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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

Geo. Ryneal, Jr.. will oyer for sale
by public auction at the front door
of the County Court House in Mar
tinsburg, w Va, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ~, 1913,
At lao p. Nj.
the following stocks and bonds;
10 Shares Stock Old National Bank,
Martinsburg. W. Va.
40 Shares Stock. The Peoples Trust
Company, Martinsbnrg, w Va.
so Shares Stock, Union Trust Com
pany, Washington, d. G.
Shares Stock National Capital
Bank, Washington, ID. G.
10 Shares Stock, Washington Loan
& Trust Company.
100 Shares Stock, National Bank of
Baltimore.
971s Shares Stock The Citizens Fire
Insurance Co. Preferred.
10 Shares Stock, The Buck Hill
Orchard Company.
80 Shares Stock, Independent Roll
er Milling Co.
80 Shares Stock, Highland Orchard
Company.
20 Shares Stock, spillman Bros.
INC.
Shares Stock Crawford Wooden
Company.
is Shares Stock Adamantine Clay
Products Co.
10 Shares Stock, Eastern Panhan
die Fair Association.
10 Shares Stock, Norwalk Motor
Car Co. Preferred.
5 Shares Stock, Norwalk Motor Can
Co. Common.
| Shares Stock, Stewart Vehicle Co
! Shares Stock, Northern Liberty
Market Assn. Washington, d. C.
81 Shares Stock, Batopolis Mining
Company.
3 Shares Stock Citizens Building
Company.
I 10 Shares Stock, Capitol North {
St., South Washington Ry. Co
| so Shares Stock White Hall GolC
Mining & Milling Co. of Va.
10 Shares Stock, Wards Aldernl
Milk Producers & Consumers Assn.
5 Shares Stock, Washington & Ar
lington Railway Co.
300 Shares Stock. Domestic Fire
Engine & Pump Co.
ITO Shares Stock, Shellabarger'
Live Stock Car CO.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
1.-THE CITY OF DIM FACES"
PROVIDES FAMOUS JAP
ANESE STAR WITH SPL-
ENDID ROLE.

Beautiful and tragic is the story of
The City of Dim Faces" the latest
starring vehicle for Sessue Hayaka-
wa, which will he displayed at the
Central tomorrow. This photoplay is
one of rare excellence from the stand
points Of production and artistry, and
will doubtless rank as one of the best.
AS a young half-caste Chinese. Jang
Is involved in love affair with a
high-class wealthy young woman,
who. when she realizes that the east
and west can never meet and be hap
Ply, renounces him and he. in re-
venge, makes her a prisoner. then
sells her to a Chinese marriage bro
kerr in San Francisco, who. in turn,
auctions her off to the highest bidder
in marriage market in the Chinese
quarters.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
ROAD WORK HELD UP,
LABOR VERY SCARCE

The County Court, which has been
in session for more than two weeks,
viii adjourn tomorrow afternoon,
one week ahead of the usual time of
adjournment While many matters
have been under consideration, they
were mostly of routine nature, and
little work of real Importance has
the work on the county roads is now
about at a standstill. owing to the
scarcity of labor, and that little prog.
ress is being made at this time.
However. 1t is hoped to accomplish
much more work before weather con
ditions stop operations.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
LESS THAN KIN"
WALLACE REID

The first laugh comes when Mr.
Reid, as Lewis Vickers, a daredevil
young American, who is temporarily
sojowrning in Central America be-
cause he is wanted" in the United
States for murder, tries to drill a
motley Central American army, which
Is mounted on mules, burros and
horses. The difficulties of getting
this worst army in the world" as
Mr.. Reid calls them during rehearsal,
in shape. rovides some screaming1y
funny situations, which will be heart
lily appreciated by all who see the
picture at the Central tomorrow.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
HEDGEsvlLLE NOTES.

Hedgesville, Sept. 19.-Mi.s. Flor
ence Roose. of New York. is the guest
of DIR. aud Mrs M. 5. Butler.
MIR. Jacob Arbergast. of Keyser, is
the guest of his nephew, Rev. Lynn
Arbergast.
Attorney and Mrs. J. d. Henson
spent the week end with Miss Emma
Harley and Mrs. Anna Henson.
Private Win. Rickard and Ward
Lucas. of Camp Meade. spent Sunday
at their home in the village
Mrs. Matte Robinson and daugh-
ter, Miss Anna, of Baltimore. are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sbert Speck,
Miss Pearl DelIaven. of DeHaven,
the High School faculty, isattending
Va, sister of MIR. Ashby DeFIaven, of
the High School this year
The Hedgesville Chapter u d. c.,
will meet at the home of Mrs. George
Porterheld on Tuesday, Sept. "a.
Mrs. R. T. Moler as-called to Hale
thrope. Md, on account OF the illness
of her daughter-inlaw, Mrs Wilbur
Moler.
Mrs. Buffey Simpson, of Baltimore,
Is the guest OF Mrs. W. B. Lingam-
felter.
Mrs. VIM Bodine entertained the
Chancel Chapter on Saturday even.
ing. After the business session re-
fresIhments were SERVED by the hos
tess.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. William Poisal re.
ceived a telegram from Newport. R
l.. stating their son James. who en-
listed in the U. s. Navy, was criti-
cally III with pneumonia Mrs. Poi
sal and brother-in-law. Mr.. Edgar
Poisal, left at once for Newport.
Mr.. VIM. Ellis received telegram
Tuesday stating the sad death OF his
sister, Mrs. Perce Ardinger in Rom
ney, w. Va The remains were
brought over the b. & o. on Wednes.
day and taken to the home of her
brother, Mr.. VIM. Ellis. The funeral
will be held this afternoon in the
Presbyterian church at Spring Mills,
Rev. B. f. Franklin will officiate.
Mrs. David p. Fry Is spending the
week In Middleway and is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Lille Gilbert. She
will attend the Eeastern Convocation
that convenes there this week
Mr. Harry Lucas, who has been
quite sick with typhoid fever is i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lucas have
moved in the Shipper apartment on
the corner of Main and Mary streets.
Mrs. James Pitzer and little son,
James, jr., are visiting her husband,
Mr.. Pitzer in Ohio
Mr.. John Jamison, Of Lima, Ohio.
is sending few days with relatives
in and near the village
mfr. and Mrs. John WATSON and
family are visiting relatives in New
Philadelphia, Ohio.
MIR. and Mrs. w. o. Hull have
moved from Potato Hill to the Wolfes'
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
LIEUT.. BOWLING AND
WIFE VISIT PARENTS

Lieut.. and Mrs. George B. Dowl-
ing, of Washington, spent the day
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene NJ. Chapman. of West Race
street. Lieutenant Bowling is the
young surgeon who enlisted in the
medical service of the L. S. Ma
rines and was stationed for some
time at Galveston, Texas Recently
he was ordered north and temporar
lily located in Washington His wife,
formerly Miss Ada Chapman. gradu-
ated last June as a trained nurse.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
IT'S A BEAR! SEE IT!

Women who have found trouble in
getting beautiful bathing suits will be
interested in the exquisite surf crea-
ton which Virginia Pearson wears in
one of the scenes of "The Liar"
which will be shown at the Central
tonight. Miss Pearson. when she
read the script of the play. saw that
seashore scene was necessary. so
she Immediately got in touch with her
Fifth Avenue modiste and together
they designed what is considered one
of the most beautiful costumes seen
on the screen.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
phur Spring road. on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1918.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a. m.
is HEAD OF CATTLE

-
Two cows will be fresh in fall; /
Jersey COW in full flow of milk: two
thoroughbred Holstein heifers, eIigi-
BILE to register; l Holstein bull, eligi.
BILE to register; / Durham bull, one
year old; 2 good stock bulls will
weigh about 700 lbs. each; balance
thrifty young cattle.
20 HEAD OF HOGS
Brood sow with 7 shoats. Shoats
will be sold separate. One brood
SOW will farrow by the LIST of Octo-
Der. One thoroughbred Poland China
male hog, year old; 9 Chester White
Shoats, will weigh about 80 to 100
lbs. each.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
One 2-horse Brown wagon and bed,
good as new; / carriage and pole
good as new, Walter A. Wood bind
er, z foot cut, good as new: 2 Buck.
eye double cultivators, good as new;
2 double shovel plows, l four-square
harrow, good cutting box.
HARNESS.
Two sets Yankee harness, good as
new; 2 collars, 2 bridles, 2 sets pillow
gears. 2 single trees, hand shovels
set butt traces.
One so Ib. can Of lard, and about 10(
lbs. country cured bacon.
TERMS OF SALEs
A credit of six months will be Civ
en- on all sums of $40 and over, tbs
purchaser to give note with approved
security, negotiable and payable a
the Merchants and Farmers Bank
with interest from date, but il pait
at maturity interest RENTED. Undel
$40 cash. No properly to be remoy
ed until terms of sale are compiled
with. Discount for cash.
G. w. KISNER.
Dodd & Hoffman, Aucts.
HARDWOOD Burkhart, Clerk.
3 10 cod I'd pd
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1 Bond $1,000 Chesapeake a. Ohio
Coal Il Lumber Co.
TERMS
The terms OF sale are cash But
the undersigned will be glad to loan
reasonable amounts upon the secur-
ity of the stocks and bonds to pur-
chasers who may lack the entire
amount necessary 10 make payments
in full.
TINE PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY,
admir- of Geo. Ryneal, Jr, Decd.
John wv Dodd, Auct.
Is 81 81 Ia 20
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
NO NEW STYLE OF
STRAW LIDS IN 1919

Mems straw hats are the subject
OF the War Industries Boards latest
conservation order. Manufacturers
were ordered Wednesday to intro
duce no new styles next season. TO
turn out no more than enough to
meet the estimated demand and to
restrict the height of crown, weight
of brirn and trimmings.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
J Lompson, of Brunswick are their
guests for a few DAYS
Mrs. Lawrence nt,indham. mother
of Private John L. WHndham, who Is
now over there, is quite sick
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
NOW AT SHELBY

Half a hundred smiling, determin-
ed looking beautiful young ladies
from Alabama. Arkansas. West vir-
ginia and Indiana arrived at Camp
Shelby just few days ago, to begin
their course of studies at the base
hospital here to prepare themselves
for training as Red Cross nurses ov.
erseas and in America.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
INWooD CIRCUIT

me pastor will preach at Fried
snip at IL a. m. Sunday, Sept. %.
salem $3.50 p. m. Special community
Patriotic service at Pikeside $50 p.
NJ roll of honor will be formed of
ali our boys" that have gone from
ue community to the camps or to
we front. Patriotic songs and an ad-
a'ess appropriate for the occasion
g DR.. Chamberlain. All are invited.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
is NOW OVER THERE

Word has been received by rela-
tives from Private Harry R. Shriver
that he has arrived safely overseas.
Private Shriver was one Of the young
men sent to Richmond, Va, for me-
chanical training.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
PROFESSIONAL NOTICES
D. w. SNYDER. JR.,
ATTORNEY At LAW

Practices in county. State and Fed
eral Courts. Special attention given
to collections. Converting, Title
Work. Settlement 81 Estates and ~
Commissioner Of Accounts. Settle
ment Estate Accounts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
INTERESTING BITS
ABOUT "MERELY PLAYERS

Kitty Gordon wears the very lat
est and most stylish of gowns in
this production.
Muriel Ostriche, who has been
starred in several productions:
Johnny Hines, one Of the corners of
the screen; and George MacQuarrie
skilled delineator of heavy roles,
ARE all in the cast.
More money was spent in the prop
.er stalking of this elaborate produc-
-tion than il spent in producing
many specials"
The climax comes as a real sur
prise and presents a situation new
to the screen.
At the Apollo Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Modern two room apart
ment on Rosemont Write TIA,
care Journal =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
A woman's Hearty Recommendation.

a Woman's Hearty Recommendations.
Worry and overwork cause kidney
trouble, and women suffer equally
with men. Miss Sara Hesten, Belvi-
dere, ILL.,, writes: II could not stoop
and when down had to crawl up by
a chair. was so lame suffered ag-
ony. Now feel like new person,
stronger and better in every way.
heartily recommend Foley Kidney
Pills"
Sold EyeryWhere. In
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

Practices In all courts. Prompt a.
tention given to any legal work OF
fees also open evenings.
Rooms Z 3, Peoples Trust Co. Bldg
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that w. w.
CLARK and THOMAS O'BRIEN, re-
siding in Berkeley County, West Vir-
ginia, will apply to the Circuit Court
of said County yon the 18th day OF
September. 1918. at the regular term
of said Court then and there to be
held, for license to carry revolver
or other pistol under the provisions
OF the Act to amend and re-enact
Sec. Z, Chapter As, Code OF West vir-
ginia. relative to offences against the
peace.
W. W. CLARK,
THOMAS O'BRIEN.
IS 9 lot ed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
CT us TO MEET

The Masonic Club will meet to-
night at $50 o'clock.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

A spesial invitation to parents who
have boys in, the serviie. J. G. S.
Myers, Pastor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
Los

Queen St. between Gil
bert,s Drug Store and Nantes To-
lbaxco Store one 81 bill and some
snaller change; Plesse return return. g. e.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

"ANIsO-At once, strictly fresh
eses, new lima beans and old fat
salcKens, Tbs. or over, will pay
a'snest cash price for above. Call
~ winchester phone or see me at
ho,el Berkeley, 2 a. m. to 2 p. m.
snu . to 8 p. m. "A. L. Martin,
steward. Tsss
"tEO-Unfurnished downstairs
oom IN private family for lady
attending business college. Call
0eii phone 1921 after 4 p. m. T45*
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
FOR SALE

AZ H. sAlE-Store and fixtures at
toa ps'own. See r.. d. Pearl, Nipe-
~"n. T56*
srss SALE Horse, harness and
hng wagon. $4,000 to quick
e' =. A Ycntz. T57'
sm,ss Houee, stable and black
z Iosssa snop. ~ n good condition,
4 Es's on 1alnp ort pike Ut the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

~ s0-Man or woman for dish
"asner' Apply Crystal Restaurant.
TAT
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

sEo-Man capable Of driving
~ .'a'omobile Tor Fire Department. APP
~ = FIRE Chief Quinn, East Burke
q $50
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE-Registered Shetland po-
MES. Mare in foal 40 to go dollars.
Some stations. All blue ribbon
stock. Come quick. William i.
Cushen. Hagerstown, Md. T64*
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR sALE-1917 Ford in good condi-
ton. Call 249 N Queen st. T63"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

Truck hauling. Eugene Burkhart.
|3odroaytlls. I'm r1cse la6.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19
HELP WANTED

s.vehNMENT CIVIL SERVICE
CIVILIZATIONS everywhere, Oc-
woer 9TH, 1900 clerks to be ap-
so.nted at Washington. Salary
11oo. Experience unnecessary.
~ and women desiring govern
.ss snt positions write for free par
uculars, J. G. Leonard (former CT
~ Service Examiner), 1856 Kenois
Dulioing' Washington. T37'
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

LoST-License tag No. 20S25. Re
ward if returned to E. J. Whit
more's store at Bedington. T65'
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

LoST-Ladys coat between Pikeside
and Darkesville. Reward III re-
turned to John Nadenbousch. T60s
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE-Several pieces Of furni-
ture. Mrs. j. w. Dean, tl5 west
King st. T63
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

party that stole laun-
dry bag in the Post Office is known.
Return at once to journal office.
No questions asked. T7z-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE-Fine brood sow, Poland
China; will have pigs Oct. IL. b.
C. Tinsman, Berkeley Place. T44~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR Substitution bicycle in good
shape cheap to right party If sold
at once. Call Bell 165-J Saturday
or see C. r. Bibbee. T6S*
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE-Ford delivery truck, in
perfect condition Apply J. M.
Lamp and Son, Virginia Ave. T73
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

TWO RINGS have been stolen and II
the person who has bought them
will return them to Jas. Alther's
Barber Shop, w. Va. Ave, ! will
nav for them. T46*
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LoST-Two pins, one cameo and
one an Eastern Star. Reward if
returned to 319 N. Queen ST. T67'
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR sALE-Hupmobile roadster. Ap-
ply H. H. McAlfster, r. L. Shep-
herdstown, WI Va. T70s
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

license 31S, be-
tween Martinsburg and Darkesville.
Return to 634 Virginia Ace. Re-
war dof $1.00. F36
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LoST-Bunch of keys with Fink
Brewing Co. tag, Reward if return
ed to Journal office. T61
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FOR sALE-191S Ford. Apply Lloyd
Bros. on w. King st. TSb
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

LoST-Bunch Of keys between Race
st. and Hess Ave. Reward il re-
turned to SIT W. Race st. TAI
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-19

FOR sALE-Pigs. 9 weeks old. In
quire 418 e. Race st. T43'
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Sold Everywhere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-08
Traced by Laundry Mark.

Perhaps the most striking instance
on record in England Of how laundry,
marks assist the police was that of
the Yarmouth beach mystery, when
the mutilated body of a woman was
discovered on the western shore of
that, previous to the war, popular sea-
side resort. Over 400 laundries were
visited by the police to discover the
ownership of the linen found on the
body. 1t was traced at last to a small
hand laundry at Woolwich, whittier it
had been sent by a Mrs. Bennett.
Twelve hours later the dead woman
had been identified, and her husband,
Herbert John Bennett, was in custody
charged with her murder.
He had, as he thought, obliterated
every clew. He had persuaded the
woman to stay at Yarmouth under an
assumed name. He had also, by suspf-
cious pretenses, got her to hide her
identity in every possible way; and
he had decoyed her to the beach at
dead of night and there strangled her
silently, swiftly, secretly while pre-
tending to caress her. But he over
looked the existence of that one little
| telltale laundry mark-which brought
him to the scaffold.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-08
MUSIC OF MARVELLOUS POWER
More Moving Than Any Sounds of
Earth Are Those Heard in
Churches of Russia.

And what shall 1 say of the music
OF Russian cathedral? There is no
organ and there are no female voices,
The chorus choirs are composed of
men carefully trained through a long
series Of years. The Russians have
naturally rich. sonorous voices, and
their sacred music is inexpressibly
moving. At times soft and appealing,
at others weird minor strain, 1t not
lnfrequently swells into a volume of
almost overpowering majesty. 1 have
heard church music in many parts Of
the world, but such music nowhere
else. 1t voices the sadness and suffer-
Ing, the implicit faith and the solemn
mission Of great people. More truly
than any other church music In the
world it is the expression of the deep
er soul Of a nation, elemental in it's
moods of storm and tenderness, of
half-barbarous passion and Of sub
lime aspiration. Every time we heard
it we stood in silence and awe, con-
scious that the strings Of our hearts
were being strangely swept and feel
ing as if we were in wide spaces under
the open sky and in the presence of
Mount Sinai from which issued al
ternately the crashing thunder, the
blazing lightning, and then the muir
muring of trees and brooks, and the
still, small Voice. Was this mere, emo
tionalism? It may have been, but the
mysterious spell still fingers in my
memory
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-08
GET ALONG WITHOUT SCENERY
In That, as in Many Other Ways, the
Chinese Theater Seems Primitive
In Our Eyes.

Scenery in China is conspicuous by
its absence. Mountains, mountain
passes, rivers, bridges, city walls, tenn
pies, graves, thrones, beds and other
objects are represented by an arrange
ment of chairs, stools and benches,
while the passage of rivers, horse rid
ing, unlocking of doors and entering
houses where not even screen exists
between the visitor and those he visits,
the climbing of mountains, execution
of criminals and numerous other &C
tons are presented by pantomimfc
motions that are perfectly understood
by the audience. Thus, a leper drinks
wine, in which, unknown to himself,
venomous serpent has been soaked,
feels an itching sensation and throws
himself into an imaginary fish pond
where, to the beating of gongs, he goes
through the motions of washing and
finds himself cured of that 1oathsome
disease, to become future chief grad
uate. Or general sent on a distant
expedition brandishes his whip, capers
around the stage few times amidst
the clashing Of cymbals, and then
stops and informs his audience that he
has arrived. Or q criminal who is to
be hung, accompanied by the weird
music from the two-stringed fiddle, will
wall and moan his confession and then
walk over to one side of the stage and
stand under bamboo pole with a rag
tied to the top. He has been hung! All
pain is represented by throwing the
head back and gazing upward. Anger,
by very hard breathing and staring
eyes. Every movement of the hand or
head, the positions in which the feet
and arms are held, are all significant
Of some definite action and meaning,
! and these movements are perfectly un-
derstood by the Chinese, who will tell
you, like the modern school of stage
artists in the West, that scenery is an
unnecessary bother-From 'The Chi
nese Theater," by Frank S. Williams in
Asia Magazine.