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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1903-08-22

Tin sympathy vi numerous friends.
j, e>iri.Iai u Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bou.-eois, who were bereaved "f
their infant son, Edward JustiIien.
The attic cA ID died Sunday at | 30
O'Clock p N, aged 8 days. TIL:
i1r.-al took place Monday At >
o'clock Z. VI, at u. Jo:oph'y Ca'ao..'
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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1903-08-22

flames and S,d licrF.
PAINTERS Hardware y Oer.Aa'i'' 60
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
N0TRE DAME STUDENTS
PRODUCE "EVERYMAN''
Old Morality Play Well Played by
Local Amateurs.

"Everyman," the old morality play.
was given creditable performance last
night at Gonzaga Hall by the Notre
Dame Alumnae Reading Circle The
play is an early English writing, and was
first produced late in the fifteenth cen
fury Its story tells how "Everyman %
must relinquish all earthly possessions
when ne goes to his final reckoning.
and. written in its old English style.
provides interesting and instructive IN
tertainment.
The chief role, that Of Everymau, was
in the capable hands OF Miss Katherine
Lackey, who read her lines with much
intelligence and gave the audience an
excellent conception of the character
Miss LaclCey's role compels her TO be
on the stage throughout the entire play
and despite the fatigue OF the perform
ance her work was thoroughly COM
mendable. Miss Anna G. Rogers gave a
fine reading OF the role OF Death" and
A. 5. Fennell. jr.. as Fellowship: Kath-
crime OConnor, as knowledge, and
Margaret Tally as Good Dedes. shared
the honors OF rhe evening.
The performance will be repeated to-
night at GonZaga Hall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Academy of Music-"The Peddler."

Hal Reds fOur-act comedy, The Ped
der" was written 10 exploit the abili-
ties of Joe Welch in the part of Abraham
Jacobson. a Hebrew of the BOwery. The
work OF the author idealizes the Jew.
and Joe Welch plays the part with in
teIligence. The Academy of Music has
rarely seen this year so good a drama
and so good acting.
Into the peddler's hard life came a
waif. Little Mary" a blind child pick
ed up in a fence corner on one of his
peregrinations outside Of New York. The
Jews love for this child. while his own
son deserts and ruins him in the pursuit
OF an adventures. makes a sad story.
Nor Is this sadness much relieved by
the introduction Of down South"
darkey and a couple OF spoony lovers
from sthe Bowery. The audience at the
Academy wept and applauded. and was
rather more quiet than usual.
There are plenty of thrilling climaxes
and a smell OF powder. but for once a
play is presented without coon songs"
and ragtime dancing. upon which the
Academy management is to be congratu-
lated.
The part OF Little Mary" IS play ed by
child OF tender years, whom the bill
class little Frances. She is a sweet girl
and throws an earnestness into the role
not surpassed by her adult fellow play
ers.
Ed Lawrence. as the Bowery tough.
and Olive Madison. as Lie Barclay his
affinity" are good in their way. The
BOwery waltz IS as cOmiCal as ii is ply
sicaIly rigorous.
Fanny Mcintyre. In the role OF Salome
Wyandotte. depicted well the fascina-
tions and recklcssness of the adventur-
ess
The Peddler" promises to be largely
patronized through the week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Southern Closely Watching Cuts.

Had it not been for the care taken By
the Southern road in watching the cuts
along its system. the wreck which oc-
CURED yesterday morning at Ayersvillt
Ca. would have been more serious In
the winter and spring months. watchmen
are placed on guard at every cut on the
road 10 look out for slides and falling
rocks. The Waterman at the Ayersville
cut was on duty and saw the landslide
a the time il happened The northbOund
passenger train was due at that moment
and although he ran back TO flag II. the
train was on him in a moment and be-
fore the engineer could apply the air
brakes successfully, the accident hap
pened. Fortunately the trainmen were
not seriously injured and the passengers
were not aware OF the accident and their
narrow escape for some time The de-
layed train arrived In Washington last
night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Lafayette-"S potIess Town"

'SpotIess Town" a musical comedy
written by WhitcOmb Reilly ard present
ed by Gus Hills comedians. is the at
traction At the Lafayette. An unusually
large Monday night audience was pres
cnt and indicated their appreciation by
frequent applause. OF course, such a
thing as plot IL not considered. and
the fun of the evening attaches TO two
Germans from Spotless Town who have
more money than brains to handle IL
and start out for fun
The company Of comedians Is headed
by Carlln ard Brown. former vaudeville
lights, who appear TO excellent advan-
tage in the new comedy. Adelaide Mars
den. soprano OF much ability. appears
in the part OF Kitty Topnote and en-
braces every opportunity TO show the
audience how easily she can take a high
note. The Speck brothers. two midEets.
appear IN various parts 90 excellent ad-
vantage in entertaining the audience
Marie Richmond sang a number Of
catchy songs. in which she was suDpor.-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
STREET RAILWAY MEN
CONTEMPLATE A STRIKE

BROCKTON, Mass. March 24.-Nearly
3O0 members of division 235. Amalgamat-
cd Association of Street Railway En-
ployes OF America, held a meeting in
Campbello last evening. and voted on the
question OF striking for a tlat rate OF %
cents an hour or accepting the sliding
scale offered by the Old Colony Street
Railway Company. The ballots were
sealed. and will be sent TO the headquar-
tiers with the votes taken by other di-
visions. IL is claimed that the ma jority
voted in favor OF striking and insisting
on a recognition Of the union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Chase's-POlite Vaudeville.

Seldom. indeed, is Il that vaudeville
bill is presented in which each num-
Der pleases. and yet this is precisely
what occurs at Chase's this week. From,
curtain raiser 10 the vitagrapb there
can scarcely be said 10 be dull mo-
ment. The house was well filed last
evening. and many OF the patrons de-
clared the performance. as a whole. the
best OF the year. To begin with. ZazsII
and Vernon. triple bar comedy panto-
mimists.' who seemed to promise a bad
quarter OF an hour. kept their mouths
closed, and did some really cIever-Nort,
T. W. Eckert and Emma Berg. in a Jan
ancse operetta. Little Pee Weet." are
entertaining. Both possess excellent
voices. and We're frequently encorcd.
John d. Gilbert. monologist, keeps the
audience merry while on the stage The
'motogirI' is the wonder that she is
billed, and keeps the spectators guess
Ing until the last. Loris and Altina
prove themselves excellent shots. and
pick apples from each others head IN
a manner that would make William Tell
look 20 his laurels. Maud HUH sings
negro songs. and sings them well. She
also tells some good stories. The Bar
rows Lancaster Company. in the Jolly
Jollier.' pleases the audieuce. The vita
graph. which has become an indispen-
sable feature OF the modern vaudeville
bill. closes an enjoyable evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Lyceum-ThOroughbred Burlesquers

Thoroughbred Burlesquers burlesqued
everything in sight at the Lyceum last
night and left the large audience in a
good humor until the last curtain fell.
"A Wooden Wedding" was the opening
skit and was full OF good things The
chorus put an abundance OF life and en-
ergy into its work
The hit OF the clio was the Empire
City Quartet. which was encored again
and again on the solo singing o. Under
the Bamboo Tree" by the bass. The
quartet is not the best on the road. but
IL has knack Of making a hit with its
hearers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Work to Begin on Union Station.

Work to Begin on Union Station.
The official announcement was made
yesterday afternOon-at the general Of
fees OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
In Baltimore that work on the new rail-
road terminal in Washington will begin
in few weeks and It is expected that it
viii be completed in three years. The
total cost Will approximate $4,000, 600.
or which $1,000 900 will be borne by the
District Of Columbia. the balance being
divided almost equally between the Bal
timore and Ohio and the Pennsylvania
Railroads
The new station viii be on Massachu-
sets Avenue and will cost 81. OOO, 600 The
plans are now being drawn by ID. II.
Burnham. the celebrated architect. It
Will be a very handsome structure and
thoroughly in keeping with the Govern
ment style Of public building architec-
ture. The train shed will contain TWEEN
ty-eight tracks.
The approach from the East will be
over four-trsck elevated stone struc-
ture. along the line now used by the
Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore
and Ohio, the Pennsylvania building a
connection from point east Of Ben
ming. The Washington Branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio VIII be diverted west
of Hyattsville. and its Washington term
inals for roundhouse and other purposes
constructed near lexington The pres
ent line. it is understood. will be used as
boulevard.
The lines entering Washington from
the South will reach the new station by
means OF double track tunnel. 1890
feet long, under Capitol Hill.
II has been decided that the Baltimore
and Ohio viii build the elevated struc-
ture. the Pennsylvania the terminal. and
Mr. Burnham the station. The terminal
improvements will be controlled by a
terminal company. owned jointly by the
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
NO TRACE OF MRS.
NATHANS JEWELS

NEW YORK, March 24.-Inspector Nc
Clusky's detectives have not yet gotten
on the track or any OF Mrs Alfred
Nathan's $4,000 worth Of jewels thar
were stolen from her chinonier on Sat
urday night last. Neither have they the
slightest clew to the whereabouts or
the butler. George Bossut. who sudden
ly disappeared. and whose absence was
noted Immediately after the jewels were
missed. Inspector McCIusky's men
have searched not only all the pawn
shops in New York. but have asked the
police of the Eastern cities to try TO find
trace OF them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
STOOD M0TIONLESS AS
HIS POCKET WAS PICKED
Man With Explosive Helplessly Watch
ed the Operation.

ST. LOUIS. March 24.-with a bottle
containing a high explosive in his hand
William A VintOn stood motionless on
the platform Of Broadway car Monday
and made no attempt to resist a pick
pocket. who was robbing him
Ninton thought IL better 10 lose his
money than take a chance OF endangering
the lives OF the passengers by having the
boJCle broken de Identified Joseph
O'LOughlin. notorious thief. as the man
who robbed him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
"A Country Girl PIeases at
the CoIumbia-"S potless
Town" In the Life-Good
Vaudeville-Other Bills.

ed by well-trained chorus and no OPP
portunity IS missed TO show Miss Rich
monds ability as a leader Of intricate
marches. The two German comedians
are ably supported by Conroy and Nc
Farland, two Celtic comedians, who as
sist materially in keeping the audience
convulsed.
This Is the last week of musical come
dies this season at the Lafayette. Next
week Louis Mann Will appear in his
latest success. All on Account of Eli
"a under the management of Weber *
Fields. Mr.. Mann is well known in
Washington. and the Lafayette will re-
ceive increased patronage by its change
OF policy. The last week in lighter vein
viii be the banner week in business so
far this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
COMMON LABORERS
ARE To Be ORGANIZED
Union Is Forming TO Obtain Increase in
Wages for the Hardest Workers

WILKESBARRE March PA new
union of workers is being formed in this
which Will be known as the Federal La
Dor Union. and which Will include all
laborers and wOrkmen not at present
affiliated with any labor organization
The promoters say that the common
laborers who do the hardest work are
being overlooked In the general move
ment for higher wages. and these are
now 10 be organized TO secure their
share OF the general prosperity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Empire-Bjou Stock Company.

Theater. the usual combination OF
vaudeville specialties and a bright.
catchy burletta. pleased two large au-
diences yesterday, and the Bijou Stock
Company met with warmer welcome
than ever.
Flo Jansen. who was absent last week.
has returned and added new life to the
production May Carroll. who has been
the center of attraction since the com
pany reappeared here, scored a hit IN
several popular songs and a parody on
Under The Bamboo Tree"
Charles Reineke. a Pittsburg wrest-
lar. meets all corners every night The
result OF last nights match viii be
found in another column
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Railroad Gossip.

George J. Dempsey. for the past three
years private secretary to :. b. Hege.
district passenger agent for the Balti-
more and Ohio in Washington. has re-
signed on account OF ill-health and will
leave the city in a few days for Califor-
MIA. where ne Will make his home. His
place will be filled by r. II. Sadler jr.,
who has been promoted from a similar
position in the employ of the Baltimore
and Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
RAIDED THE GHETTO.

MOSCOW, March PA Russian
named Rybalenko was found dead in a
Jews garden. The charge that 1t was a
ritual murder raised a huge mob which
raided the Ghetto. Many persons were
injured The troops had TO be called out
TO restore order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Cornell Students Study Engines.

Three Cornell students, f. R De
Grain. L. J. Hilbard. and Frederick
Seitz. are studying the practical use Of
locomotives on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad They arrived In Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24

\ report comes from st. Louis that
years ago J. W. Stretch. Of Zion City.
Ill. stole ride OF six miles on the Han
nibal and ST. Joseph Railroad. Yester-
day he sent TO headquarters OF the road
20 cents, the fare for that distance. His
conscience troubled him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
Railway Topics of Today Discussed.

Railway Topics of Today Discussed.
The Railway Age" for March is a
souvenir OF the annual convention of
the American Railway Engineering and
Maintenance of Way Association. just
ended in Chicago.
2. II. Dudley. track expert Of the New
York Central. discusses modern equip
ment and high speeds. other illustrat-
ed features show the elevation OF the
Pennsylvania tracks at Wilmington,
Del, and the great bridge the Pennsyl-
vania is building over the Delaware
River at Trenton. y. J.
Figures are given showing the cOun-
try's increase IN mileage. The South
western States show remarkable actiy-
ity in this direction. They are build
ing almost one-third OF the mileage OF
the country The Gulf States come next.
and New England stands at the foot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24

The Common Carrier" says: The
Santa Fe is instrucung its young brake
men and apprentices to dance. General
Superintendent Busser wants TO develop
the social side OF the young men after
the manner OF the Government, which
teaches the cadets at West Point and
Annapolis to dance. Garrett Dobbin IS
said TO be the best dancer in the Santa
Fe,s passenger department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24

J. II. Moore. OF the Rock Island road.
is at Hot Springs. Va. having arrived
there few days ago in his special train
Of five cars. Mr.. Moore is one OF the
most fastidious travellers among rail-
road men. He carries a string OF eleven
horses and an orchestra of eleven pieces
to aid him in Willing away the time
He used the Chesapeake and Ohio road
in reaching his destination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

this morning on engine 1913, drawing
one of the fastest passenger trains run
ming between Baltimore and Washing
ton. They arrived in Baltimore yester-
day and made arrangements with the
roads management to make a three
days study OF locomotives while IN ac-
tive use This was granted them and the
trio will make three trips day between
the two cities TO continue their studies
To a reporter for The Times they ex-
pressed themselves as greatly pleased
and stated the work was of much value
TO them in pursuing their studies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
ROBERT EDESON IS RECEIVED
ENTHUSIASTICALLY AS STAR

and womanhood triumphant. Soldiers
of Fortune" commends itself splendidly.
4. d. a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Nationa! Theater.

The only theater ia Washington Offering eUclu-
svely American and foreign stars ~ the first rank
NIGHTS AT s.I5-MATS. WE'D. & SAT. AT p
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13

Much controversy has arisen as to
the meanest man. At last the fellow
was caught, says the Tacoma Ledger.
1t is to be regretted that ne is likely to
escape punishment. Sush fate is far
too good for the meanest man. This fel
low committed perjury in Alaska. He
had been hired to swear to the guilt Of
a girl charged with a crime. Whether
this girl was guilty or not does not APP
pear. but the scoundrel made a mistake
and picked out the wrong victim. On
his false testimony an innocent girl was
convicted ind sentenced to imprison-
ment on McNears island. There she
died of a broken heart, although par
don had been secured for her when too
late. The man who had ruined and
killed her has been under arrest in Brit
ish territory, and rather than pay the
expense Of bringing him within Amer
lean Jurisdiction 1t is said the authori-
ties will permit him to be turned loose.
There is much to regret in this. Great
costs are piled up in pursuit of crimi-
nails not half SO dangerous and despic-
able. However, there Is the comfort Of
knowing that he scoundrel will ever be
afraid to come to this country. He is
not likely to establish himself in the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13
EAGLES WILL FLY HIGH.

Worthy President Wise Of Astoria
acria Of Eagles states that at the next
meeting announcement will be made
that persons over so years of age may
be admitted to social membership on
application to the grand worthy pres
:dent. Such members will enjoy only
the social features of the order. At
the next meeting the members will be
royalty entertained, President Wise
having engaged Chinese band for the
occasion. On the Sunday following the
second annual birthday of PastWorthy
President Laws will be duly celebrated.
Mr.. Laws is 50 years of age, according
to the statement of President Wise.
The return Of Joseph Gribler from the
grand aerie meeting will also be cele-
brated at the session two weeks hence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13

Sent by mail. per year. in advance 81 %
LYON 6 PATTERSON
SUCCESS TO JAPAN

The Russian government. with Gus
tomary disregard for national honor,
has.ever since the withdrawal Of troops
from China by the powers which inter-
ceded during the Boxer troubles. been
industriously augmenting her armed
force in Manchuria, until today the
czar has an immense force there. other
nations have mildly protested at times,
and Russia has repeatedly promised to
send back her troops to Russian terri
tory. In the absence OF vigorous ac-
ton on the part OF other powers. she
has pressed her scheme for Russian
iEation of Manchuria until she has gone
so far that war or complete back-down
is necessary. Alone Of the powers ia
pan has dared dispute the way Of the
csar and II war comes. the little brown
kuSai WAL sictS kNANt-u u
Manehuria is country rich In trade
possibilities and the grasping Russian
sees IN it a magnificent accession TO its
Siberian interests A. trade-develop-
er for the empire Manchuria would be
Of incalcuabie value. on the iiinsy pre-
text than only China and herself are
concerned in this latest territory-acquir
ing expedition, Russia ignores Japan's
protest lnd rushes to the Manchurian
seaboard ships Of war and armed men
in anticipation Of an emergency.
should Russia's present scheme prove
successful, the trade OF the world win
received a material setback. At great
expense the world powers opened
Chinese trade, and now they are about
to be deprived Of more than half the
result Of their concerted action by the
closing of Manehnrian ports except to
Russian commerce. This can have hut
ore result--thes absolute control of
Western Asia BY the cars government
Those powers which intervened in
the Orient in the interests of commerce.
with only the resistance of feeble China
TO fear, may now ind excuse to permit
continuance Of Russian aggression in
Manchuria, but such indifference would
be blot on history that ages win not
efface.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13
ONCE Chief commlsary, vancouver

Office Chief Commsary, Vancouver
Barracks, Wash, October 10, 1903.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and
delivering potatoes and onions for six
months beginning November l,l9OS, will
be received here and at offices of COM
missaries at Fort Stevens, Oregon,
Boise Barracks, Idaho, Fort Columbia.
Fort Casey Fort Flagler, Fort walla
Walla, Fort Worden and Fort Wright,
Washington until 1O:3O a. m. October
20, 1909. and then opened. Information
furnished on application. Envelopes
containing proposals should be cndors-
ed: proposals for potatoes and onions"
and addressed to Commlssary Of post to
be supplied or to Major George p.
Davis, Chief Commissary. o10-19
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber land act, June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Oregon
city, Or, Oct. 3, 1903. Notice is hereby
given that in compliance with the pro-
visions Of the act Of Congress of June
3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of Califor-
MIA, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act Of August 4, 1892,
Ignatius A. Grant, of Astoria, county
of Clatsop, state of Oregon, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 5000, for the purchase of the N. e.
Ia of section 20 in Township No. 5
north, Range No. west, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
the County clerk Of Clatsop county, at
Astoria, Oregon, on Monday, the 2Sth
day OF December, 1913.
He names as witnesses:
Roy Wherry, of Elsie, Clatsop county
Oregon.
J.R.WherTy. of Elsie, clatsop county,
oregon.
Alex Grant,o of Astoria, clatsop county
Oregon.
p. A. Eigner. of Astoria, Clatsop
county Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adj.
the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this Of
Gee on or before said 2sth day Of De-
cember 1908.
ALGERNON s. DRESSER.
Register.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-13
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

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niece, who had consumption in an ad-
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