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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
By
Sidney Gowirag
MusfrafionS by
ELLSWORTH YOUNG

of a vibrating hammer striking a
gong. 1t Jared horribly on the silence
of the dark abbey. Followed the
crash and tinkle Of breaking glass,
and the sound of a fall. A second
gong spoke with a brazen tongue.
Georgina went very white.
Great Scott what's this awful
row. exclaimed Aimee.
Georgina pressed a hand to her
bosom.
"It's-it's one of Lady Erythea's
burglar alarms she said family.
THE house is full of them 7"
In half a minute the abbey was gal
vanized into extraordinary activity.
Swift running feet padded along the
corridors. The squeak of a maid
servant broke shrilly through the
chorus.
Aimee and Georgina stared at each
other open-mouthed.
There was a violent pounding on the
door. Are you awake, miss? said
an excited voice. There's thieves in
the house-her ladyship's jewels sto-
len Keep your door locked till she
comes TO YOU
The speaker was. heard retreating
swiftly down the passage.
That's torn II! J" gasped Aimee, run
ming to the door. 'If aunt finds me
here"
She unlocked the door swiftly and
opened it.
Aimee" breathed the trembling
Georgina, don't"
1--WE got to get out, l tell you! l
can't stay here!"
Aimee looked rapidly up and down
the passage. 1t was all clear. She
fled at an amazing pace. and, reaching
the landing, was aware of a figure
of wrath. very like Britannia. but
holding a %1re-shovel. striding toward
her. 1t was Lady Erythea.
Aimee doubled like a hare.
"Stop that womanl' cried Lady
Erythea. stop heri"
Aimee reached the head Of the
stairs just as Mr.. Alexander Lambe,
with a jacket over his pajamas, flew
to intercept her.
"Stopl' he shouted commandingly.
Aimee, in full career, gave him a
desperate two-handed push. Mr..
Lambe's heels flew from under him,
and he came down IN the slippery OAK
flooring with a hearty thurnp.
Down the broad stairs, three at q
time, sped the fugitive; in the lower
hall the butler, his bald head shining
like a comet in the gloom, rushed
across the line of communications
Aimee lodged too late; the pursueI
made an active plunge. and caught
her by the skirt.
i've got her" shouted the butler
triumphantly. His voice rose to 6
yelp as Aimee kicked his shins, but
he held on inexorably. I've got herr
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14

Aimee" Her face frightened sud
denly. 1--WE thought of a way"
And so have l." said Aimee ea-
gerly. There's just a chance-go on
let's hear your plant"
"If we can keep the whole thing
quiet till FIVE tomorrow we shall pull
through-with luck. Should anything
turn up before then, to show that
you're not here where you ought to
be-we're done for" said Georgina,
t~ragically. MY plan is this: You
must go at once
A loud changing interrupted her, as
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
MUST HAVE A PURPOSE, AND STICK

We all feel an interest in some special
thing. Why not think seriously upon
ii? We're a great deal richer than we
sometimes think we are. II pays to
mind u own possibilities.
las a man thinketh so is he" is no
mere figure of speech. 1t is a psy-
Geological truism. A mans thoughts.
his ideas, are the great determinants
of all his behavior.
That nan who fears TO use his own
mind is stumbling over an imaginary
obstacle on the road 10 making good.
The man who succeeds is the man who
thinks he can. Success comes in cans,
failures in can'ts. "-ChicagO Industrial
Research Laboratories.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
"MY PEARLSl"

SYNOPSIS.-Disliking the pros
pect of a months visit to her
austere aunt, Lady Erythea
Lambe, at Jervaulx abbey, and her
cousin, Alexander Lambe, Aimee.
vivacious daughter of the Very
Reverend Viscount Scroope, wan
ders into the park, there cou
tering n strange youth. He laugh
ingly introduces himself as BILLY"
Ann -ican. The two ride on his
motorcycle. the Flying Sphinx"
and part. With Georgina Berners.
her cousin. Aimee sets out o Jer-
vaulx. She decides that Georgina
shall impersonate her at Jervaulx,
while she goes on a holiday. Geor-
gina's Mortified protest Is unavail-
ing. Aimee again meets Billy"
He tells her his name Is Spencer.
and she gives hers as Amy Shocks.
at present "out of a job" Billy
offers to take her into partnership
in selling the Sphinx. In a spirit
of madcap adventure. she accepts.
The two proceed to the town OF
Stanhoe. taking separate lodgings
in Ivy cottage. That night Aimee
visits Georgina and learns that the
deception has not been discovered.
She compels Georgina to continue
the subterfuge. On a trial spin,
with Billy, Aimee nearly kills them
both by going o fast, but her
nerve awakens Billy's admiration.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
Beauty and Health

Wheeling, w. Va. -"Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription gave me health
and strength when all other medi-
cines had failed to help me. ] suf-
fered for over a year with feminine
weakness. l had sick-headaches all
the time, my back hurt me, l had
pains in my side and bearing pains.
I was nervous, could not sleep and
was really in a miserable condition
when I was advised to try DR.. Pierce's
medicines. I took the sFavorite Pre-
scription' and used the Lotion Tab
let's and the Healing Suppositories'
and by use of these medicines ! was
completely restored to health-cured
of all my ailments. ! have been well
and strong ever ince."-Mrs. Clar-
ence Richards, 1918 Eoff st.
Your health is most important to
you. Write DR.. Pierce, President Of
the Invalids' Hotel, in Buffalo, N. Y,
and he will see that you receive med
ical advice free OF all cost, in strict
condolences
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
VII
The Plot Thickens.

By sheer force of arrested impetus,
Aimee and the butler spun round each
other at arms length like skaters on
a rink; something ripped loudly, the
butler, shooting off at a tangent. col
lided with a suit Of armor pedestaled
near the wall. The ensuing crash sug-
gested an instruction in a hardware
shop.
Aimee skidded against the wall and,
recovering, leaped wildly over the two
PROSTATE relics Of feudalism-the but
Ter and the coat of maitland dashed
for the double doors that stood open
before her. There was a curious flash
ing effect as she ran-a CLEAN, as it
were. of wilderness. The next mo-
ment she had vanished into the night.
Alexander rushed to the open doors
and stared out into the darkness. He
heard the sound of the hunt some
where beyond the fir-trees. For a
moment he thought of joining it. But
the starlit gloom gave faint encour
agement-pursuit seemed very use
less. With a sudden impulse Alexan-
der ran back through the hall, turned
on the light, and pulled open the door
of the telephone call room. He
snatched the receiver from the hook.
rStanhoe police station put me
through quick :" cried Alexander.
Lady Erythea descended the stairs,
a superb model for Boadicea among
the wreck of the Roman legions. Her
eyes flashed fire, her lips were com
pressed in a thin. tight line, her hand
gripped the brass shovel. She glared
at the disgruntled butler.
"Tarbeaux." she cried sharply.
''Tarbeaux ="
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
CHAPTER VII
The WAY of the rransor.ssor

Georgina awoke with a start. The
light from a tiny electric torch daz-
zled her eyes; somebody was shaking
her violently.
"Wake up, old thing" whispered
Aimee's voice; "its like trying to
rouse the dead. I'm anxious about
you. What did they say about that
little stunt on the Syderford road?'
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
The Busy Season.

"What are your office hours?"
brief and irregular during the cam
paign season." replied Senator Scr
ghum. My working hours occupy
most Of the day and some Of the night.
l only go to my Office when l want to
rest"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14

"All right, Billy" she said softly.
There was a pause. Lets go back to
Ivy cottage. You can drive"
Billy mounted the saddle ~joyously,
stuffing his cap into his pocket. Aimee
took her seat behind. The Sphinx
meandered homeward at an easy fifty
miles an hour.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
MoralitN

Genuine morality depends on no re-
ligion though every n sanctions ii
and thereby guarantees to it its sup
port.-Schopenhauer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14

81 was in a house-and it was
buraled. They thought il was
me- and scooted = they're
chasing me-"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14

CO BE CONTINUED
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14

1T will be the first time" said Lady
Erythea, a trifle acidly, that anybody
eve saw your father in a hurry"
The letter put the finishing touch
to such a day as Georgina had never
dreamed of. She went to bed half
an hour later. Before she fell asleep,
her pillow was wet.
The Washington times., 1923-11-28
0 I
ARCHITECTS
CENSURED !.
Society of Constructors Of Y.
S. Buildings Calls Ruiz
ings Unfair.

Dissatisfaction ever the proposed
Reconsideration of architects, build.
ers and engineers in the Federal
employ is expressed in q letter
sent by the Society of Constructors
of Federal Buildings to President
Coolidge. The society is composed
of Government employees.
I'm the various calculations made
public by the board. we find thai
scientific employees in the Super
vising Architects office is $2.723,
while other similar groups are
given as high as $3.50. This sU-
ciety feels that possibly. due to
haste in preparation, and making
a classification without complete
class specifications or descriptions
of the duties and responsibilities OF
the various positions, proper al
location of positions in the Super
vising Architects office has not
been made.
1--WE also regret the abandonment
of the method under which the
classification of the field service
past four months. A number OF
employees, specialists in their DIFF
ferent lines of work. and well fit,
ted for preparing class specinca-
tons and allocatIng positions, a..
required by the act of Congress-,
have been relieved from further
duty with the classification board.
and 1t appears the same method
will now be used IN classifying thau
field service as was employed In
classifying positions in the District
of Columbia, and which is proving
so unsatisfactory.
The letter s signed by N.
Thompson, president of the society.
The Washington times., 1923-11-28
SELLS ARTICLES
To 10,O0O,0OO
| CUSTOMERS
Rosenwald, Head of Great Mail
Order House, Explains
Psychology of Trade.
Nv MERRYLE STANLEY RUKEY-
SER.

ana distributed by Cosmopolitan
News Service,l
NEW YORK Nov 2S.-Present
day civilization gives odd twists 10
moderate business.
Take the case or the Ihercilaiil
prince of the Middle West, who has
no fewer than 10 ,OOO, 900 customers
whom he never sees. he asserts
that he has been able to cut costs
10 per cent more than convent onaI
retailers, because he avoids nlsn
rents and never keeps clerks ana
saIespeople idle. waiting for Gus
toners TO come. He distributes
merchandise regularly to nearly 10
per cent of Americas population.
He has been able to discover COM
paratively little concerning the &C.
equations of his customers
Completes in Rural Districts.
This new type of merchant, who
completes especially in rural dis
tricts, with local stores, is. julius
Rosenwald, president of the Sears
Roebnck and Company, the largest
mail order house in the world.
Rosenwald has a staff of about
$4,000 to help fill orders, pack and
select merchandise, but his chief
1000, 900 or more catalogues each
year to all parts of consuming
America, and who likewise gathers
up and delivers to the company
100000 orders each business day.
Including complaints and inquiries,
Rosenwald and his company re-
ceive 100000 letters a day!
saw Rosenwald when he was
here recently, He avoids the art of
commercial fortune telling and
prophesy. He has become identi-
fled primarily In the publicity mind
aA a philanthropst and publicist. He
served on many government COM
mittees during the war, and IN
peace times devotes much OF his at
tention to leadership of the Jews
Of America, to enterprises to aid
the negro, and TO other social well
fare activities.
Conservative i'm Business.
In business, he is conservative
and a respector Of facts. And yet
he has been distinguished as a
builder and an innovator.
The common shares Of the COM
pany have paid no dividends since
1921. In September Rosenwald
Indicated that nonc would be paid
this year. Asked whether he was
etlll of this opinion, he implied
that he was, saying the year is
almost over. Rosenwald indicated
that present earnings were ample
for the payment. OF q dividend, but
explained that he and his associates
were conservative.
Rosenwald said that he expected
q good Christmas trade. He ex-
planned that business in 1924 will
be somewhat affected by the course
Of events in Europe. just as it has
been, in his opinion, this year.
The Washington times., 1923-11-28
TABLET TO LAFAYETTE'S 50
AID TO BE UNVEILED

PORTSMOUTH. Va, Nov 2s.-4Esa
bronze tablet, COMMUNICATING the
services of Colonel Bernard Mag
MEN, friend and aide OF Lafayette
and associate of George Washing
ton, will be unveiled this afternoons
in Trinity Church Yard by the So
ciety for the Preservation of ViIs
ginia Antiquities, under the direc-
ton of Mrs Philip st. Leger None
cure, descendant of the distin-
guished French soldier. aaa.
The ceremonies will take place
under the ancient sycamore tree inF7
Court street, where Colonel Magnien
is buried.
The Washington times., 1923-11-28
MAN RUNS AMUcK IN
STATION, SHOOTS THREE

OAKLAND. Cal. Nov. 2S.-Ralph
Cassica, thirty, believed to be insane
rushed into the waiting room of the
Southern Pacific station here yester-
day and opened fire on three
gypsies-a father, mother and SON
infIictirg wounds which probably
viii prove fatal
Men, women and children in the
waiting room were thrown into a
panic.
Police captured Cassica about a
bloel, away. He refused to reveal a
mo for the crime
John Adams, his wife Amelia, and
their son George are the persons
wounded.
The Washington times., 1923-11-28
coNCREssMEN TO FIGHT
MUSCLE SHOALS FUNDS

Serious objections viii be made TO
The appropriation of any more money
for the development of Muscle Shoals
by the Government, Congressman
Mckenzie Rep) of Illinois an
nounced today.
Mckenzie said that a number of
other Congressman would join with
him in insisting. that the War De-
partnfent dispose Of the Muscle
Shoals power and nitrate project to
the highest bidder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06

J The items listed In this coll
! ann are not a haphazard
! collection. Each Is carefully
and thoughtfully selected
1 Watch for them regularly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
NEW PASTOR
IS HONORED
Reception for Rev. Mr.. White
Held at Calvary M. {.
Church Last Night

KEYPoRT, April "a reception
has been rendered Rev. Ii. b. White
the new pastor of Calvary NJ. e.
church of this borough. Three hun
dred people were present at the af-
fair, which was held under the aus
pices of the Sunday school, 4. w.
snyder, the superintendent, being IN
charge O fthe arrangements.
The affair began by the playing
Of several selections by the church
orchestra, after which the official
board Of the church. accompanied by
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. White lead in a
grand march, during which the
hymn, BLESSED BE the Tie That
Binds was sung. This was fol-
lowed by a prayer. led by Donald T..
Becker, after which talks were given
BY T. Walter Snyder, John r.
Latham, Mrs. Eva Boyce, Mrs.
Thomas w. Dawson, and to which
Rev. Mr.. White responded.
An entertainment was furnished
By Miss Dorothy Seeley, Mrs. Fred
L. Schildknecht and Mrs. c. Leon
Garrison. Refreshments were
served under the direction of Mrs.
Thomas W. Dawson, chairman of
the refreshment committee.
Among those present at the re-
ception were: Rev. W. A. Service,
pastor of the Presbyterian church;
Rev. H. Strattou, pastor of st.
Johns M. E.. church; Rev. F. T. B.
Reynolds, pastor of the Reformed
church
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06


SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April e.
Tad Chapman. seven, has earned the
title OF South Dakota's little Won
der"
Because Tad, though deaf and
blind since he was three, leads as
active a life as any boy Of his age
and is f~arbrighter than many OF his
older fellow pupils in the State
School for the Deaf here.
Tad knows ninety commands and
can take them in combination and
the names of $50 objects.
His spoken vocabulary consists of
1913 nouns and pronouns, fo~rty-three
verbs and eight adiecttves. He can
count L fifty and knows the COM
oinations to ten.
He knows twenty question forms
end the expressions-"Goodnight,"
how co you do?" thank you" you
are welcome and tn like.
Tad has made marked progress
with the typewriter, using sand
naper letters as a basis. He knows
Ill the keyboard positions and a
write sentences like 1 hoped, I
ran, / fell. / bounced a ball.
Tad can dance, too. and in the
winter enjoys making a snowman
on the grounds as we'll as the boys
that have their sight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
AGED MAN LEAVES ALL
TO PERTH AMBOY GIRL

Lauritz Bonde Christensen, an old
news dealer, who was found dead in
bed at his home, S03 Market street,
yesterday noon after he failed to put
in his appearance to serve mis- Gus
toners, was without a relative in
this country and It has been learned
that in a will he has left his -rtire
estate to a Miss Anna c. A. Han
sen OF this city. Mr.. Christensen
was an old friend of the Hansen fam
lily and Miss Hansen was often seen
in his company. He was a member
Of Thor Lodge No. 46, Danish Broth
erhood and the Danish One Hun
bred Men Society.
Mr.. Christensen was hfty-six years
old and heart disease is given as the
cause of his death. The body was
yesterday afternoon removed to the
undertaking establishment OF ole
Y. Olesen, As Smith street, from
where the funeral will be held on
Sunday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock,
followed by a service at the Grace
Lutheran church at 1880 O'Clock.
Rev. Robert Sehlotter, pastor, Will
roficiate. The interment will be in
the Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Fine Linen-F Finished Writing Paper
Half Price, SOC LII.

This very SAME quality paper would sell In o r regular stock at LOO,
as stated above, but an unfortunate "run" in the manufacturing made i. un-
ususble for boxing purposes, ST that it vas put up in pound packages for
quick disposal. To all intents and purposes it is frstcass paper, for the
finish and writing surface aree excellent In white, blue or lavender.
Each pound contains about IS sheets. Envelopes to match, zoe a pack
age of Is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Newest Boys
Blouses, LOO

Some with button-down collars
and French double cuff, as well as
single cuffs with two pearl buttons.
Also white collar attached and
neckband style for best wear. The
materials are corded and woven
madras and fancy weaves in neat
stripes and patterns.
BAMBERGER's-sECoND FLOOR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Fine Oriental Rugs in
This Lou Price Event

At 1880 there is a group of heavy Chinese carpets,
in the 9x12 size-while other Chinese rugs of finest
weaves range from $500 to 295.00 in price, and from 2x4
to 9x12 in size.
There are many throw-size pieces, too-Beloochis-
fans, Mossouls, Lilihans and Bokharas, all low priced
with some mats as little as 500.
A third group of Persian and Chinese rugs-rnay
more rightly be called carpets, since some are long and
narrow, while others are nearly square. Here prices
range from 1890 to 10000.
Any of these rugs, 10000 or more in price,
may be purchased on the deferred payment plan.
7AMBERGERrS-FOURTH FLOOR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Won,en,s Pure Silk
Umbrellas, 3.75

A very wide variety Of attrac-
tive, up-to-date handles.
These are all in fast colors.
Besides-they are mighty at
tractive in appearance, having
the white tips and the club ends
that give character to so many
Of the higher priced umbrellas.
Made in the regular 25-inch
eight-rib size, with carved and
plain wooden handles finished
with leather side straps; with
white handles and amber
trimmed handles with rings,
and with all leather handles.
Neatly fitting silk cases.
BAMBERGER's-FIRST FLOOR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Imports Increase

WASHINGTON, April 6--Prelira!-
nary estimates of the commerce de-
partment today valued imports of
the United States during January ct
1919, 700, 900 or s102, 900, 900 more
than the imports of January, 1922,
and $25.000.000 in excess Of impo.ts
Turing December.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Decidedly New!
"King Tut" Sandals I

A shoe style as new as this at $50 is indeed an opportunity
not to be missed! In patent leather, trimmed with gray kid,
red kid, champagne kid, black gunmetal, all patent leather and
tan leather, trimmed with light elk. Sizes ~ to !.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
Snort Dresses

Sleeveless sport dresses are to be
very popular for summer. Free
quently a cape of figured material is
a part of such a costume.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
White Table OilcLoth
36c a Yard

Regularly soc a yard. And
It is a timely saving for you,
because we were able to
make an unusually advan-
tageous purchase. In 1A-
yard Withstand on sale
only while the quantity lasts
Seventh Floor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06

Storage

You are cordially invited to
visit the new Fur Storage
Vaults on the Eighth Floor
practically double the
capacity Of the former vaults.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-06
For Now! Athletic Union
Suits, Csc

Garments of fine quality, high-count check
nainsook, and cut in the popular athletic style
and knee length.
Full cut, roony sizes, with taped armholes
and elastic ribbed Wristbands.
High-grade garments in every respect ana
an especially strong feature at this low price.
Stock up for the season ahead.
BAMBERGERs-FIRsT FLOOR
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05
Adams Cross Roads

Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Hubbard and
two children of Newport News, Va,
are spending two weeks with her
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams entertain
ed on Xmas Day: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Brown, of Hickman, Miss Altha
and Minnie Adams, of Wilmington,
Roger Adams, Misses Grace and Edna
Adams, and Alphues Adams at a four
o'clock duck dinner.
The funeral of George Moore was
held at Bloomery on Thursday after
noon of last week, with interment in
BlOomery's cemetery.
Mrs. Fannie Collision and Mrs. Stel-
la Porter of Baltimore, spent a week
with their mother, Mrs. D. C. Adams.
Misses Minnie and Altha Adams of
Wilmington. spent the Xmds holidays
with their sisters, Mrs. Blanche and
Miss Edna. The trip was made in a
Ford coupe.
Miss Ethel Adams has been enter
tanning Miss Pearl Wright, Of near
Denton, COR the past week.
Mr. ard Mrs. Fred Fountain enter
tanned several friends Dn New Years
Eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hill of Sails
bury, Md, were Sunday guests of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Tiley.
A surprise 50th anniversary was
given Mr.. and Mrs. Jar1es Collision on
Friday evening of last week. It was a
very enjoyable affair and we Wish
them many more happy years Of tar
ried life.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05
OVERLOOK

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Hill who have
been seriously ill are somewhat inn
proved now.
Miss Estella Warrington spent from
Friday until Sunday with her cousin,
Mrs. Ira s. Hazard of Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. MetzneT
spent the new year holidays in Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ritter and daugh-
ter, Elberta, and Miss Emma Greene,
all spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pettyjohn of near Redden.
oseph Mitchell who is employed at
Wilmington is visiting relatives here.
w. A. Greene left on Tuesday for
Philadelphia.
R. G. Houston who is employed at
Washington, D. c., is confined to his
home with la grippe.
Paynter w. Greene won the second
prize in the 10-ear class Of corn and
the third prize in the 1-year class at
the corn show at Lewes on December
21st.
John Messick and family moved on
Monday from the Houston farm to the
COttrell place, on Broad street, at
Milton.