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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
oNDJA IS OCCUPIED
FRENCH COLUMN REACHES THE
 MOORISH TOWN.
Governor and Officials Were Out to Meet Soldiers of TricoIor and Assured Them of Pleasant
 Relations

Paris. March 2s.--The War De- pertinent has received dispatch from General Liautey saying that the oe- eupation of oudja, Morocco. has been carried out according to instructions and with the great success.
 The governor and number of Moorish officials were out to meet the French column.
 The Governor told Colonel Liautey that he resigned himself to tho inevit- able and that the differences between the two governments would not pre- vent him from maintaining the most c.udiaI relations with the French au- thorities. The population of Oudja showed pleasure at the arrival of the French column, believing that its pres ence will do much to promote securi- ty and protect commerce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
SHELTON NOT GUILTY.
 SAYS LAUDERDALE JURY
Sensational Trial for Murder Comes to
 an Fad in Florence.

Florence, March s.-(speciaL)- Shelton murder trial came to an end at o'clock this evening when jury in the Circuit Court returned a verdict of not guilty after being out i've hours.
 This was the fourth trial of shelton for the murder of his uncle, W. P. Ham mond. at Lexington, in May, 1904. At the first trial he was convicted but the case was reversed. The second and third trials resulted in disagreements by the juries.
 The case has been followed with great interest. A few days after the killing of Hammond. the father of Shelton committed suicide. The de- fendant tried to kill himself after be- ing incarcerated here.
 Throughout the trial Shelton has been accompanied In the court room by a young woman, whom, it is said, will soon become his wife. He met her since Hammond was killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
HINGES ON
 TOMORROW Great Strike May Be
 Ayerted. CONFERENCE TO BE HELD Federal Officials Arrange for Meet ing of Opponents. stumbiins Block. However. Is Decis- Ion of Raiiroad MsEnates snd workmen Net ts Recede from Respective Positions.
 

Chicago. March 2s.--whether there is to be a strike of the employees m the train service of the western faii- roads hinges on a meeting to be held bera tomorrow at Il o'clock between two Federal government ofiiciais ana representatives of the unions ana the railroads.
 This meeting was brought about ny the general managers of the raliroaos who appealed to Washington Los sn. tlement of the dificulty under the terms provided in the Erdmann act
 Tine governnent will be represented by Martin A. Knapp, Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission. ana Charles P. NefII, Commissioner of La hor. e. R. Brown, Chairman of the Board of Managers, will be the spokes- man for the railroads and Grand Cniet P HI. Morrissey of the railway trains mems union and Chief Conductor A. I5. Garretson of the conductors orsant- zation. will look after the interests of the men.
 Before leaving Washington today Messrs Knapp and Neilf had the assu- rance of both opposing interests that everything possible would be done to prevent strike.
 The same stumbling block that pre- vented the railroads and the men from reaching q peacable settlement still remains, however. The railroads de- clare they have conceded everything possible and the union representatives are just as emphatic in their deciara- tions that further concessions will have to be made or tomorrow's meeting will be q failure. so far as preventing a strike is concerned.
 Both sides held meetings today but nothing new developed as 1t was the general sentiment that nothing should be done until the government repre- sentatives had an opportunity to settle the trouble by mediation
 The brotherhood of locomotive fre- men are stiIl trying to settle their dif- ferences. Another conference was held today between these interests but no agreement was reached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
WIRES ARE KEPT HOT
EFFORTS TO STOP CENTRAL AMER
 ICAN IMBROGLIO.
News That Costa Rica Has Recognized the Provisional Government of Honduras Lacks Confirmation
 -FuIlam Makes Report.

Washington, March 2s.-Active tele- graphic correspondence has been in progress between Washington officials and the diplomatic representatives in Central America and Mexico for forty eight hours relative to the Central American imbroglio.
 But because decisive results have not been reached no statement of the ne- gotiations could be obtained for pub- lication.
 Captain Fullam, commander of the sunboat Marietta. reported by cable from Puerto Cortes that everything was quiet on the North coast of Hon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
WILL PRESERVE ORDER.

French Onlcera Receive Visit From
 Diplomat of Morocco.
 Tangier. Morocco. March 29-The representative of the Sultan of Moroc- co Mohammed Ell Torres, today called upon the French minister. M. Regnault. and also on the commander of the French curiser Jeanne d'Arc, with both of whom he had courteous inter- views.
 He assured the French minister that measures had been taken for the main tenance of order and for the security of the Europeans in Morocco.
 The French cruiser Lalande. which arrived here with the Jeanne d'Arc. left Tangier for Mazagan today in or der to transport the body of pr. Mau- champ, the French citizen who was murdered at Morocco City. from Mag agan to this port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
LenYe For Chicnro.

Washington. March 2s.-Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce conn misison and Charles F. Neill, commis- sioner of labor, left today for Chicago to endeavor to settle the dispute as to wages which has arisen between the managers of the western roads and the trainmen on their lines. Neither Chairman Knapp nor Commissioner Netll cared to discuss the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
ATTEMPT TO BURN TOWN.
Hundredz of People Campins Under
 Uncle gnrusa Flag.

Hundreds of People Camping Under
 Uncle samss Flag.
 New Orleans. La, March 29.--The fruit steamer Suldal, which arrived today from Black River. Honduras. re- ported that while at Truxillo, immedi- ately after its capture by the Nicara- guans. an attempt was made to burn the town, supposedly by Hondureans.
 The fire was subdued by the Nicara- guans before any great damage had been done. There was no footing by the Nicaraguan troops, according to the crew of the Suldal. who reported that hundreds of persons of many na- tionaltties had camped around the American Consulate with COWS, goats and dogs. believing that the American flag above all others assured them pro- tection
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
MEETING OF sYMPATHIzERs.
sueectea Are Made Appealing for Sup
 port for strikers.

sneechea Are Made Appealing for Sup port for strikera.
 At mass meeting last night, called hv the street car strikers and attend sS by about 500 citizens. principally laboring men. and 8 few women, ao- dresses on the strike situation were Seiivered by Rev. John Bass shelton, pastor of the Adams street Baptist Church; A.~C. Hendley, T. R. Hicks V. R. Fisher and Organizer s. K. Fleming -,.---. ..-
 As stated by Organizer Fleming, the meeting was called for the purpose or irving to influence the Montgomery reaction Company to arbitrate the diff ferenoes existing between the corpo- ration and the strikers. The meeting was held in the Circuit Court room at tbe court house and the speeches were iS,tergpersed with occasional outbursts of applause.
 plea to the strikers to do right ana conduct themselves respectfully for the sake of justices ends, scath- Rng arraisnment of the so-called
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
CANNON IN CUBA.
Speaker and Party Receive Warm Well
 come at Havana.

Havana, March 29.-The steamer Butcher, with Speaker Cannon and his congressional party on board arrived here this morning from Colon.
 The visitors were received by Gov ornor Magoon. Later the Congressmen were shown the city in a special street car by Governor Nunez and Mayor Cardenas.
 Ex-Congressman Hawley of Texas, entertained the visitors at dinner to- night Tomorrow they will visit the Morro and Cabanas fortresses and to- morrow night they will dine with Minister Morgan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
BODY or sTAHL.
Baseball Players Remains Taken ta
 Fer2 Wayne.


 FeFt wayne.
 West Baden, Ind, March 2s--The body of Charles s. Stahl, captain of the Boston American League baseball Club, who committed suicide here yes- terday, was taken 10 Fort Wayne, Ind. for burial tomorrow.
 A brother of Stahi arrived last night from Fort Wayne and took charge of the body. The verdict of the coroner was merely formal aeolaFing that the 'deceased came tos his death by his No ligh. has been thrown upon the cause of the suicide further than the general suppoaition that nervous worry had caused Stahl to take his life. The twenty-four members of the team are awaiting instructions from Manager John I. Taylor, who has not been heard from. He left Chicago wednesday for Omha, Neb., to meet his wife. who is on her way East from California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
GAS JET EN MOUTH.

Prominent Young Society Man ak
 Frisco Suicides.
 San Francisco, March 2s--sydnew Salisbury. son of Monroe Salisbury. tha well known horseman, and a former eo~ ciety leader in this city, died today. having committed suicide by gas as- phyxlation.
 He was found unconscious late iaaH night in a bath house with a tube con~ meeting with an open gas jet in hie mouth. Dependency Is assigned as tha cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
TORNADO NOT SERIOUS.
Little Damage Done by Indian Territory
 Wind storm.

oklahoma City, Okla, March 29.-A strong wind storm assuming almost the proportions of a tornado. swept over the western part of Indian Terri tory last night. doing some damage to small buildings at Ron and Marietta.
 As far as known, no hves were lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
ASK FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
Traction Company Wiu Not Press For
 Court Martial,

Norfolk, Va. March 29--The Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company, aboard of whose Hampton Roads ferry steamer Ocean View, one hundred sail ors from the battleship Connecticut, went on a rampage yesterday, will not press for a court martial of the ofTen- ders.
 The Traction Company. however, sent Captain Swift, commanding the Con- necticut, a copy of the official report of the attack of the sailors, with an &C., companying letter asking reimburse ment for damages to the steamer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
Aftftudr of pu.tew.fa

New York, March 29.--R- Bengkoeka. consul for Guatemala at New York, received today the following dispatch dated March 22, from the Secretary of State of Guatemala:
 Correct the news given by the press saying Guatemala has in no way what ever interposed itself in the present Central American conflict except to proffer its good ofices for peace"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
French Column On March.

Lalle Marnia, Algeria. March 2s.- The column of French troops detailed to occupy Oudaj. Morocco, left here early today under the command of Gen. eral Liautey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
Worst of Strike is Now Over. ULTIMATUM ISSUED BY GENERAL MANAGER
 -e~----- Car Service will Soon Be Resumed
 Fully.
 -s Men who Have Come From other Cities are Here Permanentiy the oaiciaIs Having Ina- ported no astrike Breakers.
 

'.gtrikers may as well under stand right now that no man who was formerly employed by the Montgomery Traction Com- pany and who joined this strike will ever again be employed by this company. regardless of any pressure which may be brought to bear."-w. H. Ragland, Gen. eral Manager,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
ReeoEnlsen aPreviniennI Gavernment.

Recognizes Provisional Government.
 Managua. Nicaragua, March s. Costa Rtca has recognized the pro- visional government of Honduras.
 The provisional government of Hon. duras, established February 90, is headed by Maximino Rosales. Miguel oqueli and Ignacfo Castro.
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Q@!M ThEHTER QI!!]

Spenser Kelly and Frederic Rose, Lillian
APPEL, w. r. Whitue and the adventurous
motion pictures entitled The Wild Boar
Hunt will be offered. The Thos. J. Ryan
Richfield company is one of the stand
bys' of vaudeville. Since their advent In
the polite realm they have adhered 10 Hiber-
MAN comedy. First there was Mag Hag-
gertys Father" then Mike H2ggerty $
Daughter" then still other Haggerty cpl
sodes and now. finally. Mag Haggerty' $
Reception" This sketch is intended as the
sequel of the others. The latest of the Hag-
gerty series is said to be the best and the
adventures of the little ex-hodcarrier are de-
scribed as too funny TO be limited in ad-
vance. Mr.. Ryan is the hero to the very life
and his first automobile ride followed by his
daily dancing lesson. together with his ex-
PLOTS at the reception, given by his wealthy
daughter, are usually more than the self
restraint of the audience can stand. Mr.
Lloyd with Miss Lilyan and their assistants
VIII present an extraordinary novelty. rated
as the best imported this year from Eng
land. 1t is called The King Of Diamonds'
and burlesQue is its handspring, although 1t
will be found to be vastly different from the
usual variety of this form of anus ament
Brown, Harris and Brown will present
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a worthy foundation for her initial starring

worthy foundation for her initial starring
tour
Chief in Miss Elscu's support will be
Mr.. Edwin Arden, who, during the summer
just passed starred at the Beasco Theater
here, gaining for himself new laurels and
friends Further in support of Miss Eliscu
will be Jeffreys Lewis, favorably remem-
bered for her work here with the Guy
Standing company for two seasons at this
theater. Miss Alice Butler is local favor
lite, having closed a summer engagement at
the Belasco In support of Mr.. Edwin Arden
and Miss Walker. Miss Eva Condor is well
remembered, are Mr.. George Backus and
William Robert DAILY.
The story of the play deals with a Ruth
Buchanan Miss Eliscu, happily married,
but whose conscience continually calls upon
her to do away with the secrecy of her
past and bare it to her husband (Mr.
Arden). Casting aside the thought of pos
sible results she tells him of her early life
struggle, her fight for existence. the meet
ing with of a man she cared for; the prom
Use of wealth, and the putting behind her
forever of life of drudgery and ceaseless
toll. binding her bitter reason; she was
promised marriage, but the fend left
his victim, penniless, broken and
woman of lost honor. The husband for
gives heartily-he is living in the present
and only knows he loves his wife-but
Ruth's sister-in-law Miss Condon), over
hearing the wfe's confession, is filled with
a bitter hate toward the woman who should
come into their family unclean and, above
all things, dupe her brother She uses
every artifice, throws every insinuation with
undoubted meaning. to poison the husbands
mind, and informs her father and mother,
the husbands parents that they, too, may
turn against the girl. The husband want
ing to disbelieve. finally has his suspicious
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS he accuses his wife
or steahns money to support an orphan
perhaps her child, how can he know? The
wife no longer able to stand the persecu-
ton of the sister-in-law, and the growing
doubts of her husband, leaves, though he
begs her to remain. and the last act shows
her returning to his home with their child
whom she has taken away-the struggle
for existence was too bitter-she could not
hold her head up to fight the fiercs bat
tles-and she comes back, stricken with
an incurable malady. He folds her in his
arms as choking cough shakes her
frame, and she sinks to the ground, the
shell of a woman. the spirit flown.
The production Is splendidly mounted
in two scenes, one showing a handsome
interior, the other an exterior in mid
summer.
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After Sunday night mex Luna p,rl, ror
1907 will he nought hut plrason, 81, .,r,.r,. ,
That being the date on which tn. r,,,,,,,.a.,
ment has deemed II aIvisabl, t. close, Tho,
season. Because OF the quality OF tho
bands. the free vaudeville and Other yarie-
ties of amusement large crowds hay, been
in attendance throughout the season and
satisfying results have been ohtqir,d. both
artisticaily and financially. Cello and hin
band are making a splendid impression
with programs that vary IN every p.rt .cular
Such eminent compos 'rs as Fuck Gounod
Hermann, Tohani. Lugini. Mrir.,. N achan,
Costa, Meyerbeer, R0SSini, Mascagui. Herr
bert, Verdi and Cello are rcspousttl, for
thu compositions hhat win be played AT this
afternoon and evenings del chtful band
concerts. Particular attention is cllled to-
No. 1 Of the evening program. pircolo
solo, performed by Antonio Cello who is
conceded to be Americas premier uYon this
small but penetra ling instrument
The Offering up IN the hippodromc stsge
the coming week will b. Msssrs. Riabei and
Derry, strong men and aerial gymHists d.
rect from the Barnum * Soils Brothers,
show. These gentlemen come from a family,
of gymnasts. and. owing to their lives hav-,
ing been devoted to this peculiar callingd
have originated many new and novel aerial
feats. as deXterous az they are bawilderlngt
They will present their speciality at the
usual hours, 4:30 in the afternoon and $50
at night.
There VIII be a Teutonic flavor about
Luna Park tomorrow II being German day.J
All the United German societies in tliS seed
tion of the country will turn ont 10 cele.l
brata the landing Of Pilgrim Bastcrils, who
first set foot on American soil in the year
1888, in Germantown. Pa. a suburb Of PHIL
adelph!a. The first event of this kind was
held in 1888. since which time It has be-
come universal and day looked forward to
by all COMMUNICATIONS. Peculiar as &c
may seem, German day is not observed in
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Gayety.

Patrons of the Gayety Theater will enjoy
a treat next week in the shape of first
class entertainment of light extravaganza
and vaudeville which will be presented by
the World Beaters' company. This clever
band of comedians and burlesquers need
but little introduction to lovers of this
style of entertainment. For years 1t has
been synonymous with success, and much
of the prestige it has gained has been due
to the fact that its entertainment has
been kept up to-date. bright and welcome.
All who attend the performance of the
company. it is declared. will receive full
value for their money and will be enter
tanned for every minute that they are in
the house. The company will present "A
Trip to Newport and Isle of Rubber
necks." a rolliclling skit: both will be
staged with attractive settings, unique
electrical effects and fetching costumes.
Bright dialogue, catchy music and high
class specialties are promised. Several
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New Lyceum.

THE Merry Maidens' Company opens a
weeks engagement at the Lyceum Theater,
commencing tomorrow matinee. The show,
it is claimed, will prove a decided novelty
for many reasons. There two bright
and funny burlesques. The Heir to the
Hoopla" which is the opening, is satire
on the New York comedy success The Heir
to the Hoorah." and closes with little bur-
letta entitled AT Coney Island" both ar
ranged and staged by the popular and we'll
known comedian Sam Rice, who plays the
principal comedy roles in both burlesques.
There is just enough plot in both burlesques
to hold together the many songs and dances
which make the real attractiveness of the
piece. There are musical numbers that
arouse enthusiasm, and comedy that con-
vulses with hearty laughter. 1t is de-
clared to be frst-class show and that II
is extremely doubtful whether better at
traction exists than The Merry Maidens."
with its fine scenery, sprightly chorus. be-
witching airs and meritorous specaltles.
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Coming Attractions.
Columbia.


Tomorrow evening the regular theatrical
season at the Columbia will be inaugurated
the first offering being a dramatic one-a
play of domestic lfe-an adaptation from L.
Libin's masterpiece, by Prof Harvey OF
Columbia University, entitled Ruth" Man
ager Leopold Spachner will offer in the title
role Miss Fernando Eliscu, a young woman
who has achieved much, and for whom
greater theatrical attachments are assured.
Already possessed of three natural essen
tials-grace, beauty and magnetic charm
Miss Eliscu had but to show theatergoers
that she was possessed of dramatic ability
TO install herself in their favor.
Last season Miss Eliscu appeared in the
play she will bring to Washington, and
which for sixteen weeks at the Kalich
Theater enjoyed an unbroken run, adding
new laurels to her fame and establishing
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"The Modern Lady Godiva.

The engagement of Amelia Bingham and
a clever company In Frederick Schrader
and Lloyd Binghams The Modern Lady
Godiva' at the Columbia September IL
week is already attracting much attention
on the part of many local admirers of that
beautiful woman and charming actress.
Miss Bingham is having greater success
with this great and daring drama than she
has had since her memorable seasons with
Clyde Fitch's plays. The Climbers and
"A Modern Magdalen." In truth, The
Modern Lady God.va" has been pronounced
decidedly "Fitch-y" in the bolGncss of its
central idea and the strength and astute-
ness of its development. 1t Is certain that
Miss Bingham has been provided with a
stronger and more fascinating role than
any other she has had since becoming q
star The story concerns "A painting of
Lady Godiva, showing that famous woman
in the nude. There is a great mystery
about who posed for the masterpiece After
tho unwilling OF the picture the husband
of the well-known beautiful woman sees
the figure is that of his wife. lie does not
seek the reason why she posed for the pic
ture Gt to raise money TO save his
life), but takes measures which lead to the
highly complicating dramatic situations of
the play. The drama is not only strong in
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Chase's.

Chase's promises polite vaudeville bill
this week that should be remembered as
one of the best balanced, allround novelty
comedy programs ever secured for presenta-
ton here, and anticipation seems warranted
in view of the fact that the Thos. ]. Ryan
Richfield company, Herbert Lloyd, assisted
by Lillian Lilyan and company, Brown,
Harris and Brown, Zeno, Jordan and Zeno
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Germany. 1t is of American origin and is
confined to the states exclusively. DIR. K
Noelckner president OF the United German
Societies, comes out with the d ,clarationl
that he wants the day to be thoroughly.
American. large contingent of Celtic en-.
thusiasts have also expressed their willing
ness TO attend. There will be speechmak-
ing by DR.. Voelckner, in German, and an
address in English by Crsndal Mackey, esq,
and an augmented chorus of two hundred,
composed of United German singers. Di-
versified athletic events will help form part
OF the days routine, headed by the Colum-
bia Turnverein. The winner of the guess
ing contest will be announced next sun
Gay
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tetnS!'horean novelties vi be introduced
by the girls OF tho COMPANY Tn. ,,li, IN
inciude some star performers new to the
ouILeSque houses. Of whom Ne meution tho
MafGo twins famous ec,ent-ics. II ia A.
; Mailiand; Reded 4 Hsd oy. Nj ard Mrs.
ana the Century Comedy -Four Wasaing-