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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
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LOST-Lady's gold watch, closed case
lost neal Penna. R. r. Station, or
on Georgia avenue, or Washington
venue Name in back of case. Re-
ward if returned to Pleasantville
Press Office.
FOR SALE-Bicycle, Fireside Rock
err, Desk Chair, Baby Sulky, Wood
Lathe, all in good condition. APP
ply Stuart's Barber Shop.
FOR SALE-An invalid's revolving
chair, new, best make; cheap. Adj
dress L, Pleasantville Press office.
FOR SALE-Two Thompson's Impe-
rial Ringlet Barred Rock cockerels,
well barred; birds with type and
vigor. o. NJ. Champion, Somers
Point, New Jersey. tic
WANTED.-An antique or old-time
mahogany slope-top writing desk;
will pay good price. w. M. Lang
ford, Is N. Ohio Ave, Atlantic
City. tie
BELGIAN HARES for sale; eating
or breeding; superior to wild rab-
bits for eating. Randolph Adams,
GIT Nth. Main St., P~leasantville .18c
FOR RENT-Dwelling, Merton ave.
nue., SO per month. Apply James C.
Vickers, 27 S. Main street.
OWNERS DESIRING FIRST MORT
GAGE LOANS ON THEIR HOMES
SHOULD APPLY TO S. w.
SPARKS, COUNSELLOR AT =
LAW, 1875 Market Street, Camden,
N. j. All applications must be
made by the owners and must be
reasonable. Expenses moderate.
MONEY TO LOAN on first mort
cages. Apply to j. C. Vickers, u
S. Main st.
MONEY TO LOAN on mortgages;
various amounts; placed promptly.
Campbell & Wootton, 10 N. Main
Street, Pleasantville. N. J.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell
for cash. Both phones. Drop pos
tai. Moore's, 1925 S. Missouri
Ave-, Atlantic City. Established
1896. 49c
NEW AND SECOND HAND HAIR
NESS of all kinds constantly on
hand at low prices. August j.
Guenther, 16 S. Georgia Ave, Pleas
antville, N. j.
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HuelN DOES SOME GOOD BOOSTING:

The Philadelphia Ledger OF Monday'
Dec. Is, had a fine write-up of Pleasant
Vile; also pictures of the New algn
ident Chamber T.. -slnmerce; "a Woot-
ton. HE of the Fire Department; May
or-elect Thomas F. Crawford, and As
bought over 100 copies of the Ledger and
he Sent them all over the country. Hubin
says it is the Best Boost that Pleasant
GOOD for Pleasantville and will advertise
PIeasantville all over. Pleasantville can
not get too much advertising to keep its
name before the world at large. Every
one should buy a few extra copies of h
PleasantviIle Press and mail them out;
as every newcomer will be a booster and
bring others. Let us all get together ana
all he boosters for the best, most progress
sive, hustling town on the map-Pleas-
antNille- N j.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
QUEEN EsTHERs MEET.

Mrs. J. C. Vickers on Monday evening.
After business they had a short program,
"Pink Girl and the White Box given by
Miss Hannah Godfrey; a letter from
Round Robin by our president, and mu-
sic. A letter of much gratitude and
thanks from Mrs. A. NJ. Dye, Supt. of
package sent to Eva" their scholarship
in San Francisco. Calf. was very much
appreciated by the Circle. Those present
lev. Lucy Reitmeyer, Hannah Godfrey,
Nellie Collins, Jennie Godfrey, Katharine
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.. Vickers and
Mrs. Campbell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
A CORRECTION.
Pleasantville Press

Editors Pleasantville Press:-
/ see you have in last weeks Pleas
%antville Press about my suit against Mr..
McSweeney. l would like you to reverse
some statements, for you have made a
big mistake. 1t was my, left leg that
was injured; not my right leg as you
have it in print, and I was coming from
Atlantic City, not going to Atlantic, City.
b allege that 1 was on the right-hand side
Of the Boulevard, and can prove that
there was no room to the right of me
for any auto to go to my right going the
same direction, and none did get by, but
it ran into my wagon.
WILMER LAKE.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. NJ. J. Hoffman, Rector.

On Sunday morning, Dec. "a, at II
o'clock, special Christmas services
with an appropriate sermon by the
Rector and celebration of the Holy
Communion.
Il o'clock, Christmas exercises for
the children.
The heating plant has arrived and
has been installed, and the church
will be comfortably heated.
The public is cordially invited to
attend all services of the church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
BUSINESS MEETING OF AID SOCIETY

The Ladies Aid Of st. Johns NJ. P. Church
held their business meeting Thursday of last
week at the home of Mrs. Jennie Gouldy.
A guessing contest was one of the features
of the evening, and the prize was received by
Mrs. Wagner. Music and singing were also
enjoyed, and when all began to think about
parted saying they had a very pleasant time.
Among those present we're: Mrs. VIM. L.
Shoemaker, Mrs. Clark Hackney, Mrs. Liz
zie Reiner, Mrs. NJ. Dieling, Mrs. D. c..
Stebbins, Mrs. NJ. ]. Cheyney, Mrs. C. Caste,
Mrs. NJ. Scull, Mrs. C. Lafferty, Mrs. NJ.
Somers, Mrs. NJ. Wagner, Mrs. Jennie Gouldy,
Mrs Maude Howell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
ENTERTAINMENT DAY AT
THE LYCEUM FESTIVAL
Rosani, Wonder Worker and Prince of
Jusglers.

Rosani, Wonder Worker and Novelty
Entertainer. For pleasing, refined and
astonishing novelties he cannot be
equaled. Dexterity, combined with nat
ural skill and pleasing manner, goes
far toward making his entertainment
the most artistic, instructive as well
as amusing. as it appeals to all, both
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

them being whips, plates, balls, pipes.
sticks, bowls, bottles, glasses, hats.
Jwords, tops and many other peculiarly
shaped articles of different weights
and sizes.
Rosani lives in topsy turvy land.
Ills rapid fire manipulations and bal
ancing stunts afford no end of unique
entertainment. For the time being all
ideas of the natural laws of the uni
verse are forgotten.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
ENcAMPMENT ELECTS OFFICERS.

Lewis Parker Encampment. No. IS. I.
o. o. F., has selected the following offic-
ers for the ensuing term.
Chief Patriarch-Wm. H~auenstein.
Senior Warden-Michael Lutz.
Junior Warden-Elwell Scull.
High Priest-Noah Smith.
Recording and Financial Secretary
Walton Risley.
Treasurer-Wm. Connolly.
Trustee. 3 years-Wm. Hauenstein.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
~PLEASANTVILLE TRUST
COMPANY

Pleasantville, N. J., Dec. p, 1916.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders
of this institution that the annual meeting
will take place at the Banking House on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1917,
at $50 o'clock in the afternoon. for the pur-
pose of ~electing directors to serve for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before
the meeting.
D. S. LECOMPTE, Treasurer.
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ST. JOHNS NJ. p. CHURCH.
Rev. W. 1. Shoemaker, Pastor.

Sunday services as follows:
$50 a. m, Glass Meeting.
1920 a. m, Preaching by pastor.
$50 p. m, Sunday School.
7 p. m, Christian Endeavor; subject,
Helping to accomplish the purpose of Christ
oming.'
7.45 p. m. Preaching by pastor.
Wednesday evening. Bible reading.
Friday evening. Glass Meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
CARD OF THANKS.

Can we, the w. c. T. u. extend a vote
of thanks to all friends that helped in any
way to make the entertainment of Tues
day. Dec. II, a success? Mr.. Hubin so
kindly let us have the Theatre and Mr..
T%ompkins furnished the ight without
cost. We cleared S56. As.
MRS. j. w. CLIFFORD, Rec. Secty.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
MISSING WORDS.

The Missing Words in our
Educational Word Contest
last week were:
Page No. 1-"Can" in Max
Kirscht's advertisement, be-
tween the words "You" and
"Give."
Page No. 2-"For''in Palace
Garage advertisement, be-
tween the words Anything"
and Repairing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
JED

SMITH.-At Scullville. Dec. IS, Japhet S.
Smith, aged As years, eight months.
late residence. Scullville; services in
Palestine Church..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
1e-PuRsEs OF REAL GoLD-1s

If you love real gold be sure to read to-
days issue of The Pleasantville Press. II
you do not like real gold as a real gift, don't
read today's paper.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23
MI. PLEASANT NJ. P. CHURCH.
Rev. w. L. Morton, Pastor.
Sunday services as follows:

$50 a. m, Glass meeting.
1870 a. m, Preaching; subject Fear
Not"
2.30 p. M, Sunday School.
6.45 p. m, Y. P. S. C. E.
7.30 p. M, The Primary Department of
the Sunday School will render their enter
tainment. Special care is being given to
make this service interesting. Come and
encourage the young people.
Prayer service and Bible study Wednesday
evening at 100.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

There is always one way in which you can
achieve popularity among your friends. Lend
freely.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

If the high cost of white paper interferesi
love letters can be just as silly on any otheI
color.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-23

old and young. AS this act needs a
little explanation, we wish to say he
is no magician. but a manipulation and
balancer of various objects, among
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Big Honest Reductions.

This is no sale of odds and ends,
but of a WHOLE STORE FULL
OF FINE CLOTHES.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Will BE GUESTS
OF TRADE BOARD
Vice President Marshall and
Representative Lloyd to
Be Honor Guests.
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED
Will Consider Annual and Special Re-
ports at Monthly Session of
Board Tomorrow Night
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED

Vice President Marshall and Repre-
sentative James T. Lloyd, OF Missouri,
will be the guests of honor of the Wash
ington Board OF Trade at the boards
monthly session In the New Willard Hotel
tomorrow night. The board will consider
annual and special reports of several Of
its committees buffet luncheon will
be served following the business ses-
sion.
The bridge committee, A. r. Serven,
chairman, In its annual report VIII rec
ommend reconstruction of the Aqueduct
and NJ street bridges. construction Of a
viaduct over the railroad tracks near
ments of several smaller bridges and con-
struetion of a memorial bridge connect
ing the Mall with the Arlington estate.
A special report, covering the passing
of bad checks in the District, will be
submitted by the law committee, of
which A. A. Birney Is chairman. The
streets and avenues committee, William
@, Henderson. chairman, in its annual
report. favors increased power for the
District Commissioners in dealing with
certain highway matters and improve
ments in a number of streets. DR.. d.
Percy Hickling. chairman of the public
health committee. objects to the transfer
Of supervision of public school medical
inspectors from the District health ONCE
to the Board OF Education
A retirement fund for public school
teachers, higher salaries for high school
principals. free text books for school
pupils and a recommendation urging the
District Commissioners and Board of
Education to proceed speedily toward
securing a site and new building for
the Eastern High School, are favored by
the public schools committee, Frederick
A. Fenning, chairman
resolution asking Congress to permit
the people of the District to decide the
matter of prohibition or anti-prohibition
for Washington by giving them a vote
on the question, viii be submitted for
the boards approval
The executive committee of the board
met yesterday and, among other things,
considered a House bill, affecting the
District, calling for Federal supervision
of motion pictures. The matter was re-
ferred to the committee on charities and
corrections of the board.
The executive committee elected to
membership In the board Seton Dsrr,
s. c. Cissel. Frank v. Killian, ]. Chester
wilfong. Edward NJ. Swing, John NJ.
Redpath, c. Edward Beckett and Blaine
Mallan.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Chairman Johnson Frames Bill
ToRepeal Half-and-H Half Plan
House District Committee to Consider Measure Before Its
Introduction Wilson Does Not Favor Appointment Of
Members Of Board Of Education by the President

AT q conference which the Commits
sioners had with the President this
morning he authorized them to inform
you that he does not favor the proposed
change providing for the appointment of
members Of the board OF education by
the President. He said he does not be-
lieve that the President could perform
that duty inteliigentiy, because Of lack
Of time with which to familiarize him
self with local conditions and personnel.
THE Commissioners are of the opinion
that the proposed change would impose
too great a burden upon the President
and might require him to take the advice
of local officials and others, who would
really make the selection for which the
President would be held responsible"
The assignment of Senator James ID.
Phelan, of California, to succeed Senator
Kern, of Indiana, on the District Com
mittee has been determined upon by the
steering committee. An attempt by the
prohibition forces to procure the assign
ment OF Senator Vardaman. a pronounced
dry" was unsuccessful.
Senator Pheish is considered a partic-
ularly happy choice in view Of his wide
knowledge OF municipal affairs acquired
in part as mayor OF San Francisco.
Aimed at the arbitrary power of the
bureaucrat in the government service.
bill granting the government clerk
the right of appeal to the United
States board of mediation and con-
ciliation from decisions of department
heads involving demotions or reduc-
tions in salary. was introduced in the
House by Representative Kesting, of
Colorado. yesterday.
The board is empowered under the
provisions Of the bill to investigate
charges against and review decisions
of administrative officers in the de-
partments. The power TO reverse such
decisions for cause is vested in the
board.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
BASES ARE
ROTTEN, BELIEF
Aqueduct Bridge Reported to
Be in Danger Of
Collapsing.
RESTRICTIONS In FORCE
Col. Flaaer Recommends Reduction in
RESTRICTIONS In FORCE
Col. Flaser Recommends Reduction in
Limit of Weight of Vehicles Using
Bridge Now Allowed.

The disappearance OF ice In the rver
with the present warm spell. is believed
to have eliminated. for the time, at
least, the necessity for suspending traffic
over the Acqueduct Bridge. Following
an inspection of the base of the piers
supporting the structure recently by
divers, Col. C. A. F. Flager, U. s. A.,
pronounced the bridge unsafe for heavy
traffic.
According TO a report In circulation yes
terday, the bases OF the piers were found
by the divers. II Is said, to be almost
completely rotted away, and In danger
of collspsing II heavy traffic Is permitted.
with any heavy Ice movement in the
river.
The District Commissioners, who have
control of the maintenance of the bridge,
recently have restricted the use of the
bridge TO vehicles weighing six tons or
less, and prohibiting the passage of
more than one street car at one time.
A Recommendation for further reduction
In the weight of vehicles Is now under
consideration by the Commissioners
Estimates for plans for a new bridge
are included in the budget. 1t Is the
opinion of the Commissioners, however,
that an immediate appropriation for a
new bridge is an absolute necessity, in
order to save the time, one year. that
would be required to have the plans
made and appropriations passed at the
next SESSION OF Congress
The Commissioners at this time are
more concerned over the condition of the
bridge than at any time since the ques-
ton of its safety was raised. Regula-
tions greatly restricting its use, It is
said may be issued at any moment
In his report. Col Flager not only rec
commended reduction in the limit now
allowed, but also that police supervision
be maintained at each end of the bridge
to prevent overlooking by traffic at any
time
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

WHITE
Joseph Hirsch. IS and Frida O. steinmetn q
both OF Philadelphia. Pa Rev. Il. Schroeder
Frank ]. Hickey, 81 Of Brooklyn, NY, and
Frances P. Deck. .. Rev. Frances ]. Hurney.
Hugh R. Thomas. .. and Eunice 0mohundro, q
Rev. J. J. Ringer.
Vernon W. Crippea, .. and Constance A. Hsreu
n. Rev. h +. Downs
Frederick Marsh, s.. and Kathsi,s Freeman
q. Rev. O. Z. Smith
vernon o. Petteys g. and Bertha " Hills,ry
.. Rev. J. 5. Moutgomsry
COLORED
Francis N. Fowler. q. and Cecelia Csais, %
Rev. L. D. Robinson.
Simon P. Gaines o. and Ethel wsefz, 8. Re-,
Oliver Taylor.
Frank Washington. n and AHes wallace. n
Rev J. z. Willis.
John Male. =. and Msuds Heart, n, Rev. r,
T. Taylor. ~ - = -
Albert Adams. Is and Clara Dyson, q. Re,
". J. Brooks.
Jese steptOe. z. and Jane u. Hawkins. %. Re,
2. ]. Gimke.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25

the thousands of other music lovers over
the country; Calves famous husband,
Gsllileo Gaspari, and the great harpist,
Carlos Salzedo. with an orchestra of
thirty-hve pieces.
Earlier in the season a concert was
arranged for the Capital, but an extern
sion of the tour necessitated a change
In dates. The object of the fiotilla COM
mittee Is to raise funds for the wounded
at the French front to supply ambu-
lances and other hospital supplies for
those on the firing line.
The membership OF the committee in
cludes some OF the most prominent peo-
pie of the country, with Washington In
cluded. and the concert promises to be
not only one of the most important mu-
steal events Of the season, but one of
the most brilliant OF the social affairs.
The list Of box holders and ticket pur-
chasers includes many of the Capitals
leading society folks, and its success is
assured.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia and Maryland-Fair.
warmer Tuesday. Wednesday fair, colder by night;
moderate south and southwest winds
For Yirginia-Fsir warmer Tuesday "Wednesday
fair. colder at night; moderts and south winds
There will be local SHOWS Tuesday or Tuesday night
in the Upper Lake region, followed By fair weather
Wednesday, while IN the Lower Lake region. the
Ohio Valley the South and East, the weather win
be generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cold wave warnings have been ordered for the
Northwestern States, Northern and Eastern Wyo-
ming. Eastern Colombo. Nebraska, Ksnaa. Okla
homa, Northwestern Texas, Western Missour. Iowa,
Northern and Western Wisconsin, Upper Michigan.
and Northeastern Lower Michigan.
Local tcmperature-Midnight %; . a. m. %;
a. m, q; 6 a. m, z; q. m, D; 10 a. m. IS; L
noon Is; .. m, ~; p. m. %; p. m, 81; .
D. m. Al; 10 .. m, 8. Highest, 80; lowest. %.
Relative humidity-s a. m. 50; p m, 81;
D. NJ, 90. Rainfall Is .. m to p m.). 0. Hours
Of nnsnine 10: per cent Of possible surshire. 100.
Tmpentnre same date last yesr-Highest. IS; low
est, q.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25

That Chairman johnson with present for
the consideration of the House District
Committee at this mornings meeting
plan that may serve as working basis
for legislation abolishing the half-and-
half plan was expected by several MEM
bers Of the committee last night.
The full committee will be unable to
take up the Commissioners bill for the
Reorganization of the school system as
the Lloyd subcommittee has not met to
consider Its report.
Mr.. johnson has been working on the
draft Of a bill embodying his views as to
necessary legislation. 1t is understood he
will present 1t as the basis of discussion,
with a view to possible changes before its
Introduction.
There is apparent In the committee at
present divergence OF opinion as to the
scope of the proposed Legislation. strong
feeling exists. both In and out of the COM
mittee, that the measure should follow
closely the recommendations of the re-
port of the Joint Select Fiscal Commit
tee. and embrace only provisions for the
repeal of the half-and-half clause In the
organic act. Although declaring that
members of the Select Committee believe
the District. the report urged that no
change be made In the existing tax rate
pending more thorough investigation.
Those members of the District Commit
tee who In the past have urged the taxa
tion OF Intangible personality, however,
are desirous of making the repeal bill a
vehicle for the imposition Of such a tax.
II this should be attempted, however. the
single tax ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Crosser and Bailey-not only will oppose
that feature. but will attempt to attach
modified single tax system to the bill
The declination Of President Wilson to
accept the appointive power in the case
of the Board of Education probably will
be considered by the Lloyd subcommittee
Of the House District Committee at a
meeting Thursday. The probability is
that majority of the subcommittee will
accept Representative Robert n. Pages
suggestion that the appointing power be
vested In the District Commissioners.
Decision of President.
President Wilson's attitude was made
known to Representative Lloyd by the
District Commissioners yesterday. In
response to Mr.. Lloyd's suggestion that
Commissioner Newman consider his pro-
posal, the Commissioners called at the
White House yesterday and presented the
matter TO Mr.. Wilson. His views are
embodied in the following letter. which
Commissioner Newman delivered to
Chairman Lloyd later In the day:
"On Tuesday last, at a hearing upon
the Commissioners bill TO change the
administrative form Of the public school
system of Washington, you asked for an
expression of opinion from the Commits
sioners on a suggestion that the author
ity to appoint the board of education Of
the District of Columbia be taken from
the judges of the Supreme Court OF the
District and be given to the President OF
the United States. Before responding the
Commissioners felt that they should OBJ
tain from the President an expression as
to whether he believed that that author
ity should be transferred to the Chief
Executive. .... o..
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Dan $ayles Want Advertising Talk
ARE YOU JUST A HALFWAY" BUSINESS MAN?

Some folks seem to consider the
Want Columns as merely a good
place to apply for a Job, or to seek
a capable chamberrnaid, or to find a
buyer for a barrel of apples, or to
exchange something they don't want
for something they do want.
True, the Want Advertisements
DO perform all such small tasks
with remarkable success and at
trifling cost. But they WILL DO
MORE and DO do more when the
merchants and small shop-keepers
of this city and the farmers of this
country awake to the great oppor-
tunities for increasing their bust
. ness that the Want Columns offer
THEM
say small shop-keepers, be-
cause many such business men
AFFORD to use large advertising
space. they will not advertise at
all.
AND THEY MAKE A GREAT BIG
MISTAKE by following such faulty
logic. ~. .....
The BIG successes made by ad-
vertising are the result of telling
your business story OVER AND
OVER AGAIN. And there is no bet
ter and no cheaper place for re-
peating a good story frequently
than in the Want Columns.
Abe Martin says, Folks are aIlus
anxious to see sumebuddy they've
read so much about an. they'd be
just as crazy t see clothes wiring
er or anything else under the same
circumstances" ,<
An advertisement of YOUR shop
or YOUR farm products appearing
in The Herald's Want Columns each
day, would in the long run make the
same impression as an advertisement
in larger space published less fire.
quentiy.