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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Surprise is frequently expressed be
cause there are so many school chill
dren who are bad spoilers, but there
is a substantial reason for II. In
Kansas very few Of short list OF
words were spelled correctly by III
school and college students. Now
these pupils are not taught the way
their fathers and mothers were. says
the Boston Globe. Under the old pub
lie school system there we're spelling
bees in the schools and the pupils
took pride in excelling. Under the
spelling bee system children between
the ages Of eight and twelve can &C
quire quite a large Vocabulary by the
practice OF spelling words of several
sylables. The rising generation is full
OF poor spoilers, but It is not their
fault. for little attention is paid to
that accomplishment. 1t would be well
for all teachers to put their pupils
through a course OF spelling every few
days, and also to teach them to read
aloud. Reading, writing and spelling
should go hand in hand. Those lack
ing these accomplishments are not far
removed from the illiterate class.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

George Wehler, director Of physical
education at the University of Wiscon-
sin, has instituted rest classes for
fidgety girls whose nervous systems
go TO pieces" under the fatigue fol-
lowing undue exertion. In a report
TO the United States Bureau Of Educa-
ton he says: We do not go on the
theory that the gymnasium is good for
every one, and. therefore, every one
must take gymnastics. The purpose
OF these classes in rest is to teach
girls who are restless from the per
Torrance of tasks that ought not to
produce fatigue how to acquire CON
troll over their own nervous systems.
Putting every one-girls as well as
boys-through a stiff regimen Of gym.
nasium work has had bad results In
many instances, and is a thing to be
avoided. II the director of physical
culture in the University Of Wiscon
sin makes allowance for constitutional
differences students not built to en-
dure overstrain will have reason tC
thank the good fortune which made
him arbiter of their physical destinies
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
CHAPTER XVI.
The Woman Loved.

The crucial moment had arrived,
and l think my heart actually stop
ped beating as l stood gazing helpless
ly into her face. saw aher eyes
open wide in astonished recognition,
and then a deep flush swept over
throat and. cheek. For the instant /
believed she would not speak, or that
she would give way to her excitement
and betray everything. burst give
no signal of warning, for there ex-
listed no tie between US to warrant
my expecting any consideration from
her. 1t was an instant so tense that
her silence seemed like a blow. Yet
il was only an instant. Then her
eyes smiled into mine most frankly.
and her hand was extended.
Il am more than delighted to meet
you, Colonel Curran," she said calmly,
although l could feel her lips tremble
to the words, while the fingers l held
were like ice. Myrtle was one OF
my dearest friends, and she CHANGED
to be in my mind even as we met
That was why" she added, turning
toward Miss Minor. as though she felt
I her momentary agitation had moi
passed unobseryed, Il was so sur
prised when you first presented
4 Colonel Curran."
Il confess to having felt strangely
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

commented quietly. But ! can under
stand and appreciate the reason for
your silence. | know Franks impetu-
osity, and you are very kind, Captain
Wayne, to spare my feelings, but you
must not remain here; every moment
of delay increases your danger. Sher-
idaD and those of his staff who would
surely recognize you were expected
back before this, and may appear at
any moment-yet how can you get
away? How is it possible for me to
assist your"
There was an eager anxiety in her
face that pierced me. Like most lovers
chose to give it wrong interpre-
tation,
You are anxious to be rid Of me?'
asked, ashamed of the words even
as uttered them.
THAT remark is unworthy Of you,
and she arose to her feet almost
haughtily my sole thought in this
Is the terrible risk you incur in re-
| naming here"
Your interest then is personal to
me, may | believer
II am a loyal woman" proudly,
"and would do nothing whatever "a
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

apparent surprise. yet ! trust you
will not ask me. l have been upon
the floor only once tonight am
not at all in the mood"
IF there were chairs here should
venture to ask even greater favor
chat you would consent to sit cut this
set with me-"
She turned slightly, lifted her eyes
inquiringly to mine, and her face
lightened.
mo doubt we might discover seats
without difficulty in the anteroom,"
she answered, indicating the direction
by a glance. There do not appear to
be many 'sitters' at this ball, and tbs
few who do arc not crowded"
The apartment contained as she
prophesied, but few occupants, and |
conducted her to the farther end of
il. where we found comfortable
iivan and no troublesome neighbors.
AS | glanced at her now, ] marked
distinct change in her face The
old indifference. so well assumed
WullS We WSIS III INC plSSChSO Va
others, had utterly vanished as by
magic, and she sat looking at me in
anxious yet impetuous questioning.
Captain Wayne" she exclaimed,
her eyes never once leaving my face,
what does this mean? this masquer-
ade? this wearing of the Federal uni
form? this taking of another's name?
this being here at all?"
IF should say that came hoping
to see you again" | answered, scarce
/ knowing how best to proceed or how
far to put confidence in her, what
would you think?"
IF that is true, that you were ex-
tremely foolish to take such risk for
so small a reward" she returned calm
/ ly. Nor, under these circumstances,
would | remain here SO much as a
moment to encourage you. But it is
not true. This is no light act; your
very life must lie in the balance, OF
you could never assume such risk"
81 would trust you gladly with my
life or my honor" | replied soberly
IF l had less faith in you l should
not be here now. / understand thai
l am condemned to be shot as spy
at daybreak"
shot? On what authority? WhC
told your"
ION the order of General Sheridan
My informant was Lieutenant Cation
O; his staff"
shot? As a spy? Why, it surel!
cannot be! Frank said Captain
Wayne. believe me, knew absolute
ly nothing of all this. Do you thinl
should ever have rested If l hat
dreamed that you were held under s.
false a charge? promised you
would see General Sheridan on you
behalf. Frank" she bit her lip i'm
, patiently was told, that is, wa
. led to believe that you were-had beel
| sent North as a prisoner Of war lat
: last night. Otherwise ] should hay
! insisted upon seeing you-on plead
ing your cause with the General hin
self The major and / breakfasted wit
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
DOCTORS I'M UNITED STATES.

To one who observes the consider
able number OF physicians signs I'M
the average city or large town the
report OF tho last census that there
are In the United states only 10000
physicians. including osteopaths. psy1
chopaths. hydropaths and doctors Of.
every description, may come as a rev
citation and a surprise. The addition
al information, Afforded by the cen
sus. that this country has only one
doctor 10 every $50 OF It's population
is not likely to relieve the Observers
wonderment until be reflects that a
physician to every $50 people Is. after
ali. a fairly liberal safeguard to the
public health. says the Manchester
Union. The figures. OF course, repre-
sent the average the country over.
some sections OF communities having
fewer doctors in proportion 70 their
population and some having more.
Manchester, for instance, on the basis
of the census figures, would have lO7
or los physicians. The city directory
gives 90. The census report on the
matter is not incredible. yet person
travelling along the streets OF almost
any New England city and remarking
the numerous doctors shingles
would have been almost certain to
estimate the percentage OF doctors
higher than that given by the census.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

him ;his morning. but your name was
not mentioned. for believed you
safe"
She did not appear 10 realize, 80
deep was her present indignation and
regret that my hand had found a rest
ing place upon her own.
You must believe me. Captain
Wayne: / could rot bear TO have you
feel that could prove such an In
CRATE"
"You need never suppose | should
think that" replied. with an earnest.
ness OF manner that caused her 10
glance at me IN surprise. 4 con.
ildontly expected 10 hear from you all
day. and finally when no word came
became convinced she such mis-
conception as you have mentioned
must have occurred. Then :, became
my turn to act upon my own behalf
If ] would preserve my life; yet never
10. one moment have I doubted you
OF the sincerity u your pledge TO
me-"
She waited quietly while couple
passed US and sought seats nearer the
door.
Tell me the entire story" she said
gently.
As quickly as possible ! reviewed
the salient events which had occurred
since our last meeting Without deny
ing the presence Of Major Brennan
during my stormy meeting with Gen
eral Sheridan. did not dwell upon il
nor mention the personal ARRAY thai
had occurred between us. Even hat
not supposed the man to be bel
| husband | should never have taker
advantage Of his treachery to advanc,
my own cause AS / concluded Their,
was a tear glistening on her Ions
lashes. but she seemed uneonscloui
Of It, and made no attempt to dasl
/ IL away
you have not told me all" she
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

impcrn the cnuGe of by country;
but your condemnation IL unjust. and
am. 10 a measure. responsible for H.
/ assist you. Captain Wayne, for your
own sake. and In response 10 my 10.
diyidual sense OF honor"
Have you formulated any plan7-
she asked quickly. and her rising color
made me feel that she had deciphered
my struggle In my eyes.
Only 10 walk out under proteo-
ton OF this uniform. and when once
safe in the open 10 trust that same
good fortune which has thus far be-
friended me"
She shook her head doubtfully. and
stood moment In silence. lookins
thoughtully at the moving figures In
the room beyond
Il fear Il cannot be done without
arouslng. suspicion" she said at last,
slowly. ~ chance to know there are
unusual precautions being taken TO,
night and the entire camp is doubly
/ patrolled. Even this house has a
Gordon Of guards about II. but for
what reason have not learned No"
she spoke declslyely. there Is no 9TH
er way. Captain Wayne. / am going
L. try to save you tonigh., but IN doing
so ! must trust my reputation in your
keeping"
Il win protect II with my life"
Protect 1t with your silence, rather
| know you 10 be a gentleman. or
should never attempt to carry out n q
only means Of escape which seems al
all feasible. Discovery would place
me in an extremely embarrassing posi-
ton, and / must rely upon you to pro
tect me from such a possibility"
] Il beg you" / began. do not com
promise yourself in any way for mI
sake"
But / am myself already deeply 10
yolved In this, she interrupted. and
/ could retain no peace Of mind were
I to do otherwise Now listen. Make
your way back to the ballroom, ant
In fifteen minutes from now be en-
gagged in conversation with Genera
Carlton near the main entrance.
shall join you there, and you will TAXI
your cue from me. You understand? ?
Perfectly, but"
There is no but Captain Wayne
only do not fail me-"
Our eyes met for an instant; wha
she read In mine God knoWs-in her
was determination. with = darinl
strange to woman The next monen
she had vanished through a side dpoI
and / was alone.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Newer Too Old.

mo, have lived for As years with.
out being married, and don't believe
I'll risk 1t now. I'm afraid I'm too old
for any woman to reform or educate
along matrimonial lines"
"Oh. don't get such a foolish idea Ls
that into your head. You just try II,
Why, your wife would have you jump
ing through a hoop inside of "a hours.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

A poultry paper tells us that hens
stop laying in cold weather because
they cannot lay eggs and grow feath-
ers at the same time. AS yet no in
genious poultry raiser has tried the
experiment of fitting out his hens in
the fall with warm red flannel over
coats.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The assertion that caviare has sup
planted the oyster as the appetizing
opening of banquet menus may be pre-
mature. Hotel managers may prefer
the Russian delicacy, but it will be
we'll to hear from 1.-The general" be-
fore taking everything for granted
American blue points on the half shell
are very good.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

San Francisco custom house Off
cials have just made the first arrest
ever recorded at that port for the Of
Tense of smuggling diamonds-and the
diamonds in the case were valued at
only $477.5O When the New York
custom house looks at the San Fran
cisco custom house it will have to
laugh.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Instances are multiplying in which
costly fatal fires have been traced to
careIessness with lighted cigarettes or
matches 1t should be made a minor
degree of arson for the careless toss.
ing away Of FIRE in this manner.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Astronomers at Flagstaff, Ariz.. have
discovered that two of the principal
canals on Mars are doubling. The
Marian deep water ways commission
is humping itself.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

A New York woman called police
nan when a man proposed to her on
the street. Perhaps she merely want
ed him held until the Massachusetts
spinsters could get out requisition
for him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

A Princeton graduate is sale to be
worth Sc week Just after receiving
his diploma. This is not his own es.
innate. however.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
PASSING ! eood ThIno Alors.

Bessie-Harry's gold watch must
be a sort Of a family watch.
Jessie-Why?
Bessie-First he has Il sss uao
his uncle has it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

A cooked hat has been more popu.
lar 50 FAR this year than Medicine Hat
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
Got Bid of His crsdltor.

Lespes, the French journalist. known
as "Timothee Trimm," was once dis.
agreeably intruded on by a creditor,
who announced his intention of not de-
parting until he was paid. The credi-
tor planted himself on a chair. and
Lespes beheld him, with CONSERVATION.
draw bread and cheese from his pock-
cts, as though to fortify himself
against events. Several hours glided
by; Lespes had resumed his writing
and finished an article. The creditor
showed no signs of moving. Suddenly
Lespes rose, and with bits of newspa-
per began carefully blocking all the
apertures through which air could
come into the room. He then made
preparations for lighting a charcoal
tre; but before applying the match,
pasted on the wall, Just opposite the
creditors eyes, paper thus laconical-
" worded: Take notice that we died
OF our own will" What are you do
ing?" exclaimed the creditor, uneasily.
Your society would render life intol-
erable, so We are gong to commit sui
eide together" answered Timothee
TRANQUILITY. 1t is needless to say that
the creditor decamped.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
Mr.. Handbook Writes.
Editor of DailY Cl


] see in your paper OF May 18th,
1912. a request of lot owners of the
Fairyiew Cemetery. in view of the
public exercises on May the Goth. tba.
said lot owners see the lots and graves
Of their friends are cleaned and put
in order. A further reques, that each
person should see that their lot is put
in the best possible shape. Signed by
Committee. As a lot owner heartily
concur in the request of said COM
mittee, ever since we laid to rest all
that is mortal of our beloved daughter
in Fairyiew Cemetery, have spent
both labor and money Of my limited
means in trying to beautify and put
my lot in a presentable co lditioh not
only on May the 30th. but every day
in the year. But so long as Fairview
Cemetery used as a pasture our flower
beds seemed only to be presentable
to the stock as a wallowing ground
and our labor money are in vain.
G. S. Hancock.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
Another White Hope.

J, c. zeley young man from vi.
nita, go tinto little mix.up with Sig
Elliott, the night operator at the tele-
phone office Saturday night. Zevely
had put in a call and had just enough
squirrel whiskey in his system to
make him have a desire to lie on the
switchboard in preference to sitting
on chair When Sig insisted on his
using a chair he grew angry and gave
Sig one of those Luke MeCarty jahs
to the jaw that put him down for the
count of nine. When Sig got back in
his corner his opponent had vanished.
zevley was brought back here from
Alton and fined $4,000 and costs Mon
day morning in Justice Testerman's
court.-Fairland News.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
Art of Hannlnsss-

Happiness is about the most misun.
defstood thing on this earth. People
believe that they know just what 1t is,
and invariably answer that they are
striving for 1t daily. Yet the average
persons hazy idea OF happiness con-
sists OF a palace. six automobiles.
three or four houseboats. an army OF
servants, tons of stun to eat and
drink, and full-sized mint OF money.
II one would only figure out where
In lies his happiness he would be bet
ter armed for the fight. The trouble
is that we do not know what we want
And that is why We struggle along.
day after day. in leisurely, careless
manner. There is an idea lowering
over us that there is a bright future
ahead, and we stop our thoughts
there.
First determine what you want.
Plan how to get it. And then fight for
It Happiness will be realized in the
struggle. and when you finally get
what you want supreme happiness Will
be yours,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
WEST ASKS REHEAR|NG
IN INDIAN TAX CAST:

Oklahoma City, May 25.-Attorney
General Charles West has forwarded
to the United States supreme court
a petition for rehearing in the In.
dian tax cases. He declares the Curtis
act, which removed restrictions and
propose dto make certain lands tax
able already was in effect when the
constitutional provisions with regard
to exemptions was adopted and also
when most of the patents were issued.
1t also is asserted that the act of
April % 1906, and the Atoka agree
ment and supplemental treaties were
for the identical purpose of subser-
wing the interests of the Indians.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
HISTORIC PLACES VISITED.
Oklahoma Editors View Scenes 0
Interest in Tahlequah.

Muskogee. Okla, May 26-The Ok.
lahoma editors who have been holding
their twenty-first annual convention
here. spent today on a pleasure trip
to the Cherokee Hills. AS guests of
the st. Louis & San Francisco rail-
road $50 We're taken to Tahlequah this
morning. On the old capital grounds
of the Cherokees where the Cherokee
Indians located in 1880, w. w. Hast
ings, national attorney for the tribe,
delivered a welcome address, which
was responded to by Horace Shepard
in behalf of the Oklahoma Press Asso-
citation. The people of Tahlequah gave
the editors a barbecued beef dinner.
The visitors were shown the old cap
itol building. the northeastern state
normal school, and on their return to
Muskogee old Fort Gibson. where they
saw the old building in which Jeffer-
son Davis lived, the house that was
the former home of Admiral Dewey,
and the ruins of the building where
Henry NJ. Stanley once taught school
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
ROOSEVELT WILL
NOT HAVE ENOUGH
Republican National Convention is
Still Open, Say Members of
Committee.

Chicago, May 25--Neither Taft mol
Roosevelt will have $40 instructed OIL
pledged delegates, the required mum
Der TO nominate, in the Republican ma
tional convention, according to opin,
ions expressed during a discussion OF
the probable lineup by members of the
national committee here today. The
members agreed tha tthe control of
the convention would be nthe hands
of the uninstructed delegates but
would vouehsafe no guess as to what
their action might be in the matter
of selecting a candidate.
A supporter Of Taft on the commit
tee declared that even If Roosevelt
won al 1.-The delegates yet to be chosen
he still would be short fthe neces.
sary $40 votes.
1t is expected that the first real test
vote between the Taft and Roosevelt
forces nthe convention will be on the
adoption of the report Of the commit
tee on credentials. livery contest pas,
sed on by the national committee pro
bably will be taken before the com.
mittee on credentials and fought out
on the floor of the convention. The
committee, it is expected will be
about evenly divided, and majority
and minority reports are almost GER
tain to be presented to the convention.
The members of the national com
mittee who have considered the matter
to not expect fight to be made on
the selection of Elihu Root at tempor-
ary chairman fthe convention.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-05-31
BOY SCOUTS
At ESTELLA

Hot, tired. dusty. but perfectly hap
by. the Boy Scouts returned Sunday
evening from a walk to Estella, under
command Of Scout Master VIM
simms The boys left town Saturday
at ! O'Clock, after doing some very
creditable military drilling in front OF
the Grand Theatre building.
When they arrived at Estella, they
were met with hearty reception from
the good people of Estela, who did
everything in their power to help the
boys enjoy themselves. Even going
to the extent of making up $4,000 in
money with which they bought fine
young steer and barbecued it for
them. The ladies, not to be out done,
came forward with excellent home
made bread, pie, cakes and all the
things so satisfying to their hearty
boyish appetites. 1t would be a hard
matter to make the Boy Scouts or
their leader believe that the people
OF Estella are not the "Salt of the
Earth"
Sunday morning Mrs. Simms and
Miss Gertrude simms and Mrs. /. l..
Gilstrap drove out in the carriage and
were warmly welcomed and royalty en-
tertained by both the Scouts and the
genial people of the little city
Sunday morning the boys were call
ed together and after roll call were
mached two and two to the sound of |
the drum to the pretty little church |
building and took part in the Sunday |
school exercises. All but two, who |
had wandered away from the camp,
but after Sunday school they were |
promptly court martailed and made to
realize what an important thing the |
discipline is. They will be more care
ful in future to stay in hearing of the
bugle call.
II is hoped that every one in Vinita
realizes what great thing Mr.. Simms
is doing for the boys and that he as
well as the boys will have the hearty
cooperation and encouragement of
every citizen of Vinita.