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THE AUGUSTA DAILY HERALD VOLUME XIV., No. U 7. X FESTIVAL PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT. Part I. 1. Stabat Mater Rossini Mme. Rider-Kelsey—Soprano Mr. Reed Miller—Tenor Miss Van der Veer —Alto Mr. Gustav Holmqutst—Bass Part 11. 2. a. Overture from Der Freischutz ..Weber b. Air from Der Freischutz Weber MME. RIDER-KELSEY. 3. a. Anitra’s Dance, from Peer Gynt. Grieg b. Hails of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Grieg 4. Violin Solo, Ballade and Polonaise Vieuxtemps MR. SASLAVSKY 5. March Slav Tschaikowslty 6. Quartet from Rigoletto Verdi Mme. Rider-Kelsey—Soprano Mr. Reed Miller —Tenor. Miss Van der Veer —Alto Mr. Gustav Holmquist—Bass MUSIC FESTIVAL BRILLIANTLY BPEKED orreat Ovation Given Mme. Eames And Damrosck’s New York Symphony Or chestra-Chorus Even Better Than Expected. It has all along been a foregone conclusion that Augusta would make a signal success of its Music Festival, but not a few of us are feeling de ligutedly encouraged now tha. tne first concert has been given and giv en so triumphantly, so brilliantly that there can no longer be any shadow of a question but that this is to be an annual event and one in which Augusta has just cause for infinite pride. ~ . The association cannot be too hign commended for the skillful manner in which it has conceived, matured and carried to a splendid climax its mag nificent plans, giving Augusta for the first time in this city's history a fore most place among musical centres. For some time past the musical trend in Augusta has been upward, but there was needed what in busi ness parlance we might term a big ■boost. The forming of the music festival association under the initia tive of Mrs. Hardwick Jackson and Miss Ellen Hickman gave it this boost. The enthusiasm of these two women, who now hold the two most important offices in the association, swept all difficulties aside and it was soon found that not only ware our music-lovers eager to do everything in their power to give Augusta a series of spring concerts that should equal anything to be had in this country, but that there were any number of prominent business men happily eager to give the undertaking a substantial back ing. Naturally, the wisest move that could have been made was the se curing of such world-famed artists as Walter Damrosch with the New York Symphony orchestra, and Mad ame Eames, for the flr3t night. There is no concert conductor in this coun try who outranks Mr. Damrosch, and Madame Eames holds easily the posi tion of the foremost of our grand op era singers, a position which she will soon vacate, as she expects to de vote herself hereafter to the concert stage exclusively. There was magic ineffable in the two names, and so the Grand was crowded for this first concert wltjj what was unquestionably the most brilliant audience ever collected there. All of fashion, all of wealth, all of culture, all of charm that Augusta boasts was In evidence last night, with the result that the auditorium wav as interesting in its way as was the stage. And yet how beautiful was the picture presented by the stage when the curtain rose for the opening number. Across the entire back of it rose tier after tier of seats covered with white and occupied with the sev eral hundred men and women who form the chorus which it is under stood is to he a permanent organiza tion. The women were gowned in white and wore and carried clusters of deep red roses. The effect was beautiful beyond all imagining. The foreground of the stage was occupied bv the marvelous orchestra that for two magic hours enthralled us tfith Its mighty power and its witching cuarm. Some ten or twelve years ago there was a Journey made to Atlanta for the express purpose of hearing "Tann hauser" Interpreted by a splendid com pany of singers and a great orchestra under the direction of Walter Dam roscb but the Impression made then is as fresh as though the op'era had been heard only last week. So in tensely emotion-evoking were the matchless harmonies that the over awed auditor could scarcely find strength to rise to the feet after the THE WEATHER Forecast for Augusta and vicinity— tonight and Wednesday. South Carolina—Partly Cloudy with local showers toniqht or Wed nesday cooler Wednesday in west portic For Georgia —Showers tonight and Wednesday, cooler Wednesday in the Interior, last strain had died away. The im pression then received of Mr. Dam rosch could be more acceptable than were his interpretations of Wagner, of Bach, of Beethoven, Thomas, Saint- Saens, and of Tschaikowsky. It is difficult to sat' in what composition the conductor and his men, who play ed as one man, were happiest, but possibly the most soul-stirring was the march from Tannhauser, while most exquisite was the symphonic poem, "The Spinning Wheel of Om phale.” It seems almost inconceivable that tones could he drawn out as fine as were those, and beyond all belief —did one not have the evidence of one’s senses—that the violins could sing with so clear and sweet a voice one voice in many It was wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, and the vast audience held its breath In an eager intensity of interest that was almost painful. There were many there who felt that the festival would have been worth while had there been nothing else but that beautiful orchestra and that masterly leader, that they could listen to endless hours or to what was so inspirational, so elevating, so flawless in every particular. But there were other features of the program that called for enthusiastic praise, and chiefest among these was of course, the singing of Madame Em ma Eames. All the world knows what Madame Eames’ voice is, and there are very few women in the world who are more beautiful or more graceful. She is unquestionably at her best in grand opera where her skill as an actress is made use of in happy combination with her gift as a singer, but even in concert, where there is lacking the color and the warmth of a rich stage setting and the inspiration of the fel lowship of other artists in the cast., the absolute perfection—the cold per fection many think it—of her flawless tones ealis for deepest admiration. She was, perhaps, in the writer’s opin ion, Just a little unfortunate in the selection of her songs last night. There are very few who appreciate Bach, and the English songs, with the exception of that by Nevin, were not the most pleasing. Meyerbeer’s Page’s Song, from "Les Huguenots” was on the whole the most popular selection, al though there were many who thought the wonderful singer was at her best in a little verse from Brownings “Plppi Passes,” set to lovely music and sung with a delicious abandon ment rather foreign to other work done by Madame Eames during the evening. The audience went simply wild ov|r her “Dixie” and the earnest applause that had previously been giv en the singer burst Into a perfect fury of mad delight. Again and again was the beautiful prima-donna recall ed, each time being more enthusiasti cally received than the last time. She was presented with a number of el aborate floral tributes, most of which she later gave to the nurses for the decoration of their banquet table. Those who had not heard the local chorus in training under Professor Battle were as much surprised as de lighted with the result as shown last, night. Mr. Damrosch assured the gen tlemen and ladies composing AJje cho rus that it was the best trained or ganization he had heard in the South, and Madame Eames told them that she had never heard the Bridal Cho rus from Loengrin better sung. The audience was thoroughly ap preciative of the splendid work done under Mr. Battle that showed to such great advantage with the orchestral accompaniment. In short, all of the hundreds of peo ple who tested the capacity of the Grand were more than well pleased with the initial performance of our own chorus as well as with the pro fessional program which it is hoped is the first of many similar programs that will be rendered In Augusta ev ery spring. E. B. A. REVIVAL AT ST. LUKE CHURCH Rev. J. P. Erwin is Con ducting the Revival. Has Been Assisted by Rev. H. W. Joiner. The revival at St. Luke’s Meth odist church, on Crawford avenue, will continue until Wednesday night, and possibly the remainder of the week. The services begin at 8 o'clock promptly. The revival has been doing a great deal of good in the upper part of the city. The church has been crowded every night. Sunday night, people were turned away from the doors. There is a splendid song service. The preaching is being done by the pas tor. Rev. J. P. Erwin. During the past week he has been assisted by I Rev. H. W. Joiner. Mr. Erwin will preach Tuesday and Wednesday nights. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 27, 1909. This picture of the Sultan Abdul Hamid, of Turkey, was taken as he was returning from the opening of the first Turkish parliament. Tile Sultan is now practically a prisoner in the Yildiz Kiosk and in great danger of his life NURSES TO MEET IN ATLANTA NEXT YEAR Mrs. Agnes C. Hartridge, of Augusta, Was Elected President of the Associa tion. The state convention of nurses ad journed about 1:30 o’clock Tuesday after electing officers and seiecting Atlanta as the next meeting place. The election resulted as follows: President—Mrs. Agnes C. Hart ridge, of Augusta. First Vice —Miss Emily H. Dendy, of Augusta. Second Vice —Miss Finlay, of At lanta. Recording Secretary—Miss Mary Moran, of Augusta. Corresponding Secretary—Miss An gelica Sullivan, of Augusta. Treasurer—Miss Margaret Steven son, of Augusta. The various superintendents of hos pitals in attendance upon the conven tion will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss training schools for nurses and other matters pertaining to hos pital management. The state board will meet, at the Genesta hotel at 9 o’clock at the Wed nesday morning, for the purpose of examining applicants. There are 83 applicants for the nurses license. DESERTED MM SHDTJETRITEB Well Known Young Busi ness Man. of Nashville Killed by One Who Said He Betrayed Her. NASHVILLE, Todd.—lsaac Morse, a well-known young business man, was shot and almost instantly killed Tuesday by Gertrude Douglas in the office of the American Dry Cleaning company In the excitement that followed the shooting the young wo man escaped, but was arrested later in the office of a doctor. At police headquarters Miss Doug las said: ‘‘lke Morse has betrayed me. He has been going with me for the last nine years. He couldn’t throw me over and live.” ROBS POSTOFFICES AND PLEADS GUILTY George Barton Surprised Court In Greenville. Gets Five Years and Fine. GREENVILLE, S. C.—George Bar ton, on trial here for post office rob beries at several places in the state surprised everybody by pleading guilty in the federal court The court sentenced him to five yearH im prisonment in the federal prison at Atlanta and SI,OOO fine. FORMER GOV. LOWRY ILL. JACKSON. Former Governor Lowry is ill at New Orleans. He suf fered a relapse and it is not believed that he can survive. Sultan Abdul Hamid RUMORED SULTAN KILLED BY ONE OF HIS ENTOURAGE CONSTANTINOPLE.—A report is current hero that Abdul Hamid had been found dead in the Yildis Kosiah and his body was taken to the palace The report is generally credited. It is said the body was found in the harem of the palace. Abdul is rumored to have been assassinated by one of Ms own entourage. Abdul Harhid Deposed; Brother Proclaimed His Successor The New Sultan of Turkey, Mehmed Reschad Effendi, Proclaimed Successor Monday Afternoon. NEW SULTAN PROCLAIMED. CONSTANTINOPLE. Mo-' hemmed Reschad Effendi was proclaimed Sultan of Turkey at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon 1 in succession to his brother, Abdul Hamid 11. The Sultan was dethroned by the national as sembly whose decision on the proposal was unanimous. CONSTANTINOPLE—AbduI HamUl the Second has been deposed as Sui tan of the Turkish Empire. Mohmed Resehad Effendi, his brother will be proclaimed his sucessor, probably by 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. The de position will be through the regular form prescribed by the tenets of the Mohammedian faith. It is understood that Sheik-TIl-Tsiam, head of the church, will issue the decree of the deposition. News of the deposition of Abdul riamid and the selection of his brother to succeed him caused great excitement throughout Constan tinople. Crowds at once began to gather in the principal squares and thoroughfares and around the Impe rial Palace of Yildiz In anticipation of the proclamation of the new Sultan. FIFTY TURKISH OFFICERS ARRESTED. CONSTANTINOPLE.— Fifty Turk ish officers have been arrested at Erzeroum by their troops and des patched under escort to Trebizond. The exact significance of this ac tion is not. yet clear hut it is feared It mean* the beginning of a revolt of the provincial troops against the young Turk officers. SULTAN TAKEN FROM PALACE. CONSTANTINOPLE—It is reported here that the sultan has been remov ed from the imperial palace of yil diz and conveyed across the Bospho rus, to a point In Asiatic Turkey. TROOPS TOOK SULTAN PRISONER. LONDON —A dispatch received hare by the French Telegraph companay from Constantinople says that troops under command of Young Turk offi cers entered the sultan's palace Mon day night and took his majesty pris oner. I-rfiter, closely guarded,- he was removed to Cherghan palace, on the Bosphorous. GUNS SALUTE NEW SULTAN. CONSTANTINOPLE—The salute of NEW COMMANDANT APPOINTED FOII CLEMSON Special to The Herald. CLEMSON COLLEGE, S. C.—Dr. P. H. Mell today received a letter from Captain Marcus B, Stokes, of the Tenth infantry, 11. S. A., in which he states that he has received of ficial notice from the war department of hts appointment and would come to Clemson in ten days. Captain Stokes is now at Fort Bon Harrison, Ind. Captain .1. C. Minus, the retired Commandant, will remain at Clem son until Captain Stokes arrive to re lieve him of the duty as military in structor. »■ TELEGRAM STOPS ELOPING COUPLE Girl Decided She Didn't Want to Marry an Much as She Had Thought. Special to The Herald. SPARTANBURG, S. C—The (re ceipt of a telegram last night by Chief of Police Hail was the cause of a wedding being postponed and It will probably never be performed. It stated to meet train No. 41 and takd in charge Louise ilarenger, of Gasto nla. She with her companion, a man named Woodall, was arrested. At the station house they insisted on having the ceremony performed but friends of her family protested strong ly and induced them to wait, until her mother could be called over the 'phone. After her arrival the daugh ter said she did not want, to marry Woodall as much as she thought. Thus a pretty little romance was rudely interrupted. TAFT VIBITB PHILADELPHIA. WASHINGTON. The president left, at 3 o'elock Tuesday afternoon on n special train for Philadelphia where he will speak at the Union League banquet Tuesday night. He will return on the midnight train. 101 guns fired at. half-past two o’clock j Monday afternoon announced to the | populace in Constantinople the change j in the sultanate. The new Sultan will bo crowned j Wednesday. DAILY AND SUNDAY, $6.00 PER YEAR. FANATICISM AT ADANA BREAKING OUT AFRESH OVERRULED MOTION FOR NEW COOPER TRIAL NASHVILLE, Tenn— Judge Hart over-ruled the motion for a new trial in the Cooper murder case and an j appeul was taken to the Tennessee supreme court. The court's opinion was that there! was no ground for setting aside the i verdict of the trial jury. The defense at once gave notice I of the appeal to the Tennessee su-i preme court. The appeal was granted. The defendants were in court early, Mrs. Burch coming in with her fath er and brother. The colonel appear ed in excellent spirits. Robin Cooper was pale and ill at ease. The bond remains I lie same and the same bondsmen qualified. The defense de manded thirty days in which to file j a liill of exceptions. Decision on this point was deferred till Saturday. After court adjourned Judgt Hart commented to some friends upon the fact tlint the killing of Isaac Morse today by a young woman who claims he had abandoned her, was the tenth murder In this county since ttle Cooper trial began January 20 and makes twenty-nine murder cases now on (lie county docket. The defence requested a suspen sion of sentence pending the prepara tion of the appeal. Judge Hart prom ised the attorneys he would meet them Saturday anil discuss the ques tion whother the defendants would be allowed the full 30 days provided by law. ~ 1 GREENVILLE WILL I NOT HAVE FESTIVAL Musical Event Called Off on Account of The Death of Prof. Clare. GREENVILLE—“Owing to the death of Prof. Hamid N. Clare, there will be no music festival In Green ville (Ills spring.” This announcement was made Mon day by the directors of the Mqy fes tival and It comes as a sad blow to hundreds who had looked forward | with a good deal of pleasure to the event. Some of the greatest artists in the country ware to hnve been In the city for the festival and already some of the preparations are under way. ROOSEVELTS BAG MORE AFRICAN GAME Shot Grants Gazelle and a Hartebeest After Rest at Pease Ranch. NAIROBI, British East Africa.— Roosevelt and son. Kermit, had suf flciently recoved from fatigue con nected with their first shooting trips and their journey front Kapitl Plains station to the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease, on Athi river, to go out shoot ing Tuesday morning for small game. They wore successful In securing a Grants Gazelle and a Hartebeest. Will Serve Baked Elephant Foot To The Ex-President LONDON—WhiIe Colonel Roosevelt Is in Africa lie will have an oppor tunity of taßtlng that delicious dish, baked elephant’s foot. The Elephas Indlous or Eleplias (Loxodon) Afri caims walks on Ills toes and the balls of Ms feet. Tli« real foot of an ele phant. extends up some ditsance from the ground. Like the "trotter" of the hog, the foot of the elephant Is full of gluten and the flesh, If properly baked, Is very tender, tasting some thing between pork and chicken. From a froshiy killed elephant the Herald Ads Get Results. Do You Know What "Stick” Is? This is from the last issue of The System and seems to be rather pointed. “BTICK! Men fall—because they begin something. Men succeed —because they finish a definite thing. Stick! That is the first law of winning. Mistakes may mark you back. Men may miajudge you. The half-way spirit may tempt you. The fight may tire you. But to win—push the thing through, finish It— -8TICKI” For Pant Few Days Worst Massacre Know to the District and Thousands Have Lost Lives. CONSTANTINOPLE.—There was a fresh out bread of fanaticism and mur der Monday night at Adana, accom panied by looting and Incendiarism. The situation there is critical. Follow lug is an account of disorders at Adana lias been received here by tele graph front Rev. Herbert Adams Gib bons, missionary: MASSACRE WORST KNOWN TO DISTRICT. "The entire vilayet of Adana has been visited during the past five days by terrible massacre of Armenians worst ever known in history of dis trict. Terror has been universal, and l hi' government is powerless to checs the disorders. Adana, the capital of the province, lias been the storm cen tre." He added that the unsettled condi tions and animosity between the Turks and Armenians resulted from a political activity of the latter. An Armenian and a Turk were killed Wednesday night and their corpses were paraded through the streets in glaming the Inhabitants. MOB GATHERED life* BEGAN SLAUGHTER. Gibbons then described how t.h» ! mob assembled and shots were fin d jin the air. This was followed by killing and local authorities feared to 1 act. While Gibbons and Hlold Secre tary Chambers nf the Y, M. C. A. were in the telegraph office where they went to the summon aid of Brit ish consul, the mob burst in and kill : cd two Armenians before their eyes. | Gibbons and Chambers went Into the next room and made representations to the Veil. Being afraid of tils own life that official made no effort Ito protect them. HOUSES MADE INTO FORTRESSES. ! The situation, according to Globorts grew worse. Armenians, he said, withdrew to their quarter of Adana and converted their houses into fort resses, where fighting went on for two days. Gibbons continued: "Adana was a hell. The Bazaars were looted and set on fire. There was continuous and unceasing shoot ing and killing in every part of the town, and fires raged In many quart- I ers. "Moslems from the neighborhood i began pouring Into the city, and notr withstanding our vehement protests All distributed arms to these men alleging that they were Turkish r«- servea.” The missionary added: “Op Thurs day Daniel Miner Rogers am) Henry Maurer, American mlsalonaries, war* killed under treacherous clroum- Htances. "On Friday (he Armenians yielded, si nee when there bus been little mur dering. ADANA IS IN PITIABLE CONDITION. "Adana Is In a pitiable condition. The town has been pillaged and des troyed and there are thousands of homeless people here without means of a livelihood. It Is Impossible to estimate the number of killed. Corpses He scattered through the streets. Friday when I went out 1 had lo pick my way bet ween the dead to avoid stepping on them. foot Is cut off at the ankle, nnd baked In a hole In the ground which has previously been healed with hot stones. The hole must be red-hot and n few heavy stones left In the bot tom. The foot having been put into the hole, which Is made Just about Idg enough to receive It some natives line the hole with green leaves —sand Is shoveled over It and left to cook. One must not. be In a hurry for his dinner. When taken out and the thick skin peeled away a delicious morsel awaits the epicure.
