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LEFT CARVER 869 CASEIN •was taken in hand by singing masters of note, and for three years was a pupil of Vergine, Concone, and Lamperti. His debut as an opera singer was made at the Nuovo Teatro, Naples, in 1894, in "L'Amico Francesco." He made a tour of Italy and was engaged for four sea- sons at La Scala, Milan. It was not until 1896, however, that he had a great tri- umph in "Traviata" at the Teatro del Fondo, Naples, and the opera world realized that a new star had arisen. Of- fers of eng'agements were showered upon him, and he sang in the chief capitals of Europe and South America. He came to the United States in 1903 and was hailed as the greatest tenor of the age. Since that time he sang every season in New York. The power, range, and beauty of his voice put him practically beyond comparison with any living tenor. He had a repertoire of over forty operas. He created roles in Giordano's "Fedora," Mascagni's "Le Maschere," Puccini's "Boheme," "Madame Butterfly," and "The Girl of the Golden West." Be- tween the New York seasons, Caruso often filled engagements in Europe and America. He died on Aug. 2, 1921. CARVER, JOHN, a "Pilgrim Father," the first governor of the Plymouth col- ony, born in England, about 1575. He joined the Leyden colony of English ex- iles about 1608, and as their agent as- sisted in securing a charter from the Virginia Company and in selecting and equipping the "Mayflower." He was elected governor probably Nov. 11, 1620, after the "Mayflower" reached Prov- incetovni, showed great ability and judg- ment in governing the infant colony after the landing at Plymouth, and established by a treaty with the Indians peaceful relations that remained for many years undisturbed. He was re-elected in March, 1621, but died a few days afterward. His chair and sword are still preserved as Pilgrim relics. GARY, ALICE, an American poetess, born near Cincinnati, O., April 26, 1820. When quite young she began writing sketches and poems for the press. In 1852 he, with her sister Phoebe {q. v.) removed to New York City, where they lived during the rest of their lives. In 1850 the sisters published a volume en- titled "Poems by Alice and Phcebe Gary." Alice soon after published "Clovernook, or Recollections of Our Neighborhood in the West" (1851-1853), "Hagar, a Story of To-day" (1852), "Married, Not Mated" (1856), "The Lover's Diary" (1867), and "Snow Berries: A Book for Young Folks" (1869). She died in New York City, Feb. 12, 1871. CARY, ANNIE LOUISE, an Ameri- can singer; born in Wayne, Me., Oct. 22j 1842; studied in Milan, made her oper- atic debut in Copenhagen in 1868, had a successful European career for three years, and returned in 1870 to the United States, where she won great popularity and remained, with the exception of one brilliant European tour, until 1882, when she married Charles M. Raymond, and retired from the stage while her voice was still unimpaired. Since then she has appeared only in private or for charity. CARY, PHCEBE, an American poetess and prose-writer, sister of Alice; born in Cincinnati, O., Sept. 4, 1824; contributec? numerous sketches to various periodicals; and like her sister published many books, among which are "Poems and Parodies" (1854), and "Poems of Faith, Hope, and Love" (1868). She died in New- port, R. I., July 31, 1871. CASALS, PABLO, a Spanish musician, born at Veudrell, Spain, in 1876. He studied music under his father and other teachers and became professor of the 'cello at Barcelona University. He first appeared as a soloist in Paris in 1898. In 1901 he made his first visit to the United States. This was followed by frequent tours. He was recognized as a master of the 'cello and he composed many works for the 'cello and organ. CASAMICCIOLA (kas-a-mech-yo'la), a favorite watering-place on the island of Ischia. The season extends from June to September. By the earthquake of July 28, 1883, the place was almost entirely destroyed. Pop. about 3,000. CASCADE RANGE, a chain of moun- tains in the States of Oregon and Wash- ington. It takes its name from the cas- cades formed by the Columbia river breaking through the mountains. It is a continuation of the Sierra Nevada of California, and is nearly parallel with the Pacific coast. Some of the highest peaks are Mt. Hood, 11,225 feet, Mt. Jefferson in Oregon, and Mt. Tacoma in Washington, 14,444 feet high. CASCO BAY, a bay on the S. W. coast of Maine; is about 20 miles wide and so deep as to constitute one of the best har- bors of the world, for all kinds of ves- sels. It contains many islands. CASEIN, or CASEINE, an albuminoid substance found in milk, soluble in al- kali. It is coagulated by animal mem- branes. It dries into a yellow mass, and contains less nitrogen than albumin. A similar substance, called vegetable ca- sein, or legumin, occurs in peas, beans, etc. Vegetable casein is a substance es- sentially the same as animal casein, of