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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25

the counting-room of the bank. It is
essentially the Office Of a man who loves
horses. In this act there is the incident
Of the counterfeit bills; the tussle with
Bill Montaig: the resignat ton Of Chef
Timson, and the securing of the mort
cages on the Widow Cullom's home.
In the third act another phase Of David
Harum's character is shown-his home
life. The scene is laid In Aunt Polly s
sitting room. and the time is Christmas
morning 1t is showing hard outside.
Aunt Polly is having John Lenox's things
surreptitiously removed from the Eagle
Tavern to her spare room. The Widow
sCuilom come in answer to David's SUM
mons, expecting to be bereft of her home.
There is the story Of David's visit to the
circus; the giving to the widow OF her
home; the engagement of John Lenox and
Mary Blake. and the curtain falls on the
Christmas dinner. with David's opening
that famous bottle of champagne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25
Plays That Have Made Hits =
- dn0 Those That Have Been Hit

is the best balanced and most dlvers1hed
thai they have ever put on the road
Charles j. Ross and Mabel Fenton, OF
course. head the combination, and will
present IL cir famous ftravestyE of Sardou s
E"CIeopat ira in which they made their
greatest hit while men.ersE OF Weber
and. Feds, congress OF fu1-makeTs IN
New ork city. ~
They were only induced toS1eaye Weber
and Fields in New York and take to
the road on the showing that the COM "a.
pany which would bear their names
would be the finest Of its character.
Charles j. Ross was one Of the most pop
3:l1lar comedians in the Weber and Fields
1 fold. and the great German comedians
gave him UP regretfully. Mabel Fenton
Is a talented and versatile actress. Their
I travesty Of "Cleopa ira is beautifully
staged, aud is scenically the most pre-
tentious offering in vau~ vtlle.ss Sufhclent
scenery is carried for tn.- act alone TO
equip an ordinary melodranla. The Misses
sDelmore and company in their beautiful
stage picture, entitled backgrounds
Reverie,'' present another elaborate act
Through the smoke of a good cigar an
early arrived bridegroom sees visions of
former sweethearts in the pic Arre above
tie fireplace.
The Misses Delnnore appear in the pic
ture and sing and play upon various in
struments Both their vocal and sinstru-6
mental selections are gems, and the pic
lures are beautifully set as on a minia-
sture stage. Johnson and Dean, the pre-
mier colored entertainers" as they call
themselves, have just returned from a
long and successful engagement in Eu-
rope They are undoubtedly the most
talented colored team in vaudeville. Our
cd friends James 3. and Fanny DOnO-:
van, who, with their rapid fire Jokes and
stories, never fail to score heavily in
the favor Of an au-.ence, and especially
an audience which wants to laugh.
ley keep well up-to-date with material
also, and will doubtless be one of the
strong cards of the programme. Julian
Rose, the Hebrew parodist and mono
:1ogist has a budget or new material, and
is not only doing the best act ne has
ever done. but is making all the other
Hebrew comedians in vaudeville look to
their laurels. In fact, his act this season
is on a par with any of them, If not
a little better The musical speciality of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25
Biijjou.

The past week has been the most bril-
liant in the history Of local theauicals.
since the curtain rang up on the season
Of 1s02-ls03
Few cities in the country have pre-
scented, In the same space of time, such
8 line OF meritorious attractions. and
few cities have shown in the matter of
attendance such marked appreciation Of
what was offered.
The smart folk have had an opportunity
to display their most stunning gowns, and
others perhaps not accounted quite so
smart have seized the chance TO salts
fy their appetites with the good things
that have been spread upon the theatrical
table. All OF which goes to show that II
the right class of attractions are pre-
scented here. there will be no lack either
Of appreciation or dollars. so
It has been clearly demonstrated dur
Ing the present season that meritorius
offerings. stamped with the approval Of the
metropolis and other theatre-going places,
can depend upon liberal patronage and
warm plaudits in Richmond. On the
other hand plays that smacked OF medi-
ocrity have met the fate here they de-
served, except in few cases. where the
public was nisled into going to see SHOW
with q national reputation. but inter
preted by q weak and insufficient COM
paRy. In the light Of the past week, It
behooves the local management OF botn
theatres to eliminate as far as posslble
poor shows from their bookings. and 10
let the public understand that nothing
but the best attractions obtainable Will
be presented for its amusement When
this guarantee can be given, there is no
reason to doubt that Richmond will take
its place and be accounted one OF the
best show towns in the country.
RECORD OF THE WEEK
The week was opened by Fife Ellsler.
who appeared in the Marlowe producticr
OF when Knighthood Was In Flower
An audience that tested the four walls of
the Academy was present to welcome
Miss Eilsle-'s return TO this city. While
the play was handsomely staged and cos
TUNED. it was handicapped by having a
weak company to interpret II. MISS
Ellsler's age also worked against her In
portraying the role Of Mary Tudor. but
despite these objections, the play seemed
TO please the large audience.
John Drew's appearance on Tuesday
evening fin his new play. THE Mummy
and the Humming Bird" proved to be the.
social event Of the season, The Academy
vas crowded with the culture and beauty
OF The city. and Drew was given a royal
welcome. While this was the first bow
he haJ made si:lce he became star
under Charles Frohman. which occurred
over eleven years ago. by his clever and
delightful, conception and deiineauon OF
me role OF Lord LaluaIey In Dantd Hender-5
sens play. he made lasting impression.
and VIII be welcomed by crowded houses
eaodld he ever decide - revisit Asaen-,
nna6 8
nf.t of her cradle to- view the scenes ~
= ssys:a1 g. aeaasns ssVsl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25

An interesting experiment has been
carried on at the artillery ranges at
SSteinfeld, Austria. 1t is commonly
known that balloon was anchored at
the height Of $500 yards, the gunners
being kept ii. ignorance of the range. It
took twenty-five shots to get the APP
proximate range. but 1t was not till the
siNty-fourth round that the balloon was
hit. and then only slightly. However,
the small tear was sufficient to bring it
slowly to the ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25

the bill will be provided by the Musical
Johnstons, xylophone experts. who also
have recently returned from a successful
tour of Europe. There is ginger and life
in their work as we'll as excellent har-
mony and marvellous execution.
They swing an audience along on a
wave Of harmony that is delightful. The
Yomomoto Brothers are said to be the
most sensational wire artists who have
ever come to this country. and Boranl
anu Nevaro present a neat acropatic and
contortion slzit, entitled That's Cinch.'.
!. AR. 1nsenh Jefferson begins his annua l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25
. ROSS AND FENToN AT BIJoU.

3 The next attracron at the Bijous he
\ afre will he Ross and 8Fenton and their
/ famous vaud evilles company. Which Is said
"a. Be the finest aggregaAon Of yaudevil-
Hans travelling as company this sea-
~. a combinati on Of vaudeville aftists
therod together -or8 sswhole season
GsIld-naMrelly a1ord "a ilnsrs show Than
!. s.,sd IA booked ia onss wSsk. ana an this
ssnssauca 81 & o. rid Sbar s and Rush,
sSr1 neytus ,S CIT tain.
|; ssSnf. who present this cempanY. hage
~ daaS than elves ma zstn1t Tho ahou.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25
GERMAN DIALECT COMEDIAN.

~ q . : -
The many requests lodged at the box
ONCE for the engagement mex. Wednes-
day at the matinee and evening perform
ance of AL H. Wilson. the S1ermans dialect
comedian. is most healthful tnd1ca ton
of the growing esteem here for this
artist. Although this is only Mr. VIII
sons third season as star, he has proved
beyond doubt that he is to be account
ed among the best paying and most ap-
preciated players who come to this city.
He viii be seen here in "A Prince OF Tat
*ters.''
The supporting company is q strong
one. each member being carefully chosen
and admirably suited to the role assign
ed.
Throughout the action Of the play Nj l'!r..
Wilson sings six new and catchy songs
giving ample opportunity for the enjoy
sment OF his rich. melod ious voice. Wa..ch
has earned for him the title of 3. The
Golden Voiced Singer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-25

Mr.. Joseph JEFFERSON begins his annual
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED
ON STREET IMPROVEMENT.
Between Asphalt, BituminOus
Macadnm and Brick.

A public hearing on proposed street i'm
provements will take place at 10 o'clock
this morning before the Board of Public
Improvements. Work is about started on
sections of twenty different streets and
property holders are to be given Il chance
to ask for or to object to materials.
Owners of property on sections of Lo-
Gust street and DelmGr avenue will have
choice between asphalt and bituminous
macadam, Other property owners will
have choice of three varieties OF ma
terial-asphalt, bituminous macadam and
brick.
The following streets are to be i'm
proved:
Ohio avenue. between keokuk ana emp
pewa streets
Nebraska avenue. between Arsenal
street and Magnolia avenue.
Winnebago street. between Tennessee
and Grand avenues.
Lee avenue. between Groves street and
Grand avenue
Warne avenue, between Easton and
kenner1y avenues.
Kentucky avenue. between Old Man
chester road and Manchester. avenue.
Arkansas avenue. between Chippewa and
Winnebago streets.
Cote Brillianre avenue, between Whit
tier street and Newstead avenue,
Prairie avenue, between Kossuth ave-
nue. and Penrose street. and between Flor
issant and PearOse.
Texas avenue. between Pestalozzi and
GravOis avenue.
Iowa avenue. between Cherokee and
Arsenal streets. and between Gasconade
and Chippewa streets.
Prairie avenue. between Easton and
Lincoln avenues.
Bell avenue, between Cabanne and Ma
pie avenues.
Belt avenue. between Maple and Page
avenues.
Bartmer avenue. between Page and Belt
avenues.
Walnut street, between Tenth and
Twelfth street.
Locust street. between Fourth and Thir-
teenth streets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
HIGHNAYMAN HOLDS UP BOY.
Unidentified Man Secures Il Val
liable Coat From Il Messenger. :

Joseph Nobacl, 10 years old. delivery
boy employed by the Globe. Seventh street
and Franklin avenue. was held UP shortly
after o'clock last night at the corner of
Ninth and Wash streets. and robbed of Il
package containing a coat valued at s35.
Noback was roughly handled and was
assisted back to the store by man VINO
witnessed the hoid-up from distance.
After reporting the occurrence the boy
was allowed to go to his home. No. 1893
North Tenth street
The lad was sent to deliver the coat TO
a man ramed Peterson, who lives a: No.
ISL Carr street. When he reached the cor
ner of Ninth and Wash streets he was met
by young man who claimed that the
bundle was intended for him.
Noback refused to part with the bundle
unless the men accompanied him to the
address that had been given to him. The
highwayman then struck Noback heavy
blow in the face and grasped the bundlel
He ran and evaded pursuit by turning in
to dark alley.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
OFFICERS ACCUSE
SAILOR OF MURDER
Arrest of Emil Totterman, 1t Is
Thought, Will Clear Up Mys-
terry of Brutal Crime.
DETECTIVES WORK PROMPT.
The Accused Denies Guilt, but Is
Identified as Man Last Seen
With His Victim, Whose
Body Was Mutilated.

New York. Dec. 21.-By the arrest to-day
of Emil Totterman. Swedish sailor, the
police believe that they have cleared up
the mystery of the murder of Sarah Mar
tin. whose mutilated body was found yes
terday afternoon in Kellys Hotel low
sailors resort, on the East River front.
The arrest. which was made in the
sailors union headquarters. followed infor-
nation received from detectives who were
sent to Bridgeport. Conn. to follow up a
clue furnished by a purchase check of
MeiSs &; Co. OF Bridgeport for pair of
shoes and sweater which was found in
the room in which the crime was commit
ted.
On the wrapper of a parcel left in the
room by the murder was written in pencil
the name of Fred C. Belano." and I'M
dcrncath the name "E. Totterman."
: The detectives reported from bridgeport
that the schooner Fred c. Belano was
lying at that port, and that sailor named
Totte,man had been discharged from her
on Saturday.
They also obtained a good description of
the man. who. on Saturday purchased the
shoes and sweater from Meigs & Co.
Furnished with this description. detec-
tives i'll this city picked out Totterman
from among crowd of seamen at the
lllDI. WITH stdltHtu tiicIe was
found on him a sailors clasp knife. the
blade of which appeared to bear blood
stains.
At police headquarters the prisoner was
fully identified by James Kelly, the pro-
prietor of the hotel; his wife and other
persons as the man who on Saturday
night accompanied the Martin woman to
the room In which her body was found.
Totterman declared that he had never
been at the hotel. although he admitted
that he had come from Bridgeport on
chased there the shoes and sweater After
undergoing long examination by Inspec-
tor McCluskey and Assistant District At
toTney Garvin. he was arraigned in the
Police Court and demanded on the tech
meal charge of being suspicious char
ter" to police headquarters
Later Louis Baldwin and Parker r.
Silvernail, statesmen for Meigs & Co.. fully
identified Totterman, as, the man who
bought the shoes and sweater. The police
Nelson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
VIII Assume Duties January l.,
and Have Charge of Opera
ton and Traffic.
NOW WITH GOULD LINES.
General Superintendent Breck to
Devote Himself Exclusively to
improvements to BE
Made Tor Fair.

Alexander Robertson. manager of the
Western Maryland and West Virginia Cen
trail and Pittsburg, has accepted the posi-
tion of general manager of the Terminal
Association. offered to him by President
McChesney. and will assume the duties Of
this position January /.
Mr.. Robertson will have charge of traf-
fic and operation. while Mr.. Breck will
be able to devote himself exclusively to
construction. by which it is hoped that
the improvements planned by the Term
inal Association can be completed in time
for the Fair
Mr.. McChesney has heretofore held the
title of president and general manager and
Mr.. Breck that of general superintendent.
In his capacity of general superintend-
ent the management of the construction
operation and traffic devolved upon Mr..
dual capacity.
The directors of the association realized
that with the exceptionally heavy traffic
ana am. the costly improvements which
the terminal officials have to oversee,
there was entirely too much work for two
men. and for that reason it was deemed
aovlsabie to secure an efficient railroad
man who could look after the operation
ana ana traffic department for Mr.. Brock and
ar. McChesney. and leave Mr.. Breck free
TO give his undivided attention to the con-
stTucuon. 1t is believed that Mr.. Breck's
Ute VIII be superintendent Of construc-
sioti, though Mr.. McChesney has not
decided upon the matter.
MI. Breck has. to quote Mr. McChes-
ney' built monument for himself in
me terminal yards and it is believed
mat mad he been able to give his entire
attention to the improvements being made
most OF them would have been completed.
The new general manager is 4S years
oio. and entered the railroad service when
ne was . years old as a brakeman on
me Fftchburg Railroad. Since then he has
risen step by step. until he was appointed
In 1893 superintendent of the middle di-
VISION OF the Wabash Railroad. with head
IN August of this year he was ap-
pointed manager of the Gould lines east
OF Pittsburg. which are the Western
MARYLAND and West Virginia Central and
with headquarters at Balti-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
MAY SETTLE STRIKE SOON.
Transfer Drivers and Employees
Have Begun Negotiations.

Representatives of the striking transfer
drivers and the employers met in the
Courthouse yesterday and began negotia-
tions. which, 1t is believed. will result in
a settlement of the strike within the next
few days.
The State Board of Arbitration met at
the Cour. ;iouse yesterday afternoon. but
adjourned until Wednesday. Ford Allen.
a member OF the board. said: The strikors
and the employers have reached point
where they are able to hold joint meet
ing. and unless their own efforts fail to
amicably settle the strike. We will not in
terfere
IT think the strike will probably be set
fled Tuesday or Wednesday,"
The strikers and representatives of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
NJ. p. EARNINGS INCREASE.
Gould Hears Favorable Report. on
Traffic Conditions.

Gould Hears Favorable Reports on
Traffic Conditions.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Dec. 21-The directors of the
Missouri Pacific Railroad met to-day, with
George ]. Gould presiding. After hearing
favorable reports Of traffic conditions in
the Southwestern territory traversed by
the lines of this system. the board de-
clared the regular semiannual dividend of
212 per cent.
The earnings Of the Missouri Pacific for
the year 1905 have been reported officially
Tor ten months. Estimating on the figures
already in for the last two months, the
showing for the year is as follows:
Gross earnings. sS3,G0,000, an increase
over the previous year of about s5500.0o0
operating expenses. S29.12500O, an increase
Of about 100000: net earnings about sl4,-
100000. an increase of s., 10000.
After paying all fixed charges the years
business shows surplus of about s, 800
OW. which is nearly 9.3 per cent on the
Sn,SO2.SIo of stock outstanding. A large
amount of money has been expended out
of earnings for betterments during the
year, but this policy will continue to pre-
vail to moderate degree.
The Goulds are gushing construction
work on the new North and South line
through the Mississippi Valley from st.
Louis to New Orleans.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
ONCE DUEsTR0W's SERVANT.
Rose Saetterle Now in Hospital
observation Ward.

Rose saettclrle of No. 2S6l Missouri ave
nue.. formerly servant in the family of
Arthur Duestrow. the millionaire wife and
child murderer. was yesterday taken to
the City Hospital, her mind deranged.
Miss Saetterle did not witness the muir
der. but during the trial wason the stand.
The cross-examning by the lawyers was
more than her mind could stand. and for
several years she has been subject to hal
fluctuations which alarmed her friends.
she told the police and hospital attend
ants yesterday that she was af=atd OF be-
ing murdered. At times she seems to be
perfectly sane, hut suddenly she will stop
and speak of the Duestrow murder.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22

Washington, Dec. 2l-The Interstate
Commerce Commission has made the fol-
lowing assignments for hearings:
Central Yellow Pine Association against
the Illinois Central Railroad. taking of
testimony January %: oral arguments to
be heard January Is: oral arguments TO be
heard January "A: same association against
Vicksburg. Shreveport and Pacific Rail
road. oral arguments to he Heard .Ianu-
airy e. Tiff and others against Southern
Railway Company, oral arguments to be
heard January IS. all mt the office of the
commission In Washington.
In the case of Hearst against the Phil
adelphia and Reading Railroad. hereto
fore assigned Tor January IS. postpone
ment has been made To date yet to be
hyeI
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
XMAS GIFT
THAT WILL LAST
A YEAR
FOR
81 25.

chiefs: silk hose. lilac gloves. Ascot ties
and other articles of wearing apparel.
From the cash register they took s.. The
total value set on the stolen goods Is sl15.
The burglars forced their way into the
store by cutting hole In a window and
releasing the catch. They climbed to the
roof OF perch to reach the window and
carried their booty out through the alley.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
VIII Not Use Force.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pana. ILL.,. Dee. 2l.-The difficulties be-
tween the Frisco and the Illinois Central
and Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
were adjusted to-day, a settlement being
reached by the Frisco promising not TO
use force in crossing their tracks. The
mogul engines that We're on duty were
withdrawn. The Frisco will complete
their line during the coming week.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22

transfer companies held n conference the
union at special meeting last night. The
strikers are holding out for shorter hours
and the decision of the union will be sub
mitted to the employers to-day.
1t Is said that both sides are inclined to
compromise the differences existing be-
tween the employers and the employees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
DOUBTS FURTHER MERGERS.
Yoakum Does Not Believe in Nor,
Consolidation.

Consultations.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City. Mo-. Dec. N.-B. F. Yoak-
UNI. president of the St. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad. was in the city this
morning on mis- way from New York to
Los Angeles, Cal He said:
Il do not believe that there will be a
further merger of railroads, although the
tendency is toward further consolidation.
Nearly all of the railroads of any tmpor-
4 further merger of these big groups
seems to have been checked. 1 do not be-
lieve that the trunk lines will invade the
territory west of the Mississippi River.
This river will be dividing line for rail-
way systems, except, of course the Gould
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
Grain Warehouse Buraeh.

REpUBLfC SPECIAL.
Temple. Tex. Dec. 2l.-A fire OF supposed
incendiary origin last night destroyed the
grain warehouse. machinery and 5000
bushels of grain belonging TO f.. b. Great
house. The loss Is $500. with insurance
Of 1890. A Santa Fe freight car, loaded
with corn also was consumed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
WILL NOT DEFAULT INTEREST.
Colorado Midland Bonds Have De-
clined.

clined.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Dec. 2l.-A report current In
financial circles early to-day of prob
able default in the interest of the first
mortgage i-per-cent bonds of the Colo
RADIO Midland Railway Company, due jan
uary l, was later officially denied. The
report the company's officials say. Is alb
solutely without foundation.
The bonds were selling year ago
around 81. They declined last week from
90 to 5Si2. and were offered to-day at 55
Almost the entire capital stock of the
company was bought few years ago
from the original organization interests by
the Denver and Rio Grande and Colorado
Southern Railroad companies. jointly. and
they recently refused to accept a bid at
par for their holdings.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
ADOPTS PLANS FOR HOME.
johnson County Will Expend
SoO.GaO for New AlmshOuse.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
warrensbure. Mo-, Dec. ol.-The John
son County Court to-day adopted the
plans drawn by G. f. Mcdonald. an archt-
tect of Kansas City. for the new s0,pS
county home TO be erected on an eighty
acre tract recently purchased by the
county Bids will be advertised for the
contract work and the construction will
he pushed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-22
THIEVES TOOK SILK GOODS.
Were Choice in Their Selection of
Wearing Apparel.

Burglars early yesterday morning robbed
Henry Wells store. al No. 1904 Olive
street. and selected as their booty several
outfits of silk underwear. silk handker-