The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-05
IT'S GETTING HOT.
Theodore Thomas vigorously Jsnped
Upon and the Scandal Increaaes.

Theodore Thomas vigorously Jsnped
Upon and the Scandal Increases.
CHICAGO, May l.-From present indi.
cations the music trouble at tho
worlds fair 10 about to become q
scandal. Evidence was produced
at to-day's meeting of the national com.
mission which goes to show that Musical
Director Thomas, not satisfied with using
contraband piano, 10 bent upon boycott.
ing the pianos In his department that arc
made BY firms having exhibits at the fair.
The evidence was Of such q forcible
nature mat the commission adopted q
resolution desiring President Palmer 10
aproint q special committee Of six to 10.
vestfgate the matter. Commissioners
Lannan OF Utah brought the matter up
this afternoon, stating that he has some
interesting evidence which tended
to show there was bribery and
corruption In the music department.
OF the fair. Ho then produced letter
written to Messrs. Lyon 4 Hcaly OF this
city, musical exhibitor. by Afiss Brett
schuck, ono Of the members Of the
Thomas orchestra, stating that she was
very sorry she could not use the Lyon q
Healy harp which had been rendered her,
because Director Thomas had notified tho
sutptotS tuot ttic A<yott - Ite0ty uAGp
could not be used In his orchestra. Miss
row. .Jut stated there was no going behind
the orders.
Then Commissioners Lannan producsd
another letter to the same firm, from
another harpist. Edward Schureksr.
This young man stated hAtly that
II the firm expected him to take
any interest In their harps they
must guarantee him q fec Of 81 600 o
year and 10 per cent. ON every harp sold
through his influence. Furthermore, he
must have two now harps placed at his
disposal. Tho firm promptly re-
piled. declining TO have any.
thing TO do with Schureker and di-
rcc,.ng him TO return mt once an
instrument they had rendered him for usc
in the concert. Tho reading Of these let
tors caused great sensa tion among tho
commissioners. Lannan said tho matter
should be thoroughly investigated aud II
tho evidence I'm the letters proved true,
the commission should remove Thomas.
This evening Professor Wilson. Thomas
agent, was seen by an associated press
representative regarding the matter. "Mr.
Thomas will not talk about the Affair.""
said he; ''it 10 beneath his dignity TO
notice such trivial things. He Ia too great
. man even to listed to such foolish
charges. will not allow any one TO APP
proach him on the subject" With this
the manager and director entered o car.
riage and were driven away. The com.
missioncrs considered the piano question
at length again and finally adopted the
minority report Of the Judiciary commit
tee offered by Burton OF Kansas. declaring
that the council Of tho administration had
no jurisdiction in the piano trouble.
The Sunday opening question comes up
tomorrow. The council Of administra-
tion has determined to put q stop to cxtor.
tionate prices charged by some OF the
restaurants at tho fair. Vigorous action
will be taken tomorrow.
The Duke and Duchess Of veragua and
members OF their suite were honored
guests at coaching party this afternoon.
which was concluded by luncheon nj the
Washington Park club.
Tonight President Higgenbotham of
the local worlds fair directory. rendered
the duke and duchess an elaborate rcce D
tion, 1000 guests being present.