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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
SAYS SONG WRITER
WAS PLAG|AR|ST

The New York Herald recently pub
lished an article by Ralph Bevin
Smith on Colonel watterson. stephen
know, won national reputation as the
editor OF the Louisville Courier
Journal.
The point brought out by Mr.. Smith
is that the songs, such as my Old
Kentucky Home" "old Black joe"
'Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground"
"Old Dog Tray" and other long-loved
melodies by Stephen Foster were not
typically American songs, but were
really made in Germany. And to
maintain his point he states that
when Colonel watterson was writing
his memoirs in a certain weekly, he
quoted Will S. Hays, a rival song
writer. to the effect that Foster got
hts melodies out OF a musical scrap
book of all sorts of odds and ends
of original text left him by Ger
man friend. The colonel, after the
storm of protest had arisen when he
made the statement, referred to Mr..
writer, as the author of the story.
He then added these additional de-
tails regarding Foster, which may be
of interest, namely, to the effect that
he was a good deal what you might
call a barroom loafer. He possessed
a sweet tenor voice before he spoiled
IT by drink. He was fond of music
though. technically, he knew nothing
about it. He had a German friend
who, when he died, left him a musical
scrap book. There is where Foster
got his melodies. And when the
scrap book gave out, he gave out.
On the other hand, there is George
Cooper. now eight-one years old, who
is probably Americas oldest song
writer, who has taken exception to
the slur' on Foster and stated that
there is no truth whatever to the
story. Cooper, wrote the words to
many of Fosters songs, and it was
Cooper who one cold morning rescued
Fosters body from the morgue and
had 1T sent to Pittsburgh, where he
Is buried.
Another authority in the matter Is
Harold Vincent Milligan. the noted
composer and author, and now organ
list at the Fifth Avenue Baptist
Church in New York. who IT seems
Is about to publish a biography Of
Foster.
Milligan protested against the truth
OF the story, that Foster got his mel
odies from an old German scrap book,
but stated that the wonder Is that
any one who could write as well as
Foster, could, at the same time. write
so poorly. He raises the question as
to whether Foster was a man of
mediocre talent who stumbled almost
by accident, upon a few nuggets of
pure gold in the midst of much of
little worth, or was he endowed with
a great gift which remained for the
most part mute and found expression
only in few brief moments OF song?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
CHOIR BOYS Join
STRIKE MOVEMENT

The prevalent strike movement has
even affected the music world-the
sacred music region of 1t, too-alto-
scther the most unexpected quarter
IL could have chosen to affect Spe-
cifcally, the boys of the Grace Cathe-
dral choir in San Francisco have
"walked out" This is probably the
first time in history that such action
has been taken by boy choristers. and
IL is 4 unique bit in the study Of boy
psychology.
According to one Of the boys. the
trouble began when they found
crown-up singers added to the choir
when the boys returned from their
vacation. The youngsters rebelled on
the ground that "the grown-ups could
make more noise, but they didn't
know an anthem from q war-cry, and
yet got more money for one service
than the kids did In a month" They
consequently drew up an ultfmatum
signed "The Union of the Boy Choir"
Skinned II under Dean Gresham's door,
and gave him three days in which
either to answer favorably or have
a strike of boy choristers on his
bands.
The following are some of the de-
mands which the boys make:
1. That choir rehearsals shall be-
gin at D. m. and shall end at 8 .. m.
sharp.
2. That boys requiring carfare shall
receive 80 cents each time.
3. That boys not requiring carfare
fare shall receive 20 cents each time.
4. That boys shall not sing Mag
nificats or any other Canticles.
s. That boys want and must have
more attention in their work.
6. That boys shall sing all the an.
thems.
Fines shall be imposed as follows:
/. Misbehavior. not over cents.
2. Absence, not over 10 cents.
3. Hardness, not over cents.
1t needs only to be added that the
boys terms have not been complied
with and that Dean Gresham has
given them a three months vacation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
AWAIT REPEAL OF
WARTIME ORDER

The musical public OF Baltimore
and those who represent local must
cal interests are awaiting the pass
ing of an ordinance introduced in the
first branch city council which is to
repeal the war ordinance requiring
the playing OF THE Star-SpangIed
Banner" in places of amusement. In
terviews have been given by Harold
Randolph. director of the Peabody
Conservatory OF Music; Elizabeth Ell
len Star, chairman OF the permanent
committee for the promotion OF music
i'm Baltimore; Charles f. Ford, Harry
+. Henkel, Leonard Mclaughlin and
others, all of whom seem to believe
that the playing of the anthem should
not be made obligatory.
There is, however, ono strong dis
senting voice, that of former Gov. Ed
win Warfield, who, it will he remem-
bered. was very active in war DAYS in
laying blame to DR.. Karl Muck. the
Boston conductor, whose refusal 70
play the national anthem had caused
such agitation nationally. DIR. Muck's
action was given its initial criticism
at a local public meeting, real
demonstration which was instigateG
by public spirited citizens. As war
conditions have now passed the reueaI
Of the war ordinance may meet win,
favor without any undue feeling of
patriotism or inattention to our ac
captad national anthem.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
VATICAN CHO|RS
NEAR END OF TRIP

The successful visit Of the Vatican
Choirs to America will end on Tues
day night, December 2. at the Metro
politan Opera House. New York City,
and on the following day the famous
singers from the basilicas Of Rome
win sail for home. in order To be back
there in time for the Christmas serv-
ices in the various churches with
which they are identified.
The tour Of America which began
In September, has more than exceeded
expectations and has indeed been a
memorable addition to musical history
in this country. The choirs have been
greeted with enthusiasm IN the larger
cities Of the country, and their sing
in1 has awakened interest in higher
sacred music.
The one regret is that their stay in
America was necessarily SO limited.
Had time permitted, the tour could
have been more extensive. and the
addition to our musical history would
have been that much greater; but
even this brief visit has inspired the
lovers of the finest efforts of polypho-
mic singing, and the members of this
eroup of choristers, which Monsignor
Ca.imiri got together for this visit,
will never be forgotten.
The farewell concert in the Metro
politan Opera House will be an event
of the greatest Importance for the
season. and II is certain that this ia
nous temple ofthe higher musical art
in America will be crowded by lovers
of such rare music to bid adieu TO
II zhs
an expression of the esteem In which
they are held The tour has proved
that no mistake was made in permit
ting these choristers TO be heard out
side OF the Vatican domains for the
FIRST time in 1900 years Polyphonic
singing has received a new impetus
by their visit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02

ence. in its lovely religious themes.
hushed. palpitant, that the evening
air with its angelus came into being.
Rare, indeed, were the solo duets
with its first violin and cello. with
first and second violins. Gustave
Tinlot as concertmaster gave per-
sonaI beauty in his tone. He has
held this desk for two seasons, and
is one of the French artists of the
violin.
Carried Away to Aero Land.
All students of literature should
have felt the sway of Mr. Damrosch's
story and the enslaving spinning
wheel of the fair enchantress
Omphale. And it's beauty for orches-
ira carried one away to the land of
myths and heroes.
In bring the most alluring OF Wag-
ner's dramas, the most thrilling and
noble of love scenes in the prelude
and finale" from Tristan and
Isolde" the orchestra truly dis
coursed" eloquently on this poetic le-
gend. How Wagner used color of
tone even within the space of bows
single length! The upbuilding and
beauty of the muted Love Death"
theme was exquisitely executed.
J. MacR
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
DO YOU WANT TO
LIVE LONG? SING!
Physicians Are Urging Vocal
Study to Strengthen the
Lungs and Throat.

That singing is a source OF iourevssy
!" fact that Is becoming more ana
more apparent with the result that
insurance companies a. weu a.
pnysicians are urEins the pursuit of
vocal study. Albert b. Bach. the w.t.
eran teacher Of Edinburgh. ana one
OF the most eminent In Great Britain.
used TO be most emphatic with his
pupils over the fact that singing M
only strengthens the iunx, ana voice
but develops the whole constitution.
The deaf and dumb are pointed cut
to rs as having q oefectiv. deveIop-
ment and a shortened life. pc~tors
nave shown too that early Deaths
reach the highest ratio among thos.
who have a small breathing capacity:
one famous physician even roips 40
far as to assert that the recent m
epidemic was hardest on those with
precipitation to weak lungs.
Thersx Flexible n ChDHA~sA.
With such a deduction In view. N
might be well TO start children with
vocal exercises as early as the sew
enth year, their studies being con-
fined for a time, to the compass Of a
sixth OF an octave. II e. reasonable
to assume that the earlier in life that
a child begins TO sing. the more easily
does he widen the thorax. the parts
which in childhood are cartilasinous
and therefore especially capable of
expansion. The organs OF the voice
have also at an early age the greatest
neJibility and pliancy. Through deep
inspirations and fun expirstions. tbese
organs strengthen the inner parts. and
the development of the internal organs
is as important for the health ~ that
of the externsls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
FRANKO OBSERVES
GOLDEN JUBILEE
Famous Conductor Began
Musical Career At the
Age Of Eight.

In celebrating the completion of
the fiftieth year Of his musical life at
the New York Hippodrome a few
days ago, Nahan Frankie, the eminent
conductor, was assisted in leading an
orchestra of 10 men by a remark
able group of his noted fellow-con-
ductors, including Bodanzky, Stok-
owski, Stransky and Victor Herbert
On the occasion of his golden jubilee,
Mr.. Frankie presented a free scholar
snip for advanced music study to q
promising boy violinist from Phila-
delphia.
For twenty-five years Mr.. Frankie
conducted French, Italian and German
opera at the Metropolitan-the only
Anerlcan-born musician to enjoy that
distinction. Including concert and
opera he conducted. among others,
for Patti, MeIba, Sembrich. Nordica,
Eames, Gadski, Farrar, Schumann-
Heink, Jean de Rezke and Scott. and
Tor such prominent instrumentalists
and composers as Saint-Saens, Hof-
mann, Ysaye and Kreisler.
In spite of his long career. Mr..
Franko has not passed middle age.
RMS is explained by the fact that his
hrst public appearance was made at
the age OF eight. 1t was in 1859 in
old Steinway Hall, New York, where
he played with his three sisters and
brother in a piano and violin con-
cert.
One of Mr.. Franko's most notable
services was his successful work on
behalf Of municipal concerts. 1t was
largely through him that the idea of
making good music popular in this
way was adopted by New York and
later by many other cities also. The
Franko plan" called for free per-
formances in the armories and large
halls of colleges and schools twice
weekly during the winter, and addi-
tional concerts in the parks in the
summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
D. c. MUSIC SERMON
START TOMORROW

The music series OF the Washing
ton Society of the Fine Arts were
welcomed several years ago as, at
last, just recognition of music in
the fine arts, by those erudite per
sons who heretofore had found their
art-sermons only in the imperish-
able things OF stone. canvas and
books.
And now the Fine Arts music series
have become so much in demand that
again they have secured. through the
hearty cooperation and personal gift
OF service OF Walter Damrosch, the
great beneficial Iecture-orchestral
concerts that opened at Central High
School last Thursday evening, with
the full compliment Of players of
the Symphony Society of New York
The song" series this year is de-
signed to lend variety, sometime
different," as Miss Mechlin puts it.
20 the music programs. And so the
nrst OF set of five concerts by art
lists or different nationalities will be
given tomorrow evening at Central
High school.
Should Know all Music.
we are so fast becoming interna-
tionaL" said Miss Mechlin, that we
should improve every opportunity to
bring the music of the nations to US
Greta Torpadie, Swedish soprano
with Mrs. George Peabody Eustis as
accompanist. will be heard in a re-
cital with the following program:
"Amarillr' of Caccini, and "Vio,
lettee' Scarlatti, two revolutionary
melodies arranged by Endicott; "The
Heavy Hours" and sheep in Clus-
ters; "Efteraar" Oange-Muller)
TIL Matdag" (Peterson-Berger)
lngalilr (Sibelius); "Sne" (Sigurd
Song); air from La Traviata'
| tVerdD; lie Clavecin" Dell 'Acqua)
lie The" (koechlin): La Chevelure'
and "Fantoches" of Debussy: and
three negro "Spirituels" by Guion and
BurIeigh.
Words to literateur are what mu-
sic is to a singer. And so the fol-
lowing words of Gilbert Parker, from
the Boston Transcript show what mu-
SIC and muslsS interpreter means to
him who listens deeply.
Paints Tone Picture.
He writes of Greta Torpadie:
Hers is the rarer and finer power
to summon in tones the
still and sensuous picture of Mr..
Loefler's peacock pluming itself in
the melancholy of vanity; TO catch and
transmit the light, white fall of Lies
music in the song of the snow; to
capture the shining moment i'm songs
Oh hght and whimsical fancy like the
murmuring owl; to distill the simple
heartedness of rhyme and note out
OF an old carol of Jesus in the
manager; and then, with dcepened in
tent and intcnsifying means TO stecp
~ longing an old air of CaCcin,, or
TO call forth tho illusion OF tho pa
sion that consumes within. gravcIy
remembering, from grim and tortured
measures OF SIbelIuk"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
sic Lovers Promised Real Treat In Lecture Concert Series

lege, was organized by the women's
Federated Council of Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies.
Miss Ramsey and her social service
commission of the deputation win
give special study to means Of build
ing up community choruses in the
villages of India China. and Japan
methods of training Oriental must
clans. and choir directors, and the
translation of Christian hymns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
AEATHEN JAzzBOWS
TO ROCK OF AGES

The use Of Christian hymns Is
causing a revolution in the music OF
the Orient, according to reports re-
ceived from American missionaries
by the Interchurch World Movement
of North America, whose national
headquarters are in New York city.
The squeaky notes of the average
Chinese and Japanese orchestra, and
the "bull-in-a-hardware shop" noises
of a Monaghan band, are giving place
to the strains Of Rock /of Ages and
Onward Christian Soldiers" Chris
tan hymns are sung and played even
by Orientals who are not Christian
lied. Missionaries state that 1t Is al
ways easy to draw a crowd with .
baby organ no matter how antagon-
istic the members may be toward the
Christian faith.
Growing popularity of Occidental
hymns is similarly found in India.
The recent coronation procession of a
mararajah in that country marched
to the stirring strains of American
gospel hymns played by the poten-
tate's brass band. Christian music
is said to have reached its highest
development in Burmah, where Bap-
fist converts among the natives have
been trained for the past century in
vocal and instrumental work.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
Yanks Always Happy.

A regiment of American soldiers.
brigaded with an English regiment
that had seen much service and act
ing under the immediate orders of an
English brigadier general, recently
marched for six hours under broil-
ing sun to point where a German
attack was expected, although it failed
TO materialize, and, while the English
sat down and Cooked glum" the Amer
leans gathered in groups and sang,
Hail Hall the Gangs All Herep
The British officer commanding told
the newspaper correspondent, says the
Louisville Post, that he had never seen
such troops. They never seemed to
get tired and were always in good
humor and could see amusing things
in situations which appealed to the sol
diers of other nations as anything but
funny.
"Hail HALL the Gangs All Here"
may seem to some somewhat of a come
down from the stirring music of THE
Campbell's Are Coming" but we mag
inc before the war is over 1t will be
almost as popular an air with our
allies Of the French and English.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
BOND PROPOSITION.

From high state authority we
are informed that the issue of
fiftv million dollars road bonds
to be paid for by taxes on auto
mobile horse power or by a gaso
lene tax, is being threshed out
very carefully.
1t is now proposed that the
bonds be purchasable by the peo-
pie of the state on the principle
of the Liberty loan bonds. The
issuance of road bonds in $50 de-
nominations and on time pay
ments would undoubtedly prcye
most popular, Impetus would be
given the sale Of these bonds by
making them tax free.
Furthermore. a tax on gaso-
lene is being considered, first to
avoid issuing binds and paying
interest thereon; second, to equal
Use the tax on a car per days use;
and third, to force the out of the
state autoist to pay his proportion
of the road wear.
If bonds are issued, we under
stand their sale will limited to
the actual necessities of the coun-
ties, and bonds will be sold only
as money is wantedf for improve
ment. This will avoid paying in
terest On idle money,
The proposition to let the peo-
pie of the state handle the bonds
is an attractive one, and every
goou roads ad ocate in Tennessee
will undoubtedly invest in ore or
more of thebopds. This would be
popular because of the feeling in
Tennessee that outside capital is
fattening at the expense OF the
state.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
Looney's Creek.
SPECIAL 10 lie Nt7Os.

SpSeiait0 lie Ne7OS.
Miss Ruth Upton was on the
sick list last week and failed to
go to school two days.
Mrs. Steppe, sister of M. It.
Upton, visited him part of last
week
Miss Julia Thach came home
with Misses Bertha and 10
league Friday and spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Mrs.
league, returning to Jasper
Monday morning.
j. S. Cowan, w. C. Mahan, f.
A. Yochem, Mrs. w. E. Ander-
son and Jas. B. Tygart, attended
singing at New Hope, Sequat-
chic county, last SUNDAY.
Rev. Newell preached an ex-
cellent sermon at Looney's Chap
ell Sunday morning to an atten-
tive congregation.
Joe Holloway made a business
trip to Chattanooga the first of
the week.
Gardening and planting pota
toes is the order of the day.
just at this time, at this place.
Chas. league and wife of De-
catur, Ala, are visiting friends
here a few days. Charley is a
son of W. R. league, proprietor
of the "Old Curiosity Shop, /"
Whitwell.
Misses Myrtle Holloway and
Claytie league are training the
Sunday school children for an
Easter entertainment at Looney's
Chapel. Blue Jay
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
Morgansville.
Speeial 10 tie Me7os.

SpedaI 10 tie Ne7oS.
We are having some nice
weather now. Everyone seems
TO be busy farming as they are
late with the preparing of their
soil for planting.
Work is very good at this place
at the present time. Hope il
will continue that way,
Misses Zetta Smith, Lille Cur
tiff and Myrtle Morrison visited
Rose and Gertrude Morrison Sun
day afternoon.
Misses Mae league and Icie
Ashburn attended church at Ce-
dar Springs Sunday morning,
Services were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Harwood Of Dunlap.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C, Wilsop, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy White and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown Andes attended the
show Saturday night at Whitwell.
Blanche Phelps spent Sunday
with Mae league.
We are glad to have Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Anderson in our com
munity who moved here Wednes-
day of last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith is very sick.
Misses Gertrude Morrison, Zet-
ia Smith and Icie Ashburn say
they ike school life fine.
Fred Morrison and Jim Griffith
seem to have important business
with each other the past few DAYS.
Creed McDonough. Fred Nor.
rison and Jim Griffith went to
South -Pittsburg Sunday evening.
Albert Hudson sure YVES hand
some amoug the girls Sunday.
Lizzie Condra of Cedar Spring
took dinner with Icie Ashburn
Sunday.
Callie Hudson spent, Sunday
with Eda Griffith. Tulip.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
SfGiE3S OF SPR|sG f;

The grass is bringing by the way,
The peachlrecs are in bloom,
The plowhoy whis les all the day,
The splders Al her loom
The mock bird sings his varied lay
Upon the highest bough,
For he makes music all the day
Ihear him singing now,
The martins came the other day;
Last night upon the bill
] heard voice that seemed TO say,
Why don't you whip poor wilI?"
The doves are cooling i'll the trees,
hear the catbr sing;
There is A sofiness IN the breeze
1t surely must be spring.
- J. B. TYaART
Whitwell, Tenn, March %, 1919.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
Mt 0Iivet.

Special 10 tie NsaOs.
Gardening seems to be the or
der of the day.
Miss Ethel Rogers seems inter
ested in gardening.
Wonder what has become of
Jim Brewer and Roy Childers?
Wake up, you TatesvilIe people,
we sure enjoy reading your let
tiers, but haven't seen any rieces
in the paper from you IN quite a
while.
Earl Tate and Herman Carnes
were seen going to the mines in
a little red wagon Monday even
ing. They seemed to be enjoy
ing their ride.
Wonder if Sam Tate's and
Sherman Smiths ball hurt them
m oh Sunday.
If you want to see Misses Es-
Their, Lille and Addie Morrison
smile, just ask them if they love
to go to Tatesville.
II you want to see Miss Myrtle
Morrison smile, just ask her
what She ran for Saturday.
Shadow-of-the. Pine.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-03-27
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B. B. Alder, ofSulphur Spring.
was in town Friday, and saw the
big play, Birth of a Nation "
A neat building, erected on the
lot north of postoffice, has been
occupied by Jesse Turner as an
up-to-date barber shop.
W. B. Alder and family, of Oak
Grove, attended the presentation
of Birth of a Nation" at the
Opera House Friday evening.
j. R. Morgan, cashier of the
Bank of Whitwe1l, is at Ash
vile, N. c., for the benefit of his
health, which has been failing
for sometime.
j. J. Dykes, road commissioner
for this district, is having the
road from here to the Little Sc
quachee river bridge graded.
He says as the district is heavily
in debt, no rock can be put on it
this summer.