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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
THE FAD OF sPIRITUALIsM

Seven bishops OF the English church
have joined in an attack upon Spir-
ituallsm. These distinguished eccles-
iastics solemnly warn the English pub
lie that Sp!ritualistic Investigations are
morally and mentally deteriorattng.
that they have no particularly scientihc
character attached 10 them, and that
they are heavily shadowe6 BY fraud.
Spiritualism. or rather the belief In a
continued existence AFTER death. in
which existence, the disembodied spir-
It's have means OF making themselves
known to the material world, has enjoy
ed tremendous growth in Great Brit
ain during the past two or three years
Formerly the cult OF unknown cranks
and takers, II has been lifted into 4
more distinguished position BY the ad-
yocacy OF such wcll-known men as A.
Conan Doyle, OF Sherlock Holmes fame
and Sir Oliver Lodge. the noted scien'
list. Sir Oliver Lodge recently deltv'
cred q series OF lectures In the United
States which attracted large audiences,
and which gave q considerable stimulus
TO the cult OF spiritualism in this
country.
Lodge, In his American lectures. ar
Kucd the continuity OF existence. that
Is the continuation Of . life closely re-
sembling our present life, II not. In
deed, Identical with II, and from his
own experience. claimed 10 have con-
vincing evidences OF messages from
those who have gone before. The
writer OF this article heard the lecture
OF Sir Oliver Lodge in New York and
attempted to give 1t. an unprecedented
and dispaSS!onate consideration. The
lecture. was far from convincing. The
distinguished scientist. who drew his
audiences on account OF his scientific
reputation. did not present a single
fact in support OF his contention that
would have stood scientific test FOL
twenty seconds. He expressed the be
lief. but advanced no facts in suostan-
tiation OF that belief. From the IN
destructibility OF matter, a well-knowr
scientific fact. he argued the indestruc
tibility OF the soul. an argument which
may apply TO any form OF existence
after death. or the possibility OF com
navigation through the veil which d.
vides the dead from the living.
We believe II was Mark Twain who
said that no doctrine. however absurd
no lad. however freakish. would fail uI
believers II II were presented as = 70.
ligion. Mark Twain said great man!
sensible things, but this was one OF th'
most sensible OF all. The Spirltualistit
fad in Great Britain will continue 4
have believers. but. In ali probability
gill lose most OF its present strength
The pretense OF some scientific founda
ZION for Spiritualism. which has beer
evolved from tho support OF such mer
IS Lodge and Doyle IS ridiculous
They have not sustained their conten
uons by scientific data. and no one
hse 10 likely to attempt 1t.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
Our Daily Story
A PoLICEMAN's LIFE

Leaning idly against a nearby tele-
phone pole. Policeman JIttles yawned.
ITS a dogs life. this cop profession.
! Never nothin' To do. never nothin' TO
see. never nothin' to nothin'."
At that moment Mrs. Dishwash Often
plunged up to him.
! Officer" she said excitedly. 1--WE de-
cided to call in the law. My husband
has illegally laid in some alcoholic liquor
Of some kind. It's in the house some
where. but l can't find II. I'm a teetotal
prohibitionist. and the idea OF being in
the same house with demon rum Is too
much for me. Do you think you can
find II for me before my husband comes
home?"
II haven't thought about It," replied
Titles evasively. And he accompanied
Mrs. Often to her home and she gave
him all the keys and sent him upstairs.
An hour later he slid gracefully down
the banisters.
Shorty 10 report. lady madam my
dear" he beamed. that there ain't a
ghost OF sushpIcion OF anything in
tho nature of anything reshembling
anything like alcoholic liquor on the
premises. Therefore. my dear madam
my dear. your esteem husban' can't
POSSIBILITY find any"
And ne reeled in two straight lines
back to his telegraph pole. and muir
INJURED. This aIn't sush bad life"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
R|PPLING RHYMES
THE dRAYBEARDS
" WALT MASON.

There's some delight in being old.
for one Is licensed then to scold and
view things with alarm; ! hang
around the market place and let
some brine run down my face. aud
talk OF things that harm. tear
my hair and wiring my Ans and talk
Of all existing sins as though they
modern were: and ! denounc" the
thriftless jays who blow their coin
in forty ways. and MI the air with
fur. But trulX in the ancient times
the giddy lads blew in their dimes
lust as they blow them now: and
people mortgaged their abodes Tor
irottinE nays to burn the roads as
graybeards must allow The poor.
house reared It's front OF brick and
gathered in the thrittless hick. just
as II does today: and pauper graves,
behind the kirk. We're made Tor
those who wouldn't work. but spent
their hours in play. | know these
facts and many more. but when In
in the Blue Front store, discussing
timely themes. boost the past as
something bright. n noble structure
fair and white, on which the sun
light CLEANS. knock the sawdust
from the truth: they wouldn't stand
IL from youth. but am bent and
gray: and as ! ramble on and on.
they merely sit around and yawn
until l drift away.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
THE GREEN HILLS OF CAPTINA
BY JOS 4. Fitzpatrick

The green hills Of Captina. a beautiful
sight 10 see;
Cherished from early childhood, made
dear by memory.
There tho wild bird loves to MARBLE Its
sweet and tuneful lay
Tn the fern clad woodland. where, the
flowers bloom bright and gay.
You'll see tall sycamores a leaning. far
out DER the stream.
Whose shady pools and rifles sond
forth a silVery CLEAN.
And the air is sweetly scented by fields
OF clover hay.
In the scenic valley. where Old Captina
wends its way.
Dear are those slopes and ridges. high
cl!fIs and rustic bridges,
Cosy hooks and rcrdant glens. where
the squirrels love to play,
There you'll SEQ the hand OF nature.
oaks Of mighty stature.
BabbIing brooks whose waters murmur
sweet music all the day.
The bitter elm and hickory, beech-nut
and MAPLE tree.
Rcdeck the flower strewn wild wood. far
as the eye can see.
Ger those cow paths | Oft wander. Idle
hours to squander.
Mid green hills. rich in grandeur with
a mystic charm for me.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
THE RAILROAD RATES

Testimony in support Of tho request
n the railroads for a freight increase
OF about 30 per cent was begun by the
interstate Commerce Commission yes
terday. No person. who heard the very
convincing statement OF conditions
made, by President Daniel Willard OF
49, n.Itirnore & Ohio railroad In his
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

Of
and popular Officials
his no has largely the
like
l.. N
fes,o be of in
gives great Ohio
Of
and catt
in
@ Wes, vTsfnia absolutely
public official this II th
Of AGricu
WV i.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

As soon as congress tries TO curtail
the extraordinary war powers arrogated
by the president. his friends cry: poll
tics. but when Wilson attempts 10 de-
grade congress TO a mere automaton,
they call 1t higher craftsmanship.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

OF all the Democratic senators only
six are at heart with the president OF
the league OF nations question. And
they seem TO be bound to kill beforehand
even tho pemotest chance Of the party
for success this fall.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

Hoover blames Palmer directly for
the high prices of sugar. He had bet
ter be careful lest deportation proceed
!ngs be instituted against him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25
THE aIaHr KIND OF HEN.

Il Is not The hen That lays Tho golden
cgE that the public Is most concerned
about but the one that lays eggs that
will come within pockct-hook reach
Eluadald telegraph.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

The above MoundvlC president of
OF the Ohio Valley Mr. Sanders mas
in
the
manufacturing cstao-
the of steady
ation than the
public all the w" Of Marshall
liberty bond campaigns
Of
supporter
Of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

Our potatoes must have become
Jealous OF their kind in Poland. where
they are being used as money.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

In view of present term prlceS. Ihc
man who last year wore the straw hat
OF tho year before Is up against IT.
CharlNst OH Mail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

The greater the necessity for saving
thu greater your opportunity to use
TIL. Tntell!Eencer Want Ads.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-25

Tomorrow-"Thebal Biceps," another
story about Waxine Beans. the beauti-
full lady detective. Don't miss IT,
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04
PLUMBER DIDN'T
GO OUT ON STRIKE

John Dun the we'll known plumber says he didn't 60
strike when he laid off for three weeks but that he got
that he couldn't thread pipe anything
else in his line of work.
81 just down and OUT he says. 81 lost weight hadn't
been able to sleep and that almost drove
to try to stick to the job had to lay off work and
tried couple of tonics They didn't help and seemed
to make more fdgety. l Goldne No and
what do think? 1t took that medicine only five days
take the twitching and trembling of It's building
up right along Pm eating and sleeping like log and feel fine
Goldine No, is great tonic, all right Sure am back
the job.''
Mr. H. Lyman is another satisfied user of Goldine.
Goldine is sold by City Drug Store
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04

The members of the White Elephant
Auction Club were pleasantly entertain
ed on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. C..
N. Meyers at"her home in West Main
the first prize, book Of poems, was won
by Mrs. Vim. Goodell. The consolation,
a set of kettle rests. went to Miss Mabel
Griffin. Cake, fancy cookies and tea
were served, and score cards, decorations
etc. were in keeping with the autumn
season. Other guests besides those
mentioned were, Mrs. E. D. P. Nickels,
Mrs. H. G. Curtis, Mrs. Joseph Curtis,
Mrs. Cora Dow. Mrs. j. W. Black, Mrs.
Lila Blee, Mrs. Fred Burr, Mrs. N. F.
Gilkey, Mrs. John Frame, Mrs. A. B.
Pendleton, Mrs. M. B. Thompson, Miss
y. j. Lawrence, Miss Sally Dow.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04
Jesse H. oGIER.

Jesse H. O gier, principal owner and
publisher of the Camden Herald, died
Tuesday at the age of 49 years, following
long illness. Mr.. Ogier was born in
Camden and was graduated from Colby
College in the class of 1898. He at once
entered the newspaper work as one of the
owners of the Damariscotta Herald,
moving to Camden about 20 years ago,
since which time he has conducted the
Camden Herald. Mr.. Ogier has been
president of the Maine Press association
and was recognized as very competent
newspaper man, of high principles and
genuine good fellowship. He leaves a
wide circle of friends to mourn their loss.
Mr.. Ogier, who was a member of the
Delta Epsilon college fraternity, is sur
vived by widow and two children.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs E. D. Fairchild and little
daughter Helen left last Tuesday for Mil
ton, Pa, where they will reside. House.
hold goods, several head of cattle, horses,
farming tools, etc. were shipped by rail
from Belfast. Mr. an | Mrs. Fairchild
came to oearsport from Pennsylvania
four years ago, and for the past two
years had occupied the Pendleton farm at
Kidder's point. During their residence
here they made many friends, by whom
they will be greatly missed.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04
Hoods
SarsaparilIa
Makes Food
Taste Good

Creates an appetite, aids digestion,
purifies the blood, and thus relieves
scrofula, catarrh, the pains and
aches of rheumatism and gives
strength to the whole system.
Nearly so years. phenomenal
sales tell the story of the great
merit and success of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. It is just the medicine
you need now.
Hoods Pills help-fne laxative
or cathartic, according to dose.
Relieve headache, restore comfort.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04
LOCATION OF POLES

The PENOBSCOT BAY ELECTRIC COM
PANY respectfully petitions the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the City Of Belfast.
Maine. for a location for it's poles and wires
thereon, and the necessary supporting and
Strengthening fixtures and wires. in the fol-
lowing named streets and highways of said
city.
Said Company agrees to reserve space for
one cross arm at the top of all the above poles
for telephone, fire alarm and police signal
wires. owned by the city and used for NUM-
cipal purposes. Said poles to be erected under
the supervision of such officers as said city
may designate.
Following are the streets and highways re-
ferred to:
Wight street from Northport avenue to
Congress street, north side of street.
PENOBSCOT BAY ELECTRIC co.
By R. C. CARTER, Supt.
Belfast, Maine, Nov. l, 1920.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04

The regular meeting of Primrose
Chapter. o. E. S., will be held Friday
evening with work and the annual mem
orial service.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04
City of Belfast, Maine.
In Board of Aldermen,
A. q rnnn

DeIId5C,
In Board of Aldermen.
Nov. 3, 1920.
Upon the foregoing petition. it is ordered
that notice thereof be given by publishing a
copy of said petition and this order thereon in
the Republican Journal. newspaper printed
in the City of Belfast. Maine, and that hear
on the 18th day of Nov, 1920. at 11.O0 o'clock,
at which time and place residents and owners
Of property upon the highways to be affected
by the granting of the permit applied for, and
all other persons interested, shall have full
opportunity to show causes why such permit
snould not be granted, the last publication of
said notice to be at least fourteen (14) days
before said hearing.
A true copy of petition. and notice thereon.
Attest: CHARLES S. BICKFORD,
City Clerk
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert M. Cushman and
children of Ellsworth spent the week.
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
w. Brown.
The Republican journal., 1920-11-04

Mrs. Henry C. Marden Lste few W
Windsorville Saturday atteI hr v Fea
visit with her sister, Mrs '0"'
gusOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
OCEAN TRIP IN SMALL GAS BOAT
 IS DESCRIBED
D!strCt Superintendent Miller on Way North Gives SideIights on Re-
 cent Experience

A. II. Miller, district Superinten. dent of the Native Bureau of Educa. tion passed through Juneau recently -on his way to Dillingham;, Alaska. superintendent Miller and the seven carpenters who accompanied him out on the Ruby had the most exciting trip since the old Dora's fame.
 After the work had been completed at the orphanage in Dillingham; there was no boat available at tho time for the trip south, but the Ruby, which is small gas schooner of about 60 h.p. Superintendent Miller and the seven men who had been engaged in build ing the orphanage took chance.
 They wore headed for Seattle They were caught in a bad storm however, when near their destination and driven far out to sea and entirely lost their course. Tho mast wa blown away and they dr:ftcd for 3c days, finally arriving at San Fran cisco Fortunately tho gasoline held out. They all landed safely, tired out, but happy to think they hat, succeeded in putting themselves on record for having made thousands of miles in a small gasboat. However Superintendent Miller says: "Once is enough" and all those who traveled with him are of the same mind
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
MARGUERITE CLARk'S SUPERB PHOTOPLAY "WIlDFLOWER" Is A SWEET WOODLOND STORY

Lefty Roberts. an ophisticated child of Nature, dreams and frolics her time away on a little farm or the edge of tie woods, far from the city One day stranger comes, Arnold Boyd, a wealthy man who has chosen the seclusion of the forest as rest from wearison society duties. He meets Lefty, and is delighted with her daintiness and fragile beau ty, and at once makes friends with the shy little creature. He thinks of her only as an interesting child, however, and when visited by his scapegrace brother. Gerald. who is by his own confession "a constant worshipper at the shrine of woman, Arnold views with alarm and dis comfort Gerald's fiirtatious attitude toward little Lefty. Gerald halls Arnolds nickname of "WildHower as appropriate to Lefty, and begins an ardent courtship of the child woman, whose innocence and ignCr- ance lead her to mistake the dross for gold.
 This will be a Saturday feature at the Coliseum theatre.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
EUGENE O'BRiEN IS ELSIE FERGUSON'S NEW LEAnING MAN

Eugene O'Brien, we'll known az tor. is Elsie Ferguson's new leading man and he will be seen here for the first time in Aircraft pictures in her latest picture Under the Greenwood Tree" at the Coliseum theatre next Sunday and Monday.
 MT. O'Brien has probably appeared with more prominent stars both on the stage and screen, than any other loading man in motion pictures Among his most successful portrayals on the stage were in the chief sup porting parts in "The Thief" with Margaret Ellington, Little Duchess. with Elsie Janis, Brown of liar ward" with Henry Woodruff. The Builder of Bridges" with Kyrle Bel lew, Mid Channel" with Ethel Bar rymore. Mime Rosita," with Irene Fenwick, The Case of Becky" with Frances Starr, Governors Lady" with Gladys Hanson and Emma Dunn, kitty Mckay" Country Cou- sin" etc.
 There will also be a Drew comedy, Once a Mason"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
NEW YEAR DANCE OF ELKS MAKES
 A GREAT HIT
Crowd Grew Merrier Each Hour Until the Fun Came To Climax at the
 Midnight Hour

The EIlzs' New Year dance. the same as it's community Christmas tree to the "kiddies,' has passed into history, but it afforded GastineaU people an opportunity for fun which will not soon be forgotten.
 After the theatre shows the biz hall and auditorium filed rapidly and the merry dancer ,oemed never tired of whirling round n the excel lent music furnished for the occasion The decorations were in harmony and keeping with the event.
 At II o'clock the impressive Elk ceremony was recited. During the evening paper colored caps of fan ciful designs were furnished every one, and the assemblage took on a merrier tone. When 12 o'clock sounded, and the New Year peeped in the din was something tremendous and only faintly were heard the din of noises from the outside welcom ing in the New Year As usual, the Elks scored touchdown with the Channel residents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
WHAT MORGAN SAYS

NEW, YORK. Dec. 3o.~J. r. Nor ran. interviewed regarding foreign ,ychange situation upon his return rom a three months stay abroad ,aid: Nothing can be done until
 he treaty is signed All Europe if waiting for it." When told that he Mexican situation was being in- vestigated. MT. Morgan remarked that the government had been do- ing that for seven years and ne thought it time some action was ta' ken for a change. He expressed surprise on being informed that on- ly the Imperator had been reiin- auished to Great Britain. saying he understood all seven former German liners were to be turned over to the British after the American sol diers had been returned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02

which occur now and then in the making of motion pictures sprang III the other day in the filming of a well known production. In this play the fair star, already famed for hel versatility, is bidding goodbye to hei soldier lover, who is leaving the quaint village in Scotland for the trenches.
 This play will be seen Saturday night and Sunday matinee at the Palace.
 Some of the villagers, real Scotch men and women, carried away by the martial strains of the bagpipes. ca tered into a spirited exhibition of the Highland fling. When they had fin. ished, however, their best effort; were eclipsed by the fair star herself.
 The name of the play is Bonnie Annie Laurie,'' new William Fox production, and the star who thus disclosed her unusual dancing ability is no other than Peggy Hyland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
COMPLAINT MADE THAT GERMAN CAPITALISTS
 DESERT THE FLAG

BERLIN, Jan. 2.-"German capital has deserted the flag" says the Vor. waerts in bitter comment on the decline in value of the German mark.
 Numberless cases are occurring in which the German sellers do not allow payment of their wares in Ger many but established accounts abroad which are exempt from taxation, de. clares the paper To the damage of the German rate of exchange, con. tinues Vorwaerts. the German beggar sells his rags in the world market at what prices he can get and ignores the opportunities to get foreign mon eys into Germany and thereby raise the mark.
 Capitalists who find tax evasion profitable refer to the German ec- onomic crisis with shrug of the shoulders and lay the. blame to the government and financial politics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
NIXON CREEK QUARTZ MEN
 ARE HOPEFUL
Indications Are Favorable That KuSkokWim C0un- try May Prove Good
 Country for Quartz

Those who are developing quartz properties in the vicinity of McGratn )n the Kuskokwim river are very hopeful of success, according to Al. Walsh, the Flat creek operator and himself interested in quartz proper ies on Nixon creek, tributary of he Kuskokwim. However, MT. Walsh avs, the developments thus far are lot such as to prove the value or he district. Mr. Walsh, who is one the largest placer gold operators II the Territory. is q passenger on he Alaska on his way to the east,
 There has been considerable de 'elopmeDt work on the Tom Aitken ,uartz property on Nixon creek" said Mr Walsh. "and ore that will average T100 to $125 ton has been struck, ut the quantity of it had not been ,scertained when I left that coun- ry"
 Mr. Walsh came over the Seward 'ditarod trail. and is directly from 'ditarod He came through McCrath.
 In addition to his mining opera ions in the Iditarod and Kuskokwim countries, Mir. Walsh is interested in ishing on the Kuskokwim, operating mild cure plant near McGrath, He 'aid that while the salmon run on he Kuskokwim was much smaller han normal: he had q satisfactory 'easOn.
 Mr. Walsh says the Iditarod coun " had a satisfactory season. About T .OO0.00O of placer gold was toher nut during the summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
SUNDAY FEATURE AT THE PALACE

Another dramatic hit for Constance Talmadge-that is the secret of "The Shuttle's" success for this brilliant actress possesses not only a rare charm, winsome beauty and a win ming personality, but she has been blessed with the greatest gift of the gods, talent-and the fitness and depth of her powers are revealed in her comedy portrayals, but perhaps even more adequately in role such as Bettina Vanderpoers in "The Shuttle" in which her characteIiza- tion runs the entire gamut of human emotions. "The Shuttle" will win you completely! and will be seen at the Palace Sunday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-02
NATIONAL REVENUES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Total expenditures of the United States Government, exclusive of the princi- pal Of the public debt and postal disbursements from postal revenues for the war period from April 6. 1917. to Oct. 31. 1919, amounted to s35.413, 100000. Aver $11,2S0- GOO, 900 or almost 32 per cent. was met out of the tax receipts and other revenues, although the amount of taxes does not include Dec. 15, 1919, installment of income and profits taxes for the fiscal year 1919, nor any part of such taxes for the fiscal year l919-1920.