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The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-09-06
RECEIVES FOR DAUGHTERS

Mrs. Edwin Soper of Waihee held a
reception a week ago last Saturday in
hoonr of her daughters, Mrs. Thomas
Soper of Lihue, Kauai, and Mrs
George Soper of Waikiki.
Besides the guests of honor, those
present were as follows: Mrs. G.. J.
Willett, Mrs. H. Moore, Mrs. Joe Fed.
ercell, Mrs. J. S. B. Mackenzie, Mrs.
David Wadsworth, Mrs. C. E. S.
Burns, Mrs. James Glib, Mrs. Linton,
Mrs. F. Knudsen, Mrs. John Nelson,
Mrs. o. j. Whitehead, Mrs. G. F. N.
Rose, Mrs. George N. Weight, Mrs
Harold Gent, Mrs. William Osmers,
Mrs. H. Bohr, Mrs. Frank Hoogs, Mrs.
d. H. Case.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-09-06
Society
ROLPH-LINDSAY

Never did Mauiites assemble in lar
ger numbers in Makawao church than
on Saturday evening when Miss Dor.
othy Lindsay, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. c. Lindsay became the bride
liam S. Rolph and rs. Rolph of San
liam N. Rolph and Mrs. Rolph of San
Francisco. The church had been beau
tifully and effectively decorated for
the occasion, the decorations at the
chancel being especially artistic and
beautiful. Baskets of pink tulle filled
with pink roses stood upon pillars of
greenery.
The attendants of the bride were
Mrs. A. B. Brauwe, sister of the bride,
matron of honor, Misses Ruth and
Betty Lindsay, sisters of the bride,
bridesmaids, and Mrs. Philip S. Fen
mel, sister of the groom. All were
gowned in pink taffeta and all carried
French bouquets of pink roses. At
the reception later Miss Millie She
pherd served the wedding cake. Her
gown was a creation of black satin
and green.
The bride was charmingly sweet in
her satin gown, with long veil and
orange blossom wreath and carried a
bouquet of bridal roses and orchids.
The groom was accompanied by
Douglas Brewster as best man and the
ushers were Frank Lufkin, Edward
Baldwin and Franklin Richardson.
Rev. Augustine Jones spoke the mar
riage services and the bride was be-
slowed upon the groom by her father.
Following the nuptial ceremony
there was a reception held in Paia
community house, refreshments were
served and dancing followed.
Owing to the recent illness of the
groom the young couple ahve gone
upon no bridal trip but are sojourn-
ing at the beach.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
USES ASBESTOS SHlELDlISl.
TO GET NEAR OIL FIRE

Mexico City. July 25.-Guarded by
an asbestos shield. a laborer 10 the
Amatian oil fields yesterday approach
ed TO within few yards Of blazing
wen. known as No. 5. and. after spend.
ing fifteen minutes In the terrific heat
with flaming oil falling all around him.
succeeded by frantic efforts in nearly
closing valve which controls the
oil supply. The intense heat is said
to have damaged the pipIng system TO
such On extent that IL was impossible
- close the valve completely. but
when the pipes nave become cooler il
Is believed the supply can be cut OF
entirely by q similar procedure. and
that the fire. which has been burning
for more than week with loss esti-
mated at several millions OF dollars.
win be extingnlahse.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
DAVENPORT CASE
MAY Be APPEALED
Georgia Court of Appeals Has
Affirmed Judgments of the
Superior Court in all Three
OF the Cases, and 1t is Now
Probable That Cases Will Go
to U. S. Supreme Court.

According to Attorney Rpbt w.
burden, counsel for Chas. Davenport,
well-known young man OF this city,
who was several months ago convicted
IN Glynn superior court on three
charges o. robbsry, a q probable that
the eases will be appealed to the Unit
ed States supreme court, in an effort
to obtain a new trial
1t was announced yesterday that the
Georgia Court of Appeals had affirmed
the judgments OF the lower court. in
passing upon the appeals which had
been pending in that court for the past
several months
Davenport, 1t will be recalled, was
convicted on three charges. involving
robbery OF the Glynn County Bank.
county courthouse, and a frnit store
on Newcastle street. receiving SEN
tences aggregatiug a total Of 10 years
In the penitentiary.
The case has been one OF the most
sensational and hard.fought criminal
trials in Glynn county in years, one of
the alleged participants In two OF the
robberies never having been arrested.
Davenport was convicted. largely, n
the testimony OF a negro, VIM. zant,
who turned states evidence. and Is
now serving a seven.year sentence on
the Glynn county chain gang.
Immediately following conviction
HIS attorneys applied TO Judge High.
smith for a new trial, which was de-
MED. The cases were then taken TO
the court Of appeals. with the result
MS above stated.
The only avenue now open towards
new trial is an appeal to the su.
meme court of the United States.
When asked about the matter last
night Attorney burden stated that he
Is making arrangements to take the
ease to the highest court In the land,
and this step would probably be taken
In The near future.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
FORD MUST MODIFY
FOR PLAN I
Details of Henry Ford's Propo-
sal For Taking Over the Mus
Gle Shoals, Ala, Power Pro-
ject and Nitrate Plant Were
Given Out Yesterday.
(By Associated Prass.)

Washington, July 25.-The details
Of Henry Ford's proposal for taking
over the Muscle Shoals, Ala. power
project and nitrate plant we're given
out today by the war department, and
Secretary Weeks issued statement
in which he said Ford's offer must
be considerably modified before it
could be accepted.
m HIS original proposition Ford re-
quires a, practical guarantee from the
government to develop six hundred
thousand horsepower at Muscle
Shoals, which cannot be given. the
Secretary declared, although his pro-
posal is being carefully studied. There
is possibility, Secretary Weeks add
ed. that an offer for the properties
viii be made by another concern.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
BROADEN POWERS
WAR FINANCE CORP.
President Will Propose to Make
It Great Governmental Agen-
cy For Bringing About the Me-
cessary Economic Adjust
ment of the Nation.

Washington. July Broadening
the powers of the war finance corpor-
alton, making it a great governmental
agency for bringing about the neces-
sary economic adjustment of the ma
tion, will be proposed by President
Harding tomorrow, in special com
munication to Congress. according to
forecasts tonight in high administra-
tion circles.
The presidential letter, 1t has been
announced, will deal primarily with
the proposed financial settlement be-
tween the government and the rail-
roads, but according to administration
leaders, the PROPOSAL will 60 further
and recommend that not only will the
corporation take charge of the rail
road settlement, but will also be plac-
ed in direct, and practically sole
charge OF farm credits and export
financing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
WOMAN HELD UP
AND RELIEVED OF SHOES

. While returning to her home on AL
bany street from the business section
at a late hour Saturday night Jose
phine Floyd. colored. was held up at
the point OF a pistol in the hands Of a
negro man, and relieved OF her pocket.
book containing $500. new pair OF
shoes. which she had just purchased,
and two rings she wore upon her iing-
ers.
The woman's story Is that she was
suddenly confronted by the negro
man. who drew pistol when she OPP
ened up with tentative scream. This
proved an effective muffler. and the
man proceeded. to relieve her OF every
thing of value in her possission, even
going so FAR as to attempt To make her
pull OF the shoes she had on her feet.
Early Sunday morning Henry Dixon,
colored. a newcomer to Brunswick.
was arrested by Assistant Chief Nc
Gat1Ieys OF the police department. IN
a house on Cochran avenue. DIXON
filed the description given by the
woman. who later positively identified
him y9fE
While none OF the articles were re-
covered. Dixon was bound over to
Superior court, on a charge Of high
way robbery. by Recorder Pope in po-
lice court yesterday He is being held
In default OF $500 bond.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
WOULD STOP WORK
ON BATTLESH|PS
Secretary Denby viii Recon-
mend That Approximately
$4,000. 900 be Appropriated
For the Building of Airplane
Carriers.

Washington. July sS.-Recommen-
dations that approximately thirty mil.
lion dollars be appropriated by Con-
gress for the construction OF an air.
plane carrier will be made by Secre-
tary DENLY. Il was announced today.
Senator King. Democrat. Of Utah.
introduced a bin today 70 convert the
battle cruisers Saratoga. Lexington,
and Constellation into airplane car
riers. and 10 stop construction work
on the ba,tleships South Dakota. In
diana. Montana. North Carolina. Iowa,
Massachusetts,. and on the battle cruis-
ers Ranger. Constitution aud United
States.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
RIFLEMEN RETURN FROM
CAMP C0NEY SUNDAY

Company IT," First Georgia Regi-
ment. known more Familiarity as the
Brunswick Rlfemen. returned 10 the
armory in the city Sunday. from Camp
coney. ST. simon. where the company
took part in the annual encampment-
The Rifemen was the last company to
leave the camp. having been detailed
10 the duty OF cleaning up. Members
of the company were released from ac-
tive duty Sunday afternoon. and were
ready 10 get back on their regular jobs
yesterday morning
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
MACON MAN STRICKEN
AT PASSENGER STATION

After spending the day at st. Simon,
and; while at the Southern passenger
station awaiting the departure OF the
train for his home in Macon. II. b.
billiard. a well-known citizen Of that
city, was suddenly stricken with a
serious illness, late Sunday afternoo1.
The Miller ambulance was summon
ed. and the desperately sick man was
rushed to the city hospital. where
pormpt medical attention was given.
Reports from the hospital last night
were that Mr.. Dillard had recovered
sufficiently as to be able 70 return 10
Macon last night.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
PROMINENT REPUBLICANS
GOING TO ATLANTA MEET

Washington. d. c.. July 95.--Clar-
ence Miller. secretary Of the Republic
can national committee: Josepa Keai-
ing. committeeman from Indiana. and
David Mulvane. committeeman from
Kansas. will represent the Repubii.
can national committee at the Georgia
reorganization meeting which has
been postponed until tomorrow. All
are star members Of the ~Old Guard"
and are experts in 'nxing things"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26

Movement lnaugurated to Re-
move j. 6. Smith, as Warden
of the State Prison Farm, and
Possibly to- aInpeach Members
of State Prison Commission.

Atlanta, July 25.--A movement to
remove ]. r. Smith as warden OF the
state prison farm at MiiledgeYille and
possibly to impeach the three mem
bers OF the state prison commission
seemed likely today as consequence
or the inspection of the prison farm,
made on Saturday by the penitentiary
committee OF the house and members
OF the penitentiary committee OF the
senate.
Previous to goin gto MiIledgeville
to inspect the prison farm the house
committee commenced an investiga-
tion of the circumstances leading up
to and eliminating In the escape from
the farm some months ago OF Abe
Powers, the Atlanta confidence man,
The committee obtained from the pri.
son commission several letters, rec
ommending Powers TO special con-
sideration at the hands Of Warden
Smith. One was by DIR. Anten, Fulton
county jaii<physician, who wrote that
Powers was not physically able. to
stand hard labor. One was by j. d.
Bazemore, Fulton county jaiIer. saying
Powers had made model prisoner.
One was by Attorney William SchIey
Howard, saying Powers was good
hearted. clever fellow who would re-
spond to kind treatment.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
FOUR MAST SCHOONER
ENTERS PORT YESTERDAY

"A four mast schooner, in hallast.
came into port yesterday. and u IN
said. win take ON cargo OF CROSS ties
for European ports. Other shipping
activities e the day includes the sail.
inE az = small government stea.a"r. Ia
the engineering service. walan had
heen in port Few days, sna arrival
OF the bar Of an oil tanker. which
nil dock somo tinAe today. -.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
Harding Suggests the Red Cross
and Public Health Service
to Act at Once.
EPIDEMIC OF PELLAGRA
Is ALSO REPORTED
Alarmed at Information of
Threatened "Semik Famine
in Large Section of the Cot
ton Belt, the President Urges
Full and Immediate Inves-
tigation.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, July 25.-Alarmed at
reports of threatened "semi-famine,'
coupled with an epidemic of pellagra
in large section of the cotton belt,
President Harding today requested
both the Public Health Service and
the American Red Cross to make an
immediate investigation. and report
at once what could be done by the
Federal government to relieve the sit
|uation.
Relief Measures Promised.
The fullest cooperation of all Fed
eral agents in relief measures is prom
ised by the President, who declared
that. if necessary, Congress would
be asked to pass special legislation to
relieve the situation.
President Harding urged that no
time be lost in ascertaining the con-
ditions in the territory affected. and
applying an effective remedy immedi-
ately.
100000 Pellagra Victims.
The latest reports to the public
health service are said to indicate that
pellagra this year in the cotton belt
will claim about 100000 victims. Of
whom at least ten per cent would die.
The widespread prevalence Of peIla.
gra,. it is said, is caused by the poor.
er classes having to return largely 10
a diet almost wholly composed Of salt
pork, molasses and corn bread, on ac-
count Of the low price Of cotton
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
HERMAN RE0AINS BANTAM.
WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

New York. Iuls ss-pete Herman.
og New orleanA reealned the wcrad's
Aantamwesghi championship title here
tonight ~ receiving the judges de-
cssloa orar Joe Lynch, II New York.
after 4 isronnd bout Herman. who
= one q she tew fighters 10 regain a
Lost championship. forced sAe nghsine
81 shv 4ay. and had the better In Is
gounds. one waa even. and the other
went % AyncA.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
AMBASSADOR CHILD
ARRIVES IN ITALY

Rome, July 25.--RiOhard washbum
Child, newly appointed American am
hassatior TO Italy. arrived here last
evening accompanied by his family
and his secretary. The party was
met by Franklin NJ. Gunther. counsel.
lor of the American. embassy, and
went temporarily to the Grand Hotel.
where they win remain while looking
for suitable residence.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
DEATH SUNDAY OF ]
JDUGE WHITFIELD.
Was One of Brunswick's AbIest
Lawyers, and Most Highly
Regarded Citizens. - { n d
Came Suddenly About Noon
Sunday and Was Shock to His
Host of Friends.


The sudden death at noon Sunday
OF Judge Boiling Whitfield, one of
Brunswick's ablest lawyers and most
highly regarded citizens, which oc-
Cured at his residence, 1103 Glouces-
ter steet, has occasioned the keenest
sorrow throughout the city.
Although Judge Whitfield had been
in declining health for period of sew
eral months, his host Of friends had no
idea the end was near, and the an
nouncement of his death came as a
great shock to them.
Judge Whitfield complained Of feel
ing unwell Sunday morning, and a
physician was summoned, but he was
beyond medical aid, and peacefully
passed away about IL O'Clock. The
funeral services will be conducted
this afternoon at four o'clock from
the residence, Rev. Chas. e. Sullivan,
of Atlantic Beach, Fla, officiating.
Judge Whitfield was born, near
Milledgeville, October 81, 1853, and
grew to manhood in Jasper county.
At the age of Is he graduated from
thesUniversity of Georgia, after which
he practiced law at Monticello after
ward serving as judge of the county
court of Jasper.
He came to Brunswick to make his
home about thirty-fiye years ago. since
which time he has been a resident of
this city. Immediately after coming
here the law firm of Crovatt & Whit
field, composed Of Judge A. j. Gro
watt. now referee in bankruptcy, and
Judge Whitfield, was formed, and con-
tinued for a period OF twenty-five
years, being recognized as one Of the
leading law firms Of this section.
After the partnership was dissolved,
Judge Whitfield continued the prac-
tice OF law, and was an active practi-
tiouer up to few months ago. TIe
was regarded as one Of the abIest law
years in Southeast Georgia, and had
the unreserved confidence OF all who
knew him. He was division counsel
for the Seaboard Air Line railroad,
and also represented the Western
Union Telegraph Co, in this section.
Judge Whitfield was twice married.
his first wife being Miss Georgia
Brown, OF Monticello To this union
were born three children. Mrs. w. S.
Reese and Levergne Whitfield, OF
Montgomery, Ala. and Capt Eugene
Whitfield, u. s. Army, now stationed
at Paris. France. In 1890 he was. mar
ried To Miss Ella CLAN, OF Atlanta,
to whom was born one daughter. Mrs.
y. NJ. Hause, of Liverpool. England,
who Is now enroute to- Brunswick.
The active paIlbearers at the funer-
al this afternoon will be Messrs. f. Il.
Twifty Millard Reese. Frank Scarlet,
Il. c. Butts. ]. T. Colson. and A. II
Crovatt, all members OF the Brunswick
bar. The honorary pallbearers from
the Brunswick bar association viii be
Judge ]. w. Bennett, Judge C. M.
Conyers. Mark Wilcox, r. d. Meader.
Judge Frank Harris, Judge CourtIand
Symmes, Judge ID. w. Krauss, and
Judge Max Isaac. n
Following the funeral service at the
residence. the remains will be remov
ed 10 Oak Grove cemetery. and laid
to final rest. The burial arrangements
are In charge OF Undertaken Edo Mill
or
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
Reeommends Parole.
BOOT, I,EGGER" Is
WINNER OF RACE TROPHY

Montreal. Can. July 25.-The Sloop
"Bocflegger.- OF st. Paul. MINI. ic-
day won the trophy in the race aga Inst
the Royal ST. Lawrence Yac1t Club
slcops Redpath and Beaver. The Free
booter. also of st. Paul. carr in sec
ond. giving the Americans q Joint vic
tory OF Ia 70 s.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
NJ NAUGHTON MAY
Be GIVEN FREEDOM
Governor Hardwiek viii Very
Likely Grant Parole to the
Emanuel County Physician,
Under Life Sentence For Muir
der.

Atlanta, July 25.-It was learned at
the capitol today that Gov. Hardwick
Is likely TO grant parole 20 DIR. w. j.
McNaughton. who Is serving life
sentence at the state prison farm at
Milledgeville for the alleged murder
of Fred flanders. farmer of Emanuel
county. about fifteen years ago.
Famous Case.
The McNaughton case Is one Of the
most famous in Georgia on account Of
the peculiar circumstances. spG the al
lega crime and the repaatel- and per.
slstent efforts OF McNaughton to OBJ.
tain his freedom. 81
ReeoHu1ends Parole.
He was charged with pnfting FIan-
ders to death by poison, administered
to him as doctor at the instance of
Flanders wife. The prison commits
sion recently recommended a parole.
and II was understood on what seems
to be reliable authority that Cor.
Hardwick has practically made up his
mind to grant the parole.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-26
Irish Republican Leaders Are
Still Considering the Terms
of Peace Brought Back by
Eamonn de Valera, and Moth
ing Has Yet Been Accom-
plished.
slNN FEINERs DEMAND
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
(By Associated Press.}

bill will content the, Sim Fein \
leaders. The Irish Bulletin. Off =
cial organ of the Daley Eireann, =
\ makes this declaration from \
\ headquarters in Dublin. y
Dublin July 25.-The Irish peace
proposals MADE by Premier Lloyd
George to Eamonn de Valera. in Lon,
don last week were taken up by the re-
publican header and his cabinet to-
day.
The cabinet, which began its ses-
sions during the forenoon, met at the
Mansion house.
Woman In Cabinet.
Countess Markievicz. who was re-
leased from Mount Joy prison Sun
day, sat with the cabinet and took
part in the discussion over the pro-
posed peace terms. The countess.
who was sentenced last December To-
two years iynprisonment at hard la
Dor on the charge of having conspir-
ed to organize /. sedittous society, is
an elected member OF the Southern
Irish parliament and minister of la
for in the Republican cabinet.
No Statement.
London, July 25-The statement
with regard to the Irish peace nego-
tiations which 1t was hoped Mr.. Lloyd
George, the prime minister, would
make in the house OF commons today
was not forthcoming. the premier say.
ing in reply, to questions that he hoped
to be in a position to make statement
shortly.
Il shall make an announcement as
soon as 1t Is possible To make IL with
out endangering the successful issue
Of the negotiations, said Mr.. Lloyd
George. "Tsut warn the members
they must not accept accounts in the
public press as to the terms. because
all those / have seen are inaccurate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-20
SMOKELESs CITY IS NO
DREAM, SAYS STE|NMETz
Scientist Forecasts Time Whci
Smoking Chimncys VIII Hc
Largely Eliminated.

Dr. Charles T.. Steinmetz. chief CON
sulting engineer Of til" tcncrai FIJI
,ric Company ana one OF u" 80.
prominent scientists of the County;
fnrrcastS the tim. when we HUdi'
have smok"lcss cities, The hca' ~,
welt as the light for buildings pe'"s
supplied by electricity.
In connection with this H." en-
phusizcg tn. necessity oil Er'a't'
economy in the us" OF our pow"i
sources In 1918. says pr St.ihim ,,..'' q;
Si7 100000 tons ?i coz "'tr 49,
in tho United states. Using thc ,o".
produced IN one year as nn..uint
material" he says. we cph!h puii""
with IL a wall like the Chinese wa.
around the United states. t ,o,;. ~ .
tho Canadian and MEXICAN frontitts,
and the Atlantic, Cur ana l"Vl,''
Coasts distance not OF huhhrta22'
hut of thousands of miles. Ana VIII
the chemical emery 'oh't.nT" :" ~.
mex. years coal pr"Hur,l"h.
could lit this entire "alI hp INTO
space for 81 distance of 200 miles.
According TO Dr. St"inm"tz. ING
maximum amount OF 'n'rEy "a"
,nay b., generated by utilizing our
water mower resources may pc cH-
;i,natcd At 70.OgU,pCo horse lower
which. ho says. ~ a little NOR" IMAM
tho total energy of al forms mo- w.
now produce from cOuI. ana - ahou'
equal 10 TIA" present total consunp
ton Of energy "f all forms IN thiH
country Therefore ". cannot reason
only 10 develop our water r""cr re-
sources to tn" greatest possible OK
tent Were they all developed today
Ia their maximum efficiency tncy
would furnish only enough power ior
pr.Scut-day uses. with no provision
Tor tn" constant and enormously IN
Drcds.ug Us" of electricity.
IL We used coal that Is burned for
heat only to general" power as a
by-product. and utilized the heat
that liz Il wasted by-prpduct when coal
D. used 10 generate power. We SHOULD
effect u great saving. h" maintains.
RIA, greater economy IN tho US"
81 fu.l and ia the nor" efficient use
of power plants through distributing
their NOrI; through Il greater mum
Der ~ hours ~ necessary he points
out. is Indicated BY tn" fact that IN"
supply az coal - rapidly being d.
ul.tcd. and there is nothing except
IA" hylrHUll" resources mentioned
iu tax. its place 50 FAR as known
sources al energy ar" concerned.