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The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
no PEACE PROSPECTS.
CHICAGO STRIKE is SPREADING
Renewal Of Riotng specialization
Of Wood Industry Employers Will
Drive Out Eighteen Hundred Men
Sheriff Will Call for Troops.

Chicago, May 24.-All hope of a
peaceful settlement of the Chicago
strike vanished yesterday when the To-
cal managers OF the express companies
refused to reinstate their drivers who
struck when ordered to deliver goods
10 boycotted stores
The sheriff OF Cook county despairs
OF being able to contrsl the situation
and renewal of riotng, now deemed
certain, will result In placing 1000
state troops on duty within two hours
The lumbermen's association insists
that its drivers shall deliver goods to
The boycotted houses, and as fast as
they refuse they are discharged. his
will soon cause the strike to spread
throughout the building trades, the un-
ion men being expected to refuse to
handle material delivered by non-un-
ion teamSterS.
The last conference looking toward
peaceful adjustment was held at
o'clock last night between James B.
Barry, business agent of the express
drivers union, and the local managers
OF seven express companies.
The conference had been set for an
early hour in the afternoon, but, ow-
ing to the failure of Mr.. Barry to re-
ceive proper notice, it was postponed
until this evening.
When the meeting finally took place,
the conversation was brief and pointed.
Business Agent Barry opened the nego-
tiations by saying:
Our position is this: | want all the
men relnstated except those who
have been guilty of violence. | can
not do anything different. That is
what the local union wants, and that
is what the local officers have told me
10 demand That is all | can do. The
men told me that all want to go back
in a body. or they won't go back at all.
'Fha' is the position of the union and
the union officials"
The reply of the representatives of
the express companies was brief. 1t
was:
Our opposition to the reinstatement
OF the men will be the same four
years from now us it is today. We will
not take them back under any circum-
Stances"
This brought the conference to a
close, and all parties concerned in 1t
Immediately left the City hall.
A meeting of the United Employers
Association of Wood Industries, which
Is composed of five associations, EN-
bracing 135 firms owning lumber yards
planning mills, sash and door fac
tories, etc, was held today, and it was
decided to call upon their drivers to
make deliveries. This will force out
1900 additional men.
Sheriff Barrett said last night:
hn firct hrpols nj trnI HE
which in any way approaches the riot
ing we have had, | shall call for
troops. | will do everything in my
power to maintain order, but the min
ute it gets beyond me ! will appeal to
the governor and the troops will be on
the ground within two hours
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
eaptists Denounce Mormonism.

St. Louis, Mo-, May 23.-Interest in
last nights meeting of the American
Baptist Publication Society as part
of the national Baptist anniversary, cen
tered in the report OF the committee on
resolutions which submitted strongly
worded resolution denouncing Nor
monism, and asking for the expulsion
of United States Senator Smoot OF
Utah. The report was unanimously
adopted without discussion, and copies
were ordered sent to President Roose-
welt, Vice President Fairbanks.
Speaker Cannon and Senator Burrows,
chairman of the committee on cleo
ton.
The report of the board of mana
gers of the Baptist Publication Society
showed that the number Of periodi-
Gals issued during the year was Az
1855, the largest output for any
year in the history of the society. In
the publishing department the aggre-
gate receipts for the year were $780,
O4O. a decrease of s10,741. In the mis-
sonary department the receipts for
missionary work from various sources
We're sl3S.O72. The deficit in this de-
partment this year is $15,i5
was the first to send colporteur to
the isthmus OF Panama to distribute
religious literature and work amont
the laborers engaged in building the
great canal.
Reverend Mullins stated the Baptist
creed in axioms as follows:
"The holy and the loving God has
right to sovereignty
Religious-"Every human soul has a
right to direct access to God"
Moral-"To be responsible man
must be free
Ecclesiastical - Every believer
should have equal privileges in the
church"
Social-"Loye your neighbor as your
self"
ligio-Civlc-"Free church in a
free state"
The convention applauded as each
axiom was read. The election Of oflic-
ers was held and all the old officers
were reelected.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
MOFFAT'S LATEST MOVE.
Buys Tract of State Land at Entrance
of Gore Canon.

Denver, May 24.-The Republican
this morning says: While D. II. Moftat
and William G.. Evans were at Wash
ington calling on the President Mon
day afternoon to ask that he inVcsil-
gate the action of the reclamation hll'
reau in interfering with the use Of
Gore canon by the Moffat road the
real battle was being fought in Denver.
As a result of Mondays action. the
State Land Board. in fifteen-minuleS
session at noon yesterday, carried out
one of the prettiest cOups ever known
in the history of railroad building
which is rich with stories of attempls
to block progress such as this Gore
canon affair has been.
The result of this action Of the land
board is that Mr.. Moffat holds the key
of the situation at the canon. He may
never be permitted to build mis- road
through the natural opening. but tn
government will not be able to build
its dam at the mouth of the canon
either.
On Monday William G. Smith. right
of way agent Of the Denver, North
western & Pacific railroad, made ap.
plication to Register Mark Woodruff.
LOT lHe purchase VI tldCl Vi ldHi ~
feet wide and 1877 feet long. through
the southeast quarter OF section -,
township l north. range 81 west. This
land is at the eastern entrance to Gorc
canon and belonged to the State Land
Board. Taking the natural conditions
into consideration. it IS the place
where the reclamation engineers mus.
place the proposed dam of any reser-
voir that may be constructed there.
Not a moment was lost and the land
board was summoned yesterday morn
ing. All were present excepting Mis-
Craig. who was out of the city. and in
a very few minutes they had approved
a sale of the land, less than twenty
acres, to the railroad at price Of
$3.50 an acre. The total amount is
$65. In few minutes more the
money had been paid and Il dec
passed to the company. Thus is an
attempt at getting out an injunction or
other delay rendered futile.
BY this coup the railroad now owns
both ends of the canon, having pnr-
chased the western end a year ago
in the canon the government OWL
the land largely.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
VOTE FOR REUNION.
Two Branches Of Presbyterian Church
to JOHN Forces.

Winona Lake Ind, May 23-Amid
storm OF applause. without debate or
a dissenting voice, the general assem-
bly, Of the Presbyterian church, yester-
day. voted to reunite with the Cumber-
land Presbyterian body, which with
drew from the original denomination
February 4. 1861, thereby, in effect.
bringing together the two largest
branches of the Presbyterian faith.
By the adoption in its entirety Of the
report of the special canvassing COM
mittee, the assembly ordered that the
question as it now stands be referred
to the committee on cooperation, the
membership Of which was increased to
twenty-one, with the provision that 1t
have power to confer with committee
from the Cumberland body to the end
that details of the consolidation may
be worked out in report to the next
general assembly.
The committee will consider the cor
porate and legal rights of both bodies.
keeping the consolidation within the
legal limits, thereby avoiding civil
suits and injunctions. The special
committee, in its report on the ques-
tion of consolidation, canvassed the
vote by presbyteries, showing l44 yeas
and 80 nays. Two presbyteries took
no action, one gave conditional assent,
and five made no report.
The proposed union with the Re
formed church, the general synod. was
discussed. but no action was taken
pending action by that body, which is
in session in New York.
The general assembly yesterday
voted to select special committee to
arrange for a celebration during May
of next year OF the 200th anniversary
of the formation OF the first presbytery
in Philadelphia. 1t is the general un-
derstanding that this celebration will
be held in Philadelphia.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
Labor Unions File Demurrer.

Denver, May 23.-The defendants in
the damage suit brought in the federal
court against those implicated in the
Colorado City strike, wherein the bus
mess OF the United States Reduction
and Refining Company was seriously
crippled. have filed demurrers to the
complaint The milling company sued
for damages amounting to over $780,
OOo because of the damage incurred
during the strike. indicating as those
responsible the Western Federation OF
Miners, the Colorado City Mill and
Smeltermen's Union, Charles II. Meyer.
w d. Haywood John NJ. O'Neill. l..
y. Edwards. II. T. Sanger Charles
Lyon and Thomas Daniels.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
VIOLENT STORM
Does Damage in Different Parts Of
Colorado.

Denver, May 23-At least two per-
sons were killed in the heavy storm
which prevailed in many parts of Col
OradO yesterday, The electrical dis
turbances were the most severe of any
this year. The rain fell in binding tor
rents, and was accompanied by high
wind. Hailstones were larger than
usual. Owing to the damage to wires
reports are incomplete. The damage
was heaviest at Greeley.
Two deaths are reported:
Fort Collins: Mrs. John Bee, aged
flfty-eight, struck by lightning.
Longmont: Unknown Mexican, en-
ployed by Richard Clark, struck by
lightning.
terrific rain and electric storm,
accompanied at times by hail, swept
Greeley, Eaton, Windsor and vicin;uq
last night. From o'clock until 10
o'clock rain fell in torrents. The light
ming was the most vivid seen in years
and played havoc with telephone and
telegraph wires. Several large trees
here were struck and some damage
was done to dwellings.
1t is feared that many cattle on the
range were killed by lightning. Water
from the gullies west and south of
town poured into No. } ditch with the
result that it broke through its banks
and flooded streets and cellars in the
western edge of town.
There was heavy rain at and above
Colorado Springs and Manltou and a
flood in Monument creek did some
damage.
Mrs. John Bee, living twelve miles
north of Fort Collins, was struck by
lightning yesterday while working in
her garden and instantly killed.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
THE EPW0RTH LEAGUE
CONVENTION At DENVER IN JULY
Small Army at Work Making Prepara-
tions-Larse Attendance Prom
ised From All Sections.

Denver, May 22-Plans for the In
ternational Epworth League conven-
tion, which meets in Denver, July 9th
to 9th, are maturing rapidly, and the
various chairmen have their work Or
ganized to point where they could re-
ceive the visitors at any time they
might choose to come. The program
committee in Chicago has sent word
that brilliant men of national reputa.
tiOn will be heard at the convention.
Speaking of the work done by the local
executive committee, Secretary w. C.
Williams said yesterday:
"A small army, including over 1000
people, is now working for the Epworth
League convention committee, and as
the convention approaches this army
will increase in size. The convention
committee is holding meetings every
Friday evening at the Albany hotel.
and will continue to meet regularly
until the convention. Every committee
is thoroughly organized and equipped
and could handle the vast crowds that
are coming, with only two weeks no
tice.
There has been considerable specu-
latiOn as to the attendance at the con-
Vention and some wild prophesies
have been made, but the committee is
very conservative when it places the
ngures at 10000. Letters from trans
portation managers all over the United
States indicate this, and there are
many parties being formed, of which
the committee has no notice at this
time. The Union Pacific has fifty
trains over its line already scheduled.
THE secretary's office on the second
floor of the Club building, is busy
place. We have sent out over 10000
copies of our convention prospectus,
with several thousand more yet to be
circulated. We have had literature in
abundance at every Epworth League
district convention that has been and
will be held between May 1st and July
1st. The transportation managers in
nearly every state have issued neat
and attractive convention folders with
views of Denver and Colorado, while
all Colorado railroads and the eastern
lines have also issued attractive
pamphlets. In addition to this, over
twenty Methodist papers that circu-
lated among millions of people have is
sued special convention editions with
views and write-ups of Colorado. The
dulouHl vi duNelllSlIS tle CITY anu
state have received is incalculable.
"A new committee has been added
to the general committee, that of state
clubs. c. NJ. Dearborn is chairman. The
people of the city are taking hold of
the state club proposition with en-
thusiasm. Pennsylvania leads the list
so far with an immense membership.
Illinois and Iowa state clubs will be or
ganized Tuesday evening at Trinity
church, and the rivalry between these
two states for the largest club is very
keen.
"One of the interesting contests at
the coming convention will be that be-
tween several cities to capture the
next Epworth League gathering, two
years hence. Minneapolis and Dallas,
Texas, together with some of the cit
les on the Atlantic coast and Birming-
ham. Alabama, are the principal cities
in the race. Birmingham has SO far
made the most systematic and effect.
i've bid.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-05-26
Gold in West Virginia.

Cumberland. Md. May 24.-Gold and
silver have been found in paying guam
titles in the vicinity of Sutton, West
Virginia on the coal and coke railroad
of ex-senator Henry G. Davis. Open
ings are being made on the farms oi
James S. Skidmore. Benjamin Criss
and Barney Whaling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

writers of modern society comedies. Their humor is the humor of ordinary life and their pathos is the pathos of men and women who have not been sef-schooled in the stoical philosophy of Zeno.
 Above everything, their stories are ev- cry day stories often dramatic but never theatrical Anna Moore. the young girl who has been deceived by a mock mar riage and has come to the home of Squire Bartlett for shelter, is the embodiment of countless well remembered mothers and sisters--quiet clinging, affectionate and useful about the house Thoroughly human, too, is gentle patient Mrs. Bart lett and equally human, the Squire. genuine admi<ture of Nathaniel Berry and Dunstan Krke. Honest farm boys, such as David Bartlett. are not rare. nor, unfortunately, are gossips like Martha Perkins and interruptions dandies like Lennox Sanderson.
 If Hi Holler the PickWickian chore boy; Prof Sterling. the butterfly catcher ar Constable Whipple, who represents the majesty of the law. are a little bit over drawn, no one who recalls the merriment they occasioned will blame the author.
 The tale in which these characters fig ure is precisely the tale that might be expected to result from their being thrown into companionship. Local theatregoers will remember that Squire Bartlett learns from Miss Perkins that Anna Moore, who has sought refuge with him. has passed as mistress, ''but didn't wear no wedding ring" The Squire verifles this informa- ton, and despite the remonstrance of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

elieu." The early portion of the engage ment will be devoted to a big scenic pre- sentation of his masterpiece, "Virgnius,' and the latter to "Ingomar" and "Riche- lieu
 In "Virginius," without question, Mir. James gives the most masterly presenta- ton of his varied and successful career, for he seems to have become so thorough ly in sympathy with the character that he virtually lives ''The Roman Father" so faithful is he to the traditions of the tragedy.
 His "Ingomar' is one of the star per formanees in the history of Ford's, Balti more, for it was there he first played the part, and there he played 'Ingomar" to the Parthenia of Mary Anderson. Never probably in the memory of the present generation was there a greater ovation given to two stars than that which re- warded Anderson and James at the end of "Ingomar," and while that occurred in 1876, We are told that Mir. James gives now even a more forceful performance of the barbarian than he did then.
 "Richelieu" has long been considered one of his best roles and prominent crit ics have eulogistically compared his char acterzation to that of Edwin Booth. who was In his day the greatest Richelieu
 Fred Stone is working harder than ever in "The Wizard of Oz." The character of the Scarecrow. with its incessant demands upon the gymnastic and terpsichorean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Buster Brown"

The stage has of late years given suc- cessful personifications of many charac- ters first made famous in the funny pages of newspapers. but none has come for ward with sto strong a hold as Buster Brown which will be seen at the Jeffer- son theatre next Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee, directly from a highly successful season of one hundred nights at the Majestic theatre in New York, and two hundred nights In Chi cago.
 There are many reasons why Buster should be taken to the general heart, but two are most potent; these are his ab- solute and convincing realty and his youth. The child appeals to all; child ren sympathize with him and his elders love him.
 Belville B. Raymond. was quick to see Busters" dramatic possibilities and se- cure from his creator the sole rights of representa- ton. Then he built story on "Buster's' pranks and put athis in a hand some setting, illustrated with a chorus of beautiful girls, gowned in the latest and most sumptuous styles, Musical fea- lures were supplied, and large sums of money were invested in what has since been acknowledged to be the world s greatest cartoon comedy. only second in importance to Buster" in the thought of those who have come to know him so well, is "rige." His dog his not been forgotten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

ny stories told in his own way, and elab- orated into gorgeous stage pictures under the auspices of Messrs. Nixon x Zmmer- man.
 The part MT Deshon has to play is that of -dollar-a-week office boy, who falls in love with a rich young lady, and who, under the roof of his employers, represents himself as a member of the firm. This deception gets him into all sorts of comic difficulties and sentimental entanglements To add to his misfortune, his cousin, d famous jockey, earns $l7,00O a year. The comparison is too much for the love-lorn office boy and in despera- ton he endeavors to carry out the de- ception even to the extent of imperson- ating his successful cousin
 The idea is clever one, and admits of all sorts of possibilities, which in turn give room for the employment of a small army of bright entertainers. the interven- ton of choruses and dances, string of popular melodies of the Englander sort and the appearances of sufficient num- Der of young women to stamp the Deshon show as a sort of beauty brigade with a flrst-class comic opera comedian at it's head.
 Important characters are in the hands boys sweetheart; Katherine Nelson, who represents a Parisian prima donna, and Mae Emory. who enacts the role of a Gu ban senorita with an ever ready stilletto Other well-known people in the cast are Percy Leach. Matt Hanley. Harold Chau- ners, William Burgess, William Lamar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
PLAYS AND PLAYERS


son, who has come to love the stranger, faces Anna Moore with her supposed sin. After giving way to a burst of womanly indignation, the pent-up emotions of years, Anna flies into the heart of a rag ing storm. Benumbed with cold and quite unconscious, she is found hours later by David Bartlett. who takes her to his heart and hearth
 The story Is of that variety that must appeal to men of chivalry and to women of sympathy. That 1t does so is proven by the remarkable record which lies be- hind the fresh local appearance of the production,
 Long runs in New York, Chicago, Phil adelphia Boston, San Francisco and other cities evidence the popularity of the offer ing. Way Down East has been done 457 times in New York and 1S0 times in Chicago.
 The company to be seen in the play diff fers in no important particular from tha which has come to be identified with it. Persons who have witnessed the perform ance will remember that every member of the cast is qualified for his or her special role
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

ties are said to be examples of the the atrical modiste's best art, most of them having been created to conform with the other original and novel schemes employ ed in a production that has earned its way to the front place in musical comedy. The beauty show of this attraction, which comes to the Bijou this week, is a feature but singing ability has not been over looked, and when the comedy work has respite the song numbers are rendered with an operatic effect seldom if ever heard in similar entertainment.
 MT. Dooley'' is full of catchy songs new gags, pretty chorus girls and a series of specialties to delight the heart of a vaudeville audiences. The story of the play Is so full of intricaces and humored incidents that there is not dull moment during the entire evening. The situations, climaxes, etc, are interpersed with catchy music, songs and dances, all culled from the latest successes. The production is handsomely mounted and a cast of com edians engaged of unusual merit promi- nent among whom are Paul Quinn. Jo- seph Mitchell. Emil Heusel Max Ritter, Marie Richmond, St. John and LeFe Caspar Barnes, Tillie Cohen, Ludie Fla we'll and others.
 The usual matinees will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
The Fortune TeIler.n

One of the strongest singing organiza- tions on the road will be heard in The Fortune Teller" at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday matinee and night The company is under the direction or Milton and Sargent Aborn, who have long been identified with comic opera of the higher class, and whose name is sufficient guarantee of the merit of the production. In addition it Is announced that Alice Neilsens lavish scenic equipment IS used intact. The costumes, 1t is said, are or the most elaborate description, and the scenery and electrical effects and other accessories quite in keeping with the rest of the show.
 Museally "The Fortune Teller stands out as the most tuneful score Victor Her bert ever wrote. While his numbers are at all times popular they never descend to the trashy, and have happily been saved the fate Of many more recent eom positions that have been done to death by bands, orchestras and hurdy-gurdies. The book and lyrics are from the pen of Harry B Smith. whose work in this line is too we'll known to need comment.
 Some of the best known names in the realms of comic opera are to be found in the cast of "The Fortune Teller this sea son. Grace Orr Myers, whose triumphs as a prima donnar and comedienne are familiar to all theatregoers. is seen to ad- vantage In the dual role that first brought Alice Neisen to the front, and it Is said that Miss Myers is the only one who has been able to satisfactorily fill the parts formerly played by Miss Neilsen In Sne hands of Miss Myers as was the case with her predecessor. the title role of '"rhe Fortune Teller is delight to both ear and eye. This part is most exacting from musical well as a histrionic standpoint, requiring a subtle comedy in stnct as we'll as voice of power and wide range. The difficult basso numbers are rendered by Harry Turpin, while Graf ton Baker is capital in the tenor role. The comedy situations are in the hands of Hugh Cameron, James McElhern and Her. man Hrshberg Others in the cast are Irene Langford, Irma Bell Flossie Fore man, James Feeney, Charles Phillips and Ivy Davis.