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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
Diaz Reelected.

Mexico City, June 27. -Porfrio Diaz
Mcxico's s0-year old statesman, and
the republics president for thirty con
secutive years, has been reelected tc
Office, according to returns received to-
day from all Mexico. Remon Corral,
vice president and secretary OF the
interior, has also been reelected, SC
that it is assured today that the Diaz
policies will continue for six years more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
Jury Deadlocked.

Chicago, June 27.--The jury in the
case Of Lee O'Neill Browne, accused
OF bribery in the Lorimer election,
was still dead-locked at 8 a. M, and
there was no mindication at that hour
that a verdict would be reached. The
jury, which retired Friday afternoon,
had been out for 65 hours.
The states attorneys Office claims
to have information that the jury
stands IL to for conviction, but the
defense contends that it is TO for ac-
quital,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

JUDGE COHEN, in Pittsburg on Satur-
day permanently restrained the opening
of the ballot boxes in the recent renOml-
nation Of Congressman Dalzell. The
action Of Mr. Dalzell in procuring the
injunction shows the weakness of his
cause. DIR. r. j. Black, who contest
ed the vote, will run as an Independent
candidate, it is reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

AFTER a long session Congress adj
journed on Saturday night till next
December, and the country will breathe
freer therefor During the first part OF
the session much time was wasted, but
during the past month or 50 both
houses buckled down to work and much
business was transacted. Whether the
good legislation enacted will counter
balance the bad remains to be seen,
but it is generally feared that it will
not. Any way, the country will have a
rest for six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
DesperadO Killed.

Atlanta, Ga, June 27.-According
to a telegram received here this after
noon, w. II. Bostwick, who was bar
ricaded in his house several miles
from Ocilla, Ga, after killing two
policemen and wounded three others,
was shot to death by the posse which
had been battling with him several
hours. Bostwick did not meet death
until a number Of the posse had been
wounded today, according to the
latest advices, though details are
lacking, owing to the inaccessibility Of
the spot.
State troops were on the way to
assist the posses, but it is not known
that they arrived in time Bostwick S
children were taken out of the House
before the father was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

TRUCKERS of tidewater Virginia are
said to be losing thousands of dollars
on Irish potatoes which they are ship
ping to northern markets. The pota-
toes bring only 81 harrel and many
thousands of barrels are being shipped
daily. Still the retail prices keep up
pretty we'll in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
Injunction suIt Dismissed.

St. Louis, Mo-, June Gin accor-
dance with the agreement reached by
the railroad presidents and President
Taft, U. S. District Attorney Charles
Houtts today dismissed the injunction
suit brought by the government against
the % western railroads to restrain the
proposed advance in freight rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
CuIpeper Horse show, CuIpeper, Va.
July f-5. 1910,

Account the above occasion, Southern
Railway will sell reduced fare round trip
tickets July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1910. from
all stations between Washington, Bite
mont, HarrisOnburg, Front Royal, War
rentOn and Lynchburg, final return
limit July 9Th.
For benefit Of patrons attending above
occasion special trains will be operated
between Culpeper and show grounds be-
ginning at $50 a. m. July 4th and every
hour approximately thereafter until 8
D. M. inclusive, on the 4th and 9Th.
For detailed information call on nearest
agent or write L. s. Brown, Gen. Agt.,
l65 Fifteenth ST., n W. washington,
DC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

The Woman's Home Companion
for July, which has been received from
its publisher in New York, is its
Summer Story number" and many
we'll known writer's contribute to its
excellent fiction. The Special Articles
cover a variety Of subjects and much
entertainment and useful information
can be had from the Special Depart
ments." Household" treats OF season
able menus, cold meat dishes etc.
and the Fashion Department" is up
to date in every particular. Giacamo
Marine contributes a charming song
and the younger readers will be
amused as we'll as instructed by the
department devoted TO them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

Thomas Baxter, II years old, resid-
ing near Chester, was drowned yester-
day afternoon in Swift's creek, Ches-
terrified county, near Thompson's grist
mill, three miles from Petersburg,
Ehile bathing With some companions,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

Robert Taft, the eldest son Of Presi-
dent Taft, today ran down with his
automobile at Beverly, Mass, Michael
Thisthwolla, an Italian, inhicting in
iuries that may prove mortal. Young
Taft, bystanders say, was in no way
responsible for the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
Feed at Auction,

/ will offer for sale at public auction on
THURSDAY, June 80 1910, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, at the Washington and Ohio Rail
road freight house two carloads 800
sacks of FEED refused by consigners,
Terms-Cash.
G.. S. HINKENS,
Agent Southern Railway Company.
my30 w4w-m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
For RENTCHEAP.

A nice nine room HOUSE. partly
furnished with frst-class furniture: all
modern Improvements: Il young couple
with no children preferred. Reference
given and required. For particulars APP
ply to Clerk No. II, Bernheimer's store.
No 300 King street, between and T. a.
IN. or ! aud 6p. m. Remember this is a
bargain to the right party. ie27 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
AutomobIIIst Burned to Death.

St. Louis, June 27.-Pinned in the
wreckage of his overturned automo-
bile, Robert o. Abel, "a, was burned
TO death early today while two friends
who had hcen riding in the car with
him lay at the roadside so seriously in
jured they could not render assistance.
A passerby endeavored to save Abel
but the heat drove him back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27

A dispatch from Beverly, Mass,
says President Taft is due at Burgess
Point Wednesday morning. Mr. Roose-
welt and Governor Hughes, Of New
York, are expected Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-27
Georgetown Wheat Market.

Georgetown, d, @, June 27,-Wheat poas7i
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
HARTMAN TO Open
in WOODLAND
Elaborate Preparations at the
Princess for Season of
Musical Comedy

Elaborate preparations are being
made at the Princess for the opening
of the musical comedy season Sunday
afternoon, May %. Ferris Hartman
and his big company will be the first
attraction and Woodland will be the
offering.
During the six weeks engagement
of the unctious comedian, Hartman
will change his bill every week and
all of his productions will be given for
the first time by stock company
Hartman has had very successful
season in Los Angeles. where he played
at the Grand for eight consecutive
months.
AS King Blue Jay, Hartman will have
one of the best roles of his career;
Florence Wadsworth, the prima donna
of the company, will be Prince Eagle; I;
Walter de Leon and petite Muggins
Davies will be the Hot Bird and Cold
Bottle respectively, and Josie Hart,
Myrtle Dingwall, Carmen Phillips, Bob
Leonard, Joseph Fogarty Oliver lie
Noir, Angelo Pinckley, Jack Martin,
Lawrence Bowes and other capable
members of the company will be con-
genially placed in the long cast of
characters that the Pixley and Luders
performance requires.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
Dublin MINSTREL
PLAYSATORPHEUn
Frank FOgarty Heads New Bill
With Songs and Stories
and Celtic Wit

Frank Fogarty, who scored great
hr at the opening Of the new orpheum
will head the bill this week, beginning
with today's matinee. Fogarty has
never had his equal on the local stage
in his own original style of monologue.
He is the greatest of Irish imperson-
ators because he is truest TO the type
and bars coarse burlesque from his Of
ferings. He is certain of an enthusi-
astic welcome this afternoon.
1t has been a long time since the
Thomas J. -Richfield company ap-
peared in this city. but the organiza-
tion will be pleasantly remembered and
is expected to make a big hit this week
in a sketch by Will NJ. Cressy, Mag
Haggerty's Reception" Ryan depicts
an Irish emigrant who starts life in
the new world as hod carrier and
ends by becoming a millionaire. Miss
Richfleld has ample histrionie oppor-
tunity in the role of Mag Haggerty.
Smith and Campbell, who call them
selves the Sidewalk talkists" will
present an incident from real life,
Camping Out" 1t is a happy combi-
nation of dialogue and catchy songs.
The Orpheum recently imported the
three Mascagno brothers from Euro
pean music halls and their eccentric
and gymnastic performances, which
were seen among other places in Eu-
rope at the Berlin Wintergarten, have
made as big an impression in this
country over the Orpheum circuit as
they did abroad
Bronson Howards little drama.
"Romya," will be given this week for
the first time on any stage by Miss
Helen Grantley and her company.
The action of the piece takes place
at Port Arthur just before the out
break of the Russian-Japanese hostii-
ties.
This week terminates the engage
ments % Eddie Leonard and company.
Miss Grantley and company, James
Harrigan and the Ollivottf troubadours.
A new series of motion pictures VIII
conclude the performance
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15

theater tomorrow evening. Nat c..
Goodwin and Dustin Farnum have had
the play as a starring vehicle, and last
season, with Farnum in the title role.
It proved to be one of the few really
successful high priced attractions on
the road. All of San Francisco's critics
gave 1t unstinted praise, which was one
OF Belasco and Mayors reasons for Sc
curing the play for local presentation
In stock. A production in no wise in
ferior to the original is promised.
Landers stevens. in the title part
VIII have character admirably adapt-
ed to his acting qualifications. Cameo
hlrpy is an honest gambler who, seeing
RANDALL drunken planter, in the
clutches of unscrupulous Moreau. pre-
vents contemplated robbery of the
intoxicated victim. He takes a hand in
the liked game, and manages to win
the painters property, in order to keen
the sharp from getting il. Cameo
Kirby, OF course, intends to restore the
property to Randall as soon as the lat
ter is in condition to take care of IL
ana or himself. But the planter. crazed
with remorse. commits suicide; the baf-
hed trickster shoots Kirby in the back
and hees to the home of the man he
had tried to fleece There he tells a
story to the family which duplicates
cameo Kirby. who soon afterward an
pears on the scene, and then the com
piicatons commence. They include
pretty little romance, much adventure
ana many thrilling episodes always
with the picturesque character of
Cameo Kirby in the foreground.
All the world loves a lover" and in
his wooing Cameo Kirby, in spite of
his dubious profession, completely wins
the sympathy of his audience by a dar
ing and gentlemanly demeanor and a
q c ~
mas darling D'Artagnan.
Evelyn Vaughan will be seen as
Adele Randall, Bessie Barriscale will
play the role of quaint little lady.
Adele Belgarde will be Madame Dave
zac Grace Travers will play a slave
girl The men in the company will in
clude Will R. Walling, who will play
Larkln Bunce; Louis Bennison, Burt
Wesner, Howard Hickman and William
Garwood.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
UNIQUE BAND PLAYS
AT CHUTES THEATER
Musicians Formerly With Lau-
der Head New Program

When Harry Lauder played his not
able engagement at DreamIand rink he
had with him string band that at
tracted the attention Of all classes of
theatergoers. 1t was the Miranda band
OF picturesque and clever Guatemalan
musicians They have been secured by
The Chutes management for one week
only, beginning with the matinee to-
day. Their repertoire Of classical and
popular selections viii undoubtedly be
The feature number on the program
which viii be given in the big theater,
and they viii vary selections during
The week, as many viii doubtless want
10 hear them 4 number of times
Baker, De Vos and AdoIph, knock
about comedy acrObats. promise q great
hit in their slxit, How They Saved
Their Lives" ''The Limit" will be the
offering Of Cornev Brookes and Rose
Carlisle; Riley and Ahern. timber
limbed young men. will be seen and
heard IN dancing and singing. and the
biograph viii project new pictures on
the screen.
Jack Goden and his clever comnanv
viii present another Of his musical
comedies, "A Friend Of the Family"
The customary tryout will be given bv
professionals after the regular per-
formance Tuesday evening There will
he a confetti carnival Wednesday night
and the amateurs will appear THURSDAY
and Friday evenings. The new dance
paNihon is proving a great attraction
ana the other concessions in +ha
grounds are growing in popularity with
the Increasing crowds that are being
attracted 10 the big playground and
playhouse In Fillmore street
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
WHIRLWIND OF FUN
BLOWS IN AT WIGWAM
Horse on Hogan Is Breezy Skit
and Feature of New Bill

Mfrth, melody and novelty are prom
ised characteristics of this weeks bill
at the Wigwarn theater. There will not
be single holdover act retained from
last week. The program will be entire
ly new from beginning to end.
A Horse on Hogan has been called
"a whirlwind of fun" 1t will be pre-
sented this afternoon by the comedians.
Leroy and Clayton, who have offered
the act with great success all over the
vaudeville circuit. Four splendid gym
nasts, all of them of the gentler sex.
constitute the Idania troupe, which will
be seen in new and startling evoIutions
of skill, dexterity and strength New
ell and Niblo, instrumentists; "Guise,''
In startling impersonations; the Coun-
tess Leontine, in vocal selections:
Thomas and Fuller, in an act of music
and comedy, and the latest motion pic
lures, constitute the offerings, which
will be seen for one week only at the
afternoon performances at the Wig
wan and twice nightly.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
MAUDE ADAMS IN
new BARRIE PLAY
What Every Woman Knows
Is Offering This Week at
Columbia Theater

8iaude Adams, who has been accept
ed as the idol of the American stage,
begins her engagement at the Columbia
theater tomorrow night in James Nj.
Barries new comedy, What Every
Woman Knows" produced by Charles
Frohman. The spell of Miss Adams
personality and the charm Of her ex
quisite art are well recognized in this
city. and she viii prove to be the big
gest attraction yet seen at the new
theater.
In What Every Woman Knows"
NIaude Adams is said to have vehicle
which sUrpasses any she has ever ap
peared in heretofore. not excepting
Peter Pan" or any other OF the de-
lightful plays which have served her
as starring productions In New York,
Boston. Chicago and all of the large
cities of the east the latest Barrie play
treated a furore with the star, Miss
Adams. as the leading player.
The scenes of the comedy are laid
in Scotland. and Barrie, a true Scot
himself, loses no opportunity of polk
ing good humored fun at his country
men, yet showing them TO be what
they are-a sturdy, godly race and a
noble people The scenes, however,
might be laid anywhere within the
limits of the civilized world and the
characters are not Of any one place nor
time. but universal in nature.
without ado the listener is taken at
once into the family circle of the
Wylies. They are three brothers and
shy sister, Maggie. The boys own a
quarry and are in comfortable circum-
stances. They had little time in their
early life to acquire the graces of
learning, but admire it in others. John
Shand. a neighbor, has no money, but
some learning. and an ardent thirst for
more. This ambition drives him to
break into the Wylie library like a
thief al night to study 10 yeards of
the best books in the English IAN
guage." The brothers catch him, and
admire him for his determination to
get knowledge. Also they see a way
out of some Of their own difficulties.
one of these is TO get Maggie mar
ried." She is nearing the spinster age,
yet she has much OF romance in her
heart. She has always been so shy,
however, that none Of the SWANS in the
village has ever mustered courage
enough to ask her to marry him. Here,
then. is a man who would make an eX-
cellent husband. Shand is told Of these
perplexities and advised that the broth
ers viii send him through college if at
the end Of five years he viii marry
Maggie. provided she Will have him.
For three acts afterward Barrie tells,
as only Barrie can. how Maggie makes
a great man of her husband without
his ever dreaming that she is respon-
sib ble for his success
The company surrounding Miss
Adams is one of great ability. It in
ClUdes Richard Barnett, r. Peyton Car
ter, David Terrence, Fred Tyler, Lums-
den Hare, ". II. Gilmore, Wallace
Jackson. J. l. Carhart, Miss Folliott
Paget. Miss Lilias Waldegrave and
Miss Lillian Spencer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
CORONADO BAND
At IDORA PARK
Ohlmeyer Musical Organization
Opens Engagement at
Oakland Resort

Paul Steindorff and his fine SYM
phony orchestra will give their final
concerts at Idora park this afternoon
and evening. The LIE Brun opera com
pany gave their last concert in con-
junction with the orchestra last night,
previous booking compelling them to
leave. However, Arthur Deane, barry
tone, will be heard with the orchestra
at both concerts today. Steindorff's S
programs include Boite's "Mefisto1e"
fantasia, selections from "The Merry
Widow Babes in Toyland," Car
men" and "I'Pagliacci," as well as
Schumann's ''Traumeri,,' Strauss, Tales
From Vienna Woods Brahms Hun
garian Dances" Strauss Artists Life"
and other classic and popular selec-
tions.
The next big musical attraction to be
presented at Idora park will be Obi
meyers celebrated Coronado band 1t
is California organization which has
won fame throughout the United
States. and is reckoned by many to
be the best concert band in existence.
1t will remain at "the park beautifuI'
four weeks beginning tomorrow.
With the band comes Herbert l.,
Clarke, recognized as being the great
est cornet player in the world. For
many years Clarke was with Sousa.
and was, when that band master was
here last. Sousa's star soloist, as we'll
as his assistant director.
Special electrical effects will be in
troduced in conjunction with the OIL
meyer concerts. and the engagement
promises to be great artistic sue
cess.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
DELAY GRANTED IN
TREADWELL CASE
Peace Justice Wants Time in
Which to Oppose Wife's
Demand for Funds


Justice of the Peace A B. Treadwen
was in Judge Graham's court yesterday
on citation to show cause why he
should not allow his wife, Nettie A
Treadwell, $3.50 to defend herself
against charges made by the justice
in his answer to her divorce suit The
suit was begun in Stockton three years
ago, but was transferred to this city
recently, following TreadwelTs answer
charging that his wife deserted him in
1894. Justice Treadwell appeared as
his own attorney and asked for some
delay until he could have the advice of
Attorney Albert Jacoby. William F..
HERON, attorney for Mrs. Treadwen,
pressed for an immediate hearing, but
Judge Graham granted the Justices ap-
pllcation for delay and continued the
case to Friday next
dramatic reconciliation between
Mary Ewing and Walter Ewing took
place in Judge Graham's court yester-
day. Mrs. Ewing, in response to the
judges advice. said she was willing to
go back and live with her husband if
he would quit drinking. Ewing left
the court for few minutes and re-
turned with a written pledge not to
drink intoXicants, which he had signed
at the German church. Dropping on
MS knees he presented the pledge to his
wife and the case was dismissed from
the calendar.
Suits for divorce were filed yester-
day by:
John Ashley against Elizabeth Ash
ley. desertion.
Lillian Petersen against John Peter
sen, cruelty.
Elise l. Venters against Sherman G.
Venters, cruelty.
Judge Cabaniss granted Mary ].
Mitchell a divorce from John A. Mitch
ell on the ground of cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
NO, MERELY
GOT INTO WRONG ROOM
Charles Mayer Proves He Is In
nocent of Attempted Theft

The charge of burglary against
charles MAYER, who was accused of
entering the room of Leo e. Sexton
on the ninth floor Of the ST. Francis
hotel Monday morning, was dismissed
by Police Judge Conlan yesterday on
motion Of Assistant District ATTORNEY
Perkins and with the concurrence of
House Detective Hirschey. Maver said
that ne had been drinking in a saloon
on the Barbary coast and told the sa-
loon Keeper he would like hammam
bath He was told that the attendant
a the baths in the ST Francis was a
friend Of the saloon keeper and to go
there Mayer got into a hack and was
driVen TO the st. Francis. He went
into the bar and had a drink and then
went upstairs in search of the baths.
entering the wrong place. Sexton, he
said, got boisterous and he drew his
revolver 10 protect himself. His state
ment was corroborated by the saloon
keeper. heckman and bar tender at the
st. Francis
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
SLIPPERY DAY" LASTS
WEEK AT AMERICAN
James Post and Girls Offer New
Tabloid Musical Comedy

James Post promises in "A Slippery
Day to give to the patrons Of the
American theater the funniest tabloid
musical comedy ever seen in San
francisco. The comedian will be sun
ported by his clever company Of fun
creators and by his beauty chorus
which viii appear resplendent in many
costumes and in lively dances and sing
Ing ensembles. Post appears in the
role OF shoe maker, Michael Harrigan.
Prominent in his support will be Nav
Ashley. Millar Bacon. Mid Thornhfli.
James Brown and Lotus Moore.
The vaudeville features OF the hin
viii be supplied by the Marvel duo in
2 roller skating novelty; Mile. Made
the ststuesQue beauty. in a picturesoue
act comprising her stunt known as atbe
Jersey Girl" and gymnastic exercises.
Edwin Winchester, musical nlonologisf.
and Tracey and Carter in quaint chad.
Ter ano songs Two reels of new motion
pictures VIII be exhibited on the big,
screen.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
G. A. WALDNER NAMED
HUMBOLDT OFFICIAL

SACRAMENTO. May 14-Acting
Governor Porter today appointed C. A
Waldner of Eureka to the position Of
supervisor of the fourth district in
Humboldt county, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late James
Brown. Porter made the selection
from several petitions signed by many
Eurekans
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
ROMANCE Of OLD
SOUTH IN COMEDY
Cameo Kirby at Alcazar Is
Full of Gallantry and
Chivalry

Cameo Kirby" Booth Tarkington's
and Harry Leon Wilson's delightful
play of life in New Orleans IS years
ago, win be given its. first stock COM
pany presentation here at the Alcazar
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
Music in the Park

The program of music in Golden Gate
park today will be as follows:
Anthem, Star Spangled Banner, Key
March, Daughters of America ......
VIE. i,-.,;s -; Bodewalt Lampe
Overture, .'Naehtlanger Won Ossian', :
Mosaic, .'Gems from Works of Meyerbeer'
Songs from Northern Europe .Kuhner
scenes from Alu4 Verdi
Eahtasie lone fictures Lambye
Sextet from Lucia" a"............. Donnizet III
March. ''Gailwey NJ. NJ. Blum
America"
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
This decks attractions

COLUMBIA-Maude Adams i'm "What Every Won
Knows"
GARRICK-Antona Dolores in two recitaIs
ALcAZAR-"cameo Kirby"
ORPHEUM-Frank Fogarty heading vaudeville bill
AMERIcAN-Muscai comedy and vaudeville.
Notwithstanding.
CHUTES-Musical comedy, vaudeville and open
ments.
lDORA PARK (OaIIand)-Oh -Ohmeyers band, and amusems
park.