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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
EDINBURGH THEATER BURNS
Eight Persons Are Dead, Including
Lafayette, the Great.
FIRE STARTS IN PILE OF SCENERY
Iron curtaIR in Front of the stage IL
Dropped, Thus Preventing
Panic in Audience In Body
of the House


EDINBURGH, Scotland May 10.--Eight
bodies have been recovered this morning
from the ruins of the Empire music hall,
which burned last night. The bodies so far
identified are those OF Lafayette the
Great and two members of his company
Alice Dale, who impersonated the Teddy
Bear midget. and Joe Coster. Two bodies
are those of members OF the orchestra and
three others have not been identified
Miss Dale and Coster were natives Of
England. Lafayette was a German. He
played for twenty years in the United
States. During the last two years he had
been in Great Britain presenting at music
halls a spectacular turn" which intro
dueed horse and dog. An attempt to
rescue these two pets cost the performer
his nfo.
Lafayette had escaped In the first panic
when the stage was a mass OF flames.
All the performers and stage hands were
rushing out OF the place when he was
seen to re-enter the stage door. sayins as
he did so; II am going to try 10 gel my
horse and dog"
When the ruins were examined today the
actors oharred body was found beside the
body OF his horse and a heavy burnt tim
beT lay across both man and beast.
The fire started IN q mass OF scenery
used in the conclusion OF LaFayette's per-
formancC which was spectacular military
pageant in which he represented Lord
Roberts and other celebrities on horseback.
In moment the stage was filled with
flames. The iron fire curtain was hastily
lowered and the audience, which at first
thought that the burst of fire was part OF
the spectacle. escaped with little panic
the safety OF auditors. made a mad rush
for the exits. When the fire was at itH
height the iron curtain fell In on the
stage.
Lafayette. who was a popular ana pio-
turesQue character. recently finished a ssa.
son at the largest London halls. He had
a residence in London and across the front
Of the home were blazoned the words, ia.
Fayette. the Great" Under this were pio,
taTes Of himself with horse and dog.
Several American negroes composing hii
brass band are supposed TO have escaped.
! The thester was to have been the seen,
during King Georges visit in July OF th'
first music hall performance ever given II
the country by royal command
According to some OF those who ESCAPED
/ from the rear exits a trained lion belong
ng to Lafayette got loose during the pant,
and blocked the stage door through which
the performers were attempting TO escape
| Lafayette had a desperate struggle Will
the beast before he got him out OF the way
"Lsfayerte the Great was born II
sigmund Neuberger. Ten years ago tn,
courts legalized his stage name. lie wal
about 80 years OF age and is well remem
bered In New York. His devotion 10 hi
trained dog was marked. He also had ,
trained lion which, with the dog. was al
ways introduced IN his act
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11


Guy G. Core, The Bees
special staff correspondent
who is right on the firing
line, sends another graphic
message by wire describing
as an eyewitness the ex-
traordinary scenes at the two
days fighting around Jua-
reg, where the Mexican fed
erals and insurrectos have
been peppering one another
with machine guns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11

had been hurt and that he had practically
driven all the federals from the town. The
correspondent talked with Colonel Puebiito
Of the federal army who mas a wound IN
his eve. Pueblito declared that Colonel
Tamborsl was deao. He said he hardy had
believed the insurreotos could take the
town SO easily. The wounded no longer nt-
ter the streets, scores OF persons having
dashed to the scene Residents Of the town
are striving vahantly to give Suooor to
the wounded, whose groAns are heard con-
stsntly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BuLA.nFtN,

I'LL PAso, Tex, May io,-tRsuFrseto cav
hlrymOn are saiIapihE toward General Ma
dsFe. who Ia about half mile away In
the direction Of the camp, Va Inform him
Of their success IR the battle a. the church
the insurreotes were reported 10 have
taken many prisoners, The iAsuFFeotoS
stole into advantageous Pasitiens under
cover OF darkness ana their stealth IL be-
iisped to have been Responsible for the
lRrea6A thsy haee maas,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
Farmers, Fishermen and Paper Makers
Have Inning Before Senate
Committee.
FORMER GOVERNOR MAKES TALK
John Strange of Wisconsin Calls it
Cowardly Measure.
FARMERS CONGRESS TO OPPOSE
Legislative Agent of Body Tells of It's
Purpose.
STAHL SAYS MANY WILL FIGHT
Declares AEriculturists OF Several of
the Middle Western states Are
Aroused and He Points
to Price Of Meat.

WASHINGTON, May in--vicious assaults
on the Canadian reciprocity bill marked
today's hearing by the senate finance com
niittee. Farmers from border states, fish
ermen, from Gloucester, Mass. manufae-
turers OF book, wrappag and news print
paper poured forth their protests
Probably the gresteat outbUrsl occurred
VIXEN formar Co"o-ror Joan Strange Of
Wisconsin, in.rcdgced as representing the
wrapping rsner manufactures OF Neenah
and MensEhs, WIS, addressed the com
rnittee. He swerved frori criticism Of the
bin to attack the american Publishers
association and It's related or-an. the Asso-
c.ated Press. Mr. Strange characterized
the bill as a "cowardly" measure and
lacking love Of country and brought forth
q the demand O. the greatest trust in
the world"
He said thst tonSress w7Iid not be in
session today Considering the bin II it had
not been for ''this combination in restraint
Of trade"
The witness conte-Ged that the purpose
OF the ''Calesed neusf,srcr trust was to
monopoize news tAEeusa the Incorporated
Associated Press"
Judge Charles =. Moore Of New York, for
the book paper manufacturers. character
lied the measure as a "sterllized variety Of
reciprocity that really does not recipro-
cate"
Farmers National Opposes.
CHICAGO, May 10,--J olin NJ. stahl. leg
islatiye agent OF the farmers national
congress, announced today that the alli-
enee, which ~ represented in It's member
ship In nearly all the Important farming
statcs, would oppose rsclpfenlty with Can
ada. This dnaison;, he scla, had been
reachedNaftsr a thoroush irlyestigaiion of
All the soonomie and Industrial conditions
involved Il
''There can be no doNbt.'' said Mr. stahl
that the Canadian trade agreement would
very seriously injurs millions of our farm
ers. The prices OF grains and farm ami
mails are much less than y var ago
''Th prio Of hogs on the Illinois or lowe
farm in the last thirty days has been only
GO per cent of the price in the same period
Of 1910. but the prices OF meats to the
city consumer are nearly as high now as
then. The farmer Is not the one to strike
at because of the high price Of foodstuffs
TO the city consumer.
The proposed agreement with Canada
Is unfair and inequitable. 1t will hurt our
farmers seriously. and what Injuries the
farmers will lead to injury to others"
The farmers national congress Is com
posed Of about 5000 delegates. appointed
by the state governors on the reoommen-
dations OF the Agricultural organizations
OF the states
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN,

ELL PAso. May 1o-Dr. zunisa declared
~ u;tb a. m. that Colonel TAmborei, COM
mandar of q part of the Juarez garrison,
had been wounded TAmborel Is the man
who recently tAuntsd the insurrsctos and
Ia hslisvsd to have been largely responsible
for the attack. The doctor ssSa Colonsl
Manuel PusblitO. commanding the fedesaI
cavalry. also. has been wounded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULAETIN.

Ell PAso, May l0-Insurrectos ara IN
charge Of the principal places OF business.
Colonel GaribaIdi and his men are de-
stroyins all the liquor they can find to
prevent the men becoming intoxicated.
Liberated prisoners arriving here at noon
declare all the guards about the jail had
been killed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLRTLN.

EL PAso. May lo,-w. F. Ks,ly Of
Stockton, Cal. received q wound In the
shoulder while standing on the canal on
the American side shortly before noon
AT noon the insurrectos placed a cannon
in position to bombArd the barracks, where
It n reported Navarro and number Of his
men are located. The first shot fired was
4 falling blow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
TIME GIVEN TO FILE BRIEFS
Hearing ON Charges of Alpha Port
land Cement Company is
Concluded.

NEW YORK, May 1O.--The hearing by
the Interstate Commerce commission on
the charges OF the Alpha Portland Cement
company that Influence OF the United
States Steel corporation gave favorable
freight rates TO a subsidiary cement plant
~ the steel corporation was concluded to-
day and permission was given for the
plaintiff 70 file briefs within thirty days
at Washington. The defense will be given
fifteen days additional to file answering
briefs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
NEW HIGH MARK FOR COTTON
BuIIs Take Hold and Force Price Up
20 the Top Level of the
SeaaOu

NEW ORLEANS, May 1O-Forowing the
excitement in the New Orleans Cotton eS-
change yesterday, oecasioned by the offer
OF Frank 3, Iayne. the bull leader, TO
take the entire supply OF spot cotton in
New Orleans at l5.4s cents. comparative
quiet ruled the ring when the market
opened today.
The bulls were aggressive and soon after
the opening OF the market forced July
cotton TO n cents. a new high record for
the season
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN.

ANs
Ell PASo. Tex, May iO-The white nag
Is floating over the Mexican barracks at
Juarez and the surrender Of the city by
the federaIs to the rebels under General
Madero is complete. When the attack was
resumed this afternoon, four shots from
the rebel artillery tore such large holes in
the barracks that tho white flag I'M
mediately was hoisted and a; Iz'A0 except
for occasional shooting In the foothills
the firing had ceased.
The main street OF Juarez is in ruins.
some of the houses being rtddled with bull
letA Plaster, brick and piles OF debris
ara scattered svSrywhcre. Windows In
many OF. the ptoFSs have bssn crashed in.
but rebels are guarding the entrances 10
them 10 pveVsat ieopAs, Some Of the
houses have been asmalished by the dynA-
mite bombs and smells,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN,

nL PAso. May lO.-oocasional firing ia
heard from the barracks where General
Navarro IL stationed. The gray haired
leader has determined to make a last stand
there A few days ago he declared that II
the rebels had the whole town and be. only
the barracks. he stu would be able to hold
out for week. while reinforeements came
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
buLLnTIN.

I'll RARo. Tex, May In-osneral NS-
yaFro 10 reported so have deserted JuareA
and IN said 70 be fleeing with his meh to-
ward Rsuohe lie is not believed 10 know
that lnHuFFeate FeiRfeFosEashu are coming
tron, that diresteR- tRHuFESetea are shout
ing Wildly ~ wFoa e'eleah about beth
bridges and the Assse In ths town u deaf
sninE,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
HILLETIN.

Ell PASO. May lO--Dr, zuniga. in charge
days, admitted at 1875 O'Clock that he had
treated over 100 federal wounded. twenty
Of whom may die Around the customs
house, the church and the jail between
thirty y-five and forty federals he says. arc
lying dead In the streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
nLILETIN.

ELL PAsO, May l0.-Dr, Wilson, the in
surrecto field surgeon, reported at 1880
O'Clock that he intends to care for the
wounded in Juarez, az some of the men
are seriously wounded, lie declared that
the total wounded on both sides would
number over 100 lie added that he knows
positively that among the dead are three
Americans Of the insurrecto army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11

grafton building and the customs house
on this end OF the Santa Fe street bridge
were struck, several times and several
windows drilled with small round holes.
a galvanized iron signboard nearby was
also punctured. Soldiers kept the crowds
well back from the river front and only
those with military passes were allowed to
come up to the immigration building or
cross the river.
With two correspondents. crossed into
Mexico shortly after dinner. We ran in
stopped positions TO the other side and
dropped behind the hanks Of the Rio
Grande. where several insurrcetos were
resting for a moment. We stopped and
gave them clEArSttA ''maiSinA." All carried.
besides guns ana belts OF cartridges,
maehettSs Hharpsned to keen edge. They
tapped these msahinEty, and, saying
'Pahehe Vlla-Navarro," meaning Villa
had sworn 20 out NAvArroa throat,
Realities of war.
We ellmeed up the bank into a field Of
alfalfa and under the protection of a dis
tant brick building, ran through the open
TO the building Itself The rebels behind
kept up constant fire. In the ear barn
now an improvised hospital, We found a
scene typical of war time. Here the grim
realities of death combat stood revealed in
all OF their awfuinsss, Lying on the dirt
floor Of the horse stalls we're eight
wounded rebels. And how frightful the
woundsl Not little spot OF red and a
clean wound but great gaping holes and
blood that ran In pools Many OF the men
struck in the right thigh and the bullet
cOursed downward and shattered the knee
lie has been with the army four months
These men were rescued from the trenches
by the greatest Of heroism.
Patrick o Neil OF Detroit, who fought with
the Eleventh cavalry in Cuba. and Frank
King Of New Jersey brought them from the
flrng line. These men found a cot in an
adobe house. broke off the legs and used
it as a stretcher. While they were get
ting ready TO move the msa the entire com
pany Of Aexicans ana Americans in the
trenches moved into a. open position 10
had been there since o'c lbck IN the morn
Ing and had received no medical attention
They were groaAing and suffering miser-
ably. only tepid, dirty water from the
river was al hand and this nom time to
time was forced down the threats Of the
wounded
In little room apart were two wounded
American. Ed Baughman 7ho declared he
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN.

Ell PAso, Tex, May ra-The Red Cross
has gathered number Of wagons at the
santa Fs briGgs and is preparing to SO
across to get the wounded. There is some
firing to the west of the city. but other
wise the rebels at lO;45 a IN. seem 10 be In
complete control
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN.

EL PAso, May N-Raoul Madero, one
OF the youngest of the insurreoto leaders.
at n:so O'Clock gaIopsd past the santa Fe
bridge on his way to General MaderO He
reported that General Navarro has been
located within the barracks, and that the
rebels have him surrounded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
uuLLprrN,

III PAso. May io.-Esdmates OF the
nurlbor of dead ana wounded are rising
rapidly.
Most Of the dead have been dragged from
the streets and AirsaAy ere being buried.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLHFIN,

Bt. PAso, FeE-, May lh.-caienel Fran
eisee villa with I5o rebels mas started In
tuFsuit Of Navarro, General Madero is
repeIted "a Be msv:Rg rapidly toward
.juAEsz at / .se e'eieek 20 Iaks possession al
the town
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BUALHRAH,

Ell PASo, Tex, May lA-fHsuFrectss can
be sesR at 1873 o'clock nlhns the streets,
as they Rsw are eanRtns cut from behind
tneir baEFiGaass- A RumbsE Of federals
have taken refuge in the adobe houses
west OF town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN.

FL PAsO. May lO.-An Associated Press
correspondent returned al 1910 from
Juarez. where he interviewed General Pas
Orozco declared that none Of his chiefs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
Cans of Farrell'S
Syrup.

Quart bricks Of Dalzell's
ice cream.
Boxes of O'Brien's candy.
All given away free 70 those who
find their names In the want ads
Read the want ads every day.
your name Will appear sometime.
may be more than once.
No puzzles TO solve nor subscrip-
tions TO get-just read the want
ads.
Turn to the want ad pages
now.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11

MI PAso. Tex, May ln.-IUsreG. tho OBJ
jective point Of the Mexican rOVoluttonista
Ter many months because IL - u port Of
entry 10 the United stateA. fell into the
hands of def eral Frahoiseo I, MAdSrO. jr-
Today, and the white flag aoats over thS
sArFaeEa Though General Navarro. with
small command resOlutely hald out In
the barracks near the osnter al thN town,
the rebels captured most Of HE cannon and
directed their fire at the last federal
stronghold, Tho first shot had . telling
effect, ana there would have been q esE-
rible slaughter had not General Navarro
surrendered,
Throughout the night the insurreetoS
kept the position along tho river bank end
in JuAreA extending up to the business sso-
ton of the city, OAFIy today. however.
the federals held ali points OF vantage m
Juarea apparently until the attack OF
Blanos was eommenceo.
Blanco's men had peen held in camp all
day yesterday and MaRaAy and were freAh.
They went into the right with vim and
ii was impossible for the fsderals to stop
them.
The engagement began In earnest at s:S
o'clock The fedsrals are making desperate
stands from behind their SArricadea The
rebels are pushing the fighting. The fed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
DiaDositioA of the ATms,

At o'clock today. when his men were
fighting hsroleAny In the face OF machine
guns. Francisco l. MAdsre was found by a
correspondent peacefully sleeping At his
camp near the smeltsr. He explained that
he had been on the firing line all night.
The rebel situation was inteliisently eK-
plained for the first time by Major Juan
Dozal. commanding the rebels on the north
eide OF town. whom our party found at the
improvised hospital at the car barn, lie
said he was commanding 800 men of
Orozco's command, and the artillery on the
north side OF town, Major Raoui Madero
with 600 men. is near the center of town.
Garlbaldi Is on the west side with 400 men.
Orozco is on the east side with 700 men
and Poneho Villa II on the south side with
so cavalry, The attack tonight is expected
to be the fiercest and bloodiest of the
fighting TO date.
Major Dozal declared he did not believe
there we're more than fifty insurrectos
killed or wounded, Bombs. thrown by dar-
lng rebels, who ran long distances under
the heaviest fire, did great destruction dur
Ing the day, Al 5 o'clock one OF these
hand grenAdes set the postoffice on fire and
it burned 10 the ground. The smoke from
the burning buildings waited into the bar
racks and the federals s,at.oned tnere Tea
hasty retreat 10 the mission Of Guada.
lupe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BuLK.nTIN,

III PAso. May i0-General Pasousl
orosoo gave orders to his men at lS:2s
o'clock 70 sivs All hslp possible TO the
wounded of both sides. He himself has
been shaking hands with federal officers
who are prisoners and telling them how
hravoly theY fought
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
Hour
Deg
Comparative Local Record.


Temperature ana precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal Temperature. re........................ 81
Excess for the DAY y........................., Is
i otal excess since March l...,............ .2t6
Normal precipitation ............. IA inch
Deficiency for the day............ IA inch
Total rainfall since Marcn L...A.2l inches
Deficiency since March l......... / A. inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1910 8 90 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1903. .S.7S Inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
scenes In FL Paso.

Il is miraculous that more people we're
not killed az Fl Paso today. Bullets
whistled about the town. and many win
doWs were shattered by them. The immi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN,

Ell PAso, May lo--with the surrender
of the barracks over which . white nAg
was huistSd at l2:S O'Clock, the capture
Of JuarSs Is practically complete There
10 some firing In the outslrrts of the town.
but great clouds of dnSt and umOkS maxi
Il difficult to ascertain the situation 0a
the federal force.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
BULLETIN.

Ell PASo Tex, May 0-At o'clock
this afternoon, General Navarro and tho
members of his staff surrendered to Col
onel Garibaldi Of the insurreeto army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
THE WEATHER.

FOR NEBRAsKA-Fair.
FOR loWA--Showers.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
Madero's Fighters Ready to Continue,
While Wounded Suffer in Neglect

ran a switch engine in the Union Stock
yards in omaha five years ago. was wound.
ed In the right leg. He had lost a great
deal of blood, but was cheerful. He has
been with the rebel army seventeen days.
The other was A. E. Anderson, who re-
fused to say where he lived. lie was
draw the fire of the tvderals while the
men could be taken to places OF safety.
Food for the wOunded.
o'Ner anG King gave UP their arms iatt
night and started across the river with tho
wounded Americans They wore turned
back. They have not yet received guns.
They are anxious to tight
Several OF the American command were
at the barn foraging for something 20 eat
as they had hao no provisions since the
day before They found a sheep in a lot
nearby and this was quickly dressed. An
asparagus patch was also located and
while the Mauser balls whistisd overhead
and the federals tried 20 got the range vita
their artillery, the wounded ana ali dihsd
on boiled mutton ana asparagus tips,
Rifle holes had been punched in the
south walls OF tho barn and from these
several rebels kept up a steady fire al tho
church and euArtoi. while wEs present,
a young boy foarfuly mAhgied, was eaF-
ried In. An explosive bullet had stFues
him near the sisAt eye stis eye SAs sgns
Tho wound IVES trishtful lie had been
struck alec in the Fisht hand near the
wrist and the hand shattered, he was
suffering miseFabiy, de was abis 10 tell
me his name was Leonard BoraEski, IG5l
west North avsRGs. Chicago, a Peie. anc
had fought in his native Land against tht
! BuBtdAaR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-11
CFrom a Staff Correspondent9
BY GUY C. CORE.

ELL PAso. Tex. May s.-C5pecial Tele-
grsm.)-A bright moon. which floods the
sandy stretches of the Ciudad Juarez bat
tlefield with soft mellow light. finds the
closing second day Of the bloody fight
with the rebels surrounding the city hold
ing many advantageous points.
Though Madero's army OF 2.2OO men is
500 federal reinforcements are within
striking distance and will be in town be-
fore morning, Colonel villereal with 800
inen has arrived at me outposts from
ojinaga 200 are now marching from
Bauche and Gustave Madero declares that
General Blanco with his three hundred
reserves has been ordered to a night at
tack.
Msderos uncle. the volunteer peace en-
voy responsible for the peace negotiations
Gs last week, declared tonight that he yet
considered peace a possibility. Colonel
Tumeorel, conmSncRnt OF Juarez, ranked
only BY General navarro. and considered
one of the greatest strateEists in Mexico.
is rsporteu Killed
Tonight the wounded on both sides are
beinE brought 10 J1l Paso and for a time
fishs has practically ceased. At 5:45
o'clock Captain Juan 8. Hart, Australian
Billy" Smith, former prize fighter now
q dst0otivsi Lou Gaassr. former rough
ridsri Earl Harding OF the New York
Word. and myself. crossed into Mezicc
with an automobile, waving white flaa
and iTo-Hht the first consignment si
VIC undod 10 the Amspiean sides