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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
FIRST .R|||S' Grand Opera
Peri's "Dafne" Marked the Start
of a New Era In Music.
WAS SUNG ONLY IN PRIVATE.
Its Performances Were Confined to tho
Palace Of Corsi, and the Score Is Lost
to tho WorId--The First Opera Given
In Public Was "Eurydice."

There is no form Of music so gener-
ally popular with all classes today as
opera-the combination of action and
music Opera has made extensive
strides during the last century. al
though its origin Is very remote. II
came through gradual course Of de
velopment from almost the beginning
Of the Christian era. Earliest libret-
lists were such eminent men as
Aeschylus and Sophocles. who accom-
panied their spoken drama with band
of Tyres and flutes. .Ns+r.. ~.
But grand opera as we understand 1t
today originated about the end Of the
sixteenth century, when Jacopo Peris
opera "Dafne'' was, first presented. II
originated through the gathering Of. q
snl party Of music lovers at the
hol OF Florentine .nobleman. These
pat bns Of art set themselves in the
spill 1t Of the renaissance to, rediscover
the music Of the Greek drama.
Theories grew into actualities when
a performance Of "Dafne" was cele-
brated in the palace of Corsi in 1895.
TLis opera was successfully performed
several times, but always in private.
and now the score is not discoverable.
The public had the privilege of hear
ing opera Eve years later, when two
settings Of "Eurydice' We're made, one
by Peri and the other by Caccini.
BotL the operas We're produced in part
during the marriage celebration OF
Henry w. and Marie de Medici at the
Petit palace on Oct. 6, 1000.
Measuring the accomplishments of
these enthusiasts with the opera of
not many years later, the former must
appear ridiculous and very wide of the
mark But here at least was step
in an untrodden path. Opera was now
on basis which admitted of develop
ment. Its career had begun.
"Eurydice" was the first Italian op-
era ever performed in public, and the
work excited an extraordinary amount
OF uCCeuLlOll. Luz SUITE WAS ufSL pun
lished in Florence in 1000 and was
dedicated to Marie de Medici, and It
was printed in zoos in Venice, copy
of the latter being well preserved in
the library of the British museum.
For fifty years "Eurydice" remained
the luxury Of mobiles, being performed
only before courts during special fes-
tiyals. Monteverde added the over
ture to the Peri opera. ,..s
The next important operate work to
be produced was that Of Monteverde,
entitled "Orfeo," which was present
ed in 1907, and year later "Arianna."
These two operas left Peri and his
comrades far in the rear. Work along
this line developed slowly until 1887,
when the Teatro di San Cassiano was
opened at Venice, which was the first
public opera house. Now that the
masses had voice in the matter, it
soon became evident that the people
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Inconsistent.

"And you won't buy that antique
chair got from you ten years ago?'
"No; 1t would be of little use to me
in it's present condition.
"What do you mean? It's more an
tique than ever now."-Louisville Cou-
+. rier-J ournal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17

One of the great lessons Of this life
is to learn not to do what one likes,
but to like what one does.-Hugh
Back. EN r..'
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Merely a DeIusion.

Insurance Doctor-Any insanity In
your family? Cholly-Only-aw-the
pater-thinks he's the head Of the
house, We know.-BostOn Globe.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Clam Shells.

Clam shells are susceptible Of fine
polish and are used for many orna-
mental purposes. Chinese carve them
into snuffboxes, tops Of walking sticks,
bracelets and similar articles.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
His Weakness.

II married Jack to reform him."
'Of what?' ...
"Of telling other girls that he loved
them Transcript.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Stating the Truth.

7 stating the ruin, n T
!, II thought you said if Mabel refused
you you would surely die"
o II did,"
"But she turned you down, and
you're still living"
q Eyes, but still expect to die some
day."-Detroit Free Press.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Stronu on Bills,

Winkle-M wife would make good
member Of congress. Hinkle-Why?
Winkle-Shes always introducing bills
into the house. a,.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
Oisappeared,

The dish and spoon, they ran away
And married on dare
That may explain the losses hey.
Among our tableware?
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17

Where love and skin work together
expect q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. d.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17

1t is proposed to have commission
of experts pass on pork" projects,
and a lot of defeated politicians are
willing to serve their country by serv-
ing as such experts.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17

Hear one man before you answer,
several before you decide. Danish
Saying.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17
newest BULLET Il
Claimed 1t Pierces the Thickest
rs. Kind of Armor. =.
LEAD COVERING DOES IT,

Fired From Regulation Army Rifle, It
Will Penetrate Three Quarter Inch
Steel Plate and Other Objects Beyond.
Gould Go Through Thirty Men In
Row.. ...,
New York.-A new bullet, capable of
piercing armor as thick as that which
covers the famous British tanks" or
that used in making trenches on the
Ssmme bomb and bullet proof, has
been invented and tested by the ord
nance corps of the United States
army. The bullet is Of only 80 cali
Der; but, fired from the regulation
army rifle, it will penetrate three
quarter inch steel plate and other OBJ
jects beyond. g.% r.. &.
It Is said that the bullet would be
able to pierce from twenty to thirty
men in a row. 1t has been tested
severely at the Sandy Hook proving
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-01-17

None but masked persons allowed
on the dance floor until IL O'clock p.
NJ Mrs. NJ. Pfeiffer, Of Council Bluffs,
will be on hand with a complete new
line of suits and masks. Suits can be ]
rented from so cents up.
Admission: Gents 81. Ladiesss25c
The public is cordially invited.
Committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26

Carolina conceded that and none disputed.
Henry tlaglcr was instantly impressed by her
beauty, her amiability, her good na;urcd
laughter at and with life To wed her be-
came his most absorbing wish. But the
shadow!
Mr.. Flaglcr was married His wife was in
sane. But OF such condition in matters of
matrimony many States take no account. The
man whose wife is a lunatic is unfortunate
but the fact Of her insanity does not free him
from his obligation to her, the obligation he
assumed when he vowed to Glove, honor and
cherish . till death should them part
SO again happiness that had beckoncd
her rcccdcd. Mr. Flagler's devotion was
apparent TO all. But the woman who was
the second Mrs. Flaglcr, whose clouded in
tclect dwclt amid phantasms at Central
Valley, \. Y, would live for an indefinite
time. Her crumbling mind had no CORE
spondcncc in her body. DR.. Carlos Mac
Donald, her physician, always gave excel
lent reports of her physical health. And
the North Carolnians who had viewed her
with pride began to look bit askance at
Lilly Kenan. TO have won the admiration
OF man who cannot marry YOU is a dis
tinct misfortune. Miss Kenan noticed a.
difference in the degree of cordiality of the
acquaintance Of life time
few friends were. staunch One of them
became Mrs. Pembroke Jones, of New
ork. But the woman who wanted happi-
ness saw it rcceding from her. Under the
shadow of disapproval she was distinctly
unhappy.
Henry Flagler saw this That his admira-
ton should cause the object of it unhappr-
ness brings discomfort of the acutest sort
to the mind of manly man.
Henry Flager was called the "King of
Florida The state owed much to the man
who had poured many millions into it. The
Standard Oil won millions, built hotels and
an overseas railroad. They endowed
churches and hospitals. and colleges. with
out Henry Flaglcr, Florida would feel that
she had lost her SPINE" said an orator of
the Florida Legislature
MIR. Flaglcr heard of the speech. Hear
ing. he mcdtatcd. If Florida felt indebted
to him, Florida, then, would do something
Tor hlm. lie summoned some of the State
Solons
Your divorce laws do not take cogni-
zance OF insanity" he said.
mo, Mr., Flaglcr." The legislators stood
hat in hand
Would it not be well to make insanity
covering long period a cause for diyorce91
he inquired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26

Bingham, the Mayor of CHS home town."
was guest. With him was his son Robert.
lie looks just as his father did at his age.''
SAID Mrs Flagler. Whercat both the multi
mlI,onairess and the Mayor of Louisville,
TO their own surprise, looked and felt self
conscious That house party at Asheville.
n: G., was the beginning of what the former
LILY kenan felt assured was happiness.
A secret engagement took place. The we'd
ding occurred year later In preparation
for it Mrs. Flagler bought site on upper
Fifth avenue at Ninetysxth street. on which
she purposed to build an American palace.
She was destined never to live in that home.
10 her one day arranging her plans for the
wedding and glancing into the mirror at the
face OF mature woman, came the half formed
thought: II wonder whether Robert--one is
less romantic as one grows older" and she
sighed.
That great wealth? Could it be any-she was
no longer the young girl that he remembered
1t was hard to put her misgivings into words.
Life and years humble us. And they render
us timd.
1t is said that Judge Bingham himself sug-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26

gesteed that the bulk of i1er great wealth, its
burdens o" and obligations, should be bequeathed
70 her much beloved niece, Louise Wise.
"hich was done within month of the aunt's
nuptials '''-''
Mr. they were welded simply at the home Of
Nr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones Miss Wise, hv
no means eager for the wealth awaiting her,
and saying, 81 hope won't get it for many
years. II ever" was at her aunt's second
wedding. ''eoAu
Judge and Mrs. Bingham went to the;,
nome at Louisville. They established them.
selves IN his old home. His bride was delighted
10 regard his three children as her own, At
last 1T seemed that Lilly Kenan's faith in
Wna1 lie e, held for her was justified. She had
we9aed the sweetheart of her youth. He had
welded her as she had him, for love. At least
a score OF years stretched before them, They
would travel the long path hand in hand in
the sunset glow.
put almost Immediately after her marriage
1atal malady attacked her. But half a wear
OF ner new life had passed before she died.
her lifelong pursuit of happiness had been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26

Perhaps it WOULD eve hadn't h
thought of it, eve will consider s
the matter, Mr.. Flagcr Thank b
YOU for the suggestion" The legisla- &
tors backed out M
Shortly it became law that any Is
tlorldan whose wife had been con
tinuously insane for four or more
years might divorce her.
Of this law the King of Florida
availed himself Shortly after its
passage Lilly Kenan's belief that
everyone would find happiness was
vlhdicated, but only for a brief
time
The wedding occurred at the old
home of the Kenans in the North r.
Carolina woods. Mr.. and Mrs
Flager left on their honeymoon in
special train. They went to Larchmont to
palace-like home. The bride received from
the bridegroom a wedding gift of 3d.
100000
1t was like Cinderella's dream. Only this
Prince was no youth. He was seventy Lilly
KcEan had loved children. She had hoped
to be the mother Of six at least But amidst
the glittering oppulcnce Of her life that gift
was denied her. And again the fullest hap
plness refused to linger with the woman
who claimed it.
Thirteen years Lily Kenan Flagler spent
az wy oio0 VI leT aging spouse. Wnen
stricken, he knew the end of his life was
near, he asked to be taken from the great
house to one Of the small villas near it. II
want to die there, Lilly, because it was there
we spent our honeymoon. The wish of the
monarch of the Pennsular State was full
filed. He died graspng her hand and as
suring her that she had given him great
happiness. Which is much but not all.
Two years after her husbands death
Mrs Flagler was paying a visit to friends
in the South. At the same time the University
of Virginia student become Judge Robert
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09

Break your Cold or Lagrippe with
few doses Of 666.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
SALTS IS FINE FOR
KIDNEYS, OUT MEAT
Hluah the Kidneys at once when Back
hurts or Bladder bothers-Meat
forms uric acid.

No man or woman who eats meat regu'
larly can make mistake by flushing
the kidneys occasionally, says a we'll
known authority. Meat forms uric acld
which clogs the kidney pores 80 they
sluggishly filter or strain only part OF
the waste and poisons from the blood,
then YOU get sick. Nearly all rheuma-
tism, headaches, liver trouble, nervous
ness. constipation, dizziness, sleePlessness,
bladder disorders come from sluggish kid.
neys.
The moment you feel dull ache in the
kidneys or your back hurts, or if the
urine ia cloudy, offensive, full Of sedi.
ment, irregular of passage or attended
by sensation of scalding, get about four
ounces of Jad Salts from any reliable
pharmacy and take a tablespoonful in
a glass of water before breakfast for .
few days and your kidneys will then act
fine. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with ithia and has been used tor
generations to flush clogged Kidneys and
stimulate them to activity, also 70 neu-
tralize the acids in urine 80 It no longer
cansea irritation, thus ending bladder d1s'
orders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive ana car
~ ;r;,,re: makes = delightful effer-
vesoent lithia-water drink vns0 AZ RS
ular meat eatefD should t,1e no~ -
then 10 keep the kidney clean ana The
blood pure, thereby avoiding sss1oos KID
~ Go0Daiss$aooA
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
P&NRO6E FORCES FIGHT FoR
PENNoYLVANIA STATE CoNTRoI
(BT., UNITED PREsS>

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 9.-Penn.
e. legislature reassembled with /
the power OF the so-cal1ed Boss, United
States Senator Boies Penrose, leader Of
the Republican organization since Ma
thew Stanley Quay died in 1904, in the
balance. By electing Richard J. Bald
win speaker of the House three weeks
ago Penrose men defeated the opposi-
ton led by Governor Martin G. Brum-
baugh and the Wares.
The sIeakership was only incidental
to the battle. The real struggle was
for control of the state organization
and control of next years primaries,
when candidates are to be nominated
for governor, congress, the Legislature.
Armed with the veto power, Governor
Brumbaugh may spoil enemy plans
Penrose must get two-thirds vote to
override: the veto.
Penrose ieutenants have been talk
ing Investigation and s'impeach
ment' Of the governor.
Declarations that he will be 'Sul
zerized' have been made more or les.
openly. Assemblyman Isadore Stern
of Philadelphia, has repeatedly declar
ed that he will introduce Impeachment
proceedings.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
GRAY HAIR BECOMES
DARK AND Beautiful
Trv Crandmother's Old favor3tl
Recipe Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea
and Sulphur, properly compounded.
brings back the natural color and lustrs
to the hair when faded, streaked OF
gray. Years ago the only way to get this
mixture was to make it at home, which
is mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask at any drug
store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" You will get large bottle
of this old time recipe improved by the
addition of other ingredients for about
so cents. Everybody uses this prepare
ton now, because no one can possibly tell
that you darkened your hair, as it does
it so naturally and evenly. You dampen
a sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, and after another appiii-
cation or two, your hair becomes beauti-
fully dark, thick and glossy and you
look years younger. Wyeth.s sage to ana
requisite. 1t is not intended for the cure,
mitigation or prevention of disease.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
CHAlD81l.AH'1 4A11.HCa

These Tablets are intended especially
for disorders Of the stomach. liver ana
bowels. II you are troubled with heart.
burn, indigestion or constipation they
will do you good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09

Seventy eight gold watch fobs have
been awarded employees of the South
ern Pacific railroad who did efficient
safety-frst work during the last year.
The prizes are won under a point sys-
tenn, credit of so many units being
given for suggestions which are CLASH
fled as to value and the number Of
prize points merited by each.
Mohammedans are supposed neither
to drink wine nor to eat pork, but
Ali-ben-Hamoun, dethroned sultan Of
Zanzibar, who now lives aff1uently in
Paris. has a bold and original way Of
doing both. At the table he places
his Koran beside him, urges "Oh, holy
prophet, may thy Koran protect me-"
and falls to with will.
f! In the first nine months last year
the United States imported 1S,5OO,OOC
pounds Of sugar-beet seeds, mainly
from Russia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
ST. PAUL WINTER SPORTS CARN1
VAL

ST. PAUL, Feb. 6.-Robed in multi
colored costumes that breathed the
spirit of the northlands, thousands of
men and women, boys and girls today
frolliced in st. Paul 8 snow banks, and
disported in sub zero air. It is the Sec
ond annual st. Paul Outdoor Winter
Sports Carnival, and will last until to-
morrow
The city was given over entirely to
gaiety today. Parades, marching clubs
demonstrations, and all activities of the
monster celebration were held outdoors
and the affair this year grew near ma
tional. Its boosters plan that it will
surpass the New Orleans Madri Gras,
the St. Louis Yelled Prophet unveiling
and the Seattle rose week celebrations.
Louis w. Hill, son Of the late James
J. Hill, Empire builder, and now head
of his father g interests, is back Of the
carnival. He costumed $500 in warm
woolens for the event. Delegations
came from Winnipeg, Chicago, Butte
Montana, and intermediate points.
Hundreds Of bands played uncom
! plainingly in the low temperatures
throughout the city. Strong men from
the South St. Paul Stock yards formed
a fearless "Hook 'em Cow marching
club, which made merry by permiscous
~ grabbing any one not smiling, ant
bounding them in a blanket.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
DtsIlX4A 4aOI TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee at any
pharmacy. Take tablespoonful of the
tea, put q cup of boiling water upon
it, pour through sieve and drink a
teacup full at any time during the
day or before retiring. It is the most
effective way to break q cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores of the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus driving cold from the
system.
Try it the next time you suffer from
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
4 SMOOTH HAIRLESS SKIN
FOR EVERY WOMAN
From Beauty Secrets

With the aid Of lplain model paste
it is an easy matter to rid the skin Of
unsightly hairy growths. The paste is
made by mixing some water with pow
dered medol. This is applied to the
hairs not wanted and after or minu-
tes rubbed and the skin washed, when
every trace of hair will have vanished
When you 60 to your druggist for me-
dol be sure you get the genuine article,
and if he will not supply you, the Am
erican Proprietary Co., Of Boston, will
send you a soc. or $1.0O package by
mail.
FOR SALE BY e. T. WHITEHEAD co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
STOP cATARRnl OPEN
00SIRILS ANp HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrila
Relieves Head Colds af Once.

If your nostrils are clogged and your
head is stuffed and you can't breathe
freely because of a cold or catarrh, lust
get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
at any drug store. Apply little Of
this fragrant, antiseptic cream into
your nostrils and let it penetrate
through every air passage of your head,
soothing and healing the inflamed, swol-
len mucous membrane and you get in
slant relief.
All! how good it feels. Your nos
trils are open, your head is clear, no
more hawking, snuf1ing, blowing; no
more headache, dryness or struggling
for breath. Ely's Cream Balm is just
what sufferers from head colds and ca
tarrh need. 1t's a delight.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
WORTH KNOWING.

Electricity is the only agent that
will thaw frozen water pipes without
disturbing the ground In which they
are buried.
Peat covers about one-seventh of the
area of Ireland, and deposits are esti-
mated to contain 100000 tons Of
fuel.
process has been invented in Ger
many for timing small articles by
placing them in centrifugal ma
chine which is revolved in molten
metal.
Operated by current from a light
socket, a two-fan electric ventilatOr
aas been invented for Offices and resi-
iences that, when set in a window,
traws in fresh air and expels that al
-eady in room.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
ONE LEGGED MEN TO ORGANIZE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(BY UNITED PRESS)

ST. PAUL, Feb: 9.-Robed in multi
tap-of oak pegs on asphalt streets,
thump-thump-thumping of half q
hundred woode/ legs, will resound
through theechoing streets Of the ma
tional capital early in June.
It will mark the first national con-
vention Of one-legged men-here to
organize the National One-Legged
Men g Association.
The only qualification Of membership
is lack of leg. No more bipeds need
apply.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
RUB BACKACHE AND
LUMbAGO RIGHT OUT
Rub Pain and Stiffness away with
q small bottle Of old honest
st. Jacobs Oil

When your back is sore and lame
or 1umbago, sciatica or rheumatism has
you stiffened up, don't suffer! Get q
Is cent bottle of old, honest est.
Jacobs Oil'' at any drug store, pour q
little in your hand and rub it right
into the pain or ache, and by the time
you count fifty, the soreness and lame
ness is gone.
Don't stay crippled! This soothing.
penetrating oil needs to be used only
once. It takes the ache and pain right
out of your back and ends the misery
It is magical, yet absolutely harmless
and doesn't burn the skin.
oAothing else stops hmbage, sciatica
and lame back misery 50 promptly!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09

English women not only are taking
over the work formerly done by men
that required little or no experience.
but they are also taking over the real
hard technical tasks. Here is shown
a woman welder welding two large
joints amid pyrOtechnic display.
Acetylene welding requires consider
able instruction and the women are
becoming as efficient as the men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09

"My LADY, always admires perfect
complexion, and is ever anxious to at
tain this end, but without the use Of
Mildredina Cream, it is next to an i'm
possibility. Do try Mildredina Cream
today.
THE MILDRED LOUISE co.
Boston, Mass.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-09
FIFTY YOUNG MEN PLAY WITH
TOY CANNON AND SOLDIERS

Strong young men today gathered a
round table covered with toy sol
diers, toy cannon and miniature bat
tlefeld, at the University Of Minnesota.
they went through grilling hour Is
work, in a sham battle with the toys
It is part Of the University 8 military
training.