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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

1t is undoubtedly true that great many
people are conscious of getting less enjoy
ment out of vocal music than should be
for it is that they cannot understand the
words the singers are using, even when
the songs are known to be English. When
these disappointed listeners sraise this OBJ
lection in the presence of persons of mu-
steal pretensions, they are accustomed to
being looked upon with plying glance and
to being told in a condescending way that
the music's the thing, and that one should
be so well able to understand 1t that
words should be unnecessary. Also. they
adapted 70 musical expression that clear
enunciation of the words should not be ex-
pected of singers. With these snubs in
mind. music lovers who are not music ex-
perts learn to suffer in silence, but are not
convinced, the more especially that every
now and then some singer of acknowledged
repute fills their souls with joy by speaking
every word of her songs with perfect dis
tinctness. For the most part, however,
when they attend opera or concerts they
come away with as little idea of the text
of the songs If the language were Choc-
taw Church music. as sung by choirs and
soloists, is little better. if the listener hap
pen not TO be familiar with the words, and
Is particularly a source of irritation. since
1t is commonly felt that. whatever may be
true of other songs, the sentiment Of a
hymn has much to do with its effective
ness.
Under these circumstances 1t is gratify-
ing to the dissatisfied music lover to find
that his complaints are not without JUS
tification. and that his views as to the need
OF clear enunciation have professional SUP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

tenn due to illness rather than to her hus-
bands neglect or lack Of sympathy, or
that Mr.. Carlyle also the victim of
nerves" and dyspepsia, and Scotch tenn
permanent, and had a real affection for his
wife and she for him. The Browning let
tiers We're another instance of indiscreet
publication. 1t is true that they disclosed
no disagreeable facts, but set forth in clear
light two beautiful natures, but the world
learned little from them of the charac-
tiers and lives of these married poets that
it had not known before and nothing that
it was needful it should know. Perhaps,
on the contrary, it lost something in
lessening it's sense of the sacredness of
letters intended TO be read by one person
reader who can take up the Browning
letters without feeling that he is tres
passing on private rights.
AS to Victor Hugo. whose love letters
have been published, the principle remains
the same, but individual conditions differ
somewhat. He was inordinately vain and
good deal of poseur. and would prob
ably not object TO the publication IL he
could be consulted. II is not unlikely that
they were written with something Of the
literary self-consciousness that Barrie's
Tommy would have felt in composing
them. Bismarck's letters TO his wife, one
may imagine, are free from that senti-
mental overflow which makes the Brown
ing letters pail at times, and they will un-
coubtedly touch upon the public affairs of
Germany in edifying way. At the same
time great many persons who are sensi-
tive to individual rights-eyen those of the
dead-will continue to believe that it is a
trespass upon the proprieties TO make pub
lie confidential correspondence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18
THE CASE OF DIR. ROSS.

The resignation of DR.. Ross. of the chair
Of economics and sociology at Leland STAN
ford University, has attracted more atten-
out that his resignation was enforced by
Mrs. Stanford, on account of his theories
regarding certain politico-economic ques-
tons, and that her action was part of a
distinct plan to suppress freedom of speech
That this is not true is shown by a state
n.ent of President Jordan, who is a warm
friend of DR.. Ross, and who says: "There
is not the slightest evidence that he is n
martyr 10 freedom of speech Nor is
there any reason TO believe that his with
drawal has been due to any pressure of
capital any other sinister influence /
know that Mrs. Stanford's decision was
reached only after long and earnest con-
s:deration, and that its motive was the
welfare of the university. and that alone'
1t is understood that the main objection 10
DIR. Ross was his pronounced hostility TO
corporations and his advocacy of municipal
not dangerous views, but they are some.
what cranky" There seems to be no
doubt that his resignation was either en-
forced or brought about by pressure from
Mrs. Stanford, but DIR. Jordan, speaking
from knowledge, says she only acted after
lung and earnest consideration, and that
her sole motive was the welfare of the uni
versity. This does away with the charge
Of a purpose to suppress free speech No
subordinate salaried man has right
TO use his position to teach or promulgate
views disapproved by his superior or en-
ployer. The proprietor of a newspaper
who believed in protection would not toll
crate an editor who advocated free trade
DR.. Ross may preach or teach his peculiar
views as much as he pleases from a plat
form or chair of his own, but he had no
right TO use his position in Stanford Uni
versity TO teach views offensive TO the per-
son who controls the largest part of the
endowment DR.. Jordan's statement that
Mrs. Stanford's sole motive was the well
fare Of the university doubtless means
that she thought Prof. Ross's teachings
would injure its prestige and patronage,
and therefore she thought it best to get rid
of him. The trustees or managers of
university would not think of employing
a professor in the first instance whose
views on some important question they
cid not approve. and ii would seem they
should have an equal right to get rid OF
one who. after his employment, developed
views which they regarded as mischievous
or wrong. Freedom of action on one side
is as essential as freedom of speech Ola
the other. DR.. Ross freedom of speech
has not been curtailed- There are plenty
of avenues through which he can promul-
safe his views. If he wishes TO. besides a
department in a university whose founders
and managers do not approve of them. Il
Is quite likely that, besides believing his
teachings to be injurious to the university.
Mrs. Stanford knew they would have been
offensive to her deceased husband. This
motive would command respect quite as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

A convention is to be held i'm Fort Worm
Tex, on Nov. 30 and Dec. ]. for the pur
pose of enlisting the federal government
and the government OF Texas in the neces
sary work OF restoring the desolated pen
of Galveston and taking such action az snai
protect that city from future disaster o.
a kindred nature. As far as the national
government is concerned. the appeal shouio
not be granted. Great as the Galveston
disaster was. il does not furnish case ioi
government action, except To meet an
emergency. as in the furnishing OF tens
and rations. IL Is not within the proper
functions OF he national government 70
assist in protecting towns against ths
natural dangers of their situation Inc
people who locate and live in them shoo''
do that The government should not y
expected TO furnish protection against 'io@i
waves. any more than against earthquakes
or cyclones.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

where there is as little street begging and
as little indiscriminate outdoor relief dis
pensed. The tendency Of the system in
operation for years past has been 10 90
away with these features and 10 make
self-help almost an indispensable requisite
to charity. In connection with the system
the results and influence OF the savings
bank conducted by the society have been
very gratifying 1t is a surprise 10 learn
that during the past year the deposits IN
the bank In sums as low as cents at .
time. have amounted to $4,000 and that by
the poorest Of the poor. The moral innu-
ence of this saving is as valuable as the
material aid IL affords. Ii is a school iof
the development of thrift and the preVen-
ton of pauperism. II every city In the
United States had as good a charity or
ganization as indianapolis and as well ao-
ministered great dement's would accrue 70
the rich as well as the poor, to those VINO
give well as TO those who receive char
ity
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instructor. talks very plainly on the sub
ject in his magazine. Music. why Is It,"
he asks, that American women cannot
sing in any kind of understandable speech?
That they do not sing English" he con-
tinues, anybody can be sure who Will at
tend few concerts. If there is an English
song upon the programme the words are
obscure. If at all recognizable. and this in
small hall and to the light accompani-
ment Of a piano" He charges that women
are mainly at fault in this respect. Many
men, especially the bassos and baritones,
speak their text beautifully, though
tenors are often deficient in clearness.
Among women, he says. .contraltos some
times sing fairly well. while sopranos
rarely deliver their lines with clearness."
Mr.. Mathews also bluntly AYERS that
the hallucination of these women that they
sing clearly in German. Italian and French
as these tongues are spoken in their
own countries is a mistake. They do not
do it. "A few of our American girls" he
says, by dint of multitudncus lessons in
|
of culture in the French language that they
can be tolerated upon a French stage as
foreigners. Never one of them Ras sung
the language as natives sing it; none of
except in SO far as the latter are willing
to forego the delight of their evasive
tongue for the sake of the pure. bright
tones of the American voice." In England
he declares, different state of affairs pre-
walls, singers being able to sing with clear
ness without sacrificing the language to the
phrasing the phrasing to the language
He accounts for the fact that this is not
the case in America by the circumstance
that pupils are not taught singing in the
Italian because it is assumed to be more
musical than our own speech. According
ly the pupil works through her elementary
course without language; she then takes a
few arias in Italian and German; now and
then she relapses into French. English un-
dergoes that curious modification which
gives the well-known hot-potato' effect
(the effect of holding a small hot potato
in the mouth while the singing is going on.)
/ know not whether this standard effect
of the pupils of our Italian singing teach
ers may not be actually taught as some
thing desirable. AT all events they COM
municate it as part of the trademark"
Another reason given for the fault is the
haste of the pupil to sing difficult music
before her vocal organs are properly
trained. AS to the music alone being suf-
ficient, he says that with words omitted
the nearer misses something that the COM
poser intended him to have. Mr.. Mathews
goes into the subject much further, but
this is sufficient to indicate his position,
and to give encouragement to those who
have timidly felt that in asking singer to
make 1t clear what she is singing too much
is demanded With such good authority
behind them they may hereafter demand it
with confidence, and know that they are
getting an inferior article of song when the
words are not distinct.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18
PUBLISHING PRIVATE LETTERS.

The letters written by Bismarck to his
wife, about five hundred in number and
covering the years between 1877 and 1892
are soon to be published Is there to be
no limit to this laying open TO the world
OF the most intimate condolences of family
life2 The publication of the Carlyle let
tiers was the first venture in this direc-
ton, for while these letters were not all
written by Mr.. and Mrs. Carlyle to each
other. many of them dealt with personal
and domestic affairs and were obviously
intended only for the perusal Of the per-
sons to whom they were addressed. That
much injustice was done to the memory
of both Mr.. and Mrs Carlyle by their pub
LEGATION there can be no doubt. The ma
jority of readers would fail to realize that
her somewhat querulous complaints were
the outgrowth Of propensity 70 talk too
much and Of an oyerwrought nervous eys-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18
The Journals Reduction in Price
rs PERM

A wrong impression seems TO pre-
vail among certain of the subscribers
10 THE JOURNAL, namely, that the
recent reduction in the subscription
Price of the paper was only temporary,
and that a return to former rates would
take effect when the campaign closed.
This is an error. The present pub
Iished price of the paper will be per-
manently maintained ard its high
standard will in no way be impaired.
Send in your subscriptions to US at the
published rates or have the paper de-
Iivsred to you by our agent in your
locality.s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18
opinion.

One of the Journals weekly exchanges
contains this announcement: IF those who
send US poetry expect adequate compensa-
ton 1t would be well for them to offer it
elsewhere The financial strength OF the
paper must be chiefly expended on its prose
articles" This is the position taken b.
most newspapers, though few of them
boldly and badly set their rules down In
print. They prefer TO break the truth gent
L. and privately 10 each aspiring contribu-
tor who asks TO be paid in cash for his
verses aud is not willing TO take his re-
ward in mere glory. But IL makes poor
outlook for poets. and readers who are won't
10 speak slightirgiy of newspaper verse
should take into consideration the fact that
verse writer's can make more money white
washing fences or peddling tinware.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

An interview with the secretary of the
Indianapolis Charity Organization Society.
published in the Journal of Friday last,
contained some very encouraging state
ments regarding the diminution of pauper-
ism in the city and the success OF efforts
TO develop thrift and spirit of self-heip
among those who have been the recipients
of charity OF course. in city of the size
Of Indianapolis there must always be more
or less pauperism of various degrees of
merit. including some professional beggars
and frauds. The best that can be done is to
reduce these TO a minimum and that seems
to have been nearly accomplished under
the excellent system of organised charities
in this city. Probably there is not another
city In the country Of equal population
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

public affairs is that they do not read the
papers. and are. therefore, not qualified
to engage in such discussions intelItgently.
1t. ought to be otherwise with the women
OF the council body which undertakes
to regulate things in general and particu-
lar. but 1t appears that il is rot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

The coin which is most extensively coun-
terfeited now is the copper one-cent piece
The officers of the treasury detected and
destroyed S11.146 worth of counterfeit silver
coins. notes and certificates, 2,2T7 five-cent
pieces and I21. 652 one-cent pieces. Coun-
terfeit gold coins are rare. Ii must be a
love Of the offense which leads counterfeit
ers to devote themselves to pennies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

IL the woman's National Council. which
has appointed committees TO investigate
the government OF the Philippines. Hawaii
and Porto Rico, 10 learn whether there is
any truth in the ssory that vice is licensed
for the service 10 communicate with the
secretary OF war II could have an answer
promptly and at no expense TO itself, Also.
its feelings would be relieved at once, i'm
stead Of suffering the stress involved in
the delay OF personal inquiry into the al
legged conditions. Besides. IL The members
% the council read the papers regularly
they would know that official denial OF tho
story has already been made The trouble
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

One good result of the election is that
st has made so many leaders in New York
so jealous in the work Of social reform. If
1t had gone the other way Mr.. Croker
would not have announced himself the
evangeI of purity. and Mayor Van WycS
would not have enlisted under the banner
Of Bishop Potter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

The other day, when it was known that
Mr. Carnegie was at the Carnegie offices in
Pittsburg, they were besieged by persons
seeking requests. not less than fifty going
there him to obtain assistance
Even the very rich have their troubles.
They cannot walk the streets and see the
sights.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

After Mr.. Croker had declared himself
In favor of suppression of vice and crime
in New York. Rev. DR.. Parkhurst declared
that he held Croker personally responsible
Cor the conditions in that city. The re-
former went so far as TO declare that
Cookers demand for the suppression of
vice is "a cowardly bluff" Unfortunately.
many others in New York hold the same
oninio.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

1t is the New York Journal, the most
strenuous advocate of the silver heresy of
is to l. that now declares that ''the silver
episode in American politics ends with the
closing century" 1t is the truth. but it
appears in a strange place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

A year ago public indignation was
aroused against the play called 'Sapho'
TO an extent that the police interfered in
New York, but the play is now on the
boards and no complaint is made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

III every college in the land would nm
tate the patriotic example of Yale In onei'
ing free tuition TO five Filipino youths
selected by the Taft commission 70
educated in this country II would give .
great impetus to the development OF Ame'
lean sentiment in the islands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

Mr.. Carnegie does not found a university,
but he does vastly better when he lays the
foundation of great school of technology
IN Pittsburg, which will doubtless be one of
the largest in the world.
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BY constitutional amendment adopt
at the recent election Rhode ISLAM -
ceased to have two capitals. Newport 80
ing been dropped and Providence Fe'." ''.,s
Why the smallest State IN the Union ''''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-18

Thus far the Hon. Richard Croker has
not undertaken 70 quote Scripture in his
newly-chosen role of reformer.
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much as the other. DR.. Ross should take
his views to some market where there is a
demand for them
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-07-19
TAX COLLECTORS.

THE OBLIGATIONS of the County
i must be paid. To enatle me to pay
the county orders / must have money
and the taxpayers must pay me, or /
win be obliged to collect by process of
law.
Meet me punctually as follows:
ST. INIGO'S-2nd Thursday.
JARBOESvILLE-2nd Friday.
ISLAND-Adams' Store, End Saturday
VALLEY LEE-Third Monday.
Taxes must be paid promptly.
LEWIS r. SPRINGER,
Nov. o-tf Collector.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-07-19

To Tie President u fke Beard ef Tras
tees II Ghariofts Haz S1aeoi Your com
mittee appointed 70 subn.is resolutions
expressive Of the Boards feelings upon
the life and services Of the late WILLIAM
LAEsDALE THoMAs. beg leave to offer
the following. viz:
WHEREAs, IL has pleased an .All-Wise
Providence 20 remove from rs our es-
teemed member. WILLIAM LASsDALE
THOMAS.
AID WHERKAs, our personal inter-
course and his long membership Of this
Board has given us an opportunity to
properly estimate the character of our
deceased friend and the value OF his SER
vices to this Board and the Institution
IL represents,
Be Is Resolrsd, by the Board of Trus-
tees Of Charlotte Hall School, that in
the death OF MR. THoxAs this Board
has lost member whose wise counsel
and business experience win be greatly
missed, this school true. substantial
patron-our State and community q good
and valuable citizen and each member
OF this Board, q personal friend and an
agreeable associate.
We tender TO his family our sincere
sympathy In their sorrow and direct
these resolutions to be entered on our
records, published in our local county
papers and copy sent TO the family.
JOS. II. KEY,
co,nm;.,..
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-07-19

[Repoited for the Beacon.l

Repoited for the Beacon.
The Leonardtown Junior Club. chap
eroned by Miss Catharine Combs gave .
very enjoyable picnic at the shell-bank
in "Sheep-Pen" woods on Wednesday,
July 12, 19e0.
Il was noticed that Tommy was fav-
ored by the two who carried the basket
Of peaches, which made the L. j. G..
laugh. The girls had an interesting
game OF croquet, which was won by Miss
Rowena Holmes. The boys had game
Of foot ball, after which they enjoyed
bathing. Some of the girls waded around
the shore and by noon they did justice
to the nice dinner Of fried chicken, dew
illed crabs, rolls, ham, pickles. cake, frog
en- custard. peaches, candy and later
lemonade, mot Lemon" Mattingly).
Then some played cards and some told
fortunes which was very pleasant. and
when the day ended we all wished that
Il had just begun. It was just 2 p. m.
when We left the shellabank with merry
hearts, hoping to return again soon and
We thank Miss Kitty for taking the re-
sponsibility of the L. J. G.
Those present were Misses Annie Nor
gan, Rowena Holmes, Addie Lynch, Nay
Mattingly, Madeleine Camalier. Mavis
Lynch and Shirley Jones. Masters Ar
thur Boyd, Clarence Duke, Tom Robey,
Kennedy Abel. Aloysius King, Herbert
Moore, Joseph Morgan. franklin Abel,
Claude Lynch, Albert Morgan, Locke
Holmes and Harris Camalier. -