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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
COUNTY LEGISLATION.

A County Road Between Mays
Landing and Egg HarbOr City
The RemOdelled County Jail
Accepted From the Contractors.
The regular meeting of the County
Board OF FreehOlders was held at May &
Landing on Wednesday and considerable
business " as transacted. We copy the
proceedings from the Mays Lsnding
Record.
A regular stated meeting of the County
Board of Freeholders was held in the
Court House here Wednesday.
Director Joseph ii. Borton presided
with Messrs. Shinn, Sounder, Garnich,
Cordery, Dinkelspeil, Kraus, Smith,
Sahl, jackson, Jeffries, Irving and Dukes
present.
Chairman Souder of the Public Build
ings Committee, reported the need of an
increased water supply for the remodeled
County Jail. An estimate was presented
from l.. E. Freeman, of Atlantic City, for
a steam pump, the probable cost OF the
introduction OF which would be 500.
The matter was referred to the Commit
tee with instructions to secure addition
al estimates and report at the May meet
ing OF the Board.
Chairman Shinn. of the Finance Com
mittee reported the recent sale of $23,-
600 road bonds at premium of one per
cent. The bonds bear but Ak per cent
interest and expire at the rate of 81, 500
each year for nine years, and the remain
ing $500 in the tenth year.
A petition was received numerOusly
signed by residents of Mays Landing
asking that the Egg Harbor City road
be rebuilt under the State Road act.
resolution presented by Mr.. Irving
empowering the Road Committee to
have a survey of the road made, prepare
specifications and return the estimate of
the cost to the May meeting Ofthe Board
was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson, represent
ative Jetfries, Of Hamilton Township,
was added to the Road Committee.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Irving. re-
calling a bond issue made in 1898,
which bonds are drawing six per cent
was adopted. They are known as ere
pairing Bonds" new issue is to be
made, for the same amount, but the rate
of interest is to be not more than five
per cent. This action will result in big
saving to the County.
Chairman SOuder of the Public Build
iEgs Committee, reported the Jail in
provements completed aud that the con-
tractors were prepared to turn the build
ing over to the County. The Committee
WAS authorized to receive uhe same when
a few minor changes are made and to
pay the Pauiy all Company the balance
of the contract price, about So, 900.
A resolution presented by Mr.. Irving
was adopted transferring $912 S3 from
the miscellaneous account to the Insane
Asylum appropriation. 1t appears that
last year the Board had to pay the
above amount to the State for the care
of the insane in a State asylum This
was unexpected and created deficiency
in that budget.
A bill presented by District Attorney
Perry for $50 for extra services in prose-
cutting the Derby Inn case in the Supreme
Court was read, and following lengthy
debate, action was deferred until the
May meeting.
Bills sggregating So, ,353 05 were read
aud ordered paid.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
LINWOOD.

Joseph Clayton spent Sunday in At
lantic City.
Somers Booye is in Atlantic City for
the Winter.
John l. Steelman is seriously i'll with
La Grippe.
Ms. J. V. Albertscn is slightly improv-
ing in health.
Frank Steelman, Jr., is suff ,ring with
the La Grippe.
Lewis Steelman is out again after an
attack of La Grippe.
George A. SteeIman will soon erect q
new shop in Lonely vile.
Mrs. r. |. Somers is spending the Win
ter in Camden with relatives.
William Bell is erecting large pigeon
house for the pigeon raising business.
Wild Tom is still with us with his
streamy locks dangling down his back.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Force are the
proud parents of a new born baby boy.
Benjamin Broadhead and Richard
Robinson have gone in the wood BUSH
ness. They have a large stock ON hand.
The entertainment to be given by the
yourg people of this place will be held in
Smiths hall on Thursday evening,
March 25th.
J. V. Albertson has an intelligent pet
dog named Bess, which affords much
amusement to his friends and neighbors
by her pranks.
Joseph Clayton of this place, and Miss
Annie Gaskill, of Steelmanville, were
married on Saturday, March 9th, at At
lantic City. The happy couple arrived
home on Sunday evening and retired to
the bridegroom's home, where repast
was prepared.
There has always been considerable
discussion in politics in this place, but
political orators have always taken all
days except Sundays to talk about bor-
ough offices. Things have changed since
last year and now they take Sundays
and all other days to interpret the stand
ing of this little borough to people who
are unable to attend the caucus meetings
on account of sickness.
Mrs. Judith Robinson, an aged and re-
spected lady of this place, quietly passed
away at six O'Clock a. m. on Wednesday
She had been a resident of LinwOod for
many years, and was respected for her
kindness and generosity. She was bur-
led in Central M. E. cemetery on Satur-
day. She leaves three children, num-
Der of grandchildren and great grand
children to mourn their loss.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
Some are Kicking.

Residents of Pleasantville, Harmon.
ton. and other country towns not par
ticularly interested in Mays Landing,
are criticising the expressed intention OF
the Board of Freeholders to expend
county funds for the improvement of the
road running from that town to Egg
Harbor City. The improvement of the
road is almost entirely for the benefit Of
the present County Seat, and seems to be
part of the program to keep the seat
of county government in the pretty but
sleeping village on the banks of the
Great Egg Harbor River, and to head
off the proposed change.-Atlantic City
Review.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
w, G. Il. U.

The subject OF the Mothers meeting to
be held on Thursday, March 18th. in the
Presbyterian church, will be: 'Let us
Live With Our Children" All women
are cordially invited to attend.
March goth will be Neal Dow's birth
day, and will beappropriately celebrated.
The exercises will be held in one of the
churches, and an excellent program is
being arranged by DR.. Eva Lake aud
Mrs. G. H. Jenness, Mrs. Arthur Doug
lass and Mrs. Alvin Risley.
The Union now numbers Sc members,
the largest membership in the County,
outside of Atlantic City.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

The little daughter Of Mr.. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass, had q very bad cold
and cough which he had not been able
to cure with any thing. l gave him a
25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, saws W. p. Holden, merchant
and postmaster at West Brimfeld, and
the next time / saw him he said it
worked like charm. This remedy is in
tended especially for acute throat and
lung diseases such as colds, Group and
whooping cough, and it is famous for
it's cures. There is no danger in giving
it to children for it contains nothing in
furious. For sale by G. W. Leech, Pleas
antville, N. J.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
County News continued on Fourth page.
The Spring Elections.

The Borough Election, yesterday was one OF
the most quiet ever known and but little interest
was taken. The following is the official result:
F. L. Adams, Mayor; Michael Lutz, Joseph g.
years; Oyerseer OF Poor, d. S. Edwards; Pound
Keeper. David Martz: Judicous Freeholder, 8
years Charles Nelson; Chosen Freebooter, Lewis
Appropriations: Road Purposes, 81 900; Ror-
ough Purposes, 81 900: Board of Health S1OO
Fire Company, 500.
The following ticket was elected in Egg Harbor
Township:
Collector, Constant Smith. 3 years; Township
Committee, Samuel A. Smith, 3 years; Commits
soner of Appeals. John p Smith, 3 years: Sur
veyors OF Highways. Japhet Smith, Charles p
ocul year; Pound Keepers, Joseph s. Cham
pion, Andrew J. Dixon, Abraham Il. vckers 1
Appropriations: General Road purposes, S32OO
Officers Fees, not otherwise provided, 500;
SoMERs POINT.
There being but one ticket in the
field the election passed off here
quietly yesterday and the follow ing
officers were elected:
Mayor, e. A. Higbee; for Council 3
years, Harry NOthaker and William
E. Brown; Council 2 years, Walter
SoOy and Job w. Steelman; Coun-
Gil year, j. III. Wood and H. III.
Vansant; Assessor, Moses T. Atkin-
son; Collector, George H. Cook 4;
Justice of Peace, A. +. Kappella.
LINwooD.
|. The contest was for Mayor, Coun-
cilmen and Collector.
For Mayor, Lewis Steelman, the
Independent candidate had So votes
against 80 for Curtis SOmers, the
present incumbent.
For COuncilmen Joseph Steelman,
Ind, was elected over VIM. Rentschler
Rep, by 10 majority, and John C.
Steelman, Rep, was elected over VIM
Force, Ind, by q majority. James
clark, Rep, was elected over G. w.
Hagerthy, Ind, by 6 majority. The
balance of the Republican ticket was
elected without opposition as
follows:
Assessor, Alfred S. -ScuIl; Treas
urer, William Scull; Chosen Free
holder, Samuel Clark; .Judicious Free
holders, Willard Burroughs, Elwood
NJ. Powers, Wesley Ingersoll; Over
seer of Poor, Thomas Samson;
Pound Keeper, Thomas Samson.
Appropriations: Streets, $3.50; Bor-
ough Expenses, $3.50; Dog Tax, 80
ATLANTIC CITY.
The municipal election yesterday resulted in an
almost complete sweep for the Republican ticket.
The entire city ticket. which escaped scratching
to any extent, was elected as follows:
Recorder-Robert III Ingersol
Alderman-James d. Southwick.
Tax Characterization Godfrey.
City Treasurer-John A. Jeffries.
Marsha-C S. Fort
Overseer OF the Poor-Daniel l.. Albertson
,Jqdicious Freehoders-Lemuel Wootton. VIM.
II Vanness, Edwin Svers.
The ward candidates elected are:
Council.-First Ward-Albert Boyer, David
r. Barrett. Second Ward-Edward S. Lee,
Joseph z. Lingerman. Third Ward-Daniel
knauer. George II. Long. Fourth Ward
Samuel H. Kelley Samuel Barton. tDem.)
Chosen Fteeh0lders.-First Ward-Stewart II.
Shinn. Third Ward-JOseph H. Barton.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
A Social ReCeDtiOll,

The new members who have lately
united with the Presbyterian church
were given reception by the members
of the church, at Scull's Cottage Tues
day evening of last week. About sixty
persons were present and very plea
SAINT and social evening was spent il
playing games and Artistic practice.
Miss Tongue gave two very good and
appropriate recitations. At 1890
O'Clock refreshments was served, and
soon after all took their departure for
their respective homes, well pleased with
the evenings social.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
Whole Number, 368.

And as good times are being looked for by
the Board the tax payers are expected to
sing I'VE are happy little band" etc.
AssemblyInan Jackson is really get
ting good looking. Ever since he be-
came certain that Judge Coddington
would help him smother the bill to give
the tax payers chance to vote on the
question OF removing the County Seat.
The Judge is good fellow to have, for
he is the chairman of the committee
having the bill in charge. | am of the
opinion that several mistakes has been
made over this same matter but times
will show. ARGUS,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
To AssernbIyrnan Jackson.


SIR:-You were elected last November
to the Legislature of New Jersey to rep
resent the people of Atlantic County.
You were sent to act in the capacity of a
public servant to execute their wishes.
Any or all of your constituents have a
right at any time to request your services
in their behalf.
More than a thousand of the heaviest
taxpayers in the County have signifed
by their names that they were in favor
of a change in the location of the County
Seat.
A bill giving the people chance to
vote upon the question was prepared
and given to you to introduce which you
did "by request"
The Chairman of the Committee to
which the bill was referred, promised
that those who favored it should have a
hearing at an early date.
Several weeks have elapsed and no
hearing has been given.
1t is popularity understood that you
are opposed TO the bill, and that you
have exercised your influence in the As
sembly TO prevent it's consideration. If
this is not true, the PRESS will gladly
give you space to deny it over your own
signature.
Do you consider that you are under
any obligations to heed the wishes of a
large and respectable number of your
constituents?
The PRESS thinks you are.
Do you think you can afford to entirely
ignore their wishes?
The Press thinks you cannot.
Do you not think that it is your duty
to use your influence to have the bill re-
ported, hearing given, have it amended
if it needs amendment, and let it come
before the Legislature upon its merits?
The Press thinks 50.
Do you think you can afford to have it
"smouhered in committee" as some of
your friends say you are doing?
The Press thinks not.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
The west Jersey & seashore RR

Inc west } jersey ~ SchShOTc kN. k&s
1t will be gratifying to the residents OF
Pleasantville and the Shore road to learn
that the management of the West Jersey
and Seashore R R. Co. will, in all proba-
bility, next year put on motor train ser
vice to be run all the year round. 1t
was intended to do so this year, but the
hard times, which has greatly affected
railroad receipts everywhere, compelled
the company to limit its appropriation
for transportation to figure that
would not warrant it this year. Supt.
Day yton fully realizes the Importance of
increasing the facilities for travel between
here and Atlantic City, and he may be
depended upon to make all the needed
arrangements in due time. The PRESS
believes that motor trains would pay
the Company a fair profit if put on at
once, and we hope Mr.. Dayton will see
his way clear to give US the additional
service before April 1st,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
An Outrage.

1t is an outrage for the County Board
of Freeholders to build the road from
Mays Landing to Egg Harbor City,
for the exclusive benefit of Mays Land
ing, and make the people of Atlantic
County pay anywhere from $4,000 to
$4,000 for it. The Board has been
notorious for its defiance OF public SEN
timent, but this last contemplated move
caps the climax. 1t is simply an out
rage upon nine-tenths of the taxpayers
of Atlantic COuHty.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

Thirteen is an unlucky number, 1897
will be an odd year, and it will not be
safe to get married during the cold
weather without first ordering some Of
our new and elegant wedding stationery.
Samples to be seen at the Press Office.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
CURRENT GOSSIP
AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Items that mil1 Interest the
Home Circle.
REVIEW OF The Weeks LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

BRIEF NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST TO
PLEASANTvILLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AND VISITORS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

On March 9Th 1897 by Rev. N. W.
Wickward at the parsonage, English
Creek. Mr.. Charles L. Smith of English
Creek, N. j. and Miss Lillian C. Adams,
of Bakersville, N. j.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Atlantic City Yachtsmen's associa-
tion have decided to build a new yacht
wharf at the Inlet.
A surprise party made the evening
pleasant for the venerable Squire Goul-
dey at his residence on Atlantic avenue,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
School Meeting.

The annual election for 3 school trus-
tees will be held at the Pleasantville
school-house on Tuesday evening, Mar.
18th, at 7.30 p. m.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10
Sailed.

Mar.2 Sch. VIM. X. Park fr. Baltimore for
Portsmouth.
Sch Fanny Arthur f.. New London for rhila
Sch Samuel W. Tilton fir. Philadelphia for
Mar 8 Sch. P. T. Rarnum fr. Philadelphia for
Providence.
sch VIM. johnson fr. Portland for North
Boothbay and Philadelphia.
Sch Mary E. Godfrey fr Mayport. Fla. for Mill
stOne CT,
Mar 4. Sch S. S. Hudson fr Phila, for Pigeon
Cove.
Mars Sch Ida H. Mathis fr New London for
Pha.
Mar Sch H. & ]. Blenderman fir Boston for
North Boothbay AMI Phila.
Sch David Baird fir Baltimore for Charleston.
Sch r. & T. Hargraves fir Norfolk for New Ha-
Sch John shay fr Phila. for Norfolk
Mar. 5. Sch VIM. Johnson at Boothbay fr
Portland.
Mar. Z. Sch Abel E. Babcock fr New Bedford
for Pha.
Mar 8. Sch R. & T. Hargraves fir Norfolk for
New Haven.
Sch Lizzie Babcock fr Phila for Boston.
Arrived.
Mars Sch Richard S. Leaning at salem fr
Mar. Sch Abel E. Babcock at New Bedford
fr Phila.
Mar. 5. Sch Chas F. Tuttle at New Haven fr
Forfolk.
Mar. 6. Sch Fanny Arthur at Phila. tr Allyn's
Point.
MARI. Sch VIM. NJ. Bird at New York fir Bal
timore.
sch Lydia Lewis at Charleston fr Baltimore.
Sch Ida III. Mathis at Pbila. fr New London.
Sch VIM j. Lip ett at Phila. r Providence.
% Samuel W. Tilton at Salem fir Phila.
" Sch Gen. E. S. Greeley at Norfolk fir Prov-
dence.
Mar s. Sch Abel E. Babcock at Phila. fir Bos-
Sch Richard S. Leaning at Phila. at Bath
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

a County Road Between Mays
Landing and Egg HarbOr City
The RemOdelled County Jail
Accepted From the Contractors.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

CONTINUED on Fourth page.)
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-03-10

Our readers should not fail to read
the graphic and interesting letters
from California, written by our
fellow townsman Capt. Amariah
Lake, who travels with his eyes
open and has the ability to write
entertainingly OF what be has seen.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-30
PORTO RICO READY TO RISE.
Cabans May Find . strong Ally Against
the Spanish-ExPeditiOn with Guns and
Men Ready to Land on the Island.


Cabsns May Find Strong Ally Against
the neutrality-suspicious. with Guns and
Men Ready to Land ON the Island.
New York, Oct. 24.-POrto Ricans in
this city are talking about another up
rising In SlMin's minor colony In the
West Indies. They throw out dark
hints about an expedition that Is daily
expected to land. and talk with conf
dence Of being able TO sweep Captain
General Marin and his 5000 Spanish
regular troops into the sea. The Span
ish volunteers. who number about
1000 on the Island. are not taken into
consideration. but are dismissed by the
plOtters AZ men Who never fight. Sew
eral Porto Ricans have arrived In the
city within the last week with news
from the island that has stirred up the
fires of revolution among the exilcs
who are here. They declare Porto Rico
will not accept autonomy. and an up
rising will take place before Spain has
an opportunity to inaugurate the pro-
posed reforms. 1t IL even limited that
the mysterious schooner Silver Heels,
which was supposed to have left this
port a week ago with war material for
the Cuban insurgents. may not be
bound for Cuba at all, hut may be next
heard from In Porto RIcan waters. 1t
IL said that the services Of Cuban
insur1ent. with the rank Of major gen
efnh, snd two Gn,t0 posnl1tcen gener-
III HGvU -6eef1 secured Tor The COMING
revolution. and aid will be obtained
from Haytl and San Domingo, as well
~ from this country.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-30

The Turkish Authorities have tn
suspiclouaness Of . pursued criminal.
In every novelty they see q device to
make the government less secure. They
look not for peace. but for plots. and
naturally conspiracy 10 easily imag-
ined when none exists. A bowling out
ut reached Jaffa. The suspicious Of
flcers opened the box. asked what those
dangerous looking balls contained, and
finally cut one Of them open. Finding
nothing within, they confiscated the
articles. Ultimately the balls were sent
to the arsenal at Damascus. and the
Minister of War ordered the authori-
ties at Jaffa and the commander at
Jerusalem to be visilant. A government
which rests on suspicion is sure to
max. itself ridiculous. as well as to
show itself revengeful. In England a
like condition Of affairs exists. Royalty
IL on keg of dynamite.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-30

1t IL common maxim that history
repeats Itself: 1t is quite as true but
less understood. that life repeats itself
from generation to generation, The
meanness that has been forgotten, the
lie that was too small to be remember
ed. the impurity. the latred. the skep-
ticism that We think are hidden deep
ly in our hearts. only lie fallow, pos
sibly to bear fruit In our sons and
daughters. Whatever we SOW, we
reap" This makes life a problem of
tremendous importance. But the fact
that what we SOW others may reap.
complicates our responsibilities, and
makes US not only the arbiter Of our
own destinies. but the prophets. for
veal or for woe. Of those who come
after Us. The science Of life should be
taught in our public schools.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-30
Easily Prevented.

Very few people are wholly at ease
during violent thunderstorm. light
ming generally strikes somewhere. and
no one feels absolutely safe from 1t.
There Is a simple way Of fnsuring ones
self against danger. however II you
ptr; on IA pair Of rubbers when the light
ming begins to flash and the thunder TO
roar. and stand on the floor 50 that you
touch nothing else. you will be as safe
% II you were scaled in giass ease.
Rubber is a nOn-cOnductOr Of electricity,
and II the lightning has TO go through n
piece Of rlrttber to get at you 1t will
leave You alone and take something
efse. In other words, when you have on
a mir of r1lipbers and are not in con-
tact with anything. you are perfectly
insulated. This is not theory merely.
1t Ia a fact proved by innumerable ex-
perlences. A pair Of ruAbers has saved
many life In thunderstorm. But
they must be sound and whole. Do not
don an old pair with crack In the toe,
because electricity will get out OF n
very small hole when It is cOrnered.
and pair 81 defective rubbers will do
yOu no good.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-30
How to Rest.

81 have learned bow to rest" said .
delicate woman. II find the five min
utes l now take in trying part OF the
day. lying fiat on my back, with relaxed
muscles and closed eyes, does me more
good than fifteen minutes would sit
ting in the most comfortable chair my
house affords. II can spare fifteen
minutes. though. ! now divide 1t in
halveN-the first half for the recumbeDt
position, then push large pillow be
hind my back. 30 that l can read with
out injuring my eyes and at the same
time give the lower half of my body
the rest 1t seems to require. resume
my work with refreshened mind,
which l consider an excellent prevent
ative OF weary body"
Another had found how ueelessly she
had tired herself in carrying her baby
or parcels or lifting heavy articles. by
exerting too much will power or by di
rectin@ 1t through improper channels.
Ladies' sometimes hoh their prayer
books with such rigid muscles that one
could but Imagine the beautiful vol
umes must weigh as much as n Web
ster'S International.
This unnecessary waste OF strength
by people who so frequently complain
that they have not enough to do half
they wish can be remedied by such Il
course of physical culture as will make
Them understand how to use their bod
les.
All bendinI exercises from the waist
lire can - ppsk aAxan1aossas1y ysac-
tlced a. one fs doing homework, and II
one attempts to do this she will be
greatly benefited by the dress 1t will
compel her to wear. Indeed. house
keepers may be congratulated on the
opportunities they possess for physical
self-impnovement. compared with those
whose enjoyment encompasses them
with witnesses.