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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Mhat i cIasaieal Muslo2

Musical Courier: The question is
often asked, What is the meaning Of
the word classical as applied to
music? It is commonly regarded as
the ~anthithesis to popular. Used
in this sense, classical" means hav-
ing the qualities that make a work
endure for ages, whereas popular mu-
sic. as it Is heard on the
stage and in the ordinary musical
comedy. is evanescent. Technically
the term classical Is opposed to
romantic" When a composer seeks
To produce a work Of beauty without
regard to any underlying meaning.
making form the chief confederation,
the composition is classical. When,
however, the music Is intended 70
produce definite pictures or thoughts,
Ii fs romantic. Beethoven's Pastoral
Symphony belongs to the latter class,
being intended to depict the scenes
and events OF a day In the country.
Most OF his other symphonies nave
no such purpose and are therefore
classical. His sonata entitled LAdleu,
PAbsence ct La Retour, is OF course
romantic, and so Is his rondo, The
Search for a Lost Groschen. Even
the classical Bach Is sometimes TO-
unantic. He wrote q Caprice on the
Absence Of MY Brother. The more
modern composers are almost invari
bly, romantic, but the work OF Branms
tends to the classical.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
union MEN PLAN
FOR A Big DAY
LABOR DAY, SEPT. 2, WILL BE
CELEBRATED HERE WITH BIG
PICNIC AND DANCE 49, INTER
EsTING SESSION OF LABOR AS
sEMRLY LAST NIGHT.

The Fargo Trades & Labor assem-
bly, held an enthusiastic meeting last
evening in spite of the inclemency Of
the weather. The report of the Labor
day and dance committees were the
main topics of discussion. The com
mittees reported everything in readi-
ness for the day and a good time is
assured.
A special meeting of the delegates
and all union men will be held Fri
day evening, Aug. 30 in order to as
sure the local unions that no point
has been overlooked in the arrange
ments for the day. The dance will
be held in the evening In Stones old
hall and with the good music secured,
together with the assurance of the
hall management that the floor is in
fine shape, that event promises to
eclipse anything Of it's kind In the
past.
The picnic will be held at Oak
grove Games will start about 10 a.
m. and will continue till evening. The
two main events will be the long
talked OF tug Of war between those
old rivals, the carpenters and plumb
ers: and the bali game between the
prints and pressmen. The merchants
Of Fargo have donated five prizes for
these events, together with prizes for
races, jumping, etc. The programme
will be published In full next week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
HANDED IT TO WEBSTER

While George H. Webster was on
his recent business trip through Min
nesota and Canada, from which he re-
turned with a heavy cold and a touch
If grin. he was handed a hot one
over the telephone from of his
managers in a thriving Minnesota
county seat. All his friends are Jok-
ing him about 1t.
Mr.. Webster was on his way to
pay the manager in question an Off
ciai visit but at the last moment he
was detained In Minneapolis and
found he could not go. So he called
nm the ma by long distance. Their
business relations had always been
very pleasant and Mr.. Webster ex-
pected to hear the voice from the
other end of the line express regrets
that he could not pay a personal visit
lust then. The manager didn't I'M
derstand who was talking to him.
instead when he said he had In
tended coming down, the manager
answered somewhat p~etulantly that
he needn't trouble himself and to ave
himself the time and money such q
trip would necessitate.
ut won't do you any good to come
here to see me-" said the manager
At have been booking with George
III. Webster Of Fargo and he's good
enough for me so ! guess Ill con-
tinue right on with his circuit.
don't need to see any OF the rest OF
you agency men,
walt q moment until ] tell you who
i am, said Mr.. Webster.
mo USE" snapped the manager i'm
patiently. III hang onto Webster Of
Fargo and he rang off.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

talked about her work the whole even
ing and among other things said that
her next undertaking would be the
composition of a light opera, the
theme of which she did not divulge.
She says that the sale of her song,
When Song is Sweet, alone has made
her independent for life. She is con-
stantly looking for verses for new
songs and her fastest, Eileen, has met
with wonderful success. 1t is publish
ed by the Ricardos, who have never
before accepted the work Of an Amer
lean nj Miss Grasse also had
the great pleasure Of meeting Mrs.
Snyder Of st. Paul, who made it pos
sible for grand opera to be heard in
the sanity city. Next spring, Mrs.
Snyder will move her base of opera
tions and Minneapolis win get grand
opera instead Of st. Paul. and the
season will be In April. Mary Garden
will be of the stars. The Chicago
Grand Opera Co., will produce the
operas to be given. Miss Grasse Is
working hard In the studio of Ednah
Hall, taking two hours work every
morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
Our Nations SONGS.

Among some exceedingly interesting
music news. daily appearing in The
st. Paul Dispatch, was q story on our
national songs, a subject which is be-
ing widely discussed at the present
time along various lines and many
suggestions have been made al to the
best and most likely way a truly
American national anthem can be pro-
duced. The story referred to is as
follows:
sour national songs are unsteady
not quite on a par with those OF the
other nations and neither one Is dis
tinctly national as both The Star
Spangled Banner and America have
been adopted to borrowed tunes. Be-
cause Of the extent OF range In pitch
The star Spangled Banner is beyond
the compass Of the ordinary voice, and
the words. though expressive, descrip-
tive and stirring, r too numerous II
verses and hard to r1er1orfze. This
is evidenced by the manner in which
an assera1lage renders the song. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
I'm the Labor World
TYPOS SHOWING
GREAT GAINS

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE ofIicerE
of the International Typographical
union have distributed their reports to
the membership for its consideration
previous to the f~ifty-eighth convention,
which is in session at Cleveland this
week. These reports are complete in
every detail and consist of a volume
of $50 pages. In a previous news let
ter some details as to the economic
progress of the typographical union
were given, and from this report the
following facts are CLEANED, an ana
Iytical perusal OF which will convince
union is one of the great American
trade unions Of which the organized
workers are justly proud.
During the fiscal year just closed,
113 agreements were made with the
employers which carried a raise in
wages. In twenty other instances
hours were reduced for hand and ma
chine ~compositors varying from one
half an hour to six hours per week,
the average reduction being two and
seven-tenths hours per week for all
classes Of work. Taking the member
ship of the unions for whom these re-
auctions in hours were affected they
aggregate a saving in time Of 1908
hours per week. The mortuary re-
ceipts for the year were $83,224, the
number of deaths were 655, the death
benefit totaling during the year S74,-
sos. One Of the greatest benefits ac-
cruing to the members of the typo
graphical union is the conservation Of
health, which is being made obligatory
upon all employers. The battle by
this organization against tuberculosis
has resulted I'm the increase Of almost
eight years in the average life OF the
members.
In 1909 the average age at death
was II Ia years and in 1911 was
age pension fund June !, 1912, was
$57,2S0. The increase in that fund
during the year was $1O2,459. Since
the establishment of this fund 1874
applications for pensions have been FL
ed, during the last fiscal ear 304 were
approved and eleven d~isapproved.
Thirty-eight applications were receiv-
ed from members over 20 years Of age.
On May 81, there were 1,03S on the
pension roll, being an increase OF 22S
during the year.
At the Union Printers home at Col
orado Springs 1877 members are guests
at the home, the total number admit
ted to the home since the opening be-
ing 1912.
Carl Legion, president of the feder-
ated trades unions of Germany who,
with his secretary, was a recent Wis
itor at the international Offices. gave
this tribute to the printers. Said Mr..
Legion: THE offices Of the Internal
tional Typographical union were the
finest best arranged that / have
ever SEEN"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
THEPLUMBERS MEETING
Local Plumbers Held Lively Session
This Week-Msny Working
Outside the City.

Fargo Plumbers and Steamhtters'
union No. 3Ss held it's regular meet
ing on Wednesday evening and had q
good attendance. There was not a
dull minute from start to finish.
Among the important business
transacted vas the adoption of a new
set of working rules which are an inn
provement ever on the old ones.
The plumbers are greatly interested
in the proposed ordinance providing
for plumbing inspection In this city
and appointed an ordinance committee
comprising w. e, Lenyon, N. Bryant
and A. Borkland.
The plumbers are only interested in
this ordinance SO far as 1t will give
the city the best of work and help the
sanitary conditions. They have q 100
per cent organization and the best OF
understanding exists between the
union and the employing plumbers.
The union has now ffty-ave members.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
GETTING BETTER
CONDITIONS

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE
District Council Of Carpenters at To-
ronto, Canada, report an increase in
wages of Q cents an hour, which be-
came effective May 1. A, three-year
agreement was made with the Master
Builders association at New Haven,
Conn, working hours being eight per
day, forty-four hour week, and 40
cents per hour minimum. At Rome,
N. Y. the schedule calls for Al cents
per hour and a forty-four-hou week.
This means a gain of Sh per
hour and the Saturday half holiday,
with good feeling prevailing between
employers and carpenters.
At Peckville, Pa, the agreement
provides for a minimum rate of 37h
cents per hour, which is an advance
of 2h cents per hour-no strike. Al
worcester, Mass, all the mills and
wood trim Jobs are working fifty
hours per week. The reduction IN
working time was obtained without
strike. At Sidney, Nova Scotia.
Canada, a raise of ga cents per
hour was secured, working hours,
nine per day no strike. Al
wheeling. w. Va. under the aus
piceg of the Ohio Valley Dis
trict Council Of Carpenters an adj
justment was made by which the diff
fculties in the building trades were
adjusted satisfactory to contractors
and mechanics.
At Louisville, KY, a As cent mini
mum has been established which is
equivalent to a 5 CEN per hour raise.
The local reported that we had not
the slightest trouble; our demands
were granted without a murmur from
the contractors At Fond du Lac,
Wis. after a strike lasting n day
a minimum of 39 cents per hour for a
nine hour day was secured, that was
an increase Of 2 cents per hour. AT
Port Colburne, Canada, an agreement
was negotiated raising the rate 5 cents
per hour and assuring the employment
of union men only; working hours be-
ing nine pei day.
At Rochester, N. Y, the forty-four-
hour week the year round was estab-
lished for the carpenters, with an in
| crease of rs cents per day, the mini
mum being 1915 per day. An increase
Of rs cents per day was obtained for
the millmen, their minimum schedule
being $2.T5 pei day Of eight hours.
During the month of July e To-
cal unions were chartered by the
brotherhood at U~niontown, Pa, New
| SMYRNA, Fla, Wilton, Conn, Navasota
| Tex, Auburn, r.. I, Wheeling, w. Va
(rnIllmen); Little Rock, Ark, and
| Gwen Sound. Ontario.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

first verse is usually well known, the
second much less SO, while fewer and
fewer voices are able to carry the
song to its close. The chorus, because
best known, Is usually sung full and
strong, showing by contrast the weak
rendering Of the verses. A version in
which the melody has been modified
and the harmony n bass elaborated
by Theodore Henninger OF st. Paul,
has recently been published. While
Mr.. Henninger's work shows apprecia-
ton OF normal demands upon the voice
and considerable skill In his adapta-
ton, 1t can hardly be said to have add
ed any singing value to the song. On
the contrary, he has taken away from
it's progressions a certain sweep and
flow which the original tune, To Ana
creon in Heaven, has, in spite Of it's
big range. 1t must be confessed that
the original version is much prefer
able.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
chinese Minina . :

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE largest
coal fields in China are located at
Kaiping and Lanchow. Originally
they were government enterprises.
Dring the Boxer rebellion British cap
italists took control OF the fields.
Since then the output Of the mines has
increased from $4,000 to 1000, 900 tons
annually. The fields cover 220, 900
square miles. 1t is intended to In
crease the annual output to 1900. 600
tons. The British company is reaIiz4
ing an annual net profit of over ST.
500. 900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
SHORT OF MEN.
Scarcity Of Workmen In Building
Trades Line In Fargo.

Trades Line In Fargo.
I'VE are short Of men in all the
building trades lines in Fargo" said
Sec. w. r. Lee of the Building Trades
council, '.and could use many more
men at present.
Work has been good this season
all over this section and many Of our
members have left the city for work
in the smaller towns of the state.
Right now we a use a number OF
plumbers-in fact there are calls for
them every day-carpenters, plaster
ers. fathers ana in fact in any line Of
construction work.
There should be plenty OF money
Ia the state this fall and building OPP
erations should continue good for
some time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
Mat Distlnnuiehed Pianist.

Miss Edythe Grasse. Of the music
department Of the agricultural college,
who is visiting friends in Minneapolis
and st. Paul was Afforded the rare OPP
pottunity Of having a chat with Ger
frude San Souci. the celebrated pianist
and composer, a day or two ago at the
home Of her mother In st. Paul. In
private life the great player is Mrs.
George Rooney and her home IS IN
New York. She Is a beautiful, viva
cious woman, about 40 years old. She
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Madame Gadski writes from Europe
that she is to return to America, Sept.
Is. to open her western tour which
will engage her entire time until
mid-December, when she will start
o~perahouse In New York.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Musical Courier: washington sta
~tictics prophesy that the country's
1912 crop of hay, cereals and pota-
toes promises to break all records.
This is a bit Of political economy
with direct bearing on music and we
leave 1t to III intelligent readers to
figure out the connection.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17
sHARPs N FLATS.

The gratifying announcement Is
made that Miss Olsen will be head of
the piano department at Concordia
college. Moorhead, for another year
Miss Edna Darch. lyric soprano, a
native of Fargo. and who made her
debut with the Royal Opera Co, Ber-
lin. Germany, is now under d five-
year contract with the Chicago Grand
Opera Co.
Mgr. Wendell leighton Of the Min
neapolis symphony orchestra, an-
nounces. the following artists among
those who are engaged to appear with
the orchestra during the approaching
season: Marie Rappoid, soprano;
Carrie Bridewell and Margaret Reyes,
~cpntraltos; Leon Rains, bassos Tina
Lerner, Xaver Scharwenka and Max
Pauer, pianists; Mischa Elman, Eff
rem Zirnbalist and Richard Ger
wonky, v~iolinists; and Cornelius van
Vliet. ceIlist. Mr.. van Vllet has been
engaged as solo ceilist Of the orches-
ira to succeed Willy Lanaping. The
knowledge OF his splendid success In
Chicago and the middle west Is cree
a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

ating great interest among concert
goers, generally, who anticipate his
appearance with great pleasure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Boston. Transcripts. why are yotl
looking so elated7' AT last / have
IN idea that will bring me fame
"And what is this great idea?' ''You
know what the Wedding March did
for Mendelssohn: well, I'm going to
write a Divorce march,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Julien Emile Frederic Massenet. the
famous musical composer, died at his
home in Paris last Tuesday morning
at the age of 20. He had been suffer-
ing for a long time from cancer, but
his death was unexpected. Among
Mr.. Massenet's more noted works
were lie Cid, Manon, That's and
Ariane. produced in 1906. He estab-
lished his reputation in 1872 with Don
Caeser de Bazan. Among others Of
his notable works were d four-act
opera, lie Roi de Lahore and La Ma
varraise. He also composed many
oratories and cantatas. He was a
grand officer of the Legion OF Honor
and a member of the French institute.
1.-THE ladies' will miss Massenet. He
was much attached to Them a y
the Line o. Type ma in The CHI
cago Tribune.
Mics AgnAa Lewis al thA .ynf4nnon
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-17

Miss Agnes Lewis of the johnson
school of Music, Minneapolis, is vis-
iting in Fargo as the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. E.. a. Fitzgerald. She
formerly lived IN Moorhead, where
her mother resided for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Grace Flood of 4ss Ho1lister avenue was given a pleasant surprise Friday night, when friends gathered at her home. Games were played and
 different ones present contributed to 8
 program Jerry Riley and William
 Reany gave piano selections, Charles Cockerton, HoWard Baker. Fred Smith, Harry Wenze1l and William
 NcMu1len gave vocal selections. Pres ent were Misses Grace Flood, Marie Kiley, Harriet O'Neil, Edna McLar- ney, Constance Potts Anna McNa- mara Katherine Norwel1. Mae Dillon, Irene C1arey, Emma Autz, Gretch en
 Bender, Katherine Howard, Lily White, Marion Mohan, Mar5ory Con- nelly. Mabel Read, Helen Pierson, Naida. Comstock, Rose Goodrich, and the Messrs Charles Cockerton. liar old Gregory, MT. Fitzpatrick, Vim. McMullep. Jerry Riley, Frank Donfin, Ralph Rhoode, Howard Baker. Fred Smith. Harry Wenzell. George Still, Ray Thompson, William Reany, How ard Reany, Howard Flood. Charles Mertz, William Evans, George Hooper, Melvin Kel1ar. Earl Dear Kiss, Ralph Snyder, Raymond Murdock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
THREE COUPLES ARE
 SEEKING DIVORCES

Papers in three divorce suits were filed today in the superior court. Au- gusta Schneider of Norwalks wants a div orce from Emil Schneider of Nor walk upon the ground of intolera ble crueltyss{ It is claimed that Schneider is worth S2, 500 and the wife wants alin1o n1onYs-sM The couple were married June 29,T897. Mrs. Schneider's s maiden maine was Augusta Miller.
 Cornela Ronk of Danbury wants to be freed from John G.. Ronk of New Hurley, N Y Desertion on March g, 1897, is the ground.
 The. third suit is brought by Bridget A. sScu1y of Norwalk against Thomas J. Scully of Norwalk who claims de- sertion on Septem Der 14, 1900 The couple were married September 8, Bridget aWhone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
'. W. C.. A.

fEast Side Branch. 56 Beach St.) The members of the U. M. c. branch of the Young Women's Christian As sociation spent a most enjoyable ev- ening at the East Side rooms. Mon day. At S:30 supper was served af- ter which the girls assembled to lis ten to the winter class plans present. Mrs. Bradley, president of the U. M. C.. branch, gave a most interesting talk on her trip to Silver Bay con- ference Ns
 This is the week to register for the class work in millinery, dressmaking, gymnastic and embroidery. The gym mas sium class promises to be an excel lent one this year under the instruc- ton of Miss Elsie Smith, who has been associated with Miss Slocum in her gymnastic work. This class will meet every Thursday evening. Miss Smith will also be the teacher forsthe gymnasium class for children held every Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mothers are especially urged to think about their young daughters joining this class It will be of great behe- fit to the growing girl as well as a pleasure to become a member Of the Thursday afternoon gym class The office, 56 Beach street, will be open for registration. The class term opens the week of Oct. 2. It is desired that all entering classes should be pres ent at first session of their class if possible.
 vited to the Educational Rally to be held this Friday, Oct 4. at the Gen. tra1 Association roorns in Broad street. The program will be most interesting one; Plan to be pres eI1t. sSss.lts.. Fi--lh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
AFTER THE BLUE LAWS.
German-Americans of New Britain t
 Quiz Legislative Candidates

for representatives in congress from this district and for state senator and representative from New Britain will be asked to answer a series of ques- tions by special committees, accord ing to the provisions of vote passed Monday evening by the United Ger man society of New Britain, an or. man-Am erfcan citizens of New Brit ain.
 Local candidates are to be asked if they are in favor of the repeating of Connecticut's ancient Blue laws" i; and the district candidates will be questioned regarding their attitude on prohibition. immigration and teaching German in the schools questions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02

T.. RssI1ynch, No. Deering, Maine. says that during the winter and spring 3sks 1911 n. he was afflicted with a no relief until he purchased, a bottle of Fo1eys Honey and Tar Compound He says that relief came quickly af- ter taking it and he has had no re- turn of the cough since For sale at all druggists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
MARRIAGE CIRCUS
 SIDESHOW. OK POUSSE
 CATE AFTER A DINNER.

The Rev James J. Coan, chan cellor of the Roman Catholic Dio- cese of Brooklyn, in an editorial published in the Tablet, the off cia1 organ. of the diocese, said mar riage nowadays is coming to be looked on; as diversion. He says we have --.
 :..Marriages in flying machines and submarines;
 Marriages as adjuncts of wild animal shows;
 Marriages as epilogues to the atricai productions;
 Marriages as added attractions to county fairs;
 by awkward magistrates with 8 night shirt for surplice;
 Marriages as a pousse cafe to 8 dinner,
 And all of them marriages a Ia node-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
James Staples & Co.
 Bankers and Brokers 1s2 State Street Bridgeuort, conn

FIRE INSURANCE SURETY BONDS REAL ESTATE Bought and Sold on Commission
 Loans Made on Approved
 City Real Estate SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS-Ve re. cefye deposits subject to check and al. low interest on balances of $500 and over. We will act as Trustees and Administrators of Estates. IF. IL. HOIZER F. T. STAPLES
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-02
ROADS DEFICIT S829 ,O0O. New Haven Earned 7.4 Per Cent. Last
 Year. a Slight Increase.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the New Haven road will be held at noon on Monday. Oct, 23. when directors will be elected The annual report of the road as submit ted to the railroad commissioners of Massac c1uSetfS shows deficit of $92e.OO0. The road earned "A per cent in 1911. There will be no de- duction of the dividend however.
 The earnings and expense account shows receipts of $64.933, ,064 and ex- penses of s42,104,017. There were 94,534.214 passengers carried. The roads assets are given at $495,744.-