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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
OPERA PATRONS
SEE NEW CARMEN
SoRDID FEATURES ALONE ARE
PORTRAYED
Dance and Lovemsklng Of Erstwhlle
WInsome Cigarette Girl Offend
Those Who Remember Calve
and De Lussan

Los Angeles music lovers saw a new
Carmen last night-a Carmen devoid
of all the delicate, winsome arts that
have made Bizets cigarette girl a
creature Of extraordinary charm when
portrayed by Calve, DE Lussan and
other great singers.
Miss Marion Ivell, who sang the title
role In the performance by the Savage
English Grand Opera company, gave
an impersonation that offended those
who cherished memories of other chac-
acterizations that have been accepted
as worthy to pass into musical tradl-
tion. Her Carmen Is degraded wan
ton without so much as a touch of real
womanhood. Her acting last evening
was realism carried to the farthest
extreme. There was nothing left to
the imagination and the abandon of
the love scenes robbed them of every
trace of really sentimental meaning.
1t is true that the accepted Carmen
is gypsy who bestows her love with
a tickle fancy, but she is withal human
and endowed with something more
than a nature of absolute sensuality,
The delicacy and sweetness of the mu.
sic has given the cue to the character
ization. Last evening the music had 10
more connection with the spirit of
Miss Wells Carmen than Zaza would
have If played to the music of Mar
tha." 'o
Garments dance was so reminiscent
- 81, Nd lit
Worlds Fair that the occupants of the
bald headed row stayed awake all
evening in the hope that it might be
repeated
Miss Wells acting was contrasted
with delightfully."- even presentation
background stage settings of much
beauty. 1t was accompanied by an
orchestra splendidly directed.
OF course Miss well sang, but her
acting distracted attention from her
voice-a big voice that may some day
be used with a better art. And then
doubtless Miss Wells acting will be
different.
Reginald Roberts as Don Jose was
admirable. He has a pure tenor voice
and he is an actor who understands
the value of reserve.
Nothing better than Arthur Deane's
Escamillo has been heard this week
1t was we'll sung and magnificently
acted. He was compelled to repeat the
Toreador song. Miss Brooks as
Michaela deepened the good impress
sion made in I'll Trevatore."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Is BODIES HAVE
BEEN RECOVERED
RESCUERS STILL SEARCHING
FOR MINE VICTIMS
Funerals to Be Held Today In Several
cities-Laree Fund Raised for
Benefit of the Bereaved
Families
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 22.-At
o'clock this evening 75 blackened and
from the Virginia mines, in which the
awful explosion occurred on Monday
afternoon, entombing more than $50 of
the best miners in the Birmingham dis
trict.
Tomorrow will be day of funerals
at Virginia City, Bessemer, Pratt City
and Ensley. The men have been taken
to Bessemer as rapidly as identified
An extra supply Of coffins from neigh
boring cities arrived today
The rescuers are still heroically al
work in the stope and as the diggers
advance the bodies further in the mine
are found to be worse burned and mutt
lated than those nearer the exterior.
the men can be alive. Three men were
found yesterday whose hearts were still
beating, but they expired Immediately
on reaching the outside air.
The Birmingham district has come
promptly forward in the matter of re-
lieving the destitute families of the
victims and mass meetings have been
held in Birmingham, Bessemer, Ensley
and Pratt City today for that purpose.
Hundreds of dollars have been sub
scribed in the suburbs and the Birming-
ham commercial club has raised more
than $4,000 for the sufferers.
Alabama district No. 20, United Mine
Workers of America, today voted $4,000
to be distributed among the bereaved
families.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Parole Breakers Did Not Understand
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22.-It is
explained at the foreign office that
the departure from San Francisco OF
the three officers of the cruiser Lena
was owing to misunderstanding.
They had signed a parole to not leave
San Francisco without the permission
of the president of the United States
until an arrangement had been made
between the two governments. Sub
sequently, when the final agreement
between Russia and the United States
regarding the Lena was reported, the
officers supposed they were free to
come home. If the United States in
sists the officers will doubtless return
to San Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
WEeENER CARRIES OFF HoNoRs
Gives Perfect Characterization in the
Opera of Tannhauser

After two performances, in which he
was put to the severest tests, William
Wegener carried off the honors at the
matinee yesterday when "Tannhauser'
was sung.
In face and figure Mr.. Wegener was
the perfect realization of the Thuringiar
knight and minstrel of the thirteenth
century. In "Lohrengrin' he is typi-
cal hero of the Wagner music drama
but in "Tannhauser" he proved to be
at his best, for. added to the material
embodiment, there was the investiture
of an intense dramatic spirit. The role
was assumed with a high respect for
established traditions and it was in
terpreted with fine intelligence. Mr.
Wegener lifted his representation to the
classical plane and he was convincing
in every scene
He sang better than at either of his
previous appearances. The score was
we'll suited to his voice, which, not
withstanding the recent strain upon it,
was smooth and melodious.
In the opening scene in the hall OF
Ntlluo' MI. w NCStlcI Woll tIt SOOu VIII
of the audience, which accorded hearty
recognition of his splendid work. Miss
Rita Newman as Venus made the most
of her. role and, moreover, she was
beautiful.
Miss Rennyson's Elizabeth was more
artist is above all else sincere and
conscientious, and she endows every
role assumed by her with a distinct
personal charm. Her voice is true and
while 1t is not big enough for the Wag-
merriam parts it is splendidly trained
Miss Rennyson's Elizabeth is a char
acter less majestic than the usual i'm
personation, but the acting is marked
by genuine feeling.
Harrison w. Bennett as the Land
grave was truly kingly figure and his
bass voice was of adequate volume and
range.
The singing of the minstrel knights
was most satisfactory Mr.. Arthur
Dean was a Wolfram of uneven merit
but his solos were we'll sung.
Miss Kate Sherwood as the shepherd
boy sang her small part with voice
of much sweetness.
The performance was one of mar
velous balance and the audience. which
crowded the house, was evidently de-
lighted. The scenery was most artistic
and the costumes were handsome. In
deed, Mr.. Savage has provided sumptu-
Gus stage settings for all the operas.
Mention of performance by the
Savage grand opera necessarily in
cludes praise of the chorus. 1t is some-
thing to possess a memory of the "Pil-
grims'" chorus as IT was sung yester-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
SHARP OUTPOST FIahtIna

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb PA tele-
gram from Huao mouatain, Manchu-
ria, says sharp outpost fighting oc-
CURED February 20 in the Tzinchen
mountain district. The Russian losses
in the outpost skirmishes southwark
Of Tzenti pass were fourteen killed
and sixty-three wounded.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
. ARMY BILL SENT BACK
Returned to Conference After spir-
tied Debate in House
BY Associated Press.

I1Y ANsOCIHNVN ITN77
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-After a
brief but spirited debate the house to-
day sent back to conference the army
appropriation bill. All senate amend
ments were again disagreed to with
the single exception of one appropriat-
ing $4,000 for continuing the cable
from Valdez to Seward, Alaska. There
was renewed discussion over the pro-
vision regarding retired officers with
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Think Peace Party Growing

BY Associated Press.
LONDON. Feb. 22.-The terms on
which Russia is reported to be pre-
pared to conclude peace are regarded
In official circles in London as made
quate and largely in the nature of a
trial balloon. Among the British Off
clals the hope Of speedy cessat ton
of hostIlitles is mostly based on off,
cial advices telling of the increasing
ascendancy and activity OF the peace
party in Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23

placed a number Of heavy guns at
Chiaciatum, which is two miles west
Of Ta mountain.
Scouts Of both armies collided west
Of shahopao Monday night and a sharp
fight took place.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Another Japanese Loan
Rv AssooIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, Feb. 23.-As a result of a
conference with the bankers OF Toxic.
Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto,
the government has practically de-
termlned upon a fourth domestic loan
OF 10OOO0,000 yen to be issued at 96
per cent and payable In seven years.
The formal announcement of the loan
is expected soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23

the militia. the name of General Mel
son A, Miles once more figuring con-
spicuously in the debate.
Determined opposition developed to a
motion by Mr.. Ames (Mass.) to agree
to the senate amendment on that sub
iect which is favorable to the reten-
ton of full retired pay by General
Miles and other officers of high rank
serving with militia organizations.
The remainder of the day was de-
voted to consideration of the river
and harbor bill.
Resolutions were adopted by the
house today declaring it to be mex
pedient at this time to investigate the
legality of the election of a delegate
for Hawaii to the 59th congress
and also requesting the secretary of
the interior to report to the house
whether there is any foundation for
complaint of the National Business
league of Chicago that under pre-ex-
isting laws certain persons have been
and are surreptitiousy obtaining pos
session of large tracts of public lands
set apart to promote the irriga ton OF
arid lands.
Mr.. HemenWay Objects
Mr.. Hemenway Qndiana) objected to
the senate amendment authorizing the
assignment to duty in the paymastel
He said it was a dangerous precedent
and might lead to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
in office.
1t developed that the object of the
amendment was to provide for sew
eral paymasters' clerks who had
grown old in the service.
Debate was cut short by Mr. Hull
moving the previous question, which
was ordered. The report itself was
disagreed to in it's entirety by an en-
phatic no"
Various amendments made by the
senate were considered. On a separate
vote the senate amendment to continue
the cable from Valdez, at the head of
Reservation bay, was adopted.
The house then took up the river and
ton (Ohio), having it in charge, made
a careful explanation of the bills
main features, which already have been
published. He said, however, that the
demand for legislation was becoming
so pressing that one of three plans
must be adopted: To proceed to a
larger scale, select some few improve
ments to prosecute to completion, or
devise some plan by which part of the
expenses should be borne by the COM
munities or localities affected
Mr.. Grosvenor pleaded for an eff
cient merchant marine,
Mr.. Sulzer IN. ", in reply, criti-
cised Mr.. Grosvenor and his commit
tee for not bringing in bill until
so late in the session.
The bill was then read for amend
ment and was laid aside for the day
after some minor amendments.
A resolution was agreed to author
izing the president to convey to for
eign governments participating in the
Louisiana Purchase exposition the
grateful appreciation of the govern
ment for contributing to the success
of that undertaking.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Absolutely Free

With pleasure we give full information re-
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4 Rio Grande via Northern route Courteous
treatment and plenty OF time to devote to
parties desiring information. Lowest rates;
through cars; grand scenery. Ofnce $50 South
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Bubonic Plague In Chile

BY AssoclatedI Press.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Feb. "a
Bubonic plague has appeared at the
port of Pisagua forty-four miles north
of Iquique. The discovery has caused
a panic among the inhabitants.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
PANAMA RAILROAD
BILL CONSIDERED
MEASURE SUBJECT OF DEBATE
IN THE SENATE
According to Long Established GUS
tom, Proceedings Are Begun by
Reading of Washington's
Farewell Address

By Associated Press.
WASHIN GTON, Feb. 22.-The senate
today considered at some length the
bill providing a government for the
Panama railroad. 1t was debated
freely. Consideration of the bill was
not completed when the senate ad-
journed for want of a quorum.
A number of witnesses were exam
ined on behalf of Judge Swayne in the
impeachment proceedings against him
A company of at least $50 high school
students, representing nearly every
inaugural parade on March 4.
All points of historic interest in
Washington are to be marked by tab
let's for the information of visitors.
In accordance with the long estab-
lshed custom in recognition of the day
the senate began it's proceedings today
with the reading of Washington's fare
we'll address. The address was read
by Mr. Perkins.
Canal Government Bill
Consideration of the bill for the
government of the Panama canal zone
was then resumed. Mr.. Morgan took
exception to some of the provisions of
the bill. among them the one authoriz-
ing the deposit of 100000 to facili-
tate work on the canal. He saw no
necessity, he said, for employing a
bank for that service. He considered
the provision as in the interest of some
favorite bank.
Mr.. Kittridge said the provision was
intended only to facilitate work on the
canal and avoid asking favors from
banks when funds were needed.
Mr.. German explained that the pro-
vision was a matter of convenience
Mr. German also spoke of the acquisi-
ton of the Panama railroad, saying
that while he did not believe in the
principle of government ownership he
of this road because it was necessary
to the construction of the canal.
Mr.. Bailey acquiesced in this opinion.
Mr.. Patterson expressed his opinion
on the subject of government owner
ship, saying that he did not regard
such ownership as an unmiXed evil.
He favored the acquisition of the
Panama road as it would enable the
government to demonstrate the effect
of national control of such business.
The canal bill was still under con-
sideration when, at o'clock, the
Swayne trial was resumed.
A number of witnesses were exam
ined in the interest of Judge Swayne.
After the last witness of the day had
been heard. Mr.. Higgins said there
were only four more witnesses to be
introduced in Judge Swayne's interest
and Mr.. Palmer said that only one
witness could be called in rebuttsl.
Both sides agreed that not to exceed
two hours more time would be re-
quired.
At 6;S1 p. m. the senate adjourned
until tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Russians Keep Up s0mbardment

BY Assoclateu I-Itss.
TOXIC. Feb. 22.-The headquarters
OF the japanese armies In Manchuria
reports a continuance Of Russian bonn
bardment of various parts of the Jap
anese line. The Russians recently
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Our Pictures

In the home suggest refinement. You will
see the beautiful IN art here, We have Just
tifu pictures. sanborn, Vain & Co. SST
south Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
HOSPITALS CROWDED
MAJORITY or PATENTS wonEn
Mrs. PInkban's Advice Saves Many
FROM this Sad and Costly Bxperience.

It Is a sad but
true fact that
very year
brings an i'm
crease in the
number ofopera-
tions performed
upon women in
our hospitals.
More than three
fourths of the
patients lying
on those snow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Berlin Very skepticaI

BERLIN. Feb. 99,-That the Rus
sian emperor has actually determined
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
PEACE PROSPECTS
NOT So CERTAIN
EUROPEAN POWERS 10TH TO
INTERVENE
Japanese Legation States Emphatic
ally That the First Essential
Demanded is Security Against
Future Attack
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Feb. 22.--Russia has not
given any indication to France that she
Is ready to take up the question OF
peace, and therefore the authorities
here do not feel qualified to discuss
the st. Petersburg reports giving the
precise terms. The reports are ex-
planed substantially as follows:
The peace sentiment lately has beer
steadily augmenting throughout Rus
sia, particularly outside of st. Peters
burg and within recent days some Of
the most influential personages in st.
Petersburg have come out favorably
to peace and have sought to impress
responsible officials that the time has
arrived to take definite action. How
ever, those having the chief RESPONSE
bility such as Foreign Minister Lams-
dorff, have not yet shown Willingness
to accept peace arguments. Therefore,
so long as the Russian foreign office
is not prepared to accept the peace
view 1t is considered doubtful of ac-
complishment. In spite of this the
peace reports are considered hopeful
sign of the tendency in the highest
quarters toward peace.
Clear Statement by Japanese
The Japanese legation points out that
peace negotiations require certain defiu-
ite steps between the parties, and as
Russia has not yet made the slightest
overtures to Japan concerning terms
Russia is not in position to elaborate
pacific conditions. The officials of the
legation incline to the view that the
st. Petersburg reports were designed
to sound the official sentiment in Japan
What Toxic will say is not known,
but the Japanese officials express a
strong personal conviction that prior
to determining definite terms it will he
Indispensable to settle the main prin-
ciple that the terms will insure peace
in the far east for many years to come.
The Japanese position is said to be
quite definite against arranging a
peace which would permit Russia to
rehablitate herself.
Concerning the indemnity it is said
that the japanese war budget up to
March 81 shows that the total war ex-
penditures will be about $3.50, 900, O00
The legation considers that some in
demnity is equitable, as Japan has ex-
pended double the amount of the cost
of the Chinese war in holding up prin-
ciples which st. Petersburg reports in =
dicate Russia is now disposed to rec
ognize.
The Russian Embassy's View
The Russian embassy replying to in
quiries relative to the peace rumors
says that. while peace is the subject
of numerous conversations in Russia,
as elsewhere, it is Incorrect to as
sumo that the government has taken
up the question. 1t Is pointed out that
some weeks must pass before General
Kuropatkin can make a decisive effort,
and therefore 1t is inopportune for
Russia to consider peace at the present
time, much less determine the condi-
tions on which peace is possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
cOSsACKS NEARLY CAUGHT
Surrounded on Three Sides, They Es.
cape Through Pass
BY Associated Pres.

MUKDEN, Feb. pa company OF
Cossacks, which has returned from a
long and perilous reconnaissance in the
direction of Korea, penetrated by
mountain paths as far as Agoumin
eighteen miles northwest of the Yalu
where they found and burned a large
depot of Japanese provisions Turning
SOUTH the Russians captured few
miles distant a transport of supplies,
of which the small command was in
great need.
During the course of the fight the
Japanese surrounded the command on
three sides. The position of the Rus
slams was desperate, but happily for
them a Chinese guide found a noun
tain pass, by which they escaped to
Khuaizhen mountain, 100 miles due
north of the Yalu river, from whence
they rejoined the army by way of
little known trails.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
erippenbura Severely Blamed

The news of Gen. Grippenberg' at
great Indignation at Russian head
quarters here and in army circles. Gen.
Grippenberg' departure was sur
prise. as he had received no orders
from Gen. Kuropatkin to quit his post.
He left Manchuria unceremoniousy,
without taking leave of the command
er-in-chief. Even Gen. Grippenberg' s
friends say that no matter what griev-
ances he may have had the present is
not fit time for venting personal
feelings. when the army must bend
all it's efforts to secure victory.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-11-21
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN.

DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN.
Aunt Mary Fairchi4ds died at her
home in Reno Sunday night at clock.
aged SS years. She was native Of
New Jersey and went through the ex-
citing days in the days Of old in the
days of gold" in the days Of 4s in Cal
ifornia and made and lost several for
tunes. She came to Nevada during the
early days of the Comstock and made
and lost several more fortunes in Me-
sada. She moved to Reno some time in
The late COS, and was be.oved by al
who knew her. She accumulated q good
deal of property after gong to tteno
and leaves quite valuable estate. Aunt
May, as she was called by nearly every
one who knew her. was most charm
-ng chai acter. She always had q smile
and kind word for those .ess fortunate,
and win be greatly missed by large
numbe rof trends. Mrs. Fairchilo .
mother was a young girl when wash
4ng.on crossed trenton bridge on the
Delaware. Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Lee
were great friends Of Aunt Mary and
left on No. last evening to attend the
funeIai. She was aid to rest TO-DAY.
A noble woman has finished her task
and has gone. May her sleep be as
sweet as was her life.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-11-21
A GREAT OPENING.

]. D. Bigg.ns will formal y open h.s
new Club sa.oon and grill room to Inc
public this evening at clock. He has
one of the handsomest places in the
State of Nevada. In the rear of Tne
Cub is an oval-shaped lunch counter
to which is attached q fine grill room,
where al the luxuries Of the season will
be served to patrons. The bar is OF
solid cherry and Furnished with cut
glassware and conveniently arranged
for serving the public in a manner the
public was never served in Winnemucca
before. Behind the bar and in the cell
lar is the finest of everything drinkable.
Mr.. Bigg ms will be ably assisted In the
management of the house by that vet
ersns and al around good man, Johnny
Vargas. Everything In the place 10
new and as bright and cheerful as
money can buy. Mr.. Biggins is to -
congratulated on his taste for handsome
things. Mr.. Biggins and Manager Var
gas are making calculations on enter
tanning everybody this evening. Go ana
see what a gem they preside over.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-11-21
JACK LONDON TIRES OF ONE
WIFE AND GETS"
nSmns. sAN0I hERsvs@ss1ssrs.~- -

Mrs. Jack Lof1dotf wife sofstneeawsIi- o
known author, was grantsdseas alvoEeass.
from London in Oakland Saturday on
the grounds Of .desertion. : London dld
not appear to defend the suit, for 1t had
been agreed between, them ana Isnuons>
had divided his property. with his. wlle
and children. London was married in
Chicago Sunday to Miss SCarfnen Kilt
ridge. an Oakland woman.< and now he
finds himself in somewhat of an embar-
RAISING position and, it may be neces-
sary to go further before he can clam
Miss Kittr.dge as IFS iawfuf wife.
oFFENDS 4LLINOIsAI1AW.
The last legislature of Ilhnois passed
law forbidding the marriage of di-.
vorced persons in that State under one
year after the divorce had been in Fiji
effect. s~ 1-ys @-a yss sz4sss. - ~s@s-s,
The sams law in In snectahs Calisornias4
in which State Mr.. London was divorced
from his first wife.
The initial decree in this case was is-
sued November II. 1904. and the liIflal de-
cree, November 49, 1sO5. s~7ss zyss as-A
Mr.. London, assuming that the year
commenced from the issue Of the pre-
i-minary decree, considered himself free
% marry as soon as one year had
elapsed. sSs-7' ."
1t is declared by lawyers IN chicago,
however, that. divorces In not in erect -
until the final decree is granted and.
hat one year Of probation must ~elapse
after that time. When the SITUATION
was brought home t" the author he
said:~s s1. 8 s.sY@< e. x7sssx ~ = :
; Il viii. get married in every State ms
he Union just as fast as I can, ger
rom one to another If 1t is necessary.
rhe State law OF California provides
hat divorced person may not marry *
within a year. and. to- encompass. this -
nd the courts grant a. dsyorces and onezs
year later decree. and the decree was ).
granted last Saturday. As to whether
his divorce is afne1abfe t6 the laws so1fss II
'ninois is something Tado not Know. but ~
t seems that the Illinc4sm saw didssnot ~
so into effect until y last, July and, t
-annot affect my case"