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EFFORT MADE FOR REVIVAL OF LEAGUE TO STUDY DRAMA

Promoters of Community Movement Hope to Encourage Local Dramatic Talent to Expand.

NOT FOR HIGH BROW

BY FORREST DAVIS "Make-believe" is an inherent tendency of man. Children love to act. They admire pageantry. Give a little girl a couple of

dollies, a long dress and a stage setting of battered furniture and

she will evolve a domestic

drama.

Her brother and his friends will take an empty hay mow, a discarded sheet for curtain, household odds and ends and give a show for which they'll

charge six pins. Turn to Dramatic Form.

All children turn to play-acting art

lessly. They are devoid of self-con

sclousness until reminded of self by their elders and they love to clothe

their grotesque conceptions of life in dramatic form. But adults, in this land of the free

and home of the brave, have sought to

repress their play instinct Only in scattered groups is found true self-expression in terms of the play. A host of ideas were loosed by the Little Theatre idea. Most of them are not so pretentious, not so open to the criticism of being "high brow," which is a damning term in the ears of the average man. In New York, of course, the Washington Square players and the Portmanteau players have scored financial as well as artictjc successes through th tvolution of the ideas of Wlnthrop Ames and his compeers, .but in Chicagorecently the Little Theatre company became insolvent Grangers Present Plays. ' The effect of the movement has been far-reaching, for all that ' In the Northwest farming communities have appropriated the idea and bands of grangers are presenting plays in community centers. Plays dealing with farm conditions, with the soil, have made this phase of the movement successful. In a New England city a band of amateur players, recruited from professional and business ranks, give6 shows in a civic play house and, because the Thespians wander from lbFen to Augustus Thomas occasionally, their venture succeeds. Remember "Ye Old Deestrict Skule" and the others that enjoyed popular favor a generation ago in every hamlet in this broad land. They, and the other "home talent shows'," past and present were precursors of and no ware akin to the Little Theatre movement Take Kate Douglas Wiggins' "Old Peabody Pew," which has been given In several Richmond churches recently by Second English Lutheran church folks. Their effort was first cousin to that of the most approved band of Little Theatre players. Richmond Lacks Organized Effort. Save for efforts in the high school and college. Richmond has had no organized attempt to develop dramatic skill or culture. The Drama leagu.e which now is In a state of coma, has sought to establish a drama center; to provide for working out of a modified Little Theatre plan. Leaders in the league feel the need for development of a band of amateur players. Especially since Richmond is cut off from enjoyment of the best things on the legitimate stage. An effort is being made now to revitalize the Drama league; to link it with the community music movement so that both arts, closely allied as they are, may be developed in Richmond coincidentally. This can be done. The community movement ran be crystallized Into a vehicle for promotion of both arts. At the same time that the best things In the musical world are brought here at a reasonable cost, the best plays can be introduced to Richmond. Argue for Home Talent. There are persons who contend that there is no need to bring outside musical talent to Richmond. "Keep the money at home to de

velop local music, orchestras and choruses," they advise. As well seek to develop plant life In a subterranean chamber. Unless a plant pushes through the soil and re

ceives the inspiration and warmth of

the sun it. perishes. Without an inspiration and appreciation that comes from hearing the world's greatest artists, local music remains local music. It develops so far and no farther.

So It Is with the drama. Until per

sons can appreciate the drama, can understand the consummate art of the greatest numbers of the time, they are in no position to interpret intelligently. So, the Drama league is to take on new life. It Is to become an integral part of tie community art movement which means. In effect art for the people. It is to bring the loftiest In the drama to Richmond. 1 And all these things wfll be added.

Guard Arsenal

Day and Night

(By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 8. The buildings of the United States Bureau of Mines and the government arsenal here have been placed under guard both night and day, it became known today. Gates on two sides of the government property have been locked, while on the Butler street side, admission can be gained only with a pass.

BECK ENDORSES POSTAL CHANGE

Postmaster Beck is pleased with Postmaster-General Burleson's order placing postmasters under civil service. The order will not disturb him until the expiration of his present four year term. Then he will be forced to undergo a competitive examination and take the risk of being outpointed if he desires to hold office. "I believe it will increase efficiency and enable a postmaster to retain the office long enough so he can become thoroughly familiar with the department," he said. Another reason for Beck's approval is that the order affords a chance for promotion to employes of the department which they do not have now.

WEATHER HAMPERS MILITARY ACTIVITY IN WAR THEATRES

(By Associated Press) Today's reports from the European war fronts again indicate a period of bad weather and unimportant military operations. Aside from raiding activities the only feature in the official statement is the mention of spirited artillery activity in some sectors. There has been similar stagnation along the Russian and Macedonian fronts, according to the German official statement.

ENGAGEMENT OF MEXICAN FOES MADE IMMINENT BY MOVES

(By Associated Press) JUAREZ, Mex., March 8. -Mexican de-fecto and rebel forces are said to be approaching each other today in the vicinity of San Martin ranch, fifty miles southeast of Juarez, and a battle is believed to be imminent. Jose Carlos Murguia and Gen. Pablo Gonzales left Juarez late yesterday in automobiles for the San Martin ranch district, followed by 400 soldiers. In all, the two commanders expected to have a force of over 500 to engage the Villa band, said to number about 400. Although Mexicans denied Villa leaders had sent word that they expected to engage the Juarez garrison,

RUSSIANS MAKE GAIN IN PERSIA

(By Associated Press). PETROGRAD, March 8. The Russians in Persia have made further important progress in their pursuit of the Turks from Hamadam, the war office announced today.

WILSON KEEPS BED BECAUSE OF COLD

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 8. President Wilson, who is suffering from a cold taken a week ago and made worse during his inauguration Monday, remained in bed today by order of his physician. Dr. Cary T. Grayson. No engagements were made by the president for today and he will rest as much as possible during the next few days.

FOULKE RESUMES WORK OF SOCIETY

William Dudley Fbulke, president of the Wayne County Anti-Tuberculosis society, has called the annual meeting to be held next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Morrisson-Reeves library. Officers and members of the advisory board will be elected and amendments to the constitution will be considered. All subscribers of $1 a year to the fund are entitled to a vote.

LACK OF FUNDS TO PREVENT PROBE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. March 8. Lack of funds will prevent the Federal trade commission from undertaking the food cost Investigation ordered by President Wilson.

DISCUSS PROPOSED HALL

FOUR WOMEN GIVEN CHANCE TO ALTER LIFE

And the grand jury grinds on. Four girls who have furnished evidence which has lead to the indictment of saloonists and resort keepers since January 1 have been warned by the grand jurors to leave Richmond as soon as the present session closes. "If they do not follow advice, they will be prosecuted," said Prosecutor Strayer today. "They will remain in Richmond until all cases in which Indictments have been returned have been tried. Their services as witnesses may be needed." Prosecutor Strayer is keeping the names secret until the cases have been disposed of. Prosecute House Operators. "We have been prosecuting operators of houses in an effort to put a stop to outlandish law violations. We have hesitated to prosecute there girls who are in reality mere children. It

was hoped that they could be reformed after they had been lectured. It's a hard proposition for them to reform here in the old environment the jurors have found. "By sending the girls to another

town, New Castle, we are not trying to dump Richmond's undesirable citizens on them. We believe there is a chance for the girls to reform where their past records are not known. "A woman who was recently advised to leave Richmond because of her connection with alleged resorts has secured a respectable positron In "an office in a nearby town and . is doing wen." ; ' " j The grand Jury will not adjourn this time until it has Indicted all resort keepers where there is evidence to convict. At least six persons have escaped prosecution by leaving Richmond. Asks Promise of Reform. In keeping with its new policy of reform without punishment where possible which has been inaugurated by the grand jury and Prosecutor Strayer, Judge Fox in circuit court today permitted Kate Williams, 77, who entered a plea of guilty to a grand jury indictment charging her with keeping a house of ill fame, to go free upon her promise to reform. The woman weighs over. 200 pounds and is in ill health. It was feared that close confinement in the women's jail would result in her death. In explaining the case. Prosecutor Strayer informed the court that the indictment was returned so that officials will have a "club" which will guarantee good behavior of the woman. Ethel Crane, colored, who was arrested yesterday on two indictments charging her with selling intoxicating liquors without a license will be tried next Tuesday unless she should enter a plea of guilty. It is alleged that she sold liquor on holidays when saloons were closed. Receives Anonymous Letters. Nobody availed themselves of the opportunity to appear before the prand jury and tell of law violations. Prosecutor Strayer issued a public invitation giving every citizen this right yesterday. Anonymous letter written by persons claiming to be "good citizens" continue to pour into his of.fice. Evidence gathered in conection with the Greensfork bank robbery case investigation substantiated the assertion made in the Palladium some time ago to the effect that part of the Chicago bank robbers gang did the work. It is understood that three affidavits have been made against men who are alleged to have done the work. But

the men cannot be located.

it has repeatedly been reported here and in El Paso that an invitation had been sent to the Carranza commanders to come out and give battle.

Will Determine Thaw's Sanity

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 8. Refusal of the attorneys who are seeking to have Harry K. Thaw adjudged insane, to allow representatives of the state of New York to be present at the examination into Thaw's sanity in Philadelphia next Monday has resulted in an appeal by District Attorney Swann to Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania.

Wasps Report on Ships Sunk

(By Associated Press) BERLIN, By wireless to Sayville, March 8. German submarines returning between March 1 and 3 from their operations made reports indicating the sinking of vessels with an aggregate tonnage of 204,000, according to the Overseas News Agency (the official German news bureau).

CLOTURE CLAUSE BEFORE SENATE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 8. The cloture amendment to the Senate rules approved by both Democratic and Republican caucuses, was taken up by the Senate today under unanimous consent.

GERMAN SUBJECT IN ROOM FULL OF BOMBS

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Fritz .Kolb, a German subject, arrested in Hoboken, N. J., in a room filled with bombs and chemicals. It Is alleged that behind Kolb is a widespread conspiracy to destroy munitions plants and depots throughout the United States.

MAKERS OF TOYS ENDORSE WILSON (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 8. The Toy manufacturers' association in convention here with delegates from all parts of the country, announced today that resolutions had been sent to president Wilson approving his "action in upholding and maintaining the rights of American citizens at home and abroad." The memorial pledged the organization "to support the president in every act to uphold the honor of the republic."

SHIPMENTS OF COKE REMAIN VERY SHORT

Question of establishment of a com

munity hall at Garfield school will be discussed by the directors of the Y. M. C. A. in a monthly meeting to be

held Friday noon in the association.

Routine matters will be taken up.

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair. Somewhat colder tonight. Friday fair. Temperature Today. Noon 36 Yesterday. Maximum 43 Minimum 34 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy tonight. Below freezing. ' General Conditions The storm which caused yesterday's rain is now over Lake Erie and is rapidly going eastward. Generally fair weather prevails over the plain states. Another storm is moving into the United States from the Pacific ocean but will not reach here before Saturday or Sunday. General frosts as far south as Tampa, Florida. Killing frost In Louisiana and Mississippi.

(By Associated Press) CONNELLS VILLE, Pa., March 8. Shipments of coke from the Connelsville district last week amounted to 342,000 tons, a loss of 10,000 tons compared to the previous week. Scarcity of cars was attributed as the cause.

MUSKEGON BUYS WHEELING PLAYERS

(By A?sociatet Press) WHEELING, W. Va., March 8. Four players have been purchased by the Muskegon Central League base ball club from the defunct Wheeling club. They are: Pitcher Wetzel, Infielders Lear and Reilly and Outfielder Shearen. The consideration was not made public.

BOOSTERS MEET TONIGHT

MILTON, Ind., Mar. 8. The Boosters club promises several fine attractions Thursday evening.

PECORD LARGE TRANSFER

The largest realty transfer recorded in Wayne county this year Is that of Jacob E. Hinshaw to Oscar Moyer. The deed was filed today for 240 acres of land in Harrison and Clay townships southwest of Greensfork. compensation. $24,000 or $100 an acre.

SETS COMMENCEMENT

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., March 8 The Commencement of the Cambridge City High school will be held Friday evening, May 25, in the Hurst opera house. The following young people compose the class: Ruth Feemster, Robert Dill, Mary Clapper, Dewey Kelly, Alice Morris, Walter Myers, Helen Hicks, Forrest Kocher, Alma Schneidler. Eva Sloniker, Francis Ogborn and Marguerite Smith.

REPORT CONVERSIONS

Conversions continue to be a feature of almost every service in the evangelistic series being conducted in the Nazarene church by Evangelist Cain. Kvangelist Cain preached from these words, "We See Jesus," last night Mrs. A. F. Balsmeier sang a solo.

4,852 MEN JOIN REGULAR TROOPS

(By AssoclatM Press) WASHINGTON, March 8. Recruiting during February resulted in 4,852 men being added to the regular army, the war department announced today. Officers viewed the result as highly satisfactory and indicating that the army can be brought to its authorized strength before June 30.

Asks For Use of P. 0. Roof as Scaffold

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 8. Treasury department officials today referred to the attorney-general for decision of request from the custodian of public buildings at Spokane for authorization to use the roof of the Federal building there as the location for the erection of a scaffold to put to death a Federal prisoner sentenced to die March 20.

GUARD BORDER AGAINST RAIDS BY VILLISTAS

(By Associated Press) EL PASO, Tex., March 8. American forces today are guarding the border against a possible raid by Villa troops said to be in force at the San Martin ranch, about 50 miles south

east of Juarez. A machine gun company in motor trucks was dispatched to Fort Hancock, Texas, last night, and it was stated that they will cross the border in pursuit of bandits in case of an incursion into American territory.

Stand on Bill Raises Issue

(By Associated 'Press) CHICAGO. March 8. The vote of

Congressman William W. Wilson, third district (Chicago) against the armed neutrality bill has raised the Question whether he retains his qualifications for membership In the Union League Club, one of the most conservative in the city.

AMOS KENWORTHY CALLED BY DEATH

Richmond and eastern Indiana Friends will be interested in news of th death of . Re. Amos Kenworthy, veteran Quaker preacher, who died February 28, at the home of his brother, Oliver,: in .Denair, Caif. ... Rev, , Amos Kefi Worthy was one of the most picturesque figures in the Quaker communion for more than a half century. He was nearly 90 years old when he died. Many interesting stories of his extreme piety and striking evangelistic power are told by older Friends. He was a singular looking man and was known from coast to coast wherever Quakers have a settlement.

MURRAY TO EXPOUND CHURCH'S DOCTRINES

Christian church doctrines will be expounded by Rev. L. E. Murray in a series of Sunday morning sermons to begin next Sunday. 'The Origin and Purpose of the Restoration Movement of the Disciples of Christ," will be the subject of the first sermon. Others to follow in sequence will be entitled: "Authority of Scripture," "Conversion," "The Holy Spirit," "Forgiveness of Sin,' and "Eternal Life." At the evening services the series on "Great Evangelists" will be continued. "Paul as an Evangelist" will be the subject next Sunday evening.

DRAW STIFF FINE ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Lillian Cooper and Dewltt Holmes both pleaded guilty to a statuatory offense in city court today and each was fined $25 and costs and given a ten days jail sentence. They have been living here for about five months. "If you get a marriage license I will marry you in this court," said Mayor Robbins and his offer probably will be accepted.

BOOSTERS ARRANGE SALES

MILTON, Ind., March 8. The regular monthly sales under the auspices of the Boosters' club, will be held Wednesday, March 14.

THOUGHTS TO THINK ABOUT Say but little and mean much; it's the little man who multiplies his words to try to magnify himself in other men's minds.

Give out pleasant word3 and pleasing smiles to your fellow; when you scatter sunshine you will never scare at the shadow.

It doesn't take much to make man happy if he be wise enough to be happy with little; misery is the wage of the fool's discontent Are you cramped and hampered, in your little 9x10 room? Is your environment not to your - liking?. The Palladium "Rooms For Rent" columns every day are filled with advertisements , of the best furnished and best located rooms now unoccupied In Richmond. Turn to the Classlfied pages today and see what . suits you. !,

INDIAN PLOT BORE APPROVAL OF HIGH GERMAN OFFICIAL, DOCUMENTARY DATA SHOWS

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 8. Documentary evidence purporting to show that Dr. Chandre Chakraberty, a Hindu, and Ernest Sekunna, a German chemist, arrested here in connection with an alleged plot to foment revolution in India had been In communication with the German foreign office at Berlin, and that their plans had the approval of Dr. Alfred Zimmerman with recommendations that financial aid be given certain intriguers in this country, will be laid before the Federal grand jury, it was learned from

SUGAR FAMINE FACES RICHMOND

Richmond grocery jobbers are expecting relief this week from the nearfamine In sugar which now prevails. Promised shipments are due at almost any hour. Meanwhile retail grocers are limiting the size of sugar sales and some of them are facing the prospect of having no stock. One Richmond grocer this week bought 50 pounds of sugar from a Whitewater dealer to tide him over.

FRIENDS ENDEAVOR MAY BREAK WITH NATIONAL SOCIETY

S. Edgar Nicholson has voiced a strong protest against the reported action of a Christian Endeavor officer in placing 500,000 members of that body at the disposal of Secretary Baker for war duty. Nicholson, who is regaining his health in Bradentown, Fla., has written his protest in the form of editorial correspondence to the American Friend. It win be printed In the next issue. He hints that the Christian Endeavor societies in Friends churches may be forced to withdraw from the C. E. Union if this officer's action is upheld. The officer who made the pledge to Secretary Baker was Daniel A. Poling, associate president of the Christian Endeavor Union.

"BAD MAN" HELD FOR BEATING WIFE

When John Sanders, colored, a Riverdale "bad man" knocked his wife, who is about twenty years his senior, into a gutter on North Fourteenth street, last evening, Liize Tracey, the woman's daughter, went Into action against Sanders. He appeared In court with a knife cut on his face. Lizzie was bombarding her step-father with rocks when Officer Rottlnghaus arrived on the scene. Mrs. Sanders said that a fire started in a closet at home destroying much of her husband's clothing before it was extinguished. Sanders was provoked and started a quarrel which ended in a domestic rough-house. John was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to sixty days at the state penal farm..

SPUDS 60 HIGHER

Potatoes are selling for $3.40 a bushel. Eggs are retailing at twenty-nine cents.

HOGS SELL FOR $14.25

Shurley and Gaar are paying $14.25

a hundred pounds for best hogs today. This is the highest price ever paid

in Richmond.

ASKS CONVEYANCE

FOR AMERICANS

(By Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, March 8. Sir Ralph Spencer Paget, the British minister, cabled today to London asking permission for a special Danish liner to sail direct to Halifax, without calling at Kirkwall, to enable a large number of Americans here to reach home.

GIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

BOSTON, Ind., March 8. A musical and literary entertainment will be given in the High school auditorium Saturday evening, March 17. Among those on the program will be Mrs. Sadie Bell Beard, reader and impersonator, and Mr. Roy Benham, soloist. The proceeds will go toward the deficit of the last lecture course.

WEATHER DAMAGES CROPS

ECONOMY. Ind., March 8 The bad and cold weather of the past few days has done much damage to clover and wheat

government officials, when the Jury resumes its Investigation into German plots. Federal officers here declare they have no evidence thus far to Indicate the German-Hindu plot was aimed at the United States.

Warm Weather Due This Week

Put aside yonr winter clothes. Get out your rain coat. Mild weather, probably accompanied by rain Is coming, Weatherman W. E. Moore predicted today. The warm wave is moving slowly but surely this way. it will arrive Saturday or Sunday. The temperature will be far above zero. Tomorrow will be nice.

COST OF PAVING JUMPS 26 CENTS SINCE LAST JOG

Linus P. Meredith was the low bidder on the proposed improvement of North F street. Tenth to Fifteenth streets, with brick paving. He entered a bid of $2.16 per square yard. The board ordered the street paved with brick but the resident property owners have ten days to decide whether they want any other kind of paving: put down. Cost of street paving has advanced materially during the past year, as indicated by the bids leceived. Last year maximum bids for brick paving

averaged $L90.

Asks Architect's Figures. The board today, after considering the report of a special council committee which branded the city jail as a civic disgrace, ordered that some architect be secured to prepare plans for improving the present bastlle or for the construction of a new jaiL The city, engineer was also instructed to prepare plans for a new heating system for the city halL City Attorney Bond, following the action of the Starr Piano company in offering a tract of land on South Second street to be used as a public playgrounds, reported to the board today that the board of public works had no authority to act in snch matters. Authority for the establishment of playgrounds is vested in the board of health or in the city school board, Mr. Bond reported. The question of street oiling will come up for discussion at the board meeting Monday.

EXPERTS STUDY PLAN OF BRIDGE MUELLER MADE

Plans for the Main and South G street bridges which are being completed by Bridge Engineer Mueller, New Castle, have been checked by John L. Harrigton, Kansas City, Mo., the engineer who was here this summer to determine the best type of bridge for Main street and by a St. Louis firm, It was learned today. "About $1,000 was spent by Mueller out of the money he received for making the plans in conducting tests of ground on which the bridge will be built," said President Cheesman of the board of commissioners, today. "We know that the plans as made by Mueller are reliable and we expect to grant the contracts to reliable firms. The bridges will cost much money and the commissioners are going to run no chances. Those bridges must last for future generations."

Submarines Sink Heavy Tonnage

(By Associated Press) EERL1N, March 8. The admiralty made the following announcement today: "Twenty-one steamships, ten sailing vessels and sixteen fiishing craft with an aggregate tonnage of 91,000 have been sunk recently by German submarines."

ESTEB AND RUPE FAVORED FOR BOARD

David Eeteb and John L. Rupe are favored by county commissioners as members of the committee which will have general charge of Wayne county's proposed tuberculosis hospital, it was learned today. The law requires that the committee be composed of five men, two of which must be physicians. Mr. Esteb and Attorney Rupe are the trustees to whom Mrs. Clarissa Smith deeded her property as a step towards giving Smithdale to Waynecounty for the establishment of a tuberculosis hospital. a