davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
Lands WAS
NOT CAREFUL
House Committee Fa'
vors Investigation

Washington, March 2.-Accept-
ance by Federal Judge lands Of a
position as supreme baseball arbitra-
tor, is inconsistent with full and
adequate performance Of his duties
as Judge and constitutes a serious
improperly on his part, the house
judiciary committee held in recon-
mending a full investigation at the
next session of congress Of impeach-
ment charges made by Representa-
tive welty of Ohio.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
COMIC OPERA WAR NEWS
Second Act Opens With Mob Scene
= Int Costa Rica, " se
fAsaOcfafed presai

San Jose, Costa Rica, March q
Hundreds of citizens of Costa Rica
are volunteering for military service
against Panama and patriotic spir-
it is being shown in all parts of the
country. The national assembly
has given President Costa vote of
confidence and declared itself in SOL
idarity with the government in de-
Tending the integrity Of the national
territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
CHRISTIAN HOFFMAN IS DEAD
Enterprise Pioneer Passed Away
After Long Active Life

Christian Hoffman Of Enterprise,
aged 95, died Saturday evening OF
apOplexy, his death coming unex-
pectedly and after his usual busy
day. He had until the last contin-
ued his activity 10 the mills and
seemed likely tot do so for many
years Het. The funeral service will
be held at 2:00 Wednesday at the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
FARM BANK
Law STANDS
Supreme Court Holds 1t
Is Constitutional
fAssociated Presal

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The fed.
eral farm loan act was held consti.
tutional by the supreme court today
This Is the act under which land
banks were established to extend
loans to farmers. Millions Of dol
lars in loans to farmers have been
held up pending the decision.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
U. S. SHOULD SEEM RIGHT
Uruguian Minister Says Many Coun
tries Misunderstood
fAusrnS In ca Dra0aN

(Associated Press)
Montevideo, March 2.-The United
States shoud not only be right in its
conduct toward South and Central
American republics but should seem to
be right, DIR. Juan A. Buero, foreign
minister Of Uruguay. told North
American correspondents in an inter-
view the other day.
DIR. Buero made this statement
when asked by the correspondents
concerning the prejudice reported to
exist In South America against the
United States because of actions TAX
en- at various times In regulating the
affairs of some of the less stable re-
publics In the tropic zone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
MICHIGAN CENTRAL TO BLAME

chicago, March @Henry Schear-
er, general manager Of the Michigan
Central lines, last night announced
that the roads investigation had
proved that the engineer and fire.
man Of the Michigan Central were
to blame for the wreck at Porter,
Ind, Sunday night, in which thirty
seven persons were killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
COURT DOES NOT AGREE
(Associated Press)

Washington, March 2.-The sub
stitute proposal Of Swift and COM
pany and Armour and company for
sale of their stockyard interests was
disapproved. by Justice Stafford In
district supreme court today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03

The Reflector Is always glad to
have news telephoned to the Office
phone e6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-03
Cigarets May Be Taboo

The cigarette controversy still has
lot of kick left in 1t. However,
the proposition now stands reversed
from its original position, demand
ing that the anti-cigarette law be
repealed. In Its present form the
issue is embodied in Representative
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
DVORAK AS BOY HEARD
STROLLINC MUSICIANS

Bands of strolling musicians used
to perform In the inn owned by
Dvorak's father. IL was with al
most unbearable excitement that the
boy listened to these performances.
He induced the village schoolmaster
to teach him how to sing and to play
the violin. and. eventually obtained
his fathers permission to study mu.
sic at Prague. The meager fund do
mated by his parent gave out, and
Dvorak gained living for several
years by playing the viola in or
chestras Of cafes and theaters.
He was de- ply stirred at this time
by the improvisation and songs OF
the gypsies. One Of series ~
Gypsy Melodies. Is called Songs
My Mothar Taught Me"-songs which
commemorate the SORROWS Of n wan
dering race. And when I sing these
melodies for my own children" con-
tinues the verse, "the tears rain down
my brown cheeks also"
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
CHANGING Back--Looking Forward
BY HAMLN CoGswELL,
Director of Public School Music District of Columbia.
(, as it will be formed

other subjects. My native State.
Pennsylvania, has already taken that
step in pursuance of the demand Of
her superintendent and sanctioned by
the governor.
II provides that music be taught
universally throughout the State, as
regularly and scientifically as any
other subject from the kindergarten
through the grades. high schools. and
normals The fundamentals are en-
phasized. Salaries are to be adequate
and other essentials as well. What
has been done in Pennsylvania will be
done in other States.
In the old days of school music
the rote song was often indiffcr-
emily taught in most mechanical
manner. Today. not only the mu-
steal but the literary content is
stressed. The children know what
they are singing about. They re-
spond so intelligentiy that great
care Is taken in the choice of song
material which Is adapted 20 the
age and mental capacity Of the
child.
Washington has a liberal school
ad mi nistration, and will do the right
thing for this subject in so far as
it has power. when housing and
may hope for further extension
Of the art than Is now possible.
wAsHINGTON's ACHIEVEMENT.
Some of the features OF the past
year have ben the little festivals
in every part of the city; enthusiasm
of the music teachers: faithful work
and interest OF grade teachers and
principals; orchestra classes; free
violin classes: programs given. open
to the parents and friends; what is
called appreciation classes" given
by Individual teachers in an un-
ostentatious way. There have been
some artists ercitals, the National
Week of Song in February, and va
rious other activities.
Through the interested efforts OF
Mrs Eustis-Corcoran, several talk
ing machines were presented to
schools where they were needed most
with albums for each, containing the
highest class records from a com
plete symphony to folk music, each
different for exchanging.
The Cadet Military Band that
have urged for a number of years
is nearer an assured fact Such an
organization for the 1000 or more
high school boys is an interesting
project. When II is assured. and
Instruments for the school orches-
tras and some other essentials, my
dreams will have been realized for
school music in the District of CO.
lumbia.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
MODERN ORGAN|N
CHURCH INSPIRES
HIGHEST EMOTIONS
Covers Entire Range Of Audible
Musical sounds-ttasln- y
finite Tone Color.
ny JOHN n. WILSON. b. A. A. A. G. o,

BY JOHN n. WILSON, b. A., A. A. q. o.
Since the organ is, par excellence,
the great polyphonic tmany-voiced)
instrument. the development of its
music is indissolubly linked with that
of choral music. The use of the or
gan in church has without doubt been
the greatest factor in bringing II to
it's present state of development Elk
tending as It does throughout the
entire range of audible musical
sounds. with its infinite variety OF
tone color, and the nobility and gran,
deur OF its full power, 1t is truly a
symbol of the Divine, awakening In
us the highest thoughts and emo
tons. supporting and leading us In
our songs of praise and thanksgiving
Great advances in the art Of organ
building were coincident with the rise
Of Professionalism.
The Protestant "Chorale is Pc
culiarly adapted to the organ. In
Standardization to the Catholic
plain Song" which is designed as
a single line of melody without &C.
compartment except as an after
thought the chorale is composed
with the idea of a polyphonic ac-
compartment and loses it's dignity
when bereft of IL.
The Chorale Prelude was one OF
those most frequently met. being
used In giving out" the tune to the
congregation. "Canons." "Fugues. -
and other initiative forms gradual
developed. eliminating in the works
OF Johann Sebastian Bach.
The piano Is the most widely played
instrument. One might even say II
Is more often played than all other
Instruments.
In the piano . note can be sustained
for such a short space OF time that
when we listen we must be continual
ly bridging the gaps between the
tones. There 10 little wonder then.
that with 30 may gaps, we can bridge
only one at a time. that of the So
prano melody.
IL you have wondered why you have
not enjoyed the music OF the organ
az much as that Of other instruments,
II is because you have not realized
that more than one melody Is being
played at once.
II you wish to enjoy IL, learn to
hear every note in every part II ID
worth your while, for you will then
not only enjoy organ music more, but
every kind of music will open up to
you a new land of delight
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

with the exception OF a few places
in New England and in some parts OF
the West, the history of music In pub
lie schools covers about half CEN
fury. Many years of that time Its
place in the curriculum was not taken
seriously by educators.
As nation we have looked upon
music as a thing apart from our daily
lives, and in some ways have degraded
our musical opportunities. Many OF
us feel that for the lovely. inspira-
tional melodies that have come to ~
from foreign countries we have given
in exchange too much rag and JAZZ
VIII they make better citizens OF our
boys and girls and those that we are
trying to Americanize?
have been q school music worker
thirty years and there is no one VINO
can rejoice more fervently than my
self that in these latter days IL mas
come into its own. My faith and be-
lief has been strong that finally 1t
would be recognized as a tremendous
force in our national growth.
STANDARDS RISE IN LEAPS.
While its status has been gradually
raised for a score OF years, within the
last fve IL has gone up by leaps and
there been no world war this might
have been delayed. 1t is one of the
beneficent results. There has come
into the minds OF the people a wide
spread recognition of what music
means to a people and particularly u
the children as means OF expression.
In spite of adverse conditions which
need not be enumerated. school music
has and will be developed steadily by
the crusaders, thousands of them.
Since ! gave up other musical pur-
suits to be a pioneer In the public
school music movement with the
sneers of my musical friends ringing
in my ears, "Oh, anybody can teach
public school music" / have seen
many courses OF study elaborated and
have had a part in some OF them; j
have seen educators and boards OF
education become interested: i have
seen a demand for thoroughly trained
supervisors and music teachers under
their leadership: classes in violin,
piano, band, and orchestral instru-
ments introduced and grow more and
more popular; orchestras in the
graded and high schools, a valuable
asset to community; special in
structors provided by the school ad-
ministration: theatrical subjects
taught: credit toward graduation:
ear training: listening lessons; mu.
steal appreciation, feature made
more elective by use of the talking
machine. artists -recitals. and organ
izations: memory contests. and, best
OF all. growing appreciation OF
school music possibilities by the best
musicians.
MUSIC A MAJOR STUDY.
We have arrived at a time in school
music development when every child
shall have it's opportunity to sing and
to enjoy music that 1t hears, shall
have at public expense an opportunity
to cultivate the talent that is his up
to a certain point, shall have enough
technical training to help himself to
the treasures in music as he does
those in literature.
The time Is at hand when music Is
to be given the same consideration as
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

ed in music. Its achievement. it's
plans. its ideals, its promise.
We acknowledge a deep sense OF
gratitude in the whole hearted re-
Spouse music lovers, music makers,
and music promoters have shown In
the messages contained herein.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM.
The entire great Official Program
as a guide-each day during Music
Week--for "all the people" to find
music in their own neighborhoods.
The larger functions are for all,
such as the events in the High School
auditoriums-
The great climax Is the "Serenade
to the President" on the Ellipse, just
south OF the White House. With
$4,000 school children OF the schools
OF the city assembled here. this trib-
ute in chorus to the President will
hold the very heart of the celebra-
ton.
~"Music for Everybody" is Music
Weeks motto.
Music by the best OF us will surely
become music by all of US. For there
Is a saying that no evil man can sing
freely, happily, among his fellow
men. There is a something in him
that forbids this deception.
SO when all America can sing joy
ously together, then surely unlovely
things will pass away.
We are looking-through the infiu-
ence of many Music Weeks-for a
freer bond of fellowship among the
people of our country.
We are looking for re-created
America.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

Congressman T. Frank Appleby,
who offered the recent resolution
in the House Of Representatives, to
have each session of Congress
opened with the singing of "The
star-Spangied Banner" adds an
other official touch to music week.
1t is House Resolution No o..
Congress has not yet passed
Judgment upon this motion. In
fortunately. The Star-Spangled
Banner" has never been given ON
cial recognition by the law of the
land. yet by popular favor 1t is
universally recognized as our Ma
tionaI Anthem.
whether Congress hears this an
them within its legislative walls
is not Of so much Importance rs
would be some omcial stamp of ae-
ceptance, which would be most
timely during the first Music Week
in the National Capital.
DR.. James Shera Montgomery.
Chaplain of the House and also
minister of Calvary Methodist
Church in this city, breaches this
morning on the Importance of Mu-
sic Week. The Fortnightiy Salon
took up the subject Of the resolu-
ton of Congressman Appleby at
its discussion last week.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
GRAFONOLAASSN.
OFFICIAL ENDORSES
MUSIC.WEEK IDEA
Philips Praises Plan to Popular
ize Music Among Masses as
bud of New Life"

The following letter indorsing Mu-
sic Week has been received from NJ.
Philips. secretary of the Columbia
GrafonoIa Association OF Washing
ton. by The Times Music Editor:
my dear Miss MacBride:
while watching the progress of
Music Week / think of you, how
proud and happy you must be to see
some Of your dreams come true. And
when ! dream about the great event
the FIRST Washington Music Week
Il esteem more your endeavors to
populsrize music among the masses.
In my opinion there Is no better
example of how the masses can be
organized into one great singing ma
ton, than in the coming Music Week,
There Is no other branch of art
as simple and instructive as the art
of music. Music Ia born within US,
we cannot part with 1t rs long as we
breathe.
"Music Week Is the bud Of q new
life in our great America its Off
shoots will bear healthy food for our
national body. with Z conception for
that sublime art which we overlook
ed and which was mostly forgotten.
There Is no better means Of bring
ing our people to the consciousness
that we have artists, that we have
the means to create that everlasting
Temple OF Music and Fine Arts, OF
which we dream, where our children
will from now on be brought up with
pride OF our country which no other
can equal
sincerely yours,
M PHILIPS"
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
WALT WHITMAN
MUSIC AND AMERICA

what awakes from when reminded by the
violns cornets-t the oboe
beating the baritone
that Of the mems chorus, that
o the women's chorus;
1t is and farther than they.
I hear America singing the varied carols l hear;
This the carol of occupations; .
The the Of the railroads. fshboats
canals;
The daily routine of mans Hthe shop yard,
factory;
vour daily ife,' : - " 49, ~
In folks finding the lovingest
Happiness knowledge another for
another hour. lbut this hour!
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
President Asks All To
Rally for Washington s
Epochal Week of Music

This is Music Week. The first great Music Week in the
National Capital
The President of the United States has given us Rally
Call to Music Social Washington has accorded it hearty
support with the wives of the President and the Vice President
endorsing Music Week.
This first great Music Week in Washington should mark
the beginning of National Music Week. to be celebrated
throughout the nation
The significance of this week out of the y-two set apart
for Music, has been made doubly important
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
SPAIN OFFERS MONEY
TO ASSIST MUSICIANS

II liz to the villa Medicis" in Rome
that France sends her Conservatory
prize winners. King Alfonso OF Spain
has offered the French government
the ground on which to erect a
Spanish pendant to the institution. to
be known as the "Villa Velasquez."
IN Madrid. In go doing the King said:
"If students from all the other coun-
tries of the world will make mine
their meeting place. Spain can only
be the gamer thereby"
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

Music is universal language.
Where speech fails, then music be-
gins. IL is the natural medium for
the expression Of our emotions--the
art that expresses them in words.-
Landon.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

The National Government has &C.
corded 1t recognition through the
Executive and Legislative branches.
The city of Washington has rallied
to this call of music by preparing a
program of events to be given free
tude has amazed even the executives
who have music week In charge.
The musicians of Washington have
followed the banner OF Music week
whoie-heartedly, giving freely Of their
best.
MUSIC FOR WEEK.
Music. the best of It. will be given
you. The highest thought of the
greatest masters. the tenderest
thoughts of sentiment. the nobiest
thoughts of loyalty and patriotism
the deepest thoughts OF religion. are
all to be told in every neighborhood
of the city.
Music has heretofore been confined
to concert halls. to church, to scho1i
and sometimes to the home.
Music week takes music into the
heart that Ia hungry for II. to the
soul that has been overlooked.
It's music for fellowship.
It's music for jollity.
The city-wide program begins to-
&ay in the churches of the city. Our
National Memorial Day follows, SO
we will bring that tenderest OF as
tsociations more deeply into our hearts
by a united expression In song-a
memory that IL too deep for words.
Music's part in the life of mankind
o. for uplift, inspiration. courage. and
Friendship. And in this happy Music
week-where people of all parts OF
our country and all parts Of the
world are gathered tosether-its
message should go out to the nation
ut large. bringing a larger and high
or Americanism through the sweet
power of music"
OUR CONTRIBUTORS.
/ my Country IT'S Of Thee" we sing.
! In all her phases we celebrate our
beloved country-in song or symphony.
The deep import of Music Week is
being expressed for us today in. The
Washington Times Music Week Sup
Element"
Representative minds and represcn-
tative forces, who are gathered in
Washington though they represent
the entire land. have given us the
privilege of presenting their sincerest
thoughts on a subject that Is as
broad as life itself.
Our President has expressed elo-
uuently the Soul of Musics service,
in his foreword to US today. He
granted The Washington Times the
honor OF DELIVERING this message in
the following letter:
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Washington.
May IL, 1921.
NY Dear Miss MacBride:
The President has directed me to
communicate to you, in compliance
with your request of May II. the in
closed expression on the occasion
of "Washington's First Music
Week" with his permission to make
of It the editorial use you have
suggested.
Very sincerely,
GEO. b. CHRISTIAN. Jr-
Secretary to the President
Miss Jessie Mcbride,
Music Critic, Tho Warrington
Times, Washington. d. c.
The variety OF expressions on Music
contained In the Times Music Supple
ment present a composite word-pic-
tuve of WAahip 1tOp's life Al expreas-
The Washington times., 1921-05-29
HARDING
WILL GIVE HIS AID
TO MUSIC WEEK
Big Celebration on EIlipse Will
Be Unique Feature on Local
Program.

With the President Of the United
States rs the honor guest, "music
week" in the National Capital will
have q great spectacular, feature"
at the Ellipse, south Of the White
House. on Friday, June 3, beginning
at 2:30 o'clock.
On a central stand at the hub OF
the Ellipse a great eight-foot floral
Tyre will mark the throne of the God
dess Of Music, in front of which the
President will review the music
spectacle, given by school children
Of Washington.
$4,000 CHILDREN.
The -serenade to the President
will be sung by $4,000 school chill
dren OF the city. Through aisles
made by the high school cadets OF
the National Capital schools, the
President will pass( preceded by a
group OF young girls In white bearing
the emblem.
The President will arrive ut
o'clock.
A great Wheel OF Children will be
formed on the Ellipse. The spokes
of the wheel will be the main aisles
The spaces between will be filled with
50, 900 festive children-America In
the making.
These groups will be in grades from
the kindergarten to the high school.
Six bands will be stationed about
this group. And scattered through
out the vast assembly will be sepa
rate cornetists to give the signal
sent forth from the central stand
where Robert Lawrence. song leader
for music week, will be stationed
for the greatest, the most Significant
community sing that has ever beer
given in the entire nation.
TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT.
These children will each one brine
a flower. These flowers will be col.
lected in masses from each grade
and chosen little one will take these
separate masses OF spring blooms and
present them to President Harding.
A mass Of flowers will be laid al
the feet Of the President of the
United States as a special tribute.
For to him music owes such q
tributh. And II takes this pictur.
esaue way of bestowing II, because
OF the Presidents vigorous and en-
thusiastic support of this gentlest
OF the arts that does more for the
happiness OF mankind than any other
forms OF art expressive of a nations
best ideals.
Then all these thousands Of voices
Will be raised In great choral
'Serenade to the President in songs
of our country. OF our hopes and our
love.
At an altar to music. with the en-
tire nation symbolized in the pres.
ence OF her Chief Executive. the Pres
ident OF the United States. the little
children will sing-50,00O OF them
my Country IT'S OF Thee"
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

This is the luxury Of music: II
touches all the chords of memory; il
stirs the depths of sorrow and of
joy. love it for all 1t makes me
forget and all Il makes me remember.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

Language Is not subtle enough,
tender enough, to express all We
feel; and when language fails, the
highest and deepest lonxinGs are
translated into music.-Ineersoll.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

The language of tones belongs
equally to all mankind, and that
melody is the absolute language in
which the musician speaks to every
heart.-R. Wagner.
The Washington times., 1921-05-29

The variety OF expressions on Music
contained In the Times Music Supple
ment present a composite word-pic-
ture of Washington's life as express