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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
By Y y CRorpERs. VI -

By Y y CRoTHIRs. NJ u.
Superintendent of Walnut Lodge Hospital
Modern dauCing like all other cultures
for the DEVELOPMENT of the body and mind,
may hr degraded hut never Ivy persons
who are healthy. normal and well on the
contrary, this j. one Of the best signs Of
physical growth and development for
Young people of all classes to meet and
practice these graceful gyrnnastic move
mcnts II l. elevating and gives new
force and vigor and is far more educational
than reading the fashv literature of the
day and spending hours in the moving
picture shows.
The modern dances develop higher
spirit and ambition for culture that will
bring grace aud beauty TO the human form
and lis control The Curry School at
Boston for physical culture shows that
the modern dances are essential for the
culture and development Of young people
and that they are associated with the
highcs, kind of mental and intellectual
training.
SsW e. commend these dances ever under
the very best auspices and surroundings,
II. ". MCFARLAND, NJ. ID.
Hall Brooke. Green's Farms, Conn.
To those who have danced all their lives
and have never aeon a case of erot lcipin
caused by dancing. it is hut natural that
they would look ashanCo upon the modern
method of dancing those who have
never danced, and tho prudes are the ones
who argue against the modern dance,
and vet when initiated soon realize their
reiudoe and dance solely for the love of
1t and never think of sex.
CHARLES W. BuRR, NJ. u.
Professor of Mental Diseases In the Uni
vcr=ity OF Pennsylvania.
Not only do the so-called modern dances
tend tn stimulate some people, but many
| thinps in the drama In he dress OF women.
| in the teaching of sexual hygiene and in
the cheap and nasty literature of the day
do the same. None of these things 10
modorn. all of them appear whenever
| there il period Of unrest and so-called
progress in the world = history.
The world heretofore has always sur
vived such things because, after all, they
appeal mainly 10 the degenerate and use-
less and do not affect the great majority
Of people,
! do not think that any great evil will
come to the world from the things that
newspaper writer's and readers are very
much bothering about to-day because
! the majority Of the people are sober
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01

w YHEN the doors of Madison Square
\N/ Garden are thrown open next
w Tuesday night for the first con-
cert Of New York q great carnival
Of music thousands Of music lovers from
all parts of the city will be on hand for
an evening Of rare entertainment The
Tuesday night concert will be the first
of a series of seven. one every night up
20 and including next Sunday and one
on Saturday afternoon. For every con-
oert there will be a fine programme Of
classical music. with the Russian SYM
phony Orchestra playing favorite selec-
tions At each concert there will be one
OF the stars Of the music world M soloist.
and there will be other fea, ures TO make
up a unique series of popular entertain
ments
The list of artists for the festival ie a
brilliant one and will make the music
lovers of the city moro than anxious to
hear every one Of the concerts. II in
cludes Olive Fremstad, the great Metro
polltan soprano: Lucrezia Bori. the ia
nous Spanish soprano If the Metropolitan;
Eugen lsaye. the master of the violin;
,
Margaret ODER. the Metropolitan mezzo-
soprano; Sophie Braslau of the Metropoli-
tan Opera Company. also contralto;
Valentine Crespi. "A young girl violinist
who has made a wonderful name for her
self in Europe: Bernard Steinberg. the
well known New York barytone. and
Macmillan Pilyer. a violinist who il vel
known to the New York musical world
These are the artists for the festival,
and among them are the brightest stars
Of the music world All Of them are
known to New York music lovers and they
will get a wonderful reception from the
great crowd that will throng. the Garden
~ every concert
'monE the organizations to take part
VIII DO the girls chorus from the Wash.
ington Irving High School the Heinebuno
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the great aria from samson ana Delilah"
and the don Carlos" aria Both of these
noted selections ara particularly suitable
To Nine. Ober's beautiful voice and those
who hear her will be well pleased She
will also sing group Of selected songs.
Another selection OF the orchestra will be
the old favorite waltz. beautiful Blue
Danube" by Strauss. This number is
also given by special request.
On Saturday and Sunday nights will be
the two big concerts of the festival. For
Saturday night the sooist will be isayc
the greatest violinist in the world. Nsaye
has thousands of admirers in New York
and his selections will he particularly
pleasing
He will play two numbers. The first
will I've Bruch's Concerto IN q minor No L..
The secondwill be Mends lssohn Concerto
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PLACE MERELY POINT OF VIEW.

New York Ia lovely place" re-
marked Mr.. Douglas Knox Of South
Carolina nj tho Plaza. but what bis
tering Sahara It can be on sunday 10
tho traveller who does not know how to
locate the cool. grateful oases. There
IL one word that expresses the situa-
ton. which IL not unlike that which
confronted Col, Merriwcthor IIewes
when he died.
"l'einK a man NJ many virtues, the
Colonel went the long journey. and 81.
Peter. with the tact Of thorough
bred gentlemen, did not obtrude any
embarrassing questions, but actually
ahsented himself from tho gates when
the Colonel entered So II was
that tho distinguished Kentuckan did
held many beautiful women walking in
Elysian gardens Ito grac.ously ga
luted u passer and asked:
"'What can "A stranger within tho
gates get to drink here
"Mik and honey WAS the answer.
The Colonel didn't know whether to
look disguised or amused hut he SAID
with earnest dignity. ia very much
like TO get some bourbon
"Thore are no spirituous liquors
here he WAS told. DO you know where
YOU areT
81 don't know replied the Colonel
but know shall die again OF
thirst II I don't get what ! want
"'It's heaven' he Was told,
"Its hell.' corrected the Colonel
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made memorable by the singing OF I 800
children from the public schools. This
big chorus has been carefully selected by
DR.. Frank X. RiX. musical director Of tn
Bureau Of Education. The children have
been rehearsing for several weeks and
DR.. Xix promises that they will give a
good account Of themselves al their con-
cert
The Saturday afternoon concert is pri.
marily for the school children and their
parents. 1t will be the first time that 10
large IA chorus OF school children has
sung in public and there has been much in
terest taken in the venture The Russian
symphony Orchestra has also arranged
special programme for Saturday after
noon and the concert will he one of the
features of the great festival
Madison Square Garden has been taste
fully decorated for the big festival.
Streamers and bunting have been placed
around the walls and the big building will
take on the spirit of the carnival for the
occasion Special arrangements have
been made to handle the big crowds that
are going 10 attend the concerts and every
little detail has been carefully planned
so that there will not be "A hitch
The organization of this gigantic festi-
val has been completed in such a manner
AZ to win much commentator from many
sources for TUE EVENING Sun and those
associated with it in this great under
taking The object of the festival is TO
bring all the people in New York in touch
with the great artists and singers and 10
give them a chance TO hear AT popular
prices the finest music of the great mas
ters played and sung by the best must
Clans Of the city and the stars Of the must
cal world When tho fcstical has passed
into the history of music in New York
city every one will acknowledge that
IL has been one of the greatest events of
its kind that New Y ork has ever known.
For other programmes aud further
particulars s~r "Th~ Evening sun"
Tomorrow.
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minded. sane and sensible and not affected
by these things, or If carried away for a
time will soon attain equilibrium again.
ARCHIBALD CHURCH. NJ. y
Professor OF Nervous and Mental Dis.
eases In Northwestern University Med
ical School
Regarding the tango and moral tangles.
| wish to say that | advocate rigorous
dancing by young people anywhere and
everywhere within reason Please OBJ
serve that say rigorous dancing Slow
post,lring and scnsuous contacts | should
condemn.
Evidently the entire country is undergo
ing an epidemic Of dancing and think
it will result in great good If they will
only dance hard enough.
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cadences Of nature. the conservatives
undoubtedly shook disappearing Grunts
out Of their hairy chests. Every rising
general ion has been accused Of n falling
of In manners and deccncy as compared
with the generation just before it. That
is human nature DR.. Wise says what the
Elders always have said. that modern
dancing Is simply form Of excitement.
lie Is right. but so is al! dancing from the
danse du ventre of yoodooism and the
houla-houla Of Hawaii. through all the
forms OF dancing wherein men and women
have moved, down to now, and the tango.
The real objection to these dances IL not
against them as dances merely hut to
their psychology one might almost say
their pathology, They are unlovely to
the locker on. They are without grace.
IT you want to sec them danced for what
they really are start n couple OF darkies
on them They reel< of the jungle. They
are the houla-houla over again, with I'M
important notifications.
The tango has come, has raised "A torn.
has caught on and will die out. IA all
| eNceasea do. The born reformer will
shortly find something else tn howl about
and the Puritan will retire to his prurienoy.
Preaching won't stop IL II needs neither
priest. physician nor policeman,
BY ALBERT T.. SIfRNr, NJ. d
Professor of nervous and menta, diseases
in Indiana University School of Med
| icine.
While have had no opportunity to study
concretely the effect Of such dancing In
any individual case. am not of the opinion
that, properly danced. in the refined
graceful fashion in which these new
dances should be carried out any evil
result should arise TO any well trained
girl or hoy.
Unfortunately. however. these dances
are much more likely to be improperly
executed; the body movements are apt
to be extremely suggestive and would
appeal to the erotic side OF IA great many
young people. and older people too,
when INDUCED In frequently. When
ono reflects that there IL IL countrywide
indulgence IN this so-called art at the
present time. both by day and by night,
there can be hardly II question hut that
considerable impetus to social liberty
and license IL apt tn arise. These new
dances are very beautiful and healthful
whom they are executed in the right way,
full II grace and dignity, but AZ they
- nnnmonly GAnOsd they are exactly
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give the Pilgrims Chorus from .Tann-
hauser" and several patriotic songs
Constantine will be the soloist for
Thursday night His wonderful tenor
voice is known all over the world and he
ranks high among the great tenors. Con.
stantino Is at present "A member Of the
Boston Opera Company He will sing
several numbers at the Thursday concert.
Pilzer will play the violin obligato 10 the
Armenian Rhap-odie" and other selec-
tons.
The orchestra will play on Thursday
night Tschaikowsky' famous 1912" over
ture, another famous number Of the
Russian symphony.
The Russian symphony will play
Tschaikowsky' famous Symphonic
Pathetiauc." by special request on Fri
day night Nine. ODER Is going TO sing
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Weighed generally by most rei qious bodies
and yet 1t has always been part of our
social life. Some forms of movement mny
l,e more seductive or sensuous than others,
but doubt IL excessively so.
To my mind there is one supreme and
positive guide for all rules of life, public
OF private. and that IL IA comprehensive
understa nding of our obligations TO our
selves and to our fellows; such an under
standing and self power as will enable lis
tn do no harm either To ourselves or an
other.
II men aud women can over be developed
to a condition of intelligence and control
which will enable them to square all their
thoughts and deeds with this rule of life
no harm can result from tango. turkey
| trot, bunny hug or other form of am,se-
mont
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By j. II. KELLOGG. NJ. d
Superintendent of the Battle Creek SAM
tarium.
From observations | have made AZ n
physician. l am satisfied that modern
dancing has strong tendency in the di-
rection OF suggestion. II is not really the
dancing movements themselves. but the
intimate associations encouraged 10y the
social dancing, Folk dancing OF the old
fashioned sort. In my opinion. would he
quite a wholesome substitute
By +. u. BARNES. NJ. ID.
Bu,@ ri nte ntent OF DR.. Barnes Sanitarium,
In my opinion the dancing of the present
IL working great social evil. Nearly
all such places serve alcoholic beverages.
and II il generally when the wine flows
freest that the individual shows extremes
In bodily movements. We're II other
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wise am sure many Of the adults who
spend night after night at these dances
would not be ~ interested. Again, the
music and dancing increase the desire
for alcohol and constitute a menace In
that respect.
by +. II. SEWARD, NJ, n
'Interpines." Goshen, N. Y,
My observations and experiences in
connection with this matter have been
insufficient. as yet, TO warrant the forina-
ton Of IA positive opinion. The fear Ii
widespread and active and must confess
my mind shares II to an extent. And yet,
who oan say with certainty that evil
consequences overbalapce the pleasure.
exercise and social advenoeinents some
people derive from these amusementss
Dancing in all its forms has been -
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Stars of the Music World Will Be Heard
in Series of Seven Concerts at
Madison Square Garden

w yhEN the doors Of Madison Square
M/ Garden are thrown open next
w Tuesday night for the first con-
~ NJ al
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
GAME WARDEN MARION WEATHERHOLT
And Deputies of This City, Caught Seven Men SEEMING Glover
Creek-AII Appear in Court Monday

M. Weatherho, Game Warden in this district made raid
lot of fellows who Saturday night having fine time senng
Tar Mr. Watherholt
wind of the party and their whereabouts and he pro-
ceeded take the voaors of the Fish He and
Deputies Jim Bishop Ed Morris and Charlie Clark proceeded
the creek about o'clock Saturday night and had trouble in find
their They surrounded the whole party and commanded
them ashore with their which destroyed
rendered
quite surprise them they escape
The party made oows Everett Frank Eli jackson,
Jackson Keenan, Charlie Board coore Joe Budett and
Luther Pate Mr. Weatherho released them parole for their
Monday The whole party appeared trial
Joe Burde Piled guilty the remainder will have hearing
Judge Dowe at Hardinsburg
Mr. Weathehot said the creek lined with small
thrown of the sein and left to die on the banks
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
Fatal Accident.

While Vim. T. Mccoy, of this city,
was attempting to drive his Overland
across the electric railway tracks at
Alvarado Court about ! O'Clock last
Thursday evening, he was struck by a
car in charge Of Motorman Fleming
and Conductor McCloud, running
north. He was promptly picked up by
those present, placed in an auto and
conve, ed to McNabb Hospital, but died
just as the auto reached the hospital
entrance.
When the big auto was struck. and
which evidently died as it reached the
crossing, it was showed bodily on the
tracks one hundred feet seething mass
OF flames. Not vestige of the auto
mobile escaped except the iron holdings
and the right rear wheel.
The funeral services were held in
San Diego at 2:15 Saturday afternoon
and were attended by large number
of our citizens. Revs. Rice and
Toomay conducted che services. Spec
iai music was rendered by members OF
our church choirs and there were many
beautiful flowers.
William Thomas Mccoy was born in
lrvington, KY, on November Is. 1865;
was married November 7, 1894, to Miss
Mary Norton at Garfield. Ky. To this
union was born three children, Leila,
LOttie and Georgia. He is survived by
two brothers and one sister, G. 7. Nc
Coy, of Louisville, KY; w. l Mccoy,
of Calexico, Cal. and Mary q. Bell, of
Irvington, Ky. Moved to Bonita seven
years ago. Fifteen months later the
family settled in Chula Vista. In his
death his children nave lost a good
father and companion, his wife de.
voted husband and the city of Chula
vista mourns worthy citizen. The
family has the deep sympathy of wide
circle OF friends. -Chula Vista Review.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
lRS. MILDRED BOARD,
Wife OF JUBAl BOARD,
Dies In Two Weeks After Re-
turning To Old Home-.Leaves
Six Children.
ElGHTY.FlvE YEARS OLD

Mrs. Mildred Board, wife of Jubal
BOARD (deceased) of near Custer, died
July 10, after an illness of nine days
Ags eighty-five years, two months and
seven days. Mrs. Board was Miss Mil
dred Bramlett, was born May 3, 1929.
.He4father and mother we're born in
7irkinia and married there, coming to
kentucky as bride and groom, settling
lear Custer. There was large family
e children, Mrs. Board being the
Youngest and the last survivor She
WAS married to Jubal Board Dec. 10,
t1946. Mr.. Board was also born in Vir
ginia, having come West when young
man. To this union was born twelve
children, six of whom yet survive. Mr..
and Mrs. Board we're one of the few
couples who celebrated their Golden
wedding" anniversary about three
wears before his death. Mrs. Board
was a devout Christian to the day OF
|her death, having joined the M. E,
NuuIC 0Outn WIFI gun piS -
Bpressed a willingness to go any time
the Lord saw fit to take her, and told
friends at Lodburg, where she had
speft the winter, before going to the
old home for visit. she was going
home to die" She lived only two
weeks after returning to the old home.
We realize that great is the loss in
such one, but our loss is her gain,
and realize the reality of the words,
"Into each life some rain must fall;
Some DAYS must be dark and dreary y
The surviving children are.J c. Board
and Mrs. ]. w. Parr, of Breckenridge
county; Ollie Board, OF Meade county;
u Il. ano Ohio Board, of Hardin coun-
4 ty; Mrs. Arthur Goodman, of Durant,
Okla; besides number of grandchild-
rem and great-graudchildren and host
of friends and relatives.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
Back In Their New Church Home

s After being out of their church
home for twelve Sundays, the Baptist
aggregation will resume their serv-
ices there next Sunday. The public is
invited to come and worship with
them and see the splendid results pro-
duced under the supervision of the
committee on "Repairs and Improve
msnts." The interior of the building
presents an artistic appearance. Sun
day school at $3.50. The Supsrntend-
emit says he will be so glad to get back
s'home" that he may shout next Sun
day morning. b. Y. p. U. at Gas, the
program to be rendered by group No. l,
Wilbur Chaplin leader. Bro. Melvin
Wood will have charge of the morning
ore aching servioe and Bro. II. L. Oelze
|of the evening service and Bro. w. v.
Perkins will lead the prayer meeting
'hoxt week. The pastor hopes to be
hack from the meeting with the Eng
I6h church In time to fill the pulpit on
~ fourth Sunday
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
Better Roads In Hancock.

f. W. Friel. County Road Su.
pervisor of Hancock county-was
here Monday, lie reports the
McGavock road from the county
line in very bad condition and
needs working badly. Mr.. Friel
says the roads in his county are
now in better condition than
they have been in the history of
the county. 1t is due, he Says, to
systematic working and doing the
work in the early spring and sum-
mer. MIR. Friel ought to be neigh
borly and come over across the
line and help our supervisor out
of his troubles.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-15
CAP TAIN J. v. KAY.
Died In Evansville July 9---At
The Age OF II Years.---Been
On River For 81 Years.

Captain J. o. Kay died at his home in
Evansville, Thursday, July 9, at the age
of seventy-one years, ten months and E.
leven days. The funeral was held Fri
day afternoon from the home of his Sis
ter Mrs. Geer, of this city, and the re-
mains were laid to rest i'll the Cloyerport
Cemetery at his request. Captain Kay
was born in Boone Co., August 1912 and
in 1872 he was married to Miss Elizabeth
Catharine Sears. He has been on the
river since he was ID years old, and a
captain for many years, he was man of
quiet and unpretentious nature, de-
voted husband and loving father Mr..
Kay was man of good moral habits and
absolutely trustworthy as a steam boat
captain. When informed by his son
that the end was drawing near, he ex-
pressed himself as being prepared to 20
and requested that his body be brought
to Cloverport and laid to rest near the
grave of his mother He is survived by
three children. Mrs. Henry Lovejoy, Ed
ward Kay, and Mrs. Edward Britzius,
and also FIVE grandchildren. ---- ..