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Evening journal., 1908-02-24
THEATRICAL

Leo Ditrichstein appeared at the
Grand Opera House Saturday afternoon
and evening in his new comedy
Bluffs" In no sense is this produc-
tion a bluff, as Ditrichstein has surely
made good" in this work Wagenhals
& Kemper have presented a number
OF plays and players in premieres to
Wilmington audiences, but they have
never surpassed their effort in send
ing us BLUFFS" II is straight comedy
of the type that threatened for a time
to disappear from the American stage
1t is characterized by a rapid fire de-
velopment and a careful attention to
detail. The episodes Of the story are
begun and concluded in one day, and
are of such a nature as to bewilder a
reviewer. Mr. Ditrichstein is an actor
who looks for better results in the
name Of Jack Belaire than in his own
Carl Himmelhoch Belaire is the name
OF an old friend supposedly dead, but
living and prospering as an artist In
Paris Himmelhoch (Ditrichstein)
elopes with Fanny (Fola La Follette)
daughter of Colonel Taylor of Texas,
(Fred BondD and picks out as a honey
moon spot an estate which had been
country home chances to be the an
cestral property of the real Belaire
family. The caretaker had taken ad-
vantage of his masters absence in
Europe Himmelhoch, has a press
agent who keeps him in print and by
SO doing keeps him in trouble. Spread
ing the news OF the elopement in the
newspapers he unwittingly brings the
eloping- couples location to the angry
fathers attention. The latter arrives
at "The willows" The real Jack
Belaire and wife also arrive. Himmel-
hoch prevails upon Belaire to allow
himself to be known as Belaire, the
actor, and then proceeds to lie his way
out Of an awful mess BY mixing iden-
titles adopting disguises and doing
anything else handy Mr.. Ditrichstein
slaves off disclosure for a time in ways
that are as clever as anyone could pos
sbly imagine. We believe that Dit
richstein has the best vehicle in which
he has ever ridden. He is not only the
star but the author and his production
shows careful preparation. Each mem
Der of the cast gave excellent support.
As Fanny. the eloping wife. Miss Fola
La Toilette, daughter Of Senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin. still shows traces
OF her evolutionary training in round
ed words and phrasing but she charms
by her winsome manners Fred Bond
shares honors with Ditrichstein. He
has part TO which he is clevery
adapted. Miss Kenyon Bishop as
Araminta Taylor and Miss Alison
Skipworth as Miss Calvert. a reporter.
pleased their audience Alfred Kappe-
Ter as the real Be aire lent sincerity
to his Interpretation OF his part, which
was admirable IN view Of his many
sacrifices. Each of the minor mem
bers of the cast contributed no little
share to the comedy's success. As a
deviation from that which is usual.
the same stage setting is used for each
Of the three acts-for this the stage
hands may thank Ditrchstein's con-
cepton Of a plot begun and ended in
one room. The comedy is scream
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
CAMDEN


Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CAMDEN, Del. Feb 24-Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred c. Dunn gave a party in
honor of their daughter, Rebecca-
Those present were Misses Irene Quill
len. Elsie Spence, Eva Nelson, Bertha
Conner. Elizabeth Olchsler. Laura
Slaughter. Lillian Hinsley, Elsie Chrs-
topher, Bertha Dunn. Jennie Hinsley,
Rebecca Dunn. Van Brown, Ralph
Cooper, Willie Spence, Fred Richards,
Frank Manahan. Ed. Richards, Mag
nolia; Frank Langrell, Jack Taylor.
Willie Spence is visiting in Milford.
The engagement Of Miss Katherine
Brock and Willis jenkins, both OF
Wyoming, has been announced.
William Radclift. Of Newark, N. j.,
is visiting his parents.
Miss Mary Slaughter Of Jones' Neck.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II.
Hairgrove.
Mrs. Annie Matthews has been
visiting in Milford.
Misses Ruth and Elizabeth Wilson,
OF Dover. were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Massey.
Miss Sadie Curtis. OF Maryland, Is
the guest of Mrs. w. ]. Simmons.
Miss Alice HUM has been visiting in
Philadelphia.
Miss Margaret Mason is spending a
few weeks with relatives in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Ella Meredith is spending a few
days with Mrs. Robert Fisher.
Aida Powell. who has been attend
ing Pierce's Business College, is the
guest Of his parents.
Mrs. I. K. Gooden. Mrs. T. NJ. Good
en- and soa, Wolcott, ares pending a
few davs in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Sentman is spending few days
with her parents at Philadelphia.
Mrs. George McKiligan, OF West
Chester. N. J.. is with her daughter,
Mrs. w. NJ Newton.
The Epworth League held their regu-
lar monthly Social on Wednesday at
the home of Mrs John II. Hinsley. A
fine program was rendered.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
END OF SUNDAY
Y.M.C.A. SERVICES

J. G. Hallimond. Of the Bowery Mis-
sion. New York. addressed the last Of
the series Of Sunday afternoon Y. M.
Q. A. meetings in the Garrick Theatre
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Hallimond
chose as his text ''The Lame Man at
the Gate OF the Temple" It was
forcible and inspiring address. At the
close Of the talk an appeal was made
70 every Christian man to lend b's help
FOR the success OF the next series OF
meetings. Cards were then passed
around the audience. inquiring Of the
men whether they would help, and a
large number signed thom.
The series Of meetings began on No
vember /, and that they had been APP
preclated was vouched for by Eben
n. Baldwin. who standing In the audi
ence. expressed his appreciation Of the
efforts OF the association and hoped
the meetings would continue.
Next years series Of afternoon meet
ings win be held in tho association
new building.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
ODESSA

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
ODESSA. Feb. 24.--A meeting OF the
Odessa Loan Association win be held
at the Academy this evening to elect,
officers.
Mrs. e. B. Lodge and son have re-
turned TO their home after an extend
cd visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George l. Townsend, sr.
Miss Quad. who has been visiting
Mrs. Caroline Hahn has returned to
her home in Philadelphia.
H. b. Ward, Of Boston, Mass. is the
guest OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Ward.
Mrs Joseph Az. Armstrong is visit
ing friends in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
STOP DRINKING
orrins Destroys Desire For Drink
aHovx 20 Swear OFF,

orrine Destroys Desire For Drink
"How to Swear Off,"
It was formerly customary for the
habitual drinker to take the pledge
regularly, sometimes once a year. and
sometimes in every fit Of remorse that
followed his debauches. and then
Break it.
But now it is gradually dawning on
the world that pledges do not stop
drunkenness. When a man takes a
pledge voluntarily, he expects to keep
It. Every man expects to keep his
word. and every broken pledge costs
the drunkard many a heartache. But
he cannot help It. He fights as long
as he can. then succumbs to the crav-
ing The nervous system of the
hahitual drinker is diseased and he
must have treatment that viii cure
this condition. This Orrine viii do
and is sold under a positive guarantee
to cure the drink habit OF the money
will be refunded. No other treatment
for the liquor habit is sold with such
a liberal guarantee.
Orrine is prepared In two forms; No.
1 a powder. perfectly tasteless AMI
colorless. which can be given secretly
in any food or drink. Orrine No. 2,
is in pill form. for those who wish to
be cured Of the habit. and 1t should be
taken bv every one who swears off.
No matter which form of Orrlne is
used the guarantee Is the same. The
price Of Orrine is S1.0O per box. mailed
in plain sealed wrapper upon receipt Of
price. Write for free booklet on How
to Cure Drunkenness" (mailed in plain,
sealed envelope,) by The Orrine Co,
washington, d. c. Orrine is sold by
n. B. Danforth. Second and Market
streets.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
FIX DATE FOR
WRECK INQUEST

The Philadelphia Orchestra members
who were in the train on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad on the 18th instant,
when II was wrecked at FELTON,, viii be
witnesses at the coroner's inquest at
Chester on Wednesday night. The in
quiry will be held at Z o'clock at the
Office Of Deputy Coroner White.
Engineer Williamson and Fireman
Elliott lost their lives in the collision
between the special train conveying
the orchestra members and the freight
train. The railroad authorities insist
that Fnrineer Williamson was to
blame for the collision, as he disre-
garded the danger signals. Immedi-
atelv after the wreck and before he
was removed to the hospital, he said,
"They gave me the white light" mean
Ing that he was supposed TO have a
clear track
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
Admire Success.

People admire success above all other
things; they want the popular article;
they want to get James NJ. Bryan's
Paint. what everybody else gets, and
the mere fact that he makes and hand
les the best grades of paint, and they
cost no more than inferior grades or
dinarily used, and which are dear at
any price. seems to carry on its face
the stamp of success
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
Death Of Mrs. John W. Denny.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOwN, Del, Feb. 24.-Mrs.
John w. Denny died at her home, on
North Broad street. on Saturday after
an illness Of many months. Beside a
husband. she leaves five children,
Misses Lillian, Anna and Bessie and
J. Elwood and Benjamin c. Denny.
Mrs. Denny has lived here a number
Of years and had many friends here.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24

Some people try to prove
that coffee doesn't harm
any one
The best way to know the
facts, is to stop coffee and
note the difference in your
condition. If the headaches,
palpIlation nervousness dis
sppear, you'll know why.
It's easy TO get along with
out coffee if Postum is used
as a regular beverage. It is
q wholesome food drink made
Of wheat = no coffee or
drugs.
There's q Reason.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
Lvosum TO Dance For Prizes.

The Reilly Lyceum will give a mas
querade and leap year dance In their
hall on next Monday night. Ten prizes
will be awarded.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24

NEGLECT OF A COUGH OR COLD
Il apt to invite more serious trouble.
To break I'D q cold quickly and cure
any cough that is durable, there is no
more effective remedy than Virgin Oh
Of Pine. The virtue Of this preparation
has been proven in thousands OF
homes, where 1t is regarded as an In
dispensable household remedy. It is
put up for dispensing through drug
glsts only In IL oz. walls, each vial Sc
curely sealed in a round wooden case.
Be sure to get the genuine
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
AGENCY MAKING GOOD.
Local Insurance Concern Writing Large
Volume Of Business.

Tho Charles d. Cox Agency Of Dela-
ware has materially increased It's taoil-
tiles, and In the course Of thirty days
will add three more reputable stock
nre insurance companies 20 it's list.
Since It's inception into the Insurance
world the agency has written a large
volume OF business, and the directors
who are some Of Wilmington's best
known business men. are gratihed over
tho results.
The agency IS prepared to insure
against loss or damage on all Of the
various kinds OF hazards excepting
life insurance Special attention Is
given to preparing forms Of the policy
TO fully protect the assured and ono
OF the principal claims made is that
practical suggestions in reducing the
cost Of insurance are made. The
agency IS under the personal direc-
tion OF Mr.. Cox, practical insurance
man.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
caII For Bank statement.

State Insurance Commissioner Mar
shall has called for a statement OF the
condition Of the banks of the State
at the close Of business on February
1. The call is made in accordance
with an act of legislature,
Evening journal., 1908-02-24

Lead and tin can be obtained very
pure. Good brands Of commercial lead
contain ss.05 per cent. lead, and are
often even purer. Lead is the puresi
metal which IS made commercially
Good brands Of tin are ss.S per cent.
pure.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24

They are discussing in England the
compulsory us, on automobiles OF
automatic controllers 10 prevent a ma
ch ne from running above a maximum
speed on public roads under any con-
ditions There is said to be no diin-
Guilty in furnishing the device
Evening journal., 1908-02-24

Professor Twitrnyer Addresses Sunday
School.
Professor George w Twitmyer ad-
dressed the Sunday school of Bethany
Baptist Church yesterday afternoon
on the subject Of a clean life. The ad-
dress was well received.
Evening journal., 1908-02-24
SneHenburg's
9Th and Marker
Streets
lr0m eurtaIn rLge . eurtaln fan.

To-day. tomorrow and Wednesday, at
the Lyceum Theatre the attraction will
be p. H. sullivans production of a Race
for Life" Ire play has a racing scene
which is unusually exciting 1t does not
depend for its success upon this racing
scene however, for there are a number
OF other scenes which are equally clever.
The play Is said to be in the hands Of
capable company and It is believed that
good business win be the rule during the.
engagement
Nine acts figure in the bill Which comes
to the Garrick Theatre to-day. They in
clude Charles Mack and a company OF six
people in the Irish comedy playlet Come
Back to Erin" Charles Leonard Fletcher,
the impersonator; James and Jennie Jee
high-class acrobatic stars; Lewis McCord
and Company in a newspaper sketch,
''Welly Jones Scoop" BERTHE Heron. the
minstrel miss; DeHaven and Sidney, COM
edians; The Three DAME Sisters. a dane
ing duo The DeDois Animal circus and
the Kinetograph. There is every reason 10
expect a good entertainment from such an
I aggregation as this. Charles Mack has a
every pretty little Irish comedy feature,
and one that comes highly recommended.
James and Jennie Jee were brought to
this country by Klaw and Erlanger
Charles Fletcher, the impersonator, offers
"A Night With Mansfield" and his char
acterizations are said to be excellent in
every way. The DeDois animals include
monkeys, dogs and ponies and this will be
their first appearance at this house.
When Miss Irene Myers opens at the
Lyceum Theatre, for three nights and
matinees starting on Thursday. February
"a, she will produce that great south
western drama entitled, Jess Of the Bar
2. Ranch" 1t tells very pretty story Of
love, bravery and sacrifice, and quite
sensational tale of hatred, jealousy and
wickedness. It is full of lively and stirring
incidents, and the scenes are truthful pic
lures Of the far southwestern life Of The
present day.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26

have named to teach Bryan and Murphy a les
son and save his organization from going Tue
downward way of most similar minor par'ieS
which spring from facticnalisln
Whatever strength Mr.. Shearn has will come
largely from the Democratic party, but by n"
means all of il. When Mr.. Hearst ran for Gov
error be developed following in Repuoilcah
cities in the upper part of the state, ana some
Of this will probably support his ticket TINS year
Then. too some of his supporters are raolcdis
who if the Independence party had no ticket III
the field would drift TO one of the minor radlcai
parties rather than TO either of the great parties
Still, when all allowances have been maze IL
seems clear that Mr. Shearn will cut chleny INTO
the Democratic party and that his running VIII
make the election Of Mr. Hughes easier;
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
4 CONTRAST AND 4 QUESTION.

The defeat for denomination Of the racetrack
Senators-Burr. Cassidy. Knapp and Gilchrist-
and the doubt over the denomination of wilcox
show the responsiveness Of the Republican party
to public opinion. 1t has purged itself pretty
effectively Of the scandal caused by the votes
in favor Of the gamblers.
What a contrast the Democratic party pre-
sents, Seventeen of its nineteen Senator's voted
with the gamblers and, except in one upstate
district whose voters are in the habit of being
represented by Republican, there is no sign OF
a response TO the moral sentiment of the state.
We hear of no revolt of the party against these
men who voted for the gambling interests at
Albany. There is no suggestion that any OF
them will be retired for defying the conscience
of the electorate. Most of them come from com
munities which are impassive on questions OF
political morals and where movements Of the
better public opinion do not create ripple on
the placid surface Of political stolidity.
Does the public of New York, which has grown
accustomed in the last two years TO having its
voice listened 10 with attention and respect,
wish TO put In the place of party which has
evnced responsiveness to its opinions and to Its
moral sentiments which has shown only
defiance and the power to defy, with every pros-
pect of immunity. far the great mass Of its
own members are concerned:
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
IFronl The Tribune Bureau.l

TFroul The Tribune Bureau1
Washington Sept. 25.-Giford Pfncnot arrived III
Washington to-day. and will have as MS house
guest for two weeks the Secretary or the
1bose family will not come until the miooie Vi
Octoher. Mrs. James Pinchot will Join her son lhe
last of next month l.,
Mrs John Ieggett Pultz. Of Ne" 1orh' WIN -
the guest Of her parents. Associate Jusuce anu
Mrs McKenna will return to New YORK next "eeA-
Jobn Barrett director of the Bureau OF America"
Renub1!cs entertained the Latin-Amer1cah oeie
gates 70 the International tuberculosis congress
AT dinner at the New Willard tonight invited u
meet them were the diplomats representing tne
countries Of the delegates. State Department OIL
cials and others
Miss Eleanor Granger. daughter OF MI ana MIS-
Jobn T Granger will be married TO Paymaster
FaUx r Holt L s. N. in this city on NoVen-
Der II.
Miss Helen Hatfield. daughter of Colonel ana
Mrs Charles A. P Hatfield will be married 70
lieutenant Berkeley Thorn Merchant, T. 3 A az
the home Of her parents at Fort Myer next month
Mrs John r. Williams, who is placing her
Younger daughter in the Georgetown Convent, VIII
to,n her husband at Fort Du Pont next week, ana
will return to Washington on November L accom-
panied bv her debutante daughter, Miss Dorothea
Williams.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
ZIP. HEaRsTs STATE TICKET.

Mr. Hearst's present prominence in the CAM
paign. gained through his revelations regarding
Governor Haskell and others. raises the ques-
tion what strength his state ticket. just NOM
mated. is likely TO develop 1t is doubtful
whether his recent success as an eXp0ser of the
relations between corporations and politicians
will attract many votes 10 the independence
party ticket. That organization and its pro-
rnoter were left discredited by the Governorship
campaign two years ago and by the recount suit
snd IFS results Since the campaign began Mr.
Hearst's party has grown weaker rather than
stronger and there is nothing to indicate that
its proprietor's recent sensational achievements
have stopped that tendency
But though it Is a minor party. it is by no
means negligible I'm n close state like New York.
Last year. running independent candidates for
Judges of the Court of Appeals it polled some
what more than 100000 votes II was doubt
less helped by the fact that the fusion In Man
haitian and The Bronx gave some chance Of
cess 20 the Hearst local nominees and cncoIIr-
aged the polling oe the party's full strength.
With the disnte=ration OF the party witch has
paf1ahiy gone ever Since il i unlikely that
the independence ticket will POLL ans saell vote
> that this year. IL is apparent, however from
tile campaign he is conducting that Mr.. Hearst
Is going 10 make vigorous efforts 10 hold to-
gel her the remnants of his strength and to con-
vince the Democratic leaders that be is force
rp Il good campaigner, who is popular with
Independence League auditors and will probably
belp him as well as any one whom he could
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
4musementS.
The Round Up.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-2-sI5-Tne Round Up
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CRITERION 215-S-Flufy Ruffes
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EDEN HI-SEE-The World IN wax
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GARDEN TFIEATRE-2:16-s:15-The Dew; t tn.
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rr,-7SK ERRocKER-215-s:1o-Th Girls Of Gottenoerf
f.rRF-RTY-2:l5-s l5-Wicfre
l5--s :l5-Lnve watches.
TYRTC-2 o-s:20-Glorious Betsy
VA Observation-Disclosures and son. --,..-
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I5-Foies O. l9os
aTOy-2.J5-s:1S-Mster.
Observation-Disclosures Fighting hope
TkTI.ACK' s16-The Reeenefa'1oI-
H-EEFPss-o.1s-s 3O-Pstd in Full
WEST END -2:15-slS-The Witchins h0ui'
New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
THREE BLUES FOR c. H MACKAY.
Mrs John Gerken and A. G. Vanderbilt
Again Judge at Mineola Show.

MineoIa. Long Island. Sept. Is (SpeciaD--The at
tendance to-day at the horse show was much
larger than yesterday. clear day favored the
show. and the colonies OF Long Island showed
their appreciation by turning out In large numbers
the promenade in front OF the boxes having all
the enthusiasm OF show in the Garden
Thirteen judged and interest
throughout was at fever heat. the contestants
were Of high class Mrs John Gerken again
Judged the saddle classes. Alfred G.. Vanderbilt
also oficiated In the heavy harness classes, Of
which there were two.
In the class for a pair OF horses not exceeding
I52 hands, Clarence II. MaCkay first prize
with Irish Lass and Lady Umberto from Herbert
l.. Pratt's Lady Eocene and Queen Nab. Mr..
Mackay drove the pair himself Mr.. Mackay was
again the victor in the single class event when he
drove Pelleas and beat Mrs Pierce's Margaret.
In the class for horses never having prize
at any recognized show Mr. Mackay got his third
blue with his roam gelding. Jay Bird. Herbert I.
Pratt second with Queen Delta.
In the open class for runabOuts for horses not
exceeding l52 nands Harvey Ladew carried of the
honors with his Buster Brown. while Mr. Mackay
was second with Emperor. Nine horses were shown
I'm the ladies' saddle class and Mr.. Iadew was
again the victor with Reliance. Foxhunter was
the victor In the class for horses 1872 hands.
For ponies under saddle Mr. Ladew won with De-
fender.
In the green qualified hunters nineteen we're
shown. Miss Cornelia Bryce finally won this event
with The Idiot Delight.