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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
An Evening With Wagner.

Music-lovers of Richmond are pleased
and proud that the Wednesday Club
al is forthcoming festival will give
them an evening with Wagner, the
3 prince of the house Music.
he history Of music is essentially
the history Of the men endowed with
that divine art. 1t is indeed circle
OF mystery, and to enjoy and appreciate
4 it}ain all its entirety and beauty. we
T have to understand these great natures
Z i'll order to see the jewels witl.n4thc
B casket."
Richard Wagner was not only the
most colossal figure in all musical ne
tory. He was more; he was dramat-
;st, historian and pet. Conscious Of
K the capacity of his great mind to re-
ceiye Impressions, his sensitive nature
and artistic temperament must find
some outlet, some expressions. He
knew that painting, poetry, sculpture
and music were arts complete within
4 themselves IILe said that the drama
could.'not be carried beyond Shakes.
peare or the Crooks, and In music
Beethoven was his ideal. This CON-
y poser stirred his nature. and his aim
was to combine all the arts into one
II perfect whole. each one serving its In
dividual purpose. and producing such
an organ of expression as to arouse
and provoke the eternal in the soul OF
man. To do this he had to bring about
revolution; for the opera, as he ,;.w
It, was a string OF tunes relieved only
by the ballet OF the old Italian school.
The great musical drama, still In It's
infancy, was coming gradually to
light. The orchestra, with every means
OF musical expression, the poet and
the dramatist. must be all driven 10
ia triumphal chariot
More than two years elapsed bo!orc
ne received any encouragement In his
tlrst work-"Rienzi." While aboard n
sailing vessel the situation suggested
TO him his Flying Dutchman." After
this came "Tannhauser," "Lohcngrln,
and Tristan and Isolde" all founded
i aH y a
Il on mythical themes, and which to the
f world with Shakespearc's plays, stand
entirely alone. The theatre at l,ny
lcuth was built by subscription for I;
3 great festival occasion OF the perform
4 ance Of the Ring" 1t was ncysrthe,
y less regarded as a temple, away tro,y
the Din and noise of the city Al
performances there were copduetc,
e with the utmost solemnity, and sucl
earnestness was never known In tn,
opera before. In sWagner's last woik
parsifal," he completely realized bot
II religion and art; but he intended ii Il
t6 Ne given only at intervals and only II
that place. The environment itsel
~ took away from the nearer all world
thoughts. and left the mind in such
q flame as 10 view the character Of III
Christian aedeemer in all its pu,it
and grandeur Many OF his admircr
II regret that IT was ever ventured int
The tripialitias Of the so-cailed oper
house, where the religious clemen
seemed sadly out Of place with Nor
ma" Don Juan" and even the lightt
M works Of The Wasnerlan school ]
compliance with his wish. the inter
walls betWeen the performances {
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
The Women at the Sepulchre.

d ~ -. . t. . . " r i.
(secctcd for Tho Times Dispatch,)
lie Is not here, for He is risen, as He
suiu, come, sec tho place where the
Lord lay."--St Matt. xviii. 6.
night mad passed, and before the faint
streak of dawn began to silver the
darkness of that first great Easter Day
those women who had fingered latest by
The cross We're on their way to his tomb.
Carrying with them their precious spices.
they sought the earliest opportunltv 10
perform the last offices OF love. they
knew nothing OF the watch set nor the
seal laid on the stone; had they known,
II might have been that even their loyal
falth would have staggered. AS they
groped their way with sad and timid
steps through the glmmering darkness
they nnxlously asked among themselves
WHO shall roll away the stone?" Fol
unless i was removed ali their tender
care and love would be OF no avail,
They found the difficulty OF tho stone
solved for them for, Behold, there had
been q great earthquake; for tho ange
OF the Lord descended from heaven, ant
came ana rolled back the stone from
the door and sat upon il, His counte
nance was like lightning, and his raimen
white as snow and for fear of him tn,
keepers did shake and became as deat
\ men,"
As tho women approached tho toni
they saw THIS radiant messenger, VII,
{ spoke to them in words of wondrou
] surprise; Why seek 80 the living umonl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
All Initiate Americans.

General I<uropatkin has indicted Rus:
sin on as many counts as the grand
dictcd Decentralization Courier
.lnErnAl. $500 -l..l.E-l ...- .L..-t.t- !I.31.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
AS Bret Harte Saic

AS Bret Harte Said.
The achievement of Woo Ang, OF San
Francisco, who raised a draft Of IS to
IS 900, Is refutat!on Of the state-
!ment that tho Chinese cannot adnpt
themselves to American wnys.-B oston
kTrangcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
Rhymes for To-Day.
Promenade All.

- lD tho girls go down the street,
~ Tell me, do yyp, find theri sweet
- III their gnrh for Easter? fii
DO they seem distressed to you
disappointed, sad or blue?
Not the least or lenster.
Smiles upon their faces Turk
Promcnnding from tho Kirk
AT tic moons beginning,
sCrow,ding on In lovely rows,
Scrutinizlng others clo'es, fs
bowling, chatting, gtlnninE.
Oh, how beautiful that walk
Pause and listen to tho talk,
9 All in highest clovcr: tj 5
James WAS plainly ready-bought'----
t"Mnry looked II fright, thought
''"rwas her bluc done over"
Here's another snatch OF chat:
Call that thing Paris hal!"-
Morning, Mr.. Skinner"'--
"Ncnr-sills. dear, she bargained from
/ know whcre'-"Why,t hello, Toni
Coming home to dinher?"
1ror therc'rc men there, rs you note,
Splendid, each, In dnrksonc coat.
Ditto hats OF polish
Which they're dofiing left and right
With IN ardor pleased and bright
Nothing can dcmolish.
Churchly festival and fete
OF q meaning rather great
That's the truth Of Easter ..
Do all think to recollcct
This while walking p suspect FL
IA Not the least or lcastcr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31
EXPOSITION

CASH PAID FOR OLD BOOKS, OLD
MAGAZINES, 1900 TO 1906 ENGRAVED
PAINTED MINIATURES,
OLD MANUSCRIPTS, ETC. DESCRIBE
WHAT NO Y HAVE. MI IL CALI, CITY
Or COUNTRY,
p. o. BOX els, ri II MoND. VA. ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Eating plenty. Of raw meat, it is
said makes man more vigorous, ply
sically 1t is apt, however, to have a
distinctly retroactive effect. upon his
bank account, "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Neither the Norfolk Landmark nor
the Washington Herald, however, has
yet asked for the plural OF hen fruit,
the probability being that they, like us,
cannot afford more than one at time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

According to a press dispatch, Mr.
Roosevelt, explaining jiu-jltsu to his
friend, Senator Proctor, showed him
how to stand an opponent on his head
only few weeks ago the President
was showing the same trick to Bellamy
Storer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Morristown. N. j., announces that It
+ Is everrun With a scourge of snakes.
The w. G. r. u. can paste this In Its
Easter hat II it wants to.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

AS though his cheek, In purely ma
tive state, were not already the size
known as extra special, Chancellor
Day. the rich mans friend. has the
mumps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

little more of this sort OF thing
may prematurcly bring out crop OF
Junebridos.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Mrs. Sage Is giving away funds with
q lavishncss that doesn't make Hetty
Green Il bit jealous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

sc Entered. January ~, 1908. at Richmond
Va. as second class matter. under act
4 Congress Of March 8, 1879. $5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Also, the vlolets, IL you pat them In
water VIII last easily until Tomorrow
noon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Roumania celebrated Holy Week by
killing 1000 peasants. This looks like
carrying the thing to tho point OF
.fanaticism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Now for the rcalest thing In promo
nadcs do luxe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Neither let any one halt the grand
march TO pause and paint the lily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

However, no lady. be she never so
Gnimble, can SO retrim the old ono that
every other pew with lady in 1t Will
not instantly get wise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Roosevelt, explaining jiu- jltsu to his
friend, Senator Proctor. showed him
how to stand an opponent on his head.
Only few weeks ago the President
was showing the same trick to Bellamy
Storer
Neither the Norfolk Landmark nor
the Washington Herald, however, has
yet asked for the plural OF hen fruit.
the probability being that they, like US,
cannot afford more than one at q time.
Eating plenty. Of raw meat, it is
said makes man more vigorous, ply
sically. 1t is apt, however. to have a
distinctly retroactive effect upon his
bank account
AS though his cheek, In a purely ma
tive state, We're not already tho size
known as extra special, Chancellor
Day, the rich mans friend. has the
mumps,
Morrstown, N, j., announces that It
f Is e,yerrun With scourge of snakes.
The w. G. r. u. can paste this In Its
Easter hat II it wants to-.
Roumania celebrated Holy Week by
carrying the thing to tho point OF
fanaticism.
[ Abraham Rucf, it is said, Is a mil
lionaire, which means that the city he
loves so we'll is out that precise
amount.
One simple way OF accomplishing
government ownership OF railways
would be for Hartman to Will them
to Mr.. Bryan
However, no lady. be she never SO
nimblc. can SO retrin, the old one that
every other. pew With a lady In it Will
not instantly get WISE
Mrs. Sage is giving away funds with
q lavishncss that doesn't make Hetty
Green bit jealous.
Also, the volets, IL you pat them In
water, VIII last easily until Tomorrow
| noon.
little more of this sort OF thing
may prcmaturcly bring out crop OF
| JunebrdeR
Now for the rcalast thing In promo
nadcs do luxe.
a. you have bonnets, prepare to wear
| them now!
Neither let any one halt the grand
! march to pause and paint the lily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-31

Abraham Rucf, 1t Is said, is a mill
lionaire. which means that the city he
loves 80 we'll Is out that precise
amount. 4nf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
ACCUSED OF swINDLING.
Women Held In Toronto for Alleged
Swindles in American Cities.

TORONTO, Ont. August At was so
very easy to get into a good circle when I
got the people to think I was related to
an earl
This was how Margaret Sinclair. alias
Eva Fox-Strangweys. laughingly explained
1t when arrested yesterday in a fashionable
boarding house by Detective MCKEE. After a
good deal Of questioning. the police say.
she admitted she was the English woman
charged with swindling hotels. trades peo-
pie and others in Philadelphia, New York.
Boston and Baltimore. She admitted the
frauds, the police say.
She gave long account Of herself de-
claring that her real name was Margaret
Sinclair born near Edinburgh. Scotland.
college. and was last employed by Mr.. and
Mrs. kendrick. Kendrick, she says Is one
Of Joseph Chamberlain's colleagues in par9
Lament. representing Birmingham
Among her papers are several letters
from and to c. de la Roche Francis, 729
Pine street, Philadelphia, who appears to
have been acting for her in some real or
imaginary property business. Francis let
tiers are purely business ones In I'M
dated letter to him the woman expressed
regret at having to stay over. and declares
her intention of returning to Britain. She
reached here ten days ago. and was arrested
as result of inquiries by detectives who
had New York information.
She admits she Is the daughter of a coast
guardsman, and says she lived nearly a
year in Montreal. supported by wealthy
Australian. who sent her $3.50 a month for
year. This was three years ago. and
since then, she says. she has been once
around the world. living on her wits. She
says she will waive extradttion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
STATE Will NOT PAY FOR VINE.
Hoke Smith Wants to Know Who
Drank on Georgia at Jamestown.

ATLANTA, Ga. August 5-Who ordered
the champagne? Who sent the champagne
II it was not drunk, why not? Who pays
for the champagne?
Those are questions which have stirred
the Georgia jamestown commission, and
also Gov Hoke Smith. who is going to sign
the state prohibition bill today, although
he owns a one-thrd interest in 1.-The Gal In
the Fountain" bar Of the Piedmont Hotel
The champagne in question was used at
the Georgia building on the night Of Georgia
day June 10, and the New York firm that
sent the wine has rendered hefty bill with
a request that the state remit.
Wine is not politically popular In Georgia
just now and therefore members Of the
commission are standing from under the
bill which Gov. Hoke Smith has ordered
turned down.
President Mitchell of the Georgia COM
mission says he never ordered the liquid.
Mitchell says the firm sent wine to be paid
for If approved, and 1t has never been ap-
proved. as no one can be found who admits
drinking any OF the champagne, hence the
New York wine house stands a poor show
for its money Gov. Hoke Smith has also
held up a lot of bills incurred by President
Mitchell of the commission under the head
of entertaining. There is one large bill
for cut flowers. which the governor Is in
vestigating He wants to know to whom
president Mitchell sent the flowers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
DROWNED IN THE EAST RIVER.
Man Falls Overheard From a Steam
Launch When It Begins to Roll.

NEW YORK, August 5.-The steam
launch Osceola, owned by Alexander G..
Blakely of 10 ST. AIMS avenue. the Bronx,
was going up the East river last
night when she encountered a swell from
a ferryboat off 2sth street Joseph Elliott.
thirty-seven years old, Of CIT East 134th
street. was standing on the after deck
when the launch struck the waves and
started to pitch and roll. He lost his bal
ance. fell overheard and was drowned.
Blakely, who had the wheel. stopped the
launch as soon as Elliott went overheard,
but nothing was seen of him from the time
he disappeared under the water.
Blakely had fifteen friends In the party
and they had been down to Atlantic High
lands all day fishing. The harbor police
were told to drag for the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
SCORES WOMEN'S CLUBS.
Mrs. Sam Small Says They Have
Failed In Their Purpose.

ST. LOUIS August 5.-Women's clubs and
organiza tons generally, including the w.
C. T. T., received rebuke from Mrs
Small. wife of the evangelist, Rev Sam
w. Small OF Atlanta. when she declared
at the Planters Hotel that they failed in
the purposes for which they were organized
and had deteriorated into merely ENTER
tanning clubs
Mrs. Small Is not member of any of
the women's clubs or organizations of her
state, because. she says. she could not agree
with them In their methods. She Is a
daughter Of Thomas D. Arnold, a member
of Congress from Tennessee during Presi-
dent Jackson's administration, and the
mother of Robert 7. Small. a well-known
newspaper man of New York city, whose
recent marriage to Miss Ethel Sigsbee.
daughter OF Rear Admiral Sigsbee. was a
New York event. Sam w. Small. jr.. is also
special writer. Mrs Small Is fifty-f1ve
years old
These women's clubs and other organi-
cations which pretend to exist for human
ltys sake don't study what real life u.s.
SUD Mrs. Small, They spend the greater
part or their time in entert tanning some
prominent member of an assistant organi-
zatlon. They merely skim over the surface
OF Things. SO to speak. and accomplish but
little toward stopping the drift of young
women from the homes and the Great OF
womnn's problem In social and CONNER
ciai life.
If the womens clubs and benefcent Or
CARNATIONS desire to accomplish their real
purpose In life they should teach the young
womanhood of our country love for the
home. This. so far. they have. failed TO
do. but have advised girls to go to work
for living Let the girls remain at home
and take work from their mothers Shout
ders while the father and brothers sup
port them. Women now fast running
mems salaries because they willing to
work cheaper than men in order to wear
fine clothes.
Daily association with men in the bust
ness fields tends to break down the barrier
between the sexes. and when men lose their
sentiment for women they lose their re-
spot for them"
Mrs. Small believes leaving home is re-
sponsibe for the much talked of servant
problem
She severely criticised the managers Of
New York restaurants and cafes who per-
nit white girl walters TO work under ne
groes.
In speaking of Booker T. WashfnSton's
work among the negroes of the south Mrs
Small said he was not looked upon favor
ably by the majority OF the negroes OF that
section. whom he is trying to educate in
dustrialiy The negroes. she said were
skeptical about his sincerity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
LATE MUSICAL NOTES.

The United States Marine Band, under the
direction Of Lieut.. Santelmann. gave sue
cessful concert at the Auditorium In Ocean
Grove Tuesday evening. The program
was as follows Overture. "1S12." Tschat-
kowsky; New World Symphony" Dvorak:
Ride of the Valkyries." Wagner; Invita-
ton to the Dance" Weber-W eingartner
and two movements from the suite Lar
lesienne." Bizet. Several selections were
played on the cornet by Mr.. Arthur s.
Whitcomb and the "Sextet." from Lucia"
was played by Messrs. Whitcomb, Wunder-
Itch. Stone, Frey May and Giovannim. The
Schubert Society sang THE Boatman's
Good Night" by Schira. and the Festival
Chorus sang the "Hallelujah" chorus from
the Messiah the Marine Band playing the
accompaniment. AS a finale the band
aroused great enthusiasm by playing the
National Anthem, and both audience and
Festival Chorus joined in singing The
Star Spangled Banner"
Mrs Josephine Esputa DAILY and Mr..
Norman DAILY have been the guests at At
lantic City of Miss 8. Claude Coke, and
while there gave a most interesting "matin
musicale" at the Elwood. Mrs. Days
rich voice was heard in Nevin's Rosary"
and THE Wind Is In the Chimney" and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
RACING CHAUFFEUR KILLED.
Passenger Also Was Badly Hurt; Car
Was Wrecked

BRIDGEPORT Conn.,. August BY the
bursting OF a tire on an automobile yester-
day afternoon as 1t was racing through
Southport. Peter Henderer was killed and
William Mallory was badly bruised.
Mallory is chauffeur for Percy 8. Bryant
Of Southport and he and Henderer were
racing Bryants car with another automo-
bile along the Westport turnpike. AS the
car was turning the corner near the South
port post office at a high rate of speed a
tire burst, throwing the car against a troll
ley pole, killing Henderer. Henderer and
Mallory live here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Mr.. DAILY played. delightfully."-, several selec-
lions by Grieg and MacDowell. They left
Tuesday for Cape May. where they VIII
spend several weeks.


Tuesday for Cape May. where they VIII
spend several weeks.
Among the passengers who arrived in
New York on the American liner st. Paul
on her last trip was a southern girl. a Miss
de Forest Anderson Of Maryland. Miss
Anderson has the unique distinction OF be-
ing a flute virtuoso.
Miss Franceska Kaspar. soprano. and
Miss Minna Heinrichs. violinist, gave con
for the benefit Of the Village Improvement
Society. The program was as follows:
"Janets Choice" Claribel: II Hid My
Love-" dHardelot Spring" Henchel; air
from the opera La Boheme, sung in ltai-
ian. Puccini: Die Lotusblome, sung In
German. Schumann: Waltz. from the opera
Romeo ct Juliette." sung in French:
Through the Rye" both Scotch airs: Last
Rose OF Summer" Come Unto Him."
| sacred aria from the oratorio of The Mes.
with violin obligato. sung by Miss kaspar
Miss Heinrichs played Alteration. by
Borowsky: "Czardas,' by Hubby; Souvenir
and Serenade." by Drdla; "Berceuse.' by
Musso, and ''Serenade." by Pierne. The
concert a great success. both musicaiiy
and financially. and 1t is believed in Blue
mont that the sidewalks will improve right
away.
Mrs II. Clay Browning soprano and
director of All Souls choir. has gone TO
Asbury Park for the rest of the summer
Miss Elsie Browning and Helene oyster.
daughter of Mrs. James +. Oyster formerly
contralto of All Souls. went with her
Mr.. Edwin Hughes will sail for Europe
August IA. He expects to be away two
years, spending part Of the time in Vienna
and part in Berlin.
Miss Alice Burbage has been spending
the early part of the summer at the MARI
borough. Atlantic city, and will go later
to Haven, Me-, where she Will remain I'M
til fall
Miss Ethel Holtzclaw. soprano of the
Calvary Baptist Church choir. went last
week. with her mother and sister. to their
country place at Casanova, Va. They VII!
remain until September. when they-WiH
return to their new home. 1857 Euclid
street.
Mrs. H. H. Mckee Will resume her old
position in ST. Michael and All Angels
Church the middle Of September. at the
urgent request Of the management She
resigned early in the season and Mrs
Atkins filled the position temporarily.
MI Frank King Clark. the famous vocal
teacher, and Mrs. Clark who are visiting
America and touring the country in their
automobile, spent a day In Atlantic City
last week. occupying a box with party
of friends at the performance of "Trova-
tore" in which Mr.. Tom Greene of this
city is scoring such success in the
tenor role. Mr. Greene has also been en-
gagged to sing at the Mt. Olivet Presby-
terian Church during his entire stay in
Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs Tom Greene during their
recent visit to New York were entertained
by Mr.. Claude Cunningham, the we'll
known baritone. and Mrs. Cunningham.
Mr.. Cunningham was one of the soloists
recently at the Atlanta May festival.
Mr.. Harry Pattison Hopkins has been
engaged to play at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church for Mr.. Lawrence
during the month Of August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
THOs. J. OWEN & son. AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BRICK
DWELLING. BEING All ST. Ne
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust duly re.
land records Of the District of Columbia. and at
the request OF the party secured thereby. the UNI
dersigned trustees will sell at public auction. in
front OF the premises. on THURSDAY. THn
EIGHTH DAY OF AUGUST, ID. 1907. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK Pm. the following described land and
premises. sitnate In the city OF Washington. Dis
trct of Columbia. and designated lot 81 In
Lester A Barr and Franklin T. Sanners subdiyi-
sion OF lots in square sos In the city OF Washing
ton District OF Columbia per plat thereof re-
corded In Book 20. page 49, OF the records OF the
office OF the surveyor of the District OF Columbia.
together with the improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale: One half OF the purchase money
TO be paid in cash balance In two equal INSTALL
ments payable in and two years. with interest
at per centum per annum. payable semi annually,
from day OF sale. secured by deed OF trust upon
the property sold. all cash at the option OF the
purchaser. deposit OF 500 will be required ae
time of sale, All conveyancing. recording. etc; az
cost of purchaser. Terms OF sale 10 be complied
with within Is days from day OF sale. other
wise the trustees reserve the right to resell the
property, at the risk and cost Of defaul;ing pur.
chaser after five days advertisement of such re-
sale In newspaper published In Washington,
ID. c. LEVI IL DAVID:
RUDOLPH b. BEHREND.
1y29 d&ds.eSu trustees