New-York tribune., 1911-12-18

Ginsbure. he has long been annoyed by the
espionage Of the Russian agents, who be
lieve he is or has been Identified with the
revolutionary party in Russia
Naturally. The singer is disturbed and
angry that he should be subjected to con
tinual "shsdowing," but he is not exactly
resentful. because as he explained, there
Is some reason for the alleged activities Of
the Cars detectives. lie is the counter
part of his brother Samuel Ginsburg who
Is associated with the revolutionary Gle
ment in Russia, and the complaining artist
has been mistaken for his brother.
But I have explained this several
times" said Ginsburg yesterday, "to the
man who has followed me all over the city
and yet he continues to watch every move
ment ] make"
Ginsburg told about several experiences
he had with the Russian agent, who even
followed him 10 tho home of a wealthy
family where Ginsburg had an engagement
10 sing apparently hoping to hear from the
bsrytono some Of the secrets Of the revolu-
tionists. Ginsburg said the agent obtained
entrance 10 the private home through r
member OF the Russian diplomatic corps,
The singer is shortly to start on a concert
tour iu the West. and, As he said yesterday,
he feared his pursuer might catch up with
MIN and follow even out there.
Ginshurg told about seeing and talkine
with the Russian government agent IL
Madison Square Garden a few months ago
when he sang there with the Russian sym
phony Orchestra. The man was near tn,
stage. and after Ginsburg had finished his
numbers ne approached him and asked why
he was following him.
The supposed agent replied that GinsburG
was mistaken. that he was not spying or
him At all. However. he saw the same maT
several times near his home. Ginsburg haC
trouble with the authorities I'm Russia, his
effort 10 leave mis- country resulting in his
being shot in the ankle. lie had beer
studying in Warsaw under Novolli and
not wishing the army duties to interfere
with his studies, decided TO 20 to Austria.
He reached the town of Novosellitz, or
the border, where he paid n guide ten ru-
bles 10 get him across the narrow stream
into Austria. Because OF the vigilance OF
the soldiers, .he crossing had TO be de-
layed a week Five times Gnsburg anC
others tried 10 cross, but each time they
had 20 go back. Then one dark night an
other attempt was made. and while he wa;
in the stream soldier fired. and Ginsburg
hobbled back with bullet in his leg.
Getting back 10 shore. Ginsburg was
beaten by other soldiers who had beer
summoned. and then he was led before the
commander Of the garrison, who examined
him. lie learned that the prisoner was q
singer and had him sing before the officers
club. After he had spent several days IN
prison Ginsburg won over the commander
and induced him tc allow him 10 cross over
10 Austria. He went 20 Vienna, but the
shock ne suffered from the experience on
the Russian border deprived him Of his
singing voice for two years.
lie studied in Vienna one OF his col
leagues there being Jadlowlscr, now OF the
METROPOLITAN Opera Company Gnsburg
came TO the United states with the opera
company that sang at the St Louis Expo
stion.
And now that / am here" added the
singer, "and have my home IN this country
] don't think should have to suffer more
from the terrible system from which 1 so
fortunately escaped with my life.