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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10
WESLEY M. E. CHURCH.
Rev. J. w. Nicholson, Pastor.

Next Sunday will be Children's Day
at Wesley Church.
At 1920 a. M, there will be infant
baptism. At 7.30 p. M, the exercises
will be held by the Sunday School,
with songs and r~ecitations by the lit
tie tots. Arrangements are being
made to make this service the best
Children's Service ever held in the
church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10
WELL CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE.

If our child is dull, pale, fretful
and vents to lie around, the chances
are it is suffering from worms. Kick
apoo Worm Killer, a pleasant candy
confection, liked by all children is what
your child needs. You only give one
half to one lozenge at a time and you
get immediate results. Every moth
er should have a box on hand. 25c.
at all druggists.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10
Bargaintown

A strawberry festival will be given
by the ladies of Zion M. E. Church in
Zion Grove next Thursday evening.
A program of music and recitations
has been arranged, and refreshments
will be offered for sale. Everybody
invited.
The annual picnic of Zion Church tof
Mays Landing will be held next Tues
day, June Is. Leave Pl~easantville o.
the 900 electric train. A large at
tendance and a good time is antici-
pated.
Zion NJ. E. Church.
Sunday services:-
10 a. M, Glass Meeting; C. P. Scull,
leader.
2 p. M, Sunday School; Mrs. R. F.
Collins, superintendent.
8 p. M, preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Walter Nickless.
7.15 p. M, Epworth League, Miss
Alma Garwood leader.
7.45 p. M, Song Service.
8 p. M, Sermon by the pastor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

On Sunday morning, June IL, at
II o'clock, Rev. M. ]. Hoffman will
oficiate and preach at st. Marks
Protestant Episcopal Church, corner
Verona and Franklin Sun
day School at IL o'clock. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

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Our MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT, with its
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that is not feasible, detailed information of any mer-
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with our Credit Department.
Look for our ads in the Philadelphia papers.
Now is the time to buy House Dresses an extensive
line of attractive and practical Bingham and Percale Dress
es, serviceable for indoors and outdoors.
MR.. RAYMOND G. IRELAND, Pleasantvnle Trust Co. Bldg, Pleas
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10
Zion NJ. E. Church.

Go to friends for advice, to women
for pity, to strangers for charity, "a
relatives for nothing, and to The
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vertising at all seasons of the year,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

Reading the Pleasantville Press is
reading the news of this locality.
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COMMUNICATED.

(our columns are open to our readers fol
the discussion of matters of public interest
Communications are, however. the senti-
ments of the writer, and should not be con.
strued as the views of the Editors.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-06-10

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
BARON OPPENHEIM FREE,
IN U. S. FOR 3 MONTHS
Secretary of Labor Releases French
Banker from Ellis Island

Baron Robert f. Oppenheim, the
French banker, who was detained at
Ellis Island for four days, pending his
appeal from an order excluding him
from this country, was ordered re-
leased yesterday by the Secretary of
Labor.
The Baron was freed under $1,000
bond for three months with permission
to 20 where he pleased in the United
States. IL was stipulated, however,
that he was subject to exclusion II sub
seouent investigation should disclose
grounds for deportation.
Apart from an admission on the part
Of the banker that the cause for his
detention arose from some civil action
against him in France no light was
thrown upon the charges.
The immigration officials at Ellis
Island said they had detained him on
orders from Washington. An unnamed
person had cabled the Department OF
Labor from London that the French
man should not be allowed TO enter the
country. and on the strength Of this in
formation he was detained and sub
seuuently ordered deported on the
ground that certain admissions he made
before the board Of inquiry warranted
his exclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Scott to Submit Army
Training Bill to Congress

Washington. Dec. 2l.--A definite plan
for universal military training will be
laid before Congress next month In the
shape OF bill formulated by the gen
erai staff OF the army, accompanied py
a complete estimate Of cost as COM
psred TO the present volunteer system.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief OF
stsf. told the House Military Commit
tee to-day.
CONTAMINATION to-day on his re-
itersted recommendation for uni
verssl service measure. Five OF the
twenty-five members of the committee
asserted their belief In the plan, while
two emphatically declared against 1t.
Those favoring were Representatives
Kahn. Of California; Greene, Of Yer
mont and Tilson, of Connecticut, Re-
publicsns. and Olney, Of Massachusetts,,
and Farley, Of New York, Democrats,
while those opposed were Representa-,
tives Mcclellan, of Tennessee, and
Quinn, of Mississippi, Democrats.
Greene and Tilson are both colonies IN
the National Guard.
The statement Of Mr.. Tilson FOL
lowed General Scott's repeated asser'
ton that the liberalization OF the
National Guard would not meet the
country's military needs.
II agree with YOU Representative
Tilson said. that voluntary military
service is not an adequate system and
probably would break down in time OF
war as il has done before. The ma
tional guard system in particular -
economically unwise because OF the
dual control over the forces by the
Federal government and the state"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
CAR AND KAISER AGREE
TO ABANDON REPRISALS
Both Countries Will Give Better Treat
ment TO Captive Officers

Berlin. Dec 81 (by wireless to Say
ville).-The following official statement
was made public to-day by the Over
seas News Agency:
"The Russian government for some
time used thousands of German war
prisoners in the construction OF Ihe
Thurman Railroad. 1t is universally
known 10 what hardshlps these prs,
oners we're exposed and that many OF
them persisted as consequence.
LAS all the German protests were OF
no avail. one thousand Russian ofncers
we're transported from officer camps TO
common war-prisoner camps. Inc
Russian government answered thls
measure November 10 by transporting
all German officers TO common prisoner
camps. 1919
However, an agreement was reached
between both governments, through the
intervention Of the presidents OF the
Swedish and Danish Red Cross, Prince
Carl Of Sweden and Prince Waldemar
of Denmark According to communl-
cation from Emperor Nicholas, no war
prisoners will be in the district OF the
thurman Railroad after January l, l9l l.
The Emperor also ordered that all re
prisals against German officers be
stopped.
The German Emperor, therefore, or
dered the one thousand Russian officers
Immediately transported back TO off1cer
prisoner camps, and that they be treat
ed again as officers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
WAR HINT BO0MS
NEW ARMY PLAN
Preparedness Problem Is
Brought to Front by
Lansing's Talk
From IN, Trihuns Bu~su

Washington, Dec. 2t.-Tremendous
impetus, it is believed, has been given
the movement for universal military
training by Secretary Lansing's as
sertion to-day that the United States
is on the verge Of war. Although for
reasons Of policy Mr.. Lansing was
obliged later to withdraw this. the con-
viction remains that he spoke from
thorough and intimate knowledge OF
the perils that lie in this nations
Path.
The humiliating fact was dwelt on
by military experts that the United
States could not add feathers weight
to the strength OF either belIigerent
if il should declare war on one side
or the other to-day. In fact, to go 70
war with the entente would mean I'M
mediately a crushing defeat, because
England, by controlling the seas, could
transport a Japanese army OF two and
a quarter millions for an invasion
through Canada or Mexico.
Against the Central Powers. impreg-
nable from the sea, the United States
could accomplish literally nothing in
military way All the army we have
is finding occupation in mere police
duty in Mexico and on the border. IL
would be two years before an overseas
army could be raised that would be
anything but a weakness to the side
on which it fought.
But it is not as an ally Of either
group that the role Of the united
States in the present war IS pictured
by the experts. No nation wants our
help, no nation fears our enmity, so FAR
as military strength is concerned. IL
the United States enters the war, 1t
is predicted, it will be solely on her
own hook, which might mean that all
the belligerents, when their own war
was over, would turn this way to re-
coup their fortunes. .,
For this reason it is urged by all
universal training advocates, no mat
ter what their sympathles IN the war
that the United States be prepared TO
stand alone, without dependence on
the friendship of any nation. For
wears. it is declared, this country has
ahid behind the British fleet 1t
should be prepared, on land and sen,
to be as Independent of Englands
friendship as of Germany's,,
That this means universal and com
pulsory training and service is the
conclusion of every expert. Even II
the present army law, the most OK
tensive voluntary service act ever
passed, should produce the maximum
hoped for, mobile army, including
militia. OF 100000 men, the country
would be little better defended, it Is
declared. than if it had no army at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
slipping and War Shares
Decline in Face of
Peace Prospects
0pFWERS NERVOUS,
PUSH ADVERTISING
peers and Commons Be
lieve Door Is Open
TO Negotiations
Bv FRANCIS ". HlRST
ID 49, Il, IL. II nllrn

,..So, Dec. The prospect OF
has unset some sections Of the
-,rset. including war industrisls
.t.,,irr shares. Shipping COM
,olse-s s-. further worried lest
'a'' -...,..-.,-, cortrol should 70
~ ~" g0''''.'"'
escs the war iIeiSN' PIo"'S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Buildings, River Improve
ments and Salary Increas-
es Tackled to Bills
SENATORS PREPARE
TO ATTACK GRAB
Measures May Be Held Up
Until Present Congress
AdjOurns
From Ths Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, Dec. 21.-Merrily the
pork barrel is being packed TO over
flowing in the House of Representatives
with public buildings, well distributed
az to Congressional districts; with
river and harbor improvements like
wise located, and with salary increases.
In the Senate, however, the prospect is
that the barrel will be rudely shattered
BY a group Of Senators who are pre-
pared 20 talk twepty-four hours a day
until March 4. when the present Con-
gress dies.
II is asserted that there will be little
grease left in any OF these bills by the
time they are sent up to the President
Their passage is not impossible, as
the distribution OF the pork has been
made by the House with due reference
to what pickings may be desired by
the Senator'S. The odds, however, arc
10 to that there will be nothing
which can fairly be called pork barrel
legislation, so far as rivers and har-
bors and public buildings are con-
cerned. on the statute books when this
Congress adjourns.
Big Appropriations Pending
Congress will recess on Friday until
January 2. so there will only be fifty
four working days after the holidays.
The Senate has not yet touched sim
gle one Of the big appropriation meas
ures, all of which must be passed.
These include the army and navy bills
and the ordinary appropriations for
other departments.
This provides a strategic position TO
g. Senator capable of making long
speech, and if there is a band OF sucn
Senators almost any bill can be talked
to death.
A band of Senators, headed by Sen
ator Kenyon. of Iowa, is ready for
operations whenever the pork barrel
bills are called up.
"You may say for me-" Senator Ken
yon said to-day, that | will talk
against the pork bills, including both
the public buildings bill and the rivers
and harbors bill, until | drop in ex-
haustion. Over in the House they
have provided a public building for
every Congressional district in my
state except one, but that will not
deter me for a moment"
Salary Increases Opposed
There is a strong feeling in the SEN
ate against increasing the salaries OF
secretaries Of Representatives from
$1,000 to $4,000. This is not on the
theory that the secretaries would not
be entitled to such an increase, II they
really got the salaries at all, but Is
on the theory that the raise" merely
increases the perquisites Of individual
members Of the House.
Many Senators feel that the House
should adopt the Senate system. which
puts all secretaries to Senator'S and
clerks to committees on the official roll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

eous and affable. When he finished his
former colleagues heaved signs OF re-
lief and wiped their brows, as il Buck
ingham Palace was overheated.
Asquith was back In fighting form;
his friends say years fell from his
shoulders. He was beaten, but still IN
the ring, q good friend. but danger.
Gus foe. He may have lost his punch,
but none of his cleverness.
To the Kings prefer OF an esrldom
and the Garter. the exPremier sent
respectful request for permission TO
decline this high honor. As plain
Herbert H. Asquith he had grown gray
in the service of the state, and so ne
will probably remain until the end
His days are not over yet, and as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
The Hague Peace Plea
Similar to Wilson Note

The Hague. Dec. 2l.-The peace reso-
g,ion passed by the Netherlands Anti
Wsr Council. and which has been Sent
70 all the belligerent governments, de-
elares that the chief war aim Of all the
fghung nations being apparently q
wish 70 protect themselves and the rest
q the world against future wars an
understanding IS not wholly impossi-
ss
Il calls attention 20 the fact that the
i,sding statesmen OF Britain. France
and Germany have repeatedly avowed
q willingness to join an international
,saee league and that thus safeguard
obtainable that right instead OF
-ight may govern international rela-
nsns in the future and Europe be
.sfvered from militarism.
we beseech the belligerent govern
cents and peoples the resolution
avs. 10 make at least an endeavor TO
discover whether an agreement is pos
,.ble now with e view TO the estab-
lishment Of a just and durable peace
md 4 free Europe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
BRITISH SMASH TURK BRIDGE
Guns Pound Defences as Aeros Raid
Near Kut- -Amara

London, Dec. 21.-The following Off
cial communication concerning the
operations in Mesopotamia was issued
tonight:
During the night of Sunday Brit
ish aeroplanes successfully bombed the
enemy's river craft west of Kut-el
Amars. Monday and Wednesday strong
"Reminiscences we're made TO the west
OF the Shumsn bend of the Tigris.
During the last Few days the enc,
mv's positions about Sannayyat and
Kut and his shipping west Of the latter
place were heavily bombarded, with
satisfactory results. The bridge over
the Hal River, near its junction with
the Tigris, was destroyed by our FIRE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
BEATEN
BY MAN OF ACTION
Continued from page

dent. In duel OF words between
these men the odds should be 100 to
against George, and then there would
be mighty few takers.
Lloyd George sent an ultimstum to
Asquith. This much is public prop
erty. There was one word in it which
Asquith's eagle eye spotted at once.
What follows is private gossip, but
there is good authority for repeat
Ing it,
The ultimatum stated Asquith was
TO be "ex-officio" member of the War
Council. The author of the ultimatum
intended to convey the idea that AS
auth was to be an honorary" men,
Der of the War Council and TO have
lust about as much to say as Vice.
President Marshall at Cabinet meet
ing. However, Asquith knows his
Latin, and he surprised Lloyd George
by his prompt acceptance OF the offer.
The following day Lloyd George and
his supporters discovered how they had
been caught in their own trap. There
was a hurried conference and revi-
sion of the terms. Practically all OF
Mr.. Asquith's colleagues advised him to
stay in the game. He wrote letter
to Lloyd George, which had a tear
bomb in every word and a Big Bertha
she'll in the concluding sentence.
Dramatic Meeting with King
Followed Lloyd Georges resignation,
the resignation of Asquith, the sugges-
ton from the King that Bonar Law
form q government, his refusal and then
the audience of the King with the party
leaders OF Parliament, including AS
quith. Lloyd George, Bonar Law, Arthur
j. Balfour and A. Henderson.
From all can learn that audience OF
an hour and a half was as dramatic as
il was unusual. Bonar Law told his
majesty his party colleagues would
serve under any Prime Minister Asquith
would suggest, and that they wanted
Asauith, but not as Premier. From
Lloyd George came somewhat similar
expression.
When Asquith, tired and white after
the strain OF the previous days battle
of wits, was called upon, he straight
ened up and threw of mis- fatigue In
faultless English, his voice as clear
and fresh as II replying to a simple
query in Commons, he told the King
there was only one place he would III
in any government, and that was the
Premiership.
Asquith a Dangerous Foe
He was infexible and adamant, court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
FORD PLANT SHUT FOR WEEK

Detroit Dec. 21.-Beginning to-mor-
row the Ford Motor Company will close
it's plant for seven days to relieve the
railroad congestion here so that car
loads Of food and fuel may be handled,
it was announced to-day by Frank L..
Klingensmith, vice-president. The sus-.
pension will mean production loss OF
approximately $500 cars day
Mr.. Klingensmith said that the nor
NAL coal consumption Of thirteen cars
daily will be curtailed TO the amount
needed TO keep the plant above freezing
temperatures. Forty-two thousand men
are made idle by the order, meaning a
wage loss for the week of sl,400,o0O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

Praise and criticism were mingled
IN the comment by we'll known men
on the Presidents note TO the bel
ligerent nations suggesting a dehni.
ton Of peace terms. And other men,
also distinguished, declined to discuss
the note. Leading the silent group
were two eXPresidents. William
Howard Taft and Colonel Roosevelt.
Bishop Greer and Mayor Mitchell APP
proved the note; Controller Prender-
CAST dissented; Hamilton Holt and
Robert Underwood Johnson joined in
declaring the Presidents move was a
step IN the right direction, while
William J. Schieffelin with feeling
said it would only serve TO add TO
"our national humiliation"
Instead OF playing the hand OF the
German Ambassador" said Mr.
SchicfTelin. at would be more in ac-
cord with American IDEAS 70 hand him
his passport because OF the crimes
now being committed in Belgium.
Sees Insult to Intelligence
"The general approval of the action
Of the President in transmitting the
German request without comment
should have prevented his interference
at this time. His implication that we
90 not know what the Allies arc ight-
inr for is exssperating. To suggest
that both sides may be striving for the
same ends is insulting TO the lntelli-
gence Of the world. The national re-
action can only add 70 our national
humiliation
Bishop Greer said that he heartily
approved the Presidents suggestion
that the time had come for the war
ring countries 20 state definitely their
aims
Hamilton Holt thought that IT WAS
now z question as TO whether Germany
WAS sincere. and IL she was. the Presi-
dents note gave her the opportunity
10 show that her proposal was put Tor
ward in earnest spirit and comply with
the demands OF the Allies that she
make complete restitution, full repara-
ton and effectual guarantees.
Prendergast's Comment
Controller Prendergast's comment
was:
"There is no doubt in the minds OF
many Americans regarding what the
Allies are lighting for, even II the
President seems 20 be doubtful. The
German proposal Of peace was clever
nolitical move. II aimed TO put the
Allies in an embarrassing position. ne
move failed. due 70 the solidarity OF the
Allied forces.
"Mr. Lloyd George, speaking for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
New Austrian Cabinet Formed

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 2l.-Count Clam
Nsrtiniz. 20 whom was deputed the
task Of constructing an Austrian Cab
ne, after Alexander Spitzmueller
failed In ms efforts 70 DO so, is reported
IN a dispatch from Vienna TO have
presented the following list Of minis
itrs: Premier. Count Clam-hartiniE;
Minister Of Interior, Won Handel
Minister O. Commerce. DR.. Urban;
Minister o. Labor. Won Trnka; Minis
Ter o. Education. Baron Won Hussarek;
Master OF Agriculture, Count Clam
Nsriniz; Minister Of National De-
fence, F. Won Georgi; Minister of FL
nance, Alexander Spitzmueller; Min
is,sr o. Justice. Won Schenk; Minister
Of Railways, Dr. z. Won Forster; MIN
i',sr without portfolio. DR.. Baern~
neiiher Governor General of Galicia'
Michael BobrfzynskL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

a final word written in history and
speaking through the ages TO the eter-
nal shame OF great people.
THE TORONTO STAR-Do not
blame Woodrow Wilson too much. II
WAS so long since he had written
note that his fingers itched. Judging
merely from public uttersnces, Presi-
dent Wilson regards the Allies and the
Germans as "bar-room fighter" He
told a story during his election cam
Iaign a few weeks ago which indicated
that he regarded both sides as brawl-
Crs. and one no better than the other.
THE GLOBE-President Wilson's
peace proposals are not likely TO be
received with much greater cordially
By the Allies than the efforts Of Won
Bethmnnn-Hollwe
THE WORLD-Mr. President Of the
United States will have to do much
killing before he gets stocking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
70 BAN ON GUM IN HIS COURT
Iudr, Roy Sympathizes with Prisoners
Who Find SoIace in Chewing II

You can chew gum all you like IN
he courtroom Of County Judge Roy, IN
Brooklyn, without danger Of being fined
FOR contempt Of court. Judge Roy
made known his stand on the gum ques.
ton yesterday. opposing the attitude OF
Magistrate Krotel. Of Manhattan, who
recently fined a man IS for chewing
run in court. allowing the fine TO
sand even when IL was learned the VIC
tin was merely taking a cough drop.
Two prisoners Rrraigned before Judge
BOY Yesterday were chewing gum vlgor-
,ssly. but he took no notice OF 1t.
Wnsn his attention was called 10 their
apidly moving jaws, he said;
That's al right; the poor fellows
rave troubles o. their own"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Canadian Press Bitter
in Criticism of Wilson

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 2l.-Newspapers
here comment on President Wilson's
peace note as follows:
THE EVENING TELEGRAM-The
latest Woodrow Wilson note will do
far more harm to the fame Of the Unit
ed States than TO the future Of the
Allied cause. The President Of the
United States has exhausted the mis-
possibilities of his inter
ercnce in Germany's game 70 secure
peace at all costs. The note will be