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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
IRON PLANTS TO RESUME.

industrial Situation Looks Much
Brighter at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Dec. 28.-The announce.
ment that several of the iron plants Of
the city, which have been shut down
for several weeks, will be opened i'm
mediately after the holidays with full
forces of men is regarded by business
men as most hopeful sign of an i'm
mediate change for the better in the
industrial and financial situation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
BOY IS HELD FOR
CRIME OF MURDER
JAMES o'BRlEN is ARRESTED FOR
THE DEATH OF ARTHUR LE
CLAIRE.
HAMMER LEADS TO ARREST

Neche, N. D., Dec. 31-Following the
inquest in lie Claire murder case Sat
urday, in which Mrs. Timothy O'Brien
described a hammer owned by the
family In terms which correspondent
with those describing the one with
which the murder was committed, her
son James was arrested on a charge
of being the slayer of Arthur lie
Claire. In earlier testimony young
O'Brien had been called on to describe
this same implement, but had done so
in entirely different terms than those
used by his mother. His father had
corroborated his testimony, and both
had sworn that the hammer had been
lost for more than month.
Stains on Overcoat.
The overcoat worn by James
O'Brien is said to have blood stains in
the lining. O'Brien said on the stand
that he never had the nose bleed nor
any fight recently.
O'Brien, who Is only sixteen years
old, was lifelong chum of La Claire,
and is the last person known to have
seen him alive. He has been under
police surveillance since the crime
was discovered.
James O'Brien was born here and
has lived in this vicinity all his life.
He never has borne bad character.
He has shown no signs of weaken
ing since his arrest. Entering rig to
drive to the Jail at Pembina, he said:
Wonder why you would not have a
brass band out to see me or" limo
thy O'Brient, the father, in tears, bade
him good-by, saying, my son, your
mother and / know you are innocent
Was a Pallbearer.
The father found such Ratchet al
home as he and James had described
at the inquest, square head and claw
gone. The entire family is heart
broken and there is much sympathy
for them.
James O'Brien sent to Winnipeg fol-
flowers for lie Claire's funeral and was
palIbearer. He was one of the first
to reach the river when the report o.
the murder spread. He offered to hell
chop the ice to get the body out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
ANNOUNCES GRAIN RULE.

Old Elevator Allowance to BE Re-
stored by Northwestern.
Omaha, Dec 28.-The Northwest
.ern Railway company announced yes
terday that the elevator allowance Of
threefourths of cent bushel on
grain shipped from st. Paul, Minneap-
oils and Duluth, which was discon-
tinued last September, win be restored
on Jan. 16.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
CONVICT is SUICIDE.

Was In jail Under Life Sentence for
Numbering Mine Owner.
Des Moines. Iowa, Dec. 29.-J. G.
Cain, convicted murderer Of Charles
III. Morris, wealthy mine owner. COM
mitted suicide in the county jail here
yesterday. He smuggled q razor into
his cell and cut his throat from ear to
ear. Cain was waiting transportation
to the state prison at Fort Madison,
to which he had been sentenced to life
imprisonment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
BIG FIRE AT GREENHOUSE.

Early Morning Blaze. Destroys sac, 900
Worth Of Property.
Crookston, Mimi, Dec. %. The
most destructive fire in its history Wis
tied Greenbush early yesterday morn
ing. The origin of the fire is not
known. but 1t broke out in the general
store Of Kukowski & Co., and before
it was extinguished that store WIS In
ruins. as were the following: State
Bank Of Greenbush, Bazal & Slomin-
skis saloon building, Andrew Larson's
saloon and T. e. Thompson's hardware
store. The total estimated loss is $780,
900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Dedication Date Fixed.

Mitchell, 8. D., Dec. 20. ~ The pre-
1iminary arrangements are being made
Tor the dedication Of the new Metho-
dist church on Jan. rs. Rev. Joseph
Powell has been secured for the prin-
cipal speaker OF the day, and to make
the plea Cor the final funds Tor taking
care of the Indebtedness on the
church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
News OF the Northwest
USE MAILS TO DEFRAuD.
Squad Of Mine swlndIers Are Fined
and Imprisoned at Denver.

Squad OF Mine SWlndIers Are Fined
and Imprisoned at Denver.
Denver. Dec. Is Promoters. mining
engineers and other persons convicted
OF using the mails with intent to de-
fraud in connection with the sale OF
stock in the Lost Spanish Bullion
Mines company were sentenced 0y
Judge r. e. Lewis in the United
States district court here as follows:
George s. Dubers, Lee Duhers and G..
L. Blackwell, thirty days in jail and
$1,000 fine each; William III. Wilson,
w. B. Cameron, A. e. Keabler and Ar
thur Lawrence, fifteen days. imprison-
ment and $500 fine each; Arthur Lev
an and e. w. Sebben. 500 fine and
costs amounting to 5000; r. G. Hunt
and Danton Pinkus, $50 fine and $3.50
costs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
ENDS AGONY BY KNIFE.

Woodsrsn, Pinned Under Tree, Kills
Himself by Cutting Throat.
Seattle. Wash, Dec. S1.-Jonathan
winters. while chopping wood near
this city, was pinned helplessly be
meath big tree. Suffering from two
broken legs. with no immediate hope
Of rescue, be drew his poclxetknife
and cut his throat When found the
knife was still clasped in his pulseless
hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
BRIGHTER IN WISCONSIN.

Manufacturing Plants Resuming With
Full Forces.
Madison, Wis.,, Dec. 2S.J. ID. Beck.
state commissioner of labor and indus
trial statistics, says that advices re-
ceived by him show daily improve.
ment In the Industrial situation in
Wisconsin. Factories which respond
ed to the financial furry and retrench-
ed and cut down their labor forces are
resuming with full compliments Of
hands. and others are planning to re-
sumo after opening OF new year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
LEANS ON GUN; IS SHOT.

Hunter Receives Fatal Wound While
Resting In the Woods.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. Dec. 20. -
Joseph Deneger, nineteen years old. IA
tally shot himself while out hunting
near Springbrook. He was resting
himself by leaning over the muzzle of
the gun. In some manner the gun
slipped and was discharged, the bull
let striking him below the ribs on the
right side and coming out on the left
On account of the d.
rection the bullet took there is no hope
for his recovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
FIRE At ALBERT LEA.

Several Business Houses Destroyed
Heavy Loss.
Albert Lea, Mimi, Dec. %. - Fire
Quilted the Armstrong store building, =
large brick edifice, and wiped out the
property OF the occupant. Loss on
the building is very heavy; also the
fire caused a heavy loss to the Nelson
grocery. Mr. Let's Beehive, Miss Mar.
veson, millinery, and |. Lewis, Job
printing. Most of the losses have in
surance. The building is covered by
$4,000 insurance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Bio Tie Contract.

Chippewa Fails, Wis, Dec. 81. -
Former Assemblyman Joseph Maio
ney OF Chippewa county has entered
into contract with the Grand Trunk
Pacific Railroad company to furnish
$4,000 ties and 10000 fence posts,
the contract price being $4,000. He
has q crew of men at work cutting the
material near Roosevelt, MINI.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Found Dead In the Road.

Mondoyi, Wis, Dec. sc. Holstine,
one of the Oldest citizens OF the town
of Canton, who lives about seven miles
west of this city, was found dead 10
the road near his home. sudden
stroke OF paralysis of the heart was
the cause Of his death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
ROB PosToFFlcE AGAIN.

Uncle Sans Strong Box Is Blown In
Second raid In Six Months.
Devils Lake, N. ID, Dec. 27.--The
general store OF William d. Miller.
which also contains the Webster post
Office, was broken into by burglars. the
p sstoffice safe was blown open and 81
was extracted. A furlined coat also
was taken from the stock in the store.
Sheriff Bedford Of Ramsey county has
offered reward OF SIS for the appre.
hension Of the robbers. As yet no
trace Of them has been found. This IL
the second robbery which has oc.
Cured at the postoffice within the last
six months.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
TO COOLEY SCHOOL LAWS.

Gov. cummins Appoints Commission
for Iowa Task.
Des Moines, Dec. 20. Gov. A. B.
Cummins has just appointed the COM
mission to revise the Iowa school laws
as provided for by the last legislature.
The members are Prof. Frederick e.
Bolton of Iowa City. William H. Baily
Of Des MONIES and Arthur Springer
of Columbus Junction.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
DEMENTED; RAN WILD.

WcrthInnton Authorities Now In
Charge of Unfortunate Woman.
Lakefeld. Mimi, Dec. 90. - Deputy
Sheriff J. G. Christie arrested de-
mented woman, who was reported as
running wild. She proved to be Mrs.
Anna Kinnard Of Worthington, and
she was turned over to the authorities
Of that place.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
PAPER MILL CHURCH.

Company Gives Site and MIL Hands
Provide Building.
Appleton, Wis, Dec. 31.-The new
Presbyterian church at Kimberly was
dedicated yesterday, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Herbert M.
Moore, pastor OF the Memorial Presby-
terrain church OF this city, and Rev.
John l.. Marquis OF Neenah, The
ground for the building WIS donated
by the Kimberly Clark Paper company
and the church was constructed by
subscriptions given largely by the en-
ployes of the mill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
WOMAN ADMITS GUILT.

Mrs. Martha Zimmerman confesses
Attempt to Kill Man.
Oshkosh, Wis. Dec. 29.-In the mu-
nicipal court yesterday Mrs. Martha
Zimmerman pleaded guilty to the
charge Of attempting to kill her d.
vorced husband. Fred Zimmerman.
several weeks ago. and the court took
the matter of sentence under advise
ment until Jan. Z.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Al, steel Bridges.

Faribault, Mimi, Dec. 81. Within
two weeks the Rock Island railroad
will have all new steel bridges be
tween this city and Owatonna, cross
ing Straight river. within seventeen
miles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Snow in Wisconsin.

Black River Falls, Wis, Dec. 81. -
The first heavy snow storm OF the win.
ter has been In progress here all day.
but 1t will take a foot of snow to make
sleighing. The mercury stands be
low freezing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
MAY BE FIRE VICTIM.

Nei0hbcrs Fear Fergus Woman Ii
Burned With Residence.
Fergus Falls. MINI, Dec 27s--IThe
residence Of Mrs. r. Nelson In the
nos<snern part OF this city was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning.
Mrs, Nelson was living all alone, ana
as no trace Of her could be found
there are fears that she may have
burned in the building, but neIghbors
are Of the opinion that she was away
ON visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
ROBBERS BLOW SAFE.

General Store at Holding is Wrecked
by Explosion.
st. Cloud, MINI, Dec. 31.-The safe
In Wardain Bros.'s general store at
Holding was dynamited during the
night, the robbers getting away with
S25. The robbers then raided the
Winkler hardware store, where they
secured some valuable property. They
then stole a horse and buggy and
made their escape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
BARTENDER ISN'T AGENT.
Court Acquits Men Charged With Sell
ing to Minors.

Miles City, Mont, Dec PA de.
cision by Judge Loud In the district
court In the cases of w. 4. Jones ct
al, charged with selling liquor to mi
nors, was to the effect that the Miles
City ordinance relative to the matter
is invalid being defective In title. The
court held also that under the evil
dence taken In the justice court the
defendants were not guilty; In effect
holding that the relation of agent and
principal does not exist between bar.
tender and proprietor. The courts In
general appear 10 differ widely on this
subject.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Child Burned to Death.

Macarthur, Ohio, Dec. 31---Sfrs. Boyer
and one child were burned to death
and another child badly burned as the
result of fire that completely de-
stroyed their home near Hamden. Vim
ton county. last night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Orphan Drowned.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 29.Earl Clark,
twelve years, was drowned In Yahara
rfFer at 8toughton. He was playing on
III Ice and broke through. He was
x.harEe at the orphans home IN
Stonghton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
ASKS $4,000 ALlMoNY.
Woman Accused Of "Nagglng" Spouse
Makes Heavy Demand.

Des Moines. Dec. Sd. Weeks, a
patent medicine manufacturer OF Des
MONIES, is lighting the payment of $780,
alimony to his wife in the district
court here in a sensational divorce
suit. He first brought action, saying
that she continually nagged him and
slept daytimes so as to be awake
nights to keep him from sleeping. His
wife denied this and filed counter
suit, charging that he fraudulently had
her committed to an insane asylum to
get rid Of her. She demands separa.
ton and alimony.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
BLIND MAN is SLAYER.
Fell Victim With Cane and Left Him
to Die on Prairie.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 81. = William
Baker was assaulted and fatally injur-
ed by J. j. Fitzmorris, a blind man,
last night, while the two, who were
beggars, were on their way to the poor
farm. Fitzmorris felled Baker by "a
heavy blow over the head with his
cane, and after kicking him until ex-
hausted left the helpless man on the
prairie all night to freeze. Bakers
legs were frozen to his knees.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Flsty rhousand Dollar Blaze.

Emmetsburg, Iowa, Dec. IS. - Fire
caused $50. 1000 loss at Whittemore
last night. The IRE consumed one
whole block and four business houses
on tho principal business street.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
PARLoR GAME STRENUOUS.

Girl and Young Man Collide and For
mer's Ribs Are Broken.
Sioux Falls, 8. D., Dec. 29-An un-
usual accident occurred during sur
prise party at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Schoen In Fairvew. While the
young folks were engaged in playing a
game, Miss Rebecca Irving and a
young man, while running, came into
collision with such force that the girl
was thrown to the floor with sufficient
violence to break several of her ribs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
CAIN SENT w ron LIFE.
slayer ~ Iowa Mine Owner IL Dltter
Against Accuser,

Against Accuser,
Des Moines, Dec. 27.-P. e. Cain.
convicted Of numbering G. H. Morris,
q well-known and wealthy mine owner,
because the latter attempted to drive
him out Of an Illegal liquor business
At one Of his mining camps, was sen.
fenced to life imprisonment. my HE
has been sworn away declared Cain
to the court after sentence had been
imposed, II had no chance against
the array Of Witnesses who cared
nothing Tor the truth and only to get
me 70 state prison.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
GIRLS BODY FOUND.

Miss kinner, Who Disappeared in In
diana Dec. II.
Michigan City, Ind, Dec. 81. - The
body of Miss Emogene Kinner of Penn
Yam, N. Y, who disappeared from
Michigan City on Dec. II, was found
yesterday afternoon on the bank of a
creek in a wild and unfrequented
place.
She had started out to take walk
and it is supposed that she lost her
way and persisted In the cold.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
Larceny Is Charged.

Bemidji, Mimi, Dec. 81 Sander
Overland has been committed to the!
Beltranni county sheriff's custody to-
await the action Of the Justice OF the.
peace 1T Big Falls, where he will be
tried.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
roy ENGINE BLOWS UP.

Christmas Gife Nearly Causes Loss OF
Boys Sight.
Appleton, Wis, Dec. 31.-While try
ing to make whistle a small steam en-
CINE which had been presented to his
brother for Christmas, Roland De
Land crowded the steam to such an
extent that the top of the whistle
blew off, scalding the boys face and
nearly putting out his eyes. His sight
was saved by prompt medical attend
ance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
FEET CUT orr.
Travelling Man Falls While Trying to
Board Movinu Train.

60aFu MOVING IFdVW.
Rlackduck. Mimi. Dec 81. - Frank
LETTERS of Crookston, In the employ of
the McKenzie-R Robbins company Of
Crookston as commercial traveller, was
run over by the north-bound Minneso-
la & International railway here One
foot was entirely severed and the other
foot severed so as to leave only the
heel. LETTERS was taken to the Mona
hon & Osborne hospital In this village,
where one foot was amputated above
the ankle and the other foot trimmed
from the heel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
cIaIryoyant Dies IN Flames.

Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 27.-The
body Of Estela Long, q clairvoyant,
was found burned to crisp "a her
rooms yesterday. The coroner be-
tieves that It Is q case Of suicide.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
TO DO MUCH LOGGING.
lumbermen Expect Operations VIII
Show Faiiinu on.

Show Falling OF.
Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, Dec. 2S. -
The Flambeau Lumber company.
which maintains group of logging
camps on the Flambeau river and vi
cinity, is planning to commence active
operations with full force OF men
throughout the district, commencing
the first Of the year. 1t Is believed by
lumbermen that during the remainder
of the winter the logging operations In
Northern Wisconsin will be as active
as during the last few winters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
HAND CUT TO BITS.
Shocking Accident While Feeding
Deadly Corn Shredder.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 81. - An arm
cut off in three places is the latest
corn shredder accident in this vicinity
While Emil Schuchtnecht of Black
Creek was feeding a shredder the
stalks clogged and he thrust In his
hand to draw them out.
The first slice of the knives took of
his fingers, second cut severed his
hand just below the wrist, and a third
and last cut took the arm OF above
the wrist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
MAIL POUCH is STOLEN.
Holiday Presents, Money, ETC., Taken
by Robbers.

Madison, Wis, Dec. %. - A mail
pouch with about 1000 letters, con-
tanning holiday presents of money,
jewelry, money orders, checks, etc.
was stolen at Mcmillan Junction be-
tween the hours of and IL o'clock on
the evening of Dec. "a. The empty
pouch was discovered In a boxcar
yesterday at Madison by two boys. The
case is puzzling the local police and
the postoffice department.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
GETS VICTIM EACH YEAR.
Mill EmpIoye browns In Same Spot :
Mate Did Twelve Months Ago.

Mate Did Twelve Months Ago.
Marinette, Wis, Dec. Is. Frank
Lax, an employe of the Menominee
mill of the Marquette Paper company,
fell into the sluiceway of the first dam
and was carried into the boiling wa
tiers below the dam and was drowned.
Lax was at work removing anchor ice
from the fish boards of the ram, and
fell from the same spot where Ignatz
Kochignitski met his death just one
year ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02
SMOKER is sMoTHERED.
Lays Lighted Pipe on Dresser an
Fire Results.

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 31.--Leo Der.
man, q woodsman, was smothered to
death in small fire at the Edwin
house, a hotel in this city. Firemen
carried the body of Berman from the
room after being baffied repeatedly by
smoke. The man was dead when
found.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-02

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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-11

THEATRICAL NOTES
"The Land of Nod"

"The Land of Nod" a musical fan
tasy in a prologue and two acts, by
Adams and Hough, with music by
Joseph Howard. will be the attraction
at the Kentucky February IS. The
production is under the management
OF the Rork company. whose success
full musical comedy, Coming Thro'
the Rye" was seen here recently.
One OF the principal reasons why
THE Land of Nod" has been so un-
usually successful is on account of its
decidedly unique character creations
and the novelty and picturesqueness
of the play. which are briefly de-
seribed as follows: The prologue
shows a beautiful garden of flowers
where children are at. play. Little
Bonnie" falls asleep beneath rose
bush. and the change OF scene tp the
first act diseloses her in the Land
of Nod" In this mysterious sleep
land with such strange features as a
peppermint river, a house of cards,
candy bridge. balloon trees and
mushroom palaces, Bonnie starts ex-
ploring. She encounters the Jack of
Hearts" and his parents, THE King
and Queen of Hearts," the Weather
Man" who makes all kinds of wealth
err While YOU wait; april Fool "
The Sand Man" and his pal, Knock
out Drops" and the merry old MAN
in the Moon" All of these queer
people contribute to her amazement
and entertainment. In the second act
the Nightmare Palace" of the Land
of Dreams" is entered and the plot,
begun in the preceding act, is carried
to a logical conclusion. Among the
principals are Knox Wilson, William
Friend, Lawrence Coever, Luella
Drew, Ursula March and other well
known names. The entire company
numbers seventy people, including
forty show girls.