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The Washington times., 1918-12-19
B0LSHEVISM FAILS
IN FIELD OF MUSIC

Bolshevism's effect upon music in
Moscow is indicated by a news item
recently given out in Berlin. TIL
Conservatoire in the Russian city o.
the Kremlin is now called the Peo-
pies Palace of Music. and it SEEM
that a grant OF 100000 was recently
voted it on condition that the money
be equally divided. with the result
that the charwoman was given the
same wage" as the director.
In consequence of this condition a
leading tenor, rather than accept tn.
same salary as the mere stage hands.
preferred selling programs TO giving
the public the benefit of his voice
and art. His refusing to appear on
the stage promptly led TO the restora-
ton of the fat salaries to the artists,
thus ending in short order the equal
shares" system in so far as the Mos
COW Conservative Is concerned.
The Musical News of London warns
that the story must be treated with
reserve, as it comes from Berlin. but
thinks it worth repeating as giving
a further idea of the havoc wrought
by Bolshevism. at is system
which. one can readily understand.
appeals strongly to the charwOmar.
1t would also have appealed TO the
sense of humor OF Sir w. S. Gilbert
What a comic opera he could have
written on the subject"
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
UKULELE AND BANJO
EASILY MASTERED

7 Before We entered the war. and
during the time when European
travel was practically prohibitive.
many tourists paid a visit to the
Hawaiian Islands. Here they heard
the natives play the Hawaiian gui-
tars and the ukulele. There is in
The music of these instruments an
lnexplicable something which never
fails to charm. The Hawaiian guitar
is wonderfully adapted as a medium
for rendering all music OF a plain
tive and dreamy character. Like
the piano, it can be made to play
the melody, bass and accompaniment
at the same time and is quite easy
to learn.
The ukuiele is adapted mainly for
accompaniment to the voice and for
solos OF a light character. In APP
pearance it is like a diminutive
guitar and appeals to many on ac-
count of its small size. AS q solo in
strument It Is more difficult than
the Hawaiian guitar and not as per-
feet: but is useful as an accompani-
ment to the voice, because chords
and many changes OF harmony are
played easily. 1t can be packed in
a small suitcase, which also accounts
in a measure for its great popularity.
The banjo is an instrument cap
able OF producing fine musical ef-
fects when in the hands OF pro-
gressive artist, but remains a COM
monplace instrument to those who
believe it is intended only for music
of the dance or ragtime order.
There is no instrument more
suited to rsgtime; but on the other
hand, music of a serious trend can
be played successfully. The skin and
gut strings being OF animal fiber.
the banjo has in its makeup elements
akin to the human voice.
The mandolin is essentially an in
strument for melody. 1t is tuned
like the violin. and all music for the
latter can be played on the mando-
lin. The mandolin is easy to learn
for many who could not give the
time to the study of the violin.
The Spanish guitar Is unequaled
as an accompaniment to the voice.
violin. flute or mandolin. Not even
the harp. which IL most nearly re-
sembles. has its tonal quality.
The Spanish guitar il also easy
to learn for purposes of accompani-
ment, but, unlike the Hawaiian gull
tar, it Is difficult as solo instru'
ment.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
BETSY SHEPHERD
RECITAL PLEASES

Under auspices of the Stonewall
Jackson Chapter of the Daughters Of
the Confederacy. the first OF two re-
citals was given in the willard ball
room last evening by Betsy Lane Shep-
herd. soprano, with assisting artists.
The program was a pleasing one.
Miss Shepherd sings with artistic style.
her rendition OF the aria from Char
pentier's Louise" 'Depuis lie jour. -
being given with particular grace and
feeling. She also sang French. Italian,
and several folk songs, Sons OF Ma
tons"
The smooth mellow tone in Sara
Gurowitsch's playing and her mastery
Of the cello again proved the real
muslcianship Of this little artist In a
program that included a sonata Of
Sammartini and a Grandos-kreisler
Spanish dance. Helene Whitaker was
heard as piano soloist and as accom-
banist.
I The second OF these benefit recitals
will be given this evening with
change OF program by the same solotsts.
The officers Of the Stonewan Jack
son Chapter are Mrs. Charles Hamilton
Fred, president; Mrs. Albert King,
first vice-president: Mrs. Florie Barr.
second vice president: Mrs. Catherine
Bayles, recording secretary; Miss Mar
garet CockrelI. corresponding secretary !:
Mrs. S. S. Belt. treasurer; - Mrs. Gus
tavus werber, registrar; Mrs. Robert
Harrison. historian: Mrs. William New
man, parliamentarian. and Mrs. Karl
Shaeffer. chaplain. J. MacB.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
BOB TRESSES TO
Be LIKE LEG|NSKA

II one is a frSquenter OF concert
halls in New York city, and II one is
particularly partial to piano recitals,
he is sure to notice the prevalence OF
the Ethel Leginska couture amongst
the audience.
Since the one and only Leginska de-
cided, for reasons Of comfort and
economy. to bob" her Temperament
tai tresses. 1t seems as II every young
thing striving for mastery OF the
pianoforte thought she could become
a Leginska by doing the same. AS
James Huneker remarked in the New
York Times recently:
The hall was full of little Ethel
Leginskas with Buster Brown coinures
full of suppressed technique and
boiling over with enthusiasm
- course, it's fiattering to be imi-
tated," says Ethel, "but 1 do get tired
of seeing myself duplicated some
times" And apropos, IL Is said that
Gertrude Hoffman Is planning TO DO
an imitation of "the Paderewski OF
Women Pianists" in her cross-coun-
Try vaudeville tour.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
FIRMS GIVE EMPLOYEES
W. S. S. FOR CHRISTMAS

As a result of the appeal issued
several days ago by the District War
Savings Committee, many local mer-
camille houses which follow the GUS
tom of giving bonuses to employees at
Christmas, will make this gift in the
form of war savings stamps this year.
One OF the first firms to fall in line
with the suggestion was the r p.
Andrews Paper Company. the presi-
dent of which. Ross p. Andrews, is a
member of the committee
The plan is to substitute the stamps
for cash or merchandise, serving the
dual purpose of a useful and pa
triotic gift, likewise providing another
step toward the realization OF the
District's assigned quota OF war
stamps sales for the year of approx
mately S7,500.OO0.
Employers consenting to the pro-
posed arrangement not only will be
furnished the stamps. but also will be
relieved OF the various details of
their handling. if desired. by repre-
sentatives of the committee.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
TO AWARD PRIZES TO
SONG CONTEST WINNERS

A prize contest for songs in tbs
Neapolitan dialect occurred in Car.
negie Hall, New York not long ago
The affair was arranged by Alfredo
Salmaggi, and many Italian compos-
ers took part in the contest. Prize.
will be awarded for the successful
songs by Enrico Caruso. Antonio
Scotti and Pasquale AmatO.
The contest takes its name "PiedI-
grotto" from an ancient custom fol
lowed for almost a hundred years in
the outskirts OF the City of Naples
where near the rustic sanctuary OF
the Madonna of PiedigrottO" on thu
night Of September 81 there is held
a popular contest OF Neapolitan SOS
in the open air. The songs which
receive prizes become the faVorite
ones for the year. and are sung by
everyone.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
PIPER HONEYMOON
TRAIL BEING SOUGHT

MUSHROOM, Mich, Dec 19.-Seek-
ing refuge in silence, Milo II. Piper
today refused to talk to officers grill
ing him of the charge of staying Miss
Frieda weichman. Sheriff Stauffer
said no trace had been found by his
men of q Jack Goldberg, named by
Piper as one OF the men who would
exonerate him.
When Stauffer told Piper today that
on trace of Goldberg could be found
the prisoner became tAciturn and re
fused to discuss the case.
Illness Of the prosecuting attorney
has temporarily halted the griIlIng
of Piper. Piper himself is bordering
on illness.
Officials today declared they have
found evidence of a third marriage OF
Piper. Sheriff Stauffer declared he
has discovered that Piper married
Marion Grey, manager Of a Benton
Harbor matrimonial bureau, who
later, he claimed, was Jailed by Fed
eral authorities and then pardoned by
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
DECLARES MUSIC
GREAT DEVELOPER

There are those who argue that
melody building is only for those who
expect to be great composers; hence
~ is not necessary for general educa-
ton. How shall this feeling be over
come? Start every one to creating
music? You say. yes. but how shall
that be done!
First take away the erroneous i'm
preston that musical composition is
only for professors, by calling atten-
ton to this fact: Does the parent
send the child to school to study
reading, spelling, grammar, writing.
rhetoric and composition in order to
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
BAD WEATHER PoSTP0NES
NAVY REVIEW TO DEC. 26

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The delayed
return OF American warshipH .Nom
foreign waters. caused by bad wealth
er conditions. has caused the post
ponement OF the review here by Secre-
tary Daniels OF the Atlantic fleet from
December "a to 20.
A dispatch from Washington last
night stated that the Navy Depart
ment had been informed. by a radio
message from Admiral Mayo. that un-
favorable weather had delayed the
vessels so they would not be able to
reach New York until the day after
Christmas.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
VICTORY GARDEN POSTERS
FIGHT GENERAL HUNGER

Thousands Of victory garden posters
have been sent broadcast by the Ma
tional War Garden Commission in the
battle against general hunger.
With Europe still looking to Amer
lea for food, the garden commission
intends to make a bigger drive for
home food production. not only to re-
lieve the railroads. but also to in
crease the general supply.
Motion pictures also will boost the
campaign.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

President Taft. Piper Is said to have
stated she divorced him.
Missing jewelry which belonged to
Frieda weIchman Is being sought
She is known to have had several
diamond rings of value.
The prisoner weeps in his wife's
arms every time she visits him. He
eats very little and complains he
can't sleep. Staufrer has q number Of
men following the honeymoon trail Of
Piper and his alleged victim and
promises new and important dis
closures.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
Karlsbad, Noted German
Spa, Would Be Republic
Under Protection of U. 5.

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 1s.-Karlsbad
has asked to be proclaimed a re-
public under the protectorate Of the
United States, according to the
Wiener Zietung. This request is
made OF the Peace Conference. 1t Is
stated, because OF the city's inter-
national character.
Karlsbad. in Bohemia. Is one OF
the most famous watering places in
Europe.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

make him a Longfellow, Browning
and Shakespeare? How are we to
know that genius equal TO Longfel-
low, Browning and Shakespeare is
not latent IL we do not give it a
chance to develop?
No other branch OF study offers as
great possibilities for individual de-
velopment as music. The three
strongest senses-hearing, feeling.
seeinE-are slways in use. Can
finer sense OF feeling, hearing and
seeing be developed by any other
training?
DR.. P. p. Claxton, commissioner OF
the National Bureau of Education. has
stated as his belief that after the
beginnings of reading, writing, arith-
metic and geometry. music has great
er practical value than any other sub
ject taught in the schools"
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

We must keep our army equipped
and ready to enforce peace terms.
Continue to lend Uncle sam your
money-buy w. 3. S. constantly.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
FOE PLANNED CHEMICAL
DESTRUCTION OF PARIS

PARIS. Dec. 19;-German plans fer
! chemical aerial attack on Paris. IN
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

We must keep our army equipped
and ready to enforce peace terms.
Continue to lend Uncle Sam your
n,oney-buy w. s. s. constantly.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

Guiding complete destruction Of the
city by IRE. are reported In the ri
caro-.
The plan was TO drop 5000 ineen-
diary bombs from thirty-five arr
planes. the bombs containing
chemical which would cause aros
which water would only Intensity. A
second squadron was to follow with
ordinary bombs to be dropped on
firemen and crowds revealed by the
light OF burning buildings.
The Washington times., 1918-12-19

Thrift stamps bought fer yourself
or your ehildren cultivate the riEht
spirit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
STRIKERS ASKED
TO Be PATRIOTIC
Chairman Hurley Says Parents
Giving Sons to Army Should
Be Considered.

Washington, Feb. 4.-An urgent call to
striking carpenters and joiners in eastern
shipyards to return to work was issued to-
night by Chairman Hurley, of the ship
ping board who sent telegram to union
heads declaring mothers and fathers CIV
ing their sons to battle will not long per-
init continued interference with the ship
building program.
The telegram was inspired by reports of
strikes at yards In the vicinity Of New
York and at Baltimore, where the men
are demanding tn wage scale recently
granted for the Pacific coast Of $3.50 a day.
Il went to w. L. Hutchinson. general presi-
dent of the carpenters at Indianapolis,
and to union leaders in the districts in
which strikes have been called
Mr.. Hurley insisted that the men go to
work pending an adjustment of their
grievances by the wage adjustment board,
which within a few days will recommend
a general wage scale for 70 per cent. Of
the wards on the Atlantic coast.
"You will be we'll advised" his telegram
declared. "to follow the methods of we'll
managed and patriotic labor organizations
A. least until you have tested whether
ar not your government for which as
shipbuilders you are now working, can
be fair"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
YOUNGEST GUNNER'S MATE
Hubert r. Austin, 10, Was on NatnIis,
Wireless Experimental Bont Of
John Hays Hammond, Jr.

st. Adams, Feb 19.-Inquiry regarding
the service flag in front of The Tavern
ELECTED the information that the star in
the flag is placed there for Hubert e. Aus
tin, son of c. c. Austin, a travelling sales
man for the Burlington Grocery company.
who at present is living at The Tavern,
but who expects to move his family here
from White River Junction in the spring.
Young Austin, who has been spending a
few days here with his father, is now with
Austin, in West Berkshire. He is on n
furlough from the United States navy, to
attend school, and is subject to call at a
September % last, and is the youngest
frst-class gunner's mate in the navy.
Young Austin enlisted in the naval coast
defence reserve April 10, 1917. and was
called into service May a. He was drawn
as orderly to the commandant of the yard
at Boston and soon after was transferred
to the U. S. s. Natalia, the wireless ex-
perimental boat Of John Hays Hammond,
Jr. Austin served with Hammond until late
last fall when he was transferred to the
second naval district with headquarters
at Newport, r. l., and assigned to sub
marine chaser No. 6. He has been all
along the coast from Portland, Me-, to
Key West. Fla. He has now been trans
ferred back to the first naval district and
given a furlough in order that he may at
tend school. He came here from White
River Junction. where his mother. two
brothers and two sisters reside, and after
spending few days with his grandparents
he will return to White River.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
Examine 81 Men.

Middlebury, Feb. 1.-THE following
81 young men Of Addison county were
before the local examination board for
physical examination to-day, these
passing: Ralph A. Elliott of Vergennes,
William H. Swenor of Whitehall, Ar
thur ]. Shortsleeves of Shoreham. Har-
old o. Shiverette Of Bristol; Thomas F..
Burns Of Middlebury. Russell j. Lowell
of Bristol, Charles II. Christian Of
Brandon. Jason c. Green of Ryegate.
william Smith of Rutland. HAL F.
Baldwin of Shoreham. Archie D. Phelps
of New Haven. Richard s. Elliott of
Montreal, Clayton p. st. Clair of YER
gennes. The following were ordered to
appear before the advisory board at
Burlington: Hidola Laroche of st. AL
bans. Charles A. McKinnon OF Bristol.
Henry Heath of Ferrisburg. Perry ].
LaFrame Of Burlington, James F. La
plane Of Crown Point. N. r. Carlton C.
Wilmarth Of Bridgeport. Conn.,. Leon j.
Hanks Of North Ferrisburg. Fred Nut
tell Of Port Henry, N. Y, George r.
Williams Of Lincoln. Ray F. Haskins of
Bristol, Dwight L. Kirby Of East Mid
dlebury. Clarence r. Plummer of Cen
ter Sandwich. NJ H., Guy L. Doner of
Shoreharn. Hubert T. Casey of Middle
bury. David H. Higher Of Middlebury,
Haskill W. Alger of Starksboro Roy C.
Downey Of Bristol, Stanley d. Rose of
Middlebury, Harry L. Burnham of
Brandon. Homer p. Bowie OF YER
gennes. The following were trans
ferred: Wilmer H. Knowles Of Ferris
burg. Charles p. Fiske of Boston, Mass
in the service, Lawrence Swenor OF
Springfield.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

VERM0NT'S AID
In Wire to Cushing Hoover Ac-
knOwledges States Compli-
ance with Regulations.

Montpelier. Feb. 14.-At the meeting Of
the State Food Administrator John II.
Gushing with the county administrators
to-day, 1t was voted after discussion to re-
tain the $3.50 flour selling basis. 1t was
also ascertained that many States which
went to the 1926 basis have come to YER
mont's plan. The following telegram was
read by Mr.. Gushing from Mr.. Hoover:
please express to your county admin
istrators at meeting tonight my appre-
citation of Vermont's attitude in carrying
out to the letter the requests Of the Presi-
dent in his proclamation of January IS
following the rules promulgated by the
food administration under this procama-
ton. l believe this patriotic act will be
rewarded by a sense of qualification that
they are contributing toward the success
full termination Of the war and hope
shortly to see all the States conforming
uniformly to the program Of cereal sub
stitution. 1t is imperative that every ef-
fort possible be made to meet the urgent
needs of our associates in this war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
BIG DEATH TOLL
IN NUNhERY FIRE
Bodies of 80 Children Taken
from Ruins of the Grey
Nunnery, Montreal.
PERHAPS 100 Persisted.
Ages Of the Inmates OF the 1nstitution
Ranged from or 3 Days to
Nearly 100 Years.

Montreal, Feb. A.-The charred bodies
of 3S children had been recovered late to-
night from the ruins of the Grey Nunnery
which was destroyed by fire. 1t is feared
many more perished and searchers be-
lieved the toll Of death might reach 100.
All the inmates of the great buildings
except the children are believed to have
escaped. They included nuns. nursing sis
ters, wounded or sick soldiers from over
seas, aged, sick or crippled men and
women to the number of almost a thou
sand.
When the flames were discovered in the
west wing the alarm was quickly given
and all those able to help themselves
fled to places of safety. The heroic nuns
and nursing sisters strove valiantly to
save the sick and wounded as well ~
the infants under their charge.
The children were housed in the sectioa
Of the building where the fire started
and the flames spread so rapidly it was
impossible to save them all. None Of
the soldiers suffered INJURY, however, al
though nearly 200 of them were quartered
in the building.
The ages of the inmates of the nunnery
ranged from two or three days to almost
hundred years. Many of the babies
who died in the fire and smoke were only
few weeks old. The elderly inmates
were housed in another section Of the
nunnery, and were not Immediately
menaced by the flames.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
LEG CRUSHED BY BELT
Frank Bclden, Caught While Sharpen
ing Axe, Will Probably I'm
dergO Amputation.

Waterbury, Feb. H.-Frank Belden, who
lives seven miles from the village Just
over the line in Moretown, probably will
lose his left leg as the result of being
caught in the belt of gasoline engine
used to run a sharpening machine. The
accident occurred about ten O'Clock this
morning when Mr.. Beden was sharpen
ing an axe in his yard on a machine run
by the gasoline engine. In some UNI
known manner. probably as he was step
ping over the belt, his left leg was caught
and before he was extricated was crushed
below the knee. John Bisbee and Ezra
Sherwin were summoned by telephone and
helped move the injured man into the
house. and Doctors Haylett of More
town and Howe Of Waitsfield were called.
Later, he was taken to Heaton hospital
In Montpelier Mr.. Belden is about 65
years of age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
HENN|G ACQUITTED
BY COURTS ORDER
Verdict of Not Guilty Directed
in Case of German on Trial
for Treason.

New York, Feb. 14.-By direction of the
court and at the request of the federal
district attorney, the jury in the trial
for treason Of Paul c. H. Hennig to-day
returned verdict of not guilty
Hennig, a naturalized German. was
accused of tampering with parts OF
horoscopes manufactured at the plant Of
E. w. Bliss Co. In Brooklyn. where he
formerly was a foreman. The gyro-
scopes were intended for use In torpe-
does made for the United States govern
ment
Judge Chatfleld, in discharging Hennig.
said the men who gave the information
against him apparently were misled in
their conclusions and thought they were
doing their duty as good citizens.
You will prove your manhood and your
good citizenship" continued the judge.
"by looking at this thing from the stand
point from which the jury has looked at 1t
and not by merely going out Of the court
room with the idea that you are against
everyone or that everyone is against you.
But feel that 1t Is proper to caution you
against carrying with you feelings that
you might have had while the charge was
over your head"
II thank you as a faithful American
citizen" replied Hennig.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
BURLINGTON LEADS
In Advance Of Any Other Place In State
in Trimming OF Draft Men under
Educational Department.

Montpelier Feb. 1s.-Commissioner Of
Education M. B. Hillegas is highly pleased
with the way the young men in the draft
in Burlington are taking advantage Of
the opportunity to secure training under
the educational department at the
garage in that city. Re-
ports to him show that 20 are now giving
more time than the system requires and
the district manager of the Packard Auto
mobile company has promised that when
enough have signed and commenced their
studies so that it is worth while that n
Liberty motor will be sent to the garage
for them to use in their preparation. In
the meantime the students are using the
blue prints. One hundred students are
needed to secure the Liberty motor and
they are forthcoming, said Mr.. Hillegas
last evening. The gas welding in Proctor
is going along nicely. These two places are
far in advance of any other town in the
State. ti-.-