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The sun., 1919-10-26
WORLD NOW FACES
SHORTAGE IN GEMS
Demands Cannot Be Met by
Reduced Output.

Special Correspondence to THE SUN
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The jewelry trade
Is expecting dearth of precious stones.
That is attributable to two main causes.
The output fell during the war and
new demand has been created by the
redistribution of money brought about
by war The great nouveaux rich class
must be catered to- With regard to
diamonds the De Beers interests and
London syndicate of some half dozen
firms, control what represents from 95
to SO per cent. of the worlds output.
A few diamonds come from Brazil,
British Guiana, India, Borneo and the
Congo, but not enough to affect the
market.
The output from South African mines
has not been up to the pre-war level in
recent years. Distribution has proceeded
on the rationing principle. varied by the
syndicate according to circumstances
Thus Antwerp has been allotted good
share to assist in the rehabilitation or
the Belgian diamond cutting industry
There are also developing markets in
India and Japan, to which considera-
ton has to be given.
It Is estimated, however, that America
still absorbs her pre-war proportion Of
diamonds. which was three-fourths OF
the total output There is always
superabundance of money for those
costly Injuries in the United States
Many more high grade stones could be
sold there If only they could be obtained.
Notwithstanding that prices are now
something like three times those of 1914
for certain qualities
No manufacturer whose business is
ordinarily dependent on diamonds can
keep his factory going on the supplies
now available and their energies are be-
| ing diverted as far as may be into other
| channels.
A certain number of old diamonds cut
! by past generations of craftsmen are
being put on the market to relieve the
shortage. They are not greatly sought
after by the trade, however. because the
progress of art and the changes of fash
| ion put so many of them hopelessly out
Of date They are generally square and
| lumpy," whereas the present day style
aims at perfectly rounded effect. Old
stones do not pay to recut for general
commerce on account of the wastage
and the high rates to which this class of
| labor has advanced.
The sun., 1919-10-26
CLOCKS SET BACK
HOUR THIS MORNING
Normal Time Supersedes Day
light Saving Plan.

Lest an yone forget, a last alarm is
sent out for the winding back of the
family clocks and putting the wrist
watches In order. Persons who forgot
to set the time back an hour last night
may run on an hour ahead OF the rest
of the country II they will, but the re-
sponsibility will be theirs for whatever
results. What was o'clock this morn.
ing became l A. NJ. by the expiration Of
the national daylight saving law.
The churchgoer who forgot to retart
his timepiece will start to get ready fol
services an hour earlier than usual anC
may actually arrive at the church dooi
for the opening chant but that is posi-
bly, the only worthy proceeding tina
may arise out of the negligence. WheI
the business world starts teeming to
morrow II is imperative that everybod!
start at the same time. So II Is wei
not to forget the hour that has beef
cancelled.
The sun., 1919-10-26
SHERIFFS REMOVAL
CAUSES PROTESTS
Mineola Attorney AssaiIs Ac.
ton of Governor.

The removal by Gov. Smith of
Sheriff Phineas A. Seaman of Nassau
county, on charges brought by the Mas
sau County Association, aroused a storm
Of protest there yesterday. The nam
ing. one week before election. of Joseph
Z. Davis. a Republican, as Sheriff Sea-
mans successor convnces many that
the move is a political one. Frederick
f. Hicks, Representative from the First
District, accuses the Governor of per
hitting political motives to go ahead
of his principles" H. Stewart Nc
knight an attorney of Mineola. said
When the highest officer in this
State stoops to such means, and when
the necessities of a political party be-
come so urgent that they deprive an
honest official of his office, it is a crime
and a disgrace. Stand by your county
and resent this awful crime"
The sun., 1919-10-26
COLONISTS GIVE PARTIES.
MFR. and Mrs. Frank sturRis En-
terrain in Berkshires.

LENox. Mass, Oct 25.-Mr. and Mrs
Frank K Sturgis gave a dinner party at
Clpston Grange tonight. They will re-
main in Lenox until November.
The Countess Ursel of Belgium went
to New York to-day after a visit with
Miss Mary Parsons at Stoneover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Russell OF Mid
dletown, Conn, are at Curtis Hotel.
Mrs, William II. Bradford, who has
been at Wellington cottage, sailed from
New York to-day for France. With Mrs.
Lindsay Fairfax she will pass the winter
at Barritz.
Mrs. Raymond T. Baker gave a bridge
party and tea at HOLLYWOOD this after
noon.
Mrs. Edwards Spencer came to Ship
ton Court this afternoon from a visit in
New York.
Mrs. John f. Alexander is at Spring
Lawn, after visit to her daughter. Mrs.
Frederic Schenck. in Boston.
Miss Lucille r. Edgar, touring with
Mrs. Livingston Hunt. Miss Amy L. Var
mum and Mrs. b. Noyes OF Newport, have
arrived-at Curtis Hotel
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Flourney are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a daughter in Plttsield. Mrs. Flourney
was Miss CARNEY Martinez of New York,
the daughter of Mrs. Miguel Martinez.
The sun., 1919-10-26
HIGH PRICE FOR SHAKESPEARE
Volume Sold by Philadelphia Firm
for 100000.

Philadelphia claims the honor of fixing
new price upon Shakespeare and in
fact of setting a worlds record. The
Rosenbach Company, which recently pur-
chased the entire Shakespearian library
of Marsden J. Perry for a good round
sum, now announces that 1t has sold one
of the volumes to a New York collector
for 100000. No such price for a Shake
speare has been paid before.
The volume in question is the only
known copy of the first collected edition
of Shakespeare's works published in
London by Thomas Pavier in 1919, and
printed by William JTggard. who also
printed the famous folio edition of 1923.
1t contains nine of the plays and was
once owned by Edward Gwynn, the Eliz-
abethan collector.
The sun., 1919-10-26
! GERMAN OPERA MAY
GIVE UP STRUGGLE
Slim Audiences Due to Pear of
RiOting Discourages Pro-
mOters-Herts Quits.
WEEKS LOSSES ARE SIS, 900
Thousands Sign Protests Say
ing That Nothing German
Is Wanted at This Time.

No one stormed the doors Of the Lex
ington Theatre last night or attempted
from THE inside to upset the performance
of Die Fledermaus'' by the Star Opera
Company. For half an hour before the
performance began there was almost no
one in the streets except the large, bulky
forms of 200 patrolmen and twenty
mounted officers. They paraded q de-
serted riot ground. The audience was
1900 persons, which is about the best
house the German singers can draw.
Harry b. Herts resigned as business
manager of the Star Opera Company
last night and in an appeal to the audi
ence for subscriptions after the close
of the performance George Schoeppler,
the treasurer said that the company
had lost 5000 during the week.
Mr.. Herts's resignation was contained
in a letter he sent the board of directors
in which 1t is disclosed that last Tues
day night he advised them of his belief
that 1t was rather useless to present
our attractions in the face of public
opinion.
while I have brought down a lot of
unjust criticism upon myself through the
continuance during the week of these
productions, upheld by the temporary in
junction." he wrote, Il am quite sure
that you all know how 1 have felt since
the opinion was handed down by Mayor
Hylan last Monday.
81 consider that L have more than
performed my duty to you and the Star
Opera Company in going through the
week which has Just passed. As you
know l personally have not been in SYM
pathy with opposing the city officials
the American Legion or the American
press, but l could not, until this time,
see my way clear to resign. However,
am quite sure that you will realize that
in justice to myself and to my future
that this is the course for me to take. Vt
Briefs of opposing counsel on the APP
plication and arguments in connection
with the injunction proceedings insti-
tuted by the Star Opera Company 10
restrain Mayor Hylan and the city au-
thorites from interfering with the pro-
auctions were submitted to Justice
Giegerich OF the Supreme Court dur
ing the afternoon. The Justice said he
was rushed with other work, including
a number of election disputes. and would
not be able to return an immediate de-
cision.
The ruling may be made tomorrow
and signed. The temporary injunction
granted by Justice BLUR early in the
week is still in force, and under 1t the
performances may continue indefinitely
pending the decision of Justice Giegerich
The briefs submitted were voluminous.
During the Roosevelt Memorial Week
exercises on the steps of the Public LII
brary yesterday Miss Louise Streetei
Warren, who has been engaged in wal
welfare work here. circulated petition:
in opposition to the season OF German
opera at the Lexington Theatre, which
were signed by army officers, Catholic
and Protestant clergymen, ex-servic'
men and even by scores of persons o.
German extraction. They were headed
I'VE do not want German opera or any
thing German at this time"
The sun., 1919-10-26

Bleue,' the music >of which Maeterlinck
enjoyed"
Debussy's passing away was touched
on. "He left very little work behind"
said NJ Wolff. "Of the two short
operas based on Poe's The Fall of the
House of Usher and The Devil in the
Belfry,' the fights to which the Metro
politan Opera held, Debussy had COM
pleted only about fifty pages in all, and
these fifty pages orchestrated to be sure.
were not even consecutive. Such recent
publications as were made by him were
touched"
The blue Bird" NJ Wolff was less dis
posed to discuss. II hope it will please
he remarked. mo. l have not excluded
melody don't be afraid of that. have
tried to write good music without ignor-
ing the taste of the public for the lyric
element without which the opera can not
endure"
The sun., 1919-10-26
Champion Retains Crown and
Receives Diamond Studded
Trophy and Purse.
SCORES OVER SCHAEFER
Defeats Young Wizard, 400 to
PA, Before Big Crowd in
Ballroom of Hotel AstOr.
STANDING OF PLAYERS.

When the curtain fell last night on the
last act of the championship billiard
drama at the Hotel Aston and William
Hoppe. who had won all of his scheduled
six games, had been proclaimed the
champion Referee Peterson. handed the
new title holder a handsome diamond
studded trophy. and said:
This is emblematic of the champion
ship you have won and IL you success
fully defend 1t in the next two annual
championship tournaments 1t will be-
come your personal property
"In addition to the trophy you will
receive a $4,000 purse and an annual
salary from the Brunswick Balke-col-
lender Company of $4,000"
Hoppe smiled approval, and Schaefer,
who as result of his defeat in the first
game, 400 to 211, was forced to content
himself with fourth money. also looked
pleased. Cochran, the high run expert.
and Morningstar, divided second and
third prizes
The sun., 1919-10-26
CHURCH TO GIVE ART EXHIBIT
Hassam Works VIII Be shown ms
Roosevelt Memorial.

In honor of Roosevelt Memorial Day
the art committee of the Church of the
Ascension, OF which Mrs. Rita Lydig is
head, will open to the public tomorrow
an exhibition of the much discussed
Flag Pictures of Childe Hassam. to-
gether with some Of the same artists
street scenes of New York during war
times.
In addition to the paintings some fine
relics from the Church Of verdun are to
be shown. including a Madonna and a
st. Jean Batiste. The exhibition will re-
main on view one month in the gallery
attached to the parish house.
The sun., 1919-10-26
1. 2. Total, 21l. Average, i7lo.,o M,
runs. 81, 40 and 40. hiel
Morningstsr Beats yam,a,

BY defeating Koj Yamada in ,bo Ia.
afternoon game Ora Mornlngstar rotS.S
himself TO tie with welker Cochreu
for second prize.
The victor was in fine fettle and 49,,
only ran out his quota of 400 points ~
ten innings for an average OF "a h,',
completed the game with an un6nishos
run of 140.
This final burst of speed was the p.
suit of some of the most effective lin.
nursing seen since the tourney onenad
Morningstar ran away from the lana
lnese almost from the start, putting nm
brilliant cluster of 80 in the third In
ming and following It up with a run a,
121 in the fifth. Yau,.:u;e mace a vS,sty
uphill fight, but was outclassed. The
score:
MornIngstar--s. o. 90, l. 12I, %. "a,
40; total, 400; average. 40; high runs
40, 121. 30.
Yamada--o. as. o, Is, 4. So IL. & u.
total. 241; average, "a lilo; high runs. "a
50, As. w.
The sun., 1919-10-26
WENDELL SALE YIELDS $43, 139.
Proceeds Go to Harvard Under
Terms of VIII.

In the midst of the excitement atten-
dant upon the visit of the Queen of the
Belgians to the Belgian exhibition at the
American Art Association rooms the
concluding session of the lengthy Wen
dell sale took place. The total for the
mornings sale was s4S9.75. making the
grand total for the collections of the late
Evert Jansen Wendell s43,l39.75.
The proceeds of the sale will benefit
Harvard University. and under the terms
of the will the university may apply the
funds as 1t sees fit
The sun., 1919-10-26
SUPPER FOR VASSAR ALUMNE.
Scroll From Women of Japan Pre-
scented Mt Gathering.

PouGHKEEPsrE, N. V, Oct. 25.-The
closing session OF the Vassar Associate
Alumne took place tonight. when Pres
ident and Mrs. Henry Noble Mac
Cracker entertained the graduates at
supper in Underwood Hall. The speak
ers were DR.. MacCracken. Associate
Prof C. Mildred Thompson and Asso-
ciate Prof. Burgess Johnson.
The annual business meeting was
thrown open to-day to the faculty and
students of the college. The speakers
were Miss Margaret Lambie, OF, direc-
tor of the Vassar reconstruction unit in
France. who explained the work of the
unit Prof. Caroline E. Furness of the
department of astronomy, described her
experiences in Japan and presented a
scroll sent to the alumna through her
by the women of Japan.
The sun., 1919-10-26
Ballroom Is Crowded.

Despite the fact that Hoppe had by
successive victories assured himself FRI
day afternoon of first prize, the ballroom
was completely filled when the players
banked for the lead last night.
Hoppe rolled up us points in his first
three innings and took long lead over
Schaefer. The Chicagoan nearly evened
matters in the fourth with a we'll played
cluster of eighty-four, but Hoppe re-
sponded with a formidable array of
ninety-four and forged ahead.
Schaefer played strongly in his sixth
and seventh innings and got within
twenty points of Hoppe. The Chicagoan
looked dangerous in the seventh inning,
but failed to get the balls out of balk
on his forty-f1rst shot. Hoppe rolled up
sixty-nine in his seventh and again went
far ahead. Hoppe had fifty-seven in his
tenth, but fell down on an easy draw,
missed in his eleventh and ran out in
his twelfth with six. The score:
Hoppe-14, 81. 81. 81, 0. 2, SO. 50. 3, 81,
0. g. Total, 400 points Average. S3 4-l2,
High runs. a. So and g.. Grand aver
age. 47.05.
Schaefer-0, /, 10, 81, 4, 43, 40, s, 2, 10,
The sun., 1919-10-26
'wayfarer' Rehearsal. Begin Soon

Henry Hadley is to conduct the orches-
ira and chorus for THE Wayfarer," a
musical pageant which is to be presented
at Madison Square Garden for Ave weeks
beginning December 10 by the Inter-
church World Movement The forma-
ton and training of the volunteer choirs
will be directed by Tall Esen Morgan,
who has had charge OF summer music
festivals at Ocean Grove for many years.
The rehearsals will begin next week.
The sun., 1919-10-26
Postal Pay Bill Is Passed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.--Enactment OF
tho joint resolution providing Increased
pay for postal employees was COM
pleted to-day with the adoption of the
conference report by the Senate. The
measure now goes to the President.
The sun., 1919-10-26
Morgan Give. $50. 900 to Hospital.
Special Despatch to THE Sun.

HARTFORD, Conn. Oct. 25.-J. Pierpont
Morgan. whose father was born in this
city. has given $4,000 to the Hartford
Hospital according to a cablegram from
Mr.. Morgan telephoned by his New York
office to-day TO the treasurer of the hos
pitfalls endowment fund, which tonight
amounts to $501,8
The sun., 1919-10-26
Admirer of Music.

rs he musicale" repeated NJ. Wolff
Not technically, but he has fine appre-
citation of good music Don't misunder-
stand men. Wolff became quite seri-
ous-"I don't say this because he likes
my music, He is fond OF my confrere
Dukas. the composer of 'Ariane ct Barbe
The sun., 1919-10-26
Mr.. and Mrs. Keen Give Reception.

! GREENWICH, Conn, Oct, 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. Frank II. Keen and their daughter,
Miss Katherine. Keen, gave a tea and
reception In their home this afternoon.
assisting the hostesses in receiving were
Mrs. George f. Domick, Jr.. and Mrs.
William +. Hencken. n. |I"
The sun., 1919-10-26
FLYING CONDUCTOR
TELLS OF HIS OPERA
"Hope operate Version of
Bluebird Will Please"
Says NJ. Wolff.
AVIATOR DURING WAR
Calls Maeterlinck "Delightful
Fellow" Who Is Fond of
Boxing.

THE Flying Conductor" is the sobri-
quet awarded to Albert Wolff. the new
French conductor of the Metropolitan
Opera Company and the composer of
the operatic version of Maeterlinck's
fantastic play. 'L'OIseau Bleu'-"The
Blue Bird" which will have It's first
performance anywhere at the Metro
poiitan during Christmas week.
Mr.. Wolff. who has just arrived from
France, retired from the great var as
a INSTRUMENTATION. He was assigned
to the air forces of the French army
after he had served valiantly as a pri-
vate untll June. 1915, at the Marine,
Esparges, La Tranchee de Colonne,
receiving several citations for bravery
and the Croix de Guerre. AS a flying
man he spent 1900 hours in the air.
Physically Wolff is Of medium height,
solidly built, with short pointed brown
beard, twinkling blue eyes that look
you squarely in the face and a firm
grip of the hand that indicates sin
certify and fir1nness of character.
NO" said he smilingly when the sub
5ect was brought up yesterday, II have
not had the same experience with
Maurice Maeterlinck that Debussy had.
Maeterlinck and l have been the best
of friends for ten years. 1t Is his in
tention to visit America this winter and
l hopd he will be present at the premiere
of our opera"
The sun., 1919-10-26
Liner Mexico Sails for Havana.

The Ward liner Mexico sailed ycster
day for Havana. The line announced
that she was fully loaded and that the
perishable cargo which she brought here
a week ago had been unloaded before
decay set in
The sun., 1919-10-26
Meeting with Maeterlinck.

"Maeterlinck never saw Debussy's
version of his 'Pelleas and Melisande' %
Never" replied Wolff; two things
put him against Debussy: first of al,
the composer would not consent to
let Georgette Leblanc play MeliSdnde
and second. when he saw that Debussy
had made some cuts and changes in the
text Of the drama. he became even
more annoyed. Several years later De-
busy relented as to Georgette Leblanc
but this time 1t was the impresario who
objected and the matter was dropped -
How did you first meet Maeterllnck? 20
was asked.
"Why it was after had put his Sis
ter Beatrice to music" said Wolff
THE play was intended by Maeterlinck
as an operate libretto-the author says
so-and 1t appealed to me very much
When 1t was finished l sought him
through mutual friend and he was
pleased with my work. All was ar
ranged for its presentation at the Opera
Comique when the war broke out. Sc
IL still remains to be heard. The Mon.
maize of Brussels has promised 1t this
winter"
NJ. VOLTS lie Marchand de Mosques,
a two act opera based on a Crane
Guignol thriller" produced early II
1914 at Nice, is said to have made &
hit" and has been added to the Opers
Comique repertoire.
"Maeterlinck." continued NJ. Wolff re
verting to the Belgian poet, rs a delight
full fellow-timid. to 4 degree in tn,
presence of strangers. ! am wondering
how he will face an American public
However, he ought to capture American
sympathy in short order. for he is
man all through and YOU admire virilit,
over here. He is a fine boxer. Just be
fore left Europe we had several vigor
Gus bouts. Yeti must admit it-h'
had the better of me-two out OF tn,
three. hope that when he arrives who
ever is looking after his comfort will Sc,
that no good boxing match in New Yorl
escapes his attention.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-20
A DEMONSTRATION OF BAD FAITH

In the campaign preceding the late referendum cleo
ton Townley newspapers and Townley speakers all over
the state declared In the n,oss positive manner that the
purpose OF the so-caiied administration bill, was not to
deprive the state superintendeat OF any OF the powers
heretofore possessed by that Official, and that the law
would not have any such enec. It was quite largely
on the strength of these statements. ana IN the belief that
they were true and made in good faith. that the admins
sra.ou bill was approved a. the poils
There have been numerous evidences that these state
men,s were not tue. and tha. those who made them do
not believe them to bs true. Il has been demonstrated
that the necessary effect Of this law is to withdraw many
important functions from the state superintendent. and
that any authority exercised By that oacia, must be only
through the courtesy OF the other members OF the board.
Not only is this true, but the new beard has shown its
now invests it, and to make the SUPPLEMENTARY a mere
appendage OF the board.
SIN further. now comes Mr.. Macponald, who was
pie and in a circular addressed to all county supesin-
tenden.s, enunerates d whole fstful Of functions which
he says are now exercised by the board of adninis1a-
ton. every enc OF which was formerly exercised either
independently by the state superintendent or by the SUPER
ia.cndenE as chairman Of the board Of education. And,
according to Mr.. Macdonald. the state superintendent has
now no jurisdiction in these matters even as the agen, of
the board OF administration or as a member thereof, for
Macdonald declares tina, he. himself, il his own proper
person. as advisor AMI SO forth TO the board. IS going to
look after these matters. and will county superintendent
take notice and &C. accordingly?
To AL inten.s and purposes the cEce Of state super
inteuden- has been legislated out CT existence. and it was
with this very purpose that the law was framed. And the
Townley publicity agents knew this when they were max
ing their speeehe. last sprtns.