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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-06

Robert Edwin Pear.y is &he bese kEe~n
Of Arctic explorers he was born -
Cresson. Pa. in 1856 and was grsdnstcd
from BowdOin College in 1sT. Hs en-
tered the United States Navy In 1E1 as
a civil engineer. He took an active Part
in the construction OF the NicaragRGn
canal
The first Of Peary's Fsr North ezDe-
ditions was made in IsSs. whsn be made
reconnaissance Of the Greenland IN
land ice cap east of Disco bay.
Chief of an Expedition
Lieutenant Pe@y was chief oe the
Arctic expedition OF the Academy af
Natural Sciences of Philadelphia fFom
June. 1881, TO September, 1854. which
went to the northeast angle OF GrOsn-
land Independence bay3. a degrees 81
minutes north latitude.
Melville Land and HeIlprinland. lying
beyond Greenland, were discovered and
! named by Peary- he determined the
/ InsuIarity Of Greenland, for which he
I received the Cullum medal Of the Amer
/ lean Geographical Society. the Patrons
medal OF the Royal Geographical So
ciety. Of London. and the Royal Scot
tish Geographical medal
In 1898 and 1876 he made another Arc
tic voyage on which he made a thor
ough study OF the little tribe Of Arcsic
highlanders- In 1894 he discovered the
famous Iron mountains.
Held Farthest North eRcora
Lieutenant Peary at the tine os max
ing this trip to the polar regions held
the "farthest North record. having
reached latitude 81 degrees 8 minutes, or
within 2O3 miles OF the Pole. This point
was reached April 81. 1905. just two
years TO the day before Dr. Cook. OF
brooklyn. says he reached the Pole.
[ on this trip 10 the Pole, Lieutenant
Peary made his base Of supplies at Etah,
from which point DR.. Cook. too. started
He expected 20 make the summer dash
Z and return 10 Etah IN september o
this year 10 meet the relief ship thai
would be sent from the United State;
} at that time TO meet him. In the even
he had been unsuccessful, II was his In
= tention TO spend another year In tn
arctic and make another dash mex
summer.
The schooner Jeanie, with steam auXsi
iaries, sailed IN August for Etah Z
: meet Lieutenant Peary and bring hir
r back TO the United States.
Peary made summer voyages IN lSs
{. and 1897, bringing the Cape York meteo
- rights to the United JS9tes- he wa
commander Of the Arctic expedition IN
t der the auspices Of the Peary Arcti
- Club of New York city, 1897 to 1902. an
1 rounded the northern extremity o
Y Greenland archipelago. the last OF tn
/ great Arctic land group On this ui
he named the northern cape. the noo1
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WEATHER REPORT.

Scattered showers are still reported
t1 the Southern and Western States.
but no storm Of Importance IS now ap-
parent within the limits Of observation.
Mostly fair weather will prevail in the
States lying east Of the Mississippi.
with pleasant temperatures.
The winds along the New England
coast will be moderate west 20 south
west on the middle Atlantic coast light
variable. shifting To moderate south
s-ly. on the south Atlantic and east
Gulf cossts light va risble; mostly north
aaEterly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-06
HONDURAN MINISTER
COMING TO CAPITAL
Private Secretary of President Ac-
companies South American
Official.
Official.

MOBILE. Ala, Sept 6-Juan Peredeo'
minister of finance of Honduras, and
Pauline VaHabares, private secretary 20
the President OF Honduras, arrived here
today. en- route to Washington.
Peredeo and yaHabares have been ap-
pointed the Honduran commissioners 10
come to America and endeavor TO settle
all questions relating to the public debt
of Honduras, much Of which is owed in
this country and about which there has
been an International controversy
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TORSO OF WOMAN
FOUND NEAR RIVER
Body Is Entirely Nude, and Hidden
In Sack Detroit Sheriff
investigating.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept 6.-Tho body
Of a Young woman. the head and legs
severed. was found on the bank OF
Ecorse creek, south Of Detroit, this
The bodv was IN a sack and entire
~ nude. Sheriff Gastcu rs investigst-
ing.
The onicials believe the body has
lain a short distance from the Wvan-
dotte electric line for more than a
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-06

The Navy Department today received
word Of the departure OF the second di-
vision OF the torpedo fleet from Hamp-
ton Roads for Charleston cn route to
tle Mississippi river and ST. Louis.
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TEAfPERArrREs
sun TABLE.
TIDE TABLE


Today-High tide. 1876 a. m. and O5
3. m. Low tide, 7:ls a. M. and t;5O D. m.
Tomorrow-High tide, 1884 a. m. and
zO7 o. m. Low tide, $50 a. m. and S:3l
.. m.
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William Mcdonnell Crushed
Beneath Wheels of Robert
oJnes' Machine
ACCIDENT OCCURS
ON 14TH STREET
Bow on Errand for Mother When
Hit-Little Hope for
Recovery.

william Mcdonnell. eleven years old,
son OF Policeman William Mcdonnell, Of
1924 Florida avenue. was struck by an
automobile driven by Robert c. Jones,
q real estate agent. at Fourteenth street
end Florida avenue. just before noon
todsy
The boys skull was fractured in two
places and his condition is extremely
critical. The surgeons at the Children's
Hospital. where the child was taken
10y Mr.. Jones Immediately after the ac-
cident. hold out little hope for his re-
covery.
Just before noon Mrs. Mcdonnell sent
the boy on an errand to drug store in
the next block. He was running across
Fourteenth street when he was struck
and knocked down. one Of the wheels
of the automobile passing over his head.
Mr.. JoneassrB the boy run into she
street in front Of the machine and tried
TO turn away, the distance being too
short TO stop.
Crushed Under Wheels.
chine turned, however. and despite all
the precautions of the horrihed driver.
was crushed under his wheels.
Mr.. Jones sprang from the automobile
as soon as he could bring 1t to stop
and tenderly lifting the injured boy
from the pavement. placed him into the
machine and made all speed to the Chill
dren's Hospital. which was fortunately
but two blocks from the scene or the ac-
cident. The examination at the hospital
revealed a fra-ture st the front OF the
skull Just over the left eye and a frac-
ture at the base Of the brain.
Parents Notified
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonnell were notified
Immediately and hurried TO the hos
pital, where the surgeons revealed the
exact condition Of the child Both par
ents were greatly affected and tool
their places at the bedside OF theil
stricken son. They remained with tn,
boy an hour and then returned TO thei
homes 20 minister to the wants Of thei
other children.
Mr.. Jones remained at the hospita
until after the examination Of the DO,
had been completed and his parents hac
arrived
He told Mr. Mcdonnell exactly hov
the accident occurred and left order
a. the hospital that everything possible
was 70 be done 20 relieve the child
suffering. The police took Mr.. Jones
name and address and made no arrests
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FORECAST FOR DISTRICT
Fair with rising temperatures to-
night and Tuesday. light variable
winds, mostly southerly.
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cnNnITION o. RIVERs.

HARPERs FERRY. w. Va, Sept g.
doah is slightly muddy this morning.
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Dispatch Filed at Indian Harbor Gives World News of
Duplication of Dr. Cooks Great Success
In the Land of Ice.
ePVE NAILED STARS AND STRIPES ON POLE"
Naval Officer Veteran of Many Dashes Made This His
Supreme Efort-Set Sail for the Unknown
In Ship Roosevelt.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 6-The following message
d&1ed St Johns received in BROOKLYN this afternoon
Successful Roosevelt safe. PEARY."
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A Good Door. g. 81 apiece.

frank Libbey & Co, sth and \. Y. ave.
s-Adyt.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
WOMEN ano SOCIETY A.:. :.,
THE LAST DAYA
rc.,,,. Aruissead HgginA soGial Edisor Phone 264a

THE LAST DAA1 4. '. Ah, Dearest. these are tne rn.ir moments swiftly run; rhe hilis are lost in purple hase'
 VV~ scarce can see the sun;
 uith drooping wings. through endless
 space.
 Our old illusions flee,
 Ana efIence comes, with sacred race
 Ana stares at you and me. Al Love. my love. in last. last days.
 14ow sweet the roses seem: while yet e little light delays.
 Back comes the morning dream, n tents of peace. with perfect trust
 rhat youth may never know; E 1rhourh half our idols lie in dust, How fond the heart can grow'
 --Elien M H. Gates. in Harpers. ms DORA sTERNFELD
 WprTEs MOST INTEREST
 rNGLY OF BERLIN AND THE SIGHTS SEEN THERE.
 Berlin, Germany. July 20. lsos. s,ry Dear Miss Higgins:
 Since landing in Germany. l nave .been SO bewildered by what nave Z seeA and heard, that have heretofore not been able to concentrate my thoughts suficientiy to describe my s 1mpressions. This glorious city with its wonderful rnxaseums. historical monuments. cA- fhedfals and fine public buildings is . source of inspiration to an aomirer of the artistic and beautiful. can not understood why the Germans are t,,.a1sstic as they revel in the enjoy .rnenf of nature. No city in the world i~orta,ns SO many beautiful public irardens as Berlin and it is deiightful < ifo be seated in the open air istenahs ; eo {. y3na hand concert while induiging in a dainty repast with friends.
 The streets of Berlin are scrupu- sousiv clean and the pavements are tucased in beds of gorgeous movers, @ronical palms and plants. Bernh -hnunds in beautiful suburbs and the rnarrninx cottages which line the road ~avs are hidden within the rich foii- n re Of surrounding parks and garoens' ma ,.atls which lead to these suburos ann summer places are revelations or perfectfon to American tourists. Iney are ideally adapted to automopiins, nssd 1t Is quite intricate to know now to dodge the number or equipases which roll to and From the city.
 have visited the principal museums ana | am greatly impressed with the Trrfedrich Museum and the National
 
 Art Gallery The old and the neY r,useums are filled with originals Of inc plastic art. whilst the National Gallery contains the treasures or the modern school of painting was aeeplv impressed by the wonderfui cchlieman collection. which is the re- sslt of his excavations at Myceane. The frieze representing the battle of 1ana with the giants, Is remarkable srorlx of art. Military life plays such a,, important role in Germany and one hspecially notices the presence on the streets of numbers of soldiers ana or s.rers It is amusing to observe the <sJs ,ht Parade, as the soldiers go tsros,rh so many interesting evolutions with which the American is not famil- I5er Each time that any member of ishe royal family or a distinguished of- lTcer passes. the soldiers present arms. Al ali hours of the day one sees regi-
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ltssns of knfsrest to Montgomery
 and toths Stnts
SOCIAL CALENDAR
MONDAY, AUGUsr Q.

e
  in attrac house Miss Marsarita Moreno. TUESDAY L. H. will at Adams  Springs this evening Birmingham WEDNESDAY,, H. and afternoo home of herpa MT and Mrs Robert a clock Willie a In
  ,r,.T THURSDAY, a at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Knabe, on Alabama sfreet was the scene of a delightful social gathering on Saturday evening. when birth day party was gfven In honor of their son. Mr. Gus Knabe. the occasion be- ing his nineteenth birthday.
 < The following were present: Misses Stella 0addis. Cornelia Crittenden. Hannon. Eugenia Knabe; Messrs. Bert Stevens, Phil Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong. Graham Stratford, Allen Rankin. Gus Knabe.
 MATTER !. W. SMITH,
 JR., ENTBRTAINs.
 Master ]. W. Smith. Jr.. entertained . number of his little friends on Fri day evening, at . water melon cut. at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs ]. W. Smith, on South Hull strset In honor of his little cousin. Miss ona Bright of Jacksonville. Fla. Music. games and dancing was indulgei in and the occasion was enjoyed by about twenty-five young people. AT THE YACHT CLUB IN MOBILE. Mobile Register.
 These beautiful moonlight ntghts are particularly lovely on the water and the Yacht club Is the scene / of many hdPPy RaLtAGS o0"A NfaSASs On Sunday evening there was quite a crowd. Mir. and Mrs. Genie Bush, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tsbbetts and MT. p. D. Ledyard,. who are summering at Point Clear. sailed over on tbe Bush yacht and returned that evening; MT. anu Mrs. Rio Rubira also sailed over from the Point.
 Amongst others were Mir. and Mrs. James R. Hagan. Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Donald. MT. and Mrs. Norwood Rich : ards. Miss Dorothy Donald. Miss Mabls Goode. Midghipman Gordon Donald. Lieutenant Jarmon of Fort Morgan. Captain Jackson of Montgomery, Alfred Ross and George Crearv.
 GREYs DANCE.
 The Greys Club entertained at one of the most delightful dances of the season at Pickett Springs on Friday evening. The grand march was led by Earl Clapp and Miss Mary Kennedy The guests were:
 Miss Mary Ellen Harris, Miss Lula Mo- Queen, Miss Genie Smith. Miss Bessie Maddox, Miss Annie Holt. Miss Lois McPherson. Miss Dixie Drum. Miss Tay-
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and ferns. During the evening punch was served by Miss Hilda Castleberry, and selections of music were rendered by Miss Battle. delicious salad course was served.
 The guests were: Messrs. Morrison of Chicago. ]. M Morris. George T. Leonard. L. L. Walker, H. A. Lifsey, E. c. Walton E. R Barnes, E. H Morris.
 HAAS-BLOOM.
 Mrs. Rachael H. Bloom, of Little Rock. Ark. announces the engagement of her daughter, Claire Ophelia, to Mir. J. Lionel Haas. the marriage to take place in the early fall.
 The above announcement will be of widespread interest, not only to friends in Montgomery. but also in Little Rock. Ark. the former home of Miss Bloom.
 Although having lived here only a short time, by her charming personal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
DANCE AT OAK PARA.

A most enjoya ble dance was gwen by number of the younger set at oak Park Friday evening. The chaperons were Mrs. L. A. Baarcke, Dr. and Mrs. M. B. Kirkpatrick Mrs. Browder. The guests were
 Miss Rob Halls. Nellie Wood Wiley, Miss Elizabeth Baarcke, Miss Marie Brooks, Miss Jean GrIftin. Miss Mary Ellen Harvey, Miss Margaret Marina of Pensacola. Miss Ruby Kirk patrick. Miss Nell Bowdoin of Dothan, Miss Rebecca Stout, MT. Walter BroWder. Mr. Leo Baarcke. Mir. Gus Gilmer MT. George McGough, MT. Powell, MT. Fred Spann. MT. Jeff Steiner, MT. Warren Amerine, MT. George McManus, Mr. Charles Harris MT. Glenn Byod, MT. Gus Knabe. MT. Mack Mitchell of Eu- faula. MT. Henton Holloway. Mir. John Drewery.
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the same elegant refresamsnts wers served
 FOR MISS KATHERINE DENT. Anniston Star.
 Miss Gertrude Williamson was hos. tess yesterday for the Sewing club ai the home of Mrs. A H. Shepperd- 4 pleasant morning was spent in the usual enjoyable intercourse. Besfdes thee Tub members. Miss Katherine Dent of Montgomery the guest of Miss We'll born. was present
 MT. .hd Mrs. Charles Hales have recently moved from Montgomery to make their home In this city, and will occupy the Boardman residence on Eleventh avenue. south. until autumn,
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FOR MISS HOBBlE.
Union Springs Herald

Unlon springs HeFdIu
 Saturday morning Miss Elenor Hun ter. at her home on North Prairie street entertained in honor of Miss Nonie Hobbie. of Montgomery, and Miss Mary Robinson. of Dublin, Ga. to which a large number of guests were invit' ed to meet and mingle with those two attractive and charming visitors to our city. That absorbing game of domi- noes. forty-two, was the feature. and 1t was indulged in a most animated manner. all deriving the greatest en- joyment therefrom. At the close f
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ity. and general attractiveness. she has drawn about her large circle of friends.
 J. c. Haas, of this city. He is a fine young business man and is prominent in both bcsiness and social circles. The young couple will make their home in this city.
 IN HONOR OF MIR. KNABE.
 The home of MT. and Mrs. J. F.
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Mrs Hales is the daughter of Col. I. S. Troy of Montgomery and was be- fore her marriage Miss Florence Troy 1, Montgomery Belle. They are Ge- cided acquisitions to Birmingham so- ciety.-Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Mrs. Louise Bankhead Perry, who visited Birmingham again this sum mer, and who is always delightfully."- entertained here, is now touring the West. She is not expected home be- fore the early days of September Her sister, Mrs Thomas M. owen, has re- turned from her soujourn in the West and is again at home in Montgomery. Both Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Perry are extremely popular in Birmingham Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Mrs. F. S. Jenkins. Mir. Felix Jen- kins, Jr., and Miss Etta Jenkins have gone to Saint Augustine, Fla.
 +
 Miss Pattie Mae Brannon. who has been the guest of Mrs. Jamie D. Hart, returned Saturday morning to her home in Macon, Ga,
 Mrs. Hugh Meehsa, MT. and Mrs. Reese Martin. Mrs. H. H. Cheatham and Miss Agnes Downes have returned from Mobile, where they attended the Knights of Columbus Convention.
 Miss Gussie Steindorss. of Manning ham. Ala.sssiss visiting Mss Bertha Richardsqn. on Clayton Park Street Miss Lois stuckey and Miss Lila May Britt are visiting Miss Genie Gamble in Wetumpka. f 4 MT. w. o. Brown. of Atlanta, is vis- iting his mother. Mrs A. W. Lindstedt. have returned from a visit to her pa- rents. MT. and Mrs. T. G. Merriwether. in Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. A. L. Brooks and chill dren are visiting her sister, Mrs. W. c. Reynolds. at Mitchell's Station. ingham to visit her sister. Mrs. Earl Drennen. Mrs. E. C. Jenkins and family have taken the residence. 24 Pleasant Ave- nue. and will move into it this week Miss Annie Wornum Is visiting rel atives in Birmingham and Anniston,
  will be glad to. learn that she is i'm proved after a serious illness.
 Misses Mary Cobb and Mamie Mo- Mullin, of Selma, are snending today in the city with friends.
 Miss Nonie Hobbie has returned from a visit to Mrs. Jackson Mosely in Un- ion Springs.
 Mrs. E. Moore and daughters. Misses Lenora and Charlotte Moore. left on Thursday evening for an extended visit to Waynesville. N. c.
 Miss Edith Hodgson will leave Mon day for Monteagle. Tenn. where she will spend a month visiting friends at Fairmount College. where she was for merly a student.
 Miss Sadie Hood will leave Wednes- day for Andalusia. where she will visit Miss Constance Deer.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Nicholson Jones have returned from a delightful trip to Boston. New York and Atlantic City. Miss woodie Griffin has returned to her home in Troy, after visiting her sister. Miss Erin Griffin.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Allen have return ed from their bridal tour and are at home. 223 Martha Street.
 
 Dr. A. D. Cowlss, of McGhee's, spent Friday in the city with friends, en route to Highland Home to visit rela- tives.t
 I- -
 Misses Alma and Louolide Jones have ro+urpad to fhair home in Troy after spending several days in the city.
 +
 MT. John N Hughes left Thursday for waycross, Ga. where he has ac- cepted a position. Mrs. Hughes and children will follow later.
 Miss Frances Jones is visiting Mrs Will Stewart at Elmore-
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Tor Beale. Miss Carrie White Bean. Miss Georgia Richardson Miss Julia Mae Henderson. Miss Annie Warren Jones. Miss Blower, Miss Elizabeth Mo- Knight. Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. Mr. Dick Chestnuee. MT. Jack Lovett. Mrs. Pierce Ledyard. MT. Pierce. Mr., Hood, Mir. James Maddox. MT. Collin Howe Mir. James Davidson. MT. Ward. Mir. Duke, Mir Oscar Crenshaw, Mir. Garside Harris. MT. Patton. MT. Rankin of Ath- ems. MT. Hickey. Mir. Day, MT. Watts Andrews, Mir. Haygood Patterson, MT. Henry Watford.
 MT. and Mrs. Gacston Lewis. Mrs. L.. S. McKerall. Mrs. Beale. and MT. and Mrs. William Flowers were the chaper- ons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE.

The members of the Country Club gave a most enjoyable dance at tn" club house last evening Among the guests were: Misses Lula Mcqueen. Julia May Henderson, Nonie Hobbie, Carrie White Beane. Taylor Beale, Ethel Pelzer. Anna Pelzer, Louise Marks. Virginia Abercrombia, Bessie Rogers, Anne Gaston, Isabel Cobbs Sarah Warren, Lois Mcpherson.
 Messrs: Frank McPherson, Fred Wilkerson, Bernard Lyons, Fred Teague Robert Teague, Stafford Betty William Dundson, Scott of Selma, Walter Pickett. Robert Steiner, Jim Wyman. Jack Hobbie, Clegett, Foster. w. Hicky, Frank Browder Frank Mosely, Graves, Frank Noble, Frank StoIlenwerck Weisenburgh, Braime, MT. and Mrs. Dave Whetstone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Miss Garrett is the daughter of Mir.
 and Mrs. James M. Garrett. of this city.
 Miss Garrett Is a not only very charm ing, but girl of unusual intellect.
 She was graduate of the Girls High
 School, of the year 1908. being valedic.. to MT. Jere Watson has just been an- nounced and her wedding, though quiet. will be an interesting social event of August IS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

IN HONOR OF MIR. EUGENE MORRIS
 Mrs. Lucene Morris entertained de- lightfully on Friday evening at her home on Holcombe street at a sur prise luncheon in honor of her hus- bands birthday. The home was at- tractively decorated with cut flowers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
HOUSE PARTY AT TYSON.

Miss Lois McPherson Is entertaining this week at house party at her home near Tyson, Alabama. Many de- lightful events have been planned for the guests, among whom are. Misses Lila Allen, Feoy Smith, and Edna Watt all of Montgomery, Leila Mastin of Fort Deposit.
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ments of soldiers going to or coming from their field exercises.
 One morning I was fortunate enough to see the royal guards going out in their glittering helmets and armors for their days parade and the splendid array of the men in their gorgeous armaments. reminded me of pictures of the Middle Ages.
 I have seen a number of the royal palaces. and have visited the public rooms of the present Emperor's palace The principal facade faces Inter den Linden, one of the most glorious bou- levards in the world. Famous monu- | ments immortalizing heroes of war and fame are placed on this thorough fare.
 have seen both the Emperor and the Crown Prince. but. oh. my! you | must keep at such distance from | royalty. Great Generals and gend- armes hold the people off. and 1t is I then that I appreciate the privilege of being a free-born American, although revere this country for the great | educational advantages offered. Music takes an important part in the | life of the Germans, and their rever- ence for this art surpasses that of any other nation. In Berlin, grand opera is given during the summer months and a visitor has an opportunity of hearing the wagnerian masterpieces, as well as the works of the modern composers such as Salome and Electra by Strauss, presented by Lill Lehmans Burrian. Langendorf and many other great stars. have had the privilege of meeting a number of the Celebrated musicians. and have especially en- joyed the receptions<of Heinrich Earth. Arthur Schnabel and Dalmany. I am taking advshtage of the splendid opportunity offered me. and ] am en- toying my studies with the Countess Malatesta. f&ho is one of the great con cert pianfsts of the present day. hope< I have not been too prolix and that my letter has not bored you. look forward to my return home in the early fall.
 Wishing you a pleasant summer, with kind regards,
 Very sincerely yours,
 Dora Sternfeld
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