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Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
! TUSICAL NOTE S
BY EUGENE REDEWILL

direct managers, are Olive Fremstad, the Metropolitan soprano with the grand manner: Jan Kubelik, most sensational violinist of modern times; Titta Ruffo, the greatest living bari tone of the Metropolitan, and the grea test piano genius since Pader- ewski, Erin Nyiregyhazi. The char acters of the first three mentioned are too we'll known to require further comment, while in Nyiregyhazi we have a pianist who ''hypnotizes, elec- trifies (we don't see how 'mesmer- izes was omitted) his audience Two of Americas foremost critics write as follows:
 His technique is of the foremost virtuoso order. Wrists of tempered steel. fingers like mighty spring-an amazing agility ana clarity. He has
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
Prosecuted Jazz

The New York World bears con- tradiction 10 the statement that pop ular songs live only short time three weeks at most.' Arthur J. Lamb answers George Fentricll's as- sertions in the World as follows:
 T venture. however, to contradict Mir Fentrick's statement that the modern popular songs live ,nIy fer short time, three weeks at ,nost.'' It takes eighteen months at least far a genuine popular Song hit to ex- haust the bulk of .ts. ales. and any music publisher will testify to Il e truth of this statement. MT. Fcntick is also incorrect in stating that Charles K. Harris received sa6.000 in royalties from After the Ball. MT. Harris published this song and cleared over a quarter of a million dollars, as MT. Harris, who is modest and truthful, will reluctantly admit After the Ball." nearly thirty years old, still nets MT. H lrrls . has s.IDe yearly profit.
 Again I differ with George Fen trick. this time with his concluding remarks: The value of | song is not gauged by it's artistic merits but by what it brings in tie market Note the highly artistic songs of the las. ueCsiut--N 1Z., l liS IAcsstLN, l lie fltiN City and The Long. Long Trail all enormously successful financially"
 These two points of view brings to mind the question What is ponu- lar music?' Popular music in the common sense is generally under stood to be raggy and jazzy stuff; and, of course, this is very short lived just long enough for everyone to hear a piece a few times. In ti.e comparative classical sense. popular music is just what the words imply music that is popular, rhether it be classical, semi classical or light, trippy stuff. (Stufe is a German word for materially It seems that We have no word to describe the lisrl t order of music. The standard over | lures, certain symphonies and sengs | like "The Rosary" etc. are popular compositions, inasmuch as they are
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

in popular demand and have derived great popularity. There is room for a word to be selected or coined that will describe the music of rassing fancy-'rag music" won't 1o, because rag is extinct, and jazz music won't do because jazz is passing. Light music" won't do because light means the character of the movement and not the class. Guess The Republican will have to put on another contest to find suitable word. To make the point more clear, we might mention that the New York Philharmonic or chestra which played in Phoenix last season, programs such compositions as Peer Gynt Suite,''s Overture to Tannhauser," "Pastorale Symphony" of Beethoven. on popular programs" A word is needed that will describe the style of frivolous music of the present day and which may supersede iazz
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

a dynamic scale of extraordinary breadth. MT. Nyiregyhazi is a pian- ist of great talent whose playing will surely excite much interest.-W. J. Henderson, New York Herald, Octo- Der 19, 1920.
 A splendid technique, remarkable, and the dash of his playing often carries away the listener. His next appearance will be looked forward to- with interest.-Henry Finck, New York Evening Post, October 19, 1920.
 Phoenix already has some high class attraction booked in the Paw Iowa ballet and Sousa and his band besides several. other very attractive numbers. if the season warrants bringing additional attractions to those already bookedss and if someone will undertake the responsibility oi shouldering possible losses,Swe may have more aH-star attractions this season than ever before.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

skirts (abbr. to fit the role) and take
 coloratura roles of 'Mignon," Ear
 Der of Seville 'Lakme." etc. Such coloratura singers as Tetrazzin and
 Galli Curci, may suffer in compari- son if Robert Murray can live up to
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

the following, taken from "he Music News of Chicago:
 "A boy of twelve summers. slightly larger of build than the average, an intelligent face with the expressionA of the real genius, not a choir boyfYl The possessor of a voice of sweet quality. of great power and of phe-
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
Full Information At Railroad Ticket Offices

Telephone or write today to local railroad ticket offices for detailed infor- mation-rates, routes, tickets, reserva- tions, etc. Ask for Southern California maps and folders. Do 1t now. Special railroad rates are now in effect to Cali fornia. For further information use coupon below.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

their fame through hard work and
 study. Some middle west critics are insistent that the boy soprano, Rob
 ert Murray. recently discovered in Tacoma, Wash, is a real find" If this be true there is an excellent chance of his becoming second Julian Eyltinge. and he may don
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
Temperature

The average mean temperature in Southern California for the past A years (U. s. Weather Bureau records) IS as follows:
 June, 66-July. 70-Ausust. 7i-September. The same records show that | great city in the center of this section has on the average only one day in June, two days in July, three in August and three in September when the thermometer touches exceeds 90 degrees.
 The air is usually dry, so higher temperatures are comfortable here that would be uncofnfort- able in the East where humidity emphasizes beat.
 Southern California averages 30o days of sun- shine. Summer is the rainless season 50 you can plan on perfect weather for your fun.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

Among the notable artists who have signified their desire to appear in Phoenix this season, through their
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14


 The J. l.. Hudson company. a De- troit department store, appropriates from s5o,000 upwards for an orches- tra each year. They think they get their money back in publicity and advertising and good will.
 Whether they do or not no one knows because this type of advertis- ing brings results indirectly, and 1t is impossible to make an exact check up.
 One year the Hudson store offered the services of the orchestra, free of all charge, to every church in De- troit. The churches sold admissions and kept all the proceeds.
 The orchestra is now getting so much in demand that there is danger that it may become self-supporting Think of it, They will then have a department store merchandising a | symphony orchestra, In recent week the orchestra was offered 20 different engagements.
 When business house is willing to spend s50.000 a year in order to bring fine music to city, it has a little free advertising coming.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
This Wonderful Trip Brought New Life to Me!
By AN EAsTERNER

official guide-signs to direct you to myriad interesting places-including a
 great "rim-of-the-world" drive 101 miles
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
Department Store Music

l ton, a charm to sadness, aye and l life to everything
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

available elsewhere plus a complete change of scene, which is the real value of vacations.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
GONOwT The thing to do is, %

noGv go this sum mer. Men, women, children-all need a chaage like this. Decide now. You can arrange it if you sviH. You'll say it's the best trip of your life.
 It costs less to live in Southern Cali fornia. So trip there need not be expensive. Southern California is near our National Government Parks that the Government is now encouraging tourists to visit.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
A Memorable Trip

The railroad trip itself is memorable through the canyons, mountains and great plains. Every inch is teeming with our early history. This great vacation starts when you step on the train.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
PIayer Piano compositions

One of the most interesting con certs given in London this season in- cluded The presentation of two com positions written by the famous Rus sian modernist, Stravinsky, for the player piano. The prospect this an- nouncement opens up for the musical future of the instrument gives pause to the imagination. What it will mean, also, in the growth of piano literature when what is written for the piano shall no longer be circum- scribed by the limits of what ten fingers can do but shall be able to exploit the full possibilities of a musical instrument with SS fingers. offers food for deep thought.
 Of course. it is difficult now to determine what the development will be, but there seems every reason to believe that pianistic literature will be greatly enriched. just as it already has been by the growth of technical facility in the pianist himself In fact it may not be too much to say that the surface of the pianos capa-' bilities has heretofore simply been scratched and the new field which the player piano has opened to the musician represents the first time in which the composer has been free to a great extent from the bonds of technical limitations.
 Rotarian Harry Lauder
 l At the recent convention of Ro- l tarians in Scotland, Sir Harry | Lauder made "a few remarks" sang a song and ended his little stunt with tribute to music. "The Rotarian," official magazine, gives the music portion of his discourse as follows:
 "Sir Harry Lauder then sang, It's 1 Fine Thing to Sing.
 1 You know man who sings at his work will do more work and feel bet 1 ter when his work is finished than l the man who does not sing. Music is
 a moral law. It is part of our walk
 ing and thinking. We have a rhythm l in everything. nearly. l. gives 6 soul
 to the universe. does music. wings to the mind. flight 10 the iniagii a.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

IT HAD worked too hard, as you have
 perhaps, and had said I couldn't take A the time for any rest. But my phy- sician showed me my mistake-he said I needed not just vacation, but a com- plefe change as well.
 I told friend about 1t and he sug- gestcd Southern California; under score and cxclaim it because you'll be surprised, unless you've been there in the summer time, and knoso how cool 1t is.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14

long along a mountain ridge, with stu pendous views on either side.
 Mountain climbing? Scenic grandeur that Switzerland would boast.
 Golf? Hundreds of the most inter- esting courses, equal to any in the world, except in scenery, and in that they lead.
 In fact a world lies here within a province = offering almost everything that man, woman or child wants sometimes even snow-and all within a radius of an hour or two by motor or electric train from great city in the center.
 That is Southern California - the worlds greatest playground all year round. You'll miss an experience of a lifetime if you never go there.
 And you'll miss the greatest possible vacation of any summer if you fail to know 1t in that season. Fer here you get your summer sports and others not
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
The Cool Summer
 Wonderland

Southern California is wonderland of summer, only few hours away. I was there one year through July, August and September, and slept under blankets ninety nights. I've been there many times since in the summer, sometimes go- ing out especially for only taOo sOeeks' rest.
 I've been more efficient in my business ever since. 1 regard the time there as profitable in dollars as we'll as health.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
What to Do There

Almost anything you like to do. Surf bathing? Scores of great sea shore resorts with wonderful wide beaches, fine hotels and modest cottages.
 Fishing? Here are the worlds most famous ocean fishing grounds-only three hours from Southern California's center. A world-famous fishing club is there with members from all sections of the world. Mountain lakes and fine trout streams abound in Southern Cali fornia.
 Motoring? Four thousand miles of paved automobile highways with 10000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14
TWO ARE HELD
Double Murder Mystery Fur
nishes Woman Sheriff Job.
With BlOOdhounds Captures One
Slayer, Now on Second Trail.

Waukon, Ia, Dec. .14.-Northeastern
Iowa is deeply stirred today by two
murder mysteries within twenty-five
miles of each other. Two men are
held as suspects-one in each case.
Earl Throst, "a, is under arrest here
for the murder of Miss Inga Magnu-
son, pretty 22-year-oId school teacher,
whose body was found in her lonely
school house near Dorchester. Throsg
was taken at Postville a he was about
to board a train. BIoodhounds and
deputies under direction of Mrs. Gunda
Martindale, sheriff of Allamakee
county. participated in a cross country
chase for Throst.
The second murder mystery concerns
the death of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Van Brockland. on a farm twelve miles
from Decorrah. They were slain Sum
day. Elmer Van Brockland, a brother
of the slain young farmer, IS under
arrest.
In the Magnuson murder case, the
fact that the key to the school house
where Miss Magnuson taught, was
found in Throsts pocket; that he was
riding a horse stolen from a rarm near
the scene of the murder, and that his
coat was bloodstained, are considered
by Sheriff Martindale as strong links
in the chain of evidence against him.
Earl Irost confessed today that he
murdered Miss Inga Magnuson
st killed her because she turned me
down" Throst told Allamakee county
authorities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14

Columbus. Kan, Dec. 14.-Alex
Howat, deposed president of the Kan
sas Miners union, expressed anger
ver the operations of the marching
women this morning, according to r.
K. Grain. publisher of a labor paper
at Pittsburg, which is the official or
gan of the Howat organization. How
at said that this movement should
have been stopped before it ever
started" Grain said.
He said that men who want 10
work under the international and can
not be stopped by argument should
not be stopped by force" Grain said.
Grain was one of half a dozen per-
sons who were allowed to see the i'm
r-isoned labor leader this morning
Altho this was visitors day at the
Cherokee county jail. the Jail officials.
in view o. the situation in the district,
cut off | privilege early this morn
ng. John H. Walker, president of the
Illinois Federation of Labor, was one
of the men waiting to see Howat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14
RUSH BONUS BILL Get NO EXTRA PAY
Fordney Plans to Get Action
Early in 1922.
Chief of House Committee
FavOrs Sales Tax Plan.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
ways and means committee will take
up soldier bonus legislation i'm
mediately after the Christmas holidays
and report such legislation to the
house early in the new year, Chairman
Fordney announced today.
1.-THE committee will work on this
legislation as rapidly as possible said
Chairman Fordney. We will bring
out a bonus bill with an attached plan
to raise the necessary money to pay
the bonus. The Legislation will be
passed by the house as early as feas-
ible in the present session. 1 cannot
say what the plan will be to raise the
money, because I do not know.
"This much and no more, I have
promised the national commander of
the American Legion" continued
Fordney. 81 could not make a pledge
when the legislation will pass the
house. or whether it will pass the sem
ate. No one man can assume to speak
with finality on the subject"
Fordney is in favor of the imposi-
ton of a special manufacturers sales
tax to raise the necessary revenue.
Other members of the house would
impose a business tax Still others are
urgine a bond issue based on Obliga-
tions taken in settlement of the for
eign loans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14

Sending troops against women, are
they? Well, what would you expect
from the Allen administration? ?"
That was the sarcastic remark of
W. E. Freeman, president of the State
Federation of Labor when he was ad-
vised today that orders had been
given for mobilization of national
guard units. Freeman was bitter in
his condemnation of the industrial
court and Governor Allen.
THE industrial court doesn't seem
to make a bit of difference in condi-
tions," he said. 1.-TWO years ago they
sent the troops down there when
there wasn't an industrial court. Now
they are sending them down again.
Only this time the taxpayers are pay
ing for both the troops and the indus
trial court expense"
Freeman's condemnation of the
troop call was directed against Gov
ernor Allen.
It's what might have been expected
of the Allen administration" said the
union leader.
'I deplore that there has been law
Iessness. If laws have been broken it
will be regretted by union labor men as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14
Steel Bayonets Against
Women? Grave Action,
Says Kansas Labor Head
1t VIII Be Regretted More Than State Realizes, w.
Freeman Warns-Blames 1t On the
Allen Administration

well as by other people. AS for women
visiting the mines I have nothing to
say. Lawlessness is one thing. 1t Is
another thing for women to take con-
ditions in their own hands to protect
the jobs of their husbands and bread
earners who are fighting for their eco
nomic existence.
'1t is a very grave move when the
governor sends soldiers with steel
bayonets against these women. 1t will
be regretted by the state more than
we realize"
Freeman blames the course of Sher-
iff Milt Gould for the present situation.
ct recall that before the war when
the miners began to march during a
strike that a Crawford county sheriff
John Turkington-went out and
talked to the men and stopped the
marchers without the flourish of q
gun. If we had a sheriff like Turk
ington or Clint Webb-deposed by
Governor Allen after permitting Alex
ander Howat to make a speech from
the Girard Jail balcony am sure
there would be no complaint of law
lessness at this time. Neither would
there be occasion or excuse for calling
troops"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14
Railroads Would Abolish Time
and-HaIf for Overtime.
Extra Only After First Two
HOurs-NeW Rule.

Washington, Dec. IA pacific
strike" by common labor on the rail-
: roads against attempted enforcement
of the "ten hour day. was predicted
today by William H. Johnston, presi-
dent of the International Machinists'
union. Johnston decried the labor
boards decision as Modification of
the eight hour day" and as an action
induced by the railroads.
Chicago, Dec. Reconsideration of
applications of the railroads for wage
reductions and of employees for wage
increases are now in order before the
United States railway labor board as
the result of the PRONUNCIATION of the
new Torking rules for the mainte-
nance of way employees. Conferences
with regard to wage cuts already have
started on many railroads and result
ing disputes are regarded as certain
to come before the board within the
next few weeks.
Dissatisfa ction with the rules estab-
lished by the board, in its latest deci
son was expressed by officials of the
Brotharhood of Maintenance of Way
Employees today. The action of the
board with reference to overtime pay
ana the eight hour day came in for
especial condemnation.
Maintain Eight Hour Principle.
While maintaining the eight hour
day in principle, the board ruled that
the railroads shall not be required to
pay time and one-half for overtime
until ten hours have been put in by
the workman. Pay for the ninth and
tenth hour shall be at the same rate
as for the regular eight hours.
Under the new rules, the roads are
required to Fay time and half for
overtime after ten hours and three
hours pay for the first two hours on
Sunday if the men are called for less
than a days work. The carriers and
their employees are allowed to make
rules of their own for the reduction
of working hours below eight to avoid
making reductions in personnel. The
time of starting shifts also is left to
agreement between the roads and
their workmen.
Enlarge Classification.
Classifica ton of maintenance of way
employees is enlarged TO include tele-
phone, telegraph and signal equipment
men.
The new rules, particularly those
with regard to overtime, are expected
to result in the annual saving of sew
eral million dollars to the railroads.
A conference of 100 members of the
federated shopcrafts council of the
American Federation of Labor will be
held here early in January, 1t was
announced by B. NJ. Jewell, president
of the council. to consider snop rules
recently promulgated by the roads.
Votes are now being received by shop
crafts union officials on the question
of authorizing a strike fund. While
Jewell declared this vote had no spe-
cial significance, it is believed thai
the meeting in January will discuss
strike action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-14
WAS VICTIM OF VENDETTA
Kansas City PoIic> Unable to Locate
S.ayer of Italian Druggist.

Kansas City, Dec. 14.-No trace Of
an unidentified man who late yester-
day shot and killed Anthony Restiva,
in an italian section of the city here,
had been found by the police early o.
day.
The police are proceeding in their
search for the assassin on the theory
that the slayer was an avenger in a
family feud of long standing which al
ready has cost several lives. Restiva
was sitting at a table in the rear of a
drug store in the Italian district yes
terday talking to several companions.
A man entered. Walking to within
about ten feet of the table, the man
suddenly whipped a sawed-off shot
gun from beneath his raincoat and
fired at 2estiva. The charge took ef-
feet in Restiva's back. He died in
about fife minutes. The assassin
turned and fled.
Restiva formerly conducted a gro
Gerry store here. A former partner
was shoe to death about eighteen
months ago. Restiva is survived by
his wife and seven children.
Restiva figured in what police have
termed the Rugerro- -Campanella feud
of Dallas. Tex, and Kansas City.
which started in 1913.