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Evening star., 1918-08-17
Sugar for Deanwood Gamers.

Persons living in the vicinity of
Deanwood desiring sugar for canning
or preserving may obtain certificates
emitting them to purchase as much
as twenty-five pounds by applying to
Mrs. Christina NJ. Briggs, acting sec
'retary of the Deanwood Community
Center. of 1915 Wittingham place,
Deanwood.
Evening star., 1918-08-17
j. S. AID TO ALLIES
GIVEN HIGH PRAISE
Lord NorthcIiffe Declares the
Right Place to Make
T. Peace Is Berlin.

LONDON. Friday. August 1G.--Amer-
ican aid in the war was given high
praise by Viscount Northcliffe today
in welcoming representatives or the
overseas press and other distinguish
ed quests TO a reception at the Times
office.
Lord Northcliffe explained that ne
diIated on American efforts because
through the Tines his words would
reach Germany and because II tfink
II wise that they as well as ourselves
should know what lies in the womb
of the future in regard 10 the United
States" He told of Americas efforts
on sea and land. in transport ship
building manufacture OF airp,ares,
food production and other things. He
estimated that America would produce
10000 liberty motors monthly and
tha. its other war efforts are on
similar huge scale.
America was lighting n public war
and not secret war. Said l-oru
Norfhc}Iffe in discussing the censor
ship. He added:
Their government is frank win
them aoout the war and think that
has had a deal TO do with the acceler-
had believed slmost impossible
After denourcirg the paclfsts l-ord
Northclife concluded: The risht
place TO make peace. and where ] be
lieve peace will be made. is IN Bcriih
or 1'otsdam.''
Evening star., 1918-08-17
Advance Instead of Bonus.

applied by the coal operators without
the necessity of an increase in the SELL
ing price of coal to the consuming pub
lic," asserted the miners official. who
added that the paying Of bonuses by
many mine owners now ''is indisputable
evidence that the industry is able to
bear an advance in wages"
The labor condition. in brief. has
been caused, President Hayes says. by
many mine owners paying bonuses in
excess of the wage scale in order to
obtain and keep miners in their mines.
IF wages are not increased to those
not now receiving bonuses to the
equivalent of the bonuses now being
received by other miners. then the in
dustry faces a sure and certain loss
of needed man power" he declared
Evening star., 1918-08-17
SPAIN TO TAKE GERMAN
SHIPS IN RETALIATION
Notifies Berlin of Her Intention in
Future to Seize Tonnage Equal
to Amount Sunk.

LONDON. August 1G.-Spain has
notified Germany of her intention to
compensate herself for future out
RACES against Spanish shipping by
confiscating a corresponding amount
of tonnage from German shipping
that has found refuge in Spanish
ports, says a dispatch to the Times
from Santander.
There are about ninety German
steamers voluntarily interned in
Spain
Evening star., 1918-08-17

Fire in the Cleveland Yacht Club
> buildings at Rocky river. near Cleve-
,and, ,s, & yesteraay PRACTICALLY destroyed
loss at s75.oo0.
Evening star., 1918-08-17
GOVERNOR OF VERMONT
ASKED TO RESIGN POST
Republican State Committee Urges
Action on Account Of Alleged
Discrepancies as Auditor.
By the Associated Pres.

By the Associated Press
BURLINGTON, VT, August 17.-Gov.
Horace Graham has been asked to re-
sign His Office in resolutions adopted
by the republican state committee at
a special executive session. This week
discrepancies amounting to $40, 900
were said to have been found in the
accounts of the governor when he
was state auditor.
Invited to Meeting.
Gov. Graham was invited to the
meeting. but did not attend. Leading
republicans of the state were present.
In a public statement following the
disclosure Of the discrepancies in the
accounts. Gov. Graham admitted that
he was at fault in handling of his
salary and official expenses. but said
that he was not aware that any
vouchers were missing. He asked the
people Of the state to suspend judg
ment pending an examination of his
accounts. Examiners are now work
ing on his books.
The resolution adopted by the COM
, mittee follows:
Resolved, That it is the judgment Of
. the republican state committee that the
fair name and reputation Of the state Of
Vermont make IL the duty of Gov. Gra-
ham of Graftsbury TO vacate and resign
his high Office at once.
AT an open meeting held prior to the
executive session OF the committee tie
situation WAS discussed at length. Ii
was the opinion OF most speakers that
even if there was no actual guilt on the
part of the governor. carelessness in
partment seemed evident from the reve-
lations.
Evening star., 1918-08-17
Will Publish Note.

MADRID. Thursday. August 10
Premier Maura and Foreign Minister
Dato left Madrid today for summer
resorts. having remained in the cap
ital until they learned officially of
the reception given by the German
government to the Spanish note on
the torpedoing of Spanish vessels.
FL Liberal says the Spanish govern
ment already knows unofficially the
impression made on the German gov
ernment by the note. According to Ell
Sol the note will be published in full
as soon as the Madrid cabinet hears
1t has reached Berlin.
Evening star., 1918-08-17
Lauds the Colonials.

LONDON. August 16. via Montreal
Lord Northcliffe today entertained at
luncheon a number of Canadian. Aus
tralian and American editors Be
sides the editors there were present
the Earl of Reading, British ambassa-
dor to the United States: Premier
Hughes of Australia. Premier Massey
of New Zealand and Premier Borden
of Canada. the Australian. canadian
kand New Zealand high commissioners
and a large number of other promi-
uent citizens of the dominions.
In toasting his guests Lord North
cliffe said that the way the colonialS
had been coming over to help the old
country was one OF the most touching
things in history. He spoke of the
campaigns in Gallipoli and Fimy
Ridge. and also dwelt on what the
Americans had doEe at Chateau Thi-
erry. The Americans. he said. had
proved to, be ..the goods" What the
Germans had called mob In uni
form had proved to be an entirely
new and most efficient kind OF an
army.
Evening star., 1918-08-17
Liberty Motor Wonderful"

Lord NorthclIffe also touched on the
OUTPUT of air engines in the United
States and declared that this was far
greater than the combined output OF
Austria and Germany or of the whole
British empire. The new American
liberty motor. he said. was won
,lerful PRODUCTION. He estimated that
the nited States could produce ten
thousand motors each Inoath.
One of the great miracles of the
world. Lord Northcliffe added. was
the way the Americans have been
transported by sea and land. The
railroad handling alone had been a
great achievement. and all of it had
been done with order and astounding
punctuality far in advance of the
American governments promises.
Likewise the efforts of the Americaps
in shipbuilding and food production
had been beyond imagination. Amer
lea. he said, was turning out every
kind of ship at unprecedented speed
Proof, of What Britain Has Done.
Lord Northcliffe criticised the Sc
crecy of the British censorship. by
reason of which, he said. the world
Great Britain's silent efforts. The
hest proof of what Great Britain had
done. he continued, existed i'll the
casualty lists. which the censor did
not permit 10 become known TO the
people of Great Britain or her allies.
The Germans knew the extent of the
British losses to a man. he said.
We have had SOC, 900 men killed
during the war" Lord Northcliffe
said Last year our total casualties
were more than 500, 900 These figures
are a sufficient answer to the German
propaganda stories that England was
ready to fight to the last Frenchman.
Italian. American or men from the
dominions."
Lord Northcliffe concluded by say
ing that every pacifist newspaper in
Great Britain was subsidized
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
FIRE ALARM SIREN
Is STILL DISCUSSED
Committee Reported Siren Would
Cost s364.5o, and Total Cost Would
Be $478.-Firemen Would Erect
Tower.
RETURNED TO COMMITTEE.

City Council of P~leasantville met in
regular session on Monday evening,
President James in the chair, and
Councilmen Anderson, Adams, Lutz,
Meloney, Ireland and Chattle present.
A communication was received from
the Bethlehem Loading Co. to lease
the extra street sprinkler of the city
until their own equipment arrives for
use at Belcoville. Upon motion. it was
decided to allow them the Use of the
sprinkler at the rental of 25 cents per
day, they to return same to the city
When they are through VITA it in as
good condition as they receive it.
The Road Committee reported that
the improvement authorized on Cali
fornia avenue had been completed.
The Solicitor was instructed to take
up with the Public Utilities Commits
sion the matter of securing crossings
over the Shore Fast Line at Wright
street and Glendale
Mr.. Meth complained of the condi-
ton of Lorraine avenue, stating that it
is full of holes and almost impossible
for vehicles to get over The matter
was referred. to the Street Committee
to make the necessary repairs.
The matter of a reduction in the tax
assessment of Charles T. Collins was
referred to the Solicitor.
1t was reported that the total cost
Of installing a siren whistle for fire
alarms would be $346.50 for the whis-
tie itself, $96.50 for installing same,
$35 for lumber to build a tower, the
tower to be erected by the fremen
without cost; total, $47S. After much
discussion, the matter was referred
back to the Committee.
Mr.. Ireland reported that the manu-
facturers of the city's fire engine are
considering disseminating business,
and suggested the purchase of an extra
disc and friction wheel. The Clerk
was instructed to write the company
concerning same.
Mr.. Chattle reported that to legally
take over the public library an ordi-
nance is necessary, and that the Solicit
tor is preparing same.
Fire Chief Paul Wootton reported
that the new hook and ladder truck
had been given a thorough test and is
entirely satisfactory. The Solicitor
was instructed to prepare a resolution
accepting same and to draw the neces-
sary papers to secure money to pay
for it.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
EDWIN WOOLBERT SELECTED
GROWERS MARKET MASTER

The Atlantic County Growers Asso-
citation has selected Edwin Woolbert
as market master. He assumed his
duties on Wednesday morning, and
each morning will be at the Albany
avenue bridge. All farmers who be-
long to the Association should get
their loading slips from Mr.. Woolbert,
fill them out each day and upon COM
ing On the market Ass in to Mr.. Wool
bert. He in turn will each day sum-
Marie these slips and return a sum-
mary to each farmer. Mr.. Woolbert
will also take charge and sell any pro-
duce for the growers, when desired.
The next meeting of the Association
will be held in the Pleasantyille High
School auditorium this Saturday eve
ming at 8 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
PLEASANTVILLE BOY HAS
THRILLING EXPERIENCES.

To Edward T. Willis. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert NJ. Willis, belongs the
honor of being the first Atlantic Coun-
ty boy right at the front in France,
who assisted in driving back the Ger
mans from Blue Woods. In a letter
to his mother he states that he was
dazed in coming out of the trenches
because of the horrible sights that he
had witnessed and to think of the
things that the Germans had forced
them to do. Ed. is a member of a
Machine Gun Co. of the Sixth Regi-
ment OF Marines, and he writes that
all of his crew are dead but two, who
have been sem back to the States, n
with his arm off, and the other with
an arm and leg missing. He also re-
fers to his own hand as getting better
slowly and his cap being all torn up,
but without details.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
BEAUTIFUL SERVICE FLAG
RAISED AT WESLEY CHURCH
Congressman Isaac B~acharach Takes
Part in Presentation Service.

A service of unusual interest and
patriotism was that held Sunday night
last in Wesley NJ. E. Church, when a
beautiful silk service flag, containing
eighteen stars. was presented to the
church by the Ladies Aid Society.
The presentation was made by Mrs.
Charles Campbell. president of the So
ciety, and the flag was raised to it's
position over the pulpit by two little
girls, who sang Keep the Home Fires
Burning" Then followed a most in
teresting and instructive address upon
national affairs by Congressman Isaac
Bacharach, who gave his hearers some
facts concerning the war that have
never yet appeared in print. He urg-
ed the people to believe all official
dispatches from Washington published
in the newspapers. The government
cannot give out all the facts for very
good reasons, he stated, but what it
does disclose are absolutely true.
A very pleasing recitation was given
by Miss Frances Ambruster, entitled,
1.-THE Service Flag in the Window"
A rising vote of appreciation was
given the Congressman, and the SER
vice was concluded with the singing
of THE Star Spangled Banner" by the
congregation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
QUILTING BEE.

Mrs. Caroline Burroughs was host
ess Thursday to another "old fashion
ed quilting bee" The quilt, when fin
ished, will be given to Miss Abbie Ris-
ley, of Pleasantville, the hostess
great granddaughter, for her eighteenth
birthday. Miss Risley is a grand
daughter of Mrs. Abbie Lake and the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
F. Risley, Sr. Promptly at twelve a
grand chicken pot-pie dinner was serv-
ed. The guests were Mrs. George
Hickman, ST., Mrs. George Hickman,
Jr., and son, Mrs. George Adams. Mrs.
Lydia Ercksein, Mrs. Rebecca Creasey,
Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Lizzie Block, Mrs.
Wesley Smith, Mrs. Abbie Lake, Mrs.
Alice Morgan, Mrs. Hugh ,Wicks, Miss
Abbie Risley and Mrs. Caroline Bur
roughS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
YOUTHFUL TOTS ENJOY
PLEASING BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given for
Ralph and Louisa Collins, 1 and 8
years old. respectively.
Leonard Lyons won first prize for
finding the most peanuts, James
Ophenshaw won second prize for find
ing the least. Mary Ophenshaw won
first prize for pinning the tail right
on the end of Billy; Louis Hawkins
won second for being the farthest
away.
. The table was decorated in red,
white and blue. Those present we're:
Jack Rogers, Leonard Lyons, Winfield
Turner, Louis Hawkins. James Ophen-
shaw, Mary Ophenshaw, Alice Quinn,
Marion Quinn, Elsie Mathis, Mrs.
Ophenshaw, Miss Pearl Mason and
Mrs. Leroy Collins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
EXPECTS TO BE HOME FOR
WATERMELON SEASON.

Interesting letters have been receiv-
ed from James Ryon, who was aboard
ship unloading at Pauillac in France.
His last letter is dated July 22nd and
tells of being near a training camp
and an aviation base from which sew
en- Pleasantville and Atlantic City boys
had been on board ship to visit him.
Among these were Fred Sharp, Leroy
Adams and Brownie" Sanders. The
boys were well satisfied and happy.
The weather was warm there, also,
registering 950, and the boys longed
for ice cream. James hopes to be at
home again about the 18th of August
in til. > for plenty of watermelons and
cantaloupes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
THESE BOYS EXPECT TO EAT
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT HOME

The family of Edward T. Stephen
son, who is with the Engineers in
France, have received a letter from
him in which he states that his compa-
ny was moved back to their old camp
for supplies, and then proceeded to
Bordeaux, where he met Brownie San
ders, Fred Sharpe, Bob Bartlett and
Irelan Doughty. On the 4th of July,
there was a big celebration in Bor-
deaux in honor of the Americans, and
in the afternoon a ball game between
Army and Navy boys, which resulted
in a victory for the Army, 2 to l. Ed.
says the boys expect to eat their
Christmas dinner at home.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
FIVE LOCAL TEACHERS RESIGN
THREE APPOINTMENTS MADE
School Board Decides To Open Schools
Monday, September 9.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education of ~PleasantvillH
was held in the High School buildinv
Tuesday evening, Pres. Stiles in thk
chair and Members Weaver, ThomlE
son and Penhallow present.
Mr.. Henschel, of the Scott Paper
Co., appeared before the Board urging
a test of the Scott Toilet Fixtures and
paper. It was decided hat the Board
should look into conditions in the diff
ferent buildings and decide whether
or not to adopt these fixtures.
Mr.. Lear and the City Solicitor APP
peared before the Board in reference
to roofing work on No. 2 Bldg. The
Solicitor stated that under the circum-
stances the Board would be justified
in holding back from Mr.. Lear the
cost of repairing the No. 2 roof last
winter under his guarantee. 1t was
agreed that the matter of settlement
with Mr.. Lear be postponed until the
Board can inspect the roof and go over
same with Mr.. Lear.
Mr.. Alvin P. Risley appeared before
the Board regarding next winters coal
supply. He stated that in his opin-
ion, as Clark had furnished the coal
in 1916 he could be compelled by the
Fuel Administrator to furnish the coal
this year.
The janitors were instructed to Sc
cur extra help and give each building
a thoro antiseptic cleaning under the
direction of Supt. Sullivan.
Supt. Sullivan was present and sub
mitted a report of his activities, which
was adopted as read.
Monday, Sept. 9th, was fixed as the
date for opening of the schools.
1t was moved by Mr.. Penhallow,
seconded by Mr.. Thompson, that Miss
Mabel Scott be elected as teacher of
Sd grade in No. 2 Bldg. at a salary of
$3.50, if she proves satisfactory to the
Supt. when he sees her personally.
Carried.
IL was IiOfCQ Ny MI. HCof0 So
onded by Mr.. Penhallow, that Miss
Anna B. Mcpherson, of 1921 Asbury
Ave-, Ocean City, be elected to teach
in LIST Grade for next school year at
a salary of 500. Carried.
1t was moved by Mr.. P~enhallow,
seconded by Mr.. Weaver, that Miss
Marjorie Hornby, of SO Asbury Ave-,
Ocean Grove, N. j., be elected as tea
cher of 3rd Grade for next year at a
salary of $3.50. Carried.
The Superintendent was authorized
to purchase text books as per the rec
concentrations of his report, including
arithmetics and histories.
Upon motion the designations of
Mrs. Alberta Stephenson, Misses A.
MacNeal, Della Dorsheimer, Emily II.
Davis, and Mrs. Edith H. McDougall
were read and accepted.
The clerk was ordered to draw a
check for SO to pay Rev. Clarence M.
Johnston for making the address at
the Grammar School Commencement
last June.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
MISS JOSIE COLLINS BRIDE
OF STANLEY E. PARSELLS.

Miss Josie Collins. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Burris Collins, and Mr.. E..
Stanley Parsells, of Atlantic City,
journeyed to Trenton last Saturday
and were quietly married by Rev. j.
w. Lee, former pastor of Wesley
Church of this city.
Mr., and Mrs. Geo. w. Reed acted as
best man and Matron of Honor re-
spectively.
The bride wore an attractive gown
of white crepe de chine with a black
hat of velvet combined with maline
and carried a bouquet of pink rose
buds.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Parsells will
make their home in Pleasantville with
the brides parents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
BOYS NAMES WANTED
FOR THE HONOR ROLL.

All those Tho have sons. brothers
or husbands in the service are re-
quested to furnish the m of said
enlisted men, Regiment and Company,
or any other branch of the service,
with the date and place of enlistment,
etc. This is very important as the
name of every boy whose home is or
was in Pleasantville is wanted. Place
name, etc, on card and leave at Post
Office in care of Postmaster Obert.
These names are wanted for the honor
roll which will be placed in the Post
Office as soon as the list is complete.
e. C. WESTCoTT, Committee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
w. B. McDOUGALL APPOINTED
LOCAL FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

Judge John ]. White, Federal Food
Administrator for Atlantic County,
has appointed several local Food AID
m~inistrators. For Pleasantville and
adjoining towns along the Shore Road,
Mr.. W. B. McDougall, director of Vo-
cational Schools, Smiths Landing
school house, has been napo ID.
Hereafter. canning certificates for
this community will be issued by Mr..
McDougall, and applications for can
ming certificates should be made to
him.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR.

Efforts are being made to organize
in P%leasantyille under the direction of
DR.. w. j. Hudson a Community Choir
and a Community Orchestra, for the
purpose of singing and playing patri-
otto airs. All interested persons are
requested to assemble in the City Hall
on Monday evening next, August 18th,
promptly at 8 o'clock, when the work
organization will be begun.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-08-10
Miss Hannah Rainear and friend, of
have been visiting friends
in PleasantYille this week.

Miss Hannah Rainear and friend, of
Bridgeton, have been visiting friends
in Pleasantville this week.
Miss Mida C. Blake was the week
end guest of her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard S. Collins, at Port
Republic.
Mrs. Harry G. Kline and daughter
Delma have arrived home after spend
ing seven delightful weeks with rela-
tives in Portsmouth, Va.
Wallace Adams, of Pleasantville, was
ordered to the Governments service
this week and on Monday evening left
Mays Landing for the training school
at Syracuse, N. Y.
DR.. G. F. Starr, former Pleasant
vile dentist, was seen on our streets
on Monday. His uniform is very be-
coming. He hopes to engage in owe
seas duty very soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edward Ashmead
and sons, John and Curtis, of Newark,
have been spending the past week
with Mr.. Ashmead's parents, MI. and
Mrs. John P. Ashmead.
Miss Abbie Risley spent the first
part of this week visiting Harry Bo-
Earth, of Camden. who is now station
ed at Camp Merritt, and expects to
sail in a few days overseas"
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins enter
tanned at dinner on Wednesday Mr..
and Mrs. John P. Ashmead, of Pleas
antville, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Edward
Ashmead. of East Orange, N. J.
Mr.. Joseph Collins, of South Main
ST., accompanies Capt. Charles Steel
man, of Somers Point, to the fishing
grounds every day as pilot. He re-
ports fishing outside as very good.
Master Stewart Shinn, son of ex-
Judge Clifton Shinn, celebrated his
9Th birthday anniversary on Tuesday
last by having a number of little
friends spend the afternoon with him.
Lieut.. Halvor L. Harley, who for
sometime has been stationed at the
Base Hospital, Fort Des Moines, Iowa,
has been ordered to France, and Mrs.
Harley and the children will soon re-
turn to their home on Washington av-
enue.
Mrs. VIM. M. Golf is spending some
time in Atlantic City and visited
friends in ~Pleasantville on Thursday.
The COTS are now living in Whining
ton, Del, and she says they highly ap-
preciate the weekly visits of The
Pleasantville Press.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur P. Ryon, Mrs.
John +. Ryon, Mrs. Annie Wright and
Mrs. James Clarkson returned on Mon
day after spending a delightful fort
night at Ocean Grove. While there
they enjoyed hearing many speakers
and musicians of note.
Nj. and Mrs. John Smith have been
entertaining Mr.. n Mrs. Chambers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen Johnson and lit
tie daughter, Master Howard Chamb-
ers, Miss Helen Hassan, and Miss An
ME Chambers, of Wilmington, for sew
eral weeks at their beautiful North
field home
Samuel Ireland, Jr., is at Paris Isl
and, S. c., in training as a Marine.
Samuel is not quite IS years of age
and was so fired with patriotism that
he enlisted in Philadelphia a short
time ago. His parents telegraphed
him their consent and babe him Cod
patriotic.