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guess possibilities which this sudden engouement
ena his opened him what
could be put both his ambition his nodnae
He began exactng considerable for all the which
he supposed request his worshpers of all
the ladies' fair unfair who had canonzed him their enthusiasm
for all the wonderful things which continually telling them
He eloquent and the beginning his wonderful
haumaugc existence had adopted which he
to later ono IDOL whom had adore
He preaching the necessity to repent Of ones sns to
make due for them after particular which
he described being the God
constantly and with unusual vOr for the salvation of orthodox
Russia He cOntrived cvery play the chord of
patriotism which is always developed in Russians and
speak them of the welfare of their beloved aherland when
he thought advantageous his
succeeded inspiring his his
and his power their souls akin the which
be England and in America among the preach
mental heading. few hysterica ladies' who addicted
neuralgia headaches suddenly found themselves better after
having prayed with him. they his
small circle which had him the beginning
his One fine day friend of the egnng
Empress Madame w. introduced him TzarskOie Se under
pretext the health the small he the
who occasOning anxiety his
1t was from that day that he became parsonage.
due the supersttous dread with
which he contrved inspire the Empress regard her She
constantly trembling him. being egousy inclined
with strong leanng toward mysticism she allowed herself be
persuaded the people who surrounded her than Rapu
She believed that the monk of whose holiness
absolutely persuaded could by his alone obtain the
Almighty for her beloved child An accidental
contributed strengthen her this conviction There
who of the opinion that the of Raspun
advantageous for many Among
them Mr. Spne then Minister of the Interior and he
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and complicated problems of future life faith
ought to follow and believe
In 1917 there discovered in the very Petersburg
holding its meetings imperial residence Paace)
religious of pronounced mystical tendencies presided
by lady belonging the best circles capitahe
widow of colonel Madame apartments used
gather officers State functionaTies, good
family and excellent education who with slight variations pacced
all the religious of the Khlystys Ministers of
Alexander Prince Gatzyne suspected having honored
these assemblies with his Thanks which
accidentally fell into the hands the police the
of what going and Madame Taarnof
Madame Guyon expated exile distant province of Siberia
the ecstae which she had pracced had allowed
others to practice under her disciples were
prosecuted but the number
in the capital.
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&C rule the general public knows very little concerning these
sec shall quote here passage Russia by
Cir Donald Wallace which considered day as
rdard regard to its subject Among Khys" he
ss "there upon themselves the
rg Of and prophets and in this they lead
strict ascec % refrain from the ordinary and innocent
themselves by long fasting wild re
exercises and abhor marriage Under the excitement
~ their supposed holiness and inspiration they
% and prophets but also Saviours Redeemers Crs
Mers God Generally speaking they call themselves
Gods and pray each other to real gods living Chrsts
donnas several of these teachers together
uoeng they dispute with each other in van boasng
A of them rivalry they
msmes give each other luy blows the ear who
% the blows patiently turning the other cheek to the
er acquires the reputation of having the holiness
Anoher belonging the category indeed
claims close kindred with it is the Jumpers among eroc
element disagreeaby prominent Here is description their
religious meetings which held during in
during outhouse barn. After preparation
p by the chief teacher dressed white and
standing midst of the congregation reads in an
ordinary voice and then gradually merry chant
When he remarks that the chanting has sufficiently
hearers begins to jump. The hearers singing likewise follow
his example Their evrncreasng excitement finds
the highest possible jumps This they continue long they
men and alike yelling like enraged savages When all are
thoroughly exhausted the leader declares that he hears angels
singing then begins which cannot be here described
quoted this passage full because may give to the
reader versed in the details of Russian
Russian psychology the key the circumstances that helped
putin absorb for such considerable number the
the public in Russia, and which, in fact made him possible
treat ruling though not governing force in the country In some
had appealed the two features of the human char
general and of the Russian character in parcuarmys
and influence of the not surprising might
seem sight he contrived position
who knew him at first supposed he would could attain
the must giving brief sketch the
this extraordinary individual protest against the caumnes
which associated him with which will
out of respect and feelings of patriotism 1t is sufficiently painful
have but German camny which has
poisoned Rasputn
has tried to avesy maternal love and anxiety into something
quite different and has attempted suy what could touch
There have been episodes this whole of Rapun
but of people who have mentioned connection with
them completely innocent of the things for which they have
been reproached Finally the Indignation which these vile and
moundd the friends and
servants of the people led the drama which removed forever from
the surface of Russian society the searian who unfortunately had
eOntrved to glide into its midst
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Uplifting the CAB Drivers

Much later 1s7S the Turkish war; which, like
the japanese affair." had been followed strong revolutionary
the Gar Alexander H. another prophet this origin
appeared ST. Petersburg society where he
made considerable number of famous
Lord Radstock whose gentleman who
up to that time had been known as one of the pav M
gay, colonel in the Guards--Mr Paschkof He was
enormously rch service of the
religious craze which had seized him. He used hrs best efforts
the doctrine of salvation through only alone
his friends and relatives but also the classes the popu
aOn of the capital devOng particular his attention
cab drivers All these people used to his house,
they mingled with of the highest
Count Kor, and former Minister Alexis Bobrnsly
Later the whole Thertko family which belonged
rnd'of Count Leo Tostoy associated itself with them and
indeed displayed the fanatcn regard par
icipaton in the doctrines of the sect.
Paschkowites they called had nothing at
all in common with the Khyys Their morals absolutely
unimpacab and what they preached simply necessity
to conform ones existence to the teachings of the Gospel which
they explained and commented according
light They Protestants sense
their distinctly Protestant But
with the nonconformsts than the
of Luther of Calvin. They kind
Army this expression forgiven though they never
acquired the Importance did the has DONE
perhaps because they could make application
principles ideas which animated them But at
time the Paschkows strong Rasputn
became later and Lord Radstock and
considered Just as much prophets among their own particular circle
Raspun among the fanaca ladies up
These crises of religious regular
sian higher social circles when unusually
shake their equanmty Seen from this particular point
the apparon of Rapun and the Importance which personality
acquired the life of the Russian upper classes present nothing
attention the public rveted their dong
What distinguished his short passage that it
the by the consisting
the dscontented home and of the frontier
discredt the dynasty those spent its
immediate vicinity and to this figure of the
monk and hafayman. He preached
foolish enough to listen him. representing himself
gigantic who could his will
public affairs and lead them wherever
My object in this study will be show
retracng the different strange
the exaggeatons which,
people abroad with his and with his
of him something quite wonderful and almost equal
himself legends and
bring Raputn back his leva able cunning
who owed his only the
which dissmulating
behind him. in order bring their personal
end 1t is Rasputin who performed
put his credit those who him. who
pushed him forward and who thanks him. became
powerful disappeared. wish could sure that
they have disappeared along with him.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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RGsputin a Master of Corruption

extraordinary thing about Rasputn is that he not
murdered entirely despsed and universally
ted all Russia that really miracle that he could
remain alive long time after had been found impossible to
remove him from the of the world by other than violent
recognized fact that he had had hand in all kind of dirty
money matters and that business of financial character
ned with military expenditure could be brought close with
out his being mixed in it. About this however shall speak later
trying to explain how the Rasputn legend spread and how
vas exploited by all kind of individuals of shady character who
used his for of their The scandal connected
with the shameless in which he became associated with
transactions less dsreputabe enormous
that unfortunately extended people and that should
never have been mentioned together with him.
1t must be forgotten, and cannot repeat this sui
GENTLY that Raspun peasant of the worst class
the Russian mougks devoid of kind of education with
out his outward appearance disgusting
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RASPUTIN AND THE RUSSIAN CHARACTER

WOULD be impossible explain the which Raspun
undoubtedly conrved acquire persons belong
ing to the highest social circles did
this mysticism and superstition which lie the
Sav nature and the tendency which
to accept manifestation Of the power divinity all
things that touch the marvellous the unexpanabe
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The "Black Monk" Appeared on the Scene at
Psychological Moment When the Russian
S People Had Drifted AlOay From the Church
a and We're Ready for Any Strong Appeal to
the Mystical Side of Their Character
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German Intrigue, EUer Present Throughout the
World, Has Linked Rasputin's Name With
the Fairest and Highest of Russia's Court
CircIes-But These Rumors Are False, the
Princess RddziJOiH Insists .-.-...
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7AY, OCTOBER %, 1917

who made last Rasputn himself
deemed il advisable ., as native village of Pokrowskoe
in Siberia few days his departure the little Grand Duke fell
seriously i'll mother became persuaded that this
having allowed the preacher be sent
away Raspun was recalled and after this spoke
again his being removed anywhere From chat time all kind Of
began lay him and do their to gain
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Rasputin and the "Fair Ladies"

Russia still the land where favote allpower
full Rapun held suh especially by those who had
representing him the Mensch
the Ben under the Empress Anne and
Catherine H. He acquired far greater influence
side Tzaskoe So than he enjoyed the imperial residence
itself and he made the best of it, boasng of position which in
nnumerabe
Russia unfortunately always have the last word
where and everything and whose rapacy prOverb haened
the of Raspun him
thing which he asked in the hope that in return he would make him
self useful to them.
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CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Haines, of
Linwood, were rendered a pleasant
surprise on their tenth anniversary,
Feb. 18th, by their host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Measley, of Ham
monitor, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Haines at the time and were as much
surprised as they were themselves.
The quartette was sitting at the din
ner table discussing the war, when
suddenly there came a rap at the door
and thirty-six guests came pouring in
with cakes, ice cream. fruit and pres
ents galore. After all the guests had
been served, there were cakes dis
tributed among the neal neighbors.
Among the guests there were: Mr..
and Mis-. VIM. Lear, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Measley, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Far
num-, Mr.. and Mrs. George Fenten, Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Steelman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Len Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Haines, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Somers, Mrs. John
Scull, Mrs. Elvin English, Mr..
Lawrence Force, Miss Ethel Rose,
Miss Olga English, Miss Thelma Rose,
Miss Elizabeth Fenten, Miss Betty
Mills. Vincent Williams, Manville Rob-
lnson, Master Francis Jones, Master
Glendon Jones, Master Richard Mills,
Master Kenneth Fenton, Master Ed
ward Haines. Master Gerald Haines,
Mrs. Edward Mills.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
w. C. T. u. NEWS.

Mrs. Elinor Maurer, the County
President, visited Pleasantville the
10Th of February as the guest of the
Local Union. Also members from Alb
secon and Linwood were present. Mrs.
Maurer gave a very interesting and
helpful report of the National W. C.
7. U. Convention that she had attend
ed at Indianapolis, Ind.
The State Conference of Young
Peoples Branch of W. C. T. U. was
held at Moorestown on Feb. 18th.
Miss Margie Wagner, who is County
Secretary, was sent as the Delegate
of the Y. P. B. Miss Margaret Lake,
who is the President of the Pleasant
vile Y. P. B., was also sent. Both
delegates report a very good and in
~teresting conference and much good
work being done by the young people
of the State.
The w. C. T. U. hold meetings in
their hall every Thursday afternoon
at 2.30 o'clock. All members of the
Union, also friends of Temperance,
are invited to attend.
The Y. P. B. held a Washington's
Birthday Social Thursday evening in
w. C. T. U. Hall. The evening was
pleasantly spent, entertainment con-
sisting of music and games, followed
by refreshments. All young people
are invited to come and join.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
MYSTERIOUS THURSTON
AT THE APOLLO

The mysterious Thurston, with an
all new program of mysteries, will be
at the Apollo on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of next week, March 1, 2
and 3. Magicians in the past have
depended much on their satanic at
tire for their effectiveness. Thurston
is by no means that sort of a per-
former, the air of mystery that per-
vades during his performance has a
pleasing absence of anything like a
tremor down the spine and is mighty
interesting to both old and young.
With each passing year Thurston
grows in popularity, and each visit he
makes shows new development of or
iginal ideas and added d~exterity in ex-
ecution.
1t is said that Thurston is present
ing an extremely wide range of var
iety in new mysteries this year that
extend through all possible ramifica-
tions. Humans are made to apparent
ly disappear and then re-appear in a
most unexpected place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24

example, as buying a a is not only
a good investment at all times, but
has at present many attractive specu-
lative features, a big jump in price be-
ing anticipated by many well-inform-
ed men.
Mr.. Aubrey Thatcher, of Somers
Point, has probably the most COM
pletely equipped Ford Sedan that can
be found in this county. Mr. Thatch-
er's car has the well-known and de-
pendable Gray and Davis Electric
starter with attachments to electrify
the head and tail lamps or side lights
when required. This electric current
is also used to operate a small deco
rative dome light which sheds a most
restful and pleasing illumination to
those occupants of the car who might
wish to read while travelling. In cold
weather all inside discomfort is i'm
mediately disbursed by the simple
turning of a switch, when an even,
odorless, comfortable heat is general
ed which quickly dispels all evidence
of discomfort from cold hands and
feet. Besides the well-known Hassler
Shock Absorbers, Mr.. Thatcher has
had installed many other little con-
v%eniences which materially add to the
comfort and welfare of the passen-
gers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY,

Mrs. Caroline Burroughs entertain
ed at her home in Mortified Sunday
last in honor of her birthday a%nniver-
sary, eight of her children being pres
ent, also three grandchildren and one
great granddaughter. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thompson,
of Darby, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. John Bur-
roughs, Jr., and daughter Helen, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Collins, of Atlantic
City, Mrs. Lewis C. Lake and grand
daughter, Miss Abbie Risley, of Pleas
antville, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Smith
and daughter Helen, of Seaview, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Risley and daughter
Thelma, Mrs. John Turner, of North
field, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dougherty,
of Newfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Wicks, of Camden, Mr.. Charles Tur-
ner, of Longport, Mrs. Nina Bur
roughs, of Linwood, and the hostess.
Many beautiful gifts were received by
the hostess.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
PLEASANTVILLE TRANSFERS.

Paul Cheyney ct ux. to Stacy c.
Gaunt, irreg. Northeast side of Leeds
Ave. where the same is intersected by
the 4th course as mentioned in deed
from Waldron J. Cheyney to Paul
Cheyney; $500.
Oakhurst Land Co. to John Barnett,
lots Nos. 10 to 10 on plan of lots
known as Oakhurst; $500.
Elwood C. Weeks ct ux. to Alvin P.
Risley, 35x110 #. Southwest side of
Lorraine Ave. $40 #. Southeast of N.
Main St.; 81.
Charles S. Adams ct TX. to Cecilia
Hicks, lot No. "a in section AZ on map
of Pleasantville Land Co., etc.; 1925.
Abraham Freemen ct ux. to Ada
o. Cassell, 25x100 fit. Southwest side
of Pleasantville and Atlantic Turnpike
474.7 fit. Southeast of Franklin Ave-;
$1,000.
Joseph R. Bartlett, Sheriff, to John
C. Shape, 100x130 #. Northeast corner
of Madison st. and Washington Ave-,
exception; $500.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
FRIENDS HELP CELEBRATE
21ST ANNIVERSARY

On Thursday evening a birthday re-
ception was tenderedsto our genial let
ter carrier, George Rienar, at the
home of his parents. The invited
guests were: Misses Reba Strang,
Fannie Martin, Emma Ford, Esther
Turpin, Rella Stowe, Frances Shreve,
Olive Schmidt, Elizabeth Hauenstein,
Clarice Haas and Dorcas Rienar,
Messrs. Joseph Ingersoll, Norman
Scull, Edward Downs, Harry David
son, Maurice Parsels, Milton Parsels,
Leon Stell, Clayton Ingersoll and
George Rienar, Mrs. Ella Haas, Mrs.
James Arlan and Master Harry Ar
Ian. An enjoyable evening was spent
in old fashioned games, such as post
man, ETC., after which delicious re-
freshments were served. The party
broke up wishing George many happy
returns on his 21st birthday anniver-
Sary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
IN MEMORIAM.

In sacred and loving memory of our
dear Mother, Mrs. Louisa Erisman,
who departed this life on Feb. 20,
1914.
Sleep on, Mother, sleep, and take thy rest
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's
breast;
We loved thee we'll, but Jesus loves thee
Good night!
Calm is thy slumber as an infants sleep
But thou shalt wake no more to toll and
weep
Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep
Good night!
Only good night" Mother, not Farewell =
A little while, and all his Saints shall dwell
In hallowed union invisible.
Good night!
Her Daughter,
MRS. LOUISE ". YATES.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24

Don't blame the editor if the news
you would like to see printed in this
column does not appear. We are
only human, and unless you tell US
what's what we cannot spread the
good word. Send or bring in your
news items. We will appreciate it,
and so will the readers of The Pleas
antville Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
RELEASES FROM MORTGAGES.

Wilmer A. Abbott to Paul Cheyney,
irreg, Northeast side Leeds Ave.where
the same is intersected by the 4th
course as mentioned in deed from w
Cheyney to P. Cheyney; $50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. H. R. McClelland, Phi. D., Pastor.

Sunday services:
1890 a. M, subject of sermon,
"Making God Great"
7.45 p. M, "The First Call"
2.30 p. M, Bible School.
7 p. M, Christian Endeavor.
Prayer service, Wednesday, 7.30 p.
M, at five different homes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-02-24

The Pleasantville Press comes to
you as an old friend and neighbor,
telling you all the home news while
the large city dailies enter your house
as a stranger.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Graphic Correspondent interviews
President

Mr.. Jean tabell Herbert. the mol
ed war correspondent of Columbus
VII" has just been on an extended
l"nr through The east, visited Wash
lngton and had conference with
President Wilson, who requested her
I" call on Secretary Of War Baker.
and discuss border conditions. with
winch she was very familiar The
interview lasted for n period of about
lw" hours and the secretary gained
much needed information.
Mrs. Herbert had very pleasant in .
lrr'lewS with u good many other
prominent soldiers and officers of
the government, and ii is ,afe 10 say
that she impaired TO them a fund Of
very valuable and interesting infor-
nation.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Courage Or Genius, Whlch2

The editor of the Graphic is in re
relpl "t II letter from Hon. VI. II. d.
Foe, - prominent ncwspancrman of
Michigan, IN which he ,ay-
IN view of the alarming. not 10
say almost lrohibitivc cost Of paper
stock, am IN doubt whether to com q.
plinienI yon on the courage or your
genus IN getting out such splendid
Christmas edition. which | have lust
examined coming down from Toledo.
II Is - fine compliment To your COM
manllN yonr merchants, the editor.
aud Your office force froln top t.
bottom. | understand melting Of
the task associated with such an lm-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Army Officer Promoted

Isl Lieutenant H. II. Fletcher
commanding officer Of Tuck Com.
pany bl. has been relieved and or.
oered TO report 10 Washington FOR
amy ~ aide Ia the president, where
he will have charge of public build.
IhsN and grounds. Thi, i, ON. of tb,.
most important positions on the pres
dents staff.
Lieutenant Fletcher i, one of IN.
most popular officers among the en-
listed men on the border and j. con.
~'drred one of the more than ord.
""rilN efficient men rommandinu
truck companies for the government
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Treasurer hepp Reports On Taxes

County Treasurer Edgar ilepp ln-
forms the Graphic that the county
commissioners have approves! the 'ay
rolls and that IN the course OF II
very short time he will send forth
II dainty missive informing the ! una
county patriots just how much 'hcy
III need To abstract from their IN
Come. lie knows the entire amount,
including state. county. ,ily an'l
school taxes. to be Sl43.j40.01.
Mr.. llcpp has very wisely sele' led
b. wife rs deputy and it goes with
ont saving that the work # the Of
flee will be- conducted in perfect,
n right manner.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Episcopal Synod Meets al Little Rock

Twelve bishops and 100 clerical
ana lay delegates will gather at Little
Rock, Ark, on Tuesday, january Ii.
Tor The fourth annual Episcopal Sy-
hoh oil the Southwest, and will re
nam m session for three days.
The province includes the dioceses
OF Arkansas, Dallas, Missouri. Kan
sa' City, Texas and West Texas. and
the missionary districts of Oklaho-
ma Eastern Oklahoma. New Mexico,
North Texas and Salina. In this ter
rl'ory the Episcopal church has II
bishops, jill clergymen, COS parishes
and missions. and 1850 communi-
cahts who last year contributed
Ssoo,oOo for church purposes.
Bishop How den Of New Mexico will
attend.