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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Resident sales agents in Augusta (and
IN every city not already takenl; an un-
usual opportunity open to Il capable. en-
pfEetlc business man to make $500 an
nually in legitimate. permanent and es-
tabl!Shed business: applicant must fur
niSh satisfactory reference and a capital
Of from $500 10 $500 to pay for goods to fill
his own orders, upon which there is Il
monthly profit of - per cent. The adver-
tiSer has a speciality covered by patenD
which he desires to have sold through res
dent representatives in the various cities
throughout the United States. The goods
are We'll known tried and proven sue
cess. Exclusive agency and territory
guaranteed without charge, No bonus re
CURED. No previous experience neces-
sary Reference given to commercial
agencies. banks. merchants. etc. All let
ters of inquiry promptly replied to when
from eligible. bona-hde and genuine par
ties vino mean business. In order to
avoid "curiositE seekers. spurious com
municatlons from irresponsible. impecu-
NOUS individuals (who write undor nom
de plumes. give fictitious names, Ctc..} il
is respectfully requested! when answering
TO name This paper and give references in
order to insure explicit attention. Guen-
Their Bros. Downing Building. New York.
may. ait"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Fine farm in Hallowel on Winthrop
street-best road in the county-about one
mile from post office Forty acres. in ex-
cellent condition cuts a. tons hay; good
buildings; house two-story: spring water
in the house and barn: orchard and wood
lot Apply at once to w. II. Perry at
Hallowell National Bank. apr2jd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

humus We have soil improved as wa
ter retaining soil. WouiI that be better
or worse Tor the water powers on the
stream below? Keep the ire out OF the
forests ana cut them clean every twenty
years, ana there VIII be no lack OF roofs
IN the soil, and If the brush is not re-
moved there VIII be no lack OF shade.
1he brush upon the surface would be a
greater hinurance to surface drainage
imam the same brush on the top OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines thirty Words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET. LOST, &c, will. be inserted two
times for % cents, three times for 81
cents and one week for 50 cents. AID
VANCE PAY MENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Farm for sale one mile east of Gardiner
and Randolph bridge on Togus road. CON
tanning 100 acres. well divided into pas
turage and tillage. cuts 50 tons of hay,
good wood lot. fine orchard of apples and
pears, we'll watered, fine two story house
and ell, stables. two barns. all in good
repair. Apply to w. E. Moore. Randolph,
Me, Box Is. apr11d1mot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A 800 acre farm well situated in the
eastern part of Augusta on the upper
Belfast road, about six miles out. Farm
well divided into wood, tillage and pas
ture land. A large amount of wood and
timber, tillage land in good condition, and
one of the best pastures in the county.
Buildings. etc. consists of good sized
house and barn, in fair condition. A fine
chance TO do a large dairy or stock rails
ing business. Formerly the homestead of
the late Horace Ingraham, and will be
sold at bargain. For further particu
lars inquire of +. Fl. and T. G. Ingraham,
or T. j. Lynch, counselor at law.
apr2S, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A new two and a half story frame
house with ell on Bangor street, with
modern Improvements, arranged for two
families. Also two and a half story
frame building. with ell, and double house
lot on School, street. nicely arranged.
Both pieces of property close to school
house. within five minutes walk of depot
and business street. Both will be sold
cheap for cash or on easy terms If pur-
chaser so desires. Apply to Thomas ].
Lynch. novl0,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
Silsby { Co.,
SAIL MAKERS.

Will furnish Awnings at the lowest cash
prices. We have constantly on hand sec
ond hand canvas for covers; also new
covers for wagons all waterproof. Tents
for sale or to let,all sizes Tor camping out
parties. Sails for ships, schocners and
yachts a speciality
III COMMERCIAL ST.,
Bath. Me-
Telepf pne II IL.
ms rcI f62mp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

1G hands, weight 100 lbs, good driver and
saddler: one Bangor top buggy new last
August: one light Bangor punt (open,
new) one piano box buggy used one sea-
son. also a new light covered express
wagon. I have no use for the above. f.
G. Storer, Is Grove St. Augusta.
q nr1 dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

In order to advertise its electric
lighted fast trains, the passenger de-
partment of the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul is distributing a bronze clock
in the shape of a locomotive, the face
or dial taking the place of the head
light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

FOR SMALL INVESTORS-I offer G
per cent mortgage gold. sinking fund
bonds. in denominations of 500. 5000. and
$500 payable 1903. secured on real estate
valued al three times bond issue. Inter-
est and principal sure. Everything first
class Write for particulars Alex. Dow,
Investment Broker. Cleveland. Ohio.
NAV! dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

The people to know that they can have
their stoves stored In dry loft, cleaned,
PACKED and set up in the fall, for S. by
Malcolm & Dyer. marz9,dt
Men and women to work at home.
pay " 10 ZIG per week for making crayon
portraits. new patent method, anyone
VINO can read or write can do the work,
at home, in spare time. day or evening.
SEND Tor particulars and work at once.
ADDRESS. II. A. Grip, German artist, Ty-
rome, ia. nov18, d6mOs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

House and stable on the Togus road, 31a
miles from Augusta bridge. Buildings in
first class condition. For particulars in
quire on premises or of Pope Gibbs, To-
gus news stand. apr13. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

The Captain Chapman farm, situate in
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road. two
miles from Kennebec bridge Over 100
acres Of land buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
may6,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

UNDERTAKING BUSINESS, caskets.
collins. robes. handles. plates, trimmings.
etc. A good chance for any one who
wishes a good stock for a low price to
go into the business. Shall continue to
furnish collins and caskets at less than
usual prices until disposed of. c. l..
Wells. Concert hall, opposite court house,
Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

This is the best time of year TO insure
your furniture. The rates are very low.
no insurance on your furniture. | have
always made a speciality of that part of
the business. G. S. Downing Fire Insur-
ance AGENT 2O1 Water St, Augusta, Me-
anr22d1mO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Vacancies in any delegation can only be
filled by such delegation.
Delegates, in order to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent
to the date of the call for this convention.
The county committee will be in ses-
sion in the ante-room of the hall at 10
o'clock on the morning of the convention,
for the purpose of receiving the creden-
tals Of the delegates
Per order of the Republican county
committee.
WILLARD NJ. DUNN Chairman.
i. c. STEVENS, Secretary.
Nay >. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

r, Connects a Gardiner with the Maine
.rhtral Railroad and Augusta, Halo
w. ana Gardiner Electric Railroad to
iittuSnsta. and Iennebec Steamboats, for
LEAVE RANDOLPH. 10 and 1852 A
NJ; l52 and 4 20 p III.
ARRIVE AT MATT. HOME: TAP and
~ A. A.: 2.l2 and liz 2. NJ.
NI,ANE NATL HOME: o.15 and 112o
"A ~; - and 800 7. NJ.
:, ARRIVE AT RANDoLPH: SIS and
l'O a M; 2.45 and $40 p NJ
+. 4. I.AWTON. Supt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Self-inking pads" for rubber stamps.
All colors. Also indelble ink and stamps
for marking clothing. c. w. Fletcher,
50 Chapel street. mar2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

At once competent girl for general
housework; experience and references re-
CURED. Call mornings or write to Mrs
Byron Boyd. II Western Ave, Augusta
Maine. apr30 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A good house lot for sale on Lincoln
ern Ave. apr28, dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

One Sterling and one Lowell Diamond
bicycle. Both in good condition; original
cost, 800 each. Can be seen at the State
House. Price, $40 each. E.. c. Stevens.
nnay2d1w$
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

Miss NJ f. Sheehan. 80 Court street. is
prepared to call at homes to do first
class work in shampooing, manicurns,
pedicuring and chropody may5dlm*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

PROPOSALS FOR TEAMING-Bids
will be received until May Is. for carting
800 tons of cast iron water pipe and spec
ial castings in Hallowell, Me. The lowest
responsible bidder will get the work Al
SO give price for furnishing single and
double teams. Address, Chas. n. Taylor,
II Lincoln St. Natick, Mass.
mayt, dlw&w1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

An experienced table girl and chamber
girl at Hotel North. may2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Modern and convenient house on Quinn
by street: bath room, hot and cold water
seven rooms on street floor: fine cham
kitchen and pantry. Possession given at
once if desired |. II. Randall.
apr22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anx-
ious women; l have never had a single
failure. no other doctor can say this !;
longest cases relieved in two to five days
without fail; no pain, no danger, no in
reference with work; by mail, 50: all let
tiers truthfully answered. DR.. f. NJ. Toll
man Co, 10 fremont Street, Boston.
feb16. d&wky3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Ladies tired of a life of weakness,
WEAKNESS and pain are invited to call It
the Niavi office, 16 Melville ST.
apr25 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

House No. u Spring street. formerly
occupied by DR.. Brckett; thirteen rooms,
hot ana cold water, bath room. gas, fur
mace, large stable and carriage house.
Geo +. Brickett Il State St.
apr26, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Mrs. Antonio II. Sawyer. contralto. will
be in Watervlle during July and August.
While in Waterville, Mrs. Sawyer will re-
ceive limited number Of pupils in voice
culture. If. a class in Augusta or other
nearby cities should be formed one day
in week coull be devoleu to it. For
terms and particulars address, Mrs. An
t0nia IL. Sawyer, S32 eth Avenue, New
York. apr25, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
FOR SALE.

In Augusta on Western avenue. two
acres fine garden land; six room house:
stable, 4Ox20; water piped to house and
stable from never falling well. Enquire
Jas. J. Bailey on premises.
aprI2d&Wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Two tenements in the rear of Whitney
house Winthrop street. Inquire of Thos.
Leigh. Jr. APRIL diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-s3O A. NJ. for Lewiston
Pennington. Phillips. Rockland Port
land. Bridgton, Boston, Montreal and
Quebec, 1902 A. NJ Daily for Brunswick
Lewiston, Portland and Boston, week
days connects also for Pennington, Phil.
lips, Carrabasset, Rangeey, Rockland
Montreal and Toronto; 3.35 P. NJ eek
PRESS for Brunswick. Bath. Lewiston.
Portland Boston; HOO p. NJ. might Pull
mani every night for Lewiston. Bath.
Portland and Boston; 200 A. NJ. Portland
and Boston. Sundays only-ll.32 A Nj.
mixed for Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-155 A. NJ might ex-
press for Skowhegan, Bangor Bar Har-
Dor, St. stephen, ST. John. Halifax and
Aroostook county, 80 A. NJ. for Water
vile. Belfast, EKowheGan and Bangor;
lis +. NJ. for Watervlle. Oakland, Win
throp, Bangor, Bar Tlarbor, Old Town,
Patten Ind Aroos;ook county B. & A,
Nanc' ,ooro. ST. Stephen, Houlton, Wood
sto X. St. John ANA Halifax; $40 2. NJ
IT Waterviile. Oakland, North Arson,
Bingham. Skowhegan. Belfast, Foxcroft,
Grcenvile, Bangor, Old Town and Mat
t2wamkcag; 20 L. NJ. for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only 9.l5 y. NJ. and 2.55 P.
NJ for Waterviile and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at 1.55
A. NJ. going east does not connect for
SlowheEan On Monday mornings, or for
Belfast. FoNcr1ft OF beyond Bangor, Sun
day mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
Hn Pr NlNucD Ladies. send us
kUAk UtWHSn your full address
SET h pIain he WIFI wri'' sz.

Arabian Perfume Packets lin powder
form to scent gloves handkerchiefs.
clothing, etc) 10 sell among friends at 10
cents each. When sold, remit us the
money tafter deductins express cnarges)
and we will send you for your trouble. a
lovely decorated English dinner set of 100
pieces tfull size for family use.) Each set
is artistically decorated in colors. tasteful
leaf and flower pattern. The shapes are
Of latest style. which every lady will APP
preciate. Order al once and name near
est express office. Address. Arabian Per-
fumo Co. Brldgewater Conn.
mayi, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Store suitable for furniture business.
-Four floors and basement: elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
ne arranged for desirable offices. Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing CO., 3iS Water
street, Augusta. jan4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAIL ROAD.
Arrangement of Trains in
Effect April ", 1898.
THROUGH TRAINS,

Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol.
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A fine tenement of seven rooms at 90
Crosby street: bath, all modern improve
ments; all in good repair. Three minutes
walk from Water street. Low reit t. IN
sIuire of Kinsman. dec7 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
TO LET.

Tenement TO let in Halloweli with sta
Bile amt garden Inquire at Simmons &
StearnS'. HalOWcll. mayJ. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A tenement on Summer street. Inquire
of Frederick Hamlen at Fowler & Ham
lens. may2. dlw+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

First class man on turning lathe irreg-
ular moulder and band saw. Lawrence.
Newhan 4 Co, Augusta, Me.
apr27. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

My house with stable, corner Winthrop
and Chestnut streets. Inquire of DR..
Turner, Masonic Temple. w. II. Turner.
apr25 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

A second hand Chickering square piano,
for sale or rent cheap. Apply at J. f.
Fullers residence. mar11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

BOARDERS WANTED at No Flagg
Place. Also rooms TO rent. mars, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Talk about WALL PAPERS, you make
a great mistake in purchasing before you
see f. w. Colby's wall papers and learn
his prices. Drop him a postal; and have
him come and show you his samples
apr7dlmO*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

a capable girl for general homework
Apply to Mrs. J. W. Robinson. a Pleas
ant Street. Gardiner. mays, dlw+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

CATALOGUE of war emblems, flags,
etc, free. l.. \. Cushman, "a Oliver St,
Boston. Mass.
may4, wed& Sat2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Energetic woman about 50, who has
some knowledge of nursing. Permanent.
Address. A. V. c., 16 Melville St.
apr25 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
WANTED.

Ladies earn S. weekly doing needleworl1
at home; no canvassinG. Inclosc self adj
dressed stamped envelope for reply.
Standard Novelty CO., 10l Bcekman ST,
New York. may, dts
Ladies to make bandages at home for
large surgical house. Earn $40 weekly.
Enclose addressed stamped envelope for
reply. Marshall Co., 800 Fulton ST.
Brooklyn, n. Y. may7. 11t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

MADAM BRANN- Ciairvoyant, is at AZ
Gage street. Augusta. Me. oct25, diff
f. w. Spencer, No. % Winthrop street
will loan money on any kind of personal
property. may4,dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

The third story of granite-front build
ing recently occupied by the Celtic Pub
fishing Co. Inquire of Geo. T.. Macomber.
IL fi.l1f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Wanted it known that 7 have opened
first-class restaurant with ladies' dining
rooms up stairs: of the south store for
merly occupied by e. Dostie. Board by
day or week. Breakfast and supper, 15c;
dinners Csc. Furnished rooms to let, 129
Water St. Augusta. l.. Cheltra. Prop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

People planting gardens and dressing
lawns to know fertilizer is free from weed
seed for this one reason is worth three
times what it cost. For sale by Fl. Fl.
Lee & Co., $50 Water St. apr25, d3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Horses and cattle to pasture for the
season. Pasture well watered, in excel
lent condition. near city. Apply 10 l.. S.
Lyon. augusta, Ne. may6 dZw*
Naval War With Spain. New book.
finely Illustrated. only authentic work
published; send Is two cent stamps for
outfit; act quick. Address. National Pub
Co, Lakeside Bldg, Chicago.
ndYG .d3t+
Horse-Kind and sound: one that ladies
can drive. Good roadster and not afraid
of Electric ears. Anyone having same for
sale cheap can find purchaser by applying
at kennebec Journal office. may5dtf
To-day five capable. girls for general
hpuseWork also a table girl and kitchen
girl also a man 45 years old, desires a
situation i'm a hotel to do kitchen work.
or to make himself useful in a gentle
man family or would work on farm
with moderate wages; is steady and trust
worthy. Reliable help always to be found
a Mrs. Lizzie Boyes 223 Water St.
A capable girl for general homework.
Apply to Mrs. j. W. Robinson. "a Pleas
ant Street Gardiner NAV. 1lW%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

HORSE WANTED-Must be young
sound, kind, and safe for a lady to drive:
weight, 1900 IBIS, dark color. and moderate
price Apply to \. c. -Stilphen. Corner
Main and North SITS, Farmngdale.
may6 dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

BOARD-Lowest rates in the city for
first-class board. Gentlemen, $3.50 per
week, board and room. Ladies. $3.50 per
week. Rooms without board, 81 per week.
Mrs. Howe, Is Gage street apr6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07

Two cooks, five girls for general house.
work, and three girls for second work.
our Of town parties enclose references
and stamps. Mrs. c. NJ. GIidden at Mrs.
Cochrane's. opp. Hotel North.
ma We d1mn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
Maine Industrial News.

a new grist mill is to be built at once
IN North Whitetied.
Seventy-fiVe dozen brooms were
shipped from the State prison, Thurs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-13

reputation. That place belongs to Herr winkle-
mann who was heard here several years ago
rivals. He has the right to all the heavy Wag-
p Wah nT roles IAN and the. they have Il the past gone Go, e
not or did not exercise wreh h his priviIose.
He is still the .Sieafried, 7annhduser. and
Tristan Of the theatre, although all Of these
few weeks ago he had the opportunity to Sing
Siegmund for the first time. and he is best
r reewn e. in IF fPe nasn opera. P He Is there ,Sre Sa ad has SPi
Faust, Des Grieur, Romeo. and Werther, al.
though his occasional appearances in the Wag-
him. But his reputation is more closely con-
nected with the part of PdrsqdL, which he sang
was one Of the latest tenors to sing tho role,
and therc Is a whole career to be detected in
the change that NJ. Van Dyck,s outlines have
undergone. He is an admirable actor. full Of
fire and earnestness, and he undoubtedly ranks
next to Jean de Reszke In reputation.
Van DycE Just now is at the head Of the world
of great tenors, which is not as large a sphere
as 1t might SEEM. One. result of the Belgian
Here the great. popularity of Jean de Reszke
made Tamagno's season an absolute fiasoo. No
artist OF reputation ever failed here more com
pletely. Tamagno was rejected without q hear
ing, as during his entire engagement here he sang
before only one large audience, and that was
from TamaRno. He is trained in the most
modern and artistic school of singing. His
yoics has not the sensaous beauty Of Jean dc
In spite Of his nationality, he is q German
tenor. even II a rarely finished specimen Of one.
He Is now about 40 years old, and has lived
he became connected with the theatre there. Next
month his new contract with the Opera House
In Vienna goes INTO effect. By this he is able
to secure q long leave Of absence every year for
his" engagements In this country and Europe.
1t has always been said that NJ. Van Dyck de-
manded $4,000 a night for a visit to this coun-
try. He may have demanded that. but nobody
believes that Maurice Grau is paying him any
thing HHa that amnrnf Hia 1afaat Craaftnn
was the leading part in KeinZl's der Gran
geliwann.' which is popular in Germany. al
though 1t made little or no impression last
summer in London. 1t was said then that NJ.
Van Dyck's voice was not in good condition.
That may or may not have been true. The
same thing was said two years ago about Mime.
But her recent VISIT to New York proved that
her voice was as fresh and brilliant as ever.