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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07

OTIS SKINNER PLEADS FOR
BETTER ENGLISH ON STAGE.

Otis skinner. who brings his latest
Euccess, Mister Antonio" 10 the
Academs Of Music. Friday and satur-
lay. with Saturday matinee is one OF
he most cultivated actors on the
american stage as well as one Of the
host popular. and he is particularly
hoted for the beauty OF his eIocution
md the elearness OF his enunciation.
1pe OF the great needs OF the Anleri-
ian stage. he says, is Improvement in
10 pronunciation OF English.
1.-THE stage has a far more subtle
niiuence over our actions than the
tlass- room or the personnel OF 'usi-
hess institutions" ne told a recent in
Reviewer Particularly do We go to
The theate- at an Pressionabie, hab-
Reforming age predisposed TO admire
what we see and hear, Admiration
Inon turns TO imitation and imitation
10 adoption of the speech and manner
BIZ the model
This has been noticeable in the
eArik and flo of my own profession.
recall how prone the members of
Dir Henry Igvings Company were to
lake on suggestions Of the eccentric
1elivery of their chief. Lawrence Bar
retts Company were strongly imbued
with the pedantic elocution Of the star
md John McCuilough's support were
hearty all little McCuliaughs, During
he height OF Ada Rehan's popularity
% Days Thester. II was always anus
Ing TO hear young women both on and
on the stage initiating the Rehan
arawi
THE dramatic art of England and
America suffers from want of stand
Arb. especially as regards its pro-
~s%t0 sAt v.d p.s{nF To
10 with the stage in Franco and Ger
many In those countries the spoken
language is to he hear in its per-
lection from the stages of the leading
kheaters and Foreign students OF the
Native tongues are sent to listen to
plays to attune their ears to correct
nASe. This In, alas, not the condition
with us. Slovenliness. while not the
ruie, Ia too often found and pro-
II belive however. We are lettering
the speech OF our American actors
md we are finding that many of them
kre not past vocal cure
"In school and college much can he
accomplished for the purity OF stage
English. What would he of value
would be speech classes that would
have for part OF their work the
trificism of the manner of aciorx- in
U1Rn SCHOOL plays tHtt are pTOuuCt0 on
Ifhe stages of various cities. Faulty
stage vocalization. instead OF being a
m1nace by becoming model. would
Iblcome horrible example through
the detection OF its ~impurities. The
young critics would discuss the faults
In class with limitations and examp plies
arter an evening at the play.
"Like the botany and geology classes
mat are sent among the plants and
focks. the students of the spoken
WUrd could find examples among the
beet and the worst of actors and public
Apeakers. Speech experts should be the
toachers of such classes and form a
pGrt of the faculty of every college
u 1America.
ea.And think Of the stimulus to the
actor, when he knew that large
RYUup OF young and eager critics Is
attending his performances to pass
uDOn his enuciation."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
REV. FRANK PRATT
TO LECTURE TONIGHT

The World We Live In" will be
the subject of course of free lee
lures given by Rev. Frank Pratt. at
the Unitarian Church, Floyd Avenue
and Harrison Street, Thursday nights
Of December and January at 3
o'clock. These lectures will be given
in the spirit Of modern knowledge and
will aim to make clear the wondrous
story. OF the way God has brought our
world and humanity into being. The
special subjects and dates are as fol-
lows;
Thursday. Dec. THE Heavens
and How God Made Them"
Thursday. Dec. 1.-THE Making Of
Our Earth"
Thursday. Dec. 21-"Peopling the
Earth"
Thursday. Jan. 1.-THE Beginnings
Of the Family and the Way Love
Camc Into the World"
Thursday, Jan. 11--subject to be
announced.
Thursday, Jan. ls-'The Dawn OF
righteousness"
Thursday, Jan. 25-The Begin
ninGs ana Development Of Aeligion."'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
MAY COAX CARR|GAN
OUT Of RETIREMENT

Boston. Dec. 6.-Bill Carrisan. who
led the Red Sox to the worlds cham
pionship in both 1915 and 1915, may
be coaxed out of retirement. He IN
timated as much today to Boston
newspaper man who had spent day
in Carrigan's company in Lewiston.
Me-. for the purpose OF ascertaining
whether there was any chance OF his
returning to the club next spring.
Carrigan Is taking course in bank
ing He and some other Lewiston
business men have asked permission
to open a bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
FARMERS UNION MAY
GUST OLD OFFICERS

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Lynchburg. Va. Dec. s.-The vir-
ginia Farmers Educational and Co.
operative Union met here today In an
nual convention. with about $50 dele
gates from local unions present About
half the counties OF Virginia are rep
resented. The convention was in ex-
ecutive session this afternoon. To-
night IT developed that there Is a we'll
organised movement to Gust all the
present officers. A atrAw vote tonight,
1t was stated. showed only a few
votes were needed to effect com.
piete decentralization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
Man and wife sent to Prison.

Bristol. Va. Dec. s.-w. X Naugher
and wife. Nellie Naugher. a we'll
dressed and neatly appearing man and
woman. were sentenced yesterday to
an indeterminate term Of from three
to ten years in the Tennessee peniten-
tiary by the Circuit Court OF Blount-
willie. sullivan County. on a charge OF
stealing a diamond ring from a Bristol
jeweier. Naugher also was charged
with attempting to aid his wife to es-
cape from Jail here. Naugher and wife
are said 20 have come here from Bir-
minRhan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07

Coaches are supposed to be in COM
plete charge of the elevens, and they
should take a firm stand from the
start against any interference what
ever. Tad Jones of Yale, did, and -
did Percy Haughton, of Harvard; Tom
Campbell, of North Carolina. and
hundreds of other coaches through
out the country. Every coach should.
If other interests are permitted to
say who should and who should not
he on the team, it is his own fault.
and he doesn't belong at the head of
the team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
! MERCHANT TAX NOW LAW
VICE. President OF Board Signs Al
.1r@ Acting MAYOR.

VICE President OF Board Signs As
Acting Mayor.
Y I. while Mayor Ainslie Is in Wash
|l1xton attending the National Rivers
|and Harbors Congress. the new or
|8i1ance placing tax on merchants
|.purchases was signed yesterday by
Acting Mayor Joseph E. Powers. vice.
p0es,dent of the Board of Alderman.
President Adams. of the Board OF AL
dermen, who acts in tho absence Of
IL Mayor. Is also In Washington.
%. The document was signed. besides,
~ vice. President Fred H. Powell. OF
kkx Common Council; by Joseph e.
H0wers for the Board OF Aldermen.
"a BY City Clerk Ben T. August.
Norman Adams and Councilman
6aIlivan and Umlauf left yesterday
tn Warrington, with Sergeant-at-
fms Ruskell. Councilmen Ratkins.
5sewers and Cheatwood, ana Alder
IN Nelson and Paul. members Of the
uucil Committee on Dock. River
|fn0 Harbor. left for Washington Tues
{ VA, 4ses 3so
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-07
ARTEMUS GATES WILL
CAPTAIN YALE TEAM

New Haven, Conn, Dec. g.
Arte1nus Lamb Gates, of Clinton,
Iowa, was tonight elected captain
of the Yale eleven for next sea-
son. His only rival was George
Clark Moseley, of Highland Park.
Ill. Gates has played end and
tackle for two years. He ia
twenty years old, weighs $50
pounds and Is six feet tall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05
THIRD PARTY IS
DOOMED TO DIE
Present Session of Congress
Expected to See End
of ProgreSSiVeS.
BY Victor Elliott.

WASHINGTON. Jan 3. - The
present session Of congress is ex-
pected 20 see the death Of the pro-
gressive party as a distinct political
organization. and its incorporation
again in the ranks Of the repub-
leans This is the opinion alike Of
republican leaders in Washington,
as well as that OF some OF the few
Remaining progressives. An echo Of
Roosevelts separate fight against
democrats and republicans will re-
main, according 20 leaders. I'm the
organization OF a progressive wing
OF the old party.
The first inkling OF progressives
returning 10 the fold was apparent
the day the session began. Almost
the first business was the nOmina-
ton OF James r. Mann OF Illinois,
republican floor leader. for the
speakership. When the roll was
called, Rep. Ira c. Copley Of Aurora,
H.. one OF the six representatives
now in congress counted as a pro-
gressive. voted for Mann William
ID. Stephens OF California, listed the
same way. also cast his vote for
Mann for speaker.
This tendency on the part of the
progressive element is causing no
little Consideration in the breasts
OF democrats in the house Of repre-
sentatives. In the official list, 1877
appear as straight out-and-out re-
publicans, three as progressives. two
rs progressive republicans. one
William Kent, Of California-as an
independent and one Other-Whit-
nell Pugh Martin Of Louisiana, a
convert from the democratic ranks
-as q progressively rotectionist"
Leaders OF the two old parties are
now engaged in a struggle. with this
small group OF votes as the storm
center. Speaker Clark. before the
session opened, indicated that the
democratic party would encourage
the progressive element to look upon
itself as a separate organization. i'm
spite Of its lack OF numbers in the
house and republican nominee for
president was Interpreted by leaders
The republicans, on the other hand
are making frequent and direct
pleas 10 the progressive remnant TO
avoid any sort of split I'm the future
and present a solid rank TO the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

democratic opposition before sum-
mer comes, with it's nominating con-
ventiOns.
With the progressive and indie
pendent element in the house vOt-
ing with the republicans in the
house. and the detection on any is
sue Of only Is democrats. the repub-
licans would have a majority in the
house. One socialist and one pro-
hibitionist in the house, who cannot
be counted on 10 vote consistently
with either party. are disregarded
in this calculation.
With the several small splits and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

but their knowledge of woodcraft
and animals. They made their first
clothing of birch bark, constructed
a rude hat and proceeded to trap
their own food. Four deer we're cap
tured during the two months and
clothing was fashioned from the
skins. They made nets of vines in
which to catch fish. Their fire was
made by rubbing two sticks to-
gether. a method used by the cave
men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

BANGOR, Me.-Mr. and Mrs.
Walter F. Estes, who have just re-
turned after a two months health
cure in the Maine woods, during
which time they lived as Adam and
Eve" declared that they are in much
better health than when they went
into the wilderness on the upper
Knebecr river last Octobr.
The 26-year-old couple entered
the woods clad in nothing but
tights. and took nothing with them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

disagrements threatened in the
ranks of the house democrats. par
ticularly over the national defense
issue. Rep. Mann and his lieu ten
ants are biding their time. confident
Of stamping the army and navy
measures as republican instruments
instead of the administration eff
forts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

Vines of 'ariety imported from the
United States are the only ones in
the vineyards of western France
which this year have escaped the
worst mildew in years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

Sale starts Thursday
morning at 8 o'clock
and lasts 10 days end
ing Saturday night,
Jan. 18th, at 10 o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-05

A beautiful souvenir
absolutely free to
everybody who attends
our First Anniversary
Sale whether you buy
or not.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
INQUIRY FOR MILK PRICES.
FARGO RATE OF 10 CENTS A OF,
BEING INVESTIGATED AND
PROSECUTION MAY FOLLOW.

Fargo, N. D., April 25.-Fargo citi-
zens, paying 10 cents a quart for milk,
r being "milked" by a combination
of local milk dealers in opinion of Uni
ted States District Attorney M. A. Hill.
dreth of North Dakota who announced
today his decision to make a thorough
investigation into local milk handling.
Hildreth cites retail prices in other
cities, and with Minneapolis paying z
cents, Chicago 8 cents and Boston 8
cents a quart, he feels there is some
thing radically wrong. The result of
his investigation may be laid before
the next Federal grand jury. meeting
here in June.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
PASTURE.

The best pasture grass for North
Dakota is bronze grass. It starts ear
ly in the spring, grows better than
other grasses in dry weather and it
grows uiqte late in the fall. It pro-
duces a heavy sod that stands tamping
we'll and that adds a lot of organic
matter to the soil. Thes bronze grass
can be sown with grain as a nurse
crop, 10 pounds per acre, makes good
seeding. w. C. p, North Dakota Ex-
pertinent Station.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Contractor Hans Westgard has a
crew Of men working putting in a new
12-foot cement sidewalk in front of
the new Elks home. He will be a busy
man this summer as he already has a
large number Of contracts for cement
work. He has a $4,000 contract at
Mayville, and several smaller con-
tratcs up the line. Mr.. Westegard is
one Of the best known cement men in
this part of the state and the good
work he has done in the past is getting
him the jobs.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
ORIGIN Of the Name Siberia.

SssS's ~ nv S@
In 1882 Yermak, a Cossack chieftain,
with a band Of warriors chosen for
their bravery rather than for their mo-
rality." set out to chastise and subdue
a powerful Tartar tribe east Of the
Ural mountains. When Gar Ivan ~.
heard Of it he was badly frightened.
for he feared to stir up the fierce Tar
tars. He frantically sent orders for
the expedition to return. But it was
too late. Yermak and his men had al
ready crossed the mountains. When
they approached the city of Sibir, the
stronghold of the Tartar chief, they
found an army thirty times as large
rs their OWL awaiting them. But they
were far better equipped with arms
and ammunition than were the Tartars
and administered to them a crushing
defeat. Sibir was captured and be-
came the nucleus Of the expansion of
the Russian empire in Asia, giving its
name to the new country-Siberia.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
TO SEARCH INTERNED
GERMAN. STEAMSHIPS
CUSTOMS INSPECTORS ORDER
ED TO GO THRU SHIPS IN A
THORO MANNER.

New York, April 26.-Acting on in
structions from the treasury depart
ment at Washington, it was learned,
seventy-ffve customs inspectors yes
terday went to Hoboken to make a
thoro search of the German steam
ships which have been lying at their
piers since the beginning of the war.
No information could be obtained
from the inspectors except that they
were obeying orders from the collec-
tor Of the port.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Two or three of those who delivered
speeches at the dedication ofthe opera
house at Penn Monday evening, have
handed in their speeches to be pub
lished, and while we would be pleased
to do so, time and space forbids, and
SO in order to treat all the same we
deemed it not policy to publish any of
them, as they are quite lengthy and we
are unable to handle them.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

The many friends Of Miss Anna
Sprung will be pleased to learn that
she will fill the head position as IL
brarian of the beautiful new library
which is being built in st. Paul. On
a civil service examination for the po-
sition she stood at the head. This is
a very important position and COM
mands a splendid salary as well as a
thorough knowledge of the work.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

A very interesting basket social par
ty is anticipated at the Lake township
consolidated school house Friday even
ing, April ~. The teacher, Miss Cor
rine Ryan is at the head Of the Com
mittee of arrangements and it is ex-
pected that there will be a large crowd
present. The feature Of the evening
will be the selling of baskets, and af-
ter supper a program will be rendered
and there will be amusement for all.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

One Of the first large land deals to
be consumated this spring took place
the later part of the week when Mr..
johnson, who has considerable land in
terests in this county, purchased the
John Mcdonald farm in Morris town
ship. This farm is a good one and
consists of several hundred acres. Mr..
johnson is from Toronto, Ca.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
FRAGMENTS of Guineas.

Few geographical names have in
turn swollen and shrunk in Importance
as "Guinea" has. Originally this or
something like this appears to have
been the name of a forgotten little
town and Kingdom in the Niger re-
gion. Then the name expanded i'll Eu-
ropean use to signify everything from
the coast opposite the Canaries to the
boundary Of Southwest Africa and
gave us not only the coin called after
its gold and the guinea fowl, but also,
by a natural error. the guinea pig
really the Guinea pig from South
America. Now those tiny fragments.
the Spanish. Portuguese and French
Guineas. alone preserve the name on
the map. together with the gulf.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

ut o.
Monday evening the annual meet
ing of the Advent parish was held in
the Guild Hall. At his time the var
ious reports were made and the finan-
ces of the parish was found to be in
good shape. The following vestrymen
were elected for the coming year:
Messrs Parshal, Sihler, Smythe,
Cuthbert, Locke, Chamberlin, Roden-
bach, Halliday and Powell. Also del
|egated were elected to go to the an
nual convention to be held in Fargo
May II, were elected as follows:
Messrs Chamberlin, Powell, Halli--
day, Toilette and Mrs. Oehler. Alter
mates were, Mesdames Rodenbach, Fol-
tlette, Tibbs, Stenson and Cuthbert.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. lila left the first
Mr.. lila will purchase goods for the
Of the week for tehTwin cities, where
store which he and Mr.. Kirst recently
purchased at LaMoure. Mrs. lila will
spend the summer with relatives in
Minnesota. Z
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Quite a delegation from this city
attended. the big time at Penn Monday
evening when the new opera house in
that thriving little town was dedicated
Among those who went up were R.
F. Hunt, Martin Olsen, Herman STEM
seth and others.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

II A. NJ, Morning worship and ser
mon. Members of the Odd Fellow
and Rebapah lodges will attend this
service. Subject of sermon, "The
Word Made Flesh"
IL NJ, Sunday school
P. NJ, Epworth League.
SP. NJ, Praises service.
Services at Bethany 2,
2.3O P. NJ, Sunday school.
$3.50 Preaching service.
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock prayer
meeting and Bible study at the par
sonage.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Mich
ael Kerr Of Lawton underwent a ser.
ious operation at Mercy hospital. She
is getting along as well as could be
expected, and the outlook 81 that she
will recover, much to the satisfaction
of her many friends. Nv. Kerr came
ever with her and spent the latter part
of the week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Last evening the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs observed their anniversary
by holding a joint session, at which
time the families Of the members were
invited to :oin in the festivities. There
was a program and fine banquet.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
RIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over
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Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Bowen and Fam
lily Of Seventh street left today for
Malta, Montana, where they will make
their home. Mr.. Bowen is s%uperinten.
dent Of the Imperial Lumber Co.'s
yards, and his territory has been
changed, making the move necessary.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

The Knights Of Columbus will give
a ball in the ball room of the Great
Northern hotel tomorrow evening, and
arrangements have been made for a
good time. Invitations are out for
for members Of the order and their
ladies to attend.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

MI. and Mrs. James Jlace are home
again after spending the winter in the
south. They spent most 81 the time
at Beloxi, Miss. On their way home
they also visited relatives in, Milwau-
kee, Wis. !:
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Peter Regain was in from his farm
near Webster yesterday and says that
there has been no seeding done in his
section yet, and at best the wheat
acreage will be small, as there is SO
much water on the land and but little
blowing has been done.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

The Rebekahs held a regular meet
ing Monday evening, and a large class
Of candidates. were ushered into the
order. After the work; was finished q
fine lunch banquet was served and en-
joyed by the large crowd present.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27
CHI. .Doyon off Doyon was an over
S. Sunday visitor ia the city.

The Womens' Missionary society
Of the Presbyterian church are meet
ing this afternoon II the basement Of
the church.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

! Mr. and Mrs. S. o. Bondelid and MI.
and Mrs. Axel Carlson autoed to Penn
Monday evening to attend the dedica-
ton of the opera house at that place.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Tuesday afternoon. Mesdames John
Mclean and Ed Reuter- entertained a
number Of ladies at the Mclean home.
a most pleasant time was enjoyed by
those present.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

Arthur Smith and wife Of Ontario
township were visiting and shopping
in the city Tuesday. Mr.: Smith is one
q! Of THE ;larrge;;fsszneisa',o of this county.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

There will be Confirmation service
at the Episcopal Church on Friday ev-
ening at 8 o'clock. Bishop Tyler will
administer the right of confirmation
and preach. There are eight candi-
dates. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-27

A. v. Hais, Geo. H. Rodenbach, W.
Z. Nimmo and J. A. Stade, were
among those who attended the meeting
Of the Grand ;'Commandery Of the state
Of North Dakota at Grand Forks this
week.