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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03

room. Our way lay between two rows
of soldiers, who rained blows in every
direction. This was repeated ON our
way back.
by this time the women and chill
dren were screaming with pain, while
we men clenched our teeth in the de-
termination to seize the first oppor-
tunity of getting our own back. Some
time later breakfast was brought in
bread and water-but only enough for
the first So prisoners. Dinner, which
consisted of cabbages in putrefying
condition. was also only served out to
them.
Protests were rewarded with blows,
the speakers being dragged out Of the
cell and cruelty knouted. At supper
time we received at last some water
10 quench our burning thirst. No food
for us, the second batch of prisoners,
I'LL the second day, and then only a.
meagre allowance of execrable quality
Every morning we had to run the
gauntlet, and If any noise was made
DAY or night the prisoners nearest the
door, whether innocent or not. were
dragged out and usually came back
with shoulders torn open.
Our sufferings increased day by dan
as we felt more and more the lack pf
fresh air and the want Of rest. A
number of the children and five of the
women fell i'll, but of course were not
removed from the cell. Their cont,nu-
Cd cries of distress nearly drove us.
mad, but there, was no way out Of it,
tne prisoners being practically sur,
rounded by soldiers,
The same hideous state of affairs
prevailed in all the numerous cells Of
me building, from the roof down to,
the dungeons.
on New Years Day (January 13)..
Wnen our suffering had become nm
Dearable, we broke open the door Of
our cell while most of the guards were
= away praying for the Car in the nris-
on chapel. Rushing out into the cor
llaors. we began to sing the .Marseil-
lalse. About 20 of us managed to
oyefpower the sentries and make good
our escape into the streets.
ooae our sortie was only partially sue
ossslul. An alarm was quickly raised
anu several OF the fugitives were either
snot Gown or recaptured. Fortunately
ior me IN the general turmoil / man.
~ ased 70 escape to the house Of q friend
~ :. NINE. The same night he helped
nse 70 leave the town IN disguise. and
a aa some difficulties and with the
assistance OF q few brides / Al last
was enabled to cross the frontier
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
METROPOLITAN

AS to a national theatre Mr.. Fitch
declared that 1T would bs splendid
and practical" but even with such a
theatre, properly directed, he thinks
that something would still be "up to
the public"
In conclusion he remarked that if
Hamlet" had been brought out in
New York the critics would probably
have referred to it as new play
(having too much talk). with hero
who ought to have been in the Utica
asylum, and bunch of murders in
the last act worthy of a Bowery melo-
drama.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
RUSSIAN PRISONERS STORY.
sufferings in the Overcrowded Cells
at Kfeff.

Some idea of the terrible over crowd
ing in the Russian prisons at the pres
ent moment has been given to St
James Gazette representative by a
Russian student who, previous to his
flight to London. were he arrived two
days ago, had spent four long weeks
within the walls of the state prison 1T
Kieff.
AT a about 2 o'clock in the morn
ing on December 49," he said, II was
suddenly awakened by a number Of
policemen and secret agents forcing
their way into my bedroom. Without
being given time even to dress was
hurried out into the bitter night air.
On my way to the prison / saw sew
eral patches of prisoners from all
parts Of the town going in the same
direction. escorted by mounted police
and Cossacks.
The forty odd prisonerA who made
up the policemen's bag for the night
comprised men and women of every
age, all shivering in the keen, frosty
air. and also few boys and girls from
about IL to IA years of age.
when all the police forays had
given up their parties of victims we
were driven at s o'clock In the morn
ing into cell about 10 feet by Is feet.
which was already occupied by num-
bers of prisoners lying on the floor
pellmell. Their reception, consisted in
an outburst Of curses because we came
to rob them of what little space and
comfort they had already. 81
obeying the orders OF the gendarmes
on duty. We tried TO lie down. one be-
side another. There was not space
enough for all Of US to do so, though
we were packed togethep like sardines.
Sleep was out Of the question, because
OF the cries Of the women and chill,
dren. 4. u
In the morning the door was open !
ed. and some soldiers with whips in I
their hands forced their way behind
the prisoners and drove us to the bath
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03

Henry w. Savage for the first time at
the Metropolitan in the near future,
like it's predecessors, 1.-THE Prince Of
Pilsen" and king Dodo," has its
"tale." In Woodland" 1t is called
THE Tale of the Turtle Dove" and Mr..
Luders is convinced that it is superior
in popular and musicianly qualities to
any of the tales" he wrote. for bis
other operas.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
ROYALTY INCOG IN LONDON.
Emperors and Queens Stroll About Her
Streets Unnoticed.

London is not only the biggest thing
of its kind onSearth but it is the town
that the royal folk OF continental Eu-
rope love to visit in a wholly unofficial
capacity. says the New York Sun.
To these royal refugees or truants
London is perfectly charming because
of its size, it's mixed population and
that excellent habit its natives have d.
attending to their own business and
letting eccentric persons follow their
own sweet will in many things. The
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03

Papa says he likes to hear me play
your accompaniment. He usually sit;
In the next room, you know" "Then
he admires music?" I'm way. He,
says that I always play so loud that it
browns your voice."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03

casion of the coming visit of his cele-
brated English Grand Opera company
and orchestra Thursday, March s, will
be that of Gounod's melodious Faust"
An elaborate revival of this greatest of
all French operas has been made this
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
Beach 6 Bowers Minstrels.

The members of. Beach & Bowers
show are all first class minstrels and
funmakers. Good Judgment has been
used in the selection of each individual
of the best known in the United States.
Beach & Bowers will be at the Metro
politan next Friday, March 9.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03

A Pivley-Luders opera would not be
complete without a song telling
tale" of something. Their latest
opera Woodland" which has been
termed musical fantasy of the forest
and which will be presented her by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
GADDIs-BUYCK.
NuptiaIs of Prominent Young COupl
 Celebrated In NNetumapl

NuptialS of Prominent Young Couple
 Celebrated in WetunGplSn.
 Wetumpka, June J. Wednesday evening every available seat in the Methodist Church was filled with friends who had gathered to wit ness the beautiful ceremony with which Rev J. W. James united for life B. L. Gaddis and Miss Rebecca Buyck. To the strains of a wedding march rend- cred by Miss Violet Wright, assisted on the flute by Mir. Earl Walkley, the Messrs. Hester and E M, Moore, Cad dis and Fuller Golson.
 Tho dainty bridesmaids, wearing shimnIering dresses of white with Misses Willula Judkins of Montgomery, Ethel Cain, Clara Lull and Eleanor LSillam. and Willie Lee Jenkins. MeSsrs. A. Cantelou of Montgomery, Reid Lan- caster H. H. Robison, c. G. McMorris, and E. Cain acted as groomsmen.
 The D ,tite bride, carrying white prayer book, was radiantly beautiful in her satin gown, entered with her sister Jennie Dear, Ruyck, and was net at the chaucel ty the groom with his best man, John Gaddis of Beaumont, Texas.
 Madora Lancaster and Lucy Durr were the flow CT girls.
 After the ceremony one Of the largest
  in Wetumpka was rendered the bridal party by Hon. and Mrs. w. l.. Lan- caster The beautiful reception rooms, the wide por3heS. tie lawn and side walk were lighted with electric bulbs and the beauty of the interior of the home was only rivalled by the loveli- ness of the grounds. W4qdlGg bells by the dozen swung amid the rare flowers used in the decorations and eaGh guest wore home dainty little bell. Inspiring music. a constantly replen- ishcd purch bowl and delicious re- treatments contributed to the pleas ures of the evening. The gifts were magnificent.
 dreds of pieces of exquisite design, the gift of Mir. and Mrs Toumor Bass of Beaumont. Texas, was greatly admired In the brilliant display were dozens Of pieecs of cut glass, rare china. silver, etc, The groom's father presented them a substantial check MT. and Mrs, Gaddis have gone on an extended trip in the Western States. Among the out-of- town guests were MT. and Mrs. James H. Judkins, MT and Mrs Hn Durr' MT and Mrs. Le Bron' Sars Mrs Bass of Beaumont; MT. E. L. Reese of Matthew's Station.
 Mr l. N Jenkins, Jr.. and his bride. who was formerly Miss Clarke or Nash- vile. Tenn, reached their home here yesterday Next Tuesday evening MT. and Mrs J. M Jenkins, Sr., will enter tain in their honor
 thursday afternoon Mrs. L. G. oJhn- son graciousIy entertained the Euchre Club and a six handed table of invited guests. Among the visitors were Mrs. T.e Rror and Mrs Sheehan of Montgom- cry and Mrs Ftebleman of Atlanta.
 The games were very interesting and were followed by delighttut reIresh- ments. punch having been served ear
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
CAPTAIN A SUICIDE
MASTER OF THE BARK GESINE
 HANGS HIMELF.
Hanged Himself In His Cabin Wntie On Voyage From Hamburg For Penaacola--Had Haucuffed
 Himself.

Pensacola. Fla, June 2s.-(Special.t When the bark Gesine was sighted coming up the harbor this afternoon 1t was with flags half masted and when boarded by officers the familiar face of Captain Falk wno has been in command of the ship for the past twelve years was missing. He had committed suicide on the voyage from Hamburg to Pensacola and the first mate was in command and gave the officers the story. of the suicide.
 Tho Gesine. loaded with cement. when a few days out things went wrong. Some of the riggirS carried away and later bad weather was en- countered. Finally the ship landed on a reef. To float her the cargo was unloaded and she put back to Bremen. There the captain explained to the owners but they did not appear satis- which was attached to him. 1t being charged that 1t was through negli- gence. and added to this the owners, 1t Is tsated, made an examination Of his accounts and found them short quite a sum.
 He was again called before them but what occurred is not known.
 very low spirits for many days and to add to this bad weather was again encountered Twenty days from Ham burg he committed suicide. Locking himself in his cabin one morning he suspended a. rope from the ceiling ana the moose about his neck. He then locked handcuffs on his wrists and leaped from the chair. When he was found four hours later he was dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
Proposes That Meeting be Held In Blr-
 mInghnm July Il.

Birmingham. June 2S.-(Special.)-- The following call was issued today:
 ITO the Chairman and Members of the Republican State Executive Com mittee:
 "Gentlemen: We. the undersigned members of the committee. believing that a consultation about party mat. ters would be for the best interests of all, invite you to be present in person at an unofficial conference to be held at the City Hall in Birmingham Ala, Wednesday, July II, at 2 o'clock
 "W F. Aldrich, J c. HollinSSworth. J. D. Ragan, J. W. Hughes, J l. Arm strong and others"
 A prominent member of the State committee said tonight that some ot the members of the State committer are not satisfied to allow the party to drift on and on without definite pur- pose Said he
 we are going to get together to consult as to what Is best for the par tv in Alabama, The meeting Is not for or against any one personally nor for any candidate in or out of the State. nor of or for any faction" It Is learn ed on the outside that this will proF. ably be the starting of a campaign for delegates to a national convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH.
John McMahan, n Well Known Young
 Man of Tuscumbia Killed.

Tuscumbia, June 2S.-(Special )-A peculiar accident occurred In the South ern Railway yards in Tuscumbia this afternoon in which a well known young railroad man. John McMahan. was in stantly killed, his body being horribly crushed. McMahan was employed as yardmaster, having charge of the freight transfer between Tuscumbia and Sheffield.
 He had made up his train and start ed to Shefield. riding in a sitting posi- tion nn a derrick car. the last car In the train being pushed by the engine in the rear Tn passing over road crossing near the double track lead ing to Shefiald just west of this city the derrick car jumped the track and crushed into a coal car standing or d siding.
 McMahan was caught between the ends of the cars and crushed to death. After colliding with the coal ear the derrick car sinSularly bounded back on the track McMahan came 10 Tus- cumbla from Stevenson and has been in the service of the Memphis division of the Southern for a number of years. He was 30 years of age and leaves wife and one child. He was a memhvr of the Order of Railway Trainmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
WOMAN FOIS THIEF
MRS. EE0RGE, \. BEAUHCAMo
 SCARES BURGLAR FROM HOUSE.
PlucESy Action Prevents Mnrauder from Securing Plunder-Tntruicr Lays
 Plans for Escape Before
 Be.inninE Operations.


 A burglar who entered the home of George A. Beduchamp. 433 South Perry Street, had laid his plans we'll to eff feet his escape, and when he was dis covered about 1 o'clock this morning, made good use of his opportunity.
 Mrs. Beauchamp heard him and as Mir. Beauchamp was not at home. she telephoned the residence of Mayor w M Teague. who Is directly across the street.
 The burglar, whose color could not be distinguished, had entered the par Tor window at the front of the house, and had taken precaution to open every door through the back part of the house, even going so far as to open the double gates leading into the al- ley This alley leads directly into Lawrence street. to which the burglar fled when he heard Mrs Beauchamp at the telephone.
 Robert Teague who answered the call, immediately telephoned to police headquarters. and in less than five min utes four mounted men. two bicycle and Captain Miles Smith were on the scene Mounted Parolmen Mur- rell and White. who went from the station, were the first to arr rive and called for assistance imme- diately, for they thought they had the prisoner cornered. A thorough search of the block. however. revealed no trace of the robber.
 Mrs. Beauchamp was awakened by the rattling of the silver In the din- ing room, and this was found scattered on the floor when the officers searched the house. Nothing was missing so far as could be discovered.
 Mrs. Beauehamp says the burglar was wearing g. gray suit of clothes. She t..r. L, hA hoG seen about the neighborhood for the rast week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
sLAsHED BY THE SENATE.
Reduction in Amounts for Various Ptb"
 lie Buildings.

Washington, June 2S.-CSpeclal; l- The Senate cut and slashed the public building bill as 1t came from the House. Representative Wiley came through as to Montgomery and Troy untouched. MT. Burnett improved on the Gadsden item and MT. Bankhead apparently is to lose S25 .0On on the Tuscaloosa build ing. Dothan was reduced from $4O,OOO
 Senator TilInan had a small audi ence of his Democratic colleagues to- day while he denounced MT. Barnes the New York Postmaster of Washington, for having violently expelled Mrs. Nor ris from the White House. His col leagues seemed to feel that h. was beating a dead horse
 The House is backing up Chairman Wadsworth of the Committee of Agri- culture in his fight with the Senate nn the meat inspection bill. The House means Speaker Cannon and tho Speaker Is behind Chairman Wads- worth Under the circumstances it ls taken for granted that the Govern rnent win be made to pay for the in- spection of meats &nd that canned goods will bear no date. According to inside talk these provisions must go or the whole biu will fail. The Pres ident himself has already caved and the Senate will probably cave also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
GRAND JURY TO MEET.
IT WILL BE ORGANIZED AT COURT
 HOUSE MONDAY.
Criminal Court win Begin Trial of Prison CTS in the Jail of Mont.
 gomery cocn-

The criminal division of the City Court will take the first steps Monday next. look CTS against the peace of Montgomery coun. ty. The Grand Jury for the July term VIII VIII be organized and the work before 1t VIII ! Five alleged murderers. one of them white man. are in Jail awaiting ;,, the "a ac'roh pot guilty of one of the capital crines of the calendar. J. D. Glass who killed M L court Sse'ue was sentenced @ to fifteen years i'm prisonment will be tried again The sn- lower tribunal. aud the trial thb time win probably be for murder in the second de- gree Meanwhile Glass has not eeen cen ,s- as- groes who recently made effort to escape. and four other negroes Thomas Molioy woodson will be on trial for their lives. woodson killed his brother, William Wooo- soJ ,1ohn m Jones, the negro thief who escaped at thsArecent jail delivery. ana i, Hannan hs Jones. his alleged aecompiiesi, VIII sdrr, pe z, court r Jones ls considered one of the worst negroes with whom the court has had 'o deal recently.
 Rube Jordan. negro. charged with for gery has given the jailers much uouDie. He was in the cell wn 2 the ,s msn not nho pet out Since then he has made several eitorts 'o Joe Jackson alias ''Red Hat" bound over by Magistrate B. C. Young for burglary n ana larceny has been a convict most of ms iiis. n,.
 John ADercrOmD1e, WHo Wlk& pe grand larceny, is a young negro with whom the police have had much trouble ana wno was almost reared in jail. but this IS the first time he has been before jury.
 The following negroes now In jail ana sent from the Recorders Court will be tried for grand larceny: VIII Lockett, Elijah Forrest, Alex Ross. J. N. Williams. sweet workman, Will Clark. Henry Jones. Seaborn Powell. Albert Johnson. MatH Lampiey. Atha Tarver. Willie Manuel VII Wood, George Walker. John Dixon, Genr Madison, Dora Franklin; Henry Jackson alias George Adams. and Will Adams.
 The following negroes who were sent from magistrate courts are now In Jail awaltns trial on the same charge: Henry Holfhes Winston Anderson and Julius Rudolph
 Burglary and larceny is charged Ssalhs' rI the following negro inmates Of the !ail; Enl- ma Evans James McDade. Nose Matthews John Scott. .., e. forgery and Granville starks will be up TOT assault to murder. .. , Two wfhte men whose cases VIII De inyss- vs tirated by the grand jury are C. E. Sull- van and B. F. Barton. Sullivan IS cnrs ed with stealing horse and buggy rom a a local liveryman and driving all over tnls mart of the State. Barton who is chargeo with removing mortgaged property was ols- charged on a writ of habeas corpus put ms case will be investigated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
-HE PEOPLES PARTY.
Annual Conference Of Committee Does
 Its Work.


 St. Louis, June 2S.-The national committee of the Peoples Party which assembled here yesterday in annual conference on the call of the chairman. James Ferris, of Joliet, H., concluded its Iabors today and adjourned until tomorrow.
 The work accomplished consisted principally in the adoption of reso- fulton introduced by H. !. Mullins ot Tennessee, providing that the People s Party heartily agree in the work being performed by the conference proVls- ional committee for the purpose of con centratirG and centralizinS the reform organizations of the country into an integral party. the Peoples Party the adoption of a general address to the American people setting forth the ooc- trines and principles of the party, the authorization of Col H. l.. Bentley, or Texas, to continue the work he has in- dividually pursued for sixteen years or organizing People Party clubs through ont the United States, election of him as president of tho Peoples Party club organization and appointment or A committee to raise $4,000 annually to defray the expenses incurred in the club federation movement; the author tzation of a movement to establish party publication organ as soon as conditions justify and multitude or speeches discussing and expounding the doctrines and basic principles or the national party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
Johnson Hume.

Troy June 2s.-(speeial)- morning at 8 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church was solemnzed the marriage of Miss Catherine Annie Hume to MT. Charles Harold JoiAnson of Bridgeport. Connecticut. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion in white and green. The wedding music under the direction of Mrs. John P. Selman con sisted of bridal choruses sung by Mrs Flu encMurphree, Mrs. W. l.. Davids. Miss Iu- Iia Wood Mrs. O. Worthy Mrs. J. S Car roll and w Fl Sanford The first chorus sung was from the Rose Maiden" Tt iS Thy Wedding Morning"
 The bridal party entered the church to Mendelssohus wedding march. the ushers C. Godthwatte and Frank Jones. J. r. Wood and Herndon Mabson leading the way, The groom and his best man. Hon Thomas sydney Frazier of Union Springs came ir together.
 Tn approach of the bride was heralded by the entrance of the little flower girl. Margaret Gellerstedt. dainty little maid dressed In white and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations The maid-of-honor. Miss Annie Mae Allison wore toilette of pink and white figured silk with trimmings of tsrv Irish lace. and carried bouquet of Tlnk carnations, She preceded the bride, n . entered with her father Major Henry Hume The bride wore a becoming gown of blue cloth with hat and gloves to match and carried a bouquet of brides roses tied Rith white mousselino. The impressive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
AT CASINO THEATRE.
Another Large Audience Enjoys Hoffman's


 Show.
 Max Hoffman's musical and vaudeville company played to another large audience at the Electric Park Casino last night Nearly every seat in the playhouse was oc 1. cupied while the merrymakers entertained in fine fashion.
 Both playIets, Tn the Swim." and Eve rvbody Works but Father" scored sue cess. the latter probably being received more warmly. mainly because Gertured Hoffman. as Mademoiselle Eff, Is the most prominently cast. She has wit. combined with grace and cleverness. and. she was called back to the stage repeatedly by the delighted audience.
 Besides Miss Hoffman. the entire company made a great hit last night Otto Brother . inc German comedians. "Slivers'' Oakley. in his pantonnirne baseball act and the twin sisters Dolly. singers and dancers. were all good and each received their share of appiause As usual the spots" song was productive of great fun that convulsed the audience with laughter.
 There are a number of pretty chorus girls in the show and they have several pretty songs In fact the music of the show is especially attractive and iE drawing card that has been the subject of most favorable The production will be repeated tonight. tomorrow matinee and tomorrow night, af- ter which the Hoffman Company will close its engagement in Montgomery and go to Atlanta.