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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Abe Martin

TE money some felIer gifts feI
thinkin' up names fer soft drinks
won't do him any good, at least il
shouIdn'. BMrley Sap, advance rep
resentativc O. tn GOIdie Purviance-
Steve Plum axle tree murder, mas
asked fer change O. venue from
tn court house t. MelodeOn Hall.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
WSHiNGTONMd
Letter. M
SHN 81
By RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON = The father OF
Capt" Charles A Lindbergh was a
pioneer in politics, as the son is a
pioneer in tine air.
The father failed to accomplish his
t,ilns and lapsed into comparative OBJ
scurity because he was opposed by
the established convictions ana in
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
A Good Sport

AS far as we know King George
has never claimed that they stole
that that Chicago election from him.
Copyright, 1927, by the Bell
Syndicate, Inc]
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Still Undiscovered

'The Literary Digest has unearthed
g hammer thirty years old and worn
by striking 36O,0O0,OO0 blows The
name of the rcforner who used it is
unknown.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

Father cat / a. m): Is tnat young
man asleep, Marie?
Daughter: Hush, father He has
Just asked me to marry him and
make him the happiest man in the
world.
Just as I thought. Wake him up.
--Tit-BjtS.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Strictly Professional

SLTICCIy PROFESSIONAL
II took the plumbers a long time
to vote cn strike, as they had to
send their helpers back to the shop
after the ballots.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Plucked From the Plains

The Little Gray Hole in My Vest
There's a little gray hole in my vest.
II happened the place that was best.
For hole in the coat or a hole III
| the pants
Are both of the kind you can see at
a glance,
But you always can button your coat,
And hide all defects in the vest.
So here's to the moth with such
knowledge OF cloth,
Such insight is rare in pest
Yale Record.
Globe Trotter, Have you been to
the Occident?
Mrs. New-Rich No, reahlyI was
Iany-one hurt?-Lehigh Burr.
First Student: That girl you've
started going with is a smart lii
gold-digger.
Second Pauper; Then all I've got
to say is. she's a damn poor geologlsU.
Colorado Dodo.
Lawyer. You are sure that you
can't trust your wife, and yet you
don't want to divorce her?
Desperate Darkey: No, sab, but All
would like to get out an injunction
or something against her.--Penn State
Froth.
Bertram: You didn't notice me
last night, but I saw you twice.
Beatrice never notice people in
that condtion.-Answers
Whats this world court they talk
about?"
High School Junior / think it's
where they hold the international
tennis matches.
On Account, Let's Hope
A man who is in business in New
York recently received this letter:
Dear sir: Five years ago robbed
you of 500. I am now filled with
remorse inclose $3.50 to ease my
conscience. youths Companion
He Knew Her
IF I were you I'd be boss in my
own home, or know the reason why"
exclaimed the bachelor to his mar
ried friend.
"Yes, exactly said the married
man. "I know the reason why!"-
London Tit-Bits.
Diner: Make those pork cnops, nam
and eggs.
Fresh Waitress: The chefs too busy
10 do any tricks.
Housewife: We're going to have
few friends in for musicale tonight,
Bridget. I hope You'll do your best.
Cook YeS'm, amt sang for years.
but you can put me down for lit
Amt Gonna Rain No More"
Great Concern
Tin nearly sure that's an ole
friend of mine sitting at that table
over there"
"Then, why don't you speak to
lIiirn?"
/ Tim afraid to, because he's SO shy
that he would feel quite awkward ii
lit turned out to be another man
after all.'.--Weekly Scotsman. 4
Mr.. Jones: Why do chickens cross
the road?
Mr. Smith don't even know why
they cross their knees.
I Not In His Right Mind
Haven't you ever thought OF goirsg
tc work?p asked the farmers wife.
"Yes'm,'' replied Hobo Harry. Il
thought of it once-but 1 was de-
lerryus at de time" Boston Tran
script.
Father cat a. m.): Is tnat young
man asleep, Marie?
Daughter: Hush, father! He has
Just asked me to marry him and
make him the happiest man in the
world.
I;,st sc 1 thnuoIat Wake him In
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Not In His Right Mind

Not In His Right Mind
Haven't you ever thought OF goirsg
tc work?" asked the farmers wife.
"YeS'm,' replied Hobo Harry Il
thought of it once-but / was de-
lerryus at de time. y Boston Tran
script.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
He Knew Her

IF I were you I'd be boss in my
own home, or know the reason why"
ried friend
"Yes, exactly" said the married
man. 81 know the reason why!"-
London Tit-Bits
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
With Other Editors
WHY NOT A THIRD TERM?


presidential strong enough
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

] Globe Trotter! Have you been to
the Occident?
Mrs. New-Rich: No. really! was
anyone hurt?-Lehigh Burr
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

Diner: Make those pork cnops, nam
and eggs.
Fresh Waitress: The chefs too busy
10 do any tricks.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

Mr.. Jones' Why do chickens cross
| the road?
| Mr.. Smith; / don't even know why
! they cross their knees.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

Housewife: We're going to have
few friends in for musicale tonight,
Bridget. I hope You'll do your best,
Cook: Yesm, 1 amt sang for years.
but you can put me down for 1T
Amt Gonna Rain No More"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
Great Concern

I'm nearly sure that's an ole
friend of mine sitting at that table
over there"
"Then, why don't you speak to
hinP"
Tim afraid to, because he's so shy
that he would feel quite awkward ii
it turned out to be another man
after all.'.-.Weekly Scotsman.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04
On Account, Let's Hope

On Account, Let's Hope
A man who is in business in New
York recently received this letter: y
Dear sir: Five years ago robbed
you of 500. I am now filled with
remorse. I inclose $3.50 to ease my
conscience. youths Companion
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

First Student: That girl you've
started going with is smart lii
gold-digger.
Second Pauper: Then all I've got
to say is. she's damn poor geologlsU.
Colorado Dodo.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

whats this world court they talk
about?"
High School Junior: / think its
where they hold the international
tennis matches 54
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

| Bertram You didn't notice me
last night, but I saw you twice.
Beatrice, 1 never notice people in
that condition.-Answers.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-04

Lawyer: You are sure that you
can't trust your wife, and yet you
don't want to divorce her?
Desperate Darkey No, sab, but All
would like to get out an injunction
or something against her.-Penn State
Froth
New Britain herald., 1927-07-01

TWO PROUD FAMILIES-The heroes who flew from San
Francisco Honolulu shown here with the families who
prayed for their They be reunited Left to
right: Lieutenant and Mrs Lester j. Maitland Mrs and
Lieutenant Albert F. Hegenberger and the Hegenberger
children. tutenaionsl Hexseel,
New Britain herald., 1927-07-01
children,
international Hcysreei

GENH OF THE ARThree aeronautic wizards whose work
made the recent tansocean flight possible shown here
in one picture Left to rights Charles Covn inventor Of
the earth nductor compass used the flights Anthony
Lawrence, president Of the company manufacturing the
Wright .Whirlwind motors international Illustrated
New Britain herald., 1927-07-01

A PATHETIC sToRY-Floyd Bennett, from his
room IN New York hospital broadcasts his story
companions as they fly from New York to Paris.
Pathos was added by the fact that Bennett who flew
with Byrd over the North Pole, was prevented by
injuries from going on the transatlantic trip
international Illustrated
New Britain herald., 1927-07-01

FIRENEN DEFY DEATH-Poison fumes overcoming
six Of their companions did not check firemen in their
battle against fire that swept New York warehouse
doing $4,000 damage Picture shows emergency
treatment given the casualties. ,psn,,on,, ssvreeli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15

Development of machinery in the
window glass industry in recent years
has practically eliminated the. hand
methods of production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
FAIRFAX TO PROBE
i. S. IDLE LAND
Burden Seen in TaxIeSS Fort
Humphreys and 0ccoquan
DISCRIMINATION Hit.
Special Dispatch to Tho star.

special Dispatch TO The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va. December 15.-Sale
OF at least , 900 acres of the Govern.
ment reservation at Fort Humphreys
VIII be asked of Congress in a bill
TO be introduced by Representative
X. Walton Moore, according to Pierce
Reid. chairman of the Fairfax County
Board Of Supervisors This land Is
IDLE and produces no taxes for the
county. 1t was pointed out, while the
40 or more homeowners in the neigh
oorhood and the public are required
10 pay for road improvements. Other
idle land at Occoquan, reserved for
the District of Columbia workhouse,
was mentioned as a burden to Fairfax
County.
The address was made before the
FAIRFAX County Chamber Of Commerce
at its meeting Tuesday night at An
mandate. +. II. Allen of Newington
denounced the Alexandria proposal
or annexinE more territory while
neglecting industrial improvements
within her city limits. He spoke of
the large area Of Fort Humphreys and
Occoquan. and said that the county
would be robbed by the annexation
of some of the best tax-producing
territory in favor of a city which had
not done her full duty to her own
taxpayers.
President Gibbs of the chamber ap-
pointed Mr. Allen. J. w. Cox and
Harvey Clapp. all Of Mount Vernon
district, rs a committee to study the
excess land question in the Fort
Humphreys tract
The Chamber of Commerce went on
record as asking the State Highway
Commission to include in the State
system the John Marshall Highway.
which has as its objective the linking
OF the northern end of the proposed
Shenandoah National Park with
Washington, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
BOYS CLUB MEMBERS
ARE CUSY IN TOY SHOPS
Approach of Christmas Draws
High Attendance in Voca-
tional Glasses.

The approach of Christmas has slim
ulated the interest of members of the
Boys Club of Washington in the toy
shop, with from Is to 90 boys nightly
attending the vocational classes, the
monthly report on activities sumbit-
ted Tuesday to the board of directors
declared. A total attendance of 1926
for November was recorded.
Junior games. intermediate volley
ball, tumbling, pyramid building. box.
ing and calisthentics, senior basket
ball practice, selection of teams and
development of group leadership. have
their devotees in the gymnasium,
while additional room has been sup
piled in the carpenter and print shops
The staff and alumni painted most of
the games rooms and shops during
the month. The club has been success
full in obtaininy many volunteer work.
ers this year, the report points out.
The Scout troop meets Tuesday and
Friday nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
BUTLER ASKS REPEAL
OF PROHIBITION LAW
Educators Speech Opens Drive by
Wet Association of
Missouri.
By the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, December 15-Dr. Mich.
olas Murray Butler. president of Co.
iumbia University. delivered the OPEN
ing speech of campaign by the Mis-
souri, Association Against Prohibition
here last night. and advocated repeal
OF the eighteenth amendment.
Avoiding, as he said, the vulgar and
meaningless terms wet and dry, -
Butler said the liquor question as
raised by the eighteenth amendment
is problem in government and char.
acterized the amendment as a COM
piete departure from constitutional
traditions.
There are three possible courses of
action" said DR.. Butler-"enforce.
ment, repeal or notification. The first
rs impossible because the amendment
is contrary to the entire Constitution.
Repeal is preferable to notification
because it is straightforward and non.
est, and will restore our Government
70 the form originally established bv
the Constitution. Repeal will open the
way for constructive solution of the
problem; each State could then decide
for itself Repeal rs the only way to
avoid a notification that is coming
very fast indeed over the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
'SPENDTHRlFT' TRUST
FUND IS OVERTURNED
Court Upholds Heirs Action in
Assigning Interests to
Pay Creditors.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., December
15.-The Rhode Island Supreme Court,
in an opinion handed down yesterday,
overturned the provisions of so-called
"spendthrift" trust fund established
by the late Raphael Pumpelly, million
aire explorer, who died at Newport in
1928. for the benefit of his son.
Raphael w. Pumpelly of Samarcand,
n. G. The provisions exempted the
sons income from interference or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
GERMAN BUDGET RAISED.
Increase of $so,oOo,ooo Voted in
Reichstag Over Criticism.

BERLIN, December Is (P.-The
Reichstag last night adopted by vote
of 333 to So a bill increasing the sal
aries of state officials and the allow
ances to pensioners and invaded war
veterans from IS to 33 per cent. In
versely the higher grades are accord
ed less than the lower.
BY this measure the Reich's total
budget will be augmented roughly by
$4,000, 900 marks approximately $780,
900. 00O) annually. In a recent state
ment the finance minister, DR.. Koch
Ter, replying TO criticism of this plan
in the memorandum of S. Parker Gill
bert. agent-general for reparation pay
ments. declared that the new eXpendi-
ture would not entail additional tax
alton, but would be entirely covered
by the surplus of the Reich's revenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15

control of any husband, wife or cred
ttor."
In May Of this year the son in a
trust deed assigned his interests in the
trust fund to Gardner b. Perry of
New York for the benefit of Pumpelly's
creditors. contrary to the provisions of
the trust fund. His action is upheld
in the courts opinion, which declares
that public policy prohibits that one
should have the absolute right to re-
ceive and enjoy income from trust
established and at the same time defy
his creditors"
A $4,000 note given to Perry, the
education of Pumpelly's three sons. ali
mony due his divorced wife, Amelie
Ripley Pumpelly, and amounts due
creditors are to be paid by Perry in
the order named under the provisions
of the trust deed given him by Pun
pelly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
WOMAN AND HUSBAND
HELD " JEWEL THEFTS
Couple Arrested in New York After
Two Others Walk OFF With
$4,000 in Gems.s
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, December ia WON.
an suspected of having systematically
victimized Maiden Lane jewelers. is
under arrest, with her husband. and
police are seeking two men who YES
terday walked off from Maiden Lane
establishment with $4,000 worth of
gems.
Mrs. Martha Wood, %, Of Jersey
City, was charged with grand larceny,
and her husband. Frank, 80, with act.
ing in concert with her. The woman
is said by detectives to have confessed
to stealing $4,000 worth of jewelrv in
the past two months. Detectives saw
they recovered $4,000 worth of the
gems. The woman was identified bv
three jewelers. as one who visited their
stores shortly before thefts were dis.
covered.
Two men asked to inspect the wares
of a Maiden Lane establishment. n
clerk told police, and so honest wa
their appearance that he left them
looking over $4,000 worth of dia.
monds. On his return he found men
and diamonds missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
INDUSTRIAL PEACE MOVE
MADE BY CIVIC LEADERS
Study OF Problem With Committee
From Churches Proposed
in New York.
ny the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. December l5.-Studv
OF the causes underlying industrial
and international disputes, with a
view to promoting Industrial and IN
ternatfonal peace, was urged by Ralnh
NJ. Easley, chairman of the executive
council of the National Civic Fedora.
seventh annual meeting Yesterday
Mr.. Easley suggested appointment
by the federation Of a COMMITTEES 70
make joint study of the problem
with committee of the World Al.
lance for international Friendship
through the churches.
Matthew Vol. vice president of the
American Federation of Labor and
acting president of the Civic Fedora.
ton, attacked the practices of equity
courts, particularly in the granting of
injunctions in labor disputes. The
federation adopted a resolution pro.
viding for the creation of a committee
to study labor problems and the in.
junction as it affects labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
City's Name to Be Changed.

OSLO, Norway, December Is P).-
The ancient Norwegian city of Fred.
rikshald will after January be known
under the name of Halden. This is in
accordance with a measure passed by
the Norwegian Parliament last July.
Fredrikshal is one of the centers of
the timber traffic of East Norway and
mart of Sweden. 1t has a population
nf about. u 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
Sandwich Struggled
TOPatient WhODied
Starts Investigation
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 15.-An in
vestigation has been started to de-
termine whether a struggled sand
witch caused the death of Claude
Hermann, 31-year-old hospital pa
tient.
Mrs. jeanette Meyers, %, sweet
heart Of Hermann, told police she
had taken him a sandwich she made
herself, but insisted his death must
have been due to natural causes.
Scraps of the sandwich will be
analysed. Hospital attendants said
Hermann, who was suffering from
heart disease. apparently was re-
covering until he ate the sandwich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-15
Students to Be Punished,

BUCHAREST. Rumania, December
Is R).-An official communique of the
ministers council yesterday says that
no person lost his life in the Tran
sylvania student riots last week. but
that nevertheless the unruly students
will be punished in exemplary fashion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-21

ON BAY DRIVE
Seven miles of unObstructed view over beautiful
Lakes Bay-Large double garage
First floor, living room, dining room, breakfast
room, kitchen, shower bath and toilet, large boiler
room.
Second floor, four large bedrooms and two
baths, also nice open deck porch.
Price $28500 Well financed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-21

ALBANY AVE. BOULEVARD
Main Artery to Atlantic City
COLONIAL TYPE HOUSE DOUBLE GARAGE
Lot 100x130.
First floor contains large living room, dining
room breakfast room, pantry, kitchen, lavatory
and boiler room, also two large open porches with
concrete floors.
Second floor contains five large bedrooms and
two baths and open deck porch.
Price $35, 1000. Financed to suit
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-06-21
FINANCING FREE

Our new finance department will finance any OF
these homes without cost to the buyer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-30
AesEcoN ORDINANCE NO. is

AN ORDINANCE to vacate street
known as Tennessee Avenue, in the
said City of Absecon City.
Be it Ordained by the Common
Council of Absecon City, that
Section l. That the following de-
scribed land heretofore dedicated to
the City of Absecon City for street
purposes is hereby vacated: Begin
ming in the Westerly line of New Road
1902 IT. Northwardly of the North
eastery line of the right OF way OF
the West Jersey q Seashore +. K. and
extends thence Q) Northwardly in
and along the said line of New Road
53.44 IT,; thence (2) Northwestwardly
parallel with the said West Jersey e
Seashore r. r. 2045 #. more or less, to
the division line formerly between
George Schlachter and Reuben l.. Bah
cock; thence go enthusiastically
along said division line So fit. more or
less to point, said point being 1000
it. ENTHUSIASTICALLY of the NortheaS-
terly line of the right of way of the
West Jersey & Seashore X. r.; thence
"a enthusiastically parallel with the
second course herein and 80 TT. there
from, measured at right angles 2045
it. more or less to the Westerly line
of New Road and place of beginning.
Being all the land contained within
the property lines of Tennessee Ave-
nue. so fit. wide. as shown on Map of
Premises, situate in City of Absecon
Atlantic County, N. j., belonging to
Atlantic City Realty CO., made June,
1924. by Raymond z. Thompson" and
as further shown on map of Cannon
Heights, situate in City of Absecon.
Atlantic County. New jersey
Section q This Ordinance shall take
effect when and as provided by law
after its final passage and publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed
on first reading at a regular meeting
of the Absecon City Common Council
held in Council Chambers on the thir-
tieth day of November 1927, and pass
ed on second and final reading after
a public hearing at a regular meeting
held in Council Chambers. City of Abb
Secon. on December rs. 1927.
HARRY CARTON,
President Common Council.
Attest: SAMUEL JOHNSON.
City Clerk.
Approved: HARRY MATTSON, ST..
Mayor
December 2S, 1927.
SAMUEL JOHNSON.
CjtV Clerk
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-30

Egg Harbor in the County of Atlantic
and State of New Jersey to the com
plainant. John A. Walk: which sald
lands and premises SO affected are To-
Gated in the said Township and prior
to the said sale were assessed against
John Doughty. as owner, ana are ue4
iscribed as follows on the tax duplicate
of said municipality: 80 acres Said
lands and premises We're sold for non
payment of taxes the 22nd day CT
September. 1921; and you and each
of you are made parties because you
have or may have some interest in
the premises and in redeeming the
same.
BOURGEOIS & COULOMB.
Solicitors of Complainant,
rs Law Building,
Atlantic City. N. J.
Dated December 22nd, 1927. 4f10o
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-30
ABsEcoN ORDINANCE NO. IA


AN ORDINANCE to vacate part of
Street known as Cannon Avenue, in
the Said City of Absecon City.
Be it Ordained by the Common
Council of Absecon City, that
Section /. That the following de-
the City of Absecon City for street
purposes is hereby vacated: Beginn-
ing at point in the Northeasterly
line of the right of way of the West
241.01 TT. enthusiastically of point
where the division line formerly be-
tween Geo. Schlachter and Reuben L.
Babcock intersects the said Northeas-
terly line of the right of way of the
West Jersey and Seashore r. r. and
along the said r. r. right of way
53.40 TT; thence (2) ENTHUSIASTICALLY
parallel with the said division line for
merry between Geo. Schlachter and
Reuben l. Babcock 1910 IT. to the
Southwesterly line of Tennessee Ave-
nue.; thence 90 Northwestwardly
along Southwesterly line at Tennessee
Avenue and parallel with r. r. right
of way $40 #; thence "a South
westwardly parallel with second course
herein 1000 it. to the place of be-
ginning.
Being a portion of Cannon Avenue
as, shown on map of Cannon Heights,
situated in City of Absecon, County of
Atlantic. New Jersey.
Section g This Ordinance shall take
effect when and as provided by law
after its final passage and publication
The foregoing ordinance was passed
on first reading at regular meeting
of the Absecon City Common Council
held in Council Chambers on the thir-
tieth day of November, 1927, and
passed on second and final reading
after a public hearing at a regular
meeting held in Council Chambers,
City of Absecon. on December %, 1927.
HARRY CARTON.
President Common Council.
Attest: SAMUEL JOHNSON,
City Clerk
Approved: HARRY MATTSON, ST..
100 Mayor
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-30
in cHANcERv OF NEW JERSEY

To John Doughty and mis- Heirs. De-
visees and Personal Representatives:
TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of an
order made. by the Court of Chancery
made on the day of the date hereof.
in a cause wherein John A. Walk is
complainant and John Doughty and
others are defendants, you are requir-
ed to appear and answer the bill of
said complainant on or before the 23rd
day of February next, or the said bill
will be taken as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose
your right if any you have, to redeem
certain premises from tax sale. made
by the Collector of the Township of