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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

A very considerable number of
men have applied for work at the
convention hall, but it appears that
there are more men than places at
present. Although the men are
hopeful, it appears that there are
about ten men for each mans
place.
1t is pointed out in some places
that the high wage scale adopted
in this section has not only brought
men from building trades else
where into this field to compete
with men who are residents, but
men from other vocations outside
of the trades have been attracted
by the high wage scale to take up
one or the other of the trades with
the result that there is an over
supply of men.
This state of affairs has been
made apparent as rumors got out
that men of certain trades would
be put at work on certain morn
ings. When the morning specified
arrived the applicants were dis
appointed. So.
A dispute arose among local
union plumbers, who claimed that
part of the work on the convention
hall by union sprinkler filters
should be done by plumbers.
Steps toward safeguarding and
insuring the completion of the con-
vention hall in time for the import
ant Car Builders convention and
other much desired gatherings in
Atlantic City early next summer
have been taken by committee Of
businessmen and neutral parties
Conferences thus far have re-
suited in preventing strike.
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
Funeral Service
For Whitman
Is Impressive
Many Are Present at st.
Marks Church; Rev. Mac
KinnOn Directs
POSTAL AIDES ALL
PAY LAST RESPECTS
Bearers Include Mayor and
Representatives of Council,
Board of Freeh0lders and
Postal Organizations

The funeral of Walter Whitman,
Pleasantville postmaster who died
Friday in Monrovia, Cal, was held
this morning at 10 o'clock in St
Marks Church.
The services were beautiful and
impressive, and the quantity and
beauty of the floral tributes at the
casket attested to the esteem In
which Mr.. Whitman was held by
the people of the city.
Mrs. Edwin R. Wilson sang Face
to Face" and the choir Lead,
Kindly Light" as part of the
ceremonies, which were conducted
by Rev. Daniel G. MacKinnon,
rector of the church. The bearers
were: Mayor Charles E. Jackson,
Councilman James A.. Reynolds,
Freebooter Clark Adams, Acting
Postmaster Rollin A. Gale, Assist
ant Postmaster Robert L. Queen
Edward Cottingham and Charles w.
Johnson.
The services were attended by
a large gathering, and great many
of the men with whom Mr. Whitman
had worked in civic and church
affairs were present both at the
services and to view the body after
the services.
Every member of the postoffice
force made a visit to the church to
pay their last respects to their
late superior. 1t was impossible
for the members of the force to
attend in body. and as a result
they went in relays of two. One
uniformed carrier and one clerk
attended t1le entire services The
flag at the postoffice has been az
half mast since Friday.
A delegation from Branch No.
II, of the National Postal Super
visors Association attended the
services, headed by Postmaster
AL. Perkins of Atlantic City. The
New Jersey Postmaster's Associa-
ton was also represented, Arthur
Hewitt. of Atlantic City, secretary
of the organization, attending.
The body will be removed to
Easton, Md, Mr.. Whitman's for
mer home, where further services
will be held at IL o'clock. Interment
was in the Spring Hill cemetery
there. and Rev. MacKinnon held
the burial services at the grave.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

death, shared the same Jail roof
with him
Well, Ill be d" he ejaculat-
I'd rubbing sleepy eyes in dismay-
ed surprise Il swear ! didn't know
a thing about that murder until 9
O'Clock the next morning."
Mrs. LilliendahI is Calm.
Mrs. Lilliendahl, brought to the
courthouse earlier in the day for a
possible appearance before the
grand jury, but kept a virtual pris-
oner in an anteroom. took the news
more calmly than authorities antici-
pated.
She was joking and laughing with
County Detectives Louis Lodovico
and Frank Juliano in the anteroom
when Captain Harold gravely
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

is purchased in Pleasantville as is
possible. We are making an at
tempt to keep greater portion of
the appropriation in PleasantvilIe.
DR.. Conoyer today expressed his
opinion that whatever opposition
there has been to the high school
project was in the minority and
that there will be no obstruction In
the path of future progress on the
new structure. Il am of the
opinion" he said, THAT if the pro-
position had been put to refer
enduIn it would have been approved
by at least two-thirds vote of the
taxpayers of this city.
While it may be true that the
tax rate will be slightly raised on
Continued on page q
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
WAR VETS
FORM LEGION POST
Charles A. Hammel Post
Organized by q Ex-
Service Men

The Charles A. Hammel Post,
American Legion. was organized
Monday night by 20 Absecon war
veterans. The post, which is named
after an Absecon youth who died
in France, has applied for a
charter.
William Nice is temporary chair
man, and Gerald Philips secretary.
An effort will be made to get as
many ex-service men In Absecon
interested as possible.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
Willis ]. Beach, Also Indicted
for Murder, Rubs His Eyes
And Is Dismayed Wit
nesses Fail to Identify Him

which forty witnesses pieced to-
gether the maze of evidence that
VIII result in formal presentments
today.
Beach Dismayed.
Beach, whose smiling surrender
earlier in the day indicated his
disregard of consequences.
was awakened from sound sleep
in his cell to be served with a
similar warrant. He was unaware
that the widow with whom his life
is now entangled in fight against
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
POStOffice To
Call For Bids
Beach Haven Route To Be Let
Out; Is Daily Service
ROUTE AZ MILES LONG

Postoffice officials announced to-
day that sealed proposals viii be
received up until Oct. rs for mail
carrying on the Beach Haven route
between November /. 1927 and June
30, 1929.
The route, which is being hand
led by a temporary arrangement
with an Ocean City man at the
present time, is ~ miles, and han
dies the morning mail delivery out
of Pleasantville to Beach Haven by
way of Absecon, Tuckerton, Mana
hawkin and Barnegat. The deliy-
cry leaves Pleasantville at SIS A.
M. and arrives at Beach Haven at
lis A. M.
The contractor will not be re-
CURED to transport other than first
class and newspaper mail, and box
delivery and collection service are
not included in the requirements.
Motor vehicle must be used when
road and weather conditions permit.
The route, as 1t is handled at
present, was inaugurated a little
over a month ago. The bond re-
quired with the bid is $4,000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
Architect To Make Survey OF
School Site Next Week, Board
OF Education Head Announces
Detailed Specifications To Be Made After Inspections Dr.
Conover Says Local Labor Will Be
Employed on Job

One of the final steps in the realization of Personalities
new high school will be made early week. when S. Hud
Vaughn architect who drew plans for the building viii
make of the site Asley Park with the aid of his
own engineer On the basis of this inspection which will
include test borngs detailed specifications will be made for
the foundation work on the building
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Stanley Loyett Jr., was guest
of honor at a family party given
on Monday evening in honor of his
sixth birthday. The little fellow
received many gifts and toys.
Richard Berger Jr. and Mrs. Rich
ard Berger ST., were two additional
guests.
C. A. BEITEL
Matchmaker and Jeweler
Next to Postoffice. Phone 6S2W
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
MISSIONARIES HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Saunders. Of
Yangchow, China, have been visi-
tors at the home of their cousin,
Ernest It. Hartley, Woodland ave
nue.. Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders have
spent 40 years in the mission field
in inland China AID are in this
country 10 attend the Inland China
Missionary Conference of the Der.
achan church. Alleghany aveme,
Philadelphia. Following the con
ference they will sal for England.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

The 800" Club members gather
ed together this week at the home
of Mrs. Clarence Daughcrty. North
Fourth street, where several games
of cards were enjoyed. Prizes for
scores were given TO Mrs. Daniel
Megronigle and Mrs. DsHgherty
Mrs. Sandon and Mrs. s. Freck, of
Somers Point. We're welcomed as
new members. Mrs. James Vickers
was u guest of the club. Mrs. En-
driss will be the next hostess at
her home in Somers Point.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
Continued on Page A-4)
(SECOND SECTIOO

Mabel and Evelyn Olsen, of Sew
enth and Nevada avenues, are spen-
ding two weeks with relatives in
New York City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
BEACH HID ONLY 9 BLOCKS
FROM JAIL, HEDGES SAYS
willis Beach, who surrendered

Willis Beach, who surrendered
yesterday after State troopers
had been searching for him
nine days, had been living in a
deserted glass factory nine
blocks from the jail and court
house at Mays Landing, Edison
Hedges, his counsel, believes.
Investigation revealed that
there was an old glass factory
nine blocks from the courthouse,
which showed evidences of
having been recently occupied.
Small bits of wood and some
bedding were found in the place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
Outside Competition Cuts
Down Local Employment
Oversuppy of Men-Lower Production Many Other
Places Encourages the Use of Completed Sections
Brought From Outside

In the local building trades situation the employment of
has hardly improved in the last week spite of efforts
to speed up work the Atlantic City convention hail. the
biggest job in the district Other jobs in prospect not
ready Outside competition continues down local
poyment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
BREAKS WRIST
Thomas CaIabro, IL Is Hurt While
Playing on Schoolground

Thomas Calabro. II, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Calabro. Ridge ave-
nue. and Mill road, broke his wrist
Wednesday while playing on the
Bargaintown school playground.
Thomas was carrying a football
during an impromptu game when
he crashed into playmate. DR..
Grier attended the boys injuries.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Clark Lumber Co.. Sumber mill work
and builders supplies. Phone sS7,-,.dv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Always 1901 lbs to q tom
Every ID. go-,d. clean coal.
BARTLETT & HOL.ZER
Phone eSI1 adv Northneld
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Clark Lumber Co.. lumber. mill work
and ouildefs' supplies. Phone 3s7.--ady
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Lake q Risley Co. supplies lumber.
hardware. paint and coal Phones II
md i3.--ads-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Lake Z Risley Co, supplies. lumber.
and l3.--adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

ozark LUMBER Co., lumber. mill work
end builders' supplies. Phone 3S7.-adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

SIGNS AND LETTERING
OF every description.
N. a. Frltsch. 10 w. Decatur Ava
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

WATCH RETAIN HEADQUARrERs
All work PEE sonally supervised and
guaranteed. Ir.-ian ]. Doughty. Jewel
err. IL s. Main st. Pieasantviile. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

VIM. r. Mathis, Plumbing and Heat
Ing. IS r. West jersey Ave.-adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
The ONE-MINUTE PULPIT

BEHOLD, the day Of the Lord cometh cruel
both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the
land desolate; and he shall destroy the sim
ners thereof out of it.
For the stars of heaven and the constelA-
tons thereof shall not give their light: the
sun shall be darkened in his going forth
and the moon shall not cause her light to
shne.-Isaiah xiii, $40.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Dan Calabro, formerly Red MEMS
Hall. has reopened his barber shop II
s25 So Main st. and wishes his friends
to patronize him there--adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-10-07

Lac Z Risley Co.. supplies. fuuher.
hardware. paint and coal PhonoG q
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coal or QUALITY.
HYGIENIc ICE g COAL ca. +.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Where to Place Troops

Shanghai, Feb. ? LPD - British authorities preparing accommoda- tions here for eXpeditionary forces in the present trouble today en- countered difficulty when they were reminded that the Shanghai foreign settlement is international in char acter and not urely British.
 It was understood that this de- velopment led to considering the ad- visibility of diverting portions of the expeditionary forces to Hongkong and Wehaiwei, British settlement
 400 miles north Of here, where they would be held in readiness.
 Barracks for approximately 5000 men had been practically completed at Jessfield park here when con- struction work suddenly was ordered stopped. It was then learned that the camp will not be used for the purpose which the British intended. Jessfield park is outside the interna- tional settlement and in Chinese ter ritory but is owned by the settle ment municipality.
 IL was understood that the change in British plans was due to opposi- ton from non- British members of the Shanghai municipal council, which supervise the foreign settle ment.
 The presence of representative of Marshal Sun C. uan-Fang, north ern sympathizer defending Shang- hai against the Cantonese, at the Chamber of Commerce meeting was taken as a sign that this war lord will refuse the aid of British forces, or that at least he will take a stand similar to both the northern and Cantonese governments, which have protested against the presence of British troops.
 Preparations now are being made to quarter troops ill warehouses, on docks and other premises which are purely British owned.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
UNUSUAL TELEGRAM
 AT FRIENDS DEATH
Message Addressed to Individual
 Who Had Died

Toledo, O., Feb. P-An un- usual telegram of condolence, ad- dressed to Chris F. Wall. who died Monday was received by members of his family today from R. R. Kim kade. justice of the Ohio supreme court in Columbus.
 The telegram read: '"This eve- ning's papers here announced that you have passed over lifes divide. l cannot think of you as being very far away from Toledo, so I am ad- dressing you direct. ... You have made wonderful fight for life and one which entities you to live near your loved ones and friends for many years to come.
 Your passing means a personal loss to me. Your many fine quali- ties caused all your friends to old you dear. When my time comes to cross over the Jordan I hope I may meet you at the landing on the other side and I hope everybody there calls you Chris Wall.
 "You have added much to the sum total of human joy. I am sure all Is we'll with you wherever you are. It will aid me much to keep the faith and continue life's battle 10 feel that you are looking down with encouragement and approval.
 Good night, but not good-b bye, your friend and well wisher.
 ''R, R. KINKADE."
 Mr. Wall, retired fire chief and former safety director, will be buried Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Radio Listener-in and
 His Rights Are an Issue

Washington, Feb. 2 (UP) - The radio ''listener-in," numbering mill lions, and his rights, have become live issue as congress prepared to put the finishing touches on the regulation bill it has been working on for months.
 When the bill comes before the senate for final ratification, which may be today the rights of the "istener-in" will be championed by some senators who agree with Rep. Bloom, democrat, of New York, that there is danger that a radio mo- nopoly may charge for it's amuse- ment at some me in the future, as is done abroad.
 Bloom introduced a bill in the house to prohibit ] lldio stations from broadcasting in such way that only special sets could get 1t. He says there is a movement on foot toward that end, which would mean junk ing of present radio sets and forced rental of special attachments, possib- ly for a dollar a week.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
SENATE WILL G0
 ON RECORD FRI.
(Continued from First Page)

Sterling, now counselor of the Amer ican embassy in London, was &C., ceptable as American minister to the Free State.
 The name of an American minister to Canada also is understood to have been similarly presented for approv- al.
 Discuss Smiths Case
 For nearly two hours today the senate elections committee dis cussed the case of Frank L. Smith, senator designate and senator elect from Illinois, but came to no conclusion.
 I've met, we discussed the mat ter and we adjourned until tomor- row just as though we had held no meeting" said Chairman Ernst Other committeeman disclosed that the concensus was that no ac- ton be taken until Smith has been given an opportunity to present testimony.
 A number of senators took the view that it would be a waste Of time to make preliminary report recommending administration or the oath since there was slight possibility that such a report would be approved.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
ST. MARKS MEETING
Charles F. Chase and Other Officers Reelected at Annual Session. Receipts for Year Are $1S,973.

Charles F. Chase was reelected senior warden of St. Marks Episco- pal church at the annual meeting last night. Other officers elected were, junior warden, Isaac D. Rus sell; parish clerk, William H. Fitzell; parish treasurer, Charles s. Bradley; vestry, Chares F. Smith, Eugene J. Porter, Malcolm Farmer, Charles s. Bradley, William H. Fitzell, Miss Louise H. Noble, Francis c. Kelly. E. s. Starr, F. s. Lancaster, Frederick B. Hungerford, E. w. Bennett, c B. Hance, George H. Mitchell: delegates to Diocesan convention, Charles F. Chase and Isaac D. Russell; alter nate delegates. c. s. Bradley and George H. Mitchell.
 The report Of the treasurer of the church showed receipts Of s1s,973.- 32. with disbursements of SIS, S,961.SS, during 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
TWO AND TWO DO NOT
 ALWAYS FIGURE FOUR
At Least This Is Conclusion Reached By Boston U. School of
 Education

Boston. Feb. 2 P(-Two and two don't always make four when added by children taught arithmetic by present methods. That is the con- clusion reached by the Boston Uni versity school of education and as a result further diagnostic study of the arithmetic curriculum and meth ods of applying it is to be carried out under the direction of Professor Guy M. Wilson.
 This was decided upon and ap- proved by principals and other school officials who attended a con- ference on arithmetic teaching held recently under the auspices of the school of education. Many of these principals gave it as their opinion that arithmetic as it is now being taught does not give 100 per cent accuracy and efficiency.
 The school is now tabulating the results of it's latest arithmetic con- test in which 113,000 pupils parti- cipated in the fifth, sixth and sev- enth grades of schools throughout New England and in certain schools in Delaware, Wisconsin, Washington and Nebraska.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
BRITISH CABINET
 CALLED ID MEET
Grave Reports From China Are
 Considered

London, Feb P-The British cabinet was called into session early this afternoon to consider what the newspapers term grave" reports from China.
 The foreign office in a published statement insists that the negotia- tions with the Cantonese at Hankow nave not broken down, but admits that Foreign Minister Chen's action in raising the question of the dis patch of British military forces to Shanghai has lessened the prospects of early signature of the draft agree ment negotiated by Chen and the British charge d'affaires, Owen O'Malley.
 This agreement would provide for settlement of the recent incidents at Hankow and Kiukiang in which the British concessions were stormed by anti-foreign mobs.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Russwin Girls Club
 Dimes and Sees Show

The fifth annual banquet of the Russwin Girls club was held last night at the Hub restaurant, Hart tord with about sixty girls in at tendance. The Huo orchestra played during the banquet and Miss Agnes Heating entertained with piano selections which were well received.
 Miss Elizabeth Johnson presided at the post prandial exercises, which included talks by Miss Lucy Hoff- man, president; Miss Betty Apel- gren, chairman of the banquet com and Lillian Larson: reading ot poems by Miss Lucy Hoffman and Miss Sadie Mcclure, the poems hay.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Truck Driver Arrested
 As Result of Crash

George w. Heller, aged 23, of 162 Vance street, was arrested on the charge of reckless driving at 11:4O this forenoon by Officer Michael Meehan. He was driving a Swift X Upson lumber truck when it col lided with a truck driven by John Eshoo of 46 Silver street, near the intersection of Park, Elm, Main and Franklin square. Eshoo's truck had stopped at Officer Meehan's signal, when the other vehicle crashed into it.
 According to the officer, Heller could have avoided the collision by stopping. In Eshoo's truck were Jacob Baba of 46 Silver street, Ur- tan Hartoonian of 46 Silver street, Joseph Ella of 264 Cherry street and Abel Jacob of 131 Pennington avenue.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Legion Men to Attend
 ReceDtiOn to Savage

A large delegation of members of Eddy Glover post, American Legion of this city, will attend the banquet and reception to be accorded to Na- of Chicago, H., who is making two day swing through the state. The banquet hour has been changed from 8 o'clock to o'clock because of the fact that the national commander will be forced to take an earlier train for his next point of visit.
 The national commander is being escorted through the state by State
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Slight Damage Done in
 Fort Lee Movie Studio

Fort Lee, N. J., Feb. 2 P>-Fire which broke out in two buildings near the main studio of the tniver.' sal Film company here today did damage estimated at S40,000 by company officials.
 First reports said that three vaults containing films valued at S5O0,000, had been destroyed, but officials said that the loss was con- fined to the two buildings which contained only few scraps of old film. ..
 Five employees at the plant were slightly burned.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
INVESTIGATE BURGLARY

Detective Sergeants Ellinger and McCue are investigating the bur glary at the store at 59 Broad street, which was reported yester- day. Entrance was gained through a window which leads onto a stair way in the front part of the build ing, the sergeants found. lndica- tions are that the merchandise was put out through the window.
 In addition to a number of pieces of clothing, the loot includes a bank containing about SIP.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Seven Injured in Crash
 Of Ninth Ave. "L" Train

New York, Feb. ? (UP)-Sever men were injured and 30 badly shaken up when a Ninth avenue elevated train crashed into a sta tionary ash train near Exchange Place today.
 Richard Fosdeck, motorman of the passenger train, saved his life by jumping from his booth after apply ing the emergency brakes. All of the passengers on the forward car were thrown to the floor. After the train had been backed into a station seven mon were removed to a hospital for treatment.