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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05
new Church TO CO UP
At PA. AVE AND BROOME

Trustees OF the Church OF the New
Jerusalem have purchased the Mot
southeast corner of Pennsylvania ave
nut and Broome street as a site for
their new church. Plans OF the edi-
fice are being drawn. by PHILADELPHIA
architects, and as soon as they are
completed, ground will be broken for
the building
The architecture OF the church will
be a reproduction OF the old church AT
Delaware avenue and Washington
street. The stone in the old building
also will be used in the new building
which, however. will be larger than
the present ediice A part of the
property acquired for the new church
was purchased from Senator Josiah o
Wolcott for $4,000. while the remain
der Of the land is the Fem property.
purchased for $1,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05

claimed letters for the following per
sons at the local postomce: George
Andrew r. J. Bogman. Wayman Bell
stephen Brown, Evan Brown. Florence
Bennett Joshua Caffman. John Ora
per, Abraham Fox. NJ +. Fowler. Web
sler Goswellen; w. n. Harris Mr..
Henry. George c. Knowles. Monsieur
Aldon Lachance. Miss Ina AIuivihilI.
Philip Mcconnell. c. G.. Nook. Charles
Pichette, Rev William C.. Patterson.
Luther Pleasanton. Millage Price.
Mrs. Charles Rood. Mrs. Annie L. Rid
ings. j. G. f. Shafer. Herman C. swan.
Reese Sparks. Samuel Simpson James
TAYLOR. George H. Williams. signor
Giuseppe zinni.
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english GERMANS ARE
DEADLOCKED AT ARRAS

by The UnrCd Press.
LONDON, May 5.-Way for the
hanking Of the Laon pivot of the
German Hindenburg line was open TO
the French today II General Nivelle
can turn the trick and outhanl1 the
Germans by capture of Laon in the
immediate future. military strategists
here believe the retirement Of the
Germans to the frontier line will be
necessary Field Marshal Haig's report
today indicated continuance of the
deadlock in the Arras sector and was
devoted to fighting action TO the
south.
East Of Leverguier we carried out
successful raid at night, taking a
few prisoners. he said North of
Havincourt wood we progressed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05
wilson AND BALFOUR
CHEERED IN House
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-President
Wilson visited the House today upon
the occasion of the visit Of the Brit
ish mission.
The President arrived at the Capt.
tol without any one seeing him and
slipped into a seat in the Presiden-
tial section of the House gallery be-
fore he was noticed.
, 1t was apparently the first time on
record that a President had gone into
the gallery to witness House proceed
ings.
The Balfour party arrived at the
Capitol at the same time the President
. arrived
The President, accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson and his daughter. Mrs Nc
Adoo, sat in his gallery seat for five
minutes before any one saw him.
However, when he was seen, the lid
literally blew off, and members. gal
leries and every one else included
cheered, stamped and applauded for
several minutes.
Tn ouse rose and cheered as
Balfour. on the arm of Chairman
Flood. Of the House foreign affairs
committee, walked to the Speakers
desk, shook hands with Speaker
Clark, and stood before the House.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05

COLONEL +. FRANKLIN GILPTN IN
TOWN AND, AS USUAL, OPEN FOR
PROMOTION OF MERIT OR STOCK
SELLING PROPOSITION. 1916 WEST
STREET.
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j. j. Kennedy. arcIN
German Hospital, Phllaf
from n gastric ulcer ~
under the care of Drs. JON.
VI. Howard Russell, Of thai
DR.. James A. Draper. of thk.
Mcl\ibben, an assistant { ueI
is m charge OF Mr.. llcoh
here. bert
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05
80c Tempting Fruits \

All that the name ] 'VD''
in rich Cream with thPiol
coating. Packed in oneJ "
soc the pound. Every NoN
Chocolates csc the poU}f
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-05

NO ALL-WlLNHNGTON GAMES.
Because of wet grounds, all the All
Wilmington League games scheduled
for this afternoon were called off.
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callus from

Members Of the l,l
Of the Sons OF Dckl
their annual plahbe
Milford this aftern'
in recent years. ha
annual trip to tho s.
and for this occaalo
lected
The trip was mad
special train an
through Wilmington
o'clock and o dele
in1lnDera or the so
party at Fronch 50
Business men On
elaborate plans J
visitors. on the b
cial early this aftod
biles were at the sta
In case rain does !
will be taken on al
through the fruit Sc
late this afcrnoon
The shad dinner
Armory Hall. at 6 o.
by Thad Windsor. 0
sor Hotel. where the
its headquarters
special Will leave
o'clock this evening.
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'o'eu mind that
The trip was r1nQDuthful step
'ecial train. rfctiveness.
ARCHITECT sur:

Special VIII leave
O'clock this evening
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
MODEL BECOMES FILM STAR.

Most of the outdoor sculptor work
revealed at the Panama Pacific In
ternational exposition in San Fran
cisco were posed for by Miss Audrey
Munson, whose work before the
camera is to be disclosed at the
Casino Theater this wek. Among the
notable works other than these for
which Miss Munson posed that are
now prominent in galleries are the
"Galatea," OF Albin. the "Andro-
media" Of Mile. Marguerite, and The
Bath Of Psyche" brushed by Leigh
ton. The figures upon the Pulitzer
Memorial opposite the Plaza hotel, in
New York, are further examples Of
her work before great artists, who
have acknowledged her figure as the
best brought to their attention,
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
SILLY RED TAPE OIL RULES
While Mexican Petroleum Is Barred from the
American and English Navies, that Is
Just What They Are Using.
By GEORGE MINER.

The construction Of these houses is
being pushed as hard as you can push
anything in that hot climate, and it
Is intended to open them for occupa-
ton on the coming Mexican national
Independence day. September ls.
Commissioners have been sent to
the territory Of Quintana Roo, which
is sort OF suburb OF Yucatan, with
view OF establishing a port in the
bay OF Esplrito Santo, on the shores
OF the Caribbean Sea. Two extensive
depots for petroleum will be among
the nrst improvements constructed
and 1t Is expected everything needed
to accommodate the large commerce
that will be sure to seek an outlet
and inlet at this point will be provided.
Perhaps the most significant news
that has come out OF Mexico in the
last two weeks Is the fact that per-
mission to reopen the bull fights In
Mexico City has been refused and re-
fused positively. The man who man.
aged them was a big power in the
country, too.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
PROMISED NEXT WEEK.
BeIsseo-'Iombardi, Ltd.

On Monday next, September 10. at
the Belasco Theater. oliver Morosco
will offer the first OF a series of new
productions which he contemplates
bringing to Washington during the
early months OF the current season
This will be a new comedy by Fred
eric and Fanny Hatton, entitled
"Lombardi. Ltd" which, according
to all reports from the Pacific Coast,
where it was recently given a pre-
liminary hearing. is a hit of a cali
ber that promises to surpass any
thing this energetic manager has
brought forth in the last five years.
The Hattons have been responsible
for such well-known successes as
Upstairs and Down." The Great
Lover" and Years OF Discretion" 4"
but "Lombardi. Ltd" is generally
accredited as being their best effort
at comedy writing.
Mr.. Morosco has provided an excel
lent cast for this comedy. including
Lee GARLIC, Janet Dunbar, Grace
Valentine, Warner Baxter, Sue Mac
Menamy. and others Of equal worth
and reputation; while he has also
provided a production which, for
lavishness, is we'll up to the usual
Morosco standard.
lombard. Ltd.." has been staged
under the direction of clifford
Brooke. himself well known to Wash
ington playgoers. The play achieved
a long run in the West this summer,
and its only presentation, outside OF
New York. where IL opens at the
Morosco Theater on September H.
will be here at the Belasco.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Is Ancient Code.

The most ancient code known Is the
Cooe OF Hammurabi or the Babylon
Code The Justinian Code is the body
OF Roman law compiled and annotated
tne command OF the Emperor JUS
tinfan. who lived A 3. 5ai-sss Th,,
consists Of the pandects, or the con-
oehsed opinions Of the jurists IN g
books. the Institutiones and the No
veiiae Constitutions. a collection OF
pus 1urie civillis or body OF the csy,I
law.
The most famous OF the rnodern
codes Is the French Code or Code Ma
poleon Q7Ss). The necessity OF a Gods
In France was mainly caused BY the
immense number OF separate systems
OF 1urtsprudence existing IN that coun-
try prior 70 I7ss. Jnstifying voitsire's
sarcasm that a traveller in France had
TO change laws about as often az he
changed horses. We also have the
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

has attracted the widest attention
wherever 1t has been shown. and
caused no end Of controversy.
Miss Audrey Munson. world-famous
as model for artists and sculptors
OF international renown. is seen in the
name part of the play. which
has been called Purity" Miss Mum
son. who has been long recognized
as one of the most beautiful and per-
fectly formed woman in the world,
is seen in a series OF classic dances
and poses, surrounded by a very
large company. most of them young
women who have had the benefit OF
long training in the celebrated school
OF Ruth St Denis. at Los Angeles.
The picture was filmed, for the most
part. in carefully selected locations in
California. and the beautiful vistas
form an exquisite background for the
unfolding Of an interesting story. In
cidental to the action OF the play
Miss Munson Is seen in a series of
classic poses. some OF them being
reproductions of famous works Of art
for which she herself posed. Purity"
will be shown each afternoon at 2:3o
O'Clock and every evening at $40 dur
Ing this week.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
GaYety-Burlekque.

Replete with song and hilarity.
beauty and grace, dancing. frivolfty
and Jest. Hello, America" will ap-
pear at the Gayety Theater next
week. Joe Hurtig, who is responsible
for the magnificent production, has. It
is said. fairly eclipsed all previous ef-
forts. Crowded with novel features,
finished in detail. artistic in its COM
plcteness, the offering takes rank in
the forefront of all the blue-ribbon
attractions Of the burlesque world.
Heading the company are Sam Lewis
and Sam Doty. famous funsters
Hello America is also the title of
the musical burlesque with a pat
riotic flavor, which forms the back
bone of the program. OF plot, there
is just enough upon which to hang
the film of fun, and from curtain TO
curtain there Is said to be not a single
moment of inaction. The supporting
cast includes Primrose Semon, Kitty
Glascoe, Ina Hayward. Frank Wake
field, Arthur Conrad and Lou Turner.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
B.F. keIth'.-rhe Dolly sisters.

Next week at B. F. Keith's Theater
a remarkable bill is outlined, with the
fascinating Dolly Sisters, OF HIS
Bridal Night" with Jean Schwartz at
the piano. all by permission of A. H.
Woods, as the stellar attraction.
others will be Sam Mann and COM
pany in The Question" Andrew
Tombes and Basil Lynn. the musical
comedy comedians, in a laugh-pro-
yoking diversion: Tony Hunting and
Corinne Francis in their new chapter
Of Love Blossoms" Collins and
Hart as The Strong Men" THE
Three Chums" in "A Few Moments
at the Club" Ann Suter. THE Girl
from Virginia." the Randalls in ''Ari-
zona Sports" the pipe organ recitals
and the Hearst-Pathe news pictorial
and war hlms. .-..,
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Moore's strand-Mae Marsh.

Goldwyn Picture Corporation, a
powerful newcomer in the field OF mo-
ton pictures. will present its initial
feature Polly OF the Circus" star
ring the versatile screen favorite Mae
Marsh for the entire week of Septem-
Der at Moore's Stand Theater.
Washington theatergoers will re-
member this drama as having been
used as a stage vehicle for several
seasons by Mabel Taliaferro and II
opens up unlimited opportunities for
the camera. To give the proper at
mosphere to the picture the Goldwn
company rented an entire three ring
ed circus outfit with its many side
shows and white tops. and the picture
gives Miss Marsh the most congenial
role OF her career.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
THE CURRENT WEEK
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

V-'1It'UEI I rfO'r -huE V.NE~
be added to the free attractions to-
day.
Dancing in the big pavilion with
music by an augmented orchestra
is one of the most popular of the
long list of pastimes that make the
daily pleasure offering at the park.
The midway with its funny mir
rors, giant slides, firefiy ride, hu-
man roulette. and other features
has proven almost as popular with
the parents as with the youngsters,
while the numerous other amuse-
ment devices add needed spice to
the evenings fun. Free motion
pictures are on the daily program
and no charge for admission is
ever made.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Prussian cooe by Frederick the crsss
d75D. II was intended 10 TAXA the
place Of the Saxon lava and the main
object was 70 destroy the power Of the
lawyers. whom Frederick hoped 10
render useless by placing all laws m a
code.
Even those who champion the writ
ten law admit that all law cannot be
reduced TO writing, for after n is writ
ten II must still be Interpreted in or
der TO be applied and such intsrpr<-
tation necessarily involves a resort 20
unwritten rules. We may enact rules
Of Interpretation, but even these them
selves must be interpreted.-csse and
Comment.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

became one OF the phenomenal runs
In New, York. 1,
This A. H. Woods production will
have Thomas Z. shea. of The Bells"
and ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" fame.
interpreting the virile character OF
Judge Samuel Tilson.
Common Clay" deals with one of
the bitter problems of life in which
two existences, which should by all
laws Of right belong together. become
widely separated. only to come to-
gether at last under circumstances
which would seem incredible IL such
cases were not known to have oc-
Cured.
Truth Is indeed stranger than fic-
ton, and the young cabaret singer.
Ellen Neal, who In her fight to lead a
respectable life, finds the relentless
cross-examiner, in the third act.
blocking her way. is appealingly pitt
ful.
The part of Ellen Neal will be played
by a young actress who viii surprise
and delight the audiences, and much
Is expected from her. Mr.. Shea
starred in Common Clay last sea-
son.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

made in the sylvan shades OF CALI
fornia, and which comes TO the
Casino Theater next week, has for
some time been recognised as the
most perfect Of artists models Miss
Murson is established In enduring
marble and bronze I'm art centers of
the world, and Washington has a
fountain. in the Capitol grounds. the
figures posed for by this famous wo-
man. which has been recognized as a
masterpiece.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
CONCERTS AT RELASC0.

The Symphony Society OF New York,
walter Damrosch. conductor. will give
four concerts this season tan increas sc
over last year,, at Belasco. November
Z6' January ., February %, and April
3, and announces Percy Granger,
Jacha Heifetz and Nine. GalH-Curci
as soloists. Miss George Todd. secre-
tary. is receiving subscriptions.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Marsl NIL Hall.

At beautiful. historic Marshall
Hall. on the Potomac River, this
years Labor Day will be httingly
celebrated, the management having
provided a number Of attractions
and concerts will be given by
Schroeder's Military Band. Dane
both afternoon and evening. The
steamer Charles Macalester will
make the usual trips TO and from
Marshall Hall, sailing from the
Seventh street wharf at 10 g. m.
and $50 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
CaslnO-<sPuFitys -

At the Casino theater this week,
commencing with an afternoon show
ing at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon,
the new management will present a
screen phantasy that has been de-
clared the most remarkable picturiza-
tion of an allegory ever disclosed. II
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Polls Theater-"Common CIay.-

A. H. Woods production Of Com
mon Clay" will be the sensational at
traction at Polls Theater next week.
From the hrst success at the Castle
Square Theater. in Boston. where it
was produced by the John Craig
players, the Harvard prize play,
Common Clay" by Cleves Kinkead,
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Moore. Garden-Ann Murdock.

Ann Mudock, whose stage success
is we'll known ito theater goers OF
the National Capital will headline
the program at Moore's Garael.
Theater week of September 9 in a
stirring. vivid drama entitled "The
Outcast." This is the premier pro-
duction of the Frohman Company in
the field of film and is a forerunner
Of other Froham dramas to find their
way. This picture will hold the
screen until Wednesday inclusive. On
Thursday. Friday and Saturday an
other popular favorite. Gail Kane,
will be seen in a drama OF contrast
and heart interest entitled The I'm
afraid"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
POLPS OPEN LABOR DAY.

Manager Fred T. Berger, Of Polls
Theater. announces that in addition
to the innovation Of having the OPEN
ing performance OF Peg o. My Heart
tonight. there will be a special Labor
Day Matinee tomorrow-Labor Day
and on account Of the Honor Parade
to the Selective Army, the Matinee
on Tuesday will begin at l:3O o'clock.
Other Matinees during the week will
be on Thursday and Saturday.
A new clamp to hold a cover on a
milk bottle also serves as a handle to
carry the bottle.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Loew'. coIumbia-a.ry Pickford.

Mary Pickford In "Rebecca OF SUM-
nybrook Farm" from the play and
novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin and
Charlotte Thompson, will be the fea-
ture photoplay at Loew's Columbia
for the entire week beginning next
Sunday. Thousands will remember
the story OF Rebecca Randall and
her large family of brothers and sic
ters living at Sunnybrook Farm,
which is principally remarkable for
the size OF the mortgage 1t carries.
The task OF taking care OF all the
children Is too much for Mrs. Ran
dali. so finally Rebecca is sent to her
two aunts. Miranda and Jane Sawyer,
who are strict New England disciple
narians. and they strive TO bring Re-
becca up in the way they think that
she should be.
The screen version Is very similar
to that Of the stage and Miss Pick
ford has a part that fits her talents
excellently.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Nice. France, has named one Of its
principal streets. after the United
States, in honor Of Americas en-
trance into the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Silver salts. used for sensiti1ins
films in photorrsphy. and Loaf for
ever in the process. are accounting
for about $4,000. 900 ounces Of silver
a year on the side Of the motion
picture industry alone.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Casino-Audrey Munson.

Audrey Munson. who is featured in
the film phantasy which has been
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-24
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Jan 2i-As usual recently
in the market for foreign exchange the
early dealings today showed new low rec
ords in Italian and Russian exchange
Rechsmarks and kronen were better. with
the last mentioned up to 1890 for cables
and iO.SS for checks Business i'm this
class Of exchange as I'm reiChsmarks was
entirely nominal Relchsmark cables were
quoted at 679s and checks at 81 9-16 rubles
fell to %. 80 for cables and 2S.25 FOR checks
Sterling francs and the neutral exchanges
were mainly steady
Quotations follow
Demand sterling i.7ja, cables t76 7-ib;
60 day bills nomiually 472lg 80 day bills
4.7Oi4.
Franc cables 5.S3ig. checks 5.Stas
Lire cables T1i. checks Iid.
Swiss cables 5.O1ia. checks 502ts
This last mentioned exchange was tp am
extent shaded on account of the reports ~
a postponement by Austria ot accounts new
to Swiss business interests.
other quotations we're
pesetas cables o. so. checks 2lg0
Guilder cables iO7s less 1-32. checks "a
i2.16 less i-32.
Bublc cables 2S.G5. checks gS25.
stockholm cables 1850 checks eats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-24
MONEY.LENDING RATEs

NEW YOBK-Unabated ease was ap-
parent in all OF the money markets today
and in some cases lower quotations were
MADE collateral loans were nominally un-
securities at 2% a per cent FOR sixty days
to four months inclusive and at 3m3iL
per cent for five and six months There
was only shade frmer quotation than on
good mixed for industrial money
Prime bank acceptanCes were easier at
ll-l6M2i y per cent on eligibes while
neligibles were nomnally unchanged a,
y Is as per cent. Prime mercantile paper
market dullness was unrelieved owing 10
the disproportionately smaller supply than
demand Rates were 3it d3is per cent.
with the average business at the higher
figure
can money opened at a., per cent for
lending and renewing
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NEW YORIl. Ian. vi

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which constituted the supply the forenoon were
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-24
Telephone Earnings Greater

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24--The operating
income Of the nfty-nine telephone com.
pauies In the United states with annual
operating revenues OF more than S25O.OOO
each increased SO per cent In October,
1916. over October 19i5. and reached a
total for the month Of $500 ,o99. accord.
ing 10 the Interstate Commerce Commission
today. The operating income for the tea
months ending with October was s5S.335.I6'
am increase oC 12s yer cent over the cor
responding period OF previous year.
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LINE srOCk QUOTArIONs

CHICAGO. Jan 2s-uOGs- Ue,sir,s o. uun
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rough lsayy. siG n5a IL: ,llEh,. ,loS0a II 80.
CATTLE Receipts i7Oo Markets io.
hshcr Reeves ST2NG II 90 COVE ana lrIr
crs fin 10 Go; stoCkors and fr,dore Sp. "5r
S.nn. rgyaus. ST.5nN @ 20 calves sllHlt.71
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