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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

which frequently brings about collisions and continually
slows up the traffic The rule simple and the
ing disregard Of it is deplorable
Many of these inractons escape the eyes of the police
and that drivers do regard them
of first Importance but they in the. aggregate, the
of accidents and greater inconvenience to the
great body of road than purespeed upon which
much stress is laid Experience has proved that under the
proper conditions driving at thirty thirtyfiye
miles hour, faster, is moi in itself dangerous for
built soundy roads good and speed does not
put any undue strain upon either the vehicle, the driver
the road Passing TO the right cutting out and negectng
the right of way law, stop and other danger markers is
much likely bring about collision than moving
along good road at smart having regard all the
time for the rights and privileges of the others who
travelling the route.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

empioye was his son. 1t is an in
teresting IDEA.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

The right Of way law, under which the driver APP
preaching an intersection from the right should pass
ahead Of the driver approaching from the left is being
obeyed lust enough to sufficient
Der of drivers ignore this rule to make it extremely I'M
certain whether il is safe for anybody that he has
the right Of way The result uncertainty at crossings
Evening star., 1927-05-01
Demonstration
of Glass EngraUing!

We have secured the serv-
ices of an expert glass en-
graver, who will be perma-
nently located in our Glass
Departrnent-and will gladly
have you watch him at his
work of engraving on glass
ware.
Evening star., 1927-05-01
Special Offer
Set of g Glasses
Engraved With Amy
Initial You Desire for

The tumblers are of fine, thin blown
glass and the Initial will be engraved IN
Old English style.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
DOC.DAY DELIGHTS

Early summer for the country and late for
the beach good general rule for recreaEonists and al
though the advantages of the woods have this year been
somewhat neutrazed by the humidity during the past two
months yet by will prove appropriate
as ever for soourners at the seashore
Bather find the water tempered TO their needs now.
Those who sail probably will find less of squalls than in
earlier weeks though possibly not less of fog as the
boy with kite rejoces in the steady pull of the wind Up
10 the time of the equnoctia gales in late September the
average breeze tempered for sailing is the water for
bathing And as for those who merely sit, and breathe,
and invite their souls what refreshnent is there in that
during blazing days when the sand itself reflects the heat
Of August suns? To be sure, there many restricted
SPOTS when even with the thermometer in the nnees one
can sit with comfort; such any of The piers And again
for nearbeac fishing off bridges from dores, there is
something in dog-day weather that to attract the
small fish to the hook aside from the matter OF good bait
or Indifferent bats
There is meIlowness and heaviness at this sea-
son that seem at symptoms OF ripe beach weather
and reactively harmonious accompanimens OF IT, Inc
sea air becomes Stout to speak, rich with the SAVIOR
and the medicine of the One gets the good OF it, as
we saw and tends to make lazy for the time being
one NAV feel sure that doing something beneficial
wha One experiences the irresponsible attitude OF the
confirmed beach comber together with the saving know
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
TOOEAR AWAY

Z San Francisco is making tremendous bid for the
Republican national convention in 1928 The city would
be ideal the delegates arrived there, but the great
distance the majority Of them would be compelled TO
travel naturally raises the question whether it should be
chosen 1t would increase expenses materially and would
keep many busy and women away from their home
activities for Longer period than really necessary
However, it is claimed that majority of the members OF
the Republican National Committee, who will make the
selection are record favoring the city, providing
President Coolidge has preference Precedent requires
that his wish be ascertaned before action is taken.
Merely for the sake of argument it would be as unfair
10 ask Western delegates to Atlantic City it is to
ask Eastern delegates to go the Pacific slope. The
narrative unfairness is quite marked however, Tor
the reason that delegates reside in the East than in
fbe West The bulk of the population is 10 be found be-
tween the Atlantic Coast and the Mississippi River All
things considered centrally located city is the most
desirable This is the principal why Chicago has
had so many conventions in the past even il its popularity
s waning both because Of the lack of desirable seating
accommodations and the heat occasionally experienced there
iii June.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

discussing the suggested perma-
nent line with considerable amuse-
melt. hey readily recall how
it has been found necessary more
than once to move the boardwalk
and amusements further eastward
in order to keep step with a stead
lily receding ocean.
There are many living at that re-
sort who remember when the fash
ionable bathing beach was right in
front of where the Normandie Ho-
tel now stands. They point TO the
old wreck of the Sindia, now but
few feet from the shore, and tell
how much farther out from the
beach it was where she came to
rest one wiId night in December
1901.
Steadily the ocean has been max.
ing ground, and steadily the walE
has been pushed seward, making
valuable ground where but a few
years. ago all was we'll under water
How long would permanent
boardwalk line remain "perma
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
PERMANENT
BOARDWALK LINE
Ocean City Problem May Face
Other Resorts Also

The City Commissioners of Ocean
City have had thrust upon them a
problem difficult to solve. 1t is
whether or not to establish a per-
manent boardwalk line, a matter
which rulers of other shore resorts
will probably be called upon to
seriously consider in the near fu-
ture.
The Ocean City Real Estate
Board, proponents of the perma-
nent line, have put the question
squarely before the Commissioners,
declaring that large capital inter-
ests are awaiting the establishment
of the line before proceeding with
permanent improvements now pro-
posed.
Old residents of Ocean City are
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

One of the most favorable factors of the present
market seems be the real estate of the old
style conservative investor and savings bank deposition
The oldsyIe conservative investor to have
turned TO the market. He is willing accept
reasonable his money than the Spectator who
dominated the market during The period OF initiation
In the past, the speculator has in with shoe
string eager for quick profit and willing buy anything
ALL provided it promised regardless OF price,
intrinsic value any other consideration. He is and
always has been disturbing factor and derment to real
The prospective buyer and investor the other hand
buys sound basis, constructive i'll his attitude, and
helps TO establish confidence and promote prosperity His
return therefore to real estate is one Of The favor
able events on the present market. As result, builders
look hopefully the future and predict long period OF
substantial construction For where people buy for invest
ment, there building is TO take place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

The common impression that
black drumfsh are not considered
very good eating has been given a
death blow by numerous fishermen
at various resorts along the South
Jersey coast this summer. The
matter has attracted so much atten-
ton that knights Of the hook and
line have written to local papers,
attempting TO dispel the old idea.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

The residents Of Toms River who
were all wrought up over reports
that The railroad station was to be
closed by the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey and the telegraph Of
fee was also to go out Of business,
have received assurances that there
is no foundation for such reports.
The business men want the teie-
graph Office opened earlier than
now and also an Improvement in
the parcel post service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
GETTING ON THE AIR ROUTE OF TIE WORLD.

Cities and towns expected by President Coolidge
take the initiative in building their arports while the
Government devote its attention the development of
aviation itself Ii the hope of The President that every
municipality will be able in the future establish
air base With aviation going ahead it is he believes
the airports will be necessity. He ready permit the
of the Army and Navy flying fields III Washington for
airport there but he thinks the capital city should have
air base of its and in this respect he ready
operate. s8ssH gs@8a AN
The development of the airport Bader Field, West
Atlantic City, which is well assured will be of the
great steps toward bringing this section onhe modern
Of routes surprising in interest dash and opportunities
the steamboat and railway train because the air route
is world thing Of untold possibilities.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
ELIMINATE EVIL FOREBODINGS

The bulletin of the Los Angeles Chamber Of Com
merce recently contained few trenchment paragraphs
by the president Of the chamber entitled How is Bust
ness He showed how foolish it is to anticipate trade
depressions, resulting from q presidential year. and
gave this good advice:
May we not eliminate such evil forebodings from
every day discussions when asked How is Business
and also endeavor him who a mis-
apprehension about the If this the habit.
much advantage would accrue to al+-ChrstdR Science
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

the most important strands in the
whole fabric Of business. Business
without statesmen would be bust
ness in collapse.
Nothing IS more indpfensibly
low than to make another man feel
inferior.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

nent"? local folk are asking.
Should it actually become 'per-
manent," they say. Ocean City will
in all probability find itself With a
boardwalk in the middle of the
town instead Of along the. ocean
front, some years in the future.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

The black drum, its friends say, is
really delicious and should be held
in nigh regard as q food fish. The
outlets. they declare, are equal to
those Of any STEAK fish
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
COMING SENSE

A noted churchman says that
Christianity can check war. II
ought not to be necessary 10 call on
Christianity. Common sense ought
to be enough to prevent another
war.
When so-called diplomats use
fewer words, and mean what they
say, wars may be checked.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
Living and Loving
SHOULD SHE TRUST HIM :?

he did deceive utterly frank with her!
Sometimes people trust even
their Judgement. sometimes faith and
then it is betrayed while try bitter,
quite trusting
young girl raises the question in following:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

ledge that ones lehargy is going to be permanent
Surely Neptune must be partial August and Septem.
ber and trusts that his gracious mood will hold in 1921
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
statesmen AND COURTESY

When a salesman calls on you,
remember that his business is as
important to him as yours is to
you. It is not only kind of you to
treat him with courtesy-it is his
right to receive it. He is one Of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

Cheer up, girls, you are not the
only ones whose parents object to
your going out nights.
Dear Mrs. Lee: | am a boy
nearly II. For some reason | am
very popular with the opposite
sex. About four months ago met
a girl like real well. have only
been to see her five times, be-
cause my parents say | am too
young to- have much company.
The first night l was With her
there was considerable petting.
Every night since it has been
the same. Sometimes she is so
loving | do not know what to
think. wish to treat her like a
sister. Are all girls like that, or
Is 1t because have never been
out with girls before that / do
not understand her? What should
DO When she wants To be petted
so much? S. r."
| think | should tell her to "be
yourself or 'be your age, OF
whatever is up-to-date, for don't
be 4 chump." No, thank heaven
all gins arc not like than. and II
bet you two to one that she ISM
true to. you. She's too easy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
A SIGN OF HEALTH

Interest in sport more than holds
its own with the American public.
Figures show about one-half mil
lion persons attend the dozen
most important football games on
an autumn Saturday Baseball
crowds grow greater. Racing, box
ing and boatins-all sports gather
popularity with the years. It's a
good sign. To be interested in
some kind of sport is one. of the
signs of healthy mind
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
A COLLAR A DAY

a COLLAR A DAY
Figures gathered in recent
year show nearly 200 million col
lars were made in the United
States in twelve months. That's
about five for every man. Not
enough. We are not 100 per cent
in our collar making unless we
make a collar for every man every
day in the week. Fortunately not
everyone has to wear clean col
lar every day or any kind of a
collar every day, but it adds to his
self-Fespect and sense Of security
if he knows one has been made
for him.
a SIGN OF HEALTH
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23
The Wdy
OF the !
World
M TpNNF DATE . CON
RECOGNITION
BY GROVE PATTeR SON

The Erie Railroad company hon
ors faithful engine drivers. The
name of the engineer of long serv-
ice is put on his engine 1t is a
rare honor and appreciated. All
companies do well to recognize
service and loyalty. We should
never get the idea that workmen
care for nothing but money. They
care more for recognition and the
sense of appreciation And they
have a right TO those things.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-23

Dear Mrs. Lee; | am en-
gagged to fellow who is of a diff
ferent religion ana nationality
When | first started going with
him he told me about his religion
but he didn't tell me of his
nationality. Now don't you think
he should have told me instead
Of leaving me to find out from
friends?
Another thing, he is going
away for about a month and he
called me up and said he couldn't
see me before he left. He said if
| loved him | would trust him.
Do you think SO?
please don't think I am just
a silly young girl in love, for I
am old enough to know my own
mind. l am almost IS, and he is
20. We are to be married when
he comes back, but | am not sure
If he loves me. If he did, wouldn't
you think he would explain him
self better? Although he says he
will write Please tell me what
you think, Mrs. Lee, and thank
you. ever so much.
''RED ROSE"
Sometimes, Red Rose dear, cir
cumstances make it necessary t
ask those whom we love and WHIT
love us to trust US. 1t was odd tina
your finance did not tell you o
his nationality, but he may have
thought it unimportant as long a
you knew his religion, or he ma.
have thought you knew. Wal
until you hear from him and judg,
him from his actions during tn,
month he is away. He will prob
ably clear everything up and yol
will be so glad that you truste,
him. If when he comes back thing
are still unsatisfactory, there will
be time enough to break off. Yol
are both very young, YOU know
and can afford to wait awhile
Thank you fof your kind words.
hope you will continue to look OF
RE rs a friend.
Evening star., 1927-11-21
MRS. JENNIE |. STIER
DEAD AT AGE OF so
Attended Inauguration of Every
President Since Buchanan.
Active Church Worker.

Mrs. Jennie l.. Sticr, 50 years old,
q member of one of Washington
oldest families and who had attended
the Inauguration of every President
of the United States since Buchanan,
died at her home 2120 Leroy place.
Yesterday after a short illness. She
was the widow of Henry Clay Stier,
who was examiner of the mint.
Born in this city. the daughter of
the late Robert Campbell, Mrs. Stier
attended the Richards Girls School.
In her fathers home on Massachu-
sets avenue, between Fifth and Sixth
streets was founded the first Campbell
lite Church by the late Alexander
Campbell. n relative.
Mrs. Ster was a deaconess Of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church,
in which she had been an active
worker for many years. Last year
at Il reception she was congratulated
by President Coolidge on her long and
useful life.
Funeral services were conducted at
the residence this afternoon. Rev
Earle Wiltley, pastor of the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church, officiated.
Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Stier is survived by four
daughters: Mrs. Eugene Byrnes, Mrs
George Cooper and Miss Jennie c..
Stier, all of this city. and Mrs. Frank
Goodwin of Seattle, Wash; nine
grandchildren. Mrs. Olinus Smith and
Frank S. Goodwin of this city; Mrs.
Robert Jefferds of Charleston, w.
Va: Mrs. Brown Metcalfe of Chester
town. Md. George Cooper, jr.. of
Pittsburgh: Jean Campbell Goodwin
Miss Mary Margaret Goodwin and
William Erwin Goodwin of Seattle,
and Henry Clay Sticr Of Pittsburgh
She also leaves four eatsrandchil-
dren. and a daughter-in-laW Mrs.
Henry Clay Stier, the latter of Pitts
burgh.
Evening star., 1927-11-21
HITS RAILWAY MERGER.

Opposition to the proposed merger
of the Northern Pacific, Great North
ern and Chicago, Burlington d quincy
Railroads was voiced yesterday by
Representative Dickinson, Republican.
Iowa. on the ground that it does not
appear to be in the public interest.
1T seems established that it would
create unbalanced competition of a
sort to ieopardiZe the interests of the
Northwest generally" he said.
Evening star., 1927-11-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

West End Citizens Association will
meet. o'clock, in the Western Pres.
byterian Church. +. D. Merrill will
tell of City Transportation" and a
Red Cross representative will speak.
The Order of Scions of Colonial Cav
alters will hold it's annual celebration
this evening at the Washington Club.
The Vermont State Association will
display motion pictures of the recent
food in Vermont in the auditorium
of the Department of Interior Build
ing. j. II. Nicholson of the Red Cross
will describe conditions rs he observed
them. Justice Wendell +. Stafford will
speaF All Vermonters and friends are
invited.
The Mems Club of Christ Church.
Georgetown, will be addressed this
evening by A. c. Houghton, president
of the Mems Club of st. Stephens
Episcopal Church. Subject: "The
Benefit of Organization" Smoking and
refreshments.
The Acknowledgment Home and
School Association will meet, S o'clock,
at the Hubbard School. DR.. kimball
will speak.
The Kappa Beta ri League Sorority
will entertain Mrs. Clara Shortridge
Foltz OF Los Angeles at dinner,
O'Clock, at st. Marks Club.
Arthur G. Froe, recorder of deeds.
will speak, 4:30 o'clock, at the Elks'
Rest, Third and Rhode Island avenue
columbus Lodge, No. S5t. Public in.
vitcd.
The Admiral George Dewey Naval
Auxiliary. U. S. w. ". will meet, 8
o'clock, at 921 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast
An exhibition of paintings by Wash
in2ton artists being held at the studio
Of Clinton Ward, 1907 @ street. will
afternoons and evenings until Decem-
Der |.
FUTURE
The American Association of Uni
Nerslty Women has Cancelled it's fort
nightly talk planned for Wednesday
and instead will have the talk given
November 30 by John @. Tilson. chair
man of the program committee and
House leader.
lexington w. c. T. U. will meet
tomorrow, T:45 pm, at the home of
Mrs, Paul Eichman, 425 Sixth street
northeast.
WASHINGTON Alliance of Delta Delta
Delta Fraternity will give a dinner at
Evening star., 1927-11-21

st. Marks Club Thanksgiving eve. z
pm, in celebration of Founders day
of Delta Delta Delta. Mrs. Fred II.
Meisnest, chairman.
German day celebration" will be
observed tomorrow, $50 PM, at the
Concord Club 314 G street.
The Georgetown Civic Association
will meet tomorrow, pm, at the
Phillips School.
Civitan luncheon tomorrow, 1880
PM, at Hotel Lafayette.
Reserve Officers Association will
meet tomorrow, s PM, in auditorium
of Interior Department Building. Maj.
Gen. Charles Summerall will speak OF
Leadership"
The annual Thanksgiving tea of
the Georgetown University Hospital
will be given by the sisters in charge,
assisted by the ladies' board, tomor-
row from 3 to pm. The public is
cordially invited.
Women's City Club-Miss Clara w.
McQuown will be honor guest and
speaker at the meeting of the current
events section tomorrow, 4:50 pm. t
the clubhouse. % Jackson place. Sub
ject, international Economics"
The Washington Advertising Club
will be the guest of ThompsOn's Dairy
tomorrow, 1890 pm, at 2012 Eleventh
street.
The Federation of a. F. I. w. will
give a dance for the benefit of ath-
letic camps for business girls and
women, under auspices of the national
camp committee, Wednesday, 8 pm.
at Wardman Park Hotel.
Evening star., 1927-11-21
HARMED BY WIND PUFF.
Wife and Three Children Endan-
gered When Gas Heater Is Put Out.

4 puff Of wind last night extinguish
ed the blaze of a heater in the home
Of George Wolsquin, 200 c street, the
gas endangering the lives of Mrs.
Othie Wolsquin. 40 years old. and
three children of the couple--John. 6
years; Annie. 4 years. and Nellie, .
years old
The husband reached home shortly
before IL o'clock. detected the odOr Of
gas and made an investigation that
resulted in finding the open burner.
DIR. Lawrence Murphy of the staff of
Casualty Hospital responded to a call.
treated the sick members Of the fam.
ilv 2nd reported they were not seri.
ously affected
Evening star., 1927-11-21

The Business Women's Council will
meet tomorrow evening in the lecture
room of the Church of the Covenant
There will he a THANKSGIVING party.
under auspices of the recreation com
mittee.
Evening star., 1927-11-21
HEMPH|LL, EDITOR,
IS DEAD IN SOUTH
.'eteran Newspaper Man
Was Former Core
spondent Here.
Rr the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
ABBENlLLE. S. c.. November -
Maj. J. {. Hemphill. veteran Souti
Carolina newspaper man and formcI
Washington correspondent. died her
Yesterday The funeral was held
Charleston at noon today.
Mai HemphiIl, who was IS yea
old, had been in failing health f.
some months
Going to Charleston in 1880, aft,
working on country weekly hell
Evening star., 1927-11-21

After serving on the staff of the
New York Times in 1912, Maj. Hemp
hill was Washington correspondent of
the Philadelphia Public Ledger. He
was a member of the Cosmos, National
Press and Alfalfa Clubs of this city,
He also was member of the Phi Beta
Kappa Fraternity.