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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-11-24
Enrolment.
Average Daily Attendance

From the above decided improve
ment in both enrolled and average
daily attendance in all of the public
schools of the county is apparent
and which is very gratifying.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

psychic world. One must have reached
a very high state OF spiritual develop
ment TO be able to go on spirit jag.
as we call II. Soul development must
have reached its height.
"In the spirit world these are planes
and we have the different strata oC So
ciety just as in this world. Every
body Is not in the position to talk TO
the President of the United States. SO
in the spirit world. everybody can
mont converse with the spirit of HON.
er or Julius Ceasar.
when one goes on a jag, he floats
off into the realm for which he is
socially. mentally, and spiritually fit
ted. il one be a devotee OF jazz, he
is apt to land in a jazzy dance hall
OF the spirit world. A devil in real
life will find himself in darkness
when he reaches the spirit world.
But there are no devils. are there
II the devotee of the jazz is on high
mental and spiritual plane, he will be
waited off into the society OF the
choice spirits of the ages. Mentality
is what counts in the spirit world.
The slightest jar will bring one
back 10 the land OF reality and END
the jag. Turning on the lights in q
dsrkened room where seance Is be-
ing held Will most certainly
HOO! HOO! SAID SPIRIT.
II once saw the spirit Of man
leaving its body. | was conducting a
seance in my lecture rooms and the
lights were out. IT was the mans
spirit that waved a hand and said
Hoo-hoo" as 1t departed. At the end
OF the sesnce I ordered the lights on
again. The man said. 'Ah, why did
you turn the lights on so soon? was
out of my body having delightful
time in the spirit world"
Mrs. Coates conducts lectures at heI
home. 1903 Kilbourne street north.
west weekly. She has classes on
soul development" twice week.
Many OF the most prominent business
men and women OF social position are
members. She says:
Il am serious about my work.
must be convinced that all applicants
for membership in my classes are sc.
rious in pursuing the studies OF the
spirit world before ] admit them to
membership"
Many OF the other leading clair
voyants and mediums In Washington
are conducting similar classes in the
latest fad OF spiritualistic devotees.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
M0SSASFOOD
SAVED A|RMEN
Moose Factory Clerk Reaches
Montreal With First Hand
Story of FIiers' Rescue.

n..-Ixo L.
NUN ihIAL' SuepeS,
More news OF the haraships ana tne
rescue OF the three United STATES
army balloonists who descended on
the shores of James Bay after an
8OO-mile trim from Long Island, was
hrorght here nv g A Rradhurv' who
oIouk' M unl.n, D. c.,
aiveu iiVa 49, Ta.,
panys post at moose ractory.
LEFT POST DECEMBER -.
Mr.. Bradbury said he left the post
at Moose Factory. where he is a clerk
OF the company, the day after the ar
rival of the three balloonists. De-
cember 2s, and that being accustomed
to travel in virgin territory he was
able to make good speed to Mattice.
on the Transcontinental. and from
there on to this city, where he is re-
naming for a short sojourn with red
atives and friends.
Bradbury was positive that there is
no chance of the three officers reach
ing their destination at Rockaway
Beach. Long Island, until next Thurs
day. Jan. l8, at the earliest. Ihe
, ,nIce o'oo ", .so,, e.sn.,,rr exnor-
i.na .S'..,.ai ,.t,s,,. bune,r
80 IA aanar., hsui,der,
cinne raach;ng Moose vac.
49,, h.ra 49, o. charge of Of
s.,.,s 80 ,h. oon,n.nv who are piv-
,uoh'na.d.a rost
p.aah,,ra a.ia n. net tho three
h,I,onnis,s shoTt,v after their ar
rival within the territory of the
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
CHOCOLATE DROP
MAKES HIM EL0PE
Plaintiff in Divorce Suit Says
He Ate It and Remembers
Nothing.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.--Edward l..
Ryan, according to his own testi-
mony, which brought about an annui-
ment of his marriage to Miss Thelma
Jessweirn. should not venture far
from his mothers care. He might be
induced TO drink n chocolate sundao
and tho results arc too pitiful to con-
template.
alluded TO in the court. testified that
his downfall was due to a designing
woman and a chocolate drop. The de-
signing woman, Miss Jessweirn, Is but
seventeen. but Eddie" says she Is
wise beyond her years.
lie testified that he met her while
strolling in front OF his mothers
residence. She smiled and no smiled
and they opened conversation. Then
she shared with him some candy she
was eating.
lie remembered eating but one choc-
olato drop, and the noNt thing he
knew he was on a train going to
Crown Point. Ind, that well-known
haven OF elopers. She led him to the
county clerks office, where they Sc
cured n license and then across the
street, where they were married.
Then he fell asleep again, but re-
members her nwaking him rs the
train Mas returning TO EnElewood
She took him home and left him and
he SLEPT for week.
Miss Jcsswelrn did not appear q
defend the suit and tho Judge ordered
the marriage anuullcd.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
VILLA VERDICT
IS DUE TODAY
Alleged Dynamite Slayer, Sole
Witness for Himself, Brands
Wife as Liar.

The tale of a girl-wife who said
she loved her husband. "but not
enough to swear to a lie. even to
save his life," is expected to send
Guy Vernon (Villa) Thompson,
charged with triple murder, to the
gallows.
On trial for dynamiting the home
Of James Bolton, killing him and the
two children of Hattie Shipley, his
housekeeper, Thompson is expected
to know his fate late this afternoon.
The attorneys began their final argu-
ments Immediately following the
noon recess.
TESTIFIEs FOR HIMSELF.
Thompson. sullen as ever, and glar-
ing hatred at his wife as he testified,
was his own sole witness. Just as
his girl wifes testimony--althoug
they have been married six years, she
Is now only twenty-one years old---is
the figurative moose with which
States Attorney DaW son expects to
hang him. SO villa" clenching and
unclenching his fists as IL he ionged
to strike out. swore her entire story
was a lie; that II was frame up
by his wife's family ito get rid of
him." that he went home early the
evening Of the night Bottoms home
WAS dynainlted; that he never left the
house that night. and that he knew
nothing Of the explosion until told or
1t by his mother next morning.
SCORES HER FAMILY.
"T married my wife when she was
fifteen years DID," he told the jury.
He himself Is forty. 81 loved her.
She loved me. We had a regular love
nest, until her family butted in. They
never liked me. ! don't know why.
They tried to separate us and couldn't
Everything my wife said on the
stand is lie. ] never threatened
Bolton. / didn't like him. it's true.
won't even say I'm sorry he's dead.
ain't. But I didn't Kill him. J never
left the house that night. Didn't even
know about the dynamiting until my
mother came to see me about .
O'Clock the next morning, while l was
still in bed.
MY wife is just plain lying, that's
all She's trying to hang me. But l
don't blame her. It's her folks fault.
They want to get rid of me-"
He glared at his sister-in-law. Miss
Dora Mulligan, who had testified that
she heard him, while lying in the hos
pital recovering from a bullet wound
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 81
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Orphans Cake
| Is Wine-Soaked
Seven Little McCully
Waits To Be Given
| Royal Feast.

GREENVILLE. s. c.. Jan. ga
fruit cake soaked In vino for
twenty years will be taken from its
sealed container and placed on tho
festal board around which Rear
Admiral Newton A. McCully and
the seven Russian orphans. whom
he has brought to the United States
for adoption. will assemble, when
they arrive at the McCuu''s home
in Anderson.
Mrs. Carrie Frewell McCully said
today that she had saved her
Christmas cakes awaiting the ar
rival OF her son and the little for
eign waits. who will be reared and
educated here.
The beautiful colonial homo
looked last night for all the world
like the house OF thousand
candles" as the illuminated chan
Geliers cast their softened glow
throufh the frosted window panes.
The whole household buzzed with
excitement
Mother McCully, her sister. chill
dren and grandchildren. were as
busy as live bees preparing for
the reception of the gallant naval
officer absent for seven years. and
whose homecoming Is made doubly
impressive by the accompanying
arrival OF the seven Russian chill
dren. who are to become members
OF the happy McCully family.
Miss Vina Norwood Patrick, niece
OF Admiral McCully. young. beauti-
full and of a charming personality,
said nothing would please her more
than to assume the responsibility
with her uncle of raising and help
ing to educate the children.
II feel now like would be will
ling to devote almost the rest OF
my life to the welfare of this happy
little circle" she said.
Admiral McCully is q bachelor
and hasn't had the training. nor
will he have the time to devote %
his family" for he 10 nov .nJoy .
ing his frst leave from the navy
In seven years.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
WILSON EXPECTED :
TO RELEASE DEbS
Parole for Noted Socialist Will
Probably Be Granted Be-
fore March 4.

Eugene Debs. Socialist, now in
prison at the Federal penintentiary
at Atlanta for violating the wartime
espionage act. probably win be re-
leased by President Wilson before hc
leaves the White House March 4
President Wilson II not expected
to pardon Debs. but may release him
in the near future under an order
for a Communication Of the remainder
OF his sentence.
The record in tho Debs case was
made virtually complete today BY tho
pardon division of tho Department of
Justice. The Debs case record 10 q
bulky file, including q favorable re-
view by the Atlanta warden OF Debs'
good conduct since becoming an in
mate OF the prison. Debs' good con-
duct rating and other factors which
have reduced a considerable part of
the term Debs was to serve form an
important part the record.
Pardon Attorney Turner today ar
ranged to submit the papers In tho
case of Attorney General Palmer. who
will have the case under advisement
for several days.
Attorney General Palmer, II Is said,
may decline to recommend fu1l
pardon for Debs. Debs' supporters
have urged the Attorney General. and
are now pressing their pleas. that
Debs DC pardoncd outright and his
civil rights be completely restored
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
GUY ALLEN NAMED
TREASURER OF US.
Appointee of President Began
Service With Department
as Bookkeeper.

President Wilson named Guy i.
Allen as Treasurer of the United
states TO succeed John Burke, resign
ed, the White House announced today.
Allen has been IN the employ CT
the Treasury Department since 1901
when he entered tho service rs a
bookkceper at SGG0 per year. ITc wns
OF clerkship and In 1914 was made
chief OF the accounting division cf
the department. He has been serving
as Assistant Treasurer of the United
states since last January. His nom.
inatlon will be sent TO the Senate to-
day
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

law parts u.s." Auther declared
when asked rs 20 the couples fu-
ture plans.
"If the law parts us We will aGh
II out until we are toEether again
aad then live happily ever after"
Between fervent kisses at the 20
lice station here the couple recited
their story.
"We first thought our love was
hopeless" Auther said. but then we
thought we would get as much out OF
II as possible. From that time on we
met as frequently as we could in
Chicago. Milwaukee, and Racine. Our
love grew and grew, and We deter
mined finally we could not live apart
any longer.
BOTH IN SAME BOAT.
1--WE talked the matter over and IL
nslly decided the best thing to do
was to put the matter up to Mr.. Fran
zen. Last Tuesday night | went TO
the Franzen home for this purpose.
My own domestic position was much
tho same as that OF Mrs. Franzen l
Continued on Page . Column 6.)
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The errant pair. in the custody
of officers. probably will start back
to Chicago today to face Mrs. Auther
and Franzen. A warrant charging
larceny has been sworn out by
Franzen for Auther.
The couple were traced TO st.
Louis by means of a trunk check
after they had hastily fled from
Chicago hotel. a newspaper corre-
spondent recognized them. Chal-
lenged by him as to their identity.
they admitted 1t. Having the num-
ber OF the trunk check. the news
paperman traced II from the Chi
c8go hotel to st. Louis train.
found the trunk in a depot here, and
.ccated Auther and Mrs. Franzen In
a hotel.
DENY FRANZEN's STORY.
Both Auther and Mrs. Franzen de-
MED the melodramatic version of
their flight which was recited by
Franzen. Auther they said, did no;
display a pistol or make any thre -
against, Franzen.
1--WE love each other aad arc go
ing TO remain together unIrss the
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
|ATE RESTORES HALF-AND-AALF FISCAL PLA
LEAVES
NORFOLK FOR GOTHAM

NORFOLK. Va. Jan. s.--Daniel
O'Caliaghan. lord mayor OF Cork
left here early today for New
York City. where he will address
a public meeting next week.
Accompanying him were Peter
]. McSwiney. j. W. Fawsitt.
counsel for the Republic OF Ire
land, and Judge Joseph T. Law
less. counsel for the lord mayor.
The lord mayor is paroled In
the custody OF Judge Lawiess
lending a final decision as to
whether he can remain In the
United States.
He announced he will speak in
Boston and Chicago. in addition
to appearing before the Commit
tee Of One Hundred, at Washing
ton, IL he is permitted to remain
In this country.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
BOLSHEVIKI BREAK UP
MEETINGS IN GERMANY

BERLIN. Jan. S.--A campaign of
Communist activity to break up leg
islative gatherings in various parts
OF Germany has been under way for
forty-eight hours.
when the Bremen Senate assembled
the Communists brought hundreds OF
children into the hall and compelled
them to sing revolutionary songs.
The agltators demanded the surren-
der OF the senators.
The Communists at Bremen also
prevented a meeting of the German
Peoples party. Conmunists broke up
tho hrst session of the Saxony AS
sembly at Dresden.
There was a violent, demonstration
when Communists attempted to inter-
rupt the Berlin town council mcCtinG
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
FAITHFUL DOG CLUE TO
CANDY STORE ROBBERS

GRANTSVllLE. Md. Jan. s.
Through a dog, which waited all
night behind the Fayctto City Candy
Compsny's store for his master. the
police expect to solve the robbery of
the company's office. Two hundred
dollars In Liberty bonds, $50 in War
Sovings stamps and 81 in cash were
stolen.
.. sidents say they saw the dog in
the rear of the building, and no was
still there when Manager Housman
appeared When the door was opened
he darted into the building. As a
result, the police are holding the
dog until his master can givo a good
account Of his whereabouts during
the night.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
STANDARD OIL CUTS
PRICE OF PRODUCT
Highest Grade TumbIeS 35
Cents-NeW Rates Effective
at Once.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Jan. S.--Sharp
cuts in the prices ror various grades
OF crude oil we're announced today by
Joseph Seep Agency, purchasers for
the Standard Oil Company. New
prices are effective at once.
Pennsylvania crude highest priced
Of all, which has hung fire for many
months at $610. finally tumbled 30
cents today under Standard Oil price,
making, which sets the pace for all
concerns and markets in the United
States.
The new and old prices follow:
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

As tn spirit floats through space
in very much the same way that light
feet used TO carry the devoaee OF
John Barleycorn down the principal
thoroughfares. IL Is not uncommon tc
meet up with the spirit OF Homer
Dante and many other OF the deaf
departed. those who have beer
through the experience declare.
OFF on A SPIRIT JAG.
At a saance in the lecture rooms OF
a Washington medium this was seer
to happen by some of the devotees
OF this latest fad in the psychic world
The lights were out and the room was
dark. A circle of both men and
women was formed. holding hands
The medium was seated in the CEN
ter of the room.
The spirit OF a man stepped out oi
his body. AS he foated toward the
medium, he said. Hoo hoo" and
waved his hand in friendly way
His spirit was seen to melt through
the wall. He was gone. He was of
on spirit jag.
1t takes a lot OF practice to get
that way. One must attend the
developing circle" classes of q
medium, and in addition take daily
exercises prescribed. soul de.
velopment" is the idea back OF il
all.
In fact the exercises prescribed
by the medium for tho spirit jag
are bidding to outdo the prescrip
tions of "a physician. which the tired
business man is wont to find neces
sary these days. One clairvoyant
alone, has as many as seventy.fivs
members in her class, which meets
twice a week.
HERE'S HOW IT'S DONE.
The exercise prescribed BY one oil
the leading physics is as follows
If you care TO go on a spirit jag
you might learn it, but be sure
you follow all the direction.
"sit alone and rcInx. Tut tho
feet fiat on the floor. Then raise
the hands over the head slowly with
the palms upward. Give yourself
completely up TO IT,. II IL necessary
to take this exercise daily
Remarkable results are said TO be
obtained from this formula. Grayish
clouds appear Then. q hand is thrust
out, perhaps a face. One has a ligh,
and airy feeling. Then you know
you are in the spirit world. and II
the jag has taken full effect. perhaps
the spirits will be good to you and
you will hear spirit whispers"
Mrs. Jane n. Coats. one of thr
leading psychlcs in Washin gton, has
this to say on tho subject:
81 have been on spirit jays.
know the feeling, although I must
say ! do not take the venture for the
same reason that the tired business
man does.
81 am in n position TO describe how
II feels TO be on a spirit jag. The feet
feel light. That Is the first sensation
Then the whole body feels light and
airy, and as the spirit steps out ol
the body, one has the delightful sen
sation OF being entirely free and un'
burdened OF the cares OF this world
One frequently meets ones relatives
and is able to converse with them or
the jag.
This Is a most serious phase of th'
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
CROATS. START REPUBLIC.

LONDON. Jan. s.---Thc population
of the Island OF Neglia, in the Adri-
attic seq. has revolted and proclaimed
a Croatian republic. according TO n
Centraf News dispatch from Rome to-
day. Three soldiers were killed In
hghting following the proclamation.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
D. C.. Turns to esprit
Jags;" Journey Starts
With GLadftHoo-Hoo'

In the good old days when man wanted that light and
feeling he took drink two but today he goes on
spirit Jag" 1t is said to produce the same effect
The spirit Jag the latest fad in Washington an adven-
into the spirit world when the spirit steps out OF the BODY
the caefree fields of Elysian delight
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

BEHIND tho above brief dispatch
lay lie a significant change Of
ollcy on the part OF the British
overnment. u is the first time
,,at tho arrest OF Black and Tana
"a such charge Is reported, .hcse
lxiliary troops having hitherto en-
we'd virtual immunity In their re
,-iaal" campaign in lrelnl.
The government has rcoe9tvily
.--ortcd that ruthlessness ON the
,y.lt OF tho Black and Taus " ,uld
10, prosecuted rs rJl,n trsslN az
r anton crimes Ivy Sim Fcincrs. but
a IL the fret tangible evidence
lat the threat Is TO be carried out.
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

Why Didnt she sing .Zsssr' Tar.
tsi'sirg Mystery OF the Miiu~~sirc's
Towvers~eutsi rri@s Dsuas BrtSel
Sc ToDosreyAs SUaAay THzeA
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

Surprising New Lipht on the Real
Character of Job, the Famous Old
Testament Hero, In Tewsrrow,s sas-
Asy TsSsA
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
"StoLen Wife, Jailed
With Affinity; HeSays
HubbyFInancedFlight

ST. LOUIS NO., Jan. 8.-Pene Paul Auther sef-styled
Spanish grandee who, at the point Of pistol alleged to have
stolen the wife of Phillip Franzen of Madison Wis., in jail
here today. Mrs Franzen his "love BRIDE" is adjoining
The Washington times., 1921-01-08

Arti-t,' Mod. Wbo Inspired Thou-
sands Of Mas, -riscsS nev~aIs Init
nate Secrets o. gfua,. LAfe, 1esf,-
49, In Te0sspssex faorfav TAaA
The Washington times., 1921-01-08
2BLACK AND TANS
TAKEN BY POLICE
Held for Wounding Civilians,
Action May Mean New
Policy in Ireland.

LONDON, Jan. S.--Two Black and
Tans werc arrested today at Dun
7anway on charge OF wounding a
william,
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TEXT OF BILL.

The following Is the text OF the
bill providing for the surplus rev.
enucs:
That 30 per cent OF the following
sums. respectively, is Appropriated
out OF any money in the Treasury,
not otherwise appropriated, and -
(OounnnsA - Pass Z Column ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

These are well known draper
les, soft and drapy, rich looking
with patterns running through
ON both sides of material. Pretty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
LADIES AID ENJOYS
PLEASANT AFTERNOON
lEast oregonIan specially

UMAPINE, June i6.-Saturday
night Mr. ana Mrs. W. q. Philips en-
tertaincd the Pedro club and the even
ing was enjoyed by those attending.
Mrs r. o. Goodman and j. T.. Jones
carried of first prizes while Mrs KIRK
and Mr Phillips won consolation
prizes. After refreshments at mid
aight the party adjourned. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs, W. r. Phil
lips. Mr. and Mrs. y. j. kirk, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Z. Bean, Mr.. and Mrs Baxter.
Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs.
7. o. Goodman.
Dean Beauchamp returned to his
Cmapine home on Thursday after
successful term at o. A. G..
Miss Rita Hobbas and Miss Marjorie
Frank left saturday for Eugene where
they will attend summer school NJ
the University Mr. Harrah leaves on
Sunday,
AT business meeting Of the school
hoard on Monday night G. W. Spiess
was engaged at third teacher nj the
high school for next term. Mr., SpiesA
comes well recommended as both an
instructor and an athletic coach. He
taught last year III Redmond, Oregon.
Lowell Rennick Was also employed as
janitor for next year.
John Mcinor last week met with an
accident when he stepped on large
spike nail. He has been under the
doctors care and is around on crutches.
+. TousIey Of Waia Walla arrived
on Sunday and will be the guest Of AL
Ian Bean for two weeks
Rebekah Kirk is spending vacation
with her aunt Mrs. Roy Frazier.
Mrs. Scott Of Boring oregon u maxi
ing her brother w. W. Philippi visit.
Mrs. Scott with the Philippis attended
the fortieth wedding anniversary OF
the Arlington Philippis and returned
By auto to Umapine
The Kinks and Fraziers attended "A
party at Jim Frazier's IN. aiilton q
Thursday night, the occasion being
the wedding anniversary and birthday
of several in the family
viola Deroux visited in Pasco with
relatives last week.
Mrs. John Allen left Sunday for
Moscow where she will spend few
weeks.
Mrs. Jons Therkildscn is under tho
doctors care at her home in Umapinc.
The Walla Walla ambulance was
out at Umnpine Mohcay and took to
the hospital Mrs. w. Dowling who II
seriously III with appendicitis
Mrs. I'D Hoou is still very Ill with
her injured limb at her home west
a. here. ON Sunday her brother Fred
johnson Of Eifreka called on hcr.
Mrs. Floyd Ward is reported Ill with
appendicitis.