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Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Nem churoh al I.mes.

LEwES, June 26.-The new Method
ist Protestant Church at Lewes is near
ly completed and the congregation ex.
nfcts to be able to worship in it by the
first week in August
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, June 26-Hish press
sure with cool and generally clear
weather prevails over the eastern half
Of the countryi except in the South
Atlantic States, where there wore show
ers.
Forecast till 8 p. M, Saturday:
For Delaware--Fair tonight and Sat-
urday; light to fresh northeaster!y
winds.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Rrokn Len MhiIe skylarkina

William Davis, aged "a years, OF
Wooddale. an operator of a car on the
scenic railway at Brandywine Springs
Park. while skylarking at the park las-
evening, fell from car and broke q
leg.-He was taken TO the Homeopathic
HOspital here
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Death of Mrs. S. M. Winston.

Mrs. sallie NJ Winston, mother OF
Mrs. Hardy Richardson of this citr,
died at her home at South Wales, Vir-
ginia, yesterday. She was 60 years old.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Killed at Chester.

Petro Coprilo, a laborer on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, was thrown
from a work car at Chester and almost
instantly killed. He was run over by
the car and died in a few minutes.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Gne.i. at Mnntrnse-

T. NJ. Lorraine and sons. Howard. Cav
ender and Leighton and Mrs. Harry
Kibler, all of Chesapeake City. are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Car
ter. Of Montrose.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
Dead DOGS Owner Found.

Dogcatcher George Kopp investigate
the shooting Of the dog at Thirteenth
and Market streets, last evening, and
learned that the animal belonged 70
William T Naudain, colored, of No.
1130 Orange street
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
knocked out Win a Ball.

FRANKFORD, June 26.-while play
ing baseball at Frankford. Harris FL
lott. was struck by a fast liner and
Knocked unconscious. The young man
remained insensible for three hours be-
fore he could be restored.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
To Hold Special Meeting,

A special meeting Of the Twelfth
Ward Democratic Club will be held this
evening at the Club House. No. zol
searles street
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
School AftsIrs considered.

The State Board Of Education
meeting at Dover today TO consider
general school matters.
Evening journal., 1908-06-26
,Iished in Delaware Circulation Books Open to All

Advertise In busy fines, be-
cause the iron must be struck
while II is hot and advertise
in dull fines TO heat fine iron.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16

Department uf the Interior. 4. =.
Land Office ut lakcvicY. Oregon.
August &. 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that Ger
tudc !. ilcilcman. OF klamath Falls.
Oregon. who. on May 20. 1905. made
Timber aud Stone Application. Ne.
Ass. lScrial No. O2S3I. for " !. set.
Section l7,T. 3S y. Il. 10 h. W.M.
has filed notice OF intention to make
final proof. To establish claim To the
land above described. before County
Clerk. Klamath Co. at his Office. at
Klamath Falls. Oregon. ON the 18th
day OF October. 1905.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Augusta J. Hayden. W. W. Mend
cnhall. Vim. iIcilcman. II. T.. Hayden.
all OF Klamath Falls. Oregon.
J. y. WATSON.
S-lo-l0-ll Register.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
BONANZA BULLETIN ITEMS.

porn--ln Langell valley. Sunday.
September 9Th, 1905. Ia Mr.. and Mrs.
John Driscoll. n son.
a force OF men are erecting the
poles for Bonanza's street lights and
the current will be turned ON before
the end OF the month. Temporarily
current will be provided for this pur.
pose and for power for the -four mill
from the Gates system as the Moore
Bros. plant Is not completed, and ell
ectric lightning will not bc available
for few weeks.
=. o. Parsons, who recently bought
property here. went to klamath Falls
Friday and on his return brought his
wife and son and will make this place
their future home. Mr.. Parsons also
has one hundred acres Of land about
three-quartcrs of a mile east OF Boz
nanza which he will have cleared and
fenced this winter and have ready for
putting In a crop next spring.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
NOTICE.

Notice IL hereby given that on Aug.
ust 2rd. 1905, the Common Council
OF the city of klamath Falls, enacted
an ordinance providing Tor the annual
assessment and collection Of n $500
poll tax. from each male inhabi,ant
of the city. between the ages oi 81
and 80 year lcNccpting those hy law
exempt and those too iniirm to per
form labor. Tor street aud sewer pmr-
poses. said poll tax Tor the year
1905. viii be- due and payabl" On and
after September 18th. 1905. to the
City Marshal. who will receipt there.
FOR.
\ |, lEANlrr,
y. Police judge.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. 4. !
Land Office nj I.akcvirw. oregon.
August 10. 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that Dunn
". Burscll. OF Merrill. Oregon. who.
on Dec. IL. 1904. made Homestead
Entry. No. $685. IScriai No. 03sG
tor seh. See. IL. r. 81 s. u. 10 r..
W. NJ. has filed notice of intention
to make final Communication Proof. to
establish claim to IN" land above de-
scribcd. before Register and Rrc"iv-
.r. at I.akcvicw. Oregon. an the 9Th
day OF October. 1905.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mark Howard. OF Merrill. Oregon.
Frank Johnston. OF Klamath. Falls.
Oregon. Roy whitney. of Klamath
Falls. Oregon. Chas. Wagar. Of Klam-
ath Falls. Oregon.
J. y. WATSON.
s-2t Receiver
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
KLAMATH FALLS. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER lG l9nS

its arms even tu the tops of the ellis
land lraE into the cold depths OF the
d,r any who dared to invade Is
| my stcriuuS realm. The lake was d..
covered 80 years ago by a prosTr,l.
. Ing rarty with !. ". liillmuu ~ us
| head. In 1883 Mr. Steel hogan his
efforts tu have the region set apar'
as a national park, but 1t was not an.
I I'll 1909 that his efforts were cruwrsl
vitr success How this great sc"E.c
uf der was created none will ever
funw. on account Of the vast quaa.
,ii;.s Of pumicc spread FOR u distadce
o: % miles IN all directions about he
hes. OF the mountain. some scirntis..
II sist that here must have occurred
the grandest and most awful cNYiu.
s'on in the history of the Cgs'at,
range. That this explosion had sun.
c!ent force To tear away the mass -.
rock and earth that lies In n mou"
tain cone 6OO0 feet high ana hVrl 1t
upon the surrounding country. l,h.r
ing In It's place a yawning charm. I,
maintained by many. The prcSrac"
OF great lava beds in the klamtf.
region lead other scientists ~ as
stoutly maintain that AT one tiHr H.
the interior OF the Mazama mCuntair
there was formed cone OF rrd lot
lava 5000 feet high. They :",rt
that this lava. BY the tremendous
force that lay behind Il. brok,
through the side Of ~" mountain
and flowed through its self-madc ere.
vice. covering the valleys below. and
that when this great lava cone had
exhausted itself the pressure OF tine
huge upper cone OF the mountain
broke in the crust and II disappeared
into the depths below with crash.
that must have awakened III" uni.
verse. hereby forming what IL now
the bed Of this truly marvellous lak"
Whatever It's origin. Crater Lake has
already come tn be- known In the Pa
cific northwest as the eight wonder
OF the world. and Mr.. Hartman. In
! rs enthusiasm. declared this classi-
o.: ion tn be correct.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Ill
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16
$500 AClit.S FREE.

The LakesId" company has $500
acres OF land under the Adams ditch
that II will give RENT FREE for
one year. This includes the use OF
the land and water. The renter must
clear and place the land In cuiutiya-
tlon. The renter gets all the crops
but we reserve the right to pasture
the stubble.
The Lakeside Company,
J. Frank Adams. Manager,
Merrill. Oregon.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16

hn.ci with everything new. dining
room kltch, .. ciGht rooms. rarl"r'
lne patronage. feeding from l'o '"
200 iuily. Inquire NJ Hotel h"rri',
Dorris. california. S.hu
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-09-16

Furnished ra,n,s To- irt-G. ".
White. S-i3tf
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30

The Sank Centre Land Company
has been organized with F. E. Min.
cite as president, George A. Rien sec-
rotary and Chas. McElhone treasurer.
The company will deal in farm and
city property and will be a valuable
addition to the business interests of
Sank Centre. Mr.. McElhone will be
on the road most OF the time.
1t is not few who praise the Occi-
dental Flour; it is everyone that uses
it. For sale only in this city by Nc
Cracker & Burgess.
The Peoples Ice Co. hereby notify
its patrons that it will commence its
season to deliver ice April LIST. instead
Of May LIST. See them for terms. tt.
Without doubt Gold Medal Flour
makes better buns, biscuits, bread,
rolls, pastry and cake. than any
other flour on earth. Sold in this
city only at A. DaeIem's Grocery
Store.
The gentlemen who were the guests
OF the ladies at leap year
masquerade ball some weeks ago,
gave return party last Friday night
at the city hall. There were 90 couple
present. The music was furnished by
Aliens orchestra. 1t was a dress affair
and very pleasant social function.
The gentlemen did themselves proud
as entertainers.
WANTED:-5OO Ladies to use China
Lac for refinishing their Furniture
and Interior Woodwork. Nothing
quite so good to brighten the home.
Hanson 4 Emerson, The Corner Drug
Store.
FARM FOR SALE-Two hundred
acre farm, two miles east of Swanville
1C0 acres under pillow. Good barn with
room for horses and "a head Of cattle.
Good granary. Good house with rock
cellar. Will sell cheap as children
have left me.-Jonn Weaver. AZ St
Mayor F. +. Minette, who conducts
the auctions on Market Days, asks
The Herald to announce that he will
give the farm ers a short talk before
the auction begins next Saturday.
Mr.. Minette will speak briefly on a
matter of interest to both farmers and
business men. What he has to say
will be worth listening to.
Advertised letters in the Sank Gen.
ire postotfice April 20: Mrs. Fred Cady,
Rev. E. j. Fleming, j. NJ. Pruess,
Stevens G. Rugland.
Swift's bread wagon is now making
it's regular route. Patrons wishing
to be served will please place bread
signs in conspicuous place in win
dow. New signs issued to anyone on
request. Swift's Bakery, phone 40.
As t t
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30
Grdddtim Club

The Gradatim Club held it's thir.
teenth annual "At Home" party Mon.
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Hogan. There were thirty-tive pre-
sent including the guests. After lis
tening to literary program interspcr-
sed with few musical selections,
the members of the club partook oil
dainty refreshments and then disper.
sed. The Gradatim Club will hold its
annual meeting for the election of
officers on Wednesday, May 9th, at
the home of Mrs. Lewis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

The sacrament OF the Lords supper
will be administered in the Methodist
church next Sunday morning at 1890.
All communicates are requested to
present. ]. S. Kingan, pastor.
We are prepared to deliver ice to any
part of the city at reasonable rates.
See Hougton Bros or Truman Boss.
Phone 10. AZ t
COMING-The De la Fountaine
Golden Ghost show, under canvass.
Big attractions. Admission, 10 and
Is cents.
Hat, Shoes, Shirts, Underwear
and Working clothes, are sold at 10
percent Market Day at Nathes.
Chas. McElhone has sold out his
pool room to w. f. Healy Of Water
town, S. d. The new owner took
charge April 81. MIR. McElhone goes
on the road for the Sank Centre Land
Company.
Twenty percent off on every suit
and 10 percent off on all otherseods
for Market Day at Nathe's.
Twenty per cent off on every suit
and ten percent off on all goods for
Market Day only at Nathe's.
For Market Day % per cent discount
on ladies' and misses spring coats
and jackets, at Blied's.
The Order of the Eastern Star will
give its annual party on Tuesday even
ing, May 5. Elaborate preparations
arebeing made for the event. All
Masons and their families are request
ed to attend.
Your choice of variety OF stylish
tailor made suits in good $25 90 values
for Saturday, $i4.o0 at BIied's,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30
A Twenty Year Sentence.

l have Just completed a twenty year
health sentence, imposed by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, which cured me OF bleed
ing piles just twenty years ago, writes
O. S. Wooler, of LeRaysville, n. Y.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals the
worst sores, boils, burns, wounds and
cuts in the shortest time. 25c. at Han
son and Emerson's drug store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30
Wheel For Sale

A good second hand ladies bicycle
cheap. V. l.. Burgess.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-30

The man full of experience said:
at is only from experience that we
will know from what source We receive
benefit, and from what things we have
no benefit. We should do what will
be the best for us. Experience shows
us that we should support our home
people in business; you work at your
own door; he works at his own door,
too, and the rest you and he all to-
gether. This means if We build up
there is a benefit to the whole COM
unity. Yours Truly:
SAUK CENTRE GRANITE WORKS.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03

ever she crJvcd II mortal man couG
give Is to hor--love. protection posi-
ton, alteration.
She Stammercd uncertainty ill the
humiliation and cbagrin she had suf
fcred this night swept over her again
This town-this crude. half born min
ing camp-had turned against her. mis-
judged her cruelly. The women were
envious. clacking scandal mongers. ali
Of them. who would ostracize her ana
make her life in the nOrthland mis-
cry. make her al Outcast with nothing
to sustain her but her own sOlitar!
pride. She could picture her future
clearly, pitilessly. and see herself
standing alone, vilHed, harassed in .
Thousand cutting ways, yet unable IT,
run away or to- explain. She would
have TO stay and face it, for her life,
was hour M here during the next few
years or so, or as long as her uncIrr
remained judge. This man would
free her. fIe loved her; he offered her
everything. He was bigger than ali
the rest combined. They were his play
ihhSN' anu tue. hleW IL. Sie was nos
sure that she loved him. but his mag
nclism was overpowcrng and her ad
miration intense. No other man she
had ever known compared with him
except GlenistHr- Bah. The beast. He
bad insulted hcr at first; he wrongc"
her now
win YOU he my wife, IIelcn:" tb.r
man repeated softly.
She dropped her head. and he s'rod,'
forward 10 take her in his arms. ther
stopped listening. Some one ran up or,
The porch and hammered loudly at thu.
ioOr. Mcnamara scowlcd, walked into
the hall and flung the portal open, dis
closing StruVe.
Hello. Mcnamara. Been looking al,
over for You. There's the deuce t.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03
The Spoilers.
By REX E. BEACH,.
Copyright. 1905. E.
BY REX E. BEACH.

iStcr said no word nor made Il move.
Some one coughed. and ii sounded like
gunshot. Slowly the dealers fingers
rctraccd their way. He hesitated pur-
poscly and lecrcd at the girl, then the
three spot disappeared and beneath It
lay the ace as the king had lain Oh
that other wager. 1t spelled utter ruin
TO Glcnistcr. He raised his eyes blind
ly. and then the dcathlikc silence Of
the room was shattered by sudden
crash. Cherry Malotte had closed her
check rack violently, at the same in
stant crying shrll and clear:
THAT bet Is off! The cases are
wrong!"
Glenister half rose, ovcrturning his
chair; the Kid lungcd forward across
the table, and his wonderful hands,
tense and talon-like, thrust themselves
forward as though reaching for the
riches she had snatchcd away They
worked and writhcd and trcmblcd as
though in dumb fury, the nails sinking
into the oilcloth table cover. His face
grew livid and cruel, while his eyes
blazed at her till she shrank from him
affrlghtedly, bracing herself away from
the table with rigid arms.
Reason came slowly back 10 Glen
lister and understanding with IL. lie
seemed to awake from nightmare.
He could read all too plainly the gam
blers look of bafiled hate as the man
sprawled on the table, his arms spread
wide, his eyes glaring at the covering
woman, who shrank before him like II
rabbit before snake She tried to
speak, but chokcd. Then the dealer
came to himself and cried harshly
through his teeth one word
Christ
He raised his fist and struck the
table so violently that chips ana cop
pers leapcd and rolled. and Cherry
closed her eyes 10 lose sight or his NV.
full grimace. Glcns,cr leohrd down on
him and said:
Il think | understand, but the money
was yours anyhow, so ! do;'t mind"
His meaning was plain. The Kid sud.
denly jcrkcd open the drawer before
him, but Glenister cliuchcd his right
hand and leaned forward. The miner
could have killed him with Il blow. for
the gambler was seated and at his
mercy. The Kid checked himself.
while his face began To twitch as
though the nerves underlying II had
broken bondage and were dancing in II
wild, mgOvrrDablc orgy.
You have taught me II lesson" was
al l..as Ns...a Il ~
he pushed through the crowd and ont
into the cool night air. Overhead the
arctic stars winkoi at him, and the
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03

"1hdt bet is ~ The cases are lrrong!"
sea smells struck him clean and fresh.
As he went homcward he heard The
distant fun throated plaini Of n wolf
dog, 1t held the mystery ana sadness
OF The north. lie paused and. barring
his thick, matted head, stood for II
long ime gathering himself together,
Standing 81. be made certain cove
nants with himself and vowed solemn
ly never 10 touch another card.
Al the same moment Cherry Malotte
came hurrying 10 her cottage door,
fleeing as though from pursuit or from
some hateful. haunted spot She pa,Is-
Ell before entering ami flung her arms
outward into the dark in wide gcs.
tire of despair.
why did | do 1t: oh. why did | do
1t? can't understand myself"
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03

'MdlOitcI Who Is SheT"
pay Helen sighed with relief ani
gathered up her cloak, while the hun
Of their voices reached her indistinctly
She was given plenty OF time to regain
her composnre before they appeare'i.
When they did, the politician spok.
s.:.-,-.
ITo BE coNTINUED,l ~
T. La45
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03

Iam social 0bIIgatiOn WHICH
II Is our duty 10 dischargei"
II suppose 80, Uncle Arthur; but
would much rather stay at home"
Tut tut, 60 and have good time" 1"
Dancing doesn't appeal to me any
more, left that sort of thing back
home. Now, II YOU would only come
along"
NO; I'm too busy. must work to-
night. and I'm not in mood for such
p.l1eS. auphow.'
You're not we'll" his niece said
i nave noticed il for weeks. Is 1t
hard work or are You truly III? You're
=a""""s' Won don't eat: your S,,~;.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-01-03
CnAnIER MY.

\ II Y dear Helen, don't You re
vi allZe that my official posi-
ion carries with II n GER
a min social obligation which
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
Fall Jackets

Be prepared for the first cool days. Sat
urday we offer a line of tan covert,
black %broadcloth and silk jackets in the
most desirable of styles. Just right for
early fall and made to retail at $12.50;
through a timely purchase IN ~
we are able to. sell them M
Saturday a. one price. ....... NV
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

Boys and Girls Shoes-Stur-
dy calf shoes for healthy,
romping children, solid
leather shoes, with extra Sc
lected soles, pair ..S1.9S
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

The Matchless Shoe for Men
At the price this shoe &C
knowledges, no superior, all
solid leather and great value,
at $500
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

The Packard Shoe for Men
with cushion soles, easiest
shoe a man ever wore, and a
most durable one, too, all
late styles $500
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
Two Picture Specials

on Saturday the art section announces a sale
% big lot yard pictures, fitted with sold
frames; floral and many other beautiful
subjects. The regular price Is 0R@
S2,O0-on Saturday, choice ......... Nv
Framed Posters-Fancy heads, nicely col
ored, size 1920 inches, fitted in gold
frames-regular $1.25 values, Hdc
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
China and Glassware

one lot Of odds and ends OF Vases, Plates,
Fruits and Trays, worth to 2bc, at DO
Heavy Hotel Tumblers-Saturday Special,
per dozen ......... 900
Engraved water Tumblers-Fine blown,
seven designs. very special, per doz- 4oo
Colonial shaped water Tumblers-values
to 75c dozen, at ........... s for 200
Decorated Covered Milk Jars-Porcelain
ware, for 800
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
The New Fall Gloves

All the new shades to match your suits in finest inn
ported grades. and a S usual at Benefits, less than usual
prices.
Womens 1-clasp cape skin gloves, everywhere $1.25,
Al, par .0SC
Womens 12-button length cape gloves, everywhere $3.50,
at, pair ......... So, 80
Women's 16-button length cape gloves, everywhere $500,
at, pair 80 ~
WOmen's 12-button length, best French kid gloves, 1850
values, at ......... So,
Womens 16-button length, best French kid gloves, $500
HOSIERY BARGAINS
Women's 25c seamless mercerized gauze Isle hose, for. 19G
Womens soc imported lace Isle hose, pair ...........27G
Womens soc imported mercerized hose, best for service,
AT pairs Sl,OO
Children's 25c fashioned ribbed stockings, for. ....,.19C
FALL UNDERWEAR
Women's medium weight vests and pants ribbed, each 25G
Womens fine gauze vests and pants, whit or peeler Soc
Womens medium weight union suits ..............5OE
Womens fine gauZe union suits, white or peeler 81 No
HANDKERCHIEFS ALMOST HALF
SIC cross bar and fancy printed handkerchiefs. .....kA
loo pure linen undaundred initial handkerchiefs, for. az.
25c pure linen embroidered and fancy border, hand s. liz.
Double stamps on all goods in above departments Saturday
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
Once More VIM. L. Douglas $3.50 and "a Shoes 1922

The famous Union Ne Douglas Shoe for men, known all over the United States selling at $3.50 and $500
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

Dollar Shirts-New fall effects, French per
Gale shirts, plain or pleated, in regular or
coat styles, all late shades and patterns,
at $1.OO
SOC Ties at Half-Purchase of 100 dozen
fine silk f~our-in-hands, latest open end
effects, fine showing of new shades, soc
goods for .25c
Half Hose-Silk embroidered, plain or
fancy, SOC value, Saturday .25c
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

Saturday Specials - Shinola,
polish and brush worth 25c,
TOT
10c Tan Paste Polish. ..... 90
6 pairs Laces for children at 90
15c Ribbon oxford Laces for 10
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

Faultless Hats-A profusion of styles,
every late block in the famous Crofut &
Knapp stiff hats, in black and new shades
of brown $3.50 and $500
John B. Stetson Hats-Complete range of
fall models
Stiff hats $3.50 and $500
Soft Hats $3.50 to $3.50
Green Hats-Soft felts, now so popular, on
sale at ............ $500 and $3.50
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-05-27
SIZE.
Disturbed Musical Circles.

Musical circles in Germany are part
ly amused, partly shocked at the con-
duct of two orchestra leaders who
have sinned against tradition and good
taste. In Salzburg when the director
of the opera-house orchestra appeared
at his desk to lead Elm Walzertraum"
it was noticed that his baton was not
the orthodox bit of silver-tipped ebony,
but a rough stick more than half a
yard long. But he was grave and
not until the audience began to mutter
did he pick up his proper staff He
had made a bet with q friend that he
would lead the opera with a broken
broom handle. The other case is that
of the director of the opera at Ham.
elm. He was very forgetful AMI in his
observation-disclosures forgot his baton.
When he took his position in the or.
chestra it occurred to him that he
must have something with which to
beat time. He retired for a moment
and presently returned with a cook
ing spoon he had found in the theater
Kitchen, and with that he conducted
Wagner's 'Tannhauser" with perfect
success.