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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

IT, the halryon DAYS ~ thc Academy OF
Music the popular ido. for wears was
lfalo ,nmpaniri. Ile had gone over win
Mime. Nilsson 10 the Metropolitan bat
Ahbcys failure lcr him stranded hecaus,
his voice failed him Inspired by the ri-
rmph 81 Verdrs "Otcuo" in Milan and
London be- turned manager and ON Apri
Is. 1855. began season devoted Fl" tIai
truly great opera a. the Academy of
Music Ills prma donna was Signorina
Eva TetIazzlui. sister ~ Luisa retaz-
yini who many years later brought much
glory 10 oscar iiammerstein. Ills com
ductor WAS lls brother cleofonte. who
had practisrd DIS prentice hand in th'
first season az the metropolitan and vino,
the husband OF our first operate Des-
dcmona. * now the musical director of
the Chicago Philadelphia Company The
tenor bore q name. little known then.
hut since made famous hy a dInercn,
man Msrconi ne was failure from
the start. ~ The third presentation lialo
Campaninl relieved him But the public
resolutely refused 10 be- tempted into the
Academy ln the second week Campo
r4Nl lfNNffh illF II l|fnH hNA ii'n Nii'''
taking was morIhund and could not be
revived. u came To- piuful end.
In June. 1889 there began a series Of
experiments with summer opera in Eng
lish AT the Grand Opera House. which
were continued with varying fortunes.
always ending IN collapse. tor several
years Mr. James ". Morrssey was the
manager and his hrsi opera was the ever
popular Martha whose Richmond fair
scene Mr. Morrisscy cnlivcncd with a
wrestling match between Muldoon and an
unknown. Why not There is wresi-
ling match in AS Yon Like H." We be-
lioyc. and the most persistent. perhaps
algo most successful. purycyors al opera
IN English now. the Ab0rn Brothers. have
horses. chickens and exc q sQuealing pig
in their Bohemian Giri.' There must
be something TO give p.quancy to the YER
nacular. II Nh Morrissey met with sue
cess the fact has not found lodgment in
the memory OF this narrator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
HAMMERsTsIN's FIRST HOUSE,

The Metropolitan was not rebuilt at
once and there was no opera there In
the winter. Mr. Hammcrstein opened his
new MaQhattan opera House, in 3fih
street. between Broadway ard Seventh
avenue. on January r. 1898. He had no
opposition. lie organized company 20
give opera in English. and brought OUT
a novelty ON the opening MULTIPLICATION
skis "Boabdil." Everything looked
auspicious Did an opera-hungry public
flock To- hear the works which Mr. Ham
merstein brought out? There was no
hungry public Mr. Hammersteln Wearied
uf his experiment i'm q fortnight. then
ificd ballet, and then abandoned the
strong one. though he had some good
artists. as good a. any that are likely
10 be heard I'm English, II some OF the
schemes which are so much talked about
now should come 20 realization. He wa.
alone m the field and he gave opera IN
English For those willing 10 learn, his
failure taught lesson which is just as
applicable 20 1913 as IL was twenty wears
ago. The idea Of opera in the yernacular
is worthless as a mere attraction. II l.
not novel. ard makes no appeal on that
ground II cannot be made a matter OF
fashion or a fad; which is fortunate.
There IL nothing 80 subversive Of good
art AZ the tendency to go wild over some
passing manifestation OF u, be IL an art
work or an interpreter Three results fol-
low inevitably: Anectatlon usurps an
place II intelligent affection. taste is viii
ated and announcement is withdrawn
from that which is sane and good and
pure
Nj Edmond Stanton. who had man
aged the German seasons Tor the Metro
poiltan opera Eouse. relieved OF his
lahors In that direction by the return Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

work above the stage of the Metropolitan
for a theatrical production of MI. Abbey
who had again become the lessee OF the
house. started lire with his pipe or
cigar and the interior was so seriously
damaged that the stockholders were in
doubt for a space as to whether or not IL
was worth while to rebuild. II was at
this crisis that The Tribune came for
ward with a recommendation which has
i'm a manner been acted on since. II was
this. Suppose the moneyed men Of New
york. Poston and Chicago who are anH-
ions To help in the advancement Of art
were To associate themselves and endow
a national opera. \ season of six months
could easily be distributed among the
three cities. II might be necessary IN
order to secure the most perfect mani
festations TO begin with foreign artists.
INT "A season of six months and long Time
contracts would insure vastly better
terms than were possible under the policy
nursued bv the Metropolitan directors
from ISSi 10 1891. \ permanent endow-
ment fund would make possible the estab-
lishnent OF public spirited and wise
policy the fixing Of high standard OF
performance and ne cnoice Of large
and liberal policy" Perhaps this Is a
consurnmation still devouuy to he wished,
though the three cities now have their
own companies. which are nterlocked in
interests Ia some extent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
GLANCE AT THIRTY YEARS
OF OPERATlC SIDESHOWS

large. and there is no way in which it
can be lessened except by purveying
cheaper wares VIII the public buy
cheaper wares? That question will be an
swered by our excursion into local
operate history Meanwhile as a lesson
which has been taught a thousand times,
let 1t be remembered that opera in its
finest estate has always been the luxury
and the fad of the wealthy and aristo-
cratic classes. That the popular desire
to enjoy that luxury and cultivate that
fad is created largely by the desire to
swim with the aristocratic current. That
the multitude always wants to get into
places whose gates are locked. Take the
element of eXclusiveness away from the
Metropolitan opera House (and with il
the privilege of hearing a few of its
phenomenal singers, which would disap-
pear as a matter Of course and the pop
ular clamor would cease. Witness the eX-
perience OF Mr.. Hammerstein at the Man
haitian Opera House. Witness the down
fall of the Academy Of Music. Witness
The failure Of The New Theatre. Witness
the fact that the operas for which I'M
musical subscribers care little and from
which they absent themselves are also
neglected by the general public as was
twice the case last Week-at the perform
ances Of Die Meistersnger" and
"k0ngskinder. Witness a score Of in
stances which may be picked out OF the
narrative which follows. That narrative
is CLEANED from a memory which is fairly
retentive and covers a whole generation
Of operate activities In the Metropolitan.
aided by cOntempOraneOus records. The
entire story. which deals with what might
be called 'vagrom' opera, iS not told
there were operate sdeshows into which
the recorder was not lured and which left
no traces in his scrapbook But the
record is complete enough to serve its
purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
The POPULAR CRAVING"

An these men are in different case
from the operate ZealOts Of the city
club. VINO seem TO think It a patriotic
duty'to give "the people" more opera IN
compliance with what they believe to be
popular craving.
Does such a craving exist? In the light
of the narrative which will he told pres
. entity we fear not. 1t is easy. however,
10 see whence they derive their convic-
ton. During the season hundreds. per-
haps thousands, Of people try 10 get into
the Metropolitan Opera House on certain
subscription nights. and find all the seats
sold II the supply is not equal to the
demand-thls we believe Is principle Of
political ec0nomy-the supply ought 10 be
Increased. Therefore another opera house.
Again. the prizes charged for seats at
the Metropolitan are 10 many proh!bltivc,
and therefore there ought to be opera
at popular prices. Now the fact is
that the prices at the Metropolitan Opera
House are so high because the cost OF
, producing opera in the manner In which
II is produced there Ii preposterously
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

ADVERTISEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
for Tho Tribune received at the Uptown
once. No 1854 Broadway between 36th and
9th Sis.. until . o'clock p. IN. Advertise
ments received at the following branch Offices
at regular rates until o'clock y. m, viz. I:
Pa sth ave, =. .. cor. I'D ST. io> "th ave.
cor. l2th ST.: l04 East 18th St. 2o' West f2d
st.. between 9TH and sth ayes; 2"' West
l?5lh ST.. 1885 81 avel lIos LIST ave, near
sgth st.; 1877 East l25th u.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
DENvER's OPPORTUNITY TO NE
GRO FARMER.

Colorado's land, vacant and unoc-
cupied, is silently Offering opportu-
nifty to not only the Western Negro,
but the Southern, Northern and East
ern Negro as well. Her dry climate,
cool nights and pleasant days, with
enough moisture in the air to make
it healthy, is an additional advantage
for Colorado. Then when we are
astounded by the fact that we only
raise 10 per cent.-think of it-of the
products we consume, is enough op-
portunity for the proper person to
get hold of this 80 per cent. of pro-
duction used in Colorado alone. To
whom are we paying for this 80 per
cent production? Could it not be
paid to you as well as to others? Veg
etables, corn, rye, barley, potatoes,
fruits and other products know no
color line and the opportunity is in
and around Denver for the proper
people. To a man who loves the city
and his lob" for lifetime, these
opportunities mean nothing, but to
a man who means to have something
for himself and his posterity, these
bright outlooks spell success. Ten
years from today the city man will
still make this $50 time and have
Ibis job," while the farmer is inde-
pendent and comes to town at will in
his new automobile.
Deerfield, Colorado, is one place
where the Negro labor will be
sought, and his money from that Ia
bor will be spent there or in Denver.
Nickel shows, groceries and dry
goods stores and various other enter
prises will be put in existence out
there. Who will get in on the ground
floor? There is another place where
one can get a suburban home within
reach of city people, and this is near
Littleton. A new colony of colored
people just outside of Denver, in
sight of the Capitol building.
Land bordering on the canal. Some
on creek. All below canal has water
rights. All above can be irrigated by
pumping with very inexpensive out
fits. Plenty of building material
near by for concrete work. Soil lays
fine and is highest quality. Plenty
of water (soft) anywhere at 30 feet
near canal or creek. Three miles east
of Littleton, one-half mile to school,
five-acre blocks, $3.50 to 5000, one
third cash, long time on balance.
Good title with abstract, per cent.
interest on future payments, per
cent. off all cash deals.
Colorado is full of business oppor-
tunities. Take your choice. 1t is up
to you to make good and bring the
dollars out.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
THE PEERLESS TRIO WINS NEW
HONORS.

Messrs. Virgil N. Wolfskill, Morgan
II. Jackson and Rankford G. Holley,
three singers whose good, classy sing
ing and keen presentation have won
an enviable reputation for them not
only at the Shirley hostelry, where
they have been singing three years,
but in and out of Denver. In Colo
rado Springs their announcement
meant a crowded audience at the
Antlers hotel and now they have
added Pueblo, Colorado, to their list,
with the opportunity to have gone to
Trinidad for Wednesday night, which,
because of present engagements they
were compelled to refuse. Pueblo
went wild over them and the Chief
tain commented on them as being a
distinct feature, as follows:
"A trio of Negroes, brought here
from Denver for the occasion, pro-
vided entertainment during the inter-
walls when the skit were being ar
ranged. The trio was made up of
real singers and instrumentalists and
proved no small addition to the even
ing's entertainment"
Good boys, The Star is tickled at
your success. Praises have come to
our ears fro mgood, reliable sources
that you delivered the goods. Only
go on, keep on pushing ahead and
upwards.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
SAFE IN NEW ORLEANS.

Sir S. w. Green, Supreme Chancel-
lor of the knights of Pythias of North
America, South America, Europe,
Asia, Africa and Australia, had quite
an experience at Milton, Florida.
It, does seem strange that we have
to be SO humiliated on account of the
color of our skin. We are human be-
ings and should be treated as such.
But at that, all things work together
for good and hope the day is not far
distant when we shall be able to as
sert our rights in all things, and then
the prophecy will be fulfilled and Ethi-
opia shall stretch forth her hand unto
God.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
DOUGLAS, ARIz.

The 9th Cavalry regimental field day
will be held at Douglas, Ariz., on July
4th. consisting of the officers and en-
listed men of the 9th u. s. Cavalry.
Program as follows:
Sergt Wcodfork on his famous
mount, Dock. Sergt. Johnson on his
horse, Dimple. These men gained
their fame at recent horse show in
Denver in 1901.
Sergts. Woodfork and johnson will
perform their famous wrestling match
mounted upon their famous horses
They will also put on aboxing contest.
These are the only horses known to
box to perfection.
Corp. VIM. Bradford on his famous
horse Danderfeld, the only man in the
United States army, dare-say in the
world, who can take five foot hurdle
at the same time turning sumersault
In the air regaining Eis seat as his
horse clears the hurdle.
The following named men will par
ticipate in the famous Roman race.
better known as the race for life:
sergt Allen, Corp. Fred Lewis and
Privates Tucker, Sarl st. Clare and
Clarence Parker. 1s'
Private Norris of troop d, formerly
of Denver. will ride in the relay race
among the rough riders.
Troop d has bail team under the
management of Private Porter and
Saddler Crockett.
We as a whole think that the Den
yer Star is the strongest colored paper
in the Southwest.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
City News

Dr. Thompkins will spend his hon
eymoon in Denver and Colorado
Springs. DR.. Thompkins is one of the
leading doctors in Kansas City, Mo,
and is high on the staff of physicians
of the Perry Sanatorium.
FOR RENT-Furnished room, 26O2
Welton street. Gentleman preferred.
Phone Champa 1285.-Adv.
Mesdames Pearl Lewis and II, D.
Earl left for Seattle last Thursday for
an indefinite trip. They will visit Cal.
ifornia, Nevada, Oregon and British
Columbia before returning
FOR RENT-5-room brick house,
modern, on car line, SIS. Patrick
Langston Co., York 6514.-Adv. 6-14-13
Mr.. Ludy Rose has assumed his
duties again at the Star barber shop
on Larimer street.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14

Five-roon modern house for rent.
Phone champa 1852.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
Say! Have you heard? No.
What? Well, Mrs. Fife is 60
ing to sing at the Harris
Ward wedding at Campbell.
on the 10Th.

Feast of the Wilderness given by
all the clubs of the Bethlehem Bap-
tist church, beginning on Monday
night, June Both, lasting four nights.
On the last night, July 3rd, the prize
will be awarded to the most popular
lady that is now running in the city
election, Miss Fanchon Thrashley,
Ophelia Tucker, Bessie Wade and
Hazel Scott.-Adv.
Mrs. Martha Baldwin, 2249 Lafay
cite street, who underwent a very Sc
rious operation three weeks previous,
is slowly improving, but her condition
is considered hopeful. She has just
returned to her home from st. An
thongs hospital.
Wanted-Furnished house, modern,
with four or five rooms, for three
adults. Call Champa 1920 after p.
M, 921 27th ST.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERN
MENT.

Now that we have commission form
of government, 1t is up to the commits
sioners to make good, and hope they
will see their way clear to appoint
some of our people to positions other
than janitor jobs. Some Of US are
capable to do anything in the gift Of
the commissioners, and do hope they
will at least give us chance to make
good. We have done good work in
assisting them to success and one
good turn certainly deserves another.
We are only asking for that which we
honestly believe we are entitled to- a
equare deal.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14

We notice in the daily papers of
June that suit has been brought
against the railroad in Nevada for
working an engineer and brakeman
over 13 hours. We wonder If they
know how many hours porter put
in on a shift.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14
From Out of Town.
PORTLAND, ORE.

Mrs. John Leftridge entertained in
honor of Mrs. Ernest Howard at four
course dinner. The center of the ta-
BILE was bed of roses
After spending three weeks with
Mrs. John Leftridge, Mrs. Ernest
Howard left for Seattle, Wash, We'd
nesday to spend several days with
Mrs. Taylor.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14

Shirt waist matinee dance at
hall Saturday,, June 81. There viii be
a prize waltz contest. Webster's or
chestra. Dancing from to z b. m.
Admission 25c.-Adv.
Old Colony Hall.
Five-roonh modern house for rent.
Phone champa 1852.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. DuMont White
last Friday, baby boy, DR.. c. d. De
Frantz attending.
Nicely furnished rooms, single or
for light housekeeping, in strictly
modern house, $1.5O per week. 2255
Arapahoe street. Phone Champa 1924.
ADV.
Some of Denyer's best talent will
appear upon the program of the Peo-
pies Sunday Alliance, June 29th. De-
tailed announcement will be made in
"The Star" next week. Bear in mind
the date, June 29th, and the place, 2o30
Welton street.
An unfurnished room, cheap, for
two ladies at 1850 fremont place. En-
quire after six.-Adv. 6-14-13.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14

The sewing circle of the Bethlehem
Baptist church will serve a good
home-cooked donner at the church
Thursday, June 18Th, beginning at 12
O'Clock and continuing until II p. M,
for 25 cents.-Adv.
The Denver star., 1913-06-14

FOR SALE-Nice 7-room pressed
brick, modern, 22nd Ave. near city;
q fine home. See The Colored Ameri-
can Loan & Realty Co., 912 21st st.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28
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The wind has been blowing some o.
lntc, hut II it don't get any worse ",
won't kick.
\ great many or the farmers u,
preparing their ground to SOW spring
wheat. The wheat that was sown la,
fall never looked better this season o.
'br year.
\ profrlctcd meeting will commenc,
a' tbi, place on Monday the gath. con
iu.,cl b., Bro. Self aud Bro. Thomas.
let everyone rush 90 gc. through witt
their work 50 they can attend regu
Iarlv.
Prof. Rhca Robbins will close hi,
,,hoo. hero next Friday.
VIM. Ruuvou : team became fright
cued '1st saturday aud ran away. Mr.
Ruuyou was thrown from fbc hugg,
and slightly injured. Ril said he SUR
was Glad his girl wash with him.
Taylor and Lola Allen Of Hps~el.
were thc guest, last week " Miss Be-
thn Alien.
Dick Allen Of California. i visiting
relatives here.
Invitation, have been 'ssued by Mi,
Cassie Gates announcing nm Faster egg
hunt.
Mrs. Edmond N~cCcuo,hie's son. Law
. .H
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

When Mr.. Thomas Purcell had fin
i-hnd boil. remarkable performance ON
the mandolin a very western youth wa.
heard 10 say, ''some stunts and al
though we di,approved Of his manner
of expression we agreed with his sen
ttmont. On the violin, NJ prrco'' show
oi technical ability in the more difficult
compositions, but n was the encore Gle
gcmjo' by Karl Bohm, hat HE tenn.
permr1t was ezhibitcd,-Wiuufpeg To,e.
gram. oct. II, 1912.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

.Icrrv. the tramp, 10 he presented al
M" Evans Opera House IN Monday
night, March ~, will he enioved. The
bes' talent in the city has been ~
hoarSing this splendid comedy drama
for several weeks and II viii be pre-.
scented in a way 20 make IL compare
favorably with such topnotchers rs the
Bachelors Honeymoon and the like.
The prices ~ admission will be reason
able and if this entertainment Is a sue.
cess a historic society will he organized
and Tu'umcari will doubtless look on
such an organization with pride.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28
8nrtal EuRt,ta
The Past Week


The annual business meeting " the
Bay View Club was held Wednesday ar
t]crnoon, at the home Of Mrs. Kinds
and proved a most enjoyable session.
For rolI call response, each member told
What ] Wou'l Like Co. Study Next
Year, and then, after a thorough die
oussion Of the topics suggested, II wa,
by formal vote, decided 10 study M,
Rfhlc, Mythology and Home Economies.
NTH musical programs in. crsperscd. ~.
in this years calendar. Amongst othc,
business transacted. IL was moved and
carried that the Bay View Club heart
i'v endorse tho nominees ~ the Cit
zcns' Ticket for 'ho Board ~ Eduoa
ton. The election Of officers was the,
taken mn, and the result was most pleas
ing 10 all. Mrs. l.. +. Sherwood Is ~,
president for the ensuing vcar; Mrs. 2
y. Booth, vice president. Mrs. g. n
Merkcr, secretary. and Mrs. 7. 2. .Jouc,
'rr1.rror. Next weeks meeting WI
hr with Mrs Aher.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

\. f.. S%cigcrt. generally known ~
O. Durrh' had IA" misfortune 10 have
H., large black hog shot Thursday ght
The iog wa. hi, hos, friend and con.
stan companion, and being on molten
sive dog. we are AZ q loss 20 know why
Doc wa. Ni''ci orl NV whom.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

Cows and bulls FOR sale. We have for
sale. rs head Of full b'ooded Hereford
bulls. one and two years old aud one
registered 'Wo wear old Aberdeen An
gus hu'l We are expecting q shipment
Of 500 head of Young cows and he'fefs
io arrive about May list, which we will
oGcr for sale. First National Bank of
Tucumrari.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

Tine soprano. Lcr'a Cordcr, beside,
possess NJ q voice Of unusual one quail.
'y. va. quite a wonder 20 her audi.
,urc pu arroupt Of he exceptionally
wide range Of note production. Each
one was pure aud sweet and without
.u effort. she SCARED To- great leigh-
sine ,eng -hr famous Mia from Rigo
.,'',.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

The Bridge club was entertained 1T
the home Of Mrs. Miller on Friday af.
t%eruoon. After the usual number Of
games were played The hostess served
dainty refreshments. Mesdames Chen.
nu't, Richey. Liebendorfer and Swift
were guests of the club.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

~w.trhmau Il. y. I~Tcrslcv fell from
@ moving ear last sunday and received
nu injury Of th" hack and also had Two
fingers amputntcd. lie i ~ Tucum
carl Hospital aud doing wei a. present
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

FOR RENT-Three.room house, now.
y paPered, lights and city water, no
:. First -. $ll,0O per month. See
2 Lee Anderson.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

The new board Of education will be
announced to the public at the Evans
Opera House next Tuesday evening, az,
soon as the returns are received. d..
Myers win also give MS a 4 scour-e On
90 The Romance Of Achievement"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

Miss Ln"ta Cordcr. soprano. I'm the
Ar.u b." Verdi, showed a remarkable
voice ranging from + below middle g.,
10 = above High g. The pleasing petit
artist had % respond 70 an encore. ri,
the Last Rose II summer. and The beau
tifu' idvll If Moore. never had o hcr
for rendition Reno Evening Gazette.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1913-03-28

Mrs. II =. Walton entertained a few
ot he Err viyc, on Wednesday even
ing while the husbands were M .odgc.
\ mcrrv time was spent i0 bridge and
then 'bo hostess served ,'~rawhcrric.
with whipped cream, angel food cake
md Ln- chnrnLntn-