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The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No. Ol7l4.

NOTICE FOR APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that PACIFIC AMERICAN FlShEklES, corporation, as assignee of Cornelius B. Bracket, being en- utled tO the benefits of Section 25Ob or the t.eyIsed Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto, has applied to make -eutry of the lands embraced in U. ;. Non mineral Survey No. 25O, situate at hltchen Anchorage, BelkOfski Bay, in the Territory or Alaska. and more particularly described as follow, to-wit; ,.,,
 Beg Cor No 1 mean high tide Belkofsh Bay, Cor. not set. wit. cor. an iron pipe set m ground marked W. C. $. 236 Cor. l bears East 2.oI chs. dist: from w. C. Cor U. S. L M 2a6 bears 5. 6O deg. 4y min E. 6.S6 chs. 1; Mt Jackson bears S. 70 deg. l4 min Wi Jnence from true cor. No. East 4IO chs creek ks wide 1894 chs to cor. z, an iron pipe set in ground marked $. 236 Cor /; thence North l4.25 chs. to Cor. an iron pipe set in ground marked ;. 23b Cor 6 , thence West 4.4O chs. tO Cor. No. a, cor. not set. wit. cor an iron pipe set m ground pears E Oy4 chs. thence from true cor, No. meandering beach of BelkofsA Bay at ordln- ary high tide CD s. 20 deg. ca min. w.. ,sG chs. @ S. 47 deg. O2 min. w. l.6s chs t3) $. 57 deg. 40 min. w. l.9l chs; (4g .. 70 deg O7 min. ". 4.06 chs. to cor. No. l place of beg. Area l2.92 acres. Variation at all corners 20 deg 30 min. East. Longitude loZ deg. OS min. ". Latitude 56 deg. O6 min' 4g sec. N.
 As additional to original homestead entry of Cornelius B. Bracket at Minnesota dated May l7, 1871.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any portion of the above described tract ot land are required to file with the Register and Re- ceiver of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, their adverse claim thereto under oath, during the period of publication or within thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute
 PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHERIES,
 By Newark l.. Burton, It's Attorney in fact.
 U. $. Land Office, Juneau, Alaska, April 90. 1915.
 .Irst publication June 1, 1915.
 .ast Publication August l6. 1915.
 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the fore going notice be published for the statutory period in the Gateway newspaper or general l,rcvIstion printed at Seward, Alaska, the nearest newspaper to said above described claim or survey. ,-,--
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No. Ol765.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHERIES. a corporation, as assignee of Cornelius B. Bracket, being en- titled Co the benefits of Section 2SO6 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto, has applied to make entry of the lands embraced in U. ;. Non- mineral survey No. ll49 situate on left bank of Bear River about h mile above entrance Boring Sea, Territory of Alaska, ana more particularly described as follows, to-wit;
 Beg. cor. No. ] on beach, Bear River at mean high tide cor not set, wit. cor. an iron pipe set in ground marked W. C. ;, l149 Cor. 1 bears East 5.60 chs. dist; Entrance ponit bears $. 20 deg. l6 min. w. l2 miles dist; U. 5. l.. NJ. s. l149 bears S. 10 deg SS min. W. 15.O7 chs. dist. thence East lb.bt chs to cor. No. an iron pipe set Tn ground marked $. ll49 cor 2 thence North l6.bl chs to cor. No. an iron pipe set in ground marked s. lI49 cor 8 ; thence West !d,6O chs. to cor. No. cor. not set, Wit cor. an Iron pipe set in ground marked W, C' S' Hay cor { bears East l.l5 chs. dist. thence meander- ing beach Bear River at ordinary high tide Q) $. 1 deg 5l min w. 5.80 chs. (2) .. 0 deg. 2l min. E. 6.17 chs; (3) $. l6 deg 48 min. W. 2.57 chs. (4) $. 2S deg' IS min' ". 2.48 chs to cor. No. 1, place of beginning Area 24.Sl acres. Variation at all corners 20 deg. % min. E.. Longitude 16O- deg. 20 min. W. Latitude 56 deg. 06 min. 52 zee. N.
 As additional to original homestead entry of Cornelius B. Bracket II. E. No.......Rt Minnesota. dated May 17, 1877.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any portion of the above described tract of land are required to file with the Register and Re- eeiver of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, their adverse claim thereto under oath, during the period of publication or within thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute.
 PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHERIES,
 By Newark l.. Burton, Its Attorney In fact.
 U. s. Land Office, Juneau, Alaska, April 30, 1915.
 rlrsl Publication Jane 1, 1915.
 Last Publication Aug st l6. 1915.
 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the fore going notice be published for the statutory ,,eriod I'm the Gateway a newspaper of general circulation printed at Seward, Alaska the nearest newspaper to said above described claim or survey. .,.v,,, --,-.--
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No sl7ss
ADDITIONAL ENTRY.
UNDER SECTION 2sOs OF TIRE REVISED STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES.
 NOTICE.

United States Land Office. Juneau. Alaska.
 April l9, 1915.
 Alaska Packers Association, aasigneo of Charles M. Blair. being entitled to the bene- fts of section 23O6 of the Revised Statutes or the United States granting additional lands 70 soldiers and sailors who served m tne Rebel lion. does hereby apply to enter United States Sureyy No. S64. situate at Ladd oIauoh' Cook Inlet, at entrance Co Chuit River Dis- triet of Alaska. and more particularly des- eribed as follows;
 Commencing at NJ. c. Corner No l on the .hore line of Cook Inlet, whence Point Eos session bears south SO deg. lo min. east 10 n,iies, ana hlgn point of lano on east LoEe'ahe bears south Odeg. 2l min. east. and Witness Corper bears West 7S links, and United Statea Location Monument S64 bears north l4 deg 26 min. west l.O9 chains, from whence north east corner of house on said survey Deafs south 2s deg 5S min. west l.65 ehaina' anu Point Possession beara south so deg l6 mn. east. and high point of land on east torelano bgars south 70 deg. 2l min. east thence Tneandering along the shore line of Noo' Inlet, ,ors .h.,r..
 2 South 44 deg. lo min. west, 1.-O cnalha
 south 5s deg. Ss min. west, 1.S5 chains
 q, NoEth @ deg. lt min. wess, a-2s ehAln'
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24

 snning, . Area. 1851 acres. Variation, a deg. % min. east.
 As aaultional to the original homestead entry of Robert T. Jolley. No. l7SS, entered Decem- Der 8. 1868. at United States Land Oihce Rt springfield, Mo. for the northeast quarter ot ..e sJu.utasJ quarter Ot secuOn @, tOWhsnli gl. range l1. containing 70 acres. Notice is hereby given that any and all ,ers5ns claiming any portion of the above described land arc required to file protest during the period of publication or thirty days thereafter. in accordance with law. with the Rcsis,er and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska.
 ALASKA PACKERS ASSOCIATION.
 By Henry F. Fortmann, President' Address: san Francisco. California.
 Notice of the above application will be pub lished in che Seward Gateway. printed at Seward. Alaska which ] hereby designate as the newspaper published nearest the land ap- piled for iu said application.
 c. B. WALKER, Register First publication May l5. 1915. Last publication July %. 1915.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
O17ss.
.nr1cr nF RATIFICATION FOR PATENT.

NOTICE OF APPLICAIION FUh EA4hNA'
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHERIES, a corporation, aE assienee of Cornelius D. Bracket, being en- titled to the benefits of Section 2SO6 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto. has applied to make entry of the lands embraced in U' ,. Non of Bear River about one and % miles from
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No. Ole59.
lnr1cE oF IMPLICATION FOR PATENT.

NOTICE OF APFLICAIAVN kVN tAA"AN A'
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHERIES, corporation, ea assionee of Samuel Corby being entitled to tbe benefits of Section 2SO6 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amend
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24

ing or within thirty days thereafter, will be barred by virtue of the Statute and the regu- ations hereunder.
 It is hereby ordered that this notice be pub- shed for the statutory period of sixty days In the Gateway" the newspaper of general circulation nearest the vicinity of the land, published at Seward. Alaska.
 c. B. WALKER Register. Date of first publication June l6. 1915 Date of last publication August 27, 1915.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No Oi7SS
ADDITIONAL ENTRY
NOTICE.

UNDER SECTION 23O5 OF THE REVISED
 STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-24
Serial No. Ol7S5.

c. B. WALKER, Register.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
PROLOGUE e.

The action of the story has it's real
beginning on an ocean liner bound for
Europe and just leaving New York. 1t
has been boarded i'm haste OF a winter
day by Overton Brill, an impetuous
wealthy young bachelor, who, attract
ed by a pretty girl accompanied by an
elderly gentleman. has followed them
aboard. Brill was en- his way uptown
with Aristides Stcbbins, his valet,
known as Jay. when he saw the girl,
just after purchasing a valuable brace
let as Il gift for a Miss Carstairs. The
passenger list reveals the names of the
pursued us Mr.. Andrew Jennison and
daughter. Brill finds himself without
money and negotiatcs with a dark in
dividual named Benedict for the sale
Of the bracelet, receiving $500 for it,
with which he secures a Gle luxe cabin.
At dinner the con, 1r,atiOn turns to
the weather. and Il Professor Penny
thorpe's storm prediction is placed be-
fore Captain HUMPHREYS for Judgment.
Brill makes the acquaintance OF Mr..
JcnniSol, and the two proceed to the
captains cabin to inspect a phcnom-
email. wonderfully trained canary. At
luncheon Il jovial person. CHRISTOPHER
&. Marsh, introduces himself to Brill.
Starting from Il sound sleep Brill hears
through the window Benedict. the pro
fcSsor and ,Jcnnison discussing the
large shipment of gold aboard. Soon
after this he is rewarded by Il smile
from Marion Jcnnison for a small
courtesy. Marsh is Informed that he
has been selected to take charge of
the Christmas concert, and he chooses
Brill, Marion .1cnnison. the professor
and Mrs. Rlucher-Ward as his aids.
Brill. known as Mr.. Overton. and Miss
Jcnnisun have Il pleasant chat togcth-
or. lccherSs and fog are reported. A
child dies in the Storage. and Miss
]cnnisun asks Brill to seek the cap
tlin's consent to hold the funeral in
the first cabin. He finds the chief Off
cor i'm company with Benedict and
wonders. He gets the permit, but the
purScr ofticiatcs at the services. Jen-
nison. worrying about the gold, be-
comes sick. Professor Pcnnythorpc OBJ
serves that the ship is off it's course.
Marsh notices that the captain hasn't
been ut the dinner table for several
days. Professor l'cmnythorpc misses
his scAtnnt and compass. Brill has Il
talk with Marion about the concert
and is later told by Benedict that the
latter objects to his friendship with
Marion. whom Benedict calls his fam
Gee. Brill meets Marsh ON deck. Hear
ing q noise in Il supposedly unoccupied
statcroom. they investigate with the
captain, but find nothing. Tho altered
course Of the vessel frightcns the pas
sengcrs. who protest. Brill and Marsh
look to Jay to assist in q secret search
of the mysterious stateroom. A wire
less reports that Russia has declared
war against Great Britain. Marsh sus.
poets Benedict of having manufactured
the message. Professor I'ennythorpe
armed with IL marine glass watches Il
strange craft approach astern.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

4 Il the rehearsal Miss Jcnnison
was a|luringly bright and
CHEEKY, and Brill turned her
- music as faithfully as the i'll
evitable straying of his eyes allowed.
Little ~disscnsions as to precedence
and the number of selections were
smoothcd away with consummatc tact
by Marsh. and everything promised
that the Christmas concert would be
ull event in transatlantic history.
When Benclict's band of guitar and
mandolin players arrived, escorted by
Benedict himself. Brill's sunshine be-
gan to cloud. The Mexican was for
coming in with his party. but to this
Marion Jennison dcmurrcd.
mo, no. she laughed. putting up
both hands in mock barrier against
further advance. moi even you. The
committee voted to admit no one but
performers, so YOU sec you are taboo.
Although Brill would have felt the
Mexican Il discordant note, he Mas not
altogether pleased. The method of en-
pulsion seemed Il bit too familiar. He
would have amended the phrase mot
even you," and memory made too viz
Id Il picture of those pretty palms in
such close proximity TO Bcncdict's
breast.
But the rehearsal was now Owe and
the performers separated to prepare
for the evenings festivities. Marion
went. too. after Il final approving
Glance at the decorations, and Brill aud
Marsh lriftcu out together.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

mind. but here he thought he had
caught his investigating companion
mapping.
"ln that case the Benedict people
could not be concerned" he said 1ri-
umphantly.
MOI replied the unruftled Marsh.
II suppose YOU understand that all the
rooms in that section can be thrown
into IL single suit"
mo, l don't. It's often so, however,
"lts so in this case
"But they-the Benedict people
haven't the keys
The MAI of travel gave him a look
Of cO~mmiScratiOu.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Talkinu Machines.

Willie-Paw, where are oil the talk.
ing machines made?
%Paw-They are not made, my son
They are born.
Maw-You go to bed. Wilie.-Cincin
natl Enquirer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Thraldom.

"Her husband never leaves the house
without her knowing it,"
"How does she manage it,"
"She buys him neckties that he can't
possibly tie without her assistance."-
Washington Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

"That fellow doesn't live. he sim.
ply vegetables"
"No wonder. He's got a cabbage
head, carroty hair and an onion breath,
and he's a perfect business leak and
an all around beat"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Open Game.

Open Game.
"'Let me make the songs Of a ma
ton and I care not who makes it,
laws"
"Well, have a try. Many people seem
to think there's Don for improvement
In both just now."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Master and Vassal.

Eyes, the count is very proud Of his
wife,
''Then why does he always precede
here into dinner:"
$50 everybody will know she's his
wife."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

II presume, my boy, you are NOT
Of the way sailing vessels
proceed when the wind is unfavor-
able, so I will tell you. They tack"
II see the point" w State
Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Fastidious.

Living Skeleton-The armless won
der is awfully cranky.
Fat Lady-Yes, indeed, he is.' He
left our boarding house because the
landlady didn't give him a finger bowl
New York Times.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
An Exception.

The professor looked profound. Ha
extolled the wonders of nature. "Th&
glorious sun makes all things grow"
he asserted, automatically speaking.
"How about icicles?" ventured the
freshman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
The Idea!

The Ideal
you must leave your cane in the
courtroom" said the attendant at the
art gallery.
"What's that? Then what am I 20.
ing to point at the pictures with?"-
Meggendorfer Batter.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
A Column of
Smiles For
Everybody
Wouldn't Scare Him.

"Why didn't you toot your horn
when you saw the man in the road
ahead:"
II figured" replied the chauffeur,
"that it would be more merciful II hel
never knew what struck him."-JudRes
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
DEPENDS.

II wonder how many men will be
made unhappy when l marry" said
the flirt.
'Iow many do you expect to marry"
answered her dearest friend.-Mau
Lacht.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Crooked.

Drill Sergeant Ito recruit)-1've told
you forty times you must stand as
straight as if you'd swallowed a ram
rod. Instead Of that you appear to
have swallowed a dozen scimitars!-
London Tit-Bits.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

n 0dFd 6oJeTs
Don't you think Mrs. Riggers has
winsome ways, Mrs. Styling!"
"Indeed, I do. That woman's win.
some ways at the last bridge party I
attended deprived me Of a new hat
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Nothing Cheap About Him

II understand that your husband Is
seeking a federal berth, Mrs. North"
mo. indeed: he always occupies Z
statcroom.'-Buffalo Express.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Test.

Tommy-What is a square meal?
F%reddy-It's one when you kin feel the
corners stickin' you.-New York Sun.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Naturally.

"Where did you pass your honey
moon:"
".ANhy, with my wife."-Life.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Safety.

Old Maid-Driver, l hope you will not
run away with me. Driver-Oh, no.
mum. I'm married.-EXchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
By DWIGHT TlLTON

Copyright. 1906, by Lothrop. Lee e. Shep-
ard.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26
Stateroom 80.

L the rehearsal Miss ,Icnnison
was a%lluringly bright and
~ chccry, and Brill turned her
>> music as faithfully as the i'll
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-26

liza ICIlo" uOCSA y ave LIZ 0A4S
ply vegetables"
mo wonder. He's got a cabbage
head, carroty hair and an onion breath,
and he's a perfect business leak and
all around beat"
Fastidious.
Living Skeleton-The armless Won
der is awfully cranky.
Fat Lady-Yes, indeed, he is. He
left our boarding house because the
landlady didn't give him a finger bowl
York Times.
Crooked.
Drill Sergeant Ito recruiD-1've told
you forty times you must stand as
straight as if you'd swallowed a RAM
rod. Instead of that you appear to
have swallowed a dozen scimitars.-
London Tit-Bits.
Thraldom.
"Her husband never leaves the house
without her knowing it."
l1OW uOcS SUE A4ulISC It's
"She buys him neckties that he can't
possibly tie without her assistance."-
Washington Star.
Talking Machines.
Willie-Paw, where are oil the talk.
ing machines made?
Paw-They are not made, my son
They are born.
Maw-You go to bed, Willie.-Cincin
natl Enquirer.
An Exception.
The professor looked profound. Ed
extolled the wonders Of nature. "Th<
glorious sun makes all things grow"
he asserted, automatically speaking.
"How about icicles?" ventured the
freshman.
Depends.
II wonder how many men will be
made unhappy when l marry" said
the flirt.
"Iow many do you expect to marry:"
answered her dearest friend.-Man
Lacht.
Nothing Cheap About Him.
II understand that your husband Is
seeking a federal berth, Mrs. North"
NO, indeed: he always occupies Z
statcroom."-Buffalo Express.
Test.
Tommy-What Is a square meal?
F%reddy-It's n when you kin feel the
corners stickin' you.-New York Sun.
Safety.
Old Maid-Driver, l hope you will not
run away with me. Driver-Oh, no.
mum. I'm married.-Exchange.
Naturally.
"Where did you pass your honey.
moon:'
".Nhy, with my ~wife."-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-29
AUGUST EXPORTS AT
 N NEW HIGH RECORD

Washington, Sept. 29-Ffgures to- day made public by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, De the first time in the nations history exports exceeded $3,0OO, O,0OO,O00 in value for a 12-month period. For the 12 months ending with August 31, s1915, exports from the United States aggregated $3,035, .2sO. against s2,28o, ,185,7s1 in a like period one year ago. Twelve months inn ports of merchandise totaled $1,669,- 698.934, compared with $1,9o6, ,6o7,- 515 last year.
 The month of August showed ex- ports valued at $261;975,771, against crease of s151,60s,277, or 137 per cent. August imports tota1ed $141,- 729, ,638, against $129.769,89O in Aug ust, 1914, a gain of $11,e61.748, or g per cent. Thus, August trade this year shows an export balance of $12o,246,133 as compared with an irn- port balance in August, 1914, of s19,- 40O,396, a favorable change of s139.- GAG, ,529
 Of the August imports, 70 per cent entered free of duty, against 62 per cent. in August last. year. /
 Our sinternationaE gold movements during the first year since the out break of the European war included imports of gold, $244,oO4, ,045, against s59,312,32S in like period one year ago; exports of gold, s97,749,2 ,270, against $153, 4,944 9 year earlier.
 The@12 months ending with August 31, 1915, showed an excess of exports over imports of merchandise amount ing to $1,365, ,344.346, compared with sara 8276 in like period one year ago and s711, ,755, 672 in a like period two years ago. It also recorded a net inward gold movement of $146,254,- ITS, compared with net outward gold movement of $94,672,616 in 1913-14 and 8 net outward m ove- ment of s4:315,591 in 1912-13.
 The aggregate foreign commerce of the United States in the year ending with August, 1915, the first year of the European war, was. including merchandise, gold and silver. $5,129.- 715, ,0o2, against $4,48O, ,304,760 in the year immediately preceding the war The net increase of g$649, ,410.242 for the year included a gain of $754, 489 in exports of merchandise and of $1S9,749,922 in imports of gold and silver-and a, decrease of $2SS, 958J5S1 in imports of merchandise and of s58,22s,588 in exports of gold and si1- yer. Fs .s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-29
.S0RRENTINO LAUDS
 OUR SOUTHLAND AS
 INSPIRATION PLACE
Italian Tenor, Visiting City, Admits Indispensibility
 of Ragtime.

Omberto Sorrentino, the eminent Italian tenor, who achieved a sensa- htionai success during his concert tour through New England, last season, was an overnight guest at the Strat- field. Speaking to a representative of The Farmer. he said that, while he had many warm friends in New Eng land, and had New England audiences surprisingly responsive, contrary to ] generally accepted opinions held
 among artists. he particularly loved the South.
 ssThe South.'' And he rolled his
 fine eyes toward the ceiling and nov ed his head slowly from side to side in a gesture truly Italian 'If reminds
 me of my warm sunny Italy. You
 know Puccini and all the greatest
 Italian @composers know the South
 Puccini in fact, derived special in
 spiration for his Girl of the Golden
 Vest not from western, but from Southern music. The entire opera is redolent of the atmosphere of the
 SouthIand; of the scent of the nagno- Has; Olympic hall of the mocking bird and the sweet low Honces of the beautiful Southern women. The quaint charm of those splaintive and delightful negro melodies may yet furnish an inspiration for some great American composers, who will do with them what Dinzst did with the Magyar folk songs, what Dvorak did with the wierd Hungarian melodies, or Grieg wrote around the Morse Le gends.''
 Isn't ragtime the most popular time in America ?''
 Sorrentino shuddered. .'Ragtime really isn't music. It's a syncopated delusion, and yet I'll confess there's a wonderful charm in it's rythm. For those fascinating modern dances it is indispensa able. Yet I believe Prof. Albert Mi1denberg, of Raleigh, NJ G. has stated the case accurately. While giving full credit. to Northern genius, and to, what might ! be called the scientific side of composition, he con tends that the Northern musician lacks that little element of roMance,a which gives music immortality. He insists that the songs written, for in-3 stance, by Stephen Foster have lived and will live. long after the operatic and symphonic music of the Northern composers has been forgotten.
 .sI believe MiIdenberg also when he says of the South. Coin her joys and suffering into music and wrap it about with Southern picturesq ueness and you will have a rich tapestry to look upon and a wholesome, melodi ous and heart stirring music to sooth the ear'