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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Friday Bargains
Boys Department
s. Lumberiacks. S1.59

So Lumberjacks, $1.59
fS7l Wool Lumberjacks, good
quality. In pretty plaids, with cuff
knit bottoms: sizes to II years.
81 and SIS Lumberjacks, $3.50
u60) Boys Atwood Lumberjacks,
rich plaids: cuff-knit bottoms: sizes
to II years.
So and $40 Refers, S3.95
1881 Boys Spring Refers, all
wool materials, in light shades;
sizes 6 to 5 years.
81 and Sl.25 Vests, l5c
odd lot Boys Separate Vests. of
mixtures and navy blue serge;
sizes 10 16 years in the lot.
ST to $3.50 Shirts, 79c
Broken lots. perfect quality and
slight irregulars - collar-attached
style Of broadcloth and madras, in
white, tan and blue: others of
gray, khaki and checked fiannels;
sizes IL TO IA neck.
Last Call for Winter
Overcoats
(33) Overcoats. sizes IL to 16
years. $1,000 values. $2.95.
"a Overcoats. sizes IS TO 16
3ears. $3.50 value, $5.95.
t2st Overcoats. sizes 10 to -
years. $3.50 to $3.50 values,
1915.
t2) Mackinaws. sizes II and IS
years. $3.50 value, -.
SIS Novelty Suits, $l.89
C75) Juvenile Cloth Novelty Suits,
jersey and lumberjack models;
sizes 3 to years; Atwood mate
rails.
S1.45 & SI.95 Sweaters, SOC
Odd lot Of Collegiate Sweaters,
novelty patterns: sizes 4 to years.
ST to $50 Wash Suits, 79c
Odd lot Of Good Quality Novelty
Wash Suits. fiapper and Oliver
Twist models: white. colored and
khaki materials, with sport belts;
sizes 2 to s years.
Boys SOC to 81 Wearables
PC each
First FlOOr-Bargain Booth
Choice of Blouses, Shirts, Wash
Pants. White Duck Straight Knee
Pants, Odd Tops from Wash Suits,
Caps, Leather Belts, etc: perfect
quality and slight irregulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

90 Odd China Closets, COM
bination walnut and gumwood;
semi-open front;
left from suites. @CA zE
Reduced to ....... %&Ts 50
(D Metal Bed, 4 #. E in. size
walnut finish; solid panel in
head and foot; slightly imper-
Feet T.s6.r Formerly r. $500. $6.25
90 High-grade Beds, square
tubing with cane effect in head
and foot; solid head and foot
with bow and straight ends;
true walnut grain finish: sizes
IT, s in, IT. 3 in. and IT.
SOLD IL regularly y at $3.50
90 Three-piece Highlander
Beds, size It. in; walnut =
finish head and foot. with Eng
lander springs. Sold formerly
at $500. Friday $3.50
% Odd Bed, 4 #. 6 in. size;
ivory enamel on wood; straight
foot; left from suite. $4.05
(14) Odd Dressers, walnut
finish on gumwood; 12x20.inch
plate glass mirror.
$3.50 value. Re- Sl3.05
enberx's-Furniture store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Soc and 75c Belts
25c each

Manufacturers sample line of
Women's Up.to.date Belts, OF
leather, in narrow and wide ef-
fects, plain, fancy or perforated
styles; in black and wanted
colors.
First FIoor---Bargain Table.
Charge Accounts Invited.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16
"A Gossip
is a Public Menace"
EDGAR A. GUEST, the .Uslkknown writer. in
recent magazine article, sdyS:

recent 1TdgdZTne dTticTe, SdyS:
"A gossip is public and richly deserves to be
muzzled-for biting, dishonest tongue can do more
harm than the swapping jaws of dog. A gossip can
ruin your reputation, start run bank, break
up church, make neighbors hate another, shat
ter the happiness of town. And no man is immune
the serpent-Iike flashing of gossips tongue But
what can we do about these unbridled tongues that
much troubled Just this First of all,
control our own tongues, and, next, can refuse
to keep company with any person who INDUCES in
harmful gossip. Give the scandal spreader cold
shoulder. Hell starve to death on that diet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16

that institute upon the subject Of reinforced COM
crete design, and who has done the engineering on
over $2oo.ooo,oo0 worth of buildings, including
the Indiana War Memorial being erected on the
Plaza in Indianapolis, says:
i have gone the structural design of the Indiana
Theatre Building and checked the computations Of the
tal members supporting the dance floor have also per-
sonay examined the structure itself thoroughly, and
pleased to say that find the structural design accurate the
structure itself we'll built with sign Of weakness anywhere
and therefore, the building amply safe for the for which
it was built.
The slight jarrng felt different points in the building
caused by mpactoa large numberof dancers
the dance floor my mind neither serious in ITSELF
usual unexpected any way capable of affecting the
stability of the structure Such vibrations often set up
even with muscalnotes due sound ocertan ample
tudes Structures often happen to be tuned to- certain PITCH
responding it and being set into vibration by it."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16

HUGH BAKER g COMPANY structural engineers of Indianapolis who enjoy
national their line and who
buildings in Indiana than any other firm say:
The building been
The greatest number of people that packed the theatre the ball
possibly load the which designed
slider the webahnced absolutely
safe for purpose TO which t wasd designed"
HARRY GARN Indianapolis formerly Chief
Engineer the Public Indiana
The Indiana Theatre and Ball Room Building safely
overloaded
building
ST, Mahon Structural Steel Detroit
nationally recognized consulting engineer building design and
ton having been connected the design and of of the
rgest office, hotel and theatre buildings the
The thoroughly build
known the Indiana Theatre and Ballroom
accordance with the building
that building
fully explained by railroad considerably,
ball
TAsHuAN consulting Cleveland graduate Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology with Masters Degree and for lecturer
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16

WA.O5BoN. buildingeommissione
Indianapolis, and his chief engineer T. D. LEE who
was also chief engineer under Bert ]. Westover.
city building commissioner at the time the building
was erected, have made public this statement:
Apparently there has been malicious intent to spread
rumor that this building unsafe We say that sucha
wholly unfounded Upon several very thorough
amnatons Of this building have been unable to locate
find any signs of fatigue failure any nature IN any trusses
columns duty members IN any part Of the building The
plans Of this building examined prior to the issuing Of
the building permit and members were found to be
stressed with the loads applied We would, therefore
certify that this design and construction is good
For our own satisfaction and to be able to give
our patrons and the public absolute assurances on
the subject of the safety of the building. we em>
ployed the best experts we could find and quota
tons from their reports are here presented.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16

We have been advised by of friends publish this frank
for fear those who have heard this ridiculous would
their attention called to it. But having nothing knowing cn
and that Theatre modern sae put
wholly in the hands of our fellow citizens.
1t incredible that could believe
fact that our building has been uninterrupted opening
paronzed by more people than have attended theatre ball
danape and that public authorities both city ad would
have permitted
timid people uneonsously influenced by such
The constituting the Board of Directors of this corporation well
known the citizens of indianapolis They feel their responsibility keen
would children building
which absolutely safe for the purposes for which designed
Even before the building erected they submitted
dnested although they had full confidence
their architects and designers The building itself repeatedly
amed experts Judge standing high their respective profess
who have financial the building
examined from cellar toroo inch by inch while carrying capacity loads
The conclusion the
and Ball Room Building absolutely the building
reinforced and steel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16
INDIANA THEATRE AND BALL Room

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-16

CnaC ghe 1nQlana neaVTe ana DAN
Room Building is unsafe. We want
to say that such rumor is wholly
unfounded.''
w. A. OSBON, City Bldg Comm.
I'D. LEE, Chief Engineer
''The Indiana Theatre and Ball
Room Building is safely designed
and constructed, and it cannot
be overloaded by any crowd that
could be assembled in it,
HARRY o. GARMAN, indianapolis
Consulting Engineer
81 have personally examined the
Indiana Theatre and Ball Room
Building thoroughly and am pleased
to say that find the structural
design accurate, the structure itself
well built, with no sign of weak
ness anywhere, and therefore the
building amply safe for the uses
for which it was built
A. H. TASHJIAN, Cleveland
Consulting Engineer
'sThe greatest number Of people that
can be packed into the Indiana
Theatre and the Ball Room cannot
possibly load it UP to the stresses !
for which it is designed"
HUGH J. BAKER. Indianapolis
Structural Engineer
81 am firmly of tie opinion that
the Ball Reora Of the Indiana The
atre will handle safely any CROWD
that can be packed into it
JAMES B. STEEP, Detroit
Consulting Engineer
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
BETA SIGMA SORORITY
Combined Dance of Lambda and
Epsilon Chapters July l.

Combined Dance of Lambda and
Epsilon Chapters July I.
The Beta Sigma Sorority has
decided to give dance on July /,
at Mechanics Hall This was decid-
ed at the last combined meeting
of the Lambda and Epsilon Chap
ters. The last meeting was held at
the home of Miss Eleanor Arnold,
of Reading avenue. Pleasantville.
Many prizes and surprizes are be-
ing planned for the dance. The
popular Night Owl Serenaders will
furnish the music for the occas-
ion.
The pins for the Lambda chap
ter will arrive early this coming
week. The following girls were APP
pc lnted on various committees:
Emile Haines, Mildred Helms, Dot
Boice, Isabel Hommell, Helen
Willis, Margie Simpson, Jay
Snyder. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mildred Helms
en- Second street and will be a
combined affair.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
EDMUND {. BAILEY
CORBIN CITY
Freebooter With Splendid
Record Seeks Renomina-
ton and Reelection

Edmund G. Bailey, at present a
member Of the Board of Freehold
ers from Corbin City, is candi-
date for reelection to the board
from the Second ward, Corbin City.
Mr.. Bailey has been Freebooter
for two terms and stands high in
the esteem of his colleagues on
the board. Many benefits and adj
vantages have been obtained for
not only the Second ward of Cor
bin City, which Mr.. Bailey repre-.
sents in the board, but also for
the rest of the city.
Among the most important is the
improvement of roads. The River
road and Millville road have been
improved for a distance of IS
miles into Bridgeton.
The road from Corbin City OF
Mays Landing, a distance of Il
miles, has been permanently
paved with concrete.
One of the most pleasant features
of the successful administration OF
affairs with which Mr.. Bailey has
been connected is the gradual re-
duction of taxes. Taxes have been
reduced little by little until they
are lower this year than last.
Freebooter Bailey is a conscien-
tious, hard working citizen of Cor
bin City. He is happy to see the
city grow. A new business block
and several new bungalows have
recently been completed.
Mr.. Bailey asks all his friends to
support him at the primaries on
June 81. He says he believes his
good record entities him to renom-
ination and reelection.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
Mrs. GIBSON HOSTESS

Mrs. Alex Gibson was hostess to
members of the 900" club at her
home Ill E. Adams avenue, Tues
day afternoon. At the conclusion of
the card games first prize for score
was awarded to Mrs. Wesley
Megronigie, and second prize to
Mrs. Clarence Daugherty Owing
to the Shriner's convention meet
ing in Atlantic City next week the
meeting of the club has been post
poned to June Fl when Mrs. VIM.
Goldmyer will entertain at her
home on S. Second street.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
SALEM CHURCH NOTES.

The rite OF Christian Baptism
viii be administered to children
next Sunday morning, when the
Sunshine Choir (vested) will sing
At night the pageant, tPraising
and Serving will be presented as
part Of a strong program by the
Sunday School.
Sunday. June rs. is the date for
the next reception Of members, by
letter and on profession of faith,
The pastor will be glad to confer
with any desiring to take this i'm
portant step at the close of any
church service, or by appointment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
SCULLVILLE notes

The meeting of the Daughters OF
America Wednesday evening was
well attended. Those present were
Mrs. Mamie Steelman, Mrs. Ethel
Giberson, Mrs. Lizzie Lee, Mrs.
Amanda Lee, Mrs. Jennie Hill,
Mrs. Mamie SteeIman. Mrs. Lizzie
Force, Mrs. Anna Lee, Mrs Emma
Zellner, Mrs. Lima Harvey, Mrs.
Mamie Smith, Mrs. Margaret
Shields, Mrs. Lizzie Dennis. Mrs.
Elnora English, Mrs. Anna Somers,
Miss Lizzie Scull, Miss Sallie
Dennis, Miss Sylvia Lee and Miss
Mary Doughty.
The Daughters OF America at
tended the meeting of the Column
bia council, of Linwood, Tuesday,
in body.
The regular social meeting of
the Mems club was held in Asbury
hall Friday evening. Present were: :
Rev. Richard Sullivan, Joseph
English, Andrew English Isreal
Lee, Charles H. Smith, John P.
Smith, Thomas Reid, Joseph Lee,
Charles Houpt and others.
Mrs. Alberta English and Miss
ELIZABETH Lee caned on Mrs.
Amanda Lee, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lloyd and
Miss Josephine Smith motored to
Sea Isle City and Avalon Sunday
evening.
Jacob Schiedt, of Atlantic City
called on Mrs. Emma Steelman
recently
Miss Alice Booth, of Pleasant
vile, was the guest of Mrs. Olive
Sullivan, Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Fierce, of Linwood,
called on Mrs. Mamie Steelman
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ingersoll, of
Linwood, called on Miss Elizabeth
Lee, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hand. of
Pleasantyille. are spending a few
days at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elasha Lee.
The regular monthly and social
meeting of the Community club
was held Tuesday evening. Pres
ent were: Mrs. Jennie Steelman.
Miss Josephine Smith, Miss Eunice
Wolfe, Miss Anna Smith, HiIdreth
Steelman, George Willetts, David
Steelman, Lawrence Swift and
Victor Selleck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Reed, of
Pleasantville, and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Weber, of Atlantic City, called on
Capt. and Mrs. Walter Lloyd, Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lloyd and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10

Weigh some people and they will
be found wanting in everything
except weight.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
CAMP 9, GATHERS

Members of the social committee
of Camp 9, P. O. A, at meeting
in Jr. O. U. A. NJ. hall Friday
night presented the order with a
Bible. The committee included:
Annette Wheeler, chairman, Mrs.
Ethel Hickman, Mrs. Mary Ware,
Mrs. Esther Devendorf and Mrs.
Mary Perkins A social hour with
refreshments served, concluded the
meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10

Miss Josephine Smith motored to
Egg Harbor Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hand, of
Pleasantyille, called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph English, recently.
Charles Dennis, of Atlantic City,
is passing few days at his home
here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
SOCIAL No TES

mir home, Delilah and Linden
enues, Wednesday night. Cards
Eere featured as the evenings
pastime and at late hour refresh
ments were ceryed by the hostess
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs,
Marvin Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Mcnhenny, Mrs. W. D. Dare, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy French.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
BIRTHDAY HoNoRED
Party rendered A. Hyson At Martin
Avenue Home

Avenue Home
In honor OF Andrue Hyson. a
birthday party was given at his
home, Martin avenue and Spruce
street, Saturday At late hour
refreshments were served, Piano
selections were rendered by Chas.
Hyson. All departed at late hour
declaring that they had enjoyed a
pleasant evening.
Present were: Mr.. and Mrs
Andrue Hyson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hyson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hyson and children, Mr.. McGinnis,
Mr. and Mrs. George Miskelly, of
Mays Landing; Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest, Mr.
and Mrs. Ben. Childs and children,
George and Elizabeth Hyson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
MISS DOYLE BRIDE

Miss kathryne Doyle, of PhiIa-
delphia, became the June bride of
Lester Robinson, of this city, Fri
day, with ttF Rev. Thomas NJ
Simanton, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, performing
the ceremony.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
BowENs ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs Philip Bowen enter
tanned a number of their friends at
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
AUXILIARY MEETS

Plans Are Made For Festival To
.... Be Held June ~. ...
A strawberry festival to be held
June IL, in the MI. Pleasant church
hall was planned by members of
the Ladies Auxiliary to Fire Co.
No. 5, at meeting in the Leeds
Avenue school Monday night. Mrs.
Alice Leeds was appointed chair
lady for the event and viii select
her own committee.
A full report on the minstrel show
could not be given as all returns
were not in. Mrs. Ethel Loeffler,
president, announced that first
nomination of officers for the
coming term would be in order at
the next meeting Monday night
The attendance prize donated by
Mrs. Mabel Henry was won by Mrs.
Mary Risley
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
MAYS LANDING
M. E. cHILoREN's DAY.


Children's Day will be observed
in the First NJ E. Church this COM
ing Sunday, June II.
In the morning, the choir will
render special music, Rev. o. c.
Bovine will deliver a special Chill
drsn's Day sermon and will hold
baptism of children.
A banner attendance is desired
in the Sunday School at 11.45.
At 7.30, the Sunday School en-
tertainment will be rendered, the
program including selections by
the Junior Choir, responsive read
ing, recitations and a song by
twelve girls, Rise, Temple. Rise
The pastor will speak on 'Charac-
ter Building"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-10
SALEM SOCIETY MEETS
Missionary Groups Entertained by
Mrs. John Walker.

Mrs. John Walker.
An interesting meeting Of tn
Missionary society of the Salem
e. church was held at the homeof
Mrs. John Walker, IL Shadelnd
avenue, Wednesday afternoon. ur-
ing the business session, preded
over by Mrs. John F. Ryon, .esi-
dent, a motion was passed to Gate
IS to the Old Ladies' Hoe at
Haddonfield. Mrs, CharlesBlake
gave the scripture read A
mi lsiaaary reading by Mrssi ianiel
Collins NAencluded program.
The meeting was r1e last gather
ing of the society until fall
Members win motor to Brigan-
tine July 10. where they will enjoy
an all day picnic. A social hour was
in order at the close of the business
session and refreshments served by
the hostess. Attending were: Mrs.
John F. Ryon, Mrs. Daniel Collins,
Mrs. Charles Blake, Mrs. Annie
Fish, Mrs. Matte Lake, Mrs. Lynn
Ledden, Mrs. Orland Bailey, Mrs
John M. Hilton and Mrs Walker.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05
FUNDS FUR A|D TO PROSPECTORS ARE NOW
 AVAILABLE JUNEAU
APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN DEFINITE INFORMATION AND
 BE ENDORSED

Funds for prospectors' aid, under the provision of Chapter IS, Alaska
 Session Lays of 1927, are now avail
 able, it was announced at the office Iof E. D. Stewart, Acting Territorial
 Mining Engineer, under whose direc- tion aid will be extended The forms upon which applications for money
 must be made are ready for distribu-
 tion at his office. To facilitate the operation of the law, local agents are appointed at conveniently sit uated towns who will supply blanks and take the applications of pros pectors desiring aid. In Juneau this will be done by Mr. Stewards office
 Under the plan adopted for admin istering the law, prospectors desiring to receive aid, which Is limited to $150 per year to be used only in the payment of transportation expenses, are required to apply for such aid in advance of beginning work Only American citizens who have resided at least one year are eligible to re- ceive aid.
 The application must contain the following information: name of start ing point, locality where prospecting is to be done, method of transporta- tion to be used and distance to be travelled together with the probable cost of travel. The application must be endorsed by at least two taxpay- CTS of the Territory and approved by the local agent for the Commissioner of Transportation, Mir Stewart
 In return for receiving aid the is required, within one year after such aid is extended, to make a written report to the Com- missioner of Transportation in which shall be contained a description, statement of any minerals discovered. nature of naturalization found and such additional facts as to the nat lral cnditions observed in the areas covered as may be of aid to other
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05
.FRE|CHTED DENAL| IN
 PORT WITH HUGE CARGO

The s. s. Denali, Capt. John New land, of the Alaska Steamship Com pany's freight service, arrived in port last night from the South with what lis reported to be one of the largest Itonnages brought to this port this Iseason by any single vessel.
 Among the general cargo are four freight cars for the Alaska Railroad
 and an oil or tank car for the Stand ard Oil Company. There was also
 15,000 railroad ties and 45O0OO feet
 of lumber About 10000 cases of
 empty salmon cans were picked up lat Hawk Inlet, in Southeastern Alas ka, billed for False Pass While to the Westward the vessel will also discharge and load cargo at Port Althrop, and Port Hebron. Filing will be discharged at the whaling station
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05

Seward (locaD strawberries 25 cents per box at the Seward Trading Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05

FRUIT JARS AT J. L. GRAEFs
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05

E. JEWELL WATKINS,
 Agent for Applicant,
 315 Railway Exchange Building, Seattle, Washington. First publication June 16, 1927. Last publication August 25, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-05
0RN|TH0L0G|sT ENROUTE
 NORTH 0N 5. 5. ALASKA

T. Gilbert Pearson, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, of New York City, was among the passengers leaving Seat tie on the s. s. Alaska and may pos- sloly come direct to Seward instead of stopping off at Juneau to consult with H. W. Terhune. executive oft cer of the Alaska Game Commission. For the past quarter of a century MT. Gilbert has taken an active in terest in bird life and is one of the most noted of international ornitho- logists.