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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27
PRESIDENTS HOME, FIRST PUBLIC
BUILDING IN THE NATIONS CAPITOL
The White House. Seat of Executive Functions of Government
One of Most Beautiful Buildings in Washington
The Presidents Principal Contacts With the Nation Are News
papers, Telephone Lines and Radio

mate business with him are allowed to
talk. Incidentally, the President does
not talk over the telephone while at
his desk.
Long-distance telephone service is
extensively used, although it is not
necessary to lease circuits, for the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company is prepared to make connec-
tons with virtually any city or town
in the United States as quickly as it is
required
Through the White House switch
board the President and his force
have direct communication with all
major departments of the government
and with the Capitol. In the Presi-
dents residence there are telephones
in his study and other rooms, as we'll
as in the head usher's office at the
private entrance.
efficiency of the telephone in business
and originates many calls. The
switchboard is so arranged as to IA
cilitate the handling of the Presi-
dents calls in the quickest manner,
as there are direct lines to the offices
of the officials with whom he is most
likely to talk frequently. Direct con-
nection can be made with the Secre-
tary of War, Secretary of the Treas
ury, and so on. In all there are about
fifteen private lines which give the
White House direct connection with
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27

properly received, and that the in
terror appearance of the White House
is orderly.
Persons who are invited to visit
the President or a member of his
family may be shown to the second
floor where are the private living
rooms, study and library. One room
on the first floor which is frequently
used by Mrs. Coolidge is the Red
Room, reached by passing through the
main entrance hall. The color scheme
of this room is red, save for marble
mantel 1t is rich in paintings, there
being full-length portraits of George
and Martha Washington, and some of
those who have been occupants of the
White House in the past.
Passing from the Red Room to the
east, one enters the Blue Room and
then the Green Room. both of which
are used for the reception of guests
on formal occasions. Especially when
diplomats are received are these
rooms in use.
Also, on the second floor are the
private living quarters of the White
House family, the Presidents library
and study, and rooms for guests.
In former years the White House
offices also were located on the second
floor, but in those days the amount
of business to be transacted was much
less than it is now, and the clerical
force was much smaller. When the
office was moved into the annex, the
space vacated in the residence was
converted into living quarters.
The Presidents office is on the
south side Of the building, with his
secretary's Office adjoining it on the
west. To the east is a small room
where the President can confer pri-
vately, and beyond this In the south
east corner is the room where the
President and his Cabinet confer.
One room in the office building ia
devoted to wire communication facili-
ties. The telephone private branch
exchange switchboard is located here
and is under the supervision of the
Executive Clerk and his force. Tele
phone calls for the President are an
swered by one Of the men of this force
all Of wNega has had long experience
at the White House, and only those
callers who are known to have lesiti
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27
BlTTINGER.

If you can't smile, just try to grin,
And by your grins beguiling

If you can't smile, just try to grin,
And by your grins beguiling
Full many conflict you will win,
And learn the art Of smiling.
The incessant rains of last week
cleared the snow and ice from the
roads and for the first time this year
automobiles were able to travel the
roads in this locality last Friday
We are glad to report that Rev. E.
E. Campbell has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be able
to conduct regular services in the vii
lage church last Sunday morning.
Perry H. Broadwater, one of the
aged residents of this section, now in
his seventy-sixth year, has been i'll for
some days but at this time his condi-
ton is said to be much improved.
Sheriff William Casteel and Deputy
Sheriff Joy Griffith, of Oakland, Wis
tied this community on business few
days ago. e-a s a gssgg
Messrs. Clark Brenneman and Ed
ward Buckle, who are employed at
Pennington, West Va, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with their families
here.
Miss Olive Brenneman, who is en-
ployed in the Henry P. Miller home
near Grantsville, visited her parents
here on Sunday.
Ray Sechler, of Cumberland, visited
friends and relatives here last Sun
day, returning to Cumberland Mon
day morning.
Some hunters in this section report
the killing of several slate colored
hawks recently. They seem to be of
an entirely different species from the
native hawks. The birds were larger
and more fierce than the ordinary
hawk familiar to the natives of this
section.
Communion services will be held in
the village Lutheran church next Sum
day morning, Jan. 30th, at HOO a. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27
NORTH GLADE.

Mrs. Joseph Beckman and son
Richard were guests of Mrs. John l..
Fitzwater of Deer Park, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller were
visiting Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Newton Merrill, in this COM
munity on Tuesday.
Miss Nora Fitzwater is teaching
the Fort Hill school in the absence of
the regular teacher, Miss Ethel Dolly.
Misses Dorothy Cherrington and
Georgia Melvin were visiting Miss
Pearl Friend at Swanton on Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Jack Lohr was guest of
Mrs. Joseph Beckman, Tuesday.
Mr.. Stewart Paugh visited James
Fitzwater on business Monday.
Mrs. Stephen Rhodes and grandson
Carlton Swisher, Miss Georgia Mel
vim and Mrs. Herbert Rhodes were
guests of Mrs. Irwin Custer Monday
evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27

G@lHE White House, the first
public building erected in
MS #H Washington the F e r
~ City, is the most famous
residence in the country.
This mansion located on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue is shrine to every
patriotic American and thousands
and thousands of people visit it an
nually.
Being the seat of the executive func-
tions of the American Government,
the White House is fittingly one of
the most beautiful buildings in the
Capital.
While it's simplicity is in keeping
with the democratic ideals of the
United States, one would never call
the interiors of the White House
"palatial;" the halls and rooms are
large and impressive, but simply de-
signed and decorated. The offices In
the western annex are much palmer
in their furnishings than the execu-
tive headquarters Of many large cor
porations.
At the main entrance to the White
House members of a special police
force are stationed, and in the en-
trance hall are ushers to meet eX-
pected guests or friends of the Presi-
dents family. To ones right, as the
house is entered, the head usher has
an office. Upon him rests the re-
sponsibility of seeing that visitors are
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27
PLEASANT VALLEY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Charles Queer mad the misfortune
to fall on the ice some days ago and
suffered badly sprined shoulder, but
at this time we are glad to know that
he is out and going again.
At the present writing we are hav-
ing spring-like weather The earth
is almost entirely thawed out and the
dirt roads are almost entirely mpas-
sable.
Mildred Bowers is on the sick list
and as a consequence is unable to at
tend school.
Pleasant Valley school has whoop-
ing cought scare. AS a result only
four pupils were at school today, the
oath. We are glad to state, however,
that the school is being progressive
under the very able management of
our second teacher, who came with
the beginning of the school year.
Mr.. N. x. Welch and family are
moving into their new house this
week.
AS Mr.. Joseph Cook, who is en-
ployed in the Kempton mines, was
coming home the other day his Chev-
rolet car performed very peculiar
stunt as he was coming down the
mountain, the machine turning over
three times and stopping in its gyra-
tions on all tours, and continued 60
ing. Fortunately Joseph came thru
without a scratch.
The community is very quiet since
the passing of our recent shedding
snow and those who have hauling to
do are now wishing for freezing con-
ditions and more snow.
Mr.. E. o. Wonderly had as Sunday
evening guests Mr.. and Mrs. N. K.
WEIGH and son Wellington.
Miss June Sembower and her broth
err Harrison visited Mrs. o. C. Bit
finger and family last Tuesday even
ing.
Elsie Gnegy and Wellington Welch
have been absent from school the
past few days on account of illness.
Mr.. Luther Riley spent Sunday with
the family of Mr. Edward Sembower.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Bittinger and
Mrs. Naomi Barnard were in Oakland
Mo-, Hcr. ns.
Hosea Eisey was seen exercising
the old gray mare" hauling his son
Asa and family toward Loeb Lynn in
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will be held each Sunday at 1000 a.
m. in the 1. o. o. F. Hall here. No
othe rservices will be held while the
work on the church is being done.
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Mr.. John Sisk, of this
village, and Miss Minnie Newman, of
Oakland.
Miss Elva Shaffer has returned to
her home here from visit with her
sister at Elkins, West Va.
Mr.. Will Weeks, accompanied his
father, Mr.. Sam Weeks, of Fairfield,
Va, to Baltimore a day or two ago
where the latter will consult an eye
specialist.
Mr.. G. D. Brown has returned to
his home here from Clarksburg, West
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Ford, of Crellin,
spent Sunday with relatives here.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27

their meetings in the Park during the
summer months. His foreman, the
writer, though all the early years,
remained, helping Mr.. Davis build up
and maintain the splendid work be-
gun, and upon whom much of the re-
sponsibility rested for three years,
as Mr.. Davis business and private af-
fairs, coupled with the fact that his
health was failing, interfered with
his activities in pushing the Parks
claims as he would liked to have
done.
A new superintendent was sought,
and Rev. W. B. Osborne, a returned
missionary was employed, but soon
after entering upon his duties he was
so badly injured by a train that as a
result he died.
On August l, 1891, Rev. L. A. Rud-
isill was elected Superintendent which
position he held several years. About
this time DR.. w. L. Davidson insti-
tuted what was then known as the
Mountain Chautauqua and which ad-
ded immensely to the popularity of
the Park. The attractions billed I'M
der the management of DR.. Davidson
brought thousands to hear the gifted
orators of that day, such men as the
late Sam Jones, DR.. T. Dewitt Miller,
DR.. Talmage, and many other men of
National repute, including William j.
Bryan, filling the immense auditorium
to capacity.
The Mountain Lake Messenger, a
publication in the interest of the Sun
day School Assembly, was discontin-
ued and the Mountain Chautauqua,
published quarterly, succeeded it.
1t was found that with the growing
popularity Of the Park, the original
auditorium and Assembly Hall was
inadequate to accommodate the large
number of people coming to the Park
which resulted in the erection of the
Hall of Philosophy and later the i'm
mense amphitheatre, both built at the
behest of DR.. Davidson. The amph-
theatre was dedicated on August /,
1900. These early meetings have left
their impress upon the minds of hun
dreds of men and women who are now
in middle or advanced ages.
Immediately following the estab-
lishment Of the Park a Sunday school
was organized, which was kept open
only during the fall and winter and
early spring months until the year
1900, when the Methodist Episcopal
church here was built and dedicated,
and in which sessions of the school
are now held throughout the year.
At the time the church was dedicated
and following it's dedication for some
time the Oakland Methodist minister
would preach for the Park congrega-
ton every two weeks. Now there is
a regular pastor located within the
Park who holds services regularly
every Sunday.
Until 1892 sessions of the public
school were conducted in rooms secur-
ed for the purpose when the first
school building was erected, contain
ing one room. Later another room
was added to the original building,
which is located at the corner of Oak
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27

the homes or private Offices of high
government officials.
Other direct lines connect with the
private branch exchange switchboards
Of the other government departments,
making quick conversation possible in
case the White House officials should
want to talk with any of the bureau
chiefs or minor officials in those de.
partments.
Direct lines go to the Capitol, con-
Meeting with a booth convenient to the
Senate chamber. Should the President
or his Secretary desire to talk with
anyone on the floor of the Senate. the
operator at the White House would
ring this booth and ask the clerk who
answered to summon the person
called. Direct connection can he
made with the regular Capitol switch
board in case the White House wishes
to talk to any member of Congress in
his office
The Presidents two principal con.
facts with the nation at large are
through radio and the newspapers.
President Coolidge has been heard by
more people than any other President
probably by more than all others put
together. Nearly all his important
speeches now are broadcast, and tele-
phone lines are instrumental in en-
abling people in all sections of the
IN thoO1
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-27
LOCH LYNN.

The special meetings being con-
Quoted at the U. B. church here by the
pastor, Rev. F. L. Fultz, closed with
the Sunday night service. Rev. A
Bailey delivered the message at L.
service. The church is now closed
until the interior il decorated, a con-
tract for the work having been given
to a Piedmont firm. Sunday school
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
Bulletins Offered
By Farm Advisor

The following agricultural bull
lctins have. been recently received
ut the Farm Advisor's S office. IS
long as the supply lasts, copies Of
these bulletins can b" obtained
free of charge bv calling al the Of
flee, The Farm Advisor : office is
located in the basement OF t''
court house at FL Ccntro.
\ statistical study of th" cali
fornia poultry industry. Feeding
chickens in icNas. The cosr OF
producing beef in California. Plant
ing and thinning distances for de-
ciduons fruit trees. Diseases oi
raspbcrricS and blackh.rries. The
infiue"e" "f urW;4p an the set Of
grapes. The use Of Thermometer, in
orcuard EcatmL. Sweet potato p.'-
ductiou in California. Tip burn ot
lettuce, An economic study of lea
tucc in California. Fu,arium wilt
Of Spinach in Texas. Ozonim root
rot o. cotton aud alfalfa. Brazil
as a competitor of the United States
in cotton aroWin4 The effect ot
spacing on thc Weld Of cotton Fl
Der flax. pcdigrocd fiber f!aN.
Mosquito control in New Jersey,
Business Sct-up of cooperative
marketing asSociatiou. The use of
earth for wall construction, Ram
med earth walls for buildings. \
general purpose soil Wgcr and its
use ON the farm,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
GERMANY AGAIN
TO COMPETE IN
TENNIS PL AY S
Will Be Invited to Join
In Contest For Davis
Cup.
By HENRY L. FARRELL
United Press Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The cause
of international sport has been fur
thercd by admission of Germany to
the international Lawn Tennis fed
Grafton, with the prospect that Ger
many will participate in Davis CUP
play during 1927.
The United States Lawn Tennis
association today announced that al
official notification of the fedora
tion 8 favorable vote on the German
application had been received, al
though the expected Davis cup chat
lenge has not been forwarded.
German tennis players have not
participated in the international
court classic for more than a decade
Just prior to the World war the
Teutonic net stars were beginning to
take active interest in the game and
to show promise of development.
The 1914 competition, taking
place at Pittsburgh, saw Otto
krcuzcr meeting Norman f.
Brookcs and Anthony Wilding, the
famous Australian pair. The Ger
mans were eliminated but played
magnificcntly considering t II c
strength of their opponents and the
strain of realization that war had
been declared.
Because of the war Germany
Austria, Hungary, Turkey and Bul
garia dropped from the intorna
tional federation and from Davis
cup play. One by one those ma
tions have been rradmitted until
now only Bulgaria and Turkey re
main outsiGe.
Even in amateur sport the wounds
of the war were long in healing
Germany frequently has signifiec
its desire for readmissiOn to the fed
eration. Agreement finally was
reached among other nations that 8
vote would not be taken until Ger
many became member of the
League of Nations.
A total of 81 votes was east, OF
which IS under the two thirds rule
would have been sufficient for de
admission. The result of the ballot
For immediate admission 45.
For admission postponed until thu
general meeting of March Is
1927, l..
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
JOHNSON HINTS
ANOTHER SERIES
SCANDAL COMING
Yankee-Giant Clash In
1922 Not on the Level
Is TntimatiOn.
By CLARK B KELSEY
United, Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Jan. Is. - HINTS that
some Irregularities existed in the
world 5 series Of 1922 came today
from Ban Johnson, president of
the American league.
johnson $ reminders of this series,
which the Giants won in five games
from the Yankees, were part Of the
Junior league president S first
strategic move in his impending
clash with Kcncsaw NJ. Lands, base
balls high commissioner.
Rcitcrating his charges that Ian
dis is responsible for the "taint -
placed on the names of Ty Cobb and
iris Speaker, two of baseball 5
greatest idols who were quietly
dropped from the American league,
Johnson demanded to know "why
Mr.. Lands is SO content to let that
1922 worlds series 90 by asking n
few questions of reporters. - The
American league president added
hastily, IF he's content to let it
90 that easy his attitude is worthy
Of study
"The American league, he said.
4" has used and is still using all the
resources in its power to uncarth
the facts about that peculiar series
Of 1902.
" Now Mr.. Landis seems extreme.
Il anxious to investigate things that
happened in 1917 wonder why
he doesn't show the same cuthus-
iaSm fof the Investigation of some
of our recent world : series.
~ investigated some of the ac.
tons Of players in the 1922 series
and the reports receive make me
suspicious. Mr.. Landis zeal for
investigating seems to run to scan
cal talk of a decade ago.
simultaneously with this an.
nuuncemcut. johnson summoned the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PRO
POSALS OR BIDS FOR MOTOR
PICKUP SWEEPER.

Notice j. hereby given that the
undersigned, City Clerk Of the City
of FL Ccntro, invites and will re
ccivc at his office in the City
Hall of said City up to the hour of
10 o clock a. III. on the 2ith day of
January, 1927, sealed proposals or
bids for furnishing the City of II
Centre with the following described
pickup street sweeper:
One motOr-operatcd pickup
street sweeper complete with
gutter brooms, broom filling
rack, extra scgmcntS for gutter
brooms, extra pickup broom and
complete set of tools, to be
equipped with electric lights.
Each bidder must submit with his
bid Il detailed specification of his
machine and give u full and salts
factory demonstration of its opera
tious in the City of RI C"nt-o,
california, before mqchiuc will be
. .emoj.
Tie Haa;l oc Trns.ccs reserve the
right to reject anysor all bids.
i" Ca.cr Of SAIL E5&rI of
Tirstccs.
Dated his jth day IF Jauuary, 1927
j. c. NEALE,
City Cl"rE of the Ci.' Cf FL Cen
tro, California. 9 70 %
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
More Recruits on
City Chain Gang

Five ragrantS entered pleas of
guilty when lined up before Judge
llcrVcy in police court this morning.
Richard Carr, an aged man was Civ
en- - days on the city chain gang.
He presented a Shakcy appearance
when arraigncd aud explained to the
judge that If was the result Of in
dulg'nce in "canncd heat. "
- might just as well go to Jail
here as in lmpcrial," Walter Alien.
colorcd, told W. II. Corneilson, as.
Si>taut chief, When picked EI on the
street last night. Allen had told
Corncilson that he was on his way to
Imperial but that he WAS sadly in
need Of funds. His wish was accoul-
modatcd and This morning fe had ~
Today Job on the city chain gang
awaiting him.
G, +, Riley got off with four days
en- the chain gang and w. $. Davis
with three days when they convince
ed the judge that they had lob,
awaiting them in Lo, Angeles the
first Of the week. Nick Luzza was
given five days at the same trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
NOTICE OF SALE

In the Matter of the Estate of
Frank j, Smith.
Notice is hereby given that the
administrator Of the above named
estate will sell at private sale to
the highest bidder for cash and sub
iect to confirmation by the Super
Tor Court on or after the 1St day Of
February, 1927, all of the right,
title, interest, and estate of the
said Frank J. Smith, Deceased, in
and to those certain parcels of land
described as follows, to-w;s:
Tot Eight (S) in Bloch
Thirteen O3) of the Subdivi-
sion of Blocks Eleven O1) and
Thirteen Q3) of FL Centre Ad-
dition No. 3, as per map there
of Number 239, filed in the of
flee Of the County Recorder Of
Imperial, county.
Lot One CD Block Twenty
sthrcc (23) Third Addition of
El Centro, Imperial County,
California.
Bids or offers must be made in
writing and may be left ut the Of
flee of JAS. w. Glassford, 107 Rch-
kopf Building, I'll Centro, Califor-
MIA, or may be filed i'll the office
of the Clerk of said Court.
GEO. w. ALLEN,
Administrator.
Jas. w. Glassford, Attorney for
Administrator, 14tl5
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
AImgren Heads
Boxing Board
Ry United rress Leased Wire

Los ANGELES. Jan. ls.--Loui,
Almgrcn, Of san Diego, has been
elected chairman Of the state ath-
letic commission to succeed seth +.
Ntrciingcr. Strclingcr will retain
his place on the state board.
Hocouee of the activity in box
iug and wrestling in San Francisco
the commission decided to open an
office there.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
Maloney VIII
Meet Delaney
Nv nitcd Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Plans Of
Tex Rickard for Il heavyweight eli
ninatiou tournament 10 select the
fighter who will meet Gene Tmncv
for the championship late in the
summer have assumed definite shape
With the announcement by the pro
motcr that Jack Delaney Will box
Jim Maloncy on February Is.
The winner of the bout probably
will meet either Jack Sharkcy or
the winner of the Paolino- -Knutc
Hansen battle.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
TODAY'S WANT ADS

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Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION KILLS
TWO AND WRECKS PLANT
BY United Press Leased Wire

BIRMINGHAM, Jan. 18.--Two
men were killed and the dynamite
mixing plant of the Hercules Pow
der Co., three miles south of Bcs
semer, was completely wrecked
when 1000 pounds of dynamite ex-
Ploded this morning. Damage was
estimated at $4,000. The two OPP
orators were the only occupants of
t3e building at the time
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-18
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that We
will sell at public auction on Satur-
day, January -, 1927, at 10 n. IN.
at Best Service Garage Mt Scclcy,
California. one 1928 Ford Coupe,
Motor Number 5S446.
Said sale viii be held to satisfy
storage and damage bill together
with the publication charges. Total
10000
Dated this 1lth day Of Jan. 1927
1lt10 BEST SERVICE GARAGE