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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
CHAPTER Xiv

ShAHAFsA IALlN
-EIve dollars and sixty-hve cents!
five sixty-fveg That went gallop-
Ing through my mind like a hldeous
refrain.
What was to do? The lunch
eon check was five siXty-five. the
tip must be at least sixty cents more
and | had less than five dollars
ana a half.
Stealthily. under the table my
hands went fumbling through every
compartment OF my purse but no
blessed miracle had converted the
Ave dollar bill and three dimes and
two niclSles into one cent more than
/ had figured it in my first flush of
terror.
had no credit at Carlier's. l was
unknown there And | had nothing
! could offer as security for a loan
at the desk-anG supposing they
would contemplate advancing me any
..nJney. l wore no jewelry-nothing
A4t the plain gold band on my mar
riage finger, and as l wrung my cold
hands together in my lap and touched
my wedding ring, | spurned myself
anew to think of some way out
some way that would not humiliate
my Jim.
For his sake l couldn't ask Nir-
ginia to lend me the money--and in
the midst of my desperation l felt
relieved because it was clearly not
my duty to shame myself before her,
Most certainly / didn't want to.
But something must be done.
Desperately 1 stared around the
room, searching for some inspiration.
All about me were smiling, smartly-
dressed men and women. Probably in
all that room there was no one else
to whom one dollar meant the diff
ference between misery and happi-
ness.
Suddenly, out of that mess of in
different, unknown, maslI-like faces,
one detached itself and became real
Sheldon Blake's eyes caught mine. as
he leaned forward from a distant
table and lifted his goblet of water
in greeting.
\ plan leaped into my mind. l eX-
cused myself to Virginia and Phoebe
on the preteXt of phoning, hurried
TO the lobby, gave "A page ten cents
and the request to call Mr.. Blake
from the wall table in front of the
third pillar. and then recalled the
page and told that astounded youth
not to call the gentleman after all.
l had gone to the lobby fully in
tending to summon sheldon Blake,
snd with little pretended air of
humor 10 beg for rescue and the
psltry missing dollar-out l couldn't
do it
must return and ask Virginia
for the money. However that hurt
me. it could be managed, and In a
way that need not reflect ON Jim
And so / went back and told Nir-
ginla a little white lie" about my
chronic carelessness in money mat
ters. and how it had sent me out
with a ridiculously small amount of
money that morning.
We all do those things now and
then. May | lend you five or ten
dollars, AIMEE" she asked in an cven
unruffied voice. Ordinarily that tone
OF hers froze me. Now il saved me
humiliation, as did the careless, mat
ter-of-fact way she slipped a bill
Into my hand under cover of the
damasE tableCloth.
Hardly was our transaction con-
cluded when Sheldon Blake came
strollins over to the table.
Hello, Mrs. Jimmie" said he
"Will you let a thirsty and lionel,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
Son Gives All to His
Mother in Eight Words

Norristown. Pa, Nov. 9.-In the
Office of Register of Wills Miller here
appears an instance of paper con-
servation. The will OF Wade Fl.
Myerle, of Pottstown, written on the
back of a No. IL. envelope, is on file
for probate. 1t was a used. envelope
sent to HIM with a letter on Septem-
Der 5, 1918. lie died on October 20.
Here is all that is written.
Everything | own is left to my
mother.
(Signed) Wade II. Myerle.
Brother next heir"
1t was not dated nor was his sig
nature witnessed. AS his mother re-
nounced the right to letters testa-
mentary, his brother, John, quail
fed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
No Halt of Draft
in Armistice Talk

Washington, Nov. 9.-Secretary of
War Baker yesterday authorized the
statement that negotiations for an
armistice in France have not caused
the War Department to check in any
way the machinery of the draft law,
and that no contracts for supplies or
equipment have been cancelled be-
cause of the probability of Ger
many's accepting the terms received
yesterday morning from Marshal
Foch.
Until Germany actually signs the
armistice, no slackening of the war
machinery of the United States is to
be permitted. however far advanced
may be the program of action to
follow the German capitulation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
4O5,OOO Taken by Allies
in West Since January

London, Nov. 1.-Two hundred
thousand prisoners were taken by
the British on the western front
from January l to November 8, in
elusive, according to an official an
nouncement made In the House of
Commons. In the asame period the
French captured 10000. the Amer
leans $4,000 and the Belgians 15.-
000
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
Gro lie COntinucd.D
CHANCELLOR MAX RESIGNS

London, Nov. 9.-Prince MaXimil-
ian of Baden, the Imperial German
Chancellor, has resigned, according
to a German wireless dispatch pick-
ed up here last night. The wireless
says that Prince MaXimilian tender
ed his resignation in view of the al
tered parliamentary situation, but
that acceptance of it is still out
standing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-11
PADEREWsKI GOES OUT

New York, Nov. 9.-Ignace ].
Paderewski, representative of the
Polish National Committee in the
democratic union of mid d-European
nations. and who has ben proposed
as president of a Polish republic,
announced last night that he had
withdrawn from the organization,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
Sheriff Bright is a Real Candidate

My attention has been called 10 an
inspired article in one of the Philsdel.
phia morning papers where it is init
mated that 1 will withdraw from the
Senatorial race this fall, which Is abso-
Iutely an unqualified falsehood. My
petition was filed in good faith and /
will not withdraw from the race. 1
am a candidate and will so remain
until the last vote is counted and the
result made known. 1 ask every Re-
publican to dismiss from his mind any
such thought and urge him to be on
his guard against all such rumors and
especially eleventh hour reports that
will eminate from the same sources too
late to be contradicted. 1 ask the sup
port Of every Republican voter at the
primaries on Tuesday, September oath.
and promise If nominated to use my
vote and voice for the best interests Of
Cape May county.
WILLIAM II. BRIGHT.
Paid for by Nm. H. Bright.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
BILLY" GRAUEL WOUNDED In
FRANCE

A letter dated August Goth, 1918, is
just received from William B. Grauel,
who was a reporter on the JOURNAL
some years ago. 1t states that he was
wounded in the foot by a piece OF shrap-
mel, and is now in a hospital "Over
There" After MI. Grauel left the
JOURNAL, he was employed in the adj
vertising department of the Phlladel-
phia Public Ledger "Billy" arrived
in France last July. A paragraph OF
his letter reads as follows:
chow are all the folks? Kindly re.
member me to the good folks l knew
while in Wildwood. The town in
which the hospital is situated in is q
health resort. 1t is like Wildwood in
two respects. 1t is noted for the beau
tiful women (girls) that dress in the
latest and best and the other features
L will have to explain: During the
day It's as dull as the beach in Janu-
airy, but from supper time on ''it's
Wildwood in it's glory" All the
swell folks come out, and just like at
the resort-you would wonder where
they all came from"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
WILDWOOD
Continued from page l

On Tuesday last Stanley Marter, OF
Philadelphia, was badly injured by
coming in contact with the timbers OF
the wrecked barge while in bathing.
If this be true then the authorities OF
Wildwood deserve censure for not put
ting up a sign warning bathers of this
at times submerged wreckage. This
young man came to Wild wood at the
instance Of friends, who feel badly
that he should have met with such an
accident.
Yesterday morning Pfeiffer's Wild
wood orchestra was taken to Cape May
in five automobiles to give a concert
at the Army Hospital, formerly the
big Hotel Cape May, for the pleasure
and benefit of the wounded and gassed
boys from the trenches lover There"
Rev. Winfield Hunter and wife, OF
Dorchester, evangelistic singers, will
spend Sunday at the First M. E.
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Wentzell, Of Mon
roevilIe, came to Wildwood today to
spend wei Sunday with relatives.
Charles X. ScuIl, a prominent Phil
adelphian,. and Wild wood property
owner, came down today with his wife
to spend a few days. Mr.. Scull Is a
retired coal dealer. They are stopping
at Severn Hall.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
The Civic Club Concert

The grand concert announced by the
Civic Club to take place last night in
the Casino pier auditorium, and to be
the musical event of the season, ex-
ceeded expectations and was surely the
browning success of a noteworthy sum-
mer. The reception rendered to the
soloists amounted almost to an ovation,
there being repeated and prolonged APP
plause on each and every appearance OF
the singers, individually and collec-
lively. The rendition of the horn by
Henry Hotz, the basso, was a master
piece of Interpretation. May Ebrey
Hotz, soprano, aroused everyone to a
marked degree OF enthusiasm by her
animated expression and her high
strong notes, clear as a bell. Marie S.
Langston's rich, deep contralto was
most pleasing to the ear; and the sweet
tenor voice of Mr.. PoDtius made up q
quartette that would be very hard to
match. 1t was a big house that listen
ed to these singers, and the proceeds
are for the benefit of theH ostess House,
26th street and Boardwalk. Tomor.
row afternoon at four O'Clock, there
will be a flag raising at this Hostess
House, and all who are able to attend
will further a noble cause by their pres,
ence.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
CAPE MAY
COUNTY DIRECTORY

Justice of Supreme Court-Charles
g. Black, Democrat. Term expires
1921
Circuit Judge-Howard Carlow, D.
1920.
Law Judge-Henry H. Eldredge, D.
1921.
Prosecutor of Pleas-Eugene G. Cole,
Republican, 1922.
S~herif-Robert s. Miller, R. 1919.
Coroners-Dr. N. A. Cohen, Wild
wood, 1920; DIR. Wilson A. Lake,
Erma, 1918; s. M. Hoffman, Ocean
City.
County Clerk-A. Carlton Hildreth,
Republican, January, 1920.
Surrogate-Harry s. Douglass, r.,
November, 1922.
State Senator-LewisT 7. Stevens, R.,
1919.
Assemblyman-Mark Lake, R.
County Superintendent of Schools
Aaron w Hand, R., October, 1920.
Terms of Court-Second Tuesday in
April, September and December.
Board Of Chosen FreehOlders
Terms expire January 1st
Director-Henry 8. Rutherford.
Vice Director-Gus Hilton.
Clerk-Frank w. Fowkes, Sea Isle
City.
Collector-Chas. w. Saul, Wildwood.
Solicitor-Ernest w. Lloyd, Cape
May.
Road Supervisor-Daniel Schellen-
ger, Erma.
Sea Isle City-Theod ore E. DeBow,
1920; James F. Eustace, 1920.
Upper TownsRip-Hope w. Candy,
Tuckahoe, 1919.
Wildwood-Otto Koeneke, 1921;
Augustus Hilton, 1921.
North Wildwood-John w. Young,
1921; Floyd Hewitt, 1921.
Cape May City-John T. Bennett,
1919; Henry s.. Rutherford, 1921.
Dennis Township-Levi Wentzell,
Peermont. 1919.
Lower Township-Joseph P. Mac
Kissic, Wildwood Crest, 1921.
Middle Township Joseph Camp,
Pierces, 1921.
Ocean City-John P.Fox, 1918; John
E Townsend, 1919
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
MORE ACCOUNTS OF
PENNSYLVANIA HEROISM

Following up the recent Hero Section
the Philadelphia Public Ledger next
Sunday will contain further stories Of
the exploits of Pennsylvania heroes in
France.
The details will be obtained from
Raymond G.. Carroll's special cable dis
patches, supplemented by stories of
the individual soldiers careers before
they entered the army. These articles
will be accompanied by photographs.
A few weeks ago all America was
thrilled by a new shipbuilding record
the construction of a $4,000 ton steel
freighter in tw~enty-four working days.
"Joe" Tynan-whose driving energy
made that record possible-learned how
to build ships in Pennsylvania and
carried that experience to the scene Of
his present triumphs in California.
The story of his rise from the obscur-
ity Of an Irish immigrant to the posi-
ton of the greatest shipbuilder In the
world" as Charles Schwab describes
him, is told in the Magazine Section
of the Sunday Public Ledger.
Many other features will be found in
this issue.
In order to be sure Of a copy, place
your order In advance with TED
| SCHOTT.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
WILDWOOD CREST

Willard Richardson, of w. Columbine
road, left on Monday last for Boston,
having enlisted in the u. s. Merchant
Marine service. His brother, Jack
Richardson, il a member Of the U. S.
Medical corps, and is stationed at the
big embarkation point at Camp Mer-
rift, neal Hoboken. Their father, Rob-
ert Richardson is a clerk in the county
prothonotsry's office in Philadelphia,
having held that position for at least
25 years. The Richardson's have been
Crest cottagers for about six years.
Last Friday, Mrs. H. w. Ross, of
6102 Park Boulevard, received a tele-
gram from Plainfield, conveying the
cad news that her husband had been
seriously injured and taken to a hospi-
tai. Mr.. Ross is superintendent Of a
government airplane factory at Plain
field. The telegram simply stated that
he had been the victim of an automo-
bile accident; was unconscious when
picked up; and unable to tell how it
happened. The presumption is that
Mr.. Ross was struck while he was
crossing a street, and that the driver of
the auto got a way before his identity
could be established.
Are you looking for paints, house
hold goods, etc., then go to the public
sale at Logue's on Sept. 81. ct
On Sunday, August 25th, Jesse E.
Werner, of $50 west Wisteria road, en-
tertained for the day a merry party of
Philadelphia visitors-eleven IN num-
ber-all connected with the Pecora
paint works, 18th and Indiana venue
Mr.. Werner's son, William Price Wer-
ner, is the chief chemist of this big
plant, and also its superintendent. All
the other members of the party were
either officials or stockholders. To en-
terrain these distinguished guests, the
venerable Jesse E. Werner's powers of
entertaining were taxed to their utmost;
but he was equal to the emergency.
One item of the elaborate menu was 25
pounds of fish, done up in best style
a la Crest. AS the host was, himself,
once chief chemist of this paint COM
pany, many pleasant memories and
as associations were renewed, and a most
delightful time was had all around.
B.. G. Ingersoll not only out-fished
the other members of the Crest Pier
Fishing CLUB last Tuesday afternoon,
but he out-fished Ingersoll, when be
pulled up On the pier platform, a red
channel bass, which pulled AZ pounds
and 10 ounces on the Crest pier scales
Ingersoll's heaviest previous catches
didn't exceed "a pounds slngly. The
42s pound fish caught Tuesday by him
is the largest one so far, hooked on the
pier proper. No one will blame Ben
ny for feeling a bit proud just now; fol
like the envied Caesar he seems tc
"bear the palm alone"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
Sugar Certificates for Re.
tail GrOcerS

Certificates for New JERSEYS sugar
allotment for September have been
sent out. The distribution will include
retail grocers, who were omitted from
the list for August, because their July
apportionment covered two months
supply.
Also information with regard to
the new Wheat Conservation Program
and changes in the rules has just been
received. Copies Of these rules can be
had by applying at the office of the Lo'
cal Food Administrator.
PALMER M. WAY,
Local Food Admir-,
Wildwood, N. ].
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
Draft Registration Notice

Notice IS hereby given that all male
citizens in Wildwood and Wildwood
Crest over IS years Of age, and under As
years, and not previously registered,
must appear at City Hall, Wild wood,
to register forthe wal draft on Thursday
September IL, 1918, between the hours
of z a. m. and 9 p. M. Signed:
A. e. HILDRETH,
Sec'y Cape May County Draft Board.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
Lost

EMILY Foster Dubois lost a fan sus-
pended with a beaded chain last night
while on the way from Severn Hall to
the concert by way Of Pacific and Ce-
dar avenues. For its return to either
the hotel, JOURNAL office or 116 east
Andrew avenue, she offers a thrift
stamp as a reward.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
al to our Allies

With another credit Of 500, 00O, 600
to Italy and 50, OOO,O 900 more to Bel
GUM the credits advanced by the Uni
ted States to our allies now total
Sc, $50, DOC, 900.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
s.The City OF the Caesars"

Last Sunday night in the Presbyter-
ian church, DIR. King gave a description
of Egypt. Next Sunday night he will
give his experiences in Rome. the city
of the Caesars. At the morning service
Rev. j. M. Hubert is expected to
preach. He is a fine orator, the assis-
tant clerk of the General Assembly.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
Crest Lots For Sale

Lots Nos. 10 and 20, block IL,
N Northeast side of Lavender road,
6oxIoo, will sell cheap. Small cash
payment, balance on mortgage, OF
will trade for equities in income prop
critics. J. S. HOLMES, North Oak
land Avenue, Ventnor, Atlantic City.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06
-o0o-

~Lost-Golden sunburst diamond centre, on
Rhoads' carrousel, or on boardwalk between
Ocean Pier and Cedar avenue, Friday eve
ming, August %. Reward. II found notify
I2I East Pine avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

L-ost-Saturday, Aug. "a, on Penna. express
train, arriving Wildwood about three p. M. a
wallet containing q sum OF money, valuable
papers and a return ticket to Phila. Liberal
reward If returned to Journal office, Wild
wood.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

Mr.. Newwed-I suppose when you
come home late at night you tell her
everything she wants to know.
Mr.. Oldwed-No, sir. I always tell
her the things she doesn't want to
know.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

LOST-From Bartram hotel a sum of mon
ey and three railroad tickets. Finder may
keep halt the money and no questions asked.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

For Sale-Englander couch bed, reasonable,
III e. Taylor avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

For Sale-Lorraine Laundry, including the
ground, building and machinery, fully equip
trade. Call at 1125 E. Eyre street, Philadel-
phia, owner.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

l have three sums of money to loan now.
$1,000, $500 and $1,000 on first mortgage. VIM.
H.. Bright.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-09-06

For Rent-Furnished one, two, three or four
room apartments at 1877 f. Pine avenue. Rea-
sonable rates. The Morrell, Mrs. M. r. Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
O'LEARY TELLS OF I RELATIONS WITH
 MIME. DE VICTORICA

New York, July 15-Jeremiah A. O'Leary. the Sim Fein leader, admitted in the federal court here today thar Mime. Marie K. DeVictorica, 2 German subject, indicted with him on charges of conspiracy and espionage, consulted him in February or March, 1917, regard ing the Institution of divorce proceed ings.
 A witness at the retria1 of his brother, JohnJ. O'Leary, charged with aiding him to escape on the eve of his trial, charged with printing alleged seditious articles in the Bull. Jeremiah identified NIme. DeVictorica from photograph and said he had called on her once at her hotel regarding the divorce. He had advised her in the matter, but she paid him no fee, he said.
 Jeremiah also admitted that he recom- mended to Mime. DeVictorica that she engage as her secretary and maid, Mar garet Sullivan, who had applied to him for work. At the time of Mime. DeVic- toricas arrest, Miss Sullivan was ques- toned regarding secret letters and mes- sages she was suspected of carrying for her employer.
 Questioned concerning his acquaint- ance with Carl Rodiger, the former Ger man naval officer, also indicted with. him for conspiracy to commit espionage, Jeremiah denied that he had ever seen him, except in the yard of the Tombs prison, wkere both have been awaiting trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
Amendists and Antis
 Prepared for Battle

Montgomery, July 15.L(Special.) .)-The amendmnsts end anti-amendists have full tickets for the state democratic execu- uve committee in each congressional dis trict and each will make a hard figh. during the next four weeks to control the party, machinery during the next four years. Members of the committee Will be elected in the democratic pri : mary August 13. Each congressional dis tnct is entitled to five members, the one receiving the largest number of votes in each district becoming member from the state at large
 The party departs from it's old meth cd this year and will elect the chair man of the state committee from the committee. Heretofore, the chairman has been elected in the primary.
 D. H. Riddle. defeated candidate for attorney general became an eleventh hour candidate for state senator from the Eighth district, opposing Marion H. Sims. while E. w. McNeil became a can didate for state senator from the Thir- teenth district in opposition to Charley k. West and John T. Glover.
 Up to this time the records of the secretary of state show that A. A. Grif- filth has no opposition for senator in the Sixth district, J. T. Bledsoe in the Nine- teenth, s. c. Cowan in the Twenty sixth and J. B. Ellis in the Thirtieth. Other qualifications may arrive within five days from Saturday at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
BIG CROWD ATTENDS
 OPEN AIR PAGEANT
 AT CAPITOL PARK
Masque of Pandora Given Under Auspices of Council of Defense Last Night-Military Band
 Gives Concert

The 'Masque of Pandora was given again last night at Capitol park and was brilliant success. There was a fair audience. The earlier presenta- tions were so greatly enjoyed that repe- titions were demanded. and the judgment of those who suggested more of the pageant was fully approved.
 The field artillery band from Camp Mcclellan gave a delightful concert pre- ceding the "Masque.' It was one of the best bands that has ever visited Birmingham, and it's programme. em- bracing many choice concert compost tions, was heartily applauded.
 In Pandora Miss Lucille Roberts sang the principl part. She was in good voice and filled the role admirably.
 Jack Thomas, in the baritone role, was up to his usual high standard.
 The entertainment was under the aus pices of the council of defense and the proceeds will be used for buying "com- fort kits'' for selectmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
Expected Renewal of German Ofensiue In France Begins With Fierce Battles On
 Both Sides of Cathedral City of Rheims

high command. Success in these strategic value to the Germans if it is intended by them ultimately to attempt to drive on to Paris.
 While the Germans are making their drive in the south the Brit ish around Ypres nre pecking away at the German lines with success as regards the gaining of groGnd and the taking of prisoners; the the French and Italians in AL bania are keeping up their spectac- uiar drive against the Austrians and the French and Italians in the mountain region of the Italian theatre daily are harassing the enemy with patrol attacks of con- siderable violence and NbOmbard.- ments. In the few instnnces>Svherc the Austrians in this region lately have tried to take strategic posi- tfons they have met with almost instant repulse. In Palestine, Turk ish and German troops penetrated British positions north of Jericho, but almost immediately were eject ed with the loss of more than 300 men made prisoner, including 260 Germans.
 British and American troops are now in control of entire Murman coast in northern Russia, accord ing to unofficial advices. It is through this territory that it is hoped ultimately to lend aid to Russia by way of the Arctic ocean. In violent fighting with the boI- sheviki troops in middle Russia, CUav ! tured the important commercial city of Kazan, whica lies on the FolSa river i3O miles east of Mos- cow