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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
American Ships in Distress.

RIO JANEIRO. December II. - The
American ship Dirigo, Capt George Good
win, from Baltimore October 20 for Hon
olulu with cargo of coal. has put in
here in distress. She sprang aleak at sea
six days off Rio Janeiro. The water Is
coming in twelve feet under her load line
near the stern. Repairs will be made here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Saks Will Give Away overcoats.

Saks & Company, observing a custom
of years will, Christmas morning, dis
tribute 100 overcoats to deserving boys
Of Washington. The distribution will be
under the direction of a committee desiG-
mated for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Battleships for Argentina.

BCENOS AIRES. December 1.-THE
bill authorizing the government to ex
pend $I5,O0.O0O for ornaments. passed by
the chamber of deputies yesterday. pro-
vid%s for the construction of two large
battleships and authorizes the laying
down of a third such vessel II necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Mine Inquiry'Is On.

PITTSBURG. December 1.-THE official
investigation of the mine explosion at
Mariana, Pa, November o. which re-
suited I'm the death of Isl miners. was
started today at Washington, Pa, by
Coroner Sipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Conference With the President.

William III. Taft. accompanied by his
brother Charles P. Taft, and by Secre-
tary Straus. arrived in Washington at
1880 o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Taft
was driven Immediately to the White
House. to take luncheon with the Presi-
dent Mr. Taft said 'that he presumed
the President in sending for him today
desired to talk over the subject Of the
Panama canal. as 1t would be the last
time they would have an opportunity to
discuss it toge her before Mr.. Taft's trip
to Panama. MIR. Taft leaves at 4:1O
o'clock this afternoon for Augusta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Yesterdays Proceedings.

Under Characterization by Mr.. Nc
Intyre. Edwin Andrews yesterday after
non testified that at the time of the
shooting he engendered a deep feeling
against the defendant and had compared
note with other members
Did you know of the relations of
Mr.. Annis and Claudia Hains?"
Il object" said the prosecutor
The objection was sustained.
Mr. Andrews denied that there had
been in his presence a rehearsal on the
clubhouse float, with club members TAX
ing the parts of the principals of the
tragedy.
The only shots fired, the witness said,
were by Capt. Hains. They were not in
rapid succession. Mr.. Andrews replied
in the negative to the question If he
knew that all the shots In the automatic
revolver could be fired in l So seconds.
Didn't Thornton Hams say to you:
He's my brother; I'll arrest him; I'll
take charge of him.
Il did not hear him
Did Thornton Hams shout at the top
of his voice: Get an officer: will hold
him."
II did not hear him.
Did you notice when Thornton Hams
sat on the upturned boat that he had
his hands on the captains wrist?"
only momentarily. He was feeling the
captains pulse"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

1T has a prediction for the improper. It
IL badly put on. insufficiently rehearsel
and badly played. Now the Russians are
different. Every detail is considered and
the most is made OF material at hand. In
Russia the really intellectual people go to
the theater. whereas I'm England and Amer
lea they ,sn't. The reason intellectual peo-
pie decline to 90 10 the p~layhouses here is
because the English theater is a swindie.
Il may be an amusing swindie, a thrilling
swindle or merely a tickling swindle like
Bernard Shaw's plays, but It Is not drama"
Thus saith Gordon the only" as his
friends call him; whether wisely or not de-
pends wholly on the Individual viewpoint.
All sorts OF schemes are being discussed
In London for coping with the big hat
nuisance. Managers at the theaters do not
wish to resort to Draconlan methods in
dealing with the fair sex who visit NATL
nees with hats four or five feet in circum-
ference-or is II diameter? The law on the
subject seems TO be rather vague and prob
ably a special act of Parliament VIII have
to be passed before the atmosphere is suffi-
ciently clear to see through the fog-or,
rather, the hat.
A w~ell-known kings counsel who was
consulted with reference TO the two ladies
who recently invaded the Garrick theater
in these B~robdingnagian sombreros has
given a legal opinion on the subject as
follows:
1.-The wearing OF a hat of such proper
tions is an invasion of the property laws,
and IL the hat extends over the seat on
either side Of the wearer-or, should we
say, occupant-of the hat, then the person,
or persons. on either side OF the said hat,
or its occupant. is entitled to cut off as
much OF the hat on either sid Of the said
wearer as constitutes a trespass on the
property Of the adjoining seats"
This is certainly satisfactory TO the man
theater-goer and seems to solve the prob
lem. II he objects to a big hat at the
theater all he has to do is to take with him
a pair of shears, or an axe II preferable,
and chop off as much OF the hesdgear OF
the offender as is desired.
Charles Bennett, who halls from Yer
mont. and is one of the most successful Of
the American singers who make London
their headquarters, has just started on a
professional tour around the world in the
company OF sobrino, the pianist. He ex-
poets to be in Calcutta in November and
20 get around to his home in Bennington
by next April, returning to London by the
end OF May. Just before leaving London
Bennett finished the music for a fantastic
ballet written by a fellow American.
JOHN AVA CARPENTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18
Music and Musical Notes

until It would permeate the n~eighboring
cities and counties and states.
Let us think of that for a moment.
Now, to be perfectly frank and candid,
such a thing is quite possible, and quite
impossible.
Let me explain.
May ], for a moment. take the question
OF Medicine? ?" 1t would be quite possible
TO unite all the doctors of Omaha-allo-
pathic. homeopathic. osteopathic and Chris
tian Scientist-on the proposition that
Omaha should have good health; but, in
the name Of reason, could they agree on
the proper method to bring about that con-
dition?
May I, for another moment, take the
matter Of Religion 1t would be quite
possible to unite the clergymen of Omaha
on the proposition that Omaha should be a
church-going city, but who will have the
temeritY to assert that Jewish rabbi, Meth
odist bishop. Catholic bishop, Episcopal
bishop. Presbyterian and Unitarian min
lister, Congregational pastor, Christian Sci
ence reader, Baptist elder could ever agree
on a religious form which would be a con
venlent one for the method of making
Omaha a church-going community.
Nov, seriously. let the musicians alone
for a while, on this popular cry. IF the
musicians would only get together
Tn musicians all want to see Omaha a
musical center. but they have different
IDEAS as to the method.
Now, some OF our musicians seem 10
think that II everything that presents IT,
self is sufficiently encouraged, no matter
what its capabilities may be, Omaha will
reap a benefit unsteady.
Others contend that II Omaha should ever
secure a standing amongst other cities OF
its class, it must accept, endorse and sup
port only those things which are done
along the lines of artistic standard and
value, which are acknowledged in the
greater musical %centers.
Observe the IT..
Some contend that II Omaha presents
musical affairs which are insufficiently
reheaTsed, and IL. as a result. there is q
breakdown" or a bad spot or two in TIA,
performance. those participating should b,
pleasantly patted on the back for what
they tried to do, Omaha will thereby gair
in musical prestige. because IT encourage,
( effort, even II the effort is misplaced OF
spent in the wrong direction.
Others contend that people who attemp.
the presentation of great masterpiece
should be. at least. able TO furnish a pre-.
sentation which would not dishonor tn,
composer OF the aforesaid masterpiece, q
any permanent good Il TO result.
Kindly observe the III"
Some contend hat persons whose adyer
Using Is plainly OF the charlatan and lie
climate order. should be accepted on equa
terms by those who work along legitimat,
lines. and should be IGNORED members o.
the profession worthy OF all tribute.
Others contend that musicians who ad
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18
NEW RICHARD STRAUSS OPERA
Plans for Producing 'EIectrn" in New
York and Abroad.

York and Abroad.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Richard Strauss
Electra will be the most interesting
novelty Of the present season and the COM
poser is not going TO allow his retieence
TO interfere with adequate preliminary ad-
yertising OF the work. He has completed
the score and spent the last week Of his
stay at Garmisch in the Bavarian high
lands correcting the proofs.
"Musically the work Is similar to
'Salome'," he said the other day, land
the text follows literally the translation
Of Hugo Won -Hofmannsthal; goes. in fact,
somewhat further than the play, as the
author has written in at my request some
extra verses; notably. at the scene OF the
meeting between Electra and orestes.
The figure of Electra has become must
cally something quite different from what
/ at first intended. l was also affected
by the personality OF Eysoidt, but grad
ualiy came to recognize the fact that after
all the great dramatic element of the
story must fall to Electra.
"she appears to be the embodiment Of the
spirit Of revenge, and as the goddess Of
revenge l have characterized her must
caiiy. OF course the role belongs to what
we call a m soprano, but so far /
have no idea who is to have the part at
the original performance in Dresden.
'sehuch. who Is to conduct the first per-
fOrmanee In Dresden, has been to see me
twice, but he has not vet decided whom
he wants for the part. As for the other
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

ment? I think they will, for what helps
us put Omaha on a deserved musical basis
win eventually influence all the cities
within call.
If we want a great national musical
center in Omaha, we can have it, but
those who really do want to see the day
when Omaha can raise her head tri-
umphantly in the musical world, must
speak out now, and offer assistance to the
cause that needs assistance make a
dignified attack upon the wrongs that
need resistance" and lend their fginancial
and moral support to preparing for "the
future in the distance, and the good that
they can do"
Omaha can" be the musical center of
the west.
Omaha may" be the musical center Of
the west.
omaha will be the musical center of
the west:-IF-
And mark you well-if Omaha does not
accept the opportunity, some other city
will: and / believe Omaha will, later on,
regret its negligence. Have 1 spoken
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

And so, there Is this contention amongs
musicians, just as there Is amongst the
very opposite schools of medicine and re-
ligion and other things, as noted in tho
beginning Of this article, and the differ
ence of opinion will doubtless always exist.
But, however, there are a few musicians,
some eight or rhine in number, who have
recently been drawn more closely together,
on the idea that right is right, and must
ultimately prevail, and the newly organized
''Mendelssohn choir will be one active
organ OF communication between these
people and the public. Other big things
are in prospect, and are under serious con-
sideration. for the making of Omaha into
a musical center which will attract the
attention of the entire continent, The i'm
pulse has been felt and there are signs
Of encouragement almost everywhere. VIII
the ~neighboring states help in this move
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

HE Burwood theater manage
."V ment is undertaking to estab-
lish a new record for things
- theatrical IN Omaha by run
IZINlYN ming a play for tho third con-
S secutive week. That doesn't
soundy very big in these days Of long
runs, when plays have been known to FIJI
theaters In the larger cities for forty weeks
on end without a cessation Of interest. But
those plays are enacted In communities
where the daily change in population is
greater than the entire number In what
may be referred TO as the Omaha dis
net To run a play three weeks in
.Inaha means that II is either a remark
ably strong play or that It is being pre-
sented in a remarkably impressive way, or
both. In the case OF 'rhe Deviio It 10
probably both. The strength Of the drama
is admitted; II possesses a note OF peculiar
and almost fascinating interest, and many
have gone to see Il again and again for
this reason. IL is also being presented
uncommonly well. even by an organiza-
ton that has established itself for good
productions. The company has naturally
improved In It's work as a result Of re-
petition Of the play. and the performances
given at the close OF the second week
were excellent. All that has been said
in praise OF the individual work Of Mr..
Ingraham and Miss Elliott may be Endorsed.
while MIR. Grew, Miss Beyers and Miss
stearns nave been adding a great deal
10 the interest Of the performances. The
attendance during the second week was
uniformly larger than during the first,
and the promise for the third week Is that
81 IN 49, "a III -
until the warfield engagement drives the
company from home. and then It will be
taken on a visit 20 three Nebraska towns.
-
That the good" play has not been abaU-
doned by Omaha folks Is attesied by the
success Of the Ben Hur" engagement at
the BOYD during the early part Of the
week. This fine drama deals exclusively
with the proposition that the good in man
triumphs In the end. and shows how evil
fails at the end. II reyerentially touches
on the highest and hottest OF mars aspira-
lions. his love for his family. for his fell
low men and for the one good woman he
makes his wife, and II shows also the fine
story on which the Christian religion is
based. And all IN a most effective and
convincing way. That the play has been
offered IN Omaha several times before did
not seem to detraet from It's success, for
he house wes crowded at each perform
ance, and Ben Hur" went on Its way with
The assurance that II will be welcomed at
least once again. proving that the good IN
mankind has not been entirely evicted By
modern thought. The Dockstader visit,
brief though It was. proved the popularity
of the minstrels, and Minnie Dupree and
the very good company oh. Ia at the head
of had a joyous welcome on the last two
nights OF the week, the whole marking one
of the most successful weeks of the season
so far at tho Boyd. At the orpheum the
attendance was large all week, and tbs
Krug afforded thrills TO a great many per-
sons who enjoy that sort Of a thing. All
in all, il attendance at the theater is TO
be taken as a gauge of prosperity, times
are not 30 very bad In Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

termed believe tina Omaha should have
the musical life of a village.
Others contend that Omaha's musical life
should be in line with the cities which
make for progress: mat its musical life
should be OF a metropolitan nature.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

D NEefA3 ~
INeA3SH duties of the musical season.
S&0 He returns with a very large
amount OF joy and gladness caused by the
fact that he feels the warm sunshine OF
Nebraska and sees skies Of beautiful blue
tint and shade, instead of gray, gloomy
clouds and cold, damp heavens.
Nebraska has certainly q climate that Is
worth coming for. Such fine health-giying
sweet, aud delightful ozone is very accept
able to one who has spent many weeks Of
the summer in conditions which. atmos-
pherically speaking, were not inspiring.
Let US begin the meeting by giving three
hearty cheers for this glorious Nebraska
climate!
Perhaps we forget sometimes that Omaha
is after ali, a part OF Nebraska In musi-
cal matters, We may not Always remember
that we are working, not only for the
musical future OF Omaha, but for the musi-
cal future OF Nebraska. We are absolutely
connected not only with Nebraska, but also
with Iowa, and we must always remember
that any great plans for the future de-
yelopment Of Omaha must include. or eX-
tend TO, the territory which is eOntrIbutoTy
and responsive to Omaha. We shall have
some day, a greater Omaha, but we must
not forget hat We will owe something to
Nebraska and to Iowa when that day
comes.
In the matter OF music. we are owing
something TO those states just now, and
Omaha should be up and doing" lest its
musical prestige die out. lincoln has been
putting Omaha 90 shame for some time
with its Matinee Musical club, which ac-
cemplishes wonder Grinnell and Mount
Pleasant In Iowa have been doing things
unsteady which Omaha has not approached
la the recent years.
Omaha has opportunities that should not
be thrown away or despised. But before I
go further. let me ask my readers to pre-
pare themselves. for they msy read in what
follows some things which are not pleasant,
II any of the readers of this column wish
20 continue in a state of self-complacency
and satisfaction, / should suggest that they
Immediately stop reading. at this point. and
turn TO some other department Of this paper
which will be more alluring.
To begin, then, with a few thoughts:
Omaha should be one Of the recognized
musical centers Of the United States.
Omaha could be one OF the musical cen
tiers of the United States.
Omaha would be one of the musical cen
tiers OF the United states, IF
II!
What a power there Is In that word IF"
Now. some people will say that IF the
musicians would get together We could have
a great musical force generated here which
would spread and grow and wax strong,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

Some of our musical people contend that
when our business men and society women
are kind enough to put their hands in their
pockets to support or make up deficits for
festivals or performances promoted by
unknown and evidently injudicious persons
they are doing Omaha a musical good and
helping the cause of art.
Others contend that the business man
should not be asked to pay the costs and
expenses of musical affairs promulgated
by people who use the fair name OF Omaha
to further their own managerial ambitions
and personal ends and to proffer to the
people of Nebraska and Iowa, festivals Of
music (so-called) which do not, in any
sense. express the musical capabilities and
possibilities of Omaha, and which are far
inferior to the festivals and concerts which
have been Omaha's pride and delight, in
past days.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

vertise in a patent-medicine manner are
In the same class in the musical profession,
as are doctors" who employ that method
in medical lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

plainly? l believe so. Have 1 inflicted
wounds? l may have done so. But remem-
Der the old adage: Faithful are the
rounds of a friend" And can honestly
subscribe myself a friend, with all that
the word implies.
THOMAS ]. KELLY,
o
Musical Notes.
The series Of concerts which will be
given under the management OF Miss
Evelyn Hopper, will be well worthy of the
support of those who are interested in
music. Miss Hopper will carry out the
work which Mrs. Turner did last season,
and The Bee wishes her great success.
Her attractions are Glen Hall, tenor,
Corinne Ridcr-kelsey, soprano. Fannie
Observation-Disclosures pianiste. and Arthur
Hartmann. violinst, who will open the
series on November nth at First Baptist
church.
An orchestral concert with soloists will
be given by the Robert Cuscaden school
for stringed Instruments IN the school
auditorium. 1913 Farnam street, on Wednes-
day evening, October IS. Miss Eunice
Arthur and Miss Grace Mcbride will be
the soloists from the school. The school
will be assisted by Miss Martha Grym,
soprano, pupil of Fred G., Ellis. These con-
certs are free and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

IT,
What a power there Is In that word "IF.H
Now, some people will say that If the
musicians would get together We could ave
a great musical force generated here which
would spread and grow and wax strong,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

som Of our music loving people $50
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

months OF travelling
through musical realms abroad,
the musical critic of The Bee
returns to his desk and to the
duties Of the musical season.
He returns with a very large
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

To begin. then, with a few thoughts:
Omaha should be one OF the recognized
centers Of the United States.
Omaha could be one OF the musical cen
tors of the United States.
Omaha would be one Of the musical CEN
tiers OF the United States, IF
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-18

IE Burwood theater manage
ment is undertaking to estab-
lish a new record for things
theatrical IN Omaha by run
ming a play for tho third con-
secutive week. That doesn't
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-05

The second session of the Cotton
School will be held al the State
College Of 3 griculture, Athens,
Ga, from January 4th to 18th in
elusive. Ther&ilro2ds have greed
to make special rates on the certi1i-
cate plan, and the c9st OF attend
ing the school VIII BE confined to
railroad fare, board whilein Athen
which need not be over one dollar
a day, aud $100 registration fec
The persons attending this school
will be supplied with Monograph
ed copies of all the lectures given.
There viii be about fifty Of these
sheets which viii constitute an
admirable summary CONDEMNATION
on the soil, fertilizers, selection of
cotton seed, diseases Of cotton, ans
SectS attacking cotGon, iee,lng OF
cotton by products, machinery.
used in cotton cultivation, grading
and warehousing o. cation. The
Of cotton salin- will be
very paTticulatly, the
work OF the last school having
demonstrated that IN . period Of
ten days the ;lveeslg,l f9ner could
be taught 10 AiStiqgaishsfaaies aud
of cotton wieh sufficient &c
alraev To profess siiIaself in offer
ihg his gools f.rs4le.
The cotton sebaai brings within
the range ofeyely 1armer Ia Geor7
gia vast amount Of useful aud
practical Information at aminimum
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-05

Following is the list of entries
for the various Offices to be filled
at the City election TO be held
Dec. 18th. 1908.
Alderman from the first ward:
D. P. Adams aud j. 7. Mathis.
Alderman from thesecond ward:
T. L. Bigham and w. E. Dykes.
Alderman from third ward: Sam1
Greer, G. a. Jolly, q. a. Miller,
w. B. Moore and g. w Urmey.
Alderman from fourth ward: A.
c. Justice and B. J. Reid
For City tax assessor: Sidney
Clare, c. 4. Denang, B t. Strick
LAND and DeL2mar Turner.
There has been 503 voters regis
tered for this elections
c. M. Wise, clerk.