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Evening journal., 1918-12-16
OTIS SKINNER AT
PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT

''The Honor OF the Family with Otis
Skinner. the famous American player
will be at the Playhouse tonight only
From the reasons based upon the In
quirles and the seat sale. IL is expected
that the welcome accorded this knight
Of the stage viii be most hearty. Mr..
skinner present Characterization is
that Of Colonel Philippe Bridau Of the
Napoleonic wars. 10 is in the portrayal
Of this fire eating droll hero that Skin
ner has won fame and is best known
and not even his remarkable perform
ance OF the beggar Hadil in "Kismet'
equals &C.
This clustering personihcation OF
Chantecler is droll TO say the least, but
Is charming and delightful despite Of
the fact that he is inclined TO be boast
full
Tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday
the Playhouse management has booked
a super production of William Farm
um's "The Pmnderer." This is the 1918
version OF the famous photoplay which
added its bit In the making the name OF
Farnum famous. The story has 10 do
with a young mine owner. who tries
against opposition 20 live In peace
When a friend Of his is killed by his
enemies he rises in his wrath and be-
comes invincihle and a deadly menace
to the violaiors Of right.
The Neil O'Brlen Minstrels VIII be the
attraction at the Playhouse Friday and
Saturday OF thls week. Mr.. OBrien
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
AT THE SAVOY.

Just a Woman" in which Charlotte
Walker portrays the leading role at the
Savoy Theatre, stands as a noteworthy
example Of the best IN photodramatic
art and a tribute 10 the genius OF
julius Steger, The famous director who
made 10 live upon The screen.
Not the least gripping Of the many
big scenes is one that takes place in a
courtroom where the husband has per-
mitted his wife Charlotte Walker 10
he brought on a periured charge Of in
fdelty. She makes no defenseu ntll
she learns that her son viii be taken
from her.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

effect Of their thoughts upon their
faces" says Miss Fellows. "The con-
tented face beams. 1t radiaies good ma
lure The discOnlented face Is sour
and pecyish Which is the most at
lrsctive, which has the most charm
think the effect of mind upon the
body is indeed worth considering. 10
should not only be carefully studied,
but Just as much determination and
care should be exercised TO bring about
good results upon the body in this
way as are taken to bring beauty by
more material means.
"The mental condition is easily the
foundation. Give The face content and
good nature and kindness and IL win be
much easier 20 add The attractlveuess
that comes from massage and the other
essentials Of good grooming"
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
Ar THE MAJESTIC.

If you feel in the least bit gloomy
come and get some cheer that always
radiates in Tom Moores pictures, and
from all reports will fairly overflow in
this latest Goldwyn picture, "Thirty
a Week" Tom Moore is a walking,
live type Of young man we would
like our sons to be, like her sweethearts
TO be and love to have as brothers. His
congenlal Irish countenance is a rest
ing place for a perminent smile that
serves TO eradicate all signs Of worry
and ills.
Charlie Chaplin, OF course, needs no
introduction 10 anyone. neither does "a
Dogs Life" in which ne is to be seen
again today and tomorrow at the Ma
iestic. Charles mission is to keep
everyone happy and jolly, and he more
than succeeds.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
SUSPEND POLISH
RELIEF CAMPAIGN

The Delaware quota for the Polish
War Relief Fund Is far below its goal,
only si3,5O0 OF the hoped for $4,000
being subscribed The campaign is not
limited TO the 5000 Polish people IL
the city, but contributions are asked
from all for this appealing cause. The
money Will be devoted TO rebuilding
homes, caring for war orphans and feed
ing and clothing those whom the war
has left destitute in Po,and. The cam
paign has been suspended until after
the holidays, when il is hoped the Si0,-
900 will be raised. On the committee
are Joseph 7. Emory. chairman; John
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
ThacIerays description OF BoalrI

Thackerays description OF Beatrice
Esmond:
'She was a brown beauty That is
her eyes, hair, eyebrows and lashes
were dark. her hair curling with rich
undulations and waving over her shoul-
ders. But her complexion was daz-
zlIng white as snow In sunshine, ex-
cept her cheers, which were a bright
red and her lips which were Of a still
deeper crimson may be used TO apty
describe Miss Doris Fellows who al
ternates in The title role Of Henry W.
Sayage's musical spectacle Eyerywo-
man"
in these days when the effect Of
the mind upon the body is being stud
led more and more, % would be well
for women to dwell a little upon the
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
AT THE cABRICK.

Every theatre-goer in Wilmington
ought to enjoy this weeks bill at the
Garrick Theatre. for it is made up
largely of comedy and music and is
just the sort that Wilmingtonians en-
Joy 10 is headed by "Violets," an
elaborate tabeloid musical comedy,
in which there are a number Of clever
stars and a large and pretty chorus
There are a lot OF other good things on
the bill. including Frank Msyne & Com
pany, in "The Tipster," a lively com
edy; Johnnie Singers dancing dolls,
that look and act just like real people
Al Raymond & Company, In ''Nr. s.
Peter" a very funny Offering. Ray
mond Wilbert in "On the Golf Links -
Marie Donague. In character songs
Terarra and Tades, in an imported COM
edy, and the Pathe pictures.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
MOVIES AND RED CROSS.

Benjamin Schwartz has come to the
aid Of the local Red Cross unit in its
efforts to-obtain new members during
its Chritmas campaign. Mr.. Schwartz
has hit upon the novel plan Of giving
passes TO the Victoria Theatre TO all
persons who join The Rcd Cross at that
place.
Between the hours Of ~ and ] and
> and 6 in the afternoon and after 9
o'clock at night, the. Victoria will be
open free to all who take out their
Red Cross membership there during
the present drive.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

ule between the forts was lost in the
fog for number Of hours.
Mrs. Morton Price who has been i'll
is improving.
Professor Henry Handy Hay, OF New
Castle. read the service in the Epis-
copal Church yesterday.
owing TO the Illness Of the pastor
the Rev. William Horner. no services
were held in the Methodist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Perkins, o.
Philadelphia, we9e weekend guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

films OF that conflict, believing the pub
lie is tired OF the unending array Of
pictures OF war activities.
Less than three weeks ago q dozen
cameramen were working on the North
Sea, taking" the German vessels as
they came out and pulled down their
ensigns; enacting the worlds most IA
nous flzzle.
Then the bill turns TO the late Har-
old Lockwoods greatest and last work
pals First"
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
Attractions AT The City Theatres

himself, recognized as a great black
face comedian, has been surrounded for
the coming season with a company for
which a claim is made that none more
pretentious has ever been gotten TO-
gethor. lt Is promised that in addition
TO some Of the old favorites OF previous
years, many new faces will be in evi-
dence, and that there will not be hearC
in the entire performance an old iok'
or an old song, and that the equip
ment as TO scenery and costumes is
wholly new.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
GRAND AND PETIT
JURY PANEL DRAWN

Members Of The Grand Jury for next
year and petit Jurors 90 sit at the Janu-
airy term of the Court of oyer and Ter
miner. Court Of General Sessions and
Superior Court, have been impaneled
by Jury Commissioners David C. Rose
and Robert ID. kenp The new grand
jurors are.
First Representative district = Jacob
Scheifele.
second-Johl T. Layaeld and Janses
u. Morris.
Third = John Bancroft and Leroy
Harvey.
Fourth Charles Harper
Fifih-T. Allen Hilles and James b.
Oberly.
sixth George II. spackman and Rob
eri Orr
seventh-Horace L. Dilworth and j.
w. Lyman, Jr.
Eighth-Naihaniel Richards
Ninth-Norris r. Wright and David
Tenth-John e Taylor and A. v Les
lie George
Eleventh Zachary 2. Harris
Twelfih-Nilliam n Vale and George
w. Bright
Thirteenth-Jenerson- r. Foard and
Daniel COrbet.
Fourteenth-Richard Hodgson.
Fifteen-John Beth.
Court OF oyer and Ierminer Jurors
follow.
First Representative district - John
Schuyler. Jr., and Neal Duffy.
Second-William r. Stewart and VIII
liam r. O'Neill.
Third Frederick Darlington and John
J. Mullin.
George A. Fink and John A.
Malone
Fifth-Charles II. Moore and Gideon
r Denny
sixth-John Husbands and Arthur
Smedley
Reuben Han and Henry Nc
Cullough.
Eighth-Harley a. Mousley and J.
Thomas Moore.
Ninth. Elmer Morrison and James
Ring
Tenih-Charles H. Enos.
Elevenah-Thomas O'Connell
Twelfih-Charles Tudgend.
George r. Buckson.
George W. Virgins.
Fifieenth-James r. Pryor
Petit Jurors for the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions and Superior Court fol-
lows:
First Representative Robert
Armstrong. Charles T. Robinson, John
Koerner and Adolph Rose.
Second-Robert Hanley. William w
Dawson, Robert W. Kramer and Frank
Kennel.
Third-Ralph Ewart, VIM, r. Mars
don. Frank G. Bartram and Thomas G.
Tennessey.
Fourth-Charles NJ. Anderson. Harry
Hates. Benjamin Rawnsley and John
Carr.
Fifth-Iohn H Hickey, Andsew Hofer,
Samuel Johnson and George A. Mes
sick
snth-wnliam W. Talley and olar-
ence Petitdemsnge
seventh-Lewis Potts and willard
Gould
Eightr-Howard Mitchell and J. t.
Dempsey.
Crow.
Tenth-Arthur NJ. Wise and Robert H.
Tobert.
EIeventh-wm. c. Brooks and Harry
Noshell
Iweiftii-Evan Hemphiii and James
Houesefelt
Thirteenth-Ja James j. Northrup and
Dilworth Nandegrift
Fourteenth William Deakyne and
Jacob HILL
Fifteenth y William Derrickson and
Harry {. Woodkeepeh.
17'"onai Jurors FOR the Court OF
General Sessions and Superior Court fol-
tuNS.
First Representative district Edward
Donoho.
Second-Walter Martin
Jhird-WlIiam C. Devine.
Four.h--John J Size.
Fifth-Edwsrd j. Hughes.
( Sfxth-Thomas l. Bird.
Heyenfh--Samuel w Way
q EisiI III Il tii--GGiiii,veT Oliver " ". Hsasstbarii
Ninth-Daniel Stoll.
Tenth--John Berry
Eleventh Raymond M Wright.
TweIfth--Herbert Morrow.
Walter S. Leatherberry.
Observation-Disclosures p. Skaggs.
Fifteenth-Joseph Marker.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
GOVERNMENT BOAT
GOT LOST In FOG

Special to The Evening journal.
DELAWARE CITY, Dec. i6.--Mrs. Eu-
gene Reybold and children of Fortress
Monroe, Va, are spending a few days
With Mrs. Frank Warner.
Cortland Saxton who has been sta
toned at Camp Meade for several
months has received his discharge from
the army and has returned home.
The epidemic OF influenza has been
checked, only a yey cases remaining in
town.
The fog was so dense on the Della
ware river Saturday, the quartermaster
boat Q-S which runs on a daily schled-
B. Pietuska, secretary; John 5. Rossell
treasurer
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

reared in luxury or at least refined and
cultured
Douglas MacLean makes a charming
Prince Charming in the role Of Robert
Ledyard, the son OF wealthy mining
promoter.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
AT nm OUTFN.

Charming Enid Bennett has an entirely
new and different role 20 portray In
Fuss and Feathers" which Is show
ing at the Queen today and tomorrow.
From the very FIRST picture she starred
in up TO the present one she has in
varlably enacted the role Of a kirl
Evening journal., 1918-12-16
All TnE NICTORIA.

The last Of the War Films has been
shown at the Victoria, and with The
Surrender Of the Entire German Fleet"
Manager Schwartz turns his back upon
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

Salary increases Invariably result
after faithfully using and reading the
WANT ADS. ADV.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

Toast made at The table is always
warm, always done to turn, and
quickly made. We have many styles
and makes at prices from $6.35 to
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

B. Pletuska, secretary; John 5. Rossell,
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

An aid to health and beauty, relief
to sickness and pain.
Vibrator nickel finish, strongly made,
with three essential attachments.
Hamilton Beach vibrator, case, six
attachments and book of instructions.
Evening journal., 1918-12-16

These small strings of electric lights
are not only the safest of tree decora-
tons, but with their multi-colored little
lamps are by far the most beautiful; in
eight, sixteen and twenty-four lights,
$3.50, $500 and $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
With Other Editors
Bastille Day.

The people of France with deep feeling observed
Americas natal day. and on the Fourth of July came
the hearts of Americans here and American
and stripes waved over French homes that day and
heartfelt French cheers resounded throughout all
France
On the 14th day of July, France celebrates her
independence day. There they call it Baste day. the
anniversary of the birth of liberty human free
dom in France when the Bastille fell people
reached out for the reins of government
No finer tribute TO France could be paid no other
honor bestow upon French people will be half
as well appreciated uniting with them in
cheering the memory of those nberty-Ioving men and
women of Paris, who. on July IA, 1889, stormed the
Bastille and swept that loathsome prison of oppres
sion and handiwork OF cruel despots from the face
of the earth
Americans in France, and that includes the mil
lion OF fighting men, will help France celebrate
her sacred day of liberty. But that isn't enough
Even as France observed our Independence day so
we the United States should observe her BastilIe
day ,
Former President Taft is at the head OF the move
here. and many other Americans are just as
interested in spreading the Bastile day celebration
movement all the United States VIII you help?
Will you display French flag at your home and
place of business the 14th? VIII you do your
bit toward making France feel that America loves
her and her citizens are fighting with us against
the treachery and brutality of the Huns?-Joliet
HersId-Nsws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
The Auto License Mixup.

without going into the fine points of the case 1t
would seem that if an Iowa license is good enough
to entitle an Iowa pleasure automobile Illinois
highways. an Iowa license ought to give commercial
vehicles the same privileges. So long as Iowa re-
spects Illinois licenses Illinois might reasonably be-
expected to respect Iowa LICENSES
If Iowans take advantage Of loopholes in the Illi-
nois law it is reasonable TO assume that an equal
number of Ilinoisans are taking advantage of Iowa
loophoIes If the Iowa law has loopholes we
ought TO use it as model repair the weak places
in the Illinois license act.
Five states touch the borders of Illinois, so OF
course at least separate statutes had to be taken
into consideration framing reciprocal features OF
our automobile law The easiest way was to insert
sweeping provisions to use defensive purposes in
case any other does not play fair and trust to
the wisdom moderation and Of fairness of those
charged with enforcement
The trouble seems to be that the drastic features
OF the Illinois being used in this locality for
offensive instead of defensive purposes Whether
the object is to balance account opened at some
other point we do know. We do know, however,
that owners and drivers Of Iowa commercial
Just now are the goats. and it looks If Illinois
owners and drivers will shortly be put in the
classification.
There is nothing TO be gained by this sort of thing
If the law needs fixing, let's fix it. If the trouble
lies with those charged with enforcing it, let's fix
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11

TO the remarkable change of sentiment and even of
habits of the people that has been brought about.
Mr.. Hoover Jan. l. cabled Lord Rhondda. British
shipped to Europe all that could be looked for
between that time and harvest what. the people
might save of their usual supply. When he
ceved the message, Mr.. Merritt said, Lord Rhondda
closed his desk turned to his associates and said:
The is over We beaten"
The British food controller had not counted upon
the power of advertising. He knew that Americans
had up that time shown much evidence that
they realized what expected of them. and he did
not think it possible for them to be reached and
awakened to the common danger before it too
late. Nevertheless they were, and Great Britain,
saved.
Newspapers, of course, did not do it all. There
many other agencies of publicity which used
with good effect Neither does the press claim credit
for doing than its plain duty, which carries
especial distinction when everybody is doing it.
1t is the influence, rather than the patriotic devo
ton manifested incident brings into promi-
nence.
Never probably had vast educational cam
paign been undertaken and never were results moro
immediate. Had it not been for the newspapers it
would have been impossible to reach more than a
untary saving vital food products could not have
been understood and acted upon in time to
allies from starvation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Asquith's Tribute to wills on.

Attention is invited to the words of Herbert
Asquith, former premier of Great Britain. printed
today's Associated Press dispatches. in which he
points to President Wilson S the of the hour.
Speaking a hospitality banquet in honor Of
American officers and in the presence of 500 British
leaders, he accorded the president rating equal to
that Of Washington and Lincoln.
1t has been the good fortune of this country Mr..
Asquith said always to have great leader ready in
the moment of supreme emergency. The president,
this case, serving only the United States,
but the entire world He has lost sight of the
-ta1 issues and his clear. concise utterances have
effectively cleared away the msts of doubt and
certainty which have times befogged the vision Of
the leaders of other nations, and have profoundly
affected the popular mind IN all enlightened
tries.
Seldom has such tribute been paid the leader
of one nation by a contemporary statesman -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Skin Does Not Absorb.

Is the skin capable of absorbing
anything through the poCes? The
popular impression seems to be
that if the skin can throw off per-
SEPARATION it can also absorb any
thing applied to it. My understand
ing always has been that the skin
is impervious to any external APP
plication not powerful enough to
destroy the epidermis and pass
through the break. but after hear
ing of the many cases OF rheuma-
tism cured by mineral baths l am
left in doubt. q. HI
AnsWer-It is news to me that
mineral baths ever cure anything.
The unbroken skin still merits
your original confidence; 1t alb
serbs nothing Of consequence. A
steam engine gives off steam, but
rub as hard as you will you can't
rub anything into it.
The Baby's Band.
A lady told ME l was doing
wrong not to keep the wooler
bands on my baby until she is six
months old. l stopped putting the
band on her when she was month
old, but this lady says it will prove
bad for her health and cause sum
mer complaint if I don't put them
back on. What would you do?
(MAe. A. F. c.
knswer-You did very well;
stick to your good resolve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
ONE AFTERNOON.
By Ralph Hamilton.


Leisure" pronounced Mr.. Les
lie Burr, comfortably lolling in a
big porch chair. is the festive
note OF nature The bee gathers its
store and Ioafs. l have been for
tunate in my accommodations.
Rest says nature. 1 rest"
You do, for a fact!" voiced
Cyrus Dean.
You see me cool and comfort
able, enjoying life. At peace men
tally, for I don't worry Work,
l don't have to. You see me, ro-
tund, plump"
FAT. you mean" suggested Cy-
rus.
Have 1t so-and you scrawny."
1.-the and active, that's ALL" in
sisted Cyrus. Il love work and it
brings results. What Is life with
tut ambition?'>
Il have one" pronounced Burr
with a satisfied smile, "a hei.
meet. She must be a brunette,
with silky hair. nut-bIown eyes,
age-oh. say about 30"
Which means Miss Marcia
Lane" suggested Cyrus.
Il have that estimable lady IN
my eyes, yes" assentai Burr.
Does that interest your"
Perhaps" replied CWus. I'll
say this much: you have good
taste"
Thanks"
And l envy you II you sue
coed in winning her"
"AhI"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Ambassador Naon's Return n.

Ambassador Naon of Argentina has been away
from his post in Washington long time. Now he
comes back in a battleship, politely that
the resources of his country at the disposal OF
the allies and before have had time thank him,
drops hint that loan of $4,000 900 for his gov
eminent would be greatly appreciated
We are glad, of course, TO welcome the ambassa-
dor his return We appreciate the offer of assist
ance in the war, but can't help being curious
to what he wants that forty million for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Leayening.

Leavening.
Yeast produces carbonic acid gas
carbon dioxide) to raise the
bread. The gas is produced by the
fermentation of sugar or starch in
the course of some hours standing
in a warm place. Carbon dioxide
is the same gas produced by the
burning OF coal or wood or most
anything used for fuel; the Same
gas exhaied from the lungs OF man
and beast; the same gas which
makes soda water foam and cham
payne sparkle; the same gas which
puts zest in root beer at hon1E,
brewed pop, effervescent salines
and other medicines, seidlitz powd-
ers.
Baking powder consists of saler-
atus (soda. or sodium bicarbonate,
as it is called mixed with some
acid compound, such as cream OF
tartar" potassium bitartrate), Or
tartaric acid, or acid calcium phos-
phate, or alum, and for the sake OF
keeping these two essential ingred-
tents in a dry state starch is, add
ed. just as a housewife adds starch
to salt in the salt holders to keep
the salt dry When baking powd-
er comes into contact with moist
ure in the dough there is a chemi-
cal reaction between the two salts,
with the production of the same
carbon dioxide gas to leaven the
dough The only practical differ
ence between yeast leavening and
baking powder leavening, or saler-
atus and butter-milk leaTening, is
that the yeast leavening requires
hours to accomplish what the 9TH
er methods will accomplish in mo-
ments.
A minor difference between yeast
leavening and chemical leavening
is the flavor of the bread This IS
usually better when yeast is the
leavening agent.
AS far as the effect of the by
products of chemical leavening are
concerned the housewife need give
herself no anxiety with any baking
powder on the market today. The
amounts of by-prOducts any one
could eat in bread are so infini-
tesimaI as to be negligible. Alum
powders are probably the least sat
isfactory and the most heavily
treated with starch filler.
Some times minute quantity of
egg white is an ingredient of bak-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
TITLE DAILY SHORT STORY

Handy and handsome" he added
admiringly, as he observed ho~
neatly and methodically the
screens had been put in order. In
a brisk, enjoyable way he started
in at the new task Of putting the
screens in place.
Ii was at just about that time
that Miss Lane started homeward
from her shopping tour. Similarly
Leslie Burr left his bachelor abode,
immaculate in a well-fittIng sum
mer suit. His mind was duly eX-
cited over his mission, for he was
In serious earnest as he regarded
Miss Lane.
The spirit was willing but the
flesh was weak. Half the distance
to his prospective destination ac-
complished his theory of leisure
overcame him. He sat down on
a convenient tree stump by the
roadside and famed himself with
his straw hat
He was half inclined to drowsi-
ness, but he reused up as he saw
coming down the road two ladies.
One OF them was Miss Lane
Burr struggled to his feet and
smoothed ont the wrinkles in his
matchless attire He posed TO make
due impression. He looked his
best and knew it. Alas,
From the side OF the tree stump
there proceeded an omiuous buz-
zing OF bees. They must have
identified him as the obnoxious in
truder who had invaded their doEi-
Gle. Burr backed and used his
hat as a weaDon--RO Use. Sudden