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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-22
SHIRKING RESPONSIBILITY
The Madrid Government Puts RespOE-
sIbiiity for the Surrender on General
TOral.

Madrid, July 20.-A semi-oficial
note has been published here, explain
ing the circumstances from a Spanish
standpoint, of the surrender of San
tiago de Cuba 1t declares hat the
letter which General Toral lis alleg-
ed to have written to General Shat
ter" is apocryphal, as the telegraph
version contains a statement which
it is impossible for General TOral to
have made, because it is untrue that
his government authorized him to ca
pitulate.
The note continues: What hap
pened was that the war minister re-
ceived two kilograms from Captain
General Blanco. The first described
General Toral's position, which was
most pitiful because of the van Of
provisions and ammunition. 1t also
detailed the enemy's proposals.
"In the second telegram Captain
General Blanco gave the terms OF the
capitulation and requested instruc-
tions. The war minister replied to
both by telling Captain General Blanco
to leave every initiative to General
Toral, for it was impossible to recon-
mend any other line of conduct Gen
eral Toral, accordingly, acted as he
thought advisable and would explain
before a court martial the motives
which induced him to capitulate."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-22
THE VETERAN HOST
The Old Confederates Assembled at Atlanta
in Annual Reunion
THE HEROES OF THE LATE WAR

Honors Paid to the Living and Tributes to the Memory of the Dead
General Gordon the Idol OF all Present--Hs Reelection IS Conn.
mander in Chief Assured--His Speech..The Address of
General Hooker--TheC Contest for the Next Place
OF Meeting-.The Sons OF Confederate Vet
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-22

The S~tatesville Landmark copies the
Biblical Recorders rawlings because
Father Price preached TO the soldiers
and then adds beneath the article:
THE above. We take ii, Is an evidence
Of Christian civilization and charity
for all mankind. Talk about the mar
rowness and bitterness OF politicians,
If churchmen can be so narrow and
prejudiced what may one expect Of
the ungodly?-Raleigh Visitor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-22

a friendly contract with a company.
many OF whose vessels are auxiliary
cruisers to the Spanish navy and ON
of which AVE pee captured or de-
stroyed by the navy of the United
States.
DR.. Greenleaf's last report to Secre-
tary Alger. from the American camp
before Santiago. came this afternoon
and was to the effect hat while the
yellow fever was widely spread among
the troops. it was very mild in type
General Duffield, who has been suf-
fering from the disease. was report
ed to be improving yesterday.
The open statement from the Gu
ban legation here today was made
10 the war department officials that
they were prepared TO accept the pro-
gramme laid down by General Shat
ter IS to affairs in Santiago.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH
GERMANY.
Further inquiries by the Associated
Press today in official quarters as 10
the alleged complications between the
United States and Germany in the
Philippines failed to elicit anything
which might serve as a oundatio for
the reports OF such complications. On
the contrary. il is learned that there
have been communications between
the two governments OF a decidedly
friendly tur and that at no time
since the war began has there been
greater reason than now exists for
confidence in Germany's neutrality in
the war between the United States
and Spain. Reports of misunderstand-
ings in the Philippines or elsewhere
should not be too readily assumed as
the basis of differences OF national I'M
friendlineSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-22

If you suffer from sores. boils, pim-
pies, or if your nerves are weak and
your system run down. you should
take Hoods S~arsaparilla.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

William Gilbert will reioin Augustin
Days company next fall.
Richard Mansfield has engaged Margaret
Angiln to play leading parts in his support
Eext season.
Modjeska is playing an engagement of
five weeks at the Burbank theater in Los
Angeles, Cal.
FRANK Worthing, Joseph Holland, George
woodward and Marie Bates are among the
people already engaged to support Viola
Allen on her first starring tour.
a new fad has been introduced by the
cnorus girls. and that is the wearing of red,
white and blue garters. You. may not
always see them. but ey'reI.t there lust
the same.
olga Ncthersolc, row suffering from the
SHOCK or a railroad injury, may play the
role OF Miladi in Beerbohm Trees produc-
ton of The Three Musketeers.' 1t is
not certain, however, when MI. Tree will
produce this new work by Sydney Grundy.
Robert Downing is to make his vaudeville
debut in Boston at Mr.. keith,s popular con-
'lnuous performance theater Monday. He
VIII produce a condensed version of '"rhe
gladiator which will include the celebrated
comoat scene. Mr.. Downing vii be sup
ported by Miss Pauline Fletcher, Eugene
moore, Miss Josephine Barden and other
players of note.
1t Is said that Eleonora Duse is not TO act
IN Paris this year, in spite of the announce
ment three months ago that she was to ap-
pear there in "Hedda Gabler." La Princesse
de Bagdad, Nora and Demise" The
negotiations have suddenly come to an end
ana there is speculation as to the change in
her plans. The reascn given out is that il
was impossible to secure an appropr,a, q
thcater.
Roland Reed. in announcing his plans for
neHE season, says that he will star with
Miss Rush and will be under the manage
nieht OF l.. u. Jack. He intends to open his
season at the Boston museum in a new plav
by Madeleine Lucette Ryley. In the event
OF the new play not being completed before
me nlcdie OF August he will open his sea
son early in September with "a Man of
laeas' his success OF last season. There
VIII be no change in Mr.. Reeds company.
The report that Charles Frohmau has en-
gagged Jessie Millward. to be leading woman
OF the Empire stock company next season
IS confirmed by Joseph Humphreys. one Of
Mr. Frohman's lieutenants. recently re-
turned from England. Miss Millyard will
NOT mare her first appearance with the or
gani2ation in "Phrcso." as has been stated
IN haif n dozen papers. She will accom-
pahy the company on its preliminary tour
OF chicago, Boston, PHILADELPHIA and othor
cltles, impersonating in THE Conquerors'
fVonne, the role originated by Viola Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19
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MUSIC.


1t being the object Of the Trnnsmississinr
and international Exposition to aid in the
unfolding OF the natural resources of the
United States and TO exhibit them to tho
masses of the people that they may better
realize what has been done in the past tho
conditions that prevail in the present and
tho possibilities of the future. 1t has been
determined to entertain in the city of
ohaha' durinS the Progress of The cxposi-
tloh' inc representatives Of The various lines
OF culture and industry in the country and
10 ahord them the opportunities and facil-
tues Tor meeting in a united effort 10 dis
play their achievements. TO this end The
bufeau Of Education OF the Transmississipnl
ana international Exposition rcost cordially
4EVites the musicians of these United States
TO assemble in the city of Omaha ON the
morning OF Thursday. June 30. for fhe mr.
pose OF organizing a Rational Concrcs, of
Musicians, which shall be in session from
mat time until the evening of Monday
July 4.
II is self-evident that such a union of tho
musical forces OF this country as Is int. ndpd
by the organizers of this congress Nh AS
slst 10 an unprecedented extent in The avuk
ehIhS OF general interest in music as an ant.
IN LrlnSinS the great thinkers and per.ogm-
NV N'NSe iputh Win tie ma :Svs OF the
people ana In giving tc them more clearly
uo'ne" ana exalted ideas of the art than
they nave heretofore entertained. Tho Ma.
tional Congress OF Musicians stands nrst nj
all Tor the upbuilding OF American music
H. desires TO assist in chraining for it susb
= recognition of its merits as viii cause il
TO be respected and supported By our own
people MS they have been accustomed 10 re-
speet ana support that composed by distant
foreigners, whom mystery. perhaps. moro
IMAM any other one thing. has aided TO pre-
ierment. Regarding inventions. principles
OF government, commercial methods and the
general products of industry, we have al
lowed no other nation to out-do US, nor do
we acknowledge the superiority of any other.
but In music we taye so long been accus,
toned to tell Ourselves that we are among
the least that We have not emily become per-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19
Music Mt the Expositton.

This week will be big with musical events
Of more than ordinary Importance and the
people who visit the exposition will be af-
forded an opportunity of hearing the famous
Chicago Apollo Musical club as well as
other musical organizations which have al
ready acquired more than a local reputation.
The Apollo club is conceded to be one of
the finest organizations of it's kind in this
country and a series of concerts extending
over three nights, by a grand chorus of over
200 voices, composed OF the cream of this
magnificent organization, is a treat to be
enjoyed but once in a lifetime.
The Apollo club will come to Omaha June
q in honor of the day which has been set
ppart for the especial benefit of the people
of Illinois, and it will remain three days,
giving a concert each day. On the 21st the
concert will be given in the Auditorium,
the ~oratorio of Elijah being the bill.
Wednesday, June %. al open air concert
will be given by this great chorus. This
will take place on the island at the middle
OF the lagoon. The main court will be gor-
| geously decorated with colored lights in
honor of the occasion and the island will
be turned over to the chorus and orchestra.
The audience will gather on the broad plaza
extending around the lagoon where there are
ample accommodations for 200, 900 people
| within easy hearing distance of the island.
Thursday, Tune 23, the Apollo club will
sing THE Messiah and THE Swan and the
Skylark." This concert will be given in the
Auditorium.
June "a will be Swedish American Day.
and a concert in the Auditorium will be
marked by the rendition of distinctively
Swedish music. "A grand chorus composed of
the best singers from the numerous singing
societies and choirs In Nebraska and Iowa
has been organized, the chorus numbering
about 800 voices. and several Swedish COM
positions will be sung by this chorus. In
addition. the Thomas orchestra will play a
program OF Swedish music, including the
works of the most noted composers of this
nationality.
Saturday, June Is" the Dubuque Choral So
torium, "The Creation being the bill. Thus
nish a surfeit OF enter ;ainment for the mus
ically inclined OF this section.
The hours for, the concerts are:
Tuesday, June q, s p. m~.-CCncert, Audi
torium. Apollo Club OF Chicago; 200 voices,
under the direction of Mr.. William NJ.
Tonlins, will render the o~ratorio of
Elijah"
Wednesday, June 20. $50 p. m.-Free
Concert, Lagoon Island. Grand Alfresco
Concert, with the Apollo Club OF Chicago
and the Exposition Chorus.
Thursday, June %. 8 p. m.-Concert,
Auditorium. The Messiah" and the Swan
end the Skylark;" ~soloists, Miss Jennie
Osborne. soprano; Miss Helen Buckley, So
prano; Mrs. Katherine Fisk. contralto:
Miss Bessie Campbell. contralto: George
Iiamiin, tenor: Frank King Clark. basso.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19
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catches a good many people who marvel with
reference to the method adopted by the
young girl In getting through space. In the
Devii's den, his satanic majesty does bust
ness at the old stand. but up to date he has
not captured the young woman against
whom he has a grudge. The Camera OBJ
scur0 has just opened up and tries to draw
against tie Streets of Cairo, but It is an
uphill Job, as most everybody would rather
watch the performances OF the Egyptians
than to look through a pair of lenses at pic
lures.
On the north Midway the card is substan-
TALLY the same as 1t has been since the
opening Of the exposition. The Giant See
saw does lots of business and the search
light accompaniment is proving a great
card. An elevation of 300 feet gives a de-
lightful sensation these warm nights. Shoot
ing the shutes continues to have a strong
hold on the people and many parties are
made up for the purpose of gliding down the
steep incline. The Storming of Mantanza has
recently opened and Is proving catchy, while
the Dragon theater over the way is getting
its share of business. The Scenic railroad
Is about ready to operate and its prospective
patrons are anticipating a great journey
from the torrid to the frigid zone. The
"a III SNtlltb VI III u lIt
zones. Mattox's Wild West catches the east
ern visitors, who are anxious to catch a
glimpse Of frontier life, while the Cyclic
rama pulls the old soldiers and sailors who
never tire watching the picture of the bat
tie between the Monitor and the Merrimac.
Hagenback's animal show is always crowded
to the doors and is a resort for both young
and old. The Mee-Wah-Lee village is an
innovation and people go there for the pur-
pose of learning of the ways and customs
OF the Chinese. This place operates a thea
ter in connection with the tea garden and
the joss house. The California gold
mine that burned a couple of weeks ago is
in operation again and many people visit
the shaft and the tunnel. Hooters dog
show runs night and day and is a great re-
sort for the children. The Ostrich farm and
the Old Plantation being side by side put
on different programs, but each has it's ad-
mirers and all who visit the place seem to
enjoy themselves. The Haunted Swing and
the Destruction of the Maine in Havana
harbor are a couple of rival attractions along
different lines and both furnish good and
clean amusement. The Streets of All Ma
tons maintains its old standard as a good
thing Notwithstanding the order of court,
tho camels and the donkeys carry all OF
those people who lave the price. Pabst's
and Schlttz' pavilions are literally patron
lied and those who visit the places contend
that they always receive full value for their
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

found them frif OF originality and genius.
MIR. Listemanh fs at present at the head OF
the violin department Of the Chicago College
Of Music. HeiwiH be heard during the con-
gress in a recital. at which he will perform
a large variety 1cf compositions for his in
struinent. andl6h Monday evening. July 4,
he will play with the orchestra a violin con-
certo composed By his brother, Fritz Liste-
mann, said to BE- One OF the most remarkable
compositions Of Its class ever written on this
side OF the Atlantic ocean.
The pioneer must be a hero. 1t Is COM
paratively easy to follow in the footsteps OF
others, but TO strike out in a new line all
by ones self and work for years persistently
toward the accomplishment Of a given pur-
pose, unassisted and usually unencouraged,
requires that sort OF stun which few OF us
seem to inherit. Among the pioneers of
American musical art may be counted Miss
Alice c. Fletcher. Some twelve or fourteen
years ago Miss Fletcher began her original
Investigations in the domain of Indian music.
In order to prosecute her study with any
success at all she found 1t would be neces-
sary to leave the comforts and environments
OF civilization and go and live among the
Indians, sharing their hardships and so
closely Identifying herself with their in
terests as to gain their confidence and esteem
and acquire such influence over them as
would cause them to reveal to her the here
tofore hidden secrets OF their religious and
other ceremonies. Pursuant to this de-
termination she settled among the Omaha
Indians, acquired their language, gained
their confidence and, a little at a time, they
revealed to her these secrets for which she
was searching and which at last enabled her
to make a systematic study of music as 1t
occurs not only in their ritual but in all
departments Of their daily life. 1t will GER
tainly astonish those uniformed on the sub
ject when they learn what an important
place In the Indian life music holds and
how 1t is honored and respected by those
upon whom We have been accustomed to look
as savages. With the Indian music is the
highest expression of his most sacred feel
ings and the world is indebted to Miss
Fletcher for its knowledge of this fact. Even
the great English philosopher, Herbert
Spencer, has found 1t worth his while to
correspond with Miss Fletcher regarding the
manners and customs of the Indian tribes,
that he, in the composition of his great work
on Sociology" should be able to get at the
folntain-h of these expressions of the
workings of human nature cultivated only
by such influences as surround tribes in a
primitive state of culture. Miss Fletcher's
essay upon THE Psychic Nature of Indian
Music" will reveal the condition of the In
dian mind which prompts 1t to express it.
self in the language Of the divine art.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19
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by Kuhn h c %
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

ms week at the Creighton, commencing
~ d matinee this afternoon, the stock
company VIII switch from war drama to
.p"euy' presenting "Incog." In addition to
u uSuai specialties, the biograph, with
.ne e'er-popular war pictures. will be added
to the attractions. =
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

Among the most important personages
to be present at the congress
il Albert Ross Parsons. di-
rector OF the piano-forte department
of the Metropolitan Conservatory of Music,
New York City. Mr., Parsons is not only
a pianist of the highest standing but he
10 an accomplished writer and lecturer. He
is the translator into English of Wagner's
monograph on Beethoven and is the editor
of the American editions ola number or
important piano-forte compositions. Besides
this ne is the author OF q number OF original
works upon the scientific aspect OF music.
He wGs born at Sandusky, o.. September l6,
1S47, and is of New England ancestry.
Another man Of great ability and con-
corning whose career a little knowledge will
no Interesting is Mr.. john Comfort Fill
more. al present director OF the musical de-
Pal tmont OF Pomona College. Claremont.
Cal. Mr.. Fillmore was Torn in "A little town
iH Nav London county, Connecticut, in the
year 1913. During the last ten years Mr..
Fillmore, thanks TO the influence OF Miss
Ali,a Fletcher, has been an active inyesti-
gator IA The realm OF Indian music and has
accomplished an enormous amount toward
opening M a hsld which has been hereto
fore uucNplore,i and which bids fair to be
ioule one of the most fertile for the pro-
dGCtiOn OF real Ainericanism in musical art.
Mi. Fillmore's address upon the Harmony
as the Basis OF Indian Melody" may be reck-
oned as one OF the most important deliv-
cred during the session OF the congress.
Another musician among the greatest that
ever resided permanently in this country and
identified himself with its musical welfare
is Bernhard Ferdinand Listemann, yiolinist.
Mr.. I.istemann is the author Of a method OF
violin playing and the editor and composer
OF much violin and piano music. The writer
has seen q number OF his songs and has
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

Catering to the spirit of the times tbn
creighton during the past week presented
a war drama, William Gillctte's Held nv
.he Enemy That it was to the liking Of the
ppDilc was evidenced by the attendance
throughout tho week, which was good. in
spite OF the other attractive amuspront
ata features which claimed a share of the public
a,'ehtion' and the miserable weather With
winch everything has had to contend WIZ"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

Tho last week has beer a hot one on the
Midway and all of the numerous attractions
ala a thriving business. The German viii
iago opened It's doors for the first time yes
terday and those who attended were well
pleased There Was plenty OF music and a
fairly good vaudeville company on the stage.
The performance Is continuous during the
day and evening. The Illusion palace con-
tinues TO attract crowds. while the Moorish
palace just beyond is as much of a feature
as ever The Mirror maze interests young
and old. Up to this tune none OF the visi-
tors have succeeded In finding the myster-
i0us woman. The Flying Girl fllusisn
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

po l"o lexas Steer" was presented NJ t,o
"uling the entire week to rather
nonei audiences. The company gave =
oon,aS satisfactory performance and suc-
=, an III amusing those who attended--and
- one ever goes to hear one of HOWE
h"t'ohs with any other object than
ann amused IN view he is doomed to dis.
ha tmeht and 1t is more than possible
comn De disappointed in that. The
nerfpan crossed Its season with last nights
from hnan ana VIII return to New York
Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-19

Associated with Miss Fletcher and Mr.
Fillmore is Mr.. Francis La Flesche, an
Omaha Indian educated at Harvard uni
versity and now employed in the Indian
Bureau at Washington, D. c. Mr.. La Flesche
was detailed by the United States govern
ment to take part In the proceedings of this
congress and TO deliver an address upon his
national music. In order to exploit it more
satisfactorily he will be assisted by a half
dozen Indian singers who will be brought
to Omaha for the express purpose of sing
ing a number of their songs during the
course Of his lecture. Mr.. La Flesche him
self is a singer of unusual ability and it
was the writer's good fortune "a few days
ago to spend an hour listening to him as he
sang song after song celebrated for untold
years among the member of his tribe. We
are prone to think that we have 1t all and
that our ability exceeds that of all other
people, but Mr.. La iFlesche is able to sing a
song composed In groups of three notes al
most constantly syncopated and simultane-
ously beat time on a drum, two notes
| against the three which he sings. Every
pianist or piano student knows how difficult
1t is to play two notes against three and
make either rhythm perfect, but Mr.. La
! Flesche finds not the slightest difficulty in
doing that sort Of thing for any length of
time. no matter now complicated are the
appropriations. Indian Music Day during
the congress will certainly be one Of the
most important of the entire session and 1t
is to be hoped that 1t will reveal to the
composers who will be present a new field
of Investigation and a new source of inspira-
ton which will be fruitful during the years
to come and assist in building up a school
Of musical composition which will not be an
imitation of Mozart, Beethoven and Wagner,
but which shall be characterized by true
Americanism. HOMER MOORE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-09-02
He Turned the Isush

President O'Hanlon Of the Penning,
ton IN. ~ seminary used to preach
every Monday morning at Ocean Grove,
and one Of his regular hearers wa
. good Methodist brother who used
to shout "Gloryi" whenever anything
pleased him. Once In awhile this about
would come in at an i%nopportune mo
ment.
After d.. o'Hanlon had been preach:
ing ON Monday mornings for a numbe,
OF years he arose one day to announce
his text. He introduced his remarks
with these words: Brethren, I have
been preaching here at Ocean Grove on
Monday mornings for q number d
years, but some d these days when you
are gathered here I will be missing, foa
the grass will be growing over my
grave" Just then the shouter uttered
q shrill ooh, G-l.o-r.yi"
sedate as was that congregation, there
went up q hearty laugh. The docto,
was equal to the occadon. He put hi.
hands in his pockets, leaned back and
said, well, brother, what have yor
got against met" The laugh was turn.
ed, order was soon restored, and the
Doctor preached with his usual powe,
and acceptability.-New York Tribune.