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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
GRAND OPERA
SEASON OPENS
LOVERS OF MUSIC HEAR "AIDAv
SUNG PERFECTLY
PRINCIPALS AND CHORUS ARE
UP TO REPUTATION
Society Leaders FIll Boxes and Loees.
Big Audience Attests Appresia-
tIon--story Of the
Opera

with the wonderful diapason of verdrs
Aida" yet ringing in its ears, the aud
ience passed out Of the Auditorium las
night amply satisfied that the Milan
grand opera company is the most compe'
tent organization of its kind heard In
Los Angeles in many years.
From an artistic viewpoint the opening
was highly auspicious. The audience was
critical and at the first somewhat cold
It was discriminating audience; an
audience that had come to hear rather
than to be seen. And 1t was composed
largely of men and women who know
good music and know how to appre-
ciate 1t.
Society, in the more restricted sense of
the term, was conspicuously absent, and
comparatively few women wore evening
Dress Thus the opening lost the bril-
liancy OF grand opera first night in the
east, but 1t gained In the close attention
paid to the Milan artists and in the
quick appreciation of the many vocal ex-
oellences of the principals.
First Acts Brilliant
In composing Aida Verdi put his most
brilliant harmonies into the first two
acts. For this reason, IL for no other, the
selection of the opera for the opening bill
was fortunate 1t seemed almost to indi-
cate managerial prescience of what was
In store, The singers, too, realized that
they were, in the first act facing an
audience predisposed to criticism, an
audience that would be satisfied only with
the best They knew. too. that much de-
pended upon the verdict and they did
their best to overcome the coldness Of
the house.
In the galleries and scattered through
out the big auditorium were many repre-
sentatives from the local Italian colony,
and they were enthusiastic from the first
rise of the curtain. Elsewhere there was
& calmer, more temperate expression of
approval.
With the second act, however, the house
began to thaw out. Pimazzoni made his
appearance, and his glorious voice dis
PEELED the last vestige of aloofness. After
that the audience settled down to enjoy
itself. and when the stirring climax ar
rived from parquet and galleries alike
came cries OF Bravo. bravo" and much
applause
Recalls Are Many
Gonzales. Signorini. Pimazzoni, wul-
man, Pezzati and the rest of them were
recalled and recalled again. until finally
they came forward hand in hand. and
Lfinsins Win tnem rather efnoafraSSeu
and much disheveled leader in evening
clothes that seemed incongruous in such
q setting.
Apart from the vocal excellence of the
presentation. the opera was well staged.
both in point OF costuming scenery and
accessories There was harmony OF color
as well as harmony of sound. And it was
well acted
Taking it all IN all, the opening night
OF the Milan grand opera company in Los
angeles provides a happy augury for a
1ccessful season The audience was
5ritative and the audience. approved
~. esit stint 1t was inevitable that
Comps sons should be made between the
Milan -'aiDany and the Lambardi COM
pany of II season, and all of these COM
larisons redounded TO the credit of the
present organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
"AiDA" GREATEST OPERA
OF vERDPs COMPOSITION
BY GENEvRA JoHNsToNE-BIsHoP

BY GENEVRA J0HNSTONE-BISHO
the opera Aida" is unquestionably the
greatest, probably the best (say many
critics., of Verdis compositions.
The music is rich. radiant with sunshine
of the tropics. redolent of perfume of the
vocation OF priests. hallelujah choruses.
echo Of the mystic temple. and the hollow
resonance of vaulted tombs."
This popular opera was written upon
the order of Ismal Pasha. khedive OF
Egypt He built a magnificent opera
house at Cairo which he desired to dedi-
cate in an imposing manner, and commits
stoned Verdi to compose an opera sug-
gested by Mariette Bey, recognized as the
greatest Egyptologist of the century.
Verdi received $25,0O0 for writing the score.
December q. 1871, before one of the larg-
est and most distinguished audiences ever
assembled in Cairo, and was a success
and ever has been favorite opera. The
scenic effects are fine, from the palm-clad
sacred island of Philae to the sleeping
Nile; the music dreamy, which encour-
ages the ina agination and intoxicates. The
story of the opera Is familiar to all music
lovers. and 1t is an admirable story for
operate treatment, and the opera Of
aida" will live among the masterpieces
OF our era; hence it is considered today
and must remain for all time the noblest
example of Italian opera. The romance,
Celeste Aida" the arie, "Ritorna vinci-
tor" are the gems of the first act.
The scene, ensemble and chorus, SAL
vator della Patria,' ending the second act,
is simply sublime Verdi reaches his cli-
max in the Nile scene, when Aida sings
the aria 20 patria mia" and there is no
finer example of the true, pure italian
aria than this. So l might continue to
select the gems from the opera, but as
Henderson says, THE entire opera is a
necklace of equally fine Jewels
Now for the presentation last evening at
the Auditorium Of the Milan opera COM
pany.
Signor Francesca Signorini is an artist;
his voice did not show fatigue at all. and
he gained the approval of the audience
before he had finished his first aria
Signorina Maria Gonzales has a fine dra-
matte mezzo soprano voice, and seems so
earnest In her work. Her voice is true.
and now we are anxious to hear her in
another role.
Signor Giuseppe Plmazzoni as the chief
the cast; both in acting and voice he is
a superb artist.
The basso, Signor Paolo wuIman has
a voice OF unusually great range. but he
has a very unpleasant vibrato which
makes his tone uncertain
The orchestra was exceptionally even
and good. with one exception-the basses
were too loud. many times marring the
beauty of the vocal parts. The conductor
Maestro Agide Jacchia. consider one OF
the best that have ever known. The
ensemble work Of the chorus is good-al-
together the Milan opera company is one
Of the best Italian companies I have ever
heard in Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10

San Francisco. late from the Klindworth
Scharwenlxa conservatory of Berlin. The
Review says: ELSA Won Grave. the bril-
liant and handsome young pianist whose
great success In Berlin, in conjunction
with the Philharmonic orchestra of that
city, is matter of record, recently APP
peared in Paris at private musical
function that gathered together some OF
the elite of Partisan social and musical
circles Her masterful, brilliant and pas
sionate playing quite carried away her
listeners. Speaking of her playing on
that occasion the critic Of the Musical
Courier writes Elsa Won Grave is a
pianist of splendid qualities. combining
in her performances tender and poetic
expression with fiery. passionate aban-
don. Technically, Elsa Won Grave is well
equipped; she is an artist of tempera-
mental nature. with an element OF the
dramatic In her style Nine. Elsa Won
Grave, who will be heard publicly before
leaving Paris in October, will. on account
of her health, spend the winter in Los
Angeles. The coming Of such we'll
known artist, who is head of the artists
classes of piano at the Klindworth
Scharwenka conservatory in Berlin, is
matter of congratulation to the music
loving community, not only of Los An
geles, but of the whole Golden state"
A San Francisco critic says: After
the 'Miserere' was sung at one of the
IL Trovatore performances of the Milan
opera company. Signorini. the tenor.
quietly walked down from his prison
tower and bowed repeatedly to the audi
ence There is but one remedy to force
the tenor to recognize the fact that he is
in jail and that is for the stage manager
to insist upon it that he actually is
chained to a post. First. however, 1t is
advisable to investigate as to whether or
not the tenor has served term on the
vaudeville stage as 'handcuff king.
Carl Vending. the new concert master
Of the Boston Symphony orchestra and
successor of Professor willy Hess. has
made a most favorable impression uDon
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10

all those who have met him, and the
feeling is that his coming will be in the
nature of a decided acquisition to the or
chestra. Although he is but 80 years old,
his career has been most important He
Is pupil of Joachim, with whom he
studied for three and a half years. He is
an Alsatian and native of Strassburg.
For four years he was the concert mas
ter of the celebrated Meiningen orchestra
when Fritz Steinbach, now of Cologne,
was the conductor. From there he went
to Stuttgart as concert master which
position he now holds, for he is in
America on a years leave OF absence.
Mr.. Vending was especially chosen by
Hans Richter to be the concert master at
Covent garden at the special perform
ances of Wagner's Ring" in 1908. 1904
and 1905. and since 1903 he has been con-
cert master at the festival performances
in Bayreuth. Mr.. Vending. in addition
to his French and German, speaks most
excellent English.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
LIQUOR DEALERSMUST
OBSERVE ORDINANCE
Spoonful of Beans VIII Hereafter Not
Be Considered Excuse for serv-
Ing Beer and Whisky on
Sunday

Patrolmen Ingram and Beaumont.
working out of Captain Auble's office.
began yesterday afternoon serving no
tees on the restaurant and Sunday
saloon Keepers that hereafter the ordl-
nance governing the sale of Intoxicating
liquors on Sunday would be strictly en-
forced and that violation OF the same
swould mean instant prosecution.
The ordinance provides that liquors
cannot be sold on Sunday except in orig
inal packages and with full meals. This
law has been evaded month after month
by the saloon keepers who have res
taurant licenses by simply serving a sau-
sage sandwich or spoonful of beans
with each bottle of beer or whisky sold.
no charge being made for the mouthful
of food.
must serve a full meal with each package
of liquor sold or they will be liable to
arrest anu prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
CENTRAL. DEPARTMENT
HAS FALL OPENING

Last'n wa sthe autumn opening al
the Central Department store and that
establishment presented a lively scene
between the hours of and TO-
Throngs of women and men were at
tracted by the Nshow, which has never
been surpassed in Los Angeles, viewed
from either an artistic or commercial
standpoint.
The store was beautifully decorated,
greens-predominating relieved by thous-
ands of red peoples. and the effect, to-
gether with elaborate displays of autumn
styles, brilliant illumination, music and
crowds elected expressions Of profound
admiration on every hand.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
cLERNssUEs PAPERS
, FIVE CORPORATIONS
Land andvater Companies Predomi-
nate, al Local Capitalists Are
HeIiIy Interested lin
Jew Concerns

Articles OF corporation for five COM
panies wereued yesterday with the
county clerk.
The Valencis,and and Water company
is the name Of company which desires
to acquire all he rights and privileges
necessary to eble 1t to control lands
and water rigl. The headquarters of
the new corpoiion are to be in Los
Angeles.
Five trustees, eh holding 20 shares of
the capital stoclare named They are
Q. ]. Rowley oLos Angeles, VIM. 7.
Kendrick of LoAngeles. A. L. Darby
of Downey. FranBurke of Downey and
A. L. Ball of Dogey. The capital is to
be $4,000 divided TO 81 shares.
The Seaboard CStruction company is
incorporating for le purpose of enter
ing into the busiis of manufacturing
illumina ting and hing gas and for all
purposes essential the carrying on of
such business. lie headquarters of
the company are the In Los Angeles.
The directors are aIollows:
Elmer 1. Moody Pasadena, j. s.
Moves of Pasadena klanche l.. Warren
of Pasadena, H. G. Apson of Pasadena,
C.. M. Simpson of Padena-
The capital stock 10000, ivided into
shares of 800 EACH
Fraternal Brotherhf Hospital associ-
alton is the name of corporation being
organized for the pulse of establish
ing and maintaining titutions for the
care and benefit of faties of members
of the Fraternal BrothSood lodge.
H. D List of South (sadena, W. ii.
Ballard of Pasadena, >. S. Keefe of
Los Angeles, DR.. w. lHaney of Los
Angeles, John r. Matns of Los An
geles, w. S. Montgomery Les Angeles.
z. B. West of Los ANles. Glen 2.
SeeIye of South PasadenaE c. Hibbard
Of Riverside are the dhtors in the
new Organization, which capitalized at
5000, 900.
The Star Clutch companis incorpor-
ated for the purpose OF hufactwing
and selling and dealing n patented
article known as the Sta1lutch and
other mechanical devices.
The directors Of this co9celare seven
we'll known business men lSouthern
California: A. M. Smith orlaremont.
c. H.-Harwood OF Los Angs. c. M.
Smith of Los Angeles. Edwif. Hahn
Of Pasa dena. Each of the direhs holds
one share of stock par vaipof $780,
The capital stock is 100000
The Chino Domestic Water cSany is
organized for the purpose OF Aplying
domestic water to the cauntrAround
Chino. Headquarters of the COMFY are
IN Los Angeles. There are loco Aes Of
5000 each and the directors M five
shares apiece. Ralph Bandini oPasa-
dena. Joseph r. Loeb of Los keles
and M. s. White Of Los Angeles fthe
directors In the new concern.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
Ruef,s sentence AaaIn delayed

BY AsBoclated Pfee8
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct s.-Abe Ruef
appeared in Judge Dunne's court this
morning at the time fixed for his sentence
on the charge of extortion to which he
pleaded guilty. At the request of AS
sistant District Attorney Cook, Ruef's
attorney consentlng, the date of sentence
was postponed to October 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
Disastrous Flre in Ensenada
BY Associated Press

7 :
SAN DIEGO, Oct. s,-Fire which
started in the drug store of j. B. Cas-
tilion on Ruiz street, Ensenada, this
morning destroyed half block of
business houses, The heaviest loss
was in the wholesale liquor house of
]. Hussong. The town Is not supplied
with fire apparatus and the fighting
was done by citizens and soldiers, who
finally conquered the flames by tearing
down buildings
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
LEADERS OF SOCIETY
FILL BOXES AT OPERA

Among the prominent people present
were: Mrs Robert J. Burdette, who ems
tertained In her box General and Mrs
Adna Chaffee, Mrs. George F. Hale. Dr.
i II. Mcbride Of Pasadena. ]. s. Tor
rance. Mrs. Seymour Locke. Messrs.
Boris ~ E-anaanieE. GraTnrv Perkins
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
Killed in Saloon FIGHT
BY Associated Press.

BAKERSFIELD. Oct, s-L M Cam
eron, better known in the Tenderloin as
Curly" shot and killed Jerry McElvain
at the Owl saloon. down town resort,
at o'clock this morning, The men had
quarreled early Vn the night ar Cameron
left only to return with double barreled
shotgun. with which he killed the other
man. Cameron Is under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
Episcopal Offering Taken

RICHMOND. Va, Oct. s-The feature
OF the day in connection with the tri~
ennial session of the Episcopal conven-
tion was the presentation Of the mems
offering at Holy Trinity church early this
morning. Bishop Tuttle presided. The
amount raised will not be announced until
tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10
Captain and crew RESCUED
By Associated tress.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 9-The cap
tain and crew of the barkentine Ada
Morrell have arrived here on board the
steamer Admiral DeweX. They were
taken from their ship last Thursday, the
Morrell having been wrecked and water
logged while going from Salem to Phila-
delphia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10

Carl vending. the new concert master
Of the Boston Symphony orchestra and
successor OF Professor willy Hess. has
made most favorable impression upon
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10

War over garden hose has broken oui
between contractors and city depart
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-10

Nine. Sembr1ch was the first important
member of Mr.. Conried's opera company
to arrive in New York. She came in last
Saturday on the Kaiserin Auguste Vic
toria Nine. Sembrich has spent the
greater part of the summer in Switzer-
land and in the TYrol.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
To Trade.

Two-story hotel of Is rooms and
acres of ground well improved,
good frame barn for e horses and
other outbuildings, good well, cave.
etc. Only hotel in town of gas in
good county in eastern Kansas.
Good 7-room residence property
in lola, Kansas, renting from sIa to
SIS per month. Valued at $500.
We offer the above in exchange
for Meade county land. Call OF
write at once,
THE FARMERS LAND co.
Meade, Kansas.
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Married

Mr.. Lem Kyger and Miss Faye
Follick were married last Friday al
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Nor
man Elliott at Newton, Kansas,
These young people are we'll and
favorably known and have many
friends who join in wishing then
much JOY and prosperity. We are
advised that they will reside in thi:
city.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
w. H. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction
cEP.
Pratt Kansas
Pratt Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale at
any time or any place don't fall to write or
wire w. H. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctioneer and has no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines of
property he may have to sell and is a COM
petent judge of valves of all classes 'of live
stock. No man is fitted to sell your stock un-
less he is posted on quality and values. Is
the high dollar for you means a reputation
for him, End, he will work for you from tn
time your sale is billed until the last article is
sold. His terms are reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First Nation
al Bank or Fowler State Bank.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
The Old Guard

Closing their first years business
on Friday the 9Th inst with thanks
to the people of Meade and Meade
county for their very liberal patron
age during this Ist year. And we
are now in better shape than ever
to serve you. We have larger
stock and are more determined than
ever to give our friends the best to
be had. Just forget wherein we
erred the past year and let US show
you we can do better this the end
year.
o I
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
NOTICE!

The News has large number of
subscriptions due about January /,
and we would be pleased to have as
many as possible to come in and
settle as we will need every dollar
we can scrape. If you cannot pay
up at that time we will continue to
send the paper and pay US as soon
as you can.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
Cotton Seed Cake

Cotton Seed Screened Cracked
Cake and Caddo Cold Pressed Cot
ton Seed Cake. For the Best Cake
and prompt shipments write US for
quotations delivered at your station.
Stock Yards Cotton & Linseed Meal
Co., Room 245 Live Stock Ex-
change Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
Notice

The Southwest Telephone Co. de-
sire all accounts settled with them
the first of the year. Their terms
are payable quarterly in advance
and must be complied with. Call
and settle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
Strayed or Stolen!

One bay horse unbranded 9 years
Did, small white spot in forehead.
lump on front part ofleft hind ankle,
some saddle marks, weight about
1000. $40 reward offered for in
formation leading to recovery.
Address,
R. A. Harper, Meade, Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07

WANTED-Lady to advertise our
goods locally. Several weeks home
work. Salary sl2.oo per week,
81 day for expenses. SAUNDERS
Co., Dept. w, 46-4S Jackson Boule-
ward, Chicago, Ill.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07

Insure your farm property in the
old reliable Farmers Alliance Insur
ance Co., of Mcpherson, Kansas
Also insures detached town property
S. M. Bennett, Agt., Meade, Kans
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
For Sale or Exchange.

A nice clean stock of Books.
Magazines, Stationery, Confection-
cry and Cigars. For particulars see
TAGGART, Meade; Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07

The Farmers Land Co. has a
choice 100 acres, 4 miles from rail-
road for sale at $1,000. This is a
bargain.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
In addition to our complete
line of
Watches s. JewelPy
we sell
Victor Graphophones, Rec
ords and Needles,
Sewing machine needles and
supplies
Sourbeer Sc Co.

See Fees wall paper stock. The
newest and finest in the city.
We have just received some of the
Finest Chinaware ever seen in
Meade. e.-The Model.
WANTED AT ONCE-175 acres of
sod broken, SITS per acre. Enquire
of ]. f. MCKINNEY, Meade, Kas.
John Block can be found at the
Owl Restaurant, ready to clean OF
press your clothes. He guarantees
his work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
Mask Bali

There will be a mask ball at the
Masonic store room Thursday night
Feb. 18th. Everybody invited.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07

The Farmers Land Co. has some
alfalfa land for sale at $50 per acre.
Call and see us.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07

If you have property to rent, ad-
wise the Farmers Land Co. and we
will find you tenant. We have in
quIries all the time.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
COAL! COAL!

l have coal on hands at all times.
See me for prices.
A. O. ROSENBERRY,
Meade, Kansas.
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8. D. ADAMS
Livery Z Feed S|0|lee.
Good turnouts furnished the Public. Horses
boarded by day or week.
MEADE, KANSAS.
AUCTIONEER.

If You are thinking of having public sale
see J. w. KENNEY. 1 will sell your proper
ty for as much as any one and ch rye you a
great deal less. If don't give satisfaction
will not charge you one cent. l have been
in business for sixteen years. Terms can
be had at the National Bank, of Meade, or
the State Bank, of Plains, Kans.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

of the Financial condition of the
MEADE STATE BANK
at Meade, State of Kansas, at the
close of business on the 26th day of
January 1907.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-02-07
.S16So2I. o4

1, Louis Boehler, Cashier. of
said bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true; that
said bank has no liabilities and
is not indorsed on any note or obli-
cation other than shown on the
above statement, to the best of my
knowledge and belief. So help me
God. LOUIS BOEHLER,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this Ist day of Feb. 1907.
LEO P. MCMEEL,
Seal. Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 23rd
day of May, 1910.
Correct. Attest.
r. A. HARPER,
LOUIS BoEHLER,
B. F. Cox,
B. S. MCMEEL,
w. F. CAsTEEN,
Directors.
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STOCK FOR SALE.

Mammoth Kansas City Steel and
Iron Foundries. 9. E. FUNK, Agt.
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ROBERTS & BAXTER.