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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
TO THE
 MUSIC STUDY PROGRAMME
Social Service Department By MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN

ment and culture and all that is re- flected in his creations. But there is no denying the fact that we tire of most of his smaller works. No doubt the reason can be found in the fact that because of that very refinement of his nature that the shorter pieces were so refined as to be exhausted of ma terial and content, that nothing seemed left to the ima gination of the listener repetition and more repetition and ln- volutions of the same ideas and phrases if carried to exhaustion of the possi- bilities of them, no matter how highly refined in method, will satiate. As for his larger works there is just as much refinement, but no exhaustion of the matic structure, mainly due to the chang ing eposodes and their dinamic neces sities As, for instance his best work is perhaps in the field of the oratorio, and he has placed his fame at the highest pinacle in this line, or at least besides the great name of Handel, in such mas ter works as "Elijah," "St. Paul." "Ath- erlie' and the Hymn of Praise," or "Lobegesang," there is no such eX-
 
 dramatic demands of the changing scenes and matter and has no time for over refining or repetition. Yet he has such consummate art and such compre- hensive mastership that he has blessed the field of art for ever.
 The same may be said of his concertos for the piano and for violin as we'll as his symphonies and overtures, they do not satiate even if the typical Mem delssohnism phraseology crops out at all angles.
 In the programme for today it is at least refreshing to find a vocal con tribution from Mendelssohn, in this particular line of set song, of chamber song or "lieder,' he has not advanced the art, though in the handling of masses or chorus he was never sur passed. However he is rarely without merit and it is interesting to note the character of these contributions.
 The piano number is always favor ite because of it's intense pianistic dis play, and immense range of emotion holds a permanent place in programme music. It is general test of musician ship.
 If Mendelsshon does not reward us in the field of 'Lieder," we have suf- ficient to be thankful for on this pro gramme in the three selections from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
WHAT CHILDREN NEED NOW

In spite of the best care mothers can give them this weather brings sickness to many children. Safe, reliable family medicines are in demand. Mrs. T. Neu- reuer, Eau Claire, Wis, writes: Foley s Honey and Tar cured my boy of a severe attack of croup after other remedies had failed. I recommend it to every one as we know from our experience that it is wonderful remedy for coughs, colds, croup and whoopinS cough It stops the coughs that hang on and weaken after the lagrippe. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
SEVERAL HUNDRED
 ARE STILL IN PERIL
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Other convicts found safety on mounds about the state farm and throughout the flooded district each village and settlement has it's quota of homeless awaiting rescue.
 A sharp w1nd with the temperature lowering about the freezing point added to the suffering of the refugees and urgent appeals have been received for a food and shelter All available boats and supplies have been hurried to the stricken section.
 The situation at Gould was said to be critical early tonight. In one store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03

Robert Franz, singular in the sense of that his endownments are almost solely Tn the short song composition. He has emphatically advanced the art and set it supremely in the hearts of lovers. If he has not surpassed Schu- mann in this sort of creation, it does not discount his powers of greatness; rather it were amazing that his name is coupled with those stars of song so frequently.
 Mrs. Kern Mullen has been choice in her selections for this programme, though Franz really deserves more room for display.
 Finally as an antithesis to the singu- lar genius of Franz in song creation we are to consider Frederick Chopin also singular genius, devoted solely and absolutely to the compositions of the piano. Why? Heaven knows. Of course what he did was enough to eX- pect from any man of short life, for the Pole star died at 40, though he shall shine forever, without doubt; and perhaps it was useless or worse than useless to bemourn the fact that he did not compose for other instruments or voice.
 Mrs. Gussen is always a sympa theic interpreter of the works of Chopin, es- pecially where the demands of techni- que and intellectual grasp are obvious. and poetic insight needed; and the group is fairly representative of the range of the great poet composer both as to beauty of melody essence and structural artistry
 The following is the programme an nounced for romantic composers:
 Mendelssohn (S09-1S47)-Two duets; Greeting. "Oh, Vert Thou in the Cauld Blast'-Mrs. O. l.. Stephenson, Mrs. Kern Mullen.
 Bonds Capriecioss--Mrs W. W. nat ter.
 Robert Franz 1S15-1S92)-Im Her. bet IFS hat die Rose sich beklagt Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen'- Mrs. Kern Mullen.
 Chopin GS09-1S49)-Waltz, fit; Nocturne, F minor; Scherzo, minor Mrs. William Gussen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03

Sam Palletteria, the Italian store keeper who was seriously injured Mon day night by being shot in the stom ach by an unknown negro burglar, is resting well at St. Vincent's hospital and the authorities state that he has a chance to recover. He was shot and robbed Monday night by negro who walked into his store on Bessie ave- nue and Eighteenth street. Detectives are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
"On TriaI'

Seats for all performances of Messrs. Conan and Harris drama, ''On Trial will go on sale Friday morning at a. Tn at the box office of the Jefferson theatre.
 This wonderful play of mystery and thrills, which is the last word in stage novelties, will be produced here with the original Chicago cast of 50 people.
 The author of the play Elmer l.. Reizein- stein, a young man scarcely 2f years old when the work was completed. It was his first attempt and the play was ac- cepted by the producing firm of Conan and Harris, because of it's fresh treatment of story and plot. The play rounded out year in New York and six months in Chicago to record-breaking patronage.
 The revolving stage will be used here for the local enga cement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
Sale Of Men s Suits
 and OUercOats!

50 persons including women and chii- dren, were standing upon counters and shelves to escape the water. A special train left Pine Bluff late today with power boats which will be launched at the waters edge and an attempt made to reach the village.
 The water was said to be sweeping through the town with such force that small boats could not navigate.
 Two hundred convicts who had been marooned in stoekade at Cummins were removed to high ground today and preparations had been made to- night to rescue the 300 camped on the remnant of the levee. The relief steam CT Bay Queen. chartered to remove the convicts. was ordered to Douglas early today but the situation there was found not so acute as reported and the steam CT returned to Cummins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS
"T'he Chocolate Soldier"

Local theatregoers who appreciate bril- liant and tuneful music and clean, whole some comedy, will welcome the announce ment that the ever popular comic opera, The Chocolate Soldier as presented by the celebrated Whitney Opera company will appear at the Jefferson Tuesday matinee and night. The music by Oscar Strauss, requires no commenda tion for it's selections have been played wherever there is a piano, orchestra or phonograph. All will recall the dominant medoic theme of the opera, My Hero.' The story was written as a satire on the foolishness of war and of the man, who, unprepared by training or discipline, go in and do it's fighting. A subject very much in the public mind these days. The locale of the opera is laid in Bulgaria, during period of war between that nation and Selvia. Another coincidence of peculiar interest at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
Sam Davis

The history of the civil war will all ways be remembered in the south, be- cause of the heroism displayed by those soldiers of the Confederacy who gave up their lives for lost cause Among all the acts of valor, the heroism of Sam Davis, who gave up his life to shield a friend, will always be fresh in memory, and Birmingham is going to have an opportunity Friday, Satur- day and Sunday to see the life of this great hero enacted on the screen
 The picture, Sam Davis," has been shown throughout the south to crowded houses, and it is being brought to Bir- mingham under the auspices of Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans In order to be assured of sufficient ca pacity for the large crowds expected to attend the 10 performances of this five reel feature film, the Jefferson theatre was rented.
 The Friday afternoon matinee will see a gathering of all the Confederate Veterans of the district and the few numbers of the G. A. R. in Birmingham at the Jefferson theatre as the guests of Camp WilsoX. The veterans of both sides will be admitted free to witness the performance of sam Davis" show ing the life of a young southern lad who will always remain national fig ure through his heroism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03

During a rehearsal of the oratorio "Elijah' by the Festival chorus of this city a few years back, Benjamin Guck- enberger once remarked, in substance: That Mendelssohn left nothing un- finished and crude. That you could al ways be sure of the perfection of his mechanism
 Why then does the music of his short CT works clog and satiate? Mendelssohn was d personality of singular refine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
JAPANESE STEAMER
 GOES TO BOTTOM
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Japanese vessel. whose gross tonnage was 6719, was described by her agents here as "the last word in steamship con- struction.' She was built year ago and was on her second voyage to New York She was owned by the Nippon Shipping company and sailed from Lon don for New York on January g in ballast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Mrs F. M. Hammett, who resides on Avenue J, near Twenty-seventh street, was painfully burned about the face and hands yesterday morning about o'clock when she tainted over the news of the death of her baby. She was cooking breakfast at the time and fell on the steve. MT. Hammett and a neighbor were in the kitchen at the time and pulled her off the stove before she was seriously burned. The baby, Ruth Belle, aged months, took i'll suddenly last Sunday and yesterday morning, while Mir Ham, melt was sitting in a chair with the child in his arms, it died. One of the neighbors happened to be in the room at the time and went into the kitchen to inform Mrs. Hammett, who tainted and fell before anyone could reach her. Flu neral services over the infant will be con ducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Interment will be held at the Woodlawn cemetery.
 The members of the Athletic association of the Ensley High school held their an nual election of officers yesterday after noon in the auditorium of the school and the following officers were elected: John Hassler. president Miss Barbara En- dress vice president; Conrad Albert, sec retary; Avis Watson, treasurer Herbert Brush, business manager and Miss Adell Sanders, assistant business manager. The association is composed of 115 members, who take much interest in the athletics of the school
 The basketball team of the Ensley High school will play the second team of the Y M. c. A. tonight in Birming- ham. The local team has been practic- ing hard for the coming battle and a good game is expected. Ensleys lineup will probably be as follows: Walker and Scoville, forwards; Propst. center; Brown and McWaters, guards; Lewis and Rogers, substitutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
NOTICE ITO DEPOsITORs

An depOsitOrs of the Jefferson County bank are requested to bring fin their bank book at once to the Amer ican Trust and Savings hank to be bal- anced. w. w. CRAWFORD,
 Agent State Superintendent of Banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
At the Lyric

prove most entertaining will open at to- days matinee It will be composed of five strong acts and the Pathe pictures. Wech and his minstrels, the all week feature that has been generally enjoyed, will continue as a big attraction. Ruth Curtis, singing comedienne of merit. is on the new bill. Then there vii! be the Musical Hodges one of the best musical acts now in vaudeville, Bronte and At wood in boardwalk filtration and Eliza beth Baker and company in an interesting skit entitled "The Top of the Morning The curtain at the matinee goes up at 30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03

Two runs were answered by the Ems lev and Fairview fire department yes terday afternoon. At 1:10 o'clock an alarm came in from the furniture store of Roberts & Litteler at 1719 Avenue E. A defective chimney was the cause of the blaze, which was extinguished with small loss. At 5:55 o'clock the sec ond alarm came in from the residence of J. w. Black, at 2104 Avenue G. A flue was burning out and no damages were done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-03
CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT

l Peerless Cough and CO,u As, --,Uscns up the phIegm. sOOthes lining of throat. stOps headaches. cures worst head cold,
 crOur or whOOping cough, tight chest or
 hacking cough. Druggistss 26c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09
TO DRAG THE ROADS.

Farmers and business men of Aux
vase have shown the proper spirit of
cooperation in their community by
organizing to drag the roads leading
into that live little city. S. S. Harri-
10 has been chosen president, John
Yates v~ice-president and H. A. Meyer,
secretary and treasurer.
The only qualification necessary for
membership is to deposit a dollar in
the treasury which will be used for the
work. The contract for the dragging
will be let to the lowest or best bidder
for the work and the drag will be ap-
piled whenever the officers deem it nee
essary.
Up to Monday morning sixteen
farmers living on the Bachelor road or
neal to it and twelve business men of
Auxvasse had approved the plan and
Joined the club says the Review. They
are: Jack Harrison, John Yates, G. R.
Craghead and Sons, Vim. H. Yates, S.
S. Harrison, J.. S. Harrison, Jewell
Bros, s. S. McCue, ]. F. Buckner, R.
E. Biggs, James M Wheeler, T. D.
Smith, ]. E. Moss, S. Lewis, S. S.
Shay, W. l. Bell, Auxvasse Clothing
Co, DR.. A. X. Adams, S. G. Wood, B.
Cowles, R. X. Watson, c. w. Dudley,
H. A. Meyer, F. G. Stokes, H. G.
Thomas, Henderson & Rood, w. H.
Cornelius and Obie Wright.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09

din girls and faculty in the Auditor
ium last Sunday morning. The girls
furnished splendid music.
Little Emily Williams, the charming
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. viii
liams, celebrated her fifth birthday by
inviting her close neighbors to spend
Wednesday afteroon with her.
Miss Maud Biggs, one of Hardin's
prettiest and most popular students
and one of Vandalia's most charming
young women, and Miss Elinor Con-
molly, Of Harrisonville,' most talented
and likeable Hardin student, celebrat-
ed their birthdays March first with a
Beta Sig dinner party. The delicious
three course spread was on a large
table in Miss Bigg's room and the dec
orative scheme was pink and red the
sorority %colors, There were nineteen
guests and all of them spent a most
delightful evening.
Notes and personals continued
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Gallaher and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Streif entertained fifty
of their friends at a Lyric party
Thursday evening.
The Rev. A. A. Wallace preached
at Laddonia, Sunday, and the Rev.
Shullenberger preached at Paris.
All the churches will be open for SER
vices Sunday morning, of which the
public will be glad to avail them
selves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09
NOTES AND

.H
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ragsdale left,
Thursday, for extended visits in st.
Louis, Mobile and New Orleans.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lewis and
daughters are in Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas, for the benefit of Mr.. Lewis
health and we hope for him a speedy
recovery.
The South Side Reading Club met
with Mrs. E. L. Cass Tuesday evening.
A pleasant hour with Hawthorn was
spent, after which current events
were discussed in a most interesting
manner.
Miss Dorothy Worrell, Mr.. Orlando
Worrell, with Mr.. ]. B. Williams will
spend the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. D. Worrell.
Pretty little Marian Howe, of Kan
sas City, is visiting her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Barnes, of South
Jefferson Street. Her mother will
arrive next week. When Marian was
asked if she is going to school this
winter, she replied, ooh yes, but they
quit me on account of scarlet fever
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Turner, of South
Jefferson entertained Sunday with a
family dinner. Those who enjoyed the
course repast were; Mrs. w. w. Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. Turner Williams,
Mr.. andMrs. r. E. Miller and family,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09

ME Parker.
Father Casey, Priest of St. Bren-
dams Church this city, went to st.
Louis on a visit a few days ago. He
became i'll several days after he ar
rived and will be operated on for APP
p~endicitis. His many Mexico friends
will regret to learn Of his condition.
He will have a priest here Sunday, the
twelfth to hold the usual services.
Richard Green and Edwin Winans
have had a good time with their wire
less apparatus during the quarantine.
They insist they n receive and send
messages, but they confess to the
use of the telephone occasionally.
Little Margaretha and Elizabeth
Clark have been doing needle work
during the quarantine.
The South Jefferson school girls
have been spending their evenings
this week playing Rock.
A most enjoyable affair was the sur
prise party given Wednesday evening
for Miss Jessie Morris, who left for
Kirksville, Thursday to enter the Nor
NAL school. The evening was pleas
antly spent playing games. The
guests were: Misses Esther Rodhouse,
Irene Campbell, Myrtle Turnage,
Bertha Walker, Lillian Asbury, and
Burks; Messrs. Ray Neighbours, Rus
sell Jones, Willie Wald, Ira Burks,
Morris Jesse, Raymond Gallaher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09
AunRAIN COUNTY, CLuR.

The Audrain County Club of Mis-
souri, University met for the purpose
of annual election Of officers, Thurs
day, March 2, and the following Of
ficers were chosen
President, Ralph Wayne, Mexico,
Vice-President, Leonard Coats
worth, Mexico.
Secretary, Dorothy Worrsll, Mex
leo.
Treasurer, George Irion, Mexico.
Sergeant at Arms, c. E. Brown,
Rush Hill.
Press Agent. Morris Dry, Mexico.
Plans for the annual University
Alumni banquet to be held with the
Senior class of Mcmillan High, and
for causing the better acquaintance
among Audrain County students at
the University we're discussed. Sew
eral new projects for the Club were
suggested, and the prospects seem to
be excellent for an active organiza-
ton in the coming spring and sum
mer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09

DIR. and Mrs. R. W. Berrey enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening,
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Kuhne, Of Des Moines, Iowa. Covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. Keath and
sons, Howard and Morris, Miss Mil
bred Morganthaler, Mr.. and Mrs. Ep-
pa Elliott and Mr.. and Mrs. j.. c.
Murphy. Mr.. and Mrs Kuhne and
daughter, Wilhilminia, returned home
Sunday evening.
Miss Ruth Hall selected Saturday,
Feb. rs, for her wedding day. She
was united in marriage to Herbert
Mosley, Of Kirksville. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. O. 0,
Green, Of the First Baptist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mosley will make their
home in Kirksville.
Mrs. Richard Gehlken, Of Pilot
Grove, will arrive Monday to visit
Mrs. Gehlken will be accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. G. S. Wheeler of
Lexington, Kentucky.
Miss Mable Jesse left Wednesday
for Ration, New Mexico, where her sis
ter, Miss Carrie, is very i'll in a hos
pital.
Wilkins and Browns and w. L.
Craddock and Sons windows are very
attractive with their new displays.
As a break in the monotony of quar-
antine life, the Rev. 0. o. Green kindly
consented to hold services for the Har-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09
Toast BY Mrs. Paul E. Coil.


Feb. %, 1916.
Madam Toastmistress, Daughters
Of the Revolution and friends:
When Mrs. White asked me to give
a Toast and said the time limit was
three minutes, l wondered what ] could
find to say that would take three
minutes, but after choosing my sub
ject / found it would take hours, days
and even weeks to say all that ! would
say, SO Here's to the men"
We were celebrating today the birth
day Of one Of the greatest men in his
tory; in whose name we love and
honor. If it had not been for the hero
ism of our forefathers we could not
have been called Daughters Of the
American Revolution" so thanks be to
them.
Every man can not be a hero, but
'N1
every on can be a a Think Of the
thousands and thousands Of brave
men who are serving today in the
greatest battle known-the battle OF
Life. and how we honor those who
serve well and wisely to the end!
There is one grudge, however, l
have always held against the first
man. Adam. When he gave up that
rib. / do wish he had given up some
of his @funny bone' too, for | find so
many women lacking in that llne'
Most men think they belong to
themselves, but they do not. Some
belong to their wives, some to thelr
children, some to their relations,
(mother-in-laws for %instance) ana
some to their creditors. The Bible
says, aMan is the image and glory Oh
God, but woman is the glory OF man.
hence, "uselcss each without tne
other"
The achievements of men have been
almost miraculous. let us compare
the tents and rude dwellings OF the
first men to our palatial homes OF to-
day; the old stage coach to the mag
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-03-09
20 Years Ago.

Married at the home of s. s. John
son in this city, Miss Bertha Reed,
of Mexico and N. L. Greed, Of Blairs-
town, Mo.
Miss Nina Gregg, Of Mexico and \.
G. Blume, of Moberly, were married.
Frank Bruce, of Skinner, was at
tending school at Warrensburg..
The funeral of James A. Abbay
was held at the Christian Church in
this city.
Miss Mamie Gamble vas home
from Hattop, Mo-, where she had
been teaching school.
B. F. Robertson, aged 70, died on
the Brown place 10 miles from Mex
leo.
Clark, son of E. F. Beatty, Of
Cant, was suffering from a sprained
ankle.