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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
THE BAT" THRILLS
At THE PLAYHOUSE
Current Offering Greeted With
Appreciation by Large
Audiences.

THE Bat" at Tho Playhouse-cast:
Lizzie, -. ...... .Cecile Cummings
Miss Cornelia Van Gorder. ... Fan
chon Campbell.
Billy (the Butler) .....,,. Grin Shear
Brooks. .......,.,,.E Edward Cullen
Miss Dale Ogden. Helen Joy
DR.. Wells. ........ Frank Bond
Anderson Ga detectwe) ...,...
............ Brandon Evans
Richard Fleming .,.... Gordon Eldrid
Reginald Beresford George Lydecker
An Unknown Man. Ernest Pollock
Backed by its remarkable record fer
popularity and the enormous success
that has greeted II every place It has
seen seen. THE Bat" by Mary Rob-
erts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. the
most successful dramatic play in years,
was we'll received in Wilmington yes
terday, when a large representation
Of the oity's theatreeoers viewed the
matinee and the regular evening per-
Torrance at The Playhouse. Having
been given An uncommonly skilful and
fascinating performance. tho many
mysteries OF The Bat" are likely to
linger longest In the memory Of those
playgoers who. generally speaking. are
unable to foretell the Inevitable. The
audiences yesterday afternoon and last
evening differed somewhat from the
usual lethargic show followers mas
much as every minute OF the play Of
fered no possible solution to the identi-
ty OF The Bat"
The cast is one lacking Of criticism
Cecile Cummings. as Lizzie" the ter
ror-stricken maid. acted the part
splendidly-pot overdrawn. Helen
Joy. as Miss Dale Ogden, had charm
and poise. Her voice OF pleasing
quality and she spoke very distinctly.
Brandon Evans was adequate as the
detective. as wa Frank Bond in his
role OF DR.. Wells.
The lightning effects during both
performances were exceptionally
clever. The originality of the vivid
flashes, especially during the big shoot
ing scene and the final scene in the
weird garnet of the house with the
hidden room, added to mysteries of the
spell-bound people. who. with tensley
strung nerves, awaited the capture
of The Bat"
The illusion of the play is so strong
that one cannot help follow II with an
absorbing interest. This alone makes
1t worth seeing. as even the most
satisfied person likes TO be carried out
of himself occasionally.
The authors and managers unite
wherever The Bat" is presented, IN
requesting that no one disclose the
secret of the play. and, so far az IL
known, no one ever has broken faith
in that regard. The result is tina,
there is still the same delightful sur.
prise in store for those who have not
witnessed the performance 1.-THE Bat
viii close its engagement tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

Jupiter Pluvius' interference on last
Thursday night caused some disap-
pointment 20 followers Of Church
League baseball when the Cookies
were to be given the chance 10 bring
the leaders down n notch, or given
Brandywine a better grip on the old
banner. These boys will be given the
chance 20 decide this question in the
near future.
There are two games scheduled for
this week that will probably make a
change in the Official standings Cook
man and Mt. Salem will meet tonight
at Bsynard No. l Mt. Salem Will be
out strong in order to spring sur
prise on the runners-up. and should
they do this IL would increase the
leaders chances. Grace will meet the
leaders on Friday at Twenty ninth and
Market streets. This game will be
the steller attraction of the week de-
pending on the outcome OF the Cook
man-Mt. Salem game.
The Second Division has a drawing
card in the game between Epworth
and McCabe for Tuesday evening NJ
Rockford No. 2. Both teams will be
primed for a battle royal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

audience an we'll ~ laughter TO their
lips. He was greeted With tremendous
applause At each appearance.
LAndo a. Doyle. the detective. acted
with . finssss that 10 seldom seen In
stock. At no time did he everyday tho
part although II 10 one which IL fire.
qucntiy killed by that. His character
wos sustained throughout the entire
play.
Ben Hadfleld, a newcomer with the
company played two parts Handler,
the warden Mt Sing 6ing prison, and
Red Joclyp, a crook who reformed.
These parts were played with knowl-
edge and understanding Of the char
eotors and although appearing In OPP
posite roles Mr.. Hadneld did not let
them conflict. IT 10 certain that he will
BID valuable addition 10 the company.
r. Lawton Slaugh. another new
player who took two characters In
the forms OF the lieutenant governor
and then an VIM. Lane. father OF Rose
did some good work. With tho excep-
ton OF a voice which AT times failed
TO get the words across he was es-
ceptionslly good.
The minor characters In the cast
were all good, Rose Hubner and ST.
donia Elm particularly doing we'll as
Mrs. Webster and Mrs Moore, two
prison reform advocates who tried e
make love TO the handsome Jimmy
Thomas Mackin and little Mary Beck.
ley who played Bobby and Kitty made
distinct hit and the work OF the
children was enjoyed by everyone ir
the audience. Their acting was de
! lightful bit of relief to n play which
has a tendency to become a little too
heavy In spots.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

The Wilmington Players were re-
ceived with greater favor than ever
at the Gerrick Theatre yesterday when
they presented Paul Armstrong;
Alias Jimmy Valentine" The four act
play which liz so we'll known that
4. needs no introduction was done
with exceptional ability and Albert
Lando. who staged the performance,
may be congratulated on the excel
lent showing that his players made
Many new additions to the stock
company with the aid of the old
players made up n cast which was
we'll selected. Each person seemed
| typical OF his or her part and they
all entered into the spirit Of the semi
prison reform play and acted with
understanding and enthusiasm in the
parts.
Robert Lynn In the title role. did the
Valentine character to perfection and
| put on one OF the most finished bits
of acting that he has done this year
From the moment that he made his
entrance until the final curtain his in
depreciation OF the reformed crook
was splendid. In the scene in which nc
|
which Bobby has accidentally locked
her his acting was without reproach
Miss Estelle Reiliey. who took the
opposite lead as Rose Lane. was not
as enthusiastic about her part but sue
ceedcd in getting II across to the sat.
| isfaction OF the audience. The love
scene between Mr.. Lynn and Miss
Kelley ups particularly well done.
David Calls and Albert Lando wers
by far the best character studies ir
the whole show. The former played
Bill Avery. an old convict and inter
preted II with 40 much ability thai
the audience was carried away by thu
part. The place that he has mode IT
this community by his comedy parts
which he has done so we'll WAS en-
larged last night by the new char
acter which he so ably presented an
which demonstrated his ability &
bring the tears TO the eyes OF thu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
VAUDEVILLE OPENS
SEASON At THE AlD|NE
Best Features From Keith Cir
cult Will be Seen
There.

Tho 1918 vaudeville season NJ the
Aldine Theatre was opened yesterday
afternoon with a we'll balanced pro-
grap and an apprsciative audience nj
varsity entertainment lovers.
Hal johnson and Company In Their
hilsriously funny farce Mr.. Chapsr-
one" was the feature OF the program
Mr.. Johnson's female imparsonation
Ia of me plus ultra" order. George
p. Wstereon, a member Of the sup
porting cast. made big hit with his
yoddie songs.
Tho Offering OF Beban and Mack,
two winsone lassies barely In their
teens, was also greatly appreciated.
Their singing and dancing was ex-
cellent and they showed themselves
finiahed entertainers and condolences.
Dorothy Roe and her Original
Georgia Five In Heap Much Music"
we're we'll received. Miss Roye has q
remarkable contralto voice and her
JAZZ orchestra gave her good support.
Lyone and Yosco two sons Of sunny
| Italy. Roy Rice and Mary Werner. in
ION The ScafYold." Lew Cooper. In a
blackface comedian monologue. and
Iala Selbini and Bert Albert in The
Butterfly and the Cat" rounded out the
| program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
ALL.sTARS
SPLIT DOUBLE BILL

Penn A. c. took Plummer's ALL
stars into camp In the morning game
for the second time this season. TO the
tune of 10 to 8. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

Beat Saints IN Afternoon.
Plummers All-Stars redeemed
themselves by taking the afternoon
game from St. Stephens. 0 to I.
Crather pitching one OF his fine games
whitfield IL OF the churchmen and a.
ways held them safe. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

exceeding IL hands. ridden by 4 child
ri~t. Katydid. Miaa Madeline II.
Pierce. Now Castle; SECOND. Twilight.
Mtse Alice du Pont. Wilmington;
third. Model. Black Oak Farm;
fourth. Hamilton Bracelet, Black Oak
Facm.
shetland pony marc. ridden by child
--Fis,. Babcs. Black Oak Farm: Sec
ond. Gloria Foxcetcher Farms; th!rd.
Mary, Miaa Madeline Pierce.
High stopper, to be shown before an
appropriate vehicle-F1rst. Montpelier
Corinne: second. Montpelier Safety;
third. Montpelier Prise; fourth. Mont
pel!er Gertie. all OF Montpelier Farms.
Pair OF heavy horses. hitched to an
appropriate vchicle--F1rst. one team,
Edward II. Pussy Company; second
one team, Edward r. Pussy Company;
third. Edward r.. Pueey Company. WILL
mington. Del.
Three-ycar- old. sired by thorough
bred horse--First. Yellow Cress. b. m.
w. c. skinner: second. Bonnie Bell,
b. m. l5.a. 8 Black Oak Farm.
Three-year olds. suitable TO become
hunters. to be shown in hand--First.
Yellow Cross. b. M. w. c. Skinner !;
second. Bonnie Bell. b. m, Black Oak
Farm.
Horse. over Is hands inches, up to
200 pounds, conformation and manner
to be especially considered. First
Donconna. blk. e., 15.33is. aged, LAM
mot du Pont; second. King, ch. e.,
1873. 10. Miss Madeline II. Pierce.
Horse. over IA hands inches. suit
able for a lady's phaeton. lady to drive
First. Montpelier Lady, CHI. m. 100
! 4. Montpelier Farm; second, Church
man. CHI, <, -; Montpelier Farm
! Pony. Ia hands or under. best per-
formance over jump not more than
feet. TO be ridden by a child Is years
or younger. who is "A resident of Della.
ware-First, Huntsman. blk. e., 1872
aged. Lammot du Pont.
Ladies' hunters; conformation, q
per cent: manners. 90 per cent; per.
lformanee over fences. 60 per cent
4 side saddle scores FIVE points extra
ladies 10 ride; horses entered I'm thu,
class will be shown eight successlv,
jumps. the regular brush and 4-foo
fence-Ffrst, Blue Ridge, E.g. Mis-
Marion du Point; second. Loudoun.
M. Miss Marion du Pont; third. Tow
and Gown oh. m, Miss Lydia Cloth
Ter; fourth. Chancellor, CHI. E., Mis-
Lydia Clothier.
Pony. over 10 hands high and no
exceeding Ia hands inches. to b.
shown at three gals, walk, trot an,
canter-First, Little FREELY, CHI. m
Miss Madeline ". Pierce.
Novice harness horse (pairs), 10
the best pair OF novice harness horse
over IL hands 2 inches that have neve
won a blue ribbon, as a pnir, at an.
recognized shows-Fsrst, Montpelie
Geraldine, oh. m. Montpelier Fortuit,
oh. m. Montpelier Farm: secont
Churchman. CHI. E., Sister, oh m. Mont
pelier Farm.
. Hunter or Jumper for the best per
Torrance Of hunter or jumper over III
outside course, no jump over feet
inches: style of going. to be consider
/. ed-Ffrst. Nancy Pansy. b. m. Fox
catcher Farms: second. Chancellor. cl
s.. Miss Lydia Clothier: third. job
Dixon. blk. g. Vint Hill Farms: fourth
Silver Tip. b. g., Foxcatcher Farms
, This event was run of in a pourin
rain.
Road hack, 10 be shown at a wall
trot and canter. This event could nc
be staged because OF heavy rain, an
will be added to the events presonte
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
LYNCH DEFENDS TITLE
AGAINST PAL MOORE

Rinsslde. Michigan City. Sept. ST.
Joe Lynch. worlds bantamwsight
champion. successfully defended his
title against Pal Moore. the Memphis,
Tenn. challenger. in Z ten round, no.
decision contest hero yesterd4y. Moore
was all but knocked out In tho sew
enth round when he was hoorsd twice
for the count OF nine. He Also was
dropped in the third round. but did
not take tho count.
The tsn-round contest between Jim
my Clabby, Of Hammond. Ind. Aus
italian middleweight champion, and
Jimmy Darcy. OF Portland. Oregon,
went the limit. with Clabby having
the edge In boxing. Darcy was IL
pounds overweight. entering the ring
at 1873 pounds. while C1abby scaled
1870 pounds.
Dempsey. who was scheduled TO
meet Bill Brennan here, boxed two
sparring partners two two-minutc
rounds and had both Of them weary
although big pillowy gloves were
used. Jack Thompson. big Negro
faced Dempsey the nrst two rounds
and Andrs Anderson, OF Chicago
caught the champions punches ", the
last two.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
SETS SIX SWIMMING MARKS.
New York Girl Of Is Shows sensa.
tionAl Speed in Water.

New York, Sept. 5.-Apparently
only on the threshold OF a brilliant
athletic career AZ the age Of 10. Miss
Gertrude Ederlce, member OF the
women's Swimming Association Of
New York, ranks today among the
foremost feminine aquatic stars az a
result of her sensational achievement
at Brighton Beach pool In establish
ing six new worlds records in 500
metre invitation race.
A summary Of Miss Ederle's records
compared with the former marks she
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
WILMINGTON PLAYERS
|. WIN new PUBLIC FAVOR
Prove Their Versatility by Pro-
ssntatlon OF "Allas Jimmy
Valentine"

Alias Jimmy Valentine" at the
Gnrrick.--Thc. cast:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05
BACHARACH GIANTS AND
ST. THOMAS SPLIT PAIR

The Bacharaoh Giants and st.
Thomas divided their double bill at
Harlan Field yesterday, the former
taking the afternoon game. while the
latter captured the morning contest.
The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-05

Have you Il piece OF antique fur
niture that you dssirc TO turn into
caeh7 Ten our 10000 interested resd-
ers. Many are interested in what you
have TO nffer ADV.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14
TRI CITY YOUTHS
POPULARlZE INDOOR

La Sale. ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE youths
Of the Tri Cities have shown consid-
cradle interest in indoor baseball TINS
season. which statement is attested
by the fact that some 500 boys ana
adults have been participating in this
branch of sport at least once a
week at the Social Center.
With the exception of the Mems
league. there has been an increase
in the number Of spectators at the
various games played, and this Is
especially true in the case oil the
grade parochial school games. me
teams i'm the Junior league have been
PLAYING some exceptional ball III
many instances and the followers
of the individual teams have appre
ciated the caliber of playing exhibit
ed.
AS has been the custom at the so
ciai Center, the season for indoor
baseball will be drawn to Gloss
shortly after the holidays and base
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14
RAILROAD c H lE +.
SAYS LOWER RATES
NO AID TO FARMER
INDICATES THAT LACK OF EQUIP
MENT is A GREATER HARDSHIP
TO AGRICULTURAL REGIONS
THAN LOWERED TARIFFS.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec lily \,
p Shortage OF transportation equip
ment. ana not high freight rates, is
the greatest handicap OF western farm
ers I'm the marketing ~ their crops, II.
r. Byram, president Of the Chicago
Milwaukee and st. Paul railway, de
clarcd In an address here last night
before the Wisconsin Manufacturers
association.
"ReIgcuou OF freight rates under
present conditions would do more
harm than good" he said, adding that
producers aud shippers really are SUI
fering most seriously from inability TO
get enough transportation 10 move
their products satisfactorily 10 mar
ket
III The widespread agitation for i'm
mediate reductions OF freight rates
should De successful the certain etec,
would he TO protract and Intensity tn
shortage Of transportation, while, AZ
the same time. 1t would have little ci'
feet upon the prices farmers get toi
their products.
The farmer has continually dinne1
into his ears the thought that frelgh;
rates are responsible for the low
prices he is receiving, when it can
easily be shown that the fluctuations
which occur in the prices of farm
products within short periods greatly
exceed the total freight rates paid
uron them
THE farmer has no assurance that
reductions in freight rates would add
4 dollar TO his own revenues. The
market price OF his product might be
changed so as to much more than alb
sorb any small change in the rates
and, in spite of the glitterinr promises
of his political advisers. his condi
ton would not be improved while the
financial troubles OF the railways
would be greatly increased.
While reduction OF freight rates
might not have any effect upou the
price the farmer receives for his prod
ucts, il would have great effect upon
the ability of the railroad TO furnish
him with enough service to move his
products to market, for the rate that
a railway charges IS all that it gets
for its services and determines Us
prosperity and its ability to render
adequate service"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14
PLAYS WHOLE SEASON
WITH BROKEN SPINE

walla Wala, WASH Dec, l4--Tak-
ing a chance with ones spinal col
umn il risky business lust for the
sake OF playing football. But II is
just what Lawrence Jacky fullback
and captain of the Walla Walla high
school eleven, did this season-md
he got away with IT,
The local high school eleven finish
cd the season THANKSGIVING day by
defeating the Coinage high school
team of Spokane, 80 to o, and there
by earning the right 90 clash with
Waite high school of Toledo, o., for
an intersectional contest here on
Christmas day, il that eleven decides
ocome west. Jacky finished the
game Ia his position and thereby com
pleted II record OF nine games With
out ever having been taken out. This
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14
new ARMS FARLEY
PROPOSED TO c U I
DOWN SMALL CRAFT
HOUSE COMMITTEE PROPOSES
THAT PRESIDENT CALL NEW
spARLEYooF saonAToRiEs TO
NAVAL LIMITATIONS AaRsF'
MENT. p

Washington, Dec, l4.--(By 4 p
Blunt notice that the United States
cannot avoid q new naval program III
swift cruisers and fleet submarines W.
less treaty limitations are extended to
such craft, was served by the house
approximations committee yesterdey
in reporting the s2sS.So6,5SS naval APP
propritaion bill. 4 six line provision
nlaced in the bill by the committee re-
ouestsd President Harding 10 nego'
tiate with Great Britain, France, Japan
and Italy for such an extension OF the
treaty. limitation OF aircraft to be IN
Guided. The bill provides for an en-
listed personnel OF $4,000.
The committee report said large
cruisers and submarine programs were
planned abroad. adding:
SIN other words, competition Is on
again IN the single direction to which
the unrstified Washington naval
treaty does not extend. and If II be
allowed TO 20 on unchecked, the purse
strings again must be relaxed and this
government, like all others, will nc
Constrained to launch a new program
to keep US at least abreast OF any o.
the other powers,
The chief reason prompting Chair.
man Kelley TO propose new naval
conference was understood to nave
been The light cruiser program recon-
mended BIZ the naval general board,
The program urged as necessary to
Reep the United States navy on a par
ity with other navies in cruisers IN
Guided sixteen new light cruisers to
cost S1es,000,Oo0,
Administration officials expressed
the view last night thta there appear
ed little likelihood of success for the
new negotiations to limit in accord
ance with the "5.5-3" or some other
ratio the size OF cruiser and subma-
rine fleets. The French position az
the conference In opposition to limit
ing fleets. II was said, brought a spe'
cific reservation by British delegates
of the right TO build anti-submarine
craft such as light cruisers and de.
stroyers without restriction.
IN addition TO the new cruiser pro-
gran, the committee is known to have
been informed Of the general board's
recommendation that a start be made
on modernizing the preJutland battle
ships, the point being made that Great
Britain has already remodeled to 2
large extent to increse gun range and
deck protection In her capital ships.
Tho American modernization pro
iect wotild cost in the ueighbOrhood O
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14

i'll spite OF the fact that last year he
was forced 20 retire from the game
earl IN the schson with two OF hia
yertabrao out OF place and one split
lengthwise,
But Jacky was systematic about
the care OF himself, He devoted him.
self to the idea of getting well SO
that he could help his team win u
championship,
With the best of medical and home
care he was in shape this fall Tho
physicians and friends assured him
he was taking u big chance, but
Jaclty said;
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14

Lacking such remodeling work. Ameri'
can fourteen inch gun ships would re-
main outranged by otherwise similar
but modernized British ships by i've
miles. navy officers have declared.
The bill will be taken up today, anu
while the disarmament item is not eX-
pected to be reached before Thursday,
MIR. Kelley will explain the nature OF
the request and give his reasons for
the proposed step
Approving the committee acton
Representative Byrnes democrat, 5.
c. said yesterday that while the naval
cost next year would reach $4,000,
900. the budget of the British navy
this year was 1888, 900, 600.
| When the naval bill was presented
TO the full appropriations committee
OF thirty-fv members it was ap
proved
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14

games aud lots OF music for dahclAg'
SO bring your friends and come early
Tho annual bazaar given yes'eF-
DAY at the Episcopal church by the
ladies proved q huge success, more
than $50 people visited the church
during the day and all spent a de-
lishtful time. A large number oil
beautiful hand made articles were
disposed of. A few booths were also
set up aud decorated very prettlly'
Al q o'clock delicious supper was
served, with about 100 in attendance.
II was very successful affair ana
the ladies are well pleased, and wish
10 thank everyone who aided them
in making il such.
Thirty.hve members OF the phllan'
thropic department. of The Woman
club met yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Charles stevens, I2'
state street. The afternoon was
spent in packing boxes, which viii
be given to the inmates OF the eoun
~ home NJ their annual CHRISTMAS
partv. \ comforter was also tackled
and will be presented TO u needy
family. An informal social afternoon
was spent by all,
/ Mrs. Theresa Nallat entertained The
members of her card club yesterday
afternoon at her home, 1858 Phelps
street. The afternoon was very SO
cially spent and all present spent
delightful time. Three tables of 5Ol
were played. honors being awarded
ITO Mrsa Glen Crowley and Mrs JohI
fitzgerald. Consolation prize Wen
to Mrs. Frank Lanter. Late in th'
afternoon delicious refreshments
! were served,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Newoerg
who were married in Galesburs dur
ing the Thanksgiving season and Mrs
Samuel Cobb OF Columbus street
nee Charlotte Cation. former teach
or in the township high school. were
guests of honor at very delightful
dinner given by the members OF th'
/ faculty in the school cafeteria OF
Tuesday night Covers We're laid fol
thirty guests. Bridal decorations wer'
used on the table as compliment u
Mrs. Newberg. Following the dlh
ner. an informal social time was en-
joyed by the guests.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-14

ball will give place to basketball in
that place.
Players who are expecting to en-
ter teams in the basketball league
are urged TO arrange Immediately
for their organizations and have ey.
ehything in readiness for participat-
ing after the holidays