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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
Mainlanders May
See "The miracle"
StupendOus Production at the
Metropolitan Opera House
in Philadelphia.

People of the Mainland have the
unusual opportunity of witnessing
Morris Gest's presentation of Max
Reinhardt's wonderful creation,
"The Miracle" at the Metropolitan
Opera House, Philadelphia.
The first performance was given
Monday evening. There will be
performances each evening, except
Sunday, with matinees Wednes-
days and Saturdays, for S weeks
only ~ AA
The Philadelphia Sesqui-Centen-
NAL production of this gigantic and
marvelously beautiful music-drama
pantomime spectacle, will be the
only one in the East this season,
ton of those in New York and Bos-
ton, where a money guarantee has
not been required. This will be
the seventh American city in which
THE Miracle will have been of
fered. The others were Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago and st. Louis.
Following the showing here, THE
Miracle" will go to Kansas City,
Los Angeles and San Francisco
1t the behest of chambers of COM
merce and civic bodies of those
cities. ~
THE Miracle" has been present
ed in seventeen European cities.
After many years of negotiations,
Mr. Gest finally induced Mr. Rein
hardt, Europe's master of stage
craft, to come to America to stage
the greatest production of the
beautiful and impressive drama in
his country. This brought about
he epoch-making production
which will be presented here. 1t
marks the greatest innovation in
the history of the theatre in the
entire world. To present the Am
arican production necessitated the
Transformation of the theatre or
auditorium in which it is shown
into marvelously beautiful
twelfth century Gothic cathedral.
which forms the sole setting Of
THE Miracle"
"The Miracle" has the same
wonderful east of principals that
has had in other cities, includ
ing New York. Lady Diana Man
ners, famous English beauty
Youngest daughter of the late
eighth Duke of Rutland, will be
seen as the Madonna, role she
created in the American produc-
ton. She also will alternate on
certain evenings with Elinor Pat
terson. Chicago heiress, and Iris
Tree, daughter of the late Sir Her.
bert BeerbOhm-Tree. England's
noted actor-manager, in the part
of the Nun; and Madame Elizabeth
Schirmer. Other principals in the
Philadelphia production are the
great Reinhardt actor and panto-
mimist, Luis Rainer, in the role
If the Shadow of Death; Orville
Caldwell as the Knight; Lionel
Braham as the Count; Schuyler
Ladd as the Prince; Fritz Field as
the Piper; Mariska Aldrich as the
Abbess. and Maria Cherer Beketi
as a CZardaS Dancer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

!, Resident and visiting ang-
slers in fresh waters of New Jer-
esey must prove themselves a
ia
Inimble lot Of sportsmen to
~ ,tf5.sl
eratch up with the restocking
program developed by the
State Fish and Game Commits
sion. which has planted d.
900, 900 fish during the last
fiscal year. Every part of the
state that has waters in which
fish will thrive has shared in
this record-making distribution,
(which promises big returns in
food values as we'll as in sport.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

The Pleasantville Press is on sale
at the following places:-
Absecon-Ellen Il. Shovel at the
postoffice.
Atlantic City-Shore Fast Waiting
Room, s S. Virginia ave.: Thos. Cal
lis. lei So Virginia Ave.
Pleasantville u p. r. Harris. 3 8.
Main St; IL. w. Fenimore. 35 3.
Main St; Ted Merrick at Electric
Station; e. +. Hamhleton. l0l N:
Main St; o. P. Jones. q r., West
Jersey Ave: Mrs. Angelo Pizzikettfs.
81 East West Jersey Ave; Charles
u. King, 42l N. Main St. or at the
office, IL w. Washington Ave.
Sonlers Point-Joseph Green, Hig-
bee Aye. and Shore Road; A. b. Lin
20. Shore Road and New Jersey Ave.
! Ocean City-W. i. Sinkinson, 1h
and Asbury ave-; w. Il. Gardner
$50 Asbury ave.
Mortified At the post office;
David Breen. drug store.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
lection will be postponed.

Complaint against bicycle riding
on sidewalks was made by PARK
avenue resident, who reported that
this practice by the children had
become dangerous.
Councilman Guy Wilson was
again elected president pro TEN. OF
the Council He makes a splendid
presiding officer. His term as cotn-
Gilman expires with the first OF the
wear and he will be much missed
by his associates. The meeting last
evening was attended by Council
men Stephenson, Englehardt, VIII
son, Ware, Reynolds and Collins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

an appeal has been filed by the
Suburban Trolley Co. against the
valuation fixed by the tax assessors.
The valuation is: land, $4,000; i'm
provements, $13,S00. This has been
approved by the County Tax Board,
whereas the State Board approved
a reduction to 81 500 on the ill
provements, total of $l3,500. This
year an additional $4,000 valuation
was placed on the property by til ,
asSesSOrs.
Doughty Road Crossing.
The city clerk was asked 10 com
municate once more with the sup
erintendent of the Pennsylvania
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
Post Needs Help
CONTINUED from Page u

CONTINUED from Page y
urday afternoon. The line has
been completed in satisfacto Dry
manner. 1t is of IA" cast iron pipe
and is now in operation from he
disposal plant to the thoroughfare
The State Board of Health has also
been notified by the city clerk of
the completion of the sewer.
The Palace Tourist Corp, operat
ing between Lakewood and Atlantic
City, has asked for permission 20
run through Pleasantville without
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
JOSEPH SHOWELC RETURNS.
Absecon Man Tells Friends He tiad
Been LIVING in the Woods.

Joseph Shovel, an aged member
of well-known Absecon family.
who disappeared from his home on
New York road, near Stone circle
week ago, turned up at his resi-
dence. where he lives alone. Friday.
He told friends he had been living
In the woods with another man.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
For School $4,000.

making stops. Referred to street
committee.
For School $4,000.
The Board of School Estimates
filed an estimate of $4,000 for a
new four room portable school
building constructed of asbestos
materials, to be built on school
property on Woodland ave, and
Council was asked to provide this
sum.
1t was voted to purchase Tudor
Ford sedan for the use of the chief
of police.
Trolley Co. Appeals.
City Clerk Andrews reported that
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

!. He has been called the jay
walker, but his manner OF dod-
xing death in the traffic sug-
gests that jay jumper would be
the more appropriate term.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

Some people are SO conser-
vatiye about motor traffic that
it is a wonder they don't de-
mand a speed limit on farm
tractors.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
tractors.

z. Florida s need has demon
strrated that the wings of an
airplane may be those of an
angel of mercy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
TO OBSERVE OLD HOME WEEK

At the October session of the
Official Board of Wesley NJ. +.
Church last night a decision was
reached TO observe Old Home Week
early in November, and commit
tee was appointed to make ar
rangements. An. interesting pro-
gram is anticipated, announcement
of which will be made later.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

3 One school child in every
eight is said to have defective
Vision. But the proportion is
small compared to that of the
'grown-ups who develop inabil-
y'ity to see straight.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Price and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter WINS spent
last week motoring through the
Southern States. stopping at points
of interest in Baltimore. Havre de
Grace. Gettysburg. Chambersburg.
and coming home by way of the
Delaware Water Gap. They report
having had a wonderful time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

y A New Jersey worker stung
iby a bee was refused aid un-
der the States compensation
daw. And that may fairly be
sdescribed as a singing decis-
q!
ION.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

What is more tempting than
a beautiful girl to behOld?"
"A live one to be held Sample
Case.
You never can tell No man
is such liar that he isn't occas-
ionally caught telling the truth.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05

Death stared a lady in the face
And with her dying breath
She strove to put him in his
place.
How very rude of Deathi
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-05
RECORD LIST NEW CITIZENS.

The largest class of applicants
for citizenship ever to appear in
the Atlantic County Court was
passed by Judge Smathers ON rec
ommendation of Federal Examin-
er o. p Anderson Wednesday. OF
a total of las applicants, $50 were
sworn in as citizens, while most
of the remaining Is We're carried
over until the next session in De-
cember because of absence of eth
er applicant or witnesses. Because
his wife objected to the name of
Michael and he had no middle
name, Michael Harmon applied to
the Court to have John added.
The Court smilingly acquiesced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
GRAIN
LIVESTOCK
STOCK PRICES
MOVE UPWARD
Professionals Dominate Trad.
ing. But Increased Pub.
lie Interest Shown

New York, May 27--(AP)-The
main price movement continued up
ward in today's stock market despite
lWther heavy pre-hodiday profitAtak-
ing In some sections of the list. The
stiffening of steel prices. record
breaking car loadings for this season
of the year, unusually favorable rail-
road earnings state ments and favor
able trade reports continued to pro-
vide the basis Tor the buying move
ment. Professionals continued to
dominate trading, but increasing pub
lie interest was reported, particularly
On the oil and railroad shares.
Revival Of speculative interest in
THE motor shares, based on predic-
tions of record breaking second quar-
ter earnings by several companies
was one of the features of the SEES
sion. A rather thin market also was
apparent for some of the high priced
industrial speciafties, General Elec-
trio soaring nearly five points
American Ice, Worthington pump and
several others climbed three points OF
more.
Local fractions continued their ad-
vance, and were followed into higher
ground by local gas stocks. Several
of the independent steels advanced
a point or SO on buying Influenced by
the belief that the recent advance in
steel bars would stimulate forward
buying orders for other products.
The higher renewal rate for call
money was considered only temper
AIRY, being generally attributed to the
usually heavy pre-hOliday demand for
currency. The credit situation is re-
garded by bankers as relatively easy,
with no prospect Of q permanent stiff
fleming of rates before the crop NOV.
ing season.
The closing was firm. Buying OF
the rails shares expanded in the late
trading. with gains of to 3 points
registered by Peoria and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio, Nickel Plate
Missouri Pacific issues, and Perc
Marquette. A lively demand was also
aroused for leading food stocks in
Guiding Postum Cereal. Corn Prod
ucts, National Biscuit and Ward Bak-
ing "B." American Snuff was con-
spicuously weak. falling Az points to
a new 1926 low. Total sales approx
mated 100000 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
Big BREAKS
WHEAT VALUES
Market Influenced by Large
Deliveries and Reports of
General Rains

Wheat prices underwent notable
tumble today, influenced by enlarged
deliveries on May contracts here, and
by rains over Il wide region sou.h-
west. west and northwest Drought
was relieved in important sections.
hut elsewhere the moisture was con-
fined to scattered shower Buying
of May wheat WAS mu h less urgent
than yesterday. Corn touched new
low price records for the season.
Unusually rapid flunc,ations were
witnessed in prices fer May delivery
OF wheat. The fact that more than
2O0.O 900 bushels had been handed over
this morning in settlement Of May ac-
counts and that nearly half million
bushels from Omaha would be avail
able tomorrow tended to make the
contest between opposing forces in
the market appear less one. sided and
Ito discount predictions of new sky
roc king in values before the close Of
the week.
General selling of all deliveries Of
wheat accompanied breaks in the
prices of May. On the other hand,
advices from leading crop expert
said two days trip over the best
wheat section of North Dakota inhi-
Gated that owing to draught. the
greater part Of the area would hardly.
be fit for cutting this season.
July and September corn sold at a
new low at the crop. with trade
largely local character. Oats held
within narrow price limits. Pro-
visions were easier symaphizing with
grains.
Wheat closed greatly unsettled 2bs
to cents net lower, corn Is cent to
IA cents down, oats unchanged to J.
off, and provisions unchanged to ID
cetns down.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
FOR SALE

FUk SALE
4 ROOM cottage, bath, furnace, ce-
mented basement, east front, east
part Of city, 100000 cash, balance
$500 per month; $265O.OO.
6 ROOM modern house, hot water
heat, screened porch, east front,
basement roomed off. East part
of city. As an investment only
this house will pay 10 per cent on
the investment after allowing for
taxes and upkeep. The property
could not be replaced for less than
100000, only $4,000.
6 ROOM modern house in Riverview,
south front, $l5O0.0l
6 ROOM modern i house, all large
rooms, north pdkt of city, newly
decorated inside, east front, Just
off paving. $550O.00.
8 ROOM cottage, Eleventh street,
water, lights. good basement. only
4 ROOM house, South side, 100 foot
frontage, water. lights, $4,000
cash, balance $4,000 per month in
GLIDING interest, splendid place
for some working man to get a
start for home for the same a.
he would be paying rent. 5000. 90.
BUILDING LOTS; hundreds Of them
all over the city. have some fine
lots at very low prices which can
be bought on monthly payments.
INSURANCE on your house, furni-
ture, car, business building, mer-
chandis6, almost anything, in re.
liable companies.
FARM LANDS-The biggest growth
and development North Dakota has
ever seen has started. Do your
real estate business with the only
real estate man in this community
who is advertising North Dakota
and particularly this part of it and
who is helping make profit for
every real estate owner here.
F. f. YOUNG.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids for the construction
of IA Storm Water Sewer on Tenth
Street from broadway 10 Avenue a
in Sewer Improvement District Mum
Der One. will be received by the
Board OF City Commissioners Of the
city OF Bismarck. North Dakota,
until eight o'clock, i. NJ, June p,
1926.
The following approximate quanti-
ties are given for the guidance of
bidders:
NO linear feet Of Is inch vitrified
sewer pipe in place.
$50 linear feet Of II inch vitrified
sewer pipe in place.
$50 linear feet of 10 inch vitrified
sewer pipe In place.
us linear foet OF 3 inch vitrified
sewer pipe in place.
! nanhOleS.
catchhasins.
Work on this contract shall he
commenced not later than July l,
1926. and shall be completed not
later than July 81 1926.
Each bidder shall state in his bid
the rate of interest which the war
rants are To bear tnot exceeding
seven 90 per cent per annum),
which shall he received and accepted
by him at par i'm payment for the
work.
All bids shall he made upon
basis of cash payment for all work
to be done. Each bid must he ac-
companied by a certified check for
Fiv. Hundred Dollars t$560.00D pay
able to the order of A. l.. Lenhart,
President Of the Board OF city Conn
miSSioners, as Il guarantee that the
bidder will. il successful, enter into
contract for the perforna nee Of
the work. Each bid must also be
accompanied by Il bidders bond in
IA sum equal to the full amount of
the bid. as provided in Section a707.
Complied Laws OF North Dakota,
1913.
The right is reserved To reject
any or all bids
AZ. H. ATKINSON.
city Auditor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27

To Each Of the Owners and Occu-
pants of the Respective Premises
Hereinafter Described:
WHEREAS. The city Commission
of the City Of Bisma rex deem it nee
essary to construct sidewalk in
front OF. or along, each Of the fol-
lowing described premises as herein
set forth. to-wit: +.
Along the east side Of Lots and
3 Of Block 81 in N. p. Second Addi-
ton to the City OF Bismarck. and
have directed the City Auditor to
notify you. and each Of you, AS pro-
vidcd by law, to construct SUCH Side
wafk inNfront Of or along said prem
ises. which are owned or occupied by
you, at your expense.
NOW TIER EFOEE, you and each
az Won are hereby notified and re-
quired to construct such Sidewalk
in front of or along, as above set
forth, the premises hcreinbefOre de-
scribed, which are owned by you.
subject To the apprOvalIOf the City
Engineer, and In strict accordance
with Ordina nces now in force and
effect, at your own expense. within
20 days after the date Of this notice;
and if You fail to- so construct the
same. such Sidewalks will be COM
structed by the contractor employed
by the City for that purpose, and
the expense thereof will be assessed
against said premises.
You are required nv said nrdi-
nance. before commencing work on
such Sidewalk, to make application
to the City Engineer for line and
grade or walk. and for q permit 40
|construct the same.
Dated Bismarck, n. D.. May 10,
M. II. ATKINSON,
City Auditor. City Of Bismarck, N. d.
(5.20-2D
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
SHARP DECLINE ON
MILL CITY MARKET

Minneapolis, May Wheat
declined sharply today. losing more
than the ground gained yesterday.
Reports of showers in dry sections
of the southwest and in South Dakota
started selling of deferred months,
which ran into stop loss orders. Bot
tom was 4s4 cents down for May and
3is to ga cents down for deferred
months.
Oats eased q cents on weakness in
other markets. July flaxseed broke
2A cents on weakness of grain.
Cash wheat was unsettled without
quotable change in the trading basis.
Some of the ordinary quality, tighter
weight springs were easier. Demand
for heavy weight offerings was fairly
good.
Winter and durum wheat were
steady.
Corn was easy and unchanged.
Oats were quiet and steady.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
Dealers in Zenith
Radio Equipment to
Meet in Bismarck

@. L. Curtis and T. NJ. Thompson
will conduct conference of Zenith
radio dealers at the Hotel Mckenzie
Monday, May 81. from a. m. until
5 p. m: Mr.. Curtis .is district sales
representative Of The Zenith Radio
Corporation of Chicago, and Mr..
Thompson is special representative Of
The Radio Equipment Corpora ton Of
Fargo. operators of Radio Station
WDAY.
The new antennaless eight1tubc
Super-Zenith and the bate ryless six.
tube receiver, as we'll as Zenith in
novations in B-battery eliminators
and reprotlncers. will be on display.
and the public is cordially invited
Ito the hotel to see these new radio
items.
The special sales representatives
close in Bismarck series of dealer
conferences (which began in Fargo
last Thursday. Meetings were held
in Grand Forks Friday and Minot
Satu rday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
IlESOILTION OF THE BOARD OF
CITY COMMISSIONERS

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board
nf City Commissioners of the city
Of Bismarck. North Dakota. that it
Is necessary ana said board hereby
declares /, to be necessary to con
struct Storm Water Sewer on
Tenth Street from broadway To Ave
nue. A, in Sewer Improvement Dis
trirt Number One of said city. in
cations and estimate Of probable
cost Of the City Engineer. which
plans, specifications and estimate Of
pro bable cost We're approved,
adopted and placed on file in the
office Of the City Auditor the 18th
HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that notice is hereby given 10 the
owners OF all property liable to he
ssessed for this Improvement. that
If within thirty days after the first
publication Of This resolution in the
official newspaper Of said city the
owners of Il majority Of the prop
erty liable TO he so assessed do not
file with the City Auditor protests
in writing against said improve
missioncrs will be deemed author
lied to construct the same.
State Of North Dakota.
County Of Rurleigh.-ss.
City of Bismarck.
j. n H. Atkinson. City Auditor
within and for the city of Bismarck.
BurieiGh County. North Daokta, do
hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution is a true and correct copy
Of the original resolution Of the
lsDard OF City Commissioners Of said
city adopted at regular meeting
held on May 18th. 1926.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
the City Of Bismarck this 18th day
of May.s1926.
Getty SeaD NJ. II. ATKINSON.
{t-IO--97l s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
POTATOES
May u
Omen High Low c.

Chicago. May 27-(AP)-Potatoes:
receipts GO cars; total U. S. shipments
GIL; on tracks 1876; old stock market
firmer on good stock; Wisconsin
sacked round whites hest 2.90M3.15
fancy shade higher; Minnesota sacked
russets 3.5OM3.75.
New stock fair. trading market
steady; Alabama, Texas and Louisiana
sacked Bliss Triumphs No. |. 4.25M
4.75; No. 2. 2.75N3.00; Florida barrel
Spalding Rose No. l, 1915.
Minneapolis, May 27-(U.. S. D. Of
A)--Potatoes: Light wire inquiry.
demand very slow. market weaker.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
so. ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

South st. Paul, Mimi, May 27-(U.
S. b. of A)-Cartle 1000; fed steers
in moderate liberal supply, opening
strong; mixed yearlings early 900;
bulk steers and yearlings eligible
around .8OO@8.75; she stock. Gamers
and cutters steady; largely 4.75M7.50
on fat cows and heifers; Gamers and
cutters 4.OOM4.50; bulls slow, about
steady; bulk 5.25@5.75; heavies up
ward to GOO; stockers and feeders
unchanged to 6.50@7.50.
Calves $500; unevenly 50M75 or
more higher. quality considered; good
lights ll.5OM12.OO.
Hogs $500; opening sales about
steady with Wednesdays average;
butcher and bacon hogs mostly 1925
M13.75; bidding up to 1885 for 1000
1870 pound averages; few sales 1900
lGO pound kinds l4.O00l425; pigs
mostly 1900; average cost Wednes-
day l3.48; weight 258.
Sheep 100; steady to strong; best
clipped lambs 1850; odd head spring
lambs 1G.75@l7OO fat shorn ewes
5.5OM6.5O.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
PROPOSALS.

Proposals for furnishing the
building material required to con-
struct a three class room temporary
school building to be erected on the
High School site, will be received
by the Board of Education Of Bis
marck, North Dakota. at the First
Guaranty Bank, Bismarck. \. d.,
until 1900 a. IN. Monday. May 81.
1926. The right Is reserved To re-
ject any or all proposals. Plans
and II quantity survey will he on
file with the clerk and may be seen
at the office OF Van Horn and itit
terhush, architects, Bismarck. North
Dakota. on and after May q. 1926.
BY order of the Board Of Education,
dated May 10. 1926.
ORCHARD pENWARDEN,
Clerk
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-27
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, May Z7-(U. 5. d. OF Al
Hogs $4,000; uneven, mostly steady;
medium and heavyweight butchers
steady to strong; big packers mae
tive: bulk 2aO a 325 pound butchers
l3.60@14.lO; majority desirable 200
pounds down l4lO a l4.30; top A.35;
bulk packing sows 1925 a 1850; Sc
lected killing pigs up to l4.40; heavy
weight hogs 1890 a l4.lO; medium
1886 a l4.3O; lights 1895 a l4.4O;
light lights l3.45 a l4.4O, packing
sows 1915 a 1866; a slaughter pigs
1915 "a l4.5U.
Cattle, 10000; fed steers active 10
a Is cents higher; spots more best;
best weighty steers 1896; 1896 pound