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Evening journal., 1919-12-02
RECREATION co.
EUYS OLD link
Will Turn 1t Into One of the
Largest Dance Halls
in Country
SOLD BY DU POINT
COMPANY FOR $4,000

The Community Recreation Company
recently incorporated has purchased
the building on West Eleventh street
between Madison and Monroe streets,
known TO Wilmingtonians as the "Old
Rink" from the dupont Company for
$4,000
The first floor is 90 be turned into
one OF II not the largest dance floors in
the country. Eight or ten bowling
alleys will be installed In the basement
nc is the int.niion OF The new owners
10 turn 10 into a high class amusement
house Extensive alterations are 90 be
made TO the exterior as well as the in
terror Of the building An attractive
refr shment stand will be one Of the
features at the entrance 10 the build
ing.
The Recreation Company was only
recently organized. The officers are
President. Colonel ]. Warner Reed ;
president. George NJ Pierce: treas
urer. George II. Spackman; secretary,
Linnacns Hopes The board OF direc-
to s, IN addition TO the officers. will in
clude p f. Thompson and C.. +. East
man, assistant treasurer OF the Hercules
Powder Company.
/ Mr. Thompson win manage the new
amusement house and already has ar
ranged for some special features. Mr.
Thompson has just returned from a
trip 10 New York and Philadelphia
where be In pected some Large dance
halls. Tie states that the dance llooi
al the "Oli Rink" viii be larger than
any II those he visited In the larger ell
les. The plans for The attractions ar,
being made Dy John d. Thompson
architect.
The old "Rink Building" is one OF
the most noted structures IN thc cll
In is located at Nos G02 20 Cos Wes
Eleventh street More than a quart'
of century ago 70 was built as a rolla
skating rink The Moody and Sanke
EVANGELIST meetings were held there an
in 1896 William Jennings p yam spoA
lhe~e on one OF his stumplng tours.
Some years ago it was purchased D
the ate william II Hammond, W..
conducted a laundry there During l'
war the dupont Company bought w.
building and some Of The company
offices were located there.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
'DOEk-.ihD-OUTER
RTMEKB -GFRIEND
Mission Frequenters Take
Collection for Tribute to
Neal Comfy
HAD BEFRIENDED
MANY IN TROUBLE

When the funeral Of Neal Comfy, well
known coal dealer, hauling contractor
and religious worker. is held from his
late home. 40. C30 Wesl Fourth street
tomorrow afteraoon. there will be at
least one noral tribute that carries with
70 wealth OF sentiment.
Mr. Comfy for years conducted a mis-
sion on West Front street. and he also
was one OF ihe foremost workers at
The sunday Breakfast Mission, No. ~
shirley street y ghuy Doe bcfriendcd
men tncre who were down ard out
and sadly In need OF food and place
10 sleep and a heart-to-hoart talk Mr..
Comfy had a way OF inTaiiat ng himse.i
into lhe good gr1ccs of these human
derellcts. and many a man had walked
from a world OF gloom into brighter
spnere after com ng In contact win
Mr.. Comfy at the humble missions 10
which De was so deeply Interested.
on Sund1y night and Yesterday there
was sadness among the Breakfast Mis-
SON frcqlenicrs wnen they learned of
Mr. Conlv's death Then there came
ore spontaneous feeling Wal Vhey
should do something 20 attest uei'
love OF the kindly man who h3d don'
so mucn for them The 'down-lnd-oul
ers" decided 90 send a floral l"ihui'
IN NJ Comfy They started a collection
FOR that purpose. some had only
coni NJ two 90 give others gave
limo others more but by last n'gl
n.o,, had accumulated si7 and hon~
,o 90, move. But their flowers Wi'
rcnrcsenl more than iho mere money
as an expression Of their love an.
ratimde for a man they VIII soIei'
mic
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CiSTLf
Citizens Want to Know
When Board of Health
Will Meet
FIRE COMPANY
TO ELECT OFFICERS
speolal to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Dec. City Council
will hold It's monthly session this eve
ming
The citizens Of the town are wonder
Ing why the members OF the Board Of
Health do not atteud the meetings. 4
meeting was supposed 90 be hed last
evening, but owing TO the president
being the only one present, another
meeting will be held the FIRST Monday
OF January.
An members OF The Good VIII Fire
Company are requested 30 De present
/ at the meeting tomorrow evening Wncn
4 officers will be elected.
The Parish Guild expects a large
! crowd at the masquerade danes 90 De
held In the parish house on THURSDAY
: evening.
Rumors are heard about the pros.
/ pCct OF the Penn -Scaboard steel Com.
pany starting the first OF The new Yea"
Complaints are being made about On,
/ Trustees OF Market Square not remov
ing the tree which fell at second an,
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
XMAS GIFTS To BIZ
DOLL SALE FEATURE

Why IN these busy days worry CON
ce,ning Christmas gifts with the dol
sale of the Junior Board OF the homeo-
pathic Hospital SO near at handy a
glance at the numerous and suggestive
an ticles which will be offered at the
New Century Club on Friday VIII aid
one I'm making selections and make the
task easier.
Mrs. Charles L. Petze. OF the fancy
table. with her able committee, mas
spent hours OF labor but feel well pald
by the results achieved. Unusual is
the proper term 10 apply to these nov
elites, which are wonderfully atttec-
tive and useful The sale opens at ii.3O
O'Clock. While the novelties are many
there are few duplicates.
Opposite the fancy table Miss Trump
and Mis-. Horace Belts have a most al
Inactive table OF arts and crafts. Unique
and novel are these specimens OF handl-
work.
For The practical gift what could be
more useful than an apron2 Miss
[ Beadcnhoprs capable corps OF workers
has provided app Ons 10 meet every need.
l All remember with delight Mrs. Ar
NINUI NMNNNI sun y AANNNA fNNN - AhtfHf
This proved especially profitable and in
vlting. This year. exempt from war re-
strictions. she and her committee have
arranged an abundant supply OF good
cookies, spice cakes, bread, rolls,
home-made pies, cheese stiaWs and
many other tempting and dainty food
stuns.
Now for the doll tablet Who. youne
or old. can resist these smiling sWeel
faced dOilies Mrs John Richardson Jr.
and her committee have so carefully
studied the tastes and needs OF th'
ward obes of these little folk INA
santa Claus can be readily helped 10 hl'
task Of pleasing The Little ones.
Again The children are not forgot
Ten. The auxiliary under Mrs. ) G
Frederick has arranged delightful pas
times FOR them A fish pond, tortun
telling and other good times are plan
ned for their en.erta .nment.
Last but not least Is lhs too,hsom
homemade candy for sale by NJ .
r Elizabeth pyle and her assistants Nh
win no doubt aDd ready sale. for " y
susar scarce. one has had TO forcso lh'
Idelicacy FOR some time lee cream a
usual VIII Doe for sale under the al
rettion ~ Mrs Merrick Horn.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
nnmnNA GnNNGE WTETING.

epoefal 20 Tho Even ne Journal
NEWPORT Dee 2-n''avare Grange
n N,vrori last nleht heard announce
,, M ~ the mecung Of NeW Castle
Cou0fv Pomona Grange which will De
bord M rocressin. on Thursday as lhn
-ucsis ~ Harmony Grange. h''t- '''7
1pnoinied On attend thc Pomona session
4rr. Ms Ncll'e T.. Snyd p Mrs w L..
puT Mrs Harvey Gregg Mrs. Noo'rt
.p Rob 'nson and Mrs. Geo. stewart.
The annual election of officers VIII
ne held next Monday evening.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
N nI1n - nnn eTNCK

Building Inspector Preston today IS
sued ihe following perm ts;'
Cusiodi- Chimney Construction Com
ranv New York. 90 erect "a smoke
stack 40 the Pyrlios Company. Lid. at
tbs foot Of Commerce street 90 cost
si2 000 Thu stack viii be erected on
concrcts pillars.
To Dexter Forbes. 20 make alteration.
at NO. 30S Washington street. to cosl
$500.
To Peter Dcnumcs for an addition a
No. 2i9 West street. 10 cost 5000.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
AT THE RIALTO.

"The Tower Of Jewels Is the title OF
the picture in which Corinne Grifilth
plays at the Rlalto. It made its first
appearance yesterday and created quite
2 stir with its unusualness among the
audience that was present during the
entire day.
''The Tower Of Jewels" IS essentially
a crook play. but not OF the under
world. not OF the sordid condition OF
life, not OF the poor and slovenly dis
tricts OF a big city and OF the dope
crazed pickpOckets and the like. but OF
an organization that spelled in their
personal appearance and manners the
very acme OF perfection in culture and
education and the best OF recognized
society manners.
The picture is flled TO the brim with
intensity and thrill and lovely Mss
Griffith is in the midst Of all Of the ac-
ton OF the story.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
ONE BID ron LORE AVENUE WORK.

Only one bid was received Today by
Levy Court for improvements 90 Lore
avenue. Bandywlnc b hundred, the bid
der. W. n. Hollingswo Oh. naming a
mmp sum Of si.lS0.-0. and asking nifty
days in which 90 complete the work.
County Enginecr Grubb was instruct
ed to place Cindo"s on the dirt road
from Milltown 10 Telegraph road, par
allel with the Lincoln Highway. The
court adjourned until o'clock, wher
Edward G. Bradford. Jr.. attorney, will
present his opinion in rega to the
payment Of the school election in New
Castle county under the new code.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
MIR. KEATS TAKES WIFE.

Announcement was made today tnal
Harold Keats. executive officer OF the
Wilmington Community Service, and
Miss Helen Bollinger were married in
an Episcopal church, in Washington,
Yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Keats are on
a three weeks honeymoon and upon
their return, will live in this city.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
s,nnns GET NM mDE.

Attempting 10 steal o ride ON PENN
-ylvan'a n1l.oad train saturday n.ght
James C.. Royal mi Glenn w VI ller'
saUors were before Deputy judge
Finger. In Municipal Court 'his morn
ing on a charge of t~rspass but were
dismissed as they h1d been locked mp
I'm cell since saturday. They sald
lhcy were on their way 10 their sta
lion. Hampton Roads, but had no
money.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
THIS WIFE RELENTs.

HIS wife relenting, Thomas Ford,
Negro. was dismissed on a charge OF
assault and battery on his wife, by
Deputy Judge Finger. In Municipal
Court this morning. He was required
10 nav the costs. however.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
ACCI-crD or FALSE pRETENSE

James Taylor, negro. waived near
ing for 'he UPPER court on a charge
OF obtaining money under false pre-
lenses from the W j Lang Company
in Municipal Court his morning The
onense is alleged 90 have taken. place
rno~p fh1n q year ago
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
GIRL HIS ACCUSER.

In City Court today Pasqualle Sar-
deli was held in $4,000 bail for a
further hearing on Friday on a serious
charge preferred by an Italian girl lie
IL represented by Philip l.. Garrett.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
no RFCFNE STATE INCOME TAX.

Stale treasurer George VI FIsher has
arranged TO have his office In the
County building. adjoining the office
OF the Clerk OF the Peace. open for the
payment Of the state income tax. from
o'clock TO Z o'clock. every afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
"PICCaDILLY JIM

Wilmington theatrcg0ers are t0 b.
specially happy the latter part Of this
week in having P:ccadllly jim with
hem for three days commencing Thurs
lay evening "Plccadilly jim" is the
lille OF the play whch'P G. Wodehouse
and Guy Bolton wrote, basng ther plot
On re original story by Mr.. Wode-
house which appeared in the Saturday
evening Post and in book form about
4 year or two ago.
In the character Of the title VIII be
Gregory Kelly, bright 20 ILS actor
who made a success as Willie Baxter in
seventeen" the famous Harrington
story. Mr.. Kelly is a living personin-
cation Of everything that the story
book "PlccadiIly jim" IS. a bright
cheerful young American who thoIsht
ms action in London about Picc1dlly
wins the title bestowed upon him HC
mas the credital'lc trait Of being able g.
care for himself and to get out Of the
most complicatlng Of scrapes as easy
as he gets In them. lie crosses 90 per-
feciiou and is most fastldiyus about hi:
clothes.
The FIRST glimpse OF "Pi 'cadilly jim
is the morning after" h: had some
sort Of a nsticuff argument with LORD
Whipplc I'm London and is feeling rath.
er blue and depressed
There is a chamring young lady II
the story whose name is Anne Chester
and in the play she will be portrayed
by Ruth Gordon. a pretty yOuns sir
with ability 10 act
DO not delay until the last minute II
getting seats for "Piccadilly jim"
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
AT THE GARVuCK

Anniversary week-the 27th-was IN
augurated az the Garrick Theatre last
night, with very good bill In fact.
there are same OF the acts that stand
out as real headlners William Henry
Hodges presentation Of BILL Blithers
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
Attractions at The City Theatres

Lawyer" a coredy playlet, was par
tIcularly good. Mr.. Hodge IS support
ed by a capable company, all OF whom
like himself, are fun makers. Agnes
Finley and Charley Hin entertained
with piano. song and comedy, in all OF
witch they are decidedly good. As a
monologuist Loney Haskell is entitled
TO a place by himself. He Is original
droli and always friendly with MS
audience. The Strand Trio entertain
ed with fun and melody. A rollickins
comedy skit entitled THE New Teach
er." given by Smith, Dale q Co, recalled
the memories OF childhood, with their
fun. Elizabeth Roderick, a splendid Vo-
callst. sang popular songs in entertain
/ ing fashion. The Four Musical Lunds
a splendid instrumental quartet pre-
sented an interesting musical novelty
playing various instruments. Toots and
his pal entertained not only the Kid
dies. but the grown folk as well. Toots
/ is a very clever dog.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
Ar THE SAVOY.

Much OF the action In The Band
box" the lrst Of the Louis Joseph
Vance series starring Doris Kenyon
produced by Deilrick-Beck. Inc, now
showing at the Savoy Theatre. takes
place aboard a ship. A score or more
remarkably beautiful effects on the
steamer, many OF them entirely new
10 the screen. were secured by r. VIII
llam Neill. who directed the big Hod-
kinson release, and who knows as
much about ships as the man who
builds them.
Nenl is the son OF sea captain and
was born on a ship lying in port in
Dublin. Until he was Ave years old he
was constantly at sea. At that age. he
found mself in san Francisco after
trip around the world and there be
gan his stage career by appearing al,
the Alcazar Theatre in the title role
Of THE Firsi-Born.' For eight years
he remained at the Alcazar. appearing
in support OF famous stars who visited
the famous stock company. Suil a
boy, he left the coast with Nance
O'Neill and Mckee Rankin, appearing
with them in the title role Of Oliver
[ Twist.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
At THE QUEEN.

For the first time Clara Kmball
Youns's famous picture Eyes Of
Youth" mnde its appearance before the
audiences OF the Queen Theatre yes
terday. and created an impression upon
them that will always be recalled with
.he name Of the star.
Eyes Of Youth" is a splendid dra-
matte document from start to finish.
There are light touches OF comedy here
and there, but for the most part the
majority OF the scenes are filled with
iiama and suspense. It is a picture
that takes its place among those pro-
auctions styled as really worthwhile
The audience learns something worthy
from the picture and the story that ii
1ffers
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
At THE MAJESTIC.

Robert Warwick made his 1-st ap-
pearance in his second motion picture
since his return from the army at the
Majestic yesterday and in making 10 he
impressed the people in the aud 'ence
very deeply with his ability and with
the type Of the character he po-t~ays
Told In the Hills proves TO be a
story OF just what its title suggests. a
story OF the hills Of the West. and the
people who dwelt there about the MD
die OF the last century and cOniended
with the unfavorable tribes OF Indians
and with the other wild elements Of
that section
Il is a story with beautiful settings
the rolling lands and hills form most
beautiful settings for the action Of the
play.
Tomorrow Dorothy Dalton makes her
irst appearance in TLApache."
Evening journal., 1919-12-02
"THE LUST OF GOLD"

Discrimination remain the privilege
of the public and when all Is said and
Jone, q is the public that decides as
10 the merits Of things theatrical To
these VINO are particular In the quality
of the entertainment they select and
who lnd enjoyment In brilliant dia-
mltic performances by artists thai are
really worth while. the announced 5p
pearance Of Lou Tellegen In the new
play THE Lust OF Gold" at the Play
house. December s. Q 10. with a mat
inee on Wednesday should prove Of
pleasurable anticipation.
The action OF the play takes place in
Northwestern Canada. 10 has been IA
vored by unusually lavish praise by
critics elsewhere since It's recent tour
began and from many points OF view
the story and its unusual appeal. is
said TO afford Mr.. Tellegen the very
best vehicle he has yet had. and in the
character OF Armand fremont a French
Canad an landowner. he has found a
part for which he is especially fltted
Seats for the engagement will so on
sale thursday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-12-02

The dresses are of tricotne and
h-odacloths. Plain and embroidered.
The coats are velours and Silyertones,
all lined, all shades.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-09
BASEBALL

The national world championship series of ball games
being played attracting immense crowds and the daily gate
receipts the neighbohood of $00000 and
times more than this amount
Of this the national commission receives 10 per cent or
$1,000 day These commissioners the Brahmns the
arstocratS OF the game The players winners and losers will
receive bonus of the receipts which will
era thousand dollars much the annual pay of United
States senator congressman This moneyand then
The average pay of the preacher in this country said
be SIP per day while the mechanic receives dollar hour for
his work.
The gate receipts do not represent all the paid by the
baseball fans these games Thousands Of people travel
long distances lose time railroad fare and separated from
much spending money
The reasons for the popularity OF baseball
1t the national game and expresses the national aspiration for
Clean healthy manbudng sport 1t is the bestadversed
tvy i'll the world Newspapers of high and low degree give it
large space and prominent position because they muthe
demand No other item has many readers and
there anything going that evokes much comment
and conversation 1t is the game youth and buoyancy Ten
yeaod boys tell about the different players and the
plays they make than many Of the professionals and sport writer's
who refer their dope books for what the boy has the
tip OF his tongue.
The baseball player the academic figure Of young American
manhood in highest of physical and mental development
He must clean quick mind and know how to think quickly
and accurately His mind and muscle must be Injured to and
perfected in teamwork between themselves well between
the minds and muscles of others The quick eye what
going and the body and muscles must do their part without
hating or hesitation.
The ball player represents efficiency OF the highest grade
He may be the prize product Of cultural institution but his
and human adres what is best the world Perhaps
million dollars will be paid the national league games
and paid cheerfuy and voluntarily No drive is ever or
ganzed to attract It, 1t is VoVe oerin8 10 framed ana de
veloped young manhood.
OF course the crowd and its bubblng and efervescng
huasm that grows flat stale attracts but behind the
crowds is the of widely separate units
magnet with reciprocal magnet in the
In closely contested game among the hgherups no here
the battlefield with the hero OF the ball field
the pinch hitter the miraculous play that wins the game Hi
is in class by himself
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-09

correspondent writes letter to The News Scimitar in
which he aments the delay the part of the rayng
the treaty peace and dpores the disposition to insert
tons in it. He concludes by saying:
of altered by the Then
would back Germany Germany will he position to
win the
the United States would have would the
peace terms satisfactory to the Germans.
Our friend in his nsistence that the treaty with
the league of nations it written should be ratified and put
behind 1t is time closing the books the
Perhaps conditions would receive impetus toward return to
normal. At least many persons are Of that opinion.
But he wrong with reference the effect that would be
produced il the should place reservations the league Of
nations
Germany has not been admitted membership in the league
The league of nations not part of the treaty that Germany
signed But friend should not be abased by this oves
There another and notable example of oversight In
fact it is not nfrequent We quote from the enographc
OF the conference Of the president and the
foreign affairs at the White House; AVE.
The President do follow reasoning matter
because this Is merely question of either membership
treaty which
change OF that without the
contracting
Senator Fall; Well, Mr. President, purpose
70 into
provisions for the amendment
league prior her coming into
her, would II, she being a
The President will admit that that
No, she
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-09

of them spend their vacation and, in
cidentally, their slender means at uni
versities or normal schools, gaining
more preparation, for their all inn
portant work.
In 1905 when the teachers were re-
oeiving ten months pay, the board gave
them 20 per cent raise by paying
them for twelve instead of for ten
months. This was done because the
board considered 1t to its own, as we'll
as to the teachers advantage, to defer
the last salary payment till Aug, 81.
When school closes in June, however,
the teachers have already earned their
summer salaries" and the board owes
them two months pay. II the taxpay-
ers and the board of education prefer
different arrangement we believe no
teacher would object to an adequate
wage in nine or ten instead of In
twelve payments.
Mr.. Saxons accusation that each
year from 20 to 30 teachers resign,
| and virtually rob the taxpayers of
three months pay would be insulting
were 1t not too supremacy ridiculous
to be worthy Of serious consideration.
Other shortcomings have been imputed
to the teachers, but we believe this is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-09

the first time then have been accused
of dishonesty. We are not hurt, how
ever. We do. not rob the taxpayers,
but the utter falsity and the manifest
absurdity Of the accusation rob it Of
its sting.
Another grave Indictment Mr., Saxon
brings against the teachers is that they
always use the sum of $50 in state
ments made at board and teachers
meetings. II this be true we object,
as Mr., Saxon does, to to the amount
Of $780," and trust that the teachers
will select a more interesting sum for
their future discussions, We believe,
however, that the gentleman is as mis-
taken In his figures as he is in his
facts. The sum of $50 is neither the
| maximum. the minimum, nor the aver
age salary, and it cannot, therefore,
have a prominent place in their state
mtntS.
At present the maximum salary in
the grammar grades, except for first
grade teachers, special teachers, and
assistant principals. is $S5. The aver
| age salary Is probably between $40 and
| SIS. A teacher for her third year OF
service now receives only SEQ. and al
aid teacher, $50. 1t is not true that
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-09
COTTON PROGRESS is
DECLARED UNIFORM

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-Progress of
cotton In the several belts did not diff
ceding weeks during the week ending
Oct. Z, according to the national weather
and crop bulletin.
Fairly heavy rains occurred in the
latter part of the week in portions of
the western belt but elsewhere the rain
fall was very light to moderate and
severe drought continued in many of
the more eastern sections. Tempera-
ture for the week averaged consider
ably above normal generally