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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-01
M ark 13:1-14:9

The public ministry of Jesus had
closed; his last appeal had beer made.
All had been done that was possible to
save the nation. Marvellous nantes
tations of divine power, exercised by
our Lord in the working of miracles
and the solemn teachings, had failed
to impress the r~eligionists with
Christ's authority. He had gone forth
from the Temple more to enter
it. Henceforth he confined his labors
to his immediate followers, leaving
his rejectors to their W devices.
The Pharisees opposed Jesus all
through his ministry but in the last
days of his life the Chief Priests be-
came the leaders of opposition.
Two days before the event of this
lesson they had received the most eff
fective blow to their character and
authority. They had been defeated in
their several encounters and Jesus
had unsparingly denounced their vic
es. Unable 10 trap Him in discussions
which lasted all of Tuesday, they de-
cided to take him by craft and put
him to death.
Having finished his teachings in the
Temple Jesus was going with his dis
ciples toward Bethany when the dis
ciples called attention to the splendor
cf +lo Ta.,n1a onohitaotnrn with tic
stones, some of which were 81 feet in
length, twelve feet high and eighteen
feet in breadth.
In reply Jesus said, "See'st thou
these great buildings? there shall not
be one stone left upon another, that
shall not be thrown down..
This prophecy was literally fulfilled.
Forty years later Jerusalem was de-
stroyed, the Temple laid waste, thus
furnishing further proof that Jesus
was a true prophet and the divine
Messiah.
The destruction of the Temple was
necessary if Christianity was to be
the sole religion, and triumph over
the world as the Kingdom of Christ.
The amounting of Jesus by Mary, at
the house of Simon the Leper, stands
out in bright contrast with the dark
plots of the leaders. The rebuke of
Judas serves also to explain in part
how Judas Iscariot became the tool
of the chief priests in carrying out
their wicked purpose.
This act of Mary, the sister of Laza-
rus, must be distinguished from the
earlier amounting at the house of ST.
NOR the Pharisee, by the woman who
was a sinner, usually regarded as
Mary Magdalene. These incidents are
somewhat similar but clearly differ
ent, although they have often been
confused by poets and other writers.
Mary's ~"ababaster box of ointment
of spikenard very precious" was pure
nard, like altar of roses, unadulterat-
ed, in full strength. The Century Die
tionary says it takes $50 pounds of
roses to make an unce of altar.
The alabastar box was a precious
marble found in Egypt, which could be
worked into a vase or cruise so trans
lucent as almost to be seen through.
The nard was made from an Indian
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-01

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
antyille Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-01

pant.
The nard was worth 300 pence ac-
cording to Mark and John, being the
value of a whole years work of one
man: worth between $500 and $500 to-
day.
Mary's act demonstrated the deep
and tender attachment of her soul
which yearned to lavish her all upon
the Master. Her love was overflow
ing with gratitude to Jesus who had
recently raised her brother from the
dead, the greatest of his many mira
cles. The act displayed gratitude ex-
allied by reverence. Her devotion was
original, fearless and unmindful of
criticism. 1t reminds us of the words
of Phillips Brooks:
DUTY makes us do things we'll,
But love makes us do them beauti-
fully.
l Josiah Wedgewood used to carry a
little hammer with him on his tours
of inspection thru his great pottery
mandatory and when his keen eye
detected the slightest crudity in form
or finish of an article he at once
dashed it to pieces. "Only the best is
worthy the name of Josiah Wedge
wood, he would say. Only the best
is worthy the name of every true fol
lower of the Christ.-Tarbell.
| nYr CIric+ laeo,r1. - - -o,,-o1 -
an extraordinary am Mary's
gift of love was distinct and splendid
and Jesus im~mortalized it by making
it a part of the gospel story. The
room was full of the fragrance of the
costly perfume, and the world has
been fragrant ever since with the
spirit of the act.
There were those who said, ITO
what purpose is this waste? 1t might
have been sold for so much and given
to the poor.
The shriveled heart of Judas had
been so set on money he could see no
beauty in anything else.
"If Judas had been a farmer he
would have planted cabbages in his
front yard because flowers were such
a waste. He doubtless would have
disapproved of the act of the father
in killing the fatted calf when the
prodigal son returned. His nature
was sadly false and selfish. The ven
ON of avarice battled against the per-
fume of Mary's love. There was a
striking contrast between the money
bag of Judas and the alabaster box of
Mary; between her amounting and his
betrayal.
while others had indignation am
ong themselves" the Master stamped
the deed with his approval, saying,
"She hath done what she could; she
hath anointed my body beforehand
for the burying. And verify l say
unto you wheresoever the gospel shall
be preached throughout the whole
world, this also that she hath done
shall be spoken of for a memorial of
her..
This prophecy has been fulfilled.
Last year over 32,000,0 900 copies of
the Bible, in whole or in part, came
from the press. Hers is a monument
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-01
PICNIC DATES SECURED
AT LENAPE PARK

The picnic season at Lenape Park
Mays Landing, opened last Thursday.
Among those booked are the follow.
ing from Pleasantville: June 81, Sa.
lem NJ. E. Church; June 25, Wesley NJ.
E. Church; June 81, Baptlst; July IS,
st. Johns NJ. P. Zion NJ. E., Bargain.
town, has June12, and Central M. E.,
Linwood, has June 26.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-01
The Model
By BILLY SUNDAY
Famous E%vangelist)

Copyright, 1917, by The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
Beauregard Only Camp
Where Coat Shor-
tage Exists
Reports, However, Indicate
BIouses Are Needed Badly
Almost Everywhere

Washington. Jan. 4.--Overcoat
shortages at National Guard and ma
tional army training camps We're re-
ported ended except at Camp Beaure-
gard, La, by Secretary Baker in
further response today to the Senate
military committees resolution urg-
ing immediate steps to provide the
soldiers with adequate winter cloth
ing. Many of the camps still are
short Of wooden blouses, which, the
secretary said, were particularly hard
to obtain.
The report was based upon the War
Departments la ,st telegraphic ad-
vices from the Ci.ision commanders.
Emergency exp IS shipments and To-
cal purchases hc,e been authorized,
and Mr.. Baker expressed the belief
that by today "all the men are COM
Portable"
Sixteen camps and cantonments
mentioned specifically by the COM
mittee's resolution were reported up
on in detail. Of total shortage Of
1880 overcoats, Camp Beauregard
needed 10,863. A deficiency of about
$4,000 blouses was scattered among
thirteen posts.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

extravagant habits and invest my
small savings in Thrift Stamps to
help finance the war.
3. l will assist in every possible
way to make all succeeding Liberty
Loans a success.
4. will do my utmost to help the
Red Cross in its mission of mercy,
to extend relief to the suffering
among our allies and to care for the
sick and wounded soldiers.
S. will not be a party to the
spreading Of any insidious propa-
ganda started for the purpose Of
weakening confidence in my govern
ment and giving aid and comfort to
the enemy.
6. I will do nothing that might
render fruitless the unselfish devo-
ton of our soldiers who are making
the supreme secrifice of life in the
service of their country.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
GROUND GLASS LAID
TO GERMAN AGENTS

Benoit, Miss, Jan. 4.-What is be-
lieved to have been the work Of Ger
man agents in their ruthless campaign
against humanity has aroused citi-
zens of Benoit and vicinity. It has
been shown that some canned goods
placed on sale here contain ground
glass.
This fact was first discovered when
one of the good housewives of Benoit
prepared for her table can Of devil
ed crabs. The first member of the
family to taste Of the delicacy noticed
that mixed with it was a gritty sub
stance, and fearing the food had been
"doctored", spat it out.
The dish was sent for local physi-
clan for examination, but as he was
not prepared to analyze its contents,
it was forwarded to scientists at the
A. and NJ. College Of Starkville, Miss.
A telegram was received this after
noon to the effect that the gritty sub
stance in the meat undoubtedly was
glass.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

made happy holiday letters from the
a
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
,,,n Raids Break War
lone Monotony
hin Reports Repulse Of
Ritsh Attacks in Region
W Ypres

n, the battle fronts the compare
..,r Of the past few days con
d,u.., although in local attacks IN the
c.nh,ai sector the Germans have
,,,hed back four British advanced
:, ,or short distances. The artil-
,.,v duels along the western front IN
r,,.. and Belgium and also in Italy
~, arc going on, but the infantry
,;,tu.lly is idle, except for patrol en-
pgements.
Ae,in there has been considerable
f;ehting in the air on the western
front, The German war office as
"a, that the German avia: '-7 during
:. week have accounted for .'~enty-
tl,ee Allied airplanes and two rap-
=. balloons. French aviators ha~e
lruusht down eight German machines
"a al,o carried out bombing opera
t;sus behind the enemy line.
! he American army in France is to
i reinforced by the American avia-
a., Who became famous as pilots in
psench escadrilles. Thirty-two men,
ncstly members Of the Lafayette-Es-
saArille. will be the first to be sworn
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
Thrift Lecturer Will Be
Here Monday
State Director Saunders Will
Address Citizens and Up
per School Grades at City
Hall at 10 O'clock A. N.

Hon. P. H. Saunders, State Direc-
tor of War Savings, advised Local
Chairman, J. P. Hebert in a telephone
conversation Friday night that he
would arrange for meeting in Nor
gan City Monday in order to explain
to the Local War Savings Committee,
the citizens and the school children of
the upper grades the workings Of the
Thrift Stamp and Savings Certifi-
Gates movement. A meeting will be
held e. the City Hall here at 10
o'clock in the morning of that day.
Chairman Hebert has gone to Frank
lin, La, to ask the cooperation Of
Parish School Superintendent Gott
and to secure his permission for the
attendance Of the students at the
Monday meeting. 1t is believed that
Parish Thrift Chairman Kramer will
also be in attendance.
The reports coming from the diff
ferent Thrift Committees appointed
by Chairman Kramer throughout the
Parish show that in some localities
the Thrift idea has not yet been
taken up. In order to make the
Thrift cause more generally under
stood and appreciated, the State Di-
rector and his Assistants are making
visit to all communities with their
explanatory lectures. Several places
in St. Mary will be visited by the
speakers during the coming week and
the Thrift movement will then be bet
ter understood and more heartily
supported.
The Thrift Committee of Morgan
City is expected to meet the Hon
Mr.. Saunders upon his arrival
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
A New Habit For Ame'
ricans

Open handed America is being
taught a lesson in saving by Uncle
Sam that is so new, it is instantly be-
coming popular for it has heer said
that "America loves anything new"
so the Thrift habit being novelty is
bound to succeed. American loyalty
ance in winning the war, that the
has lacked every movement for asst
Government has launched. The war
savings movement, having so many
appealing advantages, will be the best
supported of all. The amount requir-
ed to become an investor in govern
ment security is 50 small, that no one
can afford to be left out. The large
returns for the use of our money is
another attractive feature Of the
plan. And the knowledge that 25cts.
spent for stamp, makes us one of
our government helpers, is very salts
flying. The plan is simple, generous
and helpful. The holder Of War
Savings Certificate can not lose and
is certain to gain. When you buy
War Savings Stamps, you are buying
the safest securities in the world in
the most convenient form ever offer
ed. The habit of saving is going to be
a collective movement, not of individ-
uals, but of a Nation. We are saw
ing now for our Country. We shall
reap the benefit later-rot alone in
dollars and cents, but in the habit of
Thrift that will have become instilled
in our National life. The combina-
ton of patriotism and thrift is going
to bring this war to speedy and vic
torious ends. P. Vetter, Press Rep
resentative, St. Mary Parish.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
FIFTY KILLED IN QUAKE
IN GUATEMALA CITY

San Salvador, Jan. 4.-The latest
advices received here show the first
reports of the Guatemala earthquake
were exaggerated. The fatalaties as
a result Of the disturbances aggregat-
ed fifty, while only 100 persons were
injured.
Earth shocks continue, but they are
weak Relief committees are being
formed all through the country and a
section Of the Red Cross will depart
shortly for Guatemala, taking medi-
cines, blankets and other necessaries.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
into the American army. Others will

into the American army. Others will
follow them as rapidly as possible.
To the band of experience men
shortly will be added the first group
of young American pilots and observ-
ers to take instructions near the bat
tie front They already have finish
ed their first tests, and now are to be
sent to the front to complete their
work under actual battle conditions.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Wheeling in the lungs indicates
that pl1legm is obstructing the air
passages BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUNV SYRUP loosens the phlegm
so that it can be coughed up and
elected. Price Csc. soc and $1.OO
per bottle. Sold by BELANGER
DRUG co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles Of
the back, or from disease. In the
two former cases the right remedy
is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT.
1t should be rubbed in thoroughly ov-
er the affected part, the relief will
be prompt and satisfactory. Price
Csc, soc and S1.0O per bottle. Sold
by BELANGER DRUG co,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
Relief Arrived New Years Day.

Washington, Jan. 4.-First relief
for the victims Of the Guatemala
earthquake reached that city New
Years Day on ship from British
Honduras. The supplies included
r.ore than 1000 wooden blankets,
tents and clothing. The vessel has
returned 70 British Honduras for
more supplies.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
u. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION

The Government, through the Of
| flee of Markets, is endeavoring right
| now to learn exactly how much food
there is in the country, so it can ad-
wise conservation and arrange pro-
duction and distribution to the best
advantage All dealers in and hold
ers of food have been furnished with
blanks upon which to list their stocks.
Those who failed to receive blanks
should secure them and help in the
work so as to make the statistics
complete. The blanks may be OBJ
tanned in this section from the agent
of the bureau at New Orleans, r.
Meyer, Metropolitan Bank Buildirer.
The public is awakening more and
more to the knowledge of the ma
tons needs. Wheat, meat, sugar
and fats must be had, and no excuse
can disregard the demand or diminish
the duty. The hotels and restau-
rants throughout the state have I'M
mediately improved in the strict OBJ
servance of the special days for the
saving of the foods named. In New
Orleans the custom is we'll nigh, and
in the country the travelling men re-
port that the practice is similarly be-
coming the rule.
One commercial hustler operating
in North Louisiana, estimates that
in the places he visited at
least twenty-five per cent saving
was effected. Posters and special
notices were prominently displayed
and numerously given out, and were
serving to educate the homes as well
as transient guests.
The movement to foster the sheep
industry in the South, one of the re-
suits of the conference of Southern
Food Administrators, at New Or
leans, is gaining momentum all over
the country. The specific measure
advocated was a Federal war tax on
dogs, the latter being the great draw
back to sheep raising in this section.
Jno. M. Parker, as the mouthpiece of
the meeting, asked all the Admins
traitors in the United States to urge
their congressional delegations to
vote for such law, and he has re-
ceived favorable replies from all but
one. That one, by the way, is from
the South, and pleads local condi-
tions. However, it is expected that
his hesitation will be overcome, and
the Food Administration present
united front. Further action will be
shaped at the conference which the
Food Administrators will hold with
Mr. Hoover at Washington, January
6 and g. There will be other import
ant subjects before that meeting,
such as more drastic dealing with the
and dealers who have been
lax in carrying out the requests and
of the Food Administra-
ton. Ample time and opportunity
have been given for them to adjust
their dealings with the consumers to
the standard desired, and the Admin |
istrators consider that the period Of ]
stricter accountability has arrived.
Among the mass Of New Year res
olutions published, the following, is
sued by the Ohio War Board, covers
the largest territory in the shortest
space, and is typical of the coopera-
tive spirit which the Food Admins
tration has adopted for its own guild
.nce and is seeking from the general
which it is attempting to
'erve:
l. l will cheerfully change my hab-
IS of eating, so as to help conserve
wheat, meat, particularly pork prod
lets, and sugar.
2. l will put aside all wasteful and
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
Bank Of Berwick Paws
Dividend

The Bank of Berwick, under the
management of Cashier A. L. Bou-
dreaux, closed the year 1917 in a
flourishing condition, and the usual
semi-annual dividend of per cent
was declared and paid on January 2,
1918.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Morgan City Daily Review, deliv-
cred to your home 40c q month.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
LASSOES CUB IN
FIGHT WTHBEARS

TAOS, n. NJ, Dec. 15.--T. j. MeMuL
lin. Government hunter, accompan-
led by Robert Reid with several hunt.
ing dogs. had a thrilling tight with a
grissly bear and her two cubs twenty
two miles southeast Of this place.
McMullin killed the mother bear,
but desired to take the cubs alive. He
called on the dogs and went back to
the camp OF Mr.. Reid and got the cat
tie man to go along with him.
The trail Of the two bear cubs was
taken up. McMullir had a wrestling
match with one bear and the bear
came out on top when Reid went t.
his assistance. and between them they
tied the bear to a tree. s. --
In the meantime the other bear tooll
I" tree and for three hours McMui-
lin lassoed the beay>only. 10 have the
cub With its front paws push the rope
on. Finally by a quick move McAIul-
I'm srcceeded in getting a tight grip.
on the bear with the lasso and pulled
the animal down.
The cub which had the wrestling
match with the Government hunter
died: the lassoed cub win be sent to
the geological gardens in Washington.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
CAIRO TO BAGDAD
IN z DAYS. FLIGHT

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The airplane
already has begun its task of forming
a link between African and Asiatic
countries where railway eommunica-
tion is as yet non-existant or not OF
the best.
On November 20 Major General Sal
mond, of the royal air force; Brigadier
General Marion. of the same service
and Capt. Ross Smith. with two me-
chanics, started from Cairo and ar
rived at Damascus, about 400 miles
distant, in the after noon.
The next day they left Damascus at
7:3O o'clock in the morning and few
to Bagdad. $50 miles distant, reaching
there at $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon
OF December l.
In two days the airmen had visited
three countries-Egypt. Syria and
Mesopotamia-and linked up the tvs
great Asiatic expeditionary forces of
the British empire.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
LION RAMPANT ON.
CAPTURED HELMET

WEST CHESTER, Ia. Dec. 10
Mrs. Jay r. Worst, of Oakburne, has
received from her son, Clarence. who
is in France. a Christmas present in
the shape Of the most elaborate Ger
man helmet seen in this section. 1t
is apparently that lost by a high off,
Ger.
The helmet is large and gaudy
affair. made of patent leather. with q
brass gold-plated spike and a wealth
of ornamental work in silver. inciud-
ing a lion rampant with a sword in
its paw and this inscription in silver:
God Honor Our Fatherland."
Several German books and papers
were packed in the helmet.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
I DEAD, I WOUNDED; TWIN
AUSTRIANS WITH ALLIES

EASToN, Pa. Dec. 15.-The samiiy
OF Gustav Williams have been throYn
into deepest sorrow by the inteIhg-
ence that their son, John. who went
out with the draft Maj 20. had been
killed in action on November land
another son, George. has been badly
wounded. The brothers were twins.
twenty-one years OF age. George. en-
listed on May 81. There are eight
sisters in the family and The twas
were the. only sons. Though AuF-
TRANS. the boys wanted 10 fight -
keep out Of miiitarism.
Tony Csllava was killed IN Franrs
on November I. He was thirty -ofisH
An his relatives live IN Itals.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
NEWBERRY PROBE
INVITED IN SENATE

CREDENTIALS OF Truman H Newberry
as Senator from Michigan were pre-
scented TO the Senate yesterday and
then Withdrawn when Senator Pome-
rene revived discussion OF Newberry's
campaign expenditures.
Senator Townsend presented the
credentials. asking that they be filed.
Pomerene moved instead that they 90
TO the Committee on Privileges and
ELECTIONS.
Il have reason to believe" said
Pomerene, that the candidate knew
of the lavish expenditures on his be
half"
Newberry has stated that no money
was spent with his knowledge or con-
sent
Il am told that in several Michigan
precincts votes went uncounted." said
Pomerene. "In one precinct, l am in
FORMED. 1O3 votes were not counted;
The Washington times., 1918-12-15

in another. %. and in another between
10 and 80"
Townsend declared this Congress
has nothing to do with deciding
whether Newberry was duly elected
or not
An investigation will be welcome .
said Townsend, but if one is TO BE-
made it must be made by the next
Congress. the one TO which Newberry
was elected"
Townsend then withdrew the Gre
dentials.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
GROUNDED STEAMER ELoArEp.

NORFOLK. Va, Dec. 15.-The Nor
wegisn steamer. Viking, which went
aground at Cape Henry Friday, has
been floated with the assistance of the
Maryland pilotboat CarminA
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
10 HURT IN NEWARK FIRE.

NEWARK. N. J., Dec. 15.-Six per-
sons were injured and four are in the
City Hospital in a serious condition as
the result of a three-alarm fire in the
1. o. o. F. building, this city. yester-
The Washington times., 1918-12-15

We must keep our army equipped
and ready to enforce peace terms.
Continue to lend Uncle Sam your
mOney-buy w. 3. 8. constantly.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
BY FoNTAiNE FOX

day. The probable damage is $50, 0O0
with the IRE still raging.