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The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

| declare war against one another.
And it may be that each nation
so declaring war against each
other both profess to be Christian
nations, accepting and preaching
the doctrine of Christ. No won
der He said Eye blind guides
which strain at gnat and swal-
low camel"
To illustrate the magnitude of
the Worlds War, permit me to
submit a few figures. The total
troops mobilized on the signing
of the Armistice was SO millions.
The total casualties, that is,
killed, wounded and missing, was
33k millions This is consider
able more than half of the people
that were modified, that were
killed, wounded or missing; and
it is more than the total adult
male population of the United
States. We had drafted all of
our fit citizens between the ages
of 21 and 35. These, together
with the standing army and those
who enlisted beyond the age of
35 only amounted to about A 2
millions, so that the people killed,
wounded and missing were about
72 times the number we had
modified.
The British Empire had mo-
bilized 7 million, 500 thousand,
and her casualties were million,
80 thousand, 7 hundred and 81;
nearly Il of her troops modified.
France had modified 7 mil
lion, 500 thousand, and her casu-
alties were million, 500 thou
sand, hundred; considerable
over u of her forces modified.
Italy had mobilized 5 million,
600 thousand; casualties 2 mil
lion, 800 thousand; just " of her
forces.
Russia had modified II mil
lion; casualties 8 million, $50
thousand; more than "a of her
entire forces.
So l might proceed, but suf-
ficient for illustra tions. In the
first battle Of the Marne, it is
estimated by some that the casu-
alties were 400 thousand; and
in the second battle of the
Marne, the American forces lost
As thousand. The British forces
lost &C thousand in the battle Of
Gallipoli.
The total debt of the nations in
volved was increased from 27
billions to 1874 billions, or more
than 7 times as much as before
the war.
The United States did not de-
clare war until April 6, 1917, and
the Armistice was signed No
vember II, 1918. We were actu-
ally involved in the conflict about
one year, and during that time
we had mobilized Az millions Of
men and had in service in France
at the time of the signing of the
Armistice, l million, 700 thousand
In the one year that we were en-
gagged in the war, we lost. killed.
wounded and missing, 275 thou
sand, and our national debt was
increased from / billion to 21
billions. Or, in other words, 21
times as great as it was at the
beginning of the World War.
And, if anyone can point out
any good that this war has done
to any nation on the earth, /
would be glad to have him do it.
There is not a nation involved in
that great struggle but what is
dissatisfied with the result; and
instead of peace, there is jeal-
ousy. animositv and hatred, and
the World is far worse Off
today than when the struggle be-
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
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ABSECON HIGHLAND GRANGE.
Many New Members Admitted
A Social EVENING.

Many New Members Admitted
A Social Evening.
Absecon Highland Grange held
their regular meeting Friday
night. Nineteen new members
were admitted. After the meet
ing a social time was enjoyed by
all present A surprise had been
arranged by the members, it be-
! ing the birthday of Dick Mueller.
A birthday cake with candles
adorned the center of the table
and refreshments were served.
Mr.. Mueller was the recipient
of several nice presents.
/ Music was furnished by the
Grange orchestra. Mr.. Robert
Price entertained the members
with the Charleston and Mr.. AL
fred Kurtz danced the buck and
wing
Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hornbostel, Carl
Hornbostel, Theresa Hornbostel,
! M. A. Hanggeli, Mrs. L. Feldeiser,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tyler, Lorna
i Ullery, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Huff
nagel, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Kurtz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Towner, Mrs.
E. Murphy, VIM. Sannino, Samuel
Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Burns,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Price, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferdinand Bruckler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Lupton, Sadie Lupton,
John Lupton, Mr.. Steve Skyta,
John Skyta, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. AL
! bin Engstrom, Carl Engstrom,
Florence Engstrom, Ruth Ludy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bruckler, Jack
Bruckler, Elizabeth Bruckler, Mrs.
E. Reemsnyder, Mrs. Hans Letsch,
Ferdinand Bruckler, Jr., Matthias
Bruckler, Arnold Sutton, Dieterich
Moller Mr.. and Mrs. John Helm,
Elinor Helm, Sigmund Bruckler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Rexa, Ernest
Sahler, Jacob Bruckler, VIM. Cher
ry, Mrs. E. Killian, Ellen Engs-
from, Harold Engstrom and Geo.
Engstrom.
The next special invitation
dance will be held Saturday.
April 17th.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
"Peace |
Leave With You"
(Continued from Page 10

NV topic is "The Mission OF the
Tinted States of America IN the
Cause of Peace"
When but youth, l was an
earnest advocate OF UNIVERSAL
peace and the abolition or war
First a thought, wish; then a
faith. next struggle; at last a
fact So have entered into hui
man life and history some OF It's
profoundest truths. Such mas
been and is to be the story OF
Universal peace.
For untold centuries, on the
battlefield were settled all tribal
and national disputes. Blood was
the ink and DoCth wrote the JudS-
raent. Yet, in the heart was the
thought "There must be some
better method of settlement" and
those who suffered looked long
ingly for its appearance. But
thought and wish were only the
shadowy picture of dream.
The thought of Universal
peace is no new thought. The de-
sire for the abolition of war has
ever existed since mankind first
bonded together for mutual pro-
lection and association.
The Prophet Isaiah said that
the time would come when the
sword shall be beaten into plow
shares and the spears into prun-
ing hooks. and nation shall not
lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any
more" And that has been the
PRAYER of many earnest men and
women from that day to this.
Twenty centuries ago, if we be-
lieve the scriptures, the heavens
above the plains of Bethlehem
were filled with a white robed
choir, and the only song of the
heavens ever heard by the chill
dren of mon broke the stiffness
of the night. "Glory to God in
the highest, and on earth peace
good will toward men" was that
angels song.
In the manger in the little town
of Bethlehem lay new born
child His mother bent over the
sleeping babe, and though the
record is silent you may be sure
she heard the angelic song. For
no ear is so acute to catch the
slightest notes of prophetic song
as the ear of a mother. The child
grew to manhood, revealed Him
self in short and wondrous
three years, and in the Upper
Chamber" bidding farewell to His
few followers he declared peace
l leave with you. My peace l
give unto you"
This doctrine He taught while
on earth, and also taught the doc
trine of Love ye one another;
and His last command to His
disciples was GO ye unto all the
world and preach the gospel to
every creature"
The increasing multitudes who
have looked up to Jesus of Naza-
reth as their leader have taken
His life and words as promises
and prophecy; and faith in the
coming of Universal peace has
been and is the inspiration OF
humanity.
"It came upon the midnight clear
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the
earth
To touch their harps of gold;
Peace, peace on earth, goodwill
to men
From Heavens all gracious
King"
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
FlREMEN ARE AWAY;
WOMEN SAVE TOWN.

The women of Rosenhayn saved
the town from probable destruc-
tion Monday, when fire razed the
barn of Frank Barrelle. The fire.
men were away on business, and
there was nothing to do but for
the town to burn or the women to
operate the chemical engine,
which they did. A neighboring
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
That the public must nav t

That the public must pay the
cost of the coal strike in higher
prices for anthracite this summer
seems to be regarded as the
meaning of the announcement
that the usual summer reduction
in prices will not be in effect this
year. That means that nearly
$7.50O,000 more will be paid to
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

gan. 1t will not recover from the
effects Of this war if there should
be no other in two hundred years.
Bear in mind that war takes the
best young manhood of the coun-
try. The test is made both as to
mental and physical ability.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

the operators this year than last,
if the consumption of anthracite
is the same. There is noted,
however, the fact that use of
substitutes throughout the strike
has lessened the demand for an
sthracite and operators are expect
ed to curtail their production,
while maintaining the mine prices
higher than year ago.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
ABSECON HIGHLANDS.

Among the confirmation class OF
st. Andrew s-by-the-Sea Lutheran
church, of Atlantic City, were
Carl and Theresa Hornbostel,
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hornbostel, and Florence, Carl
and Ellen Engstrom, children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Engstrom, all
of Absecon Highlands.
The Spelling and Arithmetic
contest will be held April 9th at
the Grange Hall.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

Anna Thorn and children, Virgin.
la and Elizabeth, spent Palm Sun.
day visiting friends in different
parts of South Jersey.
The Women's Civic Club wishes
to thank Mrs. Smith Sutton for
the donation of a quilt. The pro.
ceeds are $6.35.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

house roof got on fire three times,
but the blaze was conquered.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

-Pleasantville Press, twice
each week, Tuesdays and FRI
days.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

-Pleasantville Press, twice each
week. Tuesdays and Fridays.
, 1926-07-24
Publication.

IT is hereby made known, that the
} Tax on Auto Vehicles and Auto
Truck Trailers in accordance with
Section 81 of the Ordinance COR
corning Public Roads in St. Croix,
approved July IA, 1923, will be
payable, at the Police offices in
Christiansted and Frederiksted from
July 20, 1926 to August 10, 1926,
both days included for the second
half year 1926.
Parties remaining in arrears for
this tax after August 10, 1926,
will be subject to the same penal
ties as in the case of the Horse,
Carriage and Boat Tax.
Tax-lists will be distributed by
the Police Department and they
must be correctly filled out and
returned to the respective Police
Offices within two days after re.
ceipt in the towns and four days
after receipt in the country dis
trictS.
Government of the
Virgin Islands of the United States,
St. Croix, 20 June, 1926.
G. P. SHAMER,
DeSpatching Secretary
, 1926-07-24
Publication.

IT is hereby made known that II
! Horse, Carriage and Boat t
for the second half year 1926nrd
be received at the Police Cd s!Vl
in Christiansted and FrederulQaH
from July 20, 1926 to AuguI
1926, both days included, t0 oapo
which time the list of arrears W.
be transmitted to the Director
Police for further measures.
Each debtor Of tax will be sl
ject to a fine of Franc LOO if tn
tax be under Francs $500 anL
Francs 200 if the tax be France
25.00 or above, besides the ordiua-
ry levy expenses.
The taX-lists will be distributed
by the Police Department and are
to be filled out in conformity with
the Ordinance of February %, 1858,
and returned to the respective Po-
lice Offices within As hours for the
towns and 4 days for the country
districts.
Government of the
Virgin Islands of the United States.
St. Croix, % June, 1926.
G. P.
Despotchjng Secretary
, 1926-07-24

ALL hunting, including hunting
n with dogs and carrying of fire
arms, on the estates belonging to
the WEST INDIAN SUGAR FACTORY,
is strictly prohibited, except by
those who have a written permit
issued by the Directors.
Violators will be dealt with ac-
cOrding to law
st. Croix July 10th, 1926.
WEST INDIAN SUGAR FACTORY.
, 1926-07-24

is applied, freshly purified blood
starts tingIing through the ach-
ing place. And this enriched
blood supply drives outswelling
and pain and restores normal
conditions in no time. Get this
relief today. Al druggists
, 1926-07-24
just Received
AT
~Stakemdnn's Store.
A new supply of Ford Paris in
Guiding

Guiding
Commutator Wires for new and old
style Fords. Starter Motor Drive Gear,
Spindle Bodies, Main Bearings, Magnets,
Coil Boxes, Connecting Rods. Brake
Shoes, Brake Band Innings, Fan Belts,
Generator A~rmatures. Coil Boxes D. S.
& A. S. Bearings, Mufflers, CYL. Head
Baskets, Starting Switch, Ignition
Switches, Diff. Drive Gear, Thrust Wash.
ers. Pumps, Fire Gauges, Carburetors,
and many others too numerous to men
ton.
Christiansted, June 10th, 1926.
The Washington times., 1926-01-08
SPANISH CITY SWEPT
TO EDGE OR RAvlNE

LONDON. Jan. S.-The ancient
city Of Priego. in the Province u
Cordoba, Spain. literally stands or
the edge Of a precipice today, &C
cording to a Central News dispatch
from Madrid.
Severe floods and landslides have
swept the city downward to the
edge of ravine. which is 800 f5et
deep, the dispatch says. A flill
quarter OF the city now suspends
upon the edge Of this ravine.
Many houses in the city have
collapsed
Evening star., 1926-05-14
NAVAL MONEY BILL
SENT TO PRESIDENT
Wilbur Says Department Will do
Full Share" in Economy and
Uphold Efficiency.

Enactment of the naval appropri
alton hill was completed at the Cant.
tol yesterday when the Senate &C.
cepted the conference report previ-
ousiy approved by the House a nd the
measure was sent to the President
for signature.
Commenting on the approval given
the bill, which carries $319. .650.O75 for
the fiscal year, beginning July |. Sec
retary Wilbur said In a formal state
ment that the Navy will do its full
share in ecOnomiZing and will he kept
in the highest state OF efficiency and
development possible with the amount
of expenditures fixed by Congress.
'Iakehurst will not he closed and
the Los Angeles will remain IN com.
mission he said Next Spring the
fleet will he enabled TO carry out Joint
mdneuvers with the Army and the
Marine Corps on the Atlantic coast as
planned.'
Evening star., 1926-05-14
PRESIDENT GOING TO VIRGINIA
FOR SESQUI-CENTENNI FETE
Many Other Notables Will Visit Williamsburg To.
mOrrow-To Mark Anniversary of
independence Vote.

American history will be elabOra ted
upon by those who viii make ad-
dresses. Also there will be resume
Of the various episodes In the Colonies
leading up to the actual adoption Of
The Declaration of Independence by
the Continental Congress.
Other States Actions.
There will be mention made of the
adoption OF the MeckIenhurg indie
pendence resolutions. 1t VAS in May
l.15. that patriots of this county of
North Carolina met and adopted reso-
lutiunS urging independence. These
were forwarded to the Continental
Congress. but were sheved at the
time because the North Carolina dele
eates though II inadvisab bile to bring
them before the Congress at that time
Then followed asSa chusetts in
July. l715 with new form of govern.
ment in which the King of Engla nd
MAS not recognized. New Hampshire
auG South Carolina followed Massa-
chlI>etts example later during that
year; and all the while other colonies
eVinced Willingness to concur in any
decisive action that the Congress
might adopt as the best and most
effective means of bringing about in
dependence and complete freedom
from Eritish rule.
However. despite all these manifes.
tationS of eagerness for freedom and
desire for independence 1t rema ined
foi Virginia. through the Virginia
convention. t. bring about an actual
movement.
II is expected that the governors Of
these original thirteen States will he
present IN Villa shurg tomorrow to
participate IN the ceremonies. Gov
Byrd Of. Virginia whose ancestors
took prominent part In the States
early history. will he among those
who will speak
Senators Glass. Swanson and Ring
ham, and Representative Montasu
are going 9 members Of a Joint con-
gressional commission. The other
House members Of the commissions
are Representatives McSweeney OF
Ohio: Mills OF New York: Tucker of
Virginia; Temple OF Tennessee, and
Stubbs OF Massachusetts
Evening star., 1926-05-14

vnced Of it's own beliefs and nothing
will change their decisions" There
was no question of law on which they
needed aid, the foreman told the court.
Justice Hvshling then told OF the
expense incurred in the three trials
and spoke Of the necessity of some
panel OF jurors deciding the case and
asked the jurors To give further CON
sidera ton In the hope that the case
might be decided. He sent the jury
back. and when at 10 O'Clock last night
they had not agreed the court again
summoned the jury. Foreman Al
brecht still could announce no agree
ment. so the court was constrained to
discharge the II men from further
.~~sideration and to declare a mis-
trial.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
$1,000 AWAITS UNCLAIMED

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May IA CP.-
At the district attorneys Office here
Is 81 .000 that no one claims. The
10 800 bills are spurned by two
men in position To claim ownership
But the responsibility involved
causes hesitation.
The money was found in room
adjoining the bar of Mike OrZe-
chowski In the same drawer carl
Henning. State prohibition agent.
found a bottle of liquor Alex kola :
baba, bartender. said he had never
seen the liquor or the money.
Orzechowski said the liquor was not
his and he had no idea where the
s. 900 came from.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
Today in Congress
Senate.

Efforts will be renewed TO-DAY
10 call up the migratory bird Dill
for action In the Senate.
Inmicra ton committee held
,oeetine TO discuss the alien sea-
mems bill.
judiciary committee held another
session to go over bills proposed
to tighten the enforcement OF the
dry law.
Agriculture committee continued
hearings on bill to regulate I'M
portation of milk and cream.
House.
uouse today took up for consid-
Grafton the bill for Smokey Noun
tain and Shenandoah National
Parks. !.
House continues consideration OF
acriculturaI relief legislation.
Veterans committee approves
tions Of subcommittee
for tightening up controt over
guardians by Veterans Bureau.
subcommittee OF appropriations
committee in executive session on
second deficiency appropriation OH.
Naval affairs committee contin-
ues hearing on line personnel.
Gibson subcommittee of House
District committee continues It's In
yestisation of Commissioner Fen.
Ming and the general administra-
tion of the municipal government
in caucus room Of House ONCE
Rui,ding at 1870 o'clock tonight.
Interstate commerce committee
continues hearing on coal leglsla-
ton.
Elections committee In executive
session on Walters Bailey contested
election case.
Ways and means committee In
executive session on miscellaneous
matters.
Public lands committee In execu-
tive session on committee calendar.
Labor Committee continues hear
ing to cate division OF satety
In the Labor Department.
Immigration committee continues
hearing on deportation relating to
seamen.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
WAN JURyUNAbLE
/. TO REACH DECISION
Gordon to See Sargent About
Fourth TriaI-BaiI Will
Be Sought.

The third tria of Ziang sun wan,
Chinese student, charged with the
murder of Fen Sen WI. undersecre-
tarN at the Chinese Educational MIS-
sion, ended in a disagreement OF the
fury at 10 O'Clock last night. The
prisoner was rema nded to Jail 10 await
another trial. He appeared much
cHest fa Hen at the failure OF the jury
to reach a verdict.
Attorney Wilton y. Lambert gave
notice OF his intention to make a
formal application for the release OF
Wan on bail pending a decision by
United states Attorney PeNton Cor
don as to the future course "f the
Government In the matter of prose
cution. Attorney Lambert went 10
New YORK last night End could not
he reached today TO learn Just Wheh
he will make the formal application
for bail
Evening star., 1926-05-14

offering inducements To ba nks to as
sumo membership.
The bill does not affect existing
bra inches and banks having branches
would be eligible to come into the sys-
tenn without closing them. In addi-
ton, the measure would provide per.
Evening star., 1926-05-14

manenf charters for Federal Reserve
Banks and would extend the time for
which national ba nks may make real
estate loans from one to FIVE years.
II also would permit interlocking di-
rectorates of reserve and private
Ia hiking institutions.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
E'O,,rth Trial In Doubt.

Mai Gordon is expected to confer
with Attorney General Sargent about
bringing the Wan case before a fourt h
iurv. The case has established a rec
ord in the local criminal courts al
ready, a. no homicide case has before
been tried three times.
The most authentic report of now
the Jurors stood last night gives the
defense and the prosecution ) votes.
The result of the second trlaI laSt
January was 10 to , for acquitinl. y"
accurate report is obtainable, as IT Is
understood the members OF the jury
made an agreement not 10 diHu'ee the
result of their hallotinc.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
BRANCH BANK BILL.
PASSED BY SENATE
Hull Amendments Stricken
Out. However-Fight in
Conference Expected.

Differing widely in some respects
from the action of the House. the Nc
E'adden branch banking bill was
ia ssed by the Senate yesterday AFTER
noon and Is ready to go to conference.
As 1t went through the House, the
measure carried the Hull amend
ments. which were assailed In the sen
ate banking committee and on the
f,oor. 1t was contended they divided
the country into half branch and haf
unit banking by closing the door 10
further bra anch banking by members
of the Federal reserve system.
The amendments were stricken out
and provisions inserted permitting
both national and State hank members
of the reserve system To create
branches within the corporate limits
of their home cities in states author
izins branch banking
Battle Is Expected.
This change IL expected to afford
the battle issue In conference. Al
ready maneuvering has been begun TO
reach a compromise. with prospects
that ma ior portions of the bill may
again be rewritten.
The bill pa ssed the Senate without
a record vote after two DAYS discus
sion. No amendment offered serious
threat although more than dozen
were proposed. The opposition col
Ia nsad when the las one was defeated.
so To Is.
Sponsors Of the bill claim that il
would place members W the reserve
svstem on a parity with outside bank
and would strengthen the system hv
Evening star., 1926-05-14
"Eyerla stingly Disagreed"

Before leaving the courthouse yes
terday afternoon Justice Hoenhne
called the jurors into court and IN
auired il they had reached an agree
meat. Emile Alhrecht, the foreman.
announced: we are utterly ana ever
Iastinefy disa greed Each side ia con-
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