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Evening star., 1915-12-08
wonderful skill pos

illustrates the wonderful skill pos
sessed by Belasco in utilizing the me-
chanical resources of the theater.
The pictures which follow are none
the less masterful in their fineness of
detail, their forceful grace in compost
ton. and their exquisite harmony in
color Van der Decken's cabin on board
the Batavia brings the auditor in i'm
asination upon the ship itself, ard the
simple cottage interior of the third act
lad the reality of home whose quaint
ness was not marred by artificial osten-
tation.
The production is peculiarly effecutal
i'll the appeal TO the eye, which has be-
come essential, and the appeal is
made on the highest artistic ground
The figures of the drama as they move
through the scenes serve to create new
pictures. each unto itself a Thing Of
beauty.
The legend upon which the new War
field play is founded has permanent
place in popular attention. 1t is less
compelling in its quality than that OF
Faust, but more flexible in its capabili-
ties OF treatment. This version departs
from the Wagner development of the
story in supplying reinCarnation IS an
explanatory suggestion and i'll making
the central character majestic SYM
Dol of patient eXpiation. He idealizes
love and home and attains peace only
by sacrificing both when the storm
strewn centuries have at last placed
them within his grasp The play ex-
pands a legend into potm-~none the
less a poem because it resorts to no
studied rhetorical artifcc.
His portrayal of Van der Decken
marks distinct departure in the ca
reer of Warfeld. whose greatness as an
actor now commands unchallenged rec
ognition. 1t relies on no slight touches
of whimsical huma manity-touches whose
very slightness require them to be the
more deftly accurate. 1t is 4 work of
straightforward acting, simple and
sincere. 1t depends on feeling SO in
tense within the players own con-
sciousness that the auditor must fall
into psychic sympathy. Much in War
fields method contradicts accepted
methods of acting. Deciamatory dem
onstration and stress of reading are
not elaborated. He seeks to intensity
repose and SO gives the greater power
to the heart cry which now and then
bursts forth.
Tpon the threshold of SO distinct de-
parture from his former roles, ii was
small wonder that Warfield seemed a
little nervous on the occasion OF the first
curtain speech Washington has heard
him make. His thanks for an appreca
ton lavishly expressed We're coupled with
a tribute to Belasco, which the manager
responded to with no less diIidence than
the star.
That every precaution would be taken to
give the performance absolute smoothneSs
was foregone conclusion. Every charac-
ter was competently portrayed. Jane
Cooper as the woman whose love Van der
Decken has sought in defiance of nature
and religion gives a gentle, truthful! char
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued te
the following:
Thomas Fl. Newman Of Burke, Va, and
Essie J. Tyree of Luray, Va.
Alfred j. Tyler and Patsey +. Nc
Intosh.
Woolsey w. Hall and Charlotte l.
Aston.
David J. Johnson of Bcrwyn, Md, and
Ruby +. Van Pelt of this city.
Carter Turner and Mary A. Bankcrt
both of Norfolk. Va.
Robert X. Brcsnahan and Amy T.
Brown.
Joseph W. Jones and Lucy T. Whaiey.
William Heines of High Point, y. c.,
and Rosa Burton of this city.
Harvey l.. Miller of New York city
and Lena Allen of this city.
Henry +. Crank and Ashley Nancy
Peasants, both of Fredericks Hall, Va
Preston 7. Simms and Jeannette
Diggs.
Fred J. Ernisse and Nellie f. Hill
both of Rochester. y. y.
John H. Winstanley and +. Olive
Mutchler. both of Wassahickon, Pa.
J. Enos Ray. jr.. of Chillum, Md, and
Isabel G. Arthur of this city.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
A Gift for a Boy-It Lasts
Twelve Months

The most pleasing and beneficial
holiday gift for boy is a Member
ship in our Boys Division.
1t will give him the use OF our
gymnasium, swimming pool, game
rooms, bowling alleys, reading room
and library.
1t will secure the companionship
OF a wholesome gang" OF boys un-
der high-minded leadership, in one g:
our clubs for boys.
II he is over fifteen years he will
secure the inspiration of an older
boys club, where c;ean speech, clean
sports and clean habits prevail. and
where there is an opportunity to de-
velop the ability OF leadership.
If interested, telephone Main $3.50,
write or call personally for further
information.
CENTRAL Y. M. c. A.
1876 Ii Street Northwest.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Births Reported.

The following births have been re.
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
David S. and Ella r. Wauters, boy.
S. Edward and Marie latham, boy
twins.
Wade H. and Ella Pearson, girl.
r. D. and Elizabeth kincheloe, girl
James w. and Caroline V. Jenkinson
girl.
Oscar r. and Elsie NJ. Jansor, girl
John w. and Dollie l.. Hughes, girl
Paul and Mary L. Harris, boy.
Albert l.. and Mary E. Farrall, girl
George and Matte A. Fischer. girl
Daniel and Isabella Carroll, boy.
Samuel II. and Mildred V. Baker, girl
Louis L. and Rebecca f. Curtis, boy
Evening star., 1915-12-08
BILL WILL NOT BE RUSHED.
District Appropriation Measure May
Await Report on Fiscal Relations.

The District appropria ton bill will
not be rushed from the House appropri-
aticns committee this year in the same
manner it has been for the past two
sessions of Congress. Chairman rage
of the subcommittee handling the blii
is not sure what new members Will be
assigned to his committee, and, fur
thermore. there is a disposition to walt
until the report of the joint select
committee on the half-and half has
been referred to and disgested by the
House.
Chairman Page pointed out to-day
that. although the District bill is ore
of the first measures to be taken up
by the House. in previous Congresses
it usually has been considerably de-
layed in the Senate.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
10 Days Free Trial
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We want you to see how it picks
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speck OF dust and dirt
Evening star., 1915-12-08

acterization. Each of the roles gives an
impression of sufficiency and security
without conspicuous assertion.
The reception of the new play by an
audience of such size and distinction lef.
no room for doubt as to an alert readi-
ness on the part of the public to respond
to the call of the legitimate stage when
worth while j.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Miss McClntock. Miss Catherine Bur-
dette and Miss Mary Garland.
Capt. and Mrs. Charles H. Lyman
have returned from California and are
at 171S 21st street.
DIR. and Mrs. Richard F. Hill and the
Misses Hill have closed their home in
Maryland and are spending the winter
at 1928 New Hampshire avenue.
Col and Mrs Myron Parker were
hosts at Il dinner at the University
Club last night, when their guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. S. {. Neale. Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron Parker. ir., Miss McCallum, Miss
Parker. Miss Catherine Burdette. DIR.
Haywood sutton of Denver and Mr..
Robert Dove.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Recess Appointments Sent In.

Among the recess appointments sent
to the Senate yesterday By the Presi-
dent for confirmation were those OF
John Joy Edison and DIR. George NJ
Kober. as members of the District
board of charities and Ralph w. Hills
of Washington as secretary of legation
or embassy.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Cotton Ginned to December /,

Cotton Sinned prior to December
amounted to 9.1f1,f ASS running bales. in
GLIDING ?3,361 round bales and 11,I61
bales of Sea Island, the census bureau
announCsd today.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Among the officers OF the Indian
troops forming part of the British eN-
peditionary forces are three native
princes. each of whom has fortune
exceeding S20,O00.000.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hampson Gary were
The hosts at a delightful dance given
last night at their home. on 18th street
in compliment to Miss Jane Gregory
and her house guests, Miss Bryan and
Miss Taylor of Texas
Evening star., 1915-12-08

The school children of the single
tax colony at Arden, Del. go and come
to school as they desire and do the
work that pleases them.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Vest, Miss Marjorie Helmbold. Miss Lii
liam Hendrick. Miss Margaret Read and
Baroness Lily van Wincklcr.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Mr.. Oscar Harris celebrated his birth
day anniversary with some young
friends the evening of December 6, at
the home of his uncle and aunt. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles William Powers of
the CavendiSh.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Mr.. John a. Spellbrine. son of b. A
Spellbring, president I. A. #. S. E.. and
Miss Frances r. Hcssler were quietly
married Sunday afternoon, December
5, 1915, at Rockville. Md.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Ross Gravener have
left for EaSton. Pa. where they will
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Riegel.
Evening star., 1915-12-08

Representative James w. Good OF
Iowa has taken apartments at the
Dewey for the winter.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
Only a Limited Number
or This Generous Plan

We are going to place only lin
tied number OF Grand Prize Eureka
Electric Vacuum Cleaners On this gen
erous plan.
You can readily understand why
we cannot afford to make this offer
generally or permanent.
This special offer will not cost you
one penny. We send cleaner right to
your home-all delivery charges paid.
Remember, this offer expires 5
pm. Friday next and only limited
number will be placed on this generous
plan.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
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Evening star., 1915-12-08

Miss Dorothy Taylor entertained at a
tea yesterday afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. A. Toutant Beauregard, formerly
Miss Elizabeth Munford. Miss An
toinette Ray and Miss Dorothy Brooks
presided at the tea table, and the others
assisting We're Mrs. David W. Taylor
Mrs. Joel Bunkley. Miss Ellie Lejune
Miss Dorothy Adams, Miss Helen Nc
Cumber. Miss Dorothy Wyeth and Miss
katherine Effinger.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-30
MESSAGE OF JOY TO .CATARRH
SUFFERERS.
Hyomei Guaranteed by A. A. Howes
Co., to Relieve or Money Refunded.

Inc popularity and increase in sales of Hy-
omei mere In Belfast are unique in the annals
OF medicine. Such astonishing successes have
been made by this remarkable remedy that
the proprietors have authorized A. A. Howes
q Co.. to sell every package of Hyomei under
an absolute guarantee that it will knock out
catarrh for good. If it does not. the purchaser
can have his money refunded by A. A. Howes
& Co.
Hyomei is no ordinary remedy 1t is pro-
nounced the only method of treatment that
sends by direct inhalation to the most remote
part OF the air passages, balsamic air that
destroys all catarrhal germs in the breathing
organs. enriches and purifies the bIoodwith ad-
dItional ozone. and gives permanent and COM
plete relief from catarrh.
Inc complete Hyomei outfit is inexpensive
and consists of an inhaler that can be carried
IN the vest pocket, medicine dropper and a
bottle of Hyomei. The inhaler lasts life time,
and If one bottle does not cure an extra bottle
can be obtained for trifing sum 1t is more
economical than any remedy advertised for the
cure of catarrh, and is the only treatment
known to US that follows nature in her ethods
of treating diseases of the respiratory organs
The Republican journal., 1915-12-30
Mrs W. B.. Woodbury. entertained the Guild

Mrs. W. B.. Woodbury. entertained the Guild
of the North church la st Tuesday night at her
home on Upper High street. There was a
good attendance and a vA-v pleasant evening
was spent
Belfast friends have received the announce
ment of the engagement of Miss Marian Saw
age of New York City to Mr.. Karl Savin of
Pittsfeld, Mass. 1t is to be years engage
ment. Miss Savage is daughter of the late
Rev. J. A. Savage. pastor of the Belfast Uni
tartan church, 1SS4-92, and is living with her
mother and sister Clara in New York. She is
a graduate of Smith College and is writing for
the Reel Magazine, Mr.. Savin is native of
Keene, N. H., a graduate of Norwich Univer-
sity, and is employed as civil engineer in
Pittsfe!d
Petitions relative to the sale of the Penob-
scot Bay Electric Co. and Greenvile Light and
Power Co. to the Central Maine Power Co.
were heard Dec. 2Sth by the Public Utilities
commission at Augusta. Harvey d. Eaton of
Waterville appeared as attorney for the Gem
trail Maine Power Co. The witnesses examin-
ed for the petitioners included NJ H. Black
we'll of Bath, Walter S. Wyman of Augusta,
general manager of the Central Maine Power
company; W. B. Hopkins of Boston. engineer
of the firm of Stone & Webster F. H. Crane of
Monson, superintendent of the Monson Slate
company. No one appeared in opposition.
SUNDAYS SGoRM. It began to rain last Sat-
urday night. rained heavily Sunday morning
and intermittingy during the day, and In the
afternoon changed to sleet and snow. the wind
blowing a gale and continuing during the
evening. The telephone, poles on the lower
bridge were all blown down, many landing in
the river, and the poles at Little River bridge
and adjacent were also blown down, thus cut
ting out the trunk lines and all communication
with Bangor. Augusta, Rockland and inter-
vening points. The linemen got busy at once.
did splendid work, and Monday morning out
side communications were established. The
electric wires were affected, the lights going
out few times and fiickerng somewhat dur
ing the evening, but the service was not seri-
ously interrupted AS usual the storm else
where was more severe. In other sections of
the State there were general losses, mostly
from wind, including wire service out of COM
mission, trolley schedules disrupted, trees and
few buildings. either blown down, disroofed or
otherwise damaged. At Portland the maxi
mum wind velocity was So miles an hour at 4
o'clock and the barometer went down to % 8,
the lowest in years. At New York the wind
velocity was 80 miles an nour, The storm be-
gan there in the morning with heavy fall of
snow and thunder and lightning. There wsre
many marine disasters and number of deaths
are reported.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-30

Inc second narrative of the Under the Cres
cent series that opened at the Opera House
Mohoay Will be shown Friday and Saturday.
Dec. alst and Jan. LIST. Manager Clifford has
added three-piece orchestra to his already
popular theatre, which is meeting with on.
proval from his many patrons.
MISS Hazel Doak entertained at tea Tues
day from to p. m. in honor of Misses Helen
kittrdge, Geneva Stephenson, Alice E. and
martina +. Southworth, who are at home from
school. The other guests were Misses Belle
Heating. Gertrude and Ruth Coombs. Edna
curtis, Lillian Dexter and Grace Mitchell l..
SANDWICHES, olives. marguerites, crackers,
cookies and tea were served
The Republican journal., 1915-12-30

LAW COURT. The following Waldo county
cases were argued before the Law Court in
Augusta Dec. 28th.
Albert Dickey VS.. Frank A. Bartlett. An
action to recover the sum of 5000 for wages
which the plaintiff claims to be due him. The
verdict was for the plaintiff for $50 20 and is
before the law court on motion for new trial
by the defendant. 1t argued by A. l..
Blanchard for the plaintiff and R. W. Rogers
for the defendant
State VS.. Walter C Mahoney. An indict-
ment for perjury claimed to have been com
mitted 10 the trial Of civil case in The su-
preme judicial court at Belfast, in which Wal
ter c. Mahoney was the plaintiff and Annie T.
Bragg the defendant. The case is before the
! law court on demurrer and was argued by
/ Walter A. Cowan, county attorney, for the
State, and R. f. Dunton for the defendant.
State VS.. Willie o. Matthews. An indict-
ment for single sale of Intoxicating liquors,
to wit, three gallons of cider, and is before the
law court on exceptions. 1t was argued by
W. A. Cowan, county attorney, for the plain
tiff and A. Richie for the defendant.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-30

Deacon A. F. Adams passed away at his
home on Main street. Castine, Christmas af.
ternoon, at the age of 81. Fred Adams of
Boston, Samuel Adams of Belfast and DR.
Edward Adams of Massachusetts were all at
home at the time of his death The funeral
was held from the Congregational churc h
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03

United States center around
the Chesapeake Bay. The
oyster people, with the devel-
opment OF better packing iaoil
tiles, intend to make a big
campaign to bring about wi
der use Of the oyster as a food.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03

teachers An elective once
chosen should rarely if ever be
dropped.
The objective bf these electives
is to make the school curriculum
more elastic and consequently
more easily adapted to the in
dividual needs of pupils and
should be selected with much
care and foresight.
Pupils who expect to enter
college should choose Latin and
continue it through the entire
course
They should tage German IN
the 3rd and 4th years No credit
can be allowed for less than two
years in foreign language.
H. Following is the outline Of the
course of study, the first figures
representing the number Of
periods required a week and the
second the unit value toworl s
graduation.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
Local News

Mrs. Howard Dangerfleld
and baby have returned to
their home at Charleston, W..
Va, after visiting the formers.
father, Rev. J. A. H. Shuler.
Mesdames E. V. Miller, ].
R, Umberger and B. B Miller
spent Sunday at Chllhowie
the guests OF relatives. s
Hot weather. Little clothing.
Plenty Of water lnside--and out
DR.. Farney's Teethlng Syrup
Babies don't get sick.
Mr.. andgMrs. A. ! Ryan and
granddaughter Katherine
Vaught are spending this
week at Groseclose the guests
Of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. F. Heine,
of Washington, d c. are
guests of the latter's sister
Mrs. Kemper Shartiz::
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03

Department. whs the mats ana H.
compes
the mail tonnage during inc
rapidly growing
that last the railroads fully
nothing L.,
this IN addition to carrying the as ne l nd
travelling omces
while transit But the Post once t PaO
they whole cars ana
which merely requires the use posi- once
apartments tne
size More than 400 OF n
Failure to for them mas oeen an esc
Wnich the
utilize whole cars
Though IN al the POST
the railroads to the mails BACK ana efta
this additional
Il ar malls at ALL
railroads ask They do not ask to have the
paid
railroads adjusted
in
Lastly
either this
railroads
public confident they
appeal American
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
Rural Retreat High School Course
Expressed In Units

For the benefit Of patrons and
pupils of Burial Retreat High
School and Of the public we sub
nit below the course OF study
expressed in units. The mini
mum number of units required
by the State Board Of Education
for high school Of the first
grade is IS; the maximum Is
Our pupils in order to graduate
from the high school must
therefore make at least 16 units
Ii of which are constants and 3
electives.
BY way of explanation a unit
is q forty minute period four
times week for thirty six weeks.
A subject that requires eighteen
weeks to finish it, of course,
counts one half a unit. Conl
stants are the subjects required
OF ALI pupils Electives are
subjectsSthat NAV be chosen or
rejected by the pupils with the
Radvice and Counsel Of their.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
Bristol Auto operation
Costs $40 More Per Day

With the price of gasoline
advanced two cents per gallon
yesterday by The Standard Oil
Company, and Bristolians now
paying fifteen cents per gallon
for it, it is estimated that it will
cost the 500 automobile own
ers in Bristol and surrounding
territory $50 per day more to
run their cars. The estimate
is based on the assumption
that three gallons Of gasoline
is the, average amount consnm
ed iniathe operation OF each
car, which, should this be corr
rect, will make it cost Bristol
lans $225 per day to operate
their automc biles.
1t is understood that the adj
vance in the price of gasoline
is general all over the country,
but the reason for it was not
stated. 49,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
The Oyster Gets 81
Praise AS Food

Washington. Aug. 20
The federal bureau Of fisheries
after an exhaustive study Of
the oyster, stamps the bivalve
as more sanitary and better
than ever as food. DR.. H.
F. Moore, deputy commission
Of fisheries, has issued a bulle-
tin dealing with the question.
DR.. Moore's article is the
outgrowth OF the meeting in
Washington of thezAssocia tiop
of Oyster Packers and Dealers
of North America, OF which
w. II. Killlan, OF Baltimore,
is president. At that time the
government food and fish ex-
perts were told that every
safeguard is now being thrown
around culture SO as to guar
antee its purity as food.
The oyster interests Of the
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
A GOOD HOUSEHOLD SALvE

Ordinary ailments and injuries are
not of themselves serious, but Infection
or low vitality may make them danger
Gus Don't neglect a cut, sore bruise or
hurt because it's small. Blood Poison
has resulted from a pen prick or
scratch. For all such ailments
Buckfen's Arnica Salve is excellent. 1t
protects and heals the hurt; is an
tiseptic, kills infection and prevents
dangerous complications. Good for
all Skin Blemishes, Pmples, Salt
Rheum, Eczema. Get an original
2-ounce 25c. bog froa your Druggist
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
AN EASY, PLEASANT LAXATIVE

One or two DR.. Kings New Life
Hills with tumbler of water at night
No bad. nauseating taste; no belching
gas. Go right to bed. Wake up IN the
morning, enjoy a free, easy bowel move
ment, and feel fine all day. DR. King s
New Life Pills are sold by all Druggists,
So in AN original package, for Pc Get
IA bottle to-day-enjoy this easy, pleas
ant laxativei
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03

Rev. H. B. Vaught Of
Mountain City, Tenn, spent
Friday and Saturday with his
sister Mrs ], E. James on
Cripple Creek.
MissfAnnie- Gertrude Tart
er left Monday for a ten days
visit to Roanoke, and Cat
awba, from there she will go
Washington, where she will
teach the coming session.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03
T. M. Greer & Cos.

especially invited to enter the
contests for the liberal gold
coin premiums offered in the
racing and live stock depart
ment.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-09-03

NJ. I. Phillippi entertained
Sunday at his home his child
rem and grandchildren; Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Philllppi and chill
lren, OF Portsmouth, Ohio, Mr..
and Mrs. P F. Coldicott and
son Ralph Of Graham Forge,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. L. Spencer
and son William, and Mr. and
Mrs. X. H. Kinder. Misses
Minnie and Eula Phillippi and
heir uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. George Harrington, Of
Corners Rock.
Mrs. Otto Greever and
children OF Bland are guests
Of the formers parents Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. Buck.
IF you need 4 grain drill see
me before you buy I can sell
YOU any make Of drill.
E. g. Tarter.