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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
NAVAL STORES.

SPIRITS TURPENTINE- Nothing
doing.
.ROsIN-Ffrm s1.9O to s1.so. .
Tar-Firm $1.65.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Firm: hard
s2.4O; virgin $500.
Prices same day last year-Spirits
turpentine firm at 45c; rosin $1.10 and
S1.15; tar s1.20; rud turpentine $1.35
and $3.50.
Receipts tOday-10 casks spirits tur-
pentine, Sc barrels rosin, ZIG barrels tar
10 barrels crude turpentine.
Receipts same day last year, casks
spirits turpentine, Is barrels rosin. ga
barrels tar, As barrels crude turpentine.
SALT-Prices car load lots-200 TBS
coarse 79c; $50 Tbs coarse TIC; 100 lbs
c F 4Oc; 200 TBS G F soc; 200 TBS F f
Table 90c to $1.15; 200 Tbs Rock Cattle
$3.50.
DRY SALTER SIDES-1Ok.
BUTTER-29 to 81.
COFFEE-7 to 10.
FLOUR-Straights 1878 to So. 80; End
patents $3.50 to $500; full $40 to $4.75;
MOLASSES-S. House 14c; New Or
leans Brights % to Csc; Porto Rice zoe;
Cuba 23c.
sUGAR-Granulated $3.50: w. X. c..
NO. D, S4.5O; NO. {, S4.4U, NO. y, S4.5O;
No. II, 1920.
LARD-cTierce Basis) Pure '-1kc
compound s to SIC.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina 65 to 72l5;
Virginia SO to Coo; Spanish Go to zoe.
BEESWAX-25 cents.
CORN-65 to e..
CORN MEALS to 60.
NC. BACON-Hams (old) Is to 16c;
hams (new) 1917 to 13c; shoulders 10 to
lie; sides 12kc.
EGGS-12 to 121hc.
TURKEYS-16 to 16ac per pound.
CHICKENS-Hens 80 to Soc; ROSTERS
80 to 35c; spring Is to 25c.
PORK to &c per pound.
SHINGLES-Per 1000; 5-inch saps
$500; 6-inch hearts, $3.50; 3-inch saps
$500; 6-inch hearts $500.
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NAVAL. sTSEiES.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE - Nothing
doing.
ROSIN-Firm $3.50 to s1.95.
TAR-Firm at $1.65.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Firm $500:
hare $3.50; virgin 1915.
Prices same day last year-Spirits
turpentine firm at 45c; rosin s1.1O
and $1.15; tar $1.20: crude turpentine
$1.35 and $3.50.
Receipts today casks spirits tur-
pentine, 225 barrels rosin, 444 barrels
tar, 9 barrels crude ~turpentine.
Receipts same day last years casks
spirits turpentine, 123 barrels rosin 223
barrels tar, 10 barrels crude turpentine.
PRODUCE.
SALT-Prices car load lots-2OO tbs
coarse 79c: $50 TBS coarse nc; 100 TBS
C F Acc; 200 Tbs c F soc: 200 Tbs F F
$50.
BUTTETi-29 to 81.
DRY SALTED SIDES-10Gc.
.toFFEE-7 10 l0c.
FLOUR-Staignts 1915 to $3.50, pat
ents $3.50 to $500; full s4.40 to s4.75.
M0LASSE~S. House &c: New Or
cans Brishts 2SQ25c. Porto Rico soc:
cuba 2Sc.
SUGAR-Ganulated $3.50; W. c. K.
No. S, $3.50; No. z, $40; No. 9. $3.50; No
II. $40.
LARD-CTerce Basis, Pure l1hc:
Compound SQSAc
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina So to 721b.
Virginia 50 to so. Spanish So to 20.
BEESWAX-25 cents.
EGGS-12 to 1919.
CORN MEALS to 60.
CORN-65 to e..
TURkEYS-16 to 1910 per pound.
CHCkENS-Hens 80 to So; ROSTERS
80 to S5; spring Is to %.
PORk-6 to &c per pound.
n. c. BACON-Hams (eld) Is to 1sc:
hams (new) 12h to 13c; shoulders 10 to
TIC; sides 12hc.
sHINGLES-Per 1,00a; .-inch saps
$50; S-inch hearts, $3.50: S-inch saps
500: 6-inch hearts 500
TIMBER
Per NJ feet-Extra milling. ..s7.509S.e
MIL prime 80
common mill so
Inferior to ordinary SO. 5044.N
OrOtotiAre ON 1oooJ -on,,r;<Yoe &C.,
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
SCIAB..

FINANCIAL.
New York, April S.-Money Oh call
steady at AZ to : per cent. Time
money easy: sixty days 51s to s per
cent: ninety days 5 to 5a per cent;
six months ) to 5A per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 81 to 6 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at decline
with actual business in bankers bills
at s4.S6.55 to s4.S6.60 for demand \ at
S4.S3.50 for sixty days; posted rates
s4.S4A and s4.S7k to s4.SS; commercial
bills s4.S2A to s4.S3A; bar silver 49A;
Mexican dollars 3Sk; government
bonds Irregular: railroad bonds steady.
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Tuesday, April s.
Receipts OF cotton today-S3 bales.
Receipts same day last year-1S
bales.
Receipts of the season to date-323, OO6
bales.
lay at the exchange:
COTTON-Firm.
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Will MINGTOH MARKETS.
Monday ADril 6.

Monday. April 6.
Receipts of cotton today-116 bales.
Receipts same day last year-29
bales.
Receipts of the season to date-322, 1923
bales.
The quotations posted at 1 o'clock to-
day at the exchange
COTTON-Firm.
Ordinary 81
Good Ordinary ................ SA
low Middling ...............: 9A
Middling 91a
Coco Middling 9 1916
Same day las year-1Rc.
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NAVAL STORES.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Ncthing
doing.
ROSIN-Firm s1.9O TO s1.95.
TAR-Firm at S1.65.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Firm; rard
$500; dip $3.50; virgin 1915.
Prices same day last year-SpiritS
turpentine firm at 45c: ros:n s1.10
and s1.15: tar s1.20; crude turpentine
81 So and $3.50.
Receipts today-11 casks spirits tur-
pentine. So barrels rosin, 1872 barrels
tar, SO barrels crude ~turpentine.
Receipts same day last years casks
spirits turpentine, SO barrels rosin. ia
barrels tar, 10 barrels crude turpe1itine.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
sALT-Prices car load lots-2OO Tbs
coarse 79c; $50 TBS coarse nc; 100 TBS
c F 40c; 200 Tbs c F soc; 200 TBS F F
Table 9Oc to s1.15; 200 TBS Rock Cattle
$3.50.
DRY SALTED sIDEs-1Oc.
BUTTER-29 to 81.
EOFFEEE7 to 10c.
FLOUR-Straights 1915 to IS. 80; Enc
Iatents $3.50 to $500; full $40 to $3.50.
MOLASSES-S. House IA; New Or
leans Brights % to %: Porto Rico go;
Cuba %.
SUGAR-Granulated APO; w. &. y.
No. 5, $3.50; NO. Z $40: No. 3 $3.50; No.
II, s4.20.
LARD-(Tierce Basis) Pure 117oc.
Compound 8 to SIC.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina 65 to 721a;
Virginia so to 60; Spanish 65 to 70.
BEESWAX-25c.
CORN-65 to 67.
CORN MEAL-58060.
EGGS-14c.
TURKEYS-16 to Is 2-3c Der pound.
CHICKENS-Hens 20 to 40; rOosters
20 to 20.
PORK-15c per pound.
\. c. BACON-Hams (old) Il to 15c;
hams (new) 15c; shoulders II to l2c;
sides IA to 15c.
SHINGLES-Per 1000. 5-inch saps
$500; 5-inch hearts. $3.50: 6-inch saps
$500: 6-inch hearts s4.eo.
TIMBER
Per NJ feet-Extra milling. ..s7.50@S.50
Mill prime oV
Mill fa1r .S4.5OQ0.oO
common 4.oo
Inferior to SO. 50G 90
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P. S.-M. w. Divine & Co.. sell our
paint.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
PRESENTS FOR THE TURNER'S.
Gifts Presented to Regular At
tendants at Instructions.

The annual Christmas entertainment,
and gymnastic exhibition Of the South
st. Louis Turnverein took place at thu
hall. Tenth and Carroll streets, yestsr-
day afternoon and evening.
Two hundred and seventy-efx children
appeared at the performance last nigh,
to receive prizes for not having missed g
lesson from one year up to eleven years
Gold medals were awarded to Stella Krup.
penbacher, her brother, Theodore: Gus.
tav Gutman. Lulu Mauerhof. A. ~
Schroeder and Willie E1ssler. who have
missed a lesson In nine years. HeA
Haupt and Minnie Proehl who were pr1
emit, have not missed lesson IN eleE
years. Benjamin Gutman and AugS
Proehl have not been absent from
son in ten years.
The T6 children WHO have not been I
sent since they entered the classes vi
rewarded with book presented by LO3
Kittlaus the instructor.
The afternoon entertainment consist
Of music and literary numbers, while 4
evening was devoted to athletic exh2
lions, calisthenics, wand drills, vaulttN
parallel-bar. Indiau-club and other ed
cises.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
PLAT SEEMS TO BE
IN CONTROL IN NEW YORK.
the State, Including Governor, to
Attend Conference.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Dec Ex-senator Thomas c.
Plat has taken up the reins Of Repub-
lican leadership, as if he had never
dropped them after the alleged peace
agreement in Washington, which placed
Governor odell IN charge Of the Rspub-
lican State organization.
He has called the Republican local lead
ers TO his office to consult with him and
receive his directions, and he issued orders
for gathering of the Republican lieuten-
ants throughout the State. to be held in
this city on Saturday and Sunday.
Governor Odell was included in the sum-
mons to the upstate leaders, and Senator
Plat said he had no doubt that the Gov
error would attend Senator Platt's pur-
pose Is to settle the legislation that is to
be passed by the Republican majority
during the coming session Of the Legis-
lature.
His sudden activity caused some Of the
local leaders embarrassment, in view of
the situation that exists regarding the
actual leadership Of the party. Among the
men whom Senator Plat saw was
Charles Il. Murray. who was elected
president Of the County Committee with
out the Senator's knowledge
Mr.. Murray was asked tonight: Whom
do you regard as the Republican leader of
the State?" They will have to settle that
among themselves" was the significant
reply.
Senator Plat was careful tonight to
emphasize the fact that his orders to the
leaders were positive. He was asked if he
thought Governor odeil would respond in
answer to his call
Certainly" he replied. when I saw
him in Washington few days ago he
said he would come here whenever want
ed to Eee him. OF course he will come
when send for him."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
1.-THE MESSIAH" WELL SUNG
TO A SYMPATHETIC HEARING.

ty. Of tone and genuine sweetness-the
Singing musical quality-are her chief
virtues of voice. THE Messiah is not
of the alto. and Mrs. Nicholas perform
ance served 20 inspire the listener with a
desire to explore further voice that
ence to the Odeon last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mesker had
bog with Nj and Mrs. August Geh IaeT.s
friends in the parquet..
Mrs. John Green and Miss Green were
early in the foyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taussig were
among the suburban contingent present,
Mrs, George Tansey and the Countess de
Miss Eilsinger. Ernst B. Filsinser and
Mr., Rosenberg Of Philadelphia came to-
gether.
Mary Institute in his box.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Elder had their
Miss Taussig joined parquet friends. and
Miss Postlewaite occupied the castieman
Miss Garfielda Miller came with friends,
and Clarence Taussig escorted the Misses
Grace and Belle Taussig.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Chauvenet and VIII
Chauvenet were In their box.
Mrs. Howard Elliott came with fr1ends
and Doctor George Shields came alone
Edward s. Robert brought Mrs. Madil
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Scott Joined the
Madill party In the foyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Bollman; MI: ana
Mrs. Philip n. Moore and MISS Sarah
Tower had their usual seats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Carter and Miss cara
Carter were together.
The Misses Grace and Ruth Dodd Were
in Samuel Dodd'5 box.
Mt. and Mrs. Whitney Layton were in
the parquet near Miss Eline Vleths and
Miss Jane Wilkinson.
DAILY and Miss Wilhelmina Sadler
D. H. Clark escorted a party OF ladies',
sitting near Mr.. and Mrs. Horato N.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew sproule had
friends with them.
The West box held family party1M N,
and Mrs. Thomas II. West. Howard Ell
ting and Miss Carroll West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Preetorius had
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry .stegall in their box.
Mrs. II. v. L. Brokaw and the Misses
Brokaw were In the pareuet.
Ada Rehan and Otis Skinner appeared
in 1.-The Merchant Of Venice" at the Olym-
pic last night Miss Rehan gave her IA
nous Interpretation OF Portia, and Mr..
Skinner. as a matter of natural course,
played Shylock. The greeting accorded to
the players was one Of exceptional enthu-
.slasm. Calls were numerous after each
act.
Otis SINNERS embodiment of Shylock
proved most interesting. He makes the
Jew 8 virile. rugged character, an imper-
sonation distinctly in advance Of his
earlier appearance in tho part. when he
played here with Modjeska-
Miss Rehan once again laid upon her
delighted audience the spell Of her artistic
fascination. Her Portia Is very beautiful
stately, gentle and passionate. She is inn
petuous, capricious, tender and majestic.
Her voice retains its familiar clarity.
Walter Hale. an excellent Bassanio,
gives a colorful and dignifed portrayal
that harmonizes with the lightness OF
Walter Lewiss Gratiano. The Antonio of
famous old George Clarke is a bit OF
character acting at all times faithful to the
DAILY traditions.
1.-The Merchant of Venice" will be re-
peated at the matinee to-day and tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
FOREIGN.

Paris is little excited by the decision In
the Dreyfus case. Dreyfus refuses TO talk
An arbitration treaty between italy and
France is signed at Paris.
". J. Bryan has q long interview with
Crown Prince Frederick at Copenhagen.
A witness in the hearing OF the Fair will
contest in France. Infatuated by che in
r1nuations Of the Vanderbilt lawyer, chal-
lenges him to a duel, but the challenge is
later withdrawn under protest
Japan is risking everything in making a
arm stand against Russian aggression in
China, but the people are universally loyal
to the Mikado and ready to fight If he pro-
claims war.
The ienning tower of Garisenda at Bo-
logna has been sold to Baron Franchetti,
who " prominent as q composer.
General Jiminez, the Dominican insur-
gent leader. Is marching on the capital,
being supported by the larger part of the
Republic.
The cruiser Olympia has been ordered to
Cartasena to convey United States Min
lister Beeupre to Colon.
The Acre treaty between Bolivia and
Brazil is ratified by the Bolivian Congress
by vote Of a to II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
COLON SPENDS A DAY
OF JOYFUL EXCITEMENT.

Colon. Dec. 2a-Colon just now is In a
state of Joyful excitement, following upon
the news that the British Government had
recognized the Republic Of Panama This
news, which was conveyed early in the
day by the British Consul at Panama to
the Junta, was received here late. last
evening and Immediately circulated.
The foreign population OF Colon is large
ly composed of natives Of Great Britain
and the Bridshers joined the natives in
their jubilation.
Senior Porforio Melendez, the civil and
military Governor of Colon, rightly inter-
preting the feelings of the community,
gave permission to the Inhabitants to cell
citrate the event without restriction, and
full advantage was taken of this permits
sion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
Sew Basttn's Prairie Field in
Texas Is ssiid to Eclipse
Al Others.
THREE WONDERFUL GUsHERs.
Claim Is Made That They Are
Spouting 5000 Barrels Each
Day-Land Selling at More
Than 81 900 an Acre.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Dallas, Tex, Dec. 25.-The new oil neId
at Batson's Prairie is said to eclipse any,
thing heretofore opened up in Texas. II
the most e1:rayagant reports are true, It
eclipses all former OIL strikes In the
world.
Within week three gushers have beens
brought in by the Parafne Company,
which seems to have the best Of every
body IN the Batson's Prairie neld. The
first two wells are spoutirs, it 10 claimed.
not less than 1000 barrels each day and
the third well. which seems to be g. phe-
nomenon. Is spoutfns 25,oeo barrels per
day.
Reports from Sour Lake and Beaumont
state that there In no doubt the new
field II wonder. Land Il selling at 1900
an acre, and more. There is stampede
in progress to the new fields, and the
prairie 10 covered with every conceivable
kind Of yshicle. loaded with all kinds Of
utensils used In & heid. Caravans are
strung out In the most picturesque fsah-
ion.
1t is reported that former Governor
Hogg and his associates have formed q
Syndicate and got In on the ground
floor"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
DOGS USED IN EXPERIMENT
WITH SUBMARINE BOAT.
Result Seems to Indicate That Crew
of Small Men Could Escape If
Craft Stayed Under Water.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Newport, r. l., Dec. 1.-It was learned
to-day that novel and interesting ex-
pertinent was recently tried here to deter
mine If it would be possible for human
beings to extrieate themselves from a
submarine torpedo boat IL the craft were
fast at the bottom.
Two dogs were placed In the torpedo
tube OF submarine boat and protected
by wadding. the CANNES were discharged
as torpedoes are.
The dogs were safely launched into the
water and came to the surface very
quickly and naturally, without having
sustained any injury whatever.
1t Is probable that the smaller men and
perhaps the larger ones of a crew could
get out Of a sunken and helpless sub
marine in the same manner that the dogs
found safety in. and those who might be
of such unusual proportions that they
could not pass through torpedo tube
could. be extricated later by those who
had previously got out. The experiment
was conducted under the direction Of
Lieutenant Charles P. Nelson, U. s. N
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


The awakening of Mrs. Walker Hill
early in the morning frightened burglar
from her house
Mrs Mary Saunders died at the City
Hospital from pistol wounds inflicted by
her husband on May !.
The Central Branch. Y. NJ. C. A, viii
keep open house on New Years Day.
Mrs. E. NJ. McGilI was robbed by ne
gro footpad nea- her home on Adams
street.
The congregation at the Old Cathedral
was Me largest In years Archbishop
Glennon officiated.
Samuel Boetzei, charged with passing
counterfeit money, professed to under
stand but little English. and would not
discuss his case in detail.
Charitable organizations provided din
ners for the poor OF the city.
The exchange of twelve words resulted
IN Patrick Higgins killing Michael Ryan
in an East st. Louis saloon. The shooting
was said to be in self-defense.
Mrs. Mary Peck. with baby in arms
and leading three little boys. fell on the
steps of the Coliseum after the dinner
given for the poor and was removed to the
City Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
SPORTING

Carlisle Indians defeat the .Ali-California
Football team in a highly spectacular
game, which makes women spectators 30
enthusiastic that they embrace the cap
tain OF the visitors.
The Portage Lake Hockey team over
whelms the Worlds Fair Club q to at
Houghton. Mich.
The funeral of Jockey Jimmy Morgan.
once q well-known local rider. win be held
to-day at Galesburg.
The Department of Foreign Relations
notifies the Judge of the District Court at
Guadalajara, Mexico, that President Disz
has decided TO grant the request of the
American Ambassador for the extradition
of Charles Kratz. Tho formal order for
his delivery is expected to be forwarded at
once.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
Cruiser Olympia VIII Convey
United States Minister From
Cartagena to Colon.
COLOMBIAN TROOPS DIsBAND.
Consul General Says There Is No
Apparent Danger of Invasion
of Panama-Reyes Busy
With Dispatches.

Washington, Dec. 25.-The cruiser Gym
pia. Admiral Coghlan's flagship. has been
selected 20 bring Minister BcauTre from
Cartagena to Colon, where the Minister
will take a passenger steamer for New
York.
The Olympia will arrive at Cartagena
Sunday next. At his request the Coiom-
bian Government furnished Mr. Beaupre
an armed escort from Bogota TO Carta-
sena.
Consul General Gudger. ut Panama. has
transmitted 10 the State Department a re-
port from the American Consul at Cali,
department of Cauca, stating that the
Colombian volunteer forces IN that sec
ton are disbanding and there are no in
dications of an attack on Panama.
From Cartagena comes information of a
similar character.
Secretary Moody to-day received the fol-
lowing brief cablegram from Rear Adj
miral Glass, dated Panama:
Perfect quiet No news"
General Rafael Reyes, the Colombian
Minister now in Washington on a special
mission, spent a busy day to-day in prepa-
ration of his II all dispatches for Colom-
bia
1t is supposed these dispatches contained
a complete copy of the statement he has
made to Secretary Hay concerning the Sc
cession of Panama
Late in the afternoon Secretary Root,
Acting Secretary Loomis of the State De-
partment and Senior Walker Martinez, the
Chilean Minister. called on Doctor Reyes
Their visits, it is understood, were entire
ly of q social character.
War Department officials admit that the
transports Sherman, Buford and Crook,
now at San Francisco, are being made
ready for sea. Primarily these vessels are
intended for the Manila service. but Off
Gals make no concealmnt of the fact that
they want to be ready for any emergency
which may arise, and, should this Govern
ment desire to use any of the transports
to carry troops to Panama. the ships will
be available for that purpose.
Still, the positive assertion is made that
no orders have been received by the Quar-
termaster's office with this end in view; it
is simply, it is stated, case Of being pre-
pared il the occasion arises.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
THE MANGER AT BETHLEHEM.
Jesuit Places Model in College
Basement for Christmastide.

One of the brothers Of the Jesuit order
has constructed in the auxiliary church
in the basement OF st. xaviers Church,
Grand avenue and Lindell boulevard, an
interesting model representing the scene
and characters prominent in the sublime
and homely account OF the Savior's birth.
The still drama is called bethlehem"
The model Is similar to the CRIBS
which may be seen in nearly all Catholic
churches at Christmastide. except that It
is larger, contains more detail and Is more
attractive In general. In the foreground Is
the crib, with the divine child, around
which are the Virgin, St Joseph and the
shepherds. Mountains rise in the rear,
and from the top house-gtrted road
winds down to the stable. At the extreme
back, high in the sky. the. Star of Beth
lehern' outshines It's stellar companions
Bethlehem" drew thousands of devout
members of the congregation yesterday.
It may be seen at any hour IN the day
for the remainder Of the holiday season.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Dec. 25.-Bayreuth's produc-
ton of 'Parsifar from spectacular point
OF view. was outdone at the Metropolitan
Opera-hoLse last evening. The perform
ance presented series of beautiful stage
pictures. As every admirer of Wagner
knows. he counted much upon them and
their contribution toward the effect of his
art work" and they have their proper
place in the production at the Metropol-
itan. The scenery is artistic in the sense
in which a painter might regard it; it is
composed and proportioned with view
to its pictorial as well as its purely theat-
rical effect.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26
Monsalyat.

There has been a departure from the
Bayreuth model in some respects. King
sors Castle in the second act is somewhat
different in its architectural details. The
most important Of them is that which
gives him his view of the approaching
Parsifal as he looks out. The outlook is
not quite so clearly presented as it is at
Bayreuth, but the difference is really
nonessential-
In the magic garden shown in the next
following scene the departure Is greater.
1t Is place of much greater allurement
nous blooms of crude and garish color,
with no element of charm. there are luxu-
rious growths of vines climbing every
where and poisoning in gorgeous and va
rieeated masses of color-tender, delicate,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-26

at Bayreuth-it Is Moorish In its archi-
tectural style of circular arches and
Arabesque decoration.
The two changes of scene, those in the
first act from the forest glade to the
Hall of the Graf, and in the third, from
same hall. offer some of the most fas-
cinating opportunities to the painter of
imaginative power and likewise to touch
the imagination. of the spectator. The
sages, arches, strange distances. They
are well painted. The transitions were
made admirably; a few little unevennesse5
of the motion will be obviated later. The
Hall of the Grail, as it gldes into view
Is in every respect similar to that shown
upon the Bayreuth stage, touched with
the Moorish character that was in Wag-
ner's mind all through the drama