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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
DROPS PACKING TRAFFIC
Rock Island Says 1t Does Not Pay
-WithdrazCs Trains.

Chicago. Dec. 16-The Rock island Rail
road has gone out OF the dressed meats and
provisions traffic and has Withdrawn all trains
engaged in hauling these products.
The announcement made to-day, and the
traffic officials Of the company have given no.
tice that hereafter they viii not solicit any
business from the big packers. Until a short
time ago the Rock Island q. sharp competi-
tor for this class of traffic, which provides an
enormous tonnage for all Western roads.
The explanation given is that the packing
house business does not pay under existing
rates. and it is stated, in the opinion of the
Rock Island officials that no railroad can
haul packing house products and provisions
between Missouri River points and Chicago at
present rates and make money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
SENATE TO MARX TIME"
tssLlttIe York Left to Do Before
! Christmas Holidays.
frron The Tribune Bureau.I


Washington Dec 16--The passage Of the Pan
anna blu leaves the Senate without further BUSH
ness pending and no committees viii be filed I'M
I'll Monday. so that II is expected the upper House
will merely mark time until it adjourns for the
holiday recess Thursday. OF course. Of
xhs nominations now psnding will be confirmed in
executive session, including, probably, that of
Postmaster Roberts Of Brooklyn, which was re-
Eeived today.
The Committee Foreign Relations will meet on
"wednesday and viii continue the discussion of the
Diplomatic and Consular Reform BILL which 1t de-
Eires to report to the Senate before taking up the
Dominican convention. Apropos of the Dominican
treaty Colonel Cotton has informed the commit
MAZE the expression Dominican government and
replace it with Dominican government and Con-
g-ess'' OF merely with ''Santo Domingo in
that island the term government is used in the
English sense. to designate the President and the
Ministry. and not TO include the Congress as is
The usage in this country Opinion is still divided
regarding the ultimate fate of the Dominican
ZION as soon after the holidays it can be re
ported TO the Senate. and with every hope OF its
ultimate approval
Senator TilI1nan has determined to force the Re
ton Of the expenditures of the Panama Canal Com
mission and they somewhat embarrassed by
tie demand which the Senator from South Carolina
will make They have not the slightest fear that
the administration OF the Canal Commission but
they 90 fear that some procedures not within the
strict letter of the law for instance, the sale of
the bonds OF the Panama, Railway Company after
he disclosed and would be made the occasion for
prorrScteG debate by the Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
MODS BURN RIGA HOUSES
T'sceIUe Rioters Shot -Warships Sent
German Protection.

Riga, Dec. 10 Cvia ship to Reval, by courier II
St Petersburg and thence by messenger n
Edytkuhnen Dec. 16l.-The streets are infested
with fncendiaries. Many wooden structures
have been burned.
The revolutionary committee holds all main
roads. Incoming provisions are DESTROYED. re-
sulting in an enormous increase In the prices OF
food.
A mob has plundered and set fire to some of
the Jewish houses IN the Moscow suburb Of this
city. The Jews have organized armed patrols.
each hundred strong, to guard their quarters
at night
The electric works are being operated by the
military.
Twelve rioters were killed here to-day. They
were shot by the military guard at the water
works. mob OF Ilthuanians attempted to
force the doors OF the waterworks, whereupon
the guard fred. The rest OF the rioters fed.
st Petersburg LUndatedI.-The battleship
siava and the mining cruiser Abrek have been
dispatched to Riga
Berlin, Dec. 16.-Tn view OF the serious nevz
from Riga and Reval Chancellor Won Btlog has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
KOENO ALSO IN REVOLT.
Germans Reported IN PeriI-Mitau
Set ON Fire.

Berlin. Dec. 1.-THE "Lokal Anzeigers"
Konigsberg correspondent says the revolution
lists in full control of all of Courland and
Iivonia, and that the neighboring government Of
Kovno is also in blaze of rebellion. Armed
bands, he says, are burning everything Mitau
and Riga are in flames and Libau is seriously
threatened. The lives of all Germans are In the
greatest danger. Everything is In an uproar
from KreUtzherg, on the Duna, to Kovno and
rescue parties to save the Germans are impera-
lively needed. Baron K.orff and NJ Won Rosen-
bach, who we're about to take a train for Kovno.
were seized by insurgents and detained as host
ages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
WOMAN KILLS NEGRO.
Held Up os, Lonely Road, School
Teacher Shoots AsSaiIant

Logan, W. Va, Dec. 16.-Herman Nolan a
negro. was to-day shot and killed by Miss Daisy
Wilkinson. a young school teacher. The shoot
ing occurred on a highway running through a
woodland near the Guyandotte River.
Miss Wilkinson walking to her school
when she was overtaken by the negro, who
threatened to kill her unless she would submit
to his advances. She drew a pistol and shot
him. She then walked into a farmhouse and
told her story.
The negros body, after lying in the road for
several hours. thrown into the Guyandotte
River. Miss Wilkinson has not yet been ar
rested. and the indications that she Will
not be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
FIGHT DEv1F1sH THREE HOURS.
Gulf Fishermen Kill Monster, After Being
Dragged Five Miles.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

New-Orieans, Dec 16.-Arter a three-hour strug-
gle with monster deyilfsh in Chandelier Sound.
on the Gulf Coast, yesterday, Emanuel o. Burat
and three other fishermen managed to kill one OF
the largest fish OF this species which has over
seen IN Southern waters. The 1sh was orc OF if-
teen or twenty OF the kind Burat harpooned
fl and 1t Immediately struck out for the open
water Of the Gulf.
The boat dragged sor about 1--WE miles be-
fore tins FISH became dred, and after a struggle
which kept the busy working to keep their
boat from being overturned they were able 20 draw
the FISH TO the side of the boat and kill It. The
body of the fish is on exhibition IN the oficeS
Of the State Oyster Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17

aad useless ana leads to no good results Is recos-
recTetayv Of the oosnrsson IS to be given admins
fyrstive duties that the Whole machinery Of the
fdone as adrninstrative measure. and there e no
Mr cuiberscn expressed the hope that Mr..
eBiskop'E salary would also be readjusted, but
easr Eale said he had no authority to speak on
That point. Thet would be 8 subject OF future
Aeg1sIstion.
Mr. cuIbersoa expressed the opinion that the
ssnethod OF obtaining control on the isthmus had
Fabeen '1ndefensfble In law and infamous in NOR
sis He called attention TO the fact that
ewhfie the original estimate for the complete
reconstruction OF the canai mad been S1s4O 100000,
Exhere had siready been expended S16.oeoeV.
Sof this ne said S16oo00o0 had been paid
re "the intriguers under the shadow of the
lCspitoi who had planned the Panama revoiu-
sionr
Speaking OF the salaries paid in the canal
work. ne said that doubtless some Of them were
sKtravasant, but he not prepared TO agree
that there had been an attempt to place these
salaries on the same basis as the salaries paid
by che large insurance companies Speaking
OF these companies. he said:
They the creates. sggFeEaoI,e hi. Of gs or 5as
yet developed They invade an helds; they t lam
n oes 1S TIE er qes r o his 81 rsy Tev
haze invaded the sanetty OF leglsatures stsSe ana
stances connected with the whole business is the
s tba asz f1ga at peP esht on Of He e
required 10 secure the services of Republican Tor
abe same work
PURCHASES OF SHIPS.
Mr.. Stone recalled the policy announced by the
canal authorities last spring with reference TO !
she purchase of foreign ships to be used in the
canal work when they could be obtained more
sxpszifiousiy and more cheaply than American
vessels he said that the policy OF going abroad |
for ships had been based on the theory that
there were no available ships to be had in the |
United states, and he declared that there had |
been no change in the conditions between May, |
when the policy was adopted, and July, when |
two ships were bought from the Ward Line at |
che price Of S1.S0O.0oO. This purchase, Mr.. |
etone co1tended. had been made when two yes
seis OF equal capacity could have been bought in |
England for $4,000. Mr.. Gallinger said that
the English ships belonged TO concern that had
Failed. and were bargain counter offer. and
hey were disposed OF before the proffer could
be Investigated
1fr. CuIberson withdrew his amendment. and
the bill was passed without division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
NEW PORTO RlcAn LINE.

A new American steamship service to Porto Rico
began yesterday when the Peck Steamship Com
pany, controlled by the Eew-Yorls export house OF
William p. Peck Co. dispatched the American
steamship Julia LGcksnbacn, from Pier No IS, East
River. for San Juan, Aguadiila, BIanaguez. Ponce
and Humacoa with four thousand of
nightly.
Two steamship companies and one sailing line are
already engaged in the Porto Rtcan trade. The
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company on
crates both a freight and passenger service. The
Red d. Line calls at San Juan, ard the Benner
Line Of sailing vessels also runs 10 Porto Rico
The beginning Of the Peck Line IS expected to re-
suit In . substantial rata cutting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
MOSCOW TROOPS MUTINY.
Continued from first psre.

measures TO assure the liberties granted by the
manifesto is not prohibited
The reply adds that the continued troubles,
revolts and open acts of the revolutionists
against the authority of the State and integrity
of the empire do not permit the government to
dispense with the enforcement of the excep-
tional measures taken in certain localities. Re
gardng the question of the support of the gov
eminent by one or the other of the different
parties, the governments only care at the pres
ent moment is that all classes Of society should
realize the consequences which may ensue from
the State.
The "slovo" severely criticises the Foreign
Office for the appointment of NJ. Bakhmetietf
Minister to Japan. saying the selection of
man from a third rate post is puerile attempt
to humiliate Japan which viii react Russia
in the eyes of the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
A BAR TO GETTING CANAL LABOR.
Jamaica to Enforce Law Requiring Money
Deposit from EmigaEts,

Kingston. Jamaica, Dec 1S-Ti1e Governor Of
Jamaica Sir Alexander Swettenham, last night de-
esded that the Panama Canal Zone was q place
under the Enligranss' Protection law by which s.
dsposit'is required from each person going there
This measure hampers the operations here of tins
recruiting agent OF the IsthInian Canal Commits
Enation is felt at the decision the local author
tiles &c restrict the liberty of the subject Under
the same law emigration from Jamaica to Mexico is
practically impossible Each laborer must deposit
se with tho government before being allowed TO go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
RUSSIAN BONDS FALL AT PARIS.

Paris, Dec. 16-There was much depression on
the Bourse to-day, owing to the continued I'M
certainty and fears regarding the situation in
Russia and the Moroccan situation. Russians
were particularly affected, imperial is losing
three francs ten confines and Russian bonds de-
Ginning heavily since the last quotation of Thurs
day. Toward the close there was a slight up-
above the earlier figures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
CANAL NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington. Dec 1s-The Senate IN executive ses-
Sien today confirmed the following nominations
Charles 3. Magoon, Nebraska. Envoy Extraorii-
n2ry ana Minister Pienipotentary TO Panama. John
E Tracey, N5w-York associate Justice of the SUI
prone Court OF the Philippine ISLANDS.
Canal Commissioners = Theodore P. Shonts,
Charles 3. Mzgoon Benjamin NJ. Ha<rod, Colonel
Qszald Il Ernst e. S A; Brigadier General Peter
G Hams, U. S, A (rectred}; Civil Engineer Nor
deoal T. Erdscott c & N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
OFFICER REFUSES POLICE DUTY.

Kaluga, Dec. 16-Captain Samanski, of the 222d
Regiment, has declined to obey the order of
his colonel to use his company in breaking up
the strike, writing that he regards police work
as outside the duties of officers and soldiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL DENIALs.

ST Petersburg Dec. 16-The official telegra oh
agency is authorized to state that the reports
published abroad to the effect that Irkutsk has
been in flames. that fighting has occurred be-
tween loyal and mutinous troops at Harbin that
another mutiny has occurred at VIadivostok
and that Kharkoff and Elisabethgrad are ablaze
pure inventions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
70 REeiN coNpulTe SOON.

The Great Eastern Telephone Company announced
yesterday that It would begin to dig the bitches
for its coaduiis in Manhattan ard The Bronx with
IN the rext two weeks AT the opening OF spring
y, a Reynolds. president OF the company said
we shall begin N,ork in Brooklyn We hope to
have tho plant In cI-eraton inside Of six months
AZ already :oid IL The Tribune. the new telephone
company purposes 20 cut in TWO the present tele-
phone rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
HOWARD KocnERsPERoER RESIGNS.

7 49, Tesegraph The TribuneI
Eew-HaSen- Conn. Dec. 16.-It became known
Eo-day that Howard KooherspergeT, head of the
nre insurance department of the New-York, New
Haven ard Hartford Railroad has handed in his
yexiEns.ion. 70 take efec. January !. 1906 He is
Of the third Y5ce-preside-t of the railroad COM
p4sI1. Mr. KocheTSperge- will engage in the whole
sale coal business. with Offices In New-York City,
N partnership with Kenneth W. Mcneil. of Bridge
port Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17

authorized the president of the Province of
East Prussia TO charter steamers for Riga, Re-
val and Lfbau and to place them at the DISPOSE
ton Of the German subjects in those cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-17
"FACE BLEACH" FOOLS NEGROES.
Hundreds of Bottles Of Worthless Liquid Sold
for 81 Each in Indianapolis.
[By releerapb 70 The Tribune. ]

Indianapolis, Dec. l6.-Hundreds of negroes In
this city. of both sexes, old and young have been
victims OF selling face bleach" which he
told the negroes would change their color they
could not be distinguished from the envied whites.
The bleach sold at 81 bottle, and hundreds
of bottles were bought by the negroes. but no
change apparent. and examination showed
that it was harmless liquid which would cost less
than half q cent bottle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
"HooIignn's Troubles" :"

Wednesday. April 26. the Grand Opera
House will have as its attraction " Hooli-
gan's Troubles" with Allen Curtis as
principal comedian. late with Weber and
Field road company. In "Hooligan's
Troubles there are many peculiar and
funny situations and as laugh produoer
it has no equal. In the farce comedy
class Mr.. Allen Curtis has SURROUNDING
him a cast of bright and pretty girls and
clever comedians and give him admirable
support. Band and orchestra are with
the company. Band concert at 2:5o p.
m. day of show.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

Presiden. Roosevelt has killed boar
SO tho papers stste-but he also has iono
a good many other things worth mention
ing. Chancellor BuehteI will lecture Mon
day evening on Theodore Roosevelt" IN
tho Methods. church. You don't have 20
be on Tcddy's side Of tho fence to ohioy
this lecture. Admission ! S eents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
Methodist Church.
Prank II. iialicntsacs. paste

Frank u. iialicntsscs. tsssiurl
All regular services will ba held on
Sunday: worship ard sermon a. ! ! a. ~.
ard 1880 .. m. Chancellor aaehisi will
pfsseh tho sermon In tho morning, Ar
them. Christ tho Lsrd is Rissn:" S5ln.sts
Mn. SiEmsn and Miss Eva Greer. Tanor
sois. "Issus LIVES with yi1lin oblEatsl.
tsr0y 3. Elsor. Add tho pastor nill
preach Ia tho evening. on Chris; and
Immortality" Anthem. Christ Is Sisg1. .
Duet. The Easter Dawn" Mfs. S;SwSr,
and Miss Pear Willard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
The Knights Tsmplsr TO Worship
at the ossra House.

Next Sunday being Easter Sundny
Palestine commnndcry OF La Juntn
viii attend divine worship at the
Grand In Rocky Ford. The services
will begin ut $3.50. the sermon being
preached by Rev. =. II. HoiicnbccE of
the NJ. T.. church. The visiting knights
from La Juntn and elsewhere viii be
entertained by the knights of Rocky
Ford nj n dinner Mt the FL Captain nt
1880. II is expected that about one
hundred knights Will be present.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
Odd Fellows Psepsrisg Tor the Es
teStalnmeat Of the 0ssad Ledge.

The Odd Fellows and Rsbeksh lodges
are already a, work arranging for the sss-
sion Of the Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows
10 be held in Rocky Ford nsx. October.
This ~iii be a larger and more impor-
tan, gathering than many Of our people
realize In addition 70 The meeting OF the
Grand Lodge. the larger ana more impof-
tan, body. there will hs sessions Of the
Grand Eneampmen, and Of the Rsbesah
Assembly. and also Of the Patrisrehs Nil
i:anl
TIE mos. interesting feature Of ,his
ga,hsHng 10 the general paclle will be
,he eompststiFs prize drill between the
can,oss for cash pfszss aggrsgs,'sE $500
The dFill will be held a: the Fair Grounds
and will ss a fine affair. he providing
Of proper accommodations fsf the crowd
will tax The resources Of Rocky Ford. ba,
we venture the assertion i will DO done
and well dsas also. as Rocky Ford has a
reputation for doing Nha; I, undertakes.
Tho membsfs Of the local Odd Fellows
and Rebasah Lodges realize they have a
big contract To take care Of. but Con-
i,den,iy rely on substantial help ard as
sis,anes from all our citizens. have COM
pleic arrangements for making tho three
days session comfortable and plessan, TO
no: enly tho delegates bI: 10 tho many
others who may be eEPse;sa here a. ,hs;
time.
In order TO secure the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge here. a guaranty was neees-
ssry Of part Of the money for the drill
contest. and there will be other expenses.
I; Is thu intention Of tho local lodge TO
raise this money among It's members with
some help from ether is4.ss In Tho Valley.
II those expectations fall. our people can
well afford To make Up wha. Is lacking.
as the city and country will receive .
large amoun, Of advertising from the
gathering. 10 say nothing Of tho amour,
o! monsy those in attendance will lssys
in cur community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

SHADE TREES-I have large guam
tity of choice home grown Elm. Ash ard
Maple. Prices low Nursery one fourth
mile east of city. Ed E. Swink.
34-46
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

The C. U. E. S. s. Girls Club will give
an leo croam Social a. X. p hall Thurs
day evening. April 81. Homemade can
dies will DO on sale. Twill be jolly oe-
casion. Go.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

ALL KINDS AND THE BEST.
Everything for the garden
Seeds! Seeds! The Best at the
Rocky Ford Hardware Co., op.
posite Post Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

The Goth Annual Eneimpmsnt OF Tho
Department OF Colorado and Wyoming
G. a. r. will ba hold In Denver. May II.
i9 and 10. Railroad rates. ono faro for
tho round trip
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
y lilSlzsszzZzEs:aA.

The material for tho bridge at tho old
Fooky Ford. after unexpected delays. is
now at ordway and the work will begin
at once. County Commissioner Brown
was in town Wednesday with a view to
pushing the construction Of this import
ant bridge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

Tia Baptist Young Peoples Eas.sr 90
eial a; tho homo Of S. S. Phillips. Tuesday
evening. was attended by large crowd
who greatly enjoyed tho entertainment.
and :he aFr bill Of faro.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
osrnnn ear,l,, prs,hrsn.

Morning Sublssi: "Ths Resuuss,ioa. "
By Elder Nsvingsr. who ~ili also preach
IN the evening.
Subject for Young Pesp's's mss;iag,
"A Qapa Choles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

Silver-Laced Wyandottes. Best strains.
fine layers. Eggs. So per ls.--J. NJ.
Shauhs. y miles west, \ mile south Of
Washington School. 4I-Sp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

When you want painting or paper
ing done see Ira +. Weybrght. No. All
S. Fourth st. 45-A6
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

Sweet Skim Milk and Buttermilk Sc 4
gallon at the creamery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
Christian Church.

81. -. NelsiH. PASTOR
nofHiaE subject, The Resurrection"
Evening. ''Ths Two Covenants"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

FOR SALE-A fine Dark Bay Trot-
ting Stallion years old. Half and
half Hamiltonian and Morgan. Broke
to ride or drive. Address A. F. Glase.
Ordway, Colo. 46-46-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

Car of Kaffir Corn at Rocky Ford Mill.
Better than Corn for feed. Come and
try it. Don't fail to plant some. A6-48
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21

The latest thing in Wrist Bags at the
Woman's Exchange. Call ard see them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
CHURCH NEWS
Rocky Ford Circuit
II Buns Martin. Pastor

IE- Burns Martin. Paslofl
Sunday. April ssd. the pastor ~ill
preach oI, once. q, S3ins. 500 p m
In the morning. lmGsaia,sly after S,
S, lahAsh begins promptly =. 1000. ard
TO NhAeh you are ihyi,sdi there ~ill bs
rendered an Easter program by tho S, 5
The Society a, La Faye;,s ~iii hoe
Easter services al $500 IN tie ssehlRg.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-04-21
City Council Proceedings.

At a meeting OF the city council Fri
day evening large number OF bills
were allowed. largely for election cN-
pcnkcs and salaries.
The last meeting OF the old co"n"il
wns held saturday night mt which city
Engineer Randall made final estimate
on the sewer system and $4,000 in
bonds were turned over to Piper Bros.
the contractors. This Is not. however.
the last money due them. Mr.. Ram
dali reported that the total amount
to be paid the contractors Will be S29.-
6ii.3S.
The cost to the city for the removal
of one block OF sewer pipe to another
portion OF the Santa Fes right -of-way
will cost $3.50 instead of $1,000 as Mt
one time reported.
The newly elected city council held
its first meeting Monday night all the
members being present. A considera-
BILE amount of routine business WAS
disposed of.
Fred Karpe was appointed Fire
Chief and Len Hawkey Day Engineer
Mt the water works The other ap-
Night watchman, Night Engineer.
Health Officer, Park Custodian, and
the new position of Sewer Inspector
were laid over to the next meeting.
When in the midst of business Mon
day evening Maj. Dameron appeared
Majors request to address the mayor
was courteously granted and on be-
hrlf of Messrs Nicholes. Stoop. Amos
and Morrow he made demand on the
mrvor and clerk that they issue cer-
tincates of election to the gentlemen
named and recognize them as mem
bers of the city council. Mayor Pol
lock in reply said that the council had
already canvassed the vote and issued
certificates of election to the aldermen
from the First and Second wards who
were now attending to the duties of
their offices. Major Dameron and Mr..
Nicholes then retired and the business
of the council went on as before their
formal claim for official recognition.
Our local amatuer theatrical troupe.
The transformers, who few weeks ago
SO delighted our people at The Grand,
gave them another evening of great en-
joyment Monday. The play was What
Happened to JONES'" which was great
deal. The young ladies and gentlemen
taking part were admirably selected for
the parts assigned them. and all acquit-
ted themselves most creditably. The size
of the house was not what it should have
been, considering the assured high grade
Of the entertainment and the fact that
the Free Reading Room was the benefi-
ciary.