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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGlNIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of the City Of Alexsndria,
on the LIT day Of August, 1903.
iigOn Steami oat Company, Limitt d.;
vi beth Lyon and the Acre RealtV Com
pany, defendants. Chancery attachment.
Memo. The o. ject of thi, suit is 10 attach
the following described pie e Of property,
situated in the city Of Alexandria: Beginning
on the north side Of King street at point %
feet TO the eastward Of Union street; thence
northwsrdly parallel to Union street 81 feet
more or less: thence eastwardly parallel to
King street 20 feettheneen orthwardly parallel
toUnion street 10 point SO feet 81 inches north
Of King sweet: thence easlwardly parallel to
King stree, into the river Potomac to the
chsnnel thereof; thence southwardly With
said channel 10 King street extended in said
river, and thence in straight line to the be-
ginning; 10 set aside certain fraudulent con-
yeysnces Of same, and 10 subject same to pay
ment of compliments claim.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
csuie that the defendants, the Washington
Steamboat Company, Limited; Elizabeth
Lyon and the Acre Realty Company, are
non-residents of this State: 1t Is ORDERED,
Tfat said defendants appear here within
fifteen days after due publication Of this
order and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit, and that 8 copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted In the Alex
andria Gazette, q newspaper published in the
CITY of Alexandria, once q week for four sue
cessiye weeks, and posted ct the front door OF
the court house of this city. eopy-Teste:
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
Basil d. Boteler, p q. aug3 U4w-m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Givinu Than Credit.

"You know" said the distinguished
oriental who manifests much curiosity,
that the Chinese discovered the art of
printing from type thousands of years
ago?'
Yes" replied the man who was
being interviewed. And Incidental
~ don't doubt that they were the
original inventors Of the Interrogation
point. "-Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

If you take Kodol in the beginning the
bad attacks Of Dyspepsia will be avoided,
but il you ALLOW these little attacks 10 60 I'M
needed it will take Kodol q longer time tc
Get bottle Of Kodol today. Sold by W. r.
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Half the Battle.

'Tf I were you" said the old bache
Tor to the benedict. 'T'd either rule OF
SEow why"
well" was the reply. "as | already
know why, ! suppose that's half the
battler '-Atlanta Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Low weekend Round Trip Fsres

Continuing each saturday and Sunday to
and including October f. the Southern Bail,
way announces the sale OF low rate weekend
tickets for the round trip, Washington and
Alexandra to Somerset, Warrenton, Herrl-
sonburg, Rluemont end intermediate points,
and from these stations to lexant ria end
" Washington. limited returning until Monday
following date Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Handicapped.

Judge-Remember, witness. you srt
sworn to tell the truth, and nothing but
the truth. Witness-Judge, | am try
ing my durndest to do II. but that pie
faced slob Of lawyer there won't lei
me!-Chicago Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Race Meet and Labor Day Celebration
Burke, Va, Monday, september y

Account above, Southern Railway announ-
ces reduced 70 ties from territory Warrington
to Manassas, inclusive, t, Burke, Va. and
return; tickets on sale Monday, September
1h, 1908. fn,l limit September 7, 1918.
Special train will be opereted leaving
Washington lilo a. m, da e in question ar
rive Burke 1855 a. m: leave Burke 6:l5 p.
m. same afternoon, arrive Washington T:Oc
d. m. Those from south Of Burke will have
advantage Of good regular train service.
For further information apply TO Southern
Railway ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office Of the
' Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan-
dria, on the S0th day of July, 1908.
Cananea-P ittsburg Copper Company, cor
poration, VS.. George ]. yesterday. in
chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is TO attach
1900 shares of the defendant in the Cansnea-
Pittsburg Copper Company, snd SUBJECT inc
same to the clnim Of the plaintiff.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant. George j. yesterday, is o
nonresident of this State 10 is Ordered,
That said defendant appear here within If
teen days after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect his in
serests in this suit and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandra
Gazette, newspaper published in the city OF
Alexandria, once q week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door Of the
Court House Of this city.
A copy-TRSTR
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
Norton Il Boothe, d q. jy30 w4w tn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
NEWELL s. GREENAwAY, Clerk.
Samuel G. Brent. P. Q. augl4 w4wfri

NIRGINIA..-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city OF Alexan-
dria, on the 21st day Of August, 1908.
Mary E. Montague, complainant VS.. Randolph
Jerome Montague, defendant. In chancery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to ottsin a
divorce mensa ct thoro for the complainant
from the defendant, and for general relief.
It appearing by an affidavit sled in this
cause that the defendant, Randolph Jerome
Montague, is q nonresident Of this State: 1t
Is Ordered, That said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication of
this order; and do what is ecessaSy TO protect
his interests in this suit. and that q copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette, newspaper published in the
city Of Alexandria. once week for four suo-
cessiye weeks, and posted at the front door
Of the Court House of this city.
A copy--TESTR.
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Leo P. Harlow. p. Q. aug2l w4wf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

Reduction in Tomatoes. cans EAntieoke
Csc. s. .&,W. Tomatoes lie each.
J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

Selected LARGE PRUNRs and Choice
Evaporated APPLES Just received By
J. G. NILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

Not by levity Of floating. but by stub
born force Of swimming, shalt thou
make thy way,-Carlyie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

XIRGINIA.-IR the Clerks Office OF the
Y Corporation Court Of the City Of Alexan'
tiris, on the 18th day Of August, 1908.
Jshn T. Butts
vs.. \ In chancery.
Alice w. Butts.
Memo. The object Of this suit Is to obtain
an absolute divorce by the complainant from
the defendant on the ground Of dessrtion.
It appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant, Alice W. Butts, Is
non resident of this State 1t ia Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within fifteen days
after due publication Of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect her interests in
this suit, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published in the city OF Alexan-
dria, once week for four successive weeks.
and posted at the front door OF the Court
House OF this city.
A copy-TEsTE.
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Samuel g. Brent. P. Q. augl4 w4wfr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
FOR SALE.

Several small pieces of1beautiful .lsudife'
tale containing from
ONE TO SIX ACRES EACH.
Also lots bOx130 feet SINGLY OF In
GROUPS, Convenient 70 railroads and about
one nils from Alexandria and ave nor
Warrington city, Terms 70 suit,
B. r. KNOB
lis south Royal strsss. uszAndyfs' Va.
Wis h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

La Grippe is lost in oblivion when few dose
Of Quybon are taken. lOc and &c boxes, ct
Z, 8. LEADBEATER 4 SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

q sacks choice COFFEEs received, to be
freshly roasted and sold. st 20c and zoe By
]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
NoRTHBoUYD.
Washington Southern Ry

Schedule in effect April 18th 1908.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at OF and 80 .. M, IL OF
$50, 8 OF, 923, and II 80 p. M, week days.
Sundsys-9 80 g. m, 1901, IL IL, S62,
923 anc II SO p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 422, 4 81, and 922 q. M, 400,
607 Qocal), and 6 81 p. M, week days. 30
5t7 u1 local. and S 8 81 81 D. am 10. 90
Accommodation for Fredericksburg at 5 4S
q. m. week days.
NoTE:-Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, w. P. TAYLOR.
GEM Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

Reductions in RAIsINs and CURRAETS.
Best Seeded Raisins. l2c. Best Cleaned
Currsnts, l0c. For sAls BY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

NEW PRUNES and EVAPORATEI
Ir.suTLRRE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27
Washington, Alexandria &
Mt. Vernon Railway.

LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,
Royal streets. week days, at $40, 6l0. $40
6S5, g. As, 700, 710. 72O, 7S5. so, 500.
sl5, $40. $50, $50. go, ESQ., g q $50,
m, IL 10, IL %, IL 30, IL so, 10, 20, 80,
80, 2 10, 2 rs, 3 80, z 80, 10. rs, 40, 4 90,
500, Is, s 80, 50, no, 7 so, 500. 8 80.
sundays-7 90, z IS, g 10, s 20, 8 40, 900, 9 20,
9 40, 100 10 20, 10 40, 1lO0. II 20 and II 40
a. M, 70 90, u 20, IL 40, leo l 20, / 40, 2 90,
220. $40, 800. $50, $40, 400. 4 %, 44o, 90,
5 20, 40, 6 90, 20, s 40, z 90, 720, 2 40, 90.
$780, 900, $50, 1000, 10 &c and IL 10 p. m.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, s 45, $50, s 80, 25, II % a. NJ, IL %
125, 225. 3S2. 4S6. IS, 705 and S4e
sundays-7OO, 8 80, $50, 10 80, Ii 80 a. M.
IL 81, l 80, $50. so, 430, $50, $50, 7SO
As and 10 Is pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

curtice Brothers SAP MAPLE sYRUP
Blue Label CATSUP, ASSORTED JAMS
and BAKED BEAMS last received by
n TTLpURv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-27

Manufactuing Pharmacists and Dealers In
Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Dyestuts, Spices,
Druggists Fancy Goods and Specialtfes. I'm.
porters Of Tooth Brushes, hair Brushes, Per.
ldmery, Olive Oil, &c.
IA, Agents s, for John Lucas 4 CO.., Tinted
Devoe's Lead and Zinc Paints.
Goods shipped the day order. IL received.
Quotations furnished By return mail. Cor.
'saDon1enns solieitad.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

FOR RENT-A good nine room
brick house. Newly repaired. Two
blocks from the passenger depot Cor
ner Levee and Tenth streets. Apply to
w. H. Mason, ST. Hiatt
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

birthday. At four o'clock the guests
arrived and for two hours were treat
ed to all manner of amusements that
could be devised for the entertain
ment of little folks. Games of differ
ent kinds were provided, the most
amusing being the attempt to pin,
blindfolded, the tail on a large pic
ture of a donkey, hung on the wall.
Little Miss Marie Armstrong was the
one coming the nearest to the &C
complishment of the difficult feat. Re
freshments consisting of chocolate,
cake. candies and fruits were served
to the guests. Each guest brought
the young host present in remem-
brance of the occasion.
6trayed-One dark horse branded
&c on left shoulder.
One bay horse branded p S A
liberal reward will be paid for the
return of either or both to my house
on Washington street in rear of b.
tica de Aguila. w. c. C. Foster.
I1-4-10
Mr.. McCauley ImprOVing.-On ac-
vi Tie lll1CSo III AllS ldtLSl-lL-
law, Mr.. J. McCauley of Huntington,
Tenn, Rev. w. H. Petty has been IN
able for the past three weeks to full
fill several of his appointments. Mr..
McCauley has been here for several
weeks on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Pet
ty and was i'll when he arrived here.
However, Mr.. McCauley is now rapid
ly improving and it is thought that
he will soon be entirely recovered.
Returned To San Antonio
Charles NJ. Barnes, who has been here
since the early part of the year act
ing as secretary of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Commercial Club, re-
turned this morning to his home in
San Antonio. Mr. Barnes came here
under a short contract with the Club,
but at the expiration of his term he
was prevailed on to remain awhile
longer, at least until a suitable sue
cessor could be named. This he will
lingly did and during his incumbency
as secretary he did valuable work for
the Club and for Brownsville and
the entire Valley as we'll His eX-
tended newspaper acquaintance en-
abled him to give great publicity to
the Club and its work. and through
his descriptive articles which found
their way into the press, many home
seekers were attracted to this city
and section. Mr.. Barnes made many
good friends in Brownsville during
his sojourn here, and The Herald
joins with them in wishing him IN
bounded success and a return at some
near future day to the Valley of the
Lower Rio Grande
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
LOCAL ITEMS
-0e5-

Orders taken for angel food cakes.
Phone 1913. 11-4-26
For Csc and 35c lodgings apply to
Mccain, fronting the depot. 6-2T-tf
Silver Spoon Whiskey at $3.50 per
quart to be sold for thirty days at
$1.00 at T. CriXell's. 10-3O-tf
FOR SALE-Twenty-fve or thirty
best stock Poland China hogs in the
valley at Llano Grande. J. P With
ers. 11-2-tf
We want to buy all of your tur-
keys and chickens. Bernstein & OBJ
erie, the New American Meat Market.
new market building. 11-16-t
WANTED-Reliable experienced
gardener who understands care of
cows and horses, at Llano Garnde. j.
P. Withers. 112-tf
Statesmen WANTED to look af-
ter our interest in Cameron and ad-
jacent counties. Salary or Commits
sion. Address The Victor Oil Com
pany. Cleveland, Ohio. 11-16-2
NOtice.-All parties are notified
that my lands at LlanO Grande are
posted according to law and hunt
ing or shooting thereon is prohibited
11-2-tf J. P Withers.
Heavy Fish Shipment.-All of our
fish shippers made heavy shipments
of fish this morning over the ST L.,
B. e NJ, to various points of the
State The total shipments amount
ed to about 200 pounds.
HOme-Seekers ArFiving.-Now that
the election is over prospectors and
home-seekers have again begun to
thrOng the Valley. For the past week
every train into Brownsville has
brought them in large numbers and
they are still continuing to arrive
and in all probabilities their numbers
will increase from now on.
New Residence.-Work was begun
this morning on the erection of an
S-rOom. two-story residence in West
Brownsville for H F. Allen Con
tractor a Goldammer who has the
contract to build this house stated
that it would be modern in every par
ticular and also that it would be
quite an addition to West Browns
vile.
Birthday Party.-A most delightful
informal birthday party was given
yesterday afternoon by Willie Stark
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Stark on Washington
street. in celebration of his fifth
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
FO- Rent.

FOR RENT-Store on Washing
ton street now occupied by the Amer
lean restaurant. apply to w: F. Den
nett. c1O-17-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT

The following observations were
taken at the South Texas Garden for
the "a hours ending at eight O'Clock
tOdav.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
For observation-disclosures
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Watch fob with K. of P
Charm. Engraved on back e. H.
Howard, presented by Gas Belt Lodge
361, 1908" Finder retun to Herald
Office and receive reward. 11-17-3t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
RAW LUNGS.

When the lungs are sore and in
famed, the germs of pneumonia and
consumption find Judgement and null
tiply. FOley's Honey and Tar kills
the cough germs, cures the most OBJ
racking cough, heals the
lungs. and prevents serious results.
The genuine is in the yellow package.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

FOR RENT-Four rooms near
Miller Hotel. Apply to DR.. c. H.
Thorn. 11-17-2t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms.
Apply to Mrs. Clearwater, st.
Charles st. Hiatt
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
Miscellaneous Wants.
IF YoU ARE ovER so Rad TH1s.

Most people past middle-age suffer
from kidney and bladder disorders
which Foley's Kidney Remedy would
cure. Stop the drain on the vitality
and restore needed strength and Wig
or. Commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy today.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17
HERALD WANT ADS
Men and Women Wanted.

WANTED-5O men of good char
actor between the ages of IS and SO
for Acacia Camp Woodmen of the
World. Apply to F. E. Stark, clerk,
or Burt Hinkley, head adviser Also
80 young women within the same age
limit, within the next 10 days. See
Bure E. Hinkley. 11-13-4t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

DR.. WoTsham. for many years past
superintendent of the Insane Asylum
at Austin. has resigned to engage in
private practice. His successor has
not yet been named.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

FOR RENT-A very nice three
room cottage. Furnished or unfur-
nished. Electric light and water.
Splendid neighborhood. Close in.
Apply at Herald office. 11-9-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-17

FOR RENT-Three suits of rooms,
2 to 3 rooms in a suite, for light
housekeeping. Will rent to response
BILE parties furnished or UNFINISHED.
Apply at Herald office. C11-9-tf
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17

Our prices begin at $500
All the way up to $500
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17
BANKRUPT SALE

Under and bys virtue of an order
of sale granted by the Honorable
Tax Isaac. Il. S. Referee in Bank
lIptcy. in the District Court Of the
United States tor the Eastern b Yis-
ion Of the Southern Division Of Geor-
gia, il the matter OF Thomas zeauy.
ankrupt, the Hnde! signed viii put
up and expose Tor sale, to the high
est bidder for cash. before the Cui-
ted states government building az
Brunswick, Ga, on the tn day OF
April 1908 at the hour Of tive Re
O'Clock noon STANDARD time} all Of
be following described property to-
wit:
New ToNn lots numbers 1879 IT.
- and 1915 in the city of Byun
wick, Glynn county, Geor-ia, to.
Se,her with all Of The imprc em5ats
on said lots,
Sad sale IS TO be made free and
clear Of amy and an liens ana IN.
cumbraGces whatsoever the said
Fens and membranes being under
order of The court transferred to
the fund arising from said sale. The
sale is nsde subject TO the ccuee,u.
alton OF the court
The successful b oder Will BE- re-
CURED to deposit zen per ceut of th-
amount Of mis- bid as an evidence
of good faith, the balance OF the pur-
chase price to be paid inMed 'at=ir
upon the conf nation of the 81
salc
At Bran swick, Ga this March le
faue
&. H. Mason,
Trustee IN Baukruntev Etata az
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Making Repairs.

Roses drug store. formerly Smith 5
Pharmacy, IS undergoing a number
Of repairs Dr. Poe expects 10 make
many improvements On the store be
fore the work is finished and will no
doubt nave on of the hard omest
drug stores in this seay' oH OF the
state.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17
Ship Notice.

Neither the mar r. twnat4 nor cou-
signees of the British schooner
Gret, win oe responsible for any
debts contracted By crew OF said
schooner. Noshsr, Master.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17
Yesterday -,

| Following is the record of the
movement of vessels ut this port
yesterday: Arrived Eteamef DC
;uulgee, Webb. New York schooner
lGretas Mosler, Nipe Bay Smiled
steamer Katahdln. Mcclure. Boston
schooner Ada r. Brown Merry. Phil
adelpha; schoon Frank st nson,
Elliott. New York.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17
Trains Were Late.

Passenger trains over the South I'm
railway Yesterday All arrived in the
city several hours late. No Atlanta
mail at all was T. ceiyed in the city
during the day
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17

:9ersonals
Get . Shamrock.

This is St Pauick's day and those
who want to wear a Shamrock can Sc
cure one by calling on 4. Kaiser &,
Bro, the enterprising merchants
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-17
BIG FOUR ROUTE

affords the Traveller tie Quickest ano
zaost comfortable service from
CINCINNATI t. CLEVELAND
trains daily.
Cincinnati to Cleveland and Detroit
Trains Daily
ClNC INMATE to CHICAGO
Trains Daily
CINCINNATI to ST. LOUIS
/ Trains Daily.
Through SleepeTs or night trains.
Parlor Cas- ;4ud Dining Cars that
satisfy on day trains.
Ask for Tickets via Sig Four Rouse
z e Smith, T. r A., Atlanta, Ca
.. l.. Mitchell, j. S A., Chattanooga
Tenn.
n j. Rhein. q. p. A.. Cincinnati. O
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TWO BOYS TO WORK M
OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
APPLY AT ONCE. A. KAISER &
BROTHER.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-05
THE OPERA.
IL Appears to Have Originated In Italy
e.: In the Year 1900.

IL Appears to Have Originated In Italy
In the Year 1900.
The way Streatfeild, author Of "The
OPERA traces the development of OPP
era through the centuries is most clear
and concise and leaves you with the
impression that upon the matter of
history, at any rate, he is master Of
his subject Opera, it is shown, was
the result of an attempt made by
some Florentine amateurs to revive
the lost glories of Greek tragedy. They
failed to get back to the conditions of
Athenian drama, but in failing they
unconsciously laid the foundations of
a new art form which soon worked
itself into the affections of the peo-
pie. The beginnings of opera might
be said to date from the year 1900,
when a public performance was given
In Florence of PERKS "Euridice'' In
honor of the marriage Of Maria de-
Medici and Henry ". Of France. This
work consists almost entirely Of ac-
companied recitative, which was the
invention of these Florentine reform
ers, and the voices were accompanied
by ''violin, chitarone "a large GUITAR
Ira grande, Into crosse and gravicenl
balo or harpsichord, which filed in
the harmonies indicated by the figured
bass" 1t is interesting to know that
in this very primitive work the com
poser tried to follow as closely as pos
sible in his music the ordinary inflec-
tons of the speaking voice. Monte
verde, who was contemporary of
Peri but whose first opera was pro
duced some seven years after 'Eurid-
ice." made a similar effort to recon-
cile music with speech, and many
years after Gluck and still later Wag-
ner tried to do so, and it is amusing
when one knows how far in other di-
rections music as an art and opera as
convention have progressed since
1900 to think that old Peri was prob
ably closer to the Debussys and Rey-
naldo Hahns of our day than all the
great men who have come between
New Age of London.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-05
a Bio Mistake,

A fool, a barber and a baldheaded
man were travelling together. Losing
their way, they were obliged to sleep
In the open air, and to avert danger
it was agreed to watch by turns. The
amusement shaved the poor FOOLS
head while he was sleeping. He then
woke him, and the fool, raising his
hand to scratch his head, exclaimed:
Here's pretty mistake. You have
awakened the baldheaded man instead
of me. Liverpool Mercury.