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Evening journal., 1920-06-22
LITTER ron MRs. /. OUEERE

A letter has been received at the
Wilmington pOstofiice addressed 10
Mrs l.. 0ueere, care OF C.. p. Otilc
Shipley street. Wilmington. Del, u.
5. A." 10 is from Mrs A. Moreland,
~ Great Union Road. 81. Heliers Jer-
sey. Channel Islands England. Mrs
on enc may iobiain he hitter by
calling at ihe posloflioe, as the car
riers have been unable 10 locate her.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
Nrm nInInING pERMITs.

In spectOr Preston has issued the
following building permits.
TO H. Rodney sharp. 1909 Green
hin avenue. two greenhouses, $4,000;
Stewart and DOnOhue. builders.
To y. /. dupont de Nemours aud
Company, Tenth and Market streets,
alterations, $500; Old Colony Club,
builders.
Mrs. George Gebhart. Sij Washing
ton street. addition, 500; James F.
Rigney. builder.
To Joseph l.. Carpenter. lr.. COZ East
Twenty street, private garage,
70: samuel j. Colt. builder.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
ROLLED OUT WINDOW
LANDED ON HIS HEAD

Herman Rochester Negro. aged ~
years. rolled from the second story
window OF % klund street. shortly
after midnight. landing head firsl on
the brick pavement, cutting his head.
The police ambulance was summoned.
but Rochester declined 20 20 90 The
hospital FOR a little thing like that"
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
RECEPTION DATE nor FIXED.

The committee in charge Of the re-
ceptioh for Dr. Leopold Naccaro, who
was made a cheValier OF the order Of
the crown Of Italy by King Victor
Emenuel H.. met last night, but did
not decide on a date for the reception.
Another meeeting Of the committee
Will be held Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
COUNTY BALANCES

County Treasurer C.. H. Lhpplncoit
reported The following balances TO
the Levy Court this morning.
To the credit OF New Castle
county, S99iOi93 miscellaneous
roads account. S696i0. Christlana,
si5. .OS3 IS: Mil Creek. s20ii %; White
Clay Creek, s3727b. pencader. $3.50.
i0: New Castle. S233230. Red Lion,
s3l16.97: {. Georsss, s223lO6; Apo
duinimink. S73i.6O: Blackbird, 1888 0g
and Brandywine, s625ii.
The error list Of John r. O'Neal
collector for Christiana Hundred
Was allowed
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
N. n LANG is RANK CASuIFR.

Milton r. Lang. son OF the late W.
W. Lang. and Mrs. Esther B. Lang,
OF Temperanceville. Va. who was re-
Gently elected cashier OF the Farmers
Bank OF OAK Han Inc. HOrsey. Va.
10 succeed %. B. TAYLOR. who resi- gned
10 accept position with The Temper
anceville garage. assumed the du-
ties OF that position ON June
Mr. Lang Is a graduate OF The COM
bined cOurt S OF bookkeeping and
stenography al Goldey College. and
since he finished. which has been
nearly three wears. has been employ
ed at The Harlan plant OF the Be'hle-
hem Shipbuildng Corporation. Vii
mington ne started as a sicnographor
lbui was rapidly promoted and al The
/ time he resigned 20 go 90 Virginia was
l in charge OF the main store room or
I nee with eighteen people under him.
he married Miss Mildred Freeman,
/ Of MiddleiOwn. Delaware. who Is also
a graduate Of GOldey College.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
STREET DEPARTMENT BALANCES

Charles NJ. Banks. city treasurer,
reported the following balances 20
the Street and Sewer directors, at
their meeling this morning. Current
expense account, siOs0i Sc; 10 special
fund account. Si9i,1i9lO; TO sewer
extension fund. s3Oit2; % Brandy
wine sewer account. SEQ 1913. 10
having tax account S22.a35.15. and 90
me Delaware avenue Improvement ac-
count S36if3i.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
ELECT HARLAN
CRAFT COMMITTEES

The Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
Shlpbulldlng Corporation Will hold
elections today 40 nm the vacancies
on the craft committees. Thlriy-one
nominees were recorded for ten va
cancies Men who worked for the
corporation period OF two weeks
will be eligible "a vote.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
no TAX or ALIEN SCHOOLS.

4 lecture on Attendance viii be
delivered tomorrow night In the hlgh
school annex auditorium. by Miss
marguerite n. Burnett, supervisor of
lmmiarant education The discourse
Il part OF the program Of the Ameri-
canizaiiOn Institute series.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST AM FODND

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TOUND-ON MARCH 4, IN BRANDY
II wine creek, boat. 30 feet long Owner
can have possession by proving property
and paying costs. Apply SOS r. Eighth
street. iunc22-8t
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
MIrns FOR FIRE CnIEFs.

City Council mas decided 10 my
three automobiles Tor The use Of the
chief and assistant chiefs OF he fire
department. Bids for three runabouis
viii be received up TO June 30, BY the
FIRE committee.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
RARY IN ROCKS FANnLY

Concentrations are being extended
90 Conrad : Book. membership secre-
tary Of the y. NJ. c. A.. on the birth
Of a second son. Richard Martin Book.
| last Sunday. al their home in the
Kent apartments. Mrs. Book and th'
baby are farIng well.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
TonAYss TEnPERATIiRE

At The Evening journal Onice.
500 A. NIB 1900 p. NJ. .76
1000 A. M.....Si 100 p. MT
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
SMALL HELD FOR COURT.

Samuel Small. Negro, was held In
$500 bail for court, by judge Hast
ings, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. on a charge Of acting in an inn
proper manner toward Rachael Cham
bers. Negress, Q years old.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
URGE WILSON TO PREVENT RAIL STRIKE SPREAD
WOMEN WILLHELP
SEN. HARDING WIN
THE PRESIDENCY

wiz Hays Is agreed
On As e.. q. p. Cam
Pdign Mdndger-Os-
cdrSfrduS Meets Can
dddte Today-For-
NAL Notification to
Take Place at Marion
on July %
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
BROOKs BAIL REDUCED.

Bail In the case Of Ivy Brooks,
Negro. charged with improper con-
duct. was reduced by Judge Hastings
IN Municipal Court this morning from
5000 20 500. and the case continued
Tor one month This long continuance
was made necessary by The illness ~
the prosecuting witness, Rosa Arm
strong, Negress, A. years Of age.
Certified MIX for Infants-cloyer
Dairy Co.-AdY.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22

Prevent bottle famine. Return empties
promptly. Glover Dairy Co.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-06-22
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy weather and moder-
ate temperature tonight and Wednes-
day, moderate southwest and west
winds
The Washington times., 1920-09-16

Max Spiegel, veteran theatrical pro-
ducer. who has also gone extensively
into the motion picture theater busi-
ness, is planning to erect a theater in
Washington in the near future, pat
termed along the lines Of his Strand
Theater in New York. Rialto in New
ark and Strand in Brooklyn.
Mr.. Spiegel has options on several
large downtown buildings which do
not expire until January /. and h,
announces that definite arrangements
for the structure will have been COM
pleted by that time. When the thea
ter has been built. Mr. Spiegel will
then control twenty theaters in differ
ent parts of the country along with
the legitimate houses he operates and
the productions he has on the road.
The producer will be in Washington
some time this week to decide finally
which location he will accept
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
SHUBERT-BELASCO-
Jack NOrwOrth Coming.

Jack Norworth. the wellknown
singing and dancing comedian. will
make his Washington debut in high
class straight comedy at the Shubert-
Belasco Theater next Sunday evening,
September 10. The piece has the
euphonious title of My Lady Friends"
and is the joint effort of Frank Man
del and Emil Nytray. Mr.. Norworth
will be seen as a young business man
who has made a fortune out Of the
sale OF Bibles, but who, although of a
spending nature cannot persuade his
wife to help get rid of his money. He
then platonically takes up three young
girls whom he gives unlimited charge
accounts. He then finds himself badly
tangled up, and in Strengthening the
situation out, many amusing compli-
cations arise.
Mr.. Norworth Is surrounded by an
excellent cast of laugh-makers. chief
among whom are Jessie Nagle, Lucy
Weston. Rae Bowdin, Margaret Nc
Nulty, Clara Nerdera, Frances Rich
ards. Jane Horton. Everett Butter
field and Gerald Brinkman. The
piece is in three acts and two scenes
and takes place within four days
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"HumOresque" Drawing.

"Humoresque," tho splendid and
powerful adaptation by Paramount OF
Fannie Hurst's famous Cosmopolitan n
Magazine story OF the same name,
which began the second week of its
phenomenal Washington run last Sun
day afternoon, is playing to absolute
capacity this week. and the manage
ment of Loew's Colu m bia Theater finds
itself unable to even predict the even
tual length of the run Of "Humor-
esque. The capacity audiences that
have marked all presentations OF "Hu-
moresQue" this week make necessary
the continuation for another seven
day interval the engagement of this
master-picturc which has exceeded all
expectations in its general appeal,
production excellence and basic dra
matte power.
The brilliant musical prologue that
precedes the feature continues to
form part of the program and the
added screen subsidiaries are OF
marked appeal and distinction.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
MOORE'S GARDEN
"The Prince Chap,"

The appealing story OF artist life
in London. THE Prince Chap" as
depicted with Thomas Meighan in the
leading role, supported by such stars
as Lila Lee, Kathlyn Williams. Ann
Forrest, Charles Ogle and Theodore
koslon, now in its second week $
showing at Moore's Garden Theater,
closes its most successful engagement
next Saturday night. Undoubtedly
this Paramount-Artcraf special pro
duction as adapted from the play Of
the same name by Edward Peple, has
proven very happy selection with
which to open the current season,
capacity audiences having greeted
every performance to date.
Short subjects and special orches-
trail features accompany all showinGs
of the main attraction.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
THINKS MELODRAMA WILL
COME BACK In new FORM
Hazelle Lorraine, Of Gsyety Thester,
Has Ideas Concerning
Stage Stuff.

slowly and with many besettlng
difficulties. the melodrsma, that erst-
while thriller OF the speaking stage,
is forcing It's wsy back into public
favor again. In a decade patrons Of
the theater will discover they are ap-
plaudinE the oid-fashioned tear jerk =
ing lines that our fathers and grand
fathers thought were all the rage.
Authority for this statement Is none
other than dainty Hazelle Lorraine.
leading woman with Dan Coieman's
show at the Gayety Thester this
week, a theatrical star whose early
professional training was gained
through the meiodrsmss that for the
moment appear TO have been swal-
lowed up In the maze OF lingerie
comedies and detective story dramas
OF the current age.
Miss Lorraine does not think that
melodra anna will be restored In its
original form. the familiar scenes OF
the landbolder foreclostng the mort
gage on the parental roof OF the
heroine. but she does think II will
come back TO treat of modern day
topics that have = public appeal.
Miss Lorraine worked her way 10
popularity on the west coast several
years ago In u. M. henurlch ara
matte offering. THE Fierce Rival" a
typical melodrama that enjoyed a
long run Later she took up vaude-
vile, specializing in character parts.
and when Dan Coleman, the popular
Irish comedian, offered her the role OF
prima donna, she resolved to enter
burlesQue.
She abandoned this character, how
ever. for the opportunity 10 star ia
character parts, a role that her early
training had made her familiar with.
Now she intends TO remain in bur
lesque, for she firmly believes this
form Of entertainment will grow in
popularity year by year. She Is a
native OF New York. but her parents
took her West at the early age or
five. II was at the age OF six that
she had her first words TO say from
behind tile footliEhts.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
WORLDS WAR PICTURES
AT new MASONIC TEMPLE

Stirring war pictures. taken by mem
bers of the Signal Corps Of the A. T..
f., showing the progress OF the Ameri-
can military forces from their training
camps here TO victory on the fields OF
France. are to be shown tomorrow
night at the New Masonic Temple. be-
ginning at O'Clock. These pictures
have been indorsed by the National
Council OF the Veterans OF Foreign
Wars and have been shown at their
posts all over the country.
Scenes show Belleau Woods, an at
tack on an American sausage" bal
loon. direct hit on the church at
Seichprey, German dead at Chateau
Thierry. various happenings at Buzancy
Naux, Essey and Bois de Montfaucon.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
GAYETY-
Dave Marion's Show.

Dave Marion's own company is duo
to make its annual appearance at the
Gayety Theater next week with a
brand new fantastical revue; The
Land of the Impossible" Heading
the cast of funmakers, vocalists and
dancers is Emil Casper. clever
blackface entertainer. who has gained
for himself wide following; Will II.
Ward. Jpez dc Verdier, George Mack
Myrtle Franks. Rose Bernard. Jack
Honeywell. Albert Dwinnel. Thomas
Duffy. Byron Brothers SaXo Band and
Spellman and Hazard. A comely
chours OF twenty-four, rounds out a
cast of exceptional merit.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
NATIONAL
"Three Wise Fools"

Three Wise Fools" Austin Strong's
brilliant comedy, and noted above all
else for the high standard of it's act
ing, comes to the National Theater for
the week starting next Monday night.
This will mark a return to the city of
it's birth. for it was at the National
two seasons ago that John Golden
and Winchell Smith first produced the
play, then under the title OF Three
Wise Men,
Theatergoers will remember that
Washington set upon it the seal of
approval. This verdict was more than
substantiated later in New York for
the play, with but minor changes in
cast, scenes and dialogue and with the
title changed to Three Wise Fools,
ran at the Criterion Theater for three
hundred and thirty-three consecutive
performances, breaking the house rec
ord. Next week Washington is to see
this play just as presented during its
record run in New York.
Heading the cast, in the roles of
the grouchy bachelors Of settled hab-
it's. will be seen Claude Gillingwster.
Harry Davenport and Howard Gould,
actors who are adding a deal of fame
to their records through excellent
work in this perfectly cast comedy.
Others in the play include Donald
Foster. Millard Vincent. Wallace For
tune. Hazel Sexton, Harry Foreman,
Minnie Remaley, George Harcourt,
Harry Leighton and Herbert Saunders.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
LOEW'S PALACE
Elsie Ferguson Stars.

Elsie Ferguson. the brilliant stage
and screen artistic. in Lady Roses
Daughter" the splendid and opulent
screen adaptation by Paramount OF
Mrs Humphrey Wards famous novel
OF the same name. continues the fea-
tured photoplay attraction at Loew's
Palace Theater for the remainder o.
the week, the engagement ending
next Saturday night. Miss Ferguso I
IL supported by a cast Of unusual ex-
oellence In this production which af-
fords her one of the best emotional
roles of her career.
The extra added attractions OF the
program embrace a gloriously funny
comedy. Ten Nights without Bar
room" tho Palace symphony Orches-
tra's overture, selections from Honey
Girl" the Loew news pictures. Toni
cal Tips, and other subsidiary fcs-
lures.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
MOORE'S RIALTO-
The Perfect Woman"

in the latest John Emerson-Anita
Loss production "The Perfect Woman"
has for a starring vehicle one of the
most humorous and entertaining &
stories ever written for this inimit-
able Comedienne--a statement which
is amply substsntiated by the capac-
ity audiences which have greeted
every performance to date at Moore's
Rialto Thester where the picture is
being presented all this week. the
showing closing Saturday. A cast of
exceptional merit is seen in support
of the star.
Special orchestral features and
selected subsidiary subjects complete
the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
COSMOS
California Bathing Girls.

The Cosmos Theater next week will
present big sensational feature.
THE California Bathing Girls" a
group of ten of the prettiest bathing
girls OF the Pacific Coast. in an elab-
crate revue of bathing suits. past,
present snd future. with 'interpolated d
songs by Donna Montran and grace
full dance numbers by Ala La Troy.
This is the big Tom Rooney and Earl
Lindsay production from the Broad
way Theater. New York. 1t Is beau
tifully staged and the ensembles are
said to be exquisite.
Six acts of higher vaudeville will
supplement the main feature and
Dorothy Dalton's Paramount picture;
Guilty of Love" will be the added
matinee attraction. Mack Sennett' 3
great farce comedy. Great Scott,
will be shown at all performances
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
SHUBERT-GARRICK-
Earle Fox Coming,

A distinct novelty Is the play which
comes to the Shubert-Garrick Theater
beginning Sunday night, Come
Seven" In fact the play is not only
noAelty. IL is a new departure in
that all the characters appear In
bIackface. There have been many
minstrel shows wherein the characters
have worn the burnt cork. but this Is
the hrst time a play has been done
in its entirety when the white cast
of stars have donned the blackface.
In the cast that George Broadhurst
has selected to interpret the play Will
be Gail Kane. Arthur Aylsworth,
Earle Foxe, Lucille LaVerne. Charles
Meyer. Henry Hanlin. Susanne Willis.
Eleanor Montell, Harry Emerson and
Thomas Gum.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
POLLS
Girl in the Limousine"

Unusual interest ccnters about the
appearance of "The Girl in the Lin
CUISINE in this city. This farce was
written by the author of up in
Mabers Room" and attracted large
audiences in New York last winter
for more than eight months and
subsequently had long runs in Boston
and Chicago. It will open its visit
at Polls next Sunday night.
A. II. Woods is the producer and
this means that the farce contains
novelty sure to appeal to the popular
taste. Coupled with this fact is the
announcement that the company will
include such clever farceurs as John
Arthur. Nancy Fair, William Halligan,
Marion Ballou, Geo. Il. Connor, Bar
nett Parker Archer Curtis, Ann
Lorenz, Lee Kelso, Jane Seymour,
Robert Kenyon.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
THE STRAND
Dance Creations"

Al the Strand next week will be
seen Edward Stanisloff, accompanied
by a. quintet of versatile girlies in a
spectacular and character dance revue
entitled Dance Creations with Nora
Allen, society vocalist in artistic song
classics: DeVoy and Dayton, introduc-
ing their brilliant comedy offering
at the Station" Grace De Winters
vaudeville's leading ventriloquist
Jean Mccoy and Ralph Walton. popu-
lar entertainers in "A Few Minutes
With Ouits:" Montambo and Nap, &c
centric. silent funsters. and others OF
equal note.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
Richard Bennett Scores Bills Coming Washington

burden Of the making
King Sisters Jim jam Jems playing the National
behind
King and her sister they look the stage at the National
telling
behind
making friends themselves with
which headed big
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
FOLLY
Sweet Sweeties."

Modern burlesque, with it's up-to-the-
minute book, its fascinating music.
composed by men of wide reputation in
the musical world and it's extravagant
settings and costumes, In abridged in
all its magnifcence in Sweet Sweet
les" which comes to the Folly The
ater for one week, beginning next Sun
day at , o'clock.
The company includes ED "Bozo"
Fox, Joe Young, Ed Jordan. Harry
Morrissey, Lawrence Clark Marion
Lawrence, Alpha Giles. Flossie De
We're, Three Bernard Sisters and a
chorus OF sixteen clever and beautiful
singers and dancers.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
kNICkERBOCkER-
The Beauty Market" 4"

Katherine Macdonald, suppcyted bv
Roy Stewart and other stars. vl,i oc-
cupy the screen at Crandalrs Kalrk-
erbocker Theater today and tomoI row
in First Nationals pretentious pho;o-
dramatic production OF The Beauty
Market" As a supplementary attrac.
tion will be shown the laughable
comedy. His Beach of Promise"
On Saturday only, Lyons and Moran
will be the pictured stars of the bill
in Uniyersars engaging filmiIation OF
La, La, Lucille" one of the gayest
comedy-dramas OF the year. The ex-
ira added attraction will be a new
Jiggs comedy, Fathers Close Shave"
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
B. F. KEITH'S-
Vaudeville.

The bill at i. f. Keith's theater
next week Will include Mehlinger and
Meyer In new musical melsnge:
Margaret Young, the versatile singing
comedienne: Harry Holman and COM
pany in Hard Boiled Hampton" lrv-
ing and Jack Kaufman, tho we'll
known "celluloid" singers; william
Ebs in comedy surprise novelty:
Tropics of the Day" the Kinogram,
and other attractions to be announced
later, all forming a program OF the
usual proportions and brilliancy.
Next SUNDAY at 3 and S:15 p. IN. the
current mirthful menu will be served
for the last times.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

Although, the summer season at
Chesapeake Beach has formally
closed, daily trains are being operated
and many persons are visiting the
Beach to avail themRolves OF the ex-
cellent fishing and the scenic beauty.
Special trains will be operated the
next two Sundays to accommodate o
large fishing parties, Sunday trains
will leave the District Line at 9:i5 and
10 n. m. and Gas y. m. Returning
trains will leave the Beach at and
5:i5 p. m. Special rates are In force
On Sunday.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
METROPOLITAN
"Ston Thief"

The remaining days OF the current
week will be devoted to further
screenings OF Tom Moore's latest Cold
wyn starring vehicle, stop Thief"
a film version OF the famous Cohan
& Harris stage success OF the same
name. which rs supplemented by Snub
Pollard in go AS You Please" the
Pathe News. Topics OF the Day and
special orchestral features.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

Dancing continues to be the popular
pastime at Chevy Chase Lake, where
the two pavillions offer ample floor
space for the dancers. The music, the
very jazziest OF jazz music. Is furnished
by the Meyer Davis Orchestra, all OF
the latest pieces being included on
the dance program. The pavilions
will remain open until September 30.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
CRANDALL'S-
married in Name Only"

For the remaining days of the pres
cnt week Crandalrs will continue
the record-breaking run Of Married
In Name only" commanding a drama
of tangled lives in which the stellar
role is played in faultlcss fashion by
Milton Sills. The supporting company
Is one OF admirable balance and
real attainment.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
MISS HAZELLE LORRAINE

leading lady at GayeIy
Thester this week, who be-
ieves that melodrama Is com
ing back TO our stage, though
In a new gsrb. She thinks II
has the right appeal for Amer
lean audiences.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
HE'S LEARNING NOW.

Under the tutelage OF VIII Rogers.
Johnny Jones is learning To throw the
lsrist and has already attained con-
siderable skill. Johnny plays the
young hero OF the Booth Tarkingto ton
Edgar" comedies Goldwyn II produce
ing.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
y Beyond the Horizon" Genu
Inc Drama Admirably
Shown at Shubert-Gar
. rick-Jack Norworth
Comes Next Week
/ to Belasco.
~ LOUIS ASHLEY.

Richard Bennett. in Eugne oNeilrs
superb drama, Beyond the HoriIon," 4"
entertained an enthrslled audience at
the Shubsrt-Gsrrick last night.
THE CAST,
Robert Mayo. Son Of James Mayo
Richard Bennett
Andrew Mayo, Son of James Mayo
Charles white
Ruth Atkins ...s....... .AdTlenhe Morrison
Capt. Dick Scott Mrs. Aayo's broth
er, of the bark Sunds
william W, Crima Ms
Mrs. Kate Mayo. wife of James
Mayo ..,..........'..s =. Mary Jehery
James Mayo, q farmer Eryille Alderson
Mrs. Atkins, Ruth's widowed mother
Louise Closer Hale
Mary .............,,,..,.. Kim Finn
Ben, = farm hand ......,... George Hsdden