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Evening journal., 1916-11-07
WANT stockholders
OF This Co. Assessed
Receivers darlington Hotel
Company File Petition
in Chancery Court
GENERAL DUPONT
HOLDER OF STOCK

Chancellor Charles NJ Curtis, to-
day. in the matter Of the receivership
OF the Arlinlton Hotel Company. is
sued a rule on the stockholders of the
company, requiring them to appear
before him on December z. to show
cause why an assessment should not
be made on them to satisfy debts and
claims Of creditors. The answer to
the petition must be made by Novem-
Der 81
The petition of the receivers. James
Frank Ball. Anlick Pllmgr and Pey-
ton Gordon, asking for the rule, in
part follows:
That r. Coleman DUPONT is a resi-
dent OF the State of Delaware, but
none of the other stockholders are
residents Of the State of Delaware,
but reside in Pennsylvania. New York.
District OF Columbia and elsewhere.
That in addition to the claims al
lowed by this court amounting in the
aggregate TO S466 1892. the future
costs OF the receivership. including
allowances to receivers and their
COUNSEL. and the costs OF prosecuting
suits which it may be necessary 10
bring against the said subscribers or
holders OF stock, will amount in the
aggregate. as nearly as your petition
crs can estimate, to upwards of $780,
600.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
aFAIR AND WARNER.

Fair and Warmer the clever
comedy which delighted so many Deo-
pie on its previous visit here a short
time ago, repeated its success at The
Playhouse last night II is doubtful
If a more delightful show was ever
presented in the theatre. The object
Of the attraction is to make people
laugh, and IL does il most success
fully. The same attraction will ap-
pear this afternoon and evening.
While the show is the same the
company is entirely different, so that
those who have seen il before will
really look upon it as a new show
because the company is different. II
is an excellent organization Miss
Dorothy Mackaye is the Blanny
Wheeler Of the piece and Miss Mac
kaye is charming little actress.
This is the same part which was
played in the other company by Miss
Edna Hihbard. Miss Mackaye is de-
lightful at all times, and Wilmington
is glad to have seen the part played
by two such clever women. Ernest
Cossart is the Billy Bartlett. Helen
Joyce Is Laura Bartlett, Rulof e. Cut
ten is Jack Wheeler Alexander Her
bert is Philip Evans, Elsie St John
is Tessie, Thomas Springer is Har-
rigan and Walter Woodhall is Pete
Mealey.
The company is excellent in every
respect and the performance is in
every way pleasing
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Open House TONIGHT
At CITY Y. N. c. A.

open house" will be observed at
the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight. The election
returns will be received over a spe-
cial wire, and while waiting for them
10 come in a program of athletic
events will be pulled off in the gym
nasium for the entertainment Of the
visitors.
A team from the business mems
class and one from the 5.15 o'clock
class will play three games OF volley
ball, after which Will come a game
of basketball played by two teams
selected from among the members OF
the $40 o'clock young mems class.
BY that time it is expected that the
results Of the election will be gen.
orally known.
The bowling alleys will be open and
the league games will be played ac-
cording to schedule. Women will be
welcome to the building tonight and
will have access to every part OF it.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
At THE GARRICK.

A nifty bill greeted the first night
, ers at the Garrick Theatre last night.
! and the audience showed It's appreci-
alton by frequent applause George
Augur impressed many as a sort of
eighth wonder of the world lie is
q nine-footer and very conspicuous
figure i'm one of the big acts on the
bill a musical comedy entitled Giant
Fear There are ten i'm the company
and all are very clever Another
extraordinary feature of the bill is
Steindel Brothers act. These broth
ers are real musical artists. who APP
pear to be able to master any sort
of an instrument in classic fashion.
They are especially interesting to per-
sons who know something about the
fine points in music. Stirks wire
walking was quite a novelty, because
of the wonderful ability of this very
clever performer. Raymond Wilbert
is clever entertainer, with his re-
markable demonstration of hoop Jug
Cling His sketch con the Links"
was very good A splendid dancing
act was given by Lou Crockett and
Jack Walden, who are past masters
in the art. A clever dancing and |
comedy number was given by Simp-
son and Deane. Goelet. Marris and
Morey, cabaret boys. got lots OF ap-
p'ause for their lively and very good >
work Laura Burt and her COM |
pany gave an interesting melodra- |
matte farce entitled IAN Empty !
Room" which made quite a hit.
At THE VICTORIA.
The patrons Of the Victoria Theatre |
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
SUBURBAN REPUBS
IN MONSTER RALLY

Republicans held rousing demon
stration at Richardson Park last
night There was a parade followed
by a mass meeting at the Richardson
Park Clubhouse. at which william
Tinsman presided, and addresses we're
made by Robert II. Richards and David
]. Reinhardt candidate FOR Attorney
General of the State. Mr.. Tinsman
also spoke Owing to the lateness Of
the hour William G.. Jones did not
speak.
The parade was a big demonstration
for Charles Evans Hughes, United
States Senator DUPONT Congressman
Thomas w. Miller anG the entire Re
publican ticket Forming in Richard
son Park, the marchers passed over
the principal streets of Richardson
Park. Ashley and Bellemoor.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
"PIERRE PATELIN.r

II YOU desire to see the kind OF play
at which the patrons of the theatre
300 years ago laughed Their heads OF
over i'm Paris. Germany and old Eng
land. see Pierre Patelin" one of the
ten famous short plays included in
the repertoire OF the Washington
Square Players COMPANY TO be seen
here az The Playhouse on November
IA. The play has made modern New
York roar du'te as much as tradition
says the play patrons Of long ago roar
ed over its drollery. 1t is the story
of a cunning LAWYER and a more cum.
ming lout. bumDkin who steals sheen
and escapes hanging bv engaging a
LAWYER and then escaDes paying the
lawyer BY matching his wits against
those OF the attorney.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Playhouse ATTENDANTS
WILL HEAR THE RETURNS

In order that the patrons OF his
theatre may have an opportunity to
keen fully informed as to the election,
as we'll as enjoy an excellent show,
Manager Allemann Of The Playhouse,
has arranged for full election returns
to be read from the stage tonight.
The returns will be read between
the acts and at such other times as
they can be worked in without spelling
the show and those who attend the
theatre will be kept fully informed
and will know exactly how the count
rs progressing. In order TO give this
information Manager Allemann has
ARRANGED for the best election service
which is was possible to obtain and
the returns will be complete and up TO
the minute.
Patrons of the house no doubt will
appreciate this move. 1t is promised
that the returns will be complete and
those who attend the show will have
all of the information obtainable up
TO that time.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
IRA ROBINSON KILLED
between RAILROAD Cars

Crushed between two freight cars nj
the plant OF the Wilmington Steel Com
pany, IN South Wilmington about 10
o'clock last night, Ira Robinson. aged
81 years OF Glasgow, Del, was instantly
killed The accident occurred while Rob.
inson, who was a member of the shift
ing crew at the plant. was coupling cars.
Robinson roomed az the Reliance Fire
Company and spent the week ends with
his wife and child at Glasgow. he is
also survived by his mother who lives
IN West Fourth street, this city.
Deputy Coroner Nichols removed the
body TO the morgue where it Is being
held until the mans family is heard
from
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
RICE CISH CONCERT
Will Be REPEATED

Grace Church has had many must
cal events in recent years. but none
that gave more pleasure than the re-
cital given last night. by Leon Rice.
tenor. of New York City, and ROssi
Gish the violiniste. together with Mrs.
Jennie Caesar Rice, accOmpanist on
the piano The singer made an i'm
mediate and a deep impression, by
the wonderful brilliancy of his voice
and by the variation OF his program.
Leon Rices treatment Of singing Is a
wholesome and interesting one. He
produces vocalization with absolute
ease. and his breathing was so per-
feet that 1t was pleasure TO OBJ
serve his mastery phrasing.
The aud ence viii long remember
his rendition Of THE Ninety and
Nine" "He is Calling Me" "The Ros-
arv" One Of the most exceptional
numbers was "The Monotone" The
entire composition of eighty notes was
sung on the one tone. c natural, while
the accompaniment was one of eXduis
itc melody and sweetness.
Ross. Gish performed wonderfully
on the violin. Her every appearance
was greeted with the warmest APP
-plause
Much praise is due Mrs. Rice FOR
her share In the evenings entertain
ment. Her accomDaniments were in
themselves. wonderful TO listen to.
When il became known that the
artist could repeat the concert on ac-
count OF having a few DAYS between
engagements. the large audience
voted unanimously i'm favor of a repl-
tition tomorrow night in the church
auditorium. The program will he sur
hciently varied to suit each ndiv dual
taste. Seats for the recital will be
'ree and all are invited TO attend. A.
silver Offering will be received.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
SPEAKER Will TELL OF
TRAGEDY IN asia MINOR

Wilmington will be honored by the
presence of a distinguished visitor
tomorrow afternoon when the Rev. r.
NJ. Labaree, of Tabriz, Persia arrives
to deliver the address at the annual
praise service OF the Women's Mis-
sionary Society of West Presbyterian
Church.
Mr.. Labaree comes from the center
of the terrible tragedy enacted in
Asia Minor, under the name of the
World War, where thousands OF in
nocent Armenian and Syrian people
have been frightfully murdered by
the Turks, He is an eloquent speak
er, and coming from the field OF ac-
tion, will give to the people Of Will
mington first hand information.
Men as well as women are cor
daily invited to hear him.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
'THE BLUE PARADISE"

"The Blue Paradise which the
! Messrs. Shubert will offer at The
! PLAYHOUSE tomorrow afternoon and
night, is generally conceded to be the
! re'gning operate sensation OF both
America and Europe. This brilliant
entertainment. the work Of Leo Stein.
author Of 1.-THE Merry Widow and
Edmund Eysler, was first staged in
Vienna two years ago. Its success
was instantaneous and since then its
melodiOus score and ingenious story
have been applauded in every capital
OF continental Europe The Messrs.
Shubert emerged tr umphant from the
struggle that ensued for the Amer can
rights to the play Under their di-
rection "The Blue Paradise" was first
presented in July. 1915. at the famous
Casino Theatre, New York. aud every
reader of newspaper or a magazine
knows that the success it scored made
theatrical history. For hfty-two con
secutive weeks this gayest Of light
OPERAS attracted a succession OF
crowded houses that set a new record
on Broadway and in the historic play
house in which many of the most not |
able musical successes of the past
quarter of a century were first made |
known to the metropolis The effect !
i've manner in which mirth. melody, /
fun. striking stage pictures and elab- !
crate costuming have been blended /
explains the rare vogue that THE |
Blue Paradise" attained with all 1
classes of pleasure seekers.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Defendant CLAIMED He
COT UNDERHAND SIGNAL

For failing to obey the signal OF the
traffic officer. at Fourth and Market
streets yesterday, Harry Johnson, of
No. 1871 Jefferson street, was fined So
and costs in City Court today. He tes-
titled he was given an underhand
signal to proceed Traffic Sergeant
Deyinnlsh. who made the arrest. tes-
titled Mr.. Johnson had disobeyed his
signal to stop and had caused good
deal of trouble in the traffic at Fourth
and Market streets. I'm consequence.
Philip l.. Garrett was counsel for Mr..
johnson.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
CONCERNED ABOUT HIS
WHEKEY Held AS EVIDENCE

do / have TO leave the whiskey?''
Abner Nardel witness in City
Court tn s morning asked Judge
Churchman as he was about TO leave
the court room. I'VE shall have to
have Il for evidence" Judge Church
man replied and ordered Nardell
held under 500 bail as witness. The
case was that of Albert Gaines. col
ored, charged with taking a quart
bottle OF whiskey from Nardell last
night az Front and Shipley streets.
Nardell testified that Gaines seized
the whiskey and ran. After hearing
the testimony in the case, Judge
Churchman held Gaines under 5000
bail for Court Of General Sessions
and held Nardell under 500 bail as
a witness.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
DELAwARE HospITAL cAsEs.

Accident cases reported from the Del
aware Hospital today were as follows.
Charles PoutasGesski. No. 2O3 LON
bard street. left arm cut.
John lattimer. helper for the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Corporation, lacerat
ed scalp
Stanley lamask. No. l33 Berg street
boil on upper lip.
John Meroski. laborer, Lobdell Car
> N'-heel Works injury 10 left eye
John lacewaski. laborer. fingers in
iucd
john Keller, lahorer, Harlan and Hol-
lingsvorth Corporation, right eve iniur-
cd.
Frank Roske. upper lip cut.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Al me MAIESTIC.

This time Sessue Hayakawa is sup.
ported by Myrtle Stedman and gives
a very creditable performance in "The
Soul Of Kura- SAN" the attraction at
the Majestic. Myrtle Stedman plays
the role of an American heiress and
takes her part in a very satisfactory
manner. Her encounter with Mr. Ha-
yakawa during a desperate struggle is
one OF the most thrilling encounters
seen on the screen.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Child MURDERESS
Declared insane

Following examination by Drs. p.
w Tomlinson and George W. X. For
rest. Mrs. Irene Stopka. who on Sun
day drowned her two young daughters.
Catherine, aged z, and Irene. aged g
wears. by throwing them into the
Delaware river at Gordon Heights.
was committed TO the State Asylum
for the Insane at Farnhurst this af-
tern0on. Mrs. Stopka was found TO be
mentally unbalanced She was in
City Court this morning. but was not
arraigned, being held without bail
pending examination.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
AETNA COMPANY MILLS
EXPLODE: WORKERS ESCAPE
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
POUGHKEEPSIE n Y. Nov. T.
Two dye houses at the plant of the
Aetna Explosives Company, at Port
Even. Ulster county. about fifteen
miles from here, were wrecked by an
explosion of chemicals this morning
No workmen were in the buildings at
the time of the accident.
Many men working in the Vi
entity of the buildings were thrown TO
the ground by the force OF the explo-
sion but all escaped with minor in
juries. The loss is estimated at more
than 100000
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Tech. JR.. HIGH BOAT ON
SUCOUEHANNA FLATS

General T. Coleman duPont's yacht
Tech, Jr., was high boat for the first
three days of the ducking season on
the Susquehanna flats, having bagged
n, As and So respectively. This made
a total of 213 ducks bagged from this
boat. j. T. Skelly and Henry Win
chester were on the boat and enter
tanned number of friends during the
three days.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
DRIVING ON WRONG SIDE
OF Street NOT EXCUSABLE

1T is inexcusable for anyone to
drive his automobile on the wrong
side of the street" Judge Churchman
stated in City Court this morning.
when Arthur S. O'Neil was arragned
on charge OF violating the traffic
rules. O'Neil was alleged to have
driven his automobile along Eleventh
street for several blocks on the wrong
side. He was fined SO and costs
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
FUNERAL OF MIR. GOODWIN.

Funeral services for John H. Cod
win, Jr., who died at Butler, Pa, No
vember 4, will be held at 3 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon at the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Goodwin. ST., No. Ala Walnut street.
Interment will be made in Lombardy
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
OFFIcIALs lRE M0rINc

u is expected that the furniture and
books Of the Office OF Chancellor
Charles A. Curtis will be removed no
'he new court house the next few
lays. The next Office to be moved
RON the old to the new building will
be that Of the Clerk of the Peace.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Too Tired
To Work?

II you get up in the morning tired,
II you weary with little exertion and
II VIM and 90 are lacking, depend
upon II that your liver is torpid. One
dose OF Schenck's Mandrake Pills win
wake up !" that lazy liver and make
you feel like new. Schenck's Man.
drake Pills are worth a trial tonight.
For eighty years we have been tell.
ing the public that Schenck's Mandrake
Pills are purely vegetable and a fine
substitute for calomel without it's
mercurial effects. This is your proof
of their merit.
Uncoated or sugar coated 25c Der
box from your druggist or by mail,
DIR. J. II. Schenck & Son. Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
HYDRO ARROPLANF oVpp c1rv

Swimming lightly through the air
as a swallow, hydro-aeroplane pass
ed down the Delaware river this az
ternoon. passing Wilmington and
New Castle al about , o'clock Just
What was the occasion OF tho Hieht
vas not learned
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
FRITZ KRFISLFR

Fritz Kreisler, the violinist appears
likely TO play TO a full house on No
vember 10. when he apDears here.
There rs no greater artist who has
PLAYED I'm Wilmington and his concert
will be a treat TO all lovers OF music
There have been scores OF Inquiries
concerning seats and the concert will
be a success IN every way.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
BACHELOR GIRLS ENTERTAIN.

The Epworth Bachelor Girls. member,
OF Miss Elizabeth Aloorc's sunday School
Class. were entertained az the home Oh
Mrs. Mildred Bennett Welsh, No. nl3
kirkwood street last evening ia honor oil
her marriage 60 Howard Welsh. The
evening was spent n singing. music, and
games. Those present were; Mis-. Eliza
beth Moore. MIS-. Ruth Barker Foster.
Lin Elderkin. Lula Lewis. Anna Bur. ON.
Pearl Field Elsie Morrow. Grace Spry.
Catharine Downs Anna Jlrich Ada
Daniels. Lillian Sines. Addie Siues. Mil
dred Welsh. Ciristecn Mcintosh. Edith
Caldwell. Florence Coous. and Sadie
Price lark, Mr. and Mrs Bennett Earl
Bennett. and Mr. Howard Welsh. and
Miss Mable Taylor.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
AT TIE QUEEN.

That Mary Pickford following is
ever on the increase is attested by
the big crowds that filled the spa
cious Queen yesterday at practically
all performances, when Mary Pick
ford made her first appearance since
joining the ranks of Independent
stars. in Less Than the Dust" There
are any number of stars in picture
plays. but it can truthfully be said
that there is only one Mary Pickford.
The story OF Less Than the Dust"
was inspired by Laurence Hopes
poem in "India's Love Lyrics" and
Hector Turnbull, who constructed the
film drama, has woven an admirable
tale.
The music played by the Queen
orchestra during the production is
one of the features of the production
Between shows the orchestra plays the
overture William Tell, which has re-
ceived many encores.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07

nailed the new Metro production.
Gods Half Acre with delight yes
terday' the popular screen star, Mabel
Ialiaferro, appearing in the winsome
sole of Blossom, known as "The An
gel of Rainbow's End" That Miss
Taiiaferro makes many new friends
goes without saying, her delicate in
depreciation of the girl who acts as
blessing to the poor little crippled in
mates of a sanatarium, and to the
aged dependents in the Old Peoples
Home being a bit nf rare histrionic
work.
There will be special musical fea-
lures all week at the Victoria Last
time today, Gods Half Acre" and
Chaplin in "The Pawnshop"
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Accuse this PAIR ON
HIGHWAY ROBBERY CHARGE

John Wilson and Major Corpew,
both colored, were arrested this
morning charged with highway rob-
berry and are locked up in police
headquarters awaiting a hearing to-
morrow morning. Levi German, a
painter, from whom the men are
charged With taking $24. is held as a
witness.
The alleged robbery took place at
Second and Poplar streets. German
declares that he was talking with the
two men when he felt the hand Of
one OF them in his pocket and that
he then missed the money. He ran
after the men, shouting for help. and
Policeman Alfred Bradford Joined in
the chase and captured the two men.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
HIS FINGER LACFRATED.

James Stafford was treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital today for
lacerated finger.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
sIs.aaO NOE MERCIFUL resi-.

Donations to the Merc,ful Rest en-
dowment fund today were increased
to S12.336. Today report follows.
prnuinnalN anLnnuNlndnnd eIn aaI
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
O,RRIFN,S ,INSTREI.S

Neil O'Brien's Minstrels will be inc
attraction at The Playhouse on No
vember 1G.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07

II the Want Ads did not do their
work well. they would not be so gen.
orally accepted.-Adv
Evening journal., 1916-11-07

At THE VICTORIA.
The patrons of the Victoria Theatre
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-06
HARRIS RE-lINInN

Plans are about completed for a
large gathering of members of the
Harris family at Catawba on Satur.
day. October Il. A good program
is in preparation. comprising some lit.
erary numbers. music and several adj.
dresses appropriate to this first re.
union of very largo and wide-dis.
tributed family. The family is an
old one in the county. government
data showing the name OF Harris
among the residents of Pennsylvania
and western Virginia at the time of
the formation Of the Republic. 1t is
expected that there will be a very
large attendance on this occasion. and
that the reunion will be made an an.
nual affair.
The program VIII be given in the
NJ. p. church and the meeting will
begin at $3.50 in the morning and last
till about $3.50. a f.S basket dinner"
will be an attractive feature. Those
who wish to come on the Mononga.
hela railway may be ferried across
the river from Radcliff station.
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BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY

Wednesday, October 4, 1916, the
many friends, neighbors and relatives
of Mrs. Martha BrookoveS. met at her
home on Paw Paw creek to celebrate
her sixtieth birthday anniversary.
She was very much surprised when
they came with well filed baskets,
good things to eat. Those present
were Mrs. John Melee. Mrs. Elihu
Yost, Mrs. Frank Carpenter. Mrs. II.
D. Eddy, Mrs. George Michael, Mrs.
Lon Underwood, Mrs. Mary Gump,
Mrs. Albert Clayton, Mrs. Clark Jones
and daughter, Gertrude: Mrs. Sanford
Parker, and three children. Stella, vii.
ma and Mary; Mrs. Jessie Parker and
four children, Edna, Rachael, Chester
and Emery; NsssEalsworth Parker,
and two children, Ralph and Hazel:
Mr.. Marion Brookover, Thomas Brook
over, Frank Parker and Evangelist
Thadeus 8. Hutson. After dinner Mrs.
Brookover took ride in a pony cart
pulled by two ladies. feature which
was enjoyed by all present. Mrs.
Brookover's eldest granddaughter.
Miss Stella Parker, was sixteen on the
same day she was sixty. Mrs. Brook
over received many beautiful and use
full presents.