The Western World. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page: 2 of 8
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A . , . . „ HEAVTIFVL AND WELL kept
Our Ardmore Advertisers is the german capital
CLEARVIEW!
STAR PARLOR
For All Icc Cold and Tcrritorial drinks, Ice Cream and Can-
dies. Good order and polite attention to a —ast Main St.
MRS. MAMIE CR1SS.
1 1 "^ricaft .
Call at the Cosmopolitan
For Icc Cream and Cold Soda and Dr. Pepper s, Irom
both Fountain and Bottle, and Lunch according at Ma-
sonic Hall, burton St
W. M. BRACKWAY & CHAS. CROOMES, Props. Ardmore, I. T.
Famous Orchestra Trio,
Groner, Smith and Baneer.
Singing all the latest Pathetic Ballads and Coon Songs ol today.
E. W. GRONER, Mgr. Permanent Address, ARDMORE, I. T.
VESUVIVS IN UGLY MOOD
MARES A SPLENDID SIGHT
Lore of Music a Characteristic of the Berliners Pre-
sentation of Opera a Dtlight-Unter den Linden One
of the Most Perfect of Thoroughfares.
(Special Correspondence.)
The religion of Berlin Is music. In
10 other city does the divine art hold
t votaries so completely. The pre-
lomlnatlng talk in the home, tho
itreet, the parks, everywhere peopi*
:ongregate, Is muBlc. Wi'gner, Mo-
tart, Handel, Mendelssohn, all the
treat masters, are the Idols of the
populace. Then when It comes ii>
jyiujMalf effects they 11 ww tire of
Fortunately for Naples and the sur-
rounding country, the recent violent
ipasina of Mount Vesuvius fell Bhort
f expectations and the threatened
•ruptlon resulted only In the distribu-
tion for a short distance of Ught
•bowers of ashes and the dlast raina
tlon of considerable sulphurous smoke.
A letter writer who visited the scene
pictures It vividly. He had climbed
to what Is known as the "smoke plat-
form," beyond which his guides would
not venture.
"Wo were here surrounded," he
says, "by innumerable columns of
dense smoke and steam, which shot up
from cracks In the earth and rose in
long spirals to lose themselves In the
clouds above.
"The explosions from the volcano
became more rapid, following each
other. Indeed, so rapidly as to re-
semble continual musketry Are. From
the crater above us a perfect moun-
tain of smoke arose from time to time,
spreading itself out liko a pine tree
and falling back fanwlse toward Pom-
pell. With this there came a dense
shower of Are balls, stones and scoria,
shot up straight Into the air and then
rolling down the mountain Bides In
thousands of flaming fragments. At
ten minutes to 4 an unusually loud
rumbling announced a new outburst.
"An enormous 'pine tree' of smoke
was sent 1,200 feet up Into the air and
(eli back on the mountain top in mil- >
lions of little curls of smoke. One
of my companions told me that the
density of this explosion could only be
accounted for by a landslip of a amalt
part of the crater."
The correspondent then describes
how a fortnight before his ascent Ve-
suvius had begun to rumble and throw
out showers of ashes. Four days later
the explosions became like great thunr
derclaps aud the ashes changed to In-
candescent lava, which was thrown
up to a great height and then fell Into
the crater, the upper parts of which
It has now completely tilled.
These spouts of lava were terribly
beautiful to see and the top of tho
mountain looked as If It were crowned
with long rays of tire. Between the
lava came showers of stones and the
rumbling and explosions bocam* so
violent that It was feared that a new
and serious phaso of the eruption was
beginning. But gradually the noiso
and the showers diminished, till they
suddenly increased again with great
violence last week. The guides who
urv accustomed to the volcano say
tnat nothing Is to be feared from the
present eruption comparable with
what happened in 1900, when the roef
of one of the electric railway stations
was broken by a large stone from the
crater. No foreigners or unauthorized
persons, however, are allowed further
np than the lower zone of th.e famous
volcano.
Statue Before Old Palace.
dlscassing the military bands of th
empire. Every regiment has a band
of UO men and there are some 500 in
the army, all of which play in the
capital before the members are mus-
tered out of service. All bands are
good, many excel, and some are won-
derfully proficient. So the Berlin ear
Is attuned to the march, quickstep,
waltz, dirge and the national an-
thems, and If anything is distressing
it Is to find discord where harmony
should be the only sound given out.
The opera they fairly rave over. To
instance how deep is the attachment
one need only state that, if the two
sultry months are excepted, it 1b put
on at the Royal Opera House every
night In the year, Sundays Included.
Seven o'clock is the hour fixed for
beginning the opera in Berlin, and
when It is unusually long 6:30 o clock.
one of the most progressive of men
and Is such an admirer of America
that every year he comes over to
meet his friends and to learn what
Yankee genius has evolved since hla
last visit. He is self-made, too. He
began without a dollar and, though
only In middle life, Is worti. several
millions.
In my second visit to Berlin th«
change most noticeable was in the
transformation of Unter den T>indA.
Its most celebrated thoroughfare. I
was disappointed with it in its um-
tidiness and its ur,sightly accessories
on first view. Papers were flung
about everywhere; there ye re ugly-
looking booths and advertising pillars
to disfigure the roadways—for there
are two—and in the center was the
broad promenade, with dirty benches
and slovenly occnpants. A filthy road-
way for equestrians completed a pic-
ture repugnant to those who prize
cleanliness and good taBte. And thi«
In the capital of the cleanest country
on the globe and In Its most attrac-
tive quarter.
Strangers marveled why Berlin,
splendid every other way, was so wo-
fully lacking in caring for its histori-
cal avenue aud wondered why the
burghers were so zealous about keep-
ing every other section looking pre-
sentable and neglecting that which
had tirst claim upon their pride.
These criticisms finally reached the
Inner recesses of royalty at Potsdam
and the Kaiser bestirred himself, with
the result that the eyesores which
defaced the capital so long have been
removed. Now the central promen-
ade 1b flanked on either side by lawns
and flower beds and painted benches
and is a restful and pleasing retreat
with the four rows of lindens furnish-
ing protection from the sun. Thesa
lindens are old and stunted and are
not to be compared with the kind at
Hamburg, where the light yellow flow-
ers and heart-shaped leaves of rich
green make a handsome tree. Untei
den l.indeh Is now kept clean by i
corps of men and Is no longer a re
ceptable for debris. The dirty road
reserved for equestrians has beer
made a smooth sand course for thos<
CLEARVIEW, I. T.
This is a colored town situated in the heart of the Creek
Nation in the Indian Territory, on the Fort Smith & Western
railroad. It is the black belt of the West. In a beautiful valley,
with mountain scenery. The town has already begun, post-
office established, will) soon erect the Clearview Mountain
Academy. Lots'cheap. Plenty business. Address
WESTERN WORLD, C. C. SHARPE,
Oklahoma City^Okla. Clearview, I. T.
jfe
Special Clothing Sale
THIS WEEK AT THE
Misfit Clothing Parlor
We have put on sale some
nobby patterns in $12.50,
$15 and $16 suits for $10
[HIS WEEK ONLY
Biq line of up-to-date shoes
and hats just received.
Prices right on everything.
n7 NORTH
/// BROADW'Y
Misfit Clothing Parlor
THE - LACY - HOUSE.
Afice beds and meals at all hours
Things kept First class. Strictly up
to date. Rates very reasonable.
Phone 268. - - Mrs. S. A. Lacy. Prop.
419 West Second St.
LOVER BECAME VICTIM OF
HIS OWN SUCCESSFUL TRICK
A Boston man came across tho fol-
lowing incident In the life of the late
Sen. Butler the other das a.nd it
ipems such an example of t':e truth
af that old saying. "The boy is father
af tlfe man," that it is worth repeat-
ing.
In his youth, so the story goes, Ben.
with two other unfortunates, Bought
the hand of a maiden In northern
Maine.
The race was very even, and for
a long time the issue was in doubt.
Hut one day the maiden told the
threo rivals that, if they would all
come on a certain evening, she would
give them her answer.
The future lawyer, fearing that he
did not Btand bo nigh In Die maiden's
graces as the others, saw a chance
for the exercise of his wit. Strategy
alone would win the day.
On one side of a river lived tho
damsel, and about oppoaite on the
other Bide boarded the anxious lov-
ers.
The river was bridged at hut one
point, and that was In the center of
the village, nearly a mile from these
houses. But some workmen had fell-
ed a log and thrown It across the
stream, and on this Bridge of Sighs
the lovers were wont to wend their
way.
Ben started a little early on the
fateful evening, and took with him a
pail of soft soap. Crossing the log
backward, he carefully greased It bo-
hind him, mid then triumphantly en-
tered the fair ono's abode.
Hardly had Ui* conversation be-
gun, when through the open window
s'/tps were beard on the opposite,
lunk, then a creaking, as If someone
had stepped upon the log, and then a
splash, accompanied by muffled epi-
thets of rage and vexation.
Ben smiled and winked contem-
platively at his brand new lavender
trousers, while the young lady looked
surprised, but said nothing.
'lime passed, and no on© came.
Presently there was the sound of an-
other approach, and the previous
process was repeated, saving this
time the "blankety-blanka" wire of
a more vigorous character and longer
continued.
Ben winked the other eye, and
gazed complacently at the gay white
vest which completed his careful
"get-up."
As to what followed In the parlor
we are not definitely informed, but
suffice to say at a late hour Ben
issued forth happy and elated at his
success, bearing the promise of his
fair one's hand.
So happy was he that all recollec-
tion of the log's slippery condition
had escaped his mind, and, oblivious
to all else save his good fortune, he
■alliei out upon the log.
But, alas, "pride goeth before des-
truction, and a haughty spirit before
a fall." Into the river he went, new
trousers, vest and all, and tradition
tells us that the atmosphere, als auy
murky, on Ben's Issue from the riv-
er's depths was of such a character
as to rival Dante's "Inferno."—Bos-
ton Herald.
HAIR STRAIGHTENER.
Manufacturer of
The Modern Hair Straightener and
Jlgents Supplies. Address..
J. J. SMITH & CO., - - Kalamazoo, Mich.
A Pat Occasion.
A quaint little Irishman was elected
Justice of the peace in one of the Mo-
hawk Valley towns so«ne years ago,
and many of his quaint doings are re-
called to this day. One cold winter's
night ho was roused from his slumber
hy a tapping upon the door. He rose,
lifted the window and gasped. Stand-
ing )n the deep snow was a pt.ir of
lovers.
"Who air yez?"
"T('m Dolan an' Miss Murphy."
"Phat d'yez want?"
"To git married, yer honor."
"Step close to the windy thin. Yer
hand. Dolan—It's a hefty fist yez
swing. Tim. Yer hand, young wom-
an—heKorra It's a lonely fist fur a
wa.h tub. Shake.
I It's over; fifty cents. Go home now
lolke decent people an' don't comu
round agin distarbln" the majesty av
the law. or I'll folne yez wldln an inch
av yer lolves, d'yei see?"
Papa's Suggestion.
Pretty Daughter—I really must
have a new riding habit, papa. dear.
Her Father—I can't afford it at the
present stage of the game.
Pretty Daughter—But what am I U
do?
Her Father—Well, you might get
Into the walking habit
Moist Days in London.
It La estimated that In London 4J
percent of the days are wet.
Evening attire la tabooed, the only
persona fashionably attired being
visitors. So the spectacular and bril-
liant scenes in the boxes, on the floor
and in the galleries of London, New
York and Paris are wanting in Ber-
lin. Say what they may, it is a dis-
tinct loss, for the privilege of viewing
an elegantly attired assemblage is
relished by cultured persons. If Ber-
lin is deficient here it excels other
wise. The opera Is magnificently
staged, the choruses are full aud sym
pathetic, the solos Buperbly rendered,
and the orchestra of 80 evolves mel-
u4y which captivates the senses.
The Royal Opera House Is not so
latxe as the Metropolitan in New
York, but is much grander. The Im-
perial box Is in the first gallery iu the
rear facing the stage. It Is three
times the size of tho other boxes.
Surmounting it is the royal coat of
arms wrought In gold and decorated
In yellow. The general treatment of
the celling, walls aud boxes Is red.
The Kaiser reflects the musical tastes
of his subjects in being inordinately
fond of the opera. Every chance he
iias to attend he la certain to avail
ti I ill self of it. As he Is the busiest
man in the empire these opportuni-
ties are none too frequent.
The Kaiser is Immensely popular.
Wherever he goes he Is affectionate-
ly greeted. Neither the King of Eng-
land nor the President of the United
States receives more sincere homage
from the masses than the ruler i.Tio
abruptly cut short the public service
sf Bismarck. Men criticise his acts,
but are Intensely devoted to his per-
sou. He tries to meet this sentiment
half way and In bo doing has come
to be regarded as the most demo-
cratic ruler of the house of Hohen-
lollarn.
Berlin has an Anglo American Club
whose purpose la to foster friendly
relations with tho great American re-
public, Its president is the proprie-
tor of the leading hotel of the city
wiw has emphasized his fondness for
the United States by making an
American woman hla first mf« and,
aome time after her death, taking a
■eooni an* from our country. He ia
The Brandenburg Gate.
fond of the exercise. At last Uutei
den I.inden corresponds with Berliz
in general.
The Brandenburg gate separates
the principal park from the lower end
of Unter den Linden. There are three
roadways beneath the arch, hut the
central one is reserved exclusively
for the Emperor. The figure of Vic-
tory perched on its top originally
faced the park. When Napoleon took
the city he had it taken down and
carried to Paris. When he surren-
dered in 1815 the Prussians regained
possession and returned it to Berlin.
WHEN in Chandler, 0, T., cal'
and see your (all and Wint.et
Clothing, Shoes,
Dry Goods and Milliner/
Sole Agent for the Celebrated Longley Men*
$3 Hats.
Crossett's $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 Men^
Shoes.
The Celebrated Queen Quality Ladies' 53.04
Shoes.
STAR STORE,,
A. JACOBS.
Clapp Building. Chandler, Oklahoma
A. D. WRIGHT,
•i
IF
:DEALER IN:
Drugs, Paints, Oils,
Glass, Wall Paper,
Books, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Etc.
CHJtMDJ.EH. OKLJtHOMJt.
Dome of the Old Palace.
When it was placed on the gate It was
made to face the Unter den Lindeu
Instead of the park.
Lumber In Washington State.
The state of Washington has the
most gigantic lumber resources in the
world. One acre of Washington tim-
ber will furnish In Its lumber as many
carloads of freight as 120 years >4
wheat product from a Dakota farm.
British and French Millionaire*.
There are four millionaires In Brit
aln to on* li France.
yovjwantjtojbuy good lots'on easy terms see
J. W. SHARPE, 9J West Grand Avenue •* •
II you want to pay ot! your Mortgage see
J. W. SHARPE, World's Office • > «•••«
I will get you a Loan on your
farm or City Property. Write
me, No. 9 1-2 Grand Avenue.
See SHarpe and Stop Kent.
I will Rent your property or Sell it
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Leftwich, John C. The Western World. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1903, newspaper, June 11, 1903; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc125829/m1/2/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.