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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
.Discharging Betty.
BY ISABEL FROST.
tcopyrisht, 1917. by the Mcclure

Newspaper Syndtcate.)
n URZON had definitely, positively
made up his mind to discharge
Betty. II discipline was to be
maintained in tho office at all, that
was the first step toward 1t. In the
first place, she never should have been
employed in such q place as the Ben.
Finger Iron Works. She had walked
through the outer gates one early
spring morning, the last of line OF
applicants, and had asked the first
worker she met what the superintend.
Z ent's name was.
Frank Curzon." she was told.
Therefore, instead OF waiting her turn,
Betty had marched valiantly up to the
bookkceper's desk and had asked for
Mr.. Curzon quite as II she were pay.
ing little afternoon call. Ard she
got the position. Twenty minutes aft
er he had admitted her to the private
Office, jim, the bookkeeper, had stuck
his head in at tho door.
Mr.. Cur2pn, there's about fifty girls
out here waiting to see you" he said.
Tell them the position is filled" an.
) swered MIR. Curzon. And Betty heaycd
a sigh Of relief. To be sure, it was
only 80 a week, but there was no car
fare to pay, and the factory lay Just
ACROSS the railroad tracks from the
pretty suburban neighborhood where
she lived with her father and the four
J boys, all younger than herself.
You mustn't mind" she said that
evening, beaming Oh her docilc home
circle at tho supper table. I'm ter.
tT.ibta poni. o11 int, ,y,,, 4 o.r t,;,,, iii
Mrs. Ransom to come in and work for
us by tho day for 81 week. That
leaves mo five for myself, and I've
been waiting to buy LOO things for
tho house. They're splendid to me
down there, and linow can do the
work"
you're abominable in arithmetic.
Bet" said Archie. with the sweet
franfacs5 OF .. younger brother. "Wait
till you help ON the payroll
II don't have to do that" said Bet
{ ty, calmly. 81 an Air. Curzons private
secretary"
what does he look like?" demanded
David, the eldest.
well. he's rather tall. and possibly
tlii.ty, more or lesG." Betty dished
the preserved cherries thoughtfuliy.
And he's rather brownish IN tone.
brown hair and eyes. And very, very
busincss-lilie aud short spoken
But" said Dave aarcastically, wait
till he's Bettiilad."
u took about loUr weeks to BETTY
the whole office. It began with the
strife ut the gray iron foundry across
tho street. or course there was no
treal danger, but after tire reserves had
tbeen called out and the fight in the
ySrds was over, Cur2on came back
Hooking rather tense and angry.
.Wby didn't you keep ont OF range
when taose fellows were firing at u.s."
he demanded OF Betty.
II wanted TO see" answered Betty
haughtily. at was very interesting
4 "Doubtles7," hs retorted. There
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

else, especially for those whose work
is sedentary.
S-Abstinence from the use of pois-
onous drugs and an intelligent appli-
cation of the principles of rational
treatment rs represented III the prop
er use of water, air, food, electricity,
massage and other natural physiolog-
ical stimuli and therapeutics.
9-strict cleanliness of person and
premises.
1O-Proper and sufficient hours Of
sleep and recseation.
11-Praper and sufficient vcntlla-
ton Of churches, schools, dwelling
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

dispsnsations of nature that we are
built so that VIC can love and love ani
love all over again with the same or
greater intensity than we did before.
al shall never love again. / sid
with such decision that Ruth laughed
merrlly.
"'Yes, you will dear. Many tines.
and each time you will say TO youy'
self, as have all the great lovers o.
history, "All the others werc mere
emotional disturbances. This and this
only is real love-"
"'Third act shouted the call boy
and Ruth hurried out as she had to be
on the stage when the curtain went
up. -;
after she had gone took myself to
task, Margie. | stood myself t,up : in
the corner of my dressing foomt and
harangued myself much astRuth!hed
done. said, Paula Newton Tin Ethts
art you've got to prove whether Syou
are an actress or just affoollsnslittle
girl who will allow, a shallow ,loy9Saf,
fair to ruin her whole;life. SsYou have
done nothing for which{ need be
ashamed. You must go on amt do. your
best in this actiit, onlYtt show Earn.
est Lawtons that yout are TOT. big,SteSsn
If you atsXtlf MS estfmation "a q BABY
child, TO bs s9ssy ina mt ga t,4e
Nv thong tWEIk-
ed ION the stsges sto sact the part Ishad
!oeens Twins lever sinces 1Bhad Known
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were useless and only an operation
would help me, but Lydia E. Pinkhaniix
Vegetable Compound has proved Il.
otherwise. / am now perfectly we'll
and can do any kind Of work. Mrs.
NELLIE PHELPS, care of r. A. Rider,
RID. No. 5, Fulton, N. Y. agYs
o Ms Y fena eyef tyyog TSan saS sn...
backache or the blues could see the let
tiers written by women made we'll by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If you have bad symptoms and do NOT
understand the cause. write to- the
Lydia E, Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn.
Mass, for helpful sdyice given FIRE. q
-,~.sra.Gs.F ~ Z. 4sSa - ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12
NIfsled by the Sound.

81 haven't noticed Tootles playing
in your orchestra lately"
mo; he slipped on the fey side.
walk and broke mis- claviclc."
Well, couldn't he get another
from the musical instrument deal
?"-Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

receive no benefit,
when SO many have
proved that Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
will make them
well? For overs
year ! suffered 80
from female weak
ness ] could hardly
stand and was
afraid TO go on the
street alone. Doe
tors said medicines
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

4 toy soldier indicates his military
career; row boat is reminder OF
that dark hour when he crossed the
Delaware.
a copy OF the constitution should
indicate that he was president OF the
convention which framed that his.
torlc document. And the word New
York should tell-what most persons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12
: LIFE HISTORY OF.NATTON,s FIRST PREsn
assortment OF small articles arrang.

an assortment OF small articles arrang-
ed on center table.
Everyone will know what stump or
Ratchet indicates. Very few, prob.
ably will take the hint conveyed in n
toy white horse; it should suggest
Nelson Washington's favorite mount
in tue revolutionary war.
A small note book entitled MAX.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

inns" is reminder Of the ITO rules OF
conduct Washington wrote down for
hi spwn guidance when he was 1s
years of age.
a chain is reminder that our first
president vas educated TO be a sur.
veyor Pictures OF hounds will say
that his fayorite sport was fox.hunt.
ing. A tobacco leaf will tell what was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

The writing of Life of Washing.
ton will furnish school boys and girls
as ws!R.,.s their fathers and mothers
with considerable amusement at any
entertainment given February %.
The events in the career OF the Faith
er Of his Country will be suggested by
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

his occupation, as gentleman farm
er of old Virginia.
A picture Of Martha Washington
calls for an account Of his romance;
one of Mt. Vernon demands line or
two about his estate.
y huge iron key calls for the story
OF La Fayette's gift to Washington Of
the key of the Bastile.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12
woman COULD
! HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
| Compound.

Fulton, N Y. 'ewhy will women
pay out their money for treatment ard
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

houses and especially sleeping rooms.
l2-.Activity in the warfare against
flies. mosquitoes and all other disease
producing and disease carrying in
sects. 8 sstS
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED..
Miss r. 6.-"can.I do anything to
stop falling hair?"
Try washing. brushing and rubbing
the scalp. 4
- N...aal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

:orget-that Washington took his oath
of office as first president OF the Uni.
ted States in what is now the city OF
skyscrapers. -
Ready rhymSters and apostles Of
verse fibre will find their opportunity
in this contest. y
What l don't know about George.
usually gets the BOBBY prize.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12

one.half years old respectively)s and
have found it very satisfactory WiieH
they had the Group. The first Application
helped to loosen the phlegm. rnakinz
them rest more easily, and they were
ableto go to sleep. VapoRub also iiclped
them when they had severe colds. !
can recommend 1t to all mothers. Z
But the best part about this Little
Bodyguard" -VapoRub is that IL IS
applied externally and hence can bp
used freely. with perfect safety. on
the smallest child, ias often as wished
Three size, 25c, soc or $500. ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-12
You Can Keep Them Free from
Colds Without Dosing.

These two fine boys haye~a "Little
Bodyguard" to protect them against
sudden attacks Of Group OF cold trou.
bles. Their mother Mrs. C. C. Evinger,
1924 n. 9Th St, Terre Haute, Ind,
,,,r;tAs = Al.ySSI 80
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
Hold RALLIES ON
WINDWARD OAHU

Although accompa MED BY rain.
everywhere until ieuing Laie for
town the Republican candidates that
went down the road Saturday after
noon had cordial receptions. together
Glth good meetings. at the four places
visited.
William Henry presided at KaneOhe.
giving q strong address on the ad-
yantaRes OF Republican government
All OF the candidates were well re-
ceIved. the applause being hearty.
Waikane had not had q Republican
meeting since 1908, yet, in spite Of
drizzIing rain when the first car ar
rived, there was goodly turnout OF
voters who listened infehtly 10 the
speeches and warmly applauded the
speakers. Moses Akawa presided.
Owing to defective engine In one
machine. the first three cars we're de-
layed three miles out OF Waikane.
while four or five experts vainly tried
To locate the trouble. Finally the deere
lict had TO be towed about eight miles
TO Hauuia, where after dinner B
gathering In the courthouse was ad
dressed. Sam Kahele was in charge
OF the meeting which was decidedly
friendly.
Laie had a large turnout to greet
the candidates IN the spacious village
hall. Here several candidates arriy-
ing by way OF Waialua joined the
others. Mr.. Kekuku was in the chair.
Senator s. L. Desha and Represents.
tive B. H. Kelekolio Of Hawaii county
appeared rs special advocates Of
Desha held the audience in spasmodic
mirth by his inimitable powers Of
dramatic appeal. The voters showed
distinct favor toward the candidates
standing for denomination as well as
some Of the new aspirants. II was
close to midnight before all were
heard.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
YOUR SICK CHILD
IS COASTIPATED!
LOOK At TONGUE
If Cross, FeveriSil or Bilious
Give California Syrup
of Figs"

No matter what ais your child, q
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given.
If your little one is out-of-sorts, pslf-
sick, isn't resting, eating and acting
naturally look, Mother! see II tongue
is coated. This is a sure sign that it's
little stomach, liver and bowels are
clogged with waste. When crcss. ifrf
tabs, feverish. stomach sour, breath
bad or has stomaen-aclie. diarrhoea,
sore threat, full Of cold, give a tea
spoonful Of California Syrup Of Figs. :
and in few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out OF its little bowels
without gripping. and you have well.
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative because
it never fails To cleanse the little
ones liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach and tney dearly love its
pleasant taste Full directions for
babies, children lof all ages and for
gr0wn-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-ceht bot
tie Of ..California Syrup Of Figs then
see that It is made BY the California
Fig Syrup Company ADV.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
REFRESHING IS
F|BBERS' QUEEN

DELIGHTFULLY."- refreshing best de.
scribes Miss George Washington,
the Famous Players film comedy now
showing at the Liberty theater and a
most appropriate vehicle for the Fam
Gus Players diminutive star, Mar
ederite Clark. This charming little
artist usually appears in something
cut of the ordinary, she usually ap-
pears In roles that have a large per
centage Of laughter-this Is just that
sort. AS Bernice Somers, the girl who
is awarded the truth medal by the
Truth Society of the town in which
her school is located and as the girl
who Is crowned queen of fibbers" by
her classmates, Miss Clark brings that
class OF entertainment to the screen
that should arouse every tired bust
ness man" not too tired to visit the
big Nuuanua street theater during the
next several evenings.
A new leading man appears in sup
port Of Marguerite Clark in this fea-
ture. II is Niles WEIGH and he proves
a most satisfactory male role.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
H5 5fTEk|k8
Bill IS
VERY sTROhGOM

3 As Is customary during the early
part of the week the Hawaii theatef
n presenting 3 pair OF feature films
drama Of the heavy type and also Q
comedy that Is ~alI wool and q yard
wide when measured by comedy
standards. THE Price CT Power Is
the drama and orrfn Johnson and
Marguerite Marsh the feafufe1 art
fists. He Did and He Didf't' Is the
title Of tie confecy and the leading
comedians are Mabel Norinand and
Roscoe commonly known as Fatty
Arbucltle. u
.The Price Of Power" ffas a setting
N large and modern Gotten mill anc
the plot Is woven around the time-old
fight of capital and labor with the re
suits as usual, indecisive The popu
lar mob scenes are much in evidence
In the film, especially so in the real
istic STRIKE incident In which brick.
bats and clubs are used to such ap-
parent good effect that 1t takes no
stretch of the imagination to realize
the effectiveness or such primitive
implements. AS usual, there is q love
story AZ which the featured stars are
the principals, one as a factory girl
with ambitions beyond the confines, of
the cotton min, the other the scion aot
wealthy family whose tastes are on
the degenerate order until he meets
the factory girl.
He Did and He Didn't is just a
bundle OF laughs and the Nofmand-
Arbuckle combination lie one that Is
hard to beat.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
DEAL in STOCKS
HUhDLES FATHER

Pictures took the place of the spcs-
en- drama at the Bijou theater last
night, the principal offering OF the
program being The Conquerer." The
story is vivid study of modern life
in New York, involving deals on Wan
street,
Mark Horn by sheer energy lifts
himself from humble beginnings to a
position Of power in The financial
world He hates the aristocrats and Is
particularly bitter towards Wayne
Madison. whose daughter he loves.
Madison deals In a certain stock which
Horn controls ana by forcing down the
price brings Madison figuratively tn
his knees The daughter of Madison
in. marriage is the price that Horn
asks. The deal is made with the rs
suit that Horn Telents and the loye
romance works out to pleasant.
finish.
Almost oyershadowing the photo
drama is the animated yeekly, show,
ing many OF the events that are max
ing history in the world. A German
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
Don't FORGET

The big bargain sale Of Rebuilt and
Used Cars Nv she von Hamm- Young
Company, corLer Alakea and Hotel
Streets, frJhf Tuesday. May 1st, to
Saturday, May 5th.-Ady.
U-hoat suh,nes cling, and the -actaat
sinkins Of a meschantman with the
victims struggling III the water. Is.
one OF the NOS timely pictufes shown
for some time. The film also showk
the return of Ambassador Gerard
Sarah Bernhardt being carried from
the liner and the victory of the White
Sox at Boston. "a
A Keystone comedy. "A Mosss :
Star" with Mack swain in the leading
role, completes the program.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
DAILY REMINDERS

Make some Of today's want ads
serve YoU-by answering few Of
them.
Wanted Two more passengers for
motor party around island. 81 each.
Lewis Garage. phone 214l.-Adv.
For Distilled Water. Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
Try tie Con. Soda Water Works Co.
ADV.
Cook books with helpful recipes for
thrifty housewives, for sale at Pat
tens. successor to Arleigh & Co, Ho-
tel street
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
MANY AITgNo sApTIsM

In the midst Of nearly a half hun
bred relatives James r. Judd. Jr., was
baptised at o'clock Sunday after
noon BY Rev. Henry p. Judd at the
home OF the baby's parents, DR.. and
Mrs. James R. Judd, on Prospect
street The baby was born January
4 n New York City and inasinuch as
the parents we're for over year in
France and came to love the great
French Field Marshal Joffre. they
have nIcknamed the child eloffre.r
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
VITAL STEPS TOPIC FOR
TUESDAY MORNING CLASS

The Tuesday Morning Class will
be addressed tomorrow morning by
Mrs. Helen Van Anderson Gordon of
San Francisco, New York and Boston.
Mrs. Gordon's topic viii be Vital
Steps" ami viii deal with the relation
of the present great political disturb
ances to the need for mental and
spiritual preparedness. A number of
future talks on this same general
topic viii be given by the same speak
ef. II
The class meets at 1890 every
Tuesday morning in the hall at Miller
and .eretania streets. A cordial in
yftation to attendpfs exteE1sd to all
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
PAYS 0FE DEBTS
Of ASSOCIATION

fspseiai star-BuIietin corres ponatnfe -
WAHsGKu. Maui. April z At the
meeting Of the Maui Cgpnty Fair and
Racing Association on Fnesday after
noon. Treasurer ID. G. Lindsay Va
auth6riexdzt0 pay off the note OF ae
old Maui RacfAg Essociaticn. which,
unde9 agreement OF consoIidatio1 hase
been assumed By the new ofsairiEa
ton. These notes asgregats $3.50
with some accrued interest. The treas
cref is also to pay a number q other
small bills outstandirE
ID. T. Fiemmfn4 was. named com
mittee of-one to study the matter of
filling In the low lands abont the Ka-
huiui race track preparatory to erect
ing the necessary fair buildings on tic
property.
Race Program Presented
+. b. Cameron, for the racing de
partment, submitted a. tentative race
program for the coming Fourth of July
races. which was discussed at some
length. The program lad been draft
ed by Dr. j. G. Fitzgerald, Of the conf
mittee. The directors were OF the
opinion thai the races would be more
popular we're they interspread with
other exhibition features than solely
horse racing
Because the purses for the. program
submitted aggregate some $4,000. the
directors were IN doubt as TO It's ADJ
lity to raise sueii asufn from the gate
receipts and entry fees, and accord
indy asked the committee to 90 over
the matt 81 and give some further light
on the subject.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
ZI=r5 RE
- EATG&l

Program beginning at 1880 p. m. until
4 p. m.
Evening 1.-TWO showsl $50 and $3.50
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY
AND EVENING.
ATHEiR MOTHER ttWo-part drama)
L0bin.
aAURtEp THRoUGH THE DRAW,
FRIDGE (railroad drama) kalerl,
.THE TIRED BUSINESS MAN.
comedy Vim.
gTnE KIDNAPPED HERE So
(drama) kslem.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-30
ALL READY NOW
!. FOR BIG FETE

Eight hundred children Of many ma
fionalitles, in dances; unique flower
girls: novel grabs ana manly special
booths will be features Of the May
aay Fete on lower Punahou Campus
tomorrow. Gates open at 2 O'clock:
pfogfani begins at 8 Benefit Free
Kindergarten and ChildRri's Aid As
sociation. Admission. Csc fol, adults.
Bleacher seats, 75c.-,.Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-03
PLEASING FARCE GIVEN
As Prominent Feature of Reception to
Spaulding Freshmen.

One of the most enjoyable. as well as
one of the largest attended freshman re-
! ceptions in the history of the school was
given to the incoming class at Spaulding
high school last evening by the members
OF the three upper classes, in the Spauld-
ing assembly hall. As a result of the
lsbors of the committees of the upper
classes, an excellent program was ar
ranged, while the customary program of
marches and dances was also indulged in.
Lawrence Campbell, president of the
1918 class, acted as master of the cere-
monies and in his official capacity he
spoke few words to the members of the
freshman class. The first number of the
program was a vocal solo by Hildreth
Martin, he being obliged to respond to an
encore. The main feature of the program,
which was farce, entitled His Meth
odist Foot was given by cast com
posed of members of the upper glasses.
Dean Davis in the role of bookseller
headed the cast, in which several prom
ising thespians appeared, and aroused
the mirth of the audience on his several
appearances on the stage, while the re
mainder of the cast was made up OF
Frank Wells as Mr.. Jones. Miss Helen
Roscoe as Mrs. Jones, Harold White and
Miss Madeline Mcdonald as Bobby and
Sally Jones, Miss Corrinne Eastman as
Mrs Morse. Miss Ruth Averill as Mrs.
Ryan, Miss Marion Anker as Mrs. Brown
and Miss Kathryn Rogers as Mrs. Hub
bard The cast was directed by Miss
Eva Smith of the faculty, whose good
work was reflected in the production of
the farce. After the production, violin
solo was rendered by Roger Ericsson.
while Dean Davis gave a mandolin selee
ton, the program ending with humor-
Gus reading by Prof. Edwin Smith of
the faculty.
During the evening refreshments OF
punch and waters were served, while
and dances made up the rest of
the evenings entertainment, the fresh
man march being led by Gordon Reardon,
president of the class, while the senior
march was led by Lawrence Campbell,
president of that class.
The committee OF the upper classes, to
whom a great deal of credit is due, was
of Misses Vivian Marion and
Madeline Mcdonald. and Theron Morse
and Dean Davis of the senior class:
Misses Marjorie Love and Hilda Martin
,on and Frank Wells and Howard Me.
Knight of the junior class, and Misses
Gladys Rowell and Lucy Wells. and Earl
-ane and Stewart Carson of the sopho-
more class,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-03
NO GERMAN OPERA.
Will Be Sung at Metropolitan Opera
! House in New York.

New York, Nov. 3.--The board of di
rectors of the Metropolitan Opera com
pany announced last night that no per
formances of opera in the German Ian
guage will be given during the present
season This means that a number OF
German singers will be eliminated from
the role of artists.
Official announcement that the ban has
been placed on German music confirmed
earlier information that the directors had
virtually decided on this action.
Among the prominent German singers
who, it is understood. will not appear
this season are Madame 0ber, Madame
Selma Kurt, Johannes Sembach and Carl
Braun. Mesdames Hempel and Matte
nauer, who although their names are
German, are said to be thoroughly loyal
in their Americanism, will, it was said,
appear in French and English opera. :
The action taken by the board was an
nounced as response to a growing senti-
ment against the use of German Ian
gllage. II means that Wagner and Bee
thoven will be eliminated from the roper
toire. There was no intention at any
time, il was said. to put on operas this
year by Richard Strauss, a living Ger
man composer.