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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

conclavs which foregathered at the Cafe
Martini after Madame Melba's debut at
La Scala In Lucia. There were frienos
some who remembered yet the premieres Of
Norma" and Of "Oberto Conte di San Bon
~ifario." one and all enthusiastic patrons
Of lyric art in Italy. gentlemen who had
everything and everybody worth hearing
and whose experience extended over nearly
fifty years Of operate assiduity.
Judges that they had never heard "
Of the mad scene" nor could they call to
feet and SO full of charm and pathos as
hers. And these men had heard Pasta
Grisi. MaIbran. Frezzolini. Boccabadati,
However precious, this tribute merely In
dorses the universal verdict and the person
al opinion Of such authorities as AMBROSE
masters would have missed for worlds the
delight OF assisting at Melba nights while
she was enchanting the Paris opera ,a aui
used to leave the managerial proscenium
box Immediately after the ballet. he invar,
.aIis seCPP %Se nastl M Mei saa sang az gkG He ln an1
every detail Of her byplay to a nicely.
and would expatiate Indefinitely on the
gesture 'Quelle Silhouette adorable. quelle
ligne theatrale!" would he explain, when
Juliet, rising from her sleep. in the last
act, SlIS Ou liz luHtTd COuCi, cSlSi0iiiS
her arm, and as If pointing toward a Wis
ion in the world beyond. This gesture had
a peculiar fascination for the grand old
Frenchman and we of his encourage emu
lated him in enthusiastic admiration.
Ambrose Thomas, thoughtless. demon.
Btrative, was not a whit less sparins OF
ments exchanged whilst his music was
progressing. A look and a nod. and an adj
miring Of the hand at INES. was
the length he would go during the per-
Torrance. But once the act over he was
the first to thank and compliment the Won
derful Ophelia; and many were the occa-
sions on which the venerable gray head Of
the master bent affectionately over the fair
head Of his "Melbic."
Verdi and Madame Verdi travelled on
purpose to Milan to hear Nine Melba-
OF modern maestri. Puccini, Mascagni
and Vidal offer to write operas in view OF
her exceptional powers; and, of creations,
that Of Esmeraldi and Elaine bear testi-
mony to the supremeness of those gifts
which made Nine. Media 81 unrivaled ex-
ponent of her art.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

MADAME MELBA
, AND THE
OPERA COMPOSERS

Few artists besides Nine. Melba can show
an artistic record where the spontaneity
of success Is equaled only by Its continuity,
says an admirer Of the great singer. Jean de
Rezke excepted. there is not an artist of
our times blessed with the same happy
combination of supreme natural gifts, so
helped by an instinct more unique than
rare, of ways SO irresistibly winning, and
created altogether, 1t would seem, for the
major delight of poor mortals, always in
search of the perfect, of the ideal.
Melba is an ideal. As a mere vocalist
she possesses the most beautiful voice at
the service Of an unsurpassed technique.
AS a singer she adds to a style irreproach-
a dramatic accent all her own, inimitable
infections of the voice, and an art of ar
ticulation which is more easily admired
than initiated. AS an actress. the scenic
Illusion is complete with her. Who would
dream to-day of identifying Lucia, Ophelia,
Juliet or Glide with any other soprano but
Melba? There is always extant the VEN
cradle yarn about the "palmy' days of
Italian opera: but who can guarantee what
the public impression would prove, should
the particular stars Of these remote days
appear now? Doubt is justifiable on this
account in the same degree as a kin Of
hesitation in accepting statements based
on the durability of theatrical impressions
received half a century ago. Were one
even to take souvenirs and yarns for grant
ed, there would remain the question of
what else or what more did the great sing
ers OF the past do than Mime. Media does?
TIT writer had an opportunity some years
ago OF putting the query before q quaint
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
A Toothsoma Disk.

A toothsome Lenten dish which has quite
the reverse of a penitential flavor is mack
erel souffle a Ia Carmelite. To prepare IT.
mince and pound into a mortar five
ounces of uncooked mackerel free from
all Done and skin. Put six ounces of but
ter. the same quantity of flour. the yolk
of three very fresh Eggs. half a pint of milk
and a dustigg Of cayenne pepper into 2
sti- steadily till the contents boil, mix
ing thoroughly so that there may be no
Jumps. Now remove the saucepan from
the fire. put into it the pounded fish and
add a little cold milk. Whip to a very
stiff froth the whites of the eggs and put
them into the par. a ready q we'll
buttered souffie tin which has a band of
creased paper standing two inches above
It. Pour in the prepared mackerel and
sprinkle a few Drowned bread crumbs over
half an hour. remove the paper n serve
at once. very hot.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
said. do you think I would let anyone sls.

-
Here is a sample Of sousan writing In
''The Bride Elect"
Albert Hart. the elongated comedian who
SIMULATED DeWolf Hopper throughout Is
being taunted by a pretty girl whom he
wants to marry. for his ugly appearance.
He says:
Il know I am not handsome, but you
would learn to like me. I am said to be
an acquired taste. In fact, when I was at
school l was universally known as the
human olive"
Before her breakdown Julia Arthur had definitely
planned to go to England next month on the very
slowest OF slow boats. and rest awhile before starting
In again to hard study Il love gray old London"
she said recently. There were many things I
learned there-and unlearned. No one couId have
been kinder to mo than Sir Henry Irving, but 1 was
anxious TO come to my own country. 1 love best to
play here. ! hope to have in my next seasons roper
tory Camille, Rosalind. Parthenia and Bailey Al
dHch's Mercedes I saw Bailey Aldnch in Boston
and asked him IL I could not have his .Mercedes.'
one else have iii
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
A Testimonial for Mr.. Behr.

The musicians and directors OF the Kan
sas City Symphony orchestra have voted
unanimously to give a testimonial concert
for Mr.. John Behr. conductor Of the or
chestra. and the friendly proposal having
been accepted, the concert will be given at
the Coates opera house Saturday night,
April ls; .n.,vr tt,r. tb., ,,cb = ,.na.r
Of services should be made to Mr.. Behr.
responsible for the Symphony orchestra,
which has become such a valuable tnstftu-
ton in this city, not only for the delightful
entertainment and musical cultureit ia ffords,
but for its excellent schooling for orches-
trail musicians. Mr.. Behr has brought the
orchestra up from a very modest and rather
discouraging beginning to a fine organiza-
to the enterprise the best OF his large ac-
quaintance with orchestral music, his su-
perior skill as a conductor, and has. in
addition to these direct services. made
many personal sacrifices for a cause dear
to his heart.
The programme selected for this occasion
numbers given during the three years of
the orchestra. 1t will be a symphony con-
cert in the %strictest sense, and 1T Is espe-
cially gratifying to note that 1t will be
given in the evening instead OF the after
noon. the change in time enabling many
Of those who have been regular subscribers
but who have been unable to attend the
concerts in the afternoon TO enjoy the
have SO generously contributed. The solo,
lists will be Miss Gertrude Concannon. pian-
list, and Mrs. George Tefft Lulu Sanford).
soprano. The programme will be as fol-
lows:
Tabieau. lie cid. M.ss.ne,.
Concerto for piano. opus 1s tGHeE. Mis- Concan-
symphony. No. =. D minor Beethoven.
Aria from Der Freyschutz" Weber). Mn Tent.
Idyll. "A Tale Of Love-" for string instruments
(Krug).
Hungarian rhapsody. No. : Giszo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
Orange

One pint of flour. one tablespoonful of
butter. n g two teaSpoonfuls Of bak-
ing powder and milk enough to make q
soft dough. Roll half an inch thick. bake
in q quick oven, split n butter. For
and one lemon, take on the peel and chop
the pulp. removing seeds n core. Add
to this enough sugar to make thick enough
to spread-not too t~hick-spread etwee
the parts Of buttered cake and serve
warm. This can be eaten with or without
sauce. but is especially nice with whipped
cream
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
SHE BUILDS BARRELS.
Mrs. Margaret Buggee Has Had .
Small Fortune n
COOper.

cooper
An enterprising Chicago 10 pur-
suing the unique profession Of turning
common, everyday barrels into . big bar
rel of money. MRS Margaret E. Buggea,
Cooper" Is the way She her.
self on her business cards. Mrs. -Buggee
has In q few years acquired ., fortune Of
$50. 600 because of her splendid superintend-
ence of the heretofore masculine avocation
of barrel making. As far az known she 10
the only woman In the country. who has
practical experience in this branch of bust
ness. Any day in the week b feminine
cooper may be found in her shop at 2f22
Union venue. q crowded quarter of the
southwestern part Of the city. It will be
easy enough to understand the unusual
business ability Of Mrs. Buggee as soon as
to twenty-five big. bro~ad-shouidered men
their sins of omission or sins Of commits
sion, as the case may be. in perfecting q
great hogshead. But to find the presiding
genius OF this cooperage is no easy task
"This place is for business-keep out" IL
the sign that stares the newcomer in the
face.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
|PoRT
ARTHUR
ROUTE:

The on1 Ms running a Dining
Car south of Kansas CnE
Through solid tram witt Sleep
er to 7exarkana. Shreveport.
Lake Charles, Beaumont and Port
Arthur
The shortest Ms to Hot
Springs. 6aAeston New Orleans
Through train leaves daily at
7:3o p. m, and Pittsburg, Joplin
and Sloan Springs Express daily
at Gas q. m.
Ticket ONCE. 1es West Ninth.
H. c. ORR Gen. PasA AT
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

The Burlington Route
Tbs best line t. st. Paul
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03
This Week Attr actions.


Coates-ssturday night. Melba and the pamrosch-
Ellis grand opera company In The Barber Of
Seville"
Orpheum-Au week. AdgIe and her lions and
other vaudeville features.
Grand-AI week. THE Gay Matinee Girl"
GiIIiss-First part OF week. Lillian Lewis in Tor
Liberty and Love"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

Still another old master. likewise quite genuine.
according to the reports. has been unearthed. this
time at Nazareth convent, Bardstoun, KY! A West
ern artist. John Ward Dunsmore. has spent the win
ter restoring It, and to-day It Is as good a. new
and has been returned to the convent and hung on
Its walls. It was discovered in . woodpils. where
It had been tossed as q piece OF worthless old rub
Dish. The subject II . Holy Family. and Il u &C.
credited to NO less . painter than RubsnA.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

The subscribers to the National Art Club. which Il
IL now thought will be the name Of the new orsani-
ration. include we'll known men from New York.
Baltimore, St. Louis, Chicago. Philadelphia, Cincin-
natl and other towns Among the artists who have
signed the call for . meeting are John La Fargo.
Daniel c. French, J.. Alden Weir, Walter Shirlav.
Appleton Brown. c. Robinson Lamb. F. Wellington
Ruckstuhl. Fred 8. Lamb. John Q. a. Ward, Herbert
Adams, Carroll Beckwith. George Wharton Edwards.
Karl Bitter. Walter Cook. Russell sturgis. H. K.
Bush Brown, r. Swain Clifford. Henry Rutgers MAJ.
shall, C. C. Haight and D. Maitland Armstrong.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

for Chicago ut 6:Io p.
m. sharp It's q Wide
V~sstibuled, Pintsch
lighted. compact train
of Sleepers. Dining Cars.
Free Chair Cars and
Chair Car Smokers The
only train Of Its kind
from Kansas City.
Arrives Chicago o:3S
q m.
City Office, s2s Main
street
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

Boston IL. very properly. intensely interested In an
painter, John La Fargo. says the Commercial Adver-
tiser. The nfty-seven works in the catalogue are d.
color pictures Of the South Sea islands and Japan:
twenty-five water color Fantasies on Oriental
Themes" and nineteen miscellaneous subjects. In
GLIDING studies for decorative works. landscapes at
Newport. and water colors OF Porcupine island. Bar
part Of the collection is the part classified az
fantasies on Oriental Themes" IN which La Fargo
il at his best
Mr.. George dc Forest Brush made some very char
acterIstic comments in q recent number Of the Tram
.If." he says, at is asked to what school they b.
long. I should say to the impressionists. II I may be
valuable. term. since all art is nothing else. There
are only two kinds of pictures. generally speaking.
certain class OF painters to-day that for the moment
seem to have secured the exclusive right to this
word; but we take til this -, occasion an o,h to claim N, the titi:
are not of any new school: they are the old rare
kind wrought in faithfulness and Affection" Mr..
Abbott H. Thayer. speaking Of the same pictures,
says: Most painters lean always more or less on
some fashion. Taber. like Browning. looked God
Where other men were looking. His drawings bear
equally clearly his mark"
bought by the British Museum Of Fine Arts and
placed on exhibition in the Dutch section. 1t is !
study for the altar piece in the Church Of the Au-
gustines. at Antwerp. and the subject il the "Nup-
tlals of St. Catherine" Many portraits are included
IN the CofnpOsitlOu, iurluCiHs On u himself
and the whole Is in an excellent state Of preserva-
ton.
Mr.. Abbey has again gone to Shakespeare for q
suggestion for 4 picture that he Is finishing for the
King Lear at the moment Of his abdication. II is
said. by the way. that this exhibition will contain
an unusually large number Of battle pictures. COM
missions for such having been given to several we'll
known artists. The heroic charge OF the Gordon
Highlanders 1t Dargai Is largely responsible for
this.
Merc!e. the French sculptor. who Is working on
the monument to be erected to Gounod In Paris, Is
perple1ed. The design calls for a group OF three hero
ines OF the three favorite operas. ana he is finding
1t difficult to avoid personalities In the selection Of
his models. All great singers have essayed MarEuer-
lite. and any selected type-no matter howeter ideal
IL bound to be identified with this or that singer.
Is a very sincere artist. too sincere to indulge in art
politics.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

A number of persons interested in the art affairs
Of the country are about to form an association which
shall be national in Its scope and bring together from
all parts Of the country persons who are actively as
ISOLATED with art Affairs or concerned with them in
received by . number of New Workers. 70 whom IL
was supposed the formation Of such = society would
appeal. They are described a. follows:
1T will be the object Of tbs National Art Club
to furnish q center or raIly-point for the various art
societies Of the country. It proposes to maintain 4
clubhouse or clubrooms in New York. with as large
q nonresident a 4 resident Membership, and . gal
such pictures. sculptures and other objects Of pure
and applied art a. fail to reach the public through
the established societies and ordinary ehannels-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

To keep up the high standard of attrac-
tions already established by the orpheum
management would prove a Herculean, IL
not an impossible. task for any other man.
eger in the country. The splendid booking
facilities OF the Orpheum circuit enable
those in control OF the orpheum here to
present week after week in succession the
very best talent available In America and
Europe. TIT long engagements that can he
offered artists for the Orpheum circuit az
ford the most lucrative employment to the
best talent and they give the preference
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

Tho arguments in favor Of this being an original
painting by Rubens are many. says the Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune, not tho least Of which II is found
in the historical fact which tells Of the %snriching In
an art way of the churches Of primitive Kentucky.
Father Russell, the old chaplain At Nazareth con-
vent, tells q most interesting and probably the most
authentic story. His idea II that the picture In
question was one Of . number-about . hundred
masterpieces that came over from Holland and Bel
Eium between tbs years 1880 and lS10. These were
secured BY the early bishops OF Kentucky from the
galleries Of the rich European morasteries. converts
and the private collections in palaces Of the noble
men. They were brought over without frames and
distributed among the few churches and religious
institutions in Kentucky at that time.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

The following prizes were awarded IN connection
With the National Academy Of Design: The Hallsar-
ten. nrst prize. $500. to Robert Reid. for Dawn"
second prize. $500. to Harry Rosland for AN I'M
portant Letter." and third prize. 800. to Walter C.
Harrison for Fields In September the Thomas B.
Clarke prize Of $500 to Abbott H. Thayer for -" "a
70 miss Letitia B.. Hart for THE Keepsake"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-03

The annual exhibit Of the Denver Artists Club will
open April Il in the rooms of the club. 1t IL believed
that over 200 pictures Will be shown. The following
out-of-town artists will be represented: New York
city. Irving Wiles. Bruce Crane and Mr.. and Mrs.
Holmes Nichols. Filter and SmillIe: Chicago. Mrs
Blanche Dougan Cole. Miss Bessie Potter. the model
er: Miss Blanche Ostertag. the monotyplst. and the
members Of the Cosmopolitan Art Club: Houston.
Tex, Nrs. Emma Richardson Cherry.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas. The committee of public health
have this day advised me of the existence
of yellow fever at McHenry, Mississippi,
and of the further facts that the states OF
mississippi and Louisiana have declared
quarantine against the counties of Jack
son. Hancock and Harrison. in the state
of Mississippi, and have recommended to
me to issue proclamation of quarantine
against the three counties named above
and any other place that may become in
fected
Now, therefore T. Joseph F. Johnston,
governor of the state of Alabama, pursu-
an Act to Regulate the Practice of Quar-
antine in Alabama" approved February 2S,
1887, do hereby proclaim. declare and estab-
lish quarantine against persons ana
things in the said three counties of Missis-
sippi, and any other place that may become
infected with yellow fever.
The period of detention of persons who
may. wish to come from the quarantlned
territory into this state, shall be fixed
The rules for the disinfection of persons.
personal baggage and household goods that
have been in use shall be those adopted
u. 1898. This quarantine shall be conducted
through the committee of public health of
the state. which Is hereby charged with
the duty of enforcing such measures to
carry out the objects of this proclamation.
not inconsistent with the constitution and
laws of this state, as 1t may deem nee
essary.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the State to be hereunto affixed at the
capitol in the city of Montgomery on this
the Independence of the United States the
123d year. .
JOS. F. JOHNSTON.
Governor.
J. K. JACKSON,
Secretary of State.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28
6-11-tf
National Educational Association, Washing
tor, D. c,

The Alabama delegation of the National
Educational association has decided on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad as the
official route to the convention to be held
in Washington, d. c., July to y, 1898.
The above railroad will sell on this ac-
count round-trp tickets to Washington
and return at one regular first-class rate
plus $500 membership fee. July Fourth to
July 18th, limited to July 18th. These tick
cts can be extended to August 3lst By de-
posting them with the joint ticket agent at
Washington on or before July u.
very delightful and picturesque route
has been mapped out for this occasion.
All conveniences have been arranged for.
in the way of sleeping cars, etc For fur
Their information as to rates, sleeping car
reservations, etc. please call on or ad-
dress any of the following parties:
PROF. ]. T. GREGORY,
Mobile Ala.
MR.. L. V. LaTASTE,
Montgomery. Ala.
PROF. j. b. CUNNINGHAM.
Birmingham, Ala.
REV. J. B. CUMMING.
East Lake, Ala.
DIR. ]. K. POWERS.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Or, R. f. BEASLEY,
Passenger Agent, Morris Bldg,
Birmingham. Ala.
6-o9-iul-7
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28
AN EDUCATIONAL
As Well as a Pleasure Trip to Wash.
ington

On account OF the National Educational
association meeting at Washington. d. G.,
July to u, the Alabama Great Southern
railroad will sell round-trip tickets to
Washington and return at rate 81 one
fare plus $500 membership fee. Tickets
will be sold July Il, 5, G and Z. limited to
July 16 but if tickets are deposited With
agent at Washington on or before July
II, and on payment of a fec of fiftyYcents,
tickets will be extended to and including
August 81, 1895 ~
A special party is forming to Leave Biz
mingham at 1920 p. IN. July g. passing
through the important cities of Chatta-
nooga, Asheville. Hot Springs, Salisbury,
Greensboro and Charlottesville, and ibstfa-
nous Land of the Skgs" 1872 IL
Those contemplating this trip would do
well to call on or write r. NJ. Ellis, Trav-
cling Passenger Agent Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28

The Southern railway has recently inau-
gurated a through sleenine 5dr line be-
tween Birmngne-n and Charlotte. y. c.,
which is handled On their trains Nos. IS
and Sc. The eastbound schedule of this
car is as follows: Leave Birmingham Ala
p. M, arrive Atlanta 1915 p. m, leave At
lanta 1:5O .. M. arrive Charlotte 900 a. m.,
at which points passengers can secure a
through sleeping car to Washington, Phila-
delphia and New York. This. in addition
to the through sleeping car which is now
operated Birmingham to New York and on
train No SO affords excellent acceminoda-
ton for passengers en- route east.ss- -
Call on Southern railway agent for fur-
Their information.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28
Summer Tourist Tickets.

Summer excursion tickets to all promir
pent summer resorts north and east, are
an sale via the Southern railway and Ala
hama Great Southern railroads at greatly
reduced rates.
Call on p Bllups, travelling passenger
agent, Southern railway, or r. M. Ellis,
travelling passenger agent Alabama Great
southern railroad for further infprma-
ton,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28

Flour-Best patent, $5@5.25.
Straight-S495; extra family AbO
Sugar-Granulated, S564; Y. c. 5lse.
Coffee--Green, 9Q1115c; Arbuckle's PACK
ages, $1,000; Coverings packages, slo'So'
Lyons packages, $3.50.
Lard-615c basis.
Clear ribs sides, 6Ac.
Molasses-Centrif., 15G25c; sugar-house'
2OG55c.
Rice, 51ad618c.
Corn-Yellow, 45c; white, Acc.
Meal-S0c.
Hay-Choice Timothy, $3.50; No l, sl4'5o'
No. 2, $3.50.
Mixed oats, 34c; white, SOC.
Bran, mixed, $16.OO pure wheat Sli.0o
Cotton seed meal $500.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-28

The Southern Railway company are now
operating Pullman sleeping cars between
birmingham and Charlotte, N. c., on
trains 80 and Sc, leaving Birmingham, east
bound, Ais p. m, arriving Birmingham, re-
turning, 11:40 a. m, thus affordng passen-
gers from this territory destined to points
in North Carolina, Virginia and the east to
secure immediate sleeping car accommoda-
tionsn this train For further information
apply Union depot or
j. P. BILLUPS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.