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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
Two CIRCUSES
IN Big SHOW
Features of Ringing Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey In
situations Are Merged
BEST EXHIBITIONS
IN HISTORY

Not since the beginning % tented
amusements has there been any event
so important 10 the circus patron as
The announcement that the Ringling
Brothers and Barnum and Bailey cir
euses have been combined into one
mammoth show
For years the acknowledge giants
OF the sawdust world these two in
situations now comprise the biggest
and most remarkable travelling organ
izaiion that has yet toured America.
For more than two decades the shows.
as separate concerns. presented the
worlds foremost arenic artists. ihe
two greatest menageries In existence
and all else that comprised The cream
or the circus world. Now the famous
showmen have selected the very best
OF both shows and centralized 10 In
great. new circus known as the Ring
ling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey
Shows Combined. This supcr-circus
opened its season at the Madison
Square Garden I'm New York City. 10
played there for many weeks a mill
lion persons saw Us many wonders
There as elsewhere. 10 has been
proclaimed the most gigantic under
taking In the history OF amusements
When the aggregation exhibits here
those who visit Il will see even more
than New Norks million saw. For
large as Is Madison Square Garden. II
could not accommodate an The circus
u requires the specially constructed
tents used on tour TO do that
Some idea OF the immensely 0f the
Ringing Brothers and Barnum & Bal
ley Combined may be had when 10 Is
stated that there Is one trained ele-
plant act that comprises quarter
Of million pounds OF elephants"
The giant Thespians finish their num-
her in ensemble with a line Of pom
derous forms that extend along The
length OF one entire side OF the hip
uOdrOme track That suggests The
bigness OF the main-icnt program. As
for the menagerie 10 Is filled with
maryels. In place OF two or three
uiraifes such as heretofore been offer
cd the visitor will find eight OF these
elongated rarilics ranging from
youngsters" 10 girafes measuring
more than twenty feet in height.
The circus Observation-Disclosures
an previous records as TO t0ials-have
been selected with the greatest care.
The street parade is The best and
longest ever presented. The men and
women. stars are the foremost in dar-
Ing. There are scores Of dumb actors.
No such number OF clowns were ever
before carried by any circus. For
those who love the pOmp and gran
deur OF pageantry there will be The
great Introductory display. This gOr-
geOus review opens the main-ienl
program at all performances. II Is
presented with a bigness and wealth
OF display in keeping with the rest OF
lhis-"ihe most colossal circus ever
orranized." Ringing Brothers and
Barnum and Bailey Combined VIII eN-
aihf here Friday. May p
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
REWARD DRIVERS
FOR WELL KEPT TEAMS

several prizes were awarded by the
Edward r.. pusey Coal Company sat
urday afternoon. 10 their employees
for ihe appearance OF The horses.
harness and wagons used by them.
The employees had been so careful
in their m ihods used. that The judges.
Or. H. p Ewes. stephen McNce and
Clarence Pyle had difficulty in select
ing the prize winners. The prizes
for nhe condition OF horses We're
awarded as follows
First Prize. s6O0-Driver. Roy
second Prize. sjOO-Driyer. Bow lInl
Third Prize. si0O-DriNer. Cauumlu
Fourth Prize. s2OO-Driver, Rochc-
ter.
For the condition OF harness.
First Prize. s6OO-Driver BrOkius
: cOnd Prize. SjOO-Drivcr. Brown
Third Prize. SiOO-Driver. Bailey.
Fourth Prize, s2OO-Driver. Lo,A.
man
For condition OF wagons:
First Prize. si0O-Driver. Wash
ington.
second Prize. S3O0-Driver. Spencer
Third Prize. s20O-DrVer. Caunman
Fourth Prize, siOO-Driver. Boches
ter.
For Tie general appearance OF 90.
single teams the prizes were AWARDED
as follows.
First Pride. siOO-Driver. Chase
second Prize S2O0-Drivcr. Miller.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03


lrma Is one OF the many feminine
names derived from ructonic myth
Ology. Its evolution is somewhat in
NolVed. and 10 cannot he definitely de-
iermned when or how It's final form
which comes % us as lrma. was
reached. 10 Is evidently the Anclici-
zation Of a patiently Teuionic FORM
Curiously enough 10 signifies public
peace
Tracing lrma back 90 iis myth
illogical origin. 10 Is revealed that the
third son Of Mannus was said 10 be
hr, deity worshlpped us lrman or
Ermin. The evolution OF this word
through German nomenclature is ir-
rcNant here. but the curious fact re-
mains that its feminine form appears
In the Teui0nic language as liermnic.
not irminie or lrma. as one might
suppose.
in Italy. however. the name Ernie
linda arose and named sanity vir-
gin ~ the sixth century. spain had
already received lrmin. and had pro-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

cecded 20 give 70 various intorpreta-
lions. until a certain liermenburga
was discovered among The royal prin-
cescs This lady vas offered IN mar
riaee 90 a Frank king. but the honor
WAS declined.
Erme~indl was the name OF the
lady who carried the blue blood Of
the Balicn 90 the line OF Alfonso. iici
nlme meant public dignity. SouihcN
100 DIS famous poem, calls her ncrmD.
sind.
The AnglO-~1NOn version was ArmH-
irudc and lrmaclrdc or Ermcngardo
many Today.
The heryl IS Irma.s hlIsmanIe
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
BISHOP MURRAY TO
CONFIRM CLASS HERE

Special 90 The Evening Journal
NEWARK. May 3-The Rev. Walter
q. Haupt, rector OF ST. Thomas Fpis-
conal Church. has announced that
Bishop John &. Murray. OF Maryland.
viii confirm O class ai the church on
"Wednesday evening. May PC Della
ware being without a bishop at this
time. Mr.. laupi went 90 Baltimore
several days ago Co try and get Rishot
Murray. In whose diocese ne formerly
served. To come 10 Newark and con-
firm the class. Bishop Murray had
engagements for every day for months
except The one specified. and he
gladly agreed 10 take charge OF the
confirmation at that Time
Mrs N Warner AlrNea1 b. visiting
flf f1rn,.Ilfa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
ELSMERE TO TALK
STREET IMPROVEMENTS

A town meeting in the oak Grove
schoOlhOuse has been called for this
evening. at which an property own
ars OF Elsmere are requested 10 be
present. The matter Co be discussed
is that OF the Improvements In the
way OF curhs. sidewalks. etc. pro-
posed 10 be carried out under recent
legislation. The improvements are
opposed by some Of the residents
The commissioners will be present TO
explain details.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
CuOLFRA Kills MANY noes.

sU0eI1I 10 The ENDnIng JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. May 3.-Un-
less there is a check on the spread Of
hog cholera. which has broken out in
Me eastern part OF SUSSEX county.
within the next few weeks, 10 is fear
ID that most OF the hogs Of lower
delaware will succumb 90 the disease.
nus causing great shortage OF meat
n this section Of the State. Every ef-
Tort is being made 20 stamp out the
Ifern1n
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

PATROLMiN GAMBLE IMPROVING
Pa.rOlman Samuel Gamble. who was
operated upon on tn sday at The Del
aware Hospital for inlernal trouble is
reported 10 a satisfactory condition
He had been granted three weeks
leave OF lbsehce last we k by the
Board Of Police Commissioners
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03
WHAT'S IN A NAINE?''
BY Mildred Marshall

Facts About Your Name Its History Its Meaning Whence
1t Was Derived; It's Significance Your Lucky Day and
Lucky Jewel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

"The best thing that ever came into my home
life was this IDEAL-Arcola Hot Water Heating
Outfit. I bought it complete-boier, radiator
and expansion tank-from my dealer ready fo
immediate installation and he had or trouble at al
to put in. The whole job was completed in few
days, then I had genuine comfort for the frs
time in my lifel 1 am through with stoves CRATE
and old-fashioned heating methods forever.
Besides the wonderful warmth and comfort which we hav
of fuel got along with little fuel and heat
and rental value of my property twice the cost of the
and rigid economy believe it is the best ha
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

$E 5 @ Ss % S Co., s: S %$s s E,z$s
Ss 3 % =
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

Newport May 3-rhe Ladies' Aid
Society of Newport NJ. =. Church VIII
'hold parcel post sale and cafeteria
IN ihe Masonic Temple on "Wednesday
evening
supper Will be- s-rved from 6 until
. O'Clock. there will be cakes. candies
and lee cream FOR sale
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-05-03

stone. n is said 90 make It's Wearer
amilhle and uncomfortable. and 10
awaken love In married people Fri-
day Is lrmg's lucky day and her
lucky number.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
WILLIE COLLIER IN
SELZNICK PICTURE

William Collier, long one OF the
most noted comedians of the Amer
lean stage. and who is now starring
on Broadway in THE Hottentot," has
followed the lead of William Faver-
sham, and is to be presented by Lewis
Selznick in feature motion picture.
This announcement was made last
week at the Astor Hotel in New York
during a business session Of the Selz-
nick organization, while over seven
ty-five branch managers, exploitation
men and home office executives were
present, strt H -t
The fact that the first William Col
lier production, called "Thc New But
ler," was completed and ready for
screening was kept a secret especially
for the convention, and its announce
ment proved one OF the surprises OF
the conferences. "The New Butler"
was shown and created a deep impress
sion. Select Distributing Corpora!
tion will handle the physical distri-
button of the subject.
The acquisition of this star for the
silver sheet places the Selznick
Organization still further ahead in the
1920 sweepstakes.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17

when they set out aboard their yacht
for southern seas to get real islands
and native atmosphere.
The story depicted is a masterful
blending OF romance. drama and COM
edy. unfolding a love conflict famed
by a mysterious dancing beauty to
blazing heat between a Puritan youth
awaiting the white plaques toll and
magnificently reckless. gin-loving
young beachcomber, The feud grows
until a "Blachbirder" exploiter OF ma
tive labor finds the shrine OF the half
French. haif-Javanese beauty, brings
to her q knowledge Of the outside
world: breaks the fetters of longing
for the Puritan and awakcns the sdere.
lict beachcomber TO manhood and life.
I. special musical score has been
arranged. Overture FOR the week,
Venetian Moon" ts
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
ONCE kcAM-THAT
ETERNAL TRIANGLE
"Just Wife" Presents Problem OF
Which Woman Deserves
Mans Love.

A question OF ethics with an in.
tensely modern slant is given clever
treatment in the big selznick feature
picture. "Just a WIFE" 10 be shown
at CrAndall's Metropolitan and
Kniekerbocker Theaters. beginning
tomorrow.
who has the real right to a man's
regard and anection--ths woman who
has been The Power Behind the
Throne" OF his life. helping him to
successor the woman who married
him for money and then discovered
that she loved him?
For which does he care?
Shall a woman who has sacrificed
her brain power, her youth, and her
good name for man. step aside In
favor OF girl who takes his name
legally. enjoys his wealth. and gives
nothing save a bslated affection?
Which type of woman does a man
truly care for--the intellectual, self
reliant kind who can help him build
fortune or the sweet domestic
woman who can surround him with
beauty. make him comfortable, and
demand protection?
Wife-or good comrade? which
woman finally wins in the eternal
battle for lover
These are few of the phases
OF an unusual situation which exists
in the brilliant drama, Just a Wife"
Elaborate Picture.
The story. written by Eugene
Walter. author OF paid in Full"
The Wolf" and other well-known
successes, has been adapted for screen
use by Katherine Reed without being
weakened in the slightest. Ksthlyn
Williams, Leatrice Joy and Roy Stew
art, in the leading roles, do convincing
work and as a consequence the in
terest is held from the first scene
to the last. The production is elsb-
crate, particularly effective being
some of the exteriors showing the
country estate of a RAILROAD king
OF America. The picture. 1t is said,
was made on the Pacific Coast and
certainly these exteriors suggest that
land where nature has painted with
such lavish colors.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
MOVIE BOLSHEVK
STARTS NEAR-RI0T

Thomas n. Ince ran into unexpeet-
ed complications when he attempted
10 make scenes for his latest produc-
tion, Dangerous Hours" at Loew's
Columbia tomorrow. To secure the
utmost in realism for the picture, Mr..
Ince snd his company journsyed to
tho silk mill district Of Paterson,
N. ]. The underlying theme OF the
fflm is the current radical unrest and
the producer planned a big scene in
front of factory. in which an actor
playing the role of Bolshevik agita-
tor hArrangues the crowd.
Mr.. Ince had no trouble securing
extras" for the scene. 1t was shot"
during the noon hour, and the hun
dreds of workmen who crowded
around made 1t difficult to use the
camera They shouted. gesticulated.
and waved their arm while the movie
Bolshevik spoke in impassioned Ian
guaee to them. Mr.. Ipce grew un-
easy. When they started surEing to-
ward the factory entrance In an an =
cry mob, his fears were realized
they had taken the speech for the
real thing. He ordered the camera to
stop clicking at once and called off
the orator, then with considerable
difficulty dispersed the audience.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
METROPOLITAN.
Star Cast in ~. y !
Just a Wife"

SsCt ~ "sSs- %
E"Jpst IA Wife" a picturization Of
the Broadway stage success by Eu-
gene Walter and the first production
released by National Pictures. will be
the chief attraction At Crandalfs Net
ropolitan Theater for the entire week
beginning tomorrow. The. principal
roles in this splendid American
drama are portrayed upon the screen
BY KathIyn williams, Roy Stewart
and LeAtrice Joy, T..& ~.
The story concerns the experiences
OF young Napoleon Of finance, his
child and his confidential secretary.
who permits love, to creep into her
business relations with the young
man whose destinies in the CONNER
ciaI world she so largely dominates.
The role Of the young railroad giant
is played with virility and impress
sive strength by Mr.. Stewart; that OF
the wife with ingenious charm by
Miss JOY and the compelling role OF
the confidential secretary with her ac-
customed skill by Miss Williams. The
romance which Mr.. Walter conceived
of the youthful millionaire's awak-
enirs to the real caliber Of his gen.
tie little wife constitutes one OF the
most interesting, as we'll as con-
vincing. narratives the screen has
known.
The bill, as usual, will be supple
mented by a wide variety OF pictured
subjects and musical features.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
KNICKERBOCKER.
Notable Cast in
"Just a Wife"

Kathlyh williams, Roy stewart
and Leatrice JOY are the foremost
members of the notable cast selected
by National Pictures for their first re-
lease, "Just a Wife" which will be
shown at Crandal1's Knickerbocker
Theater tomorrow and Monday.
The principal supplementary ohcr-
ing will be Snub Pollard in a new
comedy. speed to Spare"
On Tuesday and Wednesday the fea-
ture will be "Huckleberry Finn" in
which the title role is played with
exceptional skill by Lewis Sargent
For Thursday and Friday, Marguer-
tie Dark is announced as the star in
Easy to Get" in which she is sup
ported by Harrison Ford. The COM
pIimentary feature will be the new
Sunshine comedy, The Lightweight
Lover"
On Saturday only, Marion Davies
and Conway Tearle will be screened
in the stellar roles OF April Folly"
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
KID BROARD MAY NOT
Be HANDSOME, BUT

The sport writers used to wax
humorous over the battle-scarred
features Of Kid Broad, the erstwhile
lightweight pugilist Now the Kids
face is proving his fortune In motion
pictures
Not that he will over win any hand
soonest man contests. Rather II 10 his
lack of pulchritude that makes him
At like a glove into roles that require
him to portray tough citizens. In
Easy to Get" the picture at Gran
dalrs Knickerbocker Thursday and
Friday of next week, the Kid plays q
fugitive convict in the company sup
porting Marguerite Clark
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
COLUMBIA.
, Thomas II. Ince's
Dangerous Hours"

The featured attraction at Loews
Columbia Theater for the four days
beginning tomorrow will be Danger
GUS Hours" the great study in Amer
icanism. by Thomas II. Ince. in which
Ince has drawn upon the silversheet
a story of great and abiding love,
backgrounded against the tempestu-
Gus elements of a nations class un-
rest
The production will be finely sup
plemented with splendid screen and
musical attractions. including Sun
shine comedy, Loew's News Events
and an animated Mutt and JEFF ad-
venture.
For the final three days OF the week
Owen Moore will be seen in his latest
picture Sooner or Later"
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
SENNETT COMEDIANS
ALL IN BIG new FILM
Down on the Farm" Enlists Services
of, Mack's Entire Film
Making Staff.

Down On the Farm" which comes
to Loew's Palace tomorrow, is not a
stellar vehicle for the eXploitatin of
any particular players single gifts.
but is an ensemble" production in
which the great equipment OF the
Mack Sennett studios was almost en-
tirely engaged. 1t is a massive pro-
duction on which many months were
spent and money was poured forth
with a lavishness that would be
prodigal IL II were not for the fact
entertainment value. The picture is
released by United Artists. ..
Principal among the participants
in the center OF the plots speedy ac-
tion are Louise Fazenda, who plays
the role OF a farmers daughter and
is first shown at her early morning
duties down on the farm shortly
after the rooster OF the ranch has
manfully succeeded in getting the
lazy sum over the tops of the high
hills; Marie Provost, one of the pret-
tiest and most gifted of screen come
diennes; Ben Turpin. the funniest Of
fun makers; James Finlsyson, legiti-
mate and screen player of interna-
tional celebrity; Bert Roach, also an
actor with fame from the speaking
stage" and still wider popularity as
screen expert in acting; Harry
Gribbon. in the part of a farmland
OF romantic tendencies: Billy Arm
strong. whose success on the screen
of American picture comedy has du-
plicated his triumphs as a. comedy
performer on the British stage; and
last, but by no means least. John
Henry Jr, the Sennett juvenile star
whose appeal is as strong as the
tiny fellows presence is diminutive.
He is the youngest and dearest OF
screen children. . ".t
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
CRANDALL'S.
Charles Ray in
"Alarm Clock ANDY"

Charles Ray will occupy the screen
at Crandalrs Theatcr tomorrow only
In Alarm Clock Andy" AS au added
attraction Messrs. Mutt and JEFF will
be animated as THE Chemists"
For the three days beginning Mon
day, a double feature bill will be pre-
sented. The attraction OF primary I'm.
portance is The Atonement," in
which the leading role is portrayed
with his usual suavity and power by
Conway Tearle; the secondary offer
ing, "Baffled Ambrose" in which
Mack Swain has one of his funniest
two-reel farcical ebulliences.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
CLARnsE SEYMOUR,S
RULES FOR GRACE
Don't oyerdeyelop Muscles, Warns
Star Of ID. W. Grifhth's
The Idol Dancer"

Strong condemnation OF most physi'
cal exercises advocated for health
building. as far as they apply to
women. 10 given by Miss clartne ssy'
~>~ar, the actress whose physical
fssts and dancing in ID. w. GTifnth's
latest production for the screen, The
IDOL Dancer" has gained more than
unusual praise from critics, she de-
clsres that most OF the exercises re-
suit in the building up OF muscles
the development OF which destroys
the grace and natural charm OF "o-
manhood.
Miss Seymour originated her own
system of development which makes
for suppleness. grace and endurance.
rather than ability TO lft heaNy
weights and do other feats OF spec
tacular strength. Small and slender,
and with the willowy grace OF youth
Miss Seymour's appearance bellies her
ability to do the things which appear
so easy 10 her.in Mr. d. w. Grifnths
production.
Grace. Not Museie. far wonses.
Good circulation is the first requi-
site of health" says this newest star
of nlmdom. strength comes sec
ondsry. Persons with bu1gipg mus
-
stagnant blood. for 1t docs not fol-
low that hugh physical development
denotes good health. The exercise
necessary to gain this development
may, however. result in good health
although this does not necessarily
follow" .f r.
Exercises MIKE for speed.
Miss Seymour prepared the follow
ing list as the exercises which she
used In bringing herself to her pres-
ent state OF development
1-Quick, deep breathing before
an open window three or four times
a day. To be continued until an
comfortable. .,N. !,
2-.Extending the arms outward
from the shoulder and then moving
them so that the fingerf tips describe
a large circle, as rapidly as possible
until the fingers tinsle %. ~.
tThe same movement with the
arms extended above the head. -.
4-Standing on one foot and de-
scribinG as wide a circle as possible
with the toes OF the other as rapidly
as possible. sl... g.s...,.
5-The same exercise standing on
the other foot r.. T-- :
6Lwith feet slightly spread apart
revoIve the upper part OF tho BODY
from the hips so that the head de-
scribes a circle. This exercise must
be performed slowly at ffrst. but n It
is continued the disziness caused will
gradually disappear, until 1t ID possi-
BILE to remain clear headed no matter
how fast the motion. 3, ~
Climbs sixty-Fest Tree. =
Miss Seymour said that after a per-
son has continued these exercises for
some weeks, standing on ttptoe while
performing exercises 3 and a. they
viii be found very conducive TO
graceful dancing. As to the efficacy
Of the exercises. the best proof Is in
the way Miss Seymour climbs q sixty
foot palm tree in "The Idol Dancer"
which will be the attraction at Moore's
Rialto Theater beginning tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
the following telegram to Mr.. Mayer

the following telegram to Mr.. Mayer
Louis B. Mayer. Louis b.
Mayer studios, Mission road,
Los Angeles, Cal:
Just closed three weeks at the
Strand with paying picture.
Must have attraction to follow TO
hold up business. Therefore, Tom
Moore offers you two weeks, either
at Rialto, Strand or Garden The
ater to meet Carpenter or any
one you name at your own figure.
Wire answer quick, as Carpenter
demands Immediate action. So
does Moore. so do |.
tom NORTH"
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
CRANDALL'S.

The frst three days will be notable
for screenings OF 'The Road To
Divorce" starring Mary MacLaren,
and the two-reel com medy riot, "squeaks
and Sauawks.' On "Wednesday and
Thursday. Charles Ray will occupy
the screen as star OF ''The HicS," sup
plemented by the Hallroom Boys in
"Oh. Boy" Friday and Saturday, Mar
guerite Marsh in wits VS.. Wits"
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
RIALTO.
RIALTO.
The Idol Dancer"
ID. w. Griffith Production.

The Idol Dancer" d. W. Griftith's
latest special production as presented
by the First National Exhibitors,
opens weeks engagement at
Moore's Rialto Theater tomorrow. and
from all advance reports Washington
motion picture patrons are promised
one Of the most royal entertainments
ofrered for their amusement this sea-
son.
The IDOL Dancer" is the picture
which almost cost the lives OF Mr..
Griffith and his party OF the Bahamas
The Washington times., 1920-04-17
GARDEN.
"Why Change Your Wife,
Featuring Thomas Meighan.

2 -why Chance Your wife?" the
finest work TO date OF that eminent
producer, Cecil B. DeMille. opens its
third consecutive and ord-breaking
week at the Garden tomorrow.
"why Change Your Wife?" we'll de-
serves the absolute capacity audi
ences, to which 1t has been playing
every performance since the day OF its
premiere here. .'.