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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07
MUSIC and MUSICIANS.

selected with an eye to pleasing the most
fastidious.
An event of historical Importance in the
musical world is the appearance OF Nine
Melba in the German capital, the first
time in her eventful and musical career.
Nine. Melba, who appeared on Monday
evening, Dec. 4, in Lucia, was accorded
an ovation, such as only German audi
ences can arouse on occasions OF such
artistic Importance. Below is clipping
from the Berlin correspondent of the Mu-
steal Courier:
Melba sat in a box, and in state, at the
Philharmonic concert, and in close at
tendance upon her was Prof. Joachim.
The Australian prirna donna will make
her first appearance here at the Royal
opera next Monday night, Dec. in 'ilu-
cia," in which opera two more guests,
the tenor Marconi and the baritone d An
drade, will supplement the foreign eie-
Elent in the cast.
Last night we had the fourth Philhar-
monte concert, in which Nikisch distin-
guished himself by the most profound
and at the same time most brilliant as
well as most touching and sympathetic
reproduction of Tschaikowsky "Pathet-
ic" symphony he has SO far vouchsafed
u.s. He seemed to grow beyond himself,
and after the performance Of the TIL
umphal March" the audience rose to him
like one man. Again and again he had
to bow his thanks, and finally made the
members Of the orhcestra share in the
success by rising from their seats in ac-
acknowledgement Of the spontaneous and
long-lasting applause. After the final
movement, with its unrelentiess grief and
touching righteousness, Nikisch himself
was so moved that big tears rolled down
his cheeks After Mascagni's butcher
Ing of this noblest Of modern sympho-
MES this Nikisch reading worked like a
purifying revelation
The Y. NJ C. A. course will bring two
musical organizations in the last of their
series. The Red Path Concert company
will be the first to come, to be followed
by the Iistemann String Quartette of
Chicago. The series has been huge
success, and the audiences have been en-
thusiastic and appreciative of the differ
ent attractions. Next Thursday evening
a prominent pupil orator is the offering.
Clan Campbell will celebrate the birth
day of Robert Burns, the Scottish ma
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07

1t is not to be expected that all should
study music as a science or as an art,
but it is expected that people of culture
should know something about 1t. Inc
student who plodss along on the road OF
learning without associates, the student
who never meets those who are engaged
with him in the same work, falls to de-
velop a spirit Of competition and whole
some emulation. Students> should meet
students at proper places and times; they
should hear and see what others do.
Hearing without understanding is as the
top of the tree without Hfe-sustalnlng
roots; so understanding without nearing
good music is all root and trunk, without
flowers, leaves or fruit The necessity
therefore of both lectures and recitals as
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lectures prepare the
mind to hear Alright and sets one to think
ing, while the recitals arouse and Guilt
vate ones feelings as we'll as one taste
for art. In order to enjoy any special art
one must understand 1t: the more one
thinks about it the deeper Will become ms
emotion and the greater VIII De the oe-
velopment of thought and sentiment WITH
in him. Sentiment is the top SOIL, IN WHICH
grows our art, springing from the emo
tional; the thoughts arising therefrom
should be pure and carefully nurtured.
1t will be perceived from TINS that DOM
lectures and recitals are needful for our
musical growth Students and music low
ers should avail themselves OF the excel
lent opportunity of hearing Lewis z. Ell
son, the Boston critic and lecturer, who
will give his lecture on Tuesday evening,
JAN g. at the Peoples church, selecting
for the subject on that evening, Scotch
Song and History" on Friday evening,
Jan. u, the subject will be German Mu-
sic," and on the following Monday even
ing he will lecture on History of National
Music
Musical admirers of the DAM Symphony
orchestra who have been journeying to
the Twin City to-laear the concerts given
there on Sunday afternoons will now have
the same carefully sefected programme in
their own city. Commencing Sunday, jan
q, a series of five cbfcerts will be given
In st. Paul, at the metropolitan opera
house, ON Sundays afNernoons. The sub
scription list is Iowsppen at the box Of
fice and these cohcefts should be literally
patronized, as Mrs. Daaz caters to the
public tastes, and the programmes are
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07

where Miss Ettinger is under contract
with Charles Young for a concert tour.
Verdi, the great composer Is slowly
sinking. Pneumonia Is the cause, and
this, with age, may result fatally
The transcontinental tour of Emma
Nevada and Louis Blumenberg, ceIloist.
is an immense success. The company is
sas City, and wifi be in St. Paul In Feb
ruary
Miss Gertrude Hall will illustrate "The
Symphony" Wednesday, afternoon at the
z. NJ. G. A. rooms. The great Tschar-
kowsky symphony and ''PathetioR NO. Q,
and the Beethoven. No. I will be the
study. Schubert members and holders Of
series tickets will be admitted free.
The professional will entertain for Mr..
Louis Elson during his stay in the city.
Mrs. Theodore Thomas,o OF Chicago will
arrive IN st. Paul on ethesS evening Of
Thursday, Jan. Is, to remain until after
the orchestra concerts. Unquestionably
she will be the subject of much attention
In musical circles, and the interest In
the concerts will be greatly stimulated
by her presence before their occurrence
and her lectures in the two cities. She
will lecture on 1.-THE Symphony" Satur-
day afternoon, Jan. 20, In Raudenbush
hall. The lecture will be free to season
ticket holders, as well as members Of tho
Schubert club. In Minneapolis Mrs.
Thomas will lecture ON Programme
Making Friday afternoon, Jan. 10. In
the Unitarian church. The two clubs are
to exchange courtesies, each being tho
guest Of the other on these afternoons.
TO honor Mrs. Thomas the Musicale has
planned for large reception to be given
Immediately after the lecture in the par
iors Of the Unitarian-church
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07

where Miss Ettinger Is under contract
with Charles Young for a concert tour.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-07

Verdi. the great composer is slowly
sinking. Pneumonia Is the cause, and
this, with age, may result fatally
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
CLEVER FORGERY
AT FRONT ROYAL
Man Dressed as a Laborer Draws
Money on Quite a Large Check.
A Reward offered.

FRONT ROYAL, VA, April 26.-Spec-
ial.-Ths morning a very clever forgery
was discovered at the Front Royal Ma
tional Bank, of this place. in shape of a
check amounting TO S459, which was all
legged TO have been sisnsd by Elias Herr,
a prominent citizen OF this county, and
drawn in favor of a 1.sr who gave his
name as Edward Iibler.
Yesterday evening lSibler went 10 the
National Bank and stated TO the cashier
that the had been working tor Mr.. Kerr,
al Lincton, as a laborer in the lime lsilns
of which Mr.. Herr is the owner. but had
decided to quit work and that the check
in question represented the full amount
due him for wages. He succeeded in hav-
ing the check cashed without arousing
any suspicion on the part Of the cashier.
He was dressed in workingman's clothing,
heavily sprinkied with lime dust, which
apparently substantiated his statement as
TO his occupation
The man was about 80 years of age,
dark complexioned, about feet inches
in height and black hair and mustache.
When charging up checks after banking
hours the assistant cashier noticed some
peculiarities about the check, and at once
communicated with MIR. Herr who
uromptly advised the bank officials that
he had given no such check The bank at
once advertised a reward of 500, which
will be given for the mans capture.
No trace whatever has been disclosed as
10 the forger's whereabouts, but he is sup
posed 10 have left the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
ASK FOR A RECEIVER.
litigation Against National Linseec
Oil Company Revived.

CHICAGO, April Civilization against
the National Liuseed Oil Company was
revived in the United States Circuit Court
to-day, when the appointment OF re-
ceiver was asked by stockholders having
1850 shares of the capital stock of the
company The conlplaInants are James
Clark. of Plalnfeid, n. j.: Walter " Me-
Cain, of Des Moines. and J. W. BROOKS.
Henry B. Scott and William W. Baldwin.
of Burlington. Iowa.
The petitioners ask that the court take
the affairs of She National Company under
it's control and appoint receiver to ad-
minister and distribute the assets remain
ing. which they claim amount 10 about
slOe,G0o.
It is also claimed by the petitioners
that the stockholders have a right TO the
money. aggregating about $4,000. said 10
have been lost by the president and dlrec-
tors of the National Company while specu-
letting in naxseed and ON the Board OF
Trade.
TIE American Lsnseed Company, which
holds most OF the assets OF the former
concern. is not party TO the suit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
VARIOUS PHASES
OF EDUCATION
DR.. ]. |. NJ. Curry and Booker Wash
ington Among the Speakers
at Hampton.

NHW7POiRT NEWS, VA. April %
special.-The commencement exercises of
the Hampton Normal and Agricultural
Institute were held to-day The Indian
and colored students who nave graduated
frrine. the wear were awarded diplomas
and an excellent programme was rem
dered. In the neighborhood OF seventy
pupgls received diplomas and trade Ger
tificates. The distinguished educators
who were present at yesterdays con-
ference witnessed the commencement ex-
ercises. Alta special session OF the Board
o. Visitors w. w Frazier. of PhiiadeL-
phia. and Rev. John W. Cooper. OF New
Britain. Conn. were elected members OF
the board.
At the conclusion of the students eSer-
cises Dr. L. G. Ogden, president OF tne
Board of Visitors, made ringing speech,
in which he covered the great heid %
education with much ease Booker /.
Washington, the celebrated negro educa-
also spoke His address was along
the line of eolored education and the
hest wav to overcome the many obstacles
which the negro was confronted with.
II was not at all partisan, and in many
respects was Characteristic. OF the many
former addresses of Washington.
Hon. j. L. VI Curry was the next
sneaker. Dr. Curry spoke Of public
school education. and claimed that the
n1thIfc schools should come first in every
community.
Dr.. William McIver. president State
Normal Schools for Women. North Caro-
lima. brought the exercises TO close by
delivering, an excellent and highly in
teresting address on the education Of
white women in the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
INSURGENTS GROW
VERY AGGRESSIVE
They Charged the Americans a
Batoc and Fought at Close Quar-
ters-Were Finally RepuIsed.

MANILA, April 26.-6:15 P. M.-About
three hundred of the enemy have been
killed recently in North Ilocos, including
Dolds fight and the attack on Batoc
April 18th, when from six to seven hun-
dred insurgents. 3 quarter Of whom were
armed with rifles deternlinediy attacked
the Americans, charging their positions
and lighting at close quarters The en-
caeement lasted all the afternoon. the
enemy burning the towns but they were
repu!sed after the arrival Of American re-
inforcemerts.
The insurgents generally are aggressive
in that province. They captured an
American provision wagon near Lapo.
The Americans having obtained evi-
dence that the Alcaldes of Lapo, Mag
singal, cslbugas and Sinait were holding
treacherous communication with the ill-
surgents. Imprisoned them and burned
Lapos TcSgn Hall.
There have been several minor fights
in the proyinca, including an attack by
aea insurgents. on I1ayas April 18th, forty
of whom were killed and eighty We're
cantured. The officers report that the
men of the Thirty-third Regiment and
Third Cavalry behaved splenditaiy under
very irving circumstances. There were
M American casualties a atoc, where
=1so insurgents were killed and seventy
were captured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

burned down Here and there otiiidlng
remains. The village OF HintonouEs, sun
further east, in close proximity 10 the cry,
has not been destroyed, as reported 1tie
greater part remains.
Mechanicsv;lle. too. wilioh was reporleu
to have been entirely swept away, sun
remains.
A prominent lunlbermau is sponsor Tor
the statement that the price OF LUMBER
would certainly be raised on account OF
the fire.
The casualties so ia reported are: Mrs.
Cook an old woman who was burned to
a crisp in her house: an unknown man
found dead: James Mavin. reported fatal
ly injured and some pieces of timber fell
on James Merryfeld, who was taken to
the hospital.
The government is supplying blankets
ana doin:: al. in its power for the COM
fort Of the sufferers.
The Ottawa Insurance Company, a new
institution, will be g. heavy loser in the
fire All the Canadian companies and
some of the English and American COM
panies are interested.
"A r Wood. W P.. of Hamilton a
prominent business man. considers that
when ali the losses are made known they
will be nearer $30060.o0o.
At midnight the fire was completely
under control j. r. Booths principal
lumber yards at st. Louis Dam have all
been saved, but from that part north TO
the Ottawa River mostly everything is
consumed 1T is almost impossible to-
night to get individual losses
Must Help Canada.
LONDON, April 27.-The Times says
editorialiy this morning:
Great Britain must help Canada, who
is lavfshing her blood and treasure in
South Africa. by contributing to the funds
for the victims OF the Ottawa fire
Left for the Fire.
MONINCAL, QUE, April pa spec
ial train with two fire engines left this
afternoon for Ottawa. Telegraphic COM
munication with ottawa has failed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
DEMAND BRYAN'S NOMINATION
Alabama Democrats Advocate Com
nerciai Expansion.

Alabama Democrats tttfoCttlc \1Otli-
nerciai Expansion.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 26.-The
Democratic State Convention finished its
work to-day. The following ticket was
nominated which is equivalent TO cleo
ton:
Governor-NNilliam j. Sanford.
Secretary of State-Robert p. Nc
Davids.
SUPERINTENDENT OF Public Education-J.
w Abercronbie
Treasure-T. Craig Smith.
suditor--N. II. Matthews.
Commissioner of Agriculture-R. 8.
Poole.
Delega tes-at-iarge to the National Con-
ven,ion-Senator John T. Morgan, Frank
S. White, A II. Merrill and r. ]. Lowe.
]. B. Graham and j. B. Talley were
nominated electors-at-large.
The convention adopted a resolution en-
5orsng Bryan and instructing delegates
from .alabanls 10 vote for him for Presi-s
dent. The platform adopted advocates
commercial expansion and extension of.
trade by freeing il from all burdens
The platform also urges the construction
of the Nicarasuan Canal, denounees the
Porto Rico treatment by Congress. score
trusts. ntming as the chief of the COM
bines TO be scurbed. the Rsruhliean party's
protective tariff. A Constitutional Con-
vention is recommended, the Chicago
,,atfnrr1 reafi-need and Bryan's nomi-
nation demanded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

fixed, but tne convention will be held
here early next fall.
THE PRESIDENT.
Mr. Walker Hill, one of the leading
bankers OF st. Louis is the president of
the association. He is native OF Rich
mond and a brother of Messrs- William
NJ Hill and ]. L. Hill. of this city. Mr..
Walker was in the banking business here
when he received a fattering offer to so
to ST. Louis. He is president of one of the
leading Banks there.
COLONEL BRANCH.
The secretary Of the association is Col
onel James f. Branch. another Richmond
man. He was formerly connected with
the Merchants National Bank, and was
at one time co1nlnandant Of the First
Regiment of Virginia Cavalry During
the Spanish-Amercan war he was an Off
Ger in the United States Volunteer Army.
There will probably be not less than one
thousand visitors here in attendance upon
the Bankers Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
local.

local.
Graduating exercises Of the Uuiver-
sity College OF Medicine.
City wins in the Lee District" case
To choose King OF the Carnival by
popular vote.
Many Richmonders wed.
BANKERS select Richmond as place OF
the I'ext convention.
Council committees meet and tranSsc,
important business.
STATE.
"A clever forgery nerpetrated on ths
Front Royal National Bank
a big contest was expected at Middle
sex County Court over the question of
liquor license. but under the new law
the liquor men aid NOT give notice. and
could make no fight for it.
Mr.. Winston Granbery heard from in
Tie trial of Rev. j. Z. f. Riddick
likely to be moved from Brunswick Coan-
-i'rlraary IN Danvills for municipal
Delegates elected to the Norfolk Con-
vention-
General.
Fire wipes out town of Hull and large
part OF ottawa. Damage estimated az
Concessions 10 Maritime Canal Conn
pany cancelled by Nisaras,tstst eie9esn-
uient.
SCOTS right 10 seat in Senate dis
cussed.
OIL Company
Foreign.
Importation OF meats and cereals into
Germany said to have been prohibited.
Beers escape. having accomplished
their designs
They are being pursued. but with little
hope OF hen,ning them in.
Report that Beshof was reoceupiea by
Beers IS untrue.
Insurgents in Philippines grow aS-
s.reSSive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
pecIared Sane.

Charles B. Fisher. who was some time time
400 adi,1dgeC insane by. a commission held
in Henrico county, was liberated yester-
day on a llabaas corpus proceeding
brought before Judge Wickham.
Fisher was, proven to have regained MS
sanity while in the county jail and was
set at liberty The proceedings We're
brought by DR.. Menzel, Rabbi h. ~
Calisch and DIR. NJ d. HoSe-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
BOYCOTT BEGUN
Organized Labor Fighting the Chi
caro Dewey Celebration.

sAO
cago Dewey Celebration.
CHICAGO, April 26.-The lonS-talked
of boycott of ths Dewey celebration by
organized labor took form to-day. The
Executive Committee of District s, Inter
national Association of MachinlsJs, issued
and edict declaring the promoters of the
celebration antagouistic to Union labor,
and ordering members of the Union to
take no part in it
Three men were seriously injured in the
trades labor war upon non-unlon work
men to-day.
A complaint was made to-day that the
girls who are to sing in the chorus Whlch
is to he a feature of Dewey Day have
been Threatened with violence by union
mon if thew persist in attending re-
hearSals
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
IMPORTS INTERDlCTED
Meats, Dairy Products and Cereal
C:n,r BE landed in Germany.

BERLIN. April 26.-The sensational an
nouncement is made that Prince Fohen-
lohe has forbidden the North German
Lloyd Steamship Company to make
further importa.tions of and TO land IN
German. Dutch or Belgian ports. freshly
ela,rsf,fared meats butter. dairy produce
or cereals. as directly competing with
German agriculture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Platform Declares for Retention Of the
New Possessions.
DURBIN NOMINATED GOVERNOR
After a Contest Lasting from s O'Clock
Until He Was Chosen on the Sow
enth Ballot, When His Lead
ing Opponent, Grif1iths,
Moved to Make Nomina-
tion Unanimous.

BOSTON, MASS, April 26.-'The Re
ed delegates and alternates to the Ma
tional Republican Convention, in Ph1la-
delphia. OF the 1884 delegates entitled
to seats, there were 1854 present Con-
gresham T. II. Gillett, the permanent
chairman of the convention, delivered
long address.
The delegates-at t-large, chosen by
acclamation, were: Senator Lodge, OF
Nahant: Congressman Mccall, of Win
chester: William B. Plunkett, of Adams,
and Walter Clifford, of New Bedford.
The platform, adopted unanimously
afIirms adherence to the st. Louis plat
FORM ccngratulates the country on the
rejection of free silver coinage and eS-
tablishment of the gold standard.
1t pledges the Republican party to
support such amendments TO the bank
ing laws as will provide a flexible and
sufficient medium of exchange; to ensure
fair returns for enlarged American COM
merce. and to assure labor of steady en-
ployment and of the largest possible
share in the fruits of our expanding
trade
THE PLATFORM.
Inc PLATFORM declares liidt 4iSil SoAii
iina tions of capital for industrial and
commercial purposes become destructive
of the rights of citizens they should be
suppressed by adequate legislation either
by State legislatures or by Congress.
1t asserts that no greater trust than
the uplifting and educating of the de-
fenceless inhabitants OF our island ac-
QUESTIONS has been imposed on the United
States. The Republican party believes it
to be the high and solemn duty of the
nation to accept and execute this trust,
with all the responsibility it involves, by
retaining the islands and by providing
for their adequate government upon the
principles of liberty and humanity.
The resolutions further declare tnat
the interests of an expanding commerce
mperatively demand the construction OF
an sthn1ian canal and the laying of q
Pacific cable. and that Congress should
offer by appropriate legislation such rea-
sonable protection and announcement to
American shipping as shall revive, build
up and strengthen our merchant marine,
expresses hearty and unqualified en-
dorsement Of the administration of
President Mckinley" and urges the nom
natfon of Secretary Of the Navy John
.. Long as Vice-president.
Congressman Dolliver, of Iowa. made
a brief speech, and the convention ad-
journed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
WINSTON CRANBERRY

He Has Been Heard From M The " est
and Is We'll
ASHLAND, VA, April 25.-special-
The parents Of Mr.. Winston Granbery,
who has been reported as mysteriously-
absent have heard from him. He is we'll
and in the West.
The many friends of 9dr. Granbery will
be glad to hear that he has been located
and that he is doing well.