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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12

ded to show he is the right lad in the
proper place.
Roger Williams is a fielder of ster-
ling quality. He tightens up on a
ball like the good bank cashier that
he is scrutinizes a bum check. A per-
feet throwing arm is another of his
valuable assets.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come out and enjoy themselves both
in the parade and at the game. No
admission is to be charged, but there
may be a hat collection to defray ex-
penses.
The lineup for the teams is:
Pleasantville-Wilson or Williams,
cf; Smith, 1b; r. Sanders, c; Nelson,
If; Peterson, 2b; Long, IF; E. San
ders. SIS; Adams or Reeves, p; Jones.
3b.
Melrose-Faber, c; Adams, CT; Ho-
pan, 1b; Meyers, SIS; Hopkins, IF; Ru-
tie. 2b; Lee. 3b; Brown or Craig. p;
Rico. If.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
AUTHORS CLUB GUESTS OF
MRS. CHARLES CAMPBELL

The Authors Club met at the home
of Mrs. Charles Campbell on Tuesday.
Those present were Mrs. Frank Park
er, Mrs. R. L. Race, Mrs: Samuel Ire
land, Mrs. Jerry Carton, Mrs. Daniel
Collins, Mrs. Hugh Collins, Mrs. J.
B. Westcott, Mrs. David Lake, Mrs.
l. G. Adams, Mrs. Charles Stebbins,
Mrs. Charles Collins, Mrs. P. S. Steel
man, of Linwood; Mrs. H. r. McClel-
land, Mrs. Thomas Simpson, Miss Hell
en- Collins, Miss Mabel Adams, Miss
Edith Jenness and Mrs. Charles A.
Campbell. Will meet with Mrs. Da-
vid Lake next Tuesday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
HELPING HAND SOCIETY
ARRANGES FOR SUPPER.

The Helping Hand Society of the
First Baptist Church held an inter
esting meeting on Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. George Norrie on
Brighton Place. Arrangements were
made for their annual supper for the
members and their husbands to be
held at the home of Mrs. E. Candy, on
May 18th. After the business meet
ing, delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess. Those present
were Mrs. Joseph B. Thomas, Mrs.
George H. Adams, Mrs. Lewis R.
Smith, Mrs. James Barber, Mrs. Sam
uel Stratton, Mrs. Phoebe Adams,
Mrs. Sarah Harris, Mrs. Harry Col
Inns, Mrs. Albert F. Bossler, Mrs.
Frank Johnson, Mrs. WOODBURY. Hud-
son.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
STELL-TURPIN NUPTTALS.

The many friends of Miss Esther
Turpin, charming daughter of Con-
tractor and Mrs. VIM. L. Turpin, for
merly of this place, but now of Stone
Harbor, will be pleased to hear of her
marriage to Mr.. Leon D. Stell, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Stell, of Wild
wood. The ceremony was quietly per-
formed on Thursday evening, May
third, in Cape May Court House, by
Rev. G. Harrison Cloud, of the Metho-
dist Church. The bride was attended
by Miss Dorcas Reinar, of this place,
as maid of honor, while George Reinar
acted as best man. The bride was
beautifully gowned in midnight blue
taffeta with picture hat to match, and
carried a shower bouquet of Bride
roses, sweet peas, and lilies of the
valley. The maid of honor wore a
blue suit and carried an arm bouquet
OF pink rose-buds and sweet peas. At
ter the ceremony the bridal party re-
turned to Stone Harbor, where a re-
ception was given the bride and
groom.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
F. Stell, Wildwood; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Turpin, Stone Harbor; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Soeffer and son, Mr.. Ralph
Johnson. all of Wildwood; Mr.. and
Mrs. Kennard Turpin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyson Boyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Horton, Stone Harbor; Mrs. Emily
Clark and son, of Pleasantville; Miss
Rella Stowe, Miss Anna Holmes, Cape
May Court House; Mr.. Frank Ebel-
hare, Mr.. Walter Junkwith, Lancas-
ter Turpin, George Reinar and Miss
Dorcas Reinar, Pleasantyille; Ross,
Robert and Emily Boyer, Kennard
Turpin, Jr., John Stell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
SOCIETY HOLDS
SEMI-MONTHLY EUCHRE.

The Ladies' Rosary Society of st.
ter's Roman Catholic Church of
asantville held their semi-monthly
Ichre on Wednesday afternoon, May
|, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Weis-
Merger. The winners of prizes re-
bed many useful articles. Those
Esent were as follows: Mrs. Frank
mar, Mrs. E. A. Holt, Mrs. Reice,
IS. Mag, Mrs. A. j. Worth, Mrs.
ln Turney, Mrs. j.. R. Fieldhouse,
S. E. Titreville, Mrs. o. Newman,
IS. C. Lake, Mrs. John E. Reilly,
IS. J. Doherty, Mrs. j. Rossiter, Mrs.
as. Cassidy, Mrs. Walter Barnett,
IS. A. Hay, Mrs. Chas. Weisenberg-
The contributing members were
follows: Mrs. Frank Wallis, Mrs.
Job Hustler, Mrs. Peter Mccain,
i a. j. Guenther.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
MRS. PRICE HOSTESS AT
BETSY ROSS PARTY.

Mrs. Japhet Price entertained the
officers of the Ladies' Aid of the Pres
byterian Church and a few expert
needlewomen at a Betsy Ross Party
on Wednesday afternoon. After the
flag was finished a delightful lunch
o of several courses was served.
The table decorations were apple
blossoms and flags and a small flag
was tastefully arranged beside the
card at each plate. Those present
were: Mrs. Rebecca Large, Mrs.
Saml. Carton, Mrs. ]. H. North, Mrs.
H. R. McClelland, Mrs. Jno. Stephen
son, Mrs. Calvin Burns, Mrs. Jno.
Bartlett, Mrs. ]. E. Zecker, Mrs. Har-
ry Lake and Mrs. Japhet Price.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
WHITMAN is PRESIDENT
OF STATE TAX ASSOCIATION

At the annual convention of the
New Jersey State Association of
County Tax Boards held last Tuesday
in Trenton, a high compliment was
paid to Assemblyman Bertram E.
Whitman, of Pleasantville, when he
was sought by the nominating COM
mittee, rendered their recommended
ton for presiding officer, and unani-
mously elected President of the State
Association. Mr.. Whitman only one
week before began his duties as a
member of the Atlantic County Board,
and this is the first time that n so
young in the service has received
such a distinction.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
SCHOOL CONVENTION
AT ST. MARKS CHURCH.

he spring session of the Atlantic
7 Slrlday School Association, COM
ingtthe Protestant Episcopal Sun
Sc FOOLS of Atlantic County and
Rn ,ity, will be held in st. Marks
Pleasantville, next Wednes-
Il lay 16. The business session
H at A o'clock in the afternoon,
"A 8 O'Clock in the evening there
Ia a public service with addresses
IL I. DR.. T. j. Lacey, rector of the
5ch of the Redeemer, Brooklyn, N.
Md Rev. DR.. M;tman, of Harris
Pa, two eAs sptionally able
ers. Special muse will be rem
by an augmented choir. All
" lpalians are urged to attend,
IN ose of other denominations will
y a most cordial welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
SPECIAL SERMON TOPICS
AT SALEM NJ. E. CHURCH.

Rev. Pennington Corson, the pas
tor, IS preaching a special series of
sermons on war topics at Salem NJ.
E. Church on Sunday evenings, be-
ginning tomorrow. The subjects are:
May 13-The Christian and War.
May 20-America and the War.
May 27-The World and the War.
June 3-The Stake in the War.
Special reservations for Patriotic
Orders. Special music. All will be
welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
LOCAL LAWYER CoMPLIMENTED

Counsellor H. w. Lewis went to
Trenton on Tuesday, where he quail
sioner. Mr.. Lewis was appointed to
this position by Judges Rellstab,
Haight and Davis, of the U. S. Dis
trict Court for New Jersey.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12

A Red Cross meeting will be held in
Somers Point school house Monday
evening, May 14th, under the direc-
ton of DR.. Quincy Williams, Execu-
tive Chairman of the Atlantic City
Chapter. All persons interested in
the Red Cross work will be welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
ERSONAL CHRONICLE OF DO
tNGS, SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE
GATHERED ABOUT THE CITY.

Miss Ethel Danielson spent Sunday
In Pleasantville friends.
irs. w. Adams and daughter, Miss
lrtle Adams, spent Thursday shop
IL in Atlantic City.
q. S. Powell, of Chester, Pa, spent
sunday and Sunday with his par
Is, Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Powell.
Ilrs. Joseph Walker, who has been
!, ously i'll for the past few weeks,
1nuch improved at this time.
r. and Mrs. G.. F. Starr and baby
E been enjoying this week a visit
elatives at Woodbury., Conn.
Ars. A. w. Petit and daughter,
lys, are spending a week with rel
les at Moorestown, Burlington
tiss Ella Field left Thursday NOR
Z to attend the convention at AL
wood, N. j., as a delegate from
Pleasant Sunday School.
Miss Verna White and Miss Eliza
Jamison, popular school ma'ams
Atlantic City, were the guests of
Is Mida c. Blake on Sunday.
kIr Warren Sutton, Miss Mamie
1Iitt, Mr.. Elwood Lashley and Miss
fmie parker were New York and
hey Isl md visitors last Sunday.
IFS. Curtis Risley, who has under
be a serious operation in a hospital
philadelphia several days ago, is
" convalescing in a satisfactory
inner.
FAX Collector Webster Price is re-
'ering from an illness of several
:eks' duration with a multitude of
lis, which thoroughly covered his
Id and neck.
Viz. and Mrs. A. R. Holmes, of
minor, and until recently of Pleas
are receiving congratulations
on the arrival of a baby girl, who
be known as Margery Jane
lines.
C. Nottingham. a veteran of the
al War who makes his. home in
.wtonville, in this county, but who
S spent the winter in Philadelphia,
He'd at The Pleasantville Press of
on Thursday to renew his sub
for another year.
Miss Helen Fritsch. who has been
tnaging a large store at Washing
4, D. c., the past winter, is spend
Z her vacation at the home of her
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Fritsch,
/, on Decatur avenue. Miss Fritsch
one of Personalities most charm
: and popular young ladies and is
a warm welcome from her
st of friends.
Last Saturday evening a company
eighteen men, members of First M.
Church, Gloucester City, surprised
cir former pastor, Rev. j. William
e. fairly taking Wesley Parsonage
storm. After a most delightful
spent in song and social in
course, they left on the II p. m.
lin for home, well pleased with their
1t to Pleasantville.
ar. and Mrs. A. E. Danielson, of
| N. Chelsea Ave-, Atlantic City, an
|nce the engagement of their
Ethel, to Mr.. William
}lgherty, Jr., sol of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hliam Daugherty, of 25 N. New
I'D, Pleasantville. Both are we'll
Rwn in Pleasantville and Atlantic
B, and are receiving the congratu-
ions of their many friends.
The Pleasantville folk who journey
to Trenton to attend the State Con-
ltion of Red Men, held May 2-5,
re: Arthur H. Stiles, Walton Ris-
I, Charles Allen, William Biggs,
|, and Mr.. Mccoy. Messrs. Risley
j Stiles attended the Past Sachems'
hquet held at the Trenton House on
.sdnesday evening, and Mr.. Risley
S also chairman of the election
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
QUEEN ESTHERS' MAY PARTY.

The Queen Esthers' May Party at
the home of Miss Frances Garrison
was a decided success both socially
and financially, nearly fifty being
present, and a goodly sum added to
the treasury. The Circle will meet
May 21st at the home of Miss Ellen
Blake.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12

The safest man is the man who has
a bank account. When you establish
yourself with a good bank you feel
secure and your mind is at peace. Try
it today.-PLEASANTVILLE TRUST
co. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12

Miss Florence Day, Of H%addonfield,
was quietly married to Mr.. R. H.
Powell, on Monday evening, the 18th.
The wedding took place at the home
Of the bride. After the ceremony
they left for Washington, D. c. They
viii reside in Haddonield, n. j.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12
MARRIED.

Last Saturday evening Mrs. Evaline
j. Nicholson was married at her resi-
dence on New Road, Pleasantville. to
John E. Rogers, of P|leasantville, by
Rev. c. NJ. Johnston. A very fine
wedding supper was served after the
ceremony.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-12

Miss Taylor, School No. l, $3.50.
Mr.. Budd. School No. ,, 1921
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
GERMANS WILL ACCEPT PEACE PROPOSALS OF RUSSIANS IF
 ALLIES SUBSCRIBE TO THEM
Associated Press ]

DATELESS TO ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMBERS.
 The Tetons demanding that the Russians secure the approval and recognition the allied governments her peace proposals The Austroungarian foreign minis ter CzcnIn today issued official Brest IL tovs declaring that the TeltonC allies ready accept the Russian providing they recognized by Russia ae and that these will be carried honestly by the Ieutons.
 The foreign minister declares that peace without forc De anneNatOns and ndemniucs wholly acceptable the Teuonc powes and that they will conclude general peace immediately conditions equally just all beger powers The the German colonies taken by the allies is made essential part the German conditions
 In the capitals of all allied countries, the demand for recognition the peace negotiations taken indiCa ton that the Tetons realize the utility oi entering into treaty with the BOshevk unsupported by the majority of Russians and unrecogized by the nations which fight ing Germany The demand for restoration of the German to all countries, and the question of mlltarsm is left touched by the negotiations. There possibility that any of the nations fighting the Germans will seriously consider the suggestion that they recognize and carry the terms offered by Russia
 WASHINGTON UNINTERESTED
 WASHINGTON D. C., Dec. 27.-The Teutonic of the peace before the Russians has created absolutely interest the part of the American admin istration and the officials unanimously of the opinion that the Teuons nsncere in their It be leved that Germany keep the Russians busy talk ing peace while they transfer the greater part of their troops from this front to other points.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
REPORT ARREST
 OF SOCIALISTS
lAssnciafed PI.ssl

(ASSpCldleu il'SSl
 LONDON, Dec. 27.-Contldential ad vices received here today from Swift zerland state that over 300 mem bers of the German minority so cialist party were arrested on Christ. mas Eve and are being held in jails throughout the German empire or serious charges It is expected that the German government will hold . number of the most active of thoe arrested until the end of the war.
 The reason for the arrest of these men is reported to be their insist, ence on political reforms and a cur tailment of the power possessed b. the present government. Many of them are also advocating an early peace settlement In accord with the allied demands, being convinced that Germany has no chance to win.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
FRENCH DEFEAT
 HUN OFFENSIVE
(Associated Pressl

A
 PARIS, Dec. 27.-Five attacks made by the Huns on the French front near verdun have been de feated by the French forces during the last eighteen hours. The enc my was unable to advance at any point, despite the great masses of infantry that were thrown against the French positions.
 The attacks took place on the east bank of the Mouse. Only once did :he German forces reach the French lines. and their ranks were so baoly decimated by the sweeping fire of the French machine guns and rifles that they were unable to penetrate. They were driven back to thelr trenches with heavy losses, according to the official communique issued by the war office tonight.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
ALLIED PLANES
 ONE HOUR LATE
A sSOriated Press

tASS0riated Prcss1
 GENEVA, Dec. 27.-Had the allied planes which raided the German railroad town of Mannheim on Christ mas Eve been one hour earlier, they might possibly have bagged the German emperor. The train bear Ing the kaiser from q visit to the German front at Eerdun pulled out of the yards just an hour before the British airmen appeared Over the station and yards.
 The bombs dropped by the Brit ish aviators were heavily charged and did great damage to the station and grounds. Many tracks were torn up for a considerable distance, and several trains of supplies al most totally destroyed. The station itself is partially wrecked from tac bombs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
ENGLAND WILL
 PAY VAR DEBT
-lAssnciated Pressl

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, to- night issued an official statement de claring that Great Britain had no intention of repudiating her great war debt, but that on the contrary every penny of it will be paid. The chancellor denounces in the most vigorous terms statements to the contrary which have been put into circulation throughout the country during the last few days.
 The chancellor believes that the reports that England intends to get out from under her war debt have been inspired by German agents and agitators with view of creating a feeling of distrust between Eng land and her allies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
ITALIANS DROP
 ELEVEN PLANES

Associated iTers1
 ROME, Dec. 27-The British and Italian aviators iH big aerial bat tie yesterday brought down eleven enemy planes. The big engas- m-nt developed when the Tcutoa pial attempted to drop bombs on taa town of Treviso.
 TreYiso Is an important junction point on one of the main Italian lines of communication and supply. and is about sixteen miles north oi Venice. The enemy planes We're uu able to intlict any damage on tha city, as they were unable to pen trate the aerial defense of the Bsle ish and Italian planes. None Of tho allied flyers were lost.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
WOODEN SHIPS UNSUCCESSFUL,
 SAYS WITNESS
Associated PressJ

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.-- The senate Investigating committc" in it's hearings of the shipbul1ding delays and difficulties today called Rear Admiral Bowles to the stand Admiral Bowles, assistant general manager of the emergency fleet COT poration, declared, in response to question regarding the abandonment of the wooden ship building pro gram, that this program was almO&l complete failure, and that it nevy. should have been undertaken. Tho real hope of the merchant marine of the United States, he stated. lie, in steel ships.
 Admiral Bowles stated that the progress of the shipbuilders was bet ter than had been anticipated Three steel vessels, he said, have been launched since last Saturday. one of these being turned out by Sc attle shipyard. Other steel vessels are under construction and will be turned out shortly.
 From the tone of the committed s questioning, 1t is evident that it is inclined to believe that the ship builders are receiving excessive pro fits which could be cut down If the proper methods were used in plac- ing contracts Admiral Bowles stated that the International Corporation of Camden. N. J, will make net profit of s6,0OO,000 on the construc- tion of 120 steel ships.
 The committee expressed its in tention of going into the manner of awarding contracts, and will prob ably recommend smaller profits for the builders.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
CHINESE SEIZE HARBIN;; DISARM
 RUSSIAN FORCE
Associated Pressl


 TOKYO, Dec. 27.-Otiicial adVices received tonight state that the Chi nese Commandant at Harbin today attacked and disarmed the Bolshe- wiki forces there, and the Chinese troops are In complete control of the city. The attack was made af- ter the Maximalists had been given a forty-eight-hour notice to disarm and leave the city, which demand they failed to comply with. No re sponse was received by the Chinese leader to his ultimatum.
 This further complicates the sit uation, as 1t is possible that tn Bolsheviki may seize on this attack as a pretext to discriminate again foreigners in Russia. It Is not be lieved, however, that the radical go ernment will make any endeavor tc retake Harbin, as 1t is too harc pressed by the counter revolutionar forces to send any reinforcement to this section of the country. I'll Chinese are holding the Bolshevik' forces, which they disarmed, as pris- oners of war
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
FRISCO MAKES
 BIG CLEANUP
lAssnciated prasal

I
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 27.- The recent attempt to dynamite the executive mansion at Sacramento, followed by the discovery of other plots to inaugurate q reign of ter TOT throughout the state by Indus trial Workers of the World, resulted in a big cleanup here today. One hundred forty-sA vagrants were ar rested by the police and are b'in held for investigation.
 Many agitators are known 10 hay' come direct to this city from Sacrst mento, following the raids by the police Of that city. In order to pro, vent bomb outrages, these person will be placed where they can b. kept under observation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
GERMAN REVOLT
 IS CRUSHED BY
 BRAZIL TROOPS
lAssocIated Preszl

lASStE4dltA ltHHl
 BUENOS AIRES. Dec. 2i DI.- patches received tonight from FIori anopolis. a town on the southern coast of Brazil, reveals a small uF- rising of the German residents thel.. This was unsuccessful, and the a thoritles succeeded in arrcstiHg ali. involved without any losa of life.
 The reports received state that large number of German resident. were concerned ill the plot to o|e, throw the local authorities, and win | the soldiers called for searched tg. residences of these, quantities oj arms and ammunition were found H. every house. As the result Of Ill. uncoyering of thI5 plot, the Brazilian government is using more suiu-eHf methods to guard the German ett ment Tn order to prevent q serious outbreak of a similar nature in othe- localities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
BRITISH FLYER
 DESTROYSLO LONG
 MUNITION TRAIN
.A.a.c-atrl rrrs.l


 AMSTERDAM, Dec 27.-A lone British airman practically wiped a small Belgian town OH the map to- day when he dropped d bomb on a German ammunition train. Many Germans were killed outright and numbers more were seriously wound ed A few Belgians were also killed
 The train was evidently loaded with powerful explosives. as one bomb caused the explosion of the entire cargo. The town of Roulifcs, Belgium, was almost laid to waste by the tremendous blast. and tn train wreckage was blown entirely clear of the right of way Not d building in the town was left un damaged. and most of them were totally wrecked.
 The British airman was alone and, discovering the train, made several efforts to drop bombs on it before he finally succeeded So close was he to the earth when his shot Wa. effective, the great air pressure re sulting from the explosion forced him to descend
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
OFFICIAL REPORT

MARTA, Texas, Dec. 27.-Colonel Langhorne, commanding the Amerl- can forces in this section, refutes the statement made at Fl Paso to- night that the Germans are causing the Mexican raids in this section, and declares that 1t Is merely a continuation of the border outrages which have been prevalent for years He states that he Is convinced that there is no one mixed up in the troubles except Mexicans.
 It is officially announced that eighteen Mexican bandits were pick ed up dead after the engagement be tween the American pursuers and the fleeing robbers. More are thought to have perished In the des- ert from wounds received in the battle The rout of the gang was complete, and the punishment the most severe ever inflicted upon a raiding band by the American guards.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-31
FIVE HUNDRED
 LOSE EYESICHT
Associated Press)

HALIFAX, Dec. 27.-A partial list of the survivors of the great Halifax disaster of a short time ago show s that more than 500 persons are com pletely blinded as a result of the force of the explosion and flyin. glass and other debris Many oth- CTS will lose one eye. and complete blindness may result later on.
 There Is great need for assistance for the unfortunate sufferers, and the relief committees have wired their requests to all cities Tn both Canada and the United States. The work of recuperation is too great for the resources of the town 10 stand alone.