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Evening star., 1927-10-15
LABOR Is WAGING WAR
ON TIPS, SURVEY SHOWS
Employees Charge Practice Instills
Servile Spirit and Blocks
Pay Increase.

Labor organizations of crafts most
affected have begun determined cam
paigns against the public custom of
tipping" individual workers for
services rendered, the Labor Depart.
ment will point out in its Forthcoming
monthly review of labor conditions.
The publication will comprise a
series of reports as to the attitude of
organized Pullman porters, teamsters
and chauffeurs, hotel and restaurant
employees. and walters and Mattresses
on the subject.
All of these craft organizations, the
report will say, feel that tipping
systems detract from the independ.
ence Of labor by instilling a servi!e
spirit" and declare that the Gust ON
prevents the establishment of living
wage.
Evening star., 1927-10-15
TEXT BOOK ATTACK
IS CALLED "S|LLw
Professor of History and
Publisher Back Chicago
School Head in Fight.

I By the Associated Press
| CHICAGO, October 15.-A professor
| of history and a publisher of text
| books have aligned themselves behind
| William McAndrew, the Chicag 90
| superintendent of schools, who is
fighting charges of fostering pfn-Brit.
ish propaganda by using un-American
| histories.
Henry Fl. Hilton, member of the
| firm of CHM & Co, publishers of DIR.
David Muzzey's history-the principal
text attacked-character as ''siilv"
the action of the board of education
which now has McAndrew on trial on
several charges growing out of the
"antiAmerican" issue.
Critic Is Denounced.
AS for John J. German, who made
charges against the book at the Nc
Andrew hearing Thursday. Mr.. Hilton
said: He is either unable to read
ordinary English, or else twists the
meanings of phrases throughout the
book to suit his own purposes"
Hilton said that one statement at.
trlbuted to the book by German is
not in it, and that others criticized
were not the sentiment of Muzzev.
but were qualified as the private and
personal views of King George III OF
England.
He pointed out the book was not
introduced into the schools by Super
intendent McAndrew, but has been a
text since 1912. He gave figures from
other States, showing that out of 43s
schools canvassed in Wisconsin the
history was used in 324. and i'm o6S
out of 1856 schools in California. II is
also in use in 20 schools in New York
City, Hilton stated. r
Prof. William f. Dodd of the Uni.
versity of Chicago, history depart.
ment. described the charges as ''ab-
surd.''
'Muzzey's text is absolutely impair.
tial, he asserted. r..
Evening star., 1927-10-15
CHILDREN'S DAY MARKED
IN MISSIONARY SCHOOL
Pageant to Be Presented by Young
sters at Mount Vernon Place
NJ. E. Church South,

Children's day IS being observed
this. afternoon at the closing session
of the Free School for Missionary In
struction under the. auspices of the
Woman's Interdenominational Mission
ary Federation, at the Mount Vernon
Place M. E. Church, South.
Children from Arlington County,
Va, In charge of Mrs. w. M. Selig.
man, and Mrs. c. III. Rucker Of the
Arlington County Interdenominationa
Missionary Union, gave a demonstra-
ton of All-Bible Summer School.
A pageant will be presented by the,
juniors OF the Wallace Memorial
United Presbyterian Church, in charge
OF Mrs. Hattie s. Petrie and Mrs
ID. A. Davis.
Miss Laura Hitler Parker, execu-
tive supervisor of the farm and can
merry migra nts. under the. Council Of
Women for Home Missions Of New
YORK City, Is scheduled to speak.
Evening star., 1927-10-15
AIR ROUTE TO BE OPENED,
Key West-Havana Mail Line Starts
Wednesday.

Earl B. Wadsworth, superintendent
OF the contract air mail service, has
been designated to be present at the
inauguration of the new Key West.
Havana air mail. the first flight. of
which will be made Wednesday. Mr..
Wadsworth will leave tomorrow night
for Key West
Special cancellation stamp, COM
memorating the first fight under the
new contract, has been forwarded to
the postmaster at Key West for use
on the opening day. 1t will be placed
on all letters carried on the first day
and bears the words: First fight on
new contract. Key West Havana,
October 19. 1927. Foreign Air Mail
Route, Key West, Fla"
A pair Of wings is designed on the
stamp n
Evening star., 1927-10-15
POLISH ROW IN COURT.
Alliance Seeks Legal Decision on
Two Sets of Officers.

CHICAGO. October Is (P).-Dis-
agreement within the Polish National
Alliance, which at it's recent national
convention here resulted in the NAM
ing of two sets of officers, has been
carried to the courts for final deci-
sion.
Progressives, filing quo warranto
proceedings in Superior Court to have
their candidates formally seated, pre-
sented a stipulation wherein both sides
agreed to abide by the decision of the
court,
Evening star., 1927-10-15
SOFT DRINK MAGNATE'S
SON WEEDS SECRETARY
Florence Stephenson Becomes Bride
Of Asa Gambler, Jr., at Quiet
Atlanta Ceremony.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, October 15.-Asa
G. Gambler, jr., Atlanta capitalist and
son of the soft drink magnate, was
married here late yesterday to Miss
Florence Stephenson, his secretary
for nine years, at a quiet ceremony
in the home of the bridegroom s
uncle, Bishop Warren A. Gambler Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South.
Bishop Gambler officiated and only
close relatives and intimate friends
of the two families attended. The
couple left Immediately for an ex.
tended honeymoon on the Pacific
Coast and Hawaiian Islands.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. William J. STEPHENSON of
Lithonia, Ga. She had made her
home here for several years. Mr..
Gamblers first wife died last year.
Announcement Of the couples, en-
gagement was made last Sunday.
Evening star., 1927-10-15
Pilsudski to Visit Pope.

WARSAW, October Is UP.-Per-
sistent rumors are heard here that
Premier Marshal Pilsudski will visit
Pope Plus in Rome about the end of
November. The present Pope was
formerly Papal Nuncio at Warsaw
and during that time became very
friendly with Marshal Pilsudski,
Evening star., 1927-10-15
Tablet to Be Unveiled.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

0EN~'@H NSHSP"VNH 70 IlU DIdFs
Iceland, Nd, October 15.-Spe.
cial services will be held at st. Barna.
bas' Church next Friday at noon
when bronze tablet will be unveiled
by American Clan Gregor Society in
memory OF church officials of the
Ma@ruder name who served Queen
Anne parish prior to the American
Revolution. There will be an address
by c. c. Magruder, jr., chieftain, and
special music, repEssrzs ~
Evening star., 1927-10-15
AIR BEACON PLANNED.
Edgewood Arsenal to Get Night
Guide for Planes.

Permission for the erection at Edge.
wood arsenal, Nd, of 50.foot airway
beacon tower to carry a 24-inch re.
volving searchlight, has been granted
by the War Department on applica.
tion Of the airways section, Depart.
ment of Commerce.
The installation will include 55.
foot-by-12-foot concrete arrow on the
ground to indicate the north and south
directions. The beacon will be main.
tained by the Department of Com.
merce as a part of the Washington.
New York airwaya. @~4 A.
Evening star., 1927-10-15
Baptist Churches May Unite.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, October 15.--The
First Baptist Church and the Grace
Street Baptist. two of the largest con-
gregations in the city, are discussing
the proposal to unite. The First
Church has some 1000 members and
Grace Street about half that number.
Evening star., 1927-10-15
YOUTHS ROB BANK.
Flourishing Guns, They Get Away
With About Sc. 600.

PORTLAND, Ind, October Is (P).-
Two youthful bandits with guns wav-
ing in true Wild West fashion
robbed the Farmers & Merchants
Bank AT Bryant. miles north of here
Of between $500 and $4,000 in cash
Late yesterday
Evening star., 1927-10-15
Nurse Shoots Herself.

BOSTON, October Is (Pl.-While sit
ting in a parked automobile at a
street corner in the financial district
today Mrs. Ethel Howard Clark Of
Hollywood. Calf, nurse, shot her
SELF In the left breast. -.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
WHY THIS ELECTION is IMPORTANT

oyear in politics which
election only members of
officials be chosen But those
oear overlook the fact that the election will deter
adopted the State
Legislature shall be
with of $3000o0o0 in the
Indebtedness.
a IL
s3oooo0oo proposal is carried it
will approxmaing $100000000 this $4,000
the The
bridge construction made
the the vehicle Any who twenty-five
period New Jersey including
borrowed than
have been considered
uhatic.
And yet there is money and has
community large small and the
of PROVIDES
proposed OF throwing 5000
bad but of adding good good money 10 make %
profitable of this new bond issue
and the construction OF
OF the road program
money will here in Atlantic county, which
the State Highway COM
missions funds
we'll verified that the ad
interest
the small mill tax that IS
than enough 20
bonds Jersey for 1927 will
approximately individual owning that amount
property almost negligible
many the bond PLAN
present generation of tax
PAYERS Of bridges
thousands unborn and it is but
they series of years
but lightly felt The $3000000o bond issue
should be carried by a large majority
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
Freebooter
Robert M. Willis
Again Chosen by Republicans
of the Second Ward to
Succeed Himself
is IMPORTANT
MEMBER OF BOARD

In the Second Ward Of the City
of Pleasantville resides a gentle'
man who has made this portion OF
the city his home from the
beginning.
He is Robert NJ. Willis. He was
born in the Willis Homestead which
finally became the site of the
beautiful Salem M. E church. Mr..
Willis sold the property to Salem
Church. He is recognized as ar
expert in property management
and property values His advice has
been proved TO be sound. As a
thrifty, careful, conservative nah
Of affairs, Mr.. Willis was asked tn
be president Of the Pleasantvile
Trust CO., place of honor among
financial institutions of South
Jersey.
Mr.. Willis has also been recos-
nized among his colleagues of the
Board Of Freeholders where he has
served with much credit. He is
chairman of the finance committee
Of the board. He is also well recoe-
nized in other important matters
on the Board of F'reeholders.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
VIM. B. Stokes
For Mayor
Mortified Candidate Has
Double Endorsement


William 3. Stokes, who has been
president Of the Mortified City
Council for the last seven years,
made run in the primaries last
June that equalled all that was
hoped for him by his friends. He
just carried the nomination away
with him, SO popular Gid he prove
to be.
He was also endorsed by the
Democrats. This gives him the
nomination for mayor on two tick
cts, and the program OF election
day really amounts to a public ac-
elamation OF Mr. Stokes for mayor.
The people have many personal
regrets that the present mayor,
Eugene Swilkey, viii lay down the
reins OF Office on the first of the
year, but as Mayor Swilkey indica
ted that he thinks Mr. Stokes is the
right man to succeed him, they are
accepting the situation contentediy.
AS president Of the Common
Council, Mr.. Stokes is we'll quail
fed by active experience and real
interest in the city to be mayor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
G. William Bige,gS
For Council
Republican Nominee in the
First Ward Has Had
Experience

G. William Biggs is the Repub-
lican nominee for member of Com
mon Council from the First Ward.
He is at present a member Of
Council as he is serving the uE-
expired term Of the late James
Yates, to which he was appointed
upon the death Of Mr.. Yates
Mr.. Biggs has long been a resi-
dent of the First Ward and is well
acquainted with the conditions and
requirements Of the ward to keep
pace with the demands for civic
improvement.
He is a veteran Of the late war
and a member OF Mainland Post,
American Legion.
Mr.. Biggs has a wide personal
following. He has impressed all
during the time he has served as
member of the Council that he is y
careful student of the city's situa-
tion and needs and acts for the
best interest of his ward.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
No Opposition
TOT Candidates
Much Good Street Work Has
Been Completed Under
Mayor Brown
COUNCILMEN
UNOPPOSED
COUNCILMEN

Election in the Borough of Lin
wood will be a quiet one, the
Democrats practically endorsing
the Republican candidates by noc
placing any candidates in the field.
Mayor Charles e. Brown, RepuO-
lican, is a candidate to succeed
himself. The two candidates for
councilmen are:
Harry E. Pencil and Leonard J.
Williams.
Mr.. Pencil is now a valued men,
Der of the council. Mr.. Williams is
well qualified to serve.
During the past year the Borough
Council has taken up many ques.
tons of importance.
Grades have been established in
many sections of the Borough, a
building code has been passed to
meet requirements of the rapidly
growing community, and prelimin-
airy work of securing right of way
on the extension of New RoaG
through the Borough has also been
completed.
Linwood Borough was the first to
complete this New Road extension
work, and is all ready to turn it
over to the county. All that re-
mains to be done is to pass a
resolution to that effect.
Mayor Brown and members of
the Borough Council with Borough
Clerk James Parish. have accom-
plished much during the past year
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
SURROGATE ABBOTT.
Albert C. Abbott Is Candidate for
Reelection.

There are usually many people
who have regrets after election
that they did not go to the polls
and exercise that franchise which
so many hold so lightly, but which
large number, especially those
who have come to this country
from foreign countries, strive to get
and do exercise.
Those who know Albert C. Ab-
bolt, present Surrogate Of Atlantic
County, will not, however, neglect
their opportunity to vote Tuesday,
because they have personal inter
est in casting a ballot for Judge
Abbott.
Judge Abbott enjoys the high re-
gard of all in the county and he
will receive a great number OF COM
plimentary votes Tuesday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
Keller For
Councilman
Is Endorsed by The Admins
tration for The City

Victor r. Keller is the choice of
the Administration forces Of the
City of Mortified for tie office OF
COMMUNICATING.
AS Mr. Keller is the present
councilman.ati large, the endorse
ment would bring back to the BODY
another term a man who has been
giving much time and study to the
affairs of the city
Mr. Keller has taken much inter
est and devoted a great amount o.
time to familiarize himself with the
needs Of the city. The progress
made by Mortified is an example
of the successful application of
these principles of community bull
ding.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
Yates For
Freebooter

Walter Yates is a candidate for
the Office Of Freebooter from the
First Ward, City Of Mortified.
Mr.. Yates is one of the best
known citizens of the city. He was
mayor for several terms. is prom
inent taxpayer and one of the most
substantial citizens of the Main
land.
Mr.. Yates has been approved by
the Administrator forces as their
selection OF man for Freebooter,
and he will receive their support
at the polls Tuesday
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
ASA w ellis For
Councilman
Nominated From the First
Ward To Succeed Him
self in Body

Asa Wells is the candidate for
member OF Common Council from
the First Ward. Not only is Mr.
Wells the selection of the admin
istration forces, but he does not
have any opposition.
Mr. Wells is prominently identi-
fed with realty developments in
the City Of Mortified and vicinity.
He enjoys a wftie acquaintance and
high esteem as representative
citizen OF the Mainland
Mr.. Wells has brought his exper-
fence and ability to the profit Of
the city OF Mortified as a member
Of the Common Council for some
time and that he will continue to
take this interest in his home citys
administration is of much gratif-
cation 10 his friends.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

For Council
Is Candidate for Reelection
From Second Wards
President

George Enslehart. president OF
common council is the regular
Republican candidate for re-elec-
ton as councilman from the
Second Ward. It is expected that
his record in office win win hin,
recognition as conscientious
public servant at the polls Tues
day
During the past year Mr.. Engie-
hart has ably presided over the
sessions Of common council. r.
addition to faithfully serving his
constituents in all matters that
came up before The body, he has
shown tact and ability in handling
the meetings.
IN pre5.c,9 r public hearings
Nr. Englehart 4as displayed botA
consideration and fairness 10
citizens who We're present to voice
complaints or protests. lie has
maintained order IN all SUCH
sessions, and has been to a great
extent responsible for the dignity
lent to the hearings.
A good many people Of Pleasant
vile know Mr. Enalehart not only
as a hard working public official,
but as a willing mixer and a good
friend. His holding Of office has
never put him beyond the reach of
those who wanFed TO take ZIP their
problems with him, and his advice
and help have done much to put q
clearer meaning of citizenship anG
public endeayors into peoples
minds.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
Republican County Ticket
FOR MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY.
Anthony J.Siracusa and Joseph Ait
eph Altman Republican
Nominees.

The Republican nominees for
Members of Assembly from Allan
tic county are Anthony j Siracusa
and Joseph Altman.
Both are members at this time
and their denomination is in recog-
milton of their previous work in the
legislature on behalf Of Atlantic
county.
Both Mr.. Siracusa and Mr.. Alt
man occupy high places in the or
ganization of committees and the
legislature generally and their abil-
ity and experience are much appre.
ciated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
George Banning
From the Second
Is Candidate for Member Of
Common Council,
Mortified

George Banning is the candidate
for member Of Common Council
from the Second Ward, Mortified.
Mr.. Banning is representative
and well known resident Of The
Mainland and has been endorsed
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
B. w. CUNNINGHAM.
PleasantviIle Man on Republican
Ticket for Coroner.

Ticket for Coroner.
b. w. Cunningham, a well known
resident of the City Of Pleasant
vile, is a candidate on the Repub-
lican ticket for the office OF coro-
rer.
Mr.. Cunningham resides at 1856
South Main street, and is junior
member OF the firm Of Adams &
Cunningham, undertakers, with es-
Establishments on South Main street
and Second street.
Mr.. Cunningham enjoys the es-
teen of all the people of his home
city and they will cast vote for
him Tuesday out of compliment to
him and as an endorsement Of the
good judgment shown in. placing
his name OF the ticket.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

The deacon's wife and the min
isters wife were discussing their
mates. MY husband is so careless. -
said the deacon's wife. HE is al
ways breaking things" Mine is
more careful" said the ministers
wife. He never even cracks a
SMILE"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
MORTIFIED
WOMEN VOTERS RECOGNIZED.

Victoria Ritter Nominated for Of
flee of Overseer of Poor.
The women voters of the city Of
Mortified have been recognized by
the selection Of another one OF
them to be a candidate for the Of
flee of Overseer of Poor. Mrs.
Smith is the present incumbent,
and in following this precedent, the
Administration forces selected Mrs.
Victoria Ritter as the candidate in
the coming election. Mrs. Ritter
has no opposition.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04
Republican Ticket in LinwOOd

for the advancement and better
ment of the Borough of Linwood,
their work being of a constructive
and highly commendable nature.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

It's the little things that count.
Even a nervous woman isn't half
as much afraid of gossip as she is
of. mouse.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

The man who wakes up to find
himself famous is Just about as
scarce as the man who gets rich
over night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

The Dyspeptic Philosopher de-
fines a pessimist as fellow who
turns in an alarm every time he
notices the fires OF enthusiasm.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

by tie Administration forces for
the Office Of councilman.
Mr.. Banning has a large number
Of friends and his sterling worth
as a citizen Is we'll known through
out the Second Ward. His friends
are reminding each other OF their
duties at the polls on election Gay
and they propose to get out large
vote for him.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-04

We oft may lead where driving
fails,
When strength the gods have
given,
A man may be as. hard as nails,
And yet he can't be driven.
Evening star., 1927-10-21
SAl,E--fIOIjSES.

SALE ON NENI-0Ub. ENOE y.
HYATTSVILLE. 4 CECIL AVE-6-ROOM
modern house. 2-car garage, large lot: imme-
diate possession. Main 1872.
Evening star., 1927-10-21
FOR RENT-BALLROOMS.

f4l6 MASS AVE. E.W.-Large ballroom.
NAicns now. $40 night.
Evening star., 1927-10-21
SAIE-RIISINESS PROPERTY.

WILL RENT OR SELL NEW STORE. 4213
Conn. ave, near five large apartments; deslr-
able location for grocery and delica lessen
business: onnosite Bureau Of STANDARDS.
e s. NEWMAN 210 Woodward Bldg
Erapr rRSS
Evening star., 1927-10-21
SALE--HOUSES.
tCOntinued.l
SALE-HOUSES.
lContinued.l
AN INVESTIGATION WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT
THESE HOMES REPRESENT EXCEPTIONAL VALUES.

$9,5O0-TWO-FAMILY FLAT GEORGETOWN.
haly enough to meet all monthly payments
$11 1,O00-SEMI-DETACHED HOME, PETWORTH.
beautiful hn lot 2Sfoot frontage psrtSu
sl05Oo-DETACHED CORNER, ARMESLEIGH PARK
$8,5O0-PRETTY BUNGALOW IN ENGLISH VILLAGE MD.
q
will
$5,5OO-SMALL HOME IN GEORGETOWN
4 in ngoodse
immediate
$8o50-ONLY $500 CASH-NORTHWEST
thony modern Sofoot1ront
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FURNISHED
Evening Phone Service to 9 PM.
SHANNON & LUCHS, INC,
Evening star., 1927-10-21

1913 i4th ST N.w.-NEWLY DECORATED.
splendid location for rooming house or fine
residence with two-car garage. Phone Ad.
Evening star., 1927-10-21

CLEVELAND PARK.
$12,500.
This new semi-detached brick and
stucco home. of UNIQUE and very at
tractive. English design Ii conven-
choice section Of this exclusive close
in suburb. Large front and rear
porches full.width living room with
open fireplace. dining room, model
built.in features in kitchen. four am
pie and cheerful bedrooms, modern
tile bath. extra toilet built.in garage.
hardwood foors, hot-water heat etc.;
on attractively handicapped yard with
wide frontage. Easy terms.
DOUGLASS & PHILLIPS. Inc,
lss. s2snsr Z ss sscSSs Sw Service EEsnIf En.Il kss
Continued on Next Rassse
Evening star., 1927-10-21

RENT HOUSES-FUR. & UNFUR.
s504 CENTER ST N.W.---PARTLY FUR;
nished & rooms and bath eiec.A ami, good
1cnndition: employed couple VIII rent 2 or
g rooms from desirable tenant. Adults.
S55 After 8 pm.
Evening star., 1927-10-21
RENT Observation-Disclosures.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CULTURED. ARTS.
tic particular people: colonial house,
rooms baths: references required. l9l1
Evening star., 1927-10-21

NEAR NAVY YARD-1361 L S.E.-FoUR
fine condition: rent, S25 so. OWNER. PIG