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The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
New Irish Tenor.

a. w. Dngwall arrived from Europe
a day or two ago with several theatrical
documents in his pocket One IS a tenta-
tive agreement with r. P. O'Connor C'Tay
Pay'). the celebrated Irish Parliamentary
leader, for a series Of lectures. and an
other is a hard-and-fast contract with
Joseph O'Alara, the famous Irish tenor.
who Will begin his American tour. under
the management OF Joseph Brooks and A.
w. Dingwall about November Is. Mr..
O'Mara is regarded as the foremost au-
thority on the folklore songs, and litera-
ture Of Ireland II was through the infiu-
ence OF Mr.. O'Connor that Mr.. C'Mara
was secured by Messrs. Brooks and Ding
wall The Irish tenor has been singing
abroad in opera and concerts for a num-
Der of years
Mr.. O'Mara's first appearance In this
country will be made in the stellar role
in Peggy Machree." After a tour IN
that vehicle, he will appear in a new play
by George II. Jessop. who has signed a
contract TO write il. Mr.. O'RIara has
not been 10 America since his perform
ance of the principal role in "shamus
O'Brien' and in THE Highwavnan.
He returned 20 England on the conclusion
OF the tour of The Highwayman" TO ac-
eept position at Coyent Garden
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
CONGRESSMAN GARDNER
WATCHES FISH INDUSTRY.

AprOpCs OF Gloucester, which began life
as a modest little fishing village in 1912.
and is now one OF the most dourishing
cities Of the Bay Tree State, the home OF
the sacred cod and Of mnlionaires. multi
and otherwise. who go there 10 disport
themselves in summer, Il Is represented
in Congress by Augustus P. Gardner. the
son-in-law OF Henry Cabot Lodge. whose
pupil in politics he was before even he
wooed and won Constance Lodge. the
Senator's only daughter. Mr.. Gardner Is
not only the advocate for and the pro-
tector Of the sacred cod, but he repre-
sents the largest shoe manufacturing
district in the United States, and since
he took his seat IN the Fifty-seventh Con-
gress has been an ardent champion for
free hides. Before he will ever bring
about the admission of hides free Of duty.
Mr. Gardner has a long and hard row
10 hoe, but he keeps on hoeing willingly.
If skeptically. FOR no one knows better than
Augustus himself that the millennium
will come before the tax on hides is re-
moved, but what he is unable 70 do for
hides he accomplishes for fish, and that
infant industry. which is now some 500
years old, never Aad a more loyal and
devoted servant than the son-in-law Of
President Roosevelt's Fidus Achates.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Saturday, July II,
The School Children Of Washington's DaV
Amusemcnts frce from 2 20 1 n

Dis friend and mentor since bOyhood.
Gen. Isaac was chief Of the general star
or the Persian army. and no diplomatist
ever came 10 this Capital so resplendent
IN gold lace. 50 loaded with orders. His
chief decoration was valued at 10000. It
was the highest order Of Persia. and was
bestowed not alone for political accom-
piishments, but for work done In science
and the advancement Of literature. This
medal was Of eNquisitely wrought gold.
heavily set with diamonds. in the center
OF which was miniature Of the Shah
painted on porcelain. Other orders in
Gen. lsaac's magnificent collection were
the Grand Gordon Of the Lion and Sur.
which was presented him because Of the
signal political services he had rendered
ms country; the Grand Gordon Of the
NEEDLE. bestowed upon him by the Sultan
Of Turkey, and the Grand Gordon OF
Francis Joseph Of Austria.
Gen. Isaac was succeeded by Gen
Morteza' Khan, in 1906. who has carried on
the good work instituted by his distiu-
guished predecessor. and has done much
toward making Americans acquainted
With modern Persia, a country which has
been much misunderstood because II is so
far away from the beaten track Of travel
Cen MortcZa- Khan, has established his
legation in a pleasant house in Eight
eenth street, which is filed with rare OBJ
jects OF Persian art. both ancient and
modern. The collection IN itself IS an
education 10 those who have the freedom
of the legation
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Who are the ones 20 bow TO
Now that the end is here?
Need 1 say It's the Faculty?
Come give them a Central cheer!
I'll say in the simplest language.
And as truly as I know how.
That we love and honor forever
Our Principal and our dear Frau,
To tho three who have guided the
think we are greatly beholden;
Here's 20 the jolly. good trio.
MI Kelley. Miss Morgan. Miss Col
den.
We ask that the rest Of tho teachers
Accept as a whole '0Ss thanks
For the help that they've been in our
studies.
The patience they've had with our
pranks.
And now just few simple questions
Bout some OF the members tonight
OF the class we think best Of ali
classes
From the school Of the dark blue
and whitei
Whose heart will some day be opened
With priceless golden KEYS.
And when will our little missionary
Learn to read Chinese?
Ard who is the gallant fellow
whose heart Sora pierced long ago?
Can you tell me why Katherine HURON
Stands up for old Ireland so:
And why is our brown-eyed colonel
So popular early and late?
ana why doesn't Dolly get eager
When the time comes 10 graduate,
Do v know why a girl so winsome
As Julia Jackson can be
should be found IN the web OF 01aior
Like bird in cherry tree?
Can you tel me why Ethel Summy's
,. Are red from morn Till eve?
1t must be our "Cherub' captain
Ills checks are fiorid. 1 b'lievc!
And ! wonder why Norita
is Blythe as the rare June dav?
<Ailu WIZ When you mention l.. II S.,
DoeS Mildred Brown look 50 cay?
l think these are plenty Of questions
10 keep you busy aWnlie-
inquire of the fOrtune-teilers
Ihat dwell on The ancient Nile.
And see If you'll find the answers
BE sure that you let me know
And now I shall close my poem,
For my thoughts have ceased TO
The years shall be crowned with vic
tories,
The days shall be filed with praise
Though a thousand classes leave Cen
trail
Old Central lives on. always,
B. J. NOAH. 90.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
MINISTER LAGERCRANTZ
NOT STRAYED OR STOLEN

An article went the rounds CT the pa
! pers n few weeks ago under sensational
headlines that Herman de Lager.
crantz, the Swedish Minister 10 Washing
ton. had proved a persona non grata TO
this country. that he had. in consequence.
deserted his post here without explana-
tlon. and that his whereabouts was not
known. Nothing could be further from
the facts. There Is very little real diplo-
matte business between certain countries
Of Europe. Sweden among them. and the
United States. and save TO maintain
diplomatic traditions and for the purpose
Of keeping up friendly relations. which
are a diplomatists chief duty. there
would be no occasion for the interchange
OF ministers; but a country Ike Sweden
without the actual necessity Of maintain
ing & legation here. must follow the ex-
ample OF her more powerful neighbors
and have a representative in our diplo-
matte corps. Since her separation from
Norway. however. Sweden is much poorer
than formerly, and when her state ex-
penses were shared by her neighbor:
these she must now bear alone II be-
hooves her. therefore. TO economic where
she can. and for this reason she has
found II wise. since there were no mat
ters Of Importance that demanded his at
tentiOn here, 10 employ Mr.. Lagercrantz
on special missions in Europe. This work
finished. he will again come 10 America.
unless his government feels that her in
terests would be better served by send
ing some one In his place. There is and
has been no question OF Mr.. LagerCrantzs
acceptability; no mystery regarding his
prolonged absence.
The Swedish Minister is one OF the most
picturesque members Of the diplomatic
corps. He is yet on the sunny side Of
nifty. and his enthusiasm for everything
he undertakes Is limited only by his
strength his life, indeed, Is almost as
strenuous and as versatile as that of our
own President. His father was a coun-
cilor Of state. and he received both an
&C deuic and a military education, serv-
ing for awhile as a Lieutenant in one OF
the smartest regiments. His handsome
appearance. great wealth. and powerful
family interests all betokened that he
would have a distinguished military ca
reer. but he resigned this attractive pros
pect 10 join the Salvation Army, a step
which naturally created much gossip in
Stockholm. where he had been one OF the
leaders In the most fashionable circle.
Mr.. Lagercrantz remained with Gen.
Booth for a number Of years. working for
awhile in India, bat finally severed his
connection with that organization. alleg-
ing as a reason for this course, one that
is constantly advanced. that the army
Is too English and does not sufficiently
consider the conditions that prevail IN
other countries.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Blanche Morrison. .

The traditional precocity OF Boston
children was exemplificd in Blanche Nor
risen, the prima donna Of the Aborn
Opera Company, who, as little girl.
was musical prodigy. As a child. little
Blanche Morrison (for that is her real
name) showed a wonderful memory and
talent for music. playing the piano when
the keyboard was on a level with her
eyes and her tiny hands would only span
few notes Music and art receive more
attention In Boston than most American
cities, and Miss Morrison was educated
in the former from childhood. Miss Nor
rison is not graduate from the chorus.
the usual ladder 10 prima donna roles. as
she studied stage department under Ma
pier Lothian in Boston. and so was I'm q
position 20 accept leading parts from the
moment she decided TO adOpt tho stare
profession. Her debut was a rn.rtter of
emergency. for she went on al the Castle
Square Theater 90 replace prlma donna
who had been taken suddenly ill., The
opera was Mariana" and without hay
Ing even met any other principal IN The
cast. Miss Morrison went on and Won
great favor I'm the title role. She re-
mained with the company from that time
on, appearing In great variety of
operas, from comic % grand. Her sue
cess led 90 an engagement with the Bos-
tonians. With the Bostonians Miss Nor
risOn found her romance Howard Cham
bers, the handsome young basso of the
company. being the lucky man. The
Courtship and marriage Of this youthful
and promising pair was a source OF much
interest TO the older members OF the COM
pany. After the BOstonians disbanded.
Miss Morrison and her husband went
with Nine. FRITZ Scheff. with whom they
have been ever since. excepting their
summer engagements with the Aborn
opera companies.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
NEXT SEASONS PLANS.
Some of the Things KIaw g. Err
lnnger VIII Do.

lnnger VIII Do.
With the loyalty due to an old and tried
friend. Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger begin
the announcement Of their plans for next
season with the statement that Ben
Hur" will go on the road for its tenth
season, with the probability that the same
statement can be made for several years
90 come
Mcintyre and Heath will go on tour
with new play. THE Round-Up" is to
make what is practically its first road
tour. "Forty-ive Minutes from Broad
way also goes on the road again. as will
Messrs Guy Standing and Theodore Rob
erts in the dramatization Of Sir Gilbert
Parker's Tine Right OF Way" In con-
junction with Mr.. Joseph Brooks. Mss
Lillian Russelrs tour in "Wndhre" Will
be resumed after her New York engage
ment.
In the spectacular field. Klaw & Err
lnnger expect TO make the largest musical
production ever attempted in this country
when they place on the stage Little
Memo which will be presented for the
first time this autumn. They will also
present new play by Paul Armstrong
called I'm Time OF Peace" a new play
by Langdon Mitchell dealing with the
colonial period in our history, an elab-
crate melodrama by Edmund Day. the
author Of THE ROund-Up," and a comedy
by the same author. entitled THE Wild
ow's Mite" in which Lillian Russell will
appear later in the season. In addition TO
this, John McNally Is writing a play
called From Harlem to the Battery"
and they will also produce THE Barrier"
founded on the novel by Rex Beach.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND
RETIRES FROM POLITICS

John Hays Hammond's appearance on
the political stage was brief and not bril-
liant. After making his initial bow to
the Republican party managers, he con
fded to them that he had several millions
OF dollars lying idle which he would Ike
70 invest and they were entirely welcome
10 II provided they would make him Vice
! President. These worthless gave him the
glad hand (the jingling Of ducats always
commands that. but when they found
/ that the greatest mining engineer in the
world was In earnest regarding the Vice
/ Presidency they turned him the cold
shoulder. Jack Hammond may know all
/ there is TO know about what is I'm the
/ bowels Of old mother earth. he may be
/ able TO command the largest salary ever
/ paid 20 n man in his profession: he may
/ have made billions OF dollars for his
| clients. but this does not equip him Tor
/ the office 20 which ne aspired. nor does
/ the fact that he witnessed a raid in South
/ Africa-partcipated In IL, il Is said-con-
vert him into a politician, and his friends
and those closest 70 him attribute his
sudden aspiration 10 the second place IN
! the gift Of the people due 10 a brain
storm. whatever IL was Mr Hammond
has completely recovered from il, and he
will never. no. never" NEEDLE In poll
. tics again.
Meantime he has gone 20 his summer
home in Gloucester, Mass which Is one
| OF the handsOmest at that popular resort.
I the very name Of which brings the smell
/ OF salt breeZes. the sound OF the sailors
/ jargon. and recalls the romance Of ito
early history. when Il was one of the
richest centers IN the country II Mr.
Hanmond does not know the insiduous
game OF politics. he does know how 10
get the most out OF weIl-earned vac3-
ton. which accounts for his rugged
/ health He is an experienced and entnusi-
astic yachtsman, the owner Of several
automobiles. and a crack player at
golf and tennis. The best OF It all is that
when he Is having this happy time in
I summer his salary Of half a million a
year continues. and his wealth. which IS
already colossal steadily increases. This
enormous fortune. Cf course has not been
entirely made as a mining expert, but
through many happy investments. by
anticipating the market. and in a thousand
and one ways open 20 a man Of his pro-
fession. Mr. Hammond has decided upon
Washington for hts winter home. and
has bought a number Of lots IN Massa-
chusetts avenue extended where he will
build the most ambitious palace ever
erected at the Capital, with the idea Of
entertaining in true Arabian Nights
fashion.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
NATIOAL-"THE SERENADE. "

The popular voting test instituted a few
weeks ago at the New National Theater
by the management of the Aborn Opera
Company has resulted in tho selection Of
The Serenade," one Of the most sue
cessful comic operas in which the 9os-
tonians appeared formerly. as the Of
fering for this week This charming
work was given by the Aborn organlza-
ton last summer, and registered one Of
the most auspicious weeks OF their sea-
son. and many of tho same cast win be
seen In the same respective roles again
IN its coming repetition. Four OF the list
announced are former Bostonians-George
y rockingham, Harold Blake. Edith
Bradford. and Blanche Morrison - of
whom al have appeared advantageously
In Aborn programmes before, with the
exception Of Blanche Morrison. the sin
gle newcomer. specially engaged for the
week 20 assume the prima donna role of
Yvonne, the first part she assumed after
Joining the Bostonians several years ago.
me others are assigned 20 the familiar
roles they were seen in before: Mr.
rockingham as Gomez. the sentimental
tallor, ludicrous victim Of unrequitcd
love- Mr.. Blake in the leading tenor role
or Lopez, the handsome bandit, and Miss
Bradford as the fascinating Dolores
whose propensity for flirting is the bane
OF her aged guardian, the Duke of Santa
Cruz. The queer old duke himself will be
impersonated by Charles W. Meyer.
whose clever comedy methods have stood
The test here numerous times before.
Phil Branson and Huntington May Will
again have the same appropriate roles
they appeared IN last year, Mr., Bransou
as the laughable Colombo. a broken-down
opera singer, reduced TO playing the
devil in paEtomime and Mr. May in the
basso role Of Romero. who commits
crimes as a highwayman and repents of
them as a monk with equal alacrity
Forest Huff, the popular barytone. will
&c well assigned as Alverado. the dash
Ing young suitoC of Dolores. The plan OF
ascertaining the wishes OF the opera cl-
entele by means OF a popular vote IS a
most satisfactory one, for II serves the
double purpose Of pleasing the followers
or the Aborn opera series by giving them
what they want and at tho same time in
dicating 20 the management what operas
will attract the most profitable attend
Rnce. For the weeks OF July 13 and 20
Tho MikadO" and The Fortune Teller"
will be given. for these two pieces ran
second and third to THE Serenade" in
the popular voting contest
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1908.

The year is done. The Seniors
File from the halls Of fame.
Proud Of the right they inherit
To carry old CentraIs name
They see the lights Of loyalty
Shine through the vanished year,
And feeling Of gladness comes Ger
them
As they utter a rousing cheer!
For we have az Central High School
Upheld by worth and might.
What is known as Central Spirit
For the old dark blue and white
Why did we kick the football
Away from Westerns hold?
Why was the rife contest
Won by our marksmen bold?
Why did old Centrars track team
!rumph at Georgetown's meet
And capture the silken banner
That told Of Tones defeat?
Twas only our Central Spirit
That made us come out ahead.
Together with Dick and Carter
And the rest Of those who led.
The debaters-may fortune bless
them
Found golden motto to greet:
Always be modest in victry
And brave in the worst defeati"
The drill is done. Our captains
March'd from the field Of fame,
Not rs victors, triumphant,
Leave, after the winning game;
But. tho they lost the banner.
The medal, the ribbons red,
In the eyes Of dear old Central
Our captains came out ahead!
Would we rather lose for Central
Ihan win for another school?
a thousand times" I answer,
For that is our golden rule.
Three cheers for our plucky captains
Heitmuller! Kelly! Boninei
Three braver and better captains
Old Central has never seen,
So, as these merry Seniors
OF the class Of 1903
File from Did Central's portals.
And bar, behind them. the gate.
Read TO them some verses
Ihat tell Of the DAYS gone by
ana the life that lies before them
Like a stretch OF broad blue sky.
Not from the lines OF Virgil
Not from the songs Of Burns.
Just from a worthless poet.
Whose heart for old Central vearns
Twas way back In September
OF the year OF 1904,
When first as verdant Freshmen
We entered Centrals door.
The trials and tribulations
That come in a Freshman's wear
are known 10 my worthy Classmates
Who, tonight may be sitting here.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
~The nrikndo, I'm Preparation.

Gilbert and SuHivan's comic opera 'The
Mikado" will be presented by the Aborn
Opera Company next week at the New
National Theater with cast Of the most
appropriate selection from the Aborn list
OF favurites and with the same artistic
and picturesque equipment Of japanese
scenery and costumes seen in this piece
q year ago. THE Mikado" IS another
work selected by tho popular vote OF the
opera clientele, receiving almost as many
ballots as The Serenade." and was
therefore elected to follow the latter
George 3. rockingham. Harold Blake.
Huntington May, and Edith Bradford
will all remain for appropriate assign
ments In the cast Of THE NIikado." and
the equally familiar and welcome names
OF Charles W. Meyer. Hattie Arnold.
Grace Orr Myers, and Al Wilder Will be
added TO the list. Mr.. Frothingham win
havo another amusing character as the
Mikado OF Japan, a character quite as
entertaining as his excellent conceptions
of Friar Tuck in Robin Hood" and
Gomez in "The Serenade" Harold Blake
VIII have another Of those graceful lover
roles In which he has established his en-
viable reputation IN Washington and
elected many n sigh from the matinee
girls. Nanhi-Poo IS a part most perfect
" fitted 10 HIS voice and personality As
ko-ko. the lord high executioner. Charles
W. Meyer will have the leading comedy
character, which viii give him greater
opportunity than anything he has done
here since The Wizard Of the Nile"
Huntington May viii again be the super
cillous Pooh-Bah, as last year: the mem
orable three little maids from school"
viii be Grace Orr Myers IN the prima
donna role Of Yum-Yum. Edith Bradford
as the vivaciOus Pitti-Sing. and Margle
Ramey as Peep-Bo. Hattie Arnold will
again have abundant chance for comedy
rs the bloodthirsty and vengeful Katisha.
Z. w. Phillips will be the Pish-Tush. and
AL Wilder the Nee-Ban.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
SHAFTS MINISTER'S
ALWAYS INTERESTING

In view Of the fact that there is real
revolution now going on in Persia, a word
about the diplomatists who have repre-
sc lted that land Of romance at the Ameri-
car Capital cannot be without interest
The first minister ever accredited 20 this
government from the home OF Omar and
Of Hahz was HadJ Hassan COOL Khan
el Vasari, whose appearance was so
queer. whose conduct so peculiarly ORR
entail. that he excited the mirth Of the
Jenkinses Of the press. who proceeded TO
poke fun at him. which lack Of respect
so incensed Hadji that he took himself of
without presenting his letters of recall or
leaving his cards pour prendre congo" +"
but while running madly toward home he
did take time TO address threatening let
ters to the newspapers which had Of
Tended him. promising 10 straightway
behead the scribes who had made merry
az his expense. Nothing. however, was
ever done in the matter officially al
though the then Shah did evince his dis
pleasure by leaving this post vacant for
number Of years. and IL was not Until
he was run through the body with a
sword in the hands Of a faithful sUn Of
Mahomet and his successor had ascended
the throne that a successor to Hadji Has
san COOL Khan was appointed.
The new Shah profited by the mistake or
his predecessor, and instead Of sending a
mountebank 70 represent him in America
selected one Of Persia's most eminent
statesmen, Mira Alignaghi, Khan, who
was instructed to atone as far as possi-
bic for the discourtesy Of the notorious
Hadji to study the country and its peo-
pie, and to establish the friendly relations
that had been so abruptly broken on
Alignahi, Khans, mission was a special
one. and he remained in this country only
a few weeks, being succeeded by Gen.
Isaac. Khan. a distinguished compatriot,
who had been the tutor Of the Shah and