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Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-02
American Singing Teachers

About ten years ago Lois EWell was
captain Of the champion girls basket
ball team of Erasmus Hall High
School, Brooklyn, and today she is a
soprano prima donna in grand opera
at the Century Theater. Her work in
these years of transition from school
% the lyric stage, it has been learned
5y. New York Times reporter who
had talk with the singer, has given
Miss Ewell some decided views on
what the American girl who desires
70 study singing should do and what
she should avoid.
According to my way of thinking" !"
said Miss Ewell, mo girl should go to
Europe to study singing. In the first
place, she will find no better teachers
there than she can get right here in
this country and this becomes increas-
ingly true every day. There are just
as many takers over there, and not
in a thousand years could, we hope to
rival the atmosphere of intrigue, chic
anery, and deceit which has fastened
on the art in the older countries.
"And on the moral or ethical side
there is more danger. Girls are
brought there into an environment
they would never meet with at home,
and for the girl who is alone in Eur
ope, and requires as friends generally
only those who study with her and
their friends, this often results very
unfortunately. How often do girls
make all sorts of secrifices and accept
others from their family and relations
to get abroad, where they think their
only salvation lies! When the crash
comes-and their going abroad has
often made it possible from directions
that would never have evisted at home
they are just so much worse off.
"Of late, realizing that our teachers
can no longer be ignored, many be-
levers in European training have
fallen back to saying that it is indis-
pensable to get the European environ
ment.' l have only just finished with
two and half years of that environ
ment, and / can unhesitatingly say
that it is cne not fit for the healthy
minded American girl. A certain
amount of experience can be gained in
any art or business by going out of
your own rut and seeing what other
people are doing. From this view
point European study is an advantage
and also it would be just as well
for native of a European country to
come over here and learn from us
what she could, but to say that it is
indispensable is nonsense.
"Whatever success l may have gain
ed is the result of American teaching
and experience on the American stage,
and l suppose from that viewpoint
my activities might interest some
American girls who are studying. /
never set foot in Europe until after l
had appeared here in many grand op-
eras and had fininshed my vocal
training. When l say finished l mean
l had worked out my tone production
until all had been done that could be
in developing by voice. We can al
ways learn and l study just as hard
now as ever l did,"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-02

something, but something spiritual, a
closer sense of unity with other men,
keener perception of what such unity
means, palmer realization of a des-
tiny for human kind. We are all like
men who have been lifting at rail in
the dark, ignoring each others pres
ence. We need light to show US where
to put it, and how to help each other.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-02

Tom sadly said-and in his voice there
was a dismal squeak:
"That's twice he's been a widower-
there's no such luck for me-"
Tom Hankins was pessimist, as any
one could see.
IS. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record
Herald.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-02

Several good secvno hand pianos
taken in exchange for players for sale
cheap. r. L. Harrell. at McCune'-
Furniture Store.-Adv
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
ITEMS FROM ST. MARGARETS.
The Old Tate Estate SOld-Newsv
Notes From Capitals COuntY
Correspondent.

Miss. Florence Ridout and Misses.
Mary and Anna Gait have returned to
Hannah Moore Academy after spend.
ing the holidays with their parents
here.
Mrs. Frank Duvall accompanied her
daughter ldella as far as Washing ton
on her return to school, and spent sew
eral days with her brother, MIR. Glass
cock, of that city.
1t is reported that the country place
of Mrs. james Il. Tate, located in this
village, has been sold to Nathan
Alzinzre. of Portsmouth, N. Ii. The
property is beautifully situated on Mill
Creek, and has large frame house
and well kept outbuildings. The ne w
owner will make extensive improve
ments and make it his permanent
home.
Mrs. Brice is spending some time
with her son, Mr.. Tilghman Brice.
Mrs. Burley Duvall has also been
visitor at Mr.. Tilghman Brice's during
the holidays.
Mr.. Charles Tucker, chief clerk at
Mr. Frank Duvall's is making his an
nual visit to Washington. -
Miss Margaret Stevens left Sunday
to resume her studies at the Normal
School in Baltimore.
(. DIR. Miller who was associated last
year with DR.. Ridout in the practice of
Medicine. spent last week at Mr.. Phil.
Pettebone's and visited manv of his
old friends. g.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
A Banner Show at the Palace.

Manager Landon announces a par
ticularly good show for tonight. The
principal feature is the two-reel pic
ture 1.-THE Great Steeplechase, a
thrilling race that is sure to send the
blood tingling through the veins of
every human being.
In addition to this spectacular pic
ture there are two others, 'tThe Ranch
Girls Trial." with the popular G.
M. Anderson in the lead, fine west
ern picture, and "The Governors
Clemency" There will be extra
music and all are assured a most en-
joyabls show. The admission price
never changes--any seat for five cents.
Show starts promptly at GAS. Doors
open at $3.50 p. m. Go early and Sc
cure a good seat.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
LAST CALL.
For Pilgrims Progress at the Colonial
Theatre Great Pictures.

Tonight closes the engagement of the
great feature photo play production
"Pilgrim's Progress" and those who
have not had the pleasure of seeing
this massive and wonderful picture
should avail themselves of the oppOr-
tunity tonight.
Without exception all those who have
seen and enjoyed this feature claim it
to be the most wonderful production
they have ever seen. IL is Endorsed by
the ministers of Annapolis as we'll as
those in other parts of the country
where it has been presented. The peo-
pie of Annapolis have been wanting a
good clean educational picture and in
this beautiful photo play they have
their wish. Remember the two per-
formances tonight will positively close
the engagement here.
Tomorrow the offering at the Col
onial will be Vaudeville and the regu-
lar or usual feature photo plays. Mr..
G. b. Meade, the baritone singer has
been engaged for the rest OF the week
to sing illustrated songs. There were
numerous requests and Manager Irons
will hold him over the entire week.
Mr.. Meade has made big hit singing
the sacred songs and his Interpretation
of the late song hits is a rare treat.
Miss Evelyn Joyce, character COM
edienne has very pretty act and one
entirely different from the usual single
turns. Nash and Evans will offer a
very novel comedy skit, in which roller
skates play an important part. A
dandy bill, one you will tell your
friends about.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
ANNAPOLIS VS.. PHILADELPHIA
Property Here Greater Taxed Than in
Quaker Cily-Fire Insurance
Also Greater.

Mr.. Walter H. Hart, Of "Ths
Oaks" Eastport, was a visitor at
Philadelphia few days ago, and con-
summated an important real estate
deal, which involved the buying of
three brick dwelling houses and the
sale of brick store property. In
speaking about the transaction Mr..
Hart said:
Some of my Philadelphia proper
ties are away ahead of any Annapolis
investments. For either selling or
renting Philadelphia offers one hum
dred chances to Annapolis one. Phil
adelphia's rents are all paid in ad-
vance, and they are from twenty to
ore hundred per cent higher than
here.
Again, two very important things
that effect real estate investments
are taxation and fire insurance; the
former is from 35 to SO per cent.
higher in Annapolis, and the latter is
from 20 to 500 per feet higher in
Annapolis. Can it be wondered at
that about one-half of the town is for
sale at the present moment?"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
BELLA DONNA.
Nine NazimOva in Her Latest Success
Next Week at Academy Of Music
Baltimore.

At the New Academy of Music.
Baltimore, the week beginning Mon
day, January 13, Charles Frohman
will present Madame Nazimova in
her latest success, bella Donna, .
the four-aet play which Jane, Ber-
nard Fagan has made out of the novel
of the same name by Robert Hich-
ems. The star is under the manage
ment of charles Frohman who has
scured in his vehicle for his brilliant
star one that is in every way suit
able to her methods and temperament.
Mr.. Hichens' novel has been most
widely read and during Nazimova's
recent engagement in New York city
at the Empire Theatre tnat playhouse
was crowded at every performance.
Bella Donna was one of the big
gest successes of the present season.
The story Of the play opens in the
consultation room of DR.. Never
Isaacson, in London, where most of
the principal characters are intro
ddced, and the second act has for its
locale the drawing room of the villa
Androud, near Luxer, Egypt. For
the third act Of the play Mr.. Pagan
has chosen the deck Of the s'Loulia. >,
which is moored on one of the banks
of the Nile, and the last act shows
the exterior of the Villa Androud.
The novel has been made into a
powerful play, and the role of Mrs.
Chapstow offers Madame Nazimova a
part INTO which she injects all of her
wonderful art. 1t is said on all sides
that hers is one of the most remark
able performances that the stage in
this country has ever seen. The
supporting company for the Balti-
more engagement is identical with
that which was with Madame Nazi-
nova during the New York run. It
embraces Charles Bryant, Frank Gil
more. Robert Whitworth, edward
Fielding, William Hassen, A. Ro-
maine Calender, Claus Boge. Arthur
Hurley, Mrs. Louise Faber and Dela
Lew The production is extremely
elaborate and handsome. The usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees
will be given.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
JACOBS TO HANG FRIDAY.
CaIIOws From Which cOIOrd Murderer
win Swing to Death Completed To-
day-High Fence EBelOses Yard.

Carpenters today completed the
work of erecting the gallows through
which James Jacobs, the colored
murderer will drop to his death some
time after sunrise Friday morning,
in accordance with the death warrant
signed by Governor Goldsborough.
The scaffold has been erected on
the west side of the yard that sur
rounded the old Jail building on Cal
vert street. and il will be officially
tested by the usual bag of sand to-
morrow morning. The lever, 70
which is attached the wires leading
to the trap, has been placed at con-
yenient spot in the yard, and the
trap will be sprung by Sheriff George
I. Beasley.
1t will be the second execution Of
the death penalty by Sheriff Besley
within the last FIVE months. On Au-
quito, last, he oficiated at the hang
| ing of Andrew Taylor, colored man,
who was sentenced to death for the
killing of his paramour.
Like the crime committed by Tay-
| Tor, the murder for which Jacobs
| will give his life on Friday, also was
committed in the Third district,
though Jacobs victim was a man, in
stead Of a woman. he shot and killed
John Brooks, an enemy of long
| standing, in September last, and his
convistion before the Circuit Court
followed within a few weeks there
after
To make the execution as free from
public gaze as is possible, owing to
the fact that the old jail building
has been demolished to make room for
| the new structure, there has been
erected about the jail yard premises
on Northwest and Calvert streets, q
temporary board fence sixteen feet
high.
The details for the execution have
not been announced by Sheriff Beas-
ley, but the murderer will be taken
from the Baltimore city jail, brought
to this city on trolley car and con-
veyed from the station to the gallows
as quietly = possible.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
TO MEET DEANS TONIGHT
Plans 10 be Made for Future Of Marv-
land University Of Which DR.. Fell
IS Provost.

Following a meeting tonight at St.
Johns College, when the appointment
Of DR.. Thomas Fell, president, as pro-
vost OF the University of Maryland
will be presented for the oihciai sane
tion of the board Of governors Of the
college, DR.. Fell will call a meeting of
the university, at which plans viii be
discussed for the future.
Until the governors of st. John 5
College sanction my appointment,
says DR.. Fell, Il am really not the
head Of the university, for il will be
after that has taken place that ! will
be officially notified.
NATURAL ly feel honOred that the
regents have selected me as provost Of
the University of Maryland, especially
80 when / think of the men who have
served IN the past In that responsible
position. | hope that the future will
cement still more closely the bonds be
tween the university and st. John s
College, of which l Will rem ain presi-
dent. and that the prosperity and SER
vice of both institutions may grow
with the years. "
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
Mr.. J. D. cOsten Sells Beautiful
South River Farm.

The beautiful farm owned by MIR. j.
ID. Costen, was purchased yesterday by
Mr.. Caleb S. Wolfe, of Weyburn. Can
ada. The property is situated on Grabs
Greek, South River, two miles from
Annapolis, and adjoi9s the farms of
Judge Wright and Mr.. Fred A. Stehle,
and contains ITO acres, improved by
seven room dwelling. beautifully sit
uated, overlooking South River.
Mr. Wolfe will take possession Feb
ruary 1st' He will make number Of
Improvements and with his most
charming family, will undoubtedly be
an acquisition to Annapolis, and
the county, which is pleased to have
them come here.
Mr.. Costen has resided in the County
for about three years, and is one of its
progressive citizens. 1t is hoped that
he will decide to remain here
This is the second large sale that
the local Real Estate broker. Charles
+. Lee, has consummated within the
past few days.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
ITEMS FROM ICLEHART'S.
Newsy Happenings Told By Capitals
County Correspondent.

The wind Of a few days ago did
much damage The signals here were
ont Of order for a few days. but are
All right now and il seems like an old
friend back TO see the lights sending
out their bright glow once more.
Everyone around and about Igle-
hart enjoyed the coming in Of the
new year. Many card parties were
on hand and many families paid
visits 10 each other. On the eve Of
the new year Mr.. and Mrs. Brice
Worthington, Of Sunny Banks, enter
tanned very large house party of
about fifty people TO see the old year
out and welcome the newborn in to
their midst
Both vocal and instrumental music
was enjoyed by all, with few games
included, and at the stroke of twelve
the guests were invited to eat Of all
the good things that a good southern
house wife knows how to prepare.
All left wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Worth
ington and family many happy and
prosperous new years.
Mr.. and Mrs r. Henry Viking,
Jr., made q visit to Mr.. and Mrs
j. b Woytych on the last o. the old
year They also visited the parents
( OF Mr.. Viking, and his brother and
wife Mr. and Mrs. George Viking.
The family watched the new year
/ in and exchanged greetings.
Mrs. j. r.. Hall has returned home
after very pleasant visit with rela-
tves in Washington during the holi-
days.
Mr.. Lee Kries, Of Annapolis, spent
the weekend with his friend. Mr..
H. Henry Viking Jr, at his home at
Iglehart.
Mrs. Joseph Arth and daughter,
of Twin Cedais, was the guests Of
Mrs. John w. Wood, of Annapolis,
last week.
DIR. and Mrs. Hollifeld, of Wash
ington, d. c., spent Sunday at their
beautiful bungalow on Little Round
Bay. They were accompanied by
Mrs. HolIifeld's sister and niece, of
Chicago, I'll.
Coon hunters were again in their
glory on Saturday night. Many came
from Washington, Annapolis and the
county and the night was just an
ideal one for the hunt and it was a
very successful one.
On Wednesday, January /, the
first of the new year. the Progress
sive Farmers Association gave an
oyster feast to their members after
business. Many knew nothing of
what was to be, as the notice was not
sent out until the day before and as
January / was a holiday, there was
no delivery of mail in the county.
There was an election of officers
of the Association, then followed the
feast. 1t certainly looks very bad on
the officers to make such great
mistake, as there were some that
were not even notified. 1t is hoped
they will improve as the year adj
vances. The next meeting will be
/ the third Wednesday in January, At
Brownsville at o'clock.
The children are beginning to come
i back to school and their studies after
such a long vacation. and they al
should do better work after so much
pleasure. l.. M. w.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
FREE FOR FRAMING.

The beautiful pictures in color that
have been given free with copies Of the
New York Sunday World have made
such hit that it has been decided to
give away another set Of three pic
lures, reproductions of works by fam
GUS actists, with next Sunday World.
This will be the third set so distribut-
ed, all different. The pictures are well
worth keeping or framing. Order Sun
day World from your newsdealer today.
3t.j6
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
The Newly Weds.

The Newlyweds and Their Baby
which comes to the Colonial Theatre.
January l6. mas been running along for
the past two seasons to the aecompani-
ment of unresirained laughter and ap-
plause from theatre patrons all over
the country. 1t reputation counts, and
it certainly does here, it will be greet
ed by packed house. There hash t
been a musical comedy in years that
has pleased more than 'sThe Newly
weds and Their Baby. 1t is full of
real comedy delightful music, beauti-
ful costumes, pretty girls, and hand
some scenery. What more can the
theatregoers ask. It's a high grade
first class musical show.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
COMING EVENTS.
Social Entertainments on the Tapis
This Month.

Despite the gloom that shrouds
many local families in mourning, this
promises to be gay winter socially.
The following are some of the coming
social events.
Mrs. We Carey Cole will give musi-
Gale on January IA.
Mrs. Laning will give a dance on
January 15.
The officers of the Naval Academy
will give a fancy dress dance, or pal
masque on January IL.
Mrs. Mutton will entertain dinner
party on jan 2S.
Mrs. Rick" Morton, of Severn
Heights will give large dinner
dance on January 2S. The invitations
number seventy-five.
The Annapolis Branch S. p. c. A.
will give. concert at the Govern
ment House on Jan. 81, which prom
ises to be a fashionable society event
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08

The eemmanding officers of His
MaJesty's Ship Natal. Royal British
Navy, and two Of his staff officers.
paid a brief visit to the Naval Acad-
emy today. They arrived in the fore
noon, took in the sights Of the insti-
tuition, and were entertained at
luncheon by Superintendent Gibbons.
The party lsft for Washington. ON
the 2 80 o'clock car The Natal is
the vessel that brought the remains
of the late Ambassador Reid from
London 10 this country. She rs now
fst5ait strff go ~ \,
81 Ne" 44s'74se.sses s-0p
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
Tea Room Open Saturday.

The Tea Room at St. Anne's Chapel
corner East and Prince George street
which is open every Saturday after
noon from 3 to 6 o. clock is an inviting
nook. Take tea with the ladies' of st.
Anne parish and the Home Friendly
Society next Saturday at their tea
room under the Chapel.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
Printed Signs For Sale.

Come to the Capital Office for all
Printed For Sale" or For Rent"
signs. ''Tresspass Notices, " Half
Holiday Closing" signs, etc, etc. and
full supply on hand. At this Office.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08

Mrs. George w. Logan. wife of the
CON mmandant OF midshipmcn left today
for 4 two week s visit.
Mrs. Goldsborough, wife Of the Gov
ernor is being entertained at luncheon
today in Baltimore.
DR.. L. B. Henkel left here today for
Baltimore to attend meeting Of the
State Board Of Medical Examiners, OF
which he is a member.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
LYMAN Howe Comiue.

Everybody knows of the great Lyman
II. Howe moving pictures Howe's
pictures are coming to the Colonial
Theatre, Wednesday Janua ry Is.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08

There will be the regular monthly
meeting OF the Civic League on next
Tuesday. January ! A, at s o'clock in
the Hall of the Chamber Of Commerce.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-08
PERSONAL MENTION.
Items Of Interest Concerning Those
On the Go-To and Fro-Aboat
You and Your Friends.

III sou have visitors and are NOS
ashamed of them. please send she
names - as. Or give PcrgonalsN over
the phone. People ike 70 know when
you have visitors that they may call
npon your friends. Personals published
free .-Ep1
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-12
THREE FEATURE
 BALLS FOR MARCH
ARLINGTON AND EASTMAN PLAN THREE BIG SOCIAL EVENTS
 FOR PRESENT MONTH.

The last half of March will be featured by three special balls. The ballroom of the Arlington hotel will be the scene of the first one. It is, the justly renowned annual St. Pat rick's ball and is announced for the proper date-neyt Monday night, which is March 17. Manager Corring- ton is making lavish arrangements for the ball and it will undoubtedly be one of the big successes of the season" just as it has always been.
 Following the St. Patricks ball at the Arlington will come two of Man ager Osborn's brand new features. They are the baseball ball, underlined for next Wednesday night. and the spring ball, arranged for March 29. The baseball ball will be given in honor of the Boston Worlds Champ ions and the Pittsburg Pirates, the two famous teams that are training in the Spa. Both teams are stopping at the Eastman.
 Mir Osborn made big Init with his horse show ball last March. He knows how to entertain and how to decorate ballroom. So the success of the baseball ball which is bound to become an annual feature, is as sured.
 The spring ball. down on the calen- dar for March 20, should be an un- usually pretty one, as with our early spring MT Osborn will be able to have just what he wants in the way of decorations He intended putting on the spring ball last season" but was unable to pluck the proper flow CTS and blossoms and laid it over for 1 this year.
 Unusually we'll attended and un usually brilliant was the regular weekly formal assembly given in the | ballroom at the Arlington hotel last night. The guests at the Eastman the Park and the other fashionable | hotels. as well as the resident smar set stormed the Arlington as if Man
 ager Corrington was putting on on'
 of his gay special events, while tn, l big hostelry's own array of fashion
 ables turned out in goodly numbers All in all, it was of the banner as semblies of the month.
 Professor Richard Barton offered
 tho dancers particularly enjoyable | programme and his musicians did | fall justice. Then the jollity in th, grill while the intermissions lasted and after the dance was over wa.
 typical of tAe Arlingtons happies adn gayest brand.