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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

TTHE AMERICAN THEATRE is moth
i ing II not free in the matter of dra-
matte forms. In three years it has taken
surprising strides toward lIberating the
play from almost every rule of construc-
tion that ever existed. In spite of Har-
ward Schools OF playwrlghting and scores
OF lecturers telling clubs or earnest ladies
OF leisure how TO utilize their spare time
In writing successes, or going to see them.
our stage goes on exhibiting oddity after
oddly in the way of dramatic narra-
tive,
Some 1t borrows from Europe. like "The
Phantom RIVAL which Philadelphia has
Just seen. Some 1t makes for itself, like
"on Trial" which was described in the
EVENING LEDGER OF Tuesday. The piece
that began IL all was an Importation, fast
enough-"Fanny's First Play'-by that
man who has taught the public to take
so many first steps into new mental re-
gions, and who swamps the Philadelphia
theatres (and today's dramatic page)
with three plays next week. Observing
the welcome his comedy and Its icono-
elastic successors have enjoyed, Shaw
must be amused to reflect on the war of
words waged against him and Granville
Barker by the London critics of some
years ago over whether their pieces were
or were not plays"
When Is Play
Not a PlayP
It Is an interesting reflection on the
American desire for novelty that most of
these rulebreakers are native products.
Europe has given us only Fanny" with
its play within play. THE Phantom
Rival with its dream. "Milestones" with
its three acts in different generations and
MY Lady's Dress" and "Anatol," both
made up OF group OF one-act plays on a
common subject.
There IS very little in curious construc-
tIon that American playwrights haven't
attempted In three years-from a Chinese
play like The Yellow Jacket" to a de-
tective melodrama written backward, like
"On Trial" There was THE Poor Little
Rich Girl" for dream play OF our own.
In Romance" with Its prologue and
epiloBue. Edward Sheldon showed n man
OF the present day telling a story of old
New York; in "The High Road" he gave
US the dramatic moments of four differ
ent periods of woman's life Under
Cover and Inside the Lines" as we'll as
'On Trial" keep US in the dark as TO the
true character Of the principal figures al
most up to the very end, and thus vio-
late that familiar rule that the audience
must never be kept In the dark. 1.-THE
Battle Cry used moving pictures to show
part OF the story. ''The Silent Voice"
HfSAA7 Alto tAio AStAoA ihhlilB pAdcc III
garrett with interludes showing figures on
park benches. "Seyen Keys TO Baldpats'
shows In action a story that a character
OF the prologue Is supposed to be writing;
while In The Great Idea" we see the
writing and acting or a play going for
ward at the same time. The record, for
80 short time, IL astonishing.
Novelty in Form
but Not in Content
Il Is just as astonishing and quite as
interesting a reflection on America that
while our drama is prone to novelty Of
form, It resoIutely avoids novelty OF con-
tent Europe Is satisfied with pretty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

Liza-I see. CShe turns away composed
ly and sits on the ottoman, facing the
window The same to everybody.
Higgins-Just so.
LiZa-Like father.
Higgins (Grinnrg, a little taken down.
Without accepting the comparison at all
points, Eliza, it's quite true that your
father is not snob, and that he will be
quite at home In any station in life to
which his eccentric destiny may call him.
Cserlousy) The great secret, Eliza, is not
having bad manners or good manners or
any other particular sort of manners,
but having the came manner for all hu-
man souls--in short, behaving as II we
were in heaven, where there are no third
class carriages. and one soul is as good
as another.
I.iza-Amen. You are born preacher.
Higgins drritated)-The question is not
whether treat you rudely, but whether
you ever heard me treat any one else
better.
Liza with sudden slncerlty)-I don't
care how you treat me. don't mind your
swearing at me. / don't mind a black
eye; I've had one before this But
(standing up and facing him)-I won't
be passed over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
Novelty in Form
but Not in Content

DHt IFVt III NV4ItS4t
Il Is just as astonishing and quite as
interesting q reflection on America that
while our drama is prone TO novelty Of
form, It resoIutely avoids novelty OF con-
tent. Europe Is satisfied with pretty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
THE NEW WEEK

BRo with
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flower nreinins
of
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with NlternJ
Of the
Of much
a traglcany "
Lady,
frst is
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
SHAW AS BENNETT SEES HIM.

II is remarkable that man can
not 1Crite an essay eUen on the mod
ern stage 1Cithout bringing In the
name OF Bernard ShdtU. But he
cannot. 1t so happens that Mr..
ShdtD Is the symbol Of the 1Chole
ShiHdy He Is a iCriter of genius,
and before him. during the entire
course OF the 18Th century, no Brit
ish lCriter of genius eUer deUoted
his creative polCer principally TO the
stage. Arnold Bennett in cupid
and Common Sense"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
FOR CRITICS.

... FOR CRITICS.
self-expression within certain limits
is as important in criticism as In any
other form of literature.-John Bur
roughs.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
ST. LOUIS GETS CONVENTION
National Democratic Convention Win
 be Held in st. Louis on June 14

Washington, Dec. 7.-The demo cratic national cons enticn of 1916 viii be held at st Louis, beginning Wednesday, June IA, at noon. The democratic national committee nam d the convention city and adopted resolutions calling for the renomin- aLion and reelection of Woodrow Vii sol as the trasted leader of the national democracy.
 Chicago and Dallas contended with St. Louis for the honor of the con veation but St Louis easily led from the start and won on the sec onl ballot. When the change Of the voting was seen, Texas moved that the choice Of St. Louis be unan- imous. Dallas held second place in the first ballot but was displaced by Chicago on the second roll call
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
NEW CLOCK ARRIVES.

Alderman Rapple is eLated, Night watehman Odle is smiling the smile that won't rub eff, and the business men and City Council again have check rein on the nj ght watch The new clock has arrived, the keys have beaa fitted, and once again Night watehman 0dle makes his rounds with his time piece hanging around his neck. 1t hs also presumed that the old clock is doing duty as a time piece in distant parts, as nothing has been seen CT heard from it, since the Hateful morning Of it's disap- pearanae some weeks. ago. Just where the new timepiece will be kept is no. being made public for fear that it might take tine same reute as the o.her che, and NightWateh Ode would again face a siege of lone sem aeness. While the new clock is nav on the jeb, the night watch is making the usual hourly rounds. ard all is well 2"
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
JOHNSON.

Hngh Liehlyter is building new barn.
 Wm. Crum is building an addition to his barn.
 John Cawthon has rented the Lee Davis farm for rext year.
 Dick Lichlyter is progressing nice ly with that new Ford touring car.
 Mrs. J. E. MarT, of Bingham, Neb., lis visiting her daughter Mrs. John Late
 John White and family, of Healing Springs, were guests of Alex Cav thon Sunday.
 Little Bernesse Maxey has been seriously II with erysipelas, but is .conyalescing now.
 Dr Otey Miller, Of Fayetteville, has purchased tte l.. A. Davidson farm near the Grand View church.
 B. r. Sweeten is building up a pretty good business in second hand goods over in the Crescent addition
 The Gregory well drill is moving to Virgil LuaIen's. Mir Gregory ha' lat finished a deep we'll on John Ia-e's upland farm.
 The steele for the Clear Creek bridge at the Reed ford arrived to- day John Late has the contract for hauling it to the bridge site.
 w. D. Cowherd, of Purdy, Mo, and Paul Smith, of Jonesboro, Ark, were talking berry crates to the Fruit mems Union directors yesterday.
 Andy Cardwell is going to Fayette- vile Wednesday for special treat ment at the hospital where he will probably remain for two or three weeks.
 Work is progressing nicely on the public road south of Johnson, and it vtn not be long until folks can journey over the new route from the Peck crossing to Fayetteville.
 John Joyce, of Springdale, has been chosen for sales manager of the Fraitmen Union next season. last season, and local folks will be gl7d . have him with LIS again
 Bennett Maxey is hauling saw logs to the mill and intends to do lot of improving with the lumber.
 George Austin has moved to his flew dwelling and traded the big tent to C. E. Woods, the local black- smith.
 MulkeeWno.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
TILLMAN GETTING BUSY
Bills Our New Congressman Will
 Try to Rush Through.

The following from the Arkansas ,unocrat s Washingten n c re DO d. ent under date of December ?, will be read with int re by Coagres ssa. an Tillman's s constitus S. It indicates that cur new congressnan is net sleeping cn his 5o5:
 c ngre ssnan J. N. Tilhnan of Fay etteville is preparing two bills to be introduced soon after the rec2rye-- ing of Cong -ess, which sh zuld prove of i ters {. to Arkansas genera ly. Mir Tillman iate d5 intr due l a bi j to provide for the pensi ming Of all Confederate soldiers, and tfetr wid- ows, and another bill to appropriate $4S 100000 to be equally allotted among the various States fer s5ed roads, the money to be expesd ded by the Federal government in tco oaer- a-i Il vi he ua-io s states.
 MT. Til n an has pre-. ared a C ta- t.Ye draft ef his Confederate pea- sion bil, but has net worked cut ail the details as yet. The measure. however, will IT D by appropriate a lump sum t. be diy1dsd among tfe old Gonsed r te seldiers CT heir wia- ows in lieu of property destroy d q ri g the Civil Var tn the aHne unss of pr lbably $500 ca h in addition, the bill wi provide for tfe payment of $1 day to all Confederate soldiers or their widows as 1eng as they may Gse. Judge Ti.ln an is slat= d fir a place on tie India sf fsei $ committee ard on tt.e committee on patents He would also like 10 sac d fzfmer Congressman Chs Floyd ef Melville $ a member of the judiciary committee, but it is doubt ful if he will be given more than tmo oommittee asst garments.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
LOW ELL.

Little Mildred Barr is quite ser ionsly ill.,.
 Miss Lucy Williams is enjoying a visit from her cousin Miss Warburton
 Will Cowan was a passenger to Rogers Sunday morning.
 Services will be held at Presbyter ian Church next Sunday.
 Bro. Rice of Springdale came up Saturday, going out to Zion that ey- ening.
 The high school program which was announced for iast Saturday was post poGed inlef'r;fely
 A debate next Friday night at the school house, subject Socialism vs. Capitalism '' The band will assist with music.
 The Ladies Aid held forth with a candy booth at the school grounds during the basket ball game, the re ceipts while small, justified the en- terprise and they were thankful for the generous patronage.
 Lowell is increasing in population. A small daughter arrived Saturday afternoon to Mrs. Elsie Vincent, who is visiting at her parental home. A daughter Sunday night to Mir. and Mrs Alex Ford and q wee son Mon day night to Mr. and Mrs. French, just east of town
 The basket bah game last satur- day between Lowell and Pea Ridge was well attended The score hein: 2S to in favor Of Lowell. Much praise is being given Lowell for their clean, straight game and their commendable conduct and Lo- well is justly proud of their work since they are only a young team.
 EtEelyn.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
BETHEL.

Quite few Of our farmers are blowing.
 Katie and Ruth Graham spent Sunday at the Moody home.
 Eilda Riibrey spent Sunday with Susie Graham.
 MT. and Mrs. Lafe kendriek were visiting with the iatter's parent s MT and Mrs. Bi.brey Sunday.
 Annt Jane Newman is in bad health this winter. She is trCab- led quite a bit with rheumatism.
 Some of cur young people went hunting Saturday night They had good luck-caught two posslms. We think they got more walking than game.
 The spelling and ciphering match which was held at Bethhel school ouse Friday night of last week ~es we'll attended The people C ttf's vi f'rfty thinks there i2g't WIgth iu7 like these good old time spetiEgs
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
REV. i. W. GREEN RETURNED
Well Liked Pastor Of M. 2. Church, North, Returned Here by Recent
 Conference

Fort Smith vii be tle meeting place Of the 1916 coafereHle e O the Methodist Episcopal church, North.
 Following are the appointments an noanced for the Fort Smith district
 J. II. Garter. district superintend- ent; Beatonvile, T N. shipley; Ches ter, John Hobbs; Ellsworth, NJ F. Layman; Eureka Springs, to be sup piled; Eyerton and St. Joe, J. 5. Tay- Tor; Fayetteville ard West Fork, ! s. Bothoms; Fort Smith, NJ c. Hick- man; Green Forest, G. T. Brassfield; Harrison, l.. W. B. Long, Harrison circuit, S.. C. Phillips; Heaven. Okla. to be supp d; Jasper, E. I. Baxley; Jenny Lind and Vesta, F M GIonin- ger; Leslie and Marshall, F. J. John son; Lincoln, H. N. Lewis. Man sfieId and Gilmore, James Hart; Mena, ]. W. Terrence; pdndan and Snowfall, l.. K. Kerr; Rogers, E NJ. Dugger; St. Paul, Combs and Delaney. T. ]. Wil- son; Scranton, to be supplied; Sloan Springs, ". M. 9afnther; Sloan Springs circuit. to be slpied: ser'nadale, c. W. Green; Sulphur Springs. J c. Blizzard; White River and Crossett, D C. Thurman.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
BERRY GROWERS MEET.

The annual meeting Of the stock holders. and others, of the Spring dale Berry Growers Associatt ton was held in the mayors office Saturday afternoon, with quite number pres ent
 As directors for the coming year the Association elected ,. O. Nelson, Taylor Jones, |. E. Graham, Reb Masters and G. N. Anderson: Jones, Anderson and Graham being re- elec- ted, as they were members of the board last year. The board will meet Saturday afternoon of this week to select their president and seere- tary. and to also select the seere- tary and treasurer to handle the shipments this coming season.
 The association expects to ship 8 cars next year. as against % cars this season. SIX shares Of stock were issued to Hew members Satar- day, namely, c. E. Over'ton, J E. Rairden aHa E. E. Gay Application was made for six more shares ty P. H Hough, '. s. Bouton and K. J. RlIssom
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Beginning On Thursday night ef this week. Bro. Peak s. Campbell, ef Little Rock, Field Sunday School man Or the state, will conduct an in stttute for the benefit cf Sunday School and B. Y. r. '. work. The Institute will possibly continue for eight days. The sessions will be held from D.. n. to D. m, each day.
 Ou regular services next Sunday Sunday School 9.45 to 10:45 a. m. Preaching services at II a. m. and : D. n. Subject for the morning sermon, For Jesus Sake; Evening Will God Punish Any Of His Grea- lures, Why and How?a This is not to be sermon on hell but d reason ing in things taught in the Bible concerning God S attitude toward His creation
 W. I. Elledge, Pastor.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
$50 REWAR D..

The News is authorized to an nounce that a reward of so is of fered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction Of the par ty or parties that stole the night watch clock some time ago. All clews leading to any guilty parties have been run down without success so far. and the reward is offered with the hope of punishing the 91liltv
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
sxTY-FoURTH CONGRESS- OPENS

Washington, Dee. 6.-Gongress as senbled and organized today. for the session which k expected to be the greatest within the memory Of the present generation.
 Four hours work in the house saw Speaker Clark returned to the chair, Representative Mann returned to the leadership Of the Republican minor ity, the introduction Of two thous= an bills and resolutions, many of them proposing measures Of national defense, and many more in opposi- tiea, the reappearahce Of constitu- tional amendments to enfranchise women and q miniature rules fight that fliekered out with the adopt ion of last years rules with few changes.
 In the senate practically nothing was done except the election of Sen- ator Clarke of Arkansas as presi- dent pro tempore. Vice President Marshall was absent because Of the illness of his wife.
 Both houses then after sending joint committee to the White House C rive official notice of the open ing of congress adjourned until to- morrow when the real business of congress begins with President N i- sons address to joint session in the hall of the house et r 30 o'clock.
 As complemented today. the re- suit of congressional elections in November, 1914, the democratic ma jordty in the senate was increased from 13 to 16. In the house it was reduced from 143 to p The new senate lineup today was democrats, 56; republicans, 40. The new house: democrats, 230; republicans. 196; pro gressdves !; socialists. |; indepand- ents, l The last house had 2Ss democrats, 125 republicans. r pro gressiyes and independent For the first time since the 62nd congress the socialist party was again repre- sented today, Meyer London Of New York being the member
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
MlMkeeIFno.

pr. J. L. Greene, who WAS tendered the pos tioa of Superin eTdent Of tie Stat Hospital fo- Nervous Dis ea ses, at Lit le Rock, which position Tr. r. B Young. formerly of thss place. re. oe tly resigned, has an olnoed that h wil Rat a cept the pCsitien It is HOW up to title Dinner Burr s des, the iasieni.ic3nt ctaigman of the Board of Control to se ct .ther su- D ri tendent, ard Dinner she eud oe thoroughly qualified fer the job. He was formerly a ftence rapher in the of ics of CoFerccr Baes.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
BASKET BALL SATURDAY.

The girls basket ball team of the Sprngdale High School, ard the girls basket ball team from the Lowell High School are scheduled to play on the local court Saturday afternoon this week at 2:30. The Lowell team is tolted to be the strongest ia Ben ton county, and they are exception ally good basket ball players. The local girls have been doing some hard practice since their defeat at Eure- ka Springs recently, and a good game will be played
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
PRlNGTOWN.

Bob Boofer is building new house on his 20 acre farm near High fill.
 pr. J. L. clemmer and family spent Sunday in springdale with the Dr's parents.
 John Glass had the misfortune of losing one of his fine milch cows last week, which they think went mad and died.
 Miss Pearl Glass who has been sick wdth the fever is getting along nicely. She is able to sit up some now.
 Robert Els is hauling saw logs to the mill to get lumber to prepare good warm sheds for his cattle this winter.
 MT and Mrs. Wia Glass are the proud parents of an eight b baby girl, which arrived at their home on Nov. 30th. Mother and babe are getting along fine
 Rev Thomas Martin, wife and son Roy. of For;t Smith came up Fri day and spent few days at the home of A. L. Goddard They were on their way to Gravett where he is to be their pastor for the cofn!Eg year.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
RED CROSS SEALS
Use Them fer Your Cnristmas Pack. ages and Help in the Battle
 Against Tubereu

A supply q the wesl known Red Cross Ghri l1n as sea $ have been re. oeived ,n Sp1iLsdale, aL0 mag ba found at the ". G Ownbey Drug Co, j. K. Joyce Dr@g Co, aud Nix Gallison Undertaking Co
 Every year at Christmas these stamps are placed on sale, and the funds so derived are used in many ways to fight the spread of tubef culosis Every year a large sum Of money .s received, and expended ju- dhioasly This ls the only Christ mas stamp for Ghristnas presents aud packages that is recognized world aile, as these sataanbs are ef fered fer sale everywhere.
 The stamps only cost ten cents. fer package of ten, and every dime so spent means that much toward the tubara4tosGs fund.
 Buy some Red Cross stamps this ya1r, p.a,e tEem cn yolr Christmas packages, ard yca will have dcne one deed that will be both pleasant and leave you feeling that you have done something towards assisting jh one of the hardest battles this country has eyer knewl Tie slamIjng out Of the white pc25.e.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10

Oriin GreathetIse has been 0ter- haafiIs h.s mill engine which is q l2 h. D.
 l.. c. Steele and two children. Ma rie and Joe spent Sunday at Elm Springs.
 Bill Kelley has traded q horse for a bull Of oak lumber, and is hauling it from a mill near Literal
 E. C. Roles was in Steele Saturday attending 6 board meeting of the Steele Fruit Growers Association.
 Harry Jackson made a business trip to Steele last week Harry has lately returned from q visit to his brather in Oklahoma.
 We have been patiently waiting tc hear the whistle at the new saw maA al Steele. burt up to this wfitir she is silent. Wonder what $ the matter.
 Mrs. Jess, N6rwoe-d and two child ren of Fayetteville, who have been visiting MT and Mrs. pos Tayler re turned home Sunday on the noon train.
 On aaeaUrt of so mu2h sickness in the community there was no Sunday School at Thomas Sunday, but do not fcrget next Sunday. Be sure to come.
 j,1 last Tuesday getting a supply of corn meal The Colonel says Steel Burr Mill makes gcod enough meal for him. But then everybody says it's good too.
 Clyde Rankin returned to Sloan Springs after his Thanksgiving va catian.. Clyde is preparing to make himSeH a minister, and We are sure ha will be an excellent Ean fer the cause
 Johnson and Greenhouse have step ped shredding corn for this season, Their last crop was for Guy Baker where they finished Tuesday, Nov. 30 The engine was taken to Steele where it will be attached to a saw rig
 Uncle Hugh Ritter loaded part ot a car of wood at Steele last week. The wood was purchased from Scott rlaypaol and was sold te the k C. M Ky to be distributed out to the stations along the line fer win ter use.
 The members of Rural Teleahone line Nc. Ii, met at Steele Thursday night and decided to buiid q new line complete to Elm Springs. Two new members were taken on the The, L. c. Roles, acd OrliE Greet house.
 Hayeeed
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
COUNCIL MEETING.

The usual monthly meeting ef the City Council was held Tuesday even. ing. Very Little busi ness was trans acted, other than tine allowing of the regular accounts for the past month, and the Lev yine ot the mill tax for city purposes. Six members ot the Council with Mayor Lane and Recorder Reed were pres ent.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-10
W. c. T. U. PROGRAM.

Following is the program of the Mothers Meeting of the N. C. T. U., which will be held on Wednesday December 15, at the Central Pres bYt=rian Church at two-thirty D. n.
 Devotional al=Mrs. Blanche sturdi= vaat.
 Roll Call.
 Reading of Minutes.
 Reports of Officers and saperin- taa3ents.
 Business.
 Music.
 How Drunkards are Made in the Home-Mrs. L. Marks.
 Save the Babies Mrs Geo. Green.
 The Mother and the Future Patri- ot-Mrs. R. NJ. Clark
 The Mother a Law7giver@The In just Judge. Mrs. R. T. Phillips.
 The Mother an Example, but is her example without that of the father sufficient Mrs. Schiedenbereer.
 Solo-Mrs. C. F. Renner.
 New members Solicited.
 Benediction
 This meeting is especially for the young mothers. let every mother who has a baby under five years of age make d special effort to come. If you cannot come without your babies bring them along, and some one will help you care for them.
 A welcome is extended to every woman of the community, let US meet together and work out our prob. lens