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n EARIE TEMPEST said the other day that she de-
lVl serted comic opera for the drama because she
wanted to grow old gracefully" Then she wandered
over to the piano and casually sang little chanson-
nette with all the piquant charm of voice and dicton
that made her the Operetta idol of the COS.
But beneath Miss Tempest's jest lay considerable
sound and sober 1t is melancholy to think of
the brevity of singers and OF the many, many
years of afterward. Every and then we read of
the death of some famous opera STAR and 1nvolunary
we excaim, why, thought she died years ago."
Ellen Terry, for instance, or Sarah Bernhardt
to belong much the present to the past; but
how like echo of dead days it sounds to hear of
Clara Louise Kellogg of Christine Nisson To
call their fame perhaps-but how incredible it strikes
one to hear of Countess de Miranda las Madame
Nilsson is motoring the Continent or from which
skyscraper Mrs. Strakosch e. La Kellogg" of other
the North River.
But does not have to look far back to observe
a great fame shrunken to memory. To what pro-
esson the singer turn when the voice is gone
let say, is losing power for arduous exacting
undertaking as grand opera? The majority, be it
noted come face to face with this problem when still
comparatively young. Many meet it by taking up
vocal instruction on large scales Jean de Reszke
has in Paris and Victor Maurel in New York.
1t naturally occurs to one that grand opera stars
might readily step to the dramatic stage But
the best of reasons why not to almost stimuli
taneously with the suggestion. Could fancy Tet-
razzin Nordca Caruso If bereft of their glorious
voices, undertaking to compete with Mrs. Fiske,
Margaret Anglin, E. H. Sothern? Marie Brema's
daughter Shakespearean star in the English prov
inces, and the WagnerIan prlma donna occasionally
takes up suitable role in her support. But Madame
Brema is the only instance | recall of singer
experienced in drama.
1t has frequently been reported that Emma Calve
purposed making the transformation well she
might! But who of the older generation, besides her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29

it design. Miss St. John followed Miss Tempests
example by succeeding to her role in English Nell"
while Miss Love began by taking the Tempest comedy
of 1.-The Marriage of Kitty" tour At about the
time Jeanne Granier, Partisan favorite gave up
singing and produced play called La Bonheur Mes
sh rights and Lillian Russell secured it for this coun
try. Miss Tempests husband adapted it for her use;
but unless / much mistaken that play never
acted. Doubtless its disuse from the failure of
Miss Russels version And now, latest link in the
chain, Pauline Hall has taken up the Russell comedy of
"Wildfre" as a means of following in the Tempest
Russell footsteps.
At about the time these prima donnas gave up
opeetta half-dozen comedians prominent in their
way, made similar They did not do so be-
cause of failing voices because they had voices
to fail; and for fading beauty reason, might
London's Huntley Wright returned to their old love-
they more be regarded as transformed than
such legitimate actors Arnold DAILY, Ferdinand
Gottschalk, and William Collier who have taken an
occasional dip into musical burlesque. But David
Warfed Francis Wilson, Louis Mann, and Henry
Dixie have established themselves firmly dramatic
There two excellent for their STEP
economy and arbitration. The monetary risk involved
in producing the usual comedy ism t patch on that
demanded by comic opera. And how much higher
nine persons out of ten rate Warfeds acting, for
ample now that it makes them cry, than in the Weber
Fields days when melted them to rock with laughter
1t is people of such nearsighed judgment who regard
it absurd if not presumptuouS, for Lew Fields
and Sam Bernard to consider serious acting. To them
everential regard is bounded by the reach of their
recollections. If memory goes back ten years. they
may recall that ever taking Louis Mann or Warfeld
reaches decade further, it Nat Goodwin only
a singing buffOon. Ten years more and it recalls
Richard Mansfield as dancing comedian in comic
Continued page IL
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pounds to lose; Think you're really going abroad this
time, do your"
Yes, SIR says the Major 1--WE learned to do
things, you know"
SURE enough, when I'm down to the Cunard docks
- here only the other day seem friends of
Sadies off, who should but Major Todd,
pair of field glasses sung from shoulder, and his
face as beamin' as kid startn' on Sunday school
picnic.
"Wel we're off," says he Going to have eight
months of it and see everything Whole family of U.S.
what did you do with Higgins?" says 1. Turned
him loose?"
showing the stevedores how to stow the limousine
He's going with us.
ITO paint the cars between runs?" says |.
mo- no. says the Major. you see, it Hig-
gins who really planned this thing, picked out the
routes and all that He's been all over the Continent
you know; talks little French and some German and
understand some Italian, So Well, he isn't
going servant exactly, see It's little vacation
for him. that's all; and to tell the TRUTH wanted to
have him along. There's good deal to Higgins, you
know and-and- All, here he is now!"
And say at that has to look twice to be sure
for the dressed gent with the creased trousers and
shiny yellow shoes and the natty plaid steamer cap
through the big gates few weeks before than junk
cart looks like circus band wagon That peaked face
of his has pumped out some, there's good color in his
cheeks, and he appears to have laid what the Major
has lost.
$50 you've been let in for swell vacation Ell, Hig
gins?" says l.
"Vvcytion be blowed" says he wat do 1 care
about trottn around through bloomin lot of scrubby
old palaces and galleries? It's the guvnor to
see en- not me-.
"Oh!" says l. "Then volt"
I'm goin along to 'ow e does it right that's
what says Higgins. Wat does he know about it?
But if I'm and I'll tike he enjoys mself good
and proper"
"Haw, haw!' roars the Major, slappin' Higgins on
the back friendly. Hear him talk, will your"
That's all right, Major, says 1; but I've seen him
back you'll have Europe explored thorough you
draw maps of it with your eyes shut
SADIE she seems to think Teddy is being worked for
~ soft snap and that Mr.. Higgins is in luck.
"Maybe So says L; "but the way look at it, the
Majors the lucky man. He's hirin backbone at
something like sixty month, and there amt anything
he needs more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29

stables so swings in And blamed if don't find the
Major and this Higgins gent perched up on scafod.
both of em sapPn on the red paint ike couple Of
on pair of blue overalls and his sleeves rolled up,
and he's eakin' from every pore.
professional painter before. Where'd you learn the
trick"
Higgins has been giving few points, says he.
and say, how does my part look See any streaks?"
mot a streak says l.
The Major smiles sort of satisfied at that, and stops
for second to wipe the dewy drops off his brow. You
should see the way can set pane of glass too, says
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he. I'm not so quick at it as Hig-
gins yet: but he said himself my job
looked just as neat"
"Urry on there, guv'nor, you're
gettin' be'ind," says Mr.. Higgins.
And the Major, he buckles down
to work again.
Say, don't know how he did it, or
what there was in it besides gettin
the Major interested; but that was
the last of Toddy's standin' around
with his hands in his pockets and
gettin' on bad terms with himself
tryin' to kill time.
The first. few days nearly finished
him, the Major being SO soft all
over, and Higgins keepin' him at it
until he nearly drops; but in time
he hardens up and induces his team
mate to cut the workin' day to
eight hours, same as the unions
allow. After they'd painted the
stables they tackled the house and
gave that two coats, even pointin' up
the brickwork in the foundations.
Next came the iron fence, and when
there want anything else left to
paint they mixed mortar and
topped out the chimneys and put
some new cutters on the caves, and
overhauled all the plumbing. Their
biggest job was drainin' the fishpond
and layin' a new concrete bottom.
why, he's perfect wonder, that
Higgins!" says the Major to me con-
fdential. HE knows how to do
almost everything. I've made out
list of eleven different trades that
he's told me about being employed
in, and | don't know how many more
he's had smattering of. Anything
that he can do, too, he can show you
how to do, and he isn't satisfied
unless he's keeping you at it. Why,
I've been busy ever since he came"
"You show it," says l. Lost
some weight, amt you?"
says he; "but | never felt
l can't account for it, McCabe, but
happy, either"
two will be going out by the day
hen there's nothing more left to be
puzzling me" says he; "for / can't
hing. Besides, l ought to go on that
only knew what to do with Higgins
eem absurd to you, but I've come to
IF that chap since we've been working
and-and- Well, if he is left here
ell wander off to tramping again.
IN your place, could you, McCabe?"
avs l. Il amt got any twenty-eight
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off by main strength, or give him a
job. Why not try him out once?"
I'll Hanged if don't!" says
the Major. Here, Higgins, out in
that Toulouse to the left you'll find
a stepladder and glass and"
"You come fetch the ladder,
guv'nor," says Higgins. "I'll ave
my 'ands full" and off he starts at
dog trot.
"Well, what do you think of
that?" says the Major. Wants
me to fetch the ladder, does he?"
Not only that. but he wants it
right away; for, while we're watchin
him, out of the Toulouse he comes
with panes of glass under each arm.
"'Urry up with that ladder now,
guv 'nor!" he calls out.
And, say, there's something about
the businesslike way he moves and
talks that's kind of catchin. To-day,
he gasps once or twice, sort of makes
a start as if he'd been pushed from
behind, stops, glances puzzled and
foolish at me, and then moves off
hesitatin' towards the Toulouse,
mumblin something about supposin
he might as we'll humor him. Any
way, he got the ladder.
"Gee!" thinks l. Il wonder if
Higgins has got him hypnotized?"
You'd thought he had five minutes
later when he hands the Major an
extra putty knife and tells him to
get busy diggin' the old putty out
of the sash; for To-day don't say
a word, but just follows directions.
And when l left they was both
workin' away like they was gettin'
paid by the piece.
60 it happens, just as turns out
~ early next mornin for before
breakfast spin in the machine, and
as l rolls past the Todd place l
notices somebody stirrin' out by the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
HE GETS HIS
Q 60 PER CENT

This may not be true. but there
are several men willing to make AZ
fidavit that 1t Is.
A, souse wandered into a down
town barber shop and after being
shaved sat down in the bootblack's
chair.
How do you get paid? Wages?"
he asked.
mo, subj" answered the boot
black. II work On puhcentage--
60 pub cents mine"
"Shickshty p'cent yours" said
the souse. deliberately. "Shicksh.
ty p'cent."
Eyes. subj"
"'F you take in hundred dollars
you keep shickshty?"
Yes, subj"
"An' hundred thousan', you keep
shickshty thousan'?"
"Yes. subj"
my. N.Y. said the souse in pug
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
LAND OPEN FOR SETTLEMENT.

On the application Of Ole Edberg
and J. A. Silver of Danville, Wash.
1882 acres OF land in the Col
willie national forest reserve will be
thrown opne to entry December
20, 1910. Notice to this effect was
posted yesterday by the local land
office on receipt of instructions
from the department of the inter-
Tor. The land is covered with a
heavy growth of timber and Is suit
able for agricultural purposes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
RAILROADS WILL DOUBLE
TRACK.

1t will not be long till the rail-
roads Of the northwest will all have
double tracks according to r. X.
Donaldson, passenger agent Of the
Baltimore 4 Ohio, who Is In the
city. Mr.. Donaldson also says that
the northwest is developing faster
than any other section Of the Unit
ed States and for that reason
there will be more railroad money
spent here than anywhere else.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02

convention approved the con-
vsntion system by defeating q
resolution pIedging the rsstora-
ton Of supreme court judges
to the primary law. The non
partisan convention repudIated
the convention system, and
pledged ito participants to use
all honorable means to bring
about the restoration Of su-
prince judges to the primary
law.
In another way the non-partisan
convention eloquently expressed its
confidence in the people. It adopt
ed resolution pledging its candi-
dates, in case of their election and
in case the legislature of 1911 re-
stores the supreme court to the
primary law, to tender their resig-
nations in time for the people to
select their successors in the pri-
mary election of 1912.
Thus, by the election Of the nom
partisan ticket the people will have
their supreme court Immediately
restored to them, subject only to
the restoration Of the primary law
by the next legislature, which now
appears assured. But should they
elect the republican candidates,
the five present judgss whose
terms expire, they will thereby for
felt all possibility Of again chang
ing a majority Of members Of the
court for four years and probably
render impossible the change Of
majority for six or eight years.
Tomorrow's story will tell of the
abortive attempt of the legislature
to Investigate the court, and of the
protective measures adopted by the
state bar association.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
GREAT meeting IN FIGHT
TO RECALL MAYOR GILL

resolutions were adopted:
"That we, as citizens of Seattle
cannot and will not permit any
part of the. city to be set aside and
designated for the promotion OF
vice and corruption.
THAT we emphatically denounce
the administration of Mayor H. G.
Gill for establishing and permit
ting such q district to be main
tanned.
"That we most heartily indorse
the movement to recall H. c. Gill
from the office of mayor"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
BETTING FAVORS
!; JAY BOWERMAh


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PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 2.-Jay
Bowerman. republican candidate for
governor, was the favorite In the
betting today over his opponent. o.
valid West, the democratic nominee.
Money was offered at the various
cigar stores and billiard halls at
10 to z and s to 5.
A bitter campaign has been
waged against Bowerman by vari.
GUS papers while the publications
unfolding the republican nominee,
with few exceptions, put up weak
arguments in his favor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02

VudU90Us 0ut WVtC LVc Dill was
under consideration In the senate
an amendment was inserted In
committee excluding supreme
judges from the operation Of the
bill, and an amendment was Of.
fered on the floor Of the senate by
Senator Graves providing for the
nomination OF supreme court
judges by convention only. This
Graves amendment was drawn by
c. viii Shafer, state law librarian,
q position which he holds under ap.
,. pointment by the supreme court,
lts passage was favored by most,
IT not all Of the members Of the
court, some Of whom even went 60
far az to lobby for ito passage.
While this bill was pending the
writer made 1t a point to ascertain
direct from members of the SUI
preme court their attitude toward
it, and while he did not ask all of
them, all of those he did ask frank
ly announced that they favored it.
This included both Of the members
nominated in the 1908 primary
election. While the bill was pend
ing, Speaker Meigs Of the lower
house, who was opposing It, was
summoned TO q conference with
two members Of the court, who
prevailed upon him to change his
position. I see that Mr.. Meigs now
denies this. but he himself Is my
authority for the statement. In
this and other ways the vigorous
opposition the measure at first en-.
countered was overcome. and the
bill passed with Graves amendment
That bill then went to Governor
Hay for approval. Governor Hay
was opposed to the convention fea.
ture and had message written We.
toing II, WHEN A COMMITTEE
OF MEMBERS OF THE COURT
PREVAILED ON HIM TO
CHANGE HIS MIND. IN THIS
MANNER WAS THE JUDICIAL
CONVENTION LAW OF 1909 EN-.
ACTED.
First friends and champions OF
members of the court insist that
the court should not be criticized
for the actions of the legislature,
or for the iniquities of the conven-
ton. system. But for the active
participation of members of the
court in procuring the passage OF
this convention bill, this argument
might be a valid one. Under the
circumstances, however, 1t is un-
worthy of consideration.
1t is but natural that judges ele-
waited to the bench as a result OF
nominations at the hand Of party
conventions should favor the re-
turn to the convention system. But
Il can be accepted AZ nothing short
Of an indication Of preferences for
the methods Of machine politics
over those Of popular government
whom judges favef q return to the
convention system who resolved
their nominations In popular pri-
mary contests.
1t was under this judicial con-
vention law of 1909 that both sets
of candidates for the supreme
bench now before the people were
nominated, the republican ticket at
Tacoma August 3, and the indie.
pendent non-partisan judiciary
ticket at Tacoma September 20
But there was this essential differ
ence between the two conventions
The former was = party-ruled, bose
ruled convention, the latter Was
tho voluntary expression Of wide
spread popular protest against the
boss-ruled convention system. This
10 strikngiy illustrated by citing
one significant action Of each con-
ventlon:
The boss-ruled republican
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
(By United Press Leased WIrs.)

SEATTLE, Wash. Nov. Zone
Of the greatest mass meetings, In
point of attendance and noisy en-
thusiasm ever held In this city, was
the protest meeting last night
when thousands Joined in the de-
mand for the recall of Hiram G.
Gill, mayor Of Seattle, and the dis.
missal of his chief of police, Chas.
Wappenstein.
After several prominent lawyers,
educators and business men had ad.
dressed the big gathering, these
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS

President Fallieries upheld Bri-
and, and it is understood the presi-
dent will reorganize the cabinet In
accordance with the views Of the
premier. It is also understood that
the old prime minister will be re.
tanned and that the changes win
be in the other portfolio holders.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
I. R. WEST AGAIN

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!. NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Colonel
,v2oosevelt arrived here today from
Buffalo. He departed again shortly
before noon for Baltimore, where to-
night he will deliver an address be-
fore the Methodist conference. After
his address he will leave Baltimore
for the west. Colonel Roosevelt is
scheduled to speak in Davenport,
Des Moines and other Iowa cities
Friday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
LOVERS ON STAGE; PART IN REAL LIFE

CHICAGO 2-Lovey" Florence
howng public
make while the spreading the information
when they had audience they have asreed violate their nvo
able "tck together in spite Of everything
Although both of have had temptations break their
thirteenth They
to &C
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
BETS AGAINST
ST|MS0N IN NY.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The odds
against Henry L. Stimson, repub.
lican candidate for governor of New
York today went from 2 to 1 to
S to 2. A surfeit Of Dix money on
the market, with no takers, was re-
spOnsible for the switch. Several
bets of $1,000 were placed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
HiLLvARD BOY suRlED TO-DAY

George Casey. the 1S-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Casey. died
at Hillyard Monday. Typhoid few
or was the cause of death. Fun
eral was held this morning. The
Rev. Mr.. Field officiated and burial
was made at Orchard Prairie Gem
etery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
PROMINENT Y. M. c. A. LEADER
HERE.

:. J. Il. Sturdevant. a prominent Y.
N. c. A. laeder of Idaho. was a
guest of the local institution yes
terday. Mr.. Sturdevant Is the gen.
eral secretary at Kellogg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
(Hy United Press Leased WIrs)

10y United PreSS CeaSeo WIreJ
PARIS, Nov. AFTER q stormy
session today the French cabinet
resigned. The action grew out OF
disagreement between some Of
the cabinet members and the prime
minister. Aristide BRAND. over the
handling Of the recent French rail
Way strike.
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zled manner. "what're goin' t'do
with so much money!"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-22

though she told him she was the rea'
honorable Agatha" / was so proud
of Vincent for that that | was glad
to be able to tell someone about 1t.
She said that-and he refused her"
repeated the girl in an awed tone.
How could he do it, how could he?"
Then it was true? She is really
the daughter of Fletcher Boyd?"
cried eagerly. At last had stumbled
upon the truth, for l knew the secre
tary was in the secret.
But she only smiled at me. you
are a good man." she said, "a good
man"
The room was growing chilly and
the fire was getting low, and as She
spoke she slipped down from the high
chair and seated herself on a little
stool at my feet, stretching out her
slim hands toward the blaze. Il thank
YOU" she said, simply, and gazed into
the fire moment, while gaZed at her
slender young figure, her pink an"
white skin, straight little nose, and
wide, red mouth with it's Du MaurieI
chin-and all in a moment felt my
self plying the POOR little girl. Vim
cent was such an attractive young
scamp, he might be playing fast and
loose with her affections without in
tending it or realizing that he was
doing so. Involuntarily l leaned to
ward her.
my dear young lady," 1 said, anC
as l spoke l caught myself thinking
her really good looking. IF she only
did her hair decently," l thought, "PC
call her a beauty, l really believe
should" my dear young lady,"
said, tell me in confidence and per
haps l can help you, Do you-er-ar,
-er-er-interested in Lord VIII
fred? If, so, allow me, conjure you, nay
beg of you, to put all thought of hin
out of your head. He doesn't mean II
but he is a graceless young flirt. H
doesn't mean word he says. LIE
me warn you-be advised"
l stopped short. In the midst @
my well-meant flow of words, stoppe
short, for, could l believe my eyes
the secretary was laughing at me.
MY dear old man." she said-sh
did, actually-"my dear old man, you
warnings are superfiuous, for l am
married woman" and, still laughing
she left the roCEi
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-22

eral. and he has made but begin
ming. Judge McCredie of Washing
ton was on the train coming west and
told me that, although he considered
tho Colonel's record wonderful, he be-
lievod he would make even more SEN
sational strides during his second
term. 1 am deeply Interested IN
Hamer's denomination and election
he said. as much if not more so than
in my own, for it means a great deal,
not only to Idaho, but the west
81 might mention, by tho way, that
the Colonel is exceedingly pleased and
gratified with his success in obtaining
100000 appropriation for pub
lie building for Pocatello. Both Mrs.
Dixon and myself thoroughly enjoyed
our stay in Washington, but we are
surely glad to get back.-Pocatello
Tribune.