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Evening journal., 1921-03-14
Ar TIIE QUEEN.

According to Enid Bennett who
plays a modlste's model in her pic
ture now showing at the Queen, peo-
pie are divided into two classes, the
"slk hosiery" class and the elsie
hosiery" group. The comparison is
obvious II needs no explanation.
Pretty little Marjorie Bowen be-
longed 10 the "lisle" group. She was
poor and romantic and her life in
the modiste gave her a glimpse Of
the life Of the silk hosiery" class
Of their desires, their parties, their
case and their gossip. To her It
was all the greatest Of romance and
she longed and longed and longed
for II.
The story is advanced in n clever
manner by the dream that comes to
young Marjorie Bowen. She has
her adventure and It is in silk
hosiery" society. where everything
seems filled with light and color and
romance and love. Her taste is sat
ished I'm a busy sort Of climax that
finishes the picture.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
AT THE SAVOY.

Buster Keaton, co-star with VIII
liam IL Crane in Metros production
par excellence. "The Saphead," Is
the Savoy Theatres Offering for the
first three days Of the week COM
mencing today. THE Saphead" is
an adoption from the famous stage
success. THE New Henrietta" and
promises to be one Of the big events
OF the screen season. II is a photo
play of Wall street and New York
arlstocracy. In its stage incarna-
tion it quickly moved audiences to
tears and laughter and was recog-
nized as a picture Of a phase OF
American life that won critical ap-
probation as the great American
drama" Mr.. Crane plays the role OF
Nicholas Van Alstyne. which he
created ano made famous on the
stage. Buster Keaton will be seen
as his extravagant son, Bertie. the
role created by Stuart Robson.
In addition as an added attraction.
Jimmy Aubrey is shown in his new
est comedy special, THE Nuisance. -
which means 1000 feet OF hilarity
\ and funny comedy situations.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
EXTOLSPOLICE
FOR LOYALTY
The Rev. Z. w. Wells
Misses Some Faces at
Annual Service
TELLS THEM TO
BE HONEST, CLEAN

The Rev. Zach w. Wells preached
his annual sermon TO the members
of the police department. last night,
in Wesley NJ. +. Church. He OK
tolled them for their virtues. par
ticularly faithfulness to duty.
A large delegation of officers and
men Of the department attended the
service, occupying front pews. The
Eureka Band assisted the choir in
its musical program. Among the
officers present were Chief Black,
Captains Wardle. Keyser, Schell,
Sergeants Foreman. Lewis, Hahn,
Devenish and Gaynor.
"I know that there is no class of
men who deal with human nature, "
said Mr. Wells, "who have so big
chance to do wrong, who have so
many temptations thrown their way
and who yet. on the whole Withstand
them so well. BE strong, be honest
and be clean"
He scored persons, who, though
against the saloon, were in favor OF
the sale of light wines and beer and
| told the policemen he was glad tG
see them again this year, but tina
his pleasure was somewhat disturb
ed by several missing faces.
81 miss most of all a particular
face, which was that Of a very init
mate friend of mine" he said
when I speak Of him you will par
don me for making some curren
remarks, for he was Brother zebley
Let me say that DO not believe thai
there could be any law in the coun
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
BUILDING BOOM
ON PENINSULA
Many Building Operations
Scheduled on Shore and
in Delaware
S25O,OOO HOSPITAL
is ON THE LIST
sneclnl 70 rhe Eyenlnr Journal.

Special to Tho Evening Journal
sEAFoRD. Del. March IA
building boom OF unusual proper
tions, the greatest since before the
World War. which will set the
wheels Of industry humming from
one end Of the peninsula to the
other, will be inaugurated this
spring, according to indications now.
Contractors in all lines pertaining
to building operations are pleased
over the outlook.
Manufacturers Of concrete blocks
and bricks are getting their plants
in readiness for a record year, and
the saw mills in the forest will add
saws and laborers to meet the heavy
demand when the rush comes.
Thousands Of laborers who have
been idle practically all winter will
welcome the boom with open arms.
Already much building of a small
nature has been done. the winter
having been sufficiently mild to al
low this kind Of work to go on.
one of the greatest and most inn
mediate needs in the building line
on this peninsula is the erection OF
homes for renters. In some locali-
ties the "town fathers" have taken
up this matter, with the result that
quarters have been provided for
many families.
Among the big building operations
planned on the peninsula this year
is the erection OF two modern school
buildings at Laurel. one for the
whites and one for the Negroes. the
former to cost s25O,00o. and the
latter, $4,000: a new school build
ing for Lewes costing $500. .000; inn
provements TO the Peninsula Gem
eral Hospital at Salisbury, Nd. to
the extent Of S250.O0O; a new Y. NJ.
c. A. building for the same city;
new theatre at Easton. Nd. cost
ing about $4,000; now theatre for
Cambridge. Md, costing about $780,
600; new theatre for Seaford. cost
ing about $4,000; new Methodist
Episcopal Church for Blades. costing
about 100000. and similar other
building operations in other towns
Of a large nature.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
CRITIC WOULD MAKE
HARDING GROW BUSHES

WASHINGTON. March 14.-In ac-
cordance with the right Of Ameri-
can citizens to give advice. hundreds
Of people write to the mistress OF
the White House. suggesting. re-
questing. even demanding that this
or that be done about refurnishlng
or redecorating the beautiful old
mansion.
But the prize suggestion 20 the
First Lady's mail came from the man
who Is not satisfied with the Presi-
dents facial appearance. and who
urges Mrs Harding to make the
President grow whiskers. "For only
whiskered men are great" opines
this anxious "Pro Bono Publico."
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
"sQUEAK,s sTORY.n

Nancy and Nick and Flippety-
Flap, the fairyman. were hidden in
a tree-top in the jungle. listening.
Squeak, the circus elephant, was
talking to his parents.
YES" said he, peanuts are the
most delicious things in the world.
and they grow in beautiful pink and
blue striped paper bags. The paper
bags grow in large punches on a
white stand with lovely bowls on
each side. In one bowl is the pink
juice and in the other. yellow. 1
suppose it's the juice out of the pea
nuts, because they are so dry. You
eat the peanuts first and then drink
their juice. / know how delicious
1t is, because one night when the
rope slipped by which 1 was tied, /
got as far as the peanut stand and
drank 1t all. Yum, it was marvel
ousl 1 can taste It yet"
you don't sayi" remarked Mrs.
Elephant, proud Of her sons exper-
ience.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
AT THE ARCADIA.

The same picture that opened the
Arcadia Theatre on Friday evening
Of last week has been held over for
presentation all Of this week at the
theatre. II is Douglas Fairbanks in
"The Nut"
Since Friday evening every hour
that the Arcadia has been opened to
the public, it has been thronged
with guests and patrons inspecting
and admiring the lobbies and the
promenade Of the theatre and then
enjoying themselves in the theatre
looking at Doug and his amusing
antics
THE Nut" is a decidedly different
picture and can be characterized as
an obstacle race for the heart Of a
maid. II is fttingly named, for the
hero. madly i'm love with the girl, so
loses his sense of proportion that
he easily deserves the appelation of
'The Nut"
Doug is admirably supported by
beautiful Marguerite Della Motto.
Another comedy on the program is
"The Haunted House" with Buster
Keaton funnier than any spook play
you ever looked upon. because you
can appreciate the joke.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14

try too speedy to put his murderer
out Of existence. / have no sympa-
thy with those who are so tender in
their hearts that they signed a petit
ton this dastardly murderer be
dealt with leniently. am very glad
that another OF your fellow com
rades protected himself on satur-
day night. 1 am also glad to see
that Brother Atwel is here"
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
SCOUT AID TO FLYERS.

DETROIT, March 14-Co-opera-
tion between Boy Scouts and the
Federal air service is urged in the
annual report OF Captain II. e. Hart
ney, chief Of the civil affairs division
Of the air service. He points out
that Scouts can aid In marking land
ing fields, assist in necessary night
signaling, and be Of great aio to
aviators forced TO make emergency
landings.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
WELLESLEY GIRLS LIKE
HASH AND PRUNES

WELLESLEY. Mass. March "a
Omitted Press) Hash and prunes---
made famous by boarding houses
are among the favorite dishes OF the
girls at Wellesley College.
Mrs. Charlotte s. Wilton. who
buys the food for the college dining
halls, declares that If the girls were
given a choice between hash and
fancy salads, they would choose
hash every time. And then. to add to
this. Mrs. Wilton declared the girls
are over-fond OF prunes.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Mac Murray IS starring in "The
Right to Love" The feature was
considered worthy enough for a
weeks engagement at the Majes-
tic.
The same geniuses that character
lied and made famous con With
the Dance" have had the construc-
tion and presentation Of THE Right
Glove" at their disposal.
George Fitzmaurice who is the di-
rector Of the Offering. has used his
best genius in the setting Of the pic
ture and in tho selection of his cast.
Mae Murray and he work remark
ably well together. This is half the
battle won.
To Miss Murray has been assigned
/ the role OF Lady Falkland, the
American wife OF an English noble
man attached to the English em-
bassy In Turkey. The couple are
unhappy entirely because Of the
husbands cruelty and his utter dis
regard for the respect due his wife
and the mother OF his boy. The
third party TO tho Triangle is an
American colonel attached to the u.
S. embassy in Turkey.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
TuIs JUDCF KEFps BUsY.

HUANGYUEN, China, March IA.
This town boasts the most active
judge IN the world. He's Magistrate
Ki 10. presiding over all court busi-
ness in Huangyuen. In spare time
he's building three schoolhouses and
a uenmlal or Confueius temple.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
scALps CArsE nAnEs nrArH-

Ernest Tarr. three-year-old boy.
Of 400 East Seventh street. who was
admitted TO the Delaware Hospital
Thursday in a serious condition from
scalds about the body. died at 9.45
O'Clock yesterday morning The baby
fell into a tub OF boiling water at
his home when his mother went into
the adjoining room for clothes and
left the tub standing on the floor.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
TO VOTE IN CHTRCurs

BOSTON, March 14.-More than
a score Of Boston churches will be
used as polling places in the next
election. The city used eight
churches for that purpose in the
last election. and the addition OF pre-
cincts due to woman suffrage neces-
states the use Of others.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
nEREs A NEW nRTNK.

CHICAGO. March Il. - Coffee
aeh" is the newest drink discovered
by prohibition officers. It's a mixture
of moonshine and coffee. with a 60
per cent. kick. The latter part Of
the name is derived from the effect
on the drinker.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
Al NM RIAIlTO.

Just about month ago all the
photoplay fans in the city of Will
mington were discussing with ardent
interest and enthusiasm the Queen
Theatre presentation Of Lying
Lips" The same spirit Of pleasure
and admiration will be brought
again to conversation for the picture
is receiving It's second and last
presentation in this city at the
Rialto today and tomorrow.
Thomas IL. lnco has personally
given Lying Lips its great mark
Of success. He directed the scenes
with remarkable ease and clever
ness and won the highest praise
from both the critics and public.
In Lying Lips" Florence Nidor
and House Peters are the featured
players Both are splendid players
and models Of the best characteris-
tics OF their sexes. Miss Nidor has
the opportunity to appear in some
gorgeous costumes OF remarkable
splendor.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
sINGs SPECIAL MUSIC

QtANitl SINUS cfEtthb MtStO
The Rev Charles L. Candee. pas
tor Of Westminster Presbyterian
Church. preached on The Third and
Fourth Beatitudes." yesterday They
are; blessed are the meek. for they
shall inherit the earth.' and Bless
ed are they which do hunger and
thirst after Righteousness, for they
shall be filled"
During the vesper services, at
Westminster yesterday afternoon.
the Westminster Glee Club quartet
and chorus, sang Handers Holy
Art Thou" assisted by tho choir,
and Fear Not, Oh, Israel" by
Spicker.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
AT THE GARRICK.

A bill chiefly Of comedy is booked
for the Garrick Theatre this week.
]. c. Mack, one Of the funniest men
in the business, will be featured in
Mother Goose"
The bill also includes George
Nagel. monologuist; the Arena
Brothers and their dog, Grace and
Halle DeBeers, dancers; Mutually,
Mccarthy & Co.. comedians; Peggie
Cathcart, clever violiniste; Jack
Lee and Lou Lawrence, who will
present a comedy sketch; Al. H.
Wilson, impersonator, and others.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
CAME WARnENs Ely

DIXON, H., March 14.-Federal
game wardens swooped down I'm an
airplane on six hunters who were
violating the closed spring season
on ducks and gave them a surprise
party. Favors were $35 fines.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
MRS. NT,KENNA DEAD

Mrs. Nellie McKenna. wife OF
James AfcKenna, and daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Slattery,
died suddenly in Baltimore yester-
day.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14

There are many ways 20 turn an
auto into casn. secure a new car or
one OF different make under fortun.
ate conditions by taking advantage
Of he Wants-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
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WHIRL OF THE TOWN AT
PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT

Shubert's new musical revue "The
Whirl of the Town" is the chief the
atrical event tonight in Wilmington.
1t is a comparatively new attraction
having its opening performance but
a few wekes ago. Tho music is new,
the songs and the dances have their
inception with the piece and tho
jokes have that hilarious flavor of
unsued wit
The Whirl Of the Town" is the
result of the combined efforts of
both the Winter Garden and the
Century Promenade. The same men
responsible for its production have
also the credit Of the success OF
Midnight Rounders," in which Ed
die Cantor has been starring for all
this season with remarkable success.
Mile. Anna Codee who comes from
the Folies Bergere. Paris, Is the
first member OF the company Of
"The Whirl Of the Town" Brendel
Bert and May West are tho two
American artlstes that assist Mile.
Codee. This trio while 1t carries the
greater part OF the Individual work
are supported by n score or more
other principals and a chorus OF
nearly one hundred beauties specially
chosen for THE Whirl OF the
Town"
Jean Schwartz. famous for his
music OF other revues, is composer
with additional music by Lew Pol
lack. Harold Atterbridge is the lib
rettst Some extra lyrics have been
furnished by Al. Bryan.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14

The Want Ads for the coming
week are favorable TO bookkeepers
and accountants who are looking for
better positions
Evening journal., 1921-03-14

Machinery sold through the Want
Ads will be we'll repaid IL the Want
Ads are used.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
"TUE NIARCUs SHOW OF


Seats are now on sale at the Play
house for the engagement OF THE
Marcus Show OF 1920" Thursday.
Friday and Saturday Of this week.
Headed by Mike Sacks, the fun
makers Of the country make the
performance a never-ending sue
cession Of ludicrous episodes. Mr..
Sacks is ably aided by a droll con-
federate In Charles Abbate.
For genuine, wholesome laughter
Il Is doubtful whether anything
could be more potent than the trav-
esty band number in which Messrs.
Sacks and Abbate are the leading fig
ures It is buffonery in the highest
order but displayed in manner cal
culated ogive the sincerest Of hi
larlty.
Along with Sacks and his crew of
merry makers will come the famous
Marcus Peaches. whose fame as stage
beauties is renowned the country
over.
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE

"Kismet." the Robertson Cole
super-serial production. starring the
inimitable character actor, Otis Skin
ner, in his first screen venture. will
be seen at the New Grand Opera
House today. This is reputed to be
the greatest picture OF the decade
Replete with interesting character
izations and situations. the story
gave Mr.. skinner his greatest star
ring vehicle on the legitimate stage
and the screen version is even bet
ter.
The story Of "Kismet" placed in
the historic city OF Bagdad. calls
for settings Of unusual magnitude
and picturesqueness. While Robert.
son-Cole did not shoot" any OF the
Evening journal., 1921-03-14
SEVEN SONS ARE NIAsONs.

BUTTE, Mont. March 14.-George
T.. Geiser and six sons occupied the
chairs when a seventh son, Charles
r. Geiser was given the degree Of
Master Mason. This event is said to
have no parallel in Masonry
scenes in Bagdad. the particular To-
cations OF the story were literally
transplanted to Hollywood, califor-
mia. The expense incurred in pre-
senting perfection OF detail was enor-
nous, but nothing was stinted, with
the result that the audience goes
hand in hand with Mr.. skinner
through a real live Turkish atmos-
phere.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-17
COTTON MARKET WAS
 MUCH STEAD|ER ON
 BETTER MANCHESTER
Absence of Southern Hedge Selling Also Had Its Effect
 in New York Staple . Trading
By Aeeociated Press

New York, March l6.-N nile irregular the cotton market showed a somewhat steadier tone todays owing to better Man chester advices and the continued ab- sence of southern hedge selling in any early May declined to 1165, rallied to Il .s9 and closed at n.SS, compared with Il SAC at the close last night. The gen eral market closed steady, net 9 points higher to ? points lower the more active months showing net advances of one % five points.
 The market opened esteady at decline Of to points owing to lower Liverpool cables and scattered southern selling Slight rallies right after the call met in- creased offerings and there was some local liquidation with the market easing off to net losses of some 17 to 19 points with July selling at 1213c.
 Reports that the trade agreement be .. tween Great Britain and Russia had been completed. made a favorable in- presson on sentiment, however while there were also reports that Manchester was beginning to receive inquiries for goods from the far east, and the market turned firmer during the middle of the day on Wall street and locale buying July sold up to r. 46c, or about l6 points net higher, but there was no broadening of demand and closing prices showed reactions of several points under realiz- ing The Wall street buying during the early afternoon was attributed partly to easing money conditions, but the effect of the better reports from Manchester was offset by the indifference shown by the Liverpool market. Reports from the domestic goods trade indicated better demand for inquiry from South Amer ica, but otherwise showed no improve ment and southern manufacturers were said to be planning for increased cur talment should the demand for yarns and cloths fail to improve in the near future. Exports today 7o95 bales, mak- ing 3553,S42 so far this season Port receipts, 13,56S. United States port stocks, 140S,315.
 NEW YORK COTTON
 Fly Associated Press
 New York, March 1s-rhe cotton market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-17
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, March 16-Following small early declines today the cotton market made a decided show of strength, and at one time was Ac a pound over yesterdays close on the strongest months In the lats half hour of the day some of the strength was lost, and closing prices showed net gains of to 9 points. May closed at Il 49c a pound.
 The early declines were due to lower Liverpool market than expected and to favorable ewather over the belt. but after losses of 8 to r points, which carried May off to 11.2Sc, a much better demand arose, having it's inception in the news of the signing of the trade pact between England and soviet Russia Manchester cabled over that conditions in that mar ket were better, and that India was be- ginning to buy cloths again There was much favorable comment over rne rela- ticns between Russia and Poland, and on top of everything else were reports that freight car loading in this country were increasing. Highest prices came late in the day on the heels of a report that American banks had agreed to finance Germany to the extent of 5000 bales of cotton. At these levels prices were at net advances of l9 to 24 points with May at Il 65c
 Weekly crop reviews from private sources hardly indicated that planting was making the progress expected, rains having interferred with the work. Sec tions of Texas which are planting claimed cuts in acreage ranging from 90 to 40 per cent Crop news helped to steady the market to some extent. The com paritive1y poor showing on the close was due to realizing by, early buyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-17
LOCAL MARKETS
LOCAL MARKETS (Bell- Rodgers Produce Col
 Poultry

Eggs--34c dog.
 Fryers--60c h.
 Hens-27 G29c lb.
 Stags-27c lb.
 Turkeys-45@ @5oc lb. Cocks-i5Qisc lb. Guineas--Each 40c.
 Butter-Good fresh stock. 25@soc h.
 Fruits Apples-winesaps, No 2h finch and UP. siS' Tnessps ga ss No !, ss extra ,tiancy l7S' Bananas--Eight-ha punches 50 to SO pounds. Sc.
 Grapefruit--Ei Eighties, s5; 64 to s4. s4.75; LelnonsTverdeliis 'ssa; California Terrier brand. soo's, s4; sso to 42o. s4.6o; half oranges-A & brand. heavy and juicy, Pineapples oranges--2is. 25o, 2so's. s425. Cabbage-New Orleans, large crates. a; Celery-Florida, 2h to doz s3.7s; Cali fornia. $750.
 Cauiiflower--$3.75 Lettuce-Iceburg. $4.60. Tomatoes-Faney Florida. IA. s5-bo; choice 1S0's, s45o. .Potatoes-sweets. Porto Rico. Sc; Irish. Wisconsin stock 1so pounds. 2hc h.; five sack lots. 2.4oc, Colorado, odd weight, Sc. March 2s only hing We can get cue in seed Irish Seed sweets: 1oo-lb. sack, t4. Ruta utabagas-15o-lb. sack, s2.75; less than onions-Red, loo-lb. sack. s2.2s; yellow. ss;65oi 6o white, ss .,.o
 
 Market Baskets-Doz., 75c. Spredit Nut Margarine--l0-lb. and 30-lb. prints. 26c; Dixie cakes, lbs.. BOG. Beans-Michgan navy. loo-lb. sack. ehc. Lima, California, large shc lb. Peas-California buckeyes, 9c. Peanuts-No: Virginia stock. Shc; roasted. sack lots. 1oc; roasted. bo-lb. lots. 13c.
 Cheese--New York single. $50; daisies. full cream, 32c.
 Mackerei-100 count. ST. Prunes--3o to 4O 22c; 70 to 50, 2oc; 50 to SO. 17c; 60 to 70, 15c 70 to 80. 14c; 80 to 90, 12c; 90 to 100, 10c. Raisins-London layer, $5.50. U Lemon Peei-Ten-lb. boxes. 22c. Rice-Fancy head, 5hc. Evaporated Peaches-Fancy 50-lb. boxes 1Sc. Standard. 5o-lb. boxes, 1sc. Evaporated Apples-Rings. 4o-ib. sack. l2hc h.
 Evaporated Apricots-Fancy 25-lb boxes 27c; choice 25-lb. boxes 22c.
 Fish Gray snapper-Headless and drawn. I4c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn. 240 25c.
 Spanish Mackerel--25c Ponpano--35c.
 Salt Water Trout-2302