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Evening journal., 1916-04-20
PADESEWSKI. PIANIST.

. II Padcrewskis career as virtuosOI
has been unique in the annals of music,
SO also may be called his preparation
for that career. padesewsH says that
when he was sixteen his technique was
so inadequate that he was always forced
to make improyisations of his own in
hard passages, hoping that none OF his
audience would be the wiser. II was not
until he was twenty-fou that he set
himself seriously at the gigantic task
If accomplishing in few years of his
maturity what others spend lifetime
ON. and that. too, when the fingers and
wrists have lost much of the nexibilty
of childhood paderewsh is making
his tenth tour of America. During the
months he is in this country he will
play upward Of eighty times, and it is
assured that his success will be as sens
sational now as it has been in the past.
He appears at The Playhouse April 27.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
BELGIAN PICTURES
HORRORS OF war

Miss Hendrika van der Filler, of
Holland. in an address before the
members Of the Rotary Club at their
meeting in parlors A and B, in the
Hotel DUPONT this afternoon. vividly
pictured the horrors of the European
war She described the conditions OF
the Belgians and the terrible effects
NJ the war upon them.
She announced her endeavors Of
securing money for the building Of
homes for the suffering Belgian girls
and boys. and the widows.
Miss van der Filler is the daughter
If the late Court Chaplain Of the
Hague. Her father crowned Queen
wnhelmina and oficiated at her we'd
ling.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Never wash meat. but see that the
butcher gives you a fresh cut and
carefully wipe the outer edges with
a damp cloth.
The refrigerator should be clean
ed once a week. n II is lined with
porcelain, but IL lined with metal
twice week Is better
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
EnMARns HELD For COrRT.

Paul Edwards was arraigned In
City Court today on a charge of driv-
ing off an automobile without the
consent Of William White and held in
$500 bail for court. although he en-
deavored to prove an alibi
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
AT THE PIcKWIcK.

''The Depths" is the sixth episode
Of "The Strange Case of Mary Page.
showing today at the Pickwick "Plot
and Counter Plot" is the added at
traction The eighth installment OF
the great government series, Uncle
Sam at Work. will also be shown
Tomorrow, "The Family Secret" a
Gold Seal dramatic masterpiece in
two acts and other pictures will be
shown.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
Attractions at the Theatres

the fact that Miss Walton is Viii
mington eirl aud that this is the first
time she viii have been seen protcs.
sionallv m the town oi her birth and
early girlhood.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
FORMER BOARDER NOW
Held AS House BREAKER

Walter McGuinness was arraigned
in City Court today on a charge Of
breaking and entering and held in
$500 bail for trial Emmett Clark Of
No. 1922 West Eighteenth street. said
McGuinness. who had been a bOarder
in his home up TO a week ago. and
has since boarded next door. entered
the house through the bathroom win
dow on the second floor access to
which he gained by getting on the
roof Of a porch from the next house.
A daughter OF Mr.. Clark said Nc
Guinness got into the house and
caught hold Of her mother. A police
officer was summoned and McGuin-
ness arrested. II was stated that Nc
Guinness bored a hole through from
his room in the adjoining house.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
MAURICE AND MISS WALTON.

The coming Of Mr.. Maurice and Miss
Florence Walton at The Playhouse,
where they are booked for Saturday
afternoon, April %, has special inter
est for Wilmington theatregoers from
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
FLOWERS and CLOTHES

The clothes are here and
ready. come early and get them
before the rush.
New Norfolk suits SIS and
500
New Patchpockets SO 10 $50.
New top coats S15 TO SIS.
New ties 25c TO Si.00.
New shirts S1.O0 TO $500.
New hats S150 TO $500.
New shoes $500 to $3.50.
Every size for young men and
High School boys-Come today
IN you can.
MULLINS HOME STORE,
9Th and Market
Evening journal., 1916-04-20

has failed. On
retiring bathe
the hands
freely with
CuticuraSoap
andhotwater.
Dry, and rub
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
Do YOUR HANDS
ITCH AND BURN
Because Of Eczemas, Rashes, Chap
pings, Etc,2 If So
CUTICURA SOAP AND
CUTICURA OINTMENT

Will afford instant relief and
quickly heal even when all else
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
Need S1S.343 MORE
FOR LIBRARY FUND
Committee Expects the
$325,OGO to be in
Hand Tonight
BIG SUBSCRIPTIONS
REPORTED TODAY

With Sls,343.O5 remaining 20 be se-
cured 10 make up the total of 1928 900
new library fund, the various commit
tees were sent out To work again this
afternoon following the daily noon
luncheon at the Hotel DUPONT II was
announced that there will be another
luncheon at the hotel at 6.3O o'clock this
evening, when il is expected that the
remainder of the S325,OOO will be sub
scribed This is the last day of the
campaign.
The total amount subscribed today
was SS2. .2OS.S9. bringing the grand to-
tai up to S3O6. $3.50. Among the
larger subscriptions reported was one
for $4,000 from Mr.. and Mrs Pierre
S. dupont and one from Mr.. and Mrs.
William Coyne for $4,000 David Smell
lenburg reported 793 subscriptions OF
ten cents each from the Boy Scouts
of Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs. William
s. Hilles subscribed $500. A subscrip-
ton was reported from the Misses
Hebbs' School Of S110.5O. The vari-
GUS captains reported a number of
subscriptions from employees Of vari-
Gus industrial plants.
Much enthusiasm was display ed at
/ the luncheon today. Interest center
ed largely i'm the race for the banner
and cup for the largest number OF
subscriptions and the largest total
amount Of subscriptions for the day.
| Mrs. G.. J. Hart won both the banner
and cup today turning in 343 sub
scriptions for a total OF $3,214.09.
Frank Turner. captain OF one of
/ the business mems committees, also
took both prizes today with total
number of subscriptions Of 144. max
ing S21, ,7S2 This included the 100000
subscription from Mr and Mrs. du-
Pont
Captain David Snellenburg report
ed S4S subscriptions. hut Of this num-
her 1893 were from Boy Scouts. and
the committee decided that subscrip.
tions coming from one organization
could count as only one subscription.
Judge George Gray. who presided
at the luncheon congratulated the
teams on the excellent work that the!
have been doing. He felt the tota
amount desired would be raised.
Judge Gray introduced Genera
James II. Wilson who also made
few remarks While speaking Genera
Wilson predicted that Germany vii
come down and that this countr,
will not be involved IN the European
war on either side. These remark
were loudly applauded.
At the close Of the luncheon
Frank Mason. the we'll known singer
who had been stationed in the ba
! cony overlooking the rose room, san
- parody entitled Judge Gray HO'
- the Money Rolls in" The subscril
- tions reported today follow:
e Business mems committee D.. S27 .345'
10 Womens committee ...... 4,S63.
e Total today ............. S32. pos
Evening journal., 1916-04-20

Cuticura Ointment gently into
the skin for a few minutes.
Wipe off surplus Ointment with
soft tissue paper or leave it on
and wear old gloves or soft
bandage during night.
Sample Each Free by Mall
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ssCuticura. Dept. IA, Bos-
tom" Sold throughout tho world.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
ANOTHER SMALLPOX SUSPECT.

The Board Of Health reports the
finding of another smallpox suspect" i"
The suspect" lives in an apartment
house on Chippey street.
Evening journal., 1916-04-20
Governor Charles r. Miller, Chairman

Total today .....----. ..-..... - 'of''''V
Women's Committee Of Twenty-Five.
Mrs. Charles Copeland, Chairman.
Team. Captain.
A-Aliss Emily =. Bissell S5l 100
C-Mrs. c. j. Hart ........... 3,2l 4.O9
Mrs. W. II. Porter ......... l,O2l.oO
Total today ............S4,s6 ,s63.59
The largest contributions toward the
campaign received up TO yesterday
Evening journal., 1916-04-20

Address David J. Rcinhardt. ESQ. Atlor.
ney-at Law Wilmington. Del apr2o-cod-ot
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29

Miss Pickford is the most popular
screen artist today, but she has not,
by any means, reached the pinnacle
of her fame The position OF Little
Mary in the hearts of the public Is
unique. Her Irresistible personality
and unsurpassed artistic attainments
have made her the supreme favorite
of millions of patrons Of motion pic.
ture theaters in every corner Of the
civilized world. She Is better known
to the masses than any other person
in Christendom, and her peculiar In
dividuality has won the personal
friendship of all. Although there are
other beautiful girls and other talent.
ed actresses, Mary Pickford stands
alone III this almost supernatural IA
Guilty of gaining the affections Of her
audiences. Her permanent associa-
ton with the Famous Players Film
Company assures her continued APP
pearance on the Paramount program.
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LARGE Audience Gives EnthuS-
iaStic Applause on "0ut-
door Circle" Night
10y HaIIett Abendl

: It's always nice TO be able TO say
Il told you so"
In Thursdays edition the Star-Bulle
In said OF Kristoffy, in criticism OF
Ter portrayal OF Marguerite In
Faust, Frankly, she does better In
parts with spice Of the devil in
them" Last evening Kristoffy sang
Tosea in Puecinis opera of that name
and her really magnificent handling
of the role, especially in the second
act, sustained the soundness OF that
judgment.
Not since the company opened its
season here has the De Folco organi-
cation put on any single act which was
as good as the second act of La Tos-
CO" last night Kristoffy and Giovac-
chini had the stage TO themselves most
OF the time and a magnificent pair
they made-Giovacchini as Scarpia,
the ruthless, passionate baron who had
Tosca's lover tortured in a nearby
apartment from, which HIS means and
screams were distinctly audible, in or.
der to wiring from the hapless singer
a revelation of the hiding place OF
the political refugee whom Mario, the
lover tde .Folco), had in hiding.
Drama Lost Good Actress.
Kristoffy in this act surpassed all OF
her former accomplishments. She
seemed to sing her very heart out, and
at the same time her histrionic hand
ling of the difficult role was SO artist
ic and withal so human that after it
was all over one wondered If the dra,
matte stage had not lost potentially
great actress when Kristoffy chose for
herself an operate career.
Her scorn of Scarpia, her passionate
devotion TO Mario, her anguish when
her lover is being put to the torture,
her confession made to save him from
continued agony, and later her pact to
yield herself to the baron, with the
subsequent revulsion which drives her
20 the murder OF her pursuer, were all
done in manner which showed fine
sense of tragedy, and a very human
conception of pain.
Kristoffy was good but not at her
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29
MARIO MART TO
open DRAMATIC
SCHOOL in CITY

Honolulu is TO have a dramatic
school. an academy at which local
amateurs eager 10 put on plays can
obtain the requisite drilling. and a
classical acaGemy-ail Ia one.
In charge will be no less "a person
than Mario Marti, the sp-ightly young
baritone here now with the Dc Eclc1
Grand Opera Company, several 81
whose roles have earned him appreci-
alive applause 49,.
Most of Marti's work with the De
Folco aggregation here has not been
visible to opera patrons. however,
though the results of it have been APP
preciated. For Marti is the stage di.
rector, prompter-the man who drills
the chorus, superintends the shifting
of scenes and originates those dances
for the ballet which have always been
appreciated In order to see him at
his best, dress rehearsal must be
SEEN -
Five years of experience at stage
directing with the Montreal Grand
Opera Company, subsidiary of the
great Metropolitan corporation. has
made Mario Marti thoroughly profit
Gent But he likes Honolulu too we'll
to go back to the coast, so when the
De Folco company sails away he will
remain, and open his academy here.
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Theatrical Amu6eDel]tS'
new STANDARD SET by DE FOLCO
COMPANY IN ACT IW00F 'I0SCA'

best in the first act, and in the somber
closing act. when Tosca is binding
herself with the dust of dreams, she
disclosed a new vein OF tenderness.
Welcome for De Folco.
Signor de Folco. who sang last night
for the second time during the COM
pany's engagement, had not so import
ant a role as Gioyacchini or the prima
donna, but he was warmly welcomed
and heartily applauded several times.
De Folco's voice is not yet at its best
and his very creditable performance
vas evidently given under difficulties
Chevalier di Roccia conducted the
orchestra last evening with the most
conspicuous success he has shown so
far, and there was an entire absence
Of those occasional Tapses which at
several past performances have
married number OF beautiful arias.
The orchestra has shown steady i'm
provement from the first night, i'm
proyement which eliminated in the
second act last evening by orchestra
ton which was nearly faultless, con-
sidering the limited number and vari-
ETY. of instruments at hand.
Repetition Should Draw.
So good was last evenings perform
aDce of La Tosca" that if it is re.
peated next week with the same cast
large attendance should be certain,
for every one who heard the opera
last night should be a walking adyer-
tisement for the second performance.
There was more spontaneous and pro-
longed applause last night than at any
OF the other operas, and on the part of
the company members there seemed
to be general renewal of effort to
give of their best.
Last night was Outdoor Circle
Night" and fully three-fourths of the
seats downstairs were taken, while the
balcony and gallery were two-thirds
occupied, making an audience larger
than any yet assembled, save on the
opening night, and on Thursday, when
prices were cut to 81.
Members of the circle were there in
large numbers, each wearing a hibis-
Gus, the flower of the organization.
Young women members of the circle,
in evening gowns, acted as ushers, and
lent a tone of distinction The floral
offerings were more beautiful and
more numerous than at any previous
opera.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29
FAMOUS PLAYER
COMPANY SHOWS
-FOUR new FACES

Had it not been for the accomodat-
ing management of the Liberty theater
il would have been necessary to turn
them away from that popular play
house last night However, the emery
ency was met with the installation of
additional seating accommodations
Marguerite Clark in her latest triumph
Helene of the North
A most unusual romantic story is
handled in a most unusual fashion in
this feature. Marguerite Clark is seen
in the role of a young aristocrat in Ire
land and also as a maiden of the wild
wastes of Northwestern Canada. She
has the support of strong cast, in
Guiding several new FamoIe PLAYER
artists whose future work will be
worth watching The new faces in.
clIfde: Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter.
Frank Losee and David Wall
In "The Diamond from the Sky"
there is shown one of the best mining
dance hall scenes ever screened. Also
a mob fight scene that is almost incon.
ceivable. The current chapter is one
of the best thus far shown
Commencing tomorrow night Bos.
worth sends another strong dramatic.
romance to the Liberty, "The Majesty
of the Law, featuring George Faw.
cett, new devotee to the screen. Bos.
worth's offerings are always antici-,
pated with not a little pleasure by
Bijou audiences and in the supporting
cast for this offering are number
of stars. including Myrtle Steadman,
Jane Wolfe. Charles Ruggles and vii.
liam Desmond.
The third episode of Meal of the
Navy will also be shown at the Liber.
ty tomorrow night. The complete
story of this episode appears else.
where in this issue of the Star-Bulle.
tin.
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HAWAII Being RENOVATED; TO BE
ONEOF CITYS BEST THEATERS


The new screen to be installed at
the Hawaii will be the latest approved
r0jection-sheet. At the present time
the management is undecided between
two popular mainland screens, one
finished with a patent process. of gid.
ing and the other given treatment
of ground glass. In any event, it is
believed that the screen will be the
best in Honolulu and will make pos.
sible the producing of steadier and
clearer pictures than any heretofore
in use here
1t is possible that the Hawaii. with
all Improvements will be ready to
open next Saturday. February 5, with.
one of the best feature film services
procurable. Just what the opening of.
fering will be the management is not
yet ready to announce
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29

Honolulu will shortly boast of one of
the finest appointed motion picture
houses in the West the same being
the Hawaii theater on Hotel street,
which is now undergoing renovation
that will render 1t almost unrecogniz.
able to its most consistent patrons.
Among the many improvements that
are being made in the Hawaii are
the installation of a new concrete
floor throughout the entire house; a
new screen-in new position-di
recently in front of the auditorium in.
stead of to the side as at present;
new opera chairs throughout the en-
tire house; new rotunda and en-
trance; a new treasurer's boxoffice
andAlast but not least-a new line OF
attractions
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kRlST0FFY WILL SING
HER THANKS TO QUEEN

An autograph copy of tn song
Aloha o. and volume Of "Ha-
waits Story by Hawaii's Queen" have
been presented to Johanna Kristoffy
of the de Folco Grand Opera Com
pany by Queen Liliuokalani In ap-
probation of the gifts, Kristoffy, who
is clever lingnist, is planning to
learn the words and sing several Ha
waiian songs for the express benefit
of the queen at one of the future per
formances of the company.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29
ST. ELMO TO BE
FILMFEATlRE At
new PLAYHOUSE

William Fox's six reel perturbation
of est. Elmo" the great novel writ
ten by Augusta Evans; Morris Golden,
the "Yiddle With the Fiddle and De
Oria, novelty bag puncher: these three
features lead the new bill offered at
the National theater this afternoon.
The two last named vaudeville acts
will continue until next Saturday
In the screen version of st Elmo"
the producers have constructed film
play in which all the dramatic in
tensity and realistic characterization
of the novel is skilful retained
Briefly the story is that of the sensi-
tive high strung scion of an aristocra-
tic family who discovers a clandestine
affair between his fiancee and his best
friend He challenges and kills the
man, then, his faith in humanity sllak-
en-, he leads the life of a profligate
descending swiftly to the depths of
degradation until he reaches the verge
of madness. Then fate, in the form
of a woman, an innocent, unsophisti.
Gated girl, intervenes.
The settings for the big picture
were made in southern California.
The members of the cast were select.
ed carefully and the result is a per.
Torrance of unsurpassed artistry.
The "Yiddle with the Fiddle" is a
musical humorist, an experienced fun.
maker. De Oria's specially, "The AL
pine Storm" produced through the
medium of his punching bag, is a new
feature, and quite worth seeing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-29
GRABS MAN FROM
TOP OF RUNAWAY
CAR OF Freight

Although Helen Holmes, the hero
inc fthe sensational Hazards OF
Helen" railroad series, has performed
many dangerous feats, never before
has she attempted the death-defying
deed which occurs in "A Life In the
Balance the latest episode. Fasten-
ing rope to trees on the opposite
sides of a deep ehasm the brave girl
sways out hand-oyer-hand to the cen
ter Presently runaway freight
car, atop of which King, brakeman,
covers, appears. just as the runaway
flashes underneath Helen Hol,aes
plucks the fever-stricken man from
the car. "A Life In the Balance" Will
afford one of the thrilling and attrac-
tive features at the Empire theater
today. -
Miss Gretchen Hartmann, WHO
makes her appearance as the star in
The Quicksands of Society" pow
erful drama in two acts, has a part
full of romantic moments, tragic real
tiles and human pathos. The story, in
novel form, was widely read some
months ago. Franklin Richie, Louise
Vale and Allen Hallett are we'll cast
in this play.
That mediator's lot IS Invariably
a hard one is plainly shown in the
comedy, Hams Narrowing Duel
Lloyd Hamilton as the mirth-proyok-
ing ram, and Bud Duncan, the dimin'
utive fun-maker, have much to do in
putting the farce over,
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TEAL MEMBERS
ARRIVE TODAY
ON MAUNA KEA

After battling with the elements
for week, the Raymond Teal AIusi.
cal Comedy Company returned from
successful tour of Hawaii and Maui
this morning on the Mauna Kea,
cheerful and in joyous anticipation of
their grand opening at the Bijou to.
night in Madame Sherry"
I'VE have the show in excellent
shape, : said Raymond Teal this morn.
ing after his strenuous trip, and
am more than confident that Madame
Sherry is going to be the biggest sue
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cess OF our Honolulu engagement.
Scenic artists have been working
at the Bijou theater for the last three
weeks preparing elaborate stage set.
tings for this big production, and ev-
erything is in readiness to ring up the
curtain on our opening performance
at the special matinee this afternoon.
We have all worked hard in preparing
this great musical extravaganza and
| know that Honolulu theater patrons
are going to vote it the very best of
our many successful productions
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.1TH73

Program beginning 1850 p. m. until
p. m.
aEvenlng 1.-TWO shows), $50 and $3.50
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY
AND EVENING
"The Quicksands of Society" two
reel drama). Biograph.
"A Life in the Balance" (drama),
Kalem.
Hams Narrowing Duel" comedy,
Kalem
s"The Montgomery Diamond Robbery"
(drama). Edison.
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PROMISES HOSPITALS IN
EVENT or AN INVASION

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Mrs. z. T.
Stotesbury, noted society woman OF
Philadelphia, has pledged two hospi-
tails for public use in the event OF
invasion, great dearth or national
calamity. The hospitals will have a
combined capacity of 200 patients.
The pledge has been made through
the Pennsylvania women's division for
national preDaredness.
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plays. 1t is not to be wondered at,
for there are many new organizations
springing up, and this competition
is bound to result in the highest type
of motion picture productions to be
All doubt concerning the future
affiliations of Mary Pickford was per.
manently dispelled last week when
the foremost star of flmdom reject
ed the greatest offers that have ever
been rendered to any actress in the
history of the stage or screen, and
decided to remain with the Famous
Players Film Co., the first feature
organization with which she has been
identified. The new agreement with
which Miss Pickford has entered, in
scludes the formation of the Famous
Players-Mary Pickford Co., for the
making Of feature productions in
which Miss Pickford is to be starred,
and in which she retains half inter
est. This year.. the film world was
stirred by the news that Miss Pick.
ford had received an offer of $4,000
per week from a big feature concern
in recognition of her position as a
motion picture star. In the face of
these facts which have since been
authenticated, the decision of Miss
Pickford to ignore these record-break.
ing tenders and to remain with the
company with which she has been as
ISOLATED for the last three years is
the greatest possible tribute that the
star could pay to that organization