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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
'RIPPLING RHYMES
.Bv WALTM
WALL A S o NJ
RUSY DAYS

Tc sexton views the rows o. TONES with pride, because he r'annc1 mem
:. ... "rb,s, n,,lc ouet rooms: All sorts # folks demand them, r." "N'
to sa.r beneath n. grass in rohesr hat have n pouches; and yet they! WHl "e'
,. and rr,ysr tossing I'M hc should halt his choocho" roNrh and not attempt
~. ,r,pr hut, foo. nc thinks to Pas and save" II h'h a minute anu "'".
s,.,s ;poni nc ga mark !ondcr grave: he's in IT, One would ENJOY an evening"
..n., ,.,,r,c,. sort, Of rcycl; he takes mis- wife and maiden unit 10 h"d INC
-sn. lava, Another auto would pass by: 1t honks seems to NOTIFY ad Why
:, i, ca vhy. Hes in no earthly hurry But he's a sport nd aug
.r ,.. ma hon, rr heat his Lizzie: he steps own hard uion tho HtS-a"d s."
h.r t,r me busy Orr journeys sadly while it rains. and signs I t""w IA
r, n d,y r,,ss in mud ad slim to wallow. ad So I'll feed TIN" old
tm. one. no re,s in Wonder hollow" Th" sexton often signs, 'A7s: My lt
,SI and dr,rv ru, while tho BOYS step or the "a there's 10 rest for III"
weary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
State House
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Charleston, W. Va, Sept. 25r-Char'
tcrs OF Incorporation have been Issue
by the secretary 81 state 10 The folloF'
irE new companies:
Confedcral" Home Ahatnirs corTora
lion. via EAST Market street. Jork
Ia: $50. ma: Mary l.. Ratce. Howard
lrdrrhill. Albert T. Stoeckcl. Irma
BRADBURY. I Keith M~aconhcr. ~ Rector
street. New York.
Osborne Motor Company. Huntington;
$50. oOn: n. u. Porter. T.. II. MrCrra- =.
". Mclaughlin. ". NJ. Parker. T. -
'.'hson. Huntington.
Carr-Hays Auto Sales COMPANY,
charleston: sc5.noo: James \. carr. q
7 Hays. r. " S'amhauEh. F. {. Major.
=. \. NcndcrEhot. Charleston.
,Tns karawha Succs York Rite Invest
mcut Company. Charleston, has been
authorized nv the secretary OF state Ia
rhange its nam" ~ tho York Right Ia
Vcstmen, Company.
Tho American Coa and Coke Company
has been authorized to remove Its rrin-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

II is a good thing that all businesses
d. not require more than a 81 per cent
profit. but sas companies arc different,
they must have an increase Of rates
every winter. and 80 Tar. a generous
Public Service commission has protect
ell their interests mos, beautifully.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Arrorancc knows 10 moderation. m n" man who eraES about MS ancestors
.,, aboveh ragrfrr hat no has his winter coal II
Clnr-c, this sentence: your cars arc not clean. SON Ha"lth ' mother; but
T don't believe IN washng a ANAL boy too much'
What interests the consumer is not tho number Of square" miles MAY contain
Goa, r, ,o number Of square people that slC coal
,rrtcctcl by Associated EdUora)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

\ woman applying for a divorce says
and danced when II" learned that his
mothe--in-law was dead. We =
the fight that followed will be made the
grounds for the separation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Chairman NJ. Il. white. OF the State
Republican Executive Committee. is an
oracle Of no mean ability and n political
proEnosticator Of rcpute. he Is a man
wh" talks little. but who sees and thinks
a lot. When he makes a statement per-
tanning 10 politics. he is seldom wrorg.
From the Republican state ~hcadquar-
tors. in Charleston. Mr.. White has given
out his first definite statement on West
Nirginia's political complexion. II -
tersc and to the point. and is most CART
flying 10 the rank and file or ,hc Repub-
lican voters.
"Our early reports are almost a hun
drcd per cent better than they were two
years ago" said chairman While.
There has ncen general Jranimity o.
expression that the party Is united.
that the voters arc becoming inrrcas-
ingly active. and that apathy is being
dispclled. This activity on the part %
the local county organizations Is Il GER
tain f]orerunner Of Republican success
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
NOTED EDITOR SUICIDES

81. Louis. Sept. 25-Iacquc9 Willard,
editor and Language teacher for whom
a nationwide search was conducted
when he WAS Kidnapped in chicago IN
pecemhcr of 1870 and held for RANSOM.
committed suicide today by cutting ms
throat. He was 40 years old.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
By ROBERT CULLEN.

Opportunity knocks but onc-; envy keep a Il forever
Il Is EASY enough &C figure out a living wage for the other tri"" I" i've OH"
There may be times when politicians dont m" what It" DO" nut "E """N
HON to do,
o tn cynic love is just conviction that it Is easier to get along with "n'
han without one -
Think how man aforementioned graves are filled with men who nee we're
sailed important citizens
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Miss Hattie Stein, defeated candidate
for the Republican nomination TO con
gross from the Sixth district. IS going
10 a lot OF trouble to NJ herself TO meet
Congressman Echols on an equal foot'nR
IN the next congressional campalsn.
Miss stein has enrolled in the IA"
school Of tho state university, ana IN
two years will be a full-feds"d lawyer.
In an interview published in a recent
Issue Of tho Morsant"wn New l'"minion'
Miss Stein expressed much gratthcati"n
over tho showing sh" mado for Only w
Miss stein has been a resident OF "es'
Virginia bu, IS months, and. As sh"
says, after two years star at tho UNI
v~ersltl, "oue will get to know something
Of tho state temperament
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

An informal reception was he'd !"
honor Of Mrs. Matte owens by tho
i'ythian Sisters OF rarkerSburs Ff'uaS
evening. Mrs owens was recently
c,cc,rl grand chief Of the state order.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Parkershurg News. like a good
many West Virginia newspapers. WOULD
ike TO see a settlement Of the Baker
Brown controversy. The News init
mates that the whole matter has becH
carried to such an extent that II cannot
be dropped in mid-air. The News says
editorially:
TIP TO the present time there have
been no reports from MartinsburE re-
cardIng the Eaker-Brown fcud. and IN"
News does no. believe there will be n
Judge Baker will not stoop to n at
tacks during tho court term. and prob
ably not At any other time. since :p I"
this time he has taken practically no
part in the controversy. IT Is to. be
hoped that the matter may be settled In
the near future for The benefit OF Az
the parties concerned. and it probably
will be"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Miss Eernicc Grace Parrish ana MI
pugal Edwin l:lack. both OF t"rRe's.
burg. were married At the reSiucicn %
the brides parents in ;hat "i'E on Nc'-
uesdaS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
coIIRon sTupENr KILLED

South Bend. Ind, Sept. Is. Jon
Herbert Culpanc. % years old. JUNIOR at
Notre Dame university was h o and
killed this afternoon when A gun with
which a fellow student WAS toying. was
DISCHARGED accidentally. ''ulpane. whose
homo Is in Chicago. was the son Of Mich
ael C~,ulpanc. a IaSalle street broker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Rivervicw hotel ~ New Martins
Vile has changed hands. judy" - -
Morris having taken possession S"r'em'
her Is. The hotel viii be manager by
Thomas Morris.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Since the iong SKIRTS have com into
"osue. a man with 4 good memory Is
setting" pretty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Herh"r' Rogers. !"nn- man 81 T'h-
ton district. N~"rgsu,"Wn. al" CLAIMED
he had patented = devise Tor controlling
thunder ard lightning. has n""m declared
insane.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

TURKS Plan sunday Drive ON Brit
ish. "--Headl!no.
BE better TO make II IN Saturday.
Sundays a more appropriate day for
funerals.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

II. Rov Anderson has been appointed
by tho state road commission as division
road engineer tn succeed ]. X. McGrath,
of Farcttr. who resigned several weeks
$50. Mt. Anderson has been engaged
In road work for several years and is
said 70 b. an engineer ~ much ability.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Tn" mos; per ecuici man in tho
Un!tsl States IN "th. said John Doe"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Another objection 10 profanity -
that In time uc stress It Is 5" darned
inadequate.
In times Ike these. the UPS anu
downs Of official lifc are up in the ar
and down in tho mouth.
These professional ~rain-makerS may
not get results. but they seem about as
efficient as the dry agents.
Some girls don't write hom" from
college for several weeks, and some run
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The coal tlrr'r ot ~ tmpl"s Mines
Coal comrar - Rr.ar. snA ~'les M
Elk river FROM thariss,c". |a- brow
burned With > loss 81 5000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

ITO call deb, c"u'.-cnrn'- headline.
Why not call the debt?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Republicans Of Rr""Nr county
will hold I convention IN W"Ii%hurS ON
October . for the purpose OF nominate
INK a sheriff.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Tho West Virginia university enroll
meut has reached LAP.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

been opened az Elucncid, Known as eiue-
field college. with All iriliiI cnrV''mtn'
OF approximately - students
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Major ". NJ Nicely. Democratic can
dIdatn for [. s. senate. "a hopping about
over tho STATE doing a considerable
amount, Of intensive campaigning. Last
Saturday the senatorial candidate made
two specches In Harbour county. one AZ
Philippi in the afternoon and the other
at Bclirgton In tho evening. We near
reports OF his paying flying visits TO
charleston. Mnrgantown. Huntington
and other roin.s in the state. stopping
only long enough 10 shake a few hands.
hold y rouple of reppy conferences and
catch A train. The campaign has not
80, advanced far enough TO be a"lc 10
dctern,ine the effectiveness of such
s~prightly campaigning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

II Columbus. ohio. n baby boy was
born in a patrol wagon, we note.
We'll. k.dl". ". hope that this " liz
your FIRST and last ride IN tn BLACK
Nar!a.'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

swift Man VIII Speak."-Hcadline.
No saw a "sw!ft' one speak to n
dame t'"lh"r day. and he paid a visit
II tho dentist later.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Glen l.. Ford has been chosen preSi-
don't OF the newly organized n"ddridsc
County Farm bureau at West Union.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Thousands Of hsh We're killed In tho
Yves, Fork rivrr at Ilarh shurS whcn
The mine pumps we're started after the
coal strih" ended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Rroaddus college Of rhilippt. VIII play
tts up.nlug football game next Friday
when it meets the Rio Grandc college
Of ONO.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Athenaeum." the state universe
" newspaper, made It's INITIAL appear
nncc for the season last Friday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Forty per cent Of the automobiles
stolen in tho United States last year
were not recovered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

And now some Of the politicians are
beginning 10 wonder ~ Sherman Den
ham Is wholly deserving ~ a S3h,ooo
rating. ha.ing their suspicious on the
grounds that partners always divide the
spells.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Th. Eiran!s club 81 Norcan'oTn vii
put or a minstrel SHOW October 1 and ;
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Charleston Daily Mali throws
some additional light on c. Fred Ed
wards political career. Events Of Mr.
Edwards recent campaign would tend Il
hrYr out the veracity of the Malls al
legged situation. Says that paper:
The mattress king, the story
goes. has been led TO believe By
some OF his good O. friends tina.
tho state organization will back
him In 1924 for either United States
senator or governor: that he was
sacrificed this time because it was
considered hat the defeat Of Ogden
was paramount: that the latter had
the edg. az the thing stood and
could only be downsd By diverting
Edwards support and money to
Sutherland. The mattress man has
swallowed his bait, Il Is said, and
has deferred that supplemental
statement indefinitely.
The Daily Mail gave the infor-
nation last week that Edwards was
preparing n supplemental state
mcnt for the records OF the secre-
tary OF state--a detailed itemized
statement such as the law requires.
II IS understood. however, that the
Huntington manufacturer has been
persuaded that such a second ate
mcnt could serve no useful purpose
now that the time limit for ilinC
has expired"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

cinal cfirc from M~crsantown 10 Union
town. Ia
The ASpcr'ax corporation, of Charles
ton. was authorized to decrease it's CAP
Ita1 stock from, 50. ohn. roo to sa5.t?c.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

We see that Russia offrre 10 settle
the argument between England and
Turkey.
England d stard about as much show
aS a prOhi would lettin' Bill R0ttloucse
decide n "wet' and dry" argument.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

According to the Randolph Enterprise
only three members "f tho Second con-
rrcssinnal Democratic committee met at
Kcyser In response 10 a recent call for
FOR . committee meeting. Nothing was
done" says tho Enterprise. except 10
co,nppte with tho West Virginia Cen!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Frank M'Glyn. .imperscnator. Is de-
clared by men who knew Lincoln. to be
a living portrait OF him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

We no!n that the Pythian "Tnilet
Water club will give a pound" party
next Thursday.
The hippo Toilet Water club viii
also give a pint" party in tho near
future, 1t Is rumorcd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
What Other
Editors Say

Names noted IN the papers recently
Hivtani. ticn.uc"au. Ncrr-'!oS. What
Is that line about tho old lost stars
wheel NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sew Domtr-
Ion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Raleigh county Is preparing lot 4
regular old time campaign. although thq
county Is expected TO give an over
whelming Republican majority. Inc
Republicans will open Headquarters III
4 very few days, and VIII get hus! IN
p"rfccting an organization among Dot"
the women and the men. Speakers hav9
already been requested. and an enjoy
able time will be had
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Tho back ~ a quroun al 4 recent
board or education meeting leads US 20
surmisc that some Of the members arc
evidently bored OF education.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Considerable speculation is being
made among the politicians OF the state
relative 10 Senator Sutherlanh's recon-
neuding James a.. Hughes, Of Hunting
ton, for appointment to the federal coal
commission. knowing that Mr.. Hughes
was one of the $500 men In Edwards
senatorial campaign, and. nstenstbly at
least. Was furIher!ng tho Edwards can
didadcy, tho sudden Sutherland friend
ship is occasIon!ng no littlH comment.
IF Senator Sutherland wanted TO rla-
cate tn" Edwards following.' II is asked.
WIN didn't he pick out one 81 Inc
more valuable men. say one OF IN"
s35,00O type" The country needs the
services Of best men available for such
important positions, and the names OF
moro pIkcrs should not ba suggested.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
INTEL INKLINCS
w. s. STANTON

Topics IF Tho day. Tho Anglo-Turkish
situation aud-lkc Smith.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

output. therefore, must still be cconcd
with.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

out OF spending money In n few days.
II IS fortunate for American swat
In the contcs: for home run honors.
"Sedcntary workers need a hcaTiy Of
they arc too proud 10 accept charity.
As we look hack over tho years. We
yivcd without being deprived OF their L
1t must BE- fine To hc humble ard
have people listen respectfully Nh'''
you bras about your humility.
Providing iaz1 music for r~cn't'n-
,,,rv inmates would indicate that NAV
kind has not "utgrown its t"ndne7a Tor
persecution.
Thank goodness: in a little whil'
vests will he back 10 afford parking
srsce for tho trash that now fills "ur
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Something must have happened to
William jennings Bryan. He cut his
hair. and he Is allowing al sorts and
conditions OF persons 10 get ahead OK
him In m" merry game of throwing the
hat into the ring ms Democratic prcsi-
Dental Observation-Disclosures Herald
Dispatch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

We have never been abb" 10 figure out
what 4 switch engine or a piano tuner
is trying to du.-Morgautown Post.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

The Brooke county Republicans Will
hold n convention at Wcllsburg Monday.
October .. for the purpose OF nominal
ing a sheriff. The district conventions
to elect delegates 20 the county meeting
will be held on September % at cach
voting place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

We soc wrerc the Crago-Paul Jury
came Ia a decision IN IN minutes. As
tho amount involved was 5000 0n, we'd
call this quick th'nkin', a. IN rate of
Slh.nH1 per minute.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26
POLITICS In The STATE

trail Gas company and wonder why ever
the chairman did not show up. Com.
mittre reorganization will have TO be
made and somebody gel down to bust
ness AMI do some work between this
Tim" and the first Tuesday after tho
first Monday III November when the
election takes place as fixed by Law.
This applies to all Democratic commit
tees. II We have any"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

A r.r .tuearon.l Institution has
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

We arc told that a woman's Vocahu-
larry is not as large as that Of 4 man,
she certainly has tonal quality to
her voice that no Common male ever
decentralization Gazette.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

- - VI NV 'Aif ~ ASiI
situation aud-lkc Smith.
In Columbus. ohio, n baby boy was
born in a patrol wagon. we note.
Well. k.dd". We hope that this Vt rs
your FIRST and last ride IN tn "Blac.
Maria"
"Swir, Mar VIII peak. "-Headline.
Wn saw A "sw!ft' one speak to n
dame t'"th"r day. and he paid a visit
10 tho dentist later.
"Turhs Plan Sunday nrive 0n Brit
ish. "--Headl!no.
Sundays Il more appropriate day for
funerals.
We see that Russia off"re 10 settle
the argument between England and
Turkey.
England d staud about as much show
as a prohi would lettin' Bill Rottloucse
decide n -wct'' and dry" argument.
Tho lack ~ a quroun al 4 recent
board or education meeting leads US 20
surmisc that some Of the members arc
evidently bored OF education.
We motto that the Pythian "Toilet
Water club will give a pound" party
next Thursday.
The hippo Toilet Water club" will
also give Il pint" party in tho near
future. 1t Is rumorcd.
We soc wherc the Crayo-Paul fury
rame To a decision IN IN minutes. As
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Making German Mnrks."-Editorta
head.
lIavn Ia go some 10 maks 'cm
faster ~ the kaiser did.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Five Millions Alleged Front in Boot
lcEGing."--Headline.
And m undertakrr's bit Isn't included
in this.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

Goes Home BY Air" say. A head
line telling Of an Ohio State football
stars trip.
Probably wouldn't hurt this euy n ne
dropped q thousand feet or so. after
hein' in some football scrimmages.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-26

"All Election Indictments Are
NolIed. '--ilcddl!mc.
Looks like ono g'Iy was "NA11ED' as
tn goat fr tn whole gang.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-10
Has Roman Episode
In ''Manslaughter''
To oint a Moral

When Alice Duer Miller wrote
"Manslaughter" she made no mention
of ancient Rome and its Bacchanalian
pastimes.
Yet in Cecil B. de Miles recently
completed screen dramatization of this
story, which opens at the Rivoli on
Sunday, September II, there is mag
nifcent picturizatiop of Roman bac-
chanal that forms an important epi-
sode in the otherwise modern story.
Why? What connection has Rome
with New York? To what purpose is
this spectacle included in the de Mile
picture? Mr.. de Mile made answer
in recent interview. And his defense
of the Interpolation Is:
ITO point q moral
II wished to show that nation that
ts addicted to speed and drunkenness
is riding for fall" Mr.. de Mile said.
! "The best way to achieve this result
was to picturize the greatest nation
that ever suffered from these vices and
show what happened to it. From this
it is easy to draw modern parallel.
/ THE girl in 'Manslaughter' is an
'excitement-eater' She demands ex-
citement as drug addict demands
narcotics. She is typical of certain
portion Of the younger generation of
America. 1t was the prevalence of this
type of individual in Rome that brought
about decadence and with it the in.
evitahle dissolution of the empire.
All the world loves a spectacle, !
believe" Mr., de Mile continued. "But
1T must be spectacle with purpose.
A spectacle for purely spectacle's sake
Is vaiueless. It must tell story or
point the theme Of the story.
| "The Babylonian episode In Male
and Female did more to point the love
story of that photoplay than any other
one thing in the picture. On this ac-
count the bit of spectacle was highly
successful. But if it had not served
to point the story it would have been
worthless and would have been pro-
nounced worthless by the critical
public.
THE whole of Joan the Woman was
| a visionary spectacle But it was q
spectacle that showed why man went
out to give up his life for the French
cause. @
The novelist says; The heroine was
swept of her feet by her emotions.
The motion picture must show that
same heroine being swept of her feet
It must show how and why 1t hap.
pened. Often what the novelist ear
express in a paragraph requires 3
thousand feet of film to tell.
Thus in 'Manslaughter' wanted tc
convey to the spectator the idea that
what happened to Rome may very well
happen to modern America if the same
influences are allowed to- operate. To
do this devised the RomAn bacchanal
"Beatriee joy plays the r6le Of the
modern girl who il a victim of the
modern disease, excitement-eating. So