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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-04
OUR TWENTY-THIRD YEAR

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Episcopal services will be held
at the Guild hall the first and third
Sunday evenings of each month
and the second and fourth Sunday
mornings of each month. Rev.
Burleson, rector. If
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Portable than regular oxfords. To
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Your money refunded if you are
not satisfied not only on Schill-
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Auctioneer Il am an auctioneer
of long experience and am open to
engagements at all times in any
part of the county. I. Caustoi,
Bonners Ferry, Idaho. If
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LODGE NOTICES

BONNERS FERRY
LODGE No. AZ. A.
f. Il A. M. Stat
ed communications
second Wednesday
OF each month at
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the X. p. hall. Sojourning brothers
are always welcome. Fred Gleed,
w. M; John Dye, Secretary.
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ACME LODGE No. Is, Knights of
Pythias. Meets every Thursday
night at X. p. hall. All visiting mem
bers of the order made welcome.
s. w. Ashby c.. c.; A. j. Kent.
X. OF r. and 9. Charles Troutfether,
NJ of F.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

which | saw at the Worlds Fair in Chi
cago in 1895 for reasons which can easily
be imagined: such spcctacles as the trav-
ellers describe would not be tolerated In a
civilized community anywhere in the
world at the present time. though the no
less equally frank danse du ventre, which
the Latin satirists scourged centuries ago,
was TO be seen in the Midway Plaisance
under circumstances which seemed to
have been accepted as a palliative, just
as the tango" and the "turkey-trot the
former African in name and both African
in dramatic motif and purpose, are toler-
ated in circles which call themselves po-
lite to-day. The dances of the Dahomans
were war dances. These people have been
in constant contact with white traders
for more than a hundred years. but they
probably take the same delight in sing
ing. dancing and cutting of heads now
that they did when Forbes visited them
three-quarters of d century ago. Indeed,
a bit of pantomimic action, which ] saw
repeated several times at the fair. testi-
fed, in a way almost too vivid to be
amusing. to the love Of decapitation
which has been so much commented on by
travellers.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

he took the plunge which no longer could
be avoided.
Leading the eight Of cubs from dummy,
though North promptly followed suit low
second hand, East went up with the
king. This. Of course. carried the Day
or, rather the contract In this case, ana
the double raised rather meagre score
TO one of fair size.
When the hand is reviewed certain
points stand out prominent in the bid
ding which led to East and Vests intel
ligent valuation Of the hand. when
East took the initiative on the third
round Of bidding by increasing the heart
declaration TO four. West correctly valued
his partners holding as superio- to one
merely suggestive OF defence. with only
a fair holding East although encouraged
by partners earlier support would
have allowed his partner TO determine inc
advisabiity of further increase.
Conscious Of his partners strength.
West knew that with his strong holding
q successful contract at four hearts was
reasonably assured. According TO TINS
estimate West. at five hearts. faced
loss Of only 100 points through double
while a chance still existed for success
full contract North's three-time support
10 his partners declaration without "A
short suit and only one ace demonstrated
led to Easts placing the ace of clubs IN
North's hand as justification for his
course in bidding and later in doubling
Misleading Information at the beginning
of bidding leads to much trouble at auc-
ton. The result. always disastrous. that
follows from reasoning based on false
premige causes many unnecessary losses
and the pessimist on this point holds the
safer position.
The following hand illustrated the re-
sult Of su-h overestimation as result
Of misleading information at the outset.
The hand.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

called after the drum Of bamboo which
provided its musical stimulus. An African
v ord seems 10 lie at the bottom OF the
term Counjai. Long years ago Lafcadio
Hearn wrote me from New Orleans MY
quadroon neighbor. Mamzelle Byzantine.
tells me that the word Kowdjo On the
West Indies Cdndio or Cdndjo) refers TO
an old African dance which used to be
danced with drums"
The etymology Of the other terms baf-
hes me. but IL is OF no consequence In this
study; the dances were all alike In re-
spect Of the savage vigor and licentious-
ness which marked their performance
The Calnda," say the editors Of slave
Songs of the United States" was sort
of contradance which has now passed en-
tlrelv out Of use. Bescherelles describes
th, two lines as "dUdHcdnt CT rcctfidnt en
candence CT tdiSdnt deS contortions, forte
singulircS et deS geStes fort idSctfS." II
is likely that the Calinda disappeared
from Louisiana as a consequence or the
prohibition Of the dances i'm the Place
Congo in New Orleans. about 1913; but
/; and other dances Of its character have
remained in existence in the West Indies
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
FOLKSONCS~A STUDY OF NEGRO MUSIC
The Habanera Names
and Descriptions
of Slave Dances
Tunes from
St. Pierre. I

called "Manmam Colette"-unquestion.
ably dance song. On the bandmaster'e
transcription he had written directions
that the first part (allegretto) be sung
eight times; then comes the danse talle-
gro) ten times. The same directions
probably applied also to "Ou beau di
moin tete ou bien pomadee." The second
part of the tune. to which the bandmas-
ter gave the title "Dessan mouillage
acheter Daubanes," has a curious re-
semblance to a Tyrolean "yodel." 1t il
probably the melody to which ballad
to which Hearn makes reference is sung:
Moin descenne Saint-Pie.
Achete Johannes:
Aulie ces johannes
Cest yon bel bots menmoin monte.
The spelling Of the soft and musical
creole patois is a matter OF individual case,
taste and fancy. The ballad tells the story
Of a youth of Fort de France who was
sent to st. Pierre to buy stock OF earth
enware water Jars (dobannes). but who
fell In love with a colored girl and SPENT
his fathers money in buying her pres
ents and a wedding outfit Hearn cites the
song to illustrate a pretty simile. Thst
phrase bel bois'' is used to designated
handsome people. Tout bel bois ka1
allie" said Manm-Robert, meaning thar
all the handsome people are passins,
away. This Is the very comparison MADE
by Ulysses looking upon Naudcaa.I
though more naively expressed" COM
ments our author. H. z. x.
Copyright, 1919 By q. Schirmer)
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
IMPORTED DANCES OF NEGROES.

A dozen or more names OF dances. all
of vague meaning and etymology. have
come down 10 US in the books of men who
have written about the negroes in the
Western Hemisphere and so far as can
be learned all these dances were more or
less wild and lascivious. LasciviouS they
have remained even in the forms whicn
they have assumed under the influence OF
French and Spanish culture. There is no
doubt in the mind of Prudential, whose
observations were wide and whose de-
scriptionS are sympathetic. that the
rhythmical foundation OF the fascinating
Habanera is negro product upon which
graceful melodies were imposed. We
shall make no error" he writes Top cit.
page ll5-ll6). i'm assuming that the Ha-
banera as its name already indicates,
originated in Havana. Thence II col-
quered all of Spanish and Portuguese
America q. e.. BraziD. and also The Eu-
ropean settlements i'm the West ln1les.
Central and South America. But ii is TO
be particularly observed that only The
real Habanera, the dance with simple
rhythms. penetrated to these lands. EX-
tended and complicated rhythms are
known only where the negroes are 10 be
found outside of the West Indies, IN
Brazil and on the coasts OF Venezuela,
Colombia. Central America and Mexico.
In the other countries. as. for instance,
the interior of Mexico, the Plata states
and Chilli. where there are no negroes.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

Score-Love all, rubber game.
South opened the bidding poorly by de-
clarng one heart.
Attention has been called to the weak
ness Of such bids so often i'm these arti-
cles that comment now would only be
a useless repetition Of statements still
fresh I'm the minds of readers.
West inaugurated the bidding on his
two suiter by declaring one royal TINS
was somewhat OF speculation. While
II must be conceded that the chances IA
vored further bidding on the hand and
a second opportunity TO show long
minor valued suit Vests initial decla-
ration was misleading. \ reversal OF the
usual procedure-that OF naming the suit
with top cards last--will inevitably lead
"A partner TO misconstrue the original
valuation Of the bid. Where so much de-
pends upon "A partners assistance Tor
success. the weakness OF Vests bid be-
comes apparent.
A holding OF such value as TO be inde-
pendent OF partners support In the
early stages Of bidding may well be
named though lacking the usual top
honors of an original bid. But these
characteristics were sadly missing In
West declaration.
An increased heart declaration by
North was over-caled by East with
three clubs. South. placing an eXagSer-
ated valuation on his holding, declared
three hearts. With the bidding too high
for royals. and diamonds at almost a
prohibitive figure, West passed.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
VARYING sTEREoTYPED ACTION.

Departure from stereotyped lines is al
lowable where the action demanded by the
ex,gencies OF the situation can be correct
~ interpreted by a partner. East would
naturally conclude that with the declara-
ton at three. West could increase clubs
with safety, while, with the declaration
at five through Easts raising the bid and
the opponents overcalling. such an in
crease by West on the next round OF
bidding would be unsafe. East, realizing
the conditions actuating the bid, would
be wary in placing too much dependence
on Vests having high cards.
North overcalled West with three
royals. East declared five clubs. With en-
couragement of partner supporting bid.
this looked like fair risk. South. as
sured that his immediate increase on the
second round of bidding had made his
strength fairly clear. decided TO leave
further action TO his partner, and passed.
North made IL four royals. East
doubled When II came around to North
again he redoubled, and that closed the
bidding.
A club lead at the opening was ruffed
In dummy's hand. South was in at the
second trick with the ace OF trumps. East
showing out Ordinarily in South's posi-
ton with the cards and distribution in
the diamond suit the same. ace followed
by small is the best action to take. In
this case, however, South's anxiety to
conceal the possession of a set-up dia-
mond suit, which would occur on the Sec
ond round of the suit through an ad-
verse king sngly guarded. kept him from
following the usual course. He led a
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
AFRICAN DANCES IN SOUTH.

The origin of the Habanera is perpetu-
ated in It's name. and in this respect II
stands alone. other dances OF which
writers on the Antilles have made men
ton are the Bamboula. Bouene. Counjai
cor Counjaillc), Calinda Cor Calienda),
Belc (from the French bel Gir). Beguine
Eabouille. Cata cor Chdta) and Guiouba.
The last word seems preserved I'm the term
"iuba." which is now applied To the pat
ting aCCompanmCnts OF negro dance songs
made familiar by the old minstrel shows.
The word Congo. as applied 10 n negro
dance which is still remembered I'm Louisi-
ana. is fancy. a generic term there.
though IT is also used In French Guiana
for a dance called Chica, In Santo Do
mingo and the Windward Islands. The
Bamboula Is supposed 10 have been so
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

extended and complicated ri yti ms are
entirely unknown"
Commenting in another place (page 30
on the influences which created the dances
of the American creoles he says:
Not much less can have been the
share. on the other hand, which the
Spaniards and CreOleS took in the dances
OF the blacks. Every day in their hours
Of rest they had opportunities To see
the partly sensual, partly grotesque ana
wild dances of their black slaves. ana
70 hear their peculiar songs What I'M
prosSons may not these fascinating
complicated and bizarre and yet trans
parent rhythms of the negroes have
made upon the Spaniards who them
selves possess refined sense OF rhythm.
Added 10 this the strange instruments
OF percussion which. while marking the
rhythm eXerted an almost uncanny
effect.
Here, then. two races confronted each
other. both highly musical but reared
I'm different musical worlds. No wonder
that the Spauiards also benefited from
and promptly toOS up these remarkable
rhythms into their own music. OF all
these rhythms. however. the simplest
which can be heard from all negroes.
this
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
Optimism at Auction.
and Its Element of
Peril-Attempts
to Ingraft
Nullos.

small diamond and underplayed, allow
ing Vests nine TO hold the trick.
West made a rather weak play here.
leading another club. With the king OF
trumps still in hand as a temporary
check to the opponents trick taking, and
with the lead of a heart. West could
have saved a trick worth 100 points, but
not the game.
South's ace of diamonds dropped
Easts lone king, making the diamonds
solid in dummy hand. With their hearts
unesta blished making the king OF
trumps no longer potent in outside trick
taking. the opponents were unable to
stop discards OF both losing hearts in
South's hand.
AS only two tricks-the kings in
trumps and diamonds-scored against
the make. North and South. with five
odd tricks, went game and rubber on the
hand.
At redoubled value. these tricks add
ed substantial amount TO the winning
score.
In the play South recognized at once
the necessity for early discards. He
avoided the play. so attractive to many
players in like positions, that of pass
ing an early trick for the purpose pr
throwing the lead and securing possible
accruing benefits thereby. In this case
the correct lead of low heart with
West in the lead at the second or third
trick, IL properly followed up. would re-
suit in four tricks for East and West
4.
ners taking the initiative on the second
round OF bidding, North recognized
South's holding as one of considerable
merit With confidence in his partners
reliability as a bidder. North had no
fear of the result, as was proved conclu-
sively by his redouble.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
~ AUCTION BR!pGL B,IR:},p[2S;x51 CLINICS }2

declared two clubs. South declared two
royals with sufficient strength TO justify
his bid West declared three clubs.
Measured by the usual standard of aces
and kings, West did not have support
ing bid common sense view of the sit
uation. however, does not show in a bad
light Vests departure from conventional
lines. He took advantage OF the only
chance afforded or safely raising the part
nership declaration. AS matter OF fact,
from Vests point OF view it looked as
though South's declaration would be final
through failure Of an immediate contend
ing bid Vests great length In trumps
gave color TO this. 1t suggested the hesi-
tation of partner in carrying declara-
ton higher, lest the trump strength be
massed against the declaration.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

Hearn says 1.-TWO Years." etc. 143)
THE old African dances. the Cdleindd
and the Belle (Which latter is accompanied
by. chanted improvization) are danced on
SUNDAYS to the sound Of the drum on al
most every plantation in the island-
Martinique. AS Hearn saw the Calinda
Il was danced by men only all stripped
to the waist and twirling heavy sticks IN
mock fight. Sometimes" he ADDS
Especially at the great village gatherings
when the blood becomes overheated by
tafia. the mock fight may become real
one. and then even cutlasses are brought
into plav." The surmise lies near that
the Calinda may originally have been
war dance. It's name and measures sur
vive some creole songs, one OF wnlch
will occupy my attention when the use OF
song for satirical purposes is reached.
A JAWsONE ACCOMPANIMENT.
The Counjai evidently came under the
personal observation of the lady who
collected some secular creole songs In 81.
Charles Parish, La, which found their
way into Slave Songs Of the United
States" They were sung, she says, TO
simple sort of dance, sort OF mlnuet'
But they are in equal time. while the MIN
uet is in triple measure. The songs have
a refrain. which is sung by the chorus,
and solo verses which are improvised by
a leader distinguished by his voice and
poetical skill. who. in them compliments
dusky beauty or lauds a plantation
hero. The dancers do not sing, and the
accompaniment seems 70 be purely instru-
mental-a mere beating on drum made
of a -four barrel and a raspiig on the
jawbone OF an animal with key. This
singular instrument has prototype In
Africa in the shape of a notched board,
which is rubbed with stick. Livingstone
, describes what he calls a "cassuto,'
hollow piece OF wood about a yard long,
covered with a board cut like ladder.
Running a stick along II gives a sound
within which passes for tenor" The
description is Wallaschek's. the Chinese
have a. temple instrument embodying the
same prnciple-a wooden tiger with
serrated spine. Hearn mentions primi-
tive drums as used in New Orleans In
letter to me dated January. lSo: Yes,
| have seen them dance. but they danced
the Congo, and sang a purely African
song TO the accompaniment Of drygoods
box beaten with stick or bobes and
a drum made by stretching a skin over
-four barrel As for the dance-in which
the women do not take their feet off the
ground-it is as lascivious as IS possible.
The men dance very differently. ike
savages. eaping in the air"
To Mr. Hearn | owe several examples
Of Martinique fokmusc. which were
written down tor tam by bandmaster
in St Pierre. A fascinating combination
of African and Spanish elements is
found in the melody, which the collector
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
AN UNWARRANTEo INCREASE.

This hand is another illustration of an
unwarranted increase by the original
declarer Of a suit. which his partner
supported once. Had South sounded the
note OF warning by passing Easts three
club declaration. North would have eX-
ercised due caution In his further bid
ding. lie probably would have confined
his efforts i'm bidding TO his partners
suit. \ declaration of four in hearts II
necessary TO save game would not be too
high for Norths holding in support of
his partner AS it was, however. North
probably thought that king high In his
partners hand over possible queen
twice guarded I'm Easts hand would
make the utilization of the heart suit
more profitable at no trump than at a
suit declaration.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31
Danger Of Overesti'
mating Value Of
Declarer S Hand
After Support
ing Bid.
ne might think the game of auction

ne might think the game OF auction
ady on the wane, II serious consider
ion were given TO the recent talk and
discussion about nuilos. But such is not
the case There will always be attempts
10 graft onto the game various changes
and notifications by players and self-ap-
pointed instructors who have failed 70
master the science OF auction and seek
TO cloud the fact under some supposed
wonderful change or addition TO the
game
Possibly, the fact may be explained as
making easy space or an extra oppor-
tunity TO instruct and In some instances
perhaps. the glorihcation of adding some
supposed wonderful feature TO popular
game. mistaken sense of fitness under
lies such attempts TO aid the inferior
player
The tiresome spade conventions that
strongly suggested the use OF unfair ana
improper means at the auction table had
a spurt rather among the gambling play
ers than those who play the game for Its
scientific features. They were an advan-
tage, Of course, especially over players
unaccustomed 10 play them. And now
We hear considerable about nullos as a
Wonderful feature that will cure all the
Ills Of bad play.
We propose 10 discuss the subject at
greater length In later article.
OPTIMISM HAS ITS DANGER.
Optimism at auction is more often a
dangerous mental attitude than other
wise. II generally leads one to conclu-
slons not based on sound reasoning.
One of the features OF the game that
calls for careful work on the estimate OF
tne value Of a hand after supporting
Do Is the stumbling block OF the over
confident
The following hand. played at Brook
New-York tribune., 1913-08-31

"A few ro-Americau songs In which the
rhythm is SO persistently
used as to suggest that they were in
nuenced by suhconscious memory OF
tie old dance, but the evidence is not
sufficient 20 authorize such statement
as "A scientific fact