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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
DETECTIVES AND HUMANITY.

The action of DR.. J. H. Haiselden,
of Chicago, in refusing to perform a
surgical operation for the purpose OF
saving the life of a defective infant
has brought acutely before the people
the nroblem of what to do with our
detectives. 1t is the burning issue OF
the day, the theme of discussion by
millions upon millions of people
throughout the civilized world.
When born the child was in this
condition: 1t had but one ear; it had
no neck, the base of the skull being
about even with its shoulders; one
side was paralyzed; it had a curved
SHINE: on the left side it had a dou-
BILE kidney connected to the bladder
by one tube; on the right side it had
no kidney; there was no opening to
the lower intestine; its stomach was
dilated; its thighs were abnormally
large; it had a hemorrhage in the
spinal canal, indicating an injury or a
diseased condition of the blood vessels;
there was no passage way to the miss
ing ear; its brain was apparently nor
NAL. with the exception of a hemor-
rhage on the left side.
The performing of a simple opera
ton would have saved the life of this
child. But the surgeon, knowing the
future that would await it, refused to
operate. A coroner's jury, consisting
of a number of the most noted phys
icians in Chicago, found that he acted
strictly within his rights and within
the ethics of the medical profession.
Was this doctor a human being with
a great heart, who refused to prolong
the life of this child and thereby con-
denim it to an existence of helpless
misery? Or was he a criminal in
his refusal to perform an operation
that meant life, though that life be
worse than death?
Hardly a day passes but we read of
a crime committed by some person
who is later proven to be a defective
from birth. There is no punishment
for such. They must be committed
to an institution for the rest of their
days, or be permitted to run at large
and continue to be a menace to all
people with whom they come in con-
tact.
Many of these defective people grow
to maturity, and marry, and bring
other detectives into the world. The
world is full of them, and humanity is
becoming more morally depraved and
mentally warped every day. Europe
in particular is deluged with them in
high places, brought about by the
pernicious system of inter marriage,
and Europe is drowning in a sea Of
> blood and destruction.
What are we to do with our defec-
tives? Are we to nurture them and
send them forth into the world to
breed other detectives, to serve as a
canker in the mentality and morality
of mankind? Or should they be al
lowed to slip back into the mystery
from whence they came?
We correct the mistakes of nature
in all other respects by removing the
menace in time.
But what are we to do with regard
to the greatest of all menaces to flu
ture generations?
What will the future of our race be
if they are allowed to grow, and prop
agate, and cover the land with the
ever-increasing accidental blights of
nature?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
PERMITS.

The following permits were issued
by Building Inspector Stiles the past
week:
Martin Lear for Chas. King Store and
Apartment, 16vdS Main and Greenway ave-
nue. cost $4,000.
J. read shop, 1ox2o; "a North Third
street cost $500.
O. T.. Collins for Chas. Moretti Bungalow,
24x40 corner Third and Pleasant avenue
cost $780, 90.
Fred Cooper for VIM. l. Garrison addition
70 Cottage, % North Third street cost $500.
Floyd Hand for himself Bungalow, 22x24
Fourth and Pleasant avenue cost $500. 90.
Paul Claus for Lavinia Farmer Bunga-
low, 22X2S Oakhurst: cost 100000
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
NIGHT OF
JUNIOR ORDER.

Over four hundred persons were
present and enjoyed "ladies night" at
the rooms of Excelsior Lodge, No. 231,
Jr. o. u. A. M.
Councillor Joseph B. Thomas acted
as master of ceremonies. Past Grand
Councillor Mutha, of Bridgeton. was
n of the speakers.
The Grasshopper Quartette enter
tanned the audience with vocal selec-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
ROYAL ARCANUM OFFICERS.

South Jersey Council, No. S12, on Wed
nesday evening elected officers for the ensu-
5ng year as follows:
Regent-Mervyn Wilson.
Vice Regent-George w. Smith.
Orator-Walter w. Whit'-"~
Secretary-Charles w. Ingersoll.
Collector-Dr. j. H.. No4o4
Observation-Disclosures M. Willis.
Chaplain-Warren G. Marshall.
Guide-W. Claude Bailey.
Warden-Jesse L.. Risley.
Sentry-Preston B. Adams.
Trustee-John e. Blake.
Representative to Grand Council-Arthur
r. Ryon.
Alternate-Mervyn Wilson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

In 1910 Woodrow Wilson, then Gov
~ernor-elect of New Jersey, insisted
that James E. MARITIME must be made
Senator. In 1915, the same Woodrow
Wilson insists that MARITIME must not
be reelected. At the earlier period
MARITIME was elected, in the opinion of
some, because of Wilson's insistence.
Now he will be defeated-not because
of Wilson's opposition, however, but
because New Jersey is going to elect
a Republican Senator next year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
DIED.

3ARTLETT-At Southern Pines, N. c., De-
cember 9Th, Annie, wife of Samuel Bart
lett, of Pleasantville. Funeral at the res
idence of her sister, Mrs. Hulda Bowen,
317 New road, Pleasantville. on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at Mt.
Pleasant Church. Interment at Mt. Plea
SAINT cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

First thing we know the neutral
countries will be scrapping with each
other to see which one can cop off the
honors of neutrality.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

Though the Republican family may
have had some little squabbles of its
own, it is united in its contest against
the Democracy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

tons, while the Band was also much
IN evidence. Mrs. Franklin E. Smith
and Miss Armenia Risley recited, and
Mrs. s. r. Stratton read the brides
of Enderly'.
There was an abundance of eats.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

January l is noted for two things.
1t ushers in a new year and a grist of
bills.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

Live merchants will be telling you
about it in The Pleasantville Press
now on until Christmas. Use
your eyes and save the pennies.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

No person is ever poor who has a
normal body, good health, a clear eye
and a clean mind.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
MRS. ROLAND PLACE
ENTERTAINS CIVIC CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Civic Club was
held at the home of Mrs. Roland Place.
Those present we're Mrs. d. w. Macmillan
presiding. Mrs. Mathis. Mrs. Robt. L. Race,
Mrs. Lippincott. Mrs. Sam'l S~tratton. Mrs.
VIM. jackson. Mrs. j. II. North, Mrs. Ralond
place. Mrs. H. R. McC1elland. and Prof.
Sinner, Supervisor of the Pleasantville
schools.
ing were read. Mrs. Macmillan reported that
she had consulted with Prof. Sinner regard
ing soliciting his cooperation and that of
his pupils in the work of Kidding the town OF
the boating papers which impart so slatternly
an appearance to our streets. He told her
that he was heartily in sympathy with the
movement and was already engaged in an
effort to have the school grounds kept in a
trim and neat condition. He was glad we
had a Civic Club, so she invited him to ad-
dress lis.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
Independent Oil Co
H. J. GARDNER, Mgr.
Yard No. A Madison Ave.
near the Reading station.

GASOLINE will take another rise
next Tuesday, SO kindly place your
order early if you wish to take adj
vantage Of the present price.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

Smile, and try it again.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Social Life Elsewhere.

with a noticeably heightened list of
with that of the past few months, and
anticipated plans for pleasure and
comfort on the part of at least few
Of these sea-goers, weekend news be-
gins to resemble that of a year ago.
At the summer resorts things appear
to be going on as usual for late July,
and advance information of next
month is almost as copious as il the
usual condition of things existed the
world over. July at the resorts has al
assembling the ranks and marshaling
forces. with only just attempts at hos
pitality Of any marked kind, and this
year does not appear to be any excep-
ton. At Newport this is especially
true, the preliminary movements in aid
most important things at present, but
these are expected shortly to give way
to private hospitalities of a distinctive
character. Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Astor
have invitations out for dinners at
Beechwood, their Newport villa, the
first Of their formal entertaining there
since their marriage.
The activity at Bar Harbor, Lenox
and adjacent places, where number
of Boston's next winter debutantes
are being presented at teas and dances,
is also quite marked and more to be
counted upon the last half Of August.
Washingtonfans are at all these places,
and score of others, from which
news notes come every day, and are
quite to the fore. Members Of the
diplomatic corps are accepting the in
formal courtesies which are feature
of the neighborhoods where they are
summering, but seemingly do not go
beyond these quiet events.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Golden Wedding Anniversary

Tuesday, the Goth, marked the fiftieth
anniversary of the wedding day of Mr.
and Mrs. P. H. Kennedy. Their spa
cious home on Capitol Hill was filled to
overfiowing with many friends and out
of-town guests. who came to greet the
happy jubilarians on their golden we'd
ding day. The couple received their
guests under a bower of palms. The
home was beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers. white and gold pre-
dominating. An orchestra played.
The celebration started in the morn
ing with mass Of thanksgiving. al
st. Peters Church, the son of the cou-
Pile, Rev. James A. Kennedy. S. j., OF
Juneau, Alaska, who was home for the
occasion, being the celebrant. Rev
Eugene Mcdonnell, S. j., president OF
Gonzaga College; Rev. W. Brooks. s. j..
and Rev. S. T. Morris of st. Peters
were also present During the mass the
Choral Society of the Knights of Co
lumbus rendered several choice selec-
tions Many rich and costly gifts were
showered upon the happy couple. and
numerous letters and messages Of con.
eratulations were received from all
parts Of the country.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Back at California Home.

Constant social attentions are mark
ing the visit in California, and especi-
ally at her old homo in Los Angeles. of
Mrs. John W. Dwight Of this city.
Lieut.. Col Reynolds and his wife. the
latter a sister of Mrs. Dwight, have
also arrived from Honolulu. where
they have been since their marriage
two years ago. Mrs. Dwight and Mrs.
Reynolds are daughters of Mrs. Eme-
line Childs of West Adams street, Los
Angeles. whose guests they are at
present The Reynoldses are returning
to Hawaii shortly, but Mrs. Dwight will
remain for another month on the Pa
cific coast. The illness of Miss Emeline
Childs, who made her debut last winter
at Mrs. Dwight's home. is the only
reRrettable incident Of the visit OF her
sisters to their old home. Last Wednes-
day night Mrs. E. B. Solano gave dance
and Miss Leila Holterhoff at the Mid
wick Country Club. This charming
hostess, who has lately returned from
Honolulu trip. Is spending this week
end at her country place. having gone
down Friday. Mrs. Solano. by the way,
was entertained in the tropical island
at q delightful tea one afternoon by
Judge and Mrs. Sidney Ballou. whose
home, Overseas, is Just now the center
for great social activity, inasmuch as
Mrs. Harry Coburn Turner of Los An
geles, and, of course. her three chill
dren, and Miss Theo Burnett. are stay
ing on until September, when the Bal
lous are returning to their home In this
city. The Ballous were in Los Angeles
for several weeks prior to sailing. and
received many attentions from their
large circle of friends.
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Queen Mary's dress and wrap were of
deep rose brocade, and her hat, the
usual large model tilted at the left
side, was massed with rose-colored
feathers. The princess. whose debu-
tante year is quite different one from
what was probably in her mind, was
all in pale pink, and her long coat was
Of tusser silk
The royal family is at Buckingham
Palace, in London. where nothing more
formal than the queens weekly tea
parties takes place. These gatherings.
intended for those especially interested
and doing practical work during the
war. are on the stone terrace, when the
weather serves.
Country homes and the big estates of
the British titled and other classes are
generally occupied this summer in
England. Scotland and Ireland, unless
they happen to be in use as hospitals
or convalescent homes. Dancing has
practically died out at such social at
men on hand are too old for the pas
time or are semi-invalid or crippled
A few parties in Mayfair to cheer the
officers soon to return to the front after
sick leaves are quite the most which IL
being attempted socially in London.
save at the hotels, where a semblance
of former activities has been restored,
and with 1t few quiet dinner parties.
AS a further sign of their participa-
tion in the serious side of things many
of the hitherto smart dressers are
making 1T a point to appear in last
years gowns and f1nery, and, in fact,
the dress question is almost as forgot
ten an issue as suffrage militancy.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Notes of Interest.

Mr. Luis Munoz Rivera. resident COM
missioner of Porto Rico. has entertained
for several days two quite distin-
guished visitors. Mr.. Nicolas Santini of
Caguas, Porto Rico, one of the wealth.
lest and most prominent men of the
island, and MIR. Fernando Sanchez Suen-
tes. member of the supreme court of
Cuba. They visited the Capitol with
Mr.. Rivera, and have been together as
visitors to all the points of interest
about the city. Mr.. Rivera, who re-
Gently returned to Washington, will
be here for short time.
Mrs. Mary Sherman McCallum has
gone to Mansfield, Ohio. the home OF
her childhood. for visit. The old
Sherman home at Mansfield is still
kept up with great care. and Mrs. Nc
Callum will spend August there. She
is within easy motor distance of To
ledo and adjoining towns.
Lieut. Marion b. Humphrey. L. S. NJ
C., and Mrs. Humphrey are the guests
of the formers parents, Maj. Gen. anC
Mrs. Charles F. Humphrey, for a shor,
time.
The second assistant secretary o1
state, Mr.. Adee, has gone to Rehobotf
Beach, Del, for short stay.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
SOCIABHITIES AMONG THE GRANDEES HERE
AND ELSEWT1ERE-TOLD OF PLACES AND PERSONS
OF RVIEREST-GOSSP AND PERSONALS

although affairs
The of honored
frequent Daytime hosp
il 5
wedding have and
boast bad which
The public boken
matrimonial
family familiar surroundings Society
Dividing
her husban herself n a small minority
Wilson, while White House. Dr. and Mr.
Tumuly with him. His daily life is about what
official
suitable Miss Margaret
Wilson of we'll
House
Evening star., 1915-07-25
In Honor of Senator Mother.

In honor OF the eighty-second birth
day OF Mrs. H. S. Clapp. mother OF SEN
ator Moses E. Clapp and Newell H
Clapp. Mrs. Moses E. Clapp. at her home
in Minneapolis. entertained informally
at tea last week. There were seventy
five guests. including members of the
Danes of the Round Table. the Sun
shine Society and Ivanhoe Chapter OF
the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Clapp has made her home with
Senator and Mrs. Clapp since the death
Of her husband in 1889
Assisting the hostess were Mrs.
Newell H. Clapp. Mrs. Newell H. Clapp,
jr.. Mrs. Frederick Bryant and Mrs.
Charles Glasspoole. The decorations
were carried out in pink and white and
the Sunshine Society color. yellow.
Senator Clapp. who Is now in Wash
ington. was unable to be present.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
The Diplomatic Corps.

Mr.. Kai Flu Shah. the minister OF
China, and his young son, Lincoln Shah,
will leave Washington today for Hen
dersonville. N. c.. where Lincoln will
enter a summer camp for boys at Lau-
rel Park. The former Secretary OF
State and Mrs. Bryan sent their grand
son, John Bryan, there for the summer
months, for recreation and sport, and
highly recommended the place to Mr.
Shah. The minister will return here
about the middle of the week.
The Belgian minister and Nine. Have
NTH have gone to one of the charming
places on the outskirts of the city, and
near Cleveland Park, to spend the month
of August. Their little son, who visit
ed his aunt and grandmother in Penn
sylvania for time, is now with his
parents.
Mr.. J. E. Lefevre. secretary of the
Panama legation. left Washington yes
terday for Canada, where he will spend
some time. Later, he will go to Cuba
and if official affairs permit. will visit
the Panama-Paciflc exposition.
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Plans of Other Notables.
The commandant Of the navy yard
and Mrs. Edward w. Eberle hope to get
away about the first of August. and
have in mind a stay at Atlantic City
for some weeks. The navy yard takes
on something Of the look of a lake or
river resort during the warm weather.
and households are pretty apt to be
contented ones there. Short sails on
the river and tea aboard the craft
available for the officers and their fam
lilies are pleasant ways of spending the
time.
Col and Mrs william P. wooten have
North Hatiey. Canada, in mind for their
vacation trip. Mrs. Wooten is going
north early next month and will stay a
few days in New York en- route.
The chief of STAFF and Mrs. Hugh L.
Scott enjoy their quarters at Fort
Myer, with its view of the capital and
its many comforts. AS they have lived
wherever his duty has called Gen. Scott.
they have had all the opportunities of
contrast in the ways of living and a
hxreater share OF them than usually falls
to the service
Brig. Gen. and Mrs Henry p Mccain
will be here all summer, and any trav-
els they may make will be in the fall.
Big Difference Abroad.
Court circles and the fashionables
generally in smart English society are
passing their time this summer as they
never did before. No social move
ments of King George are recorded at
all, and those of the queen and the
Princess Mary are entirely at affairs
somehow connected with war relief
measures. A theater performance in
mid of a hospital in which blinded SOL
diers and sailors are being treated was
z 3Sttended by the queen and her daugh-
ter. and both appeared in pink. giving
quite festive air to the royal box.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Summer Plans.

Mrs Harry Reade has returned from a
visit to Monterey, Pa, where she was
the guest Of Col. and Mrs. Wood. Mrs.
Reade will spend the month Of August
at the San Francisco exposition and visit
Mass, in September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fitch Shepard are
established with their two daughters in
the cottage which they have taken for
the season at Jamesown. R. I. Mrs and
the Misses Todd have closed their home
where they have taken a house for the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran Thorn have
gone to Deer Park, Md. where they have
a cottage for the summer. They will
not return with their young family untl
the late autumn to their residence on
street.
Mrs William Hunt, with her daughters
Miss Gertrude Hunt and Mrs. Thompson
is at Blue Ridge Summit for few
weeks Later in the summer Mrs. Hun,
will join Judge Hunt in New York.
Mrs. George N. Beale is at her coun
try place at Takoma Park for the re-
mainder Of the warm weather.
The Misses Smith OF 1928 H stree
northwest left Tuesday for Blue Ridge
Summit, Pa, where they will remain un
til the late autumn.
Miss De La Coste is at Chairman, Pa
for visit to Mrs. Underwood.
Dr. and Mrs. Otis Judd Eddy have re
! turned from Harpers Ferry, where the,
made a stay of several days before en-
andoah valley, with stops at a number
of the most historic pre-revolutionary
major houses. They will leave tow
again August / for visit to Northamp
ton, Mass. followed by another moto
trip along the Massachusetts, coast resorts
Miss Annie Edwards and Mrs. REGINALD
Fendall left the city last week to spenf
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Wedding This Week.

An interesting wedding of this week
will be that of Miss Katherine Thelma
Dawson, daughter of Judge and Mrs.
Clarence f. Dawson of Chevy Chase.
and Mr.. William H. Collins.
The ceremony will take place Friday
evening at o'clock at All Saints Epis-
copal Church. in Chevy Chase.
Miss Doris Dawson, the brides cousin,
will be the maid of honor, and Mr..
Shield McCandlish will act as best
man.
The ushers will include Mr.. Clarence
E. Dawson, jr., Mr.. Won Howenstein.
Mr.. Thomas Dawson, tr.. and Mr.. Lea
Williams.
A reception for the relatives and
bridal party will follow at tho homo
of the brides parents.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Porch Party and Dance.

Miss Katharine Love entertained at
a porch party and dance at her home
Friday evening. Those present were
Misses May Cole. Hazel Conklin, Rachel
Benfer and Florence Daniels and
Messrs. Scott Lloyd. William Miles
Bender TaMsill. Morgan Daniels and
Arthur Williams
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Home From Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo S. schoenthal and
their daughter Minnie have returned
home after a delightful trip over the
great lakes and Canada. They stopped
at Buffalo. Cleveland. Detroit, Chicago
and Niagara Falls.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Host at Dance and Garden
Party.

Mr.. Frank ]. Allen entertained nearly
a hundred guests at delightful porch
dance and garden party last night at
the home of his uncle and aunt. Mr..
ana MRS Joseph A. Burkart, in Chevy
Chase, Md,
Evening star., 1915-07-25
Payne-Casassa.

Mrs. Angelina Casassa announces the
marriage Of her daughter Rachel and
Mr.. Walter Payne.
The ceremony took place Monday,
July 10. at the Cathedral. Baltimore.
Rev. Father Stickney officiating.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
MISS LENA HITCHCOCK,
Daughter Of Mrs. John A. Speel.


contemplation OF
father
the President within
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Messrs Frank and James Madigan OF
G street southwest are spending their
vacation at Colonial Beach.
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Miss Dora VETS and Miss Elizabeth
Lorenzo are at White Lake. N. Y. They
will visit in Atlantic City and Phila-
delphia before returning.
Evening star., 1915-07-25
the remainder Of tho season in the Inn,
Adirondacks

the remainder Of tho season in the Inn,
Adirondacks.
Miss Dora VETS and Miss Elizabeth
Lorenzo are at White Lake. N. Y. They
will visit in Atlantic City and Phila-
delphia before returning.
| Messrs. Frank and James Madigan OF
G street southwest are spending their
! vacation at Colonial Beach.
| DR.. C. r. Dufour is spending his vaca-
| tion among the mountains OF West Vir-
ginia.
| Miss Airline Dufour has gone to visit
| the exposition at San Francisco. On
| her way she will visit Yellowstone
| Park and will return home through the
| Canadian Rockies.
/! Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hutchinson are
at Atlantic city Mrs Hutchinson,
mother of the former. and the Misses
Hutchinson, her daughters. are with
| them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Newkirk Of 40
r street northeast have left for Ashe-
| vile, N. c., for a two-week stay. While
in the south they will visit Mr.; and
| Mrs. 8. w. Newkirk at Magnolia, n. C..
| and later on be the guests of relatives
at Wrightsville Beach, N. c., before re-
turning.
Mrs. n. B. Nailor and daughters are
spending the summer at Atlantic City
Miss Sophia Rinker of Washington
and her cousin, Miss Edna Rinker OF
| Virginia, are spending a month al
Atlantic City and will visit other places
| before returning home.
Misses GeMevieve and Lucille Gaskins
have gone to Niagara Falls for two
week vacation.
Evening star., 1915-07-25

DR.. c. r. Dufour is spending his vaca-
tion among the mountains OF West Vir-
ginia.
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Mrs n. B. Nailor and daughters are
spending the summer at Atlantic City
Evening star., 1915-07-25

Miss De La Coste is at Chairman. Pa,
for a visit to Mrs Underwood.