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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-06-02
LOW SHOES.

We purchased our summer stock of
Shoes for men and women months
ago and are able to offer them at
reasonable rates.
Watch our window for styles and
prices. Our line is complete.
The BEACON SHOE is a new one
with US. A shoe designed to sell for
$500 to $500; we have it in high and
low cuts and in black and brown for
men and boys.
Tennis Shoes and Oxfords for men
and boys have just been opened up
and are ready for sale, all grades and
kinds.
Sneaks for Children, Boys and Men
for soc.
On the Ladies' side this week there
have arrived some nice new print
Chiffons to be used as over laces;
some beautiful new styles of veilings;
several new stripes and plaid voiles,
ginghams and linens.
Also some new outside skirts, strip
ed and plain, at SIPS and $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
.LtGUM f|GHT|NG
RETURN TO AMERICA
Charged With Forgery. He Is EndesN-
oriax to Defeat Attempt TO Briag
Him Back From Africa.

Writing from the Hotel African. Jo-
hsnn@sburE. South Africa. w. NJ. Land
the Portsmouth Virginia. detective
W no made the trip to the Transvaal 10
bring Israel Legum. wanted In Ports
mouth on a fofgery charge, In let
ter received yesterday by Governor
stuart, stated that the man was fisht-
ing eStradition, and il is likely that
it will he sometime before he can be
brought back to the States IL he Is
surrendered by the courts. Land start
ed on mis- journey last fall armed with
various state and government papers
sealed aud herihhonud, aud he had tx
pected TO return about the first OF the
year
i~gums case Was called in the 10
hannesburg court on December l. ac-
cording 10 Land. but continuance was
sranted to December IL. IL the decis.
ION of the court was unfavorable Ia
him then he had fifteen days in which
to appeal TO the supreme Court Thai
would bring the case 10 January l.
and Ii Ia probable that il Is still In
an incomplete status in the South Az
riean capital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
-FOUR N FAMILY
LOSE THEIR SIGHT
Governor stssrt Receives Appeal In
Case That SAssla BE Given At
teattea and Relief.

A letter from weliville. Virginia. re-
ceived by Governor Stuart Monday
contains an appeal that Is seldom
heard in this State. The letter is
signed by J. r. Smith. farmer. and
says that he and three other mem
bers of his family have been stricken
blind within the last few months. He
asks the Governor to help him. and
states that he lie willing to work al
anything he can do, He SAYS he can
live in Wellville cheaper than any
where else. but Is In need of helm.
The pathetic appeal OF the message
Is that the man wants to keep his
family together. and asks that some
means be provided to enable them 10
remain together at home. He saws he
had applied to the Board Of Charities
and Corrections. but they have told
him there 10 nothing the state can
do for him. The Governor said yes
terday that there is no fund of the
State which can be used for the re.
lief of the afflicted family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
WILL AOlO REUNION
Many Surprises VIII Feature Saturday
Evening in Library of John
Marshall High school.
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED
Committee In Charge Of Banquet Want
Everyone in Association 10 Attend.
deter Jones I'm Charge OF Fun. but
ThereH Be No speech Making.

Things look mighty bright for one
of the biggest nights of joy ever ex-
perienced BY members of the Alumni
Association of John Marshall High
school, which will hold it's annual
winter banquet and bali Saturday
night in the library Of John Marshall
High School. The banquet Will begin
on the dot at 1880 =. NJ, an hour
will be allotted for the service of the
feast, a half hour for its removal ana
the rest of the evening, until mid
night. viii he given over to a general
reyelry, including dancing. some fun
surprises. music and unspiked punch.
The committee in charge of the event
predict that the affair of Saturday
night will eclipse anything Yet given
by the association in splendor. pleas
ure and banqueting.
Invitations have been sent out to
all members Of the association whose
names were on the list OF the Secre-
tary. However. II is probable that
all of the members did not get cards,
because many have changed the TO-
cation Of their residences and quite
number of graduates have never
given their names to the secretary,
Miss Nellie Spence. But the commit
tee does not want to slight anyone
and asks that those who are mem
hers of the association and who did
not receive cards notify Alvin r. Hutz-
Ter. Mutual building. at once, SO that
Mir. Hutzler can reserve "a plate for
them at the banquet. MIR. Hntzier' =
phone number is Madison i410. lie
Will be glad to explain AL details to
interested members. While 1t is de-
sired that only members OF the asso-
citation be present, ladies viii be per
mitted to come with escorts and these
l.. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
|COlORtO PHYSICIAN
MUST SERVE Term
Supreme Court Affirms Sentence
Against DR. j. 4. Lewis For
Insurance Fraud.

The Supreme Court of Appeals yes
terday awarded two writs OF error ana
supersedeas in cases on appeal from
lower courts. One was the case Of
Adina HiIl against STARK ct ais. on
appeal from the Circuit Court OF
Culpeper County. The case involved
the settlement of an estate.
In the case of c. w. Asberry Ell ais
against Gilbert r. Mitchell. on appeal
from the Circuit Court Of Tazewell
County the original acton was
brought by the defendant on appeal
in an effort to have the courts declare
binding contract made by his
grandfather. giving him 100 acres of
a tract of land in Tazewe'l County.
The heirs Of Mitchell's grandfather
endeavored to have the copfract de-
clared void. but the decision of the
court was in favor % the defendant
on appeal The action OF the Su-
preme Court Yesterday will reopen
the case for rchearing.
Judge Harrison handed down two
opinions Yesterday, one Of which was
j. A. Lewis against the Common
wealth. Lewis who is colored
physician, was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary by the lower
pretenses, and this was affirmed by
Judge Harrison. Lewis was charged
with declaring falsely TO the death ot
"A negro woman insured IN the Home
Beneficial Association for STA. and
he collected the money, II was
afterwards proven that tho ncCress
had not died. and he had secured the
payment fr5m the association by false
representation
The court also affirmed the judy
ment of the lower court in The case
of Martha S. Deals administrator
agains; The Merchants and Mechanics
SavirgS Bank, on appeal from the
Circuit Court or Norfolk city. The
case involved the settlement of the
estate Of Mrs Deal.
The following petitions for rehear-
ireS were granted 10y the court
Ealsey vs. Fulton. Circuit Court
of Grayson County. Rehearins re-
fused
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co.
VS.. Mcriwcther. Circuit Court OF
Amherst County. Rehear'ng re-
fused.
Chesa peake and Ohio Railway Co.
VS.. Rebman & Clark. Circuit Court
of Craig County Rehearing refused.
Bashford W. Rosenbaun' Hard
ware Co. Circuit Court Of city Of
Newport News Rehearing refused,
Pristo, Telephone Co. " stock
tons administrator. Circuit Court Of
Washington County Rehcarue re-
fused.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
BRET HARTE V|v|OlY
PICTURED N LECTURE
DIR. John &. Met<nlf Tells of Great
short Story Writer-Was a Stu
dent of Dickens.

Bret Harte will always live in the
minds Of those who heard DIR. John
Calvin Meteaif. dean of Richmond
College, lecture on Bret sHarte and
the Western Short story" yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock in the college
auditorium 1t was the first of the
faculty lectures. and DR.. Metcaif SO
enthused his audience that the others
are being looked forward to-
DR.. MetcaIf began. in his inimits BILE
manner. to sketch the life Of Bret
Hsrte. his birth in California. his
initiation Oh the STAFF of a Western
newspaper. and his development oil
interest in the Westerners OF his day
which resulted I'm the story. The Luck
Of Roaring Camp.
After the preliminaries of the au-
thors introduction. DR.. Metealf dis
cussed his works. He pointed out the
and he related number of Bret
Harte's stories with his own interest
ing interpretations. A statement OF
note made by DIR. M~tcalf was con-
corning Bret Hartes relationship 10
Charles Dickens The great Western
err acknowledged Dickens as his mas
ter and he treated his own Western
children in the same manner that the
great Engllshman treated his David
Copperheids and Oliver Twists.
DIR. Metcalf pointed out Bret Harte's
contribution to American literature In
sppreciatiye terms. Bret H.arte PEG.
pied the sunset country and told tbs
fastener true stories OF its pictur-
esaue characters not selling truth
however. for interest
As always. DR.. Metcslfs ma ghetto
personality attracted his hearers a,
much a. the message ne brought
The libraries will probs blv note ar
increase in the demand for Brei
Hsrte stories as a result of yester
days enthusiasm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
BROAD Street BLAZE
IS QUICKLY CHECKED
LARGE CROWD rs GATHERED
Fircmen Reach Heart of FIRE without
Great Trouble, Locating II in Rear
Of Second Floor-Head OF Firm Be-
lieves Insurance Covers Damage.

Fire originating from defective wir-
ing last night damaged the contents
of the building occupied by .Murrays,
Inc. 317 East Broad Street. to the
extent of several thousand dollars.
The blaze was discovered in time TO
check its progress. and the greatest
damage was due to water. An officer
of the company stated that he could
not estimate the damage. but it is
believed to amount to upwards of
$4,000.
The fire was confined to small
area on the second floor of the build
ing, and this made it's way through
the floor and damaged long rows of
clothing in cases on the first floor.
smoke, too, damaged a quantity of
clothing.
The firm is engaged In millinery
and ladies' suit business. and has only
been established at it's present loca
ton for about six months. 1t had a
large stock Of women's appare:-suits,
coats and dresses and also mum Der
of hats. It is believed that a number
of these were DESTROYED by the blaze.
started Among Packing Cases.
The blaze started in the rear of the
second floor among large packing
cases ir- which was stored window
| fixtures coathangers and other store
equipment. 1t liz believed that an
exposed electric wire near the floor
ignited the boxes. They burned rap
idly. and the blaze was making its
way to The front OF the building to a
portion occupied by workshop. when
il was discovered.
Alarm was turned III by an Officer
who noticed the smoke and blaze
through the second story window. ard
Engine Companies Nos 8. 4, ard .
and Truck Company No / respon ed
"A line of hose was quickly put into
the building. and in a short time the
fire was subdued. The firemen did not
experience any difficulty on account
OF the open position of the blaze. and
they worked with free hand.
Although the weather was biting
cold. the alarm was sounded at a
lime that the streets were well peo-
pied, and large crowd was attract
ed TO the fire. They did not tarry
! long however. after the blaze was
out on account OF the frozen ground
under foot.
Covered by Insurance.
Al the time Of the fire Mr.. Murray.
head of the firm. was at the perform
ance at the Lyric Theater. He was
notified of the blaze. and hurried TO
The store. but he found that the fire
! had been extinguished. He stated
that it was impossible TO state the
loss. but that 1t was ALI covered with
insurance.
The amount of clothing burned was
comparatively small. but it is believed
that the Ereateet ioss will be from
water Some ine carpets in the buil1-
ing were destroyed by the fire eating
it's way across the floor On the first
noor were hundreds of garments. and
it is believed the water has consid-
erabiy damaged Them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
MRS. T. T. GOTHAM
AT SUFFRAGE SCHOOL

Inytruction in Public Speaking and
Publiciiy-two subjects in which most
up-to-date organizations are interest
ed. wifi be given by Mrs. 7. T. Cot
nam, of Little Rock. Arkansas, ma
tive Firginian. al the Suffrage School
under the auspices OF the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
frage headquarters, Commercial buili-
ing. Second Street. from January 2s
to February ?. inclusive.
Glasses are open to all perons in
terested-men and women. suffraglsts
and those who are not.
Mrs. Gotham is an able and elo-
uuent supporter of the woman suf-
frage cause. She is a Nirginian by
birth a worthy descendant of ances-
tors who gave their lives for the cause
of American liberty. She was mar
ried in Tyler. Texas, and her three
children were born there, Later she
moved to Little RoCk. Arkansas
where She has been d leading mem
Der OF The community, being active
TN club. church and philanthropic
work.
For three wears Mrs. CONAN has
been president of the Aesthetic Club
the oldest and largest womans clut
in the State. and she was the first
secretary Of the Arkansas Federation
of Women's Clubs. For years she has
worked for woman suffrage and was
the first woman who ever addressed
! the Arkansas Legislature on that sub
jeet when In 1915 she made a speech
to the House. and helped to secure
( the passage of suffrage hill through
+ that body, Mrs. Gotham has been :
dramatic reader, and To rich ane
powerful voice adds the ability I,
make an appealing and iorcetu
speech She is witty, has pleasing
personality and in the many suffrage
campaigns in which she has partici
, pated and notably in the recent one
in New York State she has won mann
converts to the cause of politica
/ equality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

approaching the kindiiness, of your
action in extending the line of march
Of your regiment on, January 10, in
the storm. for the benefit of the
veterans At tfie, nome, unable by in
firIulfy to leave their quarters, begs
that you will convey to the regiment
it's sincere and warmest thanks.
THE passing of the regiment was
Of great interest and pleasure to the
old men and will be long remember
ed
with our best wishes for the flu
,ture continued usefulness of your
regiment.
(Signed)
CHARLES J. ANDERSON.
President Lee Camp Soldiers
Home"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Cooke. eminent Richmond attorney,
whose death occurred At his home. 2ee
West Franklin Street Monday morning
viii be conducted at 5 o'clock this ar
ternoon in st. James Episcopal Church.
OF whose vestry Mr.. Cooke was for
many years member. The services
with be conducted by the rector. Rev.
DR.. @. FreeiAnd Peter. and interment
win be In Hollywood Csnstery
The palbearers with be Charles
Cooke. Randolph Cooke. John Guy.
John Meredith, Jordan .Leake. Jalfen
II. Hiii. Richard Cunningham and Ber-
nArd G1esG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
DONATION DAY AND ANNUAL
rot M rSR1'N TO nj. TODAY

The board ~ woman managers o.
the Eye. Ear. Throat and Nose fnfrm
airy, AT ali Governor Street, has com
pleted plans for the annual pound par
" and donation day for the institution
which will be held today
Representatives OF the board will be
at the institution all day today TO re
ceiye the gifis and the contributors
The inflrmary 10 in need of money
groceries. fuel and other supplies. Mrs
c. OBJ. Cowardin is president OF the
board. Mrs. Samuel Cohen. treasurer
and Miss A. f. Marshall. superlnten.
dent of the nurses at the institution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
.GtT-10GtTHtR-ClUo
MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

The GstTosether-Ciub Of the Cen
trail Y NJ {. A. will hold its second
monthly meeting THURSDAY. January
Is. at supper. when report. for the
months work will be made The club
viii be addressed by Mr Chas q
Taylor. Jr-. vice president and actusrv
OF the Atlantic Life Insurance Co. Fol-
lowing the club meeting there will be
a song recital, given under the aus
pices of the club, to which Y. Nj c. \,
members and their friends. ladies and
gentlemen. are invited The enter
tsinment will be given in the second
Moor lobby. and VIII begin at 80
o'clock. Miss Adrianna Kuyk. soprano
Mrs. Robert S. Hudsins. contraito: c.
Ralph Ludwig. tenor. and A. w. Mar
tenstefn. baritone. will sing. with Mrs.
A w Mart~nstein. accompsnist and
piano soloist
Program.
"Sextette from Lucia" ..... Donixettt
Miss kuyk. Mrs Hudsins Mr. Ludwis
Mr.. Msrtsnstsin.
"St,Il vie die Nacht" .,....,.C. BONN
Mrs Hudgins
"A SPRAY Of Roses .....,. sandefsou
Mr. Ludwig.
Quartette from "Rigoiette" ..... Verdi
Miss .kuyk. Mrs Hudgins. Mir, Ludwig
Mr. Martenstein-
Plano solo waltz .......... Chopin
AIRS Martenstein.
Duet. Home to Our Mountains. Verdi
Mrs. Hndgins and AIR. Ludwig.
Springs Awakening .,-., Ssndefsen
Miss kuSk
Proiougue from "Fastlaeci," Mr.. Mar
t~nstein.
Miserere scene from II Trovatore, s.
Miss kuyk and Mr.. Ludwig
Trio from "Attffa" ,.......-4.- Ner1
Miss kuYk. Mr. Ludwig and Mr. Mar
fenstein.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
W. c. r. 4. CONCERTS.
LyceasA Artists Il Appear NJ Central


\. ". 4. 4. Hall.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union of Richmond will present an
artistic musical attraction at Central
Y, NJ. c. A. hall tonight and tomor-
row night. A noted soprano. pianist and
harpist will give a concert both nights.
the program being different. Refer
ence to our advertising columns will
show that these concerts are secured
through the National Society for Broad :
er Education. which co-oper2tes with
the w. G. I. L. in seeking to further
the trut musical taste standard.
Wherever these concerts have been
given they have received high COM
mendation Of people and press. and the
fact that they are Under the joint aus
pices OF the National Society for Broad
sr Education and the White Ribboners'
organisation 10 quite = sufficient guar
antee Of their merit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
EXAMINATION FEBRUARY ~
ron RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS.

The United states Civil Service Com
omission announces that on February
10. In the Federal building. in this
city. an open competitive examinat on
for applicants Tor positions az rail-
way mail clerks will be held. The posi-
tion pays $500 per year.
Further particulars as to the exam
nations. application blanks, etc, may
bA secured by. these 4interested. on AN.
niication to Commissioner Ham. at the
pcstoffice Building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
ICE CREAM NANJFACTJR FRs
ELECT OFFICERS FoR HEAI

At its annual meeting held in Muir
phys Hotel the Virginia Ice Cream
Manufacturers Association elected Of
fcers for the coming year as follows
President. J Fentress, of Norfolk vice
president. o. l.. Barter. of Bristol. and
secretarytreasurer, Waller WTnne, of
Richmond.
The association adjourned to meet
again at Roanoke. February IS at
which time the dairy convention Will
be in progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
CDNSJ ITATIOS FREE AND E
CONFIDENTIAL e.~St

The Doctor treats Won with success
Catarrh affecting throat Nose. Ears
and Head, Head Colds, sciatica, piles
and Fistula, Fissures etc. all kinds OF
Sores and Erupuous, Eczema, Conta gi-
Gus, Blood Poison. swollen Glands,
skin Diseases, Nervousness, Debility,
rheumatism, Insomnia Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, stomach Troubles, f.ixcr
Troubles Pain in Back. Kidney. Islaa
der and PROSTATE Trouble, Special AND
Chronic Diseases Of Men and Wouea
The Great Serun,s and yacyinrs
.uscd with wonderful success. FstAe
Electrical Demonstration.
Hours: \ NJ, 10 =. NJ and to
=. A. Sunday, 20 to , vi Phoffe
Randolph 5SdS Office in Virginia
Building. Firth and Main. Entrance
on Fifth Street.-Adv -
ta-- a-.saS y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

The following co9am MICA t'f'o n.
Hnder date Of January Is, and signed
BY General Charles j. Anderson.
president of the Lee Camp soldiers
Home. was today received by Colonel
Perry. commanding the First Regi-
oneat:
..Tha hoard OF the Soldiers Home,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

LIKES HAWAII

K. Mural. who will succeed K. Full
as e.eve consul at the Japanese consul
late. arrived in Honolulu en- the Korea
Aaru on Saturday. He was accom-.
panied by his wife and two-year-old
son
Mural has been stationed in Har-
bin. Manchuria, for the past two years,
this being his only post since enter
ing the japanese consular service. He
is a graduate Of the Higher CONNER
scial College Of TOXIC and passed the
examination for the consular service
in October, 1914. He was appointed
eleYe consul at Hardin early In 1915
and remained there until the first of
the year. when he was named as the
successor OF X. Fulfil. who goes to San
Francisco. 49,.
Mural said today that he was much
pleased with Honolulu, and especially
after the cold climate Of the ManchJ-
rian city, he was certain to be pleased
with Hawaii. Mural is . compare
lively young man, hut has made a no.
table record during his brief period in
the consular service. ..... .
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
AT ONCE! STOPS
STOMACH MISERY
And INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" Makes
Sick, Sour, Classy Ston1-
acls Feel Fine 4,

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good. but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause sick,
sour. gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upsst you. There
never was anything SO safely quick,
30 certainly effective. No difference
how badly your stomach is dlsordered
you will get happy relief In five min.
utes, but what pieases you most Is
that 1t strengthens and regulates your
stomach so you can eat your favorite
foods without fear. -.-
Most remedies give you relief some
times-they are slow, but not sure.
"Papes Diapepsin" is quick, positive
and puts your stomach In a healthy
condition so the misery won't come
back.
You feel different as soon as "Pape's
DiapepsiE"i comes in contact with the
stomach-distress just vanishes--your
stomach gets sweet, no gases. no
belching, no eructations of undigested
food, your head clears and you feel
fine. ~ ....., .-...... 49,. s-r-.., :.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting large fifty.
cent case OF Papes .Diapepsin from
any drug store. You realize in FIVE
minutes how needless II Is to suffer
from Indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder-adv.