davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
PRorrr IN OYSTERS Westmore-

PROFIT IN OYSTERS. Westmore-
land county man who owns about nine
acres of planting ground says he
would not exchange that property for
several large mercantile establishments.
A few years ago these bottoms were de-
pleted to such an extent that tongers
could not make wages working them.
The grounds were seeded, however, and
fine growth of oysters sprang up, which
are bringing now about so cents bushel.
This man by good management gives
employment to large number of people
who are engaged in taking up these
oysters, and the owner finds the work
very profitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
EIopers Agree to Separate.

Berlin, Jan. IA storyis circulated
here to the effect that the Prince and
Princess of Saxony have come to par
tial understanding by which she agrees
to leave NJ. Giron the tutor with whom
she eloped, and retire to the Castle OF
Count Thun at Tetschen, there to re-
main until after her accouchment In
the meantime the divorce proceedings will
be suspended. 1t lis believed here that
it is possible that NJ. Giron will either
be scared out of his alliance with the
Crown Princess or will be bought of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
COURT OF APPEALS.

Murray VS.. Farmville and Powhatan
Railway Company; argued and submitted.
Gray VS.. Rumrill; argued and con-
tinued until todoy.
The next cases to be called are Robin
son VS.. City of Danyille, and Granite
Building Company vs.. Saville's admins
traitor, Nos. Al and AZ.
The court will sit today and then adj
journ until Tuesday, the goth, at 1890
o'clock a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

COLORADO Is likely to suffer as re-
suit of the Teller-W olcott Senatorial
fight. Republicans are contesting seats
in the State Legislature, with the
avowed purpose of changing the politi-
cal complexion of that body, and it is
feared that there may be two General
Assemblies, thus tying up the affairs oi
the State until the troubles shall have
been settled in the courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
Fifty-Seventh Congress-
Washington, D. c., Jan. II.
SENATE.

The Senate was not in session today,
having adjourned Thursday until Mon
day.
Consideration of the bill to create a
Department of Commerce was resumed
when the House met today.
Mr.. Richardson (Ala) moved to
amend by eliminating the department
of labor from the list of bureaus incor-
porated in the new department. The
minority favor another new executive
department., a department OF labor,
which shall control all matters affecting
labor. The amendment was lost by a
vote of 10S to 56.
The provision fora bureau of insurance
was stricken from the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach that which It y
unable to do for itself, even when but signify
disordered or overloaded. kodoi supplies tne
natural juices of digestion and does the WORK
of the stomach, relaxing the nervous tension
while the iniamed muscles Of that organ are
allowed to rest and heal. kodol dlgest
what you eat and enables the stomach ana u
cestive organs 10 transform all food into rich
red blood. For sale by f.. S. Leedbnter
Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
DIED.

On Friday, at 9:45 p. M, after a short i'll
ness, ISAAC w. RUDD, aged g. years.
Funeral from his late residence, l25 south
Fairfax street, on Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock. Kindly omit flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

ing them with bad faith in having locked
out 5000 miners in defiance OF their
agreement with the commission. ne
said the present scarcity of coal was tne
result of the failure of the companies 10
sunplv cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
Attacked by Mitchell.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE sensa-
ton of today's session Of the coal strike
commission came when John Mitchell
bitterly attacked the operators, charg-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

KILLED SWEETHEART j. Con-
lin. living in wait for his sweetheart,
Jennie Dryer, who had gone to party
in Chicago last night with another suit
or. shot and killed her upon her return
home. He also shot Frank F. Merritt,
of whom he was jealous, and then turn
ed the weapon upon himself. A bullet
entered his head, and he will die. The
shooting took place on the porch OF the
Young woman's home, on Vincennes
avenue. Merritt and Miss Dryer were
ascending the stairs when the crazed
lover sprang in front of them from be-
hind a storm door. He had the revolt
yer in his hand. Their laughter as they
came along the street had frenzied him,
and when they mounted the steps, he
jumped from his place of concealment'
'Don't shoot, GeneP' exclaimed the
Mortified girl, as she turned to flee but
Conlin was too quick for her. He grab
bed her by the arm, and pressing the re-
yolyer to her forehead, fired. She reel
ed down the steps and fell dead. Mer-
rift attempted to wrest the pistol from
the hands of the crazed lover, but he
was thrust aside. Another shot was
fred, and the bullet lodged in Merritt
Jaw, causing serious, but not danger,
Gus wound. Thinking he had killed
them both, Conlin walked a few steps
toward the sidewalk and then shot HIM
self in the head. The doctors at the
Englewood Hospital say he cannot live
Conlin became acquainted with MIS-,
Dryer about three years ago, and hao
been paying attention to her up 70
short time ago, when he was told h'
need call at the house no longer. h'
insisted upon calling there, however
and Miss Dwyer refusedto see him upor
his last visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE stock market
opened strong and fairly active. After ten
minutes the tone continued strong. The bond
list was firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

Louis A. Disbrow was acquitted at
Riverhead, l.. l.. yesterday OF the MUIR
der of Clarence Foster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

The venerable Alexandria Gazette has
now passed its l03d year and has been
published in three different centuries;
viz, in the eighteenth, the nineteenth
and the twentieth centuries. There are
very few newspapers in the world which
are that old. But the Gazette shows no
sign of feebleuess from age, but when ii
comes to news-gathering is as spry as a
three-year-old. Esprit of the Valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

Two million Americans suffer the torturing
pangs of dyspepsia. No need TO-. Burdock
Blood Bitters cure. At any drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-17

THE GAZETTE. - The Alexandria
Gazette recently closed its one hundred
and third volume. 1t has been publish
ed in three centuries, and instead OF
growing old and feeble, becomes more
Youthful and active as time passes.
There are few papers in any country
that can show such record.-lStaunton
| Spectator.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

Crosman would play in Denver this
spring, and from time TO time the Dem
Yer papers have asked the question
'where2"
Both the Tabor Opera house and
Broadway theater are In the hands OF
the syndicate, so, OF course, they are
closed to this independent star. The
Curtis theater, the Stair n Havlln
house,w not accommodate Miss Cros-
mans productions until after altefd-
tons are made next fall. As he did In
Philadelphia, however, MI Campbell
has solved the problem and has con-
tracted for Miss Crosman to play her
engagement at Elltchs gardens, which
contain a beautiful theater. II IS Gus.
tomary for the gardens to put stock
company In every summer, This season
the same plan viii be followed. but
the season will be inaugurated by
weeks engagement Of Miss Crosman
and her company In her repertoire AZ
81. prices. Her engagement viii be for
one week and Win open Monday, May
Is Miss Crosman's particular oppon'
Cnt VIII be n. VI. Sothern at the Broad
way theater. Crane and Goodwin fol-
low. IL seems probable, however, that
Miss Crosman win win out Al least,
she has a great hold on the Denver
people She has played there number
Of stock agements and originally
produced her Mistress Nell" at the
Tabor Opera house three years ago.
Miss Crosman has not been to Denver
since that time and in the interim has
made her great successes, She will
present during the week, "As You Like
it," "The Sword Of the King" "Alls-
tress Nell" and Madeline" With this
repertory AMI her popularity Miss
Crosman hopes TO succeed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

The concert at the Tabernacle next
Monday evening, May 9TH Is attracting
considerable attention. The chief feat
urc will be the rendition Of his Denver
festival program by Prof, Mcclellan,
which won for him much praise from
the Denver critics In addition TO
these numbers, the Tabernacle choir
will give a fine number or two, and
Chas. Kent, baritone, and Alfred Best,
Jr.. will sing solos,
Prof, Stephens and his fellow officers
OF the Tabernacle choir are sparing no
effort 10 make this occasion a success
full one, and Salt Lakers will, no doubt,
feel an interest to hear the numbers
that scored so heavily In Denver, The
recital will begin promptly at $3.50. The
doors will be closed between numbers
only, and the admission VIII be popular
priced:
Following Is the program'
Chorus 80" ..,.. .... Tabernacle choir
Third Sonata for Organ. ,Guilmant
L-Allegro maestoso con fuoco.
II,-Adaglo.
'Toccata," from Sixth Organ Sym.
ION, Away, : Awake from idiHla.
watha.",. 49,. .Coleridge- Taylor
Alfred Best, Jr.
a,--"To a Wild Rose. ...MacDowell
b.-"Intermezzo" -. ..u.. Mascagnl
c.-"Capriccio" .,,,..,.,. ...Lemalgre
d.-"Sprlng Song. ,Mendelssohn
e.-"Gavotte,' from "Mignon"
-. e. .. .,.,..,,..,,,,. Thomas
Transcribed for the organ by Mr..
Mr. McClellan.)
Baritone solo",... Mr.. Chas Kent
"Chromatic Fantasie.. :. ..o,.Thiele
a.-"Walters Prize Song from
the "Meisterslnger Won Nurn.
berg =, $50" ..,." wagner
b.-"Andantino" ITO My Wife,, by
special request, 80. ......Lemare
"0beron" overture. :. E. .....Weber
Prof Mcclellan has not yet decided
whether to have Miss Ramsey's concert
given in the Tabernacle or the Theater.
Wherever II Is given, II Is TO be hoped
that she will have big turnout. and
certainly the advertising she has re-
ceiyed from the foreign correspondence
OF the Salt Lake newspapers for the
last several months should bring her
rouser. Miss Emma Lucy Gates, writ
ing TO her father, says she has had the
privilege Of hearing Miss Ramsey, and
that none Of the praise that has been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

na," brought out by Mrs Bruno, and
adapted from Crawf0rd's weird mover
"The Witch Of Prague" II anything,
the story gains in weirdness ana
strangeness by being put upon the
stage. While all the plot cannot be
told, and while the ending Is not en-
trely satisfactory, because the sudden
binding OF the heroine as the play
closes leaves an odd taste In the mouth
and the ultimate fate OF the other girl
who seems rather hardly punished--is
left In doubt, still one follows the whole
story with species Of fascination, due
first 10 Mrs. Brune's intense ana mag
netic acIing, second to the suspense
and interest OF the story. Mrs. Bruno
as the Indian girl was thoroughly pic
turesque thoroughly attractive, and
thoroughly powerful. Nothing she mas
done, more decidedly stamps her as a
genuine artist,
she and her managers are entitled TO
high praise as we'll for the character OF
the whole prediction. Having learned
by sad experience, Mrs. Bruno has this
year insisted on capabiity from every
one of her players. The main charac-
ters are, therefore In excellent hands.
Mr. Dunbar as the old doctor gave a
strong presentation, Mr.. Hennlgs
Kafka was equally good, while Mr.
Bogel as the East Indian contributed
one Of the strongest bits OF acting OF
tho night Mr.. Junlus Brutus Booth,
perhaps a little handicapped by his
name, aid the lover with care, but his
acting is not free from the idea mat
he could do comedy roles better Mr.
Booth, by the way, Is a nephew or the
great Edwin, his father being j. H..
Booth and his mother the well known
actress, Agnes Booth Schoeffel, With
such a lineage he ought 10 have n flu
ture,
The ladies' OF the company, aside from
Mrs, Bruno, were fair The scenic in
vestlture was magnificent, and the
tapestry room in Prague was beautiful
study The same presentation goes to-
night and II ought to play TO Standing
room only,
Everything seems to be tending to-
wards Shakespeare IN these days Mon
day night Macbeth viii hold the
boards at the Theater, being presented
by John Griffith, an actor who for sew
eral seasons past has been allied with
productions OF Faust" He il said TO
be fine reader Of Shakespearian lines
and his manager announces a strong
scenic production. The engagement will
last three nights and a Wednesday
matinee Not having been furnished
with the cast, we are unable to give the
name OF the actress who Will play Lady
Macbeth, but Mr. Grlhlth's manager
promises that he is supported by cap
able company throughout
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02
IS! E4H !:

awarded her overstates her merits
The chance to hear the organlst Le-
mare. who wrote the divine Andantlno
ITO My Wife" Is one that will be pre-
scented to Salt Lakers In the near tut
ure Professor Lemare Is an English
man by birth, but he was induced to
come to Pittsturg and accept a position
there as org5,nlst, by Andrew Carne'
gle.
Manager Savage announces that
George AIDES Sultan Of Sulu," which Is
nearing its fifth month al Wallacks,
has broken all records for that theater
In the matter Of receipts
On May |. Dudley Buck, the re-
nowned composer, leaves the organ
bench Of Plymouth church, Brooklyn,
and will retire from active work.
The New York Herald says The
most interesting item OF church choir
news this spring is the advent of Hoo
ratio w. Parker as organist and choir
master Of the Fifth Avenue Collegiate
church, succeeding Herman Hans Wet
2ier. Mr.. Parker is professor of music
at Yale university, and one of the fore
most OF American composers, Many
years ago when Holy Trinity church
stood at the corner Of Madison avenue
and Forty-second street, Mr.. Parker
was In charge Of it's supplied choir,
His salary will be one Of the largest In
the city.
The New York Heralds European
edition publishes the following from It's
correspondent:
Berlin, Sunday.-I am informed that
Herr Richard Strauss has definitely de-
Clded to go to the United States and
direct grand opera next season under
Mr.. Conried's management.
Slgnor BussOni has also signed a con-
tract for an American tour.
Mr. Walter Damrosch, who Ia leaving
here today, has signed a contract to
direct a series Of Wagnerian concerts
next year in the leading German cities.
He will also direct series Of concerts
in Berlin, st. Petersburg, Warsaw and
Paris.
Mr. Conrled said, In reference to the
above. 1T Is not true that | have en-
gagged Mr.. Richard Strauss, nor have
/ any intention OF doing so. His Lon
don agent. Mr.. Hugo Goerlltz, wrote
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

that n obtained the compliment OF haY
ing a Weber & Field burlesque writ
ten around It, entitled "rhe sickness
OF Gelatne" People who have not seen
the original, but who have roared oyet
Lillian Russell, Pete Daley, Willie Col-
lier and Weber & Field In the bur
lesque will be especially curious to
witness the play Miss Mannerlng
brings the entire New York production
including the heavy shlpboard scene.
one Of the most extensive ever placed
on any stage. Her company Is OF a
high standard also and includes as
leading man Arthur Byron, who stars
next year In Fltch's new play Major
Andre" and that sterling old actress,
Mrs Thomas Whiffen.
Up stairs at least, the Grand will be
another house when 1t throws open It's
doors for the summer season Monday
night The rear walls have been re-
moved and the section now reserved
for the gallery will seat 800 people, In
stead Of 400 as In the old days. This
means added comfort to the gallery
habltue, and a big sum Of money for
Jones & Hammer before the season Is
over, as they have frequently had to
turn people away from that section OF
the house when an unusual attraction
came along. Other changes have been
made and the house VIII be spick, span
and clean, ready for the new company
which Is 10 occupy 1t for so long sea-
son commencing Monday night. The
seating capacity Of the Grand Is now
1900.
The opening bill will be "othello"
with Mr.. Chas. ID. Herman In the title
role. This bin runs three nights. and
on Thursday "The Lions Mouth" last
presented here by Frederick Warde and
Louis James, will follow. This will be
the first time that either OF these plays
has ever been presented at popular
prices in this city. They will be fol-
lowed by a round OF Shakespearlan and
legitimate plays, and at the end OF three
weeks Mr.. Herman viii retire, TO be re-
placed by strong actor from the east,
one now supporting Mansfield. The
Ftitllt NbIlptuN VIII NbHllliutt anu SUN
plays as East Lynne" will be present
ed. The company Is the same as that
which formerly supported the tragedian
Warde, and the present venture is
owned by Mr. Warde and his son Ar
thur. They certainly ought TO know
what Salt Lake demands In the way OF
acting, and II Ia likely that the produc-
tion win be one that Will draw heavy
support.
Messrs. Jones & Hammer are count
ing on a prosperous six weeks business,
as they believe that there are many
people in Salt Lake who cannot afford
high prices. who have neye yet seen
the round Of standard plays that viii
be presented during this engagement.
Last night at the Theater was brill
liant one. The audience was not large,
but It was intensely Interested. and at
times Il applauded enthusiastically The
attraction was the new play Of "Unor-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

TO be classed as head liners" In any
metropolitan season,
Charming Mary Mannerlng Is first in
the notable list. and we are to see her
In clyde Fitch play, "The stubborn
ness Of Geraldine next week The
fine impression she LETT when last
seen here In Janice Meredith" has not
been forgotten She is noted as one Of
the handsomest women on the stage,
and one Of the cleverest actresses. The
play In which she appears here was one
Of the sensations Of New York's last
season. indeed, It was so successful
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

It is rarely that theatrical season
closes up with so many notable attrac-
lions coming In on the home stretch as
the present one in Salt Lake. Before
the theater closes FOR good and all, we
are to have Mary Mannerng, Nat Good
win. w. II. Crane, Il. II. sothern and
Amelia Bingham. o qulntette entitled
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02
THEATER GOSSIP.

w. II. Crane opened In San Fran
cisco last Monday night In David Har-
um, aud had q royal reception.
When Blanche Walsh leaves the Vic q.
toria theater in New York on May A.,
she will present Resurrection" in
Elizabeth, N. j.; Trenton, Easton
Reading, Allentown, Wilkesbarre,
Scranton, Syracuse. Rochester, Auburn,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02


Binghamton. Troy and Albany. Her
season ends May 20 in the last named
city. During her tour OF these cities,
Miss Walsh will be supported by the
original New York cast.
Wagenhals and Kemper have per-
footed plans for the next seasons tour
OF Louis James and Frederick Warde,
but decline at present TO announce the
details James and Warde have been
hanged by this enterprlsing firm for
at least 10 years, and during all OF
that time have prospered greatly. but
this season Is said to be record
breaker in the way Of profits. II is
estimated by those who know that
the present tour will add upwards Of
1000 to the bank account Of these
young managers,
--.-------
The veteran actor, Phil Margetts, will
be seen IN the Twentieth ward amuse-
mont hall Wednesday evening next. AS
ISOLATED with him will be those other
old timers, r. +. Neslen, and Harry
Horsley, while quite a number Of
younger people unite in rendering sup
port Among others Mr.. Il. s. Young,
MIS-. A. Il. Richardson, Mrs. M. Rom
ney. Mr.. j. Kelson. Mr., A. GALLAGHER,
Mr.. f. Langton Miss Cloa Pratt, Miss
Bessie Frost, G.. B. Margetts, Sid Claw
son and Bert Margetts will be on the
bill. The domestic drama, "The CHM
ney Corner" and the farce. Mistaken
Identity" will both be rendered.
-----
On Monday night, April 20, Annie
Russell began the last two weeks OF hes
prosperous season at the Garrick thea.
ter, New York, in mice and Men"
Upon the completion Of her engagement
she viii have played four full months
in New York In Madeleine Lucette Ry-
ley's play. which has proved to be the
most successful vehicle Miss Russell
has had since she became a star under
Charles Frohman's management. mice
and Men" has all OF those qualities that
provide the best setting for Miss Rus
sells gentle art and winsome person
ality. 1t tells strong story, Is replete
with pretty love scenes, and the dia-
logle sparkles with wit Miss Russell
was provided this season with the best
company she has ever had. The cast
includes Orrin Johnson and John Ma.
son, who, as the rival sultors, have
splendid parts. Mrs. Gilbert has one
Of those roles with which she has long
been identified and In which she Is al
ways pleasing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

Salt Lakd has turned out quite n
number OF theatrical and musical stars,
and among the former may now be
found William H. Smedley, son of w. H..
Smedey, Of this city, the well known
insurance man. The young man took
TO the dramatic stage over u years ago,
and by steady application TO business
and a naturally bright mind, has made
his mark In the profession. Mr., Smed-
ley has been leading man Of late years
In the best eastern troupes, as well as a
manager, and has now proven further
the versatility Of his talent. That is
TO say, he can write plays, and success
full plays, too He recently completed
his fourth composition, and as the
other three were disposed OF without
difficulty, he will have no trouble In
disposlng OF this one. Mr.. Smedley
is now IN New Orleans negotiating for
the use Of his new play by theatrical
manager, and 1t Is interesting to learn
that he viii be home on visit in
July. The fact that Mr., Smedley Is
now reputed 70 have an income Of 81
900 per year or over, Is a sure indication
Of the rise the young man has made In
the dramatic profession.
A fierce theatrical war will be waged
In the west this spring the contend
ing forces being Henrietta Crosman
and james X Hackett on one side, and
Il. II. Sothern, w. II. Crane and Nat
Goodwin on the other The seat Of war
proper will be Denver, where Miss
Cr0sman will meet single-handed the
opposing forces Mr.. Hackett will carry
his campaign as far west as Lincoln
and then let Miss Crosman go II alone
TO Denver For a long time Maurice
Campbell has announced that Miss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

Shakespeare's
Sublime Tragedy,