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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
OIL COMPANIES ARE FRIENDLY
Former Standard Employe Says There
II No Competition in
Missouri.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 19.-Talxing OF testimony
in the custer proceedings of the State OF
Missouri against the Standard Oil, Republic,
Waters Pierce and International Oil COM
panies was resumed today before Special
Commissioner Anthony.
Attorney General Hadey and Assistant
Attorney General Lake appeared for the
state, while Henry s. Priest John D. John
son, s. b. Eddy OF Chicago and Frank
Hagerman of Kansas City appeared for the
oil concerns.
A. G. Stieserwald, travelling representa-
tive of the +. G. Clark company of Cleve-
land, o., an independent oil concern, was
the first witness. He was a willing wit
ness and said that while he was purchas-
Ing agent and trafic manager of the Re
public OIL company he gained his knowl-
edge of the methods pursued by the Stand
ard OIL company. He said he had been in
the oil business since 1891, and from book
keeper for Schofeld. Shirmer & Teagle OF
Cleveland, o.. he became general manager
for the Scio Refining company of Scio, O..
which was controlled by Schoheld
Shirmer & Teagle. In 1901 these interests
were transferred to a new corporation. the
Republic Oil company, and he was made
purchasing agent and trafffc manager OF
gle was vice president and general man
ager.
Witness said he saw Teagle at % Broad
way several times and that Teagle issued
the instructions to the executives OF the
Republic Oil company.
These instructions were that the Re
public Oil company was to continue to So
licit the trade formerly controlled in Mis-
souri, by Schoheld. shirmer & Teegle. We
were told that there was much dissatisfied
trade in Missouri and that we were to get
after this trade Apparently we were to
fight the Standard.
I'm reality all OF the money which we
made went into the Standard treasury and
all of our reports were made to Standard
headquarters in New York. Under the sur
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
FAST NAIL IN The DITCH
Wreck on Iron Mountain Near st. Louis
Injuries Twelve Persons.
CAR STOPS ON EDGE OF RIVER DIES PtRts
Engine strikes Broken Rail aud
Leaves Track, Followed by
Two Cars Running at
Full Speed.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 19.-The new fast mail
train for the southwest on the St Louis,
Iron Mountain & Southern railway was
wrecked, presumably by a broken rail, at
Carondolet a suburb of st. Louis early to-
day. Twelve men, including the conductor
and engineer. are reported injured, several
of them seriously
Names of Injured.
Adolph Brennecke, engineer, sprained
back, bruised and cut; serious.
Edward Greer, conductor bruised and in
ternal injuries.
Peter Rafferty, fireman. fractured skull.
left arm broken; critical.
Mail clerks:
w G. Rause. chief clerk
Joseph O'Neill, leg broken.
Lee Mclaughlin, internal injuries.
y. Richardson. spine injured.
L. II. Cook, internally.
e. G. Martin.
o. S. Miller.
The injured were removed to the Mis-
souri, Pacific hospital. 1t is believed that
all will recover
The mail train was just getting into full
speed when the engine suddenly left the
track. followed by two cars. The engine
and first car telescoped and together rolled
down a flfteen-foot embankment. The sec
ond car, after turning over, lodged on tho
edge of the River dcs Peres. 1t contained q
number of mail clerks. The engine plowed
along the track for some distance before
going down the embankment
The train consisted of mail and express
cars, no passengers being carried
The crash aroused Carondelet citizens and
they speedily turned out and assisted in
caring for the. injured, several of whom
were so tightly pinioned in the wreckage
that it required much work to release
them.
the investigation has shown that the cause
of the wreck was broken rod on the en-
gine. and not a broken rail. as was frs,
supposed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
sHEEpMEN SECURE a REDUCTION
ST. Joseph and Kansas City Make
Concessions.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. is.-(Special.)-
The success of the committee. consisting
of two Wyoming men, DR.. J. NJ. Wilson
OF Douglas and Secretary George 8.
Walker of Cheyenne. appointed by the Ma
tonal Wool Growers association TO meet
the river commission houses with view
TO securing reduction in the rate OF COM
mission charged on sheep is hailed with
delight by the sheepmen OF the state. The
committee met with the Kansas City and
ST. Joseph commission houses Saturday and
secured reduction on sheep from IS to SO
per car. % being the rate which was
charged previous to January l. 1906, when
an advance OF 81 was agreed upon by the
commission houses. There is little doubt
but that the Omaha. Sioux City and Chi
cago commission houses will follow the
action OF the st. Joseph and Kansas City
firms. The saving to the sheepmen OF this
state alone during the coming year on ac-
count OF this reduction will reach in the
neighborhood of 5000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
DANIEL STORMS RESIGNS
Secretary of state of Indiana Quits
once After Conference
with Governor.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1S-During a
stormy conference which has just closed
at the state house. Daniel Z. Storms, sec
rotary OF state. rendered to the governor
his resignation. which was accepted.
Frank Sims of Frankfort. was immedia tely
appointed to succeed Mr.. Storms. 1t is
understood the governor refused to promise
Storms that he would not press the pro-
ceedngs further
Storms resignation becomes effective
April /. according to its terms. on that
date Sims will take his place.
Before that time. according to Governor
Hanly, Storms has promised to make up
certain moneys alleged TO he due the state
aggregating $3.50. The payment of this
money was the condition under which the
governor permitted storms to remain until
April l.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

face our dealings were ON a most amicabie
basis. We did not actually sell to custom
ers which the Standard was able to hold
and they did not come into real compet-
ton with us
THE Republic Oil company bought all
of its oil from the Standard oil refneries
in Cleveland and Lima, o., and in Pennsyl-
vania." 's.
On cross-examnation Mr.. Stiegerwald
was asked:
How about the waters-Pierce oil com
pany?"
That is the same as the Standard OF
company was the answer
How do you know IT is?"
ut is generally understood among OF
men," said Mr. Stiegerwald. that the Re-
public OIL Standard OH and Waters Pierce
OIL companies divided Missouri into three
districts and that one never invades the
territory assigned to another"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
GREAT WESTERN rROTTING DATES
circuit Opens at Davenport July 81
and Closes at Springfield Oct. d.

CHICAGO. Feb. ls.-The great western
uot'Ihe dates fer the coming season were
arranged at a meeting held here TO-DAY ~
me stewards organisation. The Season
VIII open In Davenport July n ana close
signments follow: Davenport Juiy n 70
August 3; Decatur, ILL.,, August 40: Pc
kin, Ill, August 12-l5: Galesburg, IN Au-
Hamline. MINI. September IS: MIlwaukse
Wis, September 11-i5; Libertyvilie, Ill
september 1872; Joliet. Ill, September IS,
-: Springfield, H., October Is
]. r. Ingalls,. owner OF the Joliet track
refused TO accept the dates allotted to him
and bolted the meeting. F. f. Marsh OF
circuit for the coming year and w u
smoilinger OF Galesburg was named as
secretary. The election, OF a presiding
next meeting of the Organization win Ia
held in Milwaukee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
SENATE CONFIRMS NOMINATIONS
Charles f. Shedd Appointed Register
of Land Ofce at Lincoln.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--The senate in
executive session today confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations. go
Colonel p. H. Ray, to be brigader gem
eral and retired win NJ clifford, receiver
Registers of land offices. Georpa w
Stewart, at Nisaiia, Cali Charles F. Shedd,
AT Lincoln. Neb.
Postmasters: Colorado--NN H. Ogle. Lake
City; ID. r. Cooper. Lamar Idaho-E. r
Wynn. Idaho Falls. Iowa-T. p HoIlo-
well, il, Fort Madison; n. L. Chesley.
sutherland Kansas-Msrki Palmer, Esk-
ridge J. NJ Carney, Mcclure, Missouri-C.
Gardner. Campbell: +. j. SWEET. Lebanon: :
w. c. Askin, Salem. Nebraska-W A Nc
Cool lndianola: L. NJ. Copeland Minden;
G. Miner. Ravenna G.. Olive, Weeping
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
Cochran Evasive,

WASHINGTON. Feb 19.-When asked to-
day concerning the report of his engage
ment to Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston
Representative Bourke Cochran of New
York, said: II cannot discuss, 1 can only
deplore such an unauthorized use OF the
ladys name"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

Continued from First Page)
lynn, where he was defeated by tariff
reformer. the Liberal association tonight
temporarily selected him to oppose Premier
Balfour in the bye election made necessary
by the resignation OF Alton Gibbs, who gave
up his seat in order to enable Mr.. Balrour
to return to Parliament.
Mr.. Balfour commenced an active cam
paign this morning perambulating the
greasy alleys Of Billingsgate fish market,
shaking hands with hundreds OF fish sort
ers and receiving an occasional douche OF
Shiny brine from the baskets on their
heads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
THE WHITE HOUSE Feb 10 1906
sion, FaIs Divorce Industry.

PIERRE, s. D., Feb. 19.-(Special. IAN
analysis of the divorce record OF South
Dakota for the first six months OF the opef-
alton OF the vital statistics bureau shows
that Sioux Falls is far in the lead OF any
other point In the state. over one third OF
the DEGREES granted for that period being
in that circuit. A total of I7 couples
sought separation in that time. and out OF
that number 1877 came from outside states
to this state for divorce purposes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
CONFERENCE OVER RATE BILL
President ConsuIts Attorney General
Moody and Speaker Cannon.


Moody and Speaker Cannon.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Followlng a
conference between Attorney General
Moody and Speaker Cannon and Senators
Clapp and Dolliver, the attorney general
and Chairman Knapp and Commissioner
Prouty of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission held conference with President
Roosevelt at which railroad rate legislation
was discussed thoroughly. The effort was
TO shape the provisions in the Hepburn
bill regarding appeal to the courts so as to
make II certain that the bill is constitu-
tional, and yet so far as there is power
by law to do so to limit the appeal as to
what Is regarded as constitutionally neces-
sary. The president is understood to be-
heve that Messrs. Moody. Knapp and
Prouty have worked out a satisfactory
provision that is better than that in the
Hepburn bill or in the Interstate Commerce
commissions original bill. the only two
bills hitherto laid before congress with
which the president has on that point felt
at all satisfied.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

FOSSIL, WyO.. Feb. 1S-lSpecIaI .)-Be-
cause he would not walt on him as soon as
he stepped up to the ticket window. a man
named Green pulled his gun and shot f.
j. Willis. the operator and agent here,
few days ago. the bullet passing through
his side. Green made his escape and Willis
was taken to the hospital at Salt Lake
City. where he is resting easily and will
probably soon recover from his experience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

The latest Pony Coats, very new. sLSs
and A9s.
Popular new spring and summer Waists,
OF linen. lawn and mercerized cotton, iec,
T5c CSC and s1.9s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
CAMILLE

Under the direction of Sam 8. Lee Shu-
bert and w. F. Connor-With her incom-.
parable company from the ~. !
THEATRE SARAH BERNHARDT, PARIS
Prfces-sl0o 81. so. 500. s.. so and box seats
To Guard Against Ticket Speculation.
Mail orders for tickets will now be re-
ceived from all points, including Omaha,
money order or check and stamped ad-
dressed envelope for reply. All applications
for seats will be filled In the order re-
the purchaser on the following day.
Address all communications to j. M.
Gillian. Manager Auditorium, Omaha, Neb.
Regular Box Office Sale opens Friday
February g. at 8 a. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
Ladies Suit, Coat and Waist
Bargains in the Economy
Basement.

Newest approved spring and summer
styles OF pretty shapes and colors, priced
attractively and at "a price difference that
is wholly in your favor.
Stylish Elton Suits at so 9S and sl3.9S each.
Man tailored close fitting Suits, the
height of fashion, ss.9s and $685..
swagger long, loose fitting Tourist Coats,
$500 and s69s. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
WIN Probe OF 'Trrn,por,,,,o,

WASHINGTON, a'ebs 1o.--The Interstate
Commerce commission has ordered AN in
vestigation of rates and practices Of the
railroad carriers Engaged in transporting
oil from Kansas and Indian Territory to
interstate destinations. the hearing to be
held at Kansas City, Mo-. March IL, 1906
The investigation is based upon petition Of
the Kansas Oil Producers association en-
bracing a number of charges
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
'Nomination. hy President.

WASHINGTUN, Fcb. N.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
Major William p. puval, to be brigadier
general.
Postmasters: lowa-Eugene c. HAYNES.
Centerville s. w Moorhead Keokuk: Mil,
lard r. Stockey, Leon; ]. w. Campbell,
Preston Kansas-Q. j. Greenleaf. Green's
Holdrege. South Dakota-N Haughen,
Hartford -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
city tn Encourage Tree Planting.

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Feb B-tspe-
ciaI)-The city council has authorized
Mayor A. Kendall OF this city to purchase
] 900 trees for delivery Arbor day next.
which will be distributed free Of charge
TO residents of the city who will plant and
take care Of same. II is thought that by
this means the planting Of trees can be
started in the city,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1s-pians b.,,.
been prepared by engineers OF the Southern
Pacific company for a tunnel six milss
The tunnel Will cut down the present nSo,,n
tain climb by fully 1000 feet and viii elm
mate many curves The estimated cost r.
tunnel will. begin in the -nesr fut,Ir. 'i'e
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
Dress Goods-Newcomers for
Tuesday

Pretty colored stuffs, pretty black weaves
"a beautiful showing. Come Tuesday and
look them over. IT will help the planning
Of the new spring gown Much at every
dress goods counter TO see and enjoy.
NEW PERSIAN BRoCHE NOVELTY
Beautiful in finish, rich in appearance,
about the weight Of batlste. in the new
checked ground. here and there small en-
broidered figures Of beautiful tints, H.iJ
a yard.
NEW IMPORTED CHECKS IN WOOL
TAFFETAS-Fine 1ustrous finish, In a
beautiful quality of wool ;taffeta-snappy.
crisp and new, just in the extreme new
shades of gray. sl.25 and 81 so yard.
BLACK SILK AND WOOL PoPLlNs-
A beautiful soft --clinging fabric, very
bright rich black. fine texture resembling
ali silk, quality as soft and clinging, but
being part wool gives II a little more
weight. They are OF unusual interest.
Many Of the new Partisan gowns are made
from these beautiful fabrics, sl.oo, s1.2j.
s.. 80. sl.75. $3.50 yard
Note-ssmples are now ready for out-of-
town customers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

To Cure q Coid In one Day
take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money IL 1t fails to cure
n. w. Groves signature Is on each box. &c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
Douglas SIS Bee lei
9; =: Our Store
Howsr * FvYvn W. n mn
Telephons. Douglas SIS.
pee. Feb. 10. 1905.

miracle of spring spring correctness and perfect
quality. Here view exposition of all authoritative
styles coongs and shapes assured that every instance
qualities the best obanabe at prices which, from the least
expensive basement to the most costly the other oors
are always favorable and profit sharing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
ss.,. >es "Apply
!: .. Y Dr. GraVeS'
Tooth Powder

to discolored teeth. 1t bright
ems and, whitens them, hardens
the gums, makes the breath
sweet and the health good"
that's a dentists advice.
In handy, Sast~i cans or bottles. ase-
Dr. Gravss' Tooth Powder Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

TunneI SIX. Miles LONG.

. Itching, blind. bleeding or protrudins nile.
Your druggist will refund money III Pa.o
Ointment fails TO cure you in 10 IL DAYS 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
No Occasion for Alarm.


A plAp has recently been approved for
eo-opeEative forest experiments between
the forest setyiee aud the University of
Nebrs SKA. The university Is 10 donate
twenty-five acres OF land at the North
Platte substation and systematic expert
mental planting is 10 be carried on under
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20
IRISH HOME RULE

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-20

The law on our statute books seems to
contemplate lock canal. In my judgment
lock canal, as herein recommended is
advisable. II the congress directs that a
sea level canal be constructed its direction
will, of course, be carried out. Otherwise
the canal will be built on substantially
the plan for a lock canal outlined in the
accompanying papers, such changes being
made as being necessary, including possi-
bly, the change recommended by the secre-
tary of war as to the site Of the dam on
H. nc 20 cid IA
The Washington times., 1906-06-03

attention to his studies and was cogi-
tating upon leaving college when one Of
the girls who had appeared in the anna
teur performance at Daly's happened
TO meet him and asked him wheth
er he wished 10 join the com
pany at the head of which she was to
star at Banvard's Broadway Theater.
now Days Theater- Mason accepted
the offer and left college 70 make his
professional debut on the stage The
play was a failure. Mason received
only S. for his weeks works. less
than he was promised. But he felt the
sting of the stage microbe and went
down TO Philadelphia TO join the Walnut
Street Theater's famous old stock com
pany in 1873, as utility man. He started
in by carrying the spear. but got more
important parts during the balance of
the season-that being his first season
on the stage. At the Walnut he met
Lawrence Barrett, who commanded
great influence with p. NJ Field. owner
of the famous old Boston Museum.
which was demolished a few years ago.
During the season that Mason was at
the Walnut the company supported
Barrett Frank c. Bangs. Mary Ander-
son. John Mccullough. Lotta. Effie
Ellsler, and JanaUs> HEX, with all Of whom
The Washington times., 1906-06-03

Occasionally, however, during the course
Of his career he has drifted into light
opera. In his earlier career on the stage
he played with Maggie Mitchell in The
Little Barefoot. "Fanchon, the Cricket, q"
''Mignon,'' and similar productions.
Later he toured in The Tar and Tar
tar" and when the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas were in the height of their vogue
he played in all Of them except Pima
fore IN Patience" he was the orig
inal Patience. and he was prominently
cast in nearly all of the other Gilbertian
productions.
Mason entered Columbia University in
New York in 1876. and while there joined
a club which gave an amateur perform
ance OF Wilkie Collins Man and Wife"
at Daly's Fifth Avenue TheateT for the
benefit of the Cuban sufferers That
was his first appearance on the stage
and the only time he ever appeared with
amateurs. At that time he had no stage
ambitions. Then, while he was al Co
lumbia. came the exciting political pc
Rod OF the Hayes-Tilden electoral con-
test
That contest was responsible indirect
~ for Mason's debut upon the profess
sional stage. because he became so ab-
sorhe4 sn ths contest that he paid little
The Washington times., 1906-06-03
Our Own Charlotte.

Evidently II il possible for some good
thing 10 come out OF Washington. IN q
theatrical line, and even Gotham is
forced 10 admit IT, For there is no doubt
about Charlotte Walkers being a Wash
ington girl. anu here is what the New
York Dramatic Mirror says OF her
When Charlotte Walker. she OF the
many engagements. retires 10 the sad
sea waves OF the merry mountains 10 rest
her after the seasons vicissitudes. she
viii carry the consciousness Of several
vivid feathers in the cap of her career
That more than half Of the plays IN
which she appeared were failures was
distinctly not her fault. They failed
in spite OF. not because of, Miss Walker
II she is ever serious enough 10 uoraliZs
which ] doubt, she VIII reflect that after
this seasons The PrOdigaI Son - The
Prince Chap" As Ye Sow" The Tri-
angle The Optimlst." and The En-
b2rraSSmenI OF Riches there can be
no doubt that in the lighter roles in
which charm IS the keynote and youth
the essential atmosphere. she car
scarcely be surpassed She VII be q
wise Miss Walker If she declares Unal-
teTably against playing another heavy
role for the next twenty years.
Fine. oh very fine. for Charlotte,
Here's hoping. however. JssaJ il may
not increase the size Of the lady's head
The Washington times., 1906-06-03

John Masor-popuIar Jack Mason
who will be seen in e delightful role n
The Liars At the Columbia during the
coming week. has not reached. his pres
ent high position ae leading man for
Mrs. Fiske through any mere accident
of circumstances. II is true that his
family ideals and boyhood training were
all such as TO deprive him of any am
bition in the direction Of the fOotlights.
and that he first came TO look across
them by accident, but it was work. and
hard work. in stock companies under
the supervision OF past masters OF the
dramatic profession that gradually
evolved his career as an actor.
Mr.. Mason has, during his stage
career. been associated with four his
toric stock organizations in three differ
ent cities and widely different circum-
stances and environments. His first sea
son on the stage was spent at the old
Walnut Street Theater. in Philadelphia
He was there at the death of it's stock
company. From the Walnut he went
to the famous old Boston Museum. IN
1879. and PLAYED there five consecutive
years. until he joined the famous Old
Union Square Theater Of A NJ Palmer.
Up his stock company at that theater. a
company from which migrated players
like Stuart Robson. J. H. Stoddart,
Sarah Jewett, and others In the follow
ing year he Joined the stock company
with which Steele Mackaye and Gustave
Frohman opened the famous Lyceum
Theater. in New York and in later
years, after another term at the Boston
Museum, he returned to New York and
rejoined the Lyceum Stock Company.
which had passed into the hands Of
Daniel Frohman, and was a member OF
tina; company when It passed out OF ex-
istence after having furnished the
American stage with many of its pres
ent-day stars.
II Mr.. Mason had followed the heredi-
/ tary trend Of his family he would have
| been composer or a musician Of note.
but would have not become associated
with the stage The family is one OF
| the best known in New England. His
grandfather. the late DR.. Lowell Mason,
/ of Boston, was a noted composer, and
by reason OF his work in connection with
the establishment of church ehoirs in
this country has frequently been termed
the father of church music in Amer
/ lea" Or. Mason composed the music TO
which Nearer, My God. to Thee" the
! late President McKinleys favorite hymn,
is now sung by millions of voices. That
I hymn was written about 1870 by Sarah
! Flower Adams, an English Unitarian,
/ but its worldwide vogue was not ac-
/ quired until about 1850, when DR.. Lowell
Mason, Of Boston, set it TO the tune to
which 1t is now sung DR.. Mason was
the father of five boys. all of whom had
musical talent One OF these. DR.. Will
1 liam Mason, who Is living at an ad-
vanced age in New York city. was a
favorite pupil Of Liszt. the composer.
and was for many years one of the best
known musical pedasogues = +he United
| States. The other three brothers also
had splendid musical talent, and the
widely known Mason & Hamlin organ
was established by them.
John Mason had fine baritone voice.
but did not care to become a singer and
never made any serious study OF music.