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Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
By HENRIETTA M. REEs.

NH ~ M. N66o.
I'M HE greatest season of grand
i opera Omaha ever experienced
has come and gone and lef,
many ripple in its wake. The
chicago Opera company has visited
US several times before, although not
in the last few years, on account
of the difficulties of travel. In its
former visits, the excellence of the
stars has been noticeable and the
orchestra and chorus have done
| creditable work. But the Chicago
| Opera company has never before
visited US in such complete man
ner. nor given such excellent all
around performances as it did this
year.
The great outstanding figure
among the artists to my mind is
Bonci. There is finish and artistry
to his work which is matched by
but few. His phrasing, his clarity,
his every Interpretation of the music
made it so clear one could almost
see how it looked written. With
all of his wonderful musicianship,
there was an ease of acting and
sense of the eternal fitness in the
part, that made him constant joy.
No wonder he received an ovation.
The music which fell to him was
attractive in itself, But the sparkle
and vivacity with which he clothed
it was what made the audience
realize it. .A
Emmy Destinn, or Destinova. as
there was considerable iowa" the
Destinn that we had expected, was
somewhat of disappointment. Be-
cause of her being so stout. her
singing was sometimes labored and
not delivered with the ease that
would have been possible otherwise.
Her lovely high pianissimos and
work in the great climaxes was de-
lightful, as the slang goes, "she was
there" But grand opera is not alone
the singing, and her acting contra
dicted the sincerity of her singing,
and also her costumes, which were
just about everything that they
should not have been. But she is a
great artist and for several years she
has had great reputation, and it is
good to have heard her. Many of
us would perhaps 90 to the Metro
politan opera in New York for the
same privilege, and pay twice as
much for it and heard others just
as stout in the same opera. o..
The musical people were greatly
rejoiced at the opportunity of hear
ing her in place of Nine. Gluck.
Nine Gluck had been heard here in
recital, but Destinn was known only
by reputation, and that was of the
finest.
/ -1-
! Raisa, and Myrna Sharlow lived
up to expectations, and delighted the
entire audience. Baklanoff has a
gorgeous voice, and Dolci, Arimon-
! di, Nicolay, one could go on for
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Advice to Young Singers
From Experienced Teacher

"Some people think that only a
. chosen few may ever hope to sing,
but the sooner one forgets this the
better" says Florence Basler Palm
er, we'll known singer and voice
teacher. ''If one possesses good
speaking voice and a good ear along
! with a little common sense. anyone
can learn to sing. One does not
have to have the voice of Melba
or a Caruso, but rather little voice
with mind capable of concentration
and open to sugge stion."
at is true" continued Mrs. Palm
err" that some are more talented
than others, but we find that in all
walks Of life, and those who are the
most talented often make the least
of their talent. Give Maggy Brown
and Sally Jones exactly the same
advantages, give them an even start
and in a short time one will be a
success while many times the other
will fail-but not for lack Of talent
on the part of either.
"On1y this week l heard some
one say, 'Raisa has God-given
voice The thought passed through
my mind that we all possess God
given voices and all the rest is up
to US.
"Fret not your days away nor
spend sleepless nights wishing and
hoping for influence. Influence is
of no value unless one can make
good and if one makes good he
will need no influence.
DO not spend your money tor
the acquisition of Studio atmos-
phere' nor pink teas, but look for
real help for your vocal difficulties
and see that you get it. Following
these admonitions one will be won
I.f.tf -,rSr;eed ,t tho resu1ts
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

like to be advertised, Then along
comes one of the acknowledged
greatest opera companies, in the
world, producing works of the high
est cultural attainment, and instead
of supporting this in magnificent
manner and being advertised all over
as the city which turned out the
most tremendous crowds in proper
ton to its population for art than
any other, we are advertised as hav-
ing deficit. and people say, Not
very many cultured people there :
You can combat talk, but can't COM
bat facts of advertising.
A fine suggestion was made by
the wife of one OF the guarantors.
She said: MY husband and | would
rather lend our support to the good
things, but we did not like it when
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
M u S G

sometime writing Of the pleasures to
be gained from hearing them.
But the greatest thing about the
whole production was not the out
standing stars as it has sometimes
been in opera companies. but the
tout ensemble" Things progressed
smoothly at all times. The chorus
was SO good one hardly thought of
it as individual members, but as
simply unit, and that is what a
chorus should be. The attacks,
the pianissimos, and the stirring
and assured clinaxes were worth
hearing for themselves alone. The
orchestra too was satisfying, and the
work of the new conductor, De An
gels, will be watched with. inter-
est. He seems able to meet all the
requirements, and upon him rests
the principal burden of the perform
ance.
The visit of the Chicago Grand
Opera company gave Omahans the
opportunity of hearing one OF the
greatest opera companies Of the
world right here in their own city.
The tickets were also one solid
dollar cheaper than what these same
Omahans would have to pay to hear
the same opera in Chicago. This
is the same Chicago Opera COM
pany which goes to New York City
every year, and which receives col
umns Of praise from the great critics
there. People who have heard both
operas say that the Metropolitan
does not produce any better opera
than the work which was done by
this company in Omaha this week.
| personally was fortunate enough
to hear the last performance of
Aida" by the Metropolitan Opera
company of last season, and then
one of the first performances OF
the Chicago Opera company in the
same opera this season. The diff
ference in degree of excellence was
but little, far less than one would
imagine. From scenic standpoint,
the scene on the Nile is much more
beautiful at the Metropolitan, but
remember, it is in their home
opera house. But the costumes
we're no more beautiful nor artistic.
As for the looks of the chorus, never
in all my life have | seen so many
homely people in one spot as there
were in the Metropolitan chorus.
There was always one woman in
the front row of the chorus who was
twice the size of Destinn and
shorter.
But for the general excellence OF
performance and ballet and chorus
the Chicago opera puts on grand
opera, with as much finish as the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Tar and Feather Party
For Lieutenant Cost $50

Cambridge, Oct. 25.-"From be-
ginning to end the affair cost me 500,
and never before in my life spent
the amount so satisfactorily" is the
final comment of Lieut.. F. T.
Wright on his tar and feather party
for Sub-Lieutenant Desmond Kina-
han.
Although the facts regarding Kin
ahan and Mrs. Wright were revealed
in the court-martial, the officers who
rendered a verdict voted for rep
rimand."
Wright congratulated them on
their verdict, and since then has
been congratulating himself on his
500 investment.
"The heaviest individual item
was the chain, which most SIS. The
tar cost 8 cents" said Wright.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

in strength and power every note
until it reaches a volume that is al
most incredible. The same is true
of the diminuendo. The secret of
Monsignor Casimiri in obtaining
these effects is that not only the
amount of tone produced by each
individual voice, but also the actual
number of voices employed, is gen.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

orally increased in one case and di-
minished in the other.
The choir is unaccompanied, but
the absence of the organ, SO closely
associated with polyphonic music,
is not noted. Indeed, at times one
would think an organ was playing
somewhere, SO absolutely true is the
tone produced.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

the difference between works Of art
story in one of the local papers
blamed the guarantors for the de-
felt. Why do they not ask the
guarantors TO guarantee, say $20B
worth of tickets, and then let them
/ sell them or arrange party
ahead of time for the event. or give
them away, as they chose. We>would
have arranged a party il we had
known. but one can't arrange a
party for opera at the last minute
when the tickets were turned over
to u.s."
Nothing advertises the prosperity
OF city like the support Of music
and art. Artistic things only four
lsh upon a solid financial founda-
ton. and every one knows it. Aud
Continued ON Page Eleven Is, Col. six,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

Are you going to the theater or
movies tonight? If so see amuse-
ment pae
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-06-15

Ever thing how many
times a day you call
upon your EYES TO
work for you?
Take into account the
thousand Of little tasks
you require them 70 per-
form through all your
waking hours-and try
TO sense what LIFE
would be 20 YOU without
the blessing Of sight.
It is only fair to these
precious servants that
they be given every ad
vantage to assist them
in their work.
Our work. beginning
ia 1898, is the FITTING
OF GLASSES. There
fore. we are at THEIR
service, which means
YOUR service.
We are not afraid to
guarantee results on our
eye examinations.
! he Stamms
Optomcsrists and
Opticians
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-06-15

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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Mrs. Dora Smith Buried
in Morgan City Cemetery

Mrs. Dora Smith, wife of c. w
Smith, who died early Saturday
mrning was buried Saturday after
noon at 80 in the Morgan City Gem
etery. The deceased was % years oi
age. She was native Of Russelville
Ark.
The burial was from the Egget un
dertaker parlors. A large number Of
friends accompanied the casket to tn,
grave where Rev. c. c. Miller hele
a beautiful service over the dear de
parted.
Members o the Musicians unior
and Blacksmith's union took charge
of the funeral arrangements. Pail
bearers were selected from both un
ions.
The family had only been here Z
short time, being located across the
railroad. Mr.. Smith had laid plans tc
take house just few days befor.
his wife was taken i'll.
Mr.. Charles Dewitt has taken the
bereaved husband to his place unit
Mr.. Smith decides his future move
ments. i.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
PARISH INSPECTOR HERE

DR.. w. H. Guilfoyle, Veterinary
Inspector for the Parish of St. Ma
ry, with headquarters at Franklin
was in town last week inspecting a
carload of cattle which had been held
up here for examination All cat
tie brought into the parish from
other parts of the state are exam
ined before being permitted to be
turned over to the consignee. This
is done in compliance with the cat
tle-tick eradication campaign now
being conducted The doctor was a
caller at the Review Office while
in town, and told of the work he is
conducting to raise the standard OF
livestock in the parish, and to pro-
tect the health of the people by ex-
amining carefully all meats shipped
here for consumption.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
LIBERTY BONDS "JUGGLED"

New York, Feb. LIN report on
causes that have led to the price de-
cline of liberty bonds, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Brogan shows how
rich men escape the income tax and
at the same time reap rich harvest
through fictitious selling of liberty
bonds. .t~a..GsAH
The official states that in many in
stances heavy investors in liberty
bonds gave their brokers a selling or
der for anywhere from $50O,OOO to
81 100000 worth of these bonds at the
same time putting in an order to buy
the same amount at the market price.
thus establishing a Fictitious loss to
report on their income tax returns.
The same method has been followed
with other securities and probobly
with their own business enterprises,
it is stated. The government will
lose millions of dollars income tax.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Fisher Brothers Report
Good Business Saturda,

Fisher Brothers are much pleased
over the business secured in connec-
tion with the visit of E. c. Reddock,
the special representative of the
Storrs Schaeffer Company of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, who for the p=st several
days was located at their store re-
ceiving orders for tailor made gar
ments.
Mr.. Reddock remained until a late
hour Saturday then left for New Or
leans. While here, it is said, he did
a lively business but would have
done more were it not for the fact
that number of people who had
made engagements with him were
compelled to remain at home on ac-
count of sickness.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Blaine Retnes as
Red Cross Director

James G. Blaine, Jr., grandson
of the famous Speaker of the
House and candidate for Presi-
dent, has retired as director of
the Department Of Development
of the American Red Cross to
become a vice-president Of the
Liberty National Bank Of New
York. Edward C. Crossett, as
sociate director of the Depart
ment of Development, has been
appointed director by the War
Council of the Red Cross.
Mr.. Blaine came to the Red
Cross in June, 1917, as an asso-
ciate director of the Department
of Development and a year later
was appointed director of that
Department, succeeding Samuel
M. Greer, of Baltimore, who, in
June 1918, became assistant
general manager of the Red
Cross in the last nineteen
months. His home is Provi-
dence, R. I.
The new director of the De-
partment of Development, Mr..
Crossett, who is the executive
head of the Crossett Lumber
Company, with headquarters
in Davenport, Iowa, was appoint
ed an associate director of the
Department of Development and
Director of the Bureau of Chap
ter Production in October, 1917.
He has had intimate contact
with the productive activities Of
the Red Cross through it's $500
chapters and has stimulated and
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Other Prominent Property Owners Stress Urgent
Need for Improving Streets and Landings

"The matter should be studied very
closely" he said, ''in order that the
city may get the best results to be
attained" II iii
Mr.. Brownell believes that while
the city is having streets built, it
should strive to make them the best
that money can get. He discussed at
length the methods used in the north
for building good roads and streets,
saying that millions of dollars have
been wasted in experimenting. He be-
lieves that cement streets are the
best, the cement being laid over a
solid roadbed, and being about six
inches thick. Such a street, he con-
tends, will last for generations. In
the north, where the extreme changes
in temperature cause the cement to
contract or expand accordingly, the
cement has to be much thicker, he
said. Extreme changes in tempera-
lulC dlC uilhliOWH ~ Noi gan Slty,
and such precautions would not have
to be taken here. Asked what plan
the town could best adopt to have the
work done. Mr.. Brownell said:
Il believe that the best way to
handle the job would be for the town
to let a contract with some response
bic firm Such a contract should be
given the closest attention, and
should be entered into only after
having been thoroughly and intelli-
gently prepared. The contractor
should be fully compensated, but he
should deliver the goods. This would
be the best plan, because it would
expedite the work"
The Brownell-Drews Lumber Co.,
Ltd, of which Mr.. Brownell is pres
ident, are large contributors to the
city treasury. Mr.. Brownell says,
however, that his company is only
too glad to do so, and that they feel
the same regarding a tax to pay for
bonds to improve the streets and
landings of the city.
Gathright & Soumiellan are in IA
vor of the improvements, and want
to see them put into effect at once.
Miss Carrie Gathright is a heavy
property owner. and will be a con-
tributor to the redemption fund to be
provided for redeeming any bonds to
be issued.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Police Jury to Hold
Important Meeting

Tie Police Jury of St. Mary Par
III wifi held its regular meeting
Wednesday. This promises to be a
Iost important session, as the jury
vii hke up the good roads question.
fheo president has been instructed
b devise plan for furnishing the
rrish with good roads and to submit
nme It this meeting. No informa-
in has been received as to the plans
President c. N. Frost has decided
On, but it is assumed that the
inter will be definitely settled, and
uprk started At ance on the plans to
h adopted.
The good roads movement is be-
mning general throughout the state,
~ with the progress now being
mde Ia other parishes, it will not be
Ing before the roads of this state
Will be one of its most valuable as
~ The roads of Lafourche par
= are being improved; Terrebonne
seonstantly improving its highways
- Iberia is now making strides in
rvlag its citizens the benefit of
Hedel roads.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

That a bond issue will be floated
for the purpose of paving and i'm
proving the streets of Morgan City
and for providing adequate landings
sured fact every day. The property
owners, with whom rest the power to
call such an issue, are in favor of the
proposition, and with a majority of
the property owners taking such an
attitude, it is but matter of time
before this city will be enjoying the
benefits to be had from such inn
provements.
Mr.. c. R. Browne1l, one of the
heaviest property holders in the city,
declared to a representative of the
Review that he favored the move for
better streets and landings, and
would lend his entire support to
make the undertaking success.
"The extent to which our streets
have been impaired" said Mr.. Brow
ELL "is becoming a disgrace to the
community We have several streets
which are simply impossible follow
ing a slight rain" Mr.. Brownel1
then cited an instance that occurred
the past week when he tried to get
a car to take him to a certain part of
town, and could not get there owing
to the bad condition of the street.
These conditions should be over
come" Mr.. Brownell went on to say,
and the property owners should not
hesitate to vote for the improve
ments. 1t is possible, however, that
such move to improve the streets
and landings of the city may be re-
tarded for several reasons" Mr..
Brownell mentioned the scarcity of
labor at present, and discussed the
high cost of materials.
He contends that Morgan City
should let nothing stand in the way
Of putting through the proposed inn
provements, but thinks that it would
be best for the town authorities to
carefully outline its plans. Only the
most competent engineers should be
employed; all precautions should be
taken against possible waste of mon.
ey, and the Improvements themselves
should be of such a nature as to be
lasting and of the greatest benefit
to the city
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

o bringing greetings American labor and prom
peace plans be decided conference
- $500 e Military success Chairman Ambs says has
1oNr oUsnesim IN Italy In the
Syivano Easulo. Alceste Ambris chairman
'seA row. Adinis Pedrini Carlo Annicare DE-
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Bad Streets Cost More Than Good
Ones, Why Not HAVE What Is Now
Being Paid For?
Ground Hog Saw Shadow
And Scurried Back

Six more weeks of winter. The
ground hog saw his shadow yester.
day. He scurried back to his hole
Students of this old time weather
forecast had great hopes that the
cloudy sky would slip one over the
old fellow, but the sun came out
for intermitten periods giving the
ground hog a chance to show he was
still there with all the appendages-
tales-supposed to be indicative OF
future weather.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Death Claims we'll Known
Negro Sugar Worke,

Peter Provost, aged So years died
as result from rupture received two
days ago. His funeral took place
Sunday at l p. m. Peter was we'll
known negro and had many friends
among the white population. He was
known as steady, reliable man. He
worked at the Gaines Plantation. A
large number of the negro popula-
tion attended the funeral.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
FORD RAISES WAGES

Detroit, Mich, Feb. IA new min.
imum wage scale of Sc day, flat
increase of 81 a day, for approxi-
mately $4,000 employees ttrougout
the country has been announced by
the Ford Motor company 1t is
stated that $4,000 other employees OF
the Ford interests already receive Sc
or more day. ..
Following this statement comes the
announcement that 200 per cent div
idend has been declared by the com
pany. Further dividends are expect
ed to be declared within a short time.
The Ford family own IS per cent of
the company's stock.
Henry Ford has resigned as pres
ident of the Ford Motor company
and his son, Edsel, has been elected
to secceed him at salary of S15O0OC
a year. The new official is "a years
old.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

SURGEONS agree that in cases of
c1ts, Burns. Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most inn
poftaat When an EFFICIENT an
usptic is applied promptly, there is
70 danger Of infection and the wound
see'ns to heal at once. For use on
N y beast, BOROZoNE, is the
DEAL ANTIsEPTIc and HEAL
suC AGENT. Buy il now and be
- tor an emergency. Price Csc,
Wy and $50 Sold by Belanger
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
Musicians to Meet this
Evening at City Hall

All members of the musicians un-
ion are requested to be at the meet
ing this evening at 80 sharp.
Business of Importance must be
transacted and affairs laid over from
a previous meeting must be taken up
and disposed of.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

The Universal shipyard at Hous-
ton, Tex, has a woman oekum spin.
rer who works nine hours every day.
Women employed on Maryland farms
are paid at the rate of SIS per month
and their board.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

Rub q sore throat with BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT. One
or two applications viii cure it COM
ansy. Sold by Belanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03

Wheeling in the lungs indicates
that phlegm is obstruct:ne the air
passa ages. BALLARD'S HORE.
HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm
50 that ID can be coughed up and
elected. Sold by Belaneer Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-03
P0sTSCRIPTS

Striking Wexford (Heland> engi-
neers refused to comply with the re-
quest of the ministry Of labor that
they return to work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-10-09
More Than a sign Post.

There was once detective story
written whose point lay in the manner
q, which very familiar figure may
escape observation. In the tale several
persons swore no one had entered
q certain building during certain
space of time. Afterward II was
proved that the postman had visited
the place at his accustomed time. but
long habit had rendered him psyche
logically invisible to the witnesses.
So il is with the familiar figures
upon our streets. How many times a
day we may pass by the traffic cop
without perhaps realizing that he IS
something more than an animated >igrf
post until some act of courtesy awak-
ems us TO the fact that a cop Is sim
ply man, and gentleman mt that
For iu spite of the many aggrayatiou~
rlat must come during a day Of direct
ing traffic most of these officers re-
tain their good temper, ana even 20
out of their way to assist or direct
some .hy.-Omuha World Her
aid.