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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
THE GOLDEN NOTES
OF THE
QUEENS OF GRAND OPERA


rope command almost as much as IN
America. Besides, to come here they
must endure a tedious sea voyage and
a climate that is more trying to the
larynX than any other 70 which they
are subjected.
The highest price ever paid to a sing
er IN America was given Nine. Sem
orlch by q New York millionaire's wife
VINO wished the prima donna 10 appear
at one OF her drawing room entertain
lilellts- Nine Sembrich asked 81 600 for
ner services. and she received it. Sem
oI1ch IS admittedly, with the possible
exception OF Melba, the greatest living
iyrlcai artist after Patti. and the sum
was paid for only a single aria. Mrs.
cornelius vanderbilt paid Nine Melba
$500 tor singing once at her famous
musicale. Neither Sembrich nor any Of
the other divas cares to sing at fash
ionable entertainments. Eames and
Calve VIII scarcely ever sing except for
friends. and then they viii accept no
fee. It is usual after one of these art
lists has obliged q friend by appearing
at her musicale for the lady to send her
some pretty souvenir the next day.
IN strong contrast to the earnings OF
the great prima donnas are those OF
the poor chorus girls. whose work is
really much more arduOus. They are
constantly on the stage and DO the
most of the singing. For their efforts
they are paid from SO to SIS a week.
more often So than SO.
Aside from the extravagant STYLE in
which most of the famous singers live.
they have heavy expenses in connection
with their profession. Each singer
must receive the best of care and usu-
ally has a maid and a dresser. with a
private secretary to look after her cor
.respondence.
When she goes to a hotel. in order to
secure comfort and seclusion. IL is nee
essary for her TO engage an entire suit
of apartments. to have all her meals
served in her room and TO live in the
heart Of the city. where hotel oils are
high. When in New York, Nine. Sem
brich generally stays at the Savoy,
near Central park; Nine. Melba at the
Waldorf Astoria, Nine. Calve at the
Plaza and Nine. Games at the Marie
Antoinette hotel. To support the dig
nifty of her position the successful
singer must dress handsomely, and her
stage wardrobe is generally at her own
expense. One gown worn by Nine.
Eames in Faust" cost her 81 900, and
Nine. Melba's splendid $4,000 gown for
"Traviata" is said to have been almost
equaled in sumptuousness by Nine.
Sembrich's gown for the same opera.
Years of study ere. of course, required
10 polish and perfect even a hne voice.
Those who know say that $4,000 must
be spent before prima donna is ready
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
SIZE DUKE or LANCASTER.

Queen Victoria, apart from her titles
of sovereign of the United Kingdom OF
Great Britain and Ireland and its colo
MES and dependencies and empress OF
India. holds the title Of Duke Of Ian
caster. Lord Cross on one occasion
mentioned that when he. as home sec
rotary, attended the birthday dinner.
ne gave the toast THE queen, duke Of
Lancaster" Most people would mag
inc that her title of Duke of Lancaster
merges in her superior title Of queen,
but that is not so. as she would remain
Duke of Lancaster even If she ceased TO
be queen The duchy Of Lancaster
was created in the reign Of Edward III
and since 1851 the revenues Of the
duchy have been held separately from
all other hereditaments and form no
part of the hereditary revenues in view
of which the civil list was granted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
a BoN VOYAGE GIFT.

II you have ever noticed the state ~
worry and fuss some people set into
when packing their travelling bags. YOU
will appreciate a little gift made by @
quick witted damsei 20 her aunt II
was simply a card. about four inches
long by three wide. and on it was a
neatly written list Of things which
should 90 into the bag.
Besides a fun list q toilet imple-
ments. it included soap, court plaster.
buttonhook. shoe faces, needles and cot
ton. small mirror. cl0thesbrusb. scis-
sors. pencil and q few other things
which her own experience had taught
her were often useful on q Journey.
The card was meant 80 be kept in one
Of the pockets OF the travelling bag. 50
as 10 De ready for reference when again
required
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

- HE opening of the grand opera
season sees the queens of song
hurrying across the ocean from
their palatiai homes in the old
world, where they spend the
long months that intervene be-
fore the last spring song and the first
winter aria None of them stays in the
United States, not even Susanna Ad-
ans, who is Chicago girl; or Susan
Strong, who is claimed by Brooklyn, or
Zelie de Lussan or Nordica. Some
where on the other side. whether it is
in apartments in the Bots du B0ulOgue
or in a chateau in the Cevennes. each
song siren takes her ease far from the
scene of her toll and her triumphs.
Nine. Media has her villa on the
Thames and her apartments in the Rue
de Prony in Paris; Calve has her Cha
teau Cambrieres in the Pyrenees and
her tiny fiat, glowing with warmth and
color, IN one of the boulevards; Eames
has a castle near Florence, Italy, a
house in Paris and q place in London:
Sembrich keeps up q home in Berlin,
where her children study and play
while she is coming her pearls OF song
into good gold OF the realm.
Next to being a reigning sovereign
or the boss Of a big trust, there is no
occupation so profitable as that Of a
prima donna. Patti long ago retired
with her millions. to her castle IN
Wales, and now appears only at rare
intervals, while Nilsson, with a title
and wealth. outvies the great ladies of
Paris in the elegance of her gems and
IN the splendor OF her toilets.
pause to consider what the lovely be
ing behind the footlights VINO toys so
.carelessly with high c" or d in alt is
paid for her couple of exhibitions Of vo-
cal gymnastics.
Not one OF them appears for less than
$500 a night, and the great stars. like
Sembrich Calve, Nelba, Games, AL
bani and NOrdica, receive from 81, 200 10
ST. 500. This is paid to the singers for
from two to four arias, or S375 to $3.50
per song. Talk about the fairy tale
maiden who dropped pearls and dia-
monds from her lips every time she
opened her mouth! Her gift is scarcely
TO be mentioned in the same breath
with that of the great singers Of the
nineteenth century.
It was not always, however, the good
fortune of the human songbirds to be
so we'll paid. Many of them began
with Sl00 a month. That was all that
was paid the great singers of half a
century ago. There is an impression
that the fact that opera is fashionable
in America accounts for the large sal
aries paid to its leading opponents
here. This is not true. Any one of the
first rate singers of opera could in Eu-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

10 make her bow before the public. IN
no other profession IS the cost in mon
ey, time and perseverance so greet
The prima dOnna's term OF money
making is usually limited to about he
or Is years Few great artists achieve
eminence before the age of 90 After
that they are in their prime until about
the sge Of IS. Then. II they are wise
and have been thrifty. they can retire
10 an honored and comfortable old exc.
leaving. as did Jenny Lind and Nilsson
and Patti the memory Of their ereat-
ness. MARIE ARDAUNT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

Deep. sandy loam OVERLAPPING chalk Is
the best soil for lavender.
II is probably not generally known
that patchOUIi scent is an excellent pre-
ventive Of moths in clothing Patchouh
in perfume torm has quite gone out o.
fashion. but in sachet powders 10 IS use
full for boxes and drawers, as only the
faintest soupcon OF the scent IS then
impaired to the clothing = good plan
is 20 simply powder the leaves 81 the
patchouu herb and 70 sew these iEro
muslin bags covered with SILK
The Duchess OF Marlborough has not
only scored social successes. but she
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

mannisb enect in her sulng tie is aa
follows. Cross the tie, the left end over
risht. ana tie In the usual fashion. as
IN Illustration No. 1; then wind the upper
END over the left forehnger 20 form a
loop as pa the second Illustration
transfer this loop 60 The thumb ana
FIRST finger Of the rirht hand ana ,,sa
the LEFT hand TO tuck the lower ana ~
the tie through the loop in front az this
bow and in Che opposite direction
Draw the knot tight, and the result IS
the stralghtest, neatest. crispest OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
HALLE ERMINIE RIVEs, NOVELIST.

Of
published
publisher
a
which, according critics.
Miss Rives wrote story called Smoking Flax it
advocated
it
Miss Eives lives New but
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

and enriched madame 20 the extent of
Sc times its intrinsic value.
And So / could wander on through
these tumuluous upheavals of momen-
tary excitement for just last night /
overheard quaint compliment paid
n'y friend as j passed down the wide
steps OF the Waldorf, over its rich red
carpet and snow white marble steps OF
the vesuuuie You always seem in
sympathy with the moment ana vet
yea avoid the obvious. Tt was neatly
nur thought for the speaker little
hnl IS that accidentally ne had put into
words the dominant rule of my friends
s-ttr life avoid the obvious
The remark had especial reference to-
her cloak We had been at big din
ner. given hy a soldier just COINS to
aina. where some of his near men re-
a-iors and friends We're already in the
midst of war. TIE go in nauntng coIors
would have been am insolence to the
secret underlying depression and anx-
,etE no have gone in black would
have been an obvious impropriety-a
suES s-icn OF heartIessness to the mon
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

when the incest part Of dinner-cOffee
was being discussed. The cloak re-
minded me Of a bunch of Parma vio-
lets. It was of deep Parma violet mi
rOir velvet, almost pansy colOred in its
folds and lined with soft, quilted silk of
the paler Neapolitan shade. 1t was
completed by a high collar cleaning
with iridescent embroideries and a
large, foaming boa of soft white feath-
ers caught on either side by a crumpled
rosette of chiffon, from which soft ends.
tucked and friued, fell loosely, follow
ing their own sweet will. Occasionally
she brought the boa into closer contact
with her pearly white throat. Big buc-
kles held the cloak together when nee
essary. The effect, to my humble
thinking, was a symphony Of sympa
thy.
Following these lines, the "greenery
gallery period introduced in the long
ago by the chfIdren's friend-dear, de-
lightful Kate Greenaway-is once more
to the fore. Little ones are smartly
tricked out in facsimile of the prevail
ing modes. This method does not pre-
clude the possibility of their being
practically clad, either White wooden
frocks are the daintiest and most serv-
iceable for dress up wear. They may
be submitted to the mercies of the
laundress if not too deliberately con-
structed, and always may pay a sue
cessful visit to the cleaner, coming
back looking like new. A nuns yelling,
intended for a girl about Is, prettily
displays the sloping shoulder effect of
dainty Jokes. It will also be observed
that the uniquely tied sash, with bow
in front, is a bit Of poster reality. The
scheme of hitching bows to the front is
a prevalent habit which further en-
phasizes a desire for the unusual.
Another example of miniature repro
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

ducuon is found in a pale rose coIored
crepon, from the bodice of which de-
pend scarfs of lisse. tied half way in
bows. the ends being finished with gilt
tassels- An inch wide belt of gold gal
loon is just like mamma s. and the
wearer fetches up her skirt in back 10
produce the curve" in SO faultless a
manner as to win encomiums of praise
from all elders who behold the little
mimic.
The almost grown up member Of the
family VIII reVel in a negligee in the
construction of which are combined
elusive grace and the most beauteous
OF undersleevss. pulled and banded into
seducuvely charming form. which cling
as fashionably as the skirt portion OF
the garment. With these telling at
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
HOW TO CULTIVATE BEAUTY.

Queen Natalie of Servia is remarkable
for beauty. her great charm being her
lovely neck. which resembles that OF
the famous Venus Of Milo. Her recipe
for preserving it from the ravages Of
time is simplicity itself. Every morn
ing she takes a brisk little walk in the
grounds Of her palace near Belgrade,
bearing q pitcher on her head. This ex-
erCiSe not only improves the neck by
strengthening its muscles, but the bal
ancins OF the pitcher encourages a
graceful and easy carriage Peasant
women who carry weights on their
heads in this manner are remarlabIs
for their fine figures and erect, dignided
and graceful bearing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

ped round, los
in g itself in
the folds of
the b cit and
advan ia geous-
~ displa yin g
prettily turned
shoulders. This
was the sugges-
ton Of hope,
and not the Gym
ical one of the
mas VI II w. eA1
youmight think.
The fact of hav-
ing a bad cold
furnished the
excuse for send
ing for her cloak,
in which she
S at wrapped
during the Ian
guoTous tim g
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

to be aStounded
by the follow
ing para graph,
which has just
appeared in
Vanity Fair, the
model socie ty
paper Of Lon
don:
The sin gle
breasted frock
coat is to be
shortly followed
by a buttonless
suit, introduced
by a Mr.. Porter
of California.
There are also
ru m o RS 0 f a
brimless top hat,
a white evening
dress coat, with
brass buttons;
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

has been able to show the american
way Of rebuking fmpertinence- AT one
Of the big bazaars where she had
charge N a stall she was accosted by q
with some companions. with what
might your name be. ms pretty maid p"
with s smile more effective than The s--
Ience ana freezing stare 81 the English
women she simply said. T1s Uuchess
of MARLBOROUGH. sir.
since her return 10 England Lady So
rah Wilson has become Q SAGE prl-
dent OF The socsety q Women Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
ghe adticfrita Daily Eagle: Sunday g1ornius

DANES who sought to be gay and hap
py-in fact, a suggestion of i'll that
might have unnerved the stanchest
heart
Instead, she wore a soft white gown,
yelled in a seed pearl embroidered net,
fashioned in a long train. and a square
cut bodice draped with old lace. wrap
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

silk. If a little ingenuity be used. fl is
generally by no means difficult 10 make
q pincushion in the form of the favovite
flower of the person for whom il is in
tended
Lavender cultivation is becoming a
popular industry with women in Eng
land. The English variety is the sweet
est In the world and always in great de-
maUd The plant is hardy and needs
little cultivation. To prepare the young
plants and lay out an acre costs about
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
FOR FEMININE EYES.

lIiss Louise Truax. a 11-year-oId
ereat-Eraudniece of Ethan Alien.
has captivatad New York society with
beg ability IS whistler and imitaror
1t birds She recently received d flat
teIing OFFER 20 so to London and whis-
tie for fashionable Mayfair
Next so tie red, white and blue. flow
or cushions seem TO be the chief popu-
lar faVorttes. One striking cushion is
made 90 represent large crimson pop
~. the heart Of the flower forming the
cushion and the petals being made OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

morning trousers. with gathers round
the knees, and red boots"
Caesars ghost! Did I hear Alright?
Indeed, yes, and all the ghosts of the
splendid empire period may soon go
stalking abroad if we continue to haunt
the corridors of museums or the attics
of artists in search of novelty. The
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09
HOW TO KNOT THE STRING m

In all seasons alike the string tie
is particularly popular. yet not one
woman in 50 wears This tie done in the
correct fashion The string tie. o. be
correct. must be straight and narrow
and crlsply tied and measure about 81
inches in length
The newest method adopted by the
fashionable giTl for achieving a smart.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

bows. as shown in No. g: q bow that
rarely loosens, never twists or droors.
and is worthy even OF the confidence OF
a goldng girl on a windy day
sailor bow. which differs from "a
sailors knot. IS worn with stock re
is usually made of soft silk. crepe da
chine. liberty silk. yibbon or lawn.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

gainsay the wis
dom and sagac-
ity Of my charm
ing friend2 Not
I. We all know
the would be
wicked man
about town who,
by the subtle
datteryof paint
ing his life ten
times bla cker
than 1t is, and
himself waiting
for you to re-
generate him
to snatch him
from the deep
est abyss Of in
f a m y G a IN @
near winning
you That day
-T11 stake the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

thrust upon US a Beardsley
craze without warning. But
- what of tia spirit Of adventure
is admired by all. once we
caught our breath the impertinence
was forgiven. Now, we are swearing
bv these poster inclined people who
have made it possible for US to look de-
mure and act in a kittenish manner
Ponder for moment, and II you are
one Of. the unreconciled your preJudlces
will be overcome in contemplating the
beautv OF room full Of wOndrously
white. slOping shoulders. barred with
the utmost frankness, and limb upon
limb defined and beautified by cHnglng
draperies and myriads of furbeloWs.
No fantastic creations are to perpet-
nate the weird pen strokes Of the poster
maker. but the subtle grace and me-
diaval glories are to be separated as
the chaff from the wheat, and TO these
will we pin our faith. In other words,
all Of sinuous grace remains, but dell
cate color usurps the place of the fam
bovant. This revolution in the cut of
clothes is but the aftermath of symbol
-ical toilets which have been fostered
by the extremists abroad.
A friend who understands dressing, Is
she apparently does coquetry, tells me
that in conjunction with the new fad
she has adopted an individual scheme.
she intends her garments. chameleon
like. to take the color Of her moods. 1T
must be that feminine gift of intuition
that has made me receive very differ
emit proposals in appropriate gowns,
saws she. There was the austere high
church parson, who is now, with rare
fidelity. a celibate priest. I refused an
offer to share his slum living in ma
donnaBke gown of deep Mediterranean
blue fashioned in nunlike folds, with
medieval clasps combining my waist
and a chatelaine hanging like the beads
Of a rosary"
There was the good looking, penni-
less naval lieutenant who caught me
unawares in blue serge" Who viii
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

price of an auto drive on it-you wore
a babyish little, simple muslin gown,
fresh and innocent that left with him
'he memory of a fragrant young life
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tributes there's nothing left to be de-
sired.
If I've surprised you in my account
of feminine fashions. prepare Yourself
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-09

DARING caprice it was that
prompted artist and artisan to
thrust upon US a Beardsley
craze without warning. But
4 what Of tia spirit Of adventure
is admired by all. Once we
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-03
TAYLOR PLAYS A TRUMP.


Frankfort. Ky, Jan. 30.--lt is not
unlikely that United States Senator
elect Blackburn will receive any COM
mission from Gov, Taylor until the
present gubernational contest has
been finally settled. Gov. Taylor, IL
is said, on excellent authority, viii
assume the position that IL it is de-
cided he is illegally the governor of
Kentucky, the legislators who elect
ed Blackburn and who were declared
elected at the same election at which
he was candidate for governor were
also Illegally elected and have not
therefore the power to choose a sen-
ator. The decision OF the contest
board is looked for in about one week
after the conclusion of the argus
ments,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-03
Hog Remedy
The following will show what hustler can do.

Two years ago the Mammoth Hog Remedy Co.. OF Law
son. Mo- offered prize for any that would equal beat
the feed made by c. Writ manager Armour farm Flay
l. Williams OF Carrolon Mo-, the prize through H. E.
Cason's stock farm After fully explaining the merits Of the
goods w. r. Beavers, manager Of the Cason farm made
test feed. The following is the result:
CARRoLLroN, Mo-. May 23 Oo.
o OIL MISSOURI.
Having testimonial OF Mr.. Writ manager OF Armour
Springs No. became interested Believing
Baby Beef aud Quick Pork what the farmer
resolved outdo the Armour feed submit
and began using Mammoth Hog
Remedy brought pg did pig, and
months and days weighing Of 1884
pounds that offered by the
Mammoth hog Remedy Co.. and ask to decide.
W. r. BEAVERS
The above surely demonstrates the fact that healthy pigs
give better price for his than unhealthy
are informed that our upo-date Grocer l. Long, has
arranged handle this famous destroyer Call him
and learn how to get a Of this Remedy FREE.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-03
MUST LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS
President Mckinley to Issue . PrOniamA-
tion Drafting Conditional Amnesty
to Warning Fllipinos.

Washington, Jan. 90.-president Me-
Kinley now has under consideration
propositions relative to the Phillip
pines which contemplate these ac-
tions: The issuance of q procama-
tion, through Gen Otis. granting ann
nesty TO oil Filipinos in insurrection
against the Uuited States on the con-
dition that they lay down their arms
and agree to respect the authority OF
the United States, and declaring that
all who refuse TO acknowledge this
sovereignty within certain specific
time will be considered as outlaws
and treated accordingly; the appoint
ment Of civil commission to UNDER
take the work Of civil government
to succeed the military form of gov
ernment for the islands; the urging
of congress to make some declara-
tion showing il to be the purpose of
the United States to permanently
hold the Philippines and suppress in-
SurrectiOn,