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DOLLAR OPERA IS SUCCESS-BEHYMER 70,950 Persons Pay $38,469.50 to Hear 32 Performances of Bevani Singers LONGER SEASON IS POSSIBLE Auditorium Manager Solves Prob lem That Was Called Crazy Idea All Over the U. S. "Dollar opera has been a success In Los Angeles." said L. E. Behymer. manager of the Auditorium, last, night as the curtain of the big stage rang down on the performance which closed the fourth week of the engage ment of the Bevani singers. "After four weeks, during which time 70,950 persons have paid $38,469.50 to listen to thirty-two operas, the queß tlon ftf grand opera In Los Angeles has been solved. The company has made money and goes on Its way re joicing. I have vindicated (ray as sertions and have shown that the Audi torium Is a practical house with Its large seating capacity and large stage for giving grind opera at popular prices. There is no' reason why a series of from eight to twelve weeks of grand opera could not bo financed and given here in an artistic manner, with the right kind of brains, energy and determination behind it." When Mr. Behymer tried to book tliis opera company he found that eastern bookings already arranged for the house presented serious difficulty. "I had to set the eastern managers to rßncel four plays before I could make this engagement," he said, "Going Some." "Arizona," "The Blue Mouse" and one company with a star which afterward played at another house, and to all mj* letters and telegrams the New York office finally wired: 'You're nutty on grand opera. We cancel the ■hows. It's up to you to make good.' HERE'S HIB ANSWER "At the end of the first week, after | playing to some 18,000 persons, with an Income of $8297, I wired back, 'We may hf nutty, but we are cheerfully mak ing jrood.' "The members of the New York of fice force were not the only doubters either," continued Mr. Behymer. "This experiment was looked upon as a crazy idea all over the United States. Dollar grand opera!" Letters of condolence came frequent ly, advice more frequently. No one had any faith in it. Even the' Los Angeles public awaited the criticism of the local press before venturing to Invest fifty cents for a cushioned seat In a good part of the house to listen to sixty-eight persons working con tinuously for three hours. "The New York grand opera man agers, said: 'If Bee makes -pood the problem is solved, but he is as crazy as ever on music. Why doesn't ho turn his attention to the moving pic ture show and ride In an automobile?' The Bevanls themselves questioned dollar opera: they wanted the first ton rows at $1.50, but had forgotten to stipulate the prices in the contract." "Dollar opera has corao to Los An geles and Los Angeles received it. The Revanl company has sung thirty-two operas, 'Lucia' and 'La Traviata' four times each; 'Faust' 'Alda,' 'La Bohome,' 'The Love Tales of Hofman,' 'Rigo letto' and 'II Trovatore' each received three presentations. 'Martha' was given twice and 'Cavalleria' and 'Pagliacci' one afternoon and one even ing; a mixed program was given on Verdi night, and an all-star program on a Saturday evening. 70.050 SEE OPERAS "In all 70,950 persons paid admission. Of this number 9500 witnessed •Lucia." r>, r.OO 'Faust,' 8950 'Alda,' 3200 'Martha,' 8350 'La Boheme, 1 6930 'Love Tales of Hofman.' 8200 'Rigoletto,' 5400, 'Tra viata,' 4100 the double bill, 4650 'II Tro vatore' and 4200 the mixed programs. " 'Lucia' and 'Aida' vied in popular ity with 'Rigoletto' and 'La Boheme.' The first week's business was $8297; the second week, as the reputation of the Bevanis spread, amounted to $11, --941. The third week, a repetition of many of the operas given during tho previous weeks, showed $7,930.50 as the receipts for eteht performances. The fourth week, with "La Boheme' as the stellar attraction, $10,301—a total of $38,469.50. "And this," concluded Mr. Behymer, "is less than the cost of one week of grand opera in New York at the Metropolitan opera house, where less than one-third as many persons could receive the educational advantages which have been offered to the peop:e of this city in the productions given by the Bevunl singers." TAFT EXPECTED TO PLEAD FOR DELAY ON TARIFF Message Probably Will Make No Recommendation for Changes WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.—Presjdent Taft was reported today as not hav ing made up his mind fully with re gard to the tariff features of his forth coming message. He had a long con ference with Chairman C. M. Emery of the* tariff board and talked also with b delegation from the National Tariff Commission association. There is a general impression in Washington that Mr. Taft wil JndW cate that the tariff board is not ready to submit a detailed report on any one of the schedules, and until the board Is able to submit data upon which an absolutely' scientific revision can be made the president will recommend that all action shall be defrerred. WILD-EYED MEN TERRORIZE TOWNS IN SHASTA COUNTY Run Amuck in Different Places and Then Take to Woods REDDING, Cal., Nov. 26.—Two wild eyed men are running amuck in the woods to Shnsta county, there being no connection between the two, yet each being afflicted in much the same man ner and threatening violence to any person whom they may encounter. Sam Gibson, aged 45, a powerful lum berman, at Le Moine, yesterday, after menacing the lives of several persons, started for the woods and disappeared. The crazed man threatened to annihil ate anyone who came in his path. At Shlngleton,, an unknown man ap peared yesterday and . tore his clothes from his body. He created a reign or terror and disappeared. , Tou can buy It, perhaps at many places, but ther«'« on« BEST plao* to buy It-*J«I that (lac* advertliM. LOCAL IMPRESARIO WHO SAYS DOLLAR OPERA IS SUCCESS % ;.- ' ' -- eft ■■■' 1.. K. BEHYMEIt U.S. ENGINEER LIEUTENANT TO RESUME LOCAL OFFICE According to orders received yesterday at the office of the United States engineer, Lieut Charles T. Leeds will return to Los Angeles and assume hla duties as engineer on Decem ber 1. Durin/r hlB absence of about three months the office has been In charge of Capt. W. P. Stokey. Captain Stokey has been In structed to return to San Francisco. Lieutenant Leeds hax been at Fort Bayard, N. M., since he was taken 111 at Santa Monica liiat summor. He was .given three months' leave of absence and transferred to Fort Bay ard by the war department to recuperate. MUSICAL THIEF BUBY George W. Quick of 736 Gladys avenun re ported to the detectives late yesterday after noon that his home was entered during the absence of the family yesterday morning and »7, a mandolin and a guitar were taken. \^£_c*#3 IA LARGES AYING IN COST] [^ASIEST TERMS AND ] IcS^^^^l X)^^^ 1 TO EVERY BUYER | Tllf' [ LIBERAL PRIVILEGES j 1/ AN UNRESTRICTED CHOICE OF ENTIRE BALDWIN? LINE'IN UPRIGHTS.GRANDS & PLAYER PIANOS Tomorrow We Begin a Great Sale of Famous Pianos -The Most important Piano Sale -No Piano Sale in Los Angeles —In the Savings and Bene- Los Angeles Has Ever Known! in as the Vouaiity a and variety6^ fits This Sale Is Unparalleled! -Through arrangements which we have Just closed with the Baldwin PianOS Embraced. _ Th ,great Barker Bros. Christmas Piano Club makes it possible to effect Piano Company plans have been completed for an extraordinary adver- an extraordinary saving in the price of any piano in our splendid stock- Using campaign which shall bring the merits I*™™**^^* _ We are well within the bounds of truthfulness in stating that never before aDao , ute i without exception or reservation. Every purchaser who participates of pianos to the notice ot every £ton«tag o P^ h *U^^°^ IJ r 3J y has a sale been held in Los Angeles approaching this particular event in the In thlB event will secure the benefit of a special price and value which fornla and adjacent cities "d "*^ B ' "^ 'orJJVj* ndUne Ot a Br6at * hlgn quallty of pianos offered, in the splendidly complete and wide variety could not be duplicated under any ordinary circumstances, either here or faj increased output or Baldwlr> Pianos in territory * Q * * , vftlues whicn win prevall . a other Mll , ng establlBnment in Los Ange.es. Kvery purchaser will s~^"«sH?S^sHbr: sSsSSS»Sa!S.?=«»J2 fersirj^SLrwrKawrsi the Baldwn Piano splendid Ellingtons, the popular Hamilton, and Monarchs-grands. uprights pr , v ilege of exchange on any instrument. Every Instrument wiU be covered auguate tomorrow morning. • . • . «"»u » »»« v << ■- - \ .■■'■■'■'■. .■-.. Read the Telegram Below—Some of the """\ -^__ « __. -w^ - A r> £ aA~ T **. Money Is for You ' /JK^ TTR TT TT A Copy OI the Lat- B-31 SF. DA. 53. NL. 5 ex.ra ~" fffUff * -iV-M->-M-V est Musical Success .' "~ . ; San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 21st-10. wSftSS^mlv ' ' " w- T c r^ _I, H : Mmm ™" _-^T Pioneers' Marc h" Los Angeles, Cal. , . K^SHPT WhLvef fT^?^ -Just Mail the COUpOn Will be pleased to co-operate in distribution of ten thou- fk^\V. m^PSfflCP*^ I V "dICVCI i I ->©- 1 ,nd dollars from advertising funds ,0 pro™,* Cub .* rWYflkljL/' 4 tO You- | M=^_^4 FI " Si Uo'our PiaVo" SS""* Los Angeles and vicinity. 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'-' ' ■••' "' - ' _— — ■ /^^^«mmmW '^"/ : / lill -Our Piano Department has proved such a ANSWER \,i.lrr« ...;. ■:;■ ■■--_ ;.:...-•. f'• V W^^^@^^^LffiS!lßlM success in the few months that it has been In YES OR no. FYir thp Pl/inniP^^ HOmG! lOf i L<^WP^^M HI acknowledging* our apprcciutf^n of"the gener rUl lIJC 1 lailUlCOO 11V111V/) *V 1 Jl |>^^^p—-r^k Sfc^sJjSHJ ous patronage accorded it, and of making the ........ _. . :*-*»'e; r\ t "'"■■ fPI 5. '^kl^L^^n^^HlliH " fact still more widely known, or its many ad- — ffip i hrKtmas-iiift S6CK6r / rm Sv^^Slß vantages lIIC \JllllollllMu"VJlll. kJv/V/ ' / s Jl^^^g^VVji^s^^^!, —Send your name at one*. Clip the coupon ( .. T|> |irI))H . „„„,„ of frlM ,,l» or nrishliom who have no piano and -This groat Christmas Piano Club offers opportunities that come only i X^'<JS9slsmXH®^^ novv—today-before you forget it. The music who nl | '" be luterested In the punl.ose °' cue. Christmas, will be more appreciated by the wife, the daughter, or the w^^^^^ H 1 I Christmas, will be more appreciated by the wife, the daughter, or the : , N color cover. Anaita jfKtii. entire family, than a piano., It is the royal gift of all gifts. V , - ' / —A Very Small Payment Will Place a Piano in Your Home Now— and the Very Liberal Terms Will Make Paying Extremely Easy— —To the First Ten Purchasers We Will Include, in Addition to the — Extraordinary Reductions, a Full Course of Piano Lessons. | (C o UP , or MMM r»»*^ —Investigate the Inducements Offered in This Great Christmas Piano Club- Come to Our Piano Salesrooms and See the BEAUTIFUL PIANOS—the Ex- WmMm Values-WE WILL PROVE THE WISDOM OF BUYING NOW LOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY 31ORNING, NOVEMBER 27, 1910. BOYS OF Y.M.C.A. SELECT OFFICERS Jay Perrin of Los Angeles Elected President of Long Beach Conference PLANS FOR FINAL SERVICE Directors of the Work in Several Branches of Institution to, Deliver Addresses LCNO BEACH, Nov. 26.—The Older Boys' conference of the Y. M. C. A., which will closu tomorrow night aftor a successful session, has elected the following officers: President, Jay C. Perrin, Los Angeles; vice president, Le land Holland, Pasadena; secretary, Lloyd Wyatt, Lons Beach; assistant secretary, Malcolm Tedford, Snnta Ana. A day filled with Interesting and In structive meetings began with gather ings along the beach at 8:15 o'clock by the delegations from the different or ganizations represented. Bible study and a discussion of the "Religious Life of the Older Boy" followed. At lunch eon George Irving of Pomona college gave an address. This afternoon a two hours' voyage on the launch Nellie, which was chartered for the occasion, was enjoyed, and a swimming tourna ment at the bath house plunge fol lowed. SCENE .OF SUMMER CAMP A unique affair was tonight's pro gram In the Sunday school rooms of the Baptist church, where the effect of Y. M. C. A. summer camp was ob tained by pitching two tents and light ing a campflre. Tomorrow morning a number of the secretaries will occupy pulpits here, and boys will sing or act as ushers in some of the churches. The Rev. O. H. I* Mason of the Presbyterian church will preach on "What Is a Boy Worth?" and Dr. H. K. Booth at tin? Congregational church will speak on "Boys."- Tomor row afternoon Mark Keppel, county su perintendent of schools, will address a meeting of parents at the First Chris tian church. D. W. Welst of Stanford university will address a meeting for boys over 14 years of age at the same hour on "Strong Reeds and Strong Breezes." This will be at the Baptist church. Otis H. Moore of the River side Y. M. C. A. will speak to tho boys under 14 at tho Y. M. C. A. on "Lead Pencils ai-d Good Boys." Tho closing service of the conference will be held at the First Methodist church tomorrow night. A chorus of 160 '-oys will sing, Harry Buffum, one of the Long Beach boys, presiding at the -piano. A boys' choir from the Christian church also will sing. Five minute addresses will be given by a ' number of the directors of boys' work in the several associations. The sec retaries of the associations repre sented will remain in town and hold a meeting Monday. ' PROMINENT MEN ON PROGRAM Among those who have taken part in the programs of the conference are the following: D. W. Weist, general secretary, Stanford university; Rev. Ralph B. Larkin, missionary superin tendent of the Southern California Congregational conference; Dr. Harold Wickett, Fullerton; George Irving, Pomona college; D. E. Luther, general secretary Los Angeles Y. M. C. A.; T. S. Caldwell, boys' work director, Oak land; J. P. Hagerman, state, county and student secretary; W. H. Wallace, Long Beach; Ray Petty, Occidental college; .E.■ J. Reunltz, general secre tary U. S. C. Y. M. C. A.; Lloyd Wyatt, Riverside; Jay C. Perrin, Los Angelas; Wayne Burns, Riverside; Walter Boadway, Pasadena; Wesley Marten, Fresno; H. D. Cross, boys' work director, Los Angeles; 8. War ren Douglas, Fresno county secretary; J. Y. Kerr, boys' work director, Pasa dena; T. J. Wilkle, assistant state county secretary; Otis H. Moore, boys' work director, Riverside; Howard R. Games, San Bernardino secretary; F. D. Luce, boys' work director, Fresno; L. Ward ' Mai Hey, Ventura county secretary; Clyde Doyle, boys' work director, Long Beach; M. W. Ludden, Orange county secretary; 'M. A Hollabaugh, general secretary, Redlands; J. E. Sprunger, state field secretary. - JURY DISAGREES IN CASE CHARGING EMBEZZLEMENT After deliberating until nearly midnight lost night the Jury in the casa of Allen It. Fisher charged with embezzling diamonds valued at $COO from the Diamond Credit com pany, reported that It could not agree and was discharged. The case was tried In Judge Davis' department of the superior court. Klsber obtained the diamonds June 3, MO, and later took a trip to Detroit, from whlen city he relumed to Los Angeles In the care of police detectives. He said that ha ha.l written to the firm from which he obtained the gems, and which he declared he received with an understanding that he was to sell them, that he would come back from the Mlchlran cltjr soon, having gone there merely on business. The credit concern, however, maintained that he was guilty of embezzle ment. The case went to the Jury about noon. ANDREW G. PATTON DIES AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS Andrew Qlassell Patton. well known in Los Angeles and vicinity, died at Banning yesterday after a long Illness. He was a brother of George S. Patton. Mrs. Thomas B. Brown, Mrs. LeMoyne Wills and Mrs. Hancock Banning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from tho Church o£ the Savior (Episcopal; at Ban ning. JUDGE JOINS CHINESE COUPLE Justice Baird yesterday united. In mar rlago Wong Hlng, a merchant in China town, and Lee Ho Moy. This wan Justice Balrd's first Chinese bedding. The bride groom, who Is 40 years old. in a native of Chin*. The bride gave her ace as 32 ami California as he,r native home. Her pai ents, however, were liorn in China. While the groom was dressed in American etyle, the bride wore Oriental robes. ENGINEER IS BANKRUPT A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court yesterday by E. T. Hawkins, a marine en gineer of San Pedro. He gives his liabil ities as $8542.30 and his assets as |100, on which tie claims exemotion. THOROUGHLY BRITISH Hicks Did you ever see any on« »o un compromisingly English as Perkins? Wicks —No, and I never saw any one with any pretension to style make such a ridiculous breach of good form as he did yesterday. He appeared In full dress at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Hicks—Thafs all tight from his stand point. It was after 8 London time, you know.—"Cathollo Standard. Shipping News SAN PEDRO. Nov. 26. Arrived: Steam achooner Mandalay from Cr«»cent City via Kan Francisco; steamer Olson & llalionoy from Ancon, Panama; steamer Homer from San Francisco and way port»; steam schooner Helen P. Drew from Greenwood; schooner Stlmson. fifteen days from Bal lard; steam schooner San Pedro from Eureka via San Francisco; (team schooner Riverside from Everett. Sailed: Steamship Santa Rosa for Ban Diego; stoam schooner W. H. Murphy for Eureka: schooner Omen for Coos Bay In ballast; steamer Homer for San Francisco and way ports; steamer Olsen and Mahoney lor San Francisco. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES The schooner Stlmson, Captain Peterson, arrived today from Ballard with 300,000 feet of lumber. The steamer Riverside. I Captain Dahl qulst, arrived tonight from Everett with a cargo of poles and lumber. The schooner Omega, Captain Peterson, nailed today for Coos Bay to reload lum bar. The stramer Olsen & Mahoney. Captain Payne, put In for fuel today bound from Anoon to San Franolstfo with a cargo of freight The steamer Homer, Captain Dorrls. ar rived today from Ban Francisco and way ports with freight. The steamer Kan Pedro, Captain Bene dickson. arrived today from Eureka with 475,000 feet of lumber. The steamer Mandatay, Captain Lofstrom, arrived from Crescent City. The steamer Helen V. Drew, Captain Gun derson, arrived from Greenwood today and Is discharging 325,000 feet of lumber. The" steamer Santa Rosa, Captain Alex ander, proceeded down the const today to San Diego and will call for passengers to morrow on thn return trip to San Francisco via Redondo Beach and Santa Barbara. ■ MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS ARRIVE' Geo. W. Elder, Portland Nov. 27 Governor, Seattle < Nov. 29 Hanalel. Ran Francisco Nov. 29 Geo. W. Elder, San Diego Nov. 29 Rose City, Portland Nov. 29 Admiral Sampson, Seattle Dec 1 Governor, San Diego Dec. 1 Santa Rosa, San Francisco Deo. 3 DEPART Oeo. W. Elder. San Diego Nov. 21 Oeo. W. Elder, Portland Nov. 29 Governor, San Diego Nov. *0 Hanalei. San Francisco Nov. 30 Rose City, Portland Nov. 30 Governor, Seattle Dec. 1 Admiral Sampson, Seattle Dec. 3 TIDE TABLE November 27 12:1* «:« *:2° 7:BJ» 1.1 6.8 0.8 4.4 member 28 »:» V! ■Mi ■'3 November II «■« 7:« >;» 8:63 November SO »* Ml ■« » " ' 2.0 6 2 O.U 3.S ARRIVAI-S AND DErABTURES SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.—Arrived: Steamers Yosemlte, Bear, Grays Harbor; Hanalei, San Pedro,* Schooner Balboa, He don do. Sailed: Steamer Redondo, San Pedro. FORMER HOTEL EMPLOYE TO ANSWER FOR FORGERY H. P. Lambert, formerly a hotel employn of Los Angeles, was brought to this oltr yesterday from Minneapolis to answer a charge of forgery pending in Justice Pierce 1* court. The accused Is one of two men who disappeared some weeks ago in company with Phyllis Roberts. The three were wanted In Los Angeles: on the charge o. passing bad checlts. They were arrested In Chicago. Tho Roberts woman wa» brought, here, while Lambert was taken to Minneapolis to answer similar charges there. He was acquitted, however, but was brought here on reauest of local officers. NEARLY $2000 IS RAISED Nearly $2000 was realized as a result of the efforts of the managers of the Chil dren's hospital, according to a statement given out yesterday, from the two donation days during which contribution boxes were placed In many business establishments. They express thanks to owners of the banks, buildings, stores and hotels and to the school board for co-oueratlon In the work. / PASTOR TO TELL OF ALASKA The Rev. A. C. Smlther. pastor of the First Christian church, will preach this morning In his church on "Paul's U^trlna of God." At 7:30 p. m. he will «Jvjij Htoreoptlcon lecture on "Amid the Glarlers of Alaska." followed by a short sermon on •Thanksgiving." Dr. Bmlth.r hai. a fine set of views on Alaska which he Is ej-hib iUne for the benefit of the public. STREET CAR STRIKES BOY Pursuing a ball which had been toss«x» toward Mm. George Webb. »*'«•"•'"& ran In front of a Garvan" car-a1 o^iSSb Vista fitreet and Avenue Mat 4.30 o cIoCK vesterC afternoon and was fl Tn I. ' lured Hf was unconscious for an i«ur In™■"the acHdent. but recover He 1. the son of George D. Webb, a clerK. If, as easy to secure a bargain in a used carriage. ___^ J^ 5