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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
"HUM0RESQUE" MOVIE.
OF MUSIC AND JEWRY
Academy Opens New Season
Appropriately With Fannie
Hurst Story

Academy Of Music--"Humoresqu Is
sight into the inner lives OF the Jewish
people. Their struggle for n place at
the top, love of home and zeal for the
advancement Of their children are all
presented knowingly and grippingly.
Much OF the feeling of conviction is
brought about BY the excellence Of the
presentation under the personal direc-
tion of Frank Buhler. His selections of
accompanying music were so fitting that
they might have been written especially
for the picture. Then soloists singing
tune passing before the curtains Of the
newly fitted Academy stage. O single
reel subject of the Holy Land. with It's
Wailing Wall, and then the picture
proper following the singing placed the
sage of Fannie Hurst's story.
This Paramount picture carries a
message, and in its way Is one of the
really worth while subjects Of the
Screen. Frank Borzage directed 1t, and
picting respective characters with depth
OF feeling In dramatic manner these
figures on a screen hold attention of the
spectator throughout the unfolding OF
the story
To Vera Gordon goes credit for the
mother To Dore Davidson Is intrusted
that of the father Alma Rubens is the
sweetheart of the boy. played by Castor
Glass while others are allotted roles OF
which they make much.
A Jewish mother has always wanted
one OF her sons to be musician. and
her secret longing is manifested one day
when a favorite child wants violin
for q birthday gift. There are both
tears and happiness in the face Of this
admiring mother when she sees her
child hold his first violin. She helps
him to practice, secures for him a hear
ing and finally wins contracts for him to
appear in concert. The boy appears
succe ssfully before the great musical
world and later for residents of the
Jewish quarter from which he rose. War
takes him and in an attack his arm Is
injured and he loses the use OF It. Dis
heartened. he gives up the struggle for
a career. but through love OF his sweet
heart regains the use of his arm by n su-
preme effort. In the original version the
youth was killed and the ending was
sad. but here is given the customary
movie finale.
'Humoresque," with its basis a mu-
steal theme, appropriately inaugurated
the new regime at the Academy, spon-
sored by Edward Box and his public
spirited associates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
IHEAIRLAL SEASON HAS AN EARLY AND INTERESTING OPENING

Grand--'Meet the wife" and have a
series OF spontaneous laughs at the head
liner of a well-balanced bill Additional
laughs are prompted by Miller and
Lyle's blackface comedians. The Hur.
leys perform amazing aerial feats and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon wilde are novel
shadow graphists. McFarlan and Palace
are pleasing harmonists.
Knickerbocker - Napier and Ytonne
win applause with difficult contortions
Mack and Dean are pleasing entertain.
ers. and the sketch presented by Rotani
and Berretti is well received Gilroy,
Dolan and Carrelle are a meritorious
singing trio. Jones and Jones provoke
laughter and Willie brothers prove un-
usual gymnasts.
Nixon-van and Carrie Avery are seen
in the mysterious comedy. Madam SIR:
loin- Medium" Jimmy Lyons aroused
much laughter. Van and Vernon omer
The Peach and the Stew" Fred La
Rene and company in an electrical nov.
city. Willish and company jugglers. and
the photoplay. Twins of Sunering
Creek" with William Russell, completes
varied and interesting bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

her singing gains for her the leadIng role
In the opus She has a pleasing per-
sonality and her voice shows great prom
ise. Ben Forbes, a protege of Charles
NJ. Schwsb, discloses a tenor voice of
Rood quality. James Il. Carson, as the
theatrical angel" has comedy methods
that won deserved laughter.
Hal Skelly proved the hit of the show
with his dancing and bright 'peppy"
ways. His hearty reception was worthy
Of the effort he made to entertain. Eddie
Bowling, another vigorous droil was
admirable, John Reinhard has the role
of the composer. June Elvidge, we'll
known to movie fans, Is the prina
donna in the play within the play. The
supporting entertainers have been care
fully selected for their good looks and
dancing ability. The, entire production
is instinct with youth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
CASINO HAS GOOD SHOW
Frank Hunter at Walnut Street
Householder BurIesoue Theatres

Cssino-James Coopers The Best
Show in Town" has as chief comedian
Frank Hunter. who leaves nothing to
be desired in the way of clean and
clever fun. He has been we'll supplied
with up-to date jokes and the plot gives
him plenty OF opportunity TO draw
laughs. Lillian Clinton displays a
pleasing voice in a manner that brings
out its best qualities. More attention
than usual has been paid to the stage
settings. and they form an attractive
background for a pretty chorus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

TrocaderO-'The Puss Puss Com
pany' in a show called They're At II
Again" Is the much h-applauded attrac-
ton. Several well and favorably
known burlesquers are among the cast
including Evelyn Demarest, Ray Reed
Ban Small, Roy Peck and Mona Mayo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

BlJou-"The Joy Riders" a bur-
lesque performance built on new lines.
was well received by good houses. Billy
Mossey. Louise Pearson and George
Adam were the chief entertainers. Many
new SpeCialties were offered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

Peoples - Harry Hastings Big
Show" gives patrons a pleasant enter
tainment. The cast is headed by Dan
Coleman, known as one OF the funniest
comedians in burlesGue. The show
closes with a spectacular act. "Cinder-
elias Ball" a well-trained chorus, to-
gether with the newest songs, aid in
pleasing the audience.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

victoria-"The Terror" Is Tom Mix.
This is the best western picture that
period. and the fans will no doubt catch
hold the eide of the seats when his
stunts are being enacted. Jacques JAG
card is the director, while the star is
the author and, consequently, the latter
Is not hampered in trying to follow the
dictates of writer whose ideas have to
be absorbed.
Melodrama has its place. and It is at
the Victoria. The story Is of the gold
mines, and in II Is the central character
of the deputy who seeks the cause of
the holding back of the shipments of
gold from the mines. A lady is given a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

Walton Roof The Gorham Revue
which has met with the approval OF
patrons. continues on its second month
Several talented artists are included in
the cast The singing is especially pleas
ing. Members OF the company have
several specialties which Invariably
please Dancing continues to attract
patrons nightly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
SHIP BY TRUCK

We make daily trips TO AIT points in New
York Connecticut Rhode Island. Massa-
ehusetts, Pennsylvania. Maryiand and Wash
load rate on fuInityrs. coo per mile
Tel. Mar. 683i. Night & Sun. Ph.. Mar. 1860
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

Arcadia-"The Slim Princess" was
delight on the musical comedy stage. and
in the silent version. which Victor
Schertzinger directed, there is found a
fine vehicle for the talents of Mabel Nor
mand, the Goldwyn comedienne. George
AIDE wrote the story, which was given
sood production.
There is wealth of fun in the idea
OF having one princess in the household
slim, while about her are the fatted sis
ters who prove so pleasing In the eyes of
the Moravian swains. This princess is
made to appear plump by the use of
special garment which Is inflated. There
is n garden party, and at a critical mo-
ment II Is Debated and, of course. the
secret is out that she is not all that she
appeared. Much fun is caused when the
younger sister cannot marry because of
the elder one being unwed and slim.
Along comes an American millionaire
and. admiring the slimness of the girl
he asks her hand in marriage. and OF
course, the whole path Is then clear for
the other sister to wed the man of her
hearts choosing and also gain the en-
richment of her fathers Golfer.
Miss Normand is we'll equipped to
portray the role of the princess. be-
cause II is replete with funny poss!bili-
ties. and she makes the most of them
Hugh Thompson is the millionaire, while
in Tully Marshall Is shown a character
of fine drawing. Russ Powell, Lillian
Sylvester and Pomeroy Cannon are the
others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
NEW PHOTOPLAYS SHOWN
Favorite Players In Popular Pictures
on Local Screens

stanley-"The Yellow Typhoon" Is the
work of Harold MacGrath, and his fol-
lowers viii find this story to theirliking:
In II appears Anita Stewart in a dual
role, which seems to be the popular
thing these days. Edward Jose directed,
and his work needs no Introduction.
while In Monte NJ, Katterjohn ts found
the adapter who really knows his trade.
There Is indeed no prohteering in
material in this production. for the di-
rector has supplied plenty OF details for
the unfolding of the tale. In fact, there
seems 10 be n bit too much for the spec
tator to follow and the tempo Is conse-
quently slowed up bit. After the play
gets under way II is lively enough. with
the attention focused upon the star in
her dual parts.
Two girls are portrayed in different
circumstances Of life, but not quite like
last weeks Norma Talmadge production.
One sister marries and is reported a
suicide, but the other sister enters the
secret service work and sets out to trace
some papers which deal with a marine
invention. In the search the sister Is
discovered alive. and with her is a man
who is wanted. In flight and final cap
ture the story ends but not before there
is murder and a suicide.
Donald Macdonald, of musical COM
edy fame. Is in the cast, as are manv
other players whose work is worthy of
their selection for the roles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
SHIRT ON POLE
SAVEDS-5CREW
Own Efforts and Not
Buoy Brought Rescue
Of Men

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4-The
U. S. submarine So went to the bot
tom of the Atlantic Wednesday be
cause large air intake valve failed
to close when the boat made a prac-
tice dive, it was stated in an official
report on the accident made by the
Commander of the destroyer Beaver.
The report disclosed it was largely
through the efforts of the ir1prison-
ed men and not the telephone buoy
as at first reported, that the men
were saved. The crew learned that
the stern of the ship was above the
water, gouged small hole through
the iron hall and thrust out a pole
with white undershirt tied to It..
They then wigwagged distress signals
which We're seen by the steamer At
lantus p hours later After large
hole had been drilled in the upstand-
ing stern by members of the crew OF
the transport General Goethals. the
men weer taken from their prison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
BUNK PRAISES
MOUNTAIN dew
Interesting Yarns Being
Told of Candidates
Speeches

ATLANTA, Sept. 4.-They are
telling some nightly interesting sto-
rles about the fe wspeeches that John
R Bunk Cooper, of Macon, is
making in the senatorial race. He
has made very few to date, but ex-
cerps from one recently delivered
at Calhoun. in Gordon county, have
reached political circles here, and it
is a scream from those who do not
take their politics as a life and death
matter.
For instance, Mr.. Cooper referred
to Governor Dorsey as "Darsey," and
seemed to have grudge against the
governor because he did not appoint
a judge for ms circuit at the new
salary recently voted by the leg:s-
lature.
Speaking of l!quo1, which he ad-
vocates strenuousiy, the Bibb states
man is said to have promised mis-
mountain hearers more and better
wet goods if he is elected, and wines
galore when they found occasion to
visit him in Washington.
''You folks up here have mighty
good pure corn whiskcy," he sold,
land do not know what it is to have
to drink the stuff they sell down our
way. The liquor we get will run :.
man wild. Jusee look what 1t made
Tom Watson do the other night at
Buford. 1t made HIM throw the his
tory of the United Daughters of the
| Confederacy at four drummers play
/ ing set back, which is going some for
bravery"
Those who have heard Mr.. Cooper
declare that his speech is funnier than
/ a three-ring circus and an effort will
be made to bring ain to Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Fast Ansley PAGER Goes
Lame on Grand Circuit

That his sensational young PAGER,
Lecco Grattan, picked up a pebble
and went lame during a heat in To-
ledo three weeks ago, after several
great races on the Grand Circuit,
was the word which Chas. L. Ansley
brought back to Americas Friday af-
ter a visit to the northeast, during
which he attended some of the
Grand Circuit meets, hoping to see
his entry in action The horse, I'M
der the tutelage of the veteran, Pop
Geers, of Macon, was retired for
the time being while being brought
around into shape, and is expected
to be able to start again at Column
bus, O., in two weeks. 1t is feared
the lay-off in mid-season, during
which he could be given no hard
work, will prevent him fro mmaking
any very fast time for the remain
der of the season. He is expected
to be ready fo rfaster company at
the opening of next season.
DR.. E. T. Mathis was in Albany
Friday on business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Illegal Tobacco Tax Collections
Exposed
Dorsey Club Resorts to Abortive Camouflage. Law
Gives No Authority to Special Agents
to Collect These Taxes

The letter just mailed to voters in
Sumter county by the Dorsey club
is an abortive effort to camouflage
the Governors great error in illegal
ly Sending out his agents and ille-
gally collecting money from unsus
pecting citizens; all of which was
admitted by the Governor in his
speech here, and is now admitted by
his efforts to return some of the
money so illegally collected.
The effect of this letter upon the
voter who reads it will be just the OPP
posite of what was intended by the
writer, because in it, he quotes the
act of 1909, and then quotes the act
of 1918, showing that the last act
on the subject fails to impose any
tax on cigarette tobacco. READ 1T
FOR YOURSELVES AND BE CON-
WINGED.
Senator Smith never stated that
the full amount of $143,0 900 was lille
gally collected, but that $4,000 of
this amount as shown by an audit Of
this transaction was extorted from
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

small merchants without authority of
law.
This circular letter also quotes the
act of 1919, page fifty-five.
This act distinctly provides that
the State Tax Commissioner-not
the Governor-believing that tax
payers are not registering with the
Ordinary, nor properly returning
their property for taxation shall
have authority, on recommendation
of the governor to employ COM
petent person, who shall be vested
with the power now given to county
boards of assessors to ascertain such
facts.
1t will be seen that these agents
have no authority of law to collect
any money whatever, but simply to
to see that taxpayers make proper re-
turns. But this is not an open ques-
ton.
The Governor and other state
house officials admit the bhnder and
have returned portion Of the money
so illegally collected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Governor Dorsey's Answer To
These Questions
"Why Does Calf Slobber and Can't Spit?" Does
His Answer Indicate Craftsmanship?

What attempt did you make to
have the legislature provide the nee
essary measures to care for the
states finances?
Did you discharge Frank Grant, a
white man, and replace him with a
negro? Did you then supply the ne
gro with motor moving machlneI
What is Governor Cox's position
on reservations to the League of Ma
tions? Does he favor the covenant
as President Wilson brought it from
Paris or does he favor reservations!
What difference is there between
Mr.. Cox's position on the League and
that of Senator Hoke Smith?
Have you ever bolted a Democrat
ic primary and voted for an independ-
emit candidate over the regular DEM
ocratic nominee?
In the event you are elected sem
ator would you fall heir to Senator
Smiths important committee places
or would the seniority rule compel
YOU to take minor places?
In Early county a negro Goods
by killed a white man, was convicted
twice, affirmed by the supreme court
and sentenced to lang. You have re-
spited Goolsby five times. The case
has already cost Early county $1O,-
600. What is your reason for grant
ing these respites?
What efforts have you made 10
prevent the suspension of the state
market bulletin?
During the wsr did you noke
single Liberty Bond speech, Red
Cross or other address along this
line?
When the pneumonia epidemic
was raging at Camp Wheeler and
Governor Cats, of Florida, called On
you to investigate, did you g to Ma
con and report that conditions were
GOOD and that there was nothing the
matter at Camp Wheeler? Did not
Governor Cats persist in his efforts
until he forced a rigid investigation
whereupon it developed that Govern
or Cats charges were true and that
you had been misinformed by the of
ficials as to the true condition at
Camp Wheeler?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Beware of Extravagant Claims

Be not misled by extravagant
claims and false statements being
made by the Dorsey organ. The Con-
stitution and Telegraph will likely be
filled with these today. Senator
Smith has always carried the grand
old county of Sumter; her people arc
still sane and sensible. and she will
again give him good safe major
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Finds Cox Gaining Fast
In Republican North

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Mebane re-
turned Friday evening from Charles
ton, W. Va, where they spent five
weeks visiting relatives.
1T was a great trip" said Mr.. Me-
bane. "They are talking Cox
nightly strong in West Virginia, and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

lily on Sept 8. 1t will be found when
the vote is counted that the voters of
the Empire State of the South are
not willing to deny themselves, and
the nation at large of the benefit OF
Senator Smiths valuable experience
and great ability in these Sroublous
tinles nd they will therefore re-elect
him to the senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

it appears he has more than an even
chance of carrying that Republican
state. He seems to be gaining very
rapidly in the north, from what l
could hear, because of his great per-
sonal popularity and the fight he is
uniting M )"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
ANDERSONVILLE

ANDERSONVILLE, September 4.
The Andersonville school will open
next Monday, September 6, and a
splendid attendance is assured. Prof
G. L. Cooper will again head the
school and will be ably assisted by
Miss Minnie Reid, of Ellaville.
Leon Slappey is spending the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
No Action Taken at
Lee Mass Meeting

bESSBURG September 4.-The
court house here was filled with cit
liens Thursday who gathered in re-
Spouse to an unsigned dodger call
ing for a mass meeting to discuss
matters of importance to every citi-
zen. 1t developed that the alleged
misconduct of certain county offic-
ers was the cause for the call of
the meeting and a chairman and a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

committee consider the matter and
make recomm ld;+'' we're chosen.
This committee, after remaining cut
a short time, recommended that the
matter be dropped, which was &C
cepted by the meeting, and adjourn
ment followed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

What is your estimate of can
didate for office who lodges and
runs from his political opponent as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

weekend in Andersonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Dykes and
son, Miss Dykes, Mr. C. A. Slappey
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05
Dorsey's Race at Washington

did Governor Dorsey at Washington,
Ca, last Friday? Was he prompted
to flee by conscious inability and in
feriority or cowardice?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

A Statesman of Experience he Will be a
Trained Worker for Georgia. Interests on the
Senate Floor During the Years Ahead His
Past Work for Georgia Justifies the Prediction
that he viii be Found Capable of Handling Ev-
cry Problem, However Great. A Vote for Hoke
Smith Wednesday Means a Vote for Democratic
Government of the People by the People and
for the People.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

Some of the questions submitted
to Governor Dorsey at Shellman, Ca,
by A. Perry, prominent attorney
of Cuthbert are given below.
Each question was certifie as rel
evant, to the campaign by two Of
Governor Dorsey's supporters before
they were asked the governor
The questions follow:
Was the statement in the editorial
of the Atlanta Constitution of April
% true or false, when it stated that
Mr.. Watson consistently supported
every measure necessary to win the
war?
Is it true that you were not in At
lanta on the last day of the recent
legislature, August II, but were at a
barbecue and made a political speech
in Floyd county?
What effort, if any, did you make
to induce the legislature to pass the
water power bills as advocated by
the Municipal league; who was re-
sponsible for the failure to pass this
measure?
What efforts did you make to have
the legislature pass constructive
measures caring for the states fl
nances?
Did the legislature do its duty in
failing to pass the water power bills
and in failing to provide for the
states finances?
Explain your reason for your veto
of the bill exempting the Masonic
hospital from the inheritance tax?
Why did you not return this bill
in time for the legislature to pass it
over your veto, if it so desired?
Explain the alleged illegal collec-
ton of tobacco taxes?
Is it true that you refunded the
money to Calhoun merchants under
threat of exposure by Representa-
tive Owens, of Gordon county? Ex-
plain Just what did transpire between
YOU and Mr. Owens.
Did you favor the effort to dis
franchise the negro in 1906?
Whose fault is it that after sever
al years as governor the state is
broke?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

Carl Cooper, of Charleston. s. c.,
is the guest of his brother, G. L.
Cooper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

and Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Cooper were
among those going to Americas the
past week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

Some of the questions submitted
to Governor Dorsey at Shellman, Ca,
by A: Perry, a prominent attorney
of Cuthbert are given below.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-05

DR.. E. T. Mathis was in Albany
Friday on a business mission.