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The Washington times., 1907-06-30


Non comes enc qu s-9a. has Amer
lea pros, sss-d far enough the true
love "a music 90 support such gi-
game TIael ,akiaSE IE1 years ago.
iu discussing t-c e.olcj.an uf music
IN Aal-r.c.r~ Frank DamrJscu. director
az luuslc iu the public slJUis OF New
= ORR cIig- conductor II Jre New York
Oratorio Society. Musical Art Society.
and recognized author on music. said
TO me-
I'm i've years from now IL win not
be necessary Tor any American TO 90
aoyaad to acquire complete musical
education in any line"
Dudley Buck. another high musical
authority. a famous erganist Of Brook
lyn. and a composer who has done
much toward the musical development
OF this nation. said 10 me on that same
day:
I believe the time has arrived when
II is unnecessary for the music STU
dent IN this country 20 complete his
musical education on the other Sue
Of the water"
Here are the opinions Of two men
both masters ia their lines. with
variance but slight one anticipared
Nordica's announcement by two years.
the other. counting the time thar VIII
be required to place the American
Bayreuth on n full working basis.
placed just about the right period Tor
this new musical development
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
.........,..... Bu.........-..
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN

ing to adopt measures born Of bar
barism 10 snuff out the lives OF IN
fortunate creatures who are brought
into the world under an unlycky star.
Do not hinder such heaven-inspired
movements for the elevation Of parent
hood and the cultivation Of hOlier as
pirations in the minds and hearts OF
the mothers Of the future for the
welfare OF their children. and a higher
development Of the race by suggesting
that they should under any circUm-
stances consent TO the murder Of their
children-even though there should be
one among them hopelessly deformed
and afflicted. Encourage them to
bear such an affliction with patience
and tortitude without attempting 70
evade self-incurred responsibilities.
and in His own time relief and merit
ed reward Will come
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

other ways caused serious injury to
their unborn children. They may have
failed to appreciate the sacredness of
motherhood and have violated all laws
upon which physical. moral, and men
tai perfection depends. and should not
be relieved Of the consequences of
their actions by summarily removing
the victims of their thoughtess, self
ish. not to say wicked, actions.
Physicians are not always correct
in their diagnosis of cases, and what
might seem at first a mentally or
physically deformed child might de-
velop into one in all senses capable.
Many such cases could be cited. There
fore, mothers should be urged to
greater care before their children are
born and TO more tenderness and de-
vOtion afterward.
II their children are i'm any way
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

. T the suggestions Of DR.. Andrew
Christian that deformed children
u be destroyed at birth were followed
the slaughter of the innocents un-
der Herod would be eclipsed. because
male and female infants would be sac
rifced upon the slightest excuse
through the eonnivanee of unworthy
parents and practitioners.
In innumerable instances many days
must elapse before seeming deformi-
ties in newly born infants disappear.
Vicious persons would really consent
10 the putting away of their offspring
but for the restraints OF the law. Re
move them and provide any kind Of an
excuse upon which they could base a
defense OF their mUrderous deeds. and
all protection to helpless babes would
disappear.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
VIII Make It Her Life Work.

Nine. Nordica will devote the re-
mainder of her life to this project.
She will be the active manager OF the
enterprise and will take a prominent
part In the conduct of the school and
the opera festivals. singing in leading
roles. and attending to many Of the
details.
The institution that she has taken
as her model is located at Bayreuth,
which is the capital Of the govern
ment district or Upper Franconia.
Bavaria. at one time a principaIity I'M
der the rule Of Margraves af the
House Of Hohenzollern- Bayreuth is
about 125 miles north of Munich. and
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

Is tne lt;-l .v Nagnerites, as the
Wagner Theater was built there espe-
cialiy for the performance of his
operas. This theater WIS erected thir-
ty-two years ago. on a hill. reached by
a broad street of shady trees. The
former residence of Richard Wagner,
the Villa Wahnfried, is not far away
Wagner is buried in the grounds There
is also the house of Jean Paul Rich
ter. whose body lies in the Central
Cemetery near that OF Franz Liszt.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

Wagnerian atmosphere along with the
Wagnerian buildings at Harmon-on-
the Hudson. At Bayreuth the artists
almost invariably give their services
without charge and follow as far as
possible the instructions and the ideas
of Wagner. For the most part they
discourage any exhibition of emotion
on the part of the audience. and never
recognize any applause that may be
given. When the operas were first
produced there, the audience invari-
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

ably remained silent. but this rule is
not now generally observed. except in
the production of "Parsifal." On
those occasions the object is to secure
every possible artistic reinforcement.
The singer is supposed TO be the mere
agent OF the literary expression. the
auditorium is completely darkened and
the orchestra Is placed beneath the
stage. out Of sight of the audience.
These traditions OF the musical fes-
tivaI have been maintained through
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

the efforts OF Waguer's wife and his
son-SieEfried-
The. site selected by Nine Nordica
for her musical conservatory Is one
OF the most beautiful spots on the
Hudson. Il is thirty miles from New
York on The direct line Of q railroad
on the east bank Of the river opposite
the Jersey shore The prominence
where the buildings are 20 be erected
and which has been called NOrdica
Hill. rises 80 feet above sea level
and commands "A broad sweep OF the
Hudson for twenty-five miles. unroll-
ing one Of the most magnificent panO-
ramic views that can be seen any
where, not excepting the Rhine A
short distapce from this hin IS an
other which viii probably be reserved
for the home site OF NOrdica, as she
intends TO build a substantial villa
near the scene Of her endeavOrs- This
hill comprises about FIVE acres and has
been called Piney Point, because OF
the thick growth Of pine trees that
covers IL To the north OF this emf
hence there runs down sheer for nearly
zoo feet a precipice OF solid rock To
the southeast runs the CrotOn river,
along banks lined with forest trees.
Harmon n-the-Hudson is situated
about midway between Ossining.
picturesque village three miles 20 the
south on the river. and Croton, where
the city OF New York has erected a
dam and reservoir at an expense OF
more than s, coo, 600. The Boston and
Albany Post roads pass Harmon,
which IS historic ground, occupying
the old Van Cortlandt estate OF 500
acres. On the Albany Post road. on
the way 20 Ossining. stiu stands IN
tact the Van COrtlandt house. built In
1851. and now occupied by Miss Anna
Van Cortland A little 10 the north
IS Hessian Hill, which occupied such
a prominent place in Revolutionary
times. and not far away IS Washing
ton Irvlng's sleepy Hollow" with It's
reminders OF The Headless Horse
man" and rip van Wrinkle" On the
opposite side OF the river are the High
lands with those charming backings
m the exquisite river scenery. Hook
u,ountain. Dunderberg, and Old Tor.
ubue On the New York side stretches
Westchester county with its towering
hills as far as the eye can reach IN
either direction.
Rut beautiful as the place may be-
y would ne useless were Il not acces-
sible TO those who Il is expected Will
patronize the musical festivals. With
the end In view Of conducting people
TO and from No-dica hin, plans are
making for a transportation service
by land and water that will prove en-
tirely adequate. A trolley Inc VIII
run from the railway station 20 the
hill. Special excursion steamers VIII
nlv between New York and the mouth
of the Croton river. which empues
into the Hudson. From this point cleo
trio launches Will convey passengers
along the Croton. which flows just
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
Dangers Besetting Girls abroad.

] know what IL means to send
young girl across the ocean alone. 1
know what IL means to have her
pursue her musical studies there
alone. have been all through it, but
] was fortunate enough to have a
mother with me--a mother who watch
co over and cared for me. But to
most girls who are alone in Europe
there are great dangers. One can
not realize the temptations that are
thrown In their way. one cannot real
ize that there are those who cross
the ocean for the sole purpose Of
throwing these temptations in the way
OF innocent and unsophisticated girls.
who, lonely and friendless on q bis
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

back OF Nordica Hill The number 81
stc..-ler- wiI b- increased l-rius the
hours a. the operas. which win be
from clock in the afternoon iii
about DO .Cloek l1 tae e-enins. the In
tension g-.ns d have aH hour inter-
mission Lc-U-cu each act Then there
are t-r r5a.aays which are famous
-.d which are now
a. ---s--i -af5-isca with touring
cars.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
NINE NoRDICA IN THE ROLE OF BRUNHILDE

The building OF the Wagner Festival
Theater was the dream of Wagner's
life, and to carry out his plan he Sc
cured the aid Of King Louis III OF
Bavaria, which, with small subscrip-
tons from the music lovers, made the
proposition practicable.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
AN Az

rs 1T possible to establish an
/ American Bayreuth in this
country? There are those
who scott at Nordica'S proposed
institution on the Hudson
among them Madame Schuman-
Heink. But, perhaps, those who
view the proposition as impracti-
cal do not look at ii from the
right angle. If it be expected to
reproduce the very atmosphere of
the old Wagnerian school on the
Hudson, the project is impossible
If it be the intent to inaugurats
here a conServatoire of music
center for students and lovers
of muSic-that will grow and ex
pand as the growth and love of
music in the United States ex-
pand, it is entirely within the
bonds of reason-not only pos
sible, but highly practical,
And one is led to believe this
if one but attends TO the history
of the evolution of music in
American evolution marked
by growth unapproached, dur
ing the same period, by any other
country.
Americans have demonstrated
that they are a muSic-loving peo-
pie. Why should not America
be one Of the great music centerS
Of the world?
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
MERE OPINION
Bv S. d. KTSFR.

r. EW men can be fooled twice in
- the same way; but there are so
many ways.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

The fool killer always gets ready for
a hurry call when an idle man fnherits
fortune
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

The man who can Distinguish be-
tween fattery and sincere praise has
made a good start on the way 70 sue
cess.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

Peculiarities at Bayreuth.
As Nine. Schumann- Heink says, one
cannot hope to reproduce the exact
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

It is a mistake 10 go around COM
-laining about your hard luck. one Of
the most serious handicaps a man can
have is a reputation for being IN
lucky
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

The man who expects to be insulted
never has % wait lonS.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

Most of the lemons are handed to
those who are afraid TO ask for what
they want.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

When a man is eager 10 have his
son follow in his own footsteps it is
safe to conclude that he has an exag-
gerated ego.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

June 80. 1907
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
New Years ::
And Its Meaning

peaceful posc mind signifies the close OF deeds well done OF NOBLE
efforts that is right; those OF reckless turbulent cha
acter it rproa But with that repoach comes in almost every
case an honest improve New Year day to man
kind what the birthday is to every individual 1t is the time when
standing at of the old year. the threshold OF the new one
survey past and the future The present but breath Inc
future regard with apprehension the past IS
that him lead that life The future seldom
trail be bazed The marks OF the past years aid us to cross
the year
With dawnng New Year. the birthday OF mankind there
always sincere desire the of every one to do better
desire leaf New Years time OF contron
and time OF honest intention for reformation.
And in this connection how mmutabe the OF providence
fate whatever chose give the destiny that
How many honest and strong determinations to follow policy
will better one material well moral way made
and how few Of the hopes realized.
To the world the dawnng OF this New Year bright for some but
sombre for others The possibility OF rupture OF the friendship be-
great nations nations that foes and friends
alike for grave apprehension But the New Year dawn to-
day with the indications quite favorable that diplomacy will triumph
and the misery will fall upon the people OF the Pacific
Despite peace the world brighter for the
coming year than it has in the last decade.
For Hawaii ne the prospects good These islands enter
ing upon year that likely be prosperous
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Federal Judge Evans of Louisville
has declared the employers liability act
unconstitutional, How does this eff
feet the suit recently brought before
Judge Dole wherein it is sought to APP
ply the act to the owners of a steam
ship?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

and preserve them public property and public While
of fact nothing has been done under this the
opportunity do something remains whenever public sentiment
calls for its being done 1t probable that under this suitable
markings and memorials the location of could be
made very small expense.
Nothing would greatly add to the interest tourists
these islands would general marking by suitable inscription
such spots the sites of these heaus and places where incidents
OF historical interest took place Perhaps Mr. Thrums
of its indirect results the beginning comprehensive
of work OF this kind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

If the Regatta Committee could only
have learned of it soon enough the
postponed Regatta could have been
pulled off very comfortably today in
the rear of the Boston Building on
Fort street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
From the Chicago Daily News.)


A soft snap is better than hard luck.
When you die the world will keep
right on going around,
A womans color comes and goes
according to her makeup.
Some men seem to think that dis
honesty is the best-paying policy.
A mans honesty may be due to the
smallness of the bride offered.
There are times when an ounce Of
ingenuity discounts a ton of energy.
Football players ought to be able to
travel in their cheek in after years.
Marry a soubrette if you are partial
to good kicking and poor cooking.
No man can thoroughly appreciate
single blessedness until after he is mar
ried.
Every married man has a grievance
and so has his wife until she becomes
a widow
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

If the present weather continues long
the Promotion Committee will have to
see to it that the next legislature pass
es a regulation weather bill.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Anthony Comstock means WELL but he
lacks a sense Of humor. If he didn't,
he would see the righteousness Of some
of his own actions.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
HeiauS And
Memorials

] u
ancient Hawaiian temples his particular Hawaiian arcaeo-
logy and has devoted the subject work and
study He probably the best informed subject in the
Islands Preceding his article the subject gives list of the
baus the Islands of Kauai and of Oahu list each is de-
crbd to its character and size history far as these are
known and the surprising thing is that much is known
The list contains the and location considerably more than
hundred the Island Of Kauai svenvwo on this island
will surprise most people know that ever were so many
built and used that any of the Them in tradition or
history in the actual remains exist
In making the researches that he has and recording the results
Mr. Thrum has done important public Some time thor
ough gazetteer of these Islands will be prepared and this that
being done will furnish material for important part of
The historical society has undertaken do what its means will allow
suitably marking the sites of historic interest these Islands and
suitably mark the places where these heaus were where thew have
been totally destroyed will doubt within the purew of
this scheme. '~ '''"'T' VIZ WINNIE WFWVEIW
The legislature Of 1903 passed authorizing government
TO by condemnation proceedings the sites heaus
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Rockefeller has made a gift of three
million dollars to Chicago University
Look cut for rise in the price Of
kerosene oil.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

The sports probably expected a hot
time at the Gans-Herman fight at To-
nopah tOday, but not hot enough to
melt the snow off the mountains.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Belle Billion proved that she was
worthy of her coronet by supporting
her husband by her art, though offered
brides to desert him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
The American
Congo Scheme

OF the unassigned public domain for period years. that
whatever mines be established by this exploration be worked
nnetynne OF three becoming the
property of the company has been organized
concession with capital shares of which hall have been taken
by the American syndicate while the balance the
Belgian syndicate which has already begun the development the
The of 100000 comparatively
small compared with that of the kongo add
ton its mining rights the syndicate has obtained grant
of forest land and the right harvest rubberproducng
plant OF 27OOOOOOO Even the privileges
named do exhaust those OF the company which has secured
a complete and horOughgOng concession.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Patterson probably feels aggrieved
because the Nuuanu dam hasn't been
abanl oned altogether
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

If the lightning of the past few days
keeps up, the lightning-rod, industry
might prove a thriving one in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

1t would be very thoughtful in the
Pacific Club which is keeping open
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

More definite information than
has heretofore been accessible re-
garding the rights granted to Am
orleans in the Kongo Free State
indicates that the American syndi-
cate has secured the right to
prospect for metals over the whole
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

The man on the water wagon needs
an umbrella as much as anyone else
in this weather
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

1t is said that the determined
effort of the last session OF the leg
islature to secure substantial mOdi-
fcations OF the leprosy segregation
law, is to be renewed with re-
doubled ardor, and with consider
able new support AMONG legiSla-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
Program Against
Segregation

tcrseec coming legislature. the the effort
such notifications of the law would permit reer
experimentation with remedies for the disease both empirical and
Codng recognized schools OF medicine medical practice.
1t is said however, that the for modification will
take broader basis The plans they have been somewhat
furvey developed included the location here the Island OF Oahu
within close distance of Honolulu institution, merely for
receiving proy patients until they be removed the settlement
but for keeping and maintaining them where they be freely expert
mened on in the hope of finding
This very radical and little less in its essentials
than the substitution institution asylum hospce
for the settlement Mookai The thought behind be that
WILL but in its development and working little less
than this.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

New Years resolutions are often the
children of Christmas extravagances.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

One of the interesting features
of the thirty-third number OF
Thrum's Annual which has Just
been issued from the press, is an
article of some length by T. G.,
Thrum himself, on the heiaus OF
Hawaii. Mr.. Thrum has made the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

house today, if it has umbrellas on
draught for it's callers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
alexander ! BALDWIN. LTD
]. P. COOKE, Manager.
OFFICERS

H. P. Baldwin. President
j. B. Castle. First Vice-President
w. M. Alexander. Second Vice-President
L. t. Peck..... Third President
j. Waterhouse '..."..........Treas
70. %. Paxton. .................Sec Secretary
W. o. Smith.....................Di Director
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01
Sugar Factors and
Commission
rlerChants
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Com
pany.
Haiku Sugar Company.
Paia Plantation.
Maui Agricultural Company.
Kihei Plantation Company.
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
Kahuku Plantation Company.
Kahului Railroad Company.
Ealeakala Ranch Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

A name to stir the conscientious
to better deeds, a name to urge
the backward to better things.
There is scarcely any day OF the
year that possesses to every human
being so much significance as does
this day. To those of calm and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

There are times when an ounce Of
ingenuity discounts a ton of energy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Marry a soubrette if you are partial
to good kicking and poor cooking.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Football players ought to be able to
travel in their cheek in after years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

A mans honesty may be due to the
smallness Of the bride offered.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-01

Some men seem to think that dis
honesty is the best-paying policy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-05-04
Trial, Of . Woman suffr,ai,,.

Kelr Har1ie had a trying experience
the other evening. Addressing n meet
ing mainly attended by the other side,
he failed to get a hearing until the
chairman said, Gentlemen, II you will
listen to Mr. Hardie quietly, he will be
happy TO answer any question you may
put to him at the end OF his speech"
When the honorable member had re-
sumed his seat, a question written on
half a sheet Of note paper was sent up
to Mr.. Hardie and passed by him I'M
opened to the chairman. who read II,
and grew very red in the face. Read
It out"' roared dozen men, and the
chairman at last obeyed. The question
was. why do they call you n Gibson
girl?" 1t finished the meeting.-On-
locker