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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
The ShoMman's Ward.

The play "The Showman's Ward, !"
which will be presented by the Lyceum,
Dramatic Cub, at the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum, rext Monday night,
will, judging from rehearsals, be a pro-
nounced success. The caste, which in.
clades soma ofA'exandria's most talented
sc:ors and actresses, will be as follows:
Jduus Brulus Plimmins, Martin Z.
Greene; Hans Dnkelberger, Carl Roth
muBd; Johnnie Jov, J. T. Lucas; Rip
ley Oldengey, Z. Forrest Brrell; Props,
II. Linden Whealley; Prof ObTiop, r.
c. Green; Sheriff Clutch, J. A. Pettey;
Mr.. DOublefee, J. A. Pettey; Pattie
Willis, Mrs. A. D. Monitor; Jalianna
Delight, Miss Ida Breen; Judith Obriou,
Miss Merle Fannon; Dovs, Miss Anna
M)urt; Annie, VI les Katherine Birr,ll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Terrible Fate Impending.

George Richardson, col)red, OF Nev
bern, n. c., who is at present in Rich
mold, aud alleges he predicted the dis
aster at san Francisco a month before it
happened, prophesies that the city OF
Washington will be destroyed by huge
1id4l wave from the OCEAN on the seventh
day of August of next year He also
says: Tospired by the Holy Ghost and
of G ID, predict that on next Sunday
morning, at 1890 O'Clock, the sun viii
20 into darkness so denselg. black that
the people will have to light their lamps.
The sun will remain under the ban OF
she devil just exactly three minute, "
TINS "forecsst" should be as interest,"
Sng to AIexandrians as Washingtonians,
az the wave will submerge this city BE-
fore it aches Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
ID. A. X.

Az Tie annual meeting in Rlcbmoud
vssrerday OF The Daughters OF the Amei-
ican Revolution, of Virginia, the reports
Of The officers we're read, showing 'he
affairs of the organization to be IN a
fiourishing condition.
Reports from State chapters were
made Mrs. Jameson submitted the re-
mort for the Mt. Vernon Chapter, oi
Alexsndris.
The chapter reports were succeeded
nv reports of committees, that on the
Real Daughters Of the Revolution by
Mrs Ssyre, of Hampton, attracting
much attention. None of the real daugh-
tiers is less than seventy-fve years q
age, and many of whom are more thao
eighty. are daughters of men WHO ga"
actual service 10 the revolutionary army
Mr.. Warner w. Moore, gsvea oeauu-
fully appointed tea yesterday from 10
Tn. m. in honor of the conference WISH
ora and their hostesses. Among the re-
ceiviug party was Mrs. Stewart ~ jamie ne
son. Of Alexandria and Mrs. W. W.
Harper, of Orange. .,
The visiting daughters we're guests at
a reception last evening IN the Pa'ior Oh
the Jefferson Hotel BY the Old Dominion
Chapter Of Richmond.
The following is the programme Tor TO-
day: oo
Morning session, elections, State Sec
rotary, State treasurer; NOMINATIONS,
State regent, State vice-regent, nallooal
vice president; jamestown committee re-
port. =.
Afternoon session, New business re-
vision Of bylaws. etc, c
A reception at the Womsn's oIuo
from 8 to p. m, by the officers and
members of the club,
A reception at the Jefferson Hotel oy
Common wealth Chapter, 0 O'Clock P N:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Earl Burgess Company.

Another large crowd greeted the Earl
Burgess Company at the Opera House
last uight TO witness the production OF
"E,caped from the Harem," drama OF
the & ,xer period in Chins. The play
vas ENJOYABLE throughout and the sPe-
.cialUes were decidedly good. Tonight
the company will present that great play
@sTfacked Around the Worl'." The
plav iakes in the entire world and is not
confiued to one place. The play is Toll
of love, intrigue, laughter, and teara.
The May adventures are brought about
by the Vaccinations OF a band OF out
laws and gamblers whose ouly thought
in .bi. world is money. Their awful
deed, have terrOrized the entire country
Tor N Nv years and while many have
been arrested and brought to trial, cor'
QetiOu has been impossible owing to the
dread 10 which they are held. Ids
evening this company will present to
three persons sitting in the lucky seats a
building lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Three Girls Asphyxiated.

Because she had been disappointed in
a love affair, Aloysia Marsi, aged II,
undertook TO kill herself by turning on
tie gas 10 room at the German Hos
pitsl 10 Chicago Wednesday night. 10
The dormiipry With her we've three other
pirls. >Two OF them are dead and the
other is dying IS a result Of inhaling tne
gas fumes. The giil who desired to die
will recover.
At the Lsrrabee police station her
lover is held prisoner pending a rigid in
yesligation Of the entire affair.
All the girls were employed at the hos
pitsl. On Wednesday night they at
Tended party and returned late, letting
themselves into the dormitory with a
night key.
The Marsi girl had met her faitbltss
lover at the party, aud it is supposed she
was so discouraged after an interview
with him that she determined TO end her
life. She is yet in SUCH condition lat
she cannot give connected story of the
tragedy. Early yesterday morning other
attendants at the hospital smelled gas
and finally broke into The room; Two
of the girls we're then dead aud Miss
Lotri was beyond resuscitatiop. by
hard work Miss Marsi was partially re-
viyed and admitted that she had closed
sll the widows, locked The doors and
turned on the gas with the intention of
killing herself. She had hoped The other
girls would be awakened by the smell of
gas in time of escsp".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Mildred and Rouclere Co.

The Mildred aud Rouclere c.. will
appear at tle Opera House Monday
night, presenting the thrilling illusion
"The Flight of Princess Iris" No end
of funny stories lad incidents come Out
oil the entertainments of these royal illu-
sionisto. At every performances there's
something doing IN the audience, some-
body being fooled so cleverly and giving
expression to surprise so quantity that
new mines of amusement are being con-
tinuously opened and the brilliant show
is the talk of the town for many day
after jts departure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Death of MIR. Richards.

Mr.. George Ii. Richards, an old and
well-known citizen, died at the Al'xan-
dria Hospital last night The deceased
had been sufferer from organic disease
for some time. He leaves widow DIR.
Richards was bricklayer by occupation
but he had MT worked at bis trade tor
many YEAR,. For a long time he was
Oyei seer of Outdoor Poor OF this city.
He left Alexandra in 1861 as member
of Company E, Seventeenth Virginia IN
family, and was later detailed Tor service
10 the Coutederats commissary depart
ment. His funeral will take PLACE to-
morrsw afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
residence of Mr.. William Domaine, cor
uer of King and Alfred streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Paulist Fathers.

The acting pastor, Rev. L. F. Kelly,
of st. Mary's Church, is pleased 10 al
nounce 10 the congregation and The
public 10 general that he has arranged
with the Paulist Fathers of Brooklald,
d. c., for series OF sermons. commenc-
ing Sunday, November 1ltb, with
vesper service at 1880 +. M, in 81.
Mary's Church These services will be
conducted every Sunday, at the same
hour, until further notice. The opening
sermon will be preached by Rev. Father
Orosz, of the Apostolic Mission House.
The congregation and their friends are
most cordially invited to attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Alexandra Division, Ne. /, Ancient
Order of Hibernians, he'll an open meet
ing last night in St. Mary's Hall which
was largely attended. Speeches were
made by Joseph L. Burke, State presi-
dent OF Norfolk; John T. Flood, State
secretary, of Portsmouth Patrick ).
Haligsn, editor of the National HioeT-
uian, of Washington; 7, j: Moran'
a member # the nationsl board OF diree-
tors, of Washington p. +. Carr, OF
Washington, district vice-president, ana
john r. Sweeney, county vice pIesidenf;;
After the meeting the members adjourned
in a body to RammePs Hotel where an
oyster supper was served. Alexandra
Division has a membership of over one
hnndred members and is one OF the
largest and most hourishingin the Slate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Masonic,

At the meeting of Alexandria Wash
ing-un Lodge of Mssons last night the
Ma er Mason's degree was impressively
conferred upon a candidate by the Off
GERS Of Andrew Jackson Lodge. There
was large attendance. After the bust
ness of the evening was over all repaired
20 the rooms above where a sumptuous
banquet Gss enjoyed. Speeches we're
made by Grand Master Kemper, Wor-
ship'ul NJ ssters Wsr6eld and Ruben,
d. d. r lat. w. Arnold, Henry Errick,
now OF New York P. NJ. Charles Lind
sey and O bors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Mr.. Dreyfus the Purchaser.

Ten thousand pounds OF discarded
military garments were sold at auction
at the old cavalry srmory in Richmond
yesterday as wooden rags and were
bought by Dreylus & Co., of Alexan-
dris, for 1855. Old blankets sold for Al
cents each, aud large amount of sabres,
belts, canteens and the like sold for
snal amounts. The sum total, includ-
ing 40 saddles that sold for $3.50, WAS
1925. They we're the accumulation OF
year. and we're sold by order of the War
Denqrlment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Dance Last Night.

The soiree given last night at Nc
Burney's Hall by the Thursday Night
Assembly was success in every paFtlc-
ular, icing very largely attended oy
quests from both Washington and this
civ. The orchestra was under the d.
rection of Prof. Leon Cohen ana mss
been occurred fer every Thursday during
the season. Messrs. Jerome Kaufman,
Harry Dachslsger and Henry steiner
were The committee Of arrangements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Attractive Approaches.

Large forces of men are at work Oh
the northern and southern approaches
to the new Highway bridge laying CRANE.
lithie walkways and broad driveways,
which, WREN completed, will add much
to the app arsnce Of the new steel
structure. Ga the Virginia side about
one fifth Of the total amount Of paving
to be done has been completed, and on
the Washington side about one-third has
beenlaid. The work will make smooth
and ma ,ni6cent driveway when CON-
plated. While the work is in progress
all teams goiug 10 AMI out of Washington
are using the 81 Long bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
No Suicide.

A report was current on the streets
last night that young man, living in
the northwestern section Of the city, had
'mmited suicide. The report origi-
from a slight accident to Mr..
Bales, of 1903 Queen street.
de he was out cunning yesterday
Aorling IN Fairfax county he accident
ally shot himself 10 the foot. The wound
while painful is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Police Court.

CJustice II. B. Cation presiding.1
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Abe Gibson, colored, arrested By Chief
Goods AMI Officer Beach charged with
disorderly Conduct and fighting, wac
fined $40.
Nelson Wexford, coiored, arrested by
Officers Knight and Lyles for disofderly
conduct and fighting, forfeited $40 col
lateral by failing TO appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
River Notes,

The three -masted schooner Metinic is
loading railroad ties at the B. & O..
transfer slip for Boston.
The schooner Winnie is loading coal
at w. A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf for ST.
Clements Bay.
The schooner John P. Robinson, with
a miscellaneous cargo for the lower
river, has sailed from Smoot & Co. s
wharf.
The barge Fay, which brought coal to
w. A. SmOot & &C., has left for BALI
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Stray Horses.

Pwo horses attached to wagon were
found On the street by Policeman
Sherwood last night and taken to a livery
stable. The owner Of the team subst-
quently appeared and recovered the same
by paying the bill contracted at the livery
stable. He said his name was Davis
and that he lived near Bsiley's cross
roads. Be had tied the horses at the
northeast corner of Cameron and Royal
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

The best treatment for indigestion anC
troubles Of the stomach is to rest the stomach
1t can be rested by good digestant. Kodo
puts the stomach in shape TO satisfactorily
perform its functions. Good fer indigestion
sour stomach, flatulence, palpitation of tn,
heart ard dyspepsia. Ko1ol is made in stric
conformity with the National Pure Food and
Drug Law. Sold by w. F. Creighton & Co.
40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Cnrnnrafion Court.
fudge L. G. Barley presiding. ]

David n. Newbold, jr, vs.. Capital
City Telephone Co. ;demurrers overruled
and decree entered that unless overdue
coupons on bond due by the company
and held by ]. R. Fell, o. Moore and
Tbos. Craig are paid By February 10Th
next the court will appoint a receiver
for the defendant company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Rummaee Sale.

The Woman's Auxiliary to Lee Camp
is holding a rummsge sale on north Co.
lumbus street, one door from King, where
will be found varied assortment OF
clothing, furniture and millinery, The
proceed, of the sale will 90 TO the buiids
log fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
SaIuted the Mayhower.

A number of people we're on the river
front late yesterday afternoon when The
dispatch steamer May flower with Pres
ident Roosevelt. aboard passed down.
The MsyAoser was saluied by some OF
The river steamer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
sIbs. MOUNTAIN BUCKwHEAT, asc

Large White Mealy Potatoes. s5c bushel
25c peck; Cans Tomatoes, 25c; Cans Cora
25c Table Belle Flour, large sacks. sOc, small
sacks, Is; Eggs, CSC dozen. Creamery Butter
one pound prints. SIC.
WA. P. WOOLLS 4 SON.
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Circuit Court for the City.
rIrdco n r Nicol presiding. /

Judge c. E. NicoI PTesIuIHg'J
+ Louis Loose w. Southern Railway
o.. suit for s2O, 900 for damages sl'
legged to have been done TO the plsintllrs
greenhouses End gardens By smoke, cln-
derp, etc., from the defendant company 5 5
engines, machine shops, etc jury and
case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
A Mountain of Gold

could not bring as much happiness to Mrs.
Lucia Wiike, Of Ciroline, Wis, as did one
25c tox OF BGcklen's Amica Salve, when il
completely cured a running sore on her leg,
which had tortured her % long years. Grea.-
est autiseptic healer Of Piles. Wounds. and
Sores. 25c at Z. 8. Leadbeater & Sons drug
stOrp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Auction Sale Tomorrow.

Captain r F. Knox, suctioneer, will
sell in front of the Royal street entrance
TO the Civ Hall at noon tomorrow seve-
raj lots or parcels of ground situated on
tie west side of Fairfax street, between
PRINCESS and Oron0co streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
The Vote of Fairfax.

The official vote of Fairfax county on
Tuesday for Congressman was; Rlxey,
democrat, $685. Henderson, republican,
las; Rixey's majority, 423.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
NOTICE,

PREPARE for War 10 time Of Peace. Coal is
Comfort. We are delivering the very test
grades of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 1870 lbs. to the ton, promptly
delivered by. ,
DeWILTON AITCHESON,
Both Phones 90. l07 south Roya street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE.
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye, zoe full quart, $50 a
pint; Overholt, bottled in bond, add Paul
Jones Pure Rye, Soc full quart; Port, sherry,
Cstawba and Claret, 25c quart All the
leading brands Of fine wines and liquors for
family trade. phone IS or drop postal:
HARLOW BROTHERS,
mg3H Cameron and Royal Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOOu-,
Woodward / LOIlPOD
10Th, th,F & G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON. ID. @.
Sale of Boys Atwood
Suits a Third Under Price.

We tArA u iOh - Dt1o AAt-Nbti o1't
Cheviot Combination Suits coat and pairs
At pants. Each suit consist of double.
breasted Norf TX coat, with belt. and plirs
Cf kn'cker'ocker pans ID match. I'll ma
ierisl is ney cheyiot in attractive patterns
and is absolutely all wool.
They range in sizes from to II years, and
there are two grades in the lot.
Grade i-S6.75. Value, $3.50.
Grade 2-t7,50. Value. 5000.
A Special in Young Mems Suits:
A lot of Yourg Mems Fancy Worsted
Suits, suitable for school and everyday wear.
A very attractive suit: sizes 10 TO 20 or 81 to
36,inch chest measure.
$40 each. Regular value, $3.50
New Russian Suits, we'll made and finished
in an excellent manner; sizes q to z.
s. 10 $50 each.
New Norfolk suit for boys, in the favored
yoke style; also plain jacket with belt, which
can be removed, making q single or double
breasted coat, with knickerbocker pants,
which style is growing in popularity. We
are showing a beautiful line in all-wool Eng.
lsh worsteds and mixed effects and the ever.
popular blue serges and unfinished worsteds.
The fine tailoring in these suits imparts
character to them seldom seen in ready.to-
wear garments.
$, $3.50 to $3.50.
Boys Doubled breasted Salts of fancy
cheviots; pants are straight cut and hloomer
styles all sizes.
Special ct 1915 each. Value, $500.
New Sailor Blouse Suits, including the
popular Peter Thompson" style, Of Atwood
materials, including neat fancy mixtures,
blue serges, and blue cheyiois; sizes to ~
1895, IS. s. to $3.50.
Boys Double bre sted Suits Of fancy chty.
lois, with straight cut pants; all sizes.
1915 each.
Boys Bloomer Pants of blue serge and blue
and fancy cheyiots; all sizes.
$50 and $500 pair.
Third hoor-E'eyenth.
Girls and Misses Clothing
Of both foreign and domestic manufacture,
are shown, and the prices are uniformly
mOderat1 throughout.
Girls Sbors Refers, made Peter ThOmp-
s2n" styl', wa regulation emblem on sleeve
lined throu ho1t dark blue and red; sizes
to ID,
Special value, 1915 each.
Gir's' Fd l-leng Cheviot Coats, semi.it,
tng, wit collar and cuffs Of panne velvet;
b'ue sad red. size to H.
Special value, 1915.
Girls Goats, of blue Melton cloth and plaid
mixtures; full length and loose from neck.
with deep collar trimmed with braid; all
sizes.
Special value, $40 each.
Misses Long Loose Goats, of gray mixtures;
slishfd up the sides and trimmed with small
buttons; sizes II, Is and Is.
Special value, $3.50 each,
Girls Dresses, sailor and Russian styles,
in dark blue and red, for school wear: also of
b'tiste. with plaid silk guimpes and full
pla ted skirt; all sizes.
s., $40, $3.50 and SO each.
Third floor-G st,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

The Standard Oil Company announ es to.
day the second of series CT general advances
in wage scale which will permeate the entire
sVgifm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

DeWit;'s Kidney ard Bladder Pills act on
both kidneys and liver, and as a result afford
the quickest reliff from excess Of uric acid.
Sold by ". f. Cresghton g. Co., 40l King
a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at CSC q. IN. and sets
at Ash .. m. High water at i;Zo p in' anu
2:04 p. ~,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair, warmer ,1nisn i;
Saturday partly cloudy; light 10 iresh ea''
TO south winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

Desirable Three.story Brick DWELL
ing, No. ri south Pitt street, 3
rooms and every modern convent.
ence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

Six-room Cottage In choice section
of Del Ray, with three building lots
75xii5. Fine well of water Good
Stable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE

Six room Brick Dwelling, all con-
veniences, on north Columbus street,
near 0ron0c0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09

Two-story Frame Dwelling 3i4
south Fairfax street, containing s
rooms; fine lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-09
For prices and terms apply TO
JOHND.N0RMOYLE

Room 5, Alexandria Natl Bank Bldg.
N. E. Cor. King and Royal Streets.
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone IA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-15
COLD " AVE
IS COMING
EXTREME WEATHER PROMISED
FOR SOUTHEASTERN IOWA
TONIGHT AND THURsDAX

"A continuation Of the wintry wealth
er OF the past two weeks may be ex-
pected for the next twenty-four hours
at least, according to advices from
the weather bureau which predict a
cold wave for southern and eastern
Iowa tonight and Thursday
The weather during March has
been almost as severe as any Of the
entire winter but although many of
the railroad trains have been delayed
several hours by the heavy SHOWS,
high winds and big lunches of cold,
the street car traffic and telegraph
and telephone service in Ottumwa
have been little affected.
Trains Are Delayed.
Lincoln, Neb, March IA renewal
Of the heavy snowfall which has visit
ed Nebraska for the last three days
came this morning. Snow driven by q
brisk wind drifted badly and train ser
vice on practically all the railroads
was interferred with
Severe sieet storm.
st. Joseph, Mo-, March 14.---A Sc
we're sleet storm has been raging here
since morning and the temperature is
lowering. 80
Worst Of the Winter.
Salina, .Kas., March 14.-The worst
snow storm of the winter prevailed
| in western Kansas today with the TEN
perature falling fast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-15
DEATH DANCE
MUSICAL COMEDY PROCEEDS
WHILE MEMBER OF CHORUS
KILLS HIMSELF 4

Washington, D. G., March M--Wil-
liam Thomas Of Saginaw. Mich, a
member of the chorus of the wonder
land" company, performing at the Coz
lumbia theatre, committed suicide last
night by drinking carbolic acid while
the play was in progress. Thomas
was an admirer of Adra Gordon, 16-
year-old girl, also member of the
company. and who is said to live in
New York. The suicide was caused
by disappointment because she would
not reciprocate his attentions. Thomas
was 20 years old. The couple were
in the property room of the theatre at
|8:45 last night. Thomas sat on the
side of table with goblet in one
hand and bottle in the other. Pour
ing out the poison, he accused her of
playing with his affections and say
ing "Goodby, old girl" drank the poi-
son before she could stop him. The
nlay continued uninterruptealY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-15
WILL REFORM
CHICAGO STREET CAR COM
PANlEs WILL MAKE MANY
IMPROVEMENTS.

4 - Y RI d
Chicago, March 14-Immediate steps
will be taken by the city to license the
street railway companies upon the
lines which the United States supreme
court has declared are now existing
without franchises.
At q conference today between
Mayor Dunno and attorneys for the
street. car companies it was decided to
issue permits as soon as possible per.
mitting the companies to trolleyize the
present cable lines. 1t was also de.
cided that the tunnels which extend
under the surface of the Chicago river
shall be removed early next month
The tunnels have been decided an i'm
pediment to the navigation of the river
and the war department has already
ordered that they be demolished.