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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
REPORT COLLAPSE OF
PIER and LOSS OF
100 LIVES, RUSSIAN
PLEASURE GARDEN

Petrograd, June 25.-Via London,
LII p. MA despatch received here
from Kazen. in European Russia,
some 400 miles east of Moscow, sets
forth that upwards of 100 lives have
been lost in the collapse of a river pier
at one of the pleasure gardens.
The last steamer returning to the
city was to leave the island garden
at midnight A crowd of holiday max
ers. men, women and children, were
forcing their way in the darkness to
the boat over the flimsy pier. The
structure collapsed under their wights
and virtually everybody was thrown
into the water. The crew of the
steamer did their best at rescue, but
only few persons were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
new PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES TO PROTECT
GOVERNOR SLATON

Atlanta, Ca. June 25.-Persistent ru-
mors that persons incensed against Gov.
Slaton because Of his Communication Of Leo
NJ. Franks death sentence to life impris-
onment contemplated acts of violence
against the governor tomorrow caused
state, county and city officials tonight
to take extensive precautionary measures.
Mayor Woodward ordered all near beer
saloons closed throughout Saturday and
also directed that special policemen be
held in readiness for possible disorder.
County officials have taken steps to rein
force the constabulary.
Governor slaton's proclamation Great
ing a military zone surrounding his coun-
try estate still was in effect tonight. 50
militiamen patrolling the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

kopaczyska, which we recaptured the
day before yesterday was evacuated
again yesterday (Kopaczyska is town
on the Omulew river 1S miles northwest
of Ostrolenka). Southeast of Schocrzele,
in the neighborhood of the village of
Stegna. our troops penetrated, after fight
ing at close quarters. into the heart of
the enemy's line and established them
selves there.
I'm the southeastern theatre: Troops
under Gen. Won Woyrech crossed the ter
ritory south Of the liza during their pur-
suit.
General Situation
THE situation in the army under Field
Marshal Won Mackenzen generally is I'M
changed.
Northwest Of Halicz parts of the army
under General Won Linsingen had to be
withdrawn before superior enemy counter
attacks at Martinow towards the south
ern bank of the Dniester. Further up the
stream we are making progress in our
attack. the left wing of the army stand
ing at Chodorow.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
RUSSIAN RETREAT
HAS CAUSED HUGE
LOSSES TO TEUTONS

London. June 26.-The Petrograd cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail comment
ing on the fact that the Russian army
has remained intact during seven
weeks retreat in Galicia. says this
army has inflicted tremendous losses
on the enemy, having captured in the
course Of these operations $4,000 men
and nearly 300 machine guns and &C
cannon. He continues:
THAT the Russian TANKS are firm is
proved by their successes on the Dnies-
ter and Tanew rivers. 1t is generally
conceded that the Russians will evac-
uate territory If necessary in order to
find favorable position on which tc
make a stand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
FIRST MOVE ON
PART OF RUSSIA
TO Give POLAND
own SELF Govt

Petrograd, June %, via London, 205
P. M.-The Russian council of minis
tiers today decided to appoint COM
mission of six Russians and six Poles
remykin, to deal with the preliminaries
necessary to the carrying into effect
of autonomy for Poland, which was
proclaimed by Grand Duke Nicholas,
commander chief of the Russian
army, on Aug. IA of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
LARGE ARIES TO j. S. ORDNANCE
OFFICERS BRINGS SERIOUS PROBLEM

Washington, June 95.-Offers Of large
salaries to expert ordnance officers Of
the army by private manufacturers OF
war munitions have created such a
serious problem in the war department
that Secretary Garrison today called
upon Attorney General Gregory for
an opinion as to whether an army Of
ficer has an 'inalienable right" to re-
sign his commission in time Of peace.
Four designations were accepted be-
fore the gravity of the situation was
realized, but two others recently ten
dered are being held up pending the
attorney generals decision and the
formulation of general policy by the
department. Ordinarily this question.
frequently raised in the navy as re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
MILITIA Still
GUARDING HOME
OF GOV. SLAT0N

Atlanta, Ga, June 25.-Militiamen
stationed about Gov. Slaton's country
estate after martial law was declar-
ed Monday night during a demonstra-
ton of protest against the governor
action in committing to life imprison-
ment the death sentence Of Leo NJ.
Frank, were still on duty today and
will be maintained some time, not
withstanding Mr.. Slaton relinquishes
the governorship tomorrow. Governor
elect Harris has requested that the
guard be continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
BELFAST

The IS knights Of Palestine Com.
mandery, who returned in the wee
'sma hours today from Augusta, pro-
nounce 1t the finest st. Johns day pill
grimage ever and are loud In their
praise Of Trinity as hosts. 1t was the
largest number that Palestine has ever
assembled for any pilgrimage and ac-
companied by the Belfast Band OF 30
pieces left yesterday morning in two
special cars returning by special train
last night. The souvenir edition Of the
Kennebec Journal, sent to each knight
this morning is q happy reminder OF a
most enjoyable day. Among the cuts
displayed is one Of Eminent Command.
er Morris L. Slugg of Palestine, In full
regalia.
THE Kindly Boy and the Queenly
Girl" will be the subject Of the Jun
ior congregation sermon in the Baptist
church Sunday morning. At this time
will be announced and plans for the
coming picnic. The subject Of the reg
ular sermon is Prosperity" In the
evening Rev. Haraden 8. Pearl Of the
Congregational church will address
gospel meeting. Harry Upton, Colby II,
will be soloiSt.
Casting Out Devils" IL the subject
Of the morning sermon in tho North
(CongregationaD church Sunday, Rev.
Haraden 8. Pearl, pastor.
At the Methodist church Sunday
morning, Rev. F. II. Morgan Of lions
Herald staff, win speak on 'The Voice
Of the Press" A baptisma1 service will
follow, Rev. H. B. Sellers officiating.
A Children's day program will be siv-
en-.
The regular services win be held In
the UniversaIist church Sunday. Rev.
A. A. Blnir pnRt0G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
100000 FIRE IN THE.
BUSINESS DISTRICT
OF MYSTIC. CONN.,

Mystic. Ct, June 26.-The Gilbert
block on Main street used for mercan-
tile and Office purposes. was damaged
by fire and water today. the losses to
owners and tenants aggregating about
100000.
The principal losers. were the Lyce-
UNI Theater Co., E. B. Noyes Dry
Goods Co., and the Billings, Newhall
Co., clothiers. Most of the tenants have
ample insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

suit Of offers from shipbuilding COM
panies to young constructors, gives
the army little trouble.
Now, however, the tremendous and
growing demand Of the warning Eu.
ropean powers for arms and ammuni-
ton has made it we'll worth while fol
private manufacturers to pay hand.
some salaries to attract the ordnance
experts needed for their plants.
High officials Of the government are
reluctant to permit wholesale resigna-
tons under such circumstances and
even are inclined to consider it unpat-
riotic for officers to quit the service
for more money. Apparently. however
the legal authorities seriously doubt
that any law can be found to keep an
officer in the army against his will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
HARRY X. THAW
Continued from Page One)

nesses from New Hampshire and Can
ada have testified for Thaw.
Thaw's attorneys expected to con-
clude their side of the case on Monday
with the testimony of three alienists
who have examined Thaw. These will
be DR.. c. K. Mills of the University
of Pennsylvania, DR.. C. Bancroft of the
New Hampshire State hospital for the
insane and DR.. II. p. Hickling. of the
government hospital for the insane at
Washington. DR.. Frank II. Streeter, a
member Of the New Hampshire COM
mission which found Thaw sane in
connection with the extradition pro-
ceedings from that state to New York,
will also testify.
Justice Hendrick today granted the
order for a commission to examine
President Emeritus Charles w. Eliot
Of Harvard as to why Thaw was ex-
PEELED from that institution in 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
CAMPAIGN TO SHOW
ADVERTISING DOES
NOT INCREASE PRICE

Chicago. June 25.-Plans for a campaign
to educate the public to the ideas that
advertising does not increase the cost OF
articles exploited were made here today
at meeting Of the executive committee
Of the Association Of Advertising Clubs
of the World.
The campaign will be conducted largely
In the advertising space Of newspapers.
A committee to have charge Of the cam
paign was appointed. headed by Herbert
S. Houston Of New York. president of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
Praise for Trinity

in attendance upon the Field day
day which was held at Augusta Thurs
day are loud in their praises Of the
way they were entertained by the
members Of Trinity Commandery OF
that city. All the members Of the com.
mandery voted 1t one of the pleasant.
est days that they had ever enjoyed
and declared that the members OF
Trinity had certainly made . name
for themselves - hosts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
COMMANDER OF
BRITISH CRAFT
| SINKING TURKISH
| BOATS H0N0RED

] London. June %. $40 p. Mt was
tfticially announced today that the
Victoria Cross had been awarded Lieu
tenant Commander Martin f. Mas
nith for taking his submarine into the
Sea of Marmora and sinking various
Turkish transports, storeships and a
kunboat.
Two officers of the submarine,
(4ieuts. Guy D'Oyly- Hughes and Rob-
brit Brown, were awarded the distin
kuished service cross. Each of the
brew received the distinguished SER
lice medal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
n, H. GOVERNORS
COUNCIL REFUSES
ONE APPOINTMENT

Concord, n. H., June 25.-Public Service
Commissioner John E. Benson of Keene
was renominated today by Governor
Spaulding but the council refused con-
frmation by vote of four to one. The
governor then nominated William T..
Gunnison Of Rochester and his appoint
ment was confirmed. Mr.. Gunnison was
named for a term Of six years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
WORKERS
GO on A STRIKE At
FALL RIVER, MASS,

Fall River. Mass, June 25.-Being re-
fused an increase in pay. AZ members Of
the electrical workers union went out on
strike this morning. The strike effects
10 shops. The strikers ask for an in
crease from 81 to As cents an hour and
recognition of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
DR.. DERNDURC EXPECTS
TO REACH BERLIN BY
SATURDAY NIGHT

Berlin. June 25.-(via London. 1215 P.
M.).-Dr. Dernburg, returning from the
United States on the Norwegian steam
er Bergensfjord, has sent a wireless mes
sage to relatives here saying that he ex-
poets to reach Berlin Saturday evening.
1t has been learned upon good authori-
ty that DR.. Dernburg will Immediately be
called into consultation concerning the
forthcoming German answer to the
American note on the Lusitania incident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

The party Of II mixers representing
the Bangor =. NJ. c. A. arrived in Au-
gusta at about o'clock Friday aft
ernoon and during their stay stopped
at the Y. M. c. A. building. Soon after
their arrival they took a swim, later
going to supper. In the evening they
resumed their hike to the camp at
Cobbosseecontee. They were accornpa-
MED by Scout Master David Reid. The
party will remain at camp three days.
after which they will start for Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
members And BURLERS
IN LAWRENCE MILLS
GO OUT ON A STRIKE

Lawrence. Mass, June 25.-About
200 members and burlers struck at the
Uswoco Mills of the L. S. Worsted
Co. today because of dissatisfaction
over working conditions. They claim
that they have been required Of late
to do work at time for which they
receive no pay. No statement could
be secured here as to the mill side of
the controversy. inquirers being refer
red to the Boston office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Socialists, said they would vote the
credit necessary to GUST the invaders
and secure permanent peace. He urg-
ed an economic mobilization His col
league, NJ. Renaudel, advocated indus
trial mobilization, saying:
We must not be caught unprepared
by peace as we were by war No SOL
der in the trenches must feel that his
children lack anything essential"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

H. H. Lee left on the morning Pull
man Of Aroostook visiting Caribou.
Houlton, Pressure Isle and Fort Fair.
field on business. Mr.. Lee, who has
been about the only Augusta potato
buyer keeping at It" through the
past dull season, has Just closed his
purchases. He will take In the horse
races at Houlton July and at Presque
Isle, July s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
ANN correspondent
RELEASED IN RUSSIA
after HIS ARREST

Washington. June 25.-John Reed, an
American war correspondent, arrested IN
Russia recently for entering the war
zone without permission. has been re-
leased and has arrived in Petrograd. Am
bassador Marye, reporting today. made
no mention. however, of Boardman Rob-
inson. an artist arrested with Reed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
AuSTRIANS DENY
ITALIAN CLAIMS
Of AN ADVANCE

washington. June S.-Foreign Office
dispatches to the Austro-Hungarian en-
bassy today say Plawa still is held by
the Austrians and deny the claim that
Italian troops have broken through. They
say unsuccessful field attacks left at
least 5000 dead before the Austrian po-
sitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
AUTOMOBILE
leo. INCREASES WAGES
FIVE PER CENT. IN JULY

Toledo. O., June 25.-The WHY'S Over
end Automobile Co. today announced
hat the wages of its 1o,500 employees will
e advanced per cent. beginning July
3 The increase was voluntary. 1t will
Nd $4,000 to the yearly payroll, the
5ompany announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
CREW OF STR TRUMA
REACHES COPENHAGEN
ON NORWEGIAN SHIP

London. June 25.-O1.33 A. MA dis
patch received here from Copenhagen
says the steamer Nova has arrived there
with the members Of the crew of the
Norwegian steamer Truma. which last
Wednesday was torpedoed by a German
submarine and then set on fire. This &C.
Cured near the Shetland islands.
The Truma was built In 1886 and was OF
1857 gross tons. She was owned in Aren-
dial, Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Mrs. James McKenney Of Is Pine
street left Friday noon for Nova SEQ.
tia. called there by the serious illness
Of her father. She was accompanied by
her brother, Samuel Hayes, Of Hal.
lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
NEAR A BILLION
| APPLIED FOR AT
| LONDON BANKS

London. June 25, 2.45 P. M.-The
)um Of s750,000.000 in round numbers
If the new war loan has been applied
|cr at the London banks alone. up to
loon today. according to a statement
published in the Evening Standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
CAL, WINERY
DESTROYED BY FIRE
LOSS HALF MILLION

Fresno. Cal, June 25.-The main
winery and storehouse Of the Barton
Vineyard Co., together with 100000
gallons Of wine. were destroyed by fire
early today. The loss is estimated at
half q million dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
REAR ADMIRAL BOuSH
GIVEN COMMAND OF
HONOLULU STATION

Washington. June S.-Rear Admiral
Boush. lately relieved from command OF
the second division Of the Atlantic fleet,
was today designated commandant Of the
naval station at Honolulu. succeeding
Rear Admiral Moore. who retires July 9
because Of aga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

| Mr.. and Mrs. Chester DeRocher are
in the city from Bradentown. Fla.
They are visiting her brother, A. N.
Sawtelle, 4 Wyman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

| Mrs. NJ. w. Keller and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Ralph NJ. Brown. have re-
turned from visit with relatives and
friends In Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
Local Matters

Mrs. Jack Golden left Augusta on
the LOS A. NJ. train today for Houlton
to visit her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
WATERvILLE

Rev. John F. Thurston will conduct the
services at the Getehell street Free Bap-
fist church Sunday morning and eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
MAN HANGED IN ALA.
CONFESSES BLAME
THIRTEEN MURDERS

Birmingham. Ala, June 25.-Syd Jones,
hanged in the county Jail yard here to-
day. left a note in his cell in which he
confessed responsibility for 10 murders.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-10-12
Lucy Gates Grand Opera Co.
In Verdis Masterpiece
LA TRAVIATA" at the
LYRIC THEATRE, SATURDAY, OCT. IS

Spectacular and highly emotional
grand opera, best known to the Eng
lish stage as Camille, Sarah Bern.
hardt's greatest vehicle to fame.
The action of the piece takes place
in Paris and its suburbs and is re-
splendent with the most colorful mu.
sic that Verdi ever wrote.
Act l opens at the home of Violet
ia, one of the gay bellies Of the Pa
risian half world, who Is entertain.
ing with an elaborate banquet. She
is surrounded by her tilted friends,
who pay court to ner beauty. Vio-
letta Is temporarily overcome by
faintness, but RECEIVERS and rejoins
the gaiety, when Gastone, a mutual
friend, introduces Alfred Germont,
who processes his passionate devo-
ton. She asks her guests to pro-
coed alone to the banquet hall and
in the overwhelming realization that
an erring woman has no right to
accept love such as Alfred offers,
bids him leave her. and an entranc-
ing love scene follows. in which she
gives him permission to return.
Act III opens in country house
near Paris. to which Violetta has re-
paired with Alfred. and where for
three months they have lived in hap
piness. Alfred sings of his joy and
the contamination Of his love. An
nina, Violetta's maid, informs him
that violetta must sacrifice her prop
erty TO meet their living expenses in
tile country During Alfred's alb
sence. the father arrives and de
nounces Violetta and begs her to re-
lease Alfred, that his daughter might
marry into noble family. She lays
bare her heart to the old man, and
tells him of the sacrifices she has
made for Alfred. The father is in
sistent and with one mighty strug-
gle she gives Alfred up, leaving a
deceptive note for him, saying that
she has returned to her old life. Al
fred is Frustrated with grief and his
father tries in vain to comfort him
Act III represents Flora's mansion.
The men are playing at the gambling
tables. Alfred enters. To Flora s
questions about Violetta he declares
he knows nothing OF her. The an
swer is heard by the guests who
are surprised and who seek to divert
him by gambling. Violetta enters
upon the arm OF the Baron. Alfred
trys to conceal his jealousy and plays
for high stakes. Supper is announc.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-10-12

ed and the guests go out, .leavino A,
red and Violetta alone. A storm,,
scene follows. In all the fur, ~.
jealous, maddened lover no -,
the guests, and before them ali 49,
nounces violetta, calling them -
witness that he has repaid her -
he throws money at her feet tn
whole company resents the insu,,
Germont, the father, comes forwors
and rebukes Alfred for his harsbpess
consoling Violetta. The Baron w,,h
difficulty is restrained from vent,nn
his resentment upon the lover.
Act ~ shows violettas bed cham.
Der, where she is lying, prostrated
with Illness. The doctor enters only
to discover that the end is near
However he bids her be of good
cheer. Alfred's father has row TAX.
en- Violetta to his heart, and as
recompense for the noble sacrifices
she has made accepts her as his
daughter. He has sent for Alfred
to brighten her last hours. Alfred
and Violetta are reunited in tender.
est love, but Alfred, overwhelmed
with grief. pours out his passion, de.
crying unhappy fate. With one fin.
al and rapturous song upon her lips,
violetta falls back upon her couch
dead, leaving Alfred in despair.
At the Lyric theatre, Saturday, DC.
tober 16. Prices soc. s1.OO and $3.50
Tickets on sale Thursday at 10 an.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-10-12
Cast

Cast
Violetta Valery ........ Lucy Gates
Flora, Vioietta's friend Ruth Ingman
Annina, Violettas maid ..........
............ Evangeline Thomas
Alfred Germont, Violettas lover.
......... John w. Summerhays
Giorgio Germont, Alfred's father.
Hugh Dougall, or Horace Ensign
Gastone, Alfred's' friend ........
.............. Jas. H. Nelson
Baron Duphal, in love with Violetta
:. E. .... o. ID. Romney Jr.
Marquis D'Obigny, the Baron's friend
........... Clifford r.. Cummings
Doctor Grenvil -. Leslie H. SavilIe
Wieuseppe, servant of Violetta...
.....:........... Charles Maxwell
Servant to Flora 80. Lorenzo Young
Messenger ........ Wallace Bennett
Modern dance interpolated in the
third act by Nina Taylor and Fred
A. Jackson.
Note-Miss Gates having sung the
opera in Germany in Italian, VIII
render her role in that language.
At her request Mr.. Dougall will al
so sing the scene with her in Act 2
in Italian.
Chorus
Copranos-Mrs. Joseph Wood Miss
Amelia Margetts. Miss Marian Can
non, Mrs. Gertrude White, Miss Ruth
Edwards, Miss Helen Wright, Miss
Irene Saville, Miss Ida Morris, Miss
Annie Woodbury., Miss Jessie Perry
Miss Mary Butler, Miss Coda Hyde
Mrs. Leslie Saville, Miss Louise
Lees, Miss Florence Summerhays
Miss Leah Snow, Miss Maurint
Snow.
Altos-Miss Romania Hyde. Mis-!
Lisle Bradford. Miss Lillian Summer
hays, Miss Beth Bradford, Miss FL
thira Thomas, Miss Beth Baxter
Miss Hally Baxter, Miss Airline Hin
stead, Miss Leah Ashton.
Tenors-Claud Cornwall, Harol,
Baraclough, Ross Beatie. Norman
Martin, Fred Reese, Joseph Rich
ards, Seymour Fisher, Carl Samuel
son, Louis Ramsey, Jack Kent, NJ
White.
Bass'-Wallace Bennett, Charlie
Maxwell, August Glismever, Clarl
Young. George Lloyd, Eugene Bar
Der, Oscar Evans, Ross Lund, william
Schwendman, Joust De Hahn.
Enlarged orchestra under the di
rection of B. Cecil Gates.
Argument
La Traviata-By Verdi