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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
u, 5. BECOMING
MUSICAL nation
Victor Herbert Lauds the
Spirit Of Art in America
Now.
SEES AN ERA OF OPERA
Noted Composer Says Every Big
Town Will Have Own Company
IN Twenty-6ye Years.
SEES AN ERA OF OPERA

Special Gable 10 The Washington Herald.
London. May l5-That America is rap
idly becoming one OF the greatest music
loving nations in the world is the opinion
Of Victor Herbert. who is now in Lon
don. expressed in an interview today. He
said:
Il consider il quite within the range of
probabilities that the next quarter of a
century will see every important Ameri-
can town with an opera company of its
own. Everything seems to point that
way.
The progress the American people have
made in a musical way during the last
twenty years is an unheard of achieve
ment.
Il can remember when the Boston Sym
phony and Theodore Thomas orchestras
were the only musical aGgregations
worthy of the name existing in our
country.
To-day there are any number of ex-
cellent oTChestrss, all well patroniZed.
Grand opera is too comparatively new a
thing. and yet the country already is so
thoroughly imbued with the love of musi-
cal drama that it would refuse TO get
along without il any longer.
Lauds Opera in English.
1T Is my opinion that one of the great
est things that ever happened to us in
the musical line is the Introduction of
grand opera in English. About the ma
terial success of this innovation there
is no longer the slightest doubt. The
public wants its operas in English.
THE success Of the two operas which
I have written in our native tongue and
the Century Opera Company, which pro-
duces everything in English. bears ade-
quate witness OF the truth of that state
ment.
Singing of opera in foreign tongues
was the greatest hindrance 10 the de-
velopment of a national type of song
drama, but now, with the advent of our
mother tongue on the operatic stage.
believe We shall see a rapid nationalist
ton of opera so that very soon, side by
side with Italian, French, and German.
will stand a glorious American operate
type.
Chance for Men of Wealth.
1T is a matter of regret to men and
women who have the interest and ad-
vancement of music at heart-such as our
Rockefellers and Morgans-so few are
devoting their wealth in furtherance of
institutes of music. which, in my opinion.
are at least Of equal value to the public
as libraries, hospitals, and charitable in
situations.
In Europe We find numbers of the
titled wealthy class endowing music
schools. orchestras. and opera houses.
This should be the case in the United
States as we'll 1t is my belief that We
are coming to the--time when every
wealthy man will feel 1t incumbent upon
himself to help the art along one way
or another. IL he would live up to the
letter Of the old French maxim of
'noblesse oblige.'"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
.CONNER'S CASE
ANNOYS RUSSIA
Consul Generals Resignation
Widens Diplomatic Breach
Between Two Nations.
REASONS ARE UNKNOWN
Envoy a Few Days Ago Engaged in
REASONS ARE UNKNOWN
Envoy a Few Days Ago Engaged in
Fight with One of Mr.. Bryan's
Secretaries Here.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald
St. Petersburg. May 16.-The sudden
resignation of Jacob E. Conner, United
States Consul General here, has caused
a great deal OF comment. coming. as II
does. at a time when the interests OF
the United States are already suffering.
owing to the fact OF there being at pres
ent no American ambassador to Russia
Conners a few days ago engaged in a
fist figh, outside the Office of the Secre-
tary of State with one OF Mr.. Bryan's
clerks. who kept him waiting too long.
Even the warmest friends of President
Wilson cannot understand how 1t is that
Washington should at the present critical
juncture choose to leave japan free
hand. especially in view Of the fact that
the Japanese government is doing all in
its power here to harrass the United
States over the Mexican situation.
The Japanese are gaining ground daily
in their effort to persuade the Russian
cabinet adversely. and Washington de-
spises it, not caring even to be diplo-
matically represented.
Held Anti-Semitic Views.
The reason for Corners resignation IS
unknown here, but it may have some
thing to do with the fact that. although
he was very popular in Russian circles.
the consul general held strong anti
Semitic views, and il is known that nu-
merous complaints against him by Amer
lean Hebrews found their way to Wash
inRton. Conner is said to have realized
his position was becoming untensble and
resigned
In talk with a correspondent NJ
Tchingareff, a member of the Duma and
chairman of the budget committee, dis
cussed the situation between the United
States and Russia. especially in refer
ence to the proposed new commercial
treaty He said:
The difficulty is that. although every
body realizes the necessity for a treaty.
there Is nobody able or willing to make
the first move toward its conclusion.
slight Irritates Russians.
"The Russian Ambassador in Washing
ton never will be authorized to tackle the
subject while there is nobody here with
sufficient authority representing the
United States to treat with.
"The fact that America has seen MT TO
do without an ambassador has deeply
irritated certain circles. and now that the
consul general has left 1t is difficult to
see how negotiations can be opened.
.'The disdainful manner in which Presi-
dent Wilson is pleased to treat the mighty
Russian Empire Is not calculated to i'm
prove good feeling between the two ma
tons"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
LONDON SEASON
Still lSDULL
American Inactivity Named
as One Cause Of Gloom
in Society.
DANISH KING IS THERE
Unsettled Political Conditions Blamed
for Unusual Quiet in Social
Circles of Metropolis.
DANISH KING IS THERE
by THE COUNTESS OF WARWICK.

,or~rr.. M, nv A N WUCy<
Special Cable TO The Warrington Herald.
London, May 1s.-Despite the visit Of
the KIN. ana oueen NJ Denmark. who
nave peeh mere All "eeA anu
urally are the recipients and cause OF
much entertaining. the London season Is
.,.,,,., a,u "a .b,on
:"
NO doubt there are reasons ior 'his'
American inactivity is named as one
cause. II takes American hostesses to
galvanize the London social season. and
quiet So, too, are the famous English
hostesses. but this can be accounted for
by an ominous budget and the unsettled
political situation.
Although court mourning for the late
Duke of Argyle Is suspended while the
Danish royal visitors are here, II goes
into effect again Immediately, and on the
strength of this many hostesses have
d. n,ins A. "a n,hsr in,,it. ton.
Ac ep
There are, Of course exceptions. notably
that of the Duchess Of Marlborough. who
steps into the breach and announces the
Sunderland House ball for today q week.
Lady Cheylesmore too, gave q rather
smart cotillon last night in honor Of the
coming TO age of her eldest son. Lady
Cheylesmore, who, OF course. is the sister
of Mrs. French Vanderbilt, gathered
around her some weli-known people. al
belt the party was a small one as Lon
don balls 70.
LADY Portarlington and Lady Oran-
more were among the notable women who
attended. and Andre de Fouquieres, the
well-known French Beau Brummell, was
prominent among the men present.
This is a trifinr list for mid May but
It is TO be hoped the Duchess of Rox-
burghe and Lady Granard will come for
ward later on and help the season along
with some of their fine dinners.
As / have said, however, the social
spirit seems to be lacking this year, and
many Of the rich and hitherto foremost
hostesses are getting out of their sched-
uled entertainments on the plea the Duke
of Argyle's death puts them in mourning
c..
Then there's Coven. Garden. which. SO
Tar this season. has not been the success
hoped for. Many attribute this to the
fact that Tor the greater part OF the
evening the theater Is In comparative
oaIs uue @ ,ams .ep
sifal.
What is the use of going to the opera
when the place is In darkness" Is the
question put forward by many women
who merely attend for the purpose of
showing their gowns and their Jewels.
The advent of Enrico Caruso, who
made his temperance last night. brought
together the first real smart audience of
the season. The accompanying display of
beauty and jewels in the brilliantly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
SUES OVER SABER SCAR"
German student, Afraid to Duel,
Had Servant slash His Face.

speci.l Cable 10 The Washington Herald.
Berlin, MAY 1s.-The' va.ue attached by
German students to scars left on their
faces by saber duels forms the basis
of a lawsuit, which Is just now amusing
university circles throughout Germany.
A certain student in a small town was
most eager to enjoy the glory OF such
scars, but he could not overcome his
dreadfof fighting a duel
He turned for help to a servant en-
ployed about the university and hired
him to give him stroke over the face
with saber.
The man, however. delivered fright
full low, and the damage was considerably
greater than that for which the student
contracted.
After he was dismissed from the hos
rital he brought suit against the servant
for bodily injuries
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
KING INVITES AMERICANS.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald.
London. May 1S--At the state ball this
week so many official and diplomatic rep
resentatives had to be invited that only
the very highly placed Americans had a
chance of attending.
The general public will be better repre-
scented at the second state ball. which
will take place on June during the week
preceding Ascot. There are many Ameri-
cans anxious to attend this bali
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
PLAN CHANGE IN FORMOSA.
al Gable to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London, May Ian authority, who
has just arrived in London from Tokyo,
states that the recently constituted Jap
anese government may have to consider
the establishment of some sort of auton-
omous administration in Formosa
The progress of the island since japan
took il over as one of the prizes of war
with China twenty years ago has been
so considerable that local government in
one form or another has become a neces-
sity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
YELLOW SALON NEW VOGUE.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London, May 16.-After all. 1t is not the
black drawing-room, but the yellow room,
that is to be fashionable this season.
This Is the time of the year when draw
ing-rooms in the fashionable town houses
are being redecorated for the London
season. and the activities of the more ex-
elusive furnishing houses indicate that
there is a strong feeling in favor Of the
golden-yellow rooms.
Practically every shade of yellow, from
pale primrose to the flame color which
We still call tango, is being pressed into
service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
BLUE Boards IN VOGUE.
Partisan Dandics Follow Women by
EstabiishIng CoIored-hafr Fad.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, May 1s.-Colored boards for men
are coming into fashion in Paris. The
young poet. Armand Delys. who was in
vited to attend a soree given by a we'll
known painter, created a sensation by
turning up in a dark blue mustache.
Paul Poiret, the dressmaker. is re-
ported to be among the Parisians adopt
ing the new fad. He intends to dye his
close-cropped beard bottle-green, after
the fashions of the Assyrian kings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
NECKTIES LIFT LONDON FOG.
Cubist Dreams Light Strccts-YeI-
low, Green. and Emerald Popular.

London. May ls.-Futurism Is spreading
to mems attire. The latest ties, socks,
and shirts all go to prove II. In the West
End can now be seen the weird new
colorings and materials which are being
used for the spring accessories of the
faddists. 1859.
One tie. of the brightest violet, has
pattern of pale emerald and mustard ye.-
low, which looked extremely like SER
penis in different states of contortion
wriggling all over it.
Shirts are of the brightest imaginable
colorings, many of them strewn all over
with dice on strongly contrasting shades.
The very latest thing are the .'cubist''
pajamas. which have squares, oblongs,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28
SHOULD HAVE HIS
PLACE IN THE SUN


The Wilmington, Star and the
Times Union have had little discus
sion over the position Britain and
France will take toward Russia after
the war is over-presuming, Of
course, that the allies win. They
seem to think that Russia wiki grab
Constantinople, threaten the Suez
canal and the control of the Medit-
erranean.
British and French will have no
trouble with the Russian if they treat
him right. If he can take Constan-
tinople, he should have it, and if he
takes it he will not want any more
of the Suez canal and the Mediter-
ranean than the American does
that is, he will want safe and unob-
structed passage for his ships. 1t
will be his right to have that, and
it will be to the interest of civiliza-
ton for him to have it.
The Russian is not any more bar
barous today than the Englishman
was few hundred years ago. IF he
had the chances for development the
Englishman has had, he would proba-
bly, he abreast of the Englishrnen in
enlightenment.
The reason why the United States
has developed so rapidly is that it
had continent to spread in, and no
power that could curb it. The rea-
son why the Russian is so backward
is that all his neighbors, and some in
the distance, among whom Britain
has been most prominent, have striv-
en- to keep him hemmed in.
IF Britain had allowed the Rus.
slams to take Constantinople in 1878
the British wouldn't be fighting fol
the life of their country against the
Germans and Turks today.
America has particular reason t.
advocate the development of the
great Russian nation, whose Asiatis
land almost touches our own acros,
i Bering straits. If Russia wins In this
war, and we re-establish our tradi
tional friendship with the Russians
we won't need to worry about tn.
Japanese and Chinese. And Con
stantinople will be worth more to civ
ilization in the hands of the Russian
than it has ever been since ancien
Byzantium was founded.
If the Russian had his rights
| that is, if he had unobstructed access
to ice-free ports-he would be s.
busy developing his country that HI
wouldn't try to crowd out or under
mine anybody else. The Russian ha
o. right to his place in the, sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

cane products, hrs. w. 7. Edwards.
Best exhibit extracted honey, Mrs.
A. .. Stanley, BeIIeview. Second best
exhibit, Mrs. j. f. Roller.
Best exhibit beeswasz, Peter Loos,
Kendrick. Second bes1t exhibit Airs.
]. Fl. Roller.
Best home cured him, ] G. Jellsas
son, Santos. Second best, Marion
Farms.
Best home cured bacon, Marion
Farms.
Best home cured breakfast bacon
y. G. johnson, Santos.
Best FIVE pounds lard, w. ne. Gist
Mcintosh. Second best. J.. @. John.
son, Santos.
Best collective exhibit home cured
hog products, J. G. johnson, Santos
Second best, Marion Farms.
Citrus Fruits
Best box oranges. Crosby q Wart.
mann, Citra. Second best box, J. n
Williams, Citra.
Best box lemons, j. j. Taylor.
Best box grapefruit, Crosby &
Wartmann, Citra. Second best box
| J. r. Williams, citra.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

they generally have IN most places
in America, reason to be thankful to
their friends. If they have prospered
thru cheating other people they are
hypocrites if they are thankful at all,
and if they are idle and disappointed
they should have nothing to be thank
full for. If the so called thanksgiv-
ing spirit was more spread out over
the days proceeding and following
the event, the people would be bet
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

working political clubs in all cities
and counties would greatly purify
politics. The trouble is that club
generally falls into the hands of 4
few politicians, who use the weight
of the membership to turn the scale
for their own purposes. Such has
been the history Of American polit-
zeal clubs from Tammany down. II
they were steadily supported and at
tended by their members, they would
te of great advantage.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

The Star observes by the Jackson
vile papers that the Duval County
Democratic Club is on the blink.
Having membership of 800, it could
only muster twenty-five present at its
last meeting. Democratic clubs have
never been able to exist in the south
except in the ardor of Q, campaign
Nobody but a. professional politician
will work at politics the year thru. II
is more than likely that good, hard
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

F. N. Andrews, late treasurer Of
Bradford county, whose case has at
tracted statewide attention for sew.
eral weeks, and who has been sought
far and wide, is now prisoner il
the county jail at Starke, having re
turned and surrendered Saturday
evening. He skipped his bond a few
weeks ago, and went to Cuba. While
there, his conscience began to trouble
him for leaving his bondsmen in th'
lurch, and he returned home. He j!
said to be short $4,000, but claims
the amount is much less.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

Charity is ike 1nuscle-it is de-
veleped by exercise. Sending Christ
nas presents to the children of Eu-
ripe and provisions to the Belgians
win not cause our own to be neglect
ed 1t viii rather make our people
more mindful that the stockings and
sstNmachs of all America shall be
filed. 1t is time that charity should
begin at home, but its faculties can
he greatly broadened by travel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

Our readers should be thankful that
che Star has not inflicted upon them
any of the customary CUFF, telling
Them what they have to be thankful
Tor. If people are Industrious, tenn
Eerate and economical, they will as
= rule be in good shape almost ev-
cry Thanksgiving day, and they will
have nobody to be thankful to but
hemselves. If they are unfortunate
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28
ALACHUA AND MARION
ARE NATURAL ALLIES

The Star is much gratified by the
recent display of good feeling be-
tween Alachua and Marion counties;
and its qualification is added to by
the consciousness that it had some
thing to do with bringing it about.
Up to short time ago, there was
a good deal of rivalry between the
two counties and their county seats,
and the rivalry was not always of
the goodnatured kind. The Star
: hopes that in future Alachua and
Marion, Gainesville and Ocala, will
strive to see which can help the other
The most.
"A good start has been made in the
Two splendid county fairs held in
Gainesville and Ocala. A great many
CT our people visited the Alachua
Eair, saw much to praise and received
= most hearty welcome. In return,
many Alachua people have visited
the Marion Sumter Fair and Ocala,
and orr people were truly glad to see
them.
The Star has received much testi-
u1ony from Alachua county people
that it had not little to do with this
gratifying exchange of visits. AS
soon as it learned that Alachua was
going to have fair, it began to
counsel the people of Marion to go
and see what their neighbors had to
show A number of them responded,
and when a representative of the
Star visited the Alachua fair, he re-
ceived the most neighborly welcome
ever extended to him in any town.
And while he has always known
AIachua was good county, full Of
good people, he has never realized it
SO well before; and his experience in
this was shared by all the Marionites
who visited Gainesville on the same
occasion.
The return visit Of Alachua peo-
pie to cur fair has been a most pleas
ant experience for our folks. The
Hls7fOrs agreeably and brilliantly
.z1presInted their great county; they
ssere most cordial in their greeting
and generous in their praise of our
fair and cur city. The day could
snot lave been success without
sEa1an, and our people saw its close
znd sAeir departure with q regret
that was only mitigated by the be.
Eef that they will often return.
Alachua and Marion are logical al
Els. They are in natural resources
tie two greatest counties in Florida
f4Iefr products are almost similar anc
xI1eir interests are identical. There
1sH I5ut little that can help or hlrt
eftEer without affecting the other.
re they stand By each other, they
can help each other greatly in al
1natters pertaining to their common
sgrabd. An instance of this is the re
s.ezIt Palatka. Gainesville and 0cals
train, in working for which the boards
0f trade of Ocala and Gainesville co
operated.
There is particular reason VIII!
they should stand by each other il
tie matter of freight rates, in which
a1leir interests are Identical. Boil
are greatly wronged by the piesen
discrimination, and each is alone il
IlEe struggle to have The wrong right
eli Tee they pull together, they will
more than double their force.
The. Star is proud of Gainesville
Car neighbor city, the center of tn
szte's educational system and tn
nome of noble people. 1t hope
that the friendship that has blossom
ed into realization in the last fey
pfeelIs may continue 10 grow ard bea
more and more fruit as the years g
an
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

Sid Graham, the competent and
popular editor of the Sumter County
Times, was among the Thanksgiving
visitors to the fair.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

ond best, A Hamilton anthony.
Best bushel Porto. Rico yallas, vi
n. Gist, Mcintosh.
Best Dusnei Lemon Bay sweet Pc
tatoes, Ridge g eIale5 tieVlesys oes1
ond best, W u. VIII
Best Dusnel req lzash POTATOES, 81:
Tlnrnorls- Second best I. h' 8 s. st:
Wilkinson, wildwood.
Best busnel white irish potatoes,
5. M Nl0iock, Dunnelion second
best, Fred Richter, Burbank
Best hall dozen cabbage, &. 81
knoDiock, martin.
Best nall dozen punapkinss !.
Duren, busnneh. Second pest, y. Ms
dlst, Mcintosh.
Best nail dozen kersnaWs W ME.
Glst, Mcintosh.
Best half dozen squasnes, Ridge Y
Gale, BelievleW. second best, ". M.
Glst, Mcintosh.
Best exnlDit rutaDaga turn1ps, va.
ron Farms.
BEST exnlDlt turiaps, =. W. Lonts,
MARIE. second sDese' 11lDeIs 5roosNs.
lest exnlDit q eggpiants Janle's
NaIrn, Busnneil.
Best exninlt o. peppers, g. =. WOOL
ara, busnnelL
Best EXHIBIT okra, = +. Parker,
hendrlck
Best exnaDas peess' I. s. Mayer:
Best exniDls iestuce, Z. Z. Iaylok.
second Dess e'snlDlS iessues, Marion
Farms
BEST esnlDls c1eAlIhDeIs, a1s
hunt Dus.llsll.
BEST coliecslon Allsn posasoes, Z.
limmons. second Des1, r =. nlD-
lack, Dunnellon. .
Best e1nlpls Waserneloas' 1aroan
-. s1'las, nsi''.. z. s''A1''' 1850
OOlollon a5m.s' N..As = .,
Dess senl = o'1u 10y = 9.
1Ioom. epau Dsss' o'usA 800
- ~. s -
5s $500 & - s''.''s''>''''' - rs
mel, henorlcA.
-. S. -,
Ws E. EoWaLus.
BEST exnlDle nome Doaeeu Msa1 =
rlckept. second pese' msrl s'
Farms.
Best EXHIBIT nome bowed grlss, =
?. rlckese.s oecOnu Dess sAlllDl'' ~
ron Farms.
Best EXHIBIT nome cleaned rlce, s
a. rausett.
Best EXHIBIT meal ana crushed le.e :,
q. >. Pickett. Second best EXHIBIT
e. g. Fausect.
Best bale snort staple cotton, q
Fielder. Second best, y. =. McDui1y
Best fleece wool. Mrs. I. = Roller
Best bale Sea island cotton, JOIN
y. snloak, Fairfield.
Best busheI Sea Island cotton seed
]. w. smoak, Fairfield.
Best bottle grape wine, E. S. Clay
Reddick. Second best, Carrie L. Eel
der, Shady.
Best bottle scuppernong wine,
lG. EIuhl, Shady. Second best, CARR
l.. Fielder, Shady.
| Best bottle blackberry wine, CARR
| L. Fielder, Shady. Second best. Mrs
r.. M. Giles, Ocala.
Hest bottle elderberry wine, Mrs
sIC. q. Conner, OlxlaNaha.
| Best bottle orange wine. Mrs. q. I
C,,nnor, Oklawaha. Second best, Mr..
4 Fl. G.. Buhl, Shady.
/ Best quart home made vinega,
Mrs. j.. H. Roller. Second best, Mr.!
Tl. FL. Baker, Orange Home.
n Best collective exhibit wines, Mr.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-28

Dixie" the biggest and liveliest
political weekly in the state is five
years old. It is a fine paper, and
the Star is glad to see it shows
proof of prosperity.