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G.. A. r.: Attention.

For the Path annual encampment Crane
Army of the Republic to be held in Boston
August 18th to 18th, the Northern Pacific
railroad will make rate Of one fare for tn,
round trip ($70.06) Helena to Boston and
return. lickets will be on sale on August
4th to 9th inclusive, good to return until
August 9th with provision for extension By
joint agent at Boston to September 90th,
limited to continuous passage in each direc-
ton. A. D. EDGAR, CHAs. s. FxE,
Gen. Agt. q. P. d T. A.
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Gilmore's Idea of Popular Music.

Gilmore's Idea of Popular Music.
The music for the people is good music,
we'll rendered and of light rather than a
classical character. This is particularly 90
at this season. It is all nonsense to talk
about educating people to like any particu-
lar kind of music. They don't want to be
educated, they want to be enter
tanned. If were to play classical
music here at Manhattan Beach, two-thirds
of my audience would get up and walk out.
In New York city there are 10000 people
who enjoy classical music. The other $780,
600 do not. The 10000 make up the audi
ences of the Metropolitan opera house when
operas are given. They subscribe for the
season and the same persons are in the
audience night after night.
The great mass of the people, however,
perfer music of another kind. It must be
bright and lively, such as sonatas, waltzes,
marches, songs and selections from the
good old composers-I mean Meyerbeer,
Verdi, Gounod, Donizetti and the writer's
of the old school. Their music ia always
appreciated, but the stuff that is written
now is all froth and bubble. It is written
to make money. Everyone is writing
operas. If man has glass of brandy and
pen, he sits down and composes an opera.
Competent teachers should be furnished
and children should be taught music the
same as any other study. An hour or even
half hour day should be devoted to the
subject and the time arranged so that one
master could have classes in several schools.
In musical matters people must be educated
before they are twenty-five. If this course
is pursued, in ten years America would be
the greatest nation of musicians in the
world. There is no telling what voices and
what players we would develop. As it ID
now, our bands play higher class of
music than is played by the bands of Eu-
rope When I went abroad several years
ago. and gave them ''Tannhauser'' in Lon
don they were astonished. The English
bandmaster did not believe it possible.
Afterward they went to work and learned a
HIGHER order of music than had been their
custom.
We are gradually improving in this ooun-
try, We have as good band musicians as
there are in the world. We have plenty of
material to select from and we take only
the best. Some of my soloists have been
with the band for fifteen years, and the
man who plays the third clarinet il capable
of playing the first The bind is masculine
and has great possibilities. The orchestra
is feminine and is limited to finer and more
delicate work. The band is robust. 1t has
q wide swing. It is strong and powerful, but
it can always be gentleman. 1t inter
prets the music for the people in q was they
can understand and enjoy. 1t entertains,
and that is what music is here for. l think
all bandnasters are trying to raise the
standard of music. They must do that II
they love their art, but they are not trying
to educate their audiences, but to entertain
them.
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Two Famous Kings Of tho Baton
Discuss Music in
America.
The Vienna Director Says Our
Middle Classes Alone are
Musical.
Faoile Princeps the Most Distinruished
Leader Of Europe-P. g. Gilmore's
Idea Of Popular Music.

renecial Correspondence Of The INDEPENDENT
NEW YORK, July 18.-One Of the pleasant
est recolleotions of my career is the great
number of cultured Americans have met
abroad. With my orchestra I haye been a
Jet me see-yes, at eight different worlds
expositions; at London; Paris, Vienna and
elsewhere. At each made the acquain.
lance of many Americans, and also al
Trieste, Dresden. and other large European
cities. They are everywhere. You can't
imagine, then, what pleasant surprise il
was when / opened in Boston on the first
evening to be greeted by at least ton ladies
and gentlemen whom I had met abroad. II
was marked illustration Of the proclivity
of the Americans for travel. Were it not
for the fact that at this season Of the year
there are very many Americans away, in
Europe, my circle of old time acquaintance
would be very large indeed, said Herr Di-
rector Strauss
Halls? Yes there are great differences in
halls, but think those you have in Amer
lea are almost all excellent. As regards
they are splendid. Did say all3 No;
with laugh)-there is one little excep-
ton. l recall at Columbus, O., hall
which is entirely too small for large con-
cert. On the other hand, the Madison
Square Garden is entirely too large. They
have moved the orchestra stands to the
center of the garden, but even that does
not improve it much. All, no! So vast is
the place that the pianissimo cannot be
heard at all.
Since May last, when came here, have
been in nearly thirty American cities all
your great cities, of course. Everywhere
have been surprised at great interest shown
by the middle classes Of American society in
musical matters. It is amazing to observe
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NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
N Notice is hereby given that there will be =
meeting Of the stockholders of tho Cataract Min
O'Clock D. M, ct the office Of tho. Ninah Com
solidated Mining company, Masonic block, for
the purpose of electing five trustees of said Cat
aract Mining and Concentrating company for the
ensuing year. J. X. Kingsley, President.
Helena. Mont, July II, 1850
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how large a proportion of the audiences
these Glasses compose. Then their taste,
too, is genuine and their appreciation spon-
taneous. I cannot account for their prepon-
derance. Wherever I have been in this
country it is the same; the middle classes
fact alone speaks strongly for the national
musical taste in such matters.
The Herr Director, who is the most dis
tinguished musical director that has ever
visited this country from Europe, is in the
prime of life. He is probably we'll up in the
hair and mustache, keen penetrating hazel
eyes and quick nervous manner are his
characteristics. His style is that OF man
accustomed to the etiquette and excessive
punctilio of courts. quick talker, every
sentence is emphasized by gesticulation,
which reinforces the not unmusical voice of
the great leader very decidedly.
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! new YORK DRY GOODS ST0Bl
JULY SPECIALTIES-
SEM|-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE,
EXTRAORDINARY OFFERINGS.

still progress Ladies do not
golden The world Helena
goods world Our
have the
them The dull times finds echo here
nuay crowded with delighted buyers seeking these atohes
bargains.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

lead was not able TO overcome the large
Republican majority, although 1t spoke
well for his popularity. He then CON-
menced to deal In lands in the upper end
OF the lower peninsula, and gave up the
law business.
Thirteen years ago he came to Alpena
and invested considerably In lands. He
was 80 favorably impressed with Alpena
that he has remained citizen ever since.
Mr.. Dawson became the owner Of
considerable tract Of farming land in this
county, and believing the best way to
advertise its qualities was TO cultivate
portion, he commenced business as far
mer. Since then he has cleared 800 acres,
and proved In practical way that Alpena
Is first class farming district. His
present farm contains 200 acres, Of which
$50 are cleared. This year he has raised
100 tons OF hay, 400 bushels Of wheat,
500 bushels OF potatoes, $50 bushels Of
peas, go bushels Of barley, 500 bushels OF
oats, and $50 bushels OF corn, besides
large amount Of vegetables. His orchard
contains 1875 young trees.
In addition to being practical and sue
cessful farmer, he Is a good business
man, having done considerable pine bust
ness, and is Interested in the manufacture
OF shingles, the firm name being Dawson
d Reynolds. Their mill last year manu-
featured 100000 shingles.
Mr. Dawson Is an honorable and much
respected citizen, and will poll a large
vote. The nomination was not sought
for by him. Only one Of the delegates
knew anything about the matter, but
when his name was proposed it was re-
ceived with unanimous approval.
The nomination OF Mr.. Dawson Is a
good one; we heartily approve Of II, and
commend him to the Democracy Of the
other counties OF the district, as a
man who can be trusted to represent the
wishes Of the people and work for their
interest, because he Is one of the people
who earn their living by labor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Alpena Representative Convention

The Democratic convention for the AL.
pena Representative district, was held In
the Council Room last Saturday after.
noon. David Bruneau was appointed
chairman, and G.. b. Greening secretary
The full delegation from this county was
present. On motion Of Casper Alpern
supported by Walter Gavagan, Samuel
A. Dawson was made the unanimous
choice as the Democratic candidate fol
the position, and committee was ap
pointed to inform Mr.. Dawson of the
fact, ascertain II he would accept, ant
bring him before the convention. Ii
about half an hour they returned with the
candidate, who thanked them for the
honor conferred said he would accept the
honorable position as a representative Of
the Democrats, and would do his best tc
help the cause.
Samuel A. Davision Is well known In
Alpena, and II this county was all there
was in the district, IL would be necessary
for us to say but little about him. AZ
there are two other counties In the dis
trict, we have thought 1t best to give q
short account of his life, as the Democrats
In other counties Of the district would
naturally desire to know something about
the man who is very likely TO represent
them in the next Legislature.
Samuel A. Dawson was born In Adrian
l
this State, In 1912. When he was II
years old his father died and he worked
on the farm until he was 90 years old, as.
sistlng his mother. After that he went
into the lumber business In small way
and In 1874 entered the law Office OF g.
IT. Durand and remained there parts oI
three years, combining with the law bust.
ness work In the woods. In 1876 he was
the Democratic nominee for the LegIsla-
ture In the second district Of Genesct
county. The district was overwhelming.
ly Republican. Mr.. Dawson ran SOC
ahead Of bis ticket, but even such great
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Exports.

But ten lumber crafts cleared from this
port last week. Two cargoes, containing
731 900 feet of lumber, went to Buffalo;
two cargoes, containing $1,000 feet OF
lumber, $4,000 lath, and 115, 1000 shingles,
went to Ashtabula; two cargoes, contain
ing 800, 900 feet Of lumber and 20 cords OF
match timber, went to Detroit; and one
cargo Of lumber to each Of the following
ports: Cleveland, $4,000 feet; Toledo,
1900 feet; Fremont, N. Y, $4,000
feet; Put-in-Bay, 100000 feet. Total
shipments for the week, 2,481 900 feet OF
lumber, 10000 shingles, $4,000 lath, and
26 cords of match timber.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Benjamin Wagner, well known citi-
zen and pioneer, died last Friday, from
softening OF the brain. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon, and the remains
were escorted to the grave by the Mason
ic fraternity, the A. o. U. W., and by the
employees Of the mill he had been engin-
eer Of for several years-W. l.. Churchill
heading the line Of employees. The fun
eral was under the charge Of Alpena lodge
No. 1919, F. and A. NJ, Of which the de-
ceased was member. Mr.. Wagner was
a member of the Board OF Education at
the time of his death, and has held that
position for many terms. He came to
Alpena in 1865, and was one Of the pio-
neers OF this county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Watts s. Humphrey, the Republican
candidate for congressman In this, the
tenth district, was in town during the
fair, looking after the repairs to his po-
litical fences. He was extensively intro
duced to citizens, Democrats as we'll as
Republicans. After some pleasant con-
versation with an old Democrat, the lat
ter remarked, as the interview closed;
"Well, Mr.. Humphrey, we are going to
knock you out in this congressional race,
but we are going to do II honorably."-
Mr.. Humphrey laughed but is likely to
realize that the remark was a true proph-
ecy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Democratic County Convention

The Democratic county convention for
the county OF Alpena, for the purpose of
putting in nomination suitable candidates
for county officers, and transacting such
other business as may come before the
convention, will be held at the Council
Chamber, in the city of Alpena, on Mon
day, October 6, 1890, at r. NJ. The va
rious wards of the city, and the several
townships, will be entitled to delegates
as follows:
Each ward Of the city 12; Alpena town.
ship @; Maple Ridge 5; Long Rapids 9;
Green 8; Wilson s; Sanborn 3; Ossineke
2 delegates.
BY order OF County Committee.
MONROE KLocK, Chairman.
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Marriage Licenses .

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report
with names and residence, are as fol.
lows:
Name and place of Residence.
4i9, Charles Carhals, Alpena township.
Minnie Wagner,
$50. Joseph Grise, city of Alpena.
Annie Hansen,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Democratic Ward Caucuses.

Democratic caucuses will be held in the
various wards of the city OF Alpena, on
Saturday evening, October 4, at 1880, fol
the purpose Of selecting delegates to the
county convention, to be held at the
Council Chamber, on Monday, October 9
at 2P. NJ. Each ward will DO entitled tc
12 delegates. The caucuses will be helt
at the following places:
First ward-At Culligan hall.
Second ward At Council Chamber.
Third ward-At Engine House No. 2.
BY order of Committee.
j. b. CoMsTocK, Chairman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Rev. Z. A. Bray, Of the NJ. E. church
OF this city, has been transferred to the
Fremont avenue church, Bay City. He
has been resident Of Alpena for the past
three years, and will carry with him to
his new field Of labor, the best wishes OF
many friends. He is hard and earnest
worker In the cause OF christianity. His
successor is Rev. Roland Woodlands, who
has been officiating In one Of the Bay City
M. T.. churches.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Democratic Senatorial convention
was held at AuSable last week, and Mon
roe Klock OF this city, was nominated as
the candidate for the position. lie tele-
graphed his acceptance, but by order OF
his physician and an urgent request from
his family, he was obliged to decline.
G. A. Freidlander, Of Oscoda, has accept
cd the position.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

A concert given ut the Norwegian
church last Sunday night, was largely at
tended. The program comprised vocal
and instrumental music. Miss Moore
presided at the organ. The proceeds
were for the laudable purpose Of assisting
to complete the new church of the Norwe
CLAN society.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers Of the Alpena City Water Co. will be
held at the Office Of the company, in the
city Of Alpena, on Tuesday, October 18th
1890, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the election
Of directors, and the transaction Of such
other business Of the company as may be
thought proper.
w. II. JOHNSON,
+. w. GILoHRIsT, President
Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Pioneer states that five miles OF
cedar block pavement have been laid in
this city this year. The complete mea-
surements have not yet been returned to
the Council, so we can not give the exact
amount Of pavement laid this season, but
we believe the Pioneer is nearly two
miles out Of the way
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The work on the new Masonic block is
being rapidly pushed. The plastering OF
the Masonic rooms, and both the two
lower stories, is nearly completed. The
work Of laying the veneered brick
front has been delayed on account OF the
non-arrival Of the iron columns.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The shoal trout have commenced thelI
annual visit to the reefs about Middle and
Thunder Bay islands. Their object is to
deposit spawn. With the aid of nets and
spears, large numbers Of the visiting
trout will be induced to remain perma.
nently.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Guards dance, ut the rink, last
Thursday evening, was we'll patronized,
and there was an agreeable time passed
by those present In the evening the
Guards, in full dress uniform and tall
bearskln hats, paraded along several OF
the principal streets. They performed
many fancy movements as they marched,
and presented fine appearance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Mrs. Rebecca Motley died Saturday az
ternoon at her residence on Third street.
She was n years Of age and has been an
invalid for some time. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon, the services be-
ing held In the Congregational church.
The deceased has been a resident OF AL
pena for many years.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The regular communication Of Alpena
lodge, No. 1919, F. and A. NJ, Is to take
place tonight. Important business.
The members are requested to be present
as important business will be transacted.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Farmers Notice,

| am still conducting the sale of farm
implements this coming summer. Such as
cord binders, reapers, moving machines,
rakes, plows. harrows, cultivators, sulky
plows, potato planters aud digers, seeders,
stump pullcrs, tanning mills, Milburn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind of farm tools. Office on Washington
avenue, Frost's old stand, near Globe ho-
tel.
072 j. w. HALL
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The heavy northerly gale on Saturday
was too severe even for the steamer City
of Alpena, and she was obliged to remain
several hours at Sand Beach harbor Of
refuge. Being thus detained, she did not
arrive here until Sunday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The only business done at the Circuit
Court last week, was TO grant new trial
In the case OF Gully W.. Walkeen. IL was
granted for the reason that tho officer in
charge of the jury allowed the jurymen to
leave the room they were confined In, be-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

E. X. Potter q Sons have two lumber
camps in operation. One is on the Hub
bard Lake log railway, and the other is
above Atlanta. The former will lumber
some five million feet OF logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
Agricultural Society-New Officers

The following officers OF the Alpena
County Agricultural Society were elected
last week
President-W. l.. Churchill.
Secretary-C. b. Greedy.
Treasurer-Monroe Klock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Republican ward caucuses will be
held this evening, at 7:3O o'clock, at the
following places: First ward, at Armory;
Second ward, at council room; Third
ward, at engine house No. 9.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

That lively politician, w. A. French, is
to try his running abilities as the Repub-
lican candidate for State Senator Of the
eth district, composed Of Montmorency
and Pressure Isle and six other counties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Rev. Stonex and family, of Long Rap
ids, have removed to Brighton, Mich
The reverend gentleman has been in
charge of the Long Rapids Episcopal mis-
sion church for some wears past.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

A lady who visited the fair last week,
on viewing the load Of potatoes exhibited
by j. A. Case, made the remark: IF
had shawl-strap, would carry one OF
those potatoes home with me-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

DR.. Secrlst removed the whole Of the
right breast, for cancer, from Mrs. John
II. Fulton, OF Pressure Isle, last Wednes-
day. Mrs. Fulton is doing well, and her
recovery Is expected
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Republican county convention will
take place next Saturday afternoon, at
the council room. Candidates for county
offices on the Republican ticket will be
nominated
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Churchill mill, with circular, band
saw and gang, manufactured 10000 feet
Of lumber in ten hours, the early part OF
last week. The scale is the Boom Com
nanuiG
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

A number of upper lake vessels were
anchored In the bay last Saturday, hav-
ing run here to find shelter from the
northeast gale. Thunder Bay is first
class harbor
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Dewey Il Widner have nearly complet-
ed their contract for paving this year
About all they have to do Is to gravel a
small portion near the Chisholm street
bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

j. Frank Mcclure, NJ. d., o. ct A..
CHR, graduate of the New York oph-
thalmia college, for the eye, ear, nose and
throat, makes special study OF the dis
eases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. 0Sl.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

1t is very probable that an incandescent
electric light company will be organized
in this city before long, and the company
will also furnish power for electric mo-
tarG
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Chas. Ziem, alderman of Fifth ward,
consolidated Saginaw, with bride, has been
visiting friends here, and returned home
Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

G. p. Van Gorder, formerly in business
here, arrived from Owosso, yesterday. 1t
was his first visit in IA years, and he found
great changes in the appearance of the city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Ed. Bevin was cured OF severe pain
through his left ankle, that had lasted
three days, by just twenty minutes treat.
ment in DIR. Maiden's electro therapeutic
cabinet. II Is wonderful.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

L. p. Motley desires to return his sin.
cere thanks to neighbors and friends for
their kind assistance during the Illness
and death Of his mother.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

Why 90 out of the city to have your
eyes operated upon when DIR. Mcclure can
and will do the same operation at less
than half what IL would cost you to 90
aIsawhprC
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

fore they had rendered verdict. AS the
lawyers we're not ready to try cases last
week, an adjournment was had until this
week. The cost to the county is about
1900.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

The Montmorency papers speak very
highly OF the work done by Sleator a
Greening, OF this city, while defending
the man Churchill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01

DR.. Mcclure says great many eyes
must undergo a thorough course of treat
ment before they can be fitted TO specta'
cleS