6-C ;M iU;S I C By J KAN P. DUFFTELD. A muinf ttory . recently u told by the New York Timet rcUtivt la Iht royalties recr tvtd by Giovanni Verga. another o! thl book on which "Cavalleria RuatiraoaH it based, aa result ol the immense success ol Iht &lsragnl opera. The atory follows: "1 he death o( Giovanni Verga, the Italian novelist, author of the novel on which "Cavalleria Ruiticana" it bated, reminda Tempi corresopnd ent of how the work came to bt thua tistd. Matcagnl, in IHVO a young conductor wholly unknown, withrd to use the tobiect of "Cavalleria" for hit opera. He aiked Verga for permission to use hit novel, begging him to be eay in the matter of author royalties, esprclally for the hrtt perlormancet, wnicn are aiwayi an uncertain quantity. "Verga, who wa the most indif ferent of all writer in regard to money matter and the most un selfish by nature, antwered Mat- ragni'a frirndt that he would cheer-i fully authorize the young composer to ute hit work and would atk him nothing if the piece wat played only in. one opera house without meeting great popular tureen. But if the new opera took a larger flight and found itt way to teveral open houtet then, of courte. Verga would claim the utual royaltiet paid to the author ot the subject. Ptrformanct It Success. "The firtt performance of "Caval leria" at the Cattanxi theater in Rome was, of course, a triumphant success, one of the most notable ever teen in Italy. From that evening it wat easy to foresee that "Cavalleria" would be played everywhere- "Verga thereupon, in the most modest way possible, sent a message to the publisher, Sonzagno, by hia in timate friend, Gitcosa, to ask for a lump turn in lieu of royaltiet, namely, the ttupendout and fantastic turn of 5,000 franc. "It might be supposed that the publisher and the composer would nave seized this unexpected good for tune and aent Verga the 5,000 francs he asked, an absurd sum, mocking him the while for his naivete. But not at all The publisher replied that the demand was exorbitant, that Verga was a little Sicilian writer wholly unknown, to whom they had done too much honor and offered to grant him such a ridiculous sum that the good Giacosa did not even trouble to discuss it, and advised Verga to claim simply the rights which the law gave him, notwith standing the publisher's opposition. And so, in place of the 5,000 francs that Verga asked as a lump turn, he received certainly more than 300,000 francs for his "Cavalleria" in music." Puccini Grows Affluent "Meanwhile, Mascagni, the com poser of the opera, has been able to manage quite handsomely with his share of the proceeds, even though none of hia later operatic offspring has achieved real popularity. More financial success has come to Puccini, who has grown affluent through the income derived from his operas "Boheme," "Butterfly," "Tos ca," "Girl of the Golden West" and others. , V ' " ' However,, rewards have not often been ao munificent. Mozart'a busi ' ess tense was so slight that he often sold a masterpiece for a mess of pottage, and even if he did receive 50 or 100 ducats for some composition, his prodigality was such that the feasting which continued while the money lasted was followed By the proverbial famine when it gave out. Schubert's mind did not react to Music Notes Mrs. Bertha . Codington, assisted by A. J. Miller, clarinetist, will pre sent the following pupils in recital at her home, 2450 Templeton street, Tuesday evening at 8 r ' Irene and Marie Conrade, Dorothy Patterson, Ethel Metcalf, John Good year, Gladys Hansen, Magie ajid ' Ruth Henderson. Helen Whickert, Margaret Elliot, Evangeline Savard, . Margaret Gridly, Inez Slider, Mar garet Rice, Ruth Johnson, Virginia McNamar, Evelyn Jensen, Dorothy and Evelyfl Boyer". Margaret Dean, - George, Gregory, Helen Janowski, Thomas Simons, Frank Hubbart, Dorothy Tennant, Ruth Clark, Marie Kedde, Helen Petersen, Alice Jones, Lucile and Eleanor Larsen, Marshall Johnson, Alice Britton, John Deve reaux, George Klock, Ruth Hamer, Irene Danforth, . Wilma Mathews. Walter Mathews, Harry Palmquist, Carrie Samland, Mrs. Travers. Bes- . sie Chambers, Mrs. BiesenSorfer, Frances Harmon, Gerald Clark and Gene Carny. Harry Bravinoff will present ,a number of his pupils in a piano re cital Wednesday evening at the Schmoller & Mueller auditorium. - The public is invited. Luella M. Davis will present in piano recital Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the Schmoller & Mueller aud itorium the following pupils: Gertrude Belitz, Erma Jetter, Ro salee Reinhardt, Adaline Morrison! -John Casey, Robert Mahl, Alice :r Wright, Dorothy Bulla, Robert Mc Cormick, Marie Robertson, Florence - Btnkley, Margaret Zimmerman, Mil dred Jetter, Lillian Robertson, Sere na Jetter, Blanche Fletcher, Mabel Zimmerman and Hazel Zimmerman. , . On Sunday evening at 7.45, the . choir of the First Methodist church! under the direction of J. E. Carnal, ' and with the assistance of Walter Jenkins,' taritone, arid Miss Mart guerite Carnal,, piano accompanist, will render the oratorio, "Elijah," by Mendelssohn. The regular church soloists who will sing in this concert . are Mrs. - W. Dale Clark, soprano; Mrs. Bertram Rhea, contralto; Gif ford Dixon, tenor, and Mrs. R. E. Davis, organist. - Vocal pupils of the class of J. Ed ward Carnal will be heard in infor mal recital at his studio in the Da vidge block. Eighteenth and Farnam streets, Tuesday evening at 8. ' A piano recital will be given by pupils of Jean P. Duffield at the Schmoller & Mueller auditorium next Friday evening. Those participat ing will be Jack Beaton, Lenevieve. Boyd, Lucille Davis, Mary Elizabeth Beaton, Mary Jane Monaghan, Cor nelia Storrv John Trenerry, Frances Cunningham, Evelyn Adfer, Isabel Lehmer, George DeYoe, Beth Cole, Bertha Van Doran, Merriam Ran, Louis Armstrong, Delia Erfxon and ; Evelyn Ledwiclu IB fi si v 1 - . . financial considerations, the result being that he enriched the publish ers at his own expense, often telling an immortal song for the price of a frugal breaklatt. Handel Waxes Wealthy. On the other hand. Handel waxed wealthy through the popularity of his oratories and knew how to re tain a good proportion of the richea they brought him. Beethoven later forced the world to pay its toll to genius, and Brahma still later ac quired a very considerable fortune from the sale of his works. In this country perhaps the most popular piece of music ever produced was the song"Listen to the Mock ing Bird," composed a generation or two ago by Septimus Winner, who sold it to the publisher for $35. The latter realized $3,000,000. Figure up the difference and you wilt see how much Winner was loser. The late .Sigmund Landsbera. Of this city had a alightly similar ex perience when he sold for a small sum, $20 or $25, the song "Dry Yo' Eyes. My Honey." which later en joyed an extensive sale. Iron-Clad Copyright Ethelbert Nevin had the rishti to his "Narcissus" nailed down by an iron-lad copyright, although Charles Gounod had carelessly utilized the identical idea some years before in the soldiers' chorus from "Faust," and o)o ORBW Beginning Tonito and All The Greatest Comedy Success By This is the play that was written by an Omahan and was selected as the best play written by a Nebraskan and was awarded the prize by 1 the Drama League. .; :r' ' This Is the Last Week of The Orpheum Players' Summer Season. Say Au Revoir to the Best StocU' Company Omaha Ever Had. Have You Been in 3 SWIMMING? tnese not June 11 LAKEVIEW "Spreading Joy to A scone or moke ATTRACTIONS - JACK RABBIT - . , . , COASTER OLD MILL " FERRIS WHEEL CARRY-US-AU. ROLLER RINK AND THE LARGEST UNOSSTRUCTED DANCE PALACE IN TWO STATES miff i 4 - mxmmuu mummy lm " w""H. 'ilai the pelrls in Mr. Nevin't "Rosary" were turely not cast before an un appreciative public. Indeed, the pub lie paid a great price for these self same lack-luster gems, though the author did not live long to enjoy the full fruits of his success. Mrs. Ed ward MacDowell relates that her hus band sold his little "Rigaudon." written for the piano, for $50, a sum f which seemed to them at the time as much fine gold. This was years ago, but the little rigadoon still dances on its merry way and the shining coins ttill drop in the pub lisher's upturned palm. The most popular war-time song was undoubtedly George M. Cohan's "Over There." Now nobody can ac cuse Mr. Cohan of lacking in busi ness acumen, and it should not be a matter for surprise that he realized for the piece a fair fortune,-cash in hand, before even one copy had been printed. Makes Up for Oversight Our Russian friend, Rachmaninoff, failed to obtain a copyright for hit famous "Prelude" in this country, Therefore its enormous sale here have brought him nothing.' But" we understand that he is making up very thoroughly for this oversight by the terms he exacts for his recent com positions. The only difficulty is that his later muse has failed to inspire anything that can for an instant com pare in popularity with, the famous H Urj Phone AT. 9911 MRS. AVERY ADBOTT BEAUTIFUL Lake-Manawa, with its qpol, clean, refreshing waters invites you on days. STREET CARS run to the Lake every fen minutes. Four speedy electric launches knrry you across the mile of waves that is Lake Manawa. Courteous employes supply you with a clean, attractive bathing suit for 25 cents. Then, a run across the sandy shore and a plunge into the waves! BOATING, Dancing in the comfortable lake ' side pavilion, Picnicking in the free, splen didly equipped picnic park, free movies in the evening; these are a few of the many attractions. Admission, to Park FREE NOTE Tht city pavement on th Manama road has bteo completed. - Th toad i. 1 fine; parkins ipaea aafe. PARK Thousands' DANCING! Tonight . Its 11i4S LEONARD JACOBS' ORCHESTRA THURSDAY, JUNE 22 v f Country Store and, Rubetown Ball WisiwoM Other Contests. w Prisas sad Favors for AIL Follow Ym Naichboi Thar All G to Omaha's Favorite Playground THE SUNDAY BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. JUNE 18, 1922. ... Jj.WUl C. early work.1 However, we should not symoathize too stronelv with Mr. Rachmaninoff. He probably pays Uncle Sam a heavier income tax than many a bank president. This Week ThfsjSeason Omahas Best and Most Popular Amusement Park - DANCING Every Evening and Sunday Dance Matinee -i,;;;'f'RJDES Coaster, Whip, jPronc, Aeroplane, Merry-Go-Round , SWIMMING The Swimmias Pool at Krug Park it the finest . ever con structed; the water is from 18 inches to 10 feat in depth and changing every 8 hours keeps it clean, pure and safe to swim in at all timet. ' Arrange your swimming party now today. B. P. O. E. Carnival and Fun Frolic Week, June 26th to July 2d, inclusive. Don't Fail to See the BULL FIGHT The Elks will surely entertain you from early in the afternoon until late at night. MONDAY NIGHT Ford and Phonograph Night WEDNESDAY NIGHT "PACLIACCI," with music by the "Black and Orange Or chettra." FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS . that all will enjoy Benson car direct to park Free Gate Admission up to 6:45 p.' aa. a . . - - - " : - (rug Park What the Theaters Offer Preceded by the one-act comedy drama, "Mr. En right Entertaint," (he long play which the Orpheum organisation offer this week it the three-act farce, She Waikca in iter Slrrp," There are to be the usual mil meet on Tuesday, Thursday and Ssiurday. , rhe short ttaite tlory to be used as a curtain raiser is the play which won the prize in the contest recently held by the Omaha Urama leaguci Mrs Avery Abbott It trie author, ma at the request of the management the hat been attending reheartatt of the play, At for the three-act farce, "She Walked in Her Sleep." it it by Mark Swan. The plot hinget upon the slt-rp-walking of an attrartive young woman, tier tonamouiiatic slate tendt her wandering through a hotel. Complication! and embaratsing sitq- ationt arise, and all very amusing without being in the least risque. -The Orpheum company expects to make this, their closing week, the most pleasing part of their Omaha engagement. lhe short offering will present a serious dramatic situation in contrast with the absurdities of "She Walked in Her Sleep." Now playing at the World theater is a vaudeville bill of exceotional qualifications. In the opinion of the theater management the snow ta even superior to last week's array of at tractions. Filling the top line position is the feer of syncopated musical acts, the oe Thomas Sax-o-tette. Five men and one woman appear in this offer ing. The girl does several clever song and dance numbers, while the men are jazz saxophonist! of merit. Archie Nicolson, a rotund musical comedian, is one of the featured play ers. Their playing of "Kismet," "Whang-Whang Blues,". "Down on the Levee" and the "Russian Rag," is syncooated-at its very best " When . Skipper, Kennedy and IF you are Amusement Shopping , Here's the Biggest Value mfcnrri I greatest story s uo and Get it andDint: Claire Windsor Claude Oilliiwaiev and aperecift picked supporting casi in -5 (ucbard WHAT IS ITt 1 . - : .'" v.v vi. v... LISTEN! IT'S A TALE THAT HAS ALL THE THRILLS , ! OF THE GREATEST MEJ,0D3AJIAt THE INTRICACIES ' OF A "SHERLOCK HOLMES;" THE MYSTERIES 0F THAT GREATEST OF MYSTERY PLATS, "THE BAT," AND THE "LOYE STUFF" EVERT WOMAN WANTS. Br in Your - - rt As toon at he met the family Buster said: r .:v . ' Of all my wife's relaUor 1 love myself the best. Brader Symphony Players Overture Sicilian Yespers Reevft start their harmony tinging uiUrtnerted with cltvtr comedy World audiences will rot the trio one of the hits of the year, Henry CaUlano and company of four present a spectacular revue in song and dance aptly called 'Alone; 'Broadway." The act providet I nunutrt of snappy tntrrtahimrnt.' The Wille brotheri are well kuown In the theatrical world. VThcir ten tationat act hat been a feature in the largest theaters of two continent. Dancing demons are Carter and Cornish, a couple of .rbony-hucd boyt who do both hard and toft shoe dancing, Julia Fdwardt preseult a novel surprise. To divulge the ntiure of the trt would be to spoil much ol the enjoyment. ; ' " Arthur Hays, upon 'the organ, will play a musical melange of clas sical and popular selections. "The Face of the World." a story of smilet and teart, it the full-length photo play. The Bernivlci Brothers, in their super-sppctaclc, "A Night in Venice," it the headline attraction starling next Saturday. The act is a musical number of the highest tttndard. One of the teaton's greatest vaude rille arts comet to the Empress to day for a four-day rngtgement. This it the world famout Kostow Midgets, miniature comediajit, un der three feet in height. -. The Kostow Midgets have crossed the ocean 21 times and were promi nent in war work as entertainers, having been decorated at Coblena by the V. W. C. A. Not only are they-comedians of the first caliber, but they do skillful acrobatic work that would put a full tized perton to shame. The oldett of the midgets is 38, while another is 36. 1 A really phenomenal musical ar tist is Charles Wiles, who is to pre sent an offering which he " calls "Hammers of Harmony and Synco pation." He offers an instrumental musical program on the xylophone. His repertoire includes popular musi cal comedy telectiont, old-time melo dies and classical numbers. ' Refreshingly different is the act to be offered by Brady and Mahoney, Relations Johnson At the Organ Plajiag "Stamblfag" Neilai& nee ' - ,w i.i i r if aijrw . . s -, v.. V ' . . .' e,ho tre to present, under the can tun of "The Firenttn and the Chief," a monologue most laugh coinprlling, mgniy aivtning anq en;oyuie on oi amusement. I lever, eemtric dancing it interpolated as well at comedy tojigt. Orpheum Players to Close This Week When the Orpheum Tlsyert evened their tiimairr dramatic sea son it wat their hope that the weather might remain coot enougn for the engagement to last eight weeks. But with this, the fifth week. the company it to close. tne kina ot tuiiry wcainer wi have been having of late," taid Uinii-r llavrfen vesterdav. "who ran hlame nrnnle for not wanting to attend theatrical entertainments, re gardless of the quality of pity and performance r "Our engagement here has, I be- See the Shaw Where Brasses Blew Blg-Time Vaudeville R0330W MIDGETS Werld-famoet Roasow Midgets will entertain jre BRADY 4 MAHONEY The Fireman and His Chler CHAS. WILES "Hammerer of Harmony and Syasepatioa" ALTENA CORBONNE St CO. wAn Oddity In Laaghter anil Song" Like Great Books Like Great Works of Art Great Pictures Never Die Therefore the management of the Sun Theatre presents this week (the last week of the present season), four outstanding successes of the past. Every One Worth Seeing Over Again' Today : Photoplay that (with but one exception) broke all . -attendance records in Omaha. Abandonment Tuesday and TtOh? ll OJCai PENALTY" with LON CHAtiEY as Blizzard, the legless man, with a face like Satan, the, brain of a genius, master of men and irresistible god to. women. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY "the Branding Iron" SATURDAY AND NEXT SUNDAY, "The Old Nest" Stands Undisputed at the Challenge Record Breaker of Omaha NOTE Following the perforiilance of "The Old Nest" Sunday, June 25, the Sun Theater will close for an indefinite period to permit extensive refurnishing and lieve. accomplished the thing we hoped it might. The company hit made friends; the cordial feeling for lhe sincerity of our etfortt and the careful production we have made, it derided tt. "What we hope to do Is to open a later engagement under conditions far more (avorable. Neat lime it it lo be for s fall and winter action. am serving a sselallr srepsrej takkea sUaaer laser, tl-Zt see stale. Ym'I KHf II. At lead Jeaea, Chef sad Pres. HOTTL CASTLC CAfl AND CAKlTtHIA Ut at Uew yen te a TYPHOON BREEZE while eajoyiag a good show. TODAY ALICE BRADY In " Dawn of tho East" All of the splendor and squalor and mystery af the East. A tals of two hemispheres 1 ALSO HAROLD LLOYD "She Lore Me Not" Tomorrow Tho (Motherhood Wednesday decorating. t? V HI ' 1 ft