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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
The Light Of =
Uestern Stars =


Madeline went through the Office into
the long corridor. 1t was almost as
dark as night. She fancied she saw a
Storytelling figure darker than the r
rounding gloom and she entered upon
the fulfllment Of her part of the plan
in something like trepidation. Her
footsteps were n~oiseless. Finding the
door to the kitchen, and going in, she
struck lights. Upon passing out again
she made certain she diseerned d dark
shape, now motionless, crouching along
the wall. But she mistrusted her vivid
imagination. It took all her holiness
TO enable her unconcernedly and natur-
ally to strike the corridor light. Then
she went On through her own rooms
and thence into the patio.
Her guests laughingly and gladly en-
tered into the spirit of the occasion.
They trooped merrily into the kitchen.
Madeline. delaying at the door, took a
sharp but unobtrusive glance down the
great, barnlike hall.s She saw nothing
but blank dark space. Suddenly from
one side, not a rod distant, p~rotruded
a pale, cleaning face breaking the
even blackness. Instantly 1t flashed
back out of sight. Yet that time was
long enough for Madeline to see a pair
of %slittering eyes, and to recognize
them as Don Carlos.
Without betraying either hurry or
alarm, she closed the door. 1t had a
heavy bolt which she slowly, noiseless-
ly shot. Then the cold amaze that had
all but stunned her into inaction
throbbed into wrath. How dared that
Mexican steal into her homel What
did he mean? Was lie one of the BAN
dts supposed to be hidden in her
house? She was linking herself into
greater anger and excitement. and
probably would have betrayed herself
had not Florence. who had evidently
seen her bolt the door and now read
her thoughts, come toward her with a
bright, intent, questioning look. Made
line caught herself in time. 9
Thereupon she gave each Of her
guests a duty to perform. Leading
Florence into the pantry, she unbur-
dened herself of the secret in one brief
whisper. Florence'c reply was to point
out of the little open window. passing
which was a file of stealthily moving
cowboys. Then Madeline lost both
anger and fear, retaining only the glow
of excitement.
The miscellaneous collection of
dishes so confusingly contrived made
up a dinner which they all heartily en-
joyed. Madeline enjoyed 1t herself,
even with the feeling of a sword hang
ing suspended over her.
The hour was late when she rose
from the table and told her guests to
go to their rooms. don their riding
clothes. pack what they needed for the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
Male Window Shoppers Look Altogeth-
err Too Much at Manikins, Ac-
cording to One Woman.

1t may never have occurred to you
that the wax dummy in the latest bath
ing suit or brassiere that stares at you
with google eyes from the couturiere's
window may be a dangerous vamp. You
probably never considered the posi-
bility that the said dummy. with its
perfect IS, had the markings of a
naughty home breaker. observes a
writer fer the New York Sun.
1t has no doubt escaped your notice
that the m~otionless manikin, especial
IN when deeked Out III foamy lingerie
for the admiration Of passing pedestri-
ans. is capable of being construed as
the answer to the riddle of why Men
Leave Home.
Deceived by the sphinXlike shipper
on that pink and white face, you prob
abrv never suspected the uneommuni-
cative lay figure of a talent for throw
ing a glamour yer the masculine sex
and Turing its members away from the
habit of keeping the home fires burn
ing.
But in Paris the women have dis
covered the d~emoralizing influence Of
the lingerie-elad dummy. And in South
America. too. There. il seems. a for
midable agitation has sprung up
against the dummy vamp. The agi-
tation is led by the League of Decent
Women of Buenos Aires. Declaring
that the wax figures in shop windows
are "often indecent and always sednc-
tive" the league is conducting a lively
campaign to abolish or reform those
e~ternally smiling sirens
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

long and adventurous camping trip
that she hoped would be the climax of
their western experience, and to snatch
a little sleep before the cowboys reused
them for the early start.
Madeline went Immediately to her
room, and was getting out her camping
apparel when a knock interrupted her.
who's there?" she questioned.
Stewart" came the reply.
She opened the door. He stood on
the threshold.
"May I speak to your" he asked.
Certainly She hesitated a no.
ment, then asked him in and closed the
door. Isis everything all rlght?"
mo. These bandits stick to cover
pretty close. They must have found
out we're on the watch. But I'm sure
we'll get you and your friends away
before anything 1ta-ts."
"Do you have any idea who is hid
Ing in the house?"
81 was worried some at first. Pat
Have acted queer. | imagined he'd
discovered he was railing bandits who
might turn u to be smuggling guer-
rilla cronies. But talking with your
servants, finding bunch of horses
hidden down in t6e mesquite behind
the pond-several things have changed
my mind. My idea is that a cowardly
handful of riffraff outcasts from the
border have hidden in your house,
more by accident than design. Wen
let them go-get rid OF them without
even a shot. If | didn't think so-well,
I'd be considerably worried. 1t would
make a different tate of affairs"
stewart, you afe wrong. / saw one
of these bandits. : distinctly recog-
nized him."
One long step brought him close TO
her.
"Who was heT" demanded Stewart.
"Don Carlos"
He muttered low and deep, then
said, Are you sure?'
Absolutely. I saw his figure twice
in the hall, then his face in the light.
l could eve mistake his eyes"
Madeline was tremblingly conscious
that Stewart underwent a transforma-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

duty-sometimes worn with the knick-
ers and sometimes with the skirt. ac-
cording TO occasion. Every woman will
see the advantages of this arrange
ment. The Observation-Disclosures are equal
to any sort of actual sports wear.
The head and feet must be suitably
clad. with smart and sturdy coverings.
In the picture a plain soft felt hat.
sport shoes and wool stockings be-
speak a trustworthy sense of clothes.
Whatever her days may bring 70
pass this little maid Is dressed to
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
THREE-PIECE SPORTS SUITS;
FOR ALL DAY AND EVERY DAY


Now there is nothing new in such
an outfit but it E altogether satisfae-
tory. just as a conservative. plain.
tailored suit is satisfactory for TOWN.
ups. 1t means something 10 feel sure
that everyday clothes for children
are still simply made Of familiar wash
fabrics and that styles are little
changed. This point settled. one may
90 ahead. employing the usual mate
rails and the usual decorations Of
simple ne~edlework. fueks. shocking
and the Ike. But any details or vari-
ations that are new, and any inclina-
ton of the mode TO favor 4, HAn fab
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

nNE reason for the steady advance
~ in fashionable favor of the knlck-
er-snit for sports wear, is that It Is
50 thoroughly practical. But being
practical alone would never have made
II the countrywide success that it is
slightly affair, with Il spirited silhouette
Of ifs own.
Now m the three-piece sports
suit, easily making u suit answer
where two were required before. By
the expedient of a separate skirt made
of The same material as the knicker-
suit. the coat is made to do double
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

rics. colors or methods of decoration,
prove interesting TO the seamstress
who makes ~children's clothes.
As to colors. strong tones are liked,
as bright yellow, rose, moss greer.
bright blue. deep pink. light brown.
Very small checks in gingham divide
honors with plain colors. Checks and
plain goods are combined. the
checked pattern making the frock
with short yoke and wide hem set on
of the plain fabric. Quaint blossoms
cut out from colored cortons and aD-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
Great Writer Had No jealousy.

In a diary Of Henry Crabh Robinson.
written in 1918, is this entry. Poets
are accused of being ~insensible to each
others merits. Hammond told me to-
day that he had seen a letter from
Walter Scott stating that ne had de-
clined the laureateship in favor of
Southey, saying: I am the more pop
ular now. but nosterity Will inquire
most about Southey.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

Home dressmakers Will find counters
piled with crePes and ratines for sum
mer wear, but as far as vogue is con-
cerned it is a case Of 5o-50. Buyers
assert that both these fabrics will be
Just as fashionable e spring as they
are now. so either seems a safe pur-
chase as far as that consideration is
concerned.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

meet all the ordinary happenings
that make this a strenuous life for
small girls, especially during the long
vacation. The main business of life
is play. of course, but there is much
exploring to do. some visiting and
some travel. and one is always being
asked 10 run errands-the unexpected
Is always happening. Whatever it is,
a little girl will not be taken un-
awares if she has on a frock and
Knockers made of a cotton wash fabric.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

are popular and are worn with cos
tunes where gray would clash. In
style the strap type is by far the most
popular and favor inclines strongly to-
ward the one-strap shoe. In pumps
the c~olonials with small tongues are
preferred by good dressers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
Renorted hv Miss N

School Dentist-~Now, children, you
must take care of your teeth. l can't
do il all for you. Remember your
mouths are in your w hands. Dos
ton Evening Transcript
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
SimnIe Crock

A frock of unusual simplicity and
unusual chic is a bodice Of black satin
joined To a bcufrant skirt NJ silver lace
and trimmed with a large eockade CT
pink and silver clbbon
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

1t is not difficult TO e through the
warning that IS an invitation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
Little Maid Dressed for Any Occasion

piled with outline of black yarn are
used. varied by butterflies and Jap
anese figures. Fanciful pockets. in
which fruits or animals or birds are
cut out Of eolored eOttons and applied
with cotton warn outlining, delight
the hearts o. the smaller children
YU% 3Iz71A
Z II
&c. 1923. Western Newspaper Gnionl
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04
Your Shoes.

In shoes the grays are said 10 be
noSi il demand. but the wood colors
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-07-04

Larger part of the price of friend
ship is sacrihee-and freely given
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Medical

now on duty at the Army Medical
school in Washington.
1t is expected the extensive efforts
to insure the health of the men will
make them propagandists Of public
health measures when they return to
their homes at the end of their courses
Cooperation with the parents of the
men is also given by the members of
the medical corps, who provide the
parents or guardians with complete
data regarding the health Of their sons
or wards. Personal letters are written
the parents giving the result of the
"Schick test" and where the test shows
positive, an explanation of the throat
condition is made and recommended
tions given for the administration Of
the treatment which will render the
men immune from diphtheria.
Daily talks on hygiene, sanitation
and first aid are given the members
Of the corps and indulgence in outdoor
sports in the afternoons is urged.
Drill periods are from Z 80 to II 80
every morning and from to o'clock
every afternoon. Following the daily
drill the remainder of the afternoon
is given over to athletics.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Ola MONDS.
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
Commercial inquiries answered and
information gladly furnished without
cost. Address any firm above.
Crop Outlook Good All over Colorado

Denver.-The outlook for all crops
in general in Colorado is above aver
age, and if the present favorable con-
ditions continue, good yields may be
expected, according to reports of the
United States Division of Crop and
Live Stock Estimates. Moisture con-
ditions are favorable, and although
many crops were late in starting,
rapid growth is now being made. A
few complaints of labor shortage are
received.
Winter wheat is filling well, and
harvesting is commencing in some
sections. Although the crop has
steadily improved, due to the thin
stands, the yields will generally be
light. A few spring grains are now
making good growth and there is a
promising outlook for a good yield
The corn area shows an increase,
and continued warm weather and fa-
vOrable moisture conditions are re-
sulting in rapid development The
condition of grain sorghums is gener-
ally good.
Apples are generally above average,
although some reports of hail damage
and a heavy June drop are received.
Pears and peaches are also above av-
erage. The cherry crop is generally
good with few poor reports noted.
All truck crops are in favorable
condition, with some hail damage re-
ported. Cantaloupes are developing
fast; lettuce is generally good onions
are above the average and cabbage is
reported fair to good Beans are gem
orally good with a few poor stands
reported.
Ranges and pastures are generally
the best in years. All classes of live
stock are in good condition with very
little disease reported. The first al
falfa crop was thin in some sections,
and rain caused much damage during
the harvest. The second crop is max
ing rapid growth and other hay
crops are promising.
Potatoes are reported as being
above the average with little com
plant Of excessive bug damage. The
outlook for sugar beets is considered
good.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
RECORD IN CROPS
Western Canada Farmers As
Sured of BountifuI Yields.
Conditions Reported From All Parts
of the Provinces Satisfactory in the
Highest Degree-Pass Expectations.

From as early as April II, when
seeding became general throughout the
Western Canadian Provinces, was
there anything but optimism in the
feelings of the farmers Of that coun-
try. An uninterrupted chain of favor
able conditions have bound the early
seeding data with the conditions Of
the crop today. There were no set
backs. There may have been a hail
storm or two with some i'll effects
through portions of the country, but
the track they took was so small
that the percentage of loss was al
most imperceptible compared with the
whole. Rains fell just when needed,
the sun shone as if regulated by the
farmer himself, the ground, generally,
was in perfect condition and fully re-
sponsive.- 1t is now question of rival
ry between districts and provinces
which will produce the greatest re-
suits in crop yields and averages. Out
in Alberta, whether it be in the north
or in the south, that which gave as
surance, in a well-prepared seed bed
of an excellent crop is passing expec-
tation, and experts say there will be
produced a crop away greater than
ever before in the history of the prov
ince, and Alberta has had some big
yields. Then, in Saskatchewan there
exist the same conditions. The ex-
treme north and extreme south will
vie with the east and west in the
story at harvest and threshing time.
Manitoba, while not boastful, COM
placently watches fields of wheat,
oats, rye and barley that promise to
set new record for that province.
The fact is apparent that Western
Canada will have crop yield in all
grains away ahead of any year in the
history of the country. This will be
pleasing news to the thousands in the
United States. who have friends and
relatives farming in that country. 1t
should not be forgotten that these
crops will be raised on land that in
many cases cost less than $40 an acre
and some Of it was procured by mere
ly homesteading. 1t is possible today
to secure improved farms at very low
figures, as well as raw or virgin
prairie Any Canadian government
agent will gladly give information as
to the condition of the crops, and
dates when special rates may be had
by those who wish to look over what
is probably one of the greatest grain
fields on the continent.-Advertise
ment.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03

contracts, representing actual under
takings, rather than prospective opera
tions, increased in most cities.
Slight decreases in unemployment
have accompanied the Industrial ac-
tivity in most lines, the board reports.
The advances were most marked, how
ever, in the cotton, steel, meat packing
and sugar refining industries.
The condition of both winter and
spring wheat was regarded as less
favorable than year ago, but the cot
ton crop, as a whole, was said to be
in better situation than at this time
last year.
Active distribution Of commodities
was reflected in the heavy movement
Of merchandise and miscellaneous
freight by the transportation lines
Car loadings continued in the period
covered by the summary to exceed all
previous seasonal records.
The volume of both wholesale and
retail trade increased in May and in
the early weeks of June, as compared
with April, with wholesale dealings in
meat, hardware and shoes showing par
ticularly large increases.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Youths Pass Severe Physical Tests

~OLLOWING a rigid physical ex-
4 animation Of the 2,600 young
men who are members of the
reserve officers training camp
corps now in attendance at the citizens
military training camp which is being
conducted at Fort Meade, only 25 were
rejected for physical defects, it was an
nounced.
This percentage is considered re-
markable by the camp authorities, who
subjected the men to perhaps the most
thorough examination ever given an
outfit Of soldiers. In addition to the
physical examination other measures
to guarantee the men healthy were
taken. All Of the men were vaccinateA
against smallpox, inoculated against
typhoid fever, and given the "Schick
test" to determine their susceptibility
to diphtheria.
All of the work was done under the
supervision Of the camp surgeon, DR..
j. NJ Coffin, in the laboratory of the
Third corps area which is under the
direction of Maj. P. f. Mcclure of the
army medical corps, assisted by Maj.
A. P. Hutchins, formerly of the Null
ford laboratories of Philadelphia and
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Treasury Surplus Savors of Novelty

retirement of the public debt, the ordi-
nary operating expenditures of the
government during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1923, will be approximate
ly $297, 100000 less than the same ex-
penditures for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1922.
Zone year ago the estimated receipts
and expenditures indicated a deficit of
$S23,000,000 for the fiscal year 1923.
Thei difference Of $1,133, 100000 be-
tween this estimated deficit of $685.
100000 and the present estimated sur
plus of $310,000000 is accounted for
by an increase in receipts of $767, ,0O0,
600, and a reduction in the estimated
total expenditures Of S366,OOO,OOO.
"The difference in receipts was oc-
casioned by an increase of $213,O00,000
in custom receipts, $423,0O0,0OO in in
ternal revenue receipts, and $131, ,000,-
600 in miscellaneous receipts. The diff
ference of $366,OOO,OOO in total esti-
mated expenditures was the result of
a reduction of $151 100000 in general
expenditures and $45,0OO,000 in interest
on the public debt, and a net decrease
Of $170,O0O,000 in capital outlays, oper-
ations in special accounts, refunds Of
tax receipts, and retirement of the
public debt required to be made by
ordinary receipts"
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Wholesale Prices Decline

Washington.-Altho the general
level of wholesale prices throughout
the country decreased nearly per
figures assembled by the bureau of
labor statistics, the retail food index
showed an increase of one per cent.
Among the 404 commodities included
in the wholesale price statistics, build
ing materials showed the largest de-
crease, averaging four per cent, while
metals declined two and three-fOurths
per cent. Farm products, food,
cloths and clothing smaller declines.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03


NA ment will have to pay union
wages or give its employees
social allowances n it ex-
poets to fill the numerous positions
which require unusual training and
ability, and for which mere pittances
are paid now.
This has become evident as resigna-
tions pile up here, with government
Jobs Of the responsible type going beg
ging. The last Of long line Of under
secretaries who have resigned in the
last two years, Edward Clifford, assist
ant secretary Of the treasury, declared
upon giving up his position that it was
impossible to live in the capital and
maintain the necessary social activities
on salary Of 5000.
His complaint is that already voiced
by numerous government officials in
responsible positions who find their
skinny salaries hardly more than
enough to pay the high house rents
here. Clifford's resignation followed
closely that of s. Parker Gilbert, under
secretary Of the treasury, who resigned
his $4,000 position as right hand aid
to Mellon to capitalize his ability in
business.
Many tragic stories lie under the
surface of the great government estab-
1ishment-tales of thwarted ambition
of able men who lave been faithful to
the government, Of struggles to keep
up appearances and perform their nee
essary social roles, and at the same
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03
Uncle Sam Not a Liberal Paymaster

time clothe and feed families, which
sometimes are large. No circuit rider
in the southern and western hill coun-
try, with house full of children, has
a harder task than some Of the govern
ment employees here who hold impor-
tant positions requiring ability. but are
forced to live on almost nothing year.
Realizing that no relief is in sight,
many who long have waited anxiously
are breaking away and finding highly
profitable positions In outside business.
1t appears that the government is fac
ing resignation epidemic which may
lead to serious results.
Ten undersecretaries have resigned
since Harding assumed Office. A sal
ary Of 100000 year with foreign
trading company lured G. 81. Houston
from the side Of Hoover and an assist
ant secretaryship which paid only
$4,000. The assistant secretary of agri-
culture, @. w. Pugsley, resigned his
$1,000 job to become head Of large
western agricultural college.
Many other assistant secretaryships,
which pay similarly low salaries, may
lose their incumbents. The undersec-
retary Of state, who must have years
Of diplomatic training, receives only
$500, while the first assistant secre-
tary of state draws only $1,000 year.
Even with the small salaries, the
possibility of sudden dimissal, and the
anxiety caused by changing admins
trations, hangs always over the heads
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-03

y" HE nat1Onal puget has Deen
balanced for the fiscal year
with surplus of about $780,
100000 Of revenue over ex-
penditures. This announcement was
made by General Lord, director Of the
bureau of the budget.
The fact that the surplus passed the
$300000,000 mark came as something
of surprise. President Harding pre-
dicted on June 18 that the surplus
would be about S2OO,OOOOO0, and it
was then thought it would fall below
the surplus of 1921, ,221, 900 at the end
of the fiscal year 1920.
The $31O00O,OOO surplus, however,
is not a worlds record. The British
government ended it's fiscal year on
March 81 last with a budget surplus
Of f101 100000, or nearly $5OO,0OO,0OO.
In his statement, General Lord said
in part:
"The reductions in the total expendi-
lures for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1922, will be approximately $685.
100000. Exclusive of expenditures on
account of capital outlays, operations
in special accounts, such as railroads.
the War Finance corporation, the Emer-
gency Fleet corporation, etc, refunds
of tax receipts, and interest on and