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Evening journal., 1922-03-15
PAVL0WA SEEN IN
ARTISTIC DANCES

Anna Pavlowa and her Ballet
Russo were enthusiastically greeted
at the Playhouse last evening by an
interested audience. The famed
dancer and her supporting company
gave many artistically beautiful
numbers, and the entire cast lived up
10 the advance reports sent to Will
mington previous TO their engage
ment here.
The performance was presented
last evening IN two acts and seven
advertisements. Each portion OF the
attraction had large variety of
costumes, IN many vivid colors and
designs
Novikof. with his strong phy.
sique. tempered by grace and won
derful suppleness. and whose work
proves him unquestlonably one OF
the foremost classical dancers OF the
age. is an able assistant TO Pavlowa
In number OF her wonderful mum
/ bers
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
ANOTHER VETERAN
T0LEAVE CONGRESS

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. Omitted
Press) Of the proposed re.
tirement from Congress Of Repre-
sentative William A. Rodenberg at
the expiration of, his present term,
March 4. 1928, struck like a bomb
shell in Illinois political circles.
Rodenberg will have served as a
representative for 90 years from
the twenty-second congressional dis
trict when he steps out of national
politics. In 1920, Rodenberg was
reelected by a plurality Of $4,000.
The only members of the Illinois
delegation, who are older in point
of service than Rodenberg, are
Representative Uncle Joe" Cam
non and James r. Mann.
Edward e. Miller, state treasurer,
has announced he would be a candi-
date to fill the shoes of Rodenberg.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
AT THE ALDINE

There was another large audience
at the Aldine Theatre, Market at
Eighth street yesterday afternoon.
indicating that the Aldine's special
matinees for women and children
have caught popular fancy.
Especially interesting for the chill
dren Is the act presented by Jones
and Cutie. Cutie Is well-tralned
dog. whose antics keep the audience
convuised in laughter. Another act
that won instant favor was the pos
ing novelty. in which Jupiter and
Mars. a horse and a dog, appeared
in series OF beautiful animated
statue numbers. Billie Shaw's Re
vue proved attractive to young and
old alike. It Is n handsomely cos
tuned dance number, Arthur De
Voy and company offer a bright
slSit, Troubles Of Married Life.
that is brimful OF humor from start
to fnish Ryan and Moore give a
pianologue and songs and Belle
Connolly renders a program OF new
songs.
The feature picture "Clay Dollars
affords Eugene O'Rrien opportunity
for some OF the best acting in his
screen career. The story relates the
adventures OF young man who is
seeking to recover an inheritance
that had been obtained from his
father on the latter's deathbed by
an unscrupulous lawyer He wins
out but not until he has undergone
a startling series of adventures.
There is a strong thread OF romance
running throughout the story.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

showing as its feature attraction,
and to Baby Ivy Ward, who, in ad-
dition to playing the leading part
in the picture. is personally ap-
pearing at all performances and
talking to the audiences.
In the picture the little star plays
as Baby Morgan, who every night
went after her father at the village
saloon and brought him home. Her
death and its severe tragedy were
the means OF bringing about the
fathers reformation.
John Lowell. who plays as Joe
Morgan. is a great success. His pic
ture OF Joe is one that will stand
out above all of the thousands OF
stage creations made OF this same
character.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
WORLDS FINEST BED.

DIES MONIES Omitted Press) -
Charles f. Corbett. city fireman,
plans 70 sleep in the finest and most
expensive bed in the world. Cor
belts proposed bed of roses" has
been under construction for long
time. and will be completed. he de-
clares. in the spring Of 1923. 1t
will be of the finest selected mahog
any. seven kinds in all. deliberately
hand carved. IL will exceed by
thousands OF dollars the cost Of the
famous hand-carved bed of King
Francois 1 preserved for centuries
in the royal palace of art of the
Museum de Cluny, Paris, and will
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

program" It has for two OF its
numbers the famous Robbins Fam
ly Of klddies and Madame Adelaide
Herman. widow OF the famous
Herman the Great"
The Robbins Family is a house
hold of artists from pa and ma
down TO the youngest youngster. II
IS indeed rare that one finds an en-
tire family of talented people, bat
the Robbins prove this rarity
Madame Herman learned much
Of her magic from her famous hus-
ban. the late Herman the Great
She offers a new series of mystery
problems introducing the spectacu-
lar Illusions Joan OF Arc" and
"Noah's Ark"
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
MEN BLIND TO WOMAN'S
SUFFERING

How many men, think you. have
any idea OF the pain endured by wo-
men in their own household, and
often without a murmur2 They have
no patience when the overworked
wife and mother begins to get pale.
have headaches. backaches, faint
spells. or is melancholy and cannot
sleep. There is help for every wo-
man in this condition. as evidenced
by the many voluntary letters OF
recommendation which we are con-
tlnuully publishing in this paper for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. It will pay any woman who
suffers from such ailments to give
Ia a trial.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
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AT THE SAVOY

Harold Lloyd, in his latest Asso-
olated Exhibitors feature comedy
"a Sailor Made Man." will have It's
last showing at The Savoy Theatre
today Those who enjoy a good
laugh can certainly have their desire
gratihed by seeing Lloyds latest
picture which Is just one funny scene
after another.
AS an heir to twenty million dol
lars and possessing a nerve that
would blunt forked lightning. Harold
is at his best in this his biggest COM
edy Much of the action OF the pic
ture takes place aboard the L. S
Battleship Frederick and from there
to the imaginary country OF Kai-
a-Bhandanna where the story
reaches its peak OF fun.
Harry Sweet in two reel Cen
tury comedy. "A One Horse Town.
Is an additional added number.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
SCREEN STAR RECEIVES.

Baby Ivy Ward. the little star Of
Ten Nights in a Barroom." which
is appearing on the screen at the
Majestic Theatre. and who appears
in person at each performance. will
hold a reception for her little friends,
the school children. on Saturday
morning from to IL o'clock, at the
theatre.
The little blonde beauty has made
a big hit with the Majestic audiences
by her charming manner, and the
reception Will enable many to graft
fy their wish to know her personally.
Baby Ward will. in addition to greet
ing each caller, present them with a
handsome souvenir
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
THE sTAGE-DooR JENNY

CLEVELAND Omitted Press) -
Exit-the stage-door johnny" The
species is gone. along with the "sea-
going hack" the "after-the-show'
wine party amid the Great White
Lights" and the swinging door.
Enter-the stage-door Jenny" Our
men stars are deluged with mash
notes from flappers-flappers of all
ages" declared r. NJ. Lovewell, who
has been guarding a theatre en-
trance here since 1SS8.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
CASINO WANTS MONOPOLY.

MONTE CARLO (United Press).
Interests representing the Casino
are negotiating. according to a re-
cent report, to buy the Hotel Metro
pole. we'll known to tourists. Ac-
QUESTION Of this property would, It
is understood. give the Casino vir-
tual monopoly OF all hotel properties
accessible to II.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
AT THE GARRICK

"steed's Syncopated septette" have
furnished livelyo for the en-
iertainment Of the Garrick audience
since Monday. They headline the
bin that closes its run there this
evening
This act. in addition to Florence
Tlmponfs very able song Offering
and four other big numbers. forms
one Of the best entertainment pro-
grams that has been at the Gar
rick Theatre this season.
The bin that is to be introduced
tomorrow at the Garrick rightly
deserves the title OF "double-featurs
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
PLAN LARGEST HALL

LONDON-What is planned as
the worlds largest auditorium, seat
ing $4,000 to 100000 people, will be
constructed here. The site already
has been bought for nearly $1,000
600. The building, it is believed, viii
cost another S5,OO0,OOO.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
"JENNY JONES"


The attraction at the Playhouse 3
days starting Monday, March p with
Wednesday matinee will be Marjorie
Rambeau in new comedy by Gladys
Unger. Jenny Jones'. under the
direction Of the Messrs. Shubert.
Miss Rambeau is appearing under
Shubert management by arrange
ment with A. H. Woods. She was
last seen in Zoe Atkins play. Daddy
Goes A Hunting" Some OF the
plays in which Miss Rambeau has
appeared in New York since coming
from California are sadie Love. "
Cheating Cheaters." and Eyes Of
Youth" Gladys Unger. the author
had had a long series OF successes on
the London and American stage.
Some OF the better known plays by
her on the American stage have been
'1nconstant George" for John Drew.
Love Watches" for Billie Burke. and
'"rhe Marionettes" for Madame
Nazimova. The story relates the
rise OF a department store saleslady.
She first marries a cabaret singer;
then she divorces. him and marries
a young man with a little higher
station in life, and moves up 10 Riv-
erside Drive; then comes along a
millionaire who moves Jennie up to
Park Avenue. During the interven-
ing time Jennie has been taking les
sons in department, hut she finally
discovers that she was better of with
her first love. There Is a fine sup
porting cast that will appear with
Miss Rambeau. which includes Rob.
ert T. Haynes, Hubert Druce, VII
fred Lytell, Ben Hendricks. Johr
Robb, Jean Wardley Lucille 1t
Verne, Marvee Snow, Frances Gro
well and Rhy Derby.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
Az THE NfALESrIC

Using a military word, the Ma
iestic Theatre seems to be under
siege this week. Crowds are pres
ent all afternoon and evening. and
the reason is directly traceable to
the photoplay, Ten Nights in a
Bar-room," which the theatre is
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

easily surpass in sheer magnificance
the colossal couch Of the famous
French monarch.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

the scalp. "Danderine" Is to the hair
what fresh showers OF rain and sun
shine are to vegetation. It goes right
to the roots. invigorates and strength
ems them. This delightful, stimulat-
ing tonic helps thin. lifeless, faded
hair to grow long. thick, heavy and
luxuriant.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
ADDS TANG.

Add a little cinnamon 10 the
apple-sauce and It will have a better
flavor.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
GIRLS! GROW THICK
LONG, HEAVY HAIR
WITH "DANDERINE"
Rnr a a5-cent hottie

Buy a 35-cent bottle
OF "Danderine." One ap-
plication ends all dan
druff, stops itching and
falling hair. and, in a
few moments, you have
doubled the beauty Of
your hair. Il will ap-
pear a mass. so soft,
lustrous, and easy to do
up. But what will please
you most viii be after
a few weeks use, when
you see new hair-fine
and downy at first
yes-but really new
hair growing all over
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
.THE SKIN GAMEr

John Galsworthy's THE Skin
Game" will be the attraction at the
Playhouse tomorrow night for a
three days engagement with a Sat
urday matinee. This attraction.
which William A. Brady. In associa-
tion, with the Dean-Lean Company.
Of London, will preside, has had long
runs in New York. Chicago. Balti-
more and Philadelphia. Jane Grey
who has starred in a number OF 9TH
er productions. will have the famous
role OF Chole Hornblower and she
will have in her support a distln-
euished an-Enelish company
MIR. BRADY REMEMBERS CITY.
II viii be remembered that when
the Playhouse was first opened it
was under the contral OF William A.
Brady, who. since he relinquished
Its management has continued to
send fine things to the theatre. To-
morrow night he will give us THE
Skin Game" by John Galworthy.
recognized not only as an interna-
tional financial success, but rated by
critics everywhere as the most in
tellectually appealing play OF this
and last season.
We think we cannot do better
than quote a few lines OF the bulle-
tin endorsing It which was issued by
the Drama League OF America. the
last word. be IL said, in censorship.
TIE bulletin says:
Mr.. William A. Brady has done
many fine things for the American
theatre. but never finer one than
in bringing to It Mr.. Galworthy's
clever tragic-comedy, THE Skin
Came The play deals with the
conflict between an aristocratic, bu'
Impoverished family and a new hu
common rich one. The old famil,
wins out in the end but through
tactics that are 10 say the least
questionable. II is one OF Mr. Gal
worthy's best pieces OF work and
therefore. one Of the rarest treat
OF the season"
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

Matinee Daily Except Saturday,.
seat In the house up 70 p. M. for T
AFTER 6 p, M.-Orchestra and .,
balcony, 22e (taN lneiuded).
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23

stopped I'm this city. fcth", had n
minute or two before shot md killed
Samuel Williams, coiored, tho porter
In one Of the cars, when he and the
Negro got into nn argument.
Tho other passengers deserted the
car and Bcthea took refuge In the
smoking compartment and for nearly
two hours stood on tho fire depart
inent when tho latter tried 10 drown
him out with plug streams and the
police department. when they attempt
ed TO catch him. In the gun night
that followed Park Guard j. l.. Wiley
was ehot through the left hand and
groin. Matthew J. Haley was shot In
the leg and an unknown Negro was
siiot through the shoulder. The Pun
man car wac riddled with bullets ana
finally Hethea was shot by n police
man M ho paeaod the car door. fethea
died In patrol wagon on the way 10
tho Homeopathic Hpepital.
Early ia tho morning of tho same
day stephen Hunter, a giant Negro
prisoner IN the workhougo, attacked
Guard Walter Hastings. took his re-
yoivor and shot and seriously wound
ed him and then shot Guard Thornas
Mccullough ae the prisoners were be-
Ing taken from their cells 10 tho din.
ing room for hres,kfaat. Hunter wa
riddled with bullets from the revolver
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City. March 23.-Miss
Alice Vail. nurse IN charge Of the
Delaware City Chiid's Health Center.
yesterday. weighed. measured and in
structed in hygiene sc children: nine
mothers with babies visited the center.
On Saturday Miss Vail VIII take
George Nickie and Elizabeth Murphy
10 Wilmington. where DR.. Ellegood
Will mako an examination OF their
eyes
Benjamin Vinton has purchased
new Ford sedan.
Mrs. J. jefferson Of Chesapeake
City. Nd. IS here visiting Miss Lydia
Bradway.
Frederick. small son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Davidson. is III al his home
on Washington street.
Clarence Messig OF this place has
secured a position as head painter at
Fort du Pont. George Talbert, who
held the position for several months,
has resigned and returned to his home
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles jefferson has received
an announcement OF the marriage OF
her niece. Miss Maud r. Sadler Of
/ Philadelphia, 10 Boynton David Mar
chand. also OF Philadelphia, last Sat
urday
George Swain Is ill with pneumonia
at his home al ST. Georges.
! J. G. Stuckert has finished loading
the powerboat J. II. Steele at ST
Georges with 5000 bushels Of whea,
and corn for Baltimore. Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong
are spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. Crenshaw. in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Edward Reybold Is visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Anna Lea has secured posi-
ton at Fort du Pont.
william Givison and Joseph Butler
took Ave buckets Of honey from i'm
der the roof Of the home OF Mrs. JOIN
Cairns, on Clinton street. yesterday
The ericsson Line boat Anthon!
Groves. Jr, while passing Penn
Grove, few days ago. lost its pro
pellar and was towed TO Philadelphia
for repairs. Service will be resumes
by the Groves in about a week. tn
steamer Ericsson is now making
. "trip every two days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

American Piano Company, quarterly
OF Is. per cent on preferred, and p per
cent on common, payable April !.
Arlington Mills, quarterly of , per
cent, payable April !.
Chicago Railway Equipment Com
panv, quarterly OF , per cent, pa ayable
March 81.
Continental Motors Company, quar-
tcrly Of Is. per cent on preferred, pay
able April l5.
Federal Sugar Refining Company,
quarterly of ia per cent on common,
and l y per cent on preferred, payable
NAV !.
Gibson Art Company, 10 per cent, pay
able quarterly beginning March 81, extra
Of 25 per cent, payable IN stock, April
Is, and extra cash OF 10 per cent, pay
able May l6.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany, quarterly Of per cent on adjust
ment preferred, payable MAY 10.
Northern Pacific Railway Company,
quarterly OF = per cont, payable May |.
OTIS Elevator Company, quarterly Of ,
per cent on common and IL per cent on
preferred payable April -.
Proctor 4 Gamble Company, quarterly
Of 2 per cent on s per cent preferred, pay
able April Is.
Public Service Corporation OF New
Jersey. quarterly Of Il per cent on com
mon. payable March 81, and , per cent
on preferred, payable March p.
Reading Company, quarterly OF pei
cent on common, payable May II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
BLACK WEDNESDAY"
RECALLED TODAY
Twelve Years Ago Numerous
Tragedies Occurred Hero
on tho Same Day.

Twelve yearr ago today. which In
1910 fell on n "wednesday, there oc4
CURED In Wilmington an orgy of
crime which was without parallel In
all the history Of the city and which has
never been approached since that time
and probably never again will be
cqualed. Tho day has become known
me- Black Wednesday," because of tho
unheard Of number OF deaths by vlo-
lence and the serious injury to such
a large number OF people by others
bent upon violence.
The most aerioue occurrence VIVA NJ
tho baltimore n Ohio railroad ntation,
Mt Delaware avenue and du pont
street. about 5.1b o'clock IN the sft~r
noon. where John ". Bethen, a con
tractor OF Dillon. South Carolina, shot
and killed Ora 10. Weilman Of phfia.
dolphin. Pullman conductor on IN,
Royal Blue espress from Washington
TO New York. Just before tho trait
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
STOCK MARKET HEAVY,
LOWER PRICES RULE
stssls. Equipments. coaIers
Lead Decline Extending Well
Into General List.
nv Associated Press TO Every E,vcn,ng.

Py Associated t'rers 10 EVERY tsNoh'nS.
New York. March 23.-(Wan street,
1910 a. m.)--Northern Pacific regis
tered an extreme decline OF three
points at the opening of today's stock
market as result of the reduction
OF the annual dividends from. Z TO
per cent. Great Northern, on which
dividend action recently was deferred.
lost IL points, and the general list
was rcactionary.
Among industrials declines extend
Ing from large fractions to one point
were made by United States Rubber.
Lima Locomotive and Standard Oas
Of New Jersey and California.
The few moderate gains We're limited
20 Mexican and Pan American Pc
troleums, American Ice, Bethlehem
steel. Sumatra Tobacco and Pere Mar
quette. preferred.
Noon.--Iittle rallying power was
shown by Northern Pacific. and
Great Northern added fraction 10
. its early decline, Union Pacific also
. becoming heavy. Similar Junior rails,
especially Northern and Southern and
Ann Arbor. preferred. were strong
Pullman was again conspicuous for its
2 point rise and Studchaker. Railway
steel Spring. Kelsey Wheel and Sears
Roehuck gained 10 > points.
Recessions Of l 10 2 points marked
the offerings of Davidson Chemical
Industrial Alcohol. General Asphalt
and General Electric. The more prom
inent steels. equipments. coalers ans
miscella neous shares were duh at mod
crate changes. Call money opened a
&ie per cent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Opinion in railroad circles is that other
trunk lines will not follow the Delaware,
Iackawanna and Western, which made
an agreement with Its englnemen and
firemen that no further wage reduction
will be sought before April !. 1923, re
yardless Of what action Is taken 10y the
labor board on the question Of overtime.
Automotive Industries SAYS: "Predlc
tons that production OF passenger cars
and trucks the FIRST quarter oi 1872 would
show a material increase over the same
period IN 1921 have been more than justI-
he'd 10y the FIRST two months. The
February total was approximately l29,-
500. against so, 4s6 in January, 1895
in December and ll6. $40 IN November,
The Iron Trade Review says: Mo
mentum Is being steadily acquired by
both production and volume OF buying.
New tonnage shows no signs OF slacken-
ing, but, on the contrary, is coming out
from an increasing variety OF sources.
March tonnage ~ lwell IN excess of
February. the best month in more than
wear. More rolling and steel capacity
was put on this week, production work
INK toward the 20 per cent mark.
The improvement in the steel trade,
reports the Iron Age, both in demand
and in rate OF operation, has gone
further IN the last week. The situation
a. 10 prices IL stronger. The week has
seen the closing of considerable business
on which lower quotations were out"
With the census bureau S final ginning
return showing the cotton crop of 1921
equivalent TO 7,952,539 gross weight
r ,sa..,Au ...rh glnar hot
unless the American crop is almost
doubled this season the world will be
bare OF raw cotton before the summer OF
1923.
Midvale Steel held practically all day
yesterday within q small fraction OF last
night 5 closing quotation. The same
firms which were large buyers around sc
took sll offerings below 81 today. The
strength of Midvale Is associated in some
quarters with the strength in Bethlehem
Steel Is. In usually well-lnformed quar-
ters. the idea OF the association o. the
two companies is secuted and more at
tention gwen 20 the report that huge
speculative coup Is in the making
New Haven's advance 10 2012 Ia yes
terday's market reflected confidence o
the financial community that It's plai
Tor disposing of its European .oan, ma
turing on April ], would be successful
Depositaries report a satisfactory re
sponse 10 the eompany's request for IN
deposit of the bonds The stock sol,
Of to 1917 at the close. The Ne'
Ilaven's operating report for Februar
!. expected 10 show a net operating def
rit OF about $500 900 or fair in
provement, compared with its results i
June. The betterment Is attributed i
the main 81 the success of the manage
mcnt IN further reducing the ratio q
pVeratlnX eAvenses " gross receipts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-23
NEW CHARTERS.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Dover, March 23.-Charters were
filed here yesterday, as follows:
+. /. Smith Oil Co, Wilmington,
Del; capital, S5,000,000.
Porter's Trufoods, Inc, Wilmington,
Del; 81, 100000.
South Florida Farmers Association,
New York City; SI,650,000.
Harry Livingston, Inc, Wilmington,
Del; 81, 100000.
Head Petroleum Corporation, VIII
mington, Del; 81 100000.
Graves Air Brake Coupler Co, New
York City; s500,00O.
international General Service Cor
poration, New York City; 100000
Bisc Index Service Corporation, Larch-
mont, y. Y; 100000.
Rockport Steamship Co, Wilmington,
/ Del; S250,000.
Immediate Commercial Co, Whining
ton, Del; 100000.
American Home Building Co, Wash
ington, ID. c.; 100000.
/ r. X. Mearns Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
$4,000.
Increase in capital Of Thompson &
/ Co, of Pennsylvania, from $4,000 to
/ $3.50, 900. Philadelphia, Pa