davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-11-03

Among the stupendous mountains Of
Peru gold may be had for the seeking,
but death Is tor the white man who
seeks it. When old Juan went back to
his mountains and some old acquaint.
ances, with another swarthy man who
spoke only as he did and was his friend,
their right Of occupancy Of hut and
lands was unquestioned, as were their
bartering expeditions to the nearest sea
port. But Juan and Bal Chico did not
always exchange their nuggets for com
moditics; oftcner, with wisdom learn
cd abroad, did they demand cola Juan
lad come home with his old name Of
Casrna, and Bal Chico had assumed .
new name for his new habitatioH, and
the singular fact became known at the
town bank that Casma and Chira were
thrifty Indian depositors aud checked
against their account. Casma explained
that abroad he had been called Juan
Sanchez and Chira had been known as
Diego Bias, and that they had made
debts which demanded the checks drawn
upon them by the Mexican bank Of La
Hannibal
Time passed. and Casma and Chira
prospered and eventually disappeared
from the Peruvian mountains and sea-
port. Their remaining deposits had been
transferred to La Hamidad, and in time
the officials Of La Hamidad were called
upon in person by their unknown pa
irons, juan Sanchez and Diego Bias
whose funds had never been drawn up
ON for debt Juan Sanchez and Diego
Bias were introduced by resident o.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
Once Had Earthquakes.

Southern Scotland and northern Eng
land are visited by multitudes of
strangers each year, and many get as
far as the Western Isles. Few Of them,
however, are reminded of volcanic phe-
nomena, though columnar basalts, such
as those of Fingal's cave, may some
times suggest the thought Of lava. Yet
for long periods of time in the far
past this region has been covered with
volcanoes like Hecla, and lava sheets
like those of the Snake river. Japan
is not more plagued with earthquakes
than England has been, and the quiet
little island has had it's Krallotoas. II
may have them again, but there is no
immediate. danger.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
Queen Victoria,s Voice.

Queen Victoria's voice is exceedingly
winning when she chooses to be gra-
cious, although it can be sharp and inn
perious in reproof. 1t entirely lacks
that species of harsh cultural tone and
accent which is so remarkable in the
voice of the prince of Wales and of his
brothers and sisters. $50 o..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
Yrts'N C.-urtla.

1t is quite possible that her majesty's
jubilee year will be still further marked
by the creation of regiment of Irish
guards, consisting Of two battalions,
one of them to be always on duty in
London, with Dublin for it's headquar-
tiers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
Filthy AIhskona.

The natives of Alaska seldom change
their clothes unless worn out. They
are considered the filthiest race OF be-
ings on the earth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
$23,568 80

TREAsUREE's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, June 30, 1897:
In State fund. 800 81
judges salary fund. ....... --
In general county fund.-. 555 IS
In cash contingent fund.-. 9 20
In INDECENT sick fund 3D.. 16 90
In county school fund. "a 65
In officers salary fund. :. e12 70
In road fund. ..........
Ia County High School fund 534 IL
Alko Co. Spec. Ii. s. fund o
ID ...... .......... -. $50 06
1lko Go High School bond
redemption fund. ....... 1886 IT
t'p ":''
Total . S23OS "a
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22
IOINT STATEMENT

IF AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending ':June
80. 1897.
County Of Elko. e.
AUDITORS OFFICE
To the Honorable Board Of County CommIs
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
GiNrLEMEN: Weherewith submit our Omar
tecly Report Of the Finances Of the Comfy
for the quarter ending June 30 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
49,. r-..... CA. WATKINS
Auditor,
IA. MCBRIDE.
Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-22

5al in treasury Mar. 81 97. s19,s98 40
e'rom general licenses. .1,2l6 90
Personal property. ....... 200 vi
tees collected ..... 1857 10
Gaming licenses. ........ $50 no
FOIL tax. ...... " w
Irregular Sources ..... 10 IS
Delq't tax. 65 48
BY fees CONS allowed by law and
included in fees cold acct.) lib O8
DISBURSEMENTS
General county fund. ...... 800 h6
Officers salary fund. ....... 3,117 Al
INDECENT sick fund ..... ga &c
Contingent fund. .......... 275 50
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
The Press Hears.

That there is a scheme being quietly
engineered by certain gentlemen to sun-
load'' the Turnpike Road upon the
County under the provisions of the bill
recently passed by the legislature, and
That the County Board of Freeholders
will be held in grateful remembrance if
they can be induced to help along the
little scheme.
That the same parties, not very long
ago, tried to UNLOAD" the same proper
ty upon some prominent railroad peopl, i:
but
That the p.r-p. aforesaid, didn't mani
fest any red hot desire to snap at the
proposition.
That some people went to Trenton
more for the purpose of helping the
Turnpike bill than they did to defeat
the County Seat removal bill.
That Assemblyman Jackson had a
arm corner i'll his heart for the Turn
pike bill.
That Assemblyman Jackson has been
informed by some members of his own
political household that he is politically
dead ard buried; and
That his course upon the County Seat
removal bill was the immediate cause OF
the funeral.
That quite "pot'' of money was put
into Weymouth township to defeat the
election of Anderson Bourgeois to the
County Board of Freeholders.
That Assembly man Jackson expects to
be made postmaster of Hammonton,
and
That the leading Citizens who signed a
petition for the removal of the County
Seat are expected (?) to work for him.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Death of Ernest Mueller.

Ernest Mueller, one OF our well-known
German citizens, died after ashort illness
Sunday morning. He was a carpet
weaver by trade, moved here about q
dozen years ago, and was very quiet,
unobtrusive citizen. He had been ill but
a short time when, on Friday afternoon,
he sent for Justice ]. F. Abbott and re-
quested him to draw up his last will and
testament, and appointed executors for
the estate-at the same time announcing
that he should die on Sunday. As he
did not seem to be dangerously i'll, those
who heard him make the prediction did
not consider it seriously, and tried to
persuade him that he was needlessly
alarmed concerning his condition. The
strange presentiment, however, proved
to be true one. for he died before six
o'clock on Sunday morning. 1t is not
known that he has any relatives in this
country. He was member of Columbia
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows
Lodge No. 213, and Social Labor Society
No. 2, of Philsdelphia. The funeral will
occur on Wednesday and interment will
be made in Pleasantyille cemetery.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07

The Spring Conference of Pastors Sun
day School Officers, Teachers, Township
Secretaries and Sunday School Workers,
of Atlantic County, will be held in the M.
E. Church at Hammonton, Saturday,
April 10th. morning and afternoon. An
interesting program has been arranged.
The State Officers are expected to be
present. Will you please see that your
school and church is represented. We
want your presence and cooperation.
E. D. RILEY, Secretary,
Atlantic County Sunday School
Association.
The following is the program: 10
10 20, Devotiona'-Pastor M. E. church;
1O.2O-1O.5O, '"Ten Points of Excel
ence'-E D. Riley; 10.50-11 80, Cor
ference-Rnv Mr.. Ferguso' IL 30.-12
Address, Sacrifice, (Selfdenial.) ''The
Price of Success" ]. R. Gilfllar;
12, Collection, Announcements; II Is,
Adjournment; 1 3O-1.45. Devotional;
/ 45-2 Is, Conference; Home Depart
ment,"-Rnv. L. D. Stultz; 2.15-2.45,
allow to Nuke the Lesson Interesting
Professor H. C. Krebs; 2 45-3 Is, Ad-
dress, "The Teachers High Calling
Rev. A. E. Douglass; 3.15-4. .O5-State
s. cretary; O5, Words from Pastors
docs Sunday School Work Pay? 500
P. M.-Adjournment.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
ABSECON.

Mrs. Hester Tilton visited relatives in
Atlantic City last week.
Mrs. Lucy Cordery is visiting her
daughter in Atlantic City.
Miss Laura Adams was the guest of
friends in Atlantic City, last week.
Miss Minnie Smith, of Ocean City, spent
last week with friends here in town.
Rev. Mr.. Dugan, our popular pastor,
was in Atlantic City, visiting on Thurs
day.
Mrs. Annie Towel who has been very
i'll for several months past, has greatly
improved in health.
Mrs. C. X. Fleming attended the "Me-
moriaP' service of her husband, held at
the M. E. Conference, Trenton on Mon
day.
Mr.. Richard Doughty is rapidly conva-
have been very ill for several months
past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth, who have
been visiting relatives here for several
weeks past, left for their home in Cleve-
land, Ohio, on Wednesday.
The Junior League, of the Methodist
church, is in very prosperous condition
under the care of their beloved Superin-
tendent, Mrs. C. K. Fleming.
LEEDS POINT.
Mr.. A. Fl. Higbee is spending week in
Philadelphia.
We are pleased to hear the sweet music
of the fish horn once more.
Miss Emma Ward was the guest of
Mrs. T. d. Kane last week.
The Literary circle of the Epworth
League met at Mr.. James G. Bowen's
last Thnrsday night It was well ct
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Reduced Rates to New York via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Ac-
count Dedication of Grant
Monument.

For the dedication of the Grant NJ onu-
mental Tomb, April 81, the Pennsylv an;a
Railroad Company will sell tickets from
all points on its line to New York, April
26 (and from points within one hundred
and fifty miles of New York, April 26
and 27), good to return until April 30
inclusive, at rate of fare and a third
for the round trip. Tickets for military
companies in uniform, numbering fifty or
more, travelling in body on one ticket,
will be sold at rate of single fare per
capital for the round trip.
The parade on this occasion will be
the grandest military demonstration
since the war. Thousands of veterans,
United States regulars, and State mill
tiamen will be in line. 4-7-3,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07

tremely anxious to do SO, for will then
give tip to your Pleasantville people in
order that they may try to get them on
the right side next time, for you know
that prominent citizens" who are able
to prevent legislation are worth know
ing. Thus far l have heard Of only three
citizens, two lawyers and a politician
VINO went to Trenton to say anything
against the bll-and am not dead sure
that all of the trio went there exclusively
for that purpose. L, however, they did
SO it will only serve to remind your
readers of the three tailors of Tooley
street who resolved that 'We, are the
people of England" etc.
When l am convinced that | have in
any way misrepresented Mr.. jackson I
will gladly make honorable amend; but
am not conscious of having done SO.
His record as public legislator is open
TOR cOmmendatiOn or criticism, and |
have right to commend or cendemn. [
recognize his right to oppose, but
recognize no mans right to prevent the
people from being heard.
The water question is being vigorously
discussed here since the Council received
proposition from a syndicate of Capt.
talists to supply water at a greatly re-
duced rate. 1t is understood that these
Capitalists are desirous of buying the
plant now owned by the City and of in
creasing the service and making extern
sive improvements.
The Review takes it very hard be-
cause it's name is not on the list off official
papers selected by the Council and in
saying a lot of unkind things about the
same men it formerly commended. 1t
will be hot weather soon, and the Review
editor should permit some ice-water to
trickle down over his Uranium before he
becomes overheated. He should also
not forget the many fat little crumbs he
has already had. gave him fair warn
ing only short time ago that the Dump
Masters brigade was on the march but
he refused TO heed the signal of danger
and went right ahead and jumped the
switch. Brother Shreve should take it
easy. He has ample time to rsfect
Long has three years to serve, and Rose
two with "right smart" chance of both
being returned at the end of their terms.
A SNOWFALL and herring sandwich dist is
good for an over fed system occasion
ally. We have tried it and know.
ARGUS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Forest Fires.

This is the season when the woods,
everywhere, seem to be on fire and the
atmosphere is filed with huge columns
of dense, ascending smoke. Last week
great tracts of brush and timber, ag-
gregating many hundred acres, were
burned over in various parts of the
County. The largest and most de-
structive was that near English Creek
which is reported to have destroyed ten
thousand cords Of wood.
On Sunday fire broke out in the
woods North of the Reading r. r. and
burned back as far as the Doughty road
where it was met and conquered by back
firing. The Harrington Schoolhouse
was in danger but was saved by vigor-
GUS work.
Great care should be taken in setting
fires for the purpose Of burning over"
small lot, or for destroying pile of
rubbish. The flames, famed by breeze,
soon get beyond control, aud the re-
suit is q great destruction Of property
from a trifing cause. When you feel
like starting little blaze in q dangerous
locality, don't do it.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
1t Is The Truth.

Assemblyman Jackson in letter to
the Pleasantville PRESS denies that he
has ever received any petitions in favor
of the bill for removing the county seat,
''that delegation of leading citizens
called on him in opposition to the bill.
What Mr.. Jackson can this be? Ger
tainly this is not Mr.. NJ. L. Jackson of
Hammonton, who is a member of the
board of freeholders, for that Mr.. Jack
son positively knew of petitions contain
ing thousand names of leading citizens
from all parts of the county in favor of
moving the county seat to a more cen
trail location. Excepting, of course, at
Mays Landing no one publicly has made
any opposition to this measure. No
proposition tor twenty years has met
with such general approval from the
Mr.. Jackson speaks Of delegation op-
posing the bill. Delegates from what?
Who and how many delegates were
there, and whom did they speak lsll,---Ar
few individuals may have ASSUMED to
represent the entire county without the
public knowing anything about it.
They may have offered a little clandes-
tine opposition to measure which a
thousand representative citizens and nu-
merous official bodies had asked for, but
if Mr.. Jackson wishes to assume the res
possibility for acting for few self-con-
stituted delegates, the public should
understand the matter that way. On
Mr.. Jackson alone rests the responsible
ity for smothering as fair a bill as ever
was asked for ard measure which was
petitioned for as no other measure ever
has been, and all the petitions and resO-
lutions have been in Mr.. Jackson's own
hands, If not in his own particular Gesk
in the assembly chamber at Trenton.
Mr.. Jackson could well afford to let the
people vote on moving the county seat
instead of doing as he has done. He has
not acted fairly as a representative of
the people, Atlantic City Daily Union,
April 1, 1897.
One year ago council unanimously
adopted resolution offered by Mr.. Rose
asking the board of freeholders not TO
expend any more money on the.
county buildings but to take imp old
steps to have the county seat Mediate
a more central location. The,yed to
council of Pleasantville az borough
Point and leading citizens ld Somers
county took similar actioall over the
names were signed to M. Over 1000
purpose. A bill was .etitions for this
sented to the legislprepared and pre-
question submittefure to have this
special election. i to the people at a
son under certs5ut Assemblyma Jack
troll the boarIn influences which con
the pubic x of freeholders and which
cred this how but little about, smoth-
and theSill and ignored all the petitions
tries faction by council. The Review
Jack put the responsibility for Mr..
lo9son's action where it does not be-
Ag, but this matter is not settled yet
tlantic City Daily Union, April 2, '97.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Business Personals.

At the five and ten cent store-A lot
of tin pans only 3 cents each.
A lot of cheap scrub buckets at cents
each, at II. C. Thomas and 10 cent
store.
DR.. Samuel johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DR.. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post office. tt
Now is the time to get your Easter
hat. You will find them in all styles and
prices at M. R. Wilson's, Pleasantville.
Messrs. David Myers & Co. have large
now in full bloom. They will be pleased
moderate prices. 2t
A. L. HammelI, graduate Optician.
Office at the residence of Geo. Frambes.
Consulta ton and examination free.
All glasses guaranteed satisfactory.
3-1O-97-1yr.
All persons desiring to have their
lawns properly cared for the coming sea-
son, can do so by giving us a call. All Or
ders received now will be attended to be-
fore the busy season. David Myers Co,
lawn decorators and florists, Bakersville.
N. J. 1-27-97
Mrs. Schwinghammer alive yet.
Come and see lots of Spring styles OF
hats, ribbons and flowers as you
will save money. 1874 Atlantic ave.,
branch 2433 Atlantic ave-, Atlantic
City. 4-7-97-2t.
Our new stock of millinery is ready for
all those wanting a new Easter hat.
You will find both trimmed and untrim-
med hats to suit your taste and pocket
book. We will be glad to see our friends
and patrons. Welcome all. M. r. Will
son, formerly Tage,) Pleasantville,
Capt. E. D. French, of Atlantic City
has opened handsome salesroom at
906 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, and
has for sale elegant roel top desks and a
large variety Of office, bank and school
furniture. He has the best bargains to
be found in the city in his line of special
ties.
Announcement is made by Mr.. ]. G..
Clark, Of 813 Atlantic avenue Atlantic
City, that he will offer to his patrons
great bargains in blankets. A big re-
duction will be made in order to dispose
of the present stock to make room for
more. Prices win range from Csc. to
500 pr pair.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Mckee CITY.

All hands are busy blowing, fixing hot
beds, etc.
Supt. G. Tubbs was a good selection
by the members of the U. G. A.
Information concerning land here will
be furnished by addressing A. Fl. Baker,
Mckee City, N. J.
Mrs. Samuel Pitt has returned from
Brooklyn, where she went TO have her
broken arm attended, in excellent health,
Wm. T. Blades, of Amber, Pa, has
given contract to clear five acres of his
farm here, intending to build next week.
The Union Christian association was
successfully organized Sunday, with a
full attendance and splendid service
was enjoyed by all.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Home Again.

The many friends and neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs. Amariah Lake were delighted
to see them "home again" from their
California trip Saturday morning. They
have been across the continent, and had
an opportunity to see many OF the at
fractions of the far West. After their
three months tour they are glad to get
back to Pleasantville once more and ex-
change greetings with families and
friends. The readers of the PRESS who
have read Capt. Lakes series of graphic
and entertaining letters have profted by
them, and will no doubt join US in the
wish that we may have some supplement
tary ones when the Captain gets rested
from his loLg journey.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
Election ofOmcers.

The Presbyterian Sunday school has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year:
Supt., Levi Hewitt; Assistant Superin-
tendent, james B. Hewitt; Secretary,
Norris G. Hewitt; Assistant Secretary,
John Race; Treasurer, Mrs. Lucas Lake;
Librarian, Mr.. Samuel Carton; Assist
ant Librarian, Mr.. Frank Webb; Organ
lst, Miss Rena Frambes; Assistant Organ
ish, Miss Edna Warner.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
County News continued on Fourth page
nj. E. CONFERENCE.
The Ministerial Appointments
Atlantic County.

Atlantic County.
On the concluding day OF the M. E.
Conference at Trenton, last week, the fol-
lowing appointments were made for the
churches in Atlantic County:
Absecor-Z. T. Dugan.
Atlantic Gty-Central, N. j. Wright;
First Church, G. S. Meseroll; St. Paul's,
George L. Dobbins.
rigantine-Supply, R. A. Cake.
English Creek-Supply, N. W. Wick
ward.
Hammonton-Georg W. Neal, Sr.
Linwood-H. M. Smith.
Mays Landings. Apologize.
Pleasantville-F.L L. levitt.
Port Republic and Smithville-A. j.
Gregory.
After the adjournment of the Confer
ence, the pressure to retain Rev. w. M.
White, as pastor of the Central church,
Atlantic City. induced the Bishop to yield
to the request of his parishioners.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07

Mr.. John B. Frambes of Absecon is
our authorized agent in that vicinity.
Any orders given to him will receive
prompt attention.
Mr.. Clinton Bassett, is our duly
authorized agent and any orders given
him for subscriptions, advertisements or
job work will receive prompt attention.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07

tended, and all who were. present spent
very pleasant evening. Miss Emma
Ward, the elocutionist, greatly added to
the Enjoyment of the evening by some
very fine Rotations. The Social depart
ment of the League will give an Easter
social at the Red Mems Hall, on Satur-
day evening, April 18th.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-04-07
SEAVIEW.


Jerry Robinson visited Atlantic City
last week.
Joseph Clayton and wife spent Sunday
with Mrs. Clayton.
Edward Hagerthey and Frank Smith
have gone in the Pigeon raising busi-
ness.
Somers Booye, of Atlantic City, took
a spin here to visit his parents on Sun
day.
Mrs. John C. Steelman, and mother
visited Amos Lewis in Somers Point on
Friday.
VIM. English has purchased a new
autoharp and is becoming quite musi-
cal performer.
George Steelman, Richard Robinson,
and Currie Leeds took q spin to New
Gretna, on Sunday.
Joseph Clayton, Fred Smith, and
Alamo Vansant have returned home
from trip to Haverstraw, N. Y. in the
schooner, A. L. Lee.
Jerry Robinson, VIM. English, and
Leonard Robinson have formed a COM
paDy, and engaged in the travelling
arbutus business under the name of
Robinson Bro. & Co.
VIM. l.. Robinson will not start on
another filibustering service to Cuba in
his Schooner, as he is afraid of getting
captured at Jacksonville, Florida, by
some U. s. cruisers.
Mr.. Walter s. Gladney and family are
spending two months at his Summer
cottage at Ocean Heights. He was Wis
tied hy his son, Walter S. Gladney, Jr.,
and Mr.. Bert Barrowclough on Sunday,
who rode from Philadelphia on their
wheels. Their riding time was just five
hours.
Seaview, April 5, 1897.
EDITOR PLEASANTyILLE PRESS
In last weeks issue of your paper
there appeared an article accusing a
young man of openly insulting Miss
Fannie CarrOw on the stage during
the entertainment in Smiths Hall.
AS | am the person the anonymous
writer referred to, l emphatically
deny having had any intention to
insult the young lady, and further
more declare that knew nothing
of the trick that was to be played
upon her. If the person who wrote
the said article will call upon me
personally l will propose to him a
few rules, which if faithfully observed
will do justice to all concerned.
Respectfully,
LEONARD RORJNSON