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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
SWEET SINGING LUNATICS.
Strangest of Choirs Now Rehearsing Easter Music.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
The strangest of all musical asgregations
choir composed exclusively Of lunatics,
is at present busily engaged in practicirC
for its Easter concert.
1t is intended to make this concert the
most ambitious effort Of the mindless vocal
lists. and the programme will include seiec-
lions from the classics solos. duets, quar-
tets and sextets.
The leader to whom belongs the credit Of
training a choir Of lunatics is Mrs Hughes.
widow Of the late resident physician of the
asylum in Philadelphia
What infinite patience this leader Of q
class OF vocalists whose minds are hope
lessly warped must possess may be we'll
lima gined.
When it is remembered that. in addition
to the difficult nature of her self-imposed
task, Mrs. Hughes Is confronted at every
rehearsal with the danger of attack from
one Of the mentally unbalanced pupils It
will be admitted that her position is not
an enviable one.
And yet from the unpromising material at
her disposal this leader has trained the
choir to such a pitch Of perfection that the
opportunity OF hearing the singing at the
almshouse. where the crazy vocalists assist
at church services twice on Sunday. is
eagerly seized by Philadelphia. and tickets
to concerts at which TIE vocalists from tho
asylum are the star attraction sell At .
premium.
Besides the choir. Mrs. Hughes has trained
IN orchestra. consisting Of TIRES Yfoiins. one
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

and even the most beautiful air, or the most
brilliant bravura passage sounds but bald
or inefficient to our modern ears which
nave become accustomed to the richness
OF harmony and poyrhony.
Many apt young pianists make a tolerable
living by acting as vocal coaches" to pub
lie singers. This entails some musician
ship; for often the coach" must not only
be able to advise as to the correct tempt of
operate and oratorio excerpts, but also be
skilled in indicating various and traditional
readings Of well known recitatives and
arias.
NO better training than this can be i'm
agined for the expert concert accompanist:
and. OF course. the accompanying Of solo
VioInists, 'cellists. etc. is also an impor-
tant branch Of executive work. The latter
naturally leads to the participation in
chamber music. the accompanying at choral
rehearsals and may thus be a fruitful
source Of livelihood. If the performer be
really apt and competent
1t Is pretty generally recognized that the
really good accompanist is rare There Is
then. plenty Of room at the top in this de-
partment for young aspirants. The duty it.
self, II less assertive than solo work. at
least Is not SO great a tax on the nerves of
an fndivicual--the idea Of comradeship in
rendition being always an aid to the hyper
sensitive or ultraconscientious Interpreter.
In the case Of the solo pianist, a not I'M
usual "oy AoA Oil d1ilpiNAouS dEuSC come
before The public is to giye>one or a set of
recftals In a good hall in a large city, SO
as to insure initial press notices This costs
money: for, except among the immediate
friends Of the young artist, very few tick
cts are sold; the custom of ''papering'' the
house,. e.. admitting by passes or compile
mentary seats. being invariably resorted to
by concert ent-epreneurs and agents to
avoid that chilling aspect, an empty hall.
A few solo nstrunentaIists-chiehy those
intimate with professional circles or having
influence at their backs-are fortunate in
getting engagements and posts, more or
less lucrative. quite at the start Of their ca
reer.
But the usual procedure Of the young per-
former, after, let US say, he has made a
few successful appearances at school or
academy concerts, Is to endeavor to make
as many friends in musical circles as DOS
sible; and thus, by playing gratis at small
concerts. at-homes and other social func-
tions. to let people hear him and know
what he can do.
Eventually. though often slowly. feed en-
gagements follow. Sometimes, too, q per-
marent position in. connection with a musi-
cal or chamber-music union Offers; and this
a means Of extending ones clientele and
sphere Of activity, should be assiduously
sought for.
We have referred to the fees Of instrumen-
taliotA These vary - much e do thoss Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

I performers, the consideration Of one or two
well-known classes of these may assist
readers interested in the matter. The pro-
| fessed pianist, for instance, is of all grades,
and ranges from the student or amateur
| who can play one or two stock pieces moro
or less indinerently well. to the superb
artist who carries his audience by storm
with the beauty and power of bis rendi-
tons. and who reaps wide fame and ample
ernolument in consequence
The skilled performer who. at home, or
| charitable entertainments can contribute
classical instrumental item effectively, or
play Accomplishments well at sight, IS at
once a most useful and ornamental member
OF society On the other hand the usually
egotistical piano FOUNDER" who ruthlessly
infiicts his practice and playing on al! and
smdry who have the misfortune to be
within his circle. is a species Of bore only
too well known and universally avoided.
1t must be confessed that among social
circles, the instrumentalist is less appre-
ciated than even the Indifferent vocalist.
Most of US have had experience Of the buzz
of conversation which ensues when, at DO
lite social functions. instrumental music,
concerted or solo, is performed.
Attentive silence. on the contrary. honors
the singer. But OF late years there are
signs of vast Improvement in these matters
In the best society 1t is no longer likely
that a great pianist may angriiy raise his
nands from the keyboard in the midst Of q
fortissimo passage. and hear, "Oh, we al
ways fry ours In lard" or some other
irrelevant remark.
The good performer is now less often
made to feel. by hastily interpolated
THANK yous." at the conclusion Of his
selection. that his music has only served
as a cover for small talk"
With the improvement and growing pop-
ular favour of military (outdoor) band u.u-
sic. and with the multiplying Of good or
chestras and chamber music societies in
our principal cities. British men and women
have learned TO become appreciarive lis
teners to high class instrumental music,
and 30 have developed the right kind of re-
spect for II. The many rccitaIs piano
forte or Violin, given In London in the sea-
son, have taught the public to discrimi-
nate between drst-class and mediocre tech
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nique and execution, and with this critical
faculty comes the interest in all that APP
pertains to the noble art of instrumental
performance. a pursuit which, apart from
money-making. is one OF the most valued
solaces Of the educated musician.
The teacher of instrumental music has q
fair field Of enterprise before him, II he be
a capable instructor and skilled in his own
department. In a previous article we
touched upon the fact that some teachers
cannot illustrate their precepts. by prac-
tically showing how a passage is to be
played.
This is undoubtedly pity, in spite Of the
many excuses of mo time for practice -
that may be made for the preceptor. OF re-
cent times perhaps It would be difficult to
name more famous or successful teacher
of the pianoforte than Nine. Clara Schu-
mann. wife Of the weil-known composer.
1t Is scarcely necessary to add that Nine.
Schumann's superb skill as an executant
enabled her to thoroughly show. as well as
instruct how such and such a passage
should be played, with the result that her
pupils are now in the forefront of the pro-
fession as teachers and executants.
AZ accompanist. the fair pianist finds,
perhaps. the best sphere for his abilities,
especially IL he car read easily or correctly
at sight To be able to accompany we'll.
is in itself, a rare gift. It means something
sight read. 1t requires the mental faculties
Of intuition, taste, tact and above all, SYM
pathy.
An accompanist must be more than an
Interpreter Of the music as written; he
must anticipate another's Interpretation OF
It. Thus. in accompanying a singer, the
player should at times wait on the vocalist
at other times he ought to strengthen and
aid the vocal part by either working UP a
crescendo. or gradually slackening a rallen-
tando.
Only repeated ensemble practice with 9TH
er performers can assure tho development
of the good accompanist's powers. 1t being
granted that the faculty Of PERCEPTION Of
another's notions or artistic Interpretations
is present in the subject. The subordina-
ton of the accompanist has often been
noted.
At concerts indeed. solo vocalists and
violinists. for instance. come IN for all the
applause. although the pianist who accom-
panied has. doubtless, q much more ardu-
Gus part to render. and that also. It may
be. with scant opportunity for prepara-
ton.
Yet. in this very abnegation of the &C.
companfst lies his chief indispensability to
the success Of the performance.
He has supplied the foundation upon which
the whole structure Of meIodic display was
based. Take away the pfanoforte part Of a
violin solo. q the accompaniment to song,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
Touch of Ireland in Spain.

When 1 was at Malaga the lighthouse
was out of order. and some Americans hal
complained officially that their shipping In
terests were being damaged. No answer
was received for two years. Then 1t was
declared that 1t was the fault OF the earth
quake, which had taken place many years
previously.
Finally. the light was put out altogether.
because 1t interfered with the fireworks.
When a pair of boots 1 had ordered did not
fit. and complained to the maker. he ar
rived Indignantly to protest.
They ut here" he said. prodding my ten
der toe. "and they INT there" another
prod; you cannot expect them to fit ey-
erywhere all at ouce"-Biaekweo6O Nag
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

vocali.ts, though in \ somewhat different
way Members of a chorus. for instance,
IL We except the leaders" arc not paid.
Bandsmen, on the contrary. in all fmpor-
tant orchestras. expect and receive fees
which depend upon their reputation IN the
profession, as upon the amount OF tine-in
rehearsal or otherwise-which Is required Of
them.
Thus a permanent orchestra in 4 city, and
most theaters as we'll as brass bands rep
resent more or less constant employment
for skilled Observation-Disclosures. good perform
ers on wood-wind and horns being nearly
always sure of stable engagements
In picked orchestras Of acknowledged ex-
cellence, such the Halle Band or the
London Philharmonic Society. the fees rep
resent a handsome addition to q competent
performers income and may be regarded As
permanent
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

Less noted orchestras are SO often of a
mushroom growth that. beyond being in a
nourish.ng condition for q season or two.
their permanent endurance Is more or less a
matter Of speculation, and depends upon the
enthusiasm and interest Of guarantors and
subscribers
In most cases the solo instrumentalist
whatever be his instrument, finds 1t needful
to teach in order to supplement what would
be otherwise a very precarious mode Of ex-
istence-for concert engagements SO as Oft
en- by favor and opportunity as by merit
and talent.
Appointments in schools and academies As
professors Of particular instruments. are de-
sirable, therefore, in the case OF the in
strumentalist, as these not only lead to pub
lilo engagements. but also earn a reputation
and standing for the teacher which he could
not so easily secure through private tuition.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18

The Tarascos have retired to the
mountain Businesses of the Sierra
de Puruandiro, but their local
names are indelibly impressed on
the regions that once were theirs.
If it were called Jones lake, or
Smiths pond, Chapala would be as
beautiful, the mountains an high,
and the skies as blue as they are
today. The rose by any other name
might smell ais sweet, but if it were
called "skunk-cabbage" the odor
would not be as admired. 6hapala,
Ajiii, Coiumatlan, Tizapan, Jaco-
tepec, Tuxcueca, by their very
names suggest the waves on the
beach, the orchards, the fish and
game, the canoes, and the semi
civilized inhabitants of the whilom
Indian paradise.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18

Secretary Root has made public
the draft of a bill by which it is
proposed to create new rank in the
army as reward for distinguished
service, as recommended by the
President in his message to Con-
gress.
The bill gives the President au-
thority, in his discretion, to tissue to
any deserving officer distinguish
ed service commission" raising him
not more than two grades, with a
corresponding increase in pay, and
emitting him to wear on his collar
the insignia Of the advanced grade,
but not affecting his regular COM
mission so far as the privileges OF
rank and command are concerned,
though officers holding these COM
missions may be given the benefit
of their distinguished service rank
in any special assignments. An Of
fcer holding one of these commits
sions will be entitled to sign him.
self for instance, captain Fifth
n = -
In the past there has been no
way Of rewarding an officer who
distinguished himself except by
Jumping him over the heads OF his
superiors and making him Bri-
gadier- General.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18
INDIAN NAMES.

Although the aborigenes have
themselves to large extent disap-
peared from the North American
Continent, they have left behind
them beautiful names, San ever
lasting monument'to their memory
"Minnihaha," laughing water
a Chapultepec," grass-hopper hill;
''Ocotlan" pitched pine hill; CHA
plla" ripping water, all remind US
that once those picturesque and
beautiful spots were in their hands
and not in those of the sorded and
pTosaic people that now possess
them.
The Wyandottes have been
civilized off the face OF the earth.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18
ALEX MORES PROMOTION.
Confirmation of the News, With
Compliments for Mr.. More.
An Associated Press dispatch to in
the Mexican Herald of Dec. 6 says

An Associated Press dispatch to in
the Mexican Herald of Dec. 6 says:
at is officially stated at the
headquarters of the Frisco road
here that Alexander More is to be
appointed southwestern passenger
agent of the system, with head
quarters at Dallas, Texas, to sue
coed c. P. Johnson, resigned. Mr..
More has been the general agent OF
the Frisco system in the City OF
Mexico for several years. Following
the merger of the Rock Island and
Frisco systems it was decided to
c'ose the Frisco offices in Mexico,
combining the two in the establish
ed offices of the Rock Island. &. B.
Cleveland was appointed general
representative of the entire system
in Mexico and Alex. More assistant
general agent. This more recent APP
pointment, however, will make the
pace of assistant representative in
Mexico vacant, and upon Mr..
More's leaving to assume his new
duties in the States, Mr.. Cleveland
will be left in sole charge in Mex
leo"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18
Commenting on the foregoing, tn

Commenting on the foregoing, the
Herald says;
"The news of Alex More's promo
ton will be learned with mixed
feelings. by his many friends in
Mexico, for without a doubt he is
one of the best liked and most
popular railroad men in. the re-
public. While everyone who knows
him will take personal pleasure
! / learning of his Advancement, a
S ncere regret will be felt that his
n,w position should take him out
of Mexico. As far as is known none
of the changes will be made effective
b fore the first of the year."
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18
We Solicit The Patronage Of All.

Our funds protected fproof best safes
to be oaned and further covered by against burglary
daylight robbery Our officers best surety
companies.
People who lntruS their money toa bank have right
financial strength We recognize this heerfuy furnish
dpositor statement of condition day year Alb
soue safety the best thing offer upon this basis
your S solicited.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-12-18

VUE INTTT TT DUSTITEOS,
make the First National the People The
receives the and consdera
ton that extended to the largest within the limits of safe and
sentative banking Officers give personal attention all details
Directors regularly and frequently and keep closely in touch
with the business Every safeguard known safe and
u banking avaed of and past best criterion
by which to Judge of the security of the future
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
PROPOSALS. WANTED.

Fort Mcpherson, Ga, June 9, 1903
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, for the
construction of one set field officers
quarters, plan 145; double set cap
tains' quarters, plan 142 A; 1 single set
on-commissioned staff officers quar-
ters, plan 81 F; 2 double barracks,
plan Is G; / set bachelor officers quar-
tiers for 10 officers. plan 152 B; at Fort
Mcpherson, Ga; furnishing all material
and labor for constructing, plumbing
heating, wiring and piping said build
ings in accordance with plans and
specifications prepared in the office Of
the Quartermaster General will be re-
ceived at the Office of the Constructing
Quartermaster. Fort Mcpherson, Ca,
until 10 o'clock a. M, July 9, 1903, at
which time and place bids will be open
ed in the presence of bidders. Bids for
one or more of the buildings complete,
or for any separate class of work in
eluded in the buildings, will be enter
tanned. Plans and Specifications may
be examined and full information given
at the office of the Constructing Quar-
termaster, Fort Mcpherson, Ga. The
United States reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids, or to accept any
part of a bid. Proposals should be en-
closed in sealed envelopes, Endorsed
Proposals for Public Buildings at Fort
Mcpherson, Ga" and addressed B. B.
Buck, Capt. and Q. NJ. 18th Infantry,
Constructing Quartermaster, Fort Nc
Pherson, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13

Brown Ward-East u lot "a, qrs.;
lot 81, 2 qrs.
Calhoun Ward-East n of west u
lot 81, 2 qrs.; lot 20, qrs.; lot As, 2 qrs.
Charlton Ward-East II lot rs. 2 qrs.
Charlton Ward-West 2-3 lot 10, 2
qrs.; lot II, qrs.; east "a lot 20, qrs.;
lot 30, qrs.; lot 81. qrs.
Columbia Ward-Lot 16, 2 qrs.; west
IL lot 20, qrs.; east pit. lot q, qrs.;
lot 36, qrs.
Crawford Ward-Lot SO, 2 qrs,; lot
43. qrs; northwest pit lot 6S. 2 qrs.
Crawford Ward-East part lot Is, 2
qrs.; lot 16, 2 qrs.
Ebert Ward-Lot /, 2 qrs.; lot 3. 2
qrs.; lot %. 2 qrs.; north u west pit.
lot "a. qrs.
Franklin Ward-Part lot 81, 2 qrs.
New Franklin Ward-Lot 9, 2 qrs.
Green Ward-South VI lot l6, 2 qrs.;
south u lot 25. qrs.; south " lot 40. 2
Jackson ward-Lot IS, 2 qrs; lot 81, 2
qrs.; lot 2S. 2 qrs.; lot 81. qrs.
Jasper Ward-Lot 40. 2 qrs.; west "
lot 46. qrs.; east u lot 4s. qrs.; lot
Al, qrs.
Lafayette ward-East % lot 40. 2
qrs.
Liberty ward-Lot IS, qrs.
Monterey Ward-Lot /. 2 qrs.; east
2-5 lot 10. 2 qrs.: west is lot 80 and
east 1-5 lot 80. qrs.
Pulaski Ward-I4ot IS. 2 qrs.
Stephens Ward-Lot 1G, qrs.
Troup Ward--West u lot IA, qrs.;
west part lot rs. qrs.
Warren Ward-Lot is. qrs.; lot 20.
2 qrs.
Washington Ward-Lot s, 2 qrs.;
south pit. lot 8. 2 qrs.; lot 10. qrs.;
lost %. qrs.; east u lot 90 qrs.
Wesley Ward-East " lot II, 2 qrs.
All persons having interest In the
above lots are hereby notified that IL
the amounts now due are not paid 20
the city treasurer on or before June
rs. ! viii proceed on the morning OF
June 10, 20 re-enter according 10
law. HENRY -. DREEsON,
City Marshal.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
GOOD PRINTING.

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THE MORNING NEWS JOB DEPARTMENT
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13

Water Works odd Including Foun-
tain on Montgomery Street.
The ]. l.. Mott Iron
Works ........ ...................2S6 IS
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
COLLINSvILLE LINE,

lFnlr Grounds and Dale AVenue)
Beginning at 800 a. m, cars leave Bolton
and OFT streets every IS minutes; returning
cars leave Estill avenue and Waters road at
6:07 a. m. and every Is minutes thereafter, con
Meeting with cars on Thunderbolt line, until
1900 o'clock midnight.
Through cars are operated between Market
and Thunderbolt via Colinsville and Dale
avenue as follows
Leave Market. Leave Thunderbolt.
645 A. M. 730 M
645P NJ. 730P.M.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13

~ TOg WAIT GOOD MATERIAL
ea1 work, order youf Hfbogrspbsf ane
printed sfafienery aD4 kianh DDoka
from NCfning News, naVa1nah. o.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC co.

ISLE OF HOPE LINE
Between Isle of Hope and Thunderbolt.
Summer Schedule.
Lv. Isle of Hope. Lv. Thunderbolt.
AM. PM. AN. Pm.
700 400 S:35 4:3S
500 $50 1925 sos
1000 Z 90 49,. 9:05
49,. 500 $50. 1905
So. 49,. 49,. ll:05
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
OFFICIAL.
ARREARS

ARREARS FOR GROUND RENT.
City of Savannah Office City Treas
urer. June 1, 1903.-The following lots
are In arrears for ground rent, of
which owners are hereby notified.
c. s. HARDEE, City Treasurer.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
THUNDERBOLT LINE CspeciaD

City Market to Casino via Bolton Street
Junction.
Beginning at 5:46 n. M, cars leave City Mar
ket for Casino at Thunderbolt every IS minutes
until II 80 p.
Cars leave Bolton Street Junction Is minutes
after leaving time at City Market.
Beginning at :b3 q, M. cars leave Casino at
Thunderbolt every 10 minutes until 1908 mid
night
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
WEST END LINE MlncoIn Park.l


Car leaves west side Of City Market for Lin
coin Park 500. a. m. and every 40 minutes
thereafter until Il 80 p. m.
Car leaves Lincoln Park for Market $50 q. m.
and every 40 minutes thereafter until ~ o clock
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13
FKETGHT Am P1RCFL CAR

Leaves east side OF City Market for Thunder
bolt Cattle Park, Sandhy Isle Of Hope and all
intermediate points-9:I5 a. m, 1915 p. M. 5: Is
p. m.
Leaves Isle of Hope for Sandhy. Cattle Park
Thunderbolt and all intermediate points-6:0J
a. m, II 100 a. m, 3 90 p m
Freight car leaves Montgomery at 5, so q IN
and 2:35 p m, connecting at Sandfy with reg
ular parcel car for city.
Parcel car from the city carries freight to
Montgomery on each trip
Regular parcel car carries trailer on each
trip Tor accommodation Of passengers
ANY further Information regatding passen-
ger schedule or freight service can b. had by
applying TO c. B. KIDDER, Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-13

Connects with parcel car for city.
sConnects with Isle of Hope car for
Fortieth street
'Connects at Casino with car from
city.
BETWEEN MONTGOMERY AND
FORTIETH STREET.