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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

las well as it has started. American
singers will find their market at home,
and native teachers will prosper.
The season opened on Monday. oct. /,
with Faust" "Tannhauser' and
"Misnon'' alternating through the
week.
| II is the intention of Mr.. Grau that
the English opera season shall give the
people, the real music lovers among the
masses, an opportunity to enjoy the
best productions.
The stage settings are on a lavish
scale of magnflcencc, while a large and
well trained chorus and ballet add to
the charm OF each opera
or the prime dome, Miss Zclie de
Lussan is the most famous. She has
appeared for two seasons with Mr.
Grau's grand opera stars
Miss de Lussan is of French parent
age. but a native of New York. Her
beautiful voice received careful cult
walton under the direction OF her moth
or. woman of exceptional gifts her
self. When she was very young Miss
Gle Lussan made her first appearance
on the stage in comic opera. She was
appreciated only by those discriminat-
ing enough to see the promise in the
rich. mellow voice of the Inexperienced
young girl. During her entire career of
several years on the comic opera stage
she devoted her spare time to study
and constantly improved. By the adj
vice of Colonel Mapleson, the great i'm
presario, who heard her in Phiadel-
phia, she went abroad. singing the role
of Carmen at Covent Garden, London.
She later appeared ut Her NIajesty's
theater. She became an immense ia
vorite with the English people. Queen
Victoria having on three separate oc-
casions commanded her appearance
once at Balmoral and twice at Wind
scr. This distinction marked the rise
of Mile. dc Lussan's star in America.
She was engaged TO sing in the Grau
productions in New York. and has since
climbed rapidly TO the higher rounds on
the ladder of fame and high salary.
She is young, is possessed of great
beauty and magnetism and is q favor
lite with the smart women who on fash
ionable nights give diamond displays in
the lower tier of boxes at the opera
Our theater goers will be Interested in
the American debut of Phoebe Stra-
kosch. She is niece of the Maurice
Strlkosch who introduced Patti to the
public and who married the sister of
the diva. Mile. Phnbe's first training
in singing was obtained from Carlotta
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

Patti. She made her debut in 1895 as
Marguerite in Faust" and it is in this
role that she makes her first bow to
New York. She sang last year at Co
vent Garden in London. Among her
triumphs were the creation of the roles
of Sapho and Fedora when the operas
were first given in Milan. Mile Stra-
kosch is both young and beautiful.
lngeborg Ballstrom is the most dis
tinguished Swedish vocalist of the day,
her art as a coloratura singer ranking
her high in the estimation of the royal
family. Rosina. Violetta. Juliet. SUI
sauna, Martha, Michaela are in her rep
ertory. She is also n particularly good
Mignon, and as the English opera sea-
son will continue until Dec. 10, with n
spring season beginning April S, all the
prime dome will have chance TO APP
pear in their best parts.
Rita Eland, who makes her Amer
lean debut with the company, is n
Cleveland girl and n pupil of Mime.
Marchesi She made her debut in Rome
in The Pearl Fishers" She also tour
ed Italy. Spain and Germany with
great success. In the first English per-
Torrance of "Cavalleria Rusticana"
Miss Elandi created the part of Santuz-
"a. BY command OF the queen the COM
pany appeared at Windsor, and Miss
Elandi treasures a charming royal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

souvenir OF the event In the Carl Rosa
opera company she succeeded Miss Ell
Ia Russell. her Wagnerian roles Win
ming her special praise. She studied
these parts under the personal super
vision of Frau Cosma Wagner.
Miss Minnie Tracey, another soprano
new to New York is pupil of Marie
Sasse of Paris. for whom Meyerbeer
wrote the "L'Africaine." Her father.
Colonel John Tracey of New York. at
the advice of her first teacher, sent her
abroad to prepare for work in opera
Her first role was that of Elsa in
presentation of "Lohengrin" given at
Geneva. She has appeared in nearly
All the capitals of Europe singing lead
ing parts in "Lohengrin." "Tannhau-
sci" 'Herodiade." "LAfricaine," Isl
gurd," Robert lie Diable" and other op-
cras.
Fanchon Thompson is n Chicago girl
who will play a leading part in the sea-
, son of English opera. She is n mezzo
soprano and has had the advantage of
training for two years as a singer in
the Paris Opera comique, one of the
most eSacting institutions in the
world. She made her debut there i'll
1895
Miss Grace Golden. one of the most
patient and painstaking of artists. de-
serves the laurels which are now hers
rs member of the English Opera COM
pany. She began her career in minor
part in grand opera several years ago.
but until she Joined the American OPP
era company had appeared in comic OPP
era. At the close Of her first season
with that company she went to Paris to
study, and has returned we'll equipped
for grand opera triumphs.
Fraulein Elsa Marry, one of the best
of the young contraltos. has never be-
fore appeared in America. She is one
of Nine. NIarchesi's pupils and is espe-
cially good as Ortrude and Amneris
| Fraulein Louise Meisselinger is n ma
tive of Vienna, but studied in Paris
! She has already been heard in this
country.
Nine Selma Kronold dramatic So
prano has also been heard in this coun-
try in Damrosch and Seidl enterprises
and last year in the Castle Square OBJ
era company.
! Mr.. Savage, who last season had
charge Of the Castle Square Opera com
pnny, has secured n number of other
singers from that organization. Among
these Miss Della Niven, Miss Kate Con-
don and Miss Frieda Slender are ali
from last seasons Castle Square com
pany. Miss Ragna Lime ana Miss
Mae Greasy are two new American con
traltos. previously heard only on the
concert stage
From this list of singers It will be
seen that out of the lot IS are Amcri-
can, two German and one Austrian-a
tine showing for the home talent, and
one most encouraging to America n
girls with operate ambitions
Among the operas in which these tai
entcd young singers will appear are in
Guided both light and grand opera
They Wi! all be sung in English. The
venture is one that is watched with
much interest by foreign singers for il
it succeeds 1t will mean that they must
| add English to their list of languages.
FRANCES HYDE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
ron REFRESHING SLEEP.

Many women. even those accustomed
to being out of doors all day. think it
necessary when night comes to shut ov-
cry window. This is a very erroneous
idea. During the long hours OF the
night, when all doors are necessarily
obliged TO be shut. surely fresh air is
needed through the window. Some peo-
pie say that they sleep more soundly if
the window is shut. There is no doubt
that their sleep is heavier, but at the
same time 1t is not so refreshing as il
they slept in purer air. So much car
bonic acid gas being evolved from the
lungs acts like n narcotic in close
room. We all know how sleepy and
heavy we feel in crowded church
theater OF concert room. Some people
would be afraid 10 make change in
the winter, but as spring advances the
change may he made with impunity.
open the window at the top. Once the
habit is acquired, it will certainly be
continued. Accustomed to sleeping in
n fresh air room one feels suffocated II
lie window is closed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
With the others for evening functions

With the others for evening functions
this winter.
october is surely the month of nov.
eities. Every day is produced u fresh
supply with which to tempt us. mar
row piack velvet ribbon band covered
VIII garland of enameled and jewell
GU MOWERS Is one of the newest orna-
ments. This goes we'll with a colIarless
vest. Another new fad Is that of quilts
lor the trimming of hats made of shad-
eu ihousseiine de sole. much stiffened
1ha Gagged with plating of the same.
Ialhted quilts are again allowed to
show themselves on some of the nswest
millinery. They had vogue a little
while ago. but ii was not a very Dro-
nounced one. a center spine of pea
COCK breast feathers, with a goffered
eusihg OIL stiffened mousseline de sole,
MAKES the prettiest quill imaginab BILE.
me chance given to the elbow sleeve
OF becoming smart for daytime wear
nas at last proved the value of the sug-
gestion. The sleeve REQUIRES n pIove
that meets 1t. and it should fit as tirht.
~ as possible. The so called giants de
SAKE. which have no buttons, are seen
again in consequence
How the new way of busting Ince
with gold. silver or copper is MANAGED
do not know, but II is certainly very
beautiful in effect [ was told about q
gown made of string colorel sailcloth
this week, which had short. loose
coat OF 1iceile lace busted with gold,
ana lace toque decorated in like man.
ner When the time comes for velvet
dresses, how sumptuously the idea NAV
repeat ITSELF
Even tweeds are Influenced by The
decorative fad and are given inlays of
Ieathcr or SILK, form of trimming that
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

The teeth. TO he maintained at their
best. require more than the daily NOM
ing brush over. They should be thor
oughly cleaned again at night, and wo-
inen who are very scrupulouS about
matters of the toilet are careful to
rinse out the mouth and brush the
teeth after each meal, The formation
OF tartar, defect To which all teeth
are subject. is due to the deposit of the
natural moisture Of the mouth upon the
teeth. Tartar accumulates mostly dur
ing sleep. when the mouth is inactive.
The health OF the teeth depends a great
deal upon the state of the general
health and in keeping the moisture of
the mouth free from acidity: other
wise it will decompose the substance
of the teeth. 1t is essential that the
mouth should not be merely rinsed, but
that the teeth should be thoroughly
well brushed with a good dentifrice ev-
cry morning on waking in order to pre-
vent accumulation of tartar. y rough
dcntilrice, such as powdered charcoal,
should be used from time 10 time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

T~RADITIONS are hard to maintain,
but Newport society has demon
Il strated that ability in this line is
It's particular forte. Notwith-
standing the attractions OF the Paris
exposition. a lack of notable marriages
and divers other reasons for absentee
ism among the smart set. Newport has
closed her doors on the most success
fully enjoyable summer She has had in
many years. OF large affairs there
were few, but numberless were the
small things that went to make up the
sum total of sensational gayeties. Auto
racing opened the season and yachting
bouts closed it. In the meantime we
had tennis and golf, Hope theatricals.
Oelrich lawsuits. moonlight bathing, n
fad for running to fires. half n dozen
squabbles among self ordained social
leaders and, lastly, n positive mania
for betting. No event was too trivial
to warrant wagerS.
Our men have long been sporty. but
certainly 1t is newly developed char
acteristic In American women l
should call it an unfortunate one as
well. although I've been told TO TIE
contrary, as there was raison d'etrc.
1t was no uncommon sight on the links
TO behold women. book in hand. max
drawn allowances have been the cause
of controversy in many we'll regulated
families, and to this new habit may
soon be traced an epidemic OF like rup-
lures If women who lose pay.
one woman, when taken to task for
betting, summed up the situation in
this wise, and she may be right: I'VE
aren't betting for excitement, but for
gain: at least am"
Here are her excuses! Few men allow
their wives sufficient money for their
individual needs, consequently they are
always in debt. Almost every month
they are forced to suffer the humiliat-
ing experience of asking for more mon
ey. This usually leads to unpleasant
recriminations. sul<ing on the part of
the man who grudgingly gives, unltind
words from the wife. and occasionally
an absolute refusal on the part of the
man to produce"
She holds that these conditions have
been instrumental in bringing about
the betting craze; therefore, women are
Selling each opportunity presented to
further their interests. Men" she
says, ARE stingy with their women
folks. They are much more liberal to
self. Men spend more money in club
dues and cigars than they allow their
wives 10 dress on, yet they are expected
to be always gowned as BELTS the occa-
sion, else it might reflect upon their
lordships. II will be argued that wom-
en- ought not to live beyond their
means-that their expenditures should
not exceed their monthly incomes. Well
and good; but TO live up 10 your en-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
FASHIONABLE cmInoGmArr,y.

In chirography the large hand both
English and round, is affected, and to
be quite up to date one should not write
more than three on four lines OH each
page In beginning a letter OF note the
preference is given 10 TIE fourth rage.
and the letter is continued over tie first
page, then on the second. ending on The
third. Some prefer 10 write only on the
fourth and first pages, leaving The sec
ond ana third blank. no particular
style of pen is used exclusively this
season, and either steel or gold. stub or
diamond point is chosen TO suit the
fancy OF the writer. Dresden chino
penholders are as plentiful as black
berries in their season and come with
both gilt and silver mountings. y very
arsiocratic looking holder is of tortoise
she'll twisted to resemble n horn and
mounted with silver in an antique de-
sign.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
n I ATIoNAL opera without govern
I'M ment supervision and subsidy is
i VI What the projectors of the Metro-

Z IN ATIONAL opera without govern.
I'M ment supervision and subsidy /:
Y What the projectors of the Metro.
politan English Grand Opera
company claim they are affording tht
American public. 1t would be absurd
TO claim for this company the innova-
ton of giving American grand operas
since there are none of any Importance
The novelty of the presentation lies in
the TACT that nearly all the singers en-
gagged for the different performances
are Americans. Surely the American
Girl who longs to be prima donna has
HOW ample encouragement, instead OF
disappointment and hope deferred, such
as We're the portion OF nearly all Eng
lish speaking women who formerly
sought to obtain hearing on the grand
opera stage.
America has had great singers. 1t
can point proudly to Emma Thursby,
Clara Louise Kellogg, Nine. Albani,
Minnie Hauk, Emma Abbott, Caroline
Richings, Lillian Blauvelt, Mile. Toran-
ia. Miss Mccullough and others All
these women worked very long to gain
recognition. and they won their sue
cess after years of study abroad under
foreign tutelage that made them almost
aliens.
In recent years grand opera has
found places for Nellie Melba austria
liam. for Emma Eames. Susanna Adj
ans and Susan Strong, Sibyl Sander
son, Emma Nevada, Lillian Nordica.
Zelie de Lussan and one or two other
American strugglcrs, but fame has
been won only after an immense
amount of prejudice had been over
come.
American singers will tell you that.
abroad the girl trying to accomplish
anything through one of the fine arts,
whether it be music or painting or
sculpture. will be met by the incredu-
lous comment:
oh, you English and Americans are
too cold to succeed as the artistic. You
have not the artistic temperament"
Hitherto a grand opera singer OF
American birth was without honor in
her own country unless she had won
foreign approval. She could not, un-
known, obtain an audience in n first
rate company. An American manager
would as soon have considered the adj
Instability of flying as of engaging an
unknown American singer for leading
iarts.
Fortunately for the American girl, IL
II. Maurice Grau and Mr.. Henry Saw
aSe's grand opera in English continues
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
4 FEW SIMPLE RULES.

No lody would turn and look behind
her in the street. The girl who does so
directly courts unpleasant attentions
from men who are passing.
When visiting, conform TO the rules
u the house Ia which you are staying.
y visitor should always bear this in
mind.
When shopping. do not order assist
ants about. \ lady never forge;s to be
thoughtful FOR those who serve her
"A man is known by the company he
keeps This applies equally to a wo.
man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

with a stock. the Ascot is tied in pre-
risely the same manner
The most fashionable material for
these ties is fine corded silk Satin is
worn also. and some of the summer AS
cots are made of Scotch plaid bingham.
white pque or scarlet duck. The last
are usually worn with white duck
stocks
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14

illustration No. l. Then a square knot
is tied, as in illustration No. .. In ty-
ing this knot draw the under edges OF
the scarf tighter than the upper edges.
which causes the ends to turn up. leav-
ing the knot in a pun, as shown In i'll
lustration No. 8. The turning of the
ends down ana crossing them at the
lower edges of the puff gives the COM
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
New York

HOW TO KNOT THE ASCOT TIE.
The Ascot tic is 80 inches long ana
may be any width from ! to inches.
1t Is placed above the collar or drawn
from the back of the stock as the case
may be. and the ends are crossed in
front. right over LEFT ana tied. as in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
NEWEST THING IN AFTERNOON TEA GOWNS.

Fashion
half cvee
n o
n in
sleeves are Of figured silk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
WOMEN
) AS
4 BETTORS.
NEW AND
PERNICIOUS FAD
AMONG
SOCIETY FOLKS.

are hard to maintain,
but Newport society has demon
Il strated that ability in this line is
The state herald., 1900-07-20

N. Stevens OF the Colorado Springs
0szstts hxs figured out the result Of the
coming election snd has been kind
snough TO give Il TO the public. Now, thst
he hiss folly settled the question that
most voters supposed could 10 ssttl-d
only BY tskeins vote Of the people, .
motion will 10 IN order 10 adjourn the
campaign sine die. According to his
hsurss, Mckinley hss enough votes nov
that are absolutely certain for HIM 10
more than elect him and there 10 splsn.
did chance TO make large gain from
the votes cast for Bryan In DC. This
may bc perfectly satisfactory 10 Editor
Stevens but, II 10, II ss~ms strange
that. even In this early stage Of the cam
pai IN. he should be dsvotinr such an
nnnsusl sp.ount of time, energy and sdi
tcriaI space 20 n light for the election oi
the ticket. There Ars older and longer
headed men IN the republican, party
than !. N. Stevens ssd. judging BY their
actions, they arc not banking on the or.
rsctnsss Of any such rash statements "a
shoss Of tho 0ssette. Editor Stevens
being . recent convert 10 tho gold stand.
ard is sscussbls for permitting bis Ca
ihusiasm 10 run away with him head.
The state herald., 1900-07-20

According to the utteranoes Of Tbso
dors Roosevelt in his reply 10 the spssch
u Senator woloott notifying him Of bis
ocwination, those Who vote for him and
William Mckinley have q complete mo.
nopoly on all political w,sdoa, oil hon.
ssty Of purpose, all love OF country and
oil patriotism. His must be . very con
tented lot, II he honestly believes what
he says. To be supported by the votes
oi oil Who have . monopoly On all OF
thsss commsndabls qualities q Amsri.
can citizsnship would oe an honor that
has never yet been accorded TO any man.
He declared, IN his spssoh that Mckinly
and the republican party stsnd Tor and
embody the principles (which lie closest
to the hearts Of every American worthy
Of the naxs." such rank intolerance Of
ths views Of bis opponents may b high
~ gratifying 10 the hide. bound partisan
but TO every fair minded man IL 10 dis
gusting and lar.e majority Of the 70.
psblican votsrs Will not for . moment
endorse such rank pastisanship. Such
statsmsn's msy b. expected from ths
sensational campaign speaker but never
from statsmsu and IL Mr.. Roosevelt
expects 70 hold even the votes VI his osn
party be will come down OF OF his high
horss and show disposition 70 treat h,s
opponests ~ men and not ~ simply
thipgs.
The state herald., 1900-07-20
CONTEST NOTICE.

U LAND OFFICE
STERLING. Colo.
June II, 1900.
A sufficient contest afidavit having been aled
In this ofico by Z J. Wight contestant
against II y entry No s27 made Oct, 10
is0a, for Y sec 20 tp 0 n 81 by Miller d.
Jennings contestee In which II 10 allcged that
Miller d. Jennings has wholly aboudonsd said
tract that he has changed his residence there
from for more than six months since making
said entry, and next prior to expiration Of first
i've years period, that said tract Is not settled
upon and cultivated by said party ~ required by
Law, that all Of said failures exist ut this time
and that said alleged absence from tho said
land was net due to his employment In the
Army, navy Marine Corp Of the U. s. as a priv.
ate officer soldier seaman or Marine during tho
war with Spain or during anyother war In which
the U. s. mny be engaged.
said parties arc hereby notified to appear.
respond ond ofcr evidence touching said allee
alton nv 10 o'clock IN on Aug, , 1900 before
the Regiater and Receiver at the United States
Land Office In Sterling. Colo.
The said contestant having in proper afiida-
Wit filed June 81. 1900 set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service OF this
notice cannot DO made II Is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given BY duo and
proper pnhlication DC Fleming Register
The state herald., 1900-07-20
aovERNoR'L pRooLAMATIoN.

DENNER. CoLo., June a, 1900.
To the People Of the State Of Colorado:
The efforts to secure funds for the rs-
lief Of the famine stricken people Of
India undertaken BY tho Indian Relief
Commission should receive the cordial
support OF our people. No appeal to
charity was ever more urgent. The
calamity which has overtaksn that coun-
try has ecarcely . parallel in the past.
The number OF those who are destitute
and starving equals the population Of
the American Union, and the consequent
mortality surpassss belief. While We are
not responsible for tho unhappy condi-
tion Of this unfortunate people, never
theless the duty which vs owe to the
common humanity requires Us to give Of
our bounty for their relief. All other
states IN the Union are responding to
the appssls Of tho Commission. We
should give snd give quickly II we
wsuld save many lives and aid in tsrmi-
mating the terrible calamity. Mr.. A. d.
Weir, Of Omaha has been Designated by
the Rev. g. L. Hosford, Of Lincoln, Neb.,
special commissioner in Colorado, and
F. B. Gibson, vice.p president Of the In
tsrnational Trust company Of Dsnver,
Cole, has been designated ~ treasurer
for the Commission In Colorado TO
whom al contributions should be sent.
I bespeak for this Commission the earn
est consideration and support Of all our
people. Sincerely yours,
G. 8. THOMAS, Governor.