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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

a skilled musician hearing it for the first
time the work would have been as unin-
telligiblc rs it evidently was to a Jazz
audience. The overture closed with
terrific prcstissimo and some synco
pated phrases which the writer utterly
fails to remember in the orchestral YER
sion. but which he believes were put in
to get it across"
THE fatal defect in this kind of music,
l. however. is its uncomfortable monot
ony. Aside from the tediousness of
performance which plays everything in
precisely the same way as regards speed
and tone quantity. there is an even
greater monotony, if possible. in the
works themselves. They are almost in :
variably in "A or 4 A time, only one
kind of syncopation is used, the har-
monic plan uses not more than four or
five chords and the melodies are utterly
commonplace and are as like each other
as two peas.
Not ono of the elements that go to
make up really good musical compost =
tion was revealed in the twenty or more
numbers that made up the program of
the concert. Musically speaking. it was
all utterly crude. There is no attempt
at emotional expression, or for that
matter at the expression Of anything it
seems to be designed simply as form
of amusement. or rather of entertain
ment.
The future of this kind of music is
problematical 1t may be that it is one
,f In III
hood which we shall outgrow in much
the same manner as we outgrow mca
sles and other diseases of our physical
! youth. That il is of the most ephcmcra
nature is clearly shown by the fact that
, a composition rarely lasts more than
one season, but the funny part is that
one exactly like it has an equally great
success the FOLLOWING year. When, fol
! example. have you heard ALEXANDER
/ Ragtimc Band" of which more than {
million copies were sold only few
years ago?
! MUSIC of this kind docs not menac,
1S1 serious music. Those who know
any ono of the elements which make uT
n really fine musical work will never
| feel more than passing curiosity about
the other. Il curiosity which couple
of numbers will cffectually CRAFTY. Tn,
best that can be said Of it is that it is
a moderately developed form of organ
lied noise which may appeal for time
TO the car. but to no other faculty OI
the human organizat ton.
On the other hand. lacking as it doe'
O. oil bn thinuS that IN ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

NNE interesting feature of the con
~ cert was the performance of what
the program termed "highbrow num-
ber,' the selection for this position of
honor being Reissiger's overture to the
Npera "The Mill on the Cliff" The
writer. who was attending his first
jazz" concert partly from motives Of
curiosity. had frequently been told that
these bands ''can play good music just
as well as any If they wanted to. -
Well. perhaps they can, but at all
events they didn't
The question of just how much claim
an overture to comic opera by Reis-
siger has to being "highbrow music"
need not be entered into. but in any case
1t is a well constructed. we'll written
piece OF music, with an abundance of
light melodies. several of which are de =
veloped with great skill.
Lieutenant Europe and his baud ap-
parently had little idea of the way to
play work of this kind. He
took the allegro furioso with which
II opens Git is in 2-2 time) at very
moderate pace, beating four to the
measure. The main movement of the
overture was in more accurate accord
with the tempo indications of the com !.
poser, but there was no shading and
where the theme lay in the middle or
lower voices It was completely lost in
the countermelodies of the louder and
higher ones,
Only some slight personal knowledge
ot the overture ennbled,tbe writer 10
knew what was beips attempted, and 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

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~. s'hcopa'ed rhFthhs Whlch iorri the
,".ei eA,ernai cnara''erlstc OF music OIL
,h's hind' anu also 10 somewhat lesser
uee'ee III the snap ana spirit IN whlch
IL hi"a!s PiaEed' Inc tempo IS IN
Nar'ao'E 'he same iast mnrch time,
anu there Is no apparent attempt at
sn"uins' "hich I'D any case woula DC I'M
Possioie on account oi the very Tree use
oi inc instruments OF percussion.
:, in connection WIN thcs' Instruments.
u 10 s'range 'nat ,he Danu cohtaincd
u" 'sn'Pahi 'het'ie urui'iH'' 'he percus-
sion INSTRUMENTS hcihs limited TO TWO
snare drums ana most resonant pass
virtually all the time and which man
aged 10 producc an ln'rediple amount
y, no'se H,So' !" '"e 'us'' 'u,',en'a
'on vi NV oanu' ''''"'cuaut r.urope
uo' oni. ''"' '"e'' "n" Pi'Io'oe ~ '"e
~ 'vn' '"'' o',ns "o d'se 'ut'''
oo vi ,, "a' roo"o'S
;us. as WI, ,TI , .nes' u,.',a.c ,onru
s.La.I =; ~ 80, 'nI.. so - .
,,,h;oh tho h.nd ,,rod,aad o,,ta;Jo af
this tho ;rstr,n,ontot;or, ,y.. ohout thot
- +Lo orororo ,,onno,t LarL nxaa,t
tb,+ bo boL . nuortot of soxorhoros
two ce,los and two str;,gcJ bo.sos tho
lottcr re enforcing thc four tubas which
formed tbe real strength of the boss
In performance tho band yayc thc
general imprcssion that an importapt
thing in pIayipg works of this char
acter is to play them as fast and as
loud as possible. There was in the
evening concert here not one real piano
(soft passage. There was. however.
considerable diversity in the instrumen-
tation of the various numbers. but most
of it went for little because of the tonal
force with which everything was played.
VNHE members ot inc pand as whole
= had remarkable feeling of rhythm,
which, as said before, is II strong char
acteristic of those members of the col
orcd race who are musically inclined, as
most of them are. The work of the
drummcrs Zone of whom was the slayer
Of his chief the following day. was Il
really remarkable achievement in the
faultess rhythmiral sense displayed. as
well as in the actual manipulation Of
the instruments. This. however. seems
character. There was also considcra- E
Die amount OF technique OF execution
dispiayed by many ot the performers.
the weak point being an almost nnivrr-
sal roughncss and coarsencss OF tone:
Another favorltc device OF jazz
music seems to be what, NAV be termed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

piano recital will be given by the pupils
Pihnoforte Playing at the Art Alliance on
Wednesday afternoon next. May 81. at 3
o'clock The program will include numbers
from the best classic and modern composers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

The 1OTth concert OF the Leefson- lille
Conservatory of Music will be given at With
erspoon Hall next Saturday evening. May "a,
at o'clock. The program Will include
numbers for plano, violin and voice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-17

The regular monthly pupils concert will
be given in the auditorium OF the Settle
day afternoon May 49, at $40 o'clock The
public Is invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Prominent Wayne County Cit.
izen Dies.

Many friends in Adair county will
be sorry to learn of the death of Hon.
Josdph e. Bertram, which occurred at
his late home, Monticello, last Thurs
day. He was President of the Month
cello Banking Company and was
exceedingly popular in Wayne county.
In 1885 he defeated DR.. Godfrey Hun
ter for the State Senate, the county
comprising the district being Adair.
Cumberland, Clinton, Russell and
Wayne He served as County Court
Clerk of Wayne and in 1888, he was
defeated for Congress in Democratic
Convention held in Somerset, by
W. 81. Bots, Of Barren county, Wayne
and Barren being in the same dis
trict at that time. Judge Bertram was
II years old
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Death Of a Good Citizen.

Last Saturday night, about 10 o.
clock, Mr.. Scott Todd, who was
about sixty.three years old, died at
his late home, two and a half miles
north of Columbia. He was one of
Adair's best farmers and was very
much liked by his many fridnds. He
had chronic trouble and had been
delicate for more than year, though
able to be about until about one
week before his death. The funeral
was preached Sunday by Ed. z. T.
Williams, of the Christian Church,
the deceased being a member of that
organization. The burial was in the
Murray graveyard large number
of friends being present, many from
the town of Columbia. Every body
feels for his wife and children.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Death Of James F. Read.

7 A dispatch to the Louisville Post,
of last Saturday, from Little Rock,
Ark, announced the death of Hon.
James f. Read, in that city.
The deceased was a Columbia boy,
reared and educated here, who is az
fectionately remembered by our old
ed citizens. He was the eldest son of
Rev. 81. C. Read, who was at one
time pastor OF the Presbyterian
Church, of this place, and principal
of the Columbia M. & F. High School.
HIS mother, Mrs Ada Read, was a
member of the Frazer family, a fami-
lily identified with the early and mod
ern days Of the county. After COM
plotting the High School course here,
J F. Read entered Center College,
Danyille, from which Institution he
was graduated in 1874. He then en-
tered upon the study of law, and grad
uated from a law school at Louisville,
in which city he commenced the
practice oflaw. After a few years prac
tice there, he removed to Fort Smith,
Ark, and served as private Secretary
to the Governor of the State-and up
on Mr.. Cleveland's election sto the
presidency, he was appointed q. 5
District Attorney, for the Western
District Of Arkansas, the duties of
which position he discharged with
great ability.
Upon the completion of his term OF
office, he continued the practice OF
his profession, taking high rank as a
lawyer in his adopted State. Failing
health caused his retirement three oil
fur years ago.
| he was q man OF unusually aCuracC'
i've personality-winning in his man
ner with all with whom he came in
contract. Few men we're more enter
tanning in conversation. Broad mind
ed, big hearted, he loved his friend!
and was beloved by them. OF his i'm
mediate family, he leaves surviving
him, his wife and q daughter. OF TIT
family formerly here of which he.wa
a part, two brothers, Frank and Hen
~, business men of Fort Smith, sur
vive him. To them, the friends here
would extend their sincere sympathy
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
PERSONALS

Miss Kate Gill has, returned srom
Bowling Green.
Herbert Taylor, CampbelIsville,
was here a fe~ days ago.
Mrs. Lou W.sAtkins reached home,
from Mississippi, last Saturday night.
Mrs. E. B. Barger and little daugh.
ter returned from Memphis last week.
Mrs. W. F. Hancock, Louisville,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. Cravens.
Mr.. Lilburn Phelps, Jamestown,
was here Monday, taking ldepositions.'
Mrs NJ. S. Grubbs, of Russellville,
is visiting her sister, Mrs sLola Low
EFT.
Mr.. A. 81. Ballard, ::whoIis employed
at Camp Knox, is at home for few
days.
Ed. Tobias Huffaker, who has
been teaching IN Georgia, returned
home last week.
Mr.. c. R. Dean and.two children, Of
Georgetown, Ind, are visiting friends
In Adair and Russell county.
Mrs. Nina Denver, who is student
in Deaconess Hospital, Louisville, is
spending two weeks with her sister.
Mrs. Rena PAUL.
Rev. j. S. Chandler, Of Campbells-
vile, one of the strongest ministers
in the Louisville Conference, was with
his many friends here few days of
last week. He was accompanied to
Columbia by his daughter, Miss Mag
pie. who visited Miss Katherine z.
Murrell.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
LAMENTABLE DEATH.
Or. Ira Simpson. a Prominent Den.
list OF BurkesvlIIe, Killed
By Shooting.
BORN AND REARED IN ADAIR COUNTY.

Many people in Columbia, especial
ly the younger men, were shocked last
Wednesday morning when a phone
message announced that DR.. IRA Simp-
son, son of DR.. and Mrs. G.. T. Simp-
son, Of Breeding, this county, had
shot himself 10 some way in his Of
fee ia Burkesville. 4
Just how the fatal shot was fred is
not known and never viii be. The
Doctor had left his home and had
gone to the garage. While there he
talked to the proprietor in a very
cheerful manner. From this place he
went to the livery stable and here he
was in very happy frame of mind.
Leaving the stable he went TO his Of
fee and short time thereafter a gun
was heard to have fred, and friends
went to his Office. He was found ly-
ing on his gun which was Al
feet long. The bullet entered his left
breast, ranging upward, and went
through the ceiling of the room in
which he was He was dead when
friends reached him.
Several years ago he was happily
married to Miss Ritchey Alexander,
daughter of Mr.. @. W. Alexander,
cashier of the Bank of Cumberland,
and recently Mrs. Simpsons father
built and preSentedher with beauti-
full home, and the Doctor having a lu-
cratiye practice, the couple had a
enviable future before them. The
doctors death is sad ending and the
breaking up of home where happi.
ness should have reigned supreme, as
they had every thing that could be
purchased with money.
We knew the doctor very we'll, and
recently met him while he was visit
ing his sister, Mrs. n. T. Mercer, this
place. At that time he was in fnG
spirits and looked to be in his usua
good health.
The News extends its sympathy tt
the sorrowing wife, father, mother
brothers and sister in this hour o.
their deep distress. The deceased
was nephew of Mrs. Rachel Girls
som, this place, and the widow is ;
first cousin of Mrs. John Lee Walker
The funeral and burial took place al
BurkesVille Thursday morning.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
NUMBER III
Markets.

Louisville, Aug. 4. -Cattls-Prims
export steers s145O9l.5OO; heavy ship
ing ID. 5O@.14 5O;light s1Oi@11f; heifers
ss.OO@ll.5O; fat cows, ss.OO@ll.OO; me-
dunn 81. to 9; cutters Sc. OO97.OO can
ners s5.@5.6O; bulls s6.5O@s. 90; feeders
s9@11 90; stockers s7.O 90 to $40. 90 choice
Mulch cows sso@l1O; medium s65@sO;
common s5O965.
Calves-Receipts 552 head. Prices
LOO lower. Choice veals SIS. 5O916 co
medium s.OO@l2. 90; common 6@s.C0
Hogs-Recsipts 2, 421 head. Demands
was good. Best hogs los lbs and
up 22.75; 12O to 165 lbs s21. Is; 12O lbs
down $40. rs throwouts sl9.65 down.
Sheep and Lambs Receipts, 3218 head
market steady all through, best lambs
s15 ESQ Is 80 Best sheep $500
bucks $3.50 down.
Butter-Country 37Cd39c ID.
Eggs-Fresh, case count candled
38c to 4Oc
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
5. N. Burdette, Columbia. Ky

There is a move on foot put for
ward by well known educators, to
inaugurate a plan and perfect it,
whereby the teachers of Kentucky
will be given better pay for their ser
vices. Strong resolutions were passed,
looking to this end, on July 5, while
the Christian County Teachers In
stitute was in session at Hopkinsyille.
The same subject will be discussed at
the Adair County Institute which
will convene at Lindsey Wilson on
August IS Evidently teachers should
receive a more liberal compensation
for their services.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
20 Mules 20 At Auction.

On Saturday, Aug. 9th, ! will sell alb.
sOIuteIy for the high dollar, without
reserve or limit, in Jamestown. Ky,
twenty mules, consisting Of extra good
yearIines and two year olds. These
mules are fresh from the Blue Grass
pastures of Kentucky, and are the kind
that will grow and make money for
any one who is so fortunate as to be-
come their owner. want to. buy a
Car load of nice mare mules Is Id to
10 hands high. 3 to S years old. Bring
them in. Every mule must have a
new home at close of this sale. My
guarantee goes with every mule sold.
Sale begins at z O'Clock p. m.
5. M. Burdette, Columbia. Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

W. W. Turk, who lives at Genda
Springs, Kan, writes that he is living
in fine wheat country. He left this
county about two years ago and has
lived in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas,
and Kansas, since he left. Has been
in the latter State fourteen months.
At present he is harvesting wheat at
$500 per day. He lives three blocks
from the seven Springs of mineral
water, and people come to this water
ing place from all over the United
States.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Damage Suit Decided.

The big damage suit. Miss Stella
Parish against Stanley Pace, was
tried in the Cumberland circuit court
last week and decided in favor of the
defendant. The girl sued for $50, 900,
charging Pace with seduction and
being the father of her child.
The case was tried before Judge
Layman, of Elizabethtown district,
and the jury was out but short time,
bringing In verdict of acuquittal.
1t is reported here that the girl
made out a very poor case.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Former State Senator W. F. Neat,
who is one of the best known men in
Adair county, called to see US last
Thursday. He was very much in
terested in Gov. Black and Judge Har-
din's races, and stated that in his
opinion the Democrats in his precinct
would all vote. Senator Neat will
soon be "a years old, but his mind is
as clear as bell, and he keeps posted
as TO the doings in the State and the
nation. He is great admirer of
President Wilson and thinks that is
he one of the greatest men the world
ever produced.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

The State Board of Health con-
tinues to send out notices, warning the
people to take action against the
spread of disease. Epidemic can be
prevented, says the Board, if due
caution is taken in time. Filth breeds
diseases, therefore, every family should
put their premises in good sanitary
condition, clean up the back premises
and sprinkle lime on all damp places,
and also kill the obnoxious weeds. II
you have a damp cellar. use plenty OF
lime
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Adv.

A private letter from Mr.. c. S.
Harris, West Point, Miss, lated July
&c, states that he has just received q
telegram from Eastern Virginia,
stating that his father, Mr. A. W
Harris. was lying in a dangerous con-
dition, and that he was leaving foE
his bedside. He is almost SO years old
and his long life has been crowned
with honorable deeds, and a never
waving affection for his sons and
daughter. He is known to quite
number Adair county people, all Of
whom will be sorry to read of hi:
serious condition.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Allen Eubank will likely lose his
right arm. 1t will be remembered
that about one month ago it was
broken, while cranking a car, in this
place After it was set it did not
mend properly, and he went to Louis
vile to consult surgeon. Thursday
the surgeon was to decide whether
amputation was necessary. His aunt,
Mrs. Tolia Walker, and his cousin,
Mrs. Nat Walker, are with him
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

II your child is pale and sickly,
picks at the nose, starts in the sleep
and grinds the teeth while sleeping,
it is a sure sign of worms. A remedy
for these parasites will be found in
WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE.
1t not only clears out the worms, but
it restores health and cheerfulness.
Sold by PAUL Drug Co. ADV.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Mr.. Brice Walker and wife, of Glen
vile, were in Columbia a few days
ago, enroute 10 Campton, Wolf
county, where they will reside. Before
leaving Chenille Mr.. c. A. Walker,
Brice's grandfather, caused to be
spread bountiful dinner, to which a
number were invited, in honor of the
departure of the young couple
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Died At Sparksville.

Last Wednesday morning, at 8:15,
Mrs. Ella Roe, died at herElate home,
near Sparksville. She.was about fifty
years old, and was the victim of a tum-
or The deceased was a member of
the Baptist Church. The funeral and
burial took place on Thursday after
noon, a large number ofifriends beinS
present.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

For SALE: My farm containing ITO
acres situated on the watersiof Glens-
fork short distance south of Zion
church and school. Land and outbuild-
ings in fair condition for further infor-
nation see Mrs. Fannie Willis at the
old TriDlett place on Jamestown pike.
Columbia Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

In every home where there is a
baby there should be a bottle of
McGEE's BABY ELIXIR. 1t may be
needed at any time to correct sour
stomach, wind collie, diarrhoea or
summer complaint. 1t is a wholesome
remedy. contains nc, opium, morphine
or injurious drug of any kind.
Sold by PAUL Drug Co. ADV.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Beautiful fine Of CamisOIes, corset
covers, ETC., at
Russell & Co.

Since July 1st arrests for drunken
ess have fallen off 80 per cent some in
Kentucky cities, and an average of
so per cent Throughout the State.
John Barleycorn is sure out of busi-
ness and will never again hang oIU
sign. From now on peace is likely to
reign in all homes, and happy children
will play around fathers knees.
Loving wives are now meeting their
husbands with a kiss, and God bless
YOU.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Drilling for oil is now in progress on
C. NJ. Hindman's farm near Milltown.
f. M. Carter & Co. ale doing the
drilling. 1t has long been believed
that oil could be found on this farm
The driller is an experienced oil man
and he feels confident that he will
make a good strike. &.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06
Card Of Thanks.

1 take this methodIof expressing
my heartfelt thanks to the many
who so kindly waited upon my wife
during her long illness. ending in
death. The friendship so graciously
manifested will never be forgotten
by the surviving husband.
J. W. Richards.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

A heavy rain fell here last Friday
afternoon While it was coming
down, farmers 81. n. Miller, G. r.
Reed and Ray Flowers were in this
Office. They we're very much disturb
ed, fearing that their corn crops
would overshoot themselves.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Some one has sent in a commum-
cation from Weed, but the letter was
not signed, and it went to the waste
basket Furthermore, there was no
news reported in the letter. We want
items OF real news not neighborhood
visits.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Rev. Granvil Jaggers closed meet
ing recently at Basil. There were
twenty.six conversions and nine addi-
lions to the Methodist church.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Ben Hutchinson has sold his interest
in the farm, near Montpelier, known
as the Epperson farm, to his brother
in.law, Ray Caldwell, and he has re-
moved to Columbia, and is occupy
ing one of Walter Ingram's cottages,
on Pea Ridge.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Two wells are badly needed on the
public square. In tho event of a fire
on the square, water to extiugush
the flames could not be had.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Constipation is the starting point
for many serious diseases. To be
healthy keep the bowels active and
regular. HERBINE will remove all
accommodations in the bowels and put
the system in prime condition. Sold
by PAUL Drug Co. Adv.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Be at the Paramount theater Thurs
day the 18th of this month. Renfax
Film Company will present the talk
ing. singing and dancing pictures. A
great show and no one should miss it,.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-08-06

Mr.. Marcus Ellis died at Lakeland
Saturday night. He was buried at
Egypt Monday afternoon. The funeral
was preached by ED 2. T. Williams.