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Evening star., 1918-02-15
EXPOSES GERMAN
GAME IN RUSSIA
Frank H. Simunds Declares
Huns Are Trying to Create
Another Balkan Condition.
PLAYING OLD B0CHE GAME
H FRANK H. SIMONDS.

tcpvyrisht, 1918, hy the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndieafe)
Americans are so little familiar with
eastern Europe that there is grave
danger that the true significance or
the German game at Brest-Litovsk may
be overlooked What Germany is actu-
ally attempting is to create beyond fhe
old German and Austrian frontiers an
other Balkan condition, a situation in
which the rivalries of the several ma
t:onalities in this region may be kept
alive and intensified, that there may be
roeventual reunion of the Slavs and no
reconstruction of the old Russian en-
pire-
This was the Austro- German game in
the Balkans After Serbia, Bulgaria
and Greece had driven Turkey out of
Macedonia and most of Thrace. acting
in a close alliance, Germany and Aus
tria interfered to destroy this alliance.
brought Serbia and Bulgaria into col
1ision over Macedonia and practically
forced Bulgaria to attack Serbia The
result was the destruction of that
Balkan alliance which, had ii endured,
would have barred the German road TO
Turkey and destroyed the possibility
of a Mitteleuropa-
Play Same Game.
Now. in eastern Europe the same
game is being played. Three races
the Poles. the Lithuanians and the
Ukrainians-occupy the lands to the
east of Germany and Austria. AT one
time all three were under the Polish
rule and the Poles are the strongest
and politically the most dangerous of
the three races. from the Austro-Ger-
man point of view, because both Aus
tria and Germany have Polish subjects
who desire to rejoin their old Polish
state Accordingly it is the main pur-
pose of the Austrians and the Germans
to make the new Poland as weak as
possible and to set against her the
Ukrainians and the Lithuanians.
So far as the Ckrainians are con-
cerned this has been very clever1y done
in the treaty of Brest-Litovsk by as
signing to Ukrainia a whole district,
which belongs of right to Poland,
namely, the Chelrn district, east of Lub-
lin and west of the Bug river. This
river is a natural frontier between the
Drainians and the Poles, but by giving
the Ckrainians the Chelm district the
Germans have insured a lasting hos
Unity between the Poles and the Ukrai-
MANS. The former are bound at all
times to seek to liberate the Poles of
Chefm. the latter are equally certain to
endeavor to hold what they have OBJ
tained with Austrian and German aid.
Evening star., 1918-02-15
On the Economy
Floor
FOurth FlOor1

Mems Suits and Overcoats-
neat patterns; plated back mod
els; but broken
i; :iTss .2iis: q Sls and $1O.75
Mems Fancy Worsted Pants
extra strong quality; specially
well made, and one Of the big
gest bargains you
ever saw in sepa- S235
rate Trousers. -~AsOO
Boys Fancy Cheviot Suits
Belted models; Double-breasted
acket, with KnickerbockH
pants Gray and Brown Nix
lures. Sizes up
10 lo years: ca :, % Val S2.O8
Evening star., 1918-02-15

Sons of America was sung by z A
Evening star., 1918-02-15

Mems Trench Coats-big Dou-
ble-breasted models; with belt
and full plat back-satin yoke
and sleeve lining.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS
BOBBY HEATH At THE oARnrCK.


Bobby Heath and hi, "virlish revue ri
1918" scored heavily at the Garrick
Theatre last night. Bobby scems to be
funnicr than ever and he has surrounded
himself with a fine lot Of Bro d vay beam
ties. who know how TO sing and dance tn
perfection. Their work Is excellent and
the stage setting is elaborate. Great
interest wns manifested In Mime. Jowcll's
"Circus Day in Toyland. There s fine
collection oI animated toys, cach repre-
sentinr some particular star, and they do
things like the stars they represent The
act is W ndcifuily ,lev,r, concluding With
realistic naval engagement The Barry
yirls entertained with songs and danres.
The kIzunos JAMS presented AN Oriental
novelty, comprising Japanese siill and
ability A lively musical comedy skit WAS
given by Ward, Wilson and Vance Fred
Miller and Bert Chapman scored heavily
in their songs and dances Lon Haney and
Nellie Frances offered bits of vaudeville
that were really worth while. Tho Wilson
Aubrey trio Of acrobats presented roll
licking comedy act that brought down the
house, The bill, which !. we'll balanced
and primarily comedy offering. Is ono Of
the best of tbesc.son. Manager Dockstsd-
or urged patrons 10 buy smilcagc books at
the box Office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
CLAUDE BROWN LEADS
IN BILLIARD MATCH
Ralph Greenleaf on Short End OF
200 10 l72 Score After First
Days Play.

Safety plaving was the feature Of the
two lOlpolnt blocks Of pocket billiards
plavai vNstsriav aftern 1on and last night
hv Claude Brown. Delaware State cham
mon and Eastern champion with H. Ralph
Grcenleaf. uinner-up for the world $
championship, at tho Royal psrlors. The
score Tor the two blocks stands 200 10 l72,
with the local expert on tho long end.
The match will be ZOO points and will
10 resumed tomorrow afternoon at 230
o'clock. no game being played today, as
this Il 'hoatloss dav' for billiard parlors
The game Yesterday afternoon at 100
points WAS carried of by Greenleaf,
core 100 n 10. the high run being made
by tho winner. who ran y balls without 8
miss The feature of the afternoon block
~ss the safety playing OF both contest ants.
bu, Greonleaf had the better OF the go.
Brown tried hard near tho end to cut down
he lead Of his Young rival, but without
success. This gam was attended by
crowd that filed the third floor OF
the Royal
Another large crowd turned out for the
evening game and Brown staged 4 come
hack and rs a result his l24 balls while
Gre 'nleaf was pocketIpg y. This match
even had something on the afternoon
match for safety playing and Brown was
the leader He kept the cue ball against
tho rail aft r arly every sho and Green
leaf had 10 shoot his best 10 make the
showing he did.
II has been announced that Charles
Harmon. champion OF PhIladelphia, Pa,
and Joseph ConCannor. champion OF New
York State. Will play in Philadelphia and
tho winner will be matched with Brown for
the eastern championship.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
THRONGS PAY TRIBUTE
At BIER Of GLADIATOR
Day and Night. an Almost Un-
broken Line Passed Beside
PROSTATE John l..

Boston, Mass, Feb. '5.--An almost
unbroken line Of men, women and chil
dron yesterday and last night passed
before the bier Of John l.. Sullivan. the
asst Of the old guard of hoavy weight
pugilists. In full dress, tho body OF the
dead champion lay in the darkoncd par
Tor Of the home Of his sister, Mrs. Annie
Z. Lennon, in Roxbury, while relatives,
friends and admirers Of tho old gladiator
called to gaze for tho last time on his
features.
Meanwhile final arrangements were
made for the funeral, which will be hold
from St. Paul's Church. Roxbury, We'd
nosday morning. Hundreds OF men PROM
il ont in the sporting world. representa-
, tives of temperance societies ana others
from far and wide sent word that thcy
would DO present at tho funeral.
It is hoped that Rev. William A: Sun
day. the evangelist, who declared that
John l.. won his greatest battle when he
gave booze the knockout, would attend
the funeral. Jake kilrain, the pugilist
who battled IS rounds with Sullivan In
the old days, is also expected to bc hero.
Plans for memorial for the dead
champion were being considered yester-
day. but no definite decision was reached.
Contrary to popular impression, Sulli-
van did not leave much Of an estate. Al
though he had received fortune in the
ring, and later in theatrical ventures. his
friends said yesterday that the veterans
estate consisted only of his farm Mt
Abingdon and fow securities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
PLAYHOUSE SCHEDULE.

Friday and Saturday, with matinooe
both days G. Fields Greater Min
strcls.
All Next Weok--Thecia Bara in Cleo
patra" tPhotoplay).
Week OF February is-"vcry Good
Eddie
rIrLp ainarnEus Ar THE PLlrHousE.
All the up-to-dateness and American
flavor cf the Joke in the fun" column III
The daily newspapers, together with stage
tang of The Al q. Field brand, nre found
in the hilarious skit ''Schou,," which is on
the program Of the A.. G. Field Greater
Mlnstr L., which comes To The Play holne
next Friday and Saturday. The intro
duction Of gymnasiIms, md nf classes in
'currert events" in the average school
curriculum of IN &c days ha. been takenby
| the Dean Of Aiinstvelsy rs a sthiec. about
which to weave his annual supply of topic
nj tests The aettinu hss a background
representing mammoth blackboard IN
which In drawn n map OF Europe in much
altered form. representing the net result il
the wishes Of all the belligerents were
carried out. The professor lectures TO
his class on the present situation. which
gives an opportunity for simcliness and
provides the American audience with the
chance t0 eseYttac arftee gi huinNf ~ IN
hercnsly possesses even in exciting aud
critical timcs The Al. g Field Greater
Minstrels will appear nj Tho Playhouse
Friday and Saturday, with matinee each
day.
THE EayrrrAH WOMAN AT HOME.
Tho modern houst W fr who carries hack
from The market wrli-tal,ed ,nnf of
read Of standard size and weight neatly
wrapped, doea she ever re lire h,w hfr
task has been lghtened by the progress
OF tho ccrturies2 1t might be well for her,
before she complains of the high cost Of
living" snd the added burden Of n rronser
economy in the prcpfra ion Of her deiiy
menu. 10 compare her lot with that Of hsr
sister OF ancient days, the Egyptian house
wifo The magnificent reproduction Of
Egyptian civilization in which William
Fox presents Tleda Bara, ms Cleopatra"
shown nj The Playhouse beginning Mon
day, matinee, Feb II, rcvals in gorgeous
fcasts, gives us no picture of tho life Of The
plain people. But Egyptian inscriptions
and drawings skillfulty interpreted hy the
scholars permit us TO reconstruct for our
selves the day of the Egyptian housewife.
every GOOD EDDIE"
srVcy,- Good TJ1;o = tho Aaytvrrv-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
p. r. & w. WINS.

The T., B. & ". Il. r. a. A. quot
team captured the second of it's series with
the Ushers' Union of Union VI. L. Church
after hard battle last night, winning
three out OF the FIVE games. Kid Baldwin &
champs as the Railruaders are known
were saved from defeat by the steady work
Of jim Donlon, who tossed the last point
in the final game with the score tied at 20
The series now stands with seven
victories for the p, B. & W. and three for
Union. The final set will be played next
week. Scores:
P..B.&W. .2I IS 81 10 2l-9
Union. Is 81 Is 21 90
Players: p b. d W.-Denn, Donlon
joyce, Gillsnd Captain Kid Baldwin
Ushers' Union-Josepb Gibbons, George
II. Ward, William K. Eppcson, Arthur
Allston. Jr, Roland Jeiiers Referee
Clarence Porter. Scorer, Elwood n. All
StOn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

Cnmstock Company's great princess
Theatre New York; gucccns, which
charmed Broadway for nm entire year and
broke all attendance records Tor four
months Mt the Adelphi Theatre, fhiln-
dolphin, IN coming to The Playhouse The
week of February II with matinccs
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
DOUBLE MIL Ar rHr vrcroRn.
With Norma Talmadpc in ''Thc Secret
Of the Storm Country" and Billy West
in "rhc Pest" the Victoria Theatre is
presenting TO the critical public a double
bill program which can well compare with
any of the metropolitan theatres.
The action in "1'he Secret Of the Storm
Country" hinges on the ancient fctid
between squntter and landowner. ~
il human nnd absorbing in the intensity
of its appeal against class prejudice and
throws the searohlight Of cold justice full
on the naffow, unrrineipcd tacticr of the
sclf-righteous eapitaiist The same hill
will he given tomorrow. Ar To "1 he
Pest" in which RiIly West is said to "o,it
chaplin Charlie" IL is scream.
WI HART AT TIFF QUEEN.
Despite one of the coldest days Of tho
season. tho Queen Theatre was filed 10
capacity at all shows. Henry Walthall
made his appearance in his frat Paralta
play, ellis Role Of fEonof." The picture
pleased the audience 80 rnucb that if
will TO doubt be returned here for another
showing, as IL In too good a picture To
be limited To a one days show. Another
ono of Judge Browns stories called
'~rhc Lie" was filmed and was likewise
enthusiastically received. Berinuing to-
morrow William s. Hart will be scen in
bis new Aircraft picture. Wolves Of the
Hail" While retaining al the atmosphere
which has made the Hnrt pho'oplays go
popular with the public II provides the
famous actor with vehicle entirely differ
ent from anything in which he has
heretofore appeared.
NAE MARSH AT TIE MAJESTIC.
Mae Marsh made her first appearance
nj tho Majestic yesterday in Goldywin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
WOMEN RUN AUTO RACES.

Los Angeles, Feb. 5.-Wonen motto,
drivers made fast time here Sunday
in what was said TO have been the first
woman's automobile race meeting evcI
htld under all conditions an in sanctioned
races for men drivers. The race was
made possible under the suspension dur
ing the war Of the rule OF the Ameri-
can Automobile Association prohibiting
women from participating in races.
One mile in 81 seconds made in a
qualifying run for the handicap, by Ruth
Wight lowered by 20 seconds the rec
ord of Mrs. Cuneo, Of New York
The feature event of the day. FIVE
mile race, WIS won by Mrs. G.. H. Wofelt
in 4.39.
Mrs. Rose Marmon, Of this city,
swerved from the track and was slightly
injured when her machine tore through
a rail and crashed into fence. Women
served as officials and in the racing pits
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
WITH THE BOWLERS.
BASKETRALLERS MEET.
Junior League Magnates Held Sessio

Several affairs of the Wilmington
Junior League including the player
lists of the various teams were adjusted
at a meeting of the league held at this
Office last night. Hagley again failed to
send representative while the rest of the
teams manager, were on hand as usual.
Several players were ordered dropped
while several more were signed up. Ac-
cording to ruling made at the meeting
last night none of the teams will he al
lowed to sign up any additional players
after Sunday, Feb. 10 The players
ordered dropped follow:
Hagley-Jerome Mclaughlin, Layton
Gray.
Keystone--Owen De Night, Joseph
Patterson.
Parkside-w. Wright, Roy Smith.
Penndel released c. Powell and signed
W. Longaore- Hillcrest released j. Baggs
and signed 4. Cavender Keystone signed
Flanzer, and Parkside signed r. Ieshem
and Regenbogen.
SCHEDULE POR THE WEEK
All Of the games this week are scheduled
to be played tomorrow night. The
schedule follows:
Hillcrest VS. Parkside, Eden Park.
Penndel vs. Chesrook, Eden Park.
keystone VS.. Haqley, Hagley
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
TO DINE ON WHALE MEAT
Insisted That II is PaIatabIc, Nourishina
and Cheap.

New York, Feb. 5.--Whslc a. a cheap.
nourishing and palatable substitute for
the more conventional meats IS 10 be
personally tested by thirty members and
guests OF tho American Musc,im Of Nat
ural History, Saturday.
President Henry Fairfield o~born hss
arranged for luncheon at the museum,
whereby he hopes tn demonstrate that
whale is just as good as venison and offers
a new and important source of food supply
in these conservation days. Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover approves tho plan
20 make whale mont better known, ard
has been invited to share in the demon
stration.
DIR. Osborn said Yesterday that u, co. :
600 pounds of flesh from more than 600
whnles taken annually by American
fisheries in tho Pacific is now used only
rs fertilizer. He said IL WA equal 20 beef
IN food value and could be nsrkctod in
New York for i2J9 cents pound. Hc
hopes 10 see 10 ropulari1ed 80 that IL will
he served A. the home table ~ will a. at
clubs and restaurants.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

picture called THE Cinderella Man"
No matter how strong ono praises this
production, one IL hardly doing Justice to
this picture. First the picture marks the
first work in this country Of George Ivan
Tucker, who is responsible for the direc-
ton. Mr.. Tucker, however, is no stranger
TO tho fon, for while in England he pro-
duced such superb productions ~ "Tho
Christian" 81 Believe" and The MANY
man" and other big films. II his first
work in this country Is TO bc criterion oi
hi. picture productions, some splendid
pictures are ia store for photoplay patrons:
Mae Marsh In known for her splendid
work in master productions. but II "
doubtful if she ever appeared IN moro
delightful entertaining picture than Tho
Cinderella Man" which will be repeated
tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
BOXING MATCHES
At CAMP DIX
Big Tournament to Feature the
Lifting OF the Present Quar-
antinc Regulations.
sr-c,s, Corr,,s pcndcncc of Every Evening

Srs~cial Corr,s pondencc OF Every Evening
Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. j., Feb.
5.-Lifting Of the quarantine regulation.
that now prohibit public gatherings
IN Camp Dix will be the curtain raiser
for the biggest championship boxing and
wrestling tournament yet held in ap
American training camp. Plans for the
contest, which will bring into compete
ton, in elimination contests, hundreds
If the speedy boxers that have been
developed under 4 training system that
compe,s every soldier to put on the mitts.
have been announced by Colonel Wait
e. johnson, division athletic officer, in
approving the outline prepared by Sol
Netzgcr, camp athletic director OF the
Army Y NJ. G. A., and jeff Smith, camp
boxing instructor
Al enlisted men of the camp are eligible
TO enter the events and must have their
entries IN the bands of their company
or regimental officers by February II.
The following classes have been estab-
ished Bantam weight, lis pounds and
under; feather weight, 1875 pounds; light
weight. 1876 pounds; weltcr weight, las
pounds; middle weight, l5S pound
light-hoavy weight, LIS pounds; heavy
weight, over l75 pounds.
The, boxing bouts will be three two
minute rounds with one-mlnute inter-
mission. Finals will bc four two-mlnute
rounds All wrestling matches will go
Is minutes or until one fall is recorded
except in finals. Finals will go 20 min
utcs or until two throws arc recorded
by one OF the contestants. Strange
and toe holds will bc barred. Fries
will be gwen the championship WIN
ners in each class
II the quarantine is lifted, the first
of the sport classics will bo held within
a week after the entries are tiled. The
events will be held i'll the big y. NJ. Z. a;
Auditorium. JEFF Smith will referee and
Sol Mctzgcr will be official timekecpcr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
TEX RICHARD RETIRES.

New York, Feb. 5.-"Tex' Rickard
cattleman and boxing promoter, has
abandoned the pugilistic arena in favor
of the ranch. Riekard sailed for South
America Monday and will devote his
time in the future to cattle raising in
place Of promoting bouts between famous
pugilists for fabulous purses.
Before leaving the man who staged the
Johnson-Jt tffros, Gans-Nelson and Viii
iard-Noran contests, announced that he
was through with the boxing game and
would give his entire time henceforth
70 cattle raising in South America. He
Is head Of q corporation with large hold
tngs Of land and cattle IN Paaguay.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
HARLAN-PENNoi CAGE SERIES.

Efforts are being made by the manage
ments OF the Harlan and p, b. d W.
r. r.. A. A. basketball teams TO secure the
Friends School gymnasium for Thursday
night to play the second game of their
series. The Ship Builders won the OPEN
ing game last week after hand battle by
O. two-point margin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

Cut glass has advanced 30 per cent
since this offer was first published. Since
hen va have distributed nearly twenty thou
and Of these sets tog advertising purposes
chus do we popularixe our victorious plan OF
actory shipments and short-circuit prices
We shall complete this distribution precisely
$ planned, but when the limit OF twenty
thousand sets is reached that will Be the end
and we are nearly there now,
lave you, dear madam, asked for
)ar set? II not, take the solemn assurance
ON lis that this Is the hnai opportunity. II
.net likely that you will ever see this offer
again. Then you'll have your whole lie to
rsrrtt it if you don't act NOW.
VI il send the set direct from the
factory to your dining-roo,n for ynu to use
and enjoy thirty days before remtting the
first ssnail payment OF $l.a.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
JUNIOR LEAGUE.
Penndei Beats Y. NJ II. A. Reserves BY
Two Points.

Pcnndei of the Junior Basketball
League. defeated the Y NJ. II. A. Reserves
in a fast game last night, by the scorc of
% 20 81. The Y. NJ II A. five outclassed
Penndel in the first half, hut the Junior
Ieaguers came back with rush in the
final period and won out Score:
PENNpEI
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Wyoming, feb. Caesar Rodney High
school basketball FIVE, defeated the Cam
den-Wyoming stars, Saturday night, on
tho home floor, II TO Is. Score:
CESAR RODNEY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

You like inanimate companions, well
as those OF flesh and blood. that are good
thru and thru Hence, in the selection of
your hcme-furnishinss you avoid the tawdry
and the sham and choose those better
expressions Of refinement and good taste
And that Is why you have always admired
GENUINE cut glassware. But the prices IN
retail stores have been so high that persons
of moderate means could afford only two or
three pieces, at most; whereas, here arc eight
cen perfectly matched pieces every one of
them useful as Well as beautiful; and the
price of the entire set Is probably less than
you have paid for any single piece that you
may now have
Quaker VaNey NkS&Co,
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Mil and River Sta. AURORA. ILLINOIS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

'rVerv Good Ediir.' the Nerburv-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
GOALS
CEAsAR RODNEY HIGH WINS.

Referre. II. Greenstein, Penn,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-11-06
AT THE REPUBLIC TONIGHT

The heroine of I'm Judgment Of"
TO be seen at the Republic theatre to-
night, has the uncanny power to read
the thoughts of others, and through
this second sight is able to clear her
lovers name of dishonor, and rein
state him in the household OF the
father who previously had not ac-
kRowledged him as his son. While
the basic idea will seem far-fetched
TO some-this occult power being ex-
planned by the presence of a gypsy
fortune teller somewhere back in the
family-it will nevertheless divert in
most cases, for the idea is novel on
the screen, and the plausibility in
consequential. Anna @. Missions
eyes are effectively employed to con-
vince one of her strange powers and
her sincere portrayal of her role goes
far toward making the story convince.
The situations throughout the pic
ture are familiar ones, but full meas
ure of dramatic value is derived from
them In fact the conventional road
has been followed so Systematically
that the picture holds little suspense,
for given a stale situation fans can
habitually foresee the outcome. The
big dramatic scene at the finish, where
the presiding judge is the unknown
father of the prisoner and really the
guilty man, can in no wise be regard
ed as original, and even in the palmy
days had to be swallowed with an
overdose of salt.
The picture introduces Franklin
Farnum, a Metro co-star with Anna Q.
Nilsson and the pair work delight
fully together. Farnum is boyish and
likable and Anna Nelson's beauty and
ability is a pleasing feature on any
program. The indoor sets have been
chosen with particularly good taste,
and the exteriors are we'll up to
Metros standard The excellent pho
Biography throughout is another sat
isfying feature. Also a comedy.