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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-12-01

the great war is the fact that the
Jews everywhere, men without a
country of their own, are fighting
bravely in the ranks of the nation
with which their individual lot is
cast This fact indicates that every
nation is in reality "a melting pot" a
fact which some of them vigorously
disclaim, and that every type of peo-
pie is influenced by it's environment,
with response of patriotism which
this environment may demand.
The call to war is in most nations
a call to hate. But in every race
there are some who rise above this
primitive tendency of humanity.
There are some who look upon war,
however wide-fung the battle line,
as temporary evil which human
nature must outgroW. These look
forward undismayed to the future,
unaffected by the fleeing passions of
the day.
The prophets of old were of this
disposition, and similarly "above the
crowd" stand the prophets of today.
And the voice of the prophet in all
time has been opposed to slaughter
and on the side of peace.
But the pacificist must not be con-
fused with the "passivist. The true
non-resistant is the man who goes to
war and asks no questions. For the
most part the soldier is the slave of
a system, in the framing of which he
has no part. The pacifist fights
against this system, and as he must
fight alone, under his own orders, he
may carry on his conflict with
vigor and determination which the
creature of military discipline can
never know.
AS international war is the great
est of human calamities, and as in it's
inception and continuation it in
wolves the darkest of human crimes,
there can be no line of action Drawer
than the fight against war and
against the inhuences-fnancial,
aristocratic, plutocratic, military
which tends to bring it on.
Greatest of all pacifcists of our
time was the Jewish banker, Jean de
Bloch of Warsaw, the author of the
monumental series of volumes on the
Future of War;"
Ivan Stanislavovich Bloch, known
to the English and French as Jean
de Bloch, was born at Radon in Po-
land, July "a, 1886, and died in War
saw on December rs, 1901. His
early life was spent in poverty, but
being a youth of high intelligence he
pushed his way to an education
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
WHO WILL 1T BE?

Flowers, plants and shrubbery will
beautify any yard or any home. A
systematic cultivation of them by the
people at large will make a veritable
garden of beauty out of any town.
A few seeds, a little elbow exercise,
and the work is done. The principal
occupation then is to watch them
grow.
Women invariably take the lead in
the identifying of the home and its
surroundings, and we have many wo-
men in this town who are experts in
this line.
This summer some one of these wo-
men is going to have the most beau
tiful yard in town.
Who. will she be?
We would like to see every woman
in town strive to be that one. We
would like to see every woman make
of her place a, spot that is pleasing to
the eye, a spot that attracts the at
tention and compels the admiration
of people as they pass by.
We would like to see the husbands
encourage the wives in such a laudable
undertaking by performing or secur-
ing the manual labor necessary, slight
though it be.
We would like to see this town con-
verified this summer into one of the
show spots of the state, and We'll
personally join the procession any
time it is formed.
What do you say, brother, or sister?
Are you game?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
SOON THE NEW FORD
WILL RAMBLE ALONG.

Magistrate R. G. Brown, of 604
Church street, one of Personalities
popular squires, is the recipient of a
new 1916 Ford car, which was pre-
scented to him just before Christmas,
a present from his wife. Mr.. Brown
appreciates the gift very much, al
though the new car has never been
out of the garage since the time it
came; but in the near future, when
the weather gets warmer and the
squire can afford time to learn to run
the Ford, he will do so. He is a gro
ceryman by trade, and a genuine
sportsman. A gun and his pet dogs
look better to him than automobiles.
Upon an interview with the squire
concerning his auto, he said, 81 new
err seemed to care for one of my own,
although I enjoy going around with
my friends and relatives, as l have
many times, taking long trips, yet l
never felt that I cared to W one.
But the Boss meaning his wife,,
bless her, she thought different, so
that's how | came to have one"
"Going to Learnt" eyes, l am GER
tainly going to try, to show my ap-
probation for the Gift"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
HANDSOME NEW ORGAN
THRILLS LARGE AUDIENCE
Two Recitals Given and Everyone
Highly Pleased With Instrument.

The congregation of Wesley M. E.
Church was greeted for the first time
last Sunday morning by the pleasing
notes from the new pipe organ which
has just been completed in the church.
In the morning Max H. Kirscht, the
regular organist, although unfamiliar
with that class of instrument, did
grandly and elected the praise of his
hearers.
Sunday evening at 7.30 a pleasing
recital was given by Hon. Emerson
L. Richards, of Atlantic City, who
has been active in making the plans
for the organ and whose advice and
counsel during its installation has
been invaluable. The congregation
filled the church to the doors and
many were unable to secure seats.
Mr.. Richards has consented to give
another recital tomorrow Sunday
evening.
On Thursday evening a recital was
given by Professor N. L. Reinhart,
organist of First NJ. E. Church, At
lantic City, and solos were sung by
Miss Flora Cox and DR.. w. J. Hudson.
Several selections were rendered by
the choir.
The organ is Moller's Two Manual
Duplex System, with patent tubular
pneumatic, including coupling and
stop action. 1t has over five hundred
pipes, ranging from 6 inches to is
feet.
The idea of securing a pipe organ
for the church was first conceived last
June, when a committee, composed of
VIM. L. Naglee, chairman, Max H.
Kirscht, Harry OFT, Louis D. Cham
pion, Charles Risley, Burtis Horner
and Mrs. Mary B. Campbell, was
named to investigate the ways and
means for securing it. They were
promised by Andrew Carnegie $3.50 if
the church would raise a like amount,
which was Immediately done, with an
additional $1,000. The contract was
given to the Moller Company, of Ha-
gerstown, Md, in September and the
organ arrived for installation Deem
Der 25. The instrument, with motor
and everything complete, cost about
$500.
The membership of the church feel
Justly proud of their acquisition and
the public is cordially invited to all
services of the church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
BLANCHE RING AS
JANE O'DAY".
Popular Coincidence Returns to Legit-
innate Stage Under the
Woods Banner.

After an absence of two years from
the legitimate stage, Blanche Ring,
the famous coincidence appears at the
Apollo Theatre this Friday and Satur-
day, with Saturday matinee, as star
of the new play by Willard Mack en-
titled "Jane O'Day from Broadway"
Miss Ring appears under the manage
ment of A. H.. Woods, producer of ma
ny of the biggest hits of recent years,
and is the second artist to appear I'M
der the Woods banner. Jane O'Day
from Broadway" is not a musical com
edy. 1t is best described as a straight
character comedy in three acts. Its
locale is a small country town in
Maine. Its people are a mixture of
Broadway and rural types. It's story
is one of tender and humorous ro-
nance. Miss Ring is supported by an
exceptionally capable company of
players including John Webster, Sgd
ney Booth, Ruth Parry, Al Lydell,
Noel Arnald, Francis K. Conlan, Geo.
Backus, Tommy Meade, Maude Hans
ford, Helen Reimer and Helen Lowell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
u. S. CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION.

The U. S. Civil Service Commission
a competitive examination
to be held in Atlantic City on March
Is, 1916, for the following positions
in the classified service:
Apprentice fish %culturist, Bureau of
Fisheries; men only; application form,
1872.
General mechanic, Departmental
service; application formsy 304 and
2029.
Guard, U. S. Penitentiary Service;
application form, 304.
Press feeder, Government Printing
Office; women only; application forms,
304 and las.
Press feeder, photographic Office;
men only; application forms, 304 and
las.
Stenographer, Departmental Ser
vice; application form, 304.
Stenographer and typewriter; ap-
plication forms 304 for the Depart
mental Service, and 1872 for the Pan
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
WHEN EVERYBODY WORKS.

A movement seems to be spreading
over certain sections of the country,
notably in some of the southern
states, which has great possibilities
when properly pushed.
The idea is to select a certain road
way, for instance, which is in need of
improvement and is of vital interest to
all of the people.
The next step is to arrange for a
holiday on a certain date, at which
time the people all turn out, by the
hundreds and thousands, and all take
off their coats and pitch in and build
the road, or whatever the object
sought may be.
Often the ladies declare a picnic
and go along and take the dinner for
the men and cheer them with their
presence.
1t has proven a great success in ev-
cry case that has come under our no.
tice.
And if it is successful in other plac-
es, why not here?
Why can't we of this town declare
three or four such general holidays
and everybody turn out and make
some improvement that is greatly
needed in our midst?
Why can't we do something that
will make this a more attractive
place for those from the surrounding
vicinity?
Why can't we do something that
will be of commercial and civic value
to our community?
We need a few get-together picnics,
and we need plenty of improvements,
and we know of no better way of get
ting them than by means of some
thing of this kind.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
DINNERS AND DINNERS.

Every little while some ~enterpris-
ing correspondent sends out to the
daily press of the country a glowing
account of a dinner given by some
metropolitan multimillionaire. This
twaddle is extended and amplified even
to a description of the virtues of the
$4,000 a year chef or the latest pet
monkey that ate from the same table.
We haven't any $4,000 chef, and we
don't banker after the company of
four footed monkeys, but we want to
say right here that the fellow who
eats at u table will get a meal set
before him that has more solid en-
joyment in it than any of those pro-
duced for multimillionaires and mon
keys.
And there's many a man in this
town who has the same opinion of
the good old fashioned dinners served
up by his own wife.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
S1oo Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting ma
so much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
-adyortisement.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
DON'T SCOLD FRETFUL
CHILDREN

That nervousness, fretting and rest
lessness is no doubt caused by worms
or constipation. Instead of whipping
or %scolding, give your child a treat
ment of Kickapoo Worm Killer. Nice
candy CONNECTIONS that kill the worms
and are laxative enough to move the
bowels and expel not only the worms
but accumulated poisons. These poi
sons and worms bring on fever, make
children nervous and irritable, reduce
their vitality and make them victims
of sickness. Get a box of Kickapoo
Worm Killer to-day at your Druggist,
only 25c.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
MT. PLEASANT M. P. CHURCH.
Rev. Claude M. Severance, Pastor.
Sunday services:-

Sunday services:-
Gas a. NJ, Class-meeting, led by
Mr.. Enoch Martin.
1920 a. M, Sermon on the subject,
Joining the Church versus Joining
God" followed by the celebration OF
'The Lords Supper.
2.9O p. M, S. S. session, Mr.. Harry
D. Adams, Supt.
3.45 p. M, Junior G. E. Meeting,
Miss Ella Field, president.
7.45 o.. M, Special Christian Endea-
vor Day Service under the auspices of
the Y. P. S. C. E., Mrs. Edward Ad-
ans, president. A brief address by
the pastor on the theme, "The Goal of
all Religious Effort" The public may
expect a profitable service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
ama Canal Service.

anna Canal Service.
Stenographic clerk, Departmental
Service; application form 304.
Subclerical messenger, Waterman,
and skilled laborer,) Departmental
Service; men only; application form.
304.
Telephone operator, Departmental
Service; application form, 304.
Typewriter, Departmental Service
application form, 304.
Application blanks may be had on
application to G.. B. Irelan, Local Sec
rotary, Atlantic City, N. j., or Secre-
tary, Third U. S. Civil Service Dis
trict, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. H. R. McClelland, Phi. D., Pastor.
Sunday services:

Sunday services:
1920 a. NJ, short sermon, reception
of members and Communion.
. 7.30 p. M, subject, "Hindering Je-
sus."
Sunday School at 2.30 p. m.
Anniversary of Christian Endeavor
at 6.45 p. m.
On Thursday the State Conference
of the l.. T. L. will be held at the
Presbyterian church, beginning at
1920 a. M, with afternoon and eve
ming sessions. Luncheon and supper
will be provided by the Christian En-
deavor of the church.
All welcome to all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
SATISFACTORILY RECOVERING
FROM SERIOUS ILLNESS

The many friends of Earl Champion
are ~rejoiced to know that he is so
much improved that he is occasionally
out for a walk or ride. His condition
was very serious and for a time little
hope was given for his recovery, but
through the miraculous mower of the
Most High and the skillful physicians
and careful nursing he is on the road
to recovery. Thanks to Him who do
eth all things well.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Beginning with this weeks issue,
February 5th, the first page of The
Pleasantville Press will be devoted en-
tirely to e matter, and advertise
ments heretofore appearing on the
first page will be placed on the last
page unless otherwise ordered.
S. E. WHITMAN & SONS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
SUNDAY AT WESLEY.

1890 a. M, the pastors subject will
be Moving Forward"
6.45 p. M, Epworth League, led by
Mrs. James Vickers.
7.30 p. M, Organ Recital by Hon.
Emerson Richards.
8 D. M, Platform Addresses by w.
l. Garrison. ESQ. and the Pastor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
FACTORY
A POSSIBILITY.

Herbert Thomas, a member of a
Philadelphia and New York sweater
firm, was in Pleasantville Thursday
and yesterday looking for an availa-
bic site for a sweater factory. The
firm is DESTROYS of locating a sweater
factory in this section and it is likely
that he will be successful in securing
a site here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05

We welcome your call and your bus
mess. Our ample capital. surplus and
profit accounts are your safeguard
for the future as they have been in the
past. Keep in mind that we are the
bank that does things.-PLEASANT-
WILLIE TRUST CO.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05

Take advantage of our Special Of
fer-A box of 30 good Cigars. Smoke
them once, and you will send to US
again. Mailed to any address; price
$1.00.
PHILA. SALES CO., 610 Forrest Bid.
119 So. 4th St., Phila.. Pa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
THE SCHOOL BOARD
ORGANIZES FOR TERN.
Concluded from page 1.

Upon motion an order was placed
with Haywood Bros. and Wakefield
Co., for furniture for No. 2 School
as follows: l couch, 2 chairs, l table
and 2 clothes trees for Teachers
room; l chair, l revolving chair and
1 fiat top desk for Principals Room.
Mr.. Sinner reported the suspension
of John Gauthoff.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
IF Mothers ONLY Knew.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
relieve Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
T~eething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy worms. They break up
colds in "a hours. Used by mothers for 2s
years. All Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Mother Gray Co, Leroy. N. Y.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05

A lazy liver leads to chronic dy-
spepsia and constipation,@weakens
the whole system. Doan's Regulets
(25c per box act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug stores.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-02-05
FROM THE PLAN

TNOW IHE ILfA1N
to the finished building seems like a
long road to travel, before you start
it, but after the work is begun it
is much shorter. The materials of
you build your structure should
be the best and we ask you to let us
submit samples and prices, believing
that they will meet with your approx
al.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31

female help to places Of immoral
character.
The fr.-escape bill. introduced by
Senator Cannon. or richmond. en-
10y requiring the Installation of fire
escapes In all buildings over two
stories in height IN which fifteen or
more persons are employed, lodged, en-
tert;,ined or taught. Tn. present law
makes fire escapes compulsory only in
buildings that are three stories high
or taller.
Senate IN No 26G. known as the
'moulders' bill" for the first time
makes & compulsory on moulding
establishments TO provide wash rooms
and sanitary facilities for their en-
pioy.rs. While the moro modern of
these establishments have themselves
installed these convenienccs. the
smaller ones, in the absence OF com
pulsory law, have made no provision
at all
The passage Of series Of bills look =
ing to the abolition OF contract labor
AT the penitentiary IL regarded by
Comm issioner Doherty az decidedly In
the interest OF labor generally. as is
also the Joint resolution creating a
commission TO report TO the next Cen
eral Assembly a proper workirCmcn' S
compensation law. Another of the de-
partments bile that has become law
is House bill No. l06, clearing up tho
law relating to the recovery of miners
OF damages for personal injuries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
\. 4. L.. SAYS PRESENT
IkATES Ale NDI.0I VIE:

WIl.MENGToN, y. G.. March 30.-Dc-
mands for an cight-hour day and time
and n half for overtime were pre-
scntcd here to-day 20 /. r, Albright.
general manager Of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad. by a Commits" repre-
Scnting III" cnginemcn, conductors and
trainmen employed by the system. The
demands were similar TO those flied to
day with the naLagcncuts OF other
railroads through tho country.
In a letter to a Joint committee repre-
senting the brotherhoods of railway
conductors engineers, hrcmen and
,rainmeu. General Manager Albright
declares the company feels that the
present standards OF rates and working
conditions are alcuuate--cNcn liberal
and company has no desire TO reduce
the earning possibilities OF the en-
ployces under the existing rules nor
TO change the present rates Of work :
ing. conditions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
CANAL BEING CLEARED
it.-GoI. Harding Thinks Conditions
Justify Predictions That II VIII
lie Open by April Is.

PANAMA, March 30.-Notwithstand-
ing the official prediction by the War
Department that the Panama Canal
would open for traffic on April Is,
many shipping concerns have cabled
Lieutenant Colonel IIarling asking
whether the canal viii be open for
shipping on that date. Lieutenant
Colonel Harding invariably replies to
such inquiries that conditions In the
Gaiilard Cut justify the/predictions.
There now are five vessels at Balboa
and three at Cristobal awaiting transit
through the canal. while others are
reported on their way TO the terminals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
DEMANDS ARE PRESENTED
To >OKI'OI.K AND WESTERN

ROANOKE. VA. March 30.---A com
mittee representing the locomotive ell
elntcrs. iircncn, conductors and train
men OF the Norfolk and Western i;atl-
was ~ stem. to-day handed General
Manager \. .. Needles, Of the Nprtr..
and Western. q petition demanding am
ciEht-hour day with time and Il half for
extra work. The dr.naitis arc made
in conjunction with the eight hour
measure recently voted by 100. 600 mem
bers OF the four unions on the rail
roads in the United States
The present working time on the Nor
folk and Western is ton hours
After conference to-day. General
Manager Needles. in letter TO the
committee, said the demands viii be-
given due consideration and am answer
filed as soon a possible
The companies are given thirty davs
to reply
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
DEMANDS WOULD COST
SEAB0ARO 100000 A YEAR
Norfolk officials Say Existing Sche dules
Are tdequnte-tHects 1880 men
On Senb0nrd system.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.

IL
NORFOLK, VA. March 30.-Author-
lied committees of the Virginia Rail-
way and Seahoard Air Line FRENCH en-
gITsers and trainmen to- day presented
their demands TO the officials OF those
tw railroads of n revision of the en-
ist!ns wage schedules and agreements
Eoth companies made reply presenting
counter suggestions and declaring the
existing rates adequate and reasonable
On tic Nirginian 200 men are affected
and on the Seaboard loo. Vice PreSi-
dent w. l.. Seldom. of the Seaboard, said
to-nignt that If The demands Of 'hc
workiicn We're complied with il would
cos: the company 100000 annuall%.
The demands OF the workmen were
identical with those made by tn. 9th. T.
railroads and the replies Of the vice
president of the Seaboard and assistant
general manager, j. Bcrlingett. Of ;he
N;rEinian, followed in general terms
those of the other roads. Both stated
That the report that their companies
JOIN in a concentrated movement with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
COUNTRY FREE OF SCOURGE
All Foot outh- Disease Qunrnn-
tines and Restrictions on shipment
OF Live Stock Removed.

WASHINGTON. March 3o.--All foot
and mouth disease guarantees ana re-
strictions on tile shipment OF live stock
arc removed by an order issued to- day
by the Department OF Agriculture with
the announcement that the country
now Is entirely free OF the dread stock
scourge. The fight against the dis
ease, which. when at It's height spread
over twenty-five states, has cost the
Federal and state governments and
stock owners millions OF dollars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-31
ElGHT-HOUR DAY
FOR RAIL WAY MEN
Continued from First
awards exist until the expiration of
the period banned therein
OUTLINE OF DEMANDS
PRESENTED To HtJI.I,

the wage demands are:
Article / ta) In all road service
100 miles or. less, eight hours or less
VIII constitute day, except in pas
senEer service. Miles IN excess Of 100
viii be paid for AT the same rate per
mile.
"(bt ON runs OF 100 miles or less.
overtime Will begin at the expiration
Of eight hours
''c) On runs Of over 100 miles. over
time viii begin when the time on duty
exceeds the miles run. divided by
twelve and one-half miles per hour.
I'D All overtime to tie computed on
the minute basis and paid for at time
and one-half times the pro rata rate.
"tcp No one shall receive less for
eight hours. or 100 miles. than they
now receive for a minimum day, or