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Evening journal., 1915-07-14
FREE course IN
FILM PLAY WRITING
Sixth of Ten Lessons Of
iered TO the Readers of
The Evening Journal
DETAILS OF
SCENARIO CONTEST

There unqucstionably is a great de-
mand for scenarios. The growth Of the
picture game has caused the demand to
exceed the supply, and nearly all the
producers pay good sums for acceptable
stories. THE EVENING JOURNALS
Free Course in Photo-play writing viii
teach every point in the art OF film
writing. and at the conclusion every one
of its followers ought 60 be fitted TO sell
his wares to the manufacturers. Now,
read ihe sixth lesson today, also study
the films as produced at the moving
picture houses, and read the other les
sons TO follow, and when the course rs
completed get ready to enter the Seen.
ario Contest, which viii begin on Au-
gust II.
Also. with the issue this afternoon
THE EVENING JOURNAL announces
complete details In connection with the
scennrio Contest which ii will conduct
at the termination of the play-writinp
course. Read the details thoroughly
then become a pupil in the Free Cours,
in photo-play writing and later on you
NAV win one OF the three cash prizes =
si5. $40 and S5.-which THE EVENING
JOURNAL will offer for the three best
scenarios.
The rules of the Scenario Contest,
which. IL must be remembered, viii NOT
BEGIN until August n, are as follows;
T. The three successful scenarios Will
become the property Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Q. Each scenario must be accompan'
led bv ten coupons of ten consecutive
dates, one of which will appear on thi.
page every Wednesday. No scenario will
be- accepted without the coupons.
3 Each contestant must assume a
nom lie plume. His or her name and ad
dress must be placed in the left-hand
corner of the envelope containing The
scenario. which must be accompanied by
separate sheet of paper ON which mus
be the contestants name and address
md the nom dc plume.
e. The scenario must not contain tn
name of the contestant. hut only tn
nom de plume.
3. There will be no limit in the mum
Der 1f words 90 be used IN the scenario
but the least the number. the better.
g. Although handwriting viii be give
az much consideration as any othe
form. tvpcwriting viii be preferred.
All tONitoldNl0 NhNri AVit'W 'i1n'il
tho ideas To be taught In THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL Free Course in Photo
play writing.
s. No scenarios can he submitted
until the conclusion of the Free Cours'
in Photo.play writing on August u
1915.
o. Contestants will be given from
August II. 1915 TO September 30. 1915
in which 20 submit their scenarios.
TO- All scenarios must be submitte'
at or before midnight of Thursday, Sep
tembcr 80. 1915.
II. All letters containing scenario
must be addressed Scenario Contes
Editor. THE EVENING JOURNAL
Wilmington, Delaware.
70. To insure the return of unsu'
cessful scenarios. the contestants shoul
send with them the required amount 9
postage.
10 Contest viii be open for all reaf
ers Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
IA. Employees Of THE ENNNlN
JOURNAL and members Of their tam
lies win be barred from the contest.
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
THEDA BARA TO star IN
new FILM At MAJESTIC

For THE Devils Daughter" which
will appear at the Majestic Theatre
Julv %. latest William Fox release,
starring that extraordinary woman
Theda Bara. of The Antoine in Paris,
4he selection of a cast by Director
Frank Powell. was an unusually DIM
cult task "The Devils Daughter Is
based upon the famous work by Cab
riefe DAnnunzio fthe author OF Ca
hiria) La Giaconda and requires eX-
fraordinarilv endowed players to set
forth intelligently on the screen this
wonderful story of the havoc wrought
bv an evil and beautiful siren in the
lives Of her victims
Paul Doucet. a celebrated Broadway
star. enacts Lucio Settala. a sculptor
whose life and ambitions fall prey to
The Devils Daughter" Robert Wayne
gives a forceful portrayal OF Lorenzo
Gaddi. the ola sculptor. Jane Miller,
the beautiful leading woman Of Life"
and From the Valley of the Missing"
renders Francesca Doni. while Doris
Haywood. as Sylvia. the wife OF Set
tala. who sees her husband enslaved
by The Vampire gives a splendidly
dramatic performance. Victor Benoit
is the Cosimc Dalbo. betrothed to
Francesca and Eduord Duran is cast
for the powerful role of Roffiano. That
most wonderfully gifted of all stage
children little Jane Lee. the Baby
Bernhardt." who did such great work
IN the Fox production OF "The Glenn
enceau Case makes Beata. the sculp-
tors tiny daughter such a pathetic
and moving figure that this shree-
year-old marvel is destined to create
a sensation in 'The DEVILS Daughter.
second only 10 that Of Mile Bara her
self The mystic character OF La Sir
enetta. a symbolic creation Of Dan
nunzio's mind is played with fine ap
probation by Elaine Evans.
Evening journal., 1915-07-14

Interior OF Robson's -rivate office.
2-S-13.
Exterior of factory :.
Exterior Of Mason home 5-25.
Interior of room in Mason home.
G-1O-19-20-22.
Interior Of kitchen Of Mason
home. 9.
Interior of Dicks room 7-12-16-1s-
24-26.
Interior of Mlldred's room, Mason
home 14-17.
Interior of Mildred's room. Emmett
home %.
Interior Of living room. Emmett
home 21
Exterior Of railroad station. Is.
SCENANO.
Interior Of Robson Shoe Factory
) IL.
DICK is ENGAGED AS SUPERIN-
TENDENT.
Interior Of Mr.. Robson's private Of
hce.
Dick shakes hand with Robson
hands him letter. Friend Wallace
this will introduce Mr. Dick Walton
the young man of whom ! spoke Ia
you; he will make an excellent super
intendent. is thoroughly capable. Your
cid friend Mart" Dick is engaged
Robson introduced him to VIII EN-
met, also the Office force. including
Mildred. Dick is struck by her beau
ty.
| III.
Interior Of factory.
Enter Robson and Dick, who is in
/ ltroduced as new superintendent. Dick
observant and interested.
Nv.
Exterior of factory.
Dick and Mildred leave factory to-
eether
v.
Exterior Of Mildred's home.
Dick and Mildred appear; sign upor
house Furnished rooms for rent;
Dick shows warm admiration for Mil
dred; she coquettes with him; he no
tees sign; tells her he is looking TO
room; they enter
VI.
] Interior OF room in Mason house.
Mrs. Mason and Jane discovered
Enter Mildred and Dick; introduc
tions: Jane steals admiring glance
at Dick, who has eyes for Mildred
only; Dick asks about room, Mrs. Ma
son pleased she and Mildred exit will
Dick. Jane looks after DICK with
sigh; starts getting sewing together
VII.
Interior OF plain but tidy bedroom
Enter Mrs. Mason, Mildred and Dicl
who looks around approvingly; de
cides to take room and pays Mrs. Ma
son deposit; all exit
VIII.
LATER.
! Cannot Marry You. rye Promise,
Dick
Interior of office in factory.
Mildred at typewriter, win Emme
trying to persuade her 10 elope witt
him. Mildred shakes her heal in
negative; tells him she has prom
ised to marry Dick: shows her en-
gagement ring. also chain with locke
around her neck. VIII refuess TO TAX
no for an answer and still tries L
make love to her. Dick enters. greet
Mildred affectionately and is friendl
to win, who leaves in a detected sor
of way.
TX.
Interior Of kitchen Of Mason hon,
Mrs. Mason washing dishes at sinl
Enter Jane. who forces mother ava,
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
Copyrighted. i0ls. Lillian M Rubensteiu

telling her to rest: she washes dishes.
indicates James unselhshness. Mrs.
Mason looks at Jane with loving ex-
preston. Jane affectionate to mother:
enter Mildred, tbrows hat on the
chair. coat on another, acts disguised
and dissatisfied, cross TO Jane and
mother. Jane picks up Mildred's
wraps, carries out of room. indi-
Gates plainly Mildred's selfish ma
ture.
Interior of living room of Mason
home.
. Enter Mildred, who seats herself in
easiest chair. Jane arranges pillows
for mother upon couch. Enter Dick.
atfectionate greeting for Mildred. Jane
watches him with yearnlng express
sion Mother notices James love for
Dick and sighs In sympathy. Dick
suggests walk 20 Mildred Jane gets
wraps and waits upon Mildred. who
takes her attentions as a matter OF
course Dick and Mildred exit Mrs.
Mason takes Jane in her motherly
arms and soothes her. Jane sobs con-
yulsively
XI.
Interior of factory.
Foreman calling Dicks attention to
new electrical welding machine. Dick
enthusiastic; walks to electric switch
and in trying to adjust It there is a
binding fash of light and Dick falls
unconscious. Employees rush to his
side and he is removed from factory.
XII.
HOPELEsSLY BLIND.
Interior of Dicks room.
Dick in bed deliriOus. Jane beside
him; Mildred enters, also doctor who
examines Dick shakes head, no hope
Jane and Mildred weep; Mildred ex-
its. Doctor gives Jane directions. ex
its. Jane bends over DICK soDbing.
Kill.
Interior of office.
Mildred at desk. enter VIII Emmet
talks to Mildred in pleading manner
At first Mildred refuses but he grad
ually wins her over, she determines
to marry him. and douning wraps
leaves Office with him.
XIV.
Interior OF Mildred's bed room.
Mildred enters stealthily, and. re
moving ring and bracelet. lays then
upon dresser; writes letter, packs
grip, exits.
XIV.
Exterior of railroad station.
VIII and Mildred boarding train.
XVI.
Interior of Dicks bed ROOM
Dick in he'd; Jane waiting upor
him; he lies in stupor. regains rea
son and calls for Mildred; Jane tells
him she will bring Mildred and ex
it's
XVII.
Interior of Mildred's bedroom.
Enter Jane looking ror Mildred
gees letter upon dresser, Dear Moth
er, when you read thfs 7 will be mar
ried 10 VIII Emmet; I could neye
marry a blind man. Lovingly, Mil
dred." Jane shocked. then angry a
Mildred's treachery; fears shock tC
Dick; decides TO impersonate Mil
dred to soothe Dick; sees locket ant
ring puts on, looks in glass. no
tices hair quickly takes II down. ar
ranges in braids like Mildreds exit
lhurriedly.
XVIII.
IFEARING SHOCK TO DICK. JAM
IMPERSONATES HER SISTER.
Interior of Dicks room.
! Mrs. Mason soothing Dick. Ente
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
VICTOR MOORE BECOMES
MOVING picture FAN

"Im getting to he the worst sort OF
picture fam" says Victor Moore,
who makes his second appearance az
Dhotoplay star in "Chimmie Fadden,"
at the Majestic Theatre, Saturday.
Before ] tried picture acting my
self l never gave the subject much
attention, though / used to drop into
some good photoplay theatre now
and then, especially when on tour
outside of New York. but the mo-
ment | began to pose for my first
Lasky picture, 'Snobs' ] began to Won
der what it would LOOK like on the
screen, and that's how 7 got the fever.
first TO see myself on the screen and
then to see other people / had known
under the same conditions.
81 believe that the interest in photo
plays is just as wonderful as the
photoplays themselves. Now I've
come to be a regular booster for the
film and Interested through and
through
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
THE EVENING JOURNAL
SCENARIO CONTEST
COUPON NO. 6

cealed under a pretense of cheerfulness
and courage.
The play deals with kings and queens
of toy kingdoms. and the trials which
beset them in both the hard field OF
politics and the imaginative realm OF
romance.
The true spirit Of romance permcates
the delightful play. which may be char
acterized as little of the tenderness
and sweetness Of life put into dramatic
expression.
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
AT THE MAJESTIC.

For sheer charm of story. auaintness
and daintiness-of the central character
honest sentiment and impressive truth.
''Siich a Little Queen" is one of the
gems Of the current era of plays. Il i.
at the Majestic today. Mary Pickford
as the little queen. makes one of tn,
best impressions of her brilliant career
There is something indescrihably appeal
inc in the personality she portrays; sh.
has dignity and grace, gentleness OF
manner charm and winsomeness, and
she contr Is most effectively the moods
identified with a situation in which dis
appointment and despair must be con-
Evening journal., 1915-07-14

poor little Mary Ann. a beautiful child
brought up in poverty, elopes with
an unsorupulous young man because
Of her love for the beautiful things of
life which she had been denied. Then
she is left forsaken and crushed. and
her pitiful words. 81 didn't know.
didn't know, brings a sympathetic
response that sweeps over the house
and holds every spectator with breath.
less interest
Edna Mayo, AS Efie, is shown in
one of the most charming of charac-
ters. She carries out her part with
an intense interest that makes it
bubble and sparkle with life Bryan
Washburn plays the role OF her
sweetheart with his customary grip
on detail and his thorough UNDER
standing character.
Evening journal., 1915-07-14

Jane with Mildreds letter: motions
to mother 20 keep silent. hands her
Mildred's letter, indicates to her she
will pretend 10 be Mildred; Mrs. Ma
son reads letter. is shocked, mods to
Jane, who goes 10 Dick; he clasps
her to his heart with glad cry; Jane
with agonized expression of shame
Dick asks her reason for coldness;
Jane embraces him warmly while Mrs
Mason exits wiping eyes.
XIX.
A FEW MONTHS LATER.
Interior of living room in Mason
home.
Dick conva lescent, but still blind.
Jane his devoted nurse: enter doctor
with Mr. Robson, no hope of Dick
recovering sight: Robson and doctor
exit sorrowfclly. Dick tells Jane he
will release her from engagement, as
he will never see again Jane tells
him she loves him and VIII marry
him despite his Affections. Dick hap
PLY clasps her to his heart. while
Mrs. Mason gives them her blessing
Xxx.
Interior of living room.
blth ulHNtNtItu III Out toiItI a
cradle with young baby; enter Jane.
stands in back of Dick, encircles him
lovingly in 1er arms; Dick catches
her hand. kisses it: Jane, goes to
cradle. takes baby out. carries il TO
Dick. places It in his arms; he holds
baby close to his heart; enter grand
ma Mason. looks at Jane and Dick
lovingly. takes baby and sits in rock
ing chair grooming 10 it, Enter Mr..
Robson. greets Dick warmly, tells
them of noted eye specialist who has
arrived in town. indicates he might
cure Dicks eyes. A startled look
comes into James eyes, she looks at
her mother, then at the baby. then
slowly her eyes travel to Dick a look
of noble devotion she shakes her
head affirmatively; ROBSON shakes
hands encou-agingly with Dick and
exits.
XXI.
Interior of room in Emmett home
Mildred waiting for her husbands
return looks at clock. shakes head
hopelessly; falls asleep. Enter En-.
met intoxicated; Mildred awakens.
upbraids him; quarrel: Emmet falls
into drunken stupor; Mildred dis
gusted exits.
XXI.
Interior Of living room in Mason
home.
Dick in chair, Jane lowering near:
enter Mrs. Mason, Robson and doc
tor. Doctor examines Dicks eyes
gives hope Of restoring his sight.
Jane wears expression half happy
half frightened.
XIII.
Interior OF Mildreds bed room.
Mildred packing suit case. Dons
wraps and exits.
XIV.
AFTER THE OPERATION.
Interior of Dicks bed room.
Dick in chair. eyes bandaged. Doc
tor. Mrs. Mason. Robson and Jane
awaiting result Doctor starts to re.
move bandago.
XIV.
Exterior of Mason home.
Mildred enters with suit case;
walks to door, enters.
XVI.
Interior of Dicks bed room.
Bandage being removed; Jane II
agony kneels at side of babys crib. a,
bandage is removed Mildred appears
at door; operation successful; Dicl
sees Mildred. rushes to her AM
clasps her in his arms: Jane heart
broken. Mrs. Mason stares at Mil
dred, sees tho crouching form Of Jane
brings her to Dick, explains her faith
fulness and alildred's treachery; Die
realizes James sacrifice. clasps her T.
his heart; Jane brings baby, hands
10 Dick who kisses it tenderly; Mil
dred stands a moment then will
bowed head exits sobbingly with Mrs
! Mason while nick Kisses Jane.
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
ATTRACTIONS AT THEATRES
At THE VICTORIA.

Last presentation today Of the mag
nificent .phofoplay by f. Marion CTaw-
ford. featuring the celebrated Miss
Viola Allen in The White Sister.
ono Of the most wonderfully acted
Evening journal., 1915-07-14
FREE COURSE EINPHOTO-PLAYWR WRITING
Given By The Evening Journal

Reputable the bgruognz actors n vngpc n
pocy emsg
1t % we'll because a
to
Evening journal., 1915-07-14

Oscar Eagle. formerly a director for
David Belasco, and recently for the
Selig Chicago studios. is 10 direct
photoplays for the Famous Players.
Jack, Mary and Lottie Pickford ap-
pear together in 'Fanchlon the Crick-
et," a current release This is the
first time that the family has ever
been united in one picture.
Evening journal., 1915-12-07

mas period, especially perishabie and
fragile packages. a general order has
been issued by the postofice depart
ment that hereafter all postal em-
ployes must ascertain in each instance
what article or articles the parcel con-
tains. The order was received by Post
master English in communica-
ton from the department several days
ago. The many false statements made
by senders Of parcel post mail con-
cerning the contents OF packages
which have been brought TO light with p
in past several months in an inves-
tigation conducted by the postoffice
department, are the cause for the issu-
ance OF the new order.
The attention Of postal clerks is
called to the fact that when a parcel
Is presented for mail Il is not suff-
cient II the sender states that the
contents are fragile or perishable, or
that Il contains merchandise The
clerk must determine for himself. in
stead of leaving II to the discretion OF
the sender. Clerks in charge of sub
postoffices are asked to be especially
careful in accepting parcels from send
ers. They will be held responsible
for their acceptance Of parcels
damaged IN transit through the mails
on account OF not being properly
marked, packed OF wrapped
Il is the purpose Of the department,
Evening journal., 1915-12-07

it is said. 10 educate the general pub
lie along this line with the constant
growth OF this important feature OF
the mails The senders can facilitate
the work OF the clerks to a large de-
gree, especially at a time when the
parcel post is unusually heavy. it is
pointed out, by seeing to it that their
parcels are securely wrapped. packed
and marked so that they may be sent
through the mails without loss or
damage to them as well as to other
call matter. The order, in part. is as
follows
1T is not sufficient when a parcel is
presented for mailing to simply state
that the contents are fragile or per-
ishable. or that IL contains merchan-
Evening journal., 1915-12-07
CHRISTMAS PARCELS
MUST Be Declared
New Postal Regulation Re-
uuireS Contents TO be
Stated
ONLY CLERK WILL
KNOW CONTENTS

The mythical Santa Claus himself
will not hold more secrets Of Will
mingtons Christmas gifts this season
than the postoffce clerk. II your
parcel brought for posting contains
a box OF chocolates for your best girl,
you must tell the clerk about II. He
must know likewise II it's slippers
Tor the minister.
In order that there may be the least
possible loss or damage TO parcel post
mail in transition during the Christ
Evening journal., 1915-12-07
Peoples Column
As TO Mr.. Won ROSSE.

To the Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
Sir: wish to congratulate THE
EVENING JOURNAL on the able
manner in which it has shown to the
people Of Wilmington that there are
still some persons in our midst who
claim to be "Barbarians and Huns" |
refer to your editorial on the Rev. Won
Bosse.
How long will the United States
Government tolerate these "Kultur-
lists whose propaganda is far re-
moved from the ideals of this country
On the same day OF each week that
Evening journal., 1915-12-07

this self-styled Barbarian and Hun de-
livers his sermon. so surely, at the
same time, a paper is published, stat
ing that England is all that is bad.
and the crimes she has committed are
in his opinion too numerous to men
tion. All this comes under the head
ing. "The War from the German
American Viewpoint"
Away with this German-American
business. Let's be just Americans
real Americans
have not read any English-Ameri-
can, French-American or Russian
American articles. OF course not; be-
cause everybody. outside Of certain
Germans, seems to be satisfied when
he gets here
II Germany is such a grand country
and her cause so worthy, then ] say
to Won Bosse: Return and help her.
and do not wash your dirty linen
here"
Yours.
William Roser.
No. GOA West Fifth street,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. G. 1915.
Evening journal., 1915-12-07
THE EVENING JOURNAL, TUESDAY. DECEMBER T. 1915

disc Postal employees must ascertain
in each instance what articles the
parcels contain. Whether a parcel is
perIshable or fragile, shall be deter
mined on accepting the article and
not left to the discretion Of the
sender.
Postal employees must satisfy them
selves that parcels are properly pack
ed and not depend on statements OF
sender" =
Evening journal., 1915-12-07
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Evening journal., 1915-12-07
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Wilmington, Del, Dec. G. 1915.

The Want Ads are noted the country
over for being the only allies that
make success in business certain. BE
advised therefore and get the Want
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Evening journal., 1915-12-07
Twelve Good Reasons Why You Should Buy Here

You secure for the first time in
piano history a quality instru-
ment on the exceptionally lib
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ments.
Every instrument guaranteed
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If, after thirty days trial the
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. You secure a quality instrument
on the lowest possible terms of
payment.
: mere are no interest charges or
extras Of any kind to pay.
,. SIX months free music lessons
given with each piano.
Evening journal., 1915-12-07

A handsome music ron cabinet
given with each player-piano.
Your own selection of twelve
rolls of hand-played music with
each player-piano free.
Every instrument is tuned and
kept in repair free of charge for
one year.
A stool 10 match the piano, or
the latest piano chair with each
player-piano is included without
charge.
Free delivery within 100 miles
of Wilmington.
1. You can have your choice of any
finish of wood without any ex-'
ira charge.
Evening journal., 1915-12-07
THE BEST GIFT OF ALA DELMA

~ ehomea Naatan absorb bHe emdeetde
h hewi
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The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-17
BOmbay's Huge Road Mirror.

New York Independent.
 Road mirrors are not rare in Eng land where they are set at dangerous turns or crossings to warn drivers of vehicles or pedestrians just around the corner. Their success was imme- diate and some American cities are showing an interest in the device. Bombay, however has led the world with the largest road mirror on rec ord, as we'll as the first in India. It is set at the corner of Gamdevi road and Hughes road, dangerous point, and measures 3 by 10 feet, which is seven times large as the average English road mirror.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-17

selves. Following tariff alarms last year the price of sugar dropped, stockholders controlling beet sugar mills lost their nerve and the facto- ries shut down. But there came re- action. Sugar rose higher than ever. If the beet men had kept the mills going they could have cleared big pro- fits for themselves and divided a hand some return among the farmers who grow beets.
 As a matter of fact, during 1914