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cannot bear even to look upon such
things. Others linger around the glass
cases containing the exhibits as though
charmed by the spectacle. AS an ex-
hibit Of snakes it is a magnificent spec
tacle. Splendid specimens Of nume4-
Gus species have been collected, and
are displayed with due and artistic re-
gard to realism.
The rattlesnake division seems to
nold the greatest interest for visitors
and there is a magnificent, or afro
cious, specimen Of the diamond rattler
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who each week receive hundreds
from
Of
The Dolores star., 1916-08-18
Big Exhibit Of Snakes in the National Museum

HE exhibit Of snakes the National strongly influences the
with evident usually
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supplies under greatly increased prices
due to the European war. There is
already a deficiency in the bureau of
medicine and surgery Of $50, 900. due to
the high war prices of the present time.
An adequate idea Of these prices
can be gained by the statement that
quinine. which formerly brought
about % cents an ounce, now Is selling
around 81 an ounce, although with
fluctuations and In quantities for the
army, it has been possible to purchase
1t around 81 an ounce. Not long ago
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displayed
OF mans leg and does not slim proportions
and justfes
One of attractive
fellow
a
wthstandng its harmless
cases OF bite from this owing its gentle disposition and the
of its
In the exhibit will excellent
ths spreading adder garter
The Dolores star., 1916-08-18

Washington hotels are well filled. Some
of them have been unable to care for
all the patrons that have applied for
reservations.
Not only in convention gatherings
and by special excursions are these
visitors thronging in Washington, but
the individual tourist is here in larger
numbers than ever before to see the
sights Of the national capital at his
or her leisure and pay homage at the
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Plans for New Home for Department of Justice


The
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TNAIIONALU
CplIAL AffAQS
National Capital Popular as Summer Resort

la
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100000 and be the last word in build.
ings suitable for housing a great cor.
poration or a government department.
1t is especially designed to meet the
needs Of the department of justice, and
officials have put their o K on the
plans.
The building will be eight stories
high, with a frontage of 14S feet on
Vermont avenue and las on X street.
There will be two entrances. The ex-
terror will be of Indiana limestone for
the first two stories and tapestry brick
The Dolores star., 1916-08-18

A thorn in the flesh is more trouble
some than two on the bush.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR
HOLDS SOCIAL MEETING.

The choir of the First Presbyterian
Church held an interesting business
and social meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. Mrs. Geo. Frambes was elected
as secretary and treasurer. 1t was
decided to hold a social once a month
hereafter. Among those present
were: Mrs. Ezra A. Lake, DR.. and Mrs.
H. R. McClelland, Mr.. and Mrs. Burns,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lawrence, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Crawford, Mrs. NJ. E.
Frambes, Miss Mildred Burns, Miss
Evangeline Tongue, Miss Mary Ste
phenson, Mrs. L. H. Allen, Miss Mat
tie Higbee, Miss Ethel Bartlett, Miss
Marjorie North, Messrs. Lewis Lake,
Howard Holt, Charles Ford.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
BAYVIEW LICENSE GRANTED
AFTER TWO REFUSALS

Closed since February, twice refus-
ed a renewal of its retail liquor Ii
cense within the short space of three
months; endorsed by t~hree-fourths of
the taxpayers of Somers Point, as the
best hotel in the city, and the football
of local politics, the Bay View Hotel,
after one of the most remarkable
hearings ever held in Somers Point
Council Chamber, was granted a re-
newal of it's license. Charles Fox, the
successful applicant, opened the hotel
Immediately, and it is now doing bust
ness.
Former Judge E. A. Higbee's speech
in favor of the granting of the license
is the talk of the town. Branded as
the man responsible for the closing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
REMOVE FACE BLEMISHES.

Pimples, Blackheads, Acne, letter,
Ring Worm and that dreaded Eczema
can be permanently removed from
your face and body by DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. 1t is no longer
necessary to go around with an I'M
slightly complexion and suffer the pain
and annoyance that goes with insight
ly ailments. DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is a time tried, guaranteed
remedy, good for infants, adults and
aged who suffer with skin ailments.
Buy a box today, start using at once.
Money back if not satisfied. soc. at
your druggist.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
MRS. DOHERTY ENTERTAINS
SEMI-MONTHLY EUCHRE

The semi-monthly Euchre given un-
der the auspices of the Rosary Soci-
ETY. of st. Peters Roman Catholic
Church was held at the home of Mrs.
]. Doherty on Thursday, June 8th.
Those attending were as follows:
Mrs. Allermann, Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs.
Gallagher, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Hart, Mrs.
King, Mrs. Leech, Mrs. Newman, Mrs.
Reinar, Mr.. O'Brien and Mrs. Doherty.
The next euchre will be held on
June 22nd at the home of Mrs. Cassi-
dy on North Third St.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17

of the hotel, for political reasons, in
every section of the county, Mr.. Hig-
bee made such a vitriolic denial
against the charge, and argument in
favor of the license, that everyone
who heard the speech left the room
with the thought that he had been
falsely accused. The Council Cham
Der was packed with spectators, who
%applauded the Judge, repeatedly.
The vote on the license was four in
favor, two against. Councilmen
Birch, Cousart, Gemmi and WOODBURY.
all voiced in favor of it. Councilman
NJ. V. B. Scull, bitter opponent of the
Bay View Hotel owner for years, cast
a vote against it, as did Councilman
Charles E. c. Steelman. Councilman
Davis was absent. When the result
was announced it was a signal for
prolonged applause.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17

Conover's class.
Recitation, Ella Shovel.
Song by 3 classes of boys.
Concert Recitation, 4 children.
Song by Mrs. Tilton's and Mrs. Mil
ler's classes.
Recitation. Charlotte Louise Ham
nell.
Song, Ruth Reed, Thelma Giberson
and Esther Boice.
Recitation, Charles Shovel.
Mems Chorus, No. 5.
Recitation, Samuel Smith, Joseph
Price, Kathryn Smith.
Baptism of Infants.
Announcements.
Recitation, John Mason.
Singing, Prof. Riley's class, No. 13.
Concert Recitation, Carlton Giber-
son, Frances Smith, Virginia Babcock.
Collection, Drill, Offering.
Recitation, Jesse English.
Recitation, Eunice Risley.
Recitation, Theon White.
Exercise by Miss Babcock's class of
boys.
Singing, School, No. 10.
Exercise, Mrs. Turner's class of
girls.
Doxology, Benediction.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Mails arrive at Absecon Post Office as
follows:
From Philadelphia and West-7.30 and 10
a. m. and 6.45 p. m.
From Atlantic City-6.3o a. m. and 3.45
p. m.
Mails close as follows:
For Philadelphia-6.2 20, 9.25 and 9.45 a.
m. $50 and 6.25 p. m.
For Atlantic city-9.45 a. n; e.25 p. n.
The Office opens daily except Sunday at
SIS a. m. and closes 7.15 p. m.
Carrier leaves on Rural Delivery Route at
800 a. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

All subscribers of The Pleasantville
Press who are in arrears are urged
to forward the amounts due at their
earliest convenience. The cost of pa
per has increased more than forty
percent. during the past year and in
order to avoid the necessity of in
creasing the price of subscription, the
publishers ask that all arrearages be
paid promptly. Neglect to do SO will
make it necessary to discontinue mail
ing the paper to delinquents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
~ Syr~. Pa~W

No. 1.-The symmetry shown in this
specimen both as regards capitals and
small letters, the grace in form of the
capitals and the shading throughout
reveal talent for color, art in illustrat-
ing and design. In many types the
shading varies, while the letters are
formed like print. Originality In ere
alive work is here found in the CAPT.
tai "T."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
A HACKING COUGH WEAKENS
THE SYSTEM.

Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-get
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
in use over 40 years, and benefiting all
who use it, the soothing pine balsam
with tar heal the irritated passages
soothes the raw spots, loosens the mu-
cous and prevents racking the body
with coughing. DIR. Kings New Dis
covery induces natural sleep and aids
nature to cure you.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO. 3.
Rr> ~ o@~~~9

No. 3.-Where the script exhibits the
swinging motion, the rounding of let
ters, originality of connections, with
cross and even down strokes shaded.
the writer, as is shown here, has
marked talent for creative work and
a keen ear to interpret as well.
The peculiar and unexpected form
of capitals appears in the script of all
great musical artists.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
PRESIDENTIAL POINTERS

The president of the United
States is commander-in-chief Of
the army and navy and Of the
militia of the several states
when called into actual service
Of the United States. The oath
or affirmation taken by the pres
ident is as follows:
81 do solemnly swear Cor af-
frm) that 1 will faithfully IKE
cute the office of president of
the United States, and will to
the best of my ability, preserve,
protect and defend the Constitu-
ton of the United States" The
power of declaring war is not
vested in the president, but in
congress, which may also grant
letters of marque and reprisals
and make rules concerning cap
lures on land and water. Most
of the appointments made by
the president must be confirmed
by the senate.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
c. 6.


No. 6.-Although there are many
styles of writing found among those
who are connected with dramatic
work, these specimens are good exam
pies of the general indications pointing
to this form of art. You observe the
flowing script, rather large, with curves
and fourishes appearing in the high
and wide capitals. Almost invariably
there is a wavy movement of the base
lines; also here the shading is strongly
marked.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17

1t will be seen that the total amour
for straight closing purse events for
t%rotters and PAGERS is 100000 AT the
lowest estimate the sum of $4,000 will
be added to this for late closing events
during the thirteen weeks of the line OF
march, thus making the grand total OF
$336.O00 for the entire program. not
counting the addition at Hartford FOR
half milers and the amount to be yet
announced from Atlanta. which Will
surely make the grand total not less
than $780, 600.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO.. 2.
H~xA~~eo ~~~u

No. 2.-The taste for music-melody
is shown by a swinging pen move
ment, the bottom strokes being round
ed at the bottom. This hand is a very
good example of musical appreciation.
Similar signs reveal the love of mo-
tion-dancing-especially if the writ
ing has rapid motion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
AWzzl GeMGAZ

No. 9.-Give an individual force, de-
termination. courage. the power of re-
sistance and an active mind, with bal
ance and you will see why this writer
shows the hallmarks of those who are
fitted for warfare. Observe the firm
ness. positive strokes, uniform pres
sure, sharp formations, bluntness of
VI crossings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO. d.
Uwx E5z WAX

No. 4.-This writer shows thought
fitness and mental poise, revealed by
the vertical hand. But the print-like
capitals, graceful and shaded both as
to down and cross strokes, endow the
writer with a keen eye for color and
form, which in this case relates to
the fine use of words, coupled with an
excellent imaginative faculty. Add
the significance of these signs togeth-
er and you get the short story writer,
while the sign of a critical faculty also
appears. Small m and IN" sharp
at the top would indicate a good critic.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
Your Handwriting Shows
What You Are
BY WILLIAM LESLIE FRENCH
Especial Aptitudes-Artistic
Taste.

- ENSUOUSNESS Is the quality
which every one possesses who
Il has artistic taste and apprecia-
ton. Still, one may not show
this trait and yet be q lover of beauty.
Curves, simple or original, and the
shading of cross and down strokes are
the signs that give one the clew to
aptitudes for one line of art or another.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO.. 5.


No. 5.-The original formations of
this specimen, especially in "f' in
''from," joined by the steady rhythm,
the even swing and delicate shading,
endow the writer with talent for orig
inal design. Note the high loopings
above the line-imag ination.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO. 8.
z SKI H.

No. S.-The quick writing and fine
joining together of letters, coupled with
the looped extensions of the long let
tiers above the line, show ability for
public speaking. The writing may be
at another angle, but the significance
is similar. Open "a's" and "o's" in
crease the flow of words.
These few suggestions, if followed,
will help the reader to arrive at a de-
cision quickly if put into practice.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-17
NO. 7.
@o~A ~0@ TeT~

No. THE rapid flow and virile con-
Meeting strokes with the shading, tax
en- with the alert thinking capacity
shown in the well made words and
letters, signify a like talent, with the
ability for skillful Interpretation along
dramatic lines. The general type in
dicates temperament and versatility.
Evening star., 1916-01-14
GIRLS PLAY BASKET BALL.
Noel House Team Defeats George.
town Quint, % to 16.

The Noel House girls team won a
well deserved victory over the George
town girls last night at the Noel House
gym by the score of % to 16.
The game was nip and tuck"
throughout and the victory was only
gained in the last few minutes of play.
Both teams showed some very good
team work and passing.
The Misses Dore and Annie Selby
played a great game for the victors.
Miss Dore on the offense and MISS Selby
On the defense The Beall sisters and
the Misses Kreamer and Brown excelled
for Noel House. Lineup and summary:
Evening star., 1916-01-14
VICTORY FOR RICE.
Wins Four-Day Competition in Ad-
vertising Mems Tourney.

PINEHURST. N. c.. January IA
Grantland Rice of Englewood, with a
score of 337 for ~ holes of medal play.
has won the class A championship of
the advertising mems tournament.
which started here Monday. BY his
victory he deposed E. T. Manson Of
Framingham, the winner of the event
last year, who finished second to Rice
in the present event, with card for
four days play of 541. c. T. Russell of
Ardsley won the class championship
and F. E. Nye of Dunwoodie made the
hest record in class c.
Rice went over the No. course yes
terday afternoon in II. which is the
hest single round of the tournament
IIe did IS Wednesday. His four days
NAV consisted of IS, IS, IS, 77-337
Following Rice were E. T. Mason,
Fra mingham, 341; Marshall Whitlatch,
RaItimore, 344, and Roy Barnhill, Fox
Hills, 346. c. T. Russell's total gross
in class was 3s5, and in class c Nye
became champion by negotiating the
72 holes in 40l.
Evening star., 1916-01-14
TO REVISE RACING RULES.
Jockey Club Authorizes Committee
to Change the Code.

NEW YORK. January li.-At the an
nual meeting OF the Jockey Club. held
yesterday, a committee consisting Of
r. X. Hitchcock. II. X. Knapp and Capt.
r. Il. Cassatt was appointed to revise
and amend the rules of racing. The
committee will start upon its work i'm
mediateiy.
The motion made by X. +. Hitchcock
at i previous meeting. TO strike out the
tnree-pound allowance for geldihgs,
was unanimously adopted, and the rule
will become effective with the opening
of racing in the metropolitan circuit.
August Belmont, chairman; +. X.
Sturgis, vice chairman and IL. X.
Knapp. secretary and treasurer, were
reelected, SIS also were the four stew
ards-August Belmont. +. X. Sturgis.
Schuyler Parsons and John Sanford.
Following the meeting of the Jock
ey Club the stewards went into session
and acted upon number of cases.
granting licenses in some instances
and refusing others. D. A. Wilson, who
bid up the mare Ada Anne in a sellin g
race at the Havre de Grace meeting
last autumn and then refused to pay
for II and was suspended. applied for
reinstatement, sending a written state
ment with his application. At the sug'
Evening star., 1916-01-14

WAS willing 10 take either Tampa or
Shreveport.
II will not have any trouble in this
case now" said the Cub boss. "Drey-
fuss and Hermann are willing 20 take
Tampa or Shreveport. Tinker is stuck
on Shreveport, and you know in this
business the president wants to please
the manager little. too"
Pitcher Ed Reulbach. who wore a
Cub uniform for several years and was
one of the leading twirlers in the Ma
tionaI League, may be seen hurting
for the club again this summer. This
was the announcement made today by
Tinker. Tinker intends to put in a bid
to the Federal League men for him.
and II the price asked is not too high
will make the purchase. Tinker de-
cIared he expected to hear soon con-
corning waivers on Cub players, a
list of whom was sent to President
Tener some time ago There are said
TO be thirteen on the list.
Malcolm Calvin. Wisconsin. base ball
pitcher and foot ball star, has signed
a contract with the White Sox and will
drop out of school to accompany the
Sox when they leave on their spring
training trip in March.
Evening star., 1916-01-14
all benefits to be derived from said fee

all benefits to be derived from said fee
should cease.
mass meeting of the students, par
ticularly those interested in the re-
sumption of foot ball. is to be held in
the main lecture hall of the Medical
School building Thursday night, and the
outcome of that meeting will determine
whether the Hatchetites will be repre-
sented on the gridiron next season. An
actual vote is to be taken to scertain
how many students will Contribute to
the athletic fee of sS to make foot ball
possible in 1915.
Prof McNemar, faculty head of ath-
letics at the university, made the fol-
lowing statement:
"If the compulsory tax plan had been
adopted foot ball would have been GER
taintv next fall AS il is, foot ball next
sea son is far more than possibility; it
is probability If the students can as
sure us that the voluntary contributions
will total $4,000 we shall be able. ] feel
certain. to put team on the gridlron
next fall We should have between 700
and 1000 students willing to contribute
toward the athletic fund. And ! feel GER
tain that such a number would contribute
If they were assured that foot ball would
be on the program for 1916.
ut is by no means too late yet for
George Washington to organize grid
iron team for next fall. There is plenty
Of excellent material among the student
body. And there are enough big uni
versities and colleges with few dates
still open to make possible the arrang-
ing of an interesting schedule of games.
| understand that Georgetown has two
dates open. One of these dates is Thanks
Georgetown and George Washington
would repay the university for any of it's
efforts at establishing foot ball at the
institution
Evening star., 1916-01-14

geston Of the license committee, the
application was refused.
Jockey Shilling, who was set down at
asked for reinstatement. The stewards
referred the matter to the license com
mittae. The latter will take up the
case at its next meeting. and it is not
unlikely that Shilling will be once more
placed in good standing. The appiica-
tion of James Reid for reinstatement
was denied. He was connected with the
Jockey Wilson scandal four years ago.
ceived temporary licenses for the Bowie
meeting were officially granted their
full papers.
Evening star., 1916-01-14

We have had pinch hitters and pinch
hitters. but Fielder Jones of the
Browns and Joe Tinker of the cubs
will be the only managers able to af-
ford the luxury of pinch bakers, pinch
batsmen hit by pitched balls. pinch
runners left on bases and pinch waived
players.
Reports have had ii that Bill Eren-
nan, who Was chief umpire in the Fed
eral League last season, would be
seen in the National League again next
year. but there is nothing so far to
confirm it, and Indications are the Ma
tional staff has been completed with
out Brennan's name being on the list.
Evening star., 1916-01-14

TUX the happy smoke just packs the smokers calendar
so plumb pdas1 full o ag1an de that gloomy day e1n mt crowd itself
to the Joy of ppesmokng and regular unendng
procession of happy days.
Evening star., 1916-01-14

men go out on the water, either next
month or early in March. Regular
rowing practice will not start until the
beginning of the second term, in Feb
ruary.
Mr.. Courtney does not expect to di
rect this work, but when the crews are
boated on the inlet he hopes that his
physicians will permit him to coach
again. Courtney is gradually recover
ing from a fracture of the skull which
he sustained at Poughkeepsie last June.
MANY oarsmen are practicing on the
machines each afternoon. but no at
tempt has been made to put them into
regular combinations.
Evening star., 1916-01-14

The various lines OF Mems. Young
Mems and Childrens Clothing offer better
selections this season than ever before
Evening star., 1916-01-14
TINKFR's WORRY ENDS.
Reds and Pirates Would Take One
of His Training Camps.

CHICAGO. January 14.--President
Weeghmans problem of the spring
training camp for the Cubs was made
lighter yesterday when Manager Jimmy
Callahan OF the Pirates drifted into his
Office and announced that Barney Drey-
fuss was prepared to take the Tampa
contract off his hands II he did not de-
sire it for this spring and the next
two. In addition. August Hermann
called up from Cincinnati and said he
Evening star., 1916-01-14
COURTNEY WANTS TO COACH.
Thinks He Will Resume Cornell
Crew Work This Spring.

ITHACA, N. Y, January 12.-Charles
e. Courtney, coach of the Cornell
crews. who has been under the care of
physicians since last summer. said that
he hoped to be able to take charge of
the Cornell rowing practice when the
Evening star., 1916-01-14
zeal College Basket Ball Fes Play Strong Opponents

This great money-saving sale-the sale
that you have been waiting for-STARTS
TOMORROW. It's the one big clothing
sale of the season.
Evening star., 1916-01-14

Talk is that the Buffalo Internation-
ais may move over to tie park aban-
doned by the Buffalo Feds. The loca-
tion is a good one. and by taking over
the lease the International League
club would relieve the disrupted Feds
of quite a heavy obligation in the way
Of a lease.
Evening star., 1916-01-14
Schedules in Bowling
Leagues for Tonight

knights of Columbus League -
Presidents VS.. Cardinals.
Terminal Railroad y. NJ. c. a.
League Auditors vs.. General
ONCE.
Commercial League Southern
Railway VS.. PepcO.
Departmental League - Agricul-
ture vs.. Commerce.
Southeast LeaRue-Spuds VS.. An
acOstia Regulars.
Agricultural Jnterbureau League
Animal Industry vs.. Accounts.
Marine Corps Leasue-Cavite vs..
Canaca0.
Capital City League-Waverly A.
G. W.. Charles Hotel.
Phi Mu Sigma League - Omicron
vs.. Phi.
Georgetown Commercial League
Times SubstatiOn vs. Potomac
Savings Bank.
Bureau Of Printing and Ensrav-
ing League - Rotaries VS.. Elec-
tricians.
Arcade Leasue-ArEyles VS.. In
Elesides.
Northeastern League-Raccar VS..
McHuEhs.
National Capital League-RoyaIs
VS.. Climbers.
Masonic League-kinE Davis vs.
WaShinEton Centennial; Ana
costa VS.. Lafayette.
Mount Pleasant League-Security
vs.. Parks.
G. aud p. Telephone Company
League Construction VS.. Con-
tract; Interdepartment vs.. Rev
enue; Engineer VS.. Cashier.
Southwestern League-Res0lutes
VS.. GrandS.