By JEAN I\ DUFFIELiD. JUST two centuries ago the world's slender stock of musical literature was enriched by the appearance of a little book of "15 Inventions and 15 symphonies’* written for the clavier, the forerunner of the modern t piano. The title page further bore, Jit quaint and archaic German, the following legend: "An Upright Guide, Whereby to Those Lovers of the Cl&vier, but especially to Those eager to Vearn the same, Is shown a plain method not alone (1) to play cleanly in 2 voices, hut also in further pro gress, (2) to proceed rightly and well with three obligato Parts; and at the same time not alone to learn good in ventions, but likewise to proper work ing out of the same, but above all, to attain a single style of Playing, and, in addition, receive a strong foretaste of composition. Compiled by Joh. Seh. Bach. Capellmaster to his High ness the Prince of Anhalt-Coethen, Anno Christ!, 1723.” Although completed In 1723, exact ly 200 years ago, these two and three 'part Inventions, as we now call them, were begun in 1720. and were written by Bach as studies for his oldest son, William Friedemann. who wa.s 9 years old at the time. At about the same time Bach wrote another set of studies designed to minister to the musical progress of his second wife, Anna Magdalene, and these little pieces, together with the ''Inventions'* mentioned above are still played by Annas and Williams, Georges and Janes the world over. And occasional ly they even stray on a concert pro gram by some great artist. Why? Have no studies for the piano been written? Thousands upon added thousands.of them, indulgent reader, so many that were George or Jane to catch a vision of their aggregated entirety we should not like to be held ansWerable for the consequences. But none have ever succeeded In dislodg ing these pieces by Bach from their established position, and it hardly seems probable that any qver will. Compositions which train the perform ers ir, clean playing, furnish him with object lessons in the invention and working out ofc themes, perfect him in a singing style of performance and at the same time gi%*e him an insight into the art of composition, doing all this so pleasantly as to cause him to enjoy the task, have not been written in any great abun dance at any time, yet Bach turned the trick very neatly. These inventions might have an swered all the requirements so mod estly itemized on the title page and yet been dry as dust. Iri the fact that they are not lias lain thrtr salvation. Indeed they pxe permeated with beauty of the highest order, a beauty which soars on imagination's wings yet consorts on even terms with the most ronsummate learning. The simple fact is that Bach was one of the sublimest geniuses of all times, and possessed perhaps as pow erful a mentality as ever animated a human body. It is recognized by those who know that the rearing of •a a vast and complex tonal edifice such as one of Bach's great organ fugues constitutes a mental phenomenon comparable in depth and intensity with only the supreme manifestations of master minds in the realms of science, art and literature. As an organist liach enjoyed wide fame In his day and though he was perhaps equally proficient as a per former on the clavier, the organ was his favorite Instrument, and for it he wore many of his greatest works. Bach's chief biographer, Philip Spitta, writing over 30 years ago, maintain ed that he had u'p to that time never been excelled as a performer on the organ and the clavier, and added "He was a violin player of the profoundest intelligence, exhibiting complete mastery over the technique of his instrument.” Not only could Bach play the organ, he was also able to build one He was a clavier player, hut did not ’•equlre the services of the tuner. In fact Bach was the originator of the system of tuning according to the tempered scale which is still in use. And the present method of fingering keyed instruments was envolved by him. As Cantor of the Thomas school in Lelpslc he trained the choirs for the Sunday services, and wrots for these a number of cantatas so great that In five years not one would need to he repeated. And there were no summer vacations in those days. In deed old Bach posseased most of the requisites for qualifying as an “all round musician.” Bach was the father of 20 children, all of whom have been dead for some time. He also left a legacy of great music which will never die. Although Bach was not unaware of Ills mastery, as Indicated by the naive admission that his Inventions were good and well developed, yet he was the most industrious of men, frequently spend ing an entire night, in the working out of some problem. This is the testimony of one of his sons. He pursued his ideals without yielding, though doing so frequently brought him into conflict with societies and individuals. He did the best he knew, serenely unconscious that his name would go resounding through time gathering greatness ns Jt went. Indeed many things may be learned from a study of Bach's life. We rec ommend the same to every earnest student. So great has been the demand for reservations for seats to the Paderew ski concert to be held here on March ?0 at the Auditorium that it was nec essary to open the box ofice a week earlier than originally contemplated. Seats are now on sale, and mail orders have been received from Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, Ne braska and Iowa. During the past week Paderewski played In Los An geles, Cal.. The house had been sold out for weeks and thousands were turned away; In San Franclscco Jt is understood that his house had also been sold out, it heing the vast city auditorium which when filled at the scale for Paderewski concerts, will ap proximate 333,000, for one perform ance. Paderewski has recently spent ,« few days at his Paso Robles, Cal., ranch, whore he has purchased an 800 acre tract of land. After San Fran ciscco the great pianist will start his return journey to the Atlantic coast, stopping enroute at Salt Lake City. Denver, Kansas City and Omaha. In every city he has been greeted by the wildest enthusiasm and in many cases the audiences have literally refused to leave the auditoriums until the lights were extinguished and the piano removed from the stage. As has been announced Fritz Kreisler, violinist, will be presented at the Auditorium by the Tuesday Musical club on Friday evening, March 23. at 8:15 o’clock. Mr. Kreia ler played here the season before last and made a tremendous Impres sion on musicians. He is said to be a man of extraordinary charm, a pleasant companion and a good friend as well as one of the great artists of the world. The Omaha Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Stanley Jan Letovsky. is planning a second grand concert, a result of the many requests following the concert last Thanks giving, at the World theater. The con cert In all probability will be given in a couple of week* at the Realto theater, at about 12:30 o'clock on a Sunday after church, so that all con cert-goers may attend. This concert is contemplated in the character of a “Pop Concert." The -orchestra has had quiet weekly rehearsals since last Thanksgiving's concert In one of the churches. The ambitious men wish their enthusiastic, artistic and diligent endeavors to be rewarded with as full attendance as they had laat time. On Friday evening. March 9 at 8:15, the Mothers' club of Miller park school will present on of the programs of the Memory contest now In progrees In the sixth, seventh and eight grades of the city schools. Mr. Stanley Jan Letov sky will play two numbers. “Hun garian Rhapsody, Nb. 2“ (Lizst), and the Kreisier-Godowsky arrangement of a Beethoven ■'Rondino.'* Other numbers on the program will Include the special compositions that are being studied at the schools. Mr*. Charles H. Thieme will be In charge of the program. On Friday, March 16, Mr. Letovsky will play the same num liers at the South High schoojjf Musical Notes. Ben Stanley will play a popular j organ recital today at 4:30 at Trinity cathedral. The selections for the most part have been requested. Mr Stanley Will have the assistance of Margerie Shackleford Neiaon. soprano, | and Grace Poole Steinberg, contralto. ; Program. ' Bridal Sens" (From Wedding Sym phony) . Goldmirk “Suite'' . NiTln "Pawn” “Gondoliers'' "Venetian Goto Sons" Good Night "Water Scene" .. Nevln “Cloche du Eolr” . Cheuret “Fanfare" . I.emene ! Offertory Anthem—"O Dtvtne Redeemer . Gounod Mrs. Nelson end Mrs. Steinberg A piano recital waa given by puplla of Mrs. J. K. Gill at the Burgess Nash auditorium on last Sunday afternoon. Those who took part In the program were Jake Wolk, Tillie Woik. Adis Baker, Flodora Baker, Martha Eliza _WEEK STARTING TODAY 2-30 I Topics of the Day Awop'» F ah loo I Sx20 Paul— —Aina 2:40 GORDON At RICA §:30 Comedy Vaudevllliana Margaret Padula Bl4i' The Refreshing Vaudevtlllan Thomas— —Rabat ta ,h» DUGAN & RAYMOND In wAn Ace In tha Hole** . Count Miss Trix sixt Peronne and Oliver xiir BaritoneSopra no _ Howard— — Ina , o LANGFORD & FREDERICK . .. In “Shopping** The Sliding. Dancing, Inimitable Comedian ROSCOE AILS AM y,lth j. *:»* KATE PULLMAN mnd HIS ORCHESTRA OF SYNCOPATION and f^arlaa Calvert Adelaide Bell 4>34 DanaetfS# Extraordinaire % 10»14 ______ l.ota of Zlagflald Midnight Frolics 4x34 |Path# Weekly | 10x24 MATINEES, ISc to BOc Piua U. 3. Tax | NIOHTS, I Sr to $1.00 Famous Pole to Play in Omaha cJan ’ JdnacL — JaJerewjAj G> beth Wlckett, Josephine MeCulley, Nellie McCuley, Melvada Streeter. Wward Gill, Dorothy Redinger, Ruth Bayer, Theresa Claire Smith. Char lotte Jane Alviaon, Maxine Briel, Vir ginia Borcherding. Constance Short. Jane Johnson, Mildred Newton, Mar tin David Wickett, _and Lillian Gill. At the Dundee Presbyterian church (Rev. Donald MacLeod, pastor) a spe cial musical program will be given this evening under the direction of Lena Ellsworth 'Dale. Numbers will in clude, "Still, Still With Thee," by Arthur Foote, sung by a double quar tet, and two anthems by the full choir, "I Will Lay Me Down in Peace," (Mann) and "O, for a Closer Walk With God" (Foster); duet. "Re joice in the Lord" tSchencker), by Sylvia Acker and Edward F. Wil liams: ladies’ quartet, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" (Zmart), Mrs. Dale, Mrs. Slabaugh, Mrs. Grace Putnam and Mrs. C. R. Field; Gertrude Aiken Slabaugh will sing "The Living God" (Geoffrey O'Hara), and Mrs. Howard Kennedy will play "Adagio" from Gulimont sonata, "The Curfew" (Kin der) and "Pastorale" (Von). Music was given as an Infinite bless ing to all the people and only when this blessing Is made universal can our educational system be said to fulfill Its true mission. The fact that music is not understood or appreciated by a greater percentage of the people sim ply emphasizes the rteed for a more effietive means of presenting it to the masses. The Music Memory con test supplies this need. It is base] on the need of arousing the Interest of the child so as to Increase the recep tivity of hie mind. In the contest the game element Is very strong, and this always has its appeal to children. Competition throughout the city Is becoming keen er every day and musicians and friends of music are showing greater interest as the day of the final test draw-# near. Concerts have been aranged in dif ferent sections of the city to which the public Is invited especially the children who expect to win a place on one of the teams. Musicians are gladly lending tjieir servlcea to make these concert# a success On Friday evening March 9, there will be two concerts one at Miller I'ark school tinder the direction of Mrs. Charles Thiem, and one at Dun dee under the direction of Mrs. George Johnston. The program* will include the music In the contest. On March IB, Mrs. A. F. Jonaa, assisted by Mrs. Howard Saxton, Mrs. W. L. Plcrpoint, Miss Edna Heap, and Miss Mary Philllppl will give a concert in the Henry Yates school. Program for the Miller Park concert is as follows: "Song of tlis Volga Boatmen". .. Russian Folk Song "Indian I.ament" . Dvorak-Krelaier “The Swan" .. Malm Saena ,MI»a Gertrude Thiem. violin "Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 ... T.iszt " It ondl no"-Beethoven Arr. Sy Krelsler Godowiky Stanley Jan t.etovaky, piano "Lullaby" . Brahma Sira. Jessie Mitchell, aoprano "Ave Marla” . Bach Gounod Orate Poole Steinberg, eoprano Assisted by Irma (’lough, harp, and Oertrude Thiem. violin. "To s Wild Rose" . MacDowell Thiem Trio. Violin, Cello. Plano Spiritual!,—"Hern (intden Bllpp-ra’ "Swing low. Sweet Chariot"., ft Paul Quartet Reverend rtueeelt Taylor and hla three •on«. Ben-Hur Star to Br Chosen by Popular Vote First announcement of a count In the unofficial voting contest to dis cover who is the popular choice of motion picture lovera to play the role of "Ben-Hur.” from Gen. Dew Wal lace's famous novel, hns Just been made by Robert B. McIntyre, casting director. The vote to date is: Valentino. 104. 832; Richard Dix. 49.117: William Des mond, 45.991; J. Warren Kerrigan, 21,243: Antonio Moreno. 18,715: For rest Stanley, 17,087: Gaston Glass. 13.608: Milton Sills, 5.479. This contest, the first of Its kind on such a large scale, has brought a gratifying response, following the Goldwyn company's announcement that it would be guided, so far as pos slide, by public sentiment in selecting the loading players. June Mathis Is w’rltlng the scenario, and announce ment of the director Is expected soon, while the technical departments are preparing sots, properties and cos tumes. Harry Carry, Cowboy, Wants to Plav in Marine Pictures Harry Carey, screen cowboy and western actor, his a strange atrtbl tlon. He cherishes in his heart an undying desire to appear in s< a stories. "We ali want a change, I sup pose," stated the screen cowboy, "and that Is why I, sfter a long screen ca reer as a romantic cowboy, long to wear oilskins and climb over the rig ging of some sea going schooner. Can t do it? Of course not. The motion picture public wants me on horse back, so on horseback I stay with the six shooter In my belt. The con boy 1* a character that must he preeerv.d for the benefit of all mankind. He epitomizes the romantic west. Me sums up the wanderlust, the spirt of adventure, the love of chivalry, stout hearted courage and love of horse* He is the ideal of every normal hu man who rebels against being chain'd to a desk in a workaday world. Violet Clark Wed*. Violet Clark, who wrote the con tinuity for Elinor fllyn’s "Jlix I)*;.s, married Robert Freeman, an artist, in New Tork, and sailed for Hump on a long honeymoon as soon as her task wa* finished. Worthington Change* Job*. William Worthington, who has been directing for si* years, will re turn again to the career of acting in “Red Lights." Actors Adopt Child. Barbara I.e Mnrr, whose only child died three months ago, adopted a baby boy recently. NEW COAL PRICES »»i .. ■ ■ ■ ■ —————^T Penn Anthracite Per Ton $21 == **er ^on All Sizes Spadra Grate Per Ton $“J 7= Per Ton Over a 2-inch Screen Silver Creek Lump Per Ton 2= Per Ton The Highest Grade Franklin County Coal Run Over a 2-inch Screen When Loading Cantine Lump Per Ton $*| Q22 Per Ton The Very Best Central Illinois Coal Boyer uan ituran LUMBER ■ ft II COAL CO. Reliable Coal Merchants 24th and Boyd Streets Phone KE nwood 3400 Time-Furrowed Veterans of Congressional Battles Leave Lists as 67th Session Ends Washington, March 3.—More than a score of men who have hecn na tional figures In the last quarter of a century, and who have left their imprint upon the pages of American history, passed from the national stage today with the ending of the fJ7th congress Some of them retire of their own accord after many years of service; others are retiring by the expressed will of their constituents; hut regard less of the method of their going, their absence will entail radical changes In - the makeup of what Is known as "official Washington." Probably the most widely known of all nf those to pass is “Uncle Joe" Cannon, who has completed 48 years In the house of representatives, a record that stands supreme. ''Uncle Joe" Is retiring voluntarily, and no pang of defeat will embitter his re maining years, nor mar the memory of his great service. Defeated Only Once. Only once in nearly half a century have the ‘‘home folks" of Danville, III., turned “Uncle Joe" down. That was In 1312. at the start of the Wil son administration. He was absent for two years, hut came back In 1314 and baa been consistently re-elected since. His service spans from the 43d congress to the 67th, Inclusive. He has been for years the only man In tigress with vivid recollection of Lin coln, for he was a delegate to the memorable convention that nominated the emanripator. Few men have attained the emi nence In congress that "Uncle Joe” held and maintained for so many years. For eight of those years he was speaker of the house, his power virtually unlimited, his dominance un questioned. lie was the last of the "czars." He was broken hy the pro gressive insurgents from the west In the first skirmish of that long chain of events that led up to the famous republican split of 1312. Dp Mille's Eyes Travel While He It orks al Home Cecil B Peroille may remain at home, but his eyes travel over the whole nation in a search for authentic detail*. The “De MHIe Eyes** arc Cullen Tate. assistant director. For the Jail stuff Un "Manslaugh ter." Tate traveled to the Tomb*. New York, and to Auburn prison In the same slate. For the reproduction of the Chicago board of trade in "Adam’s Rib," De MHIe*.* newest picture, Tate was sent to Chicago where for two weeks he photographed every nook and corner of the huge place where millions of bushels nf the worlds food are sold each day. "Correct even to the spittoons"* was the verdict put on the board of trad'* reproduction as made in Hollywood for "Adam's Rib." and the man who said It was 1*. B. Burch, for 10 yeais an operator on the board The board of trade forms the hack ground for exciting suer *' in which Milton Rills, a* the husband of Anna Q Nilsson and father of Pauline Oaron. wins and lose* a fortune. •Adam’s Rib’ was written 1 y Jeanie Macpherpon and feature* Milton Sills, Two other “old timers'' of the house to pass are Frank W. Mondell, re publican, of Wyoming, and .Joseph W. Fordney, republican, 'of Michigan. Mondell, who has served 26 years In the house, was defeated In his aspira tion for the senate this year. His going will necessitate a new repub lican leader of the lower chamber. Fordney, with 24 years of service, re tires voluntarily in order, he said, "to spend my declining years enjoy ing my grandchildren..’’ His going leaves vacant the chairmanship of the all-powerful ways and means commit tee. With Senator McCumber, repub lican, of North Dakota, he sponsored the present republican tariff law’. Philip P. Campbell, republican, of Kansas, with 20 years of continuous service, also will be among Vhe miss ing in the new congress. He is chair man of the powerful rules committee He W’as defeated In the primaries. Andrew J. Volstead, republican, of Minnesota, author of the most famous piece of legislation the congress ever passed, also retired—beaten by a man who tioasted during the campaign that he was "dryer than Volstead." Volstead is chairman of the judiciary committee Slemp to Retire. C Bascom Slemp, who for 16 years has borne the distinction of being the only republican in the house from Virginia, retires with the 67th con gress. He declined a renornination and his district will be represented in the new congress by a democrat for the first time in years. On the senate side the passing of well known figures is even more pro pounced, because the casualties last November were proportionately great er . Two men who came in on the same day 24 years ago pass out together —both beaten, singularly enough, not by the opposition party, but by their own parties In the primaries Billiot Dexter. Theodore Kosloff Anna Q. Nilsson and Pauline Garon. Others in the cast include Julia Faye, Clarence Geldart, George Field. Robert Brower and Forrest Robin son. Movie Stars in Battle With Exhibitors" Rings Pity the poor movie start Day by 'lay he may Lite r ami strive for a mere pittance of thousands per week, only to find that Mr. Kxhibitor (the man who owns the theater) ha* or ganized and concocted deep laid plans to beat down the price of film rentals which means In the end less money for the star. So six of ti e 1 big 'un- ' have formed an association There's Charlie Chap lin, Douglas Fairbanks. Mary Pick ford, Harold l.loyd, Norma and Con stance Talmadge, and Joseph M. Schenk, a producer, and tt>ey aver that the "exhibitor rings" controlling theaters and refusing to pay big prices for th- r films must he broken up, or they will mayhap be forced into poverty. Item tough I ff —but who * going to fight the battle of the plain or -ilnary public who pay* the bill for l>oth fa- tlorts? They are Senators Porter J. McCum ber. republican, of North Dakota, and Charles A. Culbertson, democrat, of Texas. fathered Tariff Bill. McCumber's passing is somewhat ironical. After 24 years of service he attained the goal of all senators, the chairmanship of the powerful finance committee, through the unex peeted death of Boles Penrose. He oc cupied the 'hair only a few mpn’.hs before falling before the displeasure of hiR constituents, but In that time ho fathered the present tariff bill, with Kordney of Michigan, and also the bonus hill, which was vetoed by the president. A familiar and powerful figure on the democratic side who passes front th* picture today is Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock of Nebraska, who was President Wilson’s spokesman in the memorable league of nations fight. He has served 12 yeaftt. Senator Miles Poindexter, republi can, of Washington, and old ‘‘Irrecon cilable’' In that fight goes along to keep Hitchcock company. Poindexter will be the new American ambassador to Peru Many Others Depart. Other well known senators who are bidding good bye today to the »•-.> elate* of years are. Senator Aflee Pomerene. democrat, of Ohio, whose defeat in November punctured s presidential boom tliat already had attained considerable proportion*. Senator Chari'-* l; Townsend, re publican, of Michigan, known as the good roads" champion of congress He served eight years in the house before reaching the senate , Senator John Sharp Williams dem ocrat, of Mississippi, last of the old school southerners in the *< nate. whose sharp tongue ard ready Wit /iave provided the sparkle in many famous debates. ~ Senator Joseph I. France, republi can, of Maryland. "irr*‘ om Liable " friend of soviet Huseia: and the oniv man who voted against the Washing ton naval treaties, Senator Joseph S Frelinghuysen republican, of New Jersey, the gdlf ing partner of Piesidcnt Harding Skfl his host on many occasion*. '•*' Senator Frank B. Kellogg, repubt - can. of Minnesota, another golfing partner of the president. » Senator Harry 8. New, republican, of Indiana, still another of the presi dent s close personal friends ar.d once i hairman of the republican national committee. Association* of many years are be ing ended today as the ' lame duck* ' begin to wend their way “back home ' —out of the national spotlight. 11 to 11—Continuous Shows in Rotation—11 to 11 TODAY TO WEDNESDAY : Illarion Davies' The llouna Diana' Crmuti jy Co»wop