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Evening journal., 1916-05-22
AT THE QUEEN.

One of the mightiest themes in the
stepping Stone,' in which Frank kee'
nan and Mary Boland are. co-starred. Is
mans awakening to woman's place in
the world This feature attraction vii
he shown at the Queen today and to-
morrow. "The Stepping stone takes
the biggest step so far in the amazing
social revolt OF the modern woman. The
old idea of woman as a stepping stone
for the male, has for some time been
challenged by woman herself; but des.
pite the constantly swelling army OF
suffragists, her representatives have been
isolated members of her sex.
The photography in "rhe Stepping
Stone" is SAID to be a great triumph Ia
the art. In one scene, that of the din
ingroom of a pretentious home. Keenan,
Miss Boland and Robert Alckim, VIII,
plays the part of the egotistical anC
worthless husband, are shown seated at
dinner In another scene. a tragedy ha'
occurred. The comedy feature Is an
evenings entertainment in itself. II i
called "Bucking Society and Chester
Conklng, the screens small man. ha'
the star role.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
JAMES r. POWERS

have ones faith betrayed II is upon
this that the powerful photoplay, "The
Feud Girl" is founded. Hazel Dawn is
starred on the Paramount program Il
will be featured at the Majestic today
and tomorrow.
Nell Haddon. the girl into whose i'm
personation Miss Dawn has projected
her personality and remarkable his
trionic powers. is a typical daughter Of
the mountains. Her father Is the head
c, the Haddon clan, which has fought
the Bassett faction for years over the
possession of Iron Mountain. Nell de-
clares that she will wed the Haddon
who wins her in a lottery But she
so arranges the ballots that the choice
falls upon the young stranger, Dave
Rand. which whom she falls in love.
After they have been married a short
time. the terrible realization Is
brought TO Nell that Dave has lied 10
her-that he is a Bassett From that
point on the action Is swift and in
tensely dramatic as the love of this
trusting girl suddenly turns to hate.
The added attraction is the Para
mount-Bray Cartoon.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
BOOST 7. ". CA. CAMPAIGN
At DINIECROOM SOCIALS

In the interests OF the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association a draw
ingroOm meeting was held at the
home OF Mrs Otho NOwland, No. 2405
Willard street. this morning. Miss
Lucy Garner. territorial secretary Of
the National Y. w. G. A.. was the
speaker. She outlined the work Of
the national board and emphasized a
broader interest and the eXpOunding
of more general knowledge concern
ing the association work. Following
her address Mrs. Charles +. Wollas-
ton. president Of the board Of direc-
tors of the Y. W. G. A., gave outlines
of the new building and explained
some of the features which she said
il was hoped the new building would
possess.
At 4 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon a
drawingrOom meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. /. NJ Demorest,
No. COL South Clayton street, and
every day this week will be featured
by drawingroom meetings to be held
at the homes of prominent persons
who are interested in advancing the
plans for the y. w. c. A. campaign
here.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
AT THE VICTORIA.

The present week at the Victoria
Theatre can truly be characterized as
a gala week, for the list OF topnotch
attractions is one not to be easily
matched. Beginning today the new
Metro wonderplay the kiss of Hate"
will be shown for a twO-day engage
.iDal Inis production affords great
possibilities to the Incompatible
Ethel Barrymore, as the star. a name
that means wonders in the realm of
the drama. The play itself is a psy-
Geological study of present day condi-
tions in Russia, and shows the afro
ities committed against the Jewish
inhabitants. Miss Barrymore. as
Nadia, makes a lovely heroine, who
gives her life for the Jewish cause
and in the end dies with her lover,
the son of the man who so grossly
opposed her, her biuerest enemy, the
prefect Of police. The play was es-
pecially written for Miss Barrymore
by the Russian authOress, Nine. de
Grissac. and enables her to give full
vent to her rare dramatic powers. n
Cooper Cliffe. the English screen fav
orite. heads the strong supporting
cast The Russia settings show won
derful artistic results.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
Attractions at the Theatres
aSOMEBODY'S LUGGAGE.~

Somebody's Luggage a new far
cial comedy, will serve as the medium
TO reintroduce that iovial comedian Of
quaint personality. James T. Powers,
to the Wilmington public. He will ap-
pear on Saturday next, matinee and
night at The Playhouse, on which oc-
casions popular prices will prevail.
The Messrs. Shubert have for some
time been anxious TO secure a vehicle
for Mr. Powers in which his irresist-
ible comic talents might be worthily
employed since his emphatic success
in Havana"
Somebody's Luggage" promises TO
be the long-desired and long-sought-
for play A brief synopsis Of Some
body's Luggage" presages comic
treat for local playgoers. Alfred Hop
per, the character which Mr. Powers
will essay. is a young dapper clerk in
London. madly in love with a pretty
English girl. Caroline Parfitt, OF his
own social station. He cannot under
stand her mysterious absences from
London and resolves to learn the
truth for himself He follows her on
board a channel steamer and con-
fronts her in company with her
cousin, a young man in the English
Secret Service. For diplomatic rea-
sons she cannot explain her presence
on board the boat, so Hopper starts
in TO drown his sorrow in the flowing
bowl. An Australian named Crawford
is on the vessel bound for England 10
claim a large inheritance left him by
his Uncle Fairfax. BY chance he has
a portmanteau which is exactly the
mate OF that carried by Hopper. When
Hopper loses his own bag he becomes
possessed OF Crawford's portmanteau.
During a storm at sea Crawford is
washed overheard and Hopper throws
him a life preserver. The lost pas
senger is identified as Hopper by the
bag left on the deck. and Caroline is
Mortified at the thought that her
sweetheart has gone overheard for the
love of her.
When Hopper Is revived his troubles
begin and when he signs a paper in
Crawford's name the threat of accus-
alton of forgery held over him by his
own butler compels him TO obey. Just
when it looks as II Hopper is booked
for a prison term. Crawford turns up,
manifests great friendship for Hopper
who had thrown him a life preserver,
and Hopper. being cleared, is reunited
TO his Caroline.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DUPONT COMPANY files
ANSWER TO HENRY SUIT

Before Vice-Chancellor Powell. at
Paterson. n. j.. today the +. I. dupont
de Nemours Powder Company filed its
Hetty Henry. of Pompton Lakes. n. J..
who seeks TO set aside the transfer OF
the properties and assets Of the old
dupont Company to the new DUPONT
Company, and who also asks for an
order restraining the new company
from paying out any dividends on the
property OF the company.
Argument in the case had not been
called AZ 2.30 o'clock this afternoon.
and may go over for a day.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
JUNIOR AUXILIARY WORK.

Spcciul 10 TUE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLEIOMN, Del. May 22.-lht
annual meeting of the Junior Auxiliary
10 the Board of Missions in st. Anne'
parish, on saturday morning.
The following parishes sent delegates
ST. Johns Trinity, Old Swcdes, Calvary
Wilmington St. Thomas. Newark;
Emmanuel. New Castle; St. Peters
smyrna; Christ Church. Dover; St
Anne's, AiiddletOwn. Addresses were
made by the Rev r. g. Hill, of St..
Peters smyrna; the Rev. r W. Trap.
nell, of 81. Andrews; the Rev. A. T.
Clattcnburg. assistant rector Of ST.
John s. Wilmington. and the Rev. =. l.
Donaghay, Il 81. Anne's. this town.
The rector Of 81. Anne's read two
letters from minister friends I'm Porto
Rico. IL was decided to send the Of
fering taken at the days services to
the Rev. l.. NJ. A. IIaughwout. rector OF
Holy Trinity. Ponce, Porto Rico. for
aid In his work In that attractive field.
Mrs. Julian Cochran. Mrs Brew and
Mrs. Saulsbuy' were appointed a
committee 10 select candidates for
nomination for officers for the ensuing
year On their recommendation the
officers OF last year were reelected
viz: Mrs. G.. c. Hall. Wilmington.
president; Mrs. Julian Cochran. Mrs.
r. NJ Kirkus. Mrs. Prettyman. vice,
presidents: Miss Lucy j. Jackson, OF
Wilmington secretary and treasurer
The rector Of tho parish was m-
structed to send a telegram TO the Rev.
+. j. Kinsman, Bishop of the Diocese,
who was unable to be present, as he Is
at his summer home at Bryants Pond,
Maine.
The address OF the Rev. Mr. Clatten-
burg was especially interesting.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
TWO LIQUOR license
Cases before Court

Contested liquor license cases were
heard in the Court of General Ses-
sions today
Michael Brown or No. 2O7 West
Second street. applied for a liquor
merchants license i'm addition to the
retail license that he already holds
for the same place.
The Law and Order Society opposed
the granting Of the license on the
ground that It is not necessary.
ID. J. Reinhardt, representing Brown
said that between 1000 and 1900 jew
ish people do their marketing in the
Second street district. He cOntended
that they want 10 get their wines and
liquors in that section. During GER
tain holiday seasons the Jewish peo-
pie said Mr.. Reinnardt. buy those
liquors i'm quantities greater than a
quart.
Michael Brown. the applicant. testi-
fed that the Jewish market is IN Sec
ond street between Shipley and Tat
nall streets. During the past ten
years he said not a Jewish person
has been arrested for drunkenness.
His petition has been endorsed by 32I
Jews. The family trade. the witness
said, is now supplied by Philadelphia
and New York agents.
Hyeman Kanofsky. president of the
Adas KOdash Congregation, and sew
eral others testified that the place is
necessary for wholesale quantities of
wines. Harry Kety and Louis ROsen-
blatt also testified as TO the necessity
for a wholesale place in that vicinity
Louis Topkis believed there is a de-
mand in the Jewish market for a
wholesale liquor place. He told of
the custom TO get kosher wines from
outside. He never knew Of Jew be-
ing prosecuted in the City Court for
drunkenness. During the year 200
Jewish families have come to Will
mington
New Castle Case.
James Salisbury. representing Carlo
Marcozzi. who is applying for a re-
tail license for a new place in school
district No. As. i'm New Castle. Caleb
+. Burchenal claimed that the appli-
cation did not State the location He
said he did not know if this applica-
tion was for the Fagan House or the
Italian Settlement.
Mr.. Salisbury said that Marcozzi
lives a. No. 500 Clayton street. and
Is not applying for the license for the
Pagan House.
Judge Heisel said the court would
extend the time for the Law and Order
Society to investigate the application
Judge Rice said that the application
did not designate a particular place
Judge Heisel said the applicant. in
good faith. went to the Office Of the
Clerk OF the Peace and filed his appli.
cation in good faith on one OF Tho
usual blanks.
The court will probably rule on the
question Of location in application
blanks at later time.
The New Castle case was set for ;
hearing next Monday.
The court reserved its decision II
the Brown case.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
THEY'LL EAT ROCK.

While hshing at Bay Side yesterday,
Captain John ". Wright, formerly SUI
perintendent for the Peoples Steam
boat Company. but who has assumed
duties as wharf manager for the VIII
son Line. caught a twenty-seven pound
rock fish. This is the largest fish OF
It's kind that has been hooked in Della
ware waters for some time. Captain
Wright Is now making elaborate prep
aratlons for an old time feed" Of the
rnnE
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DR.. RANDOLPH SPEAKS
ON A CURIOUS DISCIPLE

Declaring that we are never salts
hed with what God has done for us
and that Peter was an example OF the
strange characteristics of the human
law. the Rev. Herbert r. Randolph. Of
Grace NJ. y. Church. on Sunday morn
ing preached a strong sermon on
"The Query OF a Curious Disciples
The text taken from 81. John. 2l.2f.
p. Peter saith unto him. If ! win
that he tarry till ] come. what is that
to thee? Follow thou me-" was taken
as an illustration Of the curious al
titude of men who fail In the larger
conception Of faithfulness while seek
ing mere explanations of why and
wherefore.
Music rendered by the double
chorus choir was especially effective.
Musical numbers included. Organ pre-
lude. arise. Shine for Thy Light Is
Come" by Buck; soprano solo. The
Lord is My Light" Allltsen. 10y Miss
Madeleine. Reed; contralto solo. The
Angels
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
Jewish Residents
have annual OUTING

At Shellpot Park yesterday the an
nual May party of the Jewish resi-
dents of Wilmington was held. II
was the twenty-second annual out
ing and was for the benefit Of the
Jewish daily and Sunday schools, and
the new home purchased by the wo-
men OF the Bichor ChOlem.
The Y. NJ. H. A. baseball team was
defeated by the Apex Club by the
score OF to ..
Boy Scouts Troop 2S attended the
outing.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
IGNORANCE OF Law NO
EXCUSE FOR This crime

Ignorance of the law proved no de.
fence for William Davis, colOred, ar
raigned In City Court this morning on
charge Of throwing glass in the
street. II was shown he had thrown
a half pint whiskey flask into Tatnall
street between Second and Third
streets about I o'clock Sunday morn.
ing. Il did not know there was any
law against such thing Davis
pleaded.
Your own cOmmo.- sense should
have prevented your committing such
an act" replied Judge Churchman
Davis was ordered to furnish 500 bal
for his appearance at ;he Court OF
General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22

Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound would cure it. II helped both
the Change of Life and the tumor and
when l got home / did not need uic doctor.
took the Pinkham remedies until the
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and l
have not felt it since. tell every one
how was cured. If this letter will
help others you are welcome to use IL. 4"
Mrs. E. H. BEAN, 525 Joseph Avenue,
Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, a pure remedy containing the
extractive properties'of good old fash
ioned roots and herbs. meets the needs
woman's system at this critical period
Of her life. Try it.
If there is any'symptOm i'm your
case which puzzles you. write to
the Lydia Il. PinlSham Medicine
Co.. Lynn. Mass.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22

Albert Spalding. who is regarded as
Americas greatest violinist. and who
will appear in the Friars' Frolic at
The Playhouse on the afternoon Of
May 80, is the composer OF the de-
lightful plantation melody. Ala
bama" II viii be one OF the num-
bers played at the Friars' Frolic.
"In writing Alabama and program
ing it in recital. together with classic
works. have tried to show my faith
in the power OF the much despised rag
time. says Mr.. Spalding 1T is high
time that this singularly persuasive
rhythm should take its place in stimu-
lating original expression. II is splen-
didly American in feeling. II is born OF
our own soil. and though its early life
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
RIVER NOTES.

The steamboat Endeavor. of the
Dime Line, has resumed its schedule
after undergoing inspection in Phila-
delphia. The line is building a mod
ern wharf at Fenton Beach. in antici
patton of increased business there
this summer.
The steamboat Springfield. Of the
Wilson Line. plying between fere
and Deep Water Point. is now making
regular stops at Fenton Beach.
When the City of Camden resumes
its schedule on the Wilson Line be-
tween this city and Philadelphia with
in O few days. the Brandywine. which
is operating in its place at present,
Will be placed in service between
Pennsgrove and Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
NIRGINIA MLTMNI SNOkER.

AZ The Wilmington COuntry Club on
Saturday night. Delaware Chapter Of
the University OF Virginia Alumni AS
sooiation. held its annual smoker.
Many members of the Pennsylvania
Chapter were guests. The following
officers were elected: President. Ma
I ior William c. Ramsay; vice-presi-
dent. Wills Johnson; secretary-treas-
urer. r. W. Bradway: advisory COM
mittee. Henry NJ Barksdale. F. c.
Ziesbnrg and John Dlbert
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DOC MANNED BY auto
Bites BOY DEFORE death

While Irwin Pierce, Is years old, OF
No. 7l3 Shipley street, was crossing
Ninth street at Shipley this morning
with hls dog the animal was killed by
an automobile. The boy, with tears
i'm his eyes, administered to the injured
dog. only TO be bitten by his pet in its
dying moments.
The automobile was owned by Mrs
= seph Bancroft who was in the car at
the time of the accident. Mrs. Bancroft
took the boy and the remains of the
dog to his home.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
MAY ENLARGE HOTEL DUPONT.

It was rumored today that work on
the addition to the dupont Hotel, in
West Eleventh street, was to be start
ed within a short time. Plans for the
addition were prepared some time
ago.
When inquiry was made at the du-
Pont Company offices today, it was
said that those in a position TO dis
euss the subject were at an executive
committee meeting and could not be
Interviewed
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
EPWORTH LEAGrE FESTIVAL.

Members Of the Epworth League Of
Grace NJ. Il. Church will hold a straw
berry festival in social hall Of the
church tomorrow evening In addi-
tion TO Strawberries. cake. ice cream,
candy and flowers will be for sale.
In addition, a popularity contest will
be held. Miss Edna Mcdaniel is chair
man OF the committee i'm charge.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DELAWARE HOSPITAL CASES.

Among the cases treated at the Del
aware Hospital today were: John
Morrow. cut head; George Ryan. No
0l3 King street foreign substance in
eyes; John r. Jones. No. 4O4 West
Second street. bruised eye: Dominick
Oliver, infected finger: Joseph f..
Quinn, No. S32 Madison street, foreign
substance in eye; Samuel EllegoOd.
cut head. and Sidney Tilden, New
Castle. bruised knee
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
euIlpINe pERMIrs GRANTED.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits: To David
Dangel & Sons. for three dwellings,
Nos. 15OS-1O-12 West Fourth street. at
cost of S25O0 each: to George w.
Seeds. for a shed at No. i15 West
Twenty-second street. to cost SEQ; 10
C. Bckman. for a garage at the Belts
Machine Company, TO cost $3.50 to
Charles Forwood for alterations at
No. 906 BrOome street, to cost Sl0O.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22

has been sadly debauched and coarsen-
ed by ignorant treatment. its awaken
ing TO better things is now al hand.
l do not pretend or hope for Ala
bama to do more than give a minia-
ture glimpse OF the wealth OF possi-
bilities which are inherent in South
ern music. In writing IT, my idea
was not TO give an effectively artistic
violin composition. but 10 try and
present with reverence and sincerity
an American ideal expressed in Amer
ican idiOms"
The scat sale for the Friars All-Stai
Frolic commences tomorrow morning
at The Playhouse. and the indications
are that a capacity house will be ir
evidence when the curtain rises.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DENY EDDYSTONE PLANT
WILL ABANDON WORK
IN nm Tnited press.

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. May 22-Alba b.
Johnson. president of the Baldwin Lo-
comotive Works, i'm a statement To the
United Press today denied the truth
OF report that work on the new 81
100000 Eddystone plant of the COM
pany has been temporarily abandoned
because Of rumors that peace In Eu-
rope Is impending lie characterized
the report as ridiculous.
Our policy has not changed one
iota." Johnson said I'VE are conduct
ing our operations along the same
lines as heretofore. Our plans TO ful.
fll contracts have not been changed.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
MMERE Us nm ALLIGAToRi

William Ainsworth. letter carrier
who has been cunning and fishing at
Georgetown. 5. c.. for several weeks.
arrived home last evening. Although
Mr., Ainsworth said he shot a fifty
pound alligator. no trophy OF the
hunt was seen at the Federal Build
ing.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
Held IN $1,000 BAIL ON
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE

Harry +. Allen. charged in City
Court this morning with emhezzlement
OF S370 from the Adams Express Com
pany was placed under $1,000 bail. At
the request of the defendant the case
was continued until Saturday morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
CHARGTD WITH CONTFMpT

John keoly who failed to appear in
City Court this morning as witness
I'm case, was afterward arrested on a
charge OF contempt Of court. He will
be given a hearing before Judge
Churchman tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
MAY RETIRE MARSHALL CASE.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL"
EASTON Md. May 22.-The case Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marshall. charged
with assault with intent to kill their
daughter by keeping her a prisoner in
her room i'm their house near 81.
Michaels and otherwise mistreating
her, will be called in court tomorrow.
There is a rumor that the case may be
aetired.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
WOMAN's VICTIM RECEIVERS.

Andrew Ayers. colored. who was
seriously injured by LOttie Crommell,
colored, several weeks ago, was re-
leased from the Delaware Hospital
this morning. Ayers was taken to the
police station and held as a witness.
The Crommell woman will be charged
with assault with intent to commit
murder on May 81, in City Court.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
PLAINTIFF WINS VERDICT.

The jury in the case Of the Dixie
Guano Co. vs.. the Alpha Process Co.
returned a verdict FOR SS0S for the
plaintif in Superior Court today.
Hugh NJ. Morris motioned for an ar.
arrest Of judgment and a new trial
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
KILLS STFFERING HnnsP-

John j. Deyenish. police sergeant.
today shot and killed a horse owned bv
Wilson Jones colored. a teamster. of
No. lll7 Cade street. The horse was
taken III while at Tenth and Orange
streets.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22

1mOr as large as a
child's head. The
doctor said it was
three years coming
land gave me medi-
lcine for it until /
was called away
from the city for
som e time. OF
course l could not
'lgo to him then. so
my sister-in-law told
lme that she thought
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
Alto HITS CAR.

When an. automobile bearing a
Pennsylvania license. No. 1882 skidded
al Fourth and French streets yester-
day il ran into car of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany. No damage was done how
ever.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
Sry SENDS HIM no HOSPITAL.

Albert Binckley. No. 200 West Elev-
enth street. was treated al the Homco-
pathic Hospital today for sty on his
eye. Eugene Doherty was also treat
ed al the hospital for a lacerated head.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
GIFTS ORDER FOR ALTMONY.

In Superior Court today an order
was made for 500 expenses and S45
a month alimony for the wife in the
divorce case OF Bernard J. McEntee
VS.. Regina c. McEntee.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
HrLD FOR FURTHER HEARING.

RcVford Smith. charged this morning
IN litv Court with the larceny of a gold
bracelet belonging TO Earl Morgan. was
held in $500 bail for trial Wednesday
morning
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
DEATHS
Daniel Pasey.
roo LATE no CLASSIFY.


l. OR SALE-ON ACCOUNT OF
going out of business. one rubber
tiro buggy. one rubber tire phaeton. one
rubber tire Virginia surrey. three
slcighs, harness, robes, forks, etc. Apply
S and 10 East Fifth street. may22 ct
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
VISITOR FROM FIORIDt

J. +. TGggart, OF Buena Vista. Fla.
was a Wilmington visitor today. He
is a former Wilmingtonian' and went
TO Florida eight years ago.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
ITALIAN LINER SINK.

BY The United Press.
ROME. May 22.-The Italian liner
Saint Andrea has been sunk by an
Austrian submarine.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
WISCONSIN PREACHER

The Res. Addison A. Ewing, of Aladi.
son, Wis, filed the pulpit in Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, New Castle. yester.
day.
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
At THE MAJESTIC.

To a sincere person there is nothing
more shocking and which arouses
more righteous indignation than to
Evening journal., 1916-05-22
On Top

New Values and Styles in Ouf
Unexcelled Suits for SIS.
New Silk-Lined Serges.
New Neat Silk Mixtures.
New Plain Greys.
New Homespun Cheviots.
New Small Check Greys.
Every size for men and young
men: coats full or half lined
New Pinch Back suits
az SIS: Blue Serges. Pencil
stripes. Grey Homespuns. Mixed
Cheviots and Shepherd Plaids IL
Young Mems Sizes. "a 10 A
chest
MULLINS HOME STORE.
9th and Market