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The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
YEAR-RoUND OpERA IN LONDON
Thomas Beecham Spending Thou
sands TO PopuIarIze Music.

Thomas Beecham Spending Thou
sands to PopuIarIze Music.
London. June 4.--Thomas Beecham. who
is giving a season Of opera eomiaue at
His Majesty's Theater, London. is de-
termined TO establish a permanent opera
house in London and if necessary to
spend $4,000 in doing it.
The two seasons OF opera, one COM
plete. the other now in progress. that I
organized this year, and the season Of
three months that shall begin at Coyent
Garden next October" Mr.. Beecham says.
are part of my preliminary scheme to
encourage and foster Opera-going in Lon
don
Opera is not popular in London. II
is supported because it is a social func-
ton, and without that help would be as
Improbable as concert giving. want to
make people realize that II they 90 TO
hear opera they will get something first
class. something that will satisfy them,
something that is worth the enormous
expense attached to it's presentation.
MY short season at Covent Garden last
winter, which included 'Elektra, showed
me what il cost to present grand opera.
I found that on the average II cost
about 5000 performance. I do not ex-
pect to be able TO keep my losses on my
present season much under $4,000. and
they may easily double that amount :"
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
SWISS READY FOR INVASION
Land of the Alps Expects Record
breaking Number Of Tourists.
Events of international Interest
Planned for the Season Now
Near at Hand.

Geneva. June 3.-From the tourist cen
tiers reports indicate that this is 10 be
record travel year. The oncoming rush
OF visitors is now the general topic Of
conversation. and the invasion of the
Americans" will it is already certain, be
larger than ever
There are many reasons for the in
crease in the number of Americans. They
have. il is remarked, forgotten the panic
and settled down 90 the enjoyment of
their usual prosperity. and consequently,
it is added. those who for the last few
years had been postponing their previous
ly anticipated trips abroad now see no
reason for longer deferring them and
have made arrangements accordingly.
The tourist traffic, indeed, has long been
regarded as the barometer OF prosperity.
and this year the Americans may be ex-
pected to set the mark at a higher point
than il has ever reached before
The occurrence this year OF the PAS
sion Play" at ObeTanmergau is again at
tracing an immense number Of visitors
TO Europe. Switzerland. being a close
neighbOr to the scene of this interesting
event. viii also obtain the benefit of that
influx TO the extent, coming or going OF
at least % per cent. On account of its
peculiar natural and other attractions,
which have made of the country veri-
table playground Of the world il ap-
peals to Americans. who have always
been favOrtes with the Swiss The visi-
tors find here a combination Of majestic
scenery, outdoor sports, health pleasure.
historic associations. romantic legends.
quaint folk lore. and plenty Of opportuni-
ties for outdoor life and nature study TO
interest them.
The commencement Of the present sea-
son has already witnessed some novelties.
being indebted to the presence of that
rare and mysterious celestial visitaut.
Halley's comet, to obtain good views Of
which "cOmet parties ending with dane
ing. made their way to many of the high
resorts. Even balloon ascents We're made
from Lausanne to obtain exclusive"
views Of the erratic visitor
The season in Geneva is expected 10 be
unusually interesting, and the provision
of racing. tennis. pigeon shooting. and
acquatics VIII vary the usual refund of
sightseeing
Berne is preparing for its great rife
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
ENGLAND WAKING UP
TO WHAT COLONEL SAID.

London, June 4.-Daily since its deliv-
erance the resentment of the average
Englishman against Mr.. Roosevelt's Guild
Hail speech has become more apparent.
The fact that he agrees with Mr.. ROOse-
velts views and statements does not les
sen this feeling. In the clubs especially
criticism is strong and outspoken For
a little while establishment at the ex-
traordinary nature of the speech. COM
bined with undoubted approval of most
of It's sentiments kept the feelings of an
noyance to a certain extent In the back
ground. The Britisher is not a rapid
thinker, but in the last couple of days he
seems to have thoroughly realized that
he was treated by a guest IN a manner
violating the canons of that mysterious
but all-powerful British institution, good
form" Most Of the weeklies take Mr.
Roosevelt's Guild Hall speech quietly,
the Radicals intimating that they could
have survived without il.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
ROOSTER FAD NAMES
Paris FashiOnables Abandon
the Chantecler Craze.
w1LLowY FEATHERS IN VOGUE
Memorable AnteH Race Meeting
Furnishes Conception for the Very
a Latest I'm French Fashion yagary,
Particularly for Hat Trimming.
1t Is known as the "PIeureuse."

Paris. June 4-The nckleness and
changeabillty of fashion is we'll shown
BIZ the suddenness and celebrity with
which the ''chantecler' craze in dress
has been abandoned in Paris, where it
had its origin. It is thoroughly char
acteristic of the worldly fashion center,
however. But few weeks ago in full
swing. now scarce a trace of chantecier
fashions are 10 be found except in such
quarters as are not to be regarded as
opponents Of fashion.
Speedily. after its launching in Paris,
followed IN haste by its adoption in the
United States. England, and elsewhere
on the continent than in France, hats,
gowns, material of many descriptions-in
fact, anything, everything that would
permit Of "chantecler' designs {and
many that did not were scattered sug-
gestions of the feathered tribe OF the
barnyard, OF rather. hen roost.
To be strictly accurate. IN Paris. even
at the outset the craze was chiefly con-
fined to toys, umbrella and parasOl
handles, with here and there a veil hav-
ing the emblem of a rooster woven into
IT, while some gowns carried out the sug-
gestion in one way or another.
Novelty Was ShOrt-Iived.
To-day even chantecler parasol handles.
which promised to remain in vogue
longer than other articles illustrative OF
the craze, are being replaced by odd
and well executed wooden copies of de-
signs which first appeared at the ex-
hibltion Of the "humorites" or caricatur-
lists salon recently.
On the other hand. weeping willowy
feathers have now the vogue being the
outgrowth OF the memorable and disas-
trous race meeting at Anteil, where fash
ION gathered in large numbers five years
ago, when the avenues leading from the
race course through the Bots de BoulOgne
TO the Place Etoile were ankle deep in
tulle bOas, hats and wraps which had
been thrown away by the wearer in
sheer despair and discomfort following a
most unexpected toTrential rainfall, absO-
lutely drenching thousands Of smartly
dressed women 10 the skin, and 10 shell
ter being Immediately available, caused
the destruction OF tens OF thousands OF
dollars worth Of toilettes, the bedraggled
wearers throwing away everything which
they realized has been irreuievably
ruined
Hence the return from Anteil," which
Is the latest fad in fashions for feathers.
however worn II is known as the
"pleureuse" or weeping willow" feather,
and with the strange vagary Of fashion
has suddenly become immensely popular.
as a trimming for hats in particular
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05

From the Los Angeles Herald.
In an address delivered before the con-
vention of the State Sunday School AS
ISOLATION recently Rev. John NJ. Dean,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church OF
San Jose, gave the delegates food for Dis
cussion when he protested that the minis
ters Of the church are. as a rule. too
"ladylike" and therefore incapable Of
performing the religious duties imposed
upon them in manner calculated to do
the most good
we are constantly in danger of hav-
ing too much preacher The failure OF
much Of our work among men has been
that our preachers are too .namby
pamby'-men who are too effeminate and
who pass their time visiting the widows
in their prosperity rather than in their
affiictions.r
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05

One Of the most popular Of the
Irish story tellers and song writers
is Samual Lover. The secret OF this
popularity is that he tries to present
the Irish character in its true light.
which is thoroughly appreciated by
that race. in view Of the general ten
dency to caricature in illustration,
In writing. and in song 1t was this
incentive which led Lover to the
writing Of Rory O'More." one of the
prettiest of all Irish songs. He de-
clared that the average Irish songs
Of his day were too coarse; with too
many ''hurroos" and "whaek-fol-de-
rolls" in them. He was met with the
taunt, so often used as argument:
"Can you do any better" 4 can
try" was his reply, and his first try
was Rory O'More." which has never
ceased 70 be an Irish favorite.
The exact date of its writing has
never been fully established. but it
was about the year 1920, when the
poet was only a little more than
twenty years of age. 1t became pop
ular in ireland at once. being sung
and played throughout the island
upon almost all occasions
It's popularity reached England in
a very short time. for in those days
the Irish race seemed to be looked
upon as the authors OF the popular
songs in England. When Queen Vic
toria was crowned in 1892. it was
plaved by all the bands in the pro-
cession. and was thereafter a great
favorite with the English local and
military bands.
The story of Rory O'More' was
not adapted. but the hero Of the
song the writer modestly confessed
was himself. and the Kathleen
he afterward married. During their
early courtship Kathleen had the
usual temper of the popular and
pretty Irish lass and had many ad-
mirers. She was not particularly
fond of Rory" which he also con-
fessed. and he had 70 win her regard
by all manner OF means, not the
least OF which was the trOuncing of
a number of his rivals. This ardent
spirit of young Lover finally i'm
pressed her so much that she mar
ried him. as she herself said, "to get
rid of him and TO save the rest of
her admirers from getting a licking
af his hands
Rory O'More" is the most popu-
lar of all Lovers songs. but almost
equally so is his Molly Bawn, 'The
backed Car" and The Angels
Whisper" Most of these were
adapted to old Irish airs, but it is
said that Lover composed the music
of this song himself
Samuel Lover was born in Dublin
on February "a, 1871 He was the
eldest son of a stock broker, and dis
played talent in many directions at
an early age, After an unsuccessful
attempt 10 follow his fathers BUSH
ness, he devoted himself to miniature
painting and was elected a member
Copyright. 1910. 90
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
ADVICE TO YOUNG QUEEN.

Madrid. June 4-Queen Victoria of Spain
was King Edwards favOrite niece When
she first went to her adopted country she
was very unhappy, as rigid Spanish ETH
quette made her life restricted and duh.
She wrote frequently TO her royal uncle
for advice, and he always sent her long
letters full of encouragement and prac-
teal hints
Her greatest grievance arose when she
desired 10 ask some old friends 10 visit
her and was told that as they were not
Of royal blood il was out of the question.
In her annoyance the young Queen wrote
a frantic letter 10 King Edward. who an
swered:
BE sensible girl Do not make enc
mics and respect other peoples stu
pidity-when necessary. IN time if you
are wise you will get everything your
own way"
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
MILES IS TENNIS CHAMPION.
For the Ninth Time Player Captures
the Amateur Title.

London. June 4-For the ninth time in
the last dozen years the title of amateur
champion in lawn tennis has fallen to
Eustace Niles, who first secured II in 1899.
lost it to Vane PenneIl in 1904 and agaln
for two consecutive years, 1907 and 1908,
TO Jay Gould.
AS Eustace Miles is in his forty-third
year, and his opponent. the Hon. Neville
Lytton, is thirty-one, the victory is an
other nail In the coffin Of the too old
at forty theory. and as the winner Is a
noted advocate of vegetarianism or rather
of diet OF fruit and nuts. his success
will be welcomed among the supporters
of the reformed restaurant he runs in
London.
Mr.. Lytton was Mr.. Miles opponent for
the championship last year, when Mr..
Miles won three sets 10 love. This year
the score was Ga. If, e-5, 60, or -
games TO 49,
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
FAMOUS MUSEUM LOOTED.
Valuable Paintings stolen from Her
nlitage In Russ CapitaI.

81. Petersburg, June 4.-Scandal follows
scandal In the management OF the cele-
brated Hermitage Museum in the Winter
palace at ST. Petersburg Two years ago
part of the great Basilevsky collection of
Byzantine antiquities bought by Car
Alexander III for sl.O00,O 600 was stolen,
More recently NJ Lehman. one OF the
directors Of the museum. was convicted
OF replacing the brilliants and jewels IN
the imperial collection with limitations.
and now It has been discovered that a
number Of the most famous pictures in
the museum have disappeared. their
places being filled with copies.
Among the pictures thus replaced are
two Rembrandts, Murillo. and several
works of the old French and Spanish
schools. The copies are said to be so
clever as 10 have deceived all but the
most erudite connoisseurs.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05

Of the Royal Hibernian Academy in
1928, becoming its secretary two
years afterward
Ten years before this he had sung
a song Of his own composition at the
banquet given to Moore in Dublin
He also achieved success as a writer
OF prose and verse before the publ-
cation Of the Legends and Stories
Of Ireland" in 1881, a work which
made his name known all ever the
island.
In 1881 his opera CRANE Uaile"
or ''The Island Queen" was given
in Dublin. In 1892 he gained much
fame by the exhibition OF a minia-
ture he had painted of Paganini
In 1885 he settled as a miniature
painter in London. and attained a
great deal Of social and artistic sue
cess. He was associated with Dick
ems in the foundation Of 'BentIey's
Miscellany" His FIRST novel Rory
OMore,p the title being taken from
HIS own song. came out in 1897. and
he dramatized It in the same year
for the Adelpht Theater. where II
ran for more than leo nights.
Among the other OF his dramatic
pieces were: 'The White Horse Of
the Peppards." 1898; The Happy
Man" 1899; The Olympic Premier"
The Beau Ideal" and THE Greek
Boy" 1870. and I'll Paddy whack in
Italia" a burlesque Italian opera.
1871.
Probably the best known OF all his
novels is Handy Andy" which came
out in 1912. In 1874 the regular prac-
tice of his art had to be abandoned.
owing 10 falling eyesight. and on
March Is. 1894. he started a musical
entertainment. called Irish Even
ings," in the Princess Concert
Rooms. The success of his expert
ment was so great that he repeated
the entertainment in the chief towns
Of England, Scotland and ireland.
coming TO America in 1916. In 1913
he returned TO London. and appeared
in a new entertainment called Pad
dy's Portfolio" He wrote two
libretti for Balfe. married for the
second time in 1852, and brought out
some new books Of poems which
were not successful. From 1864 he
wrote no more. and in the latter
years Of his life went back to live
in Dublin. He died at St. Heiers.
Jersey. on July s. 1868.
During Lovers tour in the United
States he composed one of his most
successful songs. THE Alabama
which won him the praise of Wash
ington Irving and the American
statesman, Henry Clay.
Lover possessed those typical quail
tiles usually called Irish As a poet,
he could set his own verses to music.
a painter who could use his art 10
illustrate novels of his own inven-
ton. and the pOssess0r OF an mag
ination sufficiently fertile TO evolve
from single theme a popular bal
lad. a popular novel and a popular
play. he may be accounted the most
versatile man of his day.
he Press Conpanyl
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
KEPT WIFE'S SKELETON HOME
Remarkable Instance az Husbands
Devotion Revealed at vienna.

Vienna, June Am extraordinary in
stance of a husbands devotion to his
wife's memory has just been revealed
at Bucharest.
An inventory Of property left by Miklos
Denner merchant, was being made,
when the skeleton Of a woman was dis
covered locked up In a cupboard. It
was at first thought that a murder had
been committed, but inquiry showed that
the skeleton was that Of Denners wife.
who died a natural death ten years ago,
and was buried in the ordinary way.
The husband was neonsOlable till he
secretly exhumed his wtfe's remains, and
hid the skeleton in the cupboard, which
always stood in his bedroom.
The skeleton is TO be reinterred in
Denner's grave.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
STATUE RECROWNED.
Imposing Ceremony In Poland FoI-
lows POpe's Gift.

Moscow June 4-The thieves who last
year despoiled the famous miracle work
ing statue Of the Virgin in the Cathedral
Of Czenstoehau in Russian Poland have
never been caught. Their booty included
a diamond crown, robe sewn with
pearls. and various jeweled offerings, to
the total value Of S5O009Q
Since then the statue has been bereft OF
ornaments, but the Pope recently pre-
scented TO il a crown and jewels worth
$4,000. These were the other day cere-
m0niously placed upon the statue by the
papal delegate, assisted by an archbishop.
eight Polish bishops. and 1.0o0 priests
from all parts of Germany and Poland.
Half a million pilgrims from the sur
rounding country Witnessed the solemn
ceremony Of recrOWning the statue which
took place in the Pauline Convent Of
CZenst0Chau Afterward the statue was
carried from the convention chapel to the
high altar of the cathedral with a guard
of honor Of 2000 persons.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
GERMAN ROADS SAFEST.
Statistics show Few killed or In-
jured In Kaiser's Realm.

Berlin, June A table is published by
~he German Vericherungs Zeitung. a
prominent insurance journal. which indi-
Gates that German railroads are the
safest OF all. On the basis of the latest
statistics il is shown that among every
million railroad travellers a year the fol-
lowing casualties occur in various eoun-
tries
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
Largest Loom in the World

Berlin. June 4-Germany boasts that It
has the largest weaving loom in the
world An engineering firm of Chemnitz,
Saxony, the center Of the textile industry.
has Just completed for a firm a Rode
wiseh, in the same neighborhOod, huge
crank loom II feet long and so feet wide.
Is stands 10 feet high and weighs IS tons.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
STRANGE MENU FOR BANQUET.
French GOurmets Pnrtake of Ser-
penis and GazeIIe.

Paris. June 1.-The Society Of Super
Gourmets Of Paris has Just given one OF
its famous dinners and boulevardiers are
still discussing the dishes that figured
on the menu. a ragout OF boa constrie-
tors and pythOns set of by a flet of
African gaZelle was the main feature OF
the banquet. but before the serpents an
omelette of ostrich eggs was served. then
Algerian turtle, roasted porcupine, and
rock pasties. The dessert was a prosaic
rhubarb pudding followed By hearts OF
date palm and cactus leaves
The diners pronounced the gazelle more
tender than lamb. but thigh of tortoise
they declared not as good as the drum
stick of chicken.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05

tournament. at which DR.. Paul Ritter.
United States Minister. win present a
trophy from the SWISS of Washington.
The Kursaal at Lucerne is open, ana the
Inauguration of the aviation service at
that city should prove Of wide interest
and attract many enthusiasts.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
8 FAMOUS SONGS 0
1 AND THEIR HISTORY 4 j
RORY O'MORE. !"
SAMUEL LOVER.
No A4.

Young Rory Kathleen bawn;
He bold as the hawk, she soft the dawn;
He wished in his heart pretty Kathleen to please.
And he thought the best that
Now. Rory be aisy." Kathleen would cry.
Reproof lips, a smile Ter eye:
With tricks don't what Tam about
Faith you've teazed till I've put cloak inside out
och! jewel" says Rory. that is the
You've thrated my heart for this many a day;
And It's pased that and, why not, to
For it's all for good luck" says Rory
Indeed then" Kathleen. don't think the like,
For half promise to scattering Mike,
The ground that I walk he loves I'll be bound
Faith Rory. I'D rather than ground"
Now, Rory I'll cry if you don't let CO.
Sure dream night that I'm hating you sor'
"OSk" says Rory. that m delighted hear,
For dhrames by eonthraries, my
Ooh jewel keep dhramng that you die
And bright morning will give dirty the black lie!
And It's PLACED that and why not to be sure2
Since it's all for good luck" says bold Rory oAore
your sake, Dun
And I've made myself drinking health, quite haste
SO I think, after that talk 10 the priest"
Then Rory, the rogue, stole his her neck.
SO soft and so white. without freckle speck;
And he looked In her that beaming with light
And he kissed her psDont think right
Now, Rory leave Off sr-youn hug m
That's eight times to-day have kissed before"
Then here another" he Ito sure.
For there's luck in odd numbers" OBIore.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
RULE OF TERROR
IN PALERMO LYCEUM
Murder of Prof. Ghelli Said
Decreed by Society.
ASsASSINs RECENTLY ELECTED
Police Seize discriminating Letters
I'm Iddonni'S House, Disclosing His
Participation in Secret League,
''Pericula, Fill, Amemus" - Two
Other students Attempted Suicide.

Rome, June S,-The Italian press censor
suppressed most of the details of the re-
cent murder OF Prof. Ghein by one OF the
students at the Lyceum at Palermo. The
police are convinced that a criminal as
ISOLATION resembling the Camorra and
Malta exists among the students of the
fourth class at the institution and that
the murder was practically an "exeeu-
ton"
The murder was committed by a lad of
sixteen named Lidonni, the son of Pa
lermo lawyer, on May Il. Lidonni, when
the class was assembled for the daily
lesson in Latin, deliberately walked up
the professor and asked him In a COM
Aanding tone TO give him better marks
My dear boy" answered the profess
Il cannot now alter the marks
rded you. Besides, you know well
you do not deserve better marks
and do better next quarter and
willingly give you higher marks
Kills Professor and Himself.
ssLidonni. without saying a word, took
revolver from his pocket and fred When
he saw his teacher fan he sat down and
calmly committed suicide. The professor
was conveyed to a hospital, where he
died three days afterward.
The police searched the body Of the
murderer and found letter in Lidonnis
handwriting addressed TO his school-fel-
lows and marked ITO be opened after the
misdeed. The letter was signed Bona
parte," which evidently was Lidunnis
pseudonyin. and the paper on which it
was written bore the emblem Of a deaths
head. In il the murderer after bidding
farewell to his friends and comrades in
formed them that he had accomplished
his duty and stated that he had pur-
chased the revolver with money which he
had made by smuggling
The professor informed the police that
for some time previously he had been re-
ceiving anonymous letters threatening
him with a violent death and that on the
day before the murder Ldonni said to
him in class. Professor. tomorrow we
shall go for a long voyage together, but
you viii start first and I shall follow
YOU
Promoted Councillor.
The police seized several other letters
in Lidonnrs house. one. dated March Z.
announced his appointment as a member
of the society named "Pericula. fiji. anne
mus" and was signed by the president Of
the society, "CarambOlage," and counter
signed by two names, 'Lasco" and "Ath-
os.' Another letter, dated May 8, In
formed Lidonni that he had been prOmOt-
ed councillor of the society.
1t has been ascertained that two stu
dents of the same class have attempted
suicide within the last few months The
police are convinced that the society
named ''Pericula, fiji, amemus" was a
secret one and that its object was 10 in
timidate the teachers and force them by
means of threats to give good marks to
the students.
Very likely the two boys who attempt
ed suicide were members of the same
society, and there seems no doubt that
the murder OF Prof GhelH was decreed
by the council of the criminal assocIa-
ton.