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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
MOVIE EXPERT
TO SPEAK HERE
Miss Connally To Give
Free Talk On Select
ed Pictures

Ameucus people interested in cln-
catioJ,. culture and public welfare
will have al opportunity Of hearing
Miss Louise Connolly, one OF the ma
items leading women. in talk q The
Rylander tlleatpl al 1890 O'Clock
"Wednesday morning. Jane p oa the
topic Of selected motion pictures ana
1keig.uses in. education, ant and re.
liglona The talk will be free.
4 conference Of leading women,
End O few men. Of AmeTCus, was held
this week TO arrange for Miss Con,
nolly's coming. 1t was emphasized
that she is not a crusader for motion
pictqry qensofshap, topic which has
been more or less widely agltated
this. year all over the country. She
will bring -Alilr5ler two-reel film IL
Illustrating how motion pictures are
made. and giving scenes Of some OF
the finest and most artistic scenes OF
various dramas.
While here Miss Connolly Will be
the guest Of thp Woman's club, and
a mass meeting for mothers viii be
held at E. o'clock Wednesday after
noon at the Community house, at
which she will speak
Miss Connolly is well known by the
Educators of the United States as an
expert in visual education. She was
born and educated in Washington, d.
e., RECEIVING degree Of b. s. from
the George Washington University
in 1886 and the degree Of NJ. 5. N
1889 She had special courses in
pedagogy in the New York University
and ID Teachers College and Colum-
bia University. and has held many ed
vocational positions as teacher and
supervisor in the schools of New Jer-
sew
Her interest in visual education has
led her to devote some years to the
Use of visual aids to education in the
Newark library and museum.
I She is the author Of text books on
the teaching Of languages and geog-
raphy, and editor of many text books
for three publishing houses. She has
prepared many brochures on educa-
lion. citizenship and visual and tangi-
BILE instructions Miss Connolly is also
well known as, lecturer and public
speaker on education, before teach
hrs' Institutes, from the state Of
Maryland north. She contributed ar
ticles also occasionally to the maya
Hi,nac
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
ID1ENTTTHTS
MRS. CARROLL MULKEY WEST.

MRS. CARROLL MULKEY WEST.
BUENA VISTA, June 18.-News
has been received of the death of Mrs.
Carroll Mulkey West, in Atlanta, on
Thursday evening at St. Joseph's In
firmary. Mrs. West before her mar
llage three years ago was Miss Mary
Stewart McMichael second daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H. McMi-
chael, of Buena Vista. and was one
OF the most popular young women of
this section.
Mrs. West was a graduate of G. n.
q |. c., and after her graduation
taught at the G. N. {; l. C. for a year
Of so, later going to Atlanta to teach
class of delinquent children at the
Lee Street school, at which place she
won quite reputation as teacher
In June. 1918. she was married to
Dr.. West, leaving with him for Chat
tanoOga and later going to Texas,
where he was in service in the Ameri-
can army. Just before the armistice,
DR.. and Mrs. West were transferred
to Fort Mcpherson, in Atlanta. and
since that time have made Atlanta
their home.
Mrs. West is survived by her hus-
band, DR.. C. NJ. West and three
months-old son; her mother and ia
Their, Hon. and Mrs. f. II. McMichael;
two sisters, Mrs. Harry Schmeisser,
Of Atlanta, and Miss Merrill McMi-
chael, Of Buena Vista; two brothers,
Edward McMichael, Jr, and William
McMichael, of Buena Vista. besides a
host of relatives and friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
! I=lJEAlTIdIS !
GEORGE Dewitt HOUSE.

Geofge Dewitt House, sc years
old, OF Lumpkin, died Friday night
at Z O'clock at the residence of his
son, c. f. House, on Barlow street.
Death followed, an illness extending
over d period of five months.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Lucy Grimes House, and four sons,
G. E. House and H. D. House, of
Americas, and c. G. House and Il. Z.
Hopse,-ni-Lumpkin.
-Lwo~ stetcrs' and two brothers also
SURVIVE +1nse being Mrs. P-~L. Gran
berry, Of Americas, and Mrs. R. T.
H&rne, Of Tumpkin and w. H. House
and S. J. House, of Lumpkin.
The body was taken to the Sea-
board train at o'clock Saturday
afternoon. accompanied by the fol
lowing pallbearers: f. z. Lee, |. T.
Hires. J. NJ Hammond s. A. Parrish,
]. !C. Pouucey and Carlton Shy Fun
eral service will he conducted Sun
day morning at 1890 o'clock from
the fanoilv residence in Lumpkin,
and internent viii follow in the fam
ilY cemetery. miles from that place.
Rev. o. L. Owen, q nephew of Mr..
House, vii! conduct the funeral serv-
ices.
Mr.. House had been i'll for some
time previous to his death, and came
to Americas two weeks ago for spe-
cial treatment. His condition grew
alarmingly worse each day, and death
came as a relief to his sufferings.
He was member Of Wesley Chapel
Methodist church at Lumpkin, and
was steward in that church for
years. He was closely identified with
The advancement Of the interests OF
both civic and religious movements
in Lumpkin, and was one of the best
known and most beloved citizens of
that community.
He was bora sand reared in Stew
art county, having been one of the
largest planters around Lumpkin,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
Orbidden Fruit

In the astar cast dear old friend Theodore Roberts,
probably the screen most finished character actor Agnes
Ayers, Kathryn Williams, Clarence Burton and Forrest
Stanley Honest could you pick likely" bunch for
picture?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
''MidsummerxM adness"

Adapted from the novel; His Friend by Hamilton
Under the kiss of moonlight the And here
were these two alone She the friend of
honeymoon had faded of
mad momen-A tho ro;1s
OF modern and cnse living fire Acclaimed
by the editor of The Moving as the greatest legitimate d,,
matte production the has
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
SHANGHAI Zionists Aid
In HOLY Land Welcome

SHANGHAI, A)rI ) --DeIaVed) =
On the recent occasion when Winston
Churchill left London on his mission
to Jerusalem the Shanghai Zionist
organization addressed a cable mes
sage to him at Palestine. 1t read:
"The Shanghai Zionist Association
bids you hearty welcome to our Is
reals land and expresses confidence
in The fulfiHment Of our two thous-
and years cid aspirations"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19

Hamiiton's society novel, His Friend
and His Wife" centers around two
young married couples who are close
friends One Of the husbands
magines himself iii love with his
friends wife, and she, neglected by
her husband and starving for 70
nance, yields to a temporary infat.
uaJion, The results are highly in.
teresting and lead to a climax that
for sheer dramatic intensity has sell
dom been equalIed on the sceen.
A notable cast was chosen to play
the chief roles in midsummer Mad
ness including such favorites as Lila
Lee, Lois Wilson, Jack Holt and Con.
rad Nagel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
MRS. MAMIE sUMERFoRD

LESLIE, June 18.-Cobb Sumer-
ford was called to the bedside of his
mother at Unadilla Wednesday, she
being seriously i'll. She died Friday
morning at Q o'clock.
Nils. Sumerford was we'll known
here where she had visited a number
of time and her friends are grieved
to learn Of her death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19

Take pretty, romantic young wo-
man whose husband is too busy to
love her and an attractive man who is
wearied of his wife. Place them to-
gether under the spell Of the full
moon at midnight. And what hap
pens?
Midsummer Madness" will tell
you in manner that will please
and startle. This is, the new William
De Mile production which has taken
Its place beside the really fine pic.
lures of the current season. 1t will
be shown at the Alcazar theater for
Monday and Tuesday.
The story, adapted from Cosmo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
LILA LEE AND HER SHAPELY
FAR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

What Manager McCord Prathcr
claims to be "the greatest program
for a single week" is in store for
Americas movie lovers next week.
It's Paramount Week at the Alca-
zar. Mr. Prather has secured four Of
the biggest Paramount super-feaures
Tor he week.
Beginning Monday is Midsummer
Madness" wIh Lila Lee, LOIS Wilson
and Conrad NageI This picture,
adapted from the Saturday Evening
Post story, His Friend and HIS
Wife" by Cosmo Hamilton, and d.
rected by William DeMile, will be
shown Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday Cecil
s. DeMilIe production, "Forbidden
Fruit" in which Agnes Ayers, Clar-
cnce Burton and Theodore Roberts
star jointly with Kathryn Williams
and Forrest Stanley Paramount
claim this to be one of its very
greatest, with Gavish" scenes from
first to last.
An excellent English story, "The
Call of Youth" is booked for Fri
day. The entire cast is composed
Of the most famous Of English ac-
tors, including Mary Glenn, Jack
Hobbs, Malcolm Cherry and Ger
trude StorreIl.
Wallace Reid, one of Americas
fans favorites among the male ac-
tors, comes Saturday in Loves Spec.
ial" The announcement of Wal
lace Reds name usually insures a
full house, and his Saturday picture
comes to Americas with a great at
tendance record following it from
the big cities Of the north.
All in all, Manager Prather, is Civ
ing Americas a program next week
that will delight all and insure q
successful Paramount Week"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-19
Wednesday
and Thursday

a Paramount Super-Specia Picture. Directed by Cecil
B. DeMille the most lavishly staged picture of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-24

All wool serge, a
guaranteed fast
colors, tailored for
style and service, Il
stouts, regulars
and Sims, sizes34 to 4
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
.DAUCHERTY DENIES
CAPTAIN R0SENbLUTH
PERSONAL Interview
Attorney General to Make
Probe of Cronkhite Death

Washington April 2l.---Attorncy Gen
era! Daugherty refused today To grant
a personal interview to Captain Robert
Kusenbluth Of New York who is charged
at Tacoma, Wash, with having ordered
tho shooting of Major Alexander Cronk-
hita at Camp Lewis in 1918.
Captain RoScnbluth was hocoWian
10 the department of justic" by Senator
Calder Of New York, VIII" was assTcd
bv the attorncy-gcneral that the charge
against Rosenbluth would be !nyestigat-
cd thoroughly.
At the department. it was explained
that Mr. Daugherty. in refusing to see
Rosenbluth. took the position that s.nce
he planned to make personal inVestlga-
ton Of tho whole case. he should not re-
csive personal statements direct from
defendant.
CAPTAIN Eosenbluth was received by
Mr.. Daughcrty last week. but officers CT
the department sad this was before thH
attornoy-sencral had started his lnv.S'
tiration. The accused man appeared
r., the department with a letter from!
Secretary Hoover. ii was said and was
accompanied by Catherine Davis. for
n.- commissioner Of corrections n New
York City.
Describing the interview toda!. NJ"
Dauyher,y said EoS"nbiCth told :
straightforward story. but ,nai i wr'
yet TOO carly to form an opinion in th"
case. He reiterated that E"ScnhIut1'
who is at liberty on bail following ms
arrest in New York. would not nc S"ns
wss. for trial until the department WAS
reasonably sure Of his coMnsct'"n With
nc cas". 1t was added, however. that i
Was not yet dctermined whether the
case was one for tho federal or star"
courts and that :t Rosenb!utA was en-
,rad:tci under state .i:.wa. the depart
;ucnt would not interfere.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
WITNESSES CLAIM
MAYFlELD SHOT IN
DEFENSE OF LIFE
Court Admits Evidence of
Blevins' Lawlessness

Mnrsantown. ". Va. April "l.- Pat
Blevins rnine union strike leader. was
shot and killed by Wade Mayheld after
he threw large ston" at the ae1er'
according to two witnesses IN circuit
court hero today, who tcstihed at May
fields trial in connection with the death
OF the union man. The two witnesses.
George Barnard and fAdon Thomas. SAID
they were eyeTitn:SSeS OF the shootins'
which occurred March a. mining
village near here. Barnard and Ihomas
told the jury that they were walking
along the country road with Mayfleld.
when thcy met Blevins and several
other men. AS soon as Bicrins saw
Mayfcld he picked up large stone and
threw II at Wade. when then drew a
pistol tho witnesses said. AS hayfteld
brought his weapon out BleNins moved
his hand toward his hip as II to get q
pistol and Mayfield fred, the witnesses
testified.
Vigorous objection was made by state
counsel when the defense asked Barnard
and Thomas what they believed as to
tn" necessity OF MayHeId shooting
BlcvinS, considering what they h2d Wit
messed before tho shots wer~' nred.
Judge 1-azzelo cverrulcd tho objection,
and the witnesses said they believed L
field should have shot to save his own
life.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.ugenius Mayheld, pa
rents Of tho defendant; Mrs. Dora May
field. his s.ster-ln-law, and Archie May
field. q nephew, wero called as defense
witnesses today. They all testified that
shortly before the shooting Blcvins had
assaulted Mayfc!d'S parents during an
arxUAent over q chicken, and that May =
field was enrsute 20 tho assistance oi
his father and mother when he met tho
union leader.
Judge Laxzelle ruled late today that
the defense would be permitted 10 give
testimony lending 10 show alleged law
less acts on the part OF Rle"inS cover
ing a period Of several months PRIOR ["
the shostinS. When defense Counsel
moved that they be permitted 70 intro
/, duce such cvideccc tho state conteHd"d
that the other side should be allowe'i to
offer only testimony OF general cHaTa':-
ter and not specific instances.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
Purpose Of Stan.

WASHINGTON, Apr. 3l.--OrGan!Latnn ot
a war staff headed BY General i'erShinS'
10 take charge OF field operations OF the
arm;es or the United States i'll time OF
war was announced today by Secretary
Weeks
"lnsrant preparation in time OF peace
for active military operations WAS CIV
rn bv the Secretary as the reason Aoi
the new organization.
The organization headed by NeneTa!
pnrShiug will be entirely separate from
Inc Office OF the rhi"f Of staff, MT
Weeks said, which will continue 20 Ill
reCt the administration Of the milltar$
establishment in time Of peace. Genera !
pershinE will have skeletonized SCtt
which will correspond to that Al Chau-
mont during the World War and ~hiGh
will concern itself entirely with prop
lens Of strategy. tactics and war organ
iZation.
we are going to have 1 skeletonize'
general headquarters established In the
war Department" said Secre&ry Weeks
ats purpose will he to keep Us Instant!
prepared for active military operations
The details will be given out later. hn'
General rcrshing VIII be 1T tn" head Pi
activity"
Before Tho world war. Secretary
Weeks explained. Marshal Joffre had
been similarly selected TO Command tht
armies OF France. if war came ana or
pa nizcd 4 skeleton STAFF which was In
s:antly available.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
PERSH|NG HEADS
j. s. WAR STAFF
Skeletonized General Head
quarters for Time Of War

Washington, April -. &C. ,n"ca! ter
siling will he appointed head -! 4
skclctonized general hrt,iuuart"ra ":
war staff, 10 be organized AZ ono. tor
directing the field operations OF thH
nations armed forces in I'm" Of war.
Secretary Weeks announced today. In
time OF peace, the new staff VII! not
interfere with the functions OF the gen
cral staff OF the army. Mr.. Weeks SAID
but Will concern itself With problems
OF strategy and tactics incident to the
operations Of the armies IN time o1 Was
4 The n"w war stall according 10 inc
plans as announced, will not be ham
pcred with peace time details Of train
INK troops, but will be free to perfect
4 complete organization capable OF
swinging smoothly into the control Of
u number OF field armies in the event
Of hostil!ties. The chief OF staT OF the
army will continue to direct peace
time administration Of the military "S-
adjustment. including the national
guard and reserves.
While Secretary Weeks would not
comment on the details Of the plan, u
was indicated that General PerShins
would Immediately procee dto gather
around him officers who were aSSocat-
cd with him in France. Having per
feet an organization along the lines OIL
his general headquarters in France. II
was said that the n"w staff would pro-
ceed 70 the consideration OF plans pre-
pared by tho war plans DIVISION OF N"
general staff and I" the consideration
OF the army personnel with 4 We" 20
selecting tentatively men 70 command
armies. corps, and other large un!'S IA
event Of hQSt!l;tics.
The plan announced today by S"cfe-
t.ry Weeks was regarded as An !nno-
ration in the administration OF the
military establishment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
SUTHERLAND AND ELKTS WILL
coEFER TODAY ON THEIR
REcoMMNDAT1oN
DAVID h. BLAIR, OF NoRTH CARO-
LIMA. LANDS INTERNAL REV
ENUE APPoINTMENT.
KEEN pISAPPOINTMENT IN EV1D
ENCE THAT McDERMorT WAS
NOT APPOINTED.
,ccia: 70 lntc!l.Senccr.

Spccia. 10 lntc!l:Senccr.
Washington. II. G.. -Ar-.. ol.-iiit;er!y
disappointed bu: not utterly discour-
ged over their failure 20 land the first
job they had asked from the adm!nistra-
t:un-thc commissioner OF internal rev
cn,l,--Wcst Virginia Republican leaders
IL Washington tonight are getting ready
20 make a second bid. This time they
f.rc going 10 ask that Il West Nirginian
be, named successor 10 the LATE Judge j.
c, Pritchard, Ashrvi!ie. y. g.. who WIS
senior judge Of thc circu!; court OF ap-
p".IlS for the Fourth district. In addi-
ion 20 West Virginia, Maryia nd. Fir-
ginia and the TWO CarolinaS make up
tn. Fourth district. Each state Is eX-
rected ~ present the name OF candi-
date.
The. contest for the endorsement OK
the West Virginia senators Is now OH,
and the signs already are favoring
lively and spirited contention. Judge
Ira F.. Robinson. Judge Geo. P"tlen-
berger and Judge Homer Il. Woods are
said To BE- avow,diy in the ii"id. Other
arowalS are expected. There il ais"
growing Iieid o. receptive candidates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
WEST VIRGINIA SENATORS WILL ASK
FOR SUCCESSOR TO JUDGE PRITCHARD

Friends Of George McCintic. OF Charles
ton, stated today that he remain In tho
position OF aspiring to the judgeship
in southwestern Wcs. Virginia until tho
time arrives TO make the appointment.
Elliott Sorthcott, Of Huntington. also
cnntirucs in the same attitude toward
tnat prospective appointment.
The West Virginia senators arc ex-
trcted 10 confer tomorrow on candi.
date 20 offer the president for the
Pritcha I'd succession
Blair Lands JOB.
West Nl-Stnians here were greatly dis.
APPOINTED today whcI' Il was announced
that David H. Blaid, or Winston Sale
y. c. had been selected for commission
er Of internal revenue instead OF Col.
J. II. McDcrmott, OF Morgantown. Sen
ators E.k.ns and Sutherland assisted
pv all til" stat: representatives. put UP
4 strong fight for McDcrmott- For sew
eral weeks he was favorite In the race,
hut began 20 sip back about week ago.
B!air's appointment was on recon-
Ineadat.on of Secretary OF tho Treasury
Mellon. This Was the first real. stih
patronage night tina; the Harding ad-
minis;raiiOa has had. and il has been
watched from, day to day with great In
terest here in the capital.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
LAY ARMY PLANS
FOR OCCUPATION
Of GERMAN SOIL

rar!s, April Filthy the Associated
Prc=s)-The mixed military ard civil
commission met today At the h"adquar-
tors oc Marshal fuch and definitely de-
Cid.d the details for the military and
ccuucmic organization OF German terri
tor. which Will be occupied after May
l in tho event that Germany does not
carr? out her r"parati"ns obligations
LOWS Loucheur. minister Tor the lib
Grated regions. will leave for brussels
Saturday 70 acquaint II. Jaspar, the
ReIgi;Ln foreign minister. with the plan
VI. Rriand on sunday will outline the
details Q: tho plan TO David Lloyd
.ie,igo tho British prime minister. IN
their conference at l'ynpn", England:
Ma.cbaI Eoeh viii not acco1pany Pre-
nl~r R~ae5 to England
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22

Drive Is laid out along clean cut pus''
ness principles and tho most Skeptica
can easily be convinced OF ones posi-
bilities. provided they work.
Fivs Automobiles
There are five high class automobiles
among the prizes. Cars ranging in
value from $l7a5 to s:oTf are included
In the list. This is one "f the attraH.
tive features Of the campaign inasmuch
as 4 person has an opportunity 10 win
any one Of the five.
Opportunity Coupons
The opportunity Coupons printed IN
the paper each day arc source OF a
Teritablc harvest OF votes. They are
the beginners opportunity to take a
leading position III the list at one
bound. They are worth one hundred
thousand extra votes when accompanied
by yearly subscription 70 the INTEL
tgencer and four Of them will be ac-
c-pted for any one person. Coupled
with 4 nomination coupons, which are
good for 5000 votes each and four year
~ subscriptions. one would have the as
founding total of $4,000 votes to begin
with. Just think OF il, more than one
half million votes and all 50 eaSN--iouT
new yearly subscriptions turns the trick
Enthusiasm Grows
Several have already begun an active
campaign for subscriptions. lnvariHbiy
the experience OF thcS" folks is that
they found subscriptions more easily
secured than they ever thought va" :
possible and thor" is just cause FOR the
increasing enthusiasm. OF course the
rampaign is not Vet officially opened
but those who enter now may p"Ein
pledGing their friends support ana
rounding up subscriptions Immediately.
4 great advantage can hc gained in this
way. Send in your nomination coupon
today and line up with the good folks
of this section who believe in carrying
a worth while enterprise to success
fuI finish. Ynu can sally forth In ono
oc these shiny new motor cars eight
weeks hence If you determine to do SO
NOW.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-22
100000 FRENCH
TROOPS WILL CO
To RUHR VALLEY
Plan to Enforce Reparatlons
Is Announced

Paris, April 2l.--Onc hundrcd thou
sand French troops. IN addition TO those
row on tn, Rhine. nrr provided for IN
tho plan elaborated by tho mixed m'A--
tary and civil commission. according to
I.a Lihertc.
There now arc 10000 French troops
IN the occupied territory the average
cos, for tn. maintenance of which -
1900. 900 francs monthly.
Libcrtc adds that Tie plan calls
for the occupation of two-thir Is OF the
Ruhr Industrial valley, and also Eloer-
field and BArInen in West Fhalia. TROOPS
returning from Cilic!a, the newspaper
saws. will be used. and the ba!anr" VIII
b. made up from the class OF IVY.