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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08

because he had lost his temper
Japan is full of Russians and Aro-
leans, and so / heard almost notb;ru
but Russian and English spoken in 81
Streets" continued the young Rus,.n
as he went on with his japanese a.
ventures. 81 gave several cones,t.
there and found the native audience,
intelligent and appreciative amused
myself, on one occasion, by trying 3,
experin ent with a programme. IA
voted onehalf to Chopin's music and
the other to my own compositions. Thu
audience apparently did not object "a
this unusual combination. Rhvsbm
means a great deal to the JAPANESE
and pure musical sound almost moth.
ing"
Mr. ProkofefF is tall, slight and blond
A disciple of dissonance and the ira
modern school, his hair and dress are
normal His manner is neither rapt nor
soulful, but intelligent and wide awake
Thus he makes no attempt to make
SaPlCal OuN " mo PelooldA4ty. HIS
first recital here some weeks ago
aroused considerable discussion, but he
refrains from taking himself too seri-
GUS y, even with a contract from dag
hileff to produce one of his ballets in
one pocket and an invitation from
c eofonte Campanini to submit an
opera for his consideration in another.
Perhaps Mr. Campanini will say You
have written such nonsense that
would not dream of producing your
opera" remarked the nonchalant
young man as he lit q cigarette This
was a hopeful sign, more encouraging
than if he had insisted upon playing
over the score. His greatest source Of
rejoicing appeared to be derived from
the fact that certain firm wou d now
publish his music. Every work that
comes from its press must be passed
upon by three severe judges, Medtner,
Kussewitsky and Rachmaninoff The
last of these to return . favorable
verdict was RachmaninofF, and as the
older man, the representative of an
other generation of musical expression
had hitherto shown unwillingness 10
recognize the worth of ProkofieF's
compositions, the victory was the more
joyful. K ".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08

Vladimir Resnikoff, young Russian
barytone, will give three intimate song
recltals at the Greenwich House on
Barrow Street, Sheridan Square, in the
heart of Greenwich Village. These re-
cltals will be given OH Sunday even
ings, December Is, % and 20 at $3.50
o'clock. Besides English and Italian
songs, the first programme contains
a group by Rachmaninotf, which will
be in the original tongue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
OPERA HISTORY PAST AND PRESENT

fortune to a monastery, much against
the hopes of his relatives, who had
gathered around his deathbed. Schicchi
says there is one remedy only; he can
impersonate the dead 9an-whose de-
misc has not yet been announced-and
dictate n new will, assuring the rela-
tivcs that each of them will get just
what he wants. The relatives are de-
lighted at this idea, and send for
notary. The notary comes, and Gianni
Schicchi, III Buoso Donati's sick bed,
dictates his will; but, after bequeath-
ing few minor pieces Pproperty to
the relatives, he leaves the bulk of
Donati's fortune to himself. The rela-
tves do not dare protest for fear of
the law. The young lovers, however,
are made happy, for Schicchi's portion
will fall to Lauretta.
The casts of the three operas will
be as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08

As a sequel to the chapter of history
concerned with the increase in prices
of admission in 1911, l purpose now to
conduct an inquiry, limited in scope
tnot because of any unwillingnesS on
my part, but because the avenues of in
formation are few and narrow into
the cost of opera giving in New York,
which was alleged to be the reason for
the advance. This increase was effected
by means of the devious device of first
abolishing the rebate allowed to sub
scribers, thus leading the spectators
to announce an advance in prices of
from IS to Sc, then proclaiming the
latter sum to be the standard, and re
storing the rebate 10 the agents, but
not to patrons who made their sub
scriptions through the box office.
Whether or not this led to the fortifi
cation of the system OF speculation,
which is become an almost intolerabie
evil, I leave to the Judgment of the
tc read in the light of the facts dis
closed by the scandal which followed
hard on the heels of the advance, as
related in the chapter of these memoirs
printed a fortnight ago.
Aitruistic Purposes
In order that there may be no mis-
conception of the motives underlying
she inquiry, let ME add that during the
last decade and longer there has been
a persistent proclamation of altruistic
purposes as distinguished from selfish
commercialism on the part of the di
rectors of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany. 1t was the burden of the song
chanted in the newspaper interviews by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
A Russian Concert

A Russian evening is being arranged
by prominent members of the Russian
colony in New York and their American
friends, at the Hotel des Artistes, fol-
Sunday, December %. The entertain.
ment is for the benefit of the Russian
Cathedral of St. Nicholas, widely know
throughout the country for its famous
choir and unrivallcd ccclesias silica
music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
Fluctuating Prices

There was period, not an ignoble
one either, when the public paid much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
Park Theatre

Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Condo
llers," at the Park Theatre will be
given on Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day evenings, and Saturday matinee.
III. M. S. Pinaforc" will be given Tues
day evening, and "The Mikado" on
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08

The other operas of the week are
as follows:
Madame Butterfly" on Monday
evening; "Trovatore, on Wednesday
evening; "Elisir D'Amore," on Thurs
day evening; Boris Godunoff," on Fri
day evening, and "The Daughter of the
Regiment" at the Saturday matinee.
A special Verdi-Puccini programme
Will be given at to-night's concert, un-
der the direction of Gennaro Papi. The
artists who will take part will be
Mines. Easton, Romano, Sparkcs and
braslau and Messrs. Diaz, Kingston,
Chalmers and Mardones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
EAST LAKE OPENS WITH CROWD WHICH
 PROVES POPULARITY
Dr. N. A. Barrett and Commissioner Brown Make TaIks-Attrac-
 ti0ns Do Big Business

Everybody spread joy at the big opening at East Lake park last night. The "city dads spread joy, the mas spread joy. and to tell the people of Bir- mingham that the younger folks spread their part of the joy, would be an in- suit to their intelligence and reflec- ton on their memory
 The speeches of Dr. N A Barrett, president of the city commission. and !. Ellls Brown, commissioner of public util- tues, were much appreciated. and a fitting response was made by Arthur C. Crowder, president of the Chamber oi Commerce
 Everything and everybody ran in higf all night The dance floor was filled, the many attractions were well patronized some sought the lake. soft drinks went the rounds time and time again, and the gala spirit seemed to pervade teh at mosphere.
 All doubt of the parks popularity among the people of Birmingham durfna the coming season was dispelled. Man ager Hugh Hill was almost hilarious over the success. The Civic association will be the guest of honor Friday night and it is expected that at least 1500 members will be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
WILD CHASE THROUGH CITY ATTRACTS CROWD

A telegram received at police head quarters Sunday resulted in one of the most spirited chases on record at the local department yesterday afternoon. The telegram stated that a new Hudson Supersix touring car had been stolen in Chattanooga and the thieves were headed for Birmingham.
 Officers in Birmingham were on the lookout and yesterday the car was met by Motorcycle Officer Burges, who at tempted to stop the car A chase, which will long be remembered, ensued and was run from Forty-first street and First ave nue to the heart of Birmingham, back out First avenue to Springvilie, a com munity about F miles from the city. The driver of the car escaped after Burges' machine ran out of gas and his pistol refused to fire, he attempting to shoot as last resort to stop the fleeing ear. It is stated that the cartridges were de- fective. The speedometer on the motor cycle shows that times the race was run at a speed of more than 65 miles per hour,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
3-Mill Tax Majority
 Announced at 4262
 by Board of Revenue

The board of revenue yesterday com pleted the official canvass of the vote cast Monday for the 3-mill tax levy, and the figures as given out are: For 3-mil1 tax, 5SS0, and against the 3-mill tax, 1918, giving the 3-mill tax issue a majority of 4262 votes.
 This will make it possible for the city to now pass to the sinking fund ? mills instead of 5 mills, as previous ly followed, and the additional 3 mills which formerly went into the sinking fund will be utilized for school pur- poses. thereby putting the Birming ham public school system on much better basis.
 The city commissioners are all elated over the result of the two issues in which they were vitally con cerned. the bond issue of s1,o00,000 for high school purposes and the 3-miil tax levy. This is decided relief to the board as they have had rough sailing in the past to weather the storms that have assailed the city schools. from a financial standpoint. They feel that they will now be enabled to finance the schools in manner more in accord with the advancement and progress that is essential to a city of Bir- nlinghams rapid growth and develop ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
800 SELECTMEN TO
 BE CALLED TO COLORS
 FROM BIRMINGHAM

The large contingent of white select men sent from Birmingham will be en- trained for Camp Sevier, s. C., May 2S. according to local exemption boards Eight hundred men have been called by the war department this time to pc selected from the six local boards.
 Orders are expected to arrive from Montgomery today instructing the boards in this matter, and the names and num- bers will be announced at the earliest possible moment
 Numerous inquiries have been put to the exemption boards by men who are in class one. as to whether or not they will be called in this selection. Secretary Pepperman states that he has no in- formation regarding the men who will be called and cannot tell just who will be required to go until after the instruc- tions are received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
BRITISH OFFICERS
 ID ASSIST IN THE Ef
 RED GROSS DRIVE
Chairman Morris Bush and Aides Making Plans for Aggressive Campaign
 in District

Colonel the Earl of Dunmore, Y. c. M V. o. D. S. O., will speak at the Jet- ferson theatre on May 1T in the in terest of the second Red Cross war fund drive Lord Dunmore has served in the British army since youth, having appeared in the casualty list twice, being gassed before Ypres in December. 1915. and in the fighting of Paschendaele last fall. He came to the United States to visit until he was able to join his regiment. and while here will assist in the second Red Cross drive.
 Lord Dunmore has many interesting things to tell the people of Birming- ham about the lives of the soldiers lover theren and during his stay in this city he will speak on several oe- casions.
 The opening dinner of the Red Cross war fund drive will be held in the Turwi1er hotel ballroom on Saturday evening, May IS, and an interesting programme has been arranged, Lord Dunmore and Major Scott, also of the English army. will both make talks as will several prominent officers from nearby cantonments
 Sunday, May 19, will be Red Cross day at the community sing and the drive will be formally opened Monday morning. May 20, with the firing of the field artillery and the mobilization of the allied armies. which will begin their canvass. Birmingham's allotment is $150,o00 and members of the armies feel that this amount will be largely oversubscribed. A luncheon of the members of the allied armies will be held daily during the week of the Campaign at the Tutwiler hotel when reports of the work done by the va rious armies will be made. The local Red Cross units, 65 in number, will parade through the streets of Blr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
BREAK A CH|LD'S
 COLD BY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanses the little liver and bowels and they get we'll
 quick.

When your child suffers from a cold don't wait; give the little stomach, liver and bowels a gentle thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peevish, listless, pale, doesn't sleep. eat or act naturally. If breath is bad, stomach sour. give a
 lteaspoonful of California Syrup of
 Figs" and in few hours all the clog ged-up, constipated watse, sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of
 the bowels, and you have a well. playful
 child again. If your child coughs. snuff1es and has caught cold or is feverish or has sore throat give a good dose of California Syrup of Figs" to evacuate the bowels. no difference what other treatment is given.
 Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless fruit laxative" Mill
 lions of mothers keep it handy because
 they know it's action on the stomach. liver and bowels is prompt and sure.
 They also know little given today
 saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
 of California Syrup of. Figs" which contains directions for babies, children
 of all ages and for grown-ups. plainly
 on the bottle. Beware of commercials
 sold here. Get the genuine. made by "California Fig Syrup Company" Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Caused by Humors in the
 Blood.

There is nothing more dis tressing than an itching, burn ing skin disease and upon the return of warm weather thou sands of people know they are to be tormented through the summer months. The blood is heated with humors and acrid matter and as these impurities are forced to the surface the skin seems to be literally on fire.
 At this season of the year the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels become torpid, dull and slug gish and fail to perform their duty. Accumulations remain in the system and are absorbed by the blood, producing Ec- zema, Tetter, Psoriasis, Acne, Salt Rheum and skin diseases of every description.
 Eczema appears usually with a slight redness of the skin, followed by pu s t u e s from which flows a sticky fluid that dries and forms a crust, and the itching is in tense. In Tetter the skin dries, cracks and bleeds, and is often very painful. The acid in the blood dries up the natural oils of the skin, causing dry, feverish, hardened condition and giving it a leathery ap- pearance. Acne makes it's ap- pearance on the face in the form of pimples and black heads, and is particularly dis agreeable because of it's ur- slightly appearance. Psoriasis, a scaly disease, comes in patches on different parts of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
PRATT CITY BOY
 KILLED IN ACTION Francis Valleley, One of the First to Respond to Ma
 tion's Call, is Dead

Announcement of the death of Fran cis B. Valleley, of Pratt City, who was killed in action in France April 26, was received yesterday by his uncle, Hugh Nalleley North Highlands, Pratt City. He is the son of Patrick Val leley, formerly of Pratt City, who moved to Colorado several years ago.
 Private Valleley enlisted at the out break of the war at Watson, Colorado, and was in one of the first companies to reach France. He had been wounded in action once before.
 The message was addressed to Mrs. Mary Grady, aunt of the deceased, who was named as his next kin at the time of enlistment, but was delivered to his uEcle. Hugh Valleley, as Mrs. Grady is now in Hopewell, Va. with her sis ter Private Valleley is surv1ved by four uncles. Charles and Hugh Val 1eley of Pratt City, and John and James Valleley of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
SKIN DISEASES

the body. Salt Rheum dis charges a watery fluid, form ing sores and producing in tense itching.
 These and all skin diseases are due to the same thing burning acids and humors in the blood, and until this vital fluid is cleansed and made pure they will continue. Ex- ternal applications of salves and lotions cannot reach the trouble, for it is in the blood. The best treatment for all skin diseases is s. s. S., a remedy that is purely vegetable, being made entirely from r o ts herbs and barks, and acts di- rectly on the blood with a cleansing, healing effect. It neutralizes the acids and puri- fies the blood so that the skin, instead of being blistered and burned by the fiery fLnids, is nourished by a supply of cool ing, healthy blood. It goes down into the circulation and forces out every particle of waste or foreign matter, builds up the blood and relieves all skin diseases promptly and permanently. S s. s. does not leave the least particle of the poison for future outbreaks, but entirely rids the blood of the cause for all skin diseases
 Nothing equals s. s. s. in the treatment of these troubles and for building up the gen. eral health. Get bottle of s. s. s. from the drug store to- day and begin a treatment that will bring real relief Write for our treatise on skin diseases and medical advice free. Address 409 Swift Lab- oratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Sergeant Earl Cadd0ck Wins From ZbyszkO on
 Points Without a Fall

Chicago. May S.-Sergt. Earl Cad dock of the national army and worlds champion heavyweight wrestler, failed to throw waIdek Zbyszxo. the Polish tftIe-hoIder, in two hours here to- night. but was awarded the decision on points.
 Cadd0ck got three scissors holds on Zbysxko's head but the latter man. aged to escape each time. The only dangerous hold Zbysxko got on Cad dock was toe hold near the end of the matck. Caddock was the aggressor throughout and fin addition gave his opponent handicap of 46R pounds weighing 1S3@ pounds as against Zbyszk0s 23O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Little Run1ania, Standing Alone in Den Of ThieUes,
 Forced to Sign Hard Peace

inhabitants. however. shall have the right of option and emigration.
 The fourth clause deals with indemni- ties. the sighatories of the treaty re- nouncing any claim to reimbursement for the costs of the war, but special arrange ments are to be made for damages caused by the war.
 The evacuation of the occupied terri tories is taken up in the fifth clause, while the sixth provides for free naviga- tion of the Danube, Rumania surrender ing the right to collect tolls on ships navigating the river or entering ports. The central allies have the right to keen warships virtually anywhere on the river.
 Equality of all religions in Rumania is provided for in clause seven, while the eighth clause has to do with the eco homie relations of Rumania with the cen tral allies These will be regulated by separate agreements which will go in force simultaneously with the peace treaty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Closing Exercises of
 Mason City College

At the closing exercises of the Ma son City college at Mason City on the South Bessemer car line, last night ten persons graduated from the college de- partment and some sixty or more iron primary grades. Dr. J. E. F. Shaw is president of the college. and this closes his second year Indications are that the school is in fine shape with many new improvements, and the en- rollment this year is larger than any former year. Oscar W. Adams, of this city. delivered the commencement ad- dress last night, and appealed to his people to educate the children. ac- quaint them with the activities of the government, prepare them for the times that will surely come from tue present crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
ALABAMA BOY IGNORED
Young Waddell of General Pershing's
 Body Guard

e. H. wadden. of the American army in France. who has been selected as one of the so men from our entire expeditionary force to serve as per- sonal bodyguard to General PersbinS. is an Alabama boy" said L. w. Shouse, yesterday. "and as matter of course, his friends will be glad to learn of the honor conferred upon him.
 Young Waddell is the son of Ali. and Mrs. J. w. Waddell of Albert vile, well known and esteemed in that community"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

Amsterdam, May s.-The peace treaty signed by Germany and her allies with Rumania consists of eight clauses. The first restores peace. the second demobilizes the Rumanian army. except 10 divisions, two remaining as protection for the from tiers of Bessarabia. and eight in Molda- via the total not to exceed 10000 in. fantry and 800 cavalry.
 The third clause separates Dobrud1a from Rumania and restores to Bulgaria Bulgarian territory which fell to Rumania by the treaty of Bucharest in 1913. Ru- mania cedes to the central allies that part of Dohrudja north of the new Bull garian line to the mouth of the Danube The frontier is rectified in favor of Aus tria-Hungary.
 State property in the land ceded by Ru- mania passes without indemnity to the states which acquire these regions, The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
CHEVROLET ARRIVES
 READY FOR RACES

With the arrival of Chevrolet from his home tonight, every speed demon entered in the championship automobile races, which will be held Saturday at the fair grounds, will be. in the city awaiting the word from Starter J. Alex Sloan that will send them on their journey for the 5000 prize money. Chevrolet is coming to Birmingham to uphold the racing name of Chevrolet, which has been fa- nous in the southern states for many years.
 Chevrolet is confident he can add to his string of victories in the events Satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
SPEAKERS TO URGE
 FOOD CONSERVATION

A committee composed of J. J. Smith J. R. McWane, Charles DeBar- deleben. Thomas w Martin, O. L. Bum and T. P. Hay, Jr., will leave today for Talladega where they will meet with the business men of that city tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss food production and better marketing facilities. The meeting is being held under the aus pices of the Talladega Chamber of Commerce.
 The local food preparedness and marketing bureau has written letters to merchants and business men of 75 Alabama towns urging the co-opera- tion of these in the movement to in crease food production and establish better marketing facilities for the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

mingham on Tuesday, May 21, and they expect to have at least 10000 women in Red Cross uniforms.
 Chairman Morris Bush stated yes terday afternoon. that the executive committee expected to perfect the or ganization of workers in every mining and rural community appointlng ehairmen and committees. and encour- aging the local residents in each re- spective community to take up this work and assist in raising the neees- sary funds,
 Headquarters have been opened i'll the old coffee room on the ground floor of the Tutwiler hotel, and MT. Bush can be found at headquarters. Miss Margaret Grogan. who so ably assisted in the Red Cross Christmas membership drive in December, will assist in this campaign and will have charge of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
The New Calomel Is
 Harmless and Delightful
All sickening and Dangerous Qualities Removed-Medici- nal Virtues Vastly Im- proved-New Variety Called "Calotabs."

Science has given us smokeless pow der, coloriess iodine and tasteless qui- Inine-now comes nausealess calomel a new variety known as Calotabs, that is wholly delightful in effect, yet more effective than the old style calomel as a system purifier and liver cleanser.
 Your doctor prefers calomel above all other medicines, as it is the best and |only sure remedy for biliousness. indi- gestion and constipation. Now that calomel IS delightful to take. every body is asking. for the new variety, Calotabs. One tablet at bedtime. a swal low of water-that's all. No nausea. no griping, no danger Next morning you wake up feeling fine, your liver cleansed, your system purified. Eat what you please-no restriction of habit or diet.
 Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages price thirty-five cents. Your druggist recommends and guar antees Calotabs.-Adv.