife and was the
widow Of Jacques brother: her hus-
band had been killed in duel by
former admirer. The actors are
brought together in the second and
third acts, and the story hastens to
denouement. Neamata learns by in
tuition what love and sacrifice is; she
helps show Jacques and Marshall that
Octayia is worthy. and brings the low
ers hand in hand.
The Indians tell the White Squaw
of her parentage, and that the saeri-
flee she has made was for her sister.
Miss Clarke's acting was clever and
was backed by excellent well-balanced
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

tremendous advantage Not onl.
does this franchise permit the condem
nation of Indian lands, allotted or un
lallotted, for water power purposes
but 1t also permits the company to en-
ter any town or city for the purpose
lof distributing such power. And Il
this clause of the franchise stands
Iup. all this company will have to dc
in the matter of getting franchise in
any city, Muskogee for instance, would
be to serve notice on the city officials
and commence erecting poles and
wires subject to the city regulations
of such construction work
The Washita company now has a
water power plant at Pauls Valley in
the Washita river developing 1900
horse power. II has another site just
below that will develop 5000 horse
power The Washita plants are to
be the first developed and the power
sold to Ardmore. GAINESVILLE and Okla
homa City. The company is also TAX
ing steps to acquire site at Weleetka
on the Canadian river, that will furn-
ish 5000 horse power. 1t is proposed
to supply Muskogee from that point.
Other sites available are two on the
Illinois river that will develop $500
horse power, two sites on the Blue
river In Johnston county that will
furnish between five and six thousand
horse power, There is apparently no
disposition on the part OF the COM
pany to come In on the Grand river, at
present, because other companies
have acquired some rights there. In
addition to all these in the Kimachi
river where almost unlimited water
power can be developed and which has
SO far never been exploited. It's de-
velopment will be in future years.
Within very short time a demand
will be made on the city officials of
Muskogee to permit this company to
erect poles and string wires on the
streets and alleys, without further
formality in the way Of the usual
franchise. This will bring to show
down the validity OF that clause of the
federal grant to enter towns and cities
in the old Indian Territory. This de-
mand would have been made yester-
day had it not been that the counsel
for the city was out of town. Repre-
of the Washita company
will probably make the demand later
in the week. It would appear. how
ever, that whether or not this part of
the grant stands. that if the company |
can develop the water power, it would
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

be able to furnish power at rate SO
much lower than steam power that
the city would be morally forced to
grant franchise whether 1t consider
ed the federal grant or not.
Leastwise the fight for control of
the water power sites in the state is
on. and it is big one. The result Of
which is bound to be the immediate
development of water power, and that
is what okIahoyaa is looking for
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22
(First Published In the Daily Chieftain
April Is, 1910.)
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

Administrator. Executor or Guardian
In the Matter OF the Guardianship Of
| Mary A. B. Smith, Leila C. Smith
Francis B. Smith. minors; Henry B
Smith, Guardian.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance
OF an order of the County Court Of the
County of Carter State of Oklahoma
made on the 14th day of April, 1910
the undersigned Guardian of the es.
tate Of Mary A. B. Smith, Leila G.
Smith. and Francis B. Smith, will sell
at private sale to the highest bidder,
subject to confirmation by said Court
on the 25th day Of April, 1910, at 10
o'clock a. m, at Ardmore. Oklahoma,
all the right title and interest Of said
Mary A. B. Smith, Leila G. Smith, and
Francis B. Smith. in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate situate
in State of Oklahoma, to-wit:
All the right, title and interest of
the ward Leila B. Smith in and to.
The NE IA Of NE IA and e IL
OF NV IA of NE IA, Sec. H..
to. The SW IA of the NV IA and
Twp. n N, r. 20 E., and NE 10
A. Lot 4, NE 10 A. Lot /, NV 9.4S
A. Lot 8, SW 9.46 "A. Lot 2, Sec.
81, Twp. 2S NJ, r.. 20 g., Craig
County, Oklahoma.
All the right, title and interest Of
the ward Mary A. B. Smith in and
to. The s. of NE IA, Sec. II,
Twp. 27 NJ, R. 20 E.. and Sc 10
A. Lot 8, Sec. 81, Twp. 2S N, R. 20
E., Craig County. Oklahoma.
All the right, title and interest of
the ward Francis B. Smith in and
the NV IA of the SW IA of Sec.
IL, Twp. 27 ~, r. 20 g., in Craig
County, Oklahoma.
Said real estate will be sold on the
following terms and conditions, to-wit:
Cash on delivery Of deed. A certified
check for amount of said bid must
accompany bid before same will be
Bids for the purchase thereof must
be in writing and must be filed in the
County Court or delivered to the un-
iersigned at Ardmore, Oklahoma, in
care of ]. A. Bass, his attorney of rec
,rd.
Dated the 18th day of April, 1910.
HENRY B. SMITH,
I'LL Guardian.
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OF the applicant. or may assert his
own rights to the administration and
pray that letters be issued to himself
Witness my hand and Official seal
this 18th day of April. A. D. 1910.
h. / swARTS.
S10-6 Clerk of County Court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION
FOR LETTERS OF ADMINS
TRATlON.
State of Oklahoma, County of Craig.
IS. In County Court of Said County.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of April A. D. 1910, Charlotte
G. Martin filed in the County Court of
Craig County. State of Oklahoma. a
petition praying for Letters of Admin
istration to be issued to her upon the
estate Of John s. Martin. deceased,
late Of the County Of Craig. and State
of Oklahoma.
And pursuant to and order of said
County Court, Thursday. the 27th day
of April. A. D. 1910, at the hour of
1870 o'clock p. m. of said day. that
being a day of the regular April Term,
A. D. 1910, of said County Court, has
been appointed as the time for hear
ing said application, when and where
any person interested may contest said
petition by filing written opposition
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

Try those $500 to s25.OO Suits, and
Pants from $500 UP. Made in my
shop in any STYLE Money refunded
II not satisfactory. G. Soos, Tailor,
over Post ONCE, 1-12
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

support throughout The audience tes.
tilted appreciation Of the play by re-
peated calls after each act and by in.
sistent curtains recalls at the close Of
the pIay.-The Mobile Register.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-22

(First published in the Daily Chieftain
April Is, 1900
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION
FOR IETrERs oE AnMlnie
Evening journal., 1910-06-23
DEDICATION OF
PEOPLES CHURCH
All Day Services to be Held
in Dover EdifiCe on
Sunday

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER Del. June 23-rhe program
for Jubilee Day or Rededicatlon Day
az tho Peoples church next Sunday, an
all-day meeting In the church is as fol-
lows; AZ a. M, prayer and testimony
meeting, led by r. J. Stevenson; at 1890,
Peoples Church Orchestra, sacred over
ture; opening musical service. (a) an
them. Rock Of Ages, soprano solo, tb)
Glee Club. "The Feast Of Belschazzar,'
bass solo; Cc) Women's section. "one
sweetly Solemn Thought" Sermon by
pastor. "God In His. Temple" congre-
gstional song. Waving Palms OF Vic
tory"
Afternoon-At p. m brief Sunday
School session In the church; al 2sO.
sacred concert by Peoples Church Or
chestra: at 3 p. m, opening musical SER
vice (a) anthem, Love is the Golden
Chain" soprano solo. from the Prodisal
Son; Cb) Glee Club, Garden OF Cod
Cc) women's section, Lead Me Gently
Home Father sermon by the pastor.
Abraham, (by requesO; congregational
song. when the Roll is Called up Yon-
der"
Evening p. M. sharp. Children's Day
services In the body OF the church
Luncheon will be served to all visitors
in the Assembly Room, az $780, noon.
Evening journal., 1910-06-23
CUPID BUSY AT
new CASTLE
Mccarthy Fitzgerald NuptialS
Celebrated in st. Peters
Church Today
SIX MORE IN THE
NEXT FEW MONTHS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. June 23-There was
another pretty wedding in st. Peters
Church this morning when John p. Nc
| Carthy and Miss Josephine Fitzgerald
were joined in marriage. Every avail
able seat was occupied. as the popu-
larity Of the couple brought out not
only their family acquaintances but
many Of the first families in New Cas-
tie. To the strains of a wedding march
the party entered the church. The
groom and bridesmaid, Miss Ella Fitz-
gerald, came first while the best man,
Edward Gallagher. Of Chester, escort
ed the bride to the altar where the
Rev. James Comiskey performed the
ceremony. The bride wore a gown
of Paris mousseline trimmed with rare
old Irish lace. and wore a hat to
match. Following the nuptial mass a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Michael Fitzgerald. No. III North
Third street. At noon Mr. and Mrs.
Mccarthy left for a wedding tour.
The brides going away gown was blue
pongee with hat TO match. The we'd
ding presents were numerous and
/ handsome.
i William KINNEY IS surveying Bald
ton. The owners are about to sell
many building lots in the suburb at
public sale.
There is a general clamor for the
opening Of Sixth street. especially on
account Of the hundreds Of men who
work in the Baldt and Brylgon steel
i
company the men are not allowed to
walk the tracks. Hence it means d
half mile extra of a walk in getting
to the plants. Sixth street across the
marsh has been filled in and now a
bridge is necessary. 1t can be built
for a few hundred dollars.
The excursion of the Holy Name So
ciety Of st. Peters Church does not
go to Augustine Beach next week as
the date is July 2s and not June 2S.
The salaries of the school teachers
have been passed and as soon as Coun
~ superintendent Spaid approves the
annual reports the checks will be giver
out by the Board Of Education.
There was large attendance at th'
meeting Of st. Johns Lodge, A. F. a
NJ. last evening.
| Former superintendent of School
Harry V. Holloway will be present a
the commencement exercises Of thl
High School tomorrow evening in tn
Opera House.
The Good VIII Fire Company trans
acted considerable business last even
ing at the regular meeting.
The class Of 1910 will be entertained
by tho High School this evening. Mem
bers of the Board of Education vii
| be present.
| James McGrath was married i'm Ney
| York yesterday morning.
Several weddings arc expected soor
: One takes place here next week and q
least six viii he performed during tn
next two months.
Many souvenir postal cards are be
ing received here from the Rev. Fred
erick v Campbell who is now j
Rome.
Evening journal., 1910-06-23
MARYLAND NEWS MATTERS

A strawberry festival netted the
Mount Pleasant NJ. e. Church $50.
A lawn feto cited the Junior League
Of the Rising sun NJ. e. Church $50
The Havre &c Grace Town Counen
has hxec the tax rate at e5 cents, an
increase Of 3 cents
The Cecil County Commissioners
have levied $4,000 for public schools
for the coming year.
shad. the finest obtained this sea-
son. are being caught in the susque-
hanna River at Rert Deposit and Como
wingo.
Glass day exercises will be held at
Havre de Grace High School tonight,
and the commencement tomorrow
night.
The Cecil County Commissioners
have awarded the contracts for the
years printing to the Cecil County
News and the Cecil Democrat, at S400
each.
on the charge Of stealing a gallon of
whisky from Carroll McCallister, OF
Church Hill, William Ford, IS years
old. has been lodged in the county Jail
at Centreville.
The spurs on his creepers breaking
as he was climbing a pole at New
Bridge. 10 feet from the ground. Will
liam Reedcr slid to the ground pain
fully bruislng and cutting his hands
and arms.
A pocketbook containing several
valuable papers, a check for S14 and
about 800 in cash, which was stoler
two weeks ago from the money drawer
Of Joseph Hinchliffe's store. on Mair
! street. Elkton, has been found IN q
! hedge near the Elkton passenger sta
ton. Nothing was missing except the
! cash.
Evening journal., 1910-06-23
FISH HAWK EXPERTS
STUDY OYSTER CULTURE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, June 23.-The United
States Government steamer Fish Hawk
is at Mahon's. near here. with crew of
forty men. mostly Government experts or
scientists, obtaining observations, calcu-
lations and facts and ascertaining the
value Of the Delaware Bay oyster in
dustry. The Government boat goes over
the natural rocks and the planters beds
for miles almost every day, and the ex-
perts aboard make exhaustive invest-
cations.