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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

eager for new talent although they have
their patronizing notions, and look upon
a new artist condescendngly. But that 10
not so serious that II cannot be overcome
and directors like the Aborn brothers
Hammerstein, Russell and others couio
easily be convinced in that matter There
is no doubt that a manager can ma an
immediate field for a real singer ana
real musician when ne discovers one.
From approximate estimate l should
say that there are about fifteen THOUSAND
Ringers and musicians who annually want
to make their careers in New YORK, many
OF whom imagine that il they spend
certain amount OF money IN traihlhs
their career is made The truth is thal
IL is not the mere expenditure OF money
that brings success but the necessary
training and development OF real taieh-
Even though he knows all the Tricks Oh
his trade, how can a manager push an
amateur when the aspirant has nothihs
to give his listeners?
OF course il must be admitted that "o
live in a commercial age and need .
certain smount Of money for the deVei-
opment and display of our abilities, ana
this is especially true in the held Vi
music: bat that is not all, and before a'
tempting to appear publicly the musicai
student should be confident that he mas
reached a point of evolution which places
him above the amateur class Therefore
| advise the mediocre 10 30 back TO inc
teachers, or IL they do not want TO 90
that. lust entertain themselves and their
friends with whatever ability they MAJ
have. but do not under any condluon ulS.
appoint the audiences and spoil the he''
OF art for real artists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
ORGAN REQUIRES MASTERY
OF SELF AND TECHNIQUE

by william c. Carl, Mus. Doe, Director OF
the Guilmant Organ School, New York City.
IL an organ student wants TO succeed.
the keystone OF the situation Is WORN
This must be his motto, and he Should
not finch from II as long as lie lasts
Why are so few of the young men ana
women who come to the musical centres
Of learning each year, both In Europe
and America, heard from? And how small
the number OF those possessed with tai
ent who ever attain a prominent place in
the musical world! There must be
cause, and II is easily solved. In the
study OF the organ a course OF systematic
detail work should be adopted from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

been tentative, but they have produced
good results already and will produce bet
ter in the future.
Musical education in New York has
taken a much wider scope than 1t COM
prehended a few years ago. There are
still teachers who make large pre-
tence on a small basis Of capacity ana
no lack of them whose methods are those
Of the urban teacher of the long ago and
rural teacher now. But New Yorks OPP
nortunities have attracted many teachers
brought up in the best traditions OF the
European Conservatives and the most al
vanced methods Of instruction have come
bore with them,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

In the higher field OF symphonic music
and chamber music, embracing many
manifestations in the term, New York
offers the highest advantages In greater
profuson than the European capitals.
Here the critics are disposed to complain
OF a plethora-of more offerings than can
be digested or adequately patronized. The
critics are right and their lamentations
are pardonable from lofty artistic point
Of view; but their attitude cannot be the
general one because the city's music
lovers do not, like the critics. hear all
that is going on. They pick and choose.
and permit influences which are inoper-
alive with the professional listener and
reviewer to determine the direction OF
their patronage. The multifariousness OF
New Yorks concert activities Is Of the
highest value to the music student. We
are still a Heterogeneous people, and there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

start, with the same care FOR thorough
knowledge OF the foundation principles
adhered to as In other branches OF the
art
Nv experience has demonstrated that
the gaining OF Independence between
hands and feet is In "A large measure lost
sight or while the matter OF touch Is ire
uuently left to the discretion OF the stu
dent himself. The art Of registration and
the ability 10 perform certain NUMBER
Of pieces to the neglect OF the all-impor-
,ant foundation principles are too often
first attended TO. Surely a builder would
not think OF erecting "A house without
firm foundation. why should the organ
ist? In the study of the piano, VIOLIN,
voice etc. much time is constantly spent
on the technique of each. Why not on
the organ? II is equally important. l
consider, first OF ALL that the true legato
Touch should be mastered and that IL
should be clear and even in quality IN
dependence between hands and feet must
be insisted upon and studies given TO IN
sure II. Then let the student progress
doing "A large amount of trio and etude
work. leading up to Bach. Handel, Men
delssohn and the other master writer's.
Phrasing, accentuation, the use OF the
balance swell pedals, etc, should all re-
ceive their due share OF attention when
the time arrives for their application.
MASTERY OF THEORY.
Nor Is this all The theory OF music, In
GLIDING form, analysis, history, organ tun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
THE MECHANICAL PART.

So far as technique or the mechanical
part of instrumental and vocal music Is
concerned, there is little or nothing to DE
gained by going abroad, unless the pos
SCISSOR of extraordinary gifts wishes 10
profit by the knowledge. experience anu
skill of a great artist like Semorich OF
Lehman, Ysaye or PaderewskL IL
perfect singer, devoted artist and admir-
able musician like Nine. Sembrich taxes
an interest in a young singer and Is WILL
ing to give her instruction, the adVah-
tage of such training outweighs all else,
But Sembrich, Lehman and Padere"sH
do not invite pupils to come IN hooks
the few who reach them are of the elect
The advantages which Europe oners'
therefore, are only those which come
from imbibing the art spirit Of the Eu-
ropean peoples AS an exempiar IN al
forms OF musical practice, New YORK Is
on a level with the European capitals ana
far above many OF the cities TO WHICH
American students have fiocked for years
II. T.. X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
NEW Works. TEACHERS.

So, too, with New YOrk's music teach
ers and music schools. All Of the world S
methods are exemplifed here, and If we
are sending American teachers to Europe
to crafty a desire for foreign life as well
as foreign art, we are also bringing here
some of the best pedagogical talent OF
Europe to teach Americans in America
The association between schools Of music
and operate and concert institutions
which are Of such great value in Europe
most notably in Paris. Is gradually estaD-
fishing here without the governmental
agency which is the medium beyond the
Atlantic. Moreover our operate institu-
tons have for years been making efforts
to take direct part in musical education
and to do in a more comprehensive way
what the Imperial Opera at st. Peters
burg and the Teatro della Scala In Milan
do for the ballet. AS yet the efforts nave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

with concentrated, systematic work We
shall have more competent organsts who
Will not only succeed, but will be an
honor to the profession they are striving
to enter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
OUR CREED.

The Tribune uses its best endeavors
to insure the trustworthiness OF every
advertisement it prints and TO aVoiu
the publication of all advertisements
containing misleading statements "
claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
MUSIC STUDY IN NEW
YORK AND EUROPE

FORE more than any other people. VIC
hear music of all kinds. All schools OF
composition and all styles OF performance
find representation in our concert rooms.
Germans made propaganda for German
music, Russians for Russian, Italians for
Italian, Scandinavians for Scandinavian.
French for French and. once in while.
a group Of native born musicians for
American. This liberality is Of the high
est value in developing both knowledge
and taste, and its lasting effect will be
found some day in an art which will be
recognized as Enthusiastically American.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

irg as well as harmony, countefpoii'' ca
,empore playing and brchestration, must
be mastered and included In the eeuFse.
Organ construction should be understood
and musical literature not neglected..
Every detail OF service playing, accom-
panying and conducting must be shown.
The matter of registration is Kept TOO
proyninentIy I'm the mind Of the student
during the first year, when the time
should be employed in acquiring a hrin
touch-the close. knit-bound iesato' SO
difficult to attain.
Again, there must be concentration
More thought should be used. The nina
should be centred upon the work other-
wise with the manifold mechanical apph-
ances in a modern organ. the player VIII
lose sight Of the most important points In
the endeavor to gain a general effect. IL
is quite right to produce effects but this
cannot be done legitimately and with
artistic finish until the GROUNDWORK mas
first been mastered. Students frequently
amply for a few finishing lessons, only
TO find themselves devoid OF the nrst
principles which govern organ piayihs
thus they are obliged 10 make a iresh
start and do what should have been gone
over years before. Sufficient time must
be given to practice, and the instructor
should always indicate, as nearly as pos
sible. how TO employ il TO the best ad-
vantage.
TECHNIQUE ONLYTHE BEGINNING
Once having mastered the technique OF
the instrument, which means not only
In gaining the facility Of hands and Feet
but i'm the control OF the many mechanical
appliances found on modern organs, the
actual advancement begins. The organist
in these days must have complete mas
terry over himself, and not only be able
TO play the music set before him, but 10
manage the instrument as well. When
one considers the lack OF uniformity In
construction. the various methods OF
grouping the stops, the tiltinS-tabIets'
stop-key action. fitting keyboards, con-
cave radating pedalboards, electric. tubu-
lar. and tracker actions, 1t is OF vital i'm
portance that the organst should, hrst
OF all, be able to control himself and
this is only possible when sound train
ing has been accomplished. This at
tended 10, the instrument can be studied,
repertoire gained, and the art of organ
playing more fully perfected. The stu
dent should hear all the orchestral music
possible This will give the sense of tone
and color contrasts and balance other
wise impossible TO obtain. The organist
must be keen listener and search for
the best in everything, then apply it in
his work.
To be a successful choir master the
technique of the voice should be studied,
In order to intellgently direct the vocal,
lists under his care and remedy tonal dis
crepancies, liable to occur at the re-
hearsals.
Organ playing is coming to the front,
and thorough. competent organists are in
demand for both the church and in re-
citals. 1t is easier to be superficial
player on the organ than on any other in
strument, and more difficult for the aver
age listener to detect this superfciality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
Continued from first page

experience with the stage, less 49,.
knowledge of their craft than muse -
Aborns. A dozen or more OF the s,hee, .
who once belonged to the Cas'ie otua
Opera Company afterward went u o..
many. There they were content u i"an s
modest beginnings-one result OF 'he uii-
ference in atmosphere" ana eh'hon
ment-and now some Of them are mem
hers of the Metropolitan Opera company
which is the goal toward when opera
singers the world over the striving some
of the Chicago company. and some nave
won reputation and prosperity ABROAD
America has always had fine represent
tation in the world of opera, but IL Ii
only in these latter days that American
singers who have been to Europe 10 mn
ish their studies and begin their careers
could look to their native land for the
highest and most substantial rewards
which their profession offered. This could
not happen till opera ceased to be 80 en-
phatically an exotic as it was when no
one could tell whether the Italian opera
in New York would be in existence from
one season TO another.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
NEW Works. PRIVILEGE.

But In a larger measure than the
people OF the cities which II Is now
felt that New York ought TO emulate
the people OF New York have been PRIV
ileged to hear the great eNemplars OF
song OF the last three generations. Ii Is
therefore not surprising that they should
have adopted high standard and should
have become intolerant OF mediocrity. u
Is also, perhaps. not surprising that their
long familiarity with the finest OF the
world voices should have made them fond
er OF the singer than the song, ana made
them I'm a measure Indifferent To the opera,
10 long as they could hear In II the singers
who held the worlds admiration. THIS
IS not the truest devotion 10 art. and
there is room FOR popular education which
would really be an advance, though IL
would not appear To be so TO all eyes
All OF the city's municipal activities are
benefiting to-day from the lessons taught
by the German regime at the Metropoll-
tan Opera House from 1884 to 1891.
Stress has been laid upon the influence
OF opera simply because. for one reason
or another. il Is wider I'm its appeal than
any other form of the musical art, and
because our operate institutions arc IN
the highest degree educational BY reason
of the opportunity they give to music
students and public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
DEVELOPMENT OF ART SPIRIT.

Permanently, i'm the sense Illustrated
by the subsidized European institutions,
is not yet attained here, nor Will II De
until popular education, the training OF
the public to want opera, has gone much
further than il has. This does not mean
a training in the appreciation OF the best
In the art, but the development OF so
ardent a love for il that 1t will beget
n Willingness TO accept something less
than the best. There Is very small I'M
Outstanding in Europe OF the attituae
toward opera in New York exemplihed
by such an institution az the metropolitan
Opera House The mass Of Europeans
think all Americans uncultured, and at
tribute the existence OF the Metropolitan
Opera House only to the desire OF wealth
TO display itself The multitude know no
better. and those who are, or ought to be.
in a position to instruct them do not tell
tho truth This truth is that for more
than three-auarters OF n century new
Workers have been privileged TO hear the
foremost singers of the world. In this
respect the American metropolis has only
two companions-London and Paris. Here,
as in the great cities OF Europe, the art
has been aristocratic and the pleasure
of the wealthy. Italian opera was that
from the day Of its birth. and, In its
most perfect manifestation, IL Is lkeIy
always to remain what IL has been. In
its highest estate II must be luxury
because OF It's costliness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
MASTERY OF THEORY.

Nor Is this all. The theory OF music, In
GLIDING form, analysis. history, organ tuh-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
4 MEN Z KILLED
- - % .
WATCHMEh ATTACKED
% 90 e~S 80 %
CABIN CREEK RIOTS

CHARLESTON, w. Va. July % -
Four men were killed yesterday in
short, sharp battle between striking
miners and watchmen employed by
the Wake Forest Coal company at
Wake Forest on Cabin creek, the
scene of much rioting and bloodshed
since coal strike troubles started in
April, 1911.
The dead are Don Slater and Frank
CHM. coal company watchmen, and
two unidentified men, members of the
atttcking party
Since the mining town of Ohley,
near by on Cabin creek was attack
ed three yeeks ago, ii has been the
custom for the company to have
watchmen scout the hillside before
the nom union miners are permitted
to enter or leave the mines. Watch
men CHM and Slater were making the
usual search when they were sud-
denly attacked by band of men who
opened fire on them. CHM fell. fat
ally wounded and Slater dropped, shot
through the leg. Slater, however, re-
turned the fire killing two of the at
tacking. party and received another
bullet through the body.
The Wake Forest mine IS under
control of the Cabin Creek Consolidat-
ed Coal company against whose
mines strike has been called by the
United Mine Workers of America.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
FREEWATER PLANS
HARVEST FESTIVAL

Freewater's annual peach day is to
be held later than usual this year and
Will be known as the Harvest Home
Festival. number of added features
being planned for the celebration, ac-
cording to advices from that town.
Preliminary plans now are being
discussed by members of the Free
water Commercial club and it has
been decided that later celebration
would be more largely attended. At
the time Peach Day usually is given
many are engaged in the harvest and
cannot attend Considering this point
Il has been decided to hold the festi-
val Immediately after harvest. At that
time it is contended, there will be a
good supply of late peaches. The
more solid fruits and many vegeta-
bles will be ready for display and all
will be able to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
RECORD SPEED MADE
IN THE SUPREME COURT

SALEM. Ore, July 25.-All in an
hour a petition for writ of manda-
to put the initiative measures on a
special referendum election ballot
was filed in the supreme court. an
alternative writ was issued, demurred
to and the case argued This was rec
ord breaking speed. 1t is likely a de-
cision will be handed down Wednes-
day The suit was brought to force
on the special election ballot an in
itiative measure for the women wage
workers eight hour law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
MABEL WARNER Is
NOW IN MEXICO

"Wuxtry, wuxtry, Mabel Warner
joins the Mexican revolutionists!"
This might be the cry before long
by which the newsies coax the nickles
from the pockets of Pendletonians.
for rumor is rife that Mabel. the same
Mabel who for eight years or more
conducted a spectacular fight for the
estate of ]. w Young which led her
through three trials for alleged for
gerry of wills and many other equally
sensational experiences. has wended
her way to the troubled republic of
the south to become a modern Joan
of Arc.
The rumor traced to its source has
been found to arise from a letter ad-
dressed to the aforesaid Mabel War
ner which he's followed her over the
country. down into Mexico and back
to Pendleton without being claimed.
The last address to which the missive
had been forwarded was Mexico City
Mexico. and now those who know her
best are positive that she has left that
city for the camps of the revolution
lists to lead them in their battles
They point out that since she lost her
fight for the estate of her deceased
uncle -stepfather. she could never be
contented with the tame hum drum OF
a passive existence and they declare
that it is only logical to conclude that
she has cast in her lot where excite
ment grows on every cactus plant, II
she has Joined the revolutionists as
they think probable, they declare
that President Huerta Should wor'
ry'' and send for few carloads OF
gatling guns.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
DECISION ON new TRIAL IN SUIT
AGAINST CITY FORTHCOMING SOON

the lower court decision on the ground
that there was an error in the de-
scription of the improvement district.
The error consisted of the city en-
gineer's mistake of the letter c for the
figure g.
In his argument. the city attorney
points out that part of the opinion
which remarks that inasmuch as there
was no map or plat of the proposed
district on file. the error in the de-
soription was of consequence The
city attorney contends that the court
overlooked the fact that plans and
specifications were on file which
showed exactly the boundaries of the
proposed district and moreover he
holds that nobody could be or was
deceived as to the same by the mis-
take.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25

Whether or not the city will be al
lowed a new trial in the paving case
in which il is defendant and James
Johns plaintiff will be determined
within the next few days, it is be-
lieved City Attorney Carter filed his
motion and argument supporting the
same a week ago and expects to learn
the decision of the supreme court at
any time now.
The case which involves the liabil-
ity of the plaintiff for the costs OF
the pavement laid in front of his resi-
dence property on Jackson street, was
first tried out in the local circuit
court and Judge Phelps handed down
decision for the defendant. The
case was appeaed ana, while the SUI
preme court upheld the city in all OF
its material contentious, it reversed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
MAN KILLS WOMAN
80 80 80 80 80
REFUSED HIS LOVE
% % 90 go ~
He TAKES OWN LIFE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 25.-
Furious because she refused to accept
his love, Joe Archer, a pugilist, shot
and killed Lillian Fenard as she lay
in bed in her lodgings, and then shot
himself dead.
You made me love you, now I've
got to have you" was Archer's words
as ne dragged his victim from bed.
Then as she screamed for help, he
sent five shots through her body in
rapid succession. Reloading the wea-
pom, he sent three bullets into his own
heart.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
CONv|CTS REBEL
AT SING SING
TROOPS NEAR AT HAND
60 Prisoners Stir Up Serious Trouble
In New York State Penitentiary-
They Will Me Removed to Auburn
Prison-Authorities Fear Attempt
at Jail Delivery.

DISTINCTION, July % Fearing an
attempt at general Jail delivery at
Sing Sing prison. following the mutt
nous activities of the last few days,
Warden Clancy summoned the guards
first steps were taken to remove the
65 rebellious convicts to Auburn pris-
on. The trouble was caused by a de-
cree that some prisoners must go to
Auburn, Sing Sing being overcrowded
The two recent fires at the prison
are believed to have been set by con-
victs in a. protest against their remov-
al
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
HEARINGS BEGUN ON
W0MEN'S WORK BILL

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The
house labor committee began hearings
on the bill to limit the employment of
women in mills and factorits to eight
hours day. As hours weekly. Con-
gressman Taylor of Colorado. author
of the measure. spoke in its support.
The bill forbids railroads accept
ing an interstate shipment of goods
made in violation of the provisions of
of the bin and provides penalty of
$4,000 fine or one year imprison-
ment for violations. 1t requires fac
tories to file semi-annual affidavits
with the department of labor show
ing they have not violated the law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-25
CONTINUED on page five.)
ASQUITH IS ATTACKED
English Premier Is Saved by Police
Who Drag Militant Suffragette
Away.

DONCASTER, Eng, July 25.-An
attempt by militant suffragette to
assault Premier Asquith while he was
on his way to the town hall of Nor
ley, Yorkshire. to require the free
dom of the city was frustrated by
the police.
Miss Key-Jones. a well known suf-
fragette OF this city, sprang on to
the steps of the premier's automobile
shouting stop torturlng women, you
scoundrer' and tried to pull Mr.. AS
quith from his seat. The police
caught hold OF her and dragged hei
away.