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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Riremen Overcome.

Chicsgo, April n. "A dozen firemen
fighting a fire 10 the basement OF one Of
the buildings of the Hammond Packing
Company early today we're overcome by
fumes Of burning saltpetre, and we're
carried out by their companions, barely
in time to save their lives. The rescuers
had to grope their way out Of the burn
ing building in dense smoke, aud they
were so long in coming out that the
waiting crowds almost gave them up for
lost. The blszs started from some IN
known cause in pile Of hides that were
being cured by salLpetre. The damage
was 1926. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Russian Sufferers.

st. Petersburg, April 27.--- Money
collected in the United States for the re.
lief of Russian famine sufferers should
be forwarded here at the earliest posi-
bic moment, according to Prince Luof,
head OF the Zsmstvo organization for
famine relief, who has returned from a
tour of the famine districts. He states
that over 400, 900 persons in the prov
inces of Sahara, Iva and Pazsn are 10
need of assistauce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Church Organ Causes Panic.

Palermo, Sicily, April 27.-.The deep
bass tones OF church organ were re-
sponsible for panic here today 10 which
two women were trampled 10 death and
a hundred others seriously hurt IN the
stampede to get out of the building.
The frequent earthquakes which have
been felt recently have kept the pop
ulace 10 a state Of alarm. Hundreds
had gathered iu the cathedral. When
the low rumbling tones of the organ
were heard there was wild rush for the
doos, the worshippers believing another
earthquake had struck the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Susnended Again.

Boston, April 27.--"Rube" Wsddell
is suspended again. When the eccentric
pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletucs
entered the Copley Square Hotel, yester-
day after q "a hour absence, he found
the following vigorous note from Manager
Connie Mack. al don't know where
you have been and | don't want you
to come around and give any account Of
yourself. Just consider yourself sus-
pended for thirty days and keep away
from me 10 the meantime"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Stolen Securities Found.

New York, April 27. -ActiDg upon
information said TO have been given by
o. NJ. bennett, the broker, arrested
with VIM. o. Douglass, former employee
Of the Trust Company of America, on
charge Of looting that institution Of
hundreds of thousands Of dollars in
bonds, detectives from District Attorney
Jerome's Office were reported today to
have found many of the stolen Sc
curities. Despite the severe "sweat-
ing" bennett Is said to have re-
fused to divulge tie hiding place Of
the $l40, 900 the alleged conspiratcrs are
believed TO have realized on the stolen
bonds. 1t Is intimated this money is
still being held back by the prisoners 10
the hope of escaping prosecution By sur
rendering it. The connection of former
Mayor Quincy, Of Boston, with Dennet
aud Douglass, has been partly explain ed
by a statement from the former mayor,
In which he admits he Was asked by
bennett to act as counsel for Douglass
several days before the defalcation was
discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Paris Cookst to Strike,

Paris, April 27.-Too many cooks
didn't spoil Paris broth, when they got
together this afternoon. They simply
decided that Paris could not have any
broth. At q mass meeting of 1900
cooks aud chefs from all the leading he
tells and cafes OF the city, held late this
afternoon, it was voted 10 inaugurste a
general strike. ProprietOrs have been
thrown into state OF confusion by the
movement which had been threatened,
but which not believed probable. The
cooks are we'll organized and say their
demands must be met or Paris must go
hungry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Narrow Escape from Death,

Raleigh, N. c., April 27.-Aftsr a
narrow escape from death in an eK-
plosion and the fire which followed on
the sea, going yacht Baguette owned BY
Captain Haverty, ofNew London, Conn.,,
the passengers and crew Of the little
vessel are safe. They we're picked up
from the yswl in which they had made
their escape from the burning yacht by
the schooner Loyna. The yacht Is q
total loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
SATURDAY EVENING. APRIL q. 1907.

The OPENING of the jamestown Ex-
position yesterday, while not as satis-
factory as could have been desired, was
one of the most interesting chapters 10
Virginia's long history. The exposi-
ton was opened on the day announced,
ard the fact that every detail iu con-
oection with the first act had not been
anticipated and provided for, was no
fault of the managers. Such has ever
been the case on similar occasions and
in many cases unsatisfactory conditions
have prevailed even after the date OF
opening had been deferred in order that
everything could be made ready before
the doors were swung open. In few
days, however, everything will be In
order and visitors will find every
provision for their comfort and en-
tertainment. The exhibit is colossal
and interesting, and of nature which
appeals to all classes. This is the
first exhibition on such an elaborate
scale that has been attempted in the Old
Dominion, and, all things considered,
it is a monument to the pluck, energy
and enterprise Of the people of the State
Virginia has developed steadily Tor
many years, and while heretofore not
given TO rushing TO the front in sdVer-
Using her resources and healthy growth,
she has awaited a time when she can
invite the civilized world within her
borders in order to show how steadily
and heallhful has been her expansion
even amid the many setbacks she has
encountered during the past two-score
and a half years. The old common
wealth has risen superior to all her diff
culties, and is now receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Case Adjourned.

New York, April 27.-With hOnors
about even between the prosecution and
defense, in the trial of Baroness Anisia
Louise de Massey for the murder OF
Gustav Simon, the wealthy Broadway
shirt waist manufacturer, the little
French woman was given day Of rest
from her ordeal today. Justice Blanchard
adjourned the hearing last night until
Monday. when it is expected Prosecutor
Elv will finish presenting his case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days Of grasshoppers end drouth
are almost forgotten in the prosperous Kan.
sas Of today; although citizen Of Codell.
Earl Shsmburg, has not yet forgotten hard
time he encountered. He says: 81 was worn
out and discouraged by coughing night end
day. and could find no relief till | tried DR..
Kings New Discovery, IL took less than one
bottle 10 completely cure me-" The safest
and most reliable cough and cold cure and
lung and throat healer ever discovered.
Guaranteed at f. 3. Lsadbeater 4 Sons drug
store. 90 and N.0o. Trial bottle RE-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Woman Plunges Through a window

New York, April 27.--Despondent
from long illness Mrs. Clementine,
George, "a, plunged through q window
OF her apartment on the fifth floor of a
west Sixty-frst street apartment house
today sustaining probably fatal injuries.
She WAS hurried to Roosevelt hospital,
where her death is momentarily expect
ed. Mr'. George was sitting in the din.
ing room with her husband and mother,
when the suicidal frenzy seizsd her.
Shrieking farewell TO them, she leap
cd from the chair and jumped through
the easement carrying the broken win
dow frame with her while the sidewalk
below was showered with splintered
Olass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Thaw's Mother, Sister and Wife Visit
III lin.

New York, April u. Mrs. William
Thsw and her daughter, the Countess OF
Yarmouth, appeared unexpectedly at tho
Tombs today to call on Harry Thaw,
the slayer of Stanford White. They
were at once sent up to the Thaw cell,
where Evelyn Nesbit, the wife, was al
ready visiting with Thaw. The call Of
the mother and sister was not prolonged,
and they left the prison on foot, going
10 the subway. Both the mother and
the countess declined to be interviewed
as to any phase of the Thaw case.
Mr. aud Mrs George L. CArne gle, the lat.
ter sister of Harry Thaw, sailed today for
Europe,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is only
one way TO cure deafness, and that Is by con.
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by /,
an indemed condition Of the mucous lining
OF The Eustschian Tube. When this tube Is Z
infemed you have q rambling SOUND or I'm :
perfect hearing. and when II Is entirety
closed Deafness Is the result, and unless the,
Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored 10 Us normal condition. hearing win :
be destroyed forever: nine cases out of ten ares
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing bat an. z
intlaned condition Of the mucous surfaces. :.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any.
case Of Deafness caused by catarrh) that,
cannot be. cured by Halls Cstarrh Cures
Send for circulars, free.
2. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. o. :
Bod By Druggists, 76c,
Taxa Rails Family Pills for constipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
New York stock Market.

New York, April 81 The stock market in
the first hour ruled firm to strong with trad
ing 90 small in volume as to make brokers
cali Il no market at all In nearly every case
The net changes al the end Of the hour con.
sisted Of advances of less than one point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
KILLED By baseball.

Portsmouth, n. H., April a. Daniel
Trefihern, a l0-yesr'old boy, is dead
today as the result oil injuries received
playing baseball. A ball batted by his
brother John yesterday afternoon struck
him behind tie ear and fractured the
skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

THE PRESIDENT, the Vice President
and all the Cabinet officers were out Of
town yesterday and the executive de-
psrtments were in the hands Of assistant
secretaries. And business went right
along as though nothing had happened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

termination to make the Secretary OF
War the administration candidate and
risk everything on him, but the strongest
indication of the new policy develop;
ed on Wednesday, when First Assistant
Postmaster General Hitchcock returned
from his political mission to the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

SOME ONE is sending out mimeograph
circulars in Boston, sighed only by the
initials OF COMMITTEE" of three, pro-
posing that Theodore Roosevelt be made
President Of the United States for life,
with power to nominate his successor.
The circulars say that Mr.. Roosevelt is
likely to be acclaimed by both the ma
tional conventions, and suggests that
it would be the proper thing to propo-e
at the sane time constitutional amend
ment allowing him to retain his position
as long as he lives, and then name his
successor. And possibly this is exactly
what Mr.. Roosevelt would like.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

Eddie Tate, the Chicago gentleman
burglar" who escaped from hospital
hal been rs-eaPtursd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

30 for GRADUATED sU0AR-FINEsl
SUGAR &c, at
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
RELIGIOUS DRAMA,
THE HOLY CITY" is ON
AT THE AUDITORIUM

1t is rather a desperate change from
production of the character of "Grau-
stark to one of the demands of "Tho
Holy City" but to the credit of the
Ferris company they have mastered the
story of old Jerusalem in proper senti-
ment and with the magnificent staging
and the superb musical program the
Offering at the Auditorium this week
is wholly acceptable to any and all
classes OF people.
"The Holy City" is called the COM
panion play of Ben Hur," and maybe
it is. 1t is a Ben Hur'' without the
chariot race. but with music substitute
ed, and while the play certainly suffers
from lack of any excitement, it's stag
ing makes up for it's faults.
There is no real acting required in
the five acts, but what acting is done
Miss Florence Stone manages to do it.
Andrew Robson as Barabbas gives a
good Interpretation of that part.
One of the extras of the program is
Bruce Gordon Kingsley's rendition
of sacred music on the Auditorium or
gan. one of the finest in the world. The
music brings out strongly the sacred
character of the roles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
"SUSAN IN SEARCH OF
A HUSBAND" FINDS ONE
AT THE MASON THEATEH

Susan in Search of a Husband
which a clever company headed by Isa-
bel Irving presents at the Mason this
week. is the present vehicle for the
talents of Miss Eleanor Robson in New
York 1t is a comedy by Jerome K.
jerome. and it tells a rather fetching
tale. though one that is obvious from
the first. But it has the merit of being
quaint and it's environment-the scene
is laid i'm an old-fashioned Welsh inn
known as The DOvecote"-adds to its
interest 1t is hardly comedy; it is
more farce, but is a good evenings en-
tertainment.
Briefly, the story concerns a girl who
weds a man and ne Immediately leaves
her for seven years. She goes to Wales
as maid in a hotel. and is Joined by
friend who. to test her own lover,
changes roles with her. OF course the
man turns out 70 be the first girls hus-
band. and in the end the lover proves
true, as all such things do; but clever
little plot is woven and nuraVeled mean
while. The comedy is light but pleas
ing, and is bright enough to carry its
rather hackneyCd situations.
OF the company portraying it, Of
course Isabel Irving as Susan is excel
lcnt. Miss irving is player of sterling
worth, and she gives a most attractive
Interpretation of this role Miss VAIN
wright seems out of her element as
Elizabeth RaffletOn, and Edith Lem
inert has little to do. Jessie Izett as
Robyna quite ranks with Miss Irving,
if not even higher. OF the men, Herbert
Standing as the doctor pleases most.
Mr. Short as Lord Rathbone doesn't
seem to get into the character, but
Ernest MainWaring, as Greenleaf. is
much better.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
FAIL To MAKE
CASE OF PERJURY
Those Who Have Followed Action
Against Attorney Ladd Believe
Prosecution Has Not Made
Good Its Accusation

With the witnesses for the prosecu-
ton failing to uphold the allegations of
the complaint and failing entirely to
testify to what they We're thought to
have known when the warrant was is
sued, it is thought highly probable
that today when Attorney c. b. Ladd
faces continuance of his eXamina-
ton on a charge of subornation Of
perjury before Justice Stephens of the
township court that the charge against
him will be dismissed.
Ladd was arrested several weeks ago
upon the complaint OF Mrs. Mabel IT,
Converse, who had been one of his
clients. Attorney Ladd had taken charge
of the woman's divorce case and the
decree had been granted by Judge
Trask in department four of the supe-
rior court.
Mrs. Converse owed Ladd $50 for
attorneys fees after the case was over,
or at least Ladd said she did. She did
not pay and just before Ladd's retire"
ment TO his ranch he filed suit against
her for the money.
A SHORTY time later the woman filed
a charge of subornation of perjury
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
ORPHEUM ROAD
SHOW 4 WONDER
SETS HIGH WATER MARK IN
VAUDEVILLE CIRCLES
Every Act Good and Some Exceedingly
NoveI-Lieht Comedy at Mason
Is Clever-"Shore Acres"
Revival
Revival

once a year the Orpheum road show
comes. And then for six months vaude-
willie devotees are busy barking back
to it in memory, and for another six
months they are looking forward to its
return with keenest anticipations. 1t is
the standard of all vaudeville bills;
others try where it succeeds; when
others are measured, it is the basis of
comparison.
The Orpheum road show is now play
ing in Los Angeles, and the rain simply
makes less work for the policeman in
answering the oft repeated queries with
the IS. X. o." reply the first house
was sold out early in the day. 1t will
be, all this week and next; especially
when people know how good the show
is.
Variety is the keynote of the per-
formance. Two holdoVers are the
sketches given by the Ushers and
Hyams and Mcintyre; the rest is all
road show. Jessie, the best trained
monkey ever seen, opens the bill in
many clever stunts. Then come a very
unusual pair of acrobats, Work and
over, who do seemingly impossible
things to themselves. Ed F. Reynard is
a Ventriloquist who is different; he has
Il whole village On the stage at once,
and every one in town talks and acts.
He could be vaudeville show all by
himself. Menetekel' is a novel illu-
sion. on a white sheet of paper an
linked ball writes words whispered by
the audience to Herr KOnorah, and no
one can even guess how it is done.
Walter G. Kelly varies the usual
monOlogue-a seeming impOssibilty-
! by making his a Virginia court scene
wherein as the judge he tries a bunch
of offenders. and does it well, too. Ned
! Wayburn's "Rain Dears" are the final
number. Eight girls and Neva Aymar
dance in fancy costumes and sing. The
singing isn't pretentious, but the dances
are. There is a wooden shoe clog, a
fairy dance a snow dance, and finally
a real rainstorm, during which, i'm wet
water, the girls dance in slickers end
gum boots. This would have made 2
tremendous hit-siX months ago; as il
is, it gives a strong reminder of what
awaits the audience outside. But the
act is delightful nevertheless and fit
tingly rounds out, with new pictures, 6
most excellent bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
BYSTANDERS TURN GREEN
WITH ENVY
Looks as Though Johnnies Were in for
Row Until They Prove to
Be Girls Long Lost
Brothers

A T the close of yesterdays matinee
u performance of "Buster Brown"
at the Grand opera house two
young men might have been observed
carefully and earnestly scanning the
faces of the ladies of the Buster
Brown" company as they left the thea
ter. 1t was evident to the most casual
observer that these tall, broad-shoul-
dered men, with their bronzed faces and
alert manner. We're not mere John
MES rubbering at the pretty women,
but had a more serious purpose in their
actions.
AS one group after another of the
players went out the young men grew
visibly anxious. One of them APP
preached the box Office and asked:
do all the members of the Buster
Brown" company come out by this
door,"
Just as he spoke a trio of young
women came down the lobby. At the
sound of their voices the questioner
turned.
That's her!" he almost shouted to the
other, and both rushed up and seized
Miss Lottie Franklin of the Buster
Brown" chorus by both hands.
Hello, Lot" said the one.
And Hello, Lot" repeated the other
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
Arthur Hartmann Here

Arthur Hartmann, who will give his
first violin recital in Los Angeles next
Friday evening, came in with the rain
yesterday. minus very fine violin,
which was stolen from him in his
sleeper after leaving Houston, Tex"
a few days ago. Herr Hartmann is
i'm fine fettle, and says that he doesn't t
like Los Angeles a little bit-Which is
novel enough to attract notice in this
city, coming from a stranger. He
looked for sunshine here, and all he
got was "A good soaking. He brought
a coat of real Russian sable, which
attracted as much attention about
town as do the cowskin coats worn
by the mining habitues.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09
CLUB IS RA|DED
BY THE POLICE
Italia, Said to Be Blind Pig, Under
the Ban-Clam the Place
Is a Drinking
Den

An alleged "blind pig known under
the respectable name of the Italia club,
at 421 and 423 Alpine street, was ralded
last night by Officers Ingraham, Beau
mont. Green and Wilcox. The pro
Dlietress, or stewardess, as she called
herself, Stella d'Italia, was arrested
on a search warrant.
The officers who made the raid yes
terday had been engaged in gathering
evidence against the pseudo CLUB lor
several weeks and claim to have dis
covered that alcoholic drinks OF an
descriutions. both bulk and bottles,
were dispensed freely at the Italia
club without a city liquor license The
prODrietess of the club" had gov
ernment license, but this is worthless
unless accompanied by city license.
Several of the officers joined the
'club" in securing the evidence OF the
"blind pig" and state that although
membership card was necessary to
procure drinks, yet the initiation zee
was placed at the ridiculously low
sum of 20 cents, so that II was merely
a matter of formalty in joining the
so-called fraternity as an end to haV-
ing the privilege of buying drinks.
The officers declare that the CLUB"
had a membership of over 45O, most
of whom We're Italians.
The city ordinance regarding the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in clubs
and fraternities provides that the So
ciety must be regularly constituted
organization with social features. I'm
der this provision clubs are permitted
to dispense drinks to members only
without a license. But the police de-
clare that the Italia club was not a
society with any social features other
than drinking and carousing, and could
therefore not be classed as fraternal
"A aSSOcia tiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-09

against him, alleging that he had told
one of his clerks to swear falsely in
the case so that the court would be-
lieve that the papers in the case had
been properly served upon the hus-
band.
Converse, a rolling mill man, was
charged by his wife with non-support.
After the trial she alleged that her
husband had never received papers in
the case and that Ladd had paid one
of his clerks to swear falsely to per-
sonal service of those papers.
Ladd laughed at the woman's ac-
cusations and yesterday his case came
up for examination before Justice
Stephens, and within an hour the en-
tire foundation for prosecution had be-
gun to fade away. Attorney Davis
represented Ladd.
Mrs. Converse did not seem to re-
member much about the case and con-
tradictions were rife. Another star
witness in the case fell down entirely
when 1t came to giving evidence, and
in almost the entire number of wit
nesses for the prosecution hardly one
of them could be found who knew any
thing material about the case.
The woman alleged that she and At
torney Ladd had gone to department
four of the superior court, where she
had sworn to an affidavit before Clerk
Regeins. I4add denied that he had
anything to do with the case and stat
ed that his assistant had attended to II.
When Clerk Reggins was called i'm he
stated that Attorney Ladd did not ac-
company the woman at the time she
stated, but that one of Ladd's office
clerks was with her.
Late yesterday afternoon the case
was continued until this morning. When
further evidence will be taken.