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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

sible and also what is not possible in the psychic
spiritual" world 1 know positively that those
who have passed from this life the next do not
communicate with u.s. either through mediums
automatic writing" They have desire to COM
municate. having reached a plane Of comprehensive
intelligence where the affairs and experiences OF this
little ball OF called Earth have become a
past dream OF tribes. Moreover, suppOsing It pos
sible for them to wish to communicate with (Which
would be about absurd full-grown person wish
ing the swaddlng clothes OF infant). they
would not be permitted to do Both natural and
spiritual forbid. AS well might expect ar
rive on the far away star Vega today and talk with
its inhabitants. We arrognt enough in
sumption of wisdom but there is limit
gance. Thus far and farther is a Divine
mand which. though may affect to despse It. holds
invnchly back from the threshold OF the Great
Unseen. 1t is than time Christian
teachers should upheld the religion which
profess that morality should put
check the brain disease OF few which, through
the medium of the press threatens upset
and sanity OF the many.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
All In Readiness In San Francisco for the
Democratic Convention Which Opens Tomorrow

the civic committee headed by Postmaster Charles
NJ Fay made their plans for the great gathering with
a thoroughness that will give delegates visitors
many surprises.
The preparations fell into two main divisions those
housing those for the convention hall. The
housing arrangements have been in direct charge Of
Postmaster Fay.
San Francisco being essentially city OF hotels
apartment houses. It was found ideal for housing
convention be unnecessary split up a single
state delegation Each will be assigned to
hotel and because OF the large number OF hotels
unusual scheme has been worked whereby eastern
states will be the guests of western states
For instance. New York states delegation will be
accommodated at the Bellevue hotei with tho Oregon
delegates who will act hosts to their eastern
brethren This plan has been followed in the case
OF a number Of states. Each delegation of the
Rockies playing the role Of host dele
cation.
MANY HIGH CLASS HOTELS
The large number Of Class hotels in San Fran
cisco has been a surprise those who never
visited here. At first the committee arrangements
was almost swamped with requests for accommoda-
tons in the three largest hotels. A statement
published in the that the Gift hotel of the
large downtown hosteries, seven miles from the
center OF the city
pointed out today that the delegates and their
families will all be housed within a stones throw
the center of the city, that messengers ennis
saries from candidates reach any delegation
within a few minutes.
The three largest hotels the St Francis Palace
and Fairmont will not contain any state delegations
Palace hotel business headquarters the con
vention houses the national committee secretary
the treasurer, the publicity OF the committee
The ST Francis is the home of the candidates. with
the newspaper men of national reputation and the
special correspondents.
The Fairmont is headquarters for the women and
there also will be housed the leading male members
OF the party with their families.
ONLY TWO IN ROOM
Unlike the St Louis and Baltimore conventions there
will be no crowdng OF four six in a room At
the most, two persons will occupy room. Each
hotel Will have its parlors arranged for meeting
places for the delegates and there will rooms set
aside for conferences
In all $500 delegates and officials have been as
signed to hotels and about 5000 private apart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
Marie CoreDi Denounces SSpnnituaism as
Great De,lsion, Humanity Deceiving Itse

LONDON June 2s.-Truth popular. The
majority spend lives avoiding It. This is
haps the reason why the present-day discussions
so-calIed spiritualis purposely overlook, fail
recall the pronouncement made by the Founder OF
Christianity on very subject: There shall arise
false prophets and shall show great signs and
ders that If It possible they shall de-
ceive the vert elect" Matt. %, V. 24) No
seems willing quote this plain declaration
warning 70 deluded public: no. though in
America the ecclesiastical authorities both
md Catholic. have bestirred themselves and
pronounced bag against spidtualiSn," and assumed
communication with the dead.
Plainly they should have done this long ago. but
that 'the hreling who careth not sheep" has
let their pastures usurped their powers
while they slept 1t Is somewhat late officially
20 warn communicates that attempt 10 hold
the dead is contrary the sanction of the
church." while Sir Oliver Lodge drawing credulous
audiences listen expositions of life beyond
the grave In this country the churches have
spoken with any definite 1rmness they considering
lively possibilities OF "cinemas" in the hitherto
sacred shrines OF prayer
EASY TO DECEIVE HUMANITY.
Moreover. IT has to be remembered that a curious
by means uncommon phenomenon is the in
tense satisfaction humanity finds deceving itself
We are taught that the dual; but we do
generally realize that in certain conditions OF health
the one half plays tricks with the other after the
. fashion OF a mischievous child intent teasing It's
twin BY action and inter-communication of
stimuli confusion IS up which every
natural movement into something abnormal. In an
days the priests Egypt studied the
OF deception a science and adopts IN
subtle methods OF influencing brain-cells their
dupes realizing they did that the weaker minds
Of many could be usefuly exploited for the
vantage OF the few. We in twentieth century.
with scientific discoveries progressive"
civilization. really farther advanced intel
ectuaiy morally. mentally. than the peoples
over whom the Assyran and Egyptian magt held their
sway. We just easily deluded by appearances.
In rare book entitled The Prodigies OF Egypt"
translated the original Arabic by vattier Arabic
professor 10 king OF France Louis XIV IN 1874
related how the priests OF Memphis appeared
the people according 10 their different art OF
= magic;
"one with light about him. another sur
rounded with flames another with winged
creatures circlng overhead'-yet says the
narrative AL but apparition illusion
without any reality insomuch that when they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
The Wumpus Cat and the Doodle Bug
A Fable Wherein Some "a Disciples of the Wumpus Cat
to Say Nothing of Certain WearerS of Blue Coats Will
Find Something of Interest.
BY A. E. SOP

Bolchimik, and further, that the Merrynice should
not partake of the potent nectar pain of
from the terrible Doodlebug who had times past
played havoc with other great wumpus IN lands
However, the Wumpus Cat said with a mighty snarl
that he cared not for laws; that they only
made by MerTymce. very ones perhaps
who nightly sought his domicie, and anyhow the
POodlenits, who represented a lesser
Doodlebug were all friends OF the Wumpus Cat and
him
the Merrymice believed that the Poodlenits were
afraid OF the WUmpIs Cat, because them had
a PoOdlent second third drink
a Merrynice.
SO the inhabitants OF Kittenton ruled by Wumpus
Cat, kidded by the Poodlenits sustained on Boil
chimlk, went their merry way, carefree and gay
reading the handwriting on the wall. never
dreaming that dread shadow hung
land.
day, without the least warming suddenly and
swiftly surely Doodlebug appeared in Kit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

houses.
San Francisco during convention week will enter
ia no city attempted.
There will be barbecues in which all luscious
and fruits Of California be up fashion
TO charm palates of the visitors. there Will be
outdoor breakfasts sightseeing trips visits down the
peninsula to Fort Scott the Preside. Seal Rocks
the many beautiful points the bay, Chinatown,
and the many other places which fasteners have al
longed to
L. S. Sen. James D. Phelan has sent out a special
invitation TO all delegates to attend barbecue at
his country home. A party OF writers viii be taken
TO Yosemite Valley All will have an opportunity to
climb Mt Tamalpais and to all the other scenic
wonders San Francisco.
CITY BEING DECORATED.
The city is being decorated never before and
Market st. from the Ferry building to Twin Peaks
Will look like a carnival.
San Francisco will see that none of the visitors to
her first national political convention will soon forget
their trip.
The Civic auditorium will be the final word in con-
venuon halls. Nowhere the country. according to
Mr.. Mara, is there hall well adapted for the pur
pose San Francscos great meeting place.
There will be within the hall everything but
place to sleep 1t will be a veritable metropolitan
hotel except for bedrooms.
1t will a hospital. a restaurant. a large
for the sergent- with his staff of 500
assistants two reception rooms for women
Women's Associate committee of the national
committee, a meeting room for the national commit
itself, for secretaries the national COM
mittee, large halls equipped with platforms
tables and chairs for meetings of the two most i'm
portant committees the committee resolutions
and the committee credentials
All of these things supplied without building
single extra room in the convention hall. This has
proved distinctive about the Civic
auditorium. In other convention cities for example
the republican convention hall in Chicago, it was
necessary to build annex near the hall accom-
mOdate the convention adjuncts Nowhere
country, Mara says, is there auditorium with such
commodious side halls that be used TO such ad-
vantage.
The auditorium, classic in its architecture.
faces of the beautiful civic centers i'm the
United States looks out on a park with founta ms
and statues where visitors will find many a moment
of rest
Two bands and the second largest pipe organ in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

The wumpus Cat is sad today and his purr of
tent has changed to angry scream Great tears
his bright eyes and his sleek
stands upright in uncontrolled wrath. His friends
have him he stands hercely alone fight
ing for his very existence.
For has been bearded in his home by the Doodle
bug. the arch-enemy OF all Wumpus Cats. that Great
Avenger who springs seemingly from the mystic land
OF Nowhere-the powerful Doodlebug whose long
recognize limits Of space or time and who follows
the long, long trail matter where it may
The Wumpus Cat fs-or was-a great being in the
busy confines OF KittentOn. Thousands Of Merrymice
locked 20 his emporium each night partake
fluid known Bolchimilk. And the Merrymice
acclaimed this wonderful drink. asserting that with
Of it the little world they knew belonged
them. Two quaffs, they said would enable them
Caruso never could, and three drinks gave
a mighty strength and courage to battle with
the neighboring Merrymice who hailed from land
DrinkIess.
But it had been written into the laws OF Kittenton
that the wumpus Cat should manufacture
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

And o. there was great waihng and weeping
the first act OF the terrible visitor was 20 lay
siege the home OF the Wumpus Cat and cOnfscaIe
grim smile all the great store OF precious Boil
,hrnilk which had gladdened the heart Of KttentOn-
IN the Wumpus Cat scratched, IN vain did ne
appeal the little Merrymice 70 aid him: the Doodle
bug Obdurate he matched the once proud Wum-
pus By OF his furry neck and nailed him
tightly in old dry goods box 70 await his pleasure
Today excitement IN Kittenton Many OF the
Merryrnice who accustomed ending each night
with a sup OF Bolchiuilk, mlsty-eyed and dry
tongued. They're thinking OF changing their name
70 Camelmice.
And the chief PoodIent struts along the Of
Kittenton saying himself
NOW the Merrymiee vviu realize THAT Poodenita
I'D against"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
ND. MICHIGAN STpEETEes 3.
VREnTARKS =EIN
MUNICIPAL DRaNmR-Act L

'IIa. at have you" exuited the man with
the derious Ieer and the two weeks beard. For
days days stood this spot watching hourly
for your approach. Now that the time has come
you pass without grasping opPortunitS
Take that and It will 5e fare enough"
Quickly he reached to his pocket AS ne withdrew
his hand there was fash OF metal Gin fact that's
what was) The nickel clinked the box The
Lincoln way rolled
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

came up TO the king they spake and said: You
imagined that It so. but the truth is that
it such and
AUTOMATIC WRITING
Here, credulous persons inclined to reason
(Which they are) they might pluck out the
heart Of "mediumistic" mysteries You imagine that
it is but the truth is that it is such and such
illusion. The mesmerist the hypnotist. the lusionis
each and all, to be found in ancient Babylon
modern London New York, and their methods
far less vulgar and commonplace than those of
their imitators today. automatic writing" it
is than the natural result OF the writer's
thought. The active impetus no external
spirit" but from ce-movement BRAIN and the
hand automatically obeys the brain. Every poet
every imaginative literary genius writes auto
matically." Sometimes. indeed like Keats and Shell
ley they themselves hardly understand the meaning
OF certain wonderful phrases flowing from the pen
such the famous magic easements opening on the
foam OF perilous fairy forlorn." No
authors. they honest. precisely explain how
or why they imagine write a story a poem. They
will tell that eft just comes" William Beckford
a notable example of this brain~npulse Moved
by delight in the voluptuous and fantastic
he. an Englishman the Oriental story of va
thek" in French a continuous automatic" rush OF
picturesque narrative and. himself started "It
took me three days and two nights Of hard labor
and never took of my clothes the whole time"
PROMOTERS NOT NORMAL.
Here automatic writing high order but
Beckford did not pretend impressed by spirit
messages" to offer his impressions the public as
communications from the dead. The sad-featured
clergyman Of portraits be accepted) who has
permitted himself be exploited an advertisement
for newspaper does not write heaven as well as
Becbford did OF hell. but his automatic writing is
like that Of fctonst attracting public
attention And it is quite possible may succeed in
automatically writing communicated" novel But
it viii be none the probably the better II
he writes it under the steady and gentle pressure
not OF imaginary spirit influence. his BRAIN
Impulse which IS the sole guide to any automatic
movement Of his hand.
The only sad excuse for "spiritualisr" which is
not spirtualsm all is that promoters OF il are
not in normal OF mental balance The twin
lobes OF the brain acting unison: the one
half is out of poise, and affects the other half in
or less degree. This is why the brilliant
scientist in Lodge able profound mathematical
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
SUCH Is FAME.

Two close proceedings Chi
cago a Windy City newspaper refers Hiram Gov
ernor Johnson quite a the and
rather prominent Senator Roosevelt
II San Francisco follows Los Angeles and does
other glorihed shimmey. Mr.. Harding may yet be
elected without opposition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
WE DON'T LIKE NnLKNmN.

The mtlkman he's that much loved
Who clangs and bangs and rattles by
When the rest OF sleeping
In the dim half-lghted morn.
He makes madder'n Is bears
When he jofts along with his noisy
I why he don't inclode
bass drum and a horn
He's got right to make that fuss
We can't do nothing much but cuss
And and cuss and wish that milkmen
Never had been born.
day trail him to his lair
And find just when he sleeps and where
Then hire so-piece jazz band
And raise the devil
P. s-we know that devil" doesn't rhyme with
morn. but we couldn't think OF an appropriate word
that does
COULD TT BE POSSIBLE?
Public service commission engineer at Indianapolis
testifes that Indiana Bell Telephone officials are at-
tempting to wreck the service"
tranlOad of presidential possibilities and three
assorted delegates passed the Thurs
day enroute to San Francisco.
As we saunter out to press a New York wire brings
the startling intelligence detectives after an in
tensve probe have arrived the conclusion that Mr.
EIxen
WHY WE HAD TO GO TO WORK
George Phair is in the hospital.
Harvey T. woodruff is conducting an "Old Joke
Week"
The Juggler has suspended publication for the
Bill Armstrong; engaged on The Diary OF a SIX
Baby"
Judge, this week, 15o
Our ideas the fitness things were sadly dis
rupted when learned Official OF the Polish
bond drive named OCOnner.
The only way to a home is build one"
advises a real advertiser. Guess he's right but
had considered weaving a few.
The bitter end
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
BULL vs.. Drawn.

Mr. John Harrison Dempsey and VI. Georges Car
penter baking taking $4,000 for hours
work Some 6s% presidential possibilities are squads
bling o get in a year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

The discussion OF whether the former kaiser was
attacked By a Belgian otherwise, whether he Is
seriously III perfectly well, involves exaggerauon
OF the unimportant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

New Yorks private count to show that the ON
caI census figures are wrong may with be
expected to grove e. success. The enumerators viii
make Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

The British now making a great ado
Mary Pickford and her present husband. Though
the English may appear stold they seem to have
silly streak, too.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

It didn't take Harding long TO discover the empti-
ness OF the claim that this is republican year.
He has abandoned plans for a vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

The republicans are learning that it takes more
than three cheers to satisfy people nowadays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
BY MARIE CORELLI

up to the king they spake and said: You
imagined that It was So but the truth is that
it such and such an Illusion"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-04-02

came Tuesday to spend few days with
relatives here.
Miss Ruth Hale and Miss Hazel Met
calf OF Blatlcboro visited over Sunday at
their homes here
Ralph Howe of Wilmington visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Howe, Tues
day and Wednesday,
Mrs. George Roberts and son, Wendell,
OF Brattcboro returned home Tuesday
after spending week here.
Clifford Staples of Springfield, Mass,
visited his father, Clark Staples, at
Charles Edwards's over Sunday
Carl Brown is moving to the farm re
GENTLY bought of Miss Jennie Doolittlc of
Brattleboro, having sold his farm.
Miss Mary Holland and friend of Brat
tlcboro visited oyer Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mis-. Fred Holland.
Warren Lazelle retained to Springfield
this week after spnnlmg three weeks with
his parents, Nj. dnl Mrs c. f. LaIelle
Sunday morning worship at IL O'Clock
with AN Easter message from the pas
tor. There also will be special Easter
exercises in the Sunday school Nespcr
service in the church at 40 pm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-04-02
WINDHAM

Mrs. c. i. button has been suffering
with badly sprained ankle.
Arnold Wade of the Bousley Lumber
camp went Saturday to his home in Mid
dlcbury.
The church services Sunday were held
in the auditorium for the first time since
December. no.
w. H. Ingalls, and f. NJ, ingalls, are
carrying on the large sugar place on the
Dmick place, owned by NJ. II. ingalls,
NJ. II. Ingalls, found two grasshoppers
in the grass March 25 He caught one and
kept it as proof of his correct observation
and truthfulness
Loren Giles is taking an enforced va
cation on account of an injured back A
sled on which he was riding suddenly
slowed, throwing him on his back on the
ice.
The roads now are varied success
sion of mud, ice, and snow. Wagons were
used for the first time Monday, but there
is little travelling except for reasons of
immediate necessity.
Alfred Bousley has returned to Fitch
burg, Mass, after some time spent at
the Vermont Marble Co. Lumber camp
here Alfred Bousley ir.. has finished
work at the camp, and Paul Gauthiers
is now resident boss.
Mrs Dustin Gordon was taken i'll sud
denly Friday with IA second attack of
grip, and was threatened with pneumonia.
Two doctors were summoned and both
came, remarkable to relate. She is now
gaining. Her daughter, Mrs. Asa Bacon
of Londonderry, came to take care OF
her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-04-02
WARDSBORO.

Fred Prouty of Burlington was in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Harrington is visiting her
lister, Mrs. Carrie Moore.
Miss Edith Kidder has returned to her
school in West Wardsboro.
Mrs. c. l.. Shine, received news We'd
nesday of the death of Arthur +. Torrey S
youngest daughter in Brattleboro.
Mrs Charles X Dexter of Greenfield,
Mass, is visiting Mr.. Dexter's mother,
Mrs. d. c, Dexter, and sister, Mrs NJ,
l.. Johnson.
Sunday there will be Easter exercises
by the children and an appropriate ser
mon by the pastor, also special music
by the choir,
/ Miss Edith Page, who has been spend
ing her vacation at her home in Putney
returned Saturday night, the school
beginning Monday for the spring term
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-04-02
SOUTH NEWBANE.

c. W. White of Brattleboro was in the
Village Tuesday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Brown of Brat
tleboro were in the village on business
Wednesday.
Walter, Moore and family have moved
from Marlboro into Leon $. Powerss cot
tage in this village.
The Women's Mission circle will
meet at the parsonage Tuesday even
ing at $50 o. clock
Mrs. Frank A. Roadway returned to
Newfane Friday after visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles II. Kelsey.
Mrs. Efie Perry, who spent the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. Leon s. Power,
of Marlboro, is at her home for few
days,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hummer of New
York spent the weekend with Mrs. Kun
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman j
Ingram.
Mrs. Ralph O. Thaycr spent IA week
recently at West Dummcrston with Mr.
Thayer's mother, Mrs. Otis Thayer, who
has been i'll.
The Ladies' Benevolent society was en-
tertaincd last week by Mrs. Dwight +
Bailey This week the meeting was ap
pointed at the vestry,
The Easter exercises of the Baptist
Bible school will be given Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock. The even
ing service will be held at 7.30 o'clock
Earle f. Dickinson, who has been will
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight T.. Bailey week
returned to Agawam, Mass, Wednesday
Charles Bailey and John Swanson ac
companied him,
Travelling on wheels was begun here
Saturday evening While snow in sunny
portions Of the roads is worn out it il
still of good depth in the woods ant
sugar makers have had hard work break
ing roads in their sugar orchards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-04-02
EAST JAMAICA.

Mrs. \. F. Pierce and son, Guy, arc
ill.
Merton Williams is working for B. A
Ninton.
Mrs. Niorna Howe returned home from
Bratteboro last week.
Pcrey o. Potter of Brattlcboro is spend
ing shore time at his home here.
Mrs. r. +. Robinson is visiting hel
sister, Mrs W. Park Osgood, in White
River Junction.
. G.. Ii. Gleason has sold the Leonard
Farm to Harold A. Henderson of Boston
Mr. Henderson will take possession at
once.
Mrs j. II. Peck returned home from
Jamaica last Saturday, leaving her father
more comfortable, but Monday she was
called there again on account of his fail
ing condition.
Henry Richardson, an aged resi- lent o.
this place, died last week at the home Of
Frank Fish in Wardsboro, where he hat
been but short time. The burial tool
place in South Londonderry beside the
body of his wife