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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Lafayette-"Sherlock Holmes"

The more than suspicious revival of
sherlock Holmes" at the Empire The
alter, New York. last season, fully tes-
tilted to the cordial favor in which ~
Conan Doyle's popular creation is held
Not alone was the six weeks of capacity
business done during this important en-
gagement a further proof OF the vitality
of the clever adaptation. but demon
strated most conclusively that play
founded upon the immensely interesting
Secret Service fiction which has Tor SO
long a time commanded Worldwide at
tention has all the powers TO entertain
the masses Of theater patrons.
1t is not in the least surprising 20
note with what substantial acclaim the
play. with Enrol Dunbar In the role OF
the mysterious Holmes. is everywhere
received. 1t is generally conceded that
Mr. Dunbars portrayal, while equal In
all respects to the originator concep-
ton. has many superior points OF ad-
vantage, for that very reason his sec
oad season In the trying ordeal has put
him forward In the line of genuine fea-
turement Those who have patronized
his performances in the past can only
recall an evening of delightful pas
time. Sherlock Holmes" will be the
attraction at the Lafayette Tor one
week. beginning tomorrow night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17

land upside down by usurping the per
quisites and royal prerogaticcs of Jne
rightful heir to the throne of Woodland
Prince Eagle and electing himself Bull
ger viii sing new topical song Broth
or Masons," which has just caught the
fancy of all New York. pleasing
change in the cast will be Nightingale,
which part will be sung by Miss Nagda
DAM, selected by Mr.. Savage himself
from his English grand opera company
fer voice Is high soprano; wonder
fully clear and with belI-like quality.
woodland will class as the most
elaborate production ever made by Mr..
savage of compic opera. In the matter
OF stage pictures. IL is safe to assert
that nothing more beautiful than the
eagles eyre and birchen woods painted
oy the matchless artist, Burridge. has
ever been seen on the Washington stage.
The costuming OF Woodland is alto
gether the most novel idea of dressing
that mas been introduced to the stage in
many years representing birds of all
KINDS. II proves strikingly effective
Helen Hale, continues in her mis-
chi@vous role IF the PEI: U'.Ie JENNY
Wren. while Ida Mule gives her snIer,l,5
study OF Mrs. Polly Parrot. Louise
Tozier, as the graceful Prince Eagle 10
10 De with the company again. Her song
college Mates" will be remembered a.
one OF the big hits last season. Mr.
savage will introduce a new Lady Pea
cock Miss Greta Risley. a tall and state
iy girl. with beautiful voice.
The chorus has had added 70 il some
OF the voices that once comprised the
famous Flower Maidens'' chorus of
Parsifaf' last season. The orchestra
carried by Mr.. Savage is largely made
up of the -'ParsIfaT' instrumentalists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17

and Adolf Close, the violin and piano
virtucsi, who have taken vaudeville
audiences everywhere by storm Mr.
Mirret is better known in the musical
world as Johannes Miersch, but has
chosen the name of Mirret for his vau-
deville career. Billy Link will hold up
the comedy end of the bill; Sophie Burn
ham, the sweet soprano. will be a cheer
ing presence Klein and Clifton are
among the attractive numbers and
Coins canine pantomimists in 1t Hap
pened in Dogland" will present a rare
novelty. The motion pictures will show
the secret workings OF the Nihilists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17

danseuse. ending her round of types
with the interpolated rendering of the
great climax in Hearts Afiame." Mr..
Long will be seen in two distinct parts
that will show his exceptional facility
in this direction and MANA gerial
Troubles" is expected to prove one of
the strongest hits of the season.
Olive May ana ]. w. Albaugh, jr,
will present Grant Stewards noted
one-act comedy. THE Inspector from
Kansas" The special feature among
all the rest will be Alexander Mirret
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17

Miss Cotton viii be seen in Managerial
Troubles musical mosaic intended to
bring together in one medium all the
varied talents of both artists. Miss
Cotton will sing, dance and act, appear
ing first as Liz with histrionic aspira-
tiOns," then as ''Yvette Grisette from
Paris" next as Maria Risotto from
Mulberry street" and in addition to all
these she will initiate Mrs. Fiske as
Leah kleschna;" Mrs. Carter in ''Du
Barry" Fougere, the Partisan disciple
of folly; Tortajada, the famous Spanish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Natioral-"The Wizard of o.

An aII-new and up-to-date edilon OF
THE Wizard Of Or" VIII be disclosed az
the National Theater week or Septen-
her .. Montgomery and stone, who
have achieved national reputation
through their inirnitaole characterlza-
tiors of the tin woodman and the
scarecrov. still head the army Of Vler-
ry-mak ers enlisted in the production OF
This most popular extravaganza This
season Montgomery md Stone are in
Producing a football satire that is said
10 be screamingly f. my.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Chase's-May vokfs and Company.

At Chase's next Seek. commencing at
the Monday matinee. September .. the
Ions array of attractions Will be led on
bv May Vokes and her own Bijou Com
pany in The Model Maid" Next In
the order OF pro ninence will be the IA
nous Grand Opera Trio. the vocal stars
OF vaudeville. IL gems from the works
of the great cd ~.9osers. The next extra
feature win be the Nichols sisters. in
imitable impersonators of the cotton
picking Topseys. Then there Will be tie
wonderful Dollar troupe: Nat Clifford,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
AT the Theaters.
National-"The Walls of Jericho.'

The notable co-star alliance OF James
X. Hackett and Miss Mary Mannering
will be formally launched at the Ma
uonal Theater tomorrow night. when
these distinguished artists will appear
for the first time together in the Ameri-
- prsm1ere OF the successful English
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Columbia-"Woodland."

Henry w. Savage's clever company in
his production of Pixley & Luders' bird
rhapsody and forest fantasy, Wood
land will return to the Columbia Thea
ter tomorrow evening for a week As
before. Harry Bulger Is 20 be the lead
ing comedian. He will be remembered
as the troublesome Blue Jay. or Jail
Bird" who succeeds In turning all Bird
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Academy-"A Runaway Boy"

"A Runaway Boy" which is the title
of the new play by Hal Reid. in which
the young star. Joseph Santley. Amer
ica's greatest boy actor. is TO appear
at the Academ-- of Music this week. is
reported to be by far the best vehicle
that the youngster has yet been seen
in. "A Runaway Boy is melodrama
in four acts. Act first takes place in
the drawing room OF his uncle's man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-17
Chase's-PoIite Vaudeville.

NICK Long and Idalene Cotton, once
with the Augustin DAILY Musical Com
cay Company. later with Anna Held.
and both players OF high distinction In
the field of comic opera and opera
bouffe. will occupy the post of honor
at Chase's this week Mr. Long and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
The BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY, MARCH II. 1905.
weather Prediction.

Fair tonight and Saturday. Light
winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Walter Scott went to Charlestown to-
day on visit.
John VI. Smith went to Lowell, Mass,
today on business.
j. G. wall went to Roekland Me-, to-
day on business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. o. A. Coville left this
morning for visit in Saranac, n Y.
The Stonecutters Journals have been
received and are ready for shop stew
ards.
William Nliers, the barber, returned
lass night from business trip to Bos-
ton.
Channeey Harris went to Randolph
this afternoon, where he will play at
dance there tonight.
Thomas Brady returned today from
Burlington, where he went to attend the
district meeting of the Order Of Eastern
Star.
Don't forget the matinee II the OPP
era house tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Rockwell's Sunny South Co.
is the attraction.
The gas company is today connecting
T. A. Averill's grist mill with gas. NJ.
Averill is to use it in running his en-
CINE The foundation for large gas
engine is being laid at Barclay Bros.
stone sheds.
National Organizer of the Ancient Or
der Of Hibernians, d. J. Ryan, of Buf-
falo, State Organizer j Il. Burke Of
West Rutland and William Kingston 20
this city, 60 to Graniteville Sunday to
organize a division there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Local Happenings TerseIy Told for Busy
Readers.

Local Happenings Tersely Told for Busy
Readers.
New silk shirt waists at yaughan's.
H. w. Scott is confined to the house,
i'll with the grip.
The Guyer hats for spring for sale
at Moore & Owens.
Fresh every week, Candee rubbers via
Boston, Barre at McLean's.
Special values in permanent finished
sateen skirts at Abbott's.
a splendid opportunity to buy a
waist at Perry's on Saturday.
Ladies' and gentlemen's solid gold
watches at +. E. Burr & Co.'s.
Children's wash dresses, all new for
this spring, at Veale & Knights.
Try suit Of paiamas at McWhor-
ter's. Much better than a night robe
A $40 suit Of clothes free at A. A.
Smith & Brothers. Call in and find
out how to get it.
The Rebekahs viii hold practice
meeting Saturday evening at z D. M, in
!. Y. .. r. hall. Let all be present.
The whist party which the Rebekahs
had announced for tomorrow night, will
not be held. (Signed) Committee.
g. Bau, the photographer, has no
agents canvassing for crayons, etc. ANY
one claiming to represent him is a
fraud. 6t
Louis Isso, who has been in the EN-.
ploy Of the Grand Union Tea company
has left for New York to sail for his
home in Italy.
Go to the Red Cross Pharmacy and
Parlor Drug Store for delicious Saturday
candy, only zoe per pound box. See adj.
vertisement in another column.
For new spring footwear in all the
popular feathers, patent colt, gun metal
velour calf, vici kid, Russia calf in
high and low cuts, also the new spring
hats, including the latest shapes and
latest colors, A. A. Smith & Brothers.
Miles granite building, is the acEnow-
lodged headquarters. Best quality, low
est prices, is their motto.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
Bargains for Children.

Segels & Brady offer for Saturday
seventy pieces OF boys, misses and
ehildren's fleece lined underwear in shirt,
drawers and pants, the regular 25c and
35e kinds to close the lot at 19e a
piece. First come, first served. It will
pay you to buy for next falls wear at
this price.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends who SO
kindly rendered their assistance in our
recent bereavement, and for the many
beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis II. White,
Mrs. L. j. Carroll,
Miss Cora v. White,
Lewis E. White,
David Z. White,
Edgar j. White,
Ezra j. White,
Arthur p. White.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their sympathy and assist
ance during the sickness and death OF
our loved one, also for the beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Grace Creed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hutton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17

TO RENT = Desirable tenement FOR small
family on Currier street. Apply to II. MI ins-
ton, 81 Maple avenue. zt8
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17

POTATOES FOR sALE-Between 90 and
800 bushels, viii sell single bushel at so cents,
ten hushel lots at 4b cents bushel. Telephone
call l2s-2i. George Mann, "A wilmington
street 2tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

TO RENT--Down-stairs tenement. Enquire
OF 0. J. Howes, $40 North Main street. 3tG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
MADE AGREEMENT
WITH DIRECTORS
District Attorney jerome Secures
Copy Of Testimony and An
nounces That He Will Bring
Criminal Action if Facts
Seem to Warrant
It.
E5Ry Associsas4a Press.

=
NEW Y ORK,4 July i 4 From a director
OF the Equitable Life Assurance Society
it. was learned to-day thatStThomas T.
Ryan, who recently purchased the stock
holdings OF James H. Hyde &shas made
an agreement with the three trustees
OF the Ryan holdings and the newly elect-
ed directorsfto sell the stock he purchased
back to the Equitable Society.
This sale is to be made as soon as pos
sible, It is stated. and Mr.. Ryan has
agreed to turn 1t into the society, thus
thoroughly mutuallzing it, for the same
sum he pam for It, S2,500,ooo. plus four
per cent. interest, between the dates OF
his purchase and the sale.
lit was stated that number of the
newly chosen directors. those selected by
Grover Cleveland, Judge Morgan ].
O'Brien and George Westinghouse. the
trustees, accepted posts in the directorate
only after they had been assured most
emphatlcally that such an agreement
was in view, and that such an agreement
existed between Mr.. Ryan and the three
trustees.
A meeting Of the Executive Committee
Of the society was held to-day, but at
It's conclusion, Chairman Morton said no
business of any moment was transacted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
over 100000 ITALIANS
khE|:LT BEFORE affairs.
Gathered in Streets Of New York
Coming From Many Dis
tant Cities.
CONTINUED on Eighth Page.>
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, July l7-More than one
hundred thousand Italians to-day con-
gregated between One Hundred and
Fourth and One Hundred and Sixteenth
Streets, the i"Little italy, OF New York.
to celebrate the feast Of "our Lady OF
Mount Carmel They came from as far
east as Boston and as far west as Pittp-
burg, From thirty miles around New
York Italians came on foot, many Of
them barefoot IS still created pentance
All day was spent In semi'religlous festl-
yltles. bout the colony were scattered
altars OF wood and tlnsei, before which
Italians knelt In the streets, and on
which many Of them laid wax repre-
duct!ons OF fingers. limbs. ,orfother parts
OF the bod, which thhey prayed the saint
would heal. At a street parade the rear
end was made up Of barefoot women and
children, carrying candles melting under
the combined heat Of their own light apd
the sun. Hundreds OF pilgrims from out
of town were forced to live IN the streets,
and 800 Imtrolpann were detailed TO pre-
seyYs order. z y 4, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
.OusT CRIMINALS,
IS ROOTS !. / A ADVICE !:
Urges Weaver to Move at Once
Against Corrupt Com
bination.''
MAYOR viii PROSECUTE y .
Will VII i, Alppeeas,1r, Before Magistrates
Himself District Attorney
Refuses to Act.
MAYOR WILL VI |. PROSECUTE I:
l(BYa Associated Press.l

N PHILADELPHIA, July 17.--As a re-
suit OF advice received from Elihu Root,
special counsel for Mayor Weaver. 1t is
probable that the Mayor will within
few days institute criminal prosecution,
against certain persons who are promi-,
nent in municipal affairs. Mr.. Root ad-
vlses the Mayor that In the face OF tho
refusal OF District Attorney John c. Bell
to take the Initiative In bringing further
prosecution the Moyar should exercise
his right to go before magistrate and
carry the prosecutions as far as the law
will permit him.
This opinion was sent to Mayor Weaver
to-day, and was the result OF confer
ence held in New York last Friday. In
this letter Mr.. Root says:
Grimes committed by mon who have
political powers are often sheltered be.
hind official Indifference and inactivity.
and then some one has to do moro than
his duty to secure Justice. and you will
not be the first public officer who has
done n great public service against the
resistance OF these from whom the SER
vice ought to come. There Is moro at
stake here than the nero punishment of
Isolated offenscs. There Is the question
whether your city shall continue to be
governed by criminals or shall tako It's
place on the list OF American cities ca
pable OF honest self government. TO se-}
cure the right solution Of this question
you cannot omit any proper and lawful
EFFORT
In expressing his regret that his officidY
duties will prevent his proceeding furth-
er in the cases, Mr.. Root expresses strong
desire that the city OF Philadelphia.
whose honesty and good name are 80 dear
to every American. shall be relieved from
the STAIN y@hlchq q currupt and criminal
combination masuuerading under the
name of Republicans have put upon her."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
SWAN LOWER RAPIDS
OF NIAGARA RIVER.
Two Men Exhausted When They
Were Pulled Out, But
Uninjured.
Continued on Eighth Page
(By Associated Press.)

NIAGARA FALLS, N, W July IT,
Carlisle d, Graham, OF this city. and
William j. Glover. Jru5 OF Baltimore. Md,
successfully swan the lower rapids OF the
Niagara River from the American side
OF the whirlpool to Lewiston this after
noon. Tho distance OF four miles was
covered In twenty-slx minutes by Glover,
The start was made at 4:0a p. NJ. from
Flat Rock, which Is on the American side.
The swimmers did not venture In the up
per rapids, where Captain Webb lost his
life. Both men wore life belts and In
fated rubber rings around their necks.'
From the start Glover took the lead, He
entered the rapids about q minute ahead
of Graham, Untu the Devils Hole was
reached the swift current and roaring
rapids had the swimmers In their grasp.
At that ront swirling eddy caught Glo-
yer. and he was down nearly two minutes.
His life belts saved him. Graham by this
time had gained OH Glover, and when the
two men reached the end OF the Rapids
just above the suspension bridge at Lew
lston there was but a little distance be-
tween them. Swimming In the swift,
smooth current was hard for Graham, hut
evidently easy, toE GloYegl Al t4;2s o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
BELL ANO KINGSTON
HURT IN LONG FALL FALL
District Attorney Of Philadelphia
Seriously Injured Elevator
Dropped Six Floors.
(By Associated Press.)

+ PHILADELPHIA, July l7,--Drstrlct At
torney John c. Bell, Assistant CITY Sollo-
itor Harry n. Kingston and William Born.
OF Collngswood, N, j., were seriously In
jured to-day by tho fall Of an elevator
in the Land-1itle building. the highest
building In tho city. Mr.. Bell sustained
a. compound fracture Of leg, Mr.,
Kingston had both legs fractured and Mr..
Born was injured about the body and
received decorations OF the scalp. The
elevator operator, the only other occupant
Of the car escaped with light Injuries.
The elevator dropped from the sixth
floor of the building to tho basement,
The cause Of the accident Is unknown.
The news OF the accident to Mr.. Bell
and Mr., Kingston created q sensation.
Mr. Bell has been prominently before the
social leaders OF the city, aud Mr..
Kingston is almost equally prominent.
Mr.. Bell has bee nprominently before the
public since the political upheayal be-
gan In this city some weeks ago. Recent-
ly he declined to assume the initiative
In causing tho arrest of political leaders
who are also large city contractors. It
Is probable another prosecutor will have
TO hs appointed BY the GoYegnosss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
STATE AND FEDERAL |
AUTHORITIES CLASH.
Latter Allege That Alabama Of
ficials Are Trying to Spirit
Negroes Away,
(By Associated Press,)

MoNTG oA1ERY, ALA, ,uuty ia
clash between State and Federal su-
thoritles has developed In Chambers
county for possession Of two negroes
who are wanted by the government
as witnesses against Heath and Adams,
the two white men for whom warrants
have been Issued on charges OF peonage
Judge Jones. of the Federal Court. here
to-day received a telegram from Fl. Glib
son, q United states deputy marshal,
that he has the witnesses. but State
authorities have demanded them on war;
rants, Judge Jones wired the deputy
not to surrender the men. az 1t Is hes
lleved that tho State authorities arc try-
Ing to get the negroes out OF the way
so they would be unable to testify
against Heath and Adams A special
posse from this olty, headed by United
States deputy marshal, Il. ], Bryan. with
warrants for the white men. Ia due In
Chambers county to-day. and 1t Is ex-
pected Deputy Bryan will take charge
OF tho negroes II, Deputy Gibson can
R9lAt tthsm uatil shs gpsG!sl p9ssa GgglYsa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
JEROME SECURES
COPY OF TESTIMONY
Will Make Careful Investigation
and Bring Criminal Action
if Facts Warrant It.
NV Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, July T.-An official copy
Of the testimony taken by superintcndent
OF Insurance Hendricks In his inquiry
into the Affairs OF the Equitable Life As
surance Society. which District Attorney
Jerome made unsuccessful attempts to Sc
cure last week, has been received at the
district attorneys office. Mr. Jerome
has announced that he will make care-
ful examination Of tho testimony and
that IL conditions seem to warrant It.,
criminal action will be begun. i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
SUSPECT |: CARLTON
Of NLLING.WlvES. ] |. [ ].
Both Died Of Lockjaw, and Both
Had Been Insured in His
Favor.
BODY VII e ExHyMEo
Man Welcomes Investigation and
Declares Sensational Stories
Are Ridiculous.
BODY WILL BE ExHuMED j Il ):
nv Associated Prcss.)

4
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE body OF
Mrs. Mary German Carlton, the second
wife OF Frederick F.. Carlton, Of Brook
lyn. to die Of lockjaw, is to be exhuned
and subjected to minute examination
for traces OF poison.
An, order to this effect was signed
TO- day BY Supreme Court Justice seWell
IN Brooklyn upon request OF District At
torney Clarke, OF King county. Carlton
is now in Raymond Street jail. held on
d technical charge OF grand larceny.
Carlton said to-day that he welcomed
the order which directed that his wife's
body be exhumed, as 1t would result in
;quletng once for all rumors to the effect
that she, as we'll as former wife, died
from poison.
Both women died OF tetnaus not long
after they had been married to Carlton
Each had been insured In favor OF Carl
ton. When the man was arrested about
a week ago on technical charge OF va
grancy, stories regarding the manner OF
the death OF his wives began to get in
clrcula tlon. Carlton denied them from
the first; said It was absurd to bring
5up such stories ana declared tHat ne
would be glad to have searching In
vestigation made. He was released on
5000 bail at that time and readily pre-
sented himself when his case again came
up In court. This time, however
charge OF grand larceny, preferred by
young man with whom Carlton had
lroolAed, was lodged against him, and his
bail was Increased to $4,000. He was
unable to furnish suretles in the required
amount. and has been in Jail since that
time. aa
Woman Being Watched.
The Brooklyn police announced to-day
that a young woman. with whom Carl
ton had lived just before his arrest, is
under surveillance. and that she Will bo
questioned regarding several letters
signed by her, which were found In Carl
TOMS possession. Ono OF these letters,
dated from n town In New Jersey, I'M
plored Carlton to write to her @
& 6s3"why In Gods name don't you write
to me?'' the letter asked. ~ am heart
sick at your delay. have been up to
meet every New York mall. Dearest u
YOU don't write to me very soon you may
have to collect my life insurance. It
looks as II things were going to turn
out lust as Bradley said. You know
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