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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
DELIGHTFUL EVENING WITH
MEMBERS OF CIVIC CLUB

About two hundred people attended
the meeting of the Civic Club in the
Commercial Club rooms last evening,
and listened to a most enjoyable pro
gram Of music, recitations and adj
dresses.
Mrs Shelton. the president, presid-
cd, and gave an interesting address on
the work of other women's clubs in
Oklahoma in the line of town improve
ment
Miss Parker rendered two piano
solos, which were followed by two
selections BY mixed quartette, con-
sisting Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gaylord n.
Bebout, the Rev W. o. Davis and Miss
Higgins.
Miss Rose Gill gave a recitation and
Charles Pegues yioiin solo, accom-
panied by Mrs. Pegues
There were also selections by a male
quartette, consisting Of Mr. King. Ors-
ton Valentine, Mr Hancock and sey-
mour Hunt.
The audience was very appreciatiye
and applaude.l the musicians and the
reader heartily.
Short addresses were made by Coun-
Ety Superintendent Shelton, Judge
Joseph A, Gill, E. ]. Hobby. w. b. De
pue and the Rev, J. 3. Pershing. The
general subject Of town improvement
was discussed, and the ladies Of the
club highly compIimented On the work
they had accomplished IN beautifying
vinita.
At the conclusion Of the addresses
the ladies served refreshments consist
ing of coffee ana doughnuts
The gathering broke up at about
eleven o'clock
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12

Miss Kate Terry. who has been visit
ling in vinita for some time. returned
to her home IN Bentonyllle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
READVlLLE RACES TODAY.

BOSTON. Aug. 2y--This city tonight is
filled with horseinen from all parts Of
the country, in anticipation of the
Grand Circuit mest, which will open
at the Readville track tomorrow.
The opening will be a three star BILL
as outside of the two divisions Of the
American Derby, the celebrated cham
pion, Uhlan, will go to beat his wagon
record OF 2.U1, made this season at
Cleveland.
Readville has been called the 2-mln-
NE track. as over it the famous Lou
Dillon first stepped a mile in that time,
while the record for PAGERS of 1.59A
by Star Pointer was, too, made at the
same track.
The footing on the track is PINNED
to the moment, the gelding in the pink
of condition, as was atteSted TO-DAY
when his trainer Doc" Tanner. gave
him several slow miles over the parlor
piece of dirt. With these conditions IL
oniy remains for the weather to be ia
yGrable and the rest Will be attenoe"
to.
The American Derby this year is for
IA miles. in place of IA miles, as be
fore.
In taking off an eighth of the DIS
lance there has been new ratng Oh
the horses. The handicap this season
,s 40 feet for a second. while before it
was placed at As feet. 1t is anticipated
that this rating will give those start
ing with the biggest handicaps 2 far
better chance of winning the race than
has previously resulted.
Outside Of the Derby, the 2.0S trot
and 2.1O pace will be decided tomorrow,
both with a select lot of material.
Wednesday comes the American
Horse Breeders Futurty. the trotting
division of which will bring together
the crack colts of the season. Colorauo
r.. 2.O-H, and Native Belle. 2.oiA. Boti'
these Youngsters met last week over
the Empire track. Colorado f.. making
himself a world champion in winning.
On Thursday is the classic Massa-
chusetts stake, in which HallWofthy
or Billie Burke will try to break the
record of 2O6H for this event. on TINS
dsv also The Harvester Will try 10
lower his worlds stallion record. Anoth-
or stake on the same day is the Bun
kcr Hill in which the PAGERS eligible 10
the eos class last spring are entered
Ess H. Kay and Ross X. appear t. be
the favoriteS.
The feature for Friday. the closing
dav. is the Norfolk stake in which -
entered a nice lot of racers.
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Removal Of An Old Building.

Niles Bros have torn down an OLD
huilding which they recently purchaser
from Judge A. d. Knight that STOOD on
the right of way to the entrance TO t"e
rear of the stores on the west size Oh
water street and Immediately IN the rear
Of the City Drug store. The old building
was formerly used as an once TOT '"e
Halloweu Granite Co. and was then 10
GATED on the wharf property belonging 10
that company When it was no longer
needed at that point the late Gov JOSEF"
Rodwell had it removed to the place from
which it has now been taken and gave
il to the late Ira NJ. True. who was LOT
manv wears a State detective. MI true
used II for an office up until the time
of his death The building is rememneren
as yeritable "rogues gallery durih1
Mr. True's occupancy of it. as ne had
the walls filled with the photographs OF
MANY noted criminals.N In later days the
room has been occupied as tenement
ITS removal will be great Improvement
70 that part of Union street upon when
it fronted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
THE FERNALD CLUB
Plans South Gardiner Rally Aug. 29-
Bio Local Rally Sept. ..

The meeting of the Fernaid Club last
evening was one more-along the line OF
business than Of experimenting anu l!
was a pleasing meeting in that from
the reports made by several ward COM
nittees there is no doubt but thst iaF-
diner vii, present it's usual Repupilca"
ma ior,ty at the coming election. me
renorts were very favorable and every
one was highly pleased. There nave
haan number of rumors about tiie
streets 70 the effect that the Repuoh-
oao majority in this city would De Gu,
considerably but from the canvass
made il is evident that there w'h oe
tho usual majority returned.
Next Monday night the ciuo WI, ~
,o 't,,n rallv at South Gardner Inc
,aoons IF transportation have not peer
decided upon as yet but VIII De amp
w. accommodate all who wish to at
tend. ,;ns for a
rho civ committee is planning lot
h;r rally on Thursday evening. sep %
.,.hen Hon. Joseph H. Gaines o,
Charleston, w. ". and hon; 1T .,,e
= Haines of Waterville Will De ~. NV
sneakers The rally will be he'a III w,
Coliseum and there will be muse an
ssa Ara to accompany the speechf'aA
ina and il will doubtless he Dig SUI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
Eirenen Entertained.

The Steamer Fire Co. Of this city en-
tertained the members of the Eagle
Fire co. of Gardiner in the X. of +.
hall last Saturday night. The Eagles
came up about 90 strong and the GLAD
hand was not only extended but a
roval-good time was given the laddles
from Gardiner as small token OF
appreciation OF the help which they
gave our boys at Bangor on July a.
when the Tiger hand tub won the first
prize in the contest over many com
petitors. After exchange of greetings
and a cheerful smoke talk refresh
ments were served. When the Gardl-
nerites departed they carried with them
pleasant "reminiscences of delightful
tu,o hours passed with the fire eXtin-
suishers of Hallowell than whom a
iollier crowd is not to be found ana our
bows felt sorry when the time arrived
to part with such genial companions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
Christian Science lecture.

Before a representative Gardiner au-
dience last evening in the FIRST
Church of Christ, Scientist. Bliss
Knapp, G. S B.. of Boston, member
of the Board of Lectureship OF the
Mother Church. gave lecture on
Christian Science and its mode of OPP
Grafton The speaker was introduced
by Hon. o. B. Clason. Mr. Knapp
spoke in part as follows:
"Christian Science does not claim to
amend the Bible. but it does empha :
size the spiritual meaning. and seeks
to interpret rather than to proclaim
a creed altogether new 1t is th"fe-
fore system of spiritual teachlnSs
that improves the health and mort'S
of humanity. Every Christian believes
that spiritual teachings should M
prove the morals of men, but we nave
come to recognize in Christian Science
that these same spiritual teachings IN
their larger more scientific under
standings. will SO purify the mlnds Oh
men as to heal them of physical ms
cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
Hopes Of Saving
The Kingdom.

Yarmouth, n s., Aug. 29.--StrenuOos
efforts are being made by the crew Of
the bark Kingdom to save their ship.
which is stranded on Big Mud island.
The bow of the vessel IL far up on
the rocks and at low tide today the
crew were busily engaged patching up
the holes In the hun. They worked
hard and made good progress. Pumps
have been Installed on the bark and
as soon as the bottom Is made ugnt'
the water will be pumped out OF, the
holds and an effort made to haul the
bark off.
n the weather holds fine there is
poss;bility that the Kingdom may be
f,oated again, though the task OF haul
ing her Off the rocks will be dhheuit.
The Holy Ghosters, who are shelter
ed in the lobster fishermen's' huts. are
con.onted and comfortable under the
circumstances. AS Mud island Is ~
miles from Yarmouth the members OF
the sect are not troubled with very
MANY curious spectators. Only small
steamer visited the island today with
a customs officer, who will remain there
unit, .he little colony departs They
have anrle provisions and appear te
be making the best of their misfortune
They are communicating ane
those Of the crew of the steamer Ii
Tour who landed on the island received
a cold reception, the Holy Ghosters de-
clining to enter into conversation.
Captain Perry again visited Var
mouth today and he has completed ar
ron oornenfs far Tugs to make an at
tempt to float the Kingdom. providing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
Another Refined Act.

The management is certa'hly w., :,
90 SECURE the good acts appearihs q,
W. 0nera house. Roeber and 'iuh,so ,.
10 an act of which any theatre n ,,i.S
m.n feel proud OF course wiz -
Vary manager the last act conins =,
the best but this act s., is S' is rensd
a ant and that covers all The ple'u .,..
a ard music are both in keeping VIII"
the act. -, , a, an attrac-
for three days commencing Ia
n s.o dav Sept. 5. the Murray s h"s,s1
~ repertoire organization Lee. nea,
20 20 hat funny fellow. Peter Murl ~;
w ;s we'll known to the tneau ~
WHO nnh,ic of Gardiner and New Ens ~
,nga Mr. Murray made many m sn,
sa,anas here during his ehsase' sea
1 's;tn the Avery strong Co. iast sea
s S Mr.. Murray is splen S,. voics
s ssan endowed with pleasing .o, ~
a a,an q winning personality ms rs. s nn.,
anu ,o,nnanv il said to pc tne ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Journey is coming to an end, nav
made up my mind to jump overheard
tonight / know l haze spoiled our life
but some day your may learn to forgive
me. My last words are of love"
Dew also introduced a torn piece of {
card on which Crippen had writer
this question:
shall we wait until tonight about II
or II? If not. what timer
Asking after Miss Leneve. Crippen
said 10 the inspector
Il will do all / can for her. 1t Is
only fair to say that she knows moth
ing about it. | never Oil her any
thing
The witness said that in conversing
with Captain Kendall of the Montrose,
Miss Leneve remarked that she had
not seen a newspaper since she left
London, and referring to the murder
mystery added:
Il know nothing about it,
The inspector said the woman said:
Il assure you | know nothing ABOUT
it, | intended to write my sister when
got to quebec"
When the warrant was read on ship
board. Miss Leneve wept and becprh-
ing greatly agitated. tainted. Dew con
cluded his testimony by repeating a
conversation which he had with Grip
pen, while the latter was exercising
on the deck of the steamer Megantic.
during the return to Liverpool on
Aug. "a. Crippen said:
Il want to ask a favor OF you but
/ will leave it until Friday"
Friday was the day preceding the
arrival of the vessel at Liverpool. .
The inspector replied: las well now
as Friday"
Crippen then said: When you took
me off the ship Cat Quebec). did not
see Miss Leneve. / do not know how
things will go They may go all right;
they may go all wrong. / may never
see her again and I want to ask YOU
to let me see her. | won't speak to
her She has been my only comfort
for the last three years"
Crippen was allowed to see his COM
panion in trouble.
At this point Solicitor Newton ques-
toned the witness and drew out the
statement that his client had through :
out been perfectly calm and collected
and had given no trouble to those VINO
had him in custody. The lawyers for
the defence reserved further cross-ex-
animation until Sept 6. until when
date they consented that the prison.
ers be remanded without having
nleaded. Neither Newton nor Welfare
made any comment on the charge or
evidence. Upon leaving the dock Grip
pen stood back to allow Miss Leneve
to pass out before him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Jenness House
At Togus Burned.

Mrs. Eva Jenness' house situated near
the National Soldiers Home reservation
at Togus was burned early this morning.
the loss being total on both house and.
contents The loss will be close to 5000.
1t is not known whether or not the prop.
erty was insured
The only occupants OF the house were
Mrs. Jenness' youngest son, Peter, a LAD
Of IL years; and the man who worked
there. They were awakened about Il. 30
by the thick smoke. evidently pouring
into their room from the hitchAr.., So
far advanced for, the fre thst they 81
capped in their shirt sleeves and stoclfinS
feet having not even time. to collect thsip
clothing. a
The fire Is thought to have caughs fsens
the kitchen stove. tfff -
The house was story and a hale-frassd
structure. we'll built ana nicely fusnashedl
Mrs. Jenness had only recently purchased
fine new upright piano. She. with ths
rest Of her family. are at Five islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
BREAKING CAMP
Maine Soldiers Will Leave Pine Camn
Today With Regulars.

Pine Camp. N. Y. Aug. ga bulle-
tin has gone out from headquarters
here that anyone visiting the camp
during the artillery and machine gun
practice which begins here today, does
so at his own personal risk.
On Tuesday the camp officially closes.
Already It is rapidly taking on the APP
pearance Of abandonment. On. the
plains below the Hogs Back are, great
barren stretches. where lately the tents
of the Massachusetts and Rhode Isl
land troobs stood. Even the framework
for the mess halls has been removed.
A dozen officers associated with the
camp as umpires. left for their posts
yesterday. The Maine and Verrnonti
troops will leave with the regulars on
Tuesday; On the same day General
Frederick d. Grant VIII start for New
York; THY In an santomobile. The 2ltFl
Infantry will probably remain for tar.
get practice and field firing until Sept.
Is. ' %r.'i- -, ,.,,sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
The Lodges of Lewiston and Auburn.

The Lodges of Lewiston and Auburn.
New England order of Protection.
have cordially invited the Kennebec
Lodge 25l, Augusta Vaughan Brook
Lodge 531. Hallowell and Danforth
Lodge l79. Gardiner. to join them in
a field day to be held at Lake Grove,
Auburn. next Saturday. September Sd.
A chartered car will leave Gardiner at
1870 o'clock. Round trip tickets can
be bought of Mrs. Frank Stevens. 20
Greenville street. Mrs. A. NJ. Brann, Z
Academy street and Frank j. Fuller. Is
Academy street. Persons who are not
members of the Order and who would
like to take trolley ride can do so at
the reduced rates by obtaining tickets
of any of the committee in Augusta.
HalloWel or Gardiner. Buy your tickets
early to make sure of them. A grand
good time is anticipated. Persons
from Augusta and Hallowell will go to
Gardiner to take the chartered car
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES Will
OPEN TODAY AT READV|LLE.
Beside the~American Derby, Uhlan Will Go
To Beat His FOL Wagon Record-=$75,=
900 Is Refused for The Harvester=-=
$4,000 Offer for Colorado E.
BIG OFFERS FOR HORSES.


Boston, Aug. 2-William G.. Bradley
the wealthy New York horseman and
owner OF the stallion Bngen, sire of
Uhlan, 1.5S34, today through an agent,
made an offer Of $4,000 for the cham
pion trotting stallion. The Harvester,
2G2.
The proposition was made at the
Readville track, where the Grand Cir
cult meeting will begin tomorrow, and
where the stallion is in charge of
Trainer Ed Geers for his start against
his record Thursday.
August Uihleen of Milwaukee. owner
of The Harvester, would not entertain
the offer.
Nothing daunted, Mr.. Bradley's
agent went after the champion Swear
OLD stallion, Colorado F., 2.07A, first
offering George Esterbrook of Denver.
Col. $4,000 for the horse, and later
advancing to an even $4,000.
The deal was left in allegiance. the
parties to meet after the American
Horse Breeder Futurity on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
"Gjris" Scores a Success.

The comedy by Clyde Fitch. Girls, -
was presented at the Coliseum last
evening to an audience which should
have been much largeA The play is
very amusing and depicts the happen
ings in the lives of three young ladies
who have sworn to have nothing to do
with men but who finally all fall IN
love with man and the play has
happy ending. The cast was entirely
equal to the parts and gave most
creditable performance. The play was
suitably staged with fine settings and
was deserving Of a much larger attend
ance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
Work Soon 10 Begin 90
New Railroad Station.
Interesting and Enthusiastic
Meeting Of Fefaaa Club.
4 Lively erlst Of Locals from the
Down River Town.

Within a short time actual work on
rho building Of Gardeners new railroad
station will be started. The bids for
the construction are to be opened by
Sent. | and after that the work will
begin in earnest The architect in
charge was in the city Monday looking
the ground over and Sunday the man
who is to have charge of driving the
piling for the foundation was here.
Gardiner plumbers have been asked to
submit bids for the plumbing and heat
ing and it begins to look as if the peo-
Die who We're saying that nothing
would be done OF the station this sea-
son will be found to have been mistak-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

this season that he has ever had They
come here direct from a four weeks
engagement at Cascade park, Water
Vile. where they are playing to crowd
ed houses. Good comedy plays pre-
scented with careful attention paid to
the completeness of production isswhat
the company guarantees. The vaude-
vile features introduced between each
act are far above the average seen
with popular priced companies and
each act is novel and refined. Tie
play selected for the opening night is
Hi Spooner." a rural comedy drama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Justice Bird at the supreme. court
at Bangor Monday imposed a sentence
of IL months in the State prison and
fine of 500 upon Umberto Ruggiers.
alias Robert Rogers Of Bangor, who
shot and killed Constantine Pediglione
March last Rogers pleaded guilty
to the charge of manslaushter. retract-
ing his plea of not guilty 20 the charge
Ofj murder. A sentence of Is months
in the State prison was imposed in the
case of Giuseppe Stefani. alias Joe
Stevens of Millinocket, who shot An
gus Grant in that town.. Oct 81, 1907.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of
manslaughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

DR.. r. F.. Donnell's horse created
some excitement on the street Monday
forencn by falling down and becoming
strangled by the halter A number of
men gathered around the animal and
were forced to cut the rope to free the
horse and prevent it's choking to death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

In sculling race. which, proved. that,
professional oarsmen. over so, years old,
can. come back" James A, Ten Eyck.,
coach Of the, Syracuse UnivarsitY, crak.,
easily defeated James H. Riley Of Say~,
atoga, N. Y, over a. 3-mils course on
Lake Lonely Monday afternuon., Al
though both men are over SO years Of
age they finished strong ana the time.
s23 minutes and 10 seconds, was cons
sidered good. 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

A baseball team composed of local
players will go to Berlin. N. H.. for a
game with the Berlin team next Fri
day afternoon. Sept 2. The Gardiner
team is composed of several college
players and is a fast aggregation. The
Berlin fans are ready and waiting for
the game and the Gardiner boys will
no doubt give the Berlin team a fast
game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

MISS Mabel Cobb returned to O. r.
Ciason's Office Monday, after vaca-
tion on two weeks, passed with Mr..
ana Mrs. d. M. Wise in Amesburv.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Harry Muir of Worcester late co. G,
t3rd u. ). Inf, Daniel NJ Hayes OF
Lowell. late co. G. 9th Mass. Inf, Mi
chael Burns of Hallowell. late Co f,
lst Me. INF. Spanish War;. Angelo
r Johnson of Weymouth, late Co. L.
3rd Mass, H. A.. have been admitted
to the Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

One man arrested late Sunday night at
the railroad station for intoxication by
the night watch was arraigned in court
Monday morning. He paid the fine of 80
and costs imposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Kid Mccoy, former prize fighter. an.
nounced Monday at New York thar he,
had accepted Jack Johnson's chsllensa.
to race any one in the world 100 miles
in high power automobile on, an, en-,
closed track. An option has beep scr,
cured on the motor track at Brighten
Beach for the race. Johnson,s original
challenge stated that the contest would
be for $4,000 side. .,.. es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Frank Palmer was before Judge SAT
ford's court yesterday morning on the
charge Of intoXication. He was sem
fenced to pay fine and spend 60 days
in iail with 80 days additional in de-
fault If costs He appealed but being
unable 20 furnish bonds he was taken
to the Augusta Jail last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

No meeting of the Heath Relief Corps
this evening. the announcement to that
effect Monday being an error. The regu-
lar meeting will be held a week from this
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Crosby of Water
vile, who have been the guests of Mrs.
Waldo Wyman of Randolph. left yes
terday for a weeks stay at Parkers
Head, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Union Bank of Halifax has is
eued circular to their shareholders
an offer. received from
an English syndicate of $40 per snare
for all the ROYAL Bank of Canada
shares to which they may become en-
titled on the consummation Of the larg-
or of the two banks, on Nov. ! next.
The amount of stock In question is Il,
ai1 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Patrick sullivan of Boston. late T.
s. S. Sabine, Massasoit and Western
World, and William Hines of Haver-
hin late Co. "a 21st and Co. Il. 5ttti
Mass. Inf, formerly members have beer
re- admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

Oakland Lodge. N. L. o. P, will re-
sumo meetings after the summer recess
Thursday evening of this week and all
members are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-30

The funeral of the late Joseph K. Els
hrce will be held from the Home chap
81 at . O'Clock this afternoon. Rev II
s. Burrage officiating. Capt Belcher
will command the escort.