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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
GASCST VAUDEVILLE
IN NEW SPRING DRESS
COMING TO THE LYRIC

Hilarious fun will be provided for
ths last week Of May at the Lyric,
Manager Rex having secured variety
oe big time" novelties that will make
the multitude OF amusement seekers
forget the war and rising tempera-
;Gres. II win be period OF unusual
gayety.
Especially aliuring IL the opening
bill Of the week, which embraces some
OF 'he best attractions OF the year IN
vaudeville. One Of the stellar fea-
lures Is the rollicking comedy act In
which Frcament, Benton & Co. will be
seen here for the arst time. 1t is an
Offering that comes direct from the
metropolitan theaters Of the heith
circuit ana is rated among the sra
cons best bets There are four clever
performers IN the Freeman. Benton
company, all versatile Yaudevilleurs,
and the act Is handsomely mounted
aceucally
CLASSY Musical Artists
The Edwards Trio. on tho same pm,
viii he another distinctive hoFeil$
They have u classy musical act, with
a repart ORE of music designed 10
please every taste in melody and har-
mony There are few musical teams
so well known and popular on the
big time as the Edw ards Trio IheE
give q performance that Il marked PS
artistry and originality
Hackott aud Francis, "A clever com
edy duo. promise "A lively round Of
nonsaasical fun. This act IS among
the esta blished favoritcs Of the vaude-
willie realm, but like all other acts
on the new bin it r. appearing here
for the f1rst time
Their there Is walter Wcems tn
Virginia boy who has won world
wide reputation as an entertainer IN
the last two years. Weems is real
soneiian with personality that cN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

the flag,
Mr.. H G. Knight
The remains of H G knight form =
erly Of this City, who died Thurs
day in Nashville, Tenn. will be
brought to this city tomorrow morn
ing for burial the services taking
place NJ O'Clock at the Blandford
cemetery The knights Templar, OF
which the deceased was member,
will attend the burial and will con-
duct the services.
Mr. knight was formely employed
AT the Dupont plant at Hopeweil, and
was transferred about a month age
to the new Dupont plant al Nashville
Tenn.
lie was member Of the local chap
ter Of the Royal Arch Masons and
the Anpomattox commandry, KNIGHTS
Templars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
long. TALL. CAIRO BRoWN MAKES
RAISER IAS WEAPON DOWN

CaTro- N. May 24----'T' taxes a long
tall cairo Brown t. make the, kaiser
lav his weapon down That is one
catchy sentence of a genuine negro
song cnlered troops from this section
sing as they leave for the front 1t
promises to become popular with negro
frnntts .aNerk W here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
Academy Is Dark Next Week But
the Lyric Has Many Topnotchers

all having exhibited two
here
New This return
received very
good houso
Of Its
the
and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

meetings in Phiiadeirhta ana Fffsxs
burg, viii deliver an addrers on VII
the Allies Give Palestine 70 the Jews1
The Great Prophecies of the RestorH@s
ton OF Judah and jerusalem Aboutg
to Re Fulfilled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

union. both were capable in their re-
spective lines. So now. Jennings con-
tinues with his ball team and Smith
continues with his 'chuckles." He
has discarded the burnt cork. how
ever, and is appearing 1t white-face.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
YELLOW SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA
In The AIleganicS.

Opens June accessible VIA Nor
folk and Western and Firginlan ran
WAYS. Attractive scenery. Hotel and
cottages. The tasteless suipur water
possesses an unusual com binatton OF
effective ingredients Correspondence
solicited
IIAVI E>IOOD Pro
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
STORMS AND FOREST TREES
Timber Most Firmly Rooted Will En- dure Strain Better Than That of
 . Strongest Wood.

It is always interesting [" watch the effect of storms anyM here. but iii the woods these effects are most va rird and remarkable. says Il writer.
 IL frequently happens that a tor na,iO or hurricane will follow a rrr tain course and level 'nnly the trees in this line. often leaping from pln" tO place. In such cases nll trees in It's swath suffer or are blown down :: hut where there Is a general very high wind and all frees are hit with about the same force 1t may be noted that the best rooted ones and not those of the strongest wood survive.
 Wind resistance of the whole tree. has also something tn d" with the bending character of the trunk and branches, for where these give before the force of the storm they permit the wind to slide off. The hickory. above all. will not yield. and consequently receives the hardest strain against it's entire top, whether full lcavrd or hare. It may be commonly noticed that in & mixed woodland. where a hard wind has driven. there are more hickOrieS down than any other trees.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
Ills Apparent Yearn.

'T expect to remain nt least two weeks If your accommodations prov" satisfactory" said the hOrsefacrd gent. "I wish Il room with southern and western exposure. l observe that the railroad runs within half a block of the hOteI-yOu will kindly request the company to refrain from blowing their engine whistles In this vicinity. Persons in adjoining rooms should br cautioned about making unnecessary noises. wish prompt service al meals. and am especially desirOus of having strictly fresh peanut butter. Eata>Bitta health food. distilled water. and" '~-,
 "t'h-huh !'', nnnrlalnntIy returned the landlord of the Pptunia Tavern. What you want. pOdnrr. pears to be Ouija board. not plain village board. Well, the-yaw-w-w-wn! - house Is full. and l can't accommodate you."- Kansas City Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
No Croeuses in November.

It should he a consolation to women wh" have passed thirty to remember that the most beautiful work of human hantlS--thp Venus de MilO-iS the statue of Il mature woman, comments 8 writer. All the Venuses. In fact, are represented as mothers. There is not Il young girl in the lot. Among the Greek statues only Psyche could qual- ify as Broadway beauty. and even Psyche might appear Il little plump and mature to the admirers of the hu- man reedbird.
 Of course. every woman should fighl ugliness to her last hour. She need not lose her beauty at any age. But one does not expect to pick snOwdrOpS or crocuses from the fallen leaves of November, and 1t Is just as futile to hope to look sixteen when you are forty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
''~vs HAlE.SOLED HER SAVING BANK
Shoemaker Finds Eight Hundred Dol lars and Gems in Woman's Shoe
 Gets Small Reward.

Business was good with Engle the shoemaker. Many persons had brought many shoes to his shop to be repaired. and his cash drawer was full of strange silver. says the Arizona Republican.
 Game boy carly one morning bear in- :. pair of wOman's shoes to be huff
 .hr boy departed.
 . II aft,rward Engle picked up
 ran> >hocS. From the toe of .ns shoe fell Il purse. Tat and tightly rl">ci. Before the shoemaker had re- covered from his a>lonislIncnt another purse fell from the Joe of the other shoe. Two purses. both fat.
 Engle opened ihr first fut purse. There was S3OO In hills.
 Then Engl- turned To the second purse. From that one came flashing diuInOntls. necklaces. rings and ear drops. More than S:aU worth.
 The shoemaker gathered III, the bills and the diamonds and pui them >afel! away and turned to his work. Count ing the bills OF adrniring the diamonds wouldn't make money for Engle.
 Then a Granite wOIiinn burst into the slIOemaker's shop. No need for Engie to inquire what she wanted or why she was frantic. The shoemaker knew. The shoes belonged tO her nnd sO did the bills and diamonds and other gems. She had taken her safety de lspsit vault to the shoe shop.
 
 Almost in mysteries the woman re- covered her money and jew"lry, more than SSED in all. She ciaSped the two purses to her and immediately great relief spread over her. Placing N cents In the hands of Englp the shoemaker the woman left the shop. Engle turned io his shoe repairing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
SAYS WAR 10 END
 IN MARCH 1918
istrOlOgcr Asserts That There Will Be Trouble in Alaska Probab-
 Iy Next December

Gabriel Meth. astrologer. who made some rather startling predic- tions for the year 1917. when viewed by the events which took place dur ing 1917 following her forecast. is out with forecast for 1918 and claims that the war will end in March, and that there is likely to be trouble in Alaska.
 For instance, the chief points of the forecast for 1918 are as follows:
 War should end in the first half of 1918. the month of March being a crucial point in world affairs; peace or commercial treaties may be signed in the spring and summer of 1918.
 The end of January may bring some loss or check abroad. affect ing Canada and the United Statest and conspiracies plotted in 1915 and 1916 come-to light in the end of January or the summer, 1918
 During the year the negro question will come up for adjustment. Pub lications. inventions and scientific men will receive honors, and public interest in these matters increases.
 Epidemics that especially affect children may occur during the spring and summer
 Excessive heat and destructive storms are foreshadowed for the western half of the United States and Canada for the summer
 Troubles that effect the posses sions of the United States may de- velop. especially in the Philippines. the West Indies and Alaska.
 Great fluctuations on the Stock Ex- change are shown for April, July. August and December.
 Martial excitement is shown in February. June. August and Decem- Der for the United States, though these occurrences may be celebrations.
 February tends to bring disasters to Russia. with temporary settle ment later in the Spring; but no permanence until 1922-27.
 Danger and disaster to German rul- CTS is forecast for January and April to May. 1918. with tendency to revolt of the people.
 Economic state of the people of England benefits; but difficulties arise through shipping. Irish affairs and workers
 Austria may gain by treaties or agreements. Violence and death
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31

The autumnal quarter, to Decem- Der 21, warns the United States so be on guard against the treachery of foreign powers, plots and schemes. with possibly a sudden threat of war or of new movements of troops. Diff ficult and dangerous relations with neighboring nations or foreign mat ters are indicated. This may come about by trade matters. the death of citizens, or broken agreements; but it may also be with the possessions of the United States. It may bring troubles affecting transportation. and possible wrecks. storms and losses of lif.. on the coasts
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
'IxuaG1 aoodS

. n,efu, articles are now coming on oI .r,r, po.,. for the Emporium. ts
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
threaten the ruler of Turkey.

threaten the ruler of Turkey.
 The Spanish King is under grave aspects of danger to his throne, thru intrigues of the aristocracy and his own relatives.
 Many difficulties for the Senate are shown. and party breaches tend to widen; investigations take place. and difficulties affecting navy. army and civil service come to the fore. Change and new regulations may be made.
 The year 1918 should bring in- crease in trade. prestige and power to the United States.
 Referring to Alaska. this astrolO- ger says.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31

.- vas0@ 99sh Prices xs..a>e. .or--een*s-a ysanA Cty
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
The Beauty of Truth.

Only that which has character is beautiful.
 Character is the essential truth of any natural object, whether ugly or beautiful; 1t is even what one might call double truth. for 1t is the inner truth translated by the outer truth; 1t is the soul. the feelings, the idea. ex- pressed by the features of face. by the gestures, and actions of human being. by the tones of sky. hy the line of q horizon.
 Now, to the great artist, everything In nature, hns character; for the un- swcrving ,disect3ons- of his observation searches out the hidden meaning of all things.
 s.TAere is nothing ugly in ast Hxcspt that utA1eh .eHurs hs ovtes oF, tnnlr tf6eAs~+d dSsdiAsu ys .3is a'rr' ,yoa . sst
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31

.Nf' " NH'"'' ' '" w WE
 rr.- eo.:v T.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31
CATERS TO QUIT
 PRACTICE IN ALASKA

R. Capers. attorney for the Copper River & Northwestern railway at Cordova, will leave for Oregon on the first of March. to practice his profes- sion. Mr. Capers has been a resident of Alaska for some years and has a large number of friends in Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-31

jqess M.j.q Gen. 'cc4h;ille ch.;irle. 6. Treat U. s. "A. photographed at an Atlantic port upon hIs return from the wsste.n front. He yald mud, cold and rain are the. worst snsmiss sf the .boya aver there. He addsd:r ..,N4 are oolne. .te take esr siWs, .AhsYt asstiRo Int. thls Heht but
 s.s. i.v se 4sae i". ;~sI yitI slsAa sr"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

end his family are spending a few
days at the Chalfonte. He has just
been elected President of the Glouces-
ter County Historical Society. On his
maternal side, he is descended from
the old Burnett family of Port Repub-
lie.
Over a hundred Bible Records of At
lantic County families We're handed in.
Miss Harriet l. Frambes, Il States
Ave, Atlantic City. has charge of Sc
curing these records, which are to be
bound and placed with the records of
the Society and made accessible to the
public.
Miss Sarah A. Risley read a paper
on the old private burying grounds of
the county. The record of the old
Indian Burying Ground at Pleasant
vile was of particular interest. I'm
plements taken from this burying
ground were shown. With her pape
Miss Risley presents to the Societ
about so records of these old buryin
grounds. giving James and dates on
head stones. The days of labor spent
in securing these records can be imag-
med. Some of them lying miles back
in the country, necessitating long lone
ly drives and frequently tramping over
fields and woodland. 1t is a question
of only a few years when traces of
most of them will he o~bliterated. The
Society expects with warm weather to
make an effort to copy the records on
all the old public burying grounds
throughout the county. These records
will be bound and placed with the So
ciety records for the use of the public.
Many donations were received. Some
were placed in the Society's case in
the Atlantic City Library. Some plac-
ed in the care of the Curator, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ryon Collins, of Pleasant
vile.
DIR. H. L. Harley. of Pleasantville,
save a short interesting talk, proving
to the Society that the credit of in
Concluded on Fifth Page.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
LOCAL OPTION AND LIQUOR
REGULATORY BILLS NOW LAW.

The Mackay Local Option bill, which
had previously passed the Senate, was
passed in the House of Assembly on
Monday night by the vote of 81 to %.
and for the first time since 1883 New
Jersey has swung into the column of
anti-i1uer safes. 10th Of Atlantic
County's representatives, Assembly
msn Blair and Cochran. voted against
the bill.
With ceremonies appropriate to an
occasion Of its importance, Governor
F4F O'clock Tuesday after
noon, affixed his signature to this bill,
also the Wells companion measure to
regulate saloons. The executive Used
a gold pen, which was devoted to a
similar use by the governor of Illinois,
who eight years ago signed a Local
Option bill which had been passed in
that commonwealth after a campaign
waged under the direction of Rev. DR..
James K. Shields, who, as superin-
tendent of the New Jersey Anti-Saloon
League, also led the successful fight
in this State.
We'll this is the end of a perfect
day" facetiously remarked Mr.. Edge.
as he prepared to sign these bills.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
HOME 3. & L. OFFICERS.

Ii the annual meeting of the Home
Building and Loan Associat on. held
last Saturday night. the stockholders
elected The following officers:
Direetors-Charles s. Adams. Alvin
P. Risley. Hugh Collins, John P. Ash
mead, Clifton C. Shina. George H.
Adams, John F, Ryon, Lewis B. Ryon,
Scott Il. Long, Joseph Mendel, Henry
Ang, William Hauenstein.
A~uditors-Wilbur Reed, Thomas B..
Wootton, T. G. Middleton.
The directors organized by electing
Charles S. Adams president, Hugh Col
Inns first vice-president, Clifton C.
Shinn second vice-president, George II.
Adams secretary, Alvin P. Risley trea-
surer and John P. Ashmead solicitor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SPLITS EVEN.

The Pleasantyille High School bas-
ketball team was finally defeated Fri
day night by the strong Naval Re-
serves of Atlantic City. At the end of
the first half the score favored H. S.
IA. Just one minute before the end
of the second half, Schaaf shot a
lucky field goal, tieing the score 15-15.
IN an exciting extra five-minute period
Naval Reserves scored another fed
goal and romped home with the bacon,
o 17-15. The game was roughly
played and filled with plenty of excite
ment. Close guarding was exhibited
by both teams. In the first half H. S.
scored the only field goal. Baker star
red for the H. s. lads by scoring three
field goals, while Shaaf did good work
for the visitors.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
INTERESTING HISTORY
OF DAYS OF Y0RE
Atlantic County Historical Society En-
~tertained With Events of Early Days
of Old Gloucester County.
FRANK RI. STEWART, HISTORIAN.

The regular meeting of the Atlant c
County Historical Society was held on
Friday evening, January 18th, at the
one Of Mrs. Samuel Barbash, Ohio
and Pacific AYES, Atlantic City.
Mrs. Barbash's spacious rooms were
filled with real historians, and it was
a meeting of vital interest and en-
thusiastic throughout.
The speaker of the evening was Mr..
Frank Fl. Stewart. of Philadelphia,
who spoke on the Records of Old
Gloucester County," Atlantic County
was originally a part of Gloucester
County, so these records were intense
ly interesting, particularly to the old
families. Some records shown were
made fifty-nine years before VIM. Penn
landed on our shores. Amusing as
well as interesting was a book owned
and compiled by Mr.. Stewart, showing
the ear marks" of the stock register
ed in old Gloucester County" records
at Woodbury.. Most Of those present
could find the name Of some ancestor.
opposite whose name would be describ-
ed his stock with the distinguishing
ear marks"
Mr.. Stewart has just published a
book. entitled Notes on old Glouees-
ter County" a book TO the historian j.
valuable. It contains Information
which cannot be found elsewhere. and
represents months of labor and re-
search on the part of Mr.. Stewart.
Mr.. Stewart came from Philadelphia
solely to address this meeting. He
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
2LEASANTVILLE BOARD OF
EDUCATION ORGANIZES

The Board of Education of Pleas
antyille met last evening (Friday)
February 1st. for organization, in &C.
c%ordanee with law. Arthur H. Stiles
began a f~ive-year term as a member OF
the Board, succeeding Edwin Wool
bert. While organization had not been
effected at the hour of going to press,
it was expected that DR.. Halvor L.
Harley would be reelected president
and w. G. Penhallow secretary. Mr.,
Stiles will probably become vice-presi-
dent and succeed to Mr.. Woolberts
committee assignments.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
LOCAL p. o. OF A. ENJOY
TRIP TO HAMMONToN

A jolly dozen members of Camp g., P.
0. of A, Pleasantville, went to Ham
monitor Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, as
guests of Camp 81, of Hammonton.
They received a royal welcome, enjoy
ed the splendid work OF Camp 81, and
tho social hour and refreshments fur
nlshed by the hostesses. 1t is hoped
there will be a full attendance at the
regular meeting of Camp 8 this Friday
evening, Feb. l, to hear the report of
the district meeting and to greet the
new District President, who will be
present to install the officers for the
current term.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
SNOW, AND WORE SNOW.

A continuous fall of snow all day
Monday with considerable drifting
completely upset schedules on rail
roads and trolley lines that day. Add
ed to the snow that was already upon
the ground, it made a depth of more
than a foot. This followed by a sleet
made walking almost impossible, and
forced pedestrians to resort to the
middle OF the streets. Shortly after
7oon Wednesday the snow again be
gu falling rapidly and continued well
into the night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
INTERESTING LESSON TOPIC
FOR MEMS BIBLE CLASS

Last Sunday afternoon nearly a score
Of the charter members of the Mems
Bible Glass of Wesley NJ. E. Church
We're present at the session and signed
the charter. In order that it may be
framed and placed upon the walls in
The class room, those members who
have not affixed their signatures are
especially requested to be present to-
morrow, as this is the last opportunity
they viii have.
The disagreeable wintry weather of
the past few Sundays has distracted
somewhat from the attendance at the
sessions, but it has not d~etracted from
the interest and enthusiasm. Come
out, men; you viii find a comfortable
room, a hearty greeting and congenial
surroundings.
The lesson for tomorrow IS enc
which should be Of vital interest to ev-
erybody. 1t is entitled. Jesus Lord
IF the Sabbath" ard is found in Mark
?. - 70 3, 6. If you do not know about
the Sabbath, come and learn: if you
do know, come and give others the
feaeft of your knowledge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
Personal Chronicle of Doings,
Gathered About the City
and Surroundings.
WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR

DR.. A. L. Crosby is very ill at his
home, % N. Second street.
Miss Emily Gardiner spent the last
weekend as the guest of friends in
Germantown.
Mrs. VIM. H. Mathis is spending sew
eral days in Philadelphia as the guest
of her son, Gilbert Mathis.
Norman Long has enlisted in the
Aviation Corps of the Government, and
left Monday for Fort Hancock, Geor-
gia.
Miss Nellie Stevens and Mr.. Russell
Shaw were members of a theatre party
at the Apollo Theatre en- Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Lizzie Simpkins and children
have closed their home on Doughty
Road and have moved to a home on
Pleasant venue
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lippincott, who
we're called to Philadelphia last week
because of the illness of their grand
son, have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Somers and fam
.ily are spending several months in
Philadelphia, where Mr.. Somers has
secured employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Oxley an
nounce the engagement of their daugh.
Z jsr, Hannah Mortimer, to Mr.. Freder-
ick C. S~hoenberger, Jr., of Elkins
Park, Pa.
Miss Kathryn Fleisher, who was
confined at her home in Pennsylvania
because of illness after the Christmas
holidays, has returned to her duties in
our public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. .Kennard Turpin, for.
Tsnerly of Pleasantville, now of Stone
Harbor, are receiving congratulations
upon the birth of another son, who
they have named Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c.. Tompkins
have closed their Glendale avenue
home, and have taken apartments on
Vermont avenue in Atlantic City for
the remainder Of the winter
Miss Gladys Stebbins spent the last
weekend as the guest of Miss Mida
Blake at West Chester Normal School.
During her stay Miss Stebbfns was
guest of honor at a fudge party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Chambers, of
Bridgeton, are receiving congratula-
ytions upon the birth of a fine baby boy,
Eugene, Jr. Mrs. Chambers was Miss
Jennie Berger, a frequent visitor to
this city.
Among tie cut Of town folk who en-
joyNd tie Basket Ball game, in our
High School on Friday evening, Jan.
25th, were: Misses Verna Vannan,
Anna McGarey, Mildred Henry, Messrs.
David Smith and Frederick Layton, of
Mays Landing, and Lewis Shinn, of
the Atlantic City High School.