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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
BY FLORENCE BosARD LAWRENCE

Fernando ..ss..-....... .ArtldOrO Mauceri
Ruiz .......,............... "A. Neri
BY FLORENCE BOsARD LAWRENCE
Dolores Frau was the great success of the
opera last night and is, so far. the greatest
woman artist whom sgnor Lambardi has
introduced before Los Angeles audience.
Madame Frau has been llkened to schu-
mann Heink before she left the operate
stage in Italy. The association appears to
have far more meaning in this case than
such rather idle compliments usually do.
Her voice is OF beautiful quality, soft and
velvety in the middle and upper registers,
and with great power and fullness in Its
lower tones. She promises to be one of the
most attractive vocalists in the company.
and her appearance In Carmen Thursday
night ought to be one of the notable events
of this opera season
Not only does this singer possess a mag
nifoent voice. but she has grace of face
and figure which is noticeable even with
the gypsy makeup of Azucena Adding TO
this, youth and a highly dramatic tempera-
ment, the singer may be said to possess all
that is required for the accomplishment OF
great artistic triumphs.
Historically, however, Madame FRAU
would be the better off for some direction.
Her keen emotional feeling constantly mani
tests ITSELF but she has only g. Few suited
gestures These she repeats over ana over
again. until only her entire lack OF SELF
consciousness saves the SITUATION from pe-
coming grotesque.
Interest in this season would undoubtedly
be greatly stimulated were this talented
singer to have more appearances in the
first weeks engagement.
Scalabrini, a splendid dramatic tenor, was
at his best, perhaps in his first solo, sung
of the stage, although his duos with Frau
were a delight to the ear. Their voices
harmonized perfectly in timbre and SYM
pathetic quality, and the Verdi melodies
seemed specially appropriate for them.
Pimazonni, too, scored a hit with ms
audience and his work was frequently in
terrupted with applause which refused TO
be stilled until he had repeated some part
of his song.
Signor Lambardi seems to have had great
luck in finding good tenors and baritones'
and 1t is to be regretted that we have YET
had no chance to listen TO some soprano
who could equal the men Of this company
Campoli, the soprano In last nights cast,
has a curiously uneven voice with many
beautiful tones. Her delivery is marred'
however, by lack of repose, and nervous
ness SO marked as to blur her work badly
In some of the more trying points.
In the small role of Fernando, Mauceri
dignIhed his work with perfect artistry and
yocalization worthy more important posi-
ton. -,
Tonight will be Ferrabini night, with this
nopular soprano in the title part of Mimi
in La Boheme." The cast Will lnciuue
Madame zavaslki, soprano, and Modesto
the baritone, who delighted the audience
in the opening bill Monday night
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
LAWLESSNESS

VIZ e REGRET to have to call atten-
Nv ton to unsafe social conditions
in Los Angeles, but what is the
use of crying Peace. peace" when
there is no peace? Let us rather
acknowledge freely that the police are
unable to cope with the unusual cir
cumstances which make this big city a
rendezvous or Mecca for eastern crooks,
yeggmen and holdup artists during our
baImy winter months, and to CO.
operate with the police like good citi-
zens In the effort to RUN THE RAS-
GALS OUT. or give them the six feet
of earth apiece they deserve. 1t has
come to pretty pass when a citizen
can hardly pick up a morning paper
without seeing an account of the muir
der or wounding of fellow citizen; the
cruel thugging of this innocent and de-
fenseless man; the assassination OF
that. It is high time to take action, for
the state of affairs which we are deplor-
ing is becoming worse and worse all the
time. One crime seems to lead to an
other, and since a holdup man COM
RcllEQ a QpNlANOWil olOtChC0pSA " StdHu
and deliver his earnings few days ago
several other crimes equally bad have
been reported to the police. We cannot
advise lynch law, because we can
not counsel illegality, but we dc
advise the formation of citizens vigil
lance committee to help the overtasked
police to protect this city. The police
everywhere at once. and no holdup will
ever be attempted when there is q
policeman in sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

Capt. Fries suggests money available
for San Pedro harbor improvements
should be used for deepening the har-
Dor to thirty feet, and the work Of
completing the turning basin post
poned until more money is in sight
Well, the old proverb says: "Half a
loaf is better than no bread" 1t
should never be forgotten, however,
that the Improvement Of San Pedro
harbor is absolutely necessary, and
failure to have it in good order by
the time of the completion of the Pan
anna canal will be a misfortune from
which Los Angeles will be the heaviest
sufferer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

In letter from former Councilman
M. T. Collins published in today's Her
aid, interesting if somewhat lurid
side-lights are thrown on the ques-
ton of the fitness of Ed Kern to serve
the city as a member of the board of
public works. BY Mr.. Collins, who
knows him we'll and ia familiar with
his record, he is described as a high
chief politician and past grand master
corporation man, who has always cast
his vote and influence for corporations
in general and the S. P. railroad in
particular. Mr.. Collins English is
vigorous If not artistic, and apparently
he speaks from abundant knowledge
of facts on which he Pounds his char
acterization of Kern.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
SCHOOL CHILDREN FIND VACATION
AT BRACKET PICTURE THEATER

nv HE aftermath has failed to reach the Bracket
heater The crowds attendance increasing
daily bill is being steadily improved During the six
weeks Herald first enlisted the services Mr. Bracket and
his enterprises offering free entertainment its read
and children have attended the Bac
Herads guests and has become established
feature life of the School children avail
ing of the opportunity the moving picture show
during holidays and the theater crowded daily with boys and
girls with their parents and teachers.
Herald offers its free daily coupons absolutely without
All have do is clip the certh
you entitled admission afternoon between the
hours of IL and o'clock What better you find to spend
Ia leisure hour?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
AT THE THEATERs

HEI.AsC0-"The Fastener"
MAsON-Lambardi Opera Company.
BURBANK-'Zlra."
fIAMBURGER's ALAJEsTIC-"sis Hopkins
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-"The ToymaISer.'
Los MISUNDERSTANDING
EEoPLE'S-"Robert Emmett"
neutrality-suspicious."
EMPIRE-'Ia Ciel."
UNIQUE-"A Busy Night"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

Los Angeles has good reason to be
proud Of the quality Of mercy which
tempers administration of justice in
the local courts. Instead of punish
ing an erring woman, Judge Austin
gave her s. to pay her expenses to a
place where she will fill salaried po-
sition and lead an honest life. This
kindly and judicious judicial action
illustrated Christmas Christianity,
which, in our opinion, should be the
Christianity practiced at all times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
Defends eatun Dam

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-John A. Stevens,
formerly chief engineer of the Panama canal,
in a letter published In this week issue OF
the Engineering News defends the Gatun
dam. and states that the dam is being built
actually much wider and higher than safety
requires merely a concession to preJudlce'
vate interests a much less massive structure
would have been considered entirely secure
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
TO THE PLAYERS

I'VE can make you weep" they said,
'sFor sorrow for souls o'ertasked--
For truth with price on her head
For love that was thankless she'd"
Can you make us iaugh2" we asked.
I'VE can make you SMILE" they said
I'VE win show you vice unmaskedi
Then surely, you with the bread
or bitter joy will be fedF"
"can you make US laughT' We asked.
Success Magazine
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

An advertisement that is an eyesore
to the we'll informed persists in appear
ing and appearing in some newspapers.
1t reads like this; ANY intelligent
person may earn good income CORES
ponding for newspapers; experience I'M
necessary" We don't know what
"the game may be. but we are willing
to pass rapid and accurate judgment on
the veracity of the statement.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
The Pu bIic Letter Box

To CORRESPONDENTS intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. The Her
aid gives the widest latitude to correspond
ents, but assumes no responsibility for their
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

Suez wires that the American BATTLE
ship feet is in the Red sea. We hope
the conditions win remain normal The
phenomenon which suited the Hebrew
fugitives would not be very good for
the battleship feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
NEWSPAPER OFFICE IN WHICH
sARABlA WORKED DYNAMITED

Since he has been living in Tucson, Mr.. Sa-
rabia was employed in the office OF a news
paper there. Recently the office was dyna-
mited the equipment demolished and otner
work of destruction carried on. The crime
was attributed to sympathl2ers of the Next
can government.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

A Brooklyn milk dealer has invented
an aeroplane. He must have been
drinking the milk Of a descendant of
the COW that jumped over the moon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
County Treasurer Robbed

woONsOCKET, S. D.. Dec. 20.
County Treasurer Michael Meierc was
held up in his office last night by two
masked men and robbed of $4,000 in
,ao Oh,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

o.lsthern California Baptist conven-
rlll be one of the big "events" OF
neeles IN early January. About u
....sand delegates win be in attend
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
DOLORES FRAU WINS
AUDIENCES APPROVAL
al TR0VAT0RE" NOTABLE FOR
BRILLIANT AZUCENA
Audience Delights in "erdPs Melodies
and Constantly Demonstrates
Satisfaction with
Singers

MASON OPERA HOUsE-'m TRoYA-
TORE" opera in four acts by Nordi
LeOnOra ..............,,., Elvira Campoll
Count di Luna, ....... Giuseppe PimaLzOni
Manrlco ............ .Alessandro Scalabrini
Azucena ...'..,s....-.'.,. dolores FRAU
Fernando ......-......... Artidoro Maucerl
Ruiz OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "A. Neri
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
Free Admission
Good Only ON Date of Issue.)

TTNHIs to Admission to
aga South Spring street, be-
tween the hours Of Ocl0 elk m. II
the bottom Of this
ing by HIGH CLASS, CLEAN AND EDuoA-
with policy
Its
ordinance prohibits
terlng any place uns
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1908
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
TEACHERS TOUR

ON another page will be found par
ticulars OF the Los Angeles Her
" AIDS Alaska Yukon-Pacific expo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Ex-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
DIES SUDDENLY AT PRINCETON
Death Comes After Long Illness When His Family Believes the Danger
10 Be 0Yer-Hs Career Viii! Fill! Prominent Place In History

times came along and the American
public held the President responsible.
The Venezuelan question was one OF
the most exciting and alarming fea-
ures of Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ton. The application Of the Monroe
doctrine by Mr.. Cleveland in a bound
Diary dispute between Great Britain
and Venezuela, was serious matter
and went so far that Congress was
backing. UP the President with meas
sures anticipative of war.
In 1898 the Wilson bill was the re-
suit of tariff reform, instituted by the
Cleveland administration. Mr.. Cleve-
land made himself clear as to his
standing on the bill even though he
did not sign 1t and 1t became law
through lapse Of period allotted for
signature.
The bond sale was another incident
of Mr.. Cleveland's administration
which was long remembered. The re.
serve in the treasury sank SO low as
$44, 100000, and the nation was
alarmed. Congress would not respond
to numerous messages sent by the ex-
ecutive. There was friction. The
bond sale resulted. but at the time
Mr.. Cleveland asked where was the
gain in purchasing gold only to lose 1t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
King Edwards Birthday Honors.

London.-The list of honors accorded
on the occasion Of the official celebra-
tion of King Edwards birthday was
issued Thursday. June 25th. Four new
peers have been created and there are
ten new privy councillors. eleven bar
onets and twenty-five knights. The
peers include Sir Antony Patrick Mac
Donnell, under secretary to the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, whose resigna-
tion from this post comedies with his
elevation: and George Whiteley. men,
Der OF Parliament for the West Riding
of York. who has just resigned the post
Of liberal whip.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03

again through the redemption Of notes.
After his retirement Mr.. Cleveland
became one of the foremost citizens OF
the nation. He came into extraordi-
nary popularity. in view Of the harsh
criticism that was directed at him dur
Ing his tenure of office. He took no
pains to attain this popularity but 1t
seemed that the people came to un-
derstand him better.
At the Gge Of forty-eight Mr.. Cleve-
land married Frances Folsom. daush'
ter OF his deceased law partner, Oscar
Folsom, Mrs. Cleveland was one OF
the youngest and most gracious mis-
tresses of the White House. Their
domestic life was one Of model happi-
ness.
With Mrs. Cleveland four children
survive-Esther. Francis Grover, Mar.
ion and Richard Folsom. The first
child, Ruth. born in the White House,
died
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Western Slope Congress.

Commercial organizations from thir.
teen towns of the Western slope met
at Delta June 25th and formed the
Western Slope Commercial Congress.
The following officers were elected: {:
f. c. Skinner. Montrose. president:
II. J. Baird. Delta. secretary; c. c.
Parks. Glenwood Springs. treasurer.
Vice presidents were also elected rep.
resenting each OF the towns. The fol
lowing towns were represented at the
meeting: Gunnison. Lake City. Mont.
rose. Olathe, Delta, Hotchliiss. Paonia.
Cedaredge, Eckert. Crawford. Grand
Junction, Rifle and Glenwood Springs.
Montrose was chosen as the next meet
ing place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Sheep and Goats on Pixies Peak.

Colorado Springs.-The Pixies Peak
Sheep Raising and Lumber Company
1t is understood. will be Incorporated
for 100000 to cut and sell timber
and raise sheep and Angora goats on
a tract of land owned by its promoters
on the southern slope of Pixies Peak
The projectors hold 1000 acres ada
cent TO the Half Way House. in addi'
tion to about 500 acres in and around
Manitou. Miss Lisle Harris and n. NJ
Keith Of Manitou, Z. NJ. De La Vergne
of Colorado Springs and Reed Alter
Of Grand Island. Nebraska, are back
of the movement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
LeadviIIe Veteran Honored.

LeadvilIe, Colo.-Ovcr 1000 people
Thursday night gathered around the
Colorado Midland station to welcome
Uncle Nat" Daniels, probably the
Oldest and one OF the most popular OF
Leadville's early day citizens. Uncle
Nat" had spent the winter at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Leaven
worth, Kansas, as has been his Gus
tom for many years. and his home com
ing was the occasion Of tremendous
ovation In his honor.
He is a veteran Of the Mexican War
and Is past eighty.three years old. He
is n member OF the Leadville lodge oil
EIks and Is claimed to be the Oldest
Elk in America About 200 local Elks.
reinforced by the Elks' band. formed
the reception committee ut the sta
ton,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Presldent Orders Flags Lowered.

President Orders Flags Lowered.
Oyster Bay.-On receiving news Of
ex-Presisent Clevelands death Presi-
dent Roosevelt issued the following
proclamation: glEf Ts
'BY. THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES:
"A Proclamation. The White House,
June "a, 190S.-To The People Of The
United States: Grover Cleveland,
President of the United States from
1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to
1897, died at $40 o'clock this morn
ing at mis- home in Princeton. New
Jersey. In his death the nation has
been deprived OF one of its greatest
citizens. By profession a lawyer. his
chief services to his country were rem
dered during a long. varied and honor
able career in public life. AS mayor
Of his city. as governor OF his state
and twice as President. he showed sig.
nal power as an administrator, coupled
with entire devotion to the countrJ .
good and courage that quailed before
no hostility when only he was con-
vinced where his duty lay. Since his
retirement from the presidency he has
continued we'll and faithfully to serve
his countrymen by the simplicity, dig.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
MOBILES SELL
ESTES PARK
WILL BE A SUMNER RESORT IN.
STEAD OF A GAME
RESERVE.
new OWNERS PLANS
MAGNIFICENT HOTEL, NEW AUTO
MOBILE LINES, FISH HATCH
..E ERY, ETC.

Denver-Final consummation of the
sale of Estes park has just been ef-
fected on behalf of the earl of Dun
raven and Lord Barrymore, by their
lawyer and attorney in fact, Frank
Prestidge, of this city. who has been
acting on their behalf for the last five
years In managing and looking after
their property and affairs in Colorado,
says the Republican. The purchasers
are F. o. Stanley of Newton. Mass.
and Burton d. Sanborn Of Greeley. and
they now have the legal title vested in
them.
1t is interesting to recall the facts
in connection with the acquisition or
Estes park by Lord Dunrayen. 1t was
his original intention to create great
game preserve similar to those in the
Highlands OF Scotland and in the west
OF ireland, by the acquisition OF all the
land In Estes park, but owing to the
difficulties confronting him with set
tiers, he was reluctantly constrained
to abandon the scheme.
Had he been permitted to exercise n
free hand the results would have been
most advantageous to this state. for
the influx of numbers of the English
nobility and aristocracy bent upon
sport, would have advertised Colorado
all over the world. and the expendi-
ture Of large sums of money In I'M
porting Irish thoroughbreds and
winger game. must Of necessity have
created a desire on the part OF the
best sportsmen on the other side OF
the Atlantic and In the East. to pay
the park periodical visits. until 1t
would have become the most attrac-
tive hunting ground In the West. AS
1t Is now, its development as a sum-
mer resort which will equal Davos
Platz, is being pushed rapidly forward
by the new owners. and as they pos
sess both the finances and the enter
prise, It is almost safe to predict that
the park will ultimately become one
OF the greatest charms OF this state.
With the new roads, which have
been constructed under the personal
supervision OF Mr.. Stanley. and the
lines Of steam automobiles which he
! himself has inaugurated. the time re-
| guired to get TO the park from Love
| land on the Colorado & Southern rail-
way, and Lyons on the Burlington. mas
been greatly reduced.
| The owners arc building magnih-
cent hotel, replete with all modern
convenIences, which will accommo'
date 200 visitors. Artistic cottages are
also being erected.
| At considerable cost the owners
have also succeeded In establishing n
fish hatchery. from which the Big
| Thompson river. which flows through
the lands acquired. will be stocked
with trout.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03

nifty and uprightness OF his private
life.
"In testimony OF the respect in
which his memory is held by the gov
ernment and the people of the United
States, / do hereby direct that the
flags on the White House and the sew
eral departmental buildings be dis
played at half staff for a period OF
thirty days: and that suitable military
and naval honors. under the orders
OF the secretaries of war and navy. be
rendered on the day of the funeral.
Done this cath day of June. in the
year OF our Lord. one thousand nine
hundred and eight, and of the inde-
pendence OF the United States OF
America the one hundred and thirty
second. (Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
by the President: Alvey A. Adee.
Acting Secretary of State"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Fairbanks on Cleveland.

Indianapolis.-Vice President Fair
banks will probably attend the funeral
of Mr.. Cleveland. He said:
Grover Cleveland was one OF the
best and most patriotic statesmen the
country has produced. He devoted
himself to the public service with sim
gleness Of purpose and stood By his
convictions on important public ques-
tions with a sturdy courage that COM
manded admiration among the great
body of the people"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Watterson's Estimate.

Louisville. Ky.-Henry watterson
says:
"Mr. Cleveland's success was his in
tegrity, his courage and his common
sense within the radius of his mental
vision. Impatient Of restraint. he had
a leaning towards the lowly a. dis
trust of the official great; somewhat
over-quick to resent adsices and to rs
gard II as an intrusion. In point OF
fact he was a sympathetic though not
an emotional or effusive man, and as
sensitive as o woman"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03

The Gilpin County Chamber OF
Commerce has presented Lee MEGA
ger. a member OF the high school grad
uating class Of 1908. with n check for
SO in appreciation of his Grafton en-.
titled "Gilpin CONFEDERATION" and
has asked permission TO use 1t in n
booklet being got out TO advertise the
resources OF this county.
John Green Rogers. n prospcctor for
over twenty-five years In Boulder
county was found dead between Spring
dale and Jimtown Monday. The body
was lying partly In the creek. Heart
disease caused death. He was seventy
wears old.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Government Honors Cleveland.

Washington. - Appropriate honors
will be paid to the memory OF EXPIRES
tdent Cleveland by all branches Of the
government. Immediately upon the re.
ceipt of the Presidents proclamation
formally announcing Mr.. Cleveland's
ceath, steps were taken to carry out
the provisions of the executive procla-
nation. All army posts and stations.
and all commanders-in-chief OF fleets
In the navy. captains Of detached ships
and navy yards and naval stations
were ordered to fly the national colors
at half staff for thirty days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Where the Honey Is.

"Say." remarked the lazy horsefy.
"why don't you take things easy? Why
do you work so hard?"
Because like it." replied the busy
bee. You must have observed that
usually when I'm at work I'm in Glow
er."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Wasn't He a Wretch7

He-"Do you remember the night I
proposed to you?"
Shelves, dear"
He-"We sat for one hour and you
never opened your mouth"
She-"Yes. I remember. dear"
He-"Ah. that was the happiest hour
Of my life." -. .-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
A Mean Man,

"The Bhonglish have queer mar
riage custom. The groom holds his
nose against small cylindrical OBJ
ject. ! couldn't quite make out what
1t was"
"a grindstone. probably" interposed
Mr.. Crouch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
Hands Full.

III Smithers undertakes to pull my
ears" said fellow at 4 street corner.
''he will have his hands full"
The crowd looked at the mans ears
and smiled.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
What Was Lacking.

Tom-When are you going to wed
your pretty fiancee?
Dick (gloomily)-Indeed. do not
know.
Tom-But the report is gaining cur
rency.
Dick-Yes, but am not gaining cur
rency. That is Just the trouble.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
TwouId Be Useless.

Mistress-"Jane. I saw the milkman
kiss you this morning. In the future /
will take the milk in."
Jane" 'Twouldn't be no use. mum.
He's promised never to kiss enybody
but me-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
One Best Bet.

Bacon-What do they call that uni
form the girls wear in the March OF
the AmaZons' on the stage?
Egbert-Undress uniform, I reckon
-Yonkers Statesman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
No Reliaion.

Is your husband Congregational
ist, Presbyterian or a Swedenbor-
gian?" .. .-.Nr.,.
Nom: he's plumber" Baltimore
American.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
What He Was DISCHARGED.

Office Boy-What am I fired for?
Employer-For constantly smoking
cigarettes. You have heard. haven't
you. that where there Is SO much
smoke. there must be some fire?-Bo.
hemian.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-07-03
The Neiahbors' Hens.

who got up those hanging gardens
Of Babylon"
Some king"
For what purpose?"
Il Judge he wanted to out git the
neighbors' chickens"