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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
THE TREASURY REPORT.

The annual report of the Secretary
of the Treasury is this year of far
more than the usual interest, for it
sets forth the results of the war i'll
increased taxation, revenue and ex-
penditures.
Of course, the report does not COW
er the entire war, for the fiscal year
1898 ended on June 80. But the last
four months of the year were months
of active military preparation and
the last two were months of actual
hostilities. This is reflected in the
sudden mounting up of our army ex
penditures to nearly $92, 900, 900, and
of our navy expenditures to nearly
59,000,OOO. But all this increase was
given in good cause and it has pro-
duced glorious results. The people
do not begrudge the cost, though one
immediate effect is a deficit in our
national finances. The total expend
itures for. 1898 were $532, ,3S1 POI. 35;
the receipts were S494, 1888, 953. rs,
leaving an adverse balance for the
year Of $38, ,O47, ,247 go. Secretary Gage
estimates that there will be a deficit
of SIP, 100000 in the present fiscal
year, and of $4,000, 900 in the fiscal
year 1900. This ought to make it OBJ
vious to everybody that it will be
considerable time before the war tax
alton can safely be dispensed with
In foreign commerce, as the Jour
nal has already shown from time to
time, the year 1898 has been the re-
cord breaking year in American his
tory. The total exports of the products
of American industry were the heav-
lest ever recorded. For the first time
in our history our exports averaged
more than $1OO, 100000 month. For
the first time, also, our exports of
manufactured goods exceeds our i'm
ports of foreign manufactures. More
over, our total exports were double
our total imports-and the balance of
trade in our favor was by far the larg-
est ever known.
The most important recommenda
tions of Secretary Cages report are
those relative to the strengthening of
our merchant marine. Secetary Gage
believes that the time has come when
some positive action is imperative.
He favors, first, the remodeling Of the
Postal Subsidy act of March 8, 1891, to
bring it up to latest requirements;
second, the establishment Of system
of graded bounties upon a mileage
basis for the encouragement of Amer
ican vessels in the foreign trade, and
special provision for the deep sea fish
eries-this legislation to have direct
reference to the national defence;
third, an extended application Of the
act of May 10, 1892, by which the In
man liners City of Paris an9 City Of
New York were admitted to American
registry and two sister ships, the st.
Louis and st. Paul, were built in
American shipyards-b Mr.. Gage
would not have this affect the coast
wise trade; fourth, an increase in our
tonnage taxes to the European level;
fifth, the restrictions of trade be-
tween the United States, Porto Rico
and Hawaii and the coasting trade of
the islands to ships of American reg
istry.-BostoD Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

in his usual dignifed manner. Among
the notable Senatorial absentees were
Senators Davis Of Mimi; Frye Of Me.
and Gray of Delaware, who detained
in Paris by their work as American
Peace commissioners, but who expect
to complete the treaty of peace and
start for home in very few days, the
difficult part having been accomplish
ed when the Spanish Commissioners
agreed to our terms, a week ago.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

A despatch received from Paris is
as follows: "The United States and
Spanish Peace Commissioners con-
cluded their work to-day, and finally
settled the terms of the treaty ofpeace.
They will.meet once more in formal
session, on Saturday or Monday next
when the Spanish Commissioners,
sorrowfully, and the Americans with
feelings of relief, will write their
signatures upon the document which
embodies the results of the war, and
the preparation ofwhich has consum-
ed eleven weeks, longer time than
the war itself. In the meantime, the
treaty will be engrossed under the
supervision of Mr.. Moore and Senior
Ojeda, the secretaries of tire respect
i've commissions
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
GEO. II. BLAKE & Co.
The Gilman Store.
HOLIDAY GOODS,

stock that's worthy Of the patrons This business
has been established thirty years and in all
such stock of goods for Christmas buyers
in the county greater variety prices is the rule
No matter how little or how much going buy
you don't buy anything you'll paid for visit here If
list of the friends you with Christmas
gift bring the list along You than please youe
Try it!
TOYS, DOLLS AND GAMES
The biggest stock we've carriedpces 1Oc 5c Csc
and up
FANCY CHINA
larger lot of shapes and decorations
Pen trays brush and crumb trays boxes fancy
plates, etc. at moderate prices.
STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES
Desk articles, sets-prices lower-1 Oc
25c, 39c, 5Oc 75c CSC and up.
PERFUMES AND TOILET WATER
Some of the finest goods holiday
trade We've not tell all about the stock, if
could We will suggest few things:
Gloves, mttens, silk mufr handkechief
neckwear mems neckwear card umbrellas silk
waists wool waists Peicoas styles black satin ducfesse
27 inches wide, special $l5. patterns half
prices, $780, $1.75.
GARMENTS
Jackets, capes reduced prices
MILLINERY
Two specials in hats ready to wear-$19s 50 SO.
FURs-
Boas, colarettes capes, jackets etc.
RUGS TABLE COVERS
Elegant damask towels stamped linens cushion covers etc.
PICTURES
great variety prices from Csc $1,000 EACH.
1t will you best to and for yourself
Gilman & Co., Newport.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

The attendance at the opening of
Congress was quite up to the average,
both on tie floor of the House and SEN
ate and in the galleries. Speaker Beed
opened the House, his smiling face in
dicating a contentment that must
have been envied by those democrats
who have been engaged in overthrow
ing him, on paper. Vice President
Hobart presided over the Senate
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. TEL. BLAKE & CO..
BARTON, VT.
w. L. JACOBS, Editor.

Terms-WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
$I.5o q Year.
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
NIT by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see ~
proper credits are made, and keep yoatr sub
scriptions an adUance.
In asking for change of address, always
state where your paper is moao sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
plication. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
Wouldn't Father like
Wouldn't Wife like

some pieces of silver for the
table? Lots Of new designs this
year.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

Secretary Alger's annual report is a
verv interesting document, embrac-
ing, as it does, brief, but compre
hensive sketch of the conduct of the
war, with copies of all official orders
relating to the army, etc. A careful
study of it willI remove the last ves
tige of foundation for most of the
stories attacking the management Of
the War Department. For instance,
the official figures of the wounded in
the Santiago campaign are a complete
refutation of the stories that the
wounded were not properly cared for.
There were 40 surgeons with General
Shafter's army. The total number of
wounded was ], ,431, of whom only 13
died of their wounds, percentage as
remarkable in the history of the war
as some of the more talked about
achievements of the war.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

The Brockton, Mass. papers of last
week contained long accounts of the
vote on the license question in that
city. Last year the city went for Ii
cense by thirteen votes, and after
living under the law for the past year
the voters this year cast their votes
as follows: For license, 1892, for pro-
hibition, 4724, majority in favor of
prohibition, 2133. This short exper-
ience with the saloons seems to be
enough for Brockton, as the vote was
very large and showed the feeling of
of the people.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

The Johnson Line steamer, Veda-
more, of Liverpool, Capt. Bartlett,
for whose safety fears were beginning
to be felt, as she was several days over
due, arrived at it's destination last
week with 45 shipwrecked sailors
from the steamer Londonian, whom
she had picked up at sea. Twenty five
others went down with their ship.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
Wouldn't Mother like

a clock for the mantle? I've
clocks from the low priced nickel
alarm to-well, way up.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
No. 90.
YES :!

Christmas is near at hand.
We have no toys to offer,
(plenty near by1 but if you
want some good, sound, com
mon sense, useful presents,
come in. Have not space for
a full enumeration. Hence
these suggestions:
Hoods, Fascinators, Legglngs,
Caters. Sweaters, Infants
Knit Jackets and Socks.
Ladies Kid Gloves and Mittens
and Silk or Wool Mittens.
Stamped Linens, Bureau and Com
mode Scarfs, Tray Cloths, Dol
lies, Sofa Pillow Covers,
Laundry Bags and Chenille
Spreads.
Handkerchiefs, Silk, Linen or Cot
ton. and the kinds are too
numerous TO mention.
Neckties, Silk and Cashmere Muf-
aers, Gents Kid Gloves, Fur
Driving Gloves, Yarn Gloves,
Fancy Carriers and Sleeve
Bands.
Purses, Perfumes, Pin Trays. Bos-
ton Bags, Grips, Hand Bags,
Umbrellas, and
Slippers Tor Men, Women and
Children.
How would a good Dress Pattern
do for a present? Ask your
wife. mother or daughter.
Few ladies would object to a pair
of high cut Overshocs-Bcav-
CT Caters they ar5 called.
What's the matter with % Cape,
Jacket, Shawl, Macintosh,
.Collarette or Feather Boa
Perhaps the little ones Christmas
would not be quite complete
without something in the line
of Fruit, Confectionery or
Nuts. Plenty of them here.
Pure Sugar Ribbon Candy &C
10 cents per pound.
January Standard Patterns low
ready.
See the new inducement to buy the
Designer.
First class Felt Boots, 25 cents.
All kinds Of Lcggings and
Rubbers.
W.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
Let Kne @ugSeSt=
Wouldn't Sister like

Wouldn't Sister like
the latest thing in a broach :?
I've few I'm closing out at a very
small price.
Wouldn't Brother like
a pair Of link buttons or a stud :?
All prices.
Wouldn't Sweetheart like
silver jewel casket? I've the
newest Of the new to show you.
Wouldn't You like
to look through my excellent
holiday display +? Many articles Of
merit for your inspection that I'm
not able to mention here.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
O. w. LOCKE,
Barton Landing, VT.


Thirteen acres of land and barn lying north
of Hotel barn, known the John q. Hall
meadow. A fine building lot. Also about @
tons OF good early cut hay.
E.F. DUTTON,
E0-1 Barton. Vi
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12

President McKinley's annual mes
sage to Congress is thoroughly pat
riotic from start to finish. There is
not word of partisanship in it. The
message viii not only be read with in
terest, but will be carefully preserved,
as it is an authentic, condensed his
tory Of the events leading to the war
with Spain, of the war, and of the re-
suits of the war, so far as they are
known at this time. 1t is, IN itself
alone, sufficient to place President
Mckinley in the very front rank of
American statesmen, if he had not
already attained that position. 1t is
necessarily long, but contains no
platitudes, no striving after effect
nor bids for popular favor. It is a
plain statement of the most impor-
tant events in the country's history,
by man whose patriotism has been
proven by trials such as few men have
gone through. 1t ought to be read in
every school house in the land and
studied as lesson in current Amer
lean history. Even the most partisan
democrats find nothing in it to OBJ
ject to, which is something very un-
usual in Presidents messages.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-12
Wouldn't Husband like

a scarf pin to help Keep that tie
up in place? sc to $500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
Basketball Notes.


Mora than usual interest is being manifested in
barnard school. Which will take place at the Eighth
Regiment. armory on next Tuesday. Both teams
resulted,
The FIRST of . series OF three games between tho
leans OF the boys High School and Morris High
School was decided before a large and enthusiastic
crowd OF spectators at DIR. Sayage's Institute Gym
naBium on Friday night. The game was hotly CON
tested throughout. and the ball was on the 20 con.
tinnally. The Boys High School team won by IL to
g. The second game Of the series will DO played on
Jan. Is.
Three lively games of basketball were decided at
the Adel ~ Academy gymnasium. Brooklyn, yester-
day inornin9. In the hrst game the Twenty -aixth
Ward Brownies of the y. n. G. A. faced tho crack
Adelphi midsets. The latter won by ~ TO o. Tds
second game was between che Orient A. @. and the
Adelphi Academy Juniors. The former won by 3
points TO 8 points. The Boys High school team then
tackled. the Adclphi second quintet. The High
School Lpys won by lS to ..
game played between two crack little teams
evoked plenty OF enthusiasm yesterday at the gym
nahum nf tho 81. LuEe's BoyS'Ciub. Clinton avenue.
near AtlanuC avenue. Brooklyn. The Central Y. NJ.
In the tiIst half the g.. Lukes were saved from .
ehntout by the clever work OF their forwards and .
held goal was thrown, while the CentTals scored ~
points on stI baskets from the held. HonregAn dis.
tinguished himself for tho Central team. In the
second half the centrals scored 4 2 more points and
the 81. Lnkes a goal on . foul. Tho hnAl score Was,
CentrAlS, "a points; Brownies. . points.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
Hockey.

The Columbia University hockey team defeated
the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Clubs eleven
last night NJ the CleTmont Avenue Ice skating RinE.
Brooklyn. after a hotly contested game. The Scora
~hs+ goals 10 .. The forwards on the varsity team
put up a strong game. while the Richmond county
RlAysls showed, the lack of skilled team nor'. In
the nrut half Henderson scored for Columbia and
Van yoorhis for Staten Island. In the last Iiaif ths
do4ginG and passing OF the collegians improved,
ana while the Staten Islanders scored a goal WHICH
wa, made by spinks, tho Columbia boys showed The
puck thronah Staten Islands goal posts three times
- shots by Henderson, Beckett. and Peli.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
Bowling Records.
DV"ETuB IscCOEUBs
STATEN ISLAND AMATEUR BOWLING A
Racing.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 10.-Starter Fitzgerald
fined Jockey O'Connor$25 for breaking through
the barrier In the third race, and In the fourth
race the little jockey earned the 1ne by pilot
ing Forbush. George Bennett's three-year.old
colt, by Free Knight-Isabella. TO victory In the
Palmetto Handicap, worth $1.000t to the winner.
Forbush ruled third choice In the betting.
| McCafferty's pair. Handsel and Sailor King.
were favorItes. BoanerRes being second choice.
The latter showed in front at flag fall and led
the field a merry clip to the three-quarter pole.
where Forbnsh. who had been running second,
f6egsn moving uR; At the tar turn aB9ansrges
fash. Then Boanerges quit badly. FIorbush
swung. wide IN the stretch. but In doing 80
found y sR' 4 bet isS sGhinfii from oad H HaSsf ( t1 MsS. d EIys
Macy. had q battle royal all through the stretch
G ha 7 sA 6 ! 1on fu4Tl sSSsret' q. M hRtt ( 1892 1892
0P seoe NAH ha &c tp9itss t onsa-T TssSis sssi loo Singer,
10 To- J non; 4. Mcknight, 100 tfrostls second Red
THIRD aaeeI.ssllinS; one mile and seventy yards
MnF sisntiin sy s second; k.a ~ q !. I ioa T Sf.ssSSn tihi hSC
eighth.Fostush. % WoonnorS. 10 won; Hand.
RI; 10 esoathsEdI. = 20 g second Macy. iis
FIFTH aA9oaseliing one mile and seventy yards
ssSsp. 1st.i; .. &c %dI.e Garnet RIPPLE / y as s9 Tios MSlG shl ieD
Time. 1863.
-
Brooklyn Jockey Club Prepares q Liberal
Programme for 1900.
The Brooklyn Jockey Club is once moro In
the racing field with a ine array OF atakes for
the spring meeting Of 1893. All these close on
JRn. 2. with Secretary II, ID. Mcintyre, 800 Full
ton street. Brooklyn. A nbetnl RESPONSE from
hofsemen Is anticipated. Tn fixed events, as
officially classified. are as follows:
FOE THREE fkAB-oLDs n uPwARD.
The Brooklyn Handicap OF SIC. OOoi for throe-year-
olds and upward; one mile and D quarter.
The Brookdale Handicap; for threoyear-olds and
upward; one mile and a fnrlohK.
upward one mile and a sixteenth.
The Myrtle StakeBj for three-yeArolds And up
ward; one mile and q sixteenth.
The Patchogue 5takesi for hree-year-Qld and up
ward; six furionga.
FOR THREE-YBAR-oLDs.
The Broadway Stakes, with $1,000 ldaed; one
mile and . sixteenth. ~
The PveAkness stakesj ono mile and . aixtesnth.
The Falcon Stakes; one mile and y sixteenth.
The May Stakes; SIX furlongs.
FOR Two~-YEAR-oLps.
The Clover Stakes of 2 1905 for hlHss; -Four and =
half furlonTs.
The Manhanset stAkos of $4,000; four and a half
The Hanover Stakes; dive furlongs.
The Bedford Stakes four and q half ~furlopgs.
ErwEE THE FLAGS.
The Greater New York steeplschass Handicap OF
$1,000; foar-year-olds and upward; full course, |
about two miles and Q half.
.KensinRtOn Hurdle Handicap of l ,oO0; four.year.
Odds and upward; one mile aud three quarters over
seven hurdles.
.'E
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
POIys In the GYM,

INC junior athletic and Rynnastic entertainment
y lhe folytsehmc Institute was held yesterday.
opened the programme with an exhibition Of Iinoai
formation that drew forth great applause. Thirty
boys dressed smilarly performed tho same Work in
class ovoluuoHs. A fory-yard potato gathering
competition was won in the final heat by Barnett
with bearing second and Langler third. Time. "a
seconds Then came the running high jump. Webb
cleared 0 feet D inches. Fraser went over the bar At 8
tsst 4 inches. and Alderman was over Al Q feet. In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11

BOYS, GIRLS CYCLE S12. SO.
81. sir and sI7-AI. HARTFORD and o.r.r
i Imi,' ny adult models on exhibition; Juyeniies
1. c. JANDoRT 8 co., asI BROADWAY.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
Whist.

The first match for the Albany trophy. repre-
senting tho State championship for fours. was
played on Friday between the Albany Chess
and Whist Club. holders. and the East Side
Club Of. Troy. ehallengers. Albany won by the
score OF "a to z. The teams We're:
Mbany-B. Lodge. r. Connolly. A. Rathbops, O..
,Tssoy-qi; A. Mosher. Ii. D. Bailey. NJ. D. Dickinson.
&c, Curtis.
The, Knickerbockers are next In line. and will
9robaoIy send a team to Albany on next Thurs
The New York Ladies' Club got a glorious
EovepRe on the Otis Club OF East Orange on
Thursday. winning by the score OF ~ to Din
the match for the, Metropolitan trophy, which
10 for teams OF twelve women. The best scores
were. made by Mrs. Williams nnd Mrs brown
bell. Z plus. T'
AZ the Women's Whist Club on guest night
nine tables were occupied. at which were dealt
asct OF freak hands with a swing Of thirty-one
Sricks IN them; MI, and Mrs; Dewitt. got the
TOP score, Is plus \ ends, Mr.. and Mrs. God
daId were second. with u plus. Mics Campbell
end Il. Eliot, ~. we're high Il and w. with 10
On Friday night at the Brooklyn Whist Club
Miss Campbell and DR.. Cole were high N and 4
xere second with, 5. On the i and W hands
Mrs. johnson aud j. b. Elwell were high with
D plus. Mr.. and Mrs. Plimpton being second
with 2 plus. This makes the standing OF :he
leaders to date as follows: Mrs. Plinipton, ri
Per cent. and "a tricks plus: Miss Campbell.
81 per cent. and 80 tricks plus Mrs. baker. ID
per cent. and IL tricks plus.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
Concert Accordion.

A big value instrument, 10
keys. 2 stops. 2 sets of reeds.
large bugles. silver-plated mount.
inRs. double bellows; in. 1 1S
structor with each ......... Ito
OUR LINE OF MUSICAL sPE-
CIALTIES is the most Interesting
TO be seen anywhere.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
$500 Camera S2.98.

Made by Gundlaoh Opt. 90.
Uses <xb plates; has time.
quick time" and instanta-
neous exposure; 2 view and
ers and tripod sockets; best
leather cover; a sure Bargain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11

the twenty-foot rope climbing composition, La Mon.
tame won first prize. Van olinda scocud and How.
ard third. Time ~ seconds. The entertainment
ended 18th a rafting game of LasLetIaI ii hs,woan
The Poly Prep team aud the freshmen of the insti.
ute: II was . hot struggle from start TO 6nish. In
the hnht halt the Props led by 4 points to 3, Eli.
tTnlie the freshmen scored ON three foris
az otN ~ DD horse. In the second half Eli.
: FOUL and one from the held, while Morse threw 3
Poly Prog" o points; Class or Goa. Doiais.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
zoo HEAD OF HORSES AT AlCTl0N'

BULLS "A COMMISSION
THE e EASTERN SALE ID
m zSS-49I BROAD ST., NEWARK, n. j., '
Ihis sale will include an extra hne assortment Of
cobs. matched pairs, single divers, family, business.
f hsan;; T9rs. Jersey chunks, erpre.s., srSeery. and
lbs. Telephonn lsa. Newark. HOY & FOX, props,
JOS. y. HOY. auctioneer. j.. II. MohEdOUS, Galcaman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-11
n.ah.. ta. Jolly team sustaining . doubl. defeat.


n,,ight.. the Jolly team sustaining a double defeat.
The scores:
49, YIRsT GAME.
Jolly.Hoahman. 1s4: Keller, 1913: Won dlshn. ia;
Grey; lat; Wright. 12o. Total, dz1.
Ttplno-Rossi. 1877; Dotta. 12S: Bronda, 1se; Lett.
NAH, 1871; Ooppini. 1856. Total, 72o.
Jelly-HoRman. 1873; Keller, 129; Won Claim, 1855;
Grey. 1913: Wright, l21. Total. 8se.
C~entrAt-Hu6erth, 1856; Shortmeier. 1876; Briygs,
las; White 1913; Edwards. 141. Total, S44.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-14
FOREIGN MUSICIANS,
The English Style of Psonouncins Their
Names Is In Greatest Vogue.

The English Style of Psonouncins Their
Names Is In Greatest Vogue.
The pronunciation of the names of for
eign musicians is subject with regard to
which the average Briton is disposed to
claim and exercise the most unrestricted
freedom. The result is not usually such
as would lead to self Identification by the
unhappy owners Of the names themselves.
Several organs of the musical press have
begun discussing the matter with the
view of protecting the foreign musician
from nominal mutilation at the hands Of
his admirers and Of bringing something
like harmony out of the present state Of
chaos. One writer states that at q recent
conference Of musicians he heard the name
of foreign musical celebrity pronounced
in four different ways by as many speak
ers. Tschaikowsky was alluded to by one
speaker as "Shy-cow sky" instead of
"Chy-koff ski" as the composers name
ought approximately to be pronounced.
Although sufficiently serious, this is less
disooncerting than the American reproach
against English name photography in
general that we write word Beau
champ" and pronounce it "Beecham. -
Still, more rational method of translat-
ing proper names from languages which,
like Russian, have an alphabet entirely
different from our own is much to be de-
sired There is really no reason why we
should retain the German ''w'' in such
names as Tschaikowsky, Paderewski and
Turgeniev. The Russian letter is "v,"
although it has the power of "f'' before
hard consonants and at the end Of most
words. The general substitution of "v"
would aft least give the death blow IN sr1ch
APPROXIMATIONS as "Paderoosky." The
adoption of the suggestion that Sir George
Grove or some other authority should
complete o pronouncing vocabulary of
foreign musicians names might prove
useful to the student, but the infrequent
concert goer would probably remain I'M
influenced. The too deferential Baboo,
when asked how his somewhat formidable
name was to be pronounced, politely an
swered, Gas you d-n please" This, it
is to be feared, will continue to be the rule
with the majority of foreign musicians
London News.