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THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, IMC BBANTFOBD MURDER TRIAL Ifuouare Sick. 7'ired out. Hale. Weak. much of barbarism that it must effend the chlvulrlo soiiaa ot fair play.

In diplomatic circles tha presentation of Russia's case Is consider! rUrong, the opinion being, even In friendly nations, that Japan, in hor hnsto. to cripple this Kusalan fleet, at the outset, committed a blunder by thus striking a blow without for Which the destruction of two shlys will hot compensate, RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE. fiervous. nave 10 down unwith VoSeer a. No New Colored Cambric Shirts for A thoroughly representative value! Is that line of tnen' colored Cambrlo Shirts, stiff fronts, open back, with cuffs attached, in the newest of tha tiw patterns; white ground with assorted blue and black designs.

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CAKSLEY 02 ITgD I7S to 1783 Notr Dama Street, 184 From one end of tlio Dominion to the other people aresnjlng that there Is no Cocoa mid Chocolate equal to' Perfection Cocoa, Royal Navy Chocolate, 1 Chocolate Cream Bars, Etc 1 OLICE ICIIVOB are used hy every one because they are prepared readr foi use, and nave time and labor. THE COWAN Limited, TORONTO. A little Sunlight Soap will dean cut glass and other articles until they shine and Sunlight Soap will wash other things than clothes. JAPAN AND GOREA MAKE A TREATY A Clever Diplomatic Move on the Part of Japan. PEOVISI01TS THE TREATY, Japan Guarantees Integrity of Corea and Corea in Return Gives' Japan' Extreme Military Eights, (Associated Press.

Service.) Washington, February 21. Secretary of State Hay, has received information that Japan has negotiated a treaty with Corea whereby 'she guarantees the Independence and integrity of Csrea. This is regarded here as one of the cleverest of the many startling diplomatic moves that have been made In connection "With the whole eastern question. The effect is to place Japan on a high moral plane, for it is understood here that, this treaty is an- announcement to the world that even if she prevails in her. strugigle with Russia, involvings-military occupation of Corea, Japan will take no advantage of that; fact, but will maintain the Independence of the hermit kingdom.

On the other hand, -the Russian note compalning of the violation of Corean neutrality by Japan Is believed here to be intended to pave the way for future heavy! -Indeed Involving the "seizure of Corea and its annexation for violation of neutrality in the event' that Russia triumphs in the present struggle. WHAT JAPAN. GETS. Corea, in return, gives Japan extensive military rights ftild the officials here regard the negotiations of the treaty as a declaration of Japan of her protectorate over Corea. It Is supposed that Japan is given the right to fortify Corea' and assume control of all of Corea's defences.

This declaration of a protectorate over Corea by Japan, of course removes Corea from the rauk of neutral powers and makes the hermit kingdom as legitimate for a field for military operations as Japan itself. Although Count Casslnl was informed of the treaty by Mr. Hay, Russia, it is believed, will refuse to recognize Japan's right to establish a protectorate. The Russian ambassador in his conversation with the Secretary point-, ed-out that Japan's declaration had come too late to be observed by Russia, as the St." Petersburg Government already had announced that Japan's conduct in Corea, had been such that'll would be impossible for Russia further to regard as any orders or declarations issued by Corea. Mr.

Takihtta, the Japanese minister, Jeclared that the. Information given aim by newspaper men was the first lie had received. RUSSIA'S PROTEST. "Washington, February 24. Count Cassinl, the Russian" ambassador, today handed to U.

S. Secretary of State Hay Russia's communication to the powers protesting against Japan's alleged violation of international law, The conference between the secretary and the ambassador lasted an hour. The full' text of the note Is coming by mail, the substance of it being communicated by the ambassador on the basis of cabled advice. The United States Government has not yet ilntor-mined what reply it will make to Rus-eia on the 'subject, beyond a formal acknowledgment. A RUSSIAN" VIEW.

February 24. The Russian Government believes a deep Impression has been made, on international sympathies by -the note, on the subject of Japan's alleged Violation of the law of nations, sent to the Russian ambassadors on Monday. The Koverntnent lays special stress on the Japanese action at Chemulpo, Russia contends that this action places Japan outside the pale of civilized nations and that it smacks no Case' Likely to Be Given to the Jury Today, Braiitford, FebNiary 84. Th Crown In tha Kennedy murder trial, expects to conclude Its case tomorrow morning, and the defence will probably conclude In time to allow tha case to go to the Jury tomorrow even' lug. Today ths evidence of Dr, Ash ton, who examined the prisoner after his arrest, was received, and the prosecution scored over tha defence, when His Lordship ruled that Sergeant who made the arrest, ahould be allowed to tell of conversations that he had with tha prisoner.

According to his evidence, Kennedy admitted having been In the Willows, saying that he went there to sleep oft the effects of a drunk. He had a chicken in a bag, but tripped and fell on it, and then ha picked It up and got the blood on his shirt, he explained by saying that he had cut his face while shaving, and had used the shirt to wipe his face. Mr. Heyd, in his cross-examination, made repeated ef forts to find out something about two tramps who were released from the police station a day or bo before the murder, one of whom wasjwld to look a good deal like Kennedy, and who, he may attempt to prove had also been in the willows. THE A.

0. U. W. Disruption in the Ranks of Massa chusetts Body. Boston, February 24.

As the outcome of today's election at the convention of the Massachusetts grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Btate body Is at least temporarily dirupted and the contest between the two factions may be taken into courts. The division tame today when John Symons, of Lynn, was elected Grand Master Workman, over C. T. Bateman, ot Norwood. By-monds was the candidate of the party supporting the action of the State body which last November votid to withdraw from the Supreme When it came to the instillation tonight Sup; erne Workman Miller declined to Install Symonds and tailed another meeting, tha lodge charter being carried into this session.

Supreme Master Workman Mlllor assured those who had followed him that the full strength of the order would he guaranteed those who had taken tha action he asked. Meanwhile the majority of the representatives who had won in the election, proceeded to transact business as corporation under the Massachusetts charter. Both of the factions adjiurned without reaching an agreement. PANAMA CANAL TREATY. Company Will Place No Obstacle in Way of Its Consummation.

Purls, February 21. No obstacle will be placed by the Panama Canal Company In the way of the consummation of the agreement with the United States for the sale of its concession now that the canal treaty has been ratified by the Senate at Washington; The Foreign Office said today that there was no reason to anticipate that the court would grant any Injunction which might be sought by a small minority of the company to prevent the transfer, the company having, at a general meeting, fully approved of the agreement with the United States. It is expected that counsel of the company In the United States will conduct the final negotiations, U. S. Ambassador Porter not having up to this time received instructions regarding the matter.

THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL. list of Attractions Above Average Fare Booked for Next Week. That great musical comedy. "The Burgomaster," opens a week's engagement at the Academy of Music on Monday, with Ruth White, and Oscar Figman, of the famous original cast. The piece is now playing in Boston at the Globe Theatre.

Fred. Lennox, who was one of tha comedians of the "English Daisy" during its New York and Boston runs, has been specially engaged to play th'J part of the "Actor" in "The Burgomaster." The music of "The Burgomaster" is of such quality that It has not been duplicated in this country for a number of years, Plxley and Luders, the authors are also responsible for "Prince of Pilsen" and "King Dodo," as well as for others of the moat successful comedy operas of the time. "The Burgomaster" was the first and most successful of their works. The only opportunity of hearing Madame Schumann-Helnk for at least three years, will be on Monday next at Windsor Hall. After her present recital tour she has a three years' engagement to sing In grand opera only.

The present tour is proving the most successful ever given by any great singer, and Montreal seems to have caught on, judging from the advance sale of seats, Mme, Schumann-IIelnk is one of the few singers of great reputation whose name is built upon solid rock or worth that each hearing even increases admiration, not for the splendid voice alone, though fine voices are rare, but for the- inoomparable Interpretive art which causes every phrase to stand forth a musical feameo, luminous with feeling, The "White Slave" is the attraction next week at the Francois, when the regular Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees wHl be given. Bartley Campbell's great play Is good enough to have made the reputation of any playwright. The originality displayed in "My Partner," the charm of the "Galley Slave," and the dramatic surprises contained In "Siberia" are all, surpassed in "The White Slave." The writing of this play was to Mr. Campbell a labor of love. He had lived Jn the South, and wrote without a suspicion of prejudice on the subject of slavery.

His knowledge of human nature made it an easy task for him to picture the every day life of the Southern people. He made a hero of a Kentucky bred boy, and the true nobility of his characters prove his tender regard for the people of the "The While Slave" corrected the errors of Mrs, Stowe In "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and thos of Dion Bouclcault In contlbutlng "The Octoroon" to the stuge. Marie Cahlll ill "Nnney Brown" will follow the "Burgomaster" at the Acad emy of Music. Miss Mails Cahlll receives ninny songs a weelc from, ambitious lyricists and composers, realize that if Miss Cahlll Interpolates their songs Into "Nancy Brown" the success of the compositions Is a foregone conclusion. These song writers resort to Dyspeptic, all ftun Gown, you will isre a remeov sometime von oer hearted Make no mistake Oon'torace' Alcohotc louid remedies Ala Whisku Wine 5.

James Wafers 111. ,1., ary war, If her assertions were ootireot, and who was supposed to have been the oldest woman In Chicago, is dead at the home for aged and infirm colored people. She was 120 years old. According to Hie woman's state ments she was born In Virginia In 1775, before the declaration of independence. She lived on the plantation where she was born until freed by the proclamation of President Lincoln, FLEES AND INSUEANCE.

A Disastrous Fire at Leamington, Ontario. Leamington, February" 24. One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Leamington occurred early this morning, in which the new large brick block owned by Wm. MoSween was burned to the ground. The fire is supposed to have started In Norman Dawson's dry goods store.

The block was occupied by Cullen Bancroft, furniture store; Norman Dawson, dry goods; Mrs. Maycock, fur store; and on the second floor by the Leamington Business College, and the Inland Revenue and Custom officers. Total loss is estimated at about $35,000, THE ROCHESTER FIRE. Rochester, N. February 24.

Fire which broke out between one and two o'clock this morning In the factory of the Phelps Piano Company's dry kiln In Brockport, threatened for four hours to destroy the entire business section of that place, and resulted finally In a total estimated loss of $150,000. The local lire department were unable to control the flames, which spread across tbs street, after destroying the Phelps Piano Company's workB, and attacked and destroyed the Moores Subscription Agency, a two story frame, building which covered a large area. The loss to the agency is estimated at $50,000, covered by insurance. The loss to the piano company is about $100,000. The firemen fought bravely against great odds, the water supply giving out at certain jxilnts.

The Rochester fire department was appealed to for aid and Chief Little sent two engines and hose companies to the New York Central railroad in this cMy at 2 o'clock, but, owing to the inability of the railroad company to supply cars upon which the heavy apparatus could be loaded, it was found impossible to send It, FIRE AT ST. STEPHEN, N. B. St. Stephen, N.

February 24. Fire at 11.30 o'clock, caused $15,000 loss. It damaged the John D. Bonness Building to the extent of $2,500, destroyed the 'dry goods stock of W. J.

Algor, worth H. L. Walls' boc4c and stationary stock, worth $.1,500, caused considerable loss to the St. Croix Jewellery Company, and damaged the New Brunswick Telephone office. Tho, jewellery stock was valued at part insured; all the other firms are well insured.

BUILD UP CANADA. Sir Sandford Fleming's Address Before Canadian Club. Toronto, February 24. Sir Sandford Fleming addressed the Canadian Club tonight on the subject, "Build up Canada." He confined his remarks to the urgent need for the construction of a new transcontinental line, and that it should be built along the northern route, nearer Hudson Bay than Lake Superior. Quoting Cam-berlaln's Guildhall speech that we should learn to talk imperially he showed the danger of having but a single line of track Joining eastern and western Canada.

There was danger of a growing separation of the two pans of Canada. The central district was really the body of Canada and should be strengthened by another line, which could be built so as to give the shortest route across the continent, and at the same time the shortest route, with easy gradients, for conveying the products of the West to Canadian tidal ports for shipment to Britain, and, if necessary, guarded by British ships. Sir Sandford quoted Sir Thomas Shaughnessy'a recent address here that about ten million bushesl of western Canadian wheat went put through U. 8. channels.

This was an argument for a new line. The northern parts of the Territories needed the shortest possible route, And on this point he quoted Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Montreal speech with approval, calling on Montreal, Toronto, and especially Winnipeg citizens to take the patriotic view that this would be business for Canadians and for the Empire. Incidentally Sir Sandford expressed the opinion that the new line, with easy gradients and by reason of its comparative shortness, could carry western products qulte'as cheaply as they could be sent by the lake route. TO SUCCEED IIANNA. General Dick Chosen, by Ohio Republicans.

Columbus, Ohio, February 24. Gen. Charles Dick was nominated by acclamation, for both the unexpired and regular terms for United States Senator, to succeed the late Senator Hanna, at the caucus' of the Republican members of the Legislature tonight. General Dlck'4 was the only name presented. As the Republicans have a large majority in both branches General Dick's election is assured, and the balloting March 1, wll be a formality.

THE POPE'S DECISION. Cardinal Satolli Will Not Have Official Mission to States, (Special Cable to The Gazette.) Rome, February 24 Though the Pope has agreed to send exhibits from the Vatican to the St. Louis Exposition, he hfis refused wnd Cardinal iSatollI officially. The Cardinal may vislrt the United StntM privately, consecrate the new Bt. Patrick's Cathedral and Lady Chapel, New York, and ece he Exposition.

The bishopric of Fall River has been created, covering Massachusetts, Washington, Februury 24. Russia will Ignore Japan's newly-negotiated treaty with Corea, guaranteeing th independence and Integrity of tha hermit kingdom, and has so informed the United Slates. Russia's protest to the powers, It is declared on high authority, will bo ignored by the Toklo Government. In diplomatic circles Secretary Hay's announcement of the negotiation of the Japan-Corean treaty created a sensation. While the treaty, it is stated, opens up possibilities for new International complications in the Far Eastern war, the diplomatic corps here express the firm ballot that there Is no ground for apprehension at present that 'the War will extend beyond the two belligerents and Corea.

It will not surprise diplomats conversant with Japan's plans to sfee an early announcement from Toklo declaring that practically all Corean ports will be opened eventually to the commerce of the world. The United Stntea Navy Department ho called on Commander Marshall, commanding the United States gunboat Vlcksburjr at Chemulpo, Corea, for a full report regarding the attack on the Japanese fleet in that, port, February 8, and subsequent incidents. ORDERED TO LEAVH3. London, February 24. A special despatch from Kobe, Japan, says the British commercial agent at Vladivostok has arrived at Nagasaki, and reported that the commander of the Russian garrison at Vladlvostock had ordered all British subjects to leave that port.

About 25,000 tons of British coal are now toeing loaded on Japanese steamers, for Japan. The Ulngo Maru Is loading 8,000 tons, and the Sado Ma.ru 5,000 tons, at Cardiff, while at Barrow the KawachI Maru and another- vessel are taking on board the remainder. COAL STEAMERS TAKEN. Suakim, Egypt, February 24. The captain of the British steamer Laurls- tan reports that he was stopped and examined by Russian tonpedo boat destroyers in the Red Sea and informed that three British st can' era, laden with coal, for Japan, had been captured by them.

BRITISH OFFICERS BARRED. St. Petersburg, February 24. The Government is about to give permission to German to proceed to the scene of operations. It is announced that this permission is given not because of favoritism, but because the Germans asked for It first.

To French officers will be accorded tha same but of England will be permitted to watch the operations on the Russian side. The best informed authorities foretell disappointment to those who expect an early collision between the land forces of Russia and Japan. NAVAL ATTACHES. February 24. The Navy Department has received the following cablegram from Commander Marsh, the American naval attache at Toklo, dated today: "The foreign naval attaches will not be permitted to accompany the Japanese fleet.

Will be provided for at Imperial headquarters, probably Kioto. Japan, next month. Later, possibly, at Tftumina Island." UNDER MARTIAL St. Petersburg, February 24. The railway between Samara and Zlatoust, in European Russia, and the SSberlan lines, with all the territory appropriated by the Government, for tha purpose of these railways, have been placed under martial law, in order to insure the regular running of military trains.

The full powers of a commander of an army in the field have been conferred on the commanders of the forces at Kazan, and In the Siberian military districts, in whose charge these railways have been plac'eU ABOLITION OF CENSORSHIP. London, February 24. Renter's Telegram Company ha given out an explanation of how the abolition of the censorship In Russia, was brought about aa follows: "The abolition of the censorship of news telegrams sent abroad from Russia Is understood to be the direct outcome of an interview which Melville E. Stone, general man-gw of the Associated Press, had with the Czar at St. Petersburg.

Mr. Stone urged upon His the wisdom of abolishing the censorship, and as a result of the manner in which the matter was represented to him, the Czar called upon M. Von Plehwe, minister of the Interior, for a report on the subject. This report having made the Czar gave an order that the censorship should cease," RUSSIAN PATRIOTISM. St.

Petersburg. February 24. is an incessant influx 'of subscriptions of money and contributions of jewellery and other article towards the fund being raised to strengthen tha navy and old the families of the victims of the war. Jews, Catholics, Lutherans and Mohammedans are vicing with each other, and the members of the Orthodox Chureh, in the dia- 600., $1.00. field for 60 yiui, Pectoral play of pattrlotJam, while the peasants and workmen are contributing as freely In proportion to their, means -u the nobles and officials.

Several hundred Turcomans have applied to the Governor-General of Turkestan to be sent to the fighting line. The reports of Russophlle demonstration's In France, Italy and the Slav countries are eagerly welcomed, and the occurrences ore regarded by the Russian press as symptoms of an eventual new grouping of the powers, whereby, according to the Novoe Viwnya, the destinies of Egypt, South Africa and Afghanistan may be affected A PANES WAR LOAN. TWfllo, February E4. lAoeordlnflf to Mis reports of local banks, the national loan of 100,000,000 yen ($19,800,000) has been covered nearly four times. The intense patriotism, of all classes Is evidenced by the fact that even servants and laborers are contributing from their savings.

IS NOT LIKELY. Paris, February 24. No information has been received either at the Russian Embassy or at the Foreign Office here confirming the report of the approaching retirement of Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, and it is not believed that during present crisis the Czar would be willing to change his minister for foreign affairs. RUSSIAN FINANCES. St.

Petersburg, February 24. The Novosti, reviewing the resources of the Treasury, figures that the total amount at the disposal of the Government for the conduct of the war is -which It considers to be quite sufficient, in view of the fact that the Turkish war, waged on foreign territory, cost only $500,000,000. TOLSTOI'S ATTITUDE. Philadelphia, February 24. In response to a cable request the North America has received the following imessage from Count Leo Tolstoi: "Moscow, February 22.

I am neither for Russia nor Japan, but for th laboring people of both countries, deceived by their government and obliged to fight against their welfare, conscience and religion." TO GO TO THE FRONT, Rome, February 24. Don Jaime, of Bourbon, son of Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, having asked thu Czar to be sent to the scene of action In the Far East, haa come to Rome, and was received yesterday by the Pope in private'audlenoe. Don Jaime entered the presence of the Pontiff in full Hussar uniform and wearing, the deooratiions he gained In the last Chinese war under Admiral AK'xieff. Tha Pope received him cordially, gave him his benediction, wished him good luck and asked him to do whatever lay in his power for the protection of Roman Catholics In the Far East, ACTIVITY AT IRKUTSK, Irkutsk. Siberia.

Fetwiuirv flrent activity prevails here in connection wun line transport or troops. The ice railroad across uike Baikal is expected to continue working until the end of March, when the ice breaker will resume operations. The prices of provisions are rising by leaps- and bounds. TO REPLACE THE VARIAG, Moscow, February 24 The Seanstvo (d. strict assembly), has voted tlGO.000 for war purposes, and the corporation has voted $125,000 towards Wie expense of replacing the Varlag.

THE CZAR'S HOPE, The Czar, in thanking the St Petersburg Zemestov for a Joyal address presented His Majesty at the Winter Palace today, said, "The expression of patriotism from all parts of Russia greatly console me in this difficult time. Trusting in God's help, and convinced of the justice pf our cause, I am persuaded that the army and fleet will do all that is becoming to the valiant aims of Russia to maintain the honor and glory of the empire." WHY AMBASSADOR LEFT. London, February 25. The Dally News, whlcinately boomed the departure of Count Benekendorff, the Russian ambassador, last Saturday for St. Petersburg, as connected with King Edward's alleged active efforts to bring about the restoration of peace, now professes to know the real reason for the ambassador's sudden visit to the Czar, which, it says, was one of the causes for the panic on the Paris Bourse.

The reason for Count Bencken-dorif's visit, according to the News, was a question of his positiojj as Russia's legitimate representative In Great Britain. There have been for some time other Russian representatives in London, making Count Benckendorff's task most aiitrcuit. There are Mine, de Novikoff, the celebrated writer on Russian politics, and Baron Wessllit-sky, formerly In the Russian diplomatic service and now eorrespondent of the Novoe Vremya. They are ambassadors of Foblendonostzeff, procurer-general of the Holy Russian Synod, whose immense power, and influence 1n Russia are notorious. Their duty has been to watch Count Benekendorff, whose diplomatic path they have long made thorny.

Their reports so conflicted with the ambassador's that Count Lamsdorff, the Russian foreign minister, was ultimately unable to convince the Czar that they were wong. They insisted that Great Britain would not fulfil its pledges to Japan in the event of war, while their co-agents in Paris -concurrently insisted that Japan was bluffing. These intrigues led to Prime Minister Balfour's published declaration that Great Britain would observe the terms of her alliance with Japan, which was intended not only to enlighten M. Po-blendonostzeff's agents in London, but their friends in Paris, who, co-operating with Count, De Mun, were trying to make impossible the position of Foreign Minister Delcasse because he declined to abandon an attitude of strict neutrality. The intrigues were brought to King Edward's notice by a very high French politician.

Ills Majesty, therefore, asked Count Benekendorff to make it thoroughly understood In St. Petersburg that any move of France outside the strictest neutrality would bring Great Britain into the field alongside of Japan. At that moment, adds the News, the success of Count Benckendorff's mission, on which may aepend not only the limitation of war, but European complications over the Balkan question remains doubtful, Was Born in 1775. Chicago February 24. Sofia Gab, whose birth antedated the revolution 1 194 St.

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proceedings. Mr. Hutchinson was then discharged. It is understood he n9 mada a satisfactory settlement with his creditors, and will resuma his gra.ctke at once. 0BITUAEY.

Brontord, February U. -James I'arlsh Lea, the inventtr of fn Lee rifle, died tonight, at Short Ewh. Mr. Lea waa born In Hawyek, Scotland, 71 years togo. Burlington.

Tr, Hart for nmr.y yearn superinten dent of the missions of the Mthndlifl Church, in China, died at hU runidenct here thia eveningr, in hit P-ith year. Th funeral will be In the Methodist Cfcurob fiu Sat'ir5ay. HIS A.f3 mill all sorts of tricks to land their output with Miss Cahlll. They send her songs upon the title page of which are printed all sorts of flattering Inscriptions. Coming direct to Protor's Theatre next' Monday from his New York engagement, George "Honey Boy" Evans will be seen for the first time In Montreal as a full-fledged star, appearing in the new musical comedy "The Good Old Summer Time." Evans, by the way, is also responsible for the popular song of the same name, and much of the tuneful In 'the new piece Is of the Jingling, catchy style that has characterized all' his melodies.

The company presenting "The Good Old Summer Time" numbers almost 60 people, 25 of whom are handsomely gowned -show The piece has been one of the real successes of the season In Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, before its New York engagement. Interspersed throughout the three acts are no less than 18 new musical numbers Supporting Mr. Evans are Charles McDonald. John Conroy, John Kearney, Goff Phillips, George Lord, Annie Martoll, Pearl Revare, Dorothy La Mar and Karie Hylands.

Miss Aus der Ohe, the German pianlste, who appears in Windsor Hall on March 15, wears a collection of Jewels said to be "the wonder of other artists and of the vorld generally. Miss Aus der Ohe is court pianist to the Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar, and In her in Montreal she will give the same selections that won laurels for her In Europe. The Mendelssohn inarch one of her feature numbers. Seats will be on sale at Shaw's after iMaroh B. Pretty girls who can sing and dancs well, are always in demand in New York for the many opera companies and otiher attractions carrying choruses, but never in the history of theatricals have they been, so scarce as this season.

But L. Lawrence Weber, the well known manager of the Dainty Duchess Company, appearing next week at the Boyal, foresaw this "show glri," famine and engaged twenty-five of the best he could find early in the spring. Mr. Weber also engaged some vaudeville headllners, to help make merry, and the following appear in the olio, the Monte Carlo Millionaires, Williams and Adams, Frye, Allen and Evens, In a sketch, "Nonsensical Miss Idylla Vyner, crlma donna: the Musical Thor, Hayes and Suits, song and artists; and Jordon and Harvey, real Hebrew comedians, who sing parodies, FATAL EXPLOSION. Three Mea Killed in Wrecking of Starch Mill.

Chicago. 111.. February 24. At least t'uree men were killed and eighteen Injured, tonight in an explosion that wrecked the starch mill of the Warner Sugar iReflnlng Company, at Wauke- gan, 111. The number of dead may be increased when the wreckage is searched.

The reports oC the dead run all the way from 3 to 25. The evidence, however. Is In favor of tha lower dead and Injured were workmen. None o4 the in jured will die. The plant of the company is valued at $2,500,000, and employs 600 men.

The starch mill, which was entirely de stroyed, was a brick building, four stories high, values, with (machinery. at No definite cause is known for the explosion, ST. PIESEE AND MlfrPELON. Sydney Favors Acquisition of Is lands by Canada. Sydney, N.

February 24. The Sydney Board of Trade at a special meeting today, passed a resolution favoring the acquisition of the French Islands of St. Pierre and Mlquelon by Canada. Sydney expects to reap many benefits in the event of such an acquisition, taking place, in view of the large part the islands' exiporta and imports havina; to pass through this port. Mr.

Blair at St. John. St. John, N. February 24.

Hon. A. Blair, chairman of the Hallway Commission, arrived here this afternoon from Ottawa. Mr. Blair aaya his visit is on private business and ha will return to Ottawa at once.

Discharged by Court. Brockville, February 24. The case against J. A HutchiniKm, K. charged with funds belonging to (inti, cm before Judge McDonald in Oha rubers.

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