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Evening star., 1921-05-18
Mount Vernon-as It Was.

10 'he '|Nlt'T OF Inc SIAF:
II seems pity that the people
" no desire to take Mount Vernon out
Of the capable hands of the associa-
tIon. in order to escape an entrance
fee Of - cents. which Il majority of
them pay only once in q lifetime.
had not visited the sacred spot be
fore the ladies acquired control.
Those of us who had til. pleasure
of climbing the muddy. painless
steps, losing our ovcrShocS on the
way. welcome the change. and pay
the quarter ungrudGingly.
The manson was there: empty of
everything but dust and spiders
webs, rain which found access
through the lcaky roof. and food
crumbs Of recent visitors. There was
not II chair or other place to sit in
the house or in the vicinity one
could easily see all that was historic
III five minutes but must wall. stand
ing or sitting on the ground. until
the boat should return. The well was
without a bucket. III III. words Of
Scripture: Nothing to draw with and
the well is deep"
Visitors had 50 many cm0t ions that
the patriotic variety We're neglected
We old s"rtl-rs do not grudge the
quarter which helps pay for some
Of the notable improvements
RUTH a.. -. HANESS
Evening star., 1921-05-18
KNOX RESOLUTION
CHANGES LIKELY
rConNnued from First PageD

olution of Congress. passed April 6,
1911 declaring d state Of war to exist
between the Imperial German govern
ment and the people of the United
States Of America and making provi-
sion to prosecute the same, be, and
the same is hereby. repealed. and aid
state of war is hereby declared at an
end"
Chairman Porter of the House COM
mittee on foreign affairs seems to feel
that the repeal phrase is supertiuous
and might lead to legal tangleS. Rep
resentative Mondell. House leader.
shares that view. The fear is that
Germans may always look upon that
repeal as an expression Of regret or
apology or change Of heart on the
part of the United States. Heretofore
wars have come to an end without re-
pealing any war legislation. The
ratifica ton of treaty has automa ii :
cally ended the state of war. That s
why so many members of Congress
feel that il is sufficient merely to de-
clare the war ended and state Of
peace begun. Although President
Harding hasn't expressed any views.
there is reason to believe he would
prefer to have the repeal clause
eliminated
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1921-05-18
FRANKLIN K LANE PROGRESSIVE
LEADER IN AMERICAN AFFAIRS
He Was Popular Cabinet Member, Advo-
cate of Constructive Measures, Magnetic
Organizer and Friend of Soldiers.

a finer sens" of justice t. All tn, ;r+or
eStS concerned.
He favored for wears n NATIONAL .nr-
poratiou com mmisSion similar to th, Inter
state Commerce Comm sSin:,. with ,o,,...,.
to regulate all business entcr,rIsts on
gagged in interstate commerce. ,,alj.y;,i.,
this to he the most eff"rtlN, remedy fn,,
trust evils. He also advocated III. can
mission form of government for AIask,
Mr.. Lane was elected a member Of tn.
permanent International railway com
mission, organized in 1920 at tn. Inter
ma ationa railway congress in Perm.
Switzerland In 1916 he. headed trr
American delegates at Il joint conference,
with high commissioners from Mexico
AS a result of which Il protocol was
signed at Atlantic City and United
States troops were Withdrawn from that
country.
Services During War.
When tn" United States entered the
Wcrid war IN 1917. Secretary Lane, in A
number or public speeches. outlined the
rountry'S purposes and urged business
men to snow SACRIFICES rs worthy as
tEoSe OF Inc men on their Way 10 the
trenches. His work in behalf nt the
liberty loan was unccaSin". Ia numer-
Gus addresses he declared the defeat
OF the | nited States was ''umthinkah bile
ana that the government was deter
mihed TO see the W;:r fought To Il fin
i>h
When peace came Mr. Lane put for
"afd ms plans for tho employment Of
returning troops. He urged congress
|" !ecera ilZe the America nIZatinu of the
l"ftisn born. aided i'll the reconstruct
tloh OF France and other wHr-torr,
countries, and particularly advocated
inlhfdiaf" passage of a bill to give
farms TO soldiers. He was active in
me council for National Defense and
the American Red Cross.
Secretary Lane was Il Sianch sup
porter OF the league of nations
covenant. and advocated h" a'itica
t'"n or the treaty Of Versailles. In tn.
summer of 1919 Mr.. Lane made one Of
thoS" striking proposals which laugh,
tht fancy Of the couatry. He recon-
n"nd"d 20 the President In. calling
Oh conference of representative al
America capital. labor and industry
10 d'SfuSS "rOnom!" problems. The
national industrial conference was tbs
result. and Of this gathering Mr. Lane
was made chairman. Acting as chair
man of the railroad wage commission
hholhtr OF his activities. he helped t,
settle a number Of strikes and avert
threatened walkoutS
Hr. Ian" married in 1899 Miss Ann.
int"rmute of Tacoma, Wash. vino
survives him. Two children wera born
/" them. Mrs. Nancy Lane Kauffmanl
OF fhiS CITY and Lieut.. Franklin X
Lane, il, /. :. A. OF Los Angeles
Calf.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
MORATORIUM IN PERU.
Unsatisfactory Economic Condi
tions Results in Federal Decree.

t.sta bIishment of partial mora :
,orium in Peru by government decree
was reported today to the Depart
ment of Commerce by Daniel Waters
acting commercial attarhe at Lima.
Debts owed banks are collecta BILE
under the decree at maturity in in
staliments Of 10. 20 and 30 per cent
at the expiration Of thirty. sixty and
ninety days. respectively. with renew
al Of the remainder on like terms, the
message said.
I-nsatisfa cto:y economic conditions
in Peru slump in tn. prices of
basic commodities and inability 70
export sugar. copper. silver. cotton
and similar products are probabiy
responsible for the governments ac-
ton. foreign trade experts here be-
lieyed II was said at the Commerce
pepartment that banking interests
both here and in Peru. affected by
the DEGREES would probably protest
against continuance Of the mora =
tOrium.
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FALLS TRYING TO ESCAPE.

Jennie Matthew's colored. inmate Of
The National Training School for
Girls Conduit and Loughboro roads.
b4J :, narrow escape from instant
o.ath while trying to escape from the
school last night about II O'Clock.
Sh. fell from IL third story window
md received Z; fracture of her left
arm and bruises about her body. Tn.
injured girl Was taken to W aSh!nS-
ron Asylum Hospital. wncrc II was
said her condition MAS not serious
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HONOR NINE. CURIE.

HkW YORK. May lS.-Mme. Marie
curie. co-dlscovcrer of radlum. WAS
feted as the queen Of the scientists
of the worid' at a luncheon given IN
her honor yesterday by four Ameri-
can scientific societies.
DR.. Richard +. Moore. chief chemis
of the United States bureau of mines,
one of the speakers at the luncheon
said il was generally understood IN
science that uranium was the mother
element of rAdium, but that Nine.
Curie was The real mother.
Beyond thanking her hosts for the
reception. the scientist made no re-
marks 1t was explained she was
very much fatigued from social ex-
si1S ions since she arrived in this
country. Her right arm was still
ba ndag ged-the result Of effSive na nd =
shaking,
Evening star., 1921-05-18
Col. Roosevelt Flies
to Norfolk to Look
0ror 6 Nn,,r RHse

NORFOLK. Vn.. May 1S.-CoI.
Theodore Roosevelt. assistant
secretary Of the Navy. wn" the
guest yesterdny afternoon OF
the Norfolk Chamber OF Conn
merce.
Col. Roosevelt Arrived at the
naval base shortly before noon
ky xeaplane from Washington.
He made the trip In just n rev
seconds more than two hour"
and. when he aliEhted he e1-
claimed.
"After all, there In no taxi
that quite equals an atrpInne.
After br.ef inspection OF the
naval base. the training Htnti0n
md the air station. the nsst~t-
mt secretry Of the Navy came
to Norfolk md later will ="
over to the navy yard for an in
SpectiOn tour.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
CALLS RULING ENCOURAGING.
Railroad Official Says Amount of
Wage Cut Is Most Vital

Rail officials IN Washington received
with some reserve announcement of The
decision or the Railway Labor Board 10
r"1djusJ down ward wages Of employees
o. IN" carriers
Because the. percentages of decrease
; ave not ye' Dren determined. the cN-
'-cutivcS here in connection with hear
lugS befoT" the S.Dat" Interstate com =
!Ecrcr cornru;ttec generally regarded the
announcement more or loss indcf .
nite. Thcr" was also som" indication
of disappointment because the revision
would not become effective until Jnly /.
H r. Bryan OF the Chicago, MllWau-
kce and ST. Paul was the only rail Off
cIal who would comment. The state
rrent'' he said lis encOuraEIng. but
the benefits We Will Ert from II d, nd
OF the reduction that Is made
Frank =. Walsh. who has served as
attorney for railroad unions before the
Railway Labor Board and before con
gressjonal committees, declined TO MAKE
ans comment.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
|BALLOU MAY URGE
BRUCE DISMISSAL
Superintendent Is Expected
to Give Views to Board
This Afternoon.

Superintendent of Schools EallOu is
expected to inform the board Of cdu
cation at its meeting in the Franklin
Schoo! this afternoon that he is pre-
pared to submit Il report emhodyin;
his recommendations concerning RoS-
coe c. Bruce. assistant superintendent
in charge OF colorcd schools. 1t is
understood that the superintendent in
his report will request the board
to remove Mr.. Bruce from office on
Erunds of incompetency.
Mny Not Act at Once.
Whether the school governing body
Will take action on the rccomInen-
dations today is questionable. Reports
in school circles indicate they VIII
be taken under consideration by the
board and definite action Will II" de-
ferred until after the close OF the
present school year, next month.
The Bruce case. which has been
hanging fire for several years. WAS
put in the hands of pr, Eal'ou lmme-
diately after he became head OF the
District school system las, July l.
by the board. after it had put itself
On record "aS satisfied with the char
actrr and educational and admIhStra-
tive efficiency" Of the col"rrd "ihrlai
In a resolution adopted by III" board
at that time II Was stipulated 'hd1
whenever Br. i!aliou chooses to "A-
pres himself to the board, either IN
favor or against Mr.. liruc". after ne
has become familiar with his tasks
the beard of education Will act upon
any such expression.
Since that time Dr. BallOu is said
to have made ii thorough study Of
the work OF Mr.. Bruce. and as A re-
suit has drafted the report which II
is believed h. Will present To the
board today.
East Washington Protests.
Members OF the school board today
received by special delivery COPIES OF
resolutions adopted by the Public In
terest Association of East Washing
ton, protesting against the Conten-
plated removal from office of MT.
Bruce. The resolution stipulated that
under no condition should tn. board
GUST Mr.. Bruce except upon proven
charges in "a fair trial in open session
<Nf lA.. ,l,t,. i
Evening star., 1921-05-18
DEATH OF o. T. PUTNAM.
Charter Member of I. O. O. F
Lodge Was Resident 20 Years.

orvll!c Taylor Putnam. seventy
eigh, years Old, died Monday evening.
following AN illness of several
months.
Mr.. Putnam was born IN tr.ndyiils
Center. Pa, and had been a resident
OF thol$ city twenty eight years. HIS
wife, Mrs, Sarah b Putnam, sur
wives HIM.
RI" was charter m"Hber of Lang
don Lodge of ODD Fellows and a
member Of the Ninth Street Christian
Church.
Funeral services will he held at :
o'clock tonight at the residence. Rev.
DIR. EageSon VIII offiriatc. Members
of the Odd Fellows will assist in the
services. lnte-mcnt will be at Grand .
VILE Center, Pa.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
DROPPED FROM SERVICE.
Federal Force of Workers Here Is
Reduced Further.

IN" force of government workers in
inc District was reduced by $50 dur
ing April. according to the monthly
report of the Civil Service Commits
sion. made public today
The actual number separated from
thr service last month was 2.nN0 but
.4"o new appointments were made
he biggest reduction Of the month
was III the War Department.. where
3s1 empIoycs left The Treasury
dropped l99 and the Department of
commerce reduced its personnel by
1fN
Evening star., 1921-05-18
STATUE AHEAD OF TIME.
Bartlett Figure of Franklin Goes
to Waterbury Unheralded.

WATERBURY. Conn. May ls.-Thc
Eartlott statue Of Benjamin Franklin
arrived AT its final stopping place
here last night unhcraldcd. The Off
cial welcoming d"legation had ar
ranged for the arrival of the statue,
bur change in plans brought II
from Bridgeport earlier
Five Roy Scouts accompanied tho
statue, which is to be placel in front
of Sronzen Library.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
PLANS RENT LEGISLATION.
Senate D. C. Committee to Give
Hearing Wednesday.

4 hearing on the rent situation in
the District OF Columbia viii be
held by the Senate District commit
tee next Wednesday, prepa ratory 10
drafting an amendment extending The
Bail rent act
Chairman Bali Of the committee
said today that tn. members Of the
District rent commission would be
asked to appear before the committee.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
RIFLE MATCH DATES SET.

The national small arms natchrs s
will he held AT Camp Perry. Ohio.
August ~ to September ~. instead Of
a month earlier ~ previously an
uounC-d Matches of tn" National
Rife Association OF America viii be
shot September to IA. and national
team and individual rife and pistol
matches September Is TO -
Evening star., 1921-05-18
DEATH RATE IN D. C.

Total of deaths in Washington dur
ing tn" week ended May Il was 100,
or AT n death rate of - per thou
sand Of population. the census hureHll
announced today. Tn" avcrag. for
the corresponding week during the
wars 19l3-l9l. was 1la.
Evening star., 1921-05-18
FRANKLIN K. LANE
DIES AT HOSPITAL
OF HEART DISEASE

uconfinued from First ragcb
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
lakewood

The Sunday School of the First Bap-
fist Church of lakewood has been re-
organized and a new staff of officers
and teachers elected. Mr.. Rudolph L.
Keucher has been elected superintend-
ent of the Sunday School, Mrs. Walker
teacher of the Bible Glass, Miss Ethel
Sears teacher of the Senior Girls
class, Mr.. Keucher teacher of the
Boys senior class. Mrs. Couchoud
teacher of the intermediate class, and
Mrs. Ralston is in charge of the infant
department. 1t is to be hoped that
everybody in the community will at
tend each Sunday and thereby help to
make a success of our church.
Fred Albright, well known in Allan
tic County and Philadelphia, has re-
turned to his mothers homo in Idle
wood. Mrs. Albright had a beautifully
decorated room and an Xmas tree
awaiting him. Mr.. Albright was very
pleased to be home again. After a ten
months educational tour through the
United States, he spent two months
in Florida just before returning, and
finds that state one of the coming ag-
r%icultural states of the country. On
his tour he has acquired wonderful
knowledge for his future intentions.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
Mckee City

At a special meeting of Mckee City
Grange, No. 206, on Jan. 1, the follow
ing officers were installed, having been
entrusted with the guidance of the or
der for the current year at a previous
election, Worthy Deputy Bro. Pfeiffer
conducting the ceremonies: Master,
Otto Miller; Overseer, Leonard Bruck-
Ter; Lecturer, Arthur Boerner; Stew
ard, James Scar; Assistant Steward,
Michael Bruckler; Chaplain, Nicholas
Kemm; Treasurer, John H. Rose;
Secretary, Richard Ahner; Gatekeeper,
Chas. Scar; Ceres, Ethel Cardinale;
Pomona, Mrs. John Rose; Flora, Mrs.
Selam Vaughn; Lady Assistant Stew
ard, Mrs. Katherine Klemm.
A large delegation is expected to
attend the meeting of Atlantic County
Pomona Grange at Egg Harbor today,
Jan. s. The Market Situation in At
lantic City will be a subject for dis
cussion. Our Grange is strongly in
favor of the establishment of a Farm
ers' Market, and to bring about this
end, pledges it's whole-hearted support
and cooperation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08

A GIRL, FOURTEEN, wants work af-
ter school and Saturday. Address
E. B.. Blemiem, Pleasantville, N. ].
FOR SALE.-About one acre of good
land, good two-story frame dwell
ing six rooms, on outskirts of town.
convenient to trolley; strawberry
bed, etc.; garage; desirable home;
owner offers at $4,000; location and
price make this attractive. T. I.
Dunlap. Real Estate Broker, Pleas
antvil1e.
ANYONE KNOWING the present
whereabouts of Charles Henry will
please send same to e, Pleasantvflle
Press office.
FOR SALE.-White Bloch Baby Coach,
excellent condition. Leech Apt. No.
7.
WASHING WANTED. - Competent
white woman desires one or two
family washings to take home. H,
Pleasantville Press office. Jap
LOST.-Belt for blue cloth coat. Find
er kindly return to Pleasantville
Press office. Jap
FOR RENT.-Furnished rooms, with
board; reasonable. II Spruce ST,
Pleasantville. Jap
LIBERTY BONDS (fully or partly
paid) purchased. J., Pleasantville
Press Office.
FOR SALE.-"Queen" Hand-Vacuum
Cleaner, only used 2 weeks; very
cheap. 364 N. Main street.
FOR SALE-Whirlpool Dishwasher,
never been used, suitable for large
family or boarding House. 101
Chestnut ST., Pleasantville. Jap
SIX ACRES FARM = Within town
limits, good house, five rooms, $500,
terms. T. l. Dunlap, Real Estate
Broker, Pleasantvilfe.
WANTED TO BUY.-A few shares
Pleasantville Trust Co. stock; state
price. ], Pleasantville Press office.
FOR SALE.-42 Building Lots between
Woodland and Seneca Avenues, Oak
hurst, coming residential section of
Pleasantville; high, dry and healthy;
SIS to $3.50 per lot. Calvin S. Burns,
P. o. Box 81, Pleasantville.
ARE YOU OUT OF COAL? If So,
telephone No. 289. See special ad.
this edition. Warren C. Marshall.
FOR SALE.3White Go-cart, wood
body, reed hood, good condition. 81
W.. Delilah Ave, PIeasantville.
Phone 161.
RABBIT HOUNDZmale, young and
broken, for sale cheap, on will ex-
change for good male terrier pup.
Call afternoons or evenings. No. 1
Hampton Court.
LOST.-Monday afternoon, in the cen
trail part of Pleasantville, $50. Re-
ward if returAed to 10 S. 3rd ST.,
PTeasantville. Jap
GOOD. FARM. Is acres, %even-room
Bungalow, convenient to all parts of
town, owner offers at $4,000, can ar
range reasonable terms; within city
limits. T.. 1. Dunlap, Real Estate
Broker, P~leasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
ABSECON HIGHLANDS.

Hicks and others.
The entertainment and dance given
New Years Eve, Dec. 81, was very
successful. There vas a very large
attendance, and the play, 'The Bowery
After Dark, was presented with a
very clever cast of characters, and in
a very creditable manner. Great
praise is due Mrs. Carrie S. Burns for
the very successful direction and tut
ton given the local players. Mr..
Henry Hornbostel, as Jonas Scraggs,
was very good. Mrs Frida Hornbos-
tel as Granny Shipton had a very hard
character to play, but did it we'll. Mr..
Walter M. Burns was very good as
Andrew Ballister, and sang a very fine
song. Miss Gladys Weber was pleas
ing, as was Mrs. Hengeli. Mr.. Brooks
as the Actor, and Teddy Phillip as
Steve Brodie, Alfred Greible as the
Jew, in fact all the cast were excel
lent. Mrs. Carrie Stanley Burns as
Bowery Bob and Dixey Dash, made a
decided hit, receiving frequent ap-
plause. The audience all requested
another show soon. There we're quite
a number that stayed and danced until
5 a. m.
New Years night there was a social
party and a jolly time among the
Grange members and their families,
sort of a general New Years call am
ong themselves. Nearly all the mem
bers we're present, although it was
sort of an unexpected affair-no invi-
tations, no announcements having
been given. E
There will be a meeting of the
n 40 ,oo fhic Cof,1nJnr auarinn Ton Q
John Hartwell is hauling cinders
and placing them On Ridgewood Ave.
at the intersection at Pitney Ave,
which vas in a very bad condition: 1t
will soon be o. X. The Grange is de-
termined to have this road fixed in
good shape for the next entertainment.
Mr.. VIM. Keys, of Eighth Ave. above
Upland, recently purchased a COW.
Mr.. VIM. Baton, of Elm Ave-, has
purchased a Hudson runabout.
Mr.. McCourt is having his lot clear
ed on Elm Place.
We understand that Mr.. Paul Adolf
and Mr.. John Grinder, two bachelors,
have decided to get married soon-as
soon as possible. Girls, get busy.
Mr.. Frank Jones has started in the
fish business, we are informed, and is
going to run a route through the
Highlands.
The Grange grocery store is meet
ing with great success.
Mr.. John Gross sold most of his
cows and has left the dairy company
on account of not being able to get
help to take care of the COWS.
Mr.. Eli Lear, of 9Th Ave-, recently
built a new barn and garage and has
purchased a Ford truck.
1t is rumored that a barn dance will
be given the last of this month or
first of next.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Franklin and Verona Avenues.

On Sunday morning, Jan. 9, at IL
o'clock, Mr.. William E. Smith will
address the congregation on "Condi-
lions and Needs of the Near East.
Mr.. Smith is a very acceptable speak
er. He has done considerable lectur-
ing throughout the United States on
religious education. He-is in charge
of the Near East Relief work in the
State of West Virginia and is fully
conversant with the present-day on
ditions in the Near East. We feel
confident that the congregation will
find his message both instructive and
Inspiring.
10 a. M, Sunday School.
The Girls Friendly Society will hold
a New Years party this Friday eve
ming, Jan. 7, in the basement of the
church. All members and associates
are expected to be present.
st. Margaret's Guild will meet at the
home of Mrs. L.. H. Allen, Adams ave-
nue., on Thursday afternoon next, Jan.
10.
A hearty welcome to everybody.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. J. L. Keith Macleod, Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:

services sunday as IOllOWS.
1890 a. M, Divine Worship.
2.30 p. M, Bible School; Geo. H.
Adams, Supt.
6.45 p. M, c. f. and Y. P. NJ.
7.30 p. m, Song and Evangelistic Ser
vice.
The pastor will speak in the morn
ming on Genesis, 22nd Chapter, when
the Road Leads Up the Hill" An Ar
menian Lady, Miss Pashyan, will
speak in the evening. She is a native
born Armenian and a graduate of the
American College for Women of Con-
stantinople. She has travelled extern
sively in the Near East and has been
lecturing in this country OF behalf of
her people. Miss Pashyan has first
hand knowledge of ~present-day condi-
tons in and around the Bible Lands
and We feel confident that her mes
sage will be both inspiring and in
structive.
Wednesday, 4 p. M, Junior League,
Mrs. Greenwood, Supt. 7.30 p. M,
Mid Week Hour.
Special Lantern views of Burma,
the Land of Kipling's Tales and
Poems, will be shown on Wednesday,
Jan. 10, at 7.45 p. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-01-08
WESLEY M. e. CHURCH.
Rev. j. l.. Surtees, Pastor.

In conjunction with other Methodist
Churches Wesley will begin, on Sun
day morning her special services in
the Glass Meeting at $50, and at 1890
the pastor will preach on 1.-THE Hosts
of the Lord, and receive new mem
bers at the close. A special feature of
the evening service will be the burn
ing of a note by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, and the opening of another
"Penny-a-day Class"
The choir and congregation will ac-
company the pastor, as far as possible,
to the week of special meetings at
old Central, Linwood, and help in the
Union Services. Let all the people
come.