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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01
Doings in Movieland


For his role In beating the Game"
the Tom Moore picture just released
Nick Cogley discards his black make
up. and for the first time In years,
appears as he really is.
Marcia Manon, who plays In "All's
Fair In Love" Is called the "Mona Lisa
Lady" because OF her resemblance to
the famous painting.
May Collins, leading woman In
"Alrs Fair In Love" played in THE
Outrageous Mrs. Palmer" during it's
Broadway run. "All's Fair in Love"
Is only the second film she has ap-
pcared in.
According to various reports House
Peters, who plays the leading male
role In THE Invisible Power" was
born IN Ireland, South Africa. Aus
tralia, Canada, Cincinnati and New
York City. The truth is he waa- born
in Bristol. England.
Sophie wachner had another OF her
/ hhaS1fAt 'RfftttsF7fDilN Ant 0AuRt hiN
when Rupert Hughes decided Colleen
Moore, who is playing in THE Wall
Flower. should wear an awkward,
botchy, gown, that could by the simple
method Of Certain adjustments. be
turned into something very smart.
After considerable study, Miss Cach-
ner evolved creation that had for an
over bodice four frilled panels. which
gave bunchy. Impossible. waist line.
These panels, by simply dropping
them 10 the skirt, exposed slender
satin bodice and made the bouffant
silhouette, so popular just now.
l.. j. Cashier. famous French di-
rector. whose production OF "Kismet
and others, have won him thousands
of admirers in this country, has just
completed the filming of "Mam'selle
To- based upon the novel Of tho SAINT
tito by Miss Harriet Comstock
"Mam'selle 10" is rich in drama and
has a delightful touch of romance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

pictures that viii set a standard for
pictures that will get standard that
VIII mike them second 70 nome
Billy Elmer former boxing instruo-
tor of note. and Bull Montana. once a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

weil-knOwn wrestler, appear Ia fhf
Foolish Age" IN which Doris May
soon viii make her debut ~ star
Both Billy and Bull contribute many
bits of clever comedy and mo pro-
duction is reported - BE- fuii n
laughs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

that promises TO give wide appeal, ac-
eordIng TO advices from II. j. Tobin
director-general Of production at the
R-C studios In the cast are such
well known players as Pauline Starke,
who has done noteworthy work In re-
cent productions; Tully Marshall and
Rose Dlone, ..bted French actress.
"Mamselle 10" viii be released by
R-c Pictures In November
Miss Eve Unselk scenario chief,
docs not want lurid sex dramas,
crook stories or themes that have
too strong a religious angle. We are
working In close cooperation with
the censors board and wish TO pro-
duce only the best OF entertainment
drugs, Illicit relations. illeReimate
children, vice and crime IN its more
! repellant forms. morbid stories or war
subjects do not interest us. We are
anxious 10 consider the best products
OF the best writer's, whether they are
famous or not. and, with this idea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

An unusual cast OF internationally
famous players appears in support OF
Pauline Frederick in THE Lure of
Jade" her forthcoming production.
now in course of making at Holly
wood.
Among those who will have impor-
tant roles are: Thomas Holding. Leon
Barry, Arthur Rankin. Hardee Kirk
land. Clarissa Selwynne and L. V.
Shumway. Mr.. Holding has appeared
as Miss Frederick's leading man be-
fore, notably in The Eternal City,
in which the star made her photo
dramatic debut.
Try an Every Evening Want Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

Director Wallace Worsley expects
to complete the photography on Al
bert Payson Terhunes story, Grand
Larceny" within a weeks time. Claire
Windsor, Elliott Dexter, Lowell Sher-
man and Richard Tucker head the
cast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-01

Colleen Moore. playing the leading
feminine role in The Wall Flower" {"
cut her arm rather severely when
gathering up pile of broken dishes
In one of her scenes the other day,
but concealed the fact until the scene
was finished.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
TO AGAIN ADVOCATE
NEW HOWARD SCHOOL

A series OF educational meetings
is being held in the odd Fellows
Temple, Tenth and Orange streets,
under the direction Of a group OF in
terested citizens, and in the interest
of a new Howard High School to re-
place the present inadequate build
ing.
As a result OF these meetings, spe-
cial audience with the Wilmington
Board Of Education for a hearing on
the need Of new Howard High
School has been arranged for Mon
day night, in the rooms OF the Board
Of Education. a special committee
having been designated to present
the subject to the board.
At the forum meeting at 3.i5
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in odd
Fellows Temple, a special represent
ative from the General Citizens
Committee in charge OF the proposed
city charter. will speak concerning
that bill. which is now before the
Legislature. Definite steps will also
be taken for the formation OF the
Wilmington Branch OF a Delaware
Negro Civic League. under the di-
rection OF the committee on organ
ization. From the interest manifest
ed in the movement for a new How
ard School a large and effective or
ganization may be expected 10 be
formed.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
GAUKER Home,
SENDS THANKS
Once Hungry Reading Boy,
With Parents Again and
in Old Job
BECAME LOST
ON TRIP HOME

Parole officer J. Albert oliver this
morning received a letter from Rus
sell r. Gauker, against whom a
charge OF larceny OF a quart OF mill
was retired by Attorney General
Townsend in Court OF General sea-
sions several days ago. expressing his
appreciation OF the kindness shown
him after his arrest. and stating that
he has obtained his former place OF
employment in n silk manufacturing
plant In Reading. Pa. where he lives.
Russell. who Is ~ years old. tells
Mr.. oliver OF the happiness OF his
parents in having him with them
again.
The youth was arrested about a
week ago when he was seen carrying
a quart OF milk. which he had taken
from the doorsteps OF a house. He
admitted taking the milk. saying he
had had nothing 70 eat for two days
According to the story he related
to Mr.. oliver. Gauker said he was
! released from the navy In Philadel-
phia. and, having no money, decided
q 20 walk TO his home In Reading. lie
[ lost his way and In some manner got
/ on the road TO this city.
When the case OF the lad was
brought before the court several
days ago. Mr.. Oliver had =. Warren
Green represent him. Mr.. Green,
after the State had retired the case
gave Gauker So to defray his ex-
penses home. Mr.. Oliver attending 10
seeing him of
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
CAN'T SEIZE LIQUOR
FROM CURB TO DOOR

PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-All
Mr.. Volstead's prohibition enforce
ment can't interrupt the citizen who
is carrying liquor from his automo-
bile. parked az his door. into the
house. Why? Because he GOWNS the
sidewalk"
Under the law OF property rights.
United States Commissioner Manley
has ruled that any citizen who
reaches the haven OF his front porch
Is safe.
John NJ. Anchor. Fairhill and Dun
cannon streets. was arrested while
carrying a five-gailon jug from his
automobile into his cellar doorway.
John McEvoy. his counsel. raised the
question of property rights and the
commissioner agreed that theorctlc-
ally Anchors property extends TO tho
center Of the earth. as high as the
sky and out TO the center Of the
street
Therefore, he was merely carry
ing liquor on his own premises, %
concluded the commissioner.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
WORK TOWARD
MEXICAN PEACE
". S. Suggests Three Plans
For Obregon's Con-
Sideration
MOORE MAY BE
COMMISSIONER

WASHINGTON. March 12 UNITED
Press) Three methods of reaching
satisfactory agreement with the
Obregon government in Mexico are
being considered by the United
States, il developed today, following
a discussion Of the Mexican situation
at yesterdays cabinet meeting.
One Of the following courses may
be decided upon.
1. The dispatch Of a note TO Mex
leo suggesting terms upon which
she can settle the issue outstanding
with the United States and demand
ing that steps be taken toward their
fulhlment within a specified time.
2. The sending TO Mexico Of a
commissioner to reach an agreement
with President Obregon as the basis
OF American recognition.
3. The appointment OF a commits
sion, to include military representa-
tives and economic experts as we'll
as a diplomatic delegate, 10 negotiate
with the Mexican government for
the settlement OF diplomatic ques-
tions and the upbuilding of Mexico's
economic life.
John Bassctt Moore, IL IS learned
has been suggested as an envoy "a
conduct informal negotiations with
President Obregon.
The new administration Is eager
to resume official relations Will
Mexico, but this government feel.
/ that recognition cannot be granted
until Mexico complies with certain
Of her obligations. THE foregoing
plans are under consideration b!
government officials as a means o.
/ initiating an agreement whereof.
Mexico would pledge herself to
settlement Of the pending issues
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
GetDr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry Of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets. the substitute for calomeL
DR.. Edwards. a pracucing physician
for II years and calomels old-time
enemy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel. but a healing, soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" Of these
little sugar-coated. Olive-colored tab
lets. They cause the bowels and liver to
act normally. They never force them
20 unnatural action.
sfyou have a dark brown mouth
bad breath-a dull, tired feeling-sick
headache-torpid hver-constipation,
you'll find quick, sure and pleasant re-
suits from one or two of DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take them everynight just
to keep night. Try them. l5c and SOc-
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
TO SAFEGUARD
RIGHTSOF U.S..
Peace Settlements Must be
Satisfactory to Wash
ington
FIRM HAND IN YAP
AND MESOPOTAMlA

WASHINGTON. March 12 Omitted
Press) definite assurance that the
Harding administration will insist on
American rights in questions grow
ing out OF the war and peace settle
ment was given in high official quar-
ters today.
This was the first authoritative
statement OF the policy OF the Hard
ing administration touching foreign
affairs.
Tho policy will be applied 10 an
questions in which the United States
has now voice and In all other
cases where IL is believed American
Interests will be affected. Specific
questions In which the new admins
tration will maintain this policy
are.
The Mesopotamian oil question, in
which the United States is insisting
on equal rights
The controversy with Japan over
the status OF the Island OF zap. IN
which this country opposed the Jap
anese mandate.
The negotiations for disposition OF
former German cables which has
been at a virtual deadlock In WASH
ington for weeks with the United
states. is insisting upon an equi'
table division Of those cables.
The fact that the Harding admin.
| istration would uphold essentia
points Of the Wilson administration
contention in these matters has beer
predicted. TIL q statement today
however. was the first formal assur
ance that this was TO be the policy
1t follows closely the development
that the United States will be care
ful in dealing with the Allies. II
order that the nation may not b
put in the position OF sympathizinl
with Germany.
No decision has been reached oi
the invitation Of the Council OF tn
League Of Nations that the Unite
States send a representative TO tn
next moeing Of the council whe
mandate forms for Mesopotami
and other enemy territory will b
considered.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
FLOWER PRICES
ABOVE WAR FIGURE

King street shoppers today found
the price of flowers higher than dur
ing the war. Inaspuch as the past
winter was an open one and easy on
coal piles, the exact cause Of the
boost IN prices for the one COM
modify in demand at Easter was not
understood.
The dealers asked 35 cents a pot
for pansies, hyacinths. tulips and
danodils. Easter lilies. which in for
mer years have sold as low as 10
cents and as high as 20 cents a
bloom, were not plentiful and the
few in the markets soon disappeared
at 25 cents a bloom.
The street markets today savored
Of spring. the stands being bedecked
with green's. Hothouse-grown toma-
toes were to be had at 20 and 25
cents a box. while radishes sold at
Z cents a bunch. Fresh spinach was
to be had at 20 cents a quarter peck
and beets sold for 10 cents a bunch.
Eggs were plentiful and retailed
at 80 cents a dozen. Potatoes went
a-begging at so cents a basket
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
MASQUERADE
SUIT; ALSOLAW
Vim. p. Prickett Wins Odd
Legal Action Over Be
lated Costume
JUDGMENT GIVEN
BY THREE REFEREES

This is the tale OF a masquerade
suit which failed to arrive in time
for the masquerade and the law suit
which ensued as a sequel to sarator-
ial creations tardiness.
The masquerade suit was engaged
for a social function. by William p.
Prickett. son OF Judge William S.
Prickett. OF the Juvenile Court. some
months ago. from Van Horn & Son,
Inc. costumers. OF Philadelphia. Mr..
Prickett sent IS for use of the APP
parol. He waited the suits arrival
with anxiety on the day OF the mas
querade. but in vain. Two days later
the costume came.
Mr. Prickett demanded return OF
his IS and retained the suit. pend
ing repayment. Then the Van Horn
company sued for a foreign attach
ment. before Magistrate I.awrenc,
6roman. II was agreed to refer the
case to the following referees: w
Scott Vernon. Harry S. Carsett and
r. Z. Gallagher, Jr.
Today the referees returned g
Judgment in favor Of Mr.. Pricketi
for the IS, plus costs OF prosecu
ton. They also ordered the suit
that is. the masquerade costume
to be turned over to Constable Cole
who is to sell IL a tpubuc sale. un
less II is redeemed by the Van Hori
Company for a price sufficient to re
store Mr.. Prickett's So and pay III
costs OF the action.
An interesting question has arisei
as to the character OF the masquer
ade costume. Was It Mephistophe
lean or clownish. or did a Columbin
miss her Harlequin at the masquer
ade? Thus far Mr.. Prickett Ia
been silent on this point
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
OF
CRIMINAL
Attorney-General Starts In
novation in General Ses-
SionS Court
FIX MURDER CASES
FOR MARCH 21

Trials OF criminal cases In Court
OF General Sessions have been act
for every day next week and trials
IN Court OF oyer and Terminer
have been set for Monday. March 2l.
There are thirty-thrce cases on the
docket that has been prepared by
Attorney-General Townsend for the
former court, and two cases for tho
latter court.
A printed list OF cases is an inno-
walton in Court OF General Sessions
work. and II has been made possible
by a new procedure inaugurated at
the present term OF court. The grand
jury met this week but the petit
jury will not meet until Monday,
when trials will start. Regular arr
raignment days were held the past
week
Tho list OF criminal cases sched-
lulod for next week follows:
Monday-Bettino Crocchi. charg-
ed with violating the liquor laws
Walter Stewart. Walter Jacobs. John
Sanders. Warner Lewis and Harrison
Warheld. charged with larceny; Al
hany Murdoch. assault and James
Turner. improper conduct.
Tuesday-George Brewer. assault
Wednesday - Peter Dcprlsco.
Crayson jolly and James Brown
.emhezzlcment as bailee; james
Brown. larceny; Leonard Barrett
Charles Love. highway robbery
Russell Derrickson. receiving stoiei
goods and having motor vehicle q
his possession with numbers ef
faced.
i Thursdays Stephen Draena. Frani
Rizzo and Vito Hcpa, violating ~
quor laws and Mach Williams anl
Richard RiEgins. improper conduct
. F'riday-Rcbccca white. violating
liquor laws; Tony Davalos. anpea
from magistrates court; Richarl
Faulkner improper conduct; Barcu
Charles. Calvin Crathers. John Rich
'ardson and Horace Archie. highwa.
] robbery
. Monday. March Thames Iron
, and Ray Prattis. murder.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
MARVEL QUITS
HIGHWAY BOARD

DOVER. Del. March 11-At
meeting Of the State Highway Com
missioners held here today. Josiah
Marvel. Democratic member Of the
commission representing New Cas-
tie county, announced that he would
not accept reappointment when his
term expires on May 1. Mr.. Marvel's
announcement follows repeated ef-
forts OF friends of the improved
highway program to prevail on him
to accept another term.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
\. VIC. A. TOASK
CITY FOR AID
Financial Campaign to be
Conducted First Week
in April
COMMITTEES
ARE APPOINTED

The Young Woman's Christian
Association will conduct a financial
during the first week Of
April, to enable the association TO
carry on the work that II is doine
for the young women OF this city. Al
the meeting Of the campaign COM
mittee this morning committees
were appointed and plans outlined
for the campaign. which will open
on the evening OF April 4, in the
Y. NJ. c. a. gymnasium, Tenth and
Orange streets.
The committee is headed by Mrs.
Charles r. Wollaston, president OF
the association; Mrs. Otho Now
land. chairman Of finance and Miss
]. Macklin Beattie. general secretary
OF the y. w. c. A. Following aye
the choirmen:
Cafeteria-Mr Walter d. Bush
Mrs Georgia Lee.
Wollaston Hall-Mrs. L G.
Thompson. Mrs. Elizabeth Wine.
Industrial Girls-Miss Marion
Beadcngopf. Miss Margaretta NIL
Ter.
MembershipA-Mr Caleb r. Burc-
email. Mrs. Caleb NJ. Steward. Mes
II. J. stubbs.
Girls work-Mrs. J. Merric,
Horn. Miss Alma Tall.
Religious Work-Mrs. I. II.
Phillips
Club Classes-Mrs. H Y. Jamison
Mrs \. W. Bacchus.
Library-Mrs. Robert TatnaN
Pubhcity-Mrs. 5. B. CoohrG
Mrs. George T. Brown.
Subscribers List-Mrs. A. p. Va
Gelder. Mrs. Joseph Stuart.
Music Mrs. Caleb T.. Burchean
Mrs. II. Y Jamison, Mrs Josepl
Stuart. Miss Marion Howe.
Sruecial speakers will address III
oren.ng meeting Of the camraig
ana an interesting program IS bcin
Irl.rec daily by the committee 10
tie week. The association hope
that its many friends will generousl
aid them in the work they are aC
complishing in Wilmington II
the intention OF the campaign CON
riittee to have all members OF IN
association take an active pa
helping to put over tins project Tn
. wt,l be the first general campais
the association has held since N
spring Of 1e16.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
ATLAS co MOVES
INTO NEW BUILDING

The finishing touches are being
made by workmen at the new Della
ware Trust Company building, Ninth
and Market streets. and by this
time next week it is thought that
the greater portion of the upper
. floors Of the 13-story structure will
be occupied. One department Of the
Atlas Powder Company removed
= from Philadelphia 70 the new build
ing today The entire Office force
Of this company will be in the build
ing by next Saturday.
A number OF attorneys and charter
companies have already moved in.
The elevators operated from the
main corridor opening into Market
street are in use.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
MISS HILLES SPARED
IN MOTOR SMASH

Miss Katherine L. b. Hilles. who
returned recently from a pleasure
trip which embraced Philadelphia,
New York and West Point. passed
unscathed through a thrilling ex-
perience. She was riding with
some frienos in a limousine auto
mobile when Il was rammed and
upset by another car.
The car in which she was riding
-Jas wrecked and its occupants were
shocked severely. A remarkable
feature Of the accident was that
none Of the glass in the Limousine
was broken. thus saving Miss Hilles
ana her companions from painful
and doubtless dishguring lacera-
tions.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
HOME-RUN BAKER
ILL, KEPT AT HOME

EASTON, Nd. March 12.-Home
Run Baker will not leave for New
York today as planned, on account
OF sickness.
The nurse attending Baker de-
clared he was confined 10 his bed
with a sore throat and the doctors
orders are that he will be unable to
leave before Monday.
At that time. If ne IS we'll enough,
ne will start for New York where he
will sign up for a year with the Yam
KEGS and then leave for Shreveport,
La. TO join the team
Bakers two children and Mrs.
Eugene Slaughter will accompany
him South and 1t is his intention to
have his children as close to him as
possible during the entire season.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
MANY Owe STATE
ON Nl9l9INCOME
Treasurer Fisher Sends Out
Notices Explaining
Situation
ACTS ON ADVICE
OF ATTY.-GENERAL
lpecIal II The EvenIng Iournal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER. March Estate Treas
urcr George NJ. Fisher is sending
out the following explanatory notice
to income taxpayers:
In carrying out the provisions OF
the income tax law OF Delaware as
interpreted by Attorney General
Townsend. am sending bills for
balances Tor income accrued in 1919
20 all persons who made report Tor
that year uuGcr the amendments Of
the income tax iaH enacted In 1919.
\ number of persons have taken me
TO task for sending them such bills
on the ground that they already
hold my receipt for their income
tax for 1919. I make this sta.mnent
for the information of such pc q, MS.
1t is my duty 20 enforce ihs in-
ctmc tax law Of nc.awarc as Il Is in
tcrpreted ty the courts of this STATE,
ot IN the alFcIce II a deciii1n hy
the courtsl ly the attorney general.
/ nave no option in the matter.
"Tho bills ard reports for income
accrued in 1913 first sent out ti jni
my ullico wCro prepared In lcecri-
ance with the opinion OF form,i
Attorney General Rcinharit WIN
construed the income tax law as u
the amendments enacted In 1919 ap-
pied 20 income accrued In that year
1 have recently received an opinion
from Attorney General Townsend
advising me that the said amend
ments did not apply 20 income which
accrued Ia 1919. This bplnion OF
Attorney General Townsend was
published IN the newspapers Under
that opinion it became my duty tc
send out bills for balances as above
stated. The fact that the person,
/ receiving such bills hold a receipt
previously given under the old I'M
+ torpretatipn does not exempt then
from paving the new bills"
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Without the
Blister-Easier, Quicker

There's no sense in mixing a mess
of mustard, -four and water when you
can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiii-
ness with a little c.ean, white Musterole:
Musterole is made Of pure oil OF
mustard and other helpful ingredients,
combined in the form of the present
white ointment. It takes the place OF
mustard plasters, and will not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt relief
from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsiliuS
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy, ,rheuma-
tism, lumbago, pains and aches OF the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles.
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest it ftenpreyents pneumonial.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
PENNSGROVE FAMILY
GOES WEST BY WAGON

PHILADELPHIA. March -. -
Bound for a homestead in Wyoming,
William Faithful, Of Pennsgrove, n.
j., with his family and household
goods. passed through Main Line
towns on the Lincoln Highway last
night in a Conestoga wagon Of the
kind which carried pioneers west
ward when Lincoln was a boy.
with Indians and road agents out
OF the reckoning. Faithful hopes to
make the trip in seventy-fve days
In the party are Mrs. Faithful, a
baby daughter, Myrtle, and Mrs.
Faithfurs sister. Miss Marian Grant,
Of Ardmore. Their new home will
be at Evanston, Wyo.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
nrrRr IN PooI ROOM ROW.

81 think the plaintin ought 70 be
the defendant from what have
heard Of the matter" remarked
Assistant City Solicitor Davis, in
Municipal Court this morning when
the case Of Charles J. Strpman,
charged with assault and battery on
John Miller, was called.
As Miller did not appear in court
against Stroman, a capias was issued
for him and the case continued until
Monday.
The arrest OF Stroman was the re-
suit Of an ARRAY in a pool room at
sos Market street last night. Stro-
man was cut in the head with a pool
cue and Mlller's face was severely
beaten.