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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
Campaign Paper Made
No Money for Greeley

In 1910, when Gen. William Henry
Harrison was nominated for the pres
idency against Martin Van Buren,,
Horace Greeley started a little cam
paign paper in New York city, which
he called the Log Cabin. which Is said
to have been incomparably the most
spirited thing Of the kind eyer printed
In the United States, says the Detroit
News. 1t had a circulation Of un-
precedented extent, beginning with
$4,000 and rising week after week
until 1t reached 10000.
The price, however, was 80 low that
its great sale proved rather an en-
barrassment than a benefit to the pro-
prietors and when the campaign ended
the frm OF Horace Greeley & Co. was
rather more In debt than 1t was when
the first number Of the Log Cabin was
published. The last number OF the
Log Cabin announced the forthcoming
Tribune, price / cent, which was a
short time ago consolidated with the
New York Herald.
Five thousand copies Of the first
number Of the Tribune e printed,
and Greeley found It diGicult to give
them away. He began with a sub
scription list Of 900. But the little pa
per o o caught public attention and
began its fourth week with 6.O00 paid
subscribers.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
But One Got Hin,

"At sixteen the girl IL a woman; at
twenty-five, If still unmarried. she IL
a girl" sternly said the philosophical
youth. who had devoted much time to
thinking. "She win face death with
out a tremor and swoon at the sight
Of a mouse. The only time she does
what you expect her to do is when
you expect her to do what you do not
expect her to do. The only reason
she does anything is because she
doesn't know why she does II. She
jumps at conclusions and always lands
on them. because when the conclusion
skips to one side In an endesyor to avoid
her 1t gets sQuarely in her way. The
only man who understands a woman
Is he who understands that he doesn't
understand her. and let's 1t 20 at that"
News Note:. Two weeks later he
married one Of them.-Country Gen
tleman
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
Story Of Stolen kiss
of Revolutionary Days

From Mount holly, N. J.. m a
story of a kiss snatched from stephen
Girard's pretty young wife by Col.
Walter Stewart Of the American army,
which is a cherished legend Of that
section and for which there Is consid-
cradle historic foundation. It is gen.
orally known that upon the approach
Of the British army to Philadelphia in
1777, Stephen Girard, who was In bust.
ness there and who later became n
OF the leading ~fnanciers Of that city,
moved to Mount Holly and purchased
a small farm. Here he and his wife
lived and kept store for two years.
The story Of the stolen kiss is told
In Stephen Simpsons biography of
Stephen Girard, published in 1882.
During GirRrd's residence at Mount
Holly, the ~biographer states, the
American army encamped In the
neighborhood, and Girard's store af-
forded many moments Of hilarity to
the soldiers. One afternoon Colonel
Stewart and a fellow officer visited
the store TO make a small purchase
and TO see Girard's pretty wife. Colo
uel Stewart could not resist the temp
tatlon to snatch a kiss from Mrs.
Girard while her husband had his
back turned. The lady Immediately
told her husband who forced the colo
nel to apologize. 1t Is said that the
occurrence caused a lot Of disturbance
al the time.
For many years the story was be-
lieved to have originated in the au-
thOr's imagination for 1t was known
that he had a personal grudge against
Girard. but the discovery that Walter
Stewart was q colonel In the Cont
mental army and that he spent six
days In Mount Holly during Girard's
residence there gave the story some
credence.-Pathfnder Magazine.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
Influence Old Complaint

Influenza has been known almost as
long as man has been known. The
WORD itself il derived frpIu the ancient
astrologers, who believed 1t to be
caused by the 'iniuencess Of the stars.
The disease has bean unmistakeably
traced back to 1880. 1t was then preya-
lent In eastern Germany, and was
known. c%uriously enough, az sleeping
slckness. 1t appeared again in the
Eighteenth century. when epidemics
of It were frequent and prolonged in
most European countries. Among the
famous people Of long ago who suf-
fered from II were Sir Isaac Newton.
Goethe and Schiller. The great phil
osophcr Kant was attacked by 1t. and
he believed II was caused by noxious
insects brought to western Europe 10
a result Of trade with Russia.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20

The Medici was a distinguished
Fiorentine family, which rose to SUI
preme power in the Fifteenth century.
and became famous rs the ~restorers Of
literature and the dne arts throughout
Italy. Its most iilustrious members
were Cesimo de Medic1, surnamed II
vecchio (The Ancient) and Pater
Patriae. and Lorenzo. his grandson.
surnamed The Magnificent, and The
Father OF Letters. This latter ruled
Florence from 1859 to 1897. and proved
himself q most munincent patron OF
art and literature. The family Of the
Msdici became extinct on the death
Of its last male representative, Clan
Gastona. seventh grand duke Of Tus-
cany. in t7S7.-Kansss City Star.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20

"'B's a nice pup, isn't 'ef" said Jim,
the village idiot. gazing proudly at his
pet terrier. II 'aven't 'ad i'm long. I
seed Farmer Giles n day takin' Inn
to t'pond. and / says to i'm, / says,
What be ye goin' to do with that pup.
Farmer 'Gilesf I'm goin' to drown
I'm. e says, sorrowful like; .'e's al
ways chewin' the paint on the legs o.
.tsofa.'
"'Ohl don't drown Inn. mister !
says. give i'm to me. I'll nj 'im.'
And / did ara i'm. too / did that. !
sawed t'less on t'scfa i"--Londcn An
ewers.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
ST. STEPHENS p. 3. CHURCH

Rev. Gordon ID. Pierce. Rector
Sunday June %, 1924.
300 A. M.-Celebration Holy
Communion.
1890 A. M.-Morning Prayer, Lit
ney and Sermon. Preacher, the
Rector.
1900 M.-Sunday School.
7:46 p. M.-Evening Prayer and
Sermon.
All are cordially invited to attend
these Services.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20

The nurse had ls8t Miss Jewel Bog.
EFT, a patient In q Houston (Texas)
hospital. with the admonition to rest
and 20 to sleep while she made the
rounds Of the ward. Consider the sur
prise Of the nurse when she returned
to Miss Boystt to and a Justice Of the
peace. a bridegroom and a witness in
the reom and to hear the last words
Of the marriage rite being said.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-06-20
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

WE ~ EACAOK AK ASxOSNAkA
Morning Worship-10:30.
Sermon by Pastor.
Church School-11:45.
Epworth League-6:45.
Evening Service-7:30
Sermon by pastor.
Mid Week ~Service-Wednesday
Evening-8:00.
Food Sale by Epworth League
Saturday 18th ct Atlantic G. paci-
fc Tea Store.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY
GIVEN that The Delaware & At
lantic Telegraph & Telephone Com
pany, on the End day Of June, A.
d. 1924, filed with the Township
Committee Of Edgewater Park
Township, Burlington County, New
Jersey, a Petition addressed to the
said Committee, asking for the con-
sent of said Committee to the use OF
said Company of each and every
Of the township highways, both
above, below and on the sur
face thereof, for the maintenance
and operation of its present aerial
and underground works, and the
construction, maintenance and OPP
Grafton of additional aerial and
underground works, consisting Of
poles, crossarms, cables, wires, con-
Quits, ducts, mains, pipes, manholes
and all other necessary fixtures and
appliances required for its local
and through lines, in connection
with the transaction of its tele-
graph and telephone business, ac-
cording to plans showing the loca-
ton, number and size OF such hx-
lures and appliances, to be APPROX
ed q may be provided in the con-
sent given pursuant to the aforesaid
Petition.
The period for which such con-
sent is asked is fifty (50) years.
The Township Commute Of Edge
water Park Township will consider
the said Petition on the 9TH day Of
July, A. d. 1924, at $50 O'Clock r.
M. I'd. 81, at Cooperative Growers
Association Office, Cooper Street,
in said Township.
Dated: June 2, 1924
ERNEST C. SEVER,
Township Clerk.
Historically, annuities Rntedate life
insurance By e. sey= the WeriA'a
Work. 1t 10 thought that the great
development OF banking facilities In
Assyria and Babylonia must have pre-
yided annuities.
The Arst deAnits meation Of them.
however, was 40 u. O. IA Rome. and
IL Of such q character % to justify q
belief that they had been long in use.
In the Middle ages Kingdoms. mu-
n ,paiities and bankers obtained
money by selling annuities for life or
terms OF yeArs. 1t IL said that Eng
lands national existence during the
wars OF William Of Orange was large
~ maintained through the money OBJ
tanned by selling annuities- At hrst
the values Of such ~centsActs wore de-
termlned without scienfiae calcria-
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. James w. Livingston, Pastor
Sunday Morning Service - 1890.
Sunday School-11:45.
Sunday Evening Service - 7:45.
Tuesday Evening--7:00. Girl Re-
serve Group.
Friday Evening - 500. Prayer
Service.
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Church Services
For Next Week
CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. James H. Kendall, Pastor
Sunday Morning Worship-10:30.
Sunday School in the Main Chapel
-11:45 A. M.
Sunday School in Grace Chapel
IL M.
Sunday Evening Worship-7:30.
Weekly Prayer Meeting, Wednes-
day Evening-S:00.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
POLICE PRESIDENT
SEEKS REELECTION
Milton D. Smith Asks Honor Of
Again Heading Society of D. c.,
Peace Guardians.

Milton D. Smith, president of the
Policemen's Association, is a candi-
date to succeed himself at the annual
election of the organization Tues
day night.
Ballots have been distributed to
every precinct of the police depart
ment. Smith-for-presiden clubs have
been organized by supporters of the
incumbent candidate, who point with
pride to the distinctions achieved via
motor cycle and speedometer of the
present president of the organization.
Just as all American voters will
elect electors for the electoral college,
so also will policemen on the night
of Tuesday elect delegates for the
general board of the Policemen's
Association, and as the electors in
turn will elect the President at
a later date, so also will the men,
bers of the general board elect a
president on Thursday, November 13.
Although insurgents in the associ-
atoms ranks have set on foot a
movement for "a bigger, better pres
ident,' the loyal supporters of the ad-
ministration have countered by
threatening to supply all policemen
with buttons bearing the terse slogan:
THE Best Goods Come in Small
Packages-Vote for Smith,
Evening star., 1924-10-31
$50 MEMBERS REPORTED
IN Y'S DRIVE FOR 700
Campaign Workers Turn in Results
at Dinner Meeting-A. n.
Phelps Is Speaker.

Membership campaign workers of
the Y. M. c. A. who are canvassing
the city for 700 new members re-
ported at dinner meeting last night
that $50 new members have been OBJ
tained since the drive opened Tues
day. Andrew H. Phelps of the United
States Chamber of Commerce pre-
sided at the meeting.
ITO the thousands of men in Wash
ington living in rented rooms away
from their families, the 'Y' is the
great friend maker" he said. 1T is
the ladder to social happiness. It's
big reception halls, game rooms.
bowling alleys. swimming pools and
gymnasium provide constant op-
portunity to make friends and enjoy
recreation; its educational classes
gather studiouse climbers; it's con-
certs, lectures and entertainments
make delightful for thousands of
men evenings that otherwise would
be empty or lonely, and its religious
meetings are welcoming door to
the religious lif9 of Washington
Evening star., 1924-10-31
HENRY FORD URGES
COOLIDGE ELECTION
Noted Manufacturer Indorses
the Presidents Consistent
Drive Against High Taxes.

Endorsement of President Coolidge
by Henry Ford for reelection is con-
tanned in a telegram made public by
the Republican national committee,
which received it at the White House,
where it had been sent to President
Coolidge by Arthur Brisbane, editor
in chief of the Hearst newspapers,
who had received it in reply to a re-
quest by the latter. The telegram
follows:
II support Calvin Coolidge and con-
fidently expect his election for the
following reasons:
Our Government has been freer
of the influence of the money powers
during Calvin Coolidge's brief admin
istration than for long time before.
He understands the difference be-
tween American business and money
power. American business is the
means by which we earn our living
and supplies the need of the country.
Agriculture, manufacture and trans
portation are it's three pillars. 1t is
constructive. The money power rep
resents the exploiting. gambling and
destructive counterfeits of business.
Sees Two Business Systems.
1.-TWO systems of business confront
each other in this country-produc-
ton for use as against production for
profits only. Calvin Coolidge is on
the side of productive service and
prosperity.
He is increasing the number of
jobs in this country by drawing back
into business the moneys that have
been driven out by high taxes. The
greatest prosperity will not arrest
Calvin Coolidge's drive against high
taxes.
He is sprung from the old Ameri-
can stock which went South and West
and fixed our American course, and
he will hold the Government steady
to that course.
''He is short on promises and long
on action.
I'm our business we prefer the
doers to the takers. 1 want as good
or better service for the Nation as
we insist upon in the Ford Motor Co.
Americans on Guard.
why all this talk about throwing
the election into Congress? Who
would want that except those who
cannot hope to control the people. but
could easily control Congress? Such
a mistake would indicate that Ameri-
cans are not intelligent enough to
decide on election-and that is not
the case. Americans are able to elect
their own President and they are on
guard against all efforts to cheat
them out of that right.
Il believe in Calvin Coolidge re-
gardless of party, because he is an
honest, able man, with a task that
deserves the help of all forward
minded men regardless of party.
like him because he knows how to
think, because he can see clearly and
because the politicians do not like
him HENRY FORD"
Evening star., 1924-10-31
NAVY SEEKS BIDS
| ON CAPE MAY BASE
Will Lease Site to Aviation
Firm Agreeing to Build
Rigid Ships.

The Government yesterday an
nounced it's intention of extending a
helping hand to airship and poten-
tial airship concerns, when it agreed
to lease the Cape May, N. J., naval
aviation base to a commercial COM
pany on condition that the leasing OF
ganization will begin construction of
rigid airship within one year from
the date of taking possession.
The lease, Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur announced, will be awarded
on competitive bidding, and will be
revocable at any time, and will carry
with 1t the option of renewal at the
discretion of naval authorities.
Several concerns interested in COM
mercial aviation have made informal
inquiries of the Navy Department for
the use of the base where is located
the third largest airship hangar in
the country-the largest being at
Lakehurst. N. j., and the next in size
at Scott Field, Belleville, Ill.
Location of commercial airship
base on the Atlantic coast would car
ry with it possibilities of transconti-
mental. or transatlantic airship ,serv-
ice, much confidence in both having
resulted from the recent splendid per-
formances of the Shenandoah and the
ZR-3
Conditions OF Lease.
Conditions set forth in the proposed
lease will include maintenance and
repair of such buildings and facili-
ties at Cape May as are used by the
lessee and protection of other build
tngs on the reservation which are to
be closed by the department; the
Government to be protected against
all claims that may arise through the
occupation of the station; operation
Of the station, including necessary
heat and light, to be carried on with
out expense to the Government; the
right to retain such portions as now
used by the Coast Guard to be held by
the Government; the airship company
to maintain and operate the station
"as an aviation base" Further de-
tails upon which bids may be sub
mitted will be announced soon, the
department said.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
v. M. |. ALUMNI TO DINE.
Local Chapter to Observe Ami
HersarY of Schools Foundation.

The eighty-fifth anniversary of the
founding of the Virginia Military
Institute will be celebrated by the
Washington chapter of it's alumni
Tuesday, November IL. The event
falling on Armistice day will be the
occasion of a dinner at o'clock at
the Army and Navy Club.
Guests of honor will include the
new superintendent, Gen. William H.
Cooke, who took charge at Lexington,
Va, October l of this year, and ex-
Senator Charles j. Faulkner of West
Virginia, who served from the in
stitute in the Battle of New Market
during the Civil War.
The military college was founded
in 1889. 1t had for it's first super
intendent Gen. Francis H. Smith, who
was succeeded by Gen. Scott Shipp
who, in turn, was succeeded by Gen.
Edward w. Nichols, and more recent
ly by Gen. Cooke. Stonewall Jackson
was an instructor there before the
Civil War.
The committee in charge of the
dinner comprises Capt. P. st. Julian
Wilson, Stuart B. Marshall and H.
Marshall Lloyd.
Gen. Samuel D. Rockenbach, in
command of the tank unit during
the war and president of the local
cNpter. will preside.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
EQUIVALENT OF FOLLIES
SUCCESS IN GERMANY
Revue can ALE" Three-Fifths
American, With Leading Lady
: Straight From Brooklyn.

By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News
BERLIN, October 31.-A further
step in the Americanization Of Ger
many was seen last night at the dress
rehearsal of the revue entitled can
Alle'' C"To Everyone'D. The Ger
mans have been seeking during the
last years to rival the -splendors of the
American Follies, but most German
revues are poor.
"An Alle." which was managed by
Erich Charell, is the exception. 1t
Is unquestionably as good as any
American production. One-fifth of
the numbers are modelled ,en the
Russian numbers of the "'Chauve
Souris" company and one-t1rth are
pure German, but three-fifths are
American in feeling. One Of the
principal dancers Olive Beebe, who is
virtually making her debut, comes
from Brooklyn.
The rehearsal met with consider
able success, and the scenery and
costuming effects are superb.
Copyright. 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co..
Evening star., 1924-10-31
VOTERS PLAN RALLY.
La Toilette Wheeler Supporters to
Gather Tonight.

James p. Eagen, editor of the
American Federation of Labor's
Weekly News Letter. will represent
organized labor at the La Toilette
Wheeler campaign rally to be held at
the Star Hall, Mount Rainier. this
evening at 8 o'clock
Mrs. Minnie Ronning of Minnesota,
who has toured the country in sup
port of the Progressive ticket, will
represent the woman's division of the
La Toilette Wheeler forces, while
Charles A. Lyman, director of the ag-
ricultural division of the Progressive
campaign, will speak for the farmers.
Mayor George Finger of Capitol
Heights, Md, will also address the
meeting
Between now and election day
meetings will be held at La Plata,
Brentwood, Rockville. Hyattsville and
Capitol Heights. Arrangements have
been made by local Progressives to
receive election returns Tuesday
night at the Arcade ballroom, Four
teenth street and Park road. A dance
is being arranged.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
BAND CONCERTS.

Today, s pm, at the United
States Marine Corps Institute
Hall, Eighth and 1 streets south
east, by the United States Navy
Band Orchestra, Charles Benter,
director; Earl V. Grimes, guest
SoloiSt.
March, The elect. .. T.. sousa
Overture, Der Freischutz,"
Won Weber
Ballet, "Egyptien" ...... .Luigini
(a) Allegro Non Troppo.
tb) Allegretto.
(c) Andante Sostenuto.
I'D Andante Expressive.
Finale, Allo Non Troppo.
Tone poem, "Finlandia". .Sibelius
Tenor solos, selected
Carl V. Grimes, pharmacist mate,
first class)
Grand fantasia from the opera,
Pagliacci' ........ Leoncavallo
Suite, (a) In a Rose Garden
Acciani
OBJ "Serenade". Drdla
Valse suite, Southern Nights"
Guion
Excerpts from the musical COM
edy "Woodland". .Luders
The Star Spangled Banner"
Beginning November these
concerts will start at Sis pm.
Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra.
Stanley Hall, tomorrow at 5:45
o'clock; John S. NJ. zimmerman,
bandmaster.
March, 1.-The Aristocrat". St. Clair
Overture, THE Barber of
Seville RoSSlnl
An Oriental fantasy, I'm a Chi
nese Temple Garden. .Kettlebey
1.-The Incarnation of the Priests in
the Temple" The Perfume of
Incense Floats on the Air"
The Song of the Lovers" "A
Manchu Wedding Procession
Passes Mostly By" "A Street
Disturbance Among the Coolies"
Con the original Chinese scale).
Gems from the musical comedy
stepping Stones. Kern
Fox trot, leDoo-Doo,"
Stitzel
Waltz suite, ''Puppohen" Dolly,
Gilbert
Finale, "Dandelion Time. Frost
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1924-10-31

sneaked a weigh" on a, platform
scale by stepping on before he,
daughter was off will gaze upon the
vision of herself weighing 2OC
pounds.
While there is no way of confirm
ing it. it is understood that the
jeering ghosts will nrepare a great
spectral feast, to which Cozy Dolan
Al Fall and probably others will Be
invited. The piece de resistance will
be a teapot stew of crude oil with
sliced peaches, apples and apricots
generously seasoned with sand from
Kenesaw Mountain.
Those who have no hopes of being
hosts to ghosts tonight will do a lit
tie spiriting themselves, either on the
downtown streets or at neighborhood
parties, club celebrations, hotel and
cafe masquerades or other festive
gatherings.
The watchful eye of the law will be
the target, no doubt, for blowpipes,
banned by the police. but in high
favor among the urchinry. This. is
one night when the police look be-
nignly upon innocent pranks. how
ever, and most any sort of eScapade
or makeup will get by except down.
right rowdyism. Grown-ups will not
be allowed to wear masks, even if
they belong to the Ku Klux Khan,
but the hand of the law will not be
raised against masking of small chill
dren.
This Seasons Explanation.
No Halloween story is complete
without confusing explanation Of
what it is all about. The explanation
varies from year to year. but nobody
knows the difference, so what matters
1t! Hehe is this years offering:
1t all started back in Egypt when
a dead Pharaoh, taking on the reincar-
mated form of black cat, perched
itself at midnight on the left shoulder
of the Sphynx, looked up at the moon,
curved it's spine like Cleopatra and
let out a nocturnal howl. Aroused
from their slumber, the shieks and
shiekesses of the desert rained a bar
rage of console mirrors at the sacred
feline, precipitating the seyen-year
plague. All in all it was agreed along
the Nile that it had been a Hellovan-
ev'nen., which is Egyptian for Hall
loween.
The custom got started in this coun-
try because of the fact that Hal
loween ushers in the first of Novem-
ber, on which date the ghost walks
in all the Government departments.