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WEATHER AND TIDES Rain or enow tonight and Tuesday, colder tonight. High water, 8 17 p. 8.37 a. m. Low water, 2.17 p.

220 a. m. fVENING MEMBER ASSOCIAI fcU CKfcSS. Tha Associated Press tt exclusively entitled to the una (or republication of all news dlspateh -credited to It or not otherwise credited In this paper and also the liwai news published herein. THIRTY-THIRD YEAR.

NO. 288. ASBURY PARK, N. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1919. PRICE TWO CENTS.

"A MS POURING OUT LOCALE DR. SHAW SCORES ALUES CONSENT ASBURY "OCCULTS" 10 MODIFY SOME EXPECT SETTLEMENT OF COAL STRIKE TOMORROW AFTERNOON HOLIDAY GOLD WEALTH AS CITYD1SGRACE PROTOCOL TERMS White House Issues Formal GOVERNOR RUNYOn I Features Most Objectionable to Germany Eliminated or Recast Expect Approval Soon. Statement New Proposal Made to Miners Was From President Himself Details Are Kept Secret. Christmas Savings Funds In City md Nearby Institutions Aggregate $177,800, an Increase of $47,451 Over Last Year. Distribution Already Begun by Some.

checks already has been begun. The Seacoast Trust company started sending out checks last week and the Ocean Grove National checks were issued today. Those from the Asbury Park Trust company go out tomorrow. Members of the Asbury Park Trust company collected the greatest amount during the year, their savings totaling $51,500. The Merchants National is second with $47,000 and house to its capacity.

A stirring ad-the Seacoast Trust company third dress based on the inestimable ben- Calls Upon Police to Do Duty and Drive Charlatans and Scoundrels Out of Town. Declaring that fortune-tellers, mind readers, clairvoyants and palmists such as at present infest the city are disgrace to Asbury Park, Dr. Charles Franklin Shaw of the First Presbyterian church last evening delivered a stirring sermon in the course of which he condemned these "occult" people as "charlatans and scoundrels who prey upon the fears and superstitions of the credulous," and called upon the police department to perform the duty they owe to the public and drive these "mystics" from the city. Dr. Shaw's remarks came during a discussion of the Biblical story of the Witch of Endor and were directly inspired by a booklet that has been sent thru the mails to residents of the city, Dr.

Shaw among which recounts the mysteries of crystal gaz ing and other means of delving into the future. The circular to which the minister referred is Issued by Professor Julius Zancig, who has a "studio" at 719 Mattison avenue. Extracts from the circular were read and commented upon by the preacher. One paragraph that drew especial condemnation from the speaker follows: "Psychic crystals for gazing develop the mediumistic Dower and concentration. How to concentrate rightly for what you want whether your wish is for money, health, love.

Increased business, a better job, political power, social position, a good memory, or anything else you may desire have at your command the greatest power in the world, which when you learn to use rightly gives you the mastery of yourself and your environment." Commenting on the foregoing Dr. Shaw said In part, "I'm told that prominent men in this city go to such spiritualists as this for advice In their business. They believe Implicitly what these fakers tell them and, like the savage In Africa, are slaves to their superstitions and fears. "John Wesley once said that if one failed to believe in witchcraft he could not believe In Christianity. If this Is true, Christianity and the Bible are dead letters for the person of intelligence.

But it is not true- Faith in Jesus Christ and the Bible are not dependent upon a belief in superstition These mind readers have no real occult power and far from having any desire to uplift humanity these charlatans are only scoundrels who prey upon the fears of the credulous for mercenary reasons." FALL RESOLUTION Writes He Would Be Gravely Concerned at Senate Severance of Mexican Relations. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. President Wilson would be "gravely concerned to iee any such resolution pass the congress," he wrote Senator Fall today in referring to the Fall resolution requesting the president to sever diplomatic relations with the Car-ranza government. "It would constitute a reversal of our constitutional practice which might lead to very grave confusion In regard to the guidance of our foreign affairs," ha wrote.

The president expressed confidence that he had the support of every com petent constitutional authority in the statement that the direction of the government's foreign affairs was as signed by the constitution to the chief executive and to him alone. Says He Furnished Bail For Release of Jenkins When He Saw War Was Near. MEXICO CITY. Dec. 7.

J. Walter Hansen, who furnished the bail upon which W. O. Jenkins, the American consular agent at Puebla, was released last Thursday night, declared in a statement tonight that he had acted on his own initiative. Mr.

Hansen said: "I wish to say the following: On Tuesday morning last, on account of certain facts that came to my attention, which I am in no position to disclose, I suddenly realized that war between the United States and Mexico was inevitable unless one of the two governments was ready to sacrifice its honor, prestige and dignity by receding from the dangerous position into which it was forced. "I therefore took all the steps necessary to affect the immediate release on bail of W. O. Jenkins, and relieve the tension. I did so spontaneously and of my own initiative, and I am ready and willing to take upon myself the full responsibility or credit, according to the point of view.

"It was a source of infinite pleasure to me to hear that the news of the release of Jenkins cheered our president and I ardently hope that his complete recovery is near." CHARGE IMPERAT0R TOOK EXCESS COAL WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. The former German liner Imperator, now un der the British flag, will not be permitted to leave New York officials said today, until the railroad administration has completed its investigation of charges that the vessel had taken on tons of coal when her fuel permit called for only 2,500 tons. It was estimated that if the facts warranted prosecution would be undertaken for violation of the Lever food and fuel control act. Departure Wednesday of the Imperator, which recently was turned over to the Cunard company, may be delayed.

MARKET NETS $2,100 The net proceeds of the Christmas market, held three days last week in tne Beach Casino under the auspices of the Woman's league of the First M. E. church, are $2,100, which will be devoted ot the subscription of which the society pledged to the building fund for the new edifice. This sum, together with other moneys raised by the league, leavers only a balance of $500 to be earned and the women have started out at once to obtain that amount and if possible complete their subscription by the first of the year. The recent bazar was one of the most successful affairs yet held by the society and the various chairwomen feel amply repaid for their efforts.

NO LIQUOR DECISION YET. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. No decision on the constitutionality of the wartime prohibition and Volstead enforcement act was rendered today by the supreme court, and there was no indication when a decision would be handed down. New Year's Eve Reservation.

Reserve your table for New Year's eve. Jazz band, entertainment, souvenirs, splendid menu. Black Cat Restaurant, Asbury Park. 'Phone 296. Natatorium Open Evenings, Pool and hot baths dally 8 a to 10 p.m.

Sundays 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. adv71t The first monthly meeting of the Asbury Park council, No.

604, United Commercial Travelers of America will be held in the council chamber in the Seacoast Trust building Saturday evening. Dec. 13, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. W.

S. Sees, secretary. adv288-90 AN WWII HAD ACTED ON 014 INITIATIVE SECURE WARRANTS IN AT Delivers Eloquent Address and In Addition Sings "Perfect Day" at Exercises Held at Savoy Theatre. Fifty-six members of Asbury Park ledge of Elks who have passed to their reward since the inception of the organization were memorialized at the annual service for the dead at the Savoy theatre yesterday afternoon. The beauty and solemnity of the exercises were deeply impressive to the audience, which filled the play- efits of self-sacrifice and service to others, by Governor William N.

Run- V- 1 i ft. 1 St 4MMMP WOUWti yon, a member of Plainfield lodge, and the singing of "A Perfect Day" by the state executive, who provided his own accompaniment, vrere features of the service. A memorial program was carried out with pleasing smoothness. The service was staged with striking originality and beauty, reflecting the expenditure of unusual effort in the preparation and consummation of the details. The stage settings were by Charles Dukiet and the electrical effects were arranged by John J.

Croker. Members of the lodge who died during "the year were William Se-goine, Joseph L. Cliver, William K. Fenn, J. Howard Miller, Elmer C.

Benner, Howard D. LeRoy and Jesse H. Suydam. Thomas O'Brien, acting In the capacity of exalted ruler In the absence of William R. O'Brien, conducted the service with precision and exactness of diction, being ably assisted In the reciting of the ritualistic memorial service by Esquire Thomas J.

Clancy, Esteemed Leading Knight William J. Reichley, Esteemed Loyal Knight Frank L. TenBroeck, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Charles M. Baker and Rev. Martin L.

Ferris. Music was by Patterson's orchestra. A solo by Mrs. Florence Cavanagh Pawley, with violin obligato, and two dramatically excellent recitations, one of them "Thanatopsls," by Mrs. Margaret Asay Hesse, were beautifully effective.

The solo by the governor, which showed him to be the possessor of a voice of depth and mellowness, brought the service to a fitting close. Eulogy By Father O'Hara. Rev. Father John J. O'Hara of the Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach, gave the eulogy, basing his remarks on the subject, "The Departed of the Year." He made a touching reference to the late Rev.

Dr. A. E. Ballard, whom he described as a "Christian wun a conscience. He recalled a bitter religious wrangle that occurred in Bradley Beach several years ago, Father O'Hara said, merely to show the Christian character of the great Methodist.

Dr. Ballard at the time, he said, ex-' pressed a willingness to address a public meeting in the boro and condemn what he termed the un-Chris-tian-like spirit of those attempting to create religious turmoil. Rev. David A. MacMurray, pastor of the First Baptist church, gave the (Continued on rage Two) Don't Forget.

Benefit dance at Goodwill firehouse Wednesday. Dec. 10, 1919. Music by McGuire Tango Band. Refreshments served.

Tickets at the door. adv2S8-90 Add to What You Have 3,500 Miles. Now, save your shoes, let us rebuild and we can save you money. S. and R.

Auto Tire Co-. 404 Emory street. adv2S8 Xmas Gifts. A gift for each member In your family can be selected at Lewis', 534 Cookman avenue. Open evenings.

adv2SS-92 Reserve With a Doposit Select Xmas toys now for later delivery. Steinbach's toyland, fourth floor. adv28S Sexton's Cndertakirg Establishment. TeU 21 Asbury. Privaie ambulance, SPEAKER ELKS 1 4 a SUNDAY MOVIE FIGH PARIS, Dec.

8. The allies have consented to modify some of the terms of the protocol putting the peace treaty into effect to which Germany has made objection. The clause providing for indemnity far the destruction of the German fleet at Scapa Flow has been modified, so as to refer to The Hague tribunal the question whether the delivery of the tonnage demanded will cripple Germany, it Is understood. The understanding also is that the other features of the protocol most objectionable to the Germans have been eliminated, and the expectation here Is that the German plenipotentiaries will sign the protocol without much further delay. The final paragraph of the protocol, providing that even after the Peace treaty has gone into effect the allies might use military measures of coercion to ensure the execution of the treaty's terms, has been eliminated entirely, as also has the clause relating to the evacuation of the Baltic provinces by German troops.

The Imputation of responsibility to Germany for the sinking of the Scapa Flow fleet is left in the protocol. According to the best Information obtainable the note to the German plenipotentiaries regarding the signature of the protocol, setting forth the allied position as indicated, win be handed to Baron von Lerfner, head of the German mission, this afternoon. To Continue War Probe. BERLIN. Dec.

7. Rumors current abroad that the committees Investigating the war guilt of German leaders in 1914 have discontinued their meetings are entirely wrong, according to a semi-official parliamentary political news agency, which issued a statement here today. "On the contrary," the statement says, "it Is intended to conduct the investigations with every energy to a conclusion, but new methods will be adopted which will make it impossible for witnesses to misuse the accommodating spirit shown them for party political purposes. The Investigating committee intends to conclude its inquiry into the manner in which President Wilson's peace ten-tatives were received as soon as possible so that the peace possibilities of the spring and early summer of 1917 can be subjected to scrutiny." LONDON, Dec. 9.

Gustav Noske, minister of defense, is determined not to sign the peace protocol handed to Germany by the Entente, and is re-. rrntinno on Page Two) during the day and the theatrical men arraigned before Justice Ferris. Conviction under the vice and immorality act carries a small fine, said to be $1, but subsequent convictions under the same act brings auout a declaration under the disorderly house act. It was intim.ted that this was the proceedure mapped out for the local campaign. Sunday theatres in Asbury Park are operated under a resolution by the city commissioners which provides that the proceeds from the entertainment shall be paid into a city charity fund to be disbursed by the commissioners to local charities.

Operating since early Jast spring under this resolution, the theatres have paid in 'several hundred dollars and the commissioners have made several disbursements. TO DISCONTINUE TRAINS BOSTON, Dec. 8. The discontinuance of 182 passenger trains on the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad and 77 on the Boston Maine railroad, effective on Wednesday, Dec. 10, because of the fuel shortage, is announced The Boston Albany railroad announced the withdrawal of five trains.

TRANSMUTATION OF MATTER SOLVED BY PROF RUTHERFORD? PARIS, Dec. 8. (Havas). Sir Ernest Rutherford, since 1907 Langworthy professor and direc- tor of physical laboratories at the University of Manchester, has solved the riddle of the trans- mutation of matter, the secret sought by the ancient alche- mists, according to the Matin. Civic Meeting B.

B. AH Bradley Beach citizens are requested to be present at the mass meeting to be held in the schoolhouse at 8 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.

adv2S8-90 Open All Winter. Blgget'B Park Hotel, Sea Girt, N. Restaurant a la Carte, 6hore dinners a specialty. Music and dancing every eventng. 'Phone 941 Spring Lake.

Albert S. Craig, manager adv237t The Neptune Mutual Building and Loan association meets In annual session tonight and will issue their ninth series of stock; share 70 cents per month, watch tomorrow's issue of The Press for detailed statement; time to Invest is now. See Jacob G. Campbell at the office, 75 South Main street, for any desired information. WASHINGTON.

Dec. 8. "Hone for the settlement tomorrow afternoon of the controversy between the miners and the operators and the government," was expressed In a formal statement Issued today at the White House. The statement follows: "It is hoped that there will be a settlement on Tuesday afternoon of the controversy between the miners, the operators and the government thru the acceptance by the miners of the plan for a doB.nite settlement proposed by the president, which proposal was submitted to Acting President Lewis of the miners, by Attorney General Palmer Saturday night." The utmost secrecy still surrounded the president's proposal and Secretary Tumulty and other officials refused to supplement the White House statement. It was learned, however, that the proposal made to the miners was from the president himself and was in the form of a memorandum writ ten by him.

Grand Jury Session Postponed. INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8. The federal grand jury summoned by U. S.

District Judge A. B. Anderson to Investigate alleged violations of the Lever act and anti-trust laws by operators, miners and coal dealers in connection with the bituminous coal strike, will not be empaneled today, United States District Attorney L. E. Slack announced today.

He said this step had been postponed until 10 o'clock tomorrow. While announcing that the convening of the grand Jury had been postponed until tomorrow, Mr. Slack would not say that the Jury would be empaneled at the time. It was Indicated that the calling together of the investigators would depend upon conferences today with Attorney General Palmer and others who are expected here from Washington about noon. CHICAGO, Dec.

8. The proposal presented to John L. Lewis, acting and William Green, secretary, of the United Mine Workers of America by President Wilson and Attorney General Palmer in Washington included a 14 percent wage advance to miners and the appointment of a commission to study wages, profits and all conditions surrounding the industry upon resumption of work by the striking miners, according to private advices from the national capital received by Dr. F. C.

Hon-nold, secretary of the Illinois Coal Operators' association. Dr. Honnold declared that his information indicated that the strike would be settled by Tuesday or Wednesday and that the miners would be back at work not later than Friday, at least in Illinois. The terms of the proposal as Interpreted by Dr. Honnold from the advices he received indicated that they were similar to the plan previously put forward by Fuel Administrator Garfield, and that they contained certain details of settlement which would not be made public until after consideration of them by the miners' executive board in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

"It now seems certain that the strike will be settled this week and that the miners, in Illinois, at least, will be back at work not later than Friday," Dr. Honnold said. "My ad vices today disclosed nothing about the settlement plan to lead me to be lieve that there was anything more than the Garfield plan. Mr. Palmer and Mr.

Tumulty have worked out certain details they do not want made public until after the Indianapolis conference, "The mines generally are ready to resume operations, and I am confident every mine superintendent In Illinois knows of the settlement proposal and are ready to blow the mine whistles louder than ever the moment they know the plan has been given to the miners." Passenger Service Cut. CHICAGO, Dec. 8. Hundreds of passenger trains were withdrawn from service on the railroads of the country today, mostly in the middle west, south and southwest, In accordance with instructions issued last week by the railroad administration, and hundreds of other trains had been ordered annulled on next Wednesday, chiefly In the east, as a result of the coal miners strike. Measures to conserve fuel supplies went ahead today in nearly every part of the country, despite the meeting at Indianapolis tomorrow of Attorney General Palmer and other officials of the department of Justice Don't Forget.

Benefit dance at Goodwill firehouse Wednesday Dec. 10, 1919. Music by McGuire Tango Band. Refreshments served. Tickets at the door.

adv288-90 Diamonds for Christmas. Diamonds are as -good as bank stock; you save your money when you buy diamonds. H. Hyman. 641 Cookman avenue- Open evenings.

adv28S Greeting Cards. A complete line of Xmas and New Year's cards at Lewis', 634 Cookman avenue. Open evenings. adv288-92 Money to Loan. $1,000 to $9,000.

W. E. Macdonald, Bradley Beach. adv253t Make closed car of your Ford. $47.77, Including war tax.

Seacoast Garage, 86 South Main street. adv278t with heads of the United Mine Workers of America, in an effort to bring about a settlement of the strike. Many hundred thousand workers were idle today on account of closing of nonessential industries from which coal has been withheld by regional committees and the curtailment of business hours in many cities. See Shutdown In Detroit. DETROIT, Dec.

8. Tho livelihood of a matter of a million factory work ers in Michigan cities after Wednesday or Thursday depends on the out come of the miner's conference at Indianapolis tomorrow. Nearly workers, it was estimated, were Idle in Detroit and other Industrial centers today as a result of a half-time factory schedule and manufacturers claimed to foresee a general shutdown during the week unless In th meantime a settlement of the strike and promise of a normal fuel supply is forthcoming. PACKARD DRIVER Jacob Berry of Seventeenth avenue, Belmar, driver of the Ford car that was in collision with a Packard owned by Mrs. T.

E. Strauss of West Long Branch at Grand and Asbury avenues on. Saturday afternoon, today left the Asbury Park hospital tho he is still suffering from a broken rib and minor injuries. Addison B. Heulitt of New Bedford, another occupant of the Ford, Is still at the hospital, where he Is said to be suffering from lacerations and bruises.

Both men were removed to the hospital, at the instruction of the police, in the Cotter delivery car. Police Officers Reed, Truex and Flynn and Detective Sergeant Thomas Broderlck were at the scene of the accident almost immediately after it occurred. The policemen directed the removal of the injured men to the hospital while William Gustavson, driver of the Packard, was placed under arrest by Detective Broderick. He was brought before Police Judge John A. Borden and held under $1,000 ball pending the result of the injuries sustained by the occupants of the Ford.

The bail was furnished by Samuel Metzgr. Contrary to first report, Gustavson's wifa was said by the police to have been the only occupant of the Packard. TO BUILD ANOTHER TERLAKEN STUDIO Clark, Trimble nd, Whitlock builders, have just received a contract to build a bungalow for J. H. Allen, illustrator, at Vrestra and Bendemere avenues, Interlaken.

The plans are by Architect L. T. Godfrey. The cost will be about $8,000. Mr.

Godfrey also has designed the plans for a studio for J. II. Crank, In Interlaken, which the same contractors will build. Interlaken is attracting many Illustrators, no lees than five, it is understood, having studios under way or contemplated there. Contractor Leon Farry is making extensive alterations to the residence of Mrs.

Lilliam Littell, 103 Broadway, Ocean Grove, after plans prepared by Mr. Godfrey. Y. M. MINSTREL SHOW Preparation for the minstrel show to be given under the auspices of the local for the benefit of the State and International Y.

M. C. A. work are rapidly being completed and announcement of the time and place of this big association event will be made at an early date. The rehearsals are being largely attended and under the direction of Thompson Dil-atush the local association promises to carry out one of the most successful shows given in recent years.

The next rehearsal will be held at the building next Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Miss Dorothy Gravatt will preside at the piano and the choruses will be gone over. Arrangements are being made for a chorus of 60 voices and six ead men. Sale This Week. One hundred of the finest brass beds ever offered for sale in this city from $18 up.

All finishes, guaranteed lacquer, all sizes, while they last. Gates Furnishing new department, 506 Main street. adv288-90 Sale of Blankets and comforts, tomorrow. Really Important. See advertisement.

Stein-bach's. ady288 You Can't Go Wrong. A gift of Pyrex glass ovenware will please the women. Big assortment. Coyte and Son.

adviSSt The Victrola Stors where a new instrument may be e-cured on genuinely easy terms. Stein-bach's. adv288 Carpet and rugs cleaned, prompt service. Tel. 1075-M; addrs 45 Olin street.

Ocean Grove. J. Hurley. HELD UNDER BAI Savings made by thrifty persons in this section thru the medium of Christmas clubs conducted by banks end Individuals this year will exceed $178,000, and being released at this particular time will greatly facilitate present purchasing. Distribution of a great part of the amount thru the regular trade channels will bring big benefits to merchants as well as providing joy to those who are to profit thru their investments.

Last year the total was $130,349. Exclusive of a number of individual club known to be in existence, the banks this year report a total of tha highest amount reached in the past few years, or since the organized saving movement was reduced to a more substantial basis by the elimination of miscellaneous plans. Issuing of Christmas Savings club Consecrated Service and Devoted Loyalty of These Are Scarcely Paralleled. Dr. David A.

MacMurray of the First Baptist church preached last evening on "The Church's Greatest Discovery and Some Facts That Are Startling." He said In part: "A nation of prophets is the sublime picture here given in this text prophets of God. The. prophet was the speaker for God, having the gift of Insight into divine truth and power to express it. The gift of the Spirit would mean that the sons and the daughters should prophesy. Th-u day has comethe day the Spirit.

A great host of young people are making use of that gift. Alfred Russell Wallace characterized the 19th century as the century of discovery in physical science. He compared its value in this regard with that of all the centuries 'if the world preceding it and estimated that 'thirteen great discoveries were made In the 19th century and only seven in all of the centuries before. "In the realm of the church the greatest discovery which the church has made has been that of her young people the tremendous possibilities in organized Christian young people. When the church made that discovery she was under the guidance of the spirit of God.

It was of the spirit when she began to ask, 'How can we save? How win? How train our young people? It was the breaking forth of a new day the day of the young people. It really was made in the 19th century and like a day of pentecost it aroused a sleeping church into youthful aggressiveness and buoyant expectations. Everywhere new life was felt, new enthusiasm and new duties. The 19th century will be known as the century in which originated Christian young people's organizations. Such great organizations today as the Baptist Young People's union, the King's Daughters.

Epworth leagues, Lutheran leagues, T. M. C. and Y. W.

C. A. and the great Y. P. S.

C. E. as well as numerous others all such came to life in the 19th century. "The difference between what the church, say of our boyhood days, was and the church of today, is due to these organizations of young people. Once there were audiences, now companions; once there was decorum served on ice.

now there is freedom and the voice of Joy and praise. "The young people are the church's greatest asset. I say this deliberately and after much reflection. All the world's great battles have been fought largely by the young. We have inherited from them the greatest of boons.

When they rally around the banner of the Cross of Christ something happens that stirs dry bones. They give us enthusiasm, the difference between a successful and non-successful man is largely in enthusiasm. The one is hopeful (Continued on page Two Sale Three Days. New cook stove, $16 up; heaters, $4 up; ranges, $24 up; Humphrey Radi-int Fire gas heater, few left at 10 percent of regular price elsewhere: Perfection oil heaters, special at $4.95. Sates Furniture 506 Main street.

adv288-90 Open This Winter. C. and H. Combs' riding school, Neptune avenue. Deal.

'Phone 1041. Sheet Music Reduced. Show music 30 cents at Lewis', 534 bookman avenue. Open evenings. adv2S8-92 Caan Paid for Second Hand roods by George James.

3-6 Main It. Asbury Park "Phone 1258M adv40t Five pound can cup or transmission frease, 98 cents, standard brands. Seacoast Garage, 86 South Main Kreet. adv278t YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CHURCH'S ASSET with $28,000. The Ocean Grove National reports $13,200, the First National of Belmar $22,100 and the First National of Bradley Beach $7,000.

The Asbury Park and Ocean Grove bank, while having no club of its own, acts as depository for individual clubs having' collections of $9,000. TUSIHDK Three Stores, Workrooms and Garage at Bangs Avenue and Bond Street. Ground was broken this morning for the erection of three stores, workrooms and a garage on the plot of ground at Bangs avenue and Bond street owned by Robert A. Tusting. The buildings will have a frontage of 100 feet on Bond street and CO feet on Bangs avenue, one store opening on each street, with one having entrance on the corner.

The Tusting piano and Victrola repair shop will be located on Bond etreet. A garage for the storage of the delivery cars will also be erected in the rear, where a large court will give a rear entrance to all the stores. Thomas Barkalow of Bradley Beach is the contractor. The plans call for hollow tile and stucco construction. The building will be one story in height.

All of the 6tores will be steam heated. Mr. Tusting said this morningthat his work rooms will be fully equipped to handle Victrola and piano repairs, including varnish rooms, installation of player piano ac tions, stringing and case work. They will be the only thoroly equipped repair rooms for musical Instruments between Newark and Atlantic City. Work awaiting repairs is now on hand at the Tusting store from New "Vork, Newark, Lake wood.

Point Pleasant and other nearby points, keeping four or five men busy. The Tusting firm has come to the point where additional room is essential to' handle with dispatch the enormous increase in repair business that comes to their three stores, in Lakewood, Red Bank and this city. Forty new members were received into the First Methodist church yesterday morning, at a service conducted in tha armory by the pastor, Rev. Furman A. DeMaris Eleven were baptised before becoming members.

The class Included tha following; Mrs- Elizabeth Selover, Mrs. Matilda Gant, George Wood, George Wood, William Wood, Edward Wood, Richard Smith, Audrey Rogers, Grace Fulton, Anna Wallace, Grace and Lillian Purchase, Dorothy Brown, Catherine Cook, Edith Hagerman, Carol White, Elizabeth Cliver, Margaret Goodenough, Carolyn Kent, Marie Walker, Mildred Wilson, Charles S. Vincent, Samuel Cliver, Robert Ag-new, Harcourt Kleinfelter, Harry and Russell Drake, Edward Taggart, Jack Dessalet, Elizabeth Travis, Lennox Reed, Mrs. Mary Harrison, Marjorie Parkhill, Beatrice Brown, Gladys and Hazel Buckell, Evelyn Klngsley, Helen Paterson, Walter Travis and George Flegal. Ladies Are Especially invited to see our matchless holiday stock of men's neckwear, gloves, hosiery, shirts, pajamas.

Stetson hats. Also our unequaled stock of men's and boys' suits, overcoats and shoes. All are very useful and appreciative gifts, and our prices are the lowest for quality. Phil Seamon, Cookman avenue. adv2SS Bradley Beach Citizens.

Open discussion of the water question at a mass meeting in the B. B. schoolhouse on Dec. 10 at 8 p. m.

Everyone is vrged to be present. adv2S8-90 Engrave Your Xmas Gifts. Have it done here, gold or silver, less than city prices. Call 514 Sum-merfleld avenue, Aaron M. Glaser.

adv28S Paper hanging done right. E. P. Pridham and Sons. 315 Emory street- Harry J.

Bodine. undertaker, 722 Mattison avenue. 'Phone 64 Asbury. ORE! 40 MEMBERS FOR FIRST M.E. CHURCH Warrants were Issued late this morning on complaint of Frederick W.

Johnson, general secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance of New Jersey, charging Harry J. Rockafeller. proprietor of the Shubert theatre, and Charles J. Bryan, resident manager of the St. James and Savoy theatres, with violation of the vice and immorality act in the presentation yesterday of moving picture entertainments at their theatres.

Incidentally Mr. Johnson characterized the plays he witnessed in company with Robert G. Davey, counsel of the Alliance, and the Rev. E. C.

Shaver, field secretary of the National Lord's Day Alliance, as "unfit to be shown." The complaints were prepared by Mr. Davey and Justice Martin L. Ferris issued the warrants. It was expected that they would be served FIGHTS OFF HIGHWAYMEN NEW YORK. Dec.

8. William Gresham of Newark, N. successfully fought four highwaymen early today in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, saving his money and valuables, but eventually sustaining a fractured jaw and other injuries from blows which one of the bandits dealt him with a blackjack. The footpads fled when the crew of a trolley car went to Gresham's assistance. DISMISSAL APPROVED.

Dec. 8. Sentence of dismissal imposed by a naval court martial on Captain Edmund George Chamberlain, an aviator in the Marine Corps, on charges growing out of his sensational claims of having defeated a vastly superior force of German airships on the western front, was approved today by Secretary Daniels. Chamberlain was a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas. His home was at San Antonio.

Builders and Speculator Take Notice. Lots at bargain price 100x140 feet within two blocks of beach, good street, Avon-by-the-Sea; also 100x150 feet within two blocks of beach at Bradley Beach. Less than regular market price, very little cash required. Inquire George D. Beck Agency, 602 Main street.

Bradley Beach. adv263t Phonograph Record. Pathe and Emerson records cheerfully demonstrated at Lewis', 634 Cookman avenue. Open evenings. adv28S-92 Xma Photograph! New up-to-date styles! At Underwood Studio, 730 Cookman avenue (over United Drug store).

adv288 Weinstein Jewelry Store will be open evenings until after iXmas. adv2S8-9.