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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

ond night. particularly pieaslng
operate programme viii be rendered
composed OF selections from grand
Italian. French and English operas.
The orchestra will play the grand march
from The Queen OF Sheba." by Gold
mark: the fascinating selections from
/ Carmen" by Bizet: the dainty "Rondo
d'Amour." by westerhout: the Loves
Dream After the Ball." by CZibuika.
and the brilliant "Galop Chromatique, s.
by Liszt. The chorus will sing selec-
ton from the Messiah" the interesting
group OF tone pictures from The Tower
OF Babel" by Rubinstein: Crowned
With the Tempest" from "Ernani;" the
Finale Act from Lucia di Lammer-
moor" by Donizetti, and the Finale Act
from Martha" Three great prima dom
mas will sing, and this will be their only
appearance together. Nine. Gadski VIII
sing the Grand Aria from "Herodi-
ade." by Massenet: Nine. Maconda Will
sing the famous Mad Scene from "Lu-
cia." by Donizetti: Miss Rosa Green will
sing the beautiful "Lorelei," by Liszt;
Mr.. Miles will sing "Dio Possente." from
Faust" by Gounod. and all these solo,
lists will be heard in the concerted num-
hers with the chorus. This will undoubt-
edly be the most brilliant popular night
of the entire festival. Seldom are so
many great artists heard on one pro-
gramme with such variety OF selec-
Ions.
The fourth concert will be the second
matinee, and at this time the entire
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
ROSA GpEek

sion. Her cousin. Mrs. Florence Knight
Palmer. was also born in Falmouth and
has charming soprano voice OF much
beauty and cultivation. These two
young ladies' were honored at the
Worlds fair in Chicago by receiving
special diplomas for the most artistic
performance Of the whole convention.
They sang the duet from lie Prophetic,
by Meyerbeer which they will sing at
this festival.
Mrs Lou Duncan Barney was born In
Rockland. Me. She has q soprano voice
OF pleasing quality, is an enthusiastic
student and has met with much sue
cess In concerts over the state and also
In New York and other large cities. She
was a favorite at the last festival, and
her many friends will be glad to have
an opportunity this year to hear her
again.
Miss Harriet Shaw. the distinguished
harpist of Boston, was educated In the
famous school Of Carl Ziech. She play
ed with great success during the sum-
mer OF 1894 at the Royal Belvedere con-
cerfs IN Dresden, conducted by A. Tren.
kler, royal music director Of the king oi
oaxony. Hss perfosnaacss In Germany
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
Italian Marriage Brokers.

In Genoa there are regular marriage
brokers who have lists Of manageable
girls Of the different classes with notes
Of their personal attractions, fortunes
and circumstances. These brokers 90
about endeavoring to arrange cJnnec-
tions in the same off hand way that
they would merchandise transaction.
Marriages there are more often sim
pie matter Of business calculation, gen
orally settled by the relatives. who Of
ten draw mp the contract before the
parties have seen each other. Ii is only
when everything has been arranged and
a few days previous to the marriage
ceremony that the future husband is II
troduced % his intended wife Shou |
he find fault with her manners and ap-
pearance he may annul the contract on
condition Of defraying the brokerage
and any other expenses incurred.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
Canght In His Own Trap.

II is always pleasant To read Of in
stances in which would be practical
jokers have had a chance to sample their
own wares. In Life In California,
Alfred Robinson tehs OF SeDor Lugo,
who often amused the travellers by his
stories and ,ccentricities, and one even
ing attempted a practical joke, with Che
following result:
He had loaded paper cigar with
gunpowder and placed it among his
oigarros. During his visit with me he
repeatedly asked me 10 smoke, bat /
fortunately missed the cigar he had pre-
pared, until finally, from the lateness
Of the hour, he withdrew.
In the course Of the night he awoke,
and feeling desire to smoke selected
from his bundle, quite forgetful OF the
evenings amusement, the very cigar he
had prepared for me. Having lighted
it, ne returned To bed.
The cigar was abOut half consumed
and he more than half asleep when a
sudden explosion carried away the bet
ter part Of his mustache, and 20 thor
oughly frightened his poor wife that !
venture to say the event will never be
forgotten.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Miss Rosa Green comes from London
AZ the principal contralto for the festi-
val. She is native OF Kentucky. but
has spent most OF her time abroad and
has never been heard in public here.
She comes with high to-tn.o aials ~
merit and ability, having met with
great success In all her concert work
there. She has been associated with
Trebelli. Lloyd. Santley and Ella Rus
sell and many OF the most prominent
singers OF Europe. She will doubtless
add new laure,s by her work at this
festival. She has had excellent oppor-
tunities for studying the works u Mas
senet. GODDARD and Widor under the i'm
mediate supervision OF the composers
each OF whom has taken unusual In
terest In her career.
II. Evan Williams Is beyond question
Americas leading tenor. Although OF
Welsh descent. he was born In Ohio.
He possc sses a fine physique. and his
voice is Of exceeding smoothness and
beauty. II Is particularly adapted for
oratorio and concert work. and he has
always made an extraordinary success
mt every festival In which he has ap-
peared. He Is great favorite at both
the Worcester and Maine festivals and
has Just returned from his vacation In
excellent health and spirits. He made
a great success In the oratorio Of Mes
siah." which he sang recently at Ocean
Grove. y. J. His singing aroused the
audience 10 the greatest enthusiasm.
and several music critics present who
had often heard Mr.. Williams declared
that his voice never sounded 80 full,
clear and brilliant as on this occasion.
In addition 20 the beautiful arias which
Mr.. williams will sing at the festival.
he will repeat, by special request. the
duet with Mr. Miles, Excelsior" which
created a furore at the festival Of 1897
Mr. Everett NJ. Waterhouse was born In
Portland. He possesses strong, clear
tenor voice and during his college course
took the lead In all musical events. He
IL the soh tenor In one OF the largest
churches Of Boston. A great student
and earnest worker. he has met with
great success In all concert work which
he has attempted.
Mr.. Arthur Hyde OF Bath. Me-, who
has been the conductor OF the Bath fes-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
GENERAL IQE WHEELER.

At the battle OF New Hope church
between Atlanta and Chicksmsuga. Gen
Walker sent Mai. William II. Ross, who
was on his stsff, to ascertain from Gen
Wheeler, who occupied sn advance po-
sition, what WAS In his front.
He found the general on his horse
with one leg over the pommel OF the
saddle. SaluIing him, Maj. Ross said:
"Gen. Walker intends to make
charge at this point, and would like tC
know II the enemy has . masked battery
in front Of u.s."
IL don't know, msjor," Gen. Wheeler
replied, .'but can soon find out" and
swinging into position iu bis saddle
he galloped up to slight eminence, &C.
companied by Mi. Ross and his staff
and planted guidon. A moment later
a puff Of smoke 10 the distance and the
sputtering shrek Of shell as 1t few
over them, showed what was ahead.
Turning to Mi. Ross the general said
"Give Gen. Walker my compliments
and say there Is masked battery II
front OF u.s."
Msj. Ross ventured the remark that u
was rather risky way OF unmasking
battery.
.sThe first shots always fy high" wal
the cool reply. Ats the shots that fol
low that are dangerous"
"when return ed and reported to Gen
Walker" said the major, 81 requested
him to send some one else the next time
he wished batteries unmasked BY Gen
Wheeler. Macon Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

The second concert viii 90 n matinee
Of popular and patriotic music. The
chorus viii sing And the Glory OF the
Lord" from the Messiah" the Sane
tus." by Gounod: n selection from the
opera "Sonnambula' and Will repeat
the patriotic songs as rendered at the
first concert for the benefit Of the chill
dr.n ane out of town friends who can
not he present in the evening. The Ce-
Gillian ladies' quartet Of Portland. COM
posed Of Miss Lizzie NJ. Brown Miss
Edwina NJ. Richardson. Miss Alice NJ.
Sawyer and Mrs. Jennie King Morrison.
will sing some dainty unaccompanied
part songs; Mrs. Lou Duncan Barney
will sing the grand "Cavatina" aria
from The Queen OF Sheba." by Gounod
Miss Harriet A. Shaw will play a fasci-
mating harp solo. Mr.. +. NJ. Waterhouse
will sing the beautiful Romance" from
"Euryanthe." and Mr.. Gwilym Miles
VIII sing the great aria Fri Tu." by
Verdi. The full orchestra will accom-
pany these artists and win also render
the overture to "Masaniello," by Au-
ber: the "Danse Macabre." by Saint
Saens. and New Festival March.
written for the occasion by II. Il. Hall
OF Waterville.
Az the third concert for the Sec
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

When the Maine music festival opened
its doors 10 the public last October ana
dedicated to music In Maine the new
Auditorium, built for the purpose by the
public spirited citizens OF Bangor. new
star was recognized In the musical mr.
mament a new target was raised tor
public criticism. a new enthusiasm was
kIndled among the music lovers. ana =
new power was recognized In the mu-
steal world. As the days went by ana
the Ave great programmes given by the
eastern division Of the chorus In Ban
gor were repeated by the western divi-
sion In Portland the lockers on. the
critics. the enthusiasts and even the
skeptics acknowledged that II was
revelation. a great festival worthy of It's
name and a new cause for pride To the
Pine Tree State. For Maine and for
music seemed the watchword. The
wondrous beauty Of face. form and
voice OF the beloved daughter OF the
state, Lillian Nordica. won every heart
and thrilled every pulse with a sort OF
personal as well as a state pride. a
Maine man was the conductor. Maine
singers. composers. musicians. were ev-
erywhere. and II was great festival
II represented many months OF untir-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

tiyal chorus possesses great trusical
ability and is very efficient In drilling
and handling a chorus. Director Chap
man has made him his assistant con-
ductor for this festival. and he Is now
visiting different choruses throughout
the state. stimulating them 10 more en-
thusiasm In active preparation for this
great festival
Mr.. u. Ffrangcon Davies was born in
Wales and is acknowledged TO be one Of
the greatest baritones OF the day. In
oratorio work he Is unsurpassed. He is
full Of sentiment and dramatic ability
commits every score to memory and
sings with an intensity OF feeling and
dramatic fervor rarely heard on the
concert stage. His impersonation OF
Elijah is simply marvellous, and IL is
safe TO predict that IL will be one OF the
things longest remembered In the festi-
val OF 1895 by all those who are 50 for
tunate as to listen to this great artist
In this role. He has been Identified
with the most important festivals OF
America and with all the leading H,u-
sicai organizations and oratorio produc-
tions in this country, including Boston.
chicago, ~. LOUIE, tiHSiHHdt anu .NtN
York. where his Elijah was pronounced
by the entire press TO be masterpiece
OF vocal art and new creation IN con-
ception. transcending anything that ras
been heard I'm this country intellectual
iy and vocaAy.
Mr.. Gwilym Miles is a fsvorite bari
tone in the festival work. He is also
OF weIsn descent. with strong frame
and a chest OF iron. Small OF stature
but great of voice and power. he Is ac-
knowledged one OF the best baritones OF
the present time. and while many nave
been favorably received and have rep
utation of longer standing and wider
repute than Gwilym Miles no one has
ever made greater success than TINS
young Welsh baritone. He mad many
friends at every concert last season.
who will doubtless be glad 10 know that
he has been re- e-engaged for this festival.
Miss Katherine NJ. Kicker. the favorite
contralto OF Portland, was born In Fal-
mouth. Me-. and at an early age showed
marked musical ability. She studied at
home and abroad and has met with
great success in her musical career. she
holds a fine position In one OF the best
church choirs of Boston and Is also a
favorite on the concert stage. Her spe-
cialty is oratorio work, In which she
has received much praise for her sym
pathetic quality and dramatic express
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
TAKE GOOD CARE OF FARM TOOLS.

During the time Of use many tools
have 10 De left in the field exposed TO
sun and rain for days at time, but
when not In use they should be sheltered.
And later In the season or during the
winter each tool should be examined.
and put in order for the coming spring.
Nv plan Ia as soon as the hurry OF work
Is over iu the fall, TO inspect each tool
and IL q plow or cultivstor, TO scour the
points, etc., tighten the nuts, put in new
bolts IL necessary, and then with warm
linseed oil brush over the entire imple-
ment, castings and woodwork. when
springtime comes there is no guesswork
about the tools. They are ready every
time. A farmer can do much repairing
himself IL he tries, and with but few
tools. A small stock Of bolts and screws
should be kept on hand, aud Few STICKS
of choice timber for emergencies. Ine
butt Of that Young hickory or oak cut
last winter, had il been put In some dry
place. v ould have been the thing fof
some of our repairs and better timber tna1
il often found at the shops. You wanted
a short whifiietree last year when you
cultivated corn. Make one now ana ge'
IL iroued while work is not pressing
Take 1, 10 the blacksmith when you take
the teeth from the spike-toothed harro~
TO be shsrpened, and do not put IL Oh
until springtime.-Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
pROEII IN POULTRY.

Father: snow, zee here! II you marry
that young pauper, how on earth are
you going to live?" Sweet Girl: "Oh
we have figured that all out. You re.
member that old hen my aunt gave ne =
"Yes.' swell, have been reading 9
poultry circular, and l find that . good
ben viii raise twenty chicks In Q season.
Well, the next season that Will be 81
hens, and % each will raise twenty more
chicks, that will be 40. The next year
the number will be {, 400, tho following
wear l6S, 600, and the next 4,360, 600!
Just think! At only 80 cents apiece we
win then have e1,6S0, 900. Then, you
dear old papa, well lend you some
money 70 pay OF the mortgage on this
house. New York Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

trcutarIy nttei 10 irte- -et he beauty
Of the music. eTd u. frc=gcon Davies
IL acknowledg TO be the greatest fv-
ing impersonator of the part OF Elijah.
His success everywhere In the same In
the title role of this oratorio. H. Evan
williams. with his delicious. synpa-
thetic voice. will sing the part Of Obadi-
ah in n most artistic way. In the con-
certeyi numbers some Of the principal
soloists from Bangor and Portland Will
participate In the choral effects.
Director Chapman's experience In
handling large choruses has been Sc
verely tested and tried. and the success
which he has always attained makes n
safe "a predict that with his peculiarly
ada rtsd magnetic influence he will car
~ this comparatively inexperienced
chorus through the difficult music as
signed to Il with magnificent success.
Last October was the first time that the
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NUMBER 3S.

and In this country have invariably
called forth high praise from the ablest
critics.
The Maine symphony orchestra was
organized last January by Mr. Chap
man. and a series OF concerts was then
given. II is composed OF 30 members.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Fifth Symphony" by Beethoven, will
be rendered by the orchestra. which Will
also play the overture to "Euryanthe,
by Weber and the fascinating "Flirta-
ton Waltzes," by Steck. The chorus
will sing Hail to the Happy Bridal
Day" Donizsrti: Departure" by Men
delssohn. and. with the quintet. the Finale
from Act 3 from Martha" Nine. Ma
conda will sing "Ah fors lui." from
La Traviata." by Verdi. Miss Kathe-
rine N. Kicker. the favorite contralto Of
Portland. now In Boston. will sing the
aria from lie Prophets." Lin grato nj
abbandona," and. with her cousin Mrs
Florence knight Palmer. will sing the
great duet from the same opera. Per
serbar me fedele.
The fifth concert. the closing night OF
this great Festival Peace Jubilee. will be
devoted to the Oratorio Of Elijah" that
masterpiece OF Mencelssohn's which
stands the test OF years and yields new
beauties with every hearing. All the
artists selected for this east ars par
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
The Dough Head Discovered.

That truth is stranger than fiction Is
illustrated by the following true story,
relates the Lapeer Press: About 40
years ago a boy was kicked by horse.
The physician attending the case found
his skull was broken, and good share
of his brains had leaked out. Thinking
to do the best he could and knowing it
would not do to leave the place vacant,
the doctor took buckwheat -four, and,
making thick batter, trephined tue
skull and filled the cavity. That boy
lived and grew To be a man, weighs $50
pounds and IL smart as most men.
Living not far from Oakwood, he does
business in Lapeer quite often and Is
all right, only once in awhile that buck
wheat batter will rise, and then he Is
daft for time. DR.. William Rossman,
who died in this city, did the surgical
ioh
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
ENORMOUS WESTERN WHEAT CROP

SNSNMSSS "CosG GN~ ss''~S' S'S'
The wheat crop this year Is the largest
on record, but contrary TO general
opinion this is due to the very large
acreage planted rather than to bumper
rates Of yield. Some thrcshing has been
done in all sections, and In some districts
the bulk OF the crop Is now ready fol
market. A month ago when but small
fraction OF the acreage had been threshed
the returns Of threshers for such jobs as
had been completed made An average
"a to Of yield up TO that time OF l5.s bu
per acre. During the month past
great headway has been made with
threshing and enough has now been
done to fairly approximate the final
average. Present returns Of threshers
do not maintain the earlier average by
nearly q bushel an acre, the average oi
the returns Of this month being l4.S bu
Next month The Homestead with lis
allied western editions will report upon
the average rate Of yield and the tinsl
crop result, but IL may not be amiss 10
say that II the present rate OF yield in'
dicated in this report shall be maintain
ed aud verified BY the extended investi-
CATION Of next month the total produc-
ton OF winter wheat will be rather
under 400, ,0O0, 600 bu.
The returns this month Indicate that a
portion Of the fear expressed last month
BY correspondents as TO spring wheat
was unfounded, hs the condition when
harvested is reported at 81 o against 81 !
on Aug |. Threshing has practically
only begun in the spring wheat territory
so that estimates based upon results to
dsie are likely 10 prove Of little value
The returns of threshers covering work
completed In date show an average rate
Of yield OF Il 1 bu. per scre. This Is q
good average yield, but there is nothing
phenomenal about 1t. IL maintained by
later results. 1t will furnish q spring
heat crop Of fully 300, ,oo0, 600 bu., thi:
tentative figure subject to modification
xt mouth. With such large crop o1
hest In the west liberal production
Of millfeeds Is assured, available for ou'
eastern dsirymen. The kitchen floor
bin, too, can be filed at moderate cost
with prices now much lower than yeai
ago.-Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Damrosch German Opera company. Her
triumphs are not confined to the oper-
attic stage. for as concert singer she
has been applauded In Germany, Hol-
land and the United States. At the
Worcester (Mass.) festival In 1887 she
won the unanimous and most hearty
praise Of professional musicians. audi
ences and critics. In her solos and en-
semble numbers from works Of Wagner
she aroused the next night the widest
enthusiasm. OF rarely sympathetic
voice as well as personal appearance. a
mistress OF the art OF song, sound,
we'll trained musician. a brave and In
defatigable worker. a singer devoted to
the task in hand. Dne that respects the
intentions OF the composer and appre-
ciates them. a woman beloved by all
who know her. respected and admired
by those who know her only across the
footlights, no wonder that Frau Johan-
ma Gadski Is an establishment and an
honor 20 the operate stage.
Nine. Maconda il American born and
partially American trained, her father,
Oramel Whittlesey. having, II Is said,
established the first musical conserva-
tory in New England. Through her
mother comes the slight vein Of French
blood which has given that certain vi
vacious brilliancy to Nine. Maconda's .
features az well as her manner Her
studies were pursued after most con-
scientious rule. She studied first with
the well known Nine. Fursch-MadI
when the latter was with the National
School Of Opera. and also for some time
after she left that organization. Then
she took up study with Signor and
Nine Serrano. to whom she attributes
much OF her success: after that year
abroad for purposes OF foreign culture
and the foreign musical atmosphere and
experiences. although she considered II
quite possible to gain all that was need.
rui TOR good musicai education IN this
country. provided the ideal was placed
high and adhered TO. wherever Nine.
Maconda has been heard during the
past season have come reports Of her
successes and compliments for her
voice, her singing. her style, her artistic
feeling-in fact. for all the qualities that
% TO make up succseoful career o.
the concert stsoA s -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
APPLE EXPORT.

Apple crops abroad will be unusually
small, according TO recent advicee, and
sound, choice American fruit OF bright
color will be In active demand. Still the
crop here 10 20 abundant that leading
dealers think prices win Be very low.
Last years crop from the United States
and Canada was Estimated ct from
81 GOO, 600 TO 60, ,000, 900 barrels seven
20 ten millions more than In any previous
year. This years crop may exceed these
6earss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
TWO BROTHERS.

o Jim he won't 70 var,
I'm John he stayed . hum,
En beat the kyarpits fer bis mar,
While Jim be beat tho drum.
En Jim he worked gun, b'gosh,
I'm see the Spaniards die;
John helped his mother do the wsshs
En Gained her when she'd cry.
Now. Jim was In the very thick
Of battle more'n oncs,
While John be nusscsl their grandad. sick,
For eight long mortal months.
I'm Jim como home with shoulder straps,
When Gghlln' all was done,
En- all the gals they sot their caps
To ketch this widdcr's son.
Well. Jim he j'inei his Betty fair.
But John, he's still & hum
A.keertn' OF his mother there
A hero. too, b. gum.
Cincinnati Tribune.