Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-12-29


should be thankful for the many bless
ings that surround US. This is perhaps
the most remarkable Christmas in the
whole history of Atlantic City. No
bank failure or other disasters worth
mentioning have fallen upon us during
this year. Our business houses are in
most prosperous conditioE-and the
credit of our.merchants andi other busi-
ness men, is second to no city in the
country. This is a most gratifying
statement because it is true. Some of
us have met with bereavment by the
visitation of Providence-but we etill
have so much to be thankful for that we
should be happy. Again the prospects
for our own future as well as that for
our dearly beloved city is most crafty
ing. Our business men are putting out
their money without stint for the i'm
provement of their places of business.
Our rail roads are doing the same, and,
| venture to assert, there is no city
in the United States where the laboring
class has been SO fortunate in obtaining
employment as right here. The many
thousands of dollars that has been put
out as above described has carried sun
shine and gladness into hundreds of
homes that would otherwise have been
darkened by poverty and despair. Our
churches, of which one hears but little
from the newspapers, have done great
work this past year and they too, are
in most prosperous and happy condi-
ton. New edifices of very improving
character attests to this, and hundreds
of men and women who celebrate these
festive days do so for the first time
from faith born of true love and char
ity. Blessed be the name OF Him for
whom the day is named. May His
cause continue to go on-onward and
upward. Even our hard worked office
holders and politicians seem to be very
happy, as they are able to recall some
public action of theirs which was in the
interest of the peoplo-and not for gain
for themselves. There has been many
HR fHs a S es ardd tnoT t that sHgh a
rumOrs are in excess of former years. 1
have kept faithful record of all these
things-and have them in such shape
that | can put them in readiness for
printing at short notice.
1t would | am sure make interesting
reading for both the politicians and the
public. | may conclude, if | continue
with the Press, to put these collections
in the shape of a series of letters some
thing like this one week hose, another
week horses, and SO on. Ill was doing
that now | could head this weeks letter
with the Henri deal. There are people
who affect to believe that this Henri
matter, as it stands at present, is not
for the interest of the City. The Mayor
took this ground when the first resolu-
,4oI n
however it is stated that the whole
thing has been changed and made to
accord with the views of the Mayor,
and until it is shown otherwise it is
only fair to assume that he is acting for
the best interest of the City. l am told
that committee of gentlemen have
taken the matter up and are quietly
looking up the whole thing. | was
invited to join them, but declined for
want of time. One of these gentlemen
told me that the people would be sur
prised at the great kindness shown to
number Of property owners in the plac-
ing of the present new Boardwalk. AS 1
understand it they will publish this re-
port when ready and we shall see how
far it accords with the Mayors views.
The Bread and Butter brigade has
given up the fight against Mayor Stoy,
and are now devoting their time to the
total demolition of Samuel H. Kelley
and his Combine" Including your
townsmaD Lewis Barrett. They say
that both these gentlemen must join
the Brigade, on probation, or go to the
wall. Kelley is a hard fellow to drive,
and it remains to be seen how far they
shake him. have been shown some of
the weapons that they kept up their
sleeve for his benefit-and | must admit
that there are some ugly ones among
them ; but until Mr., Kelley shows his
hand shall give no opinion. AS for
Lewis HI. it can be said of him that he
has had long experience, is well
acquainted with the tactics of the
brigade and if they can beat him at the
game of his own choosing they will get
the credit. Poor "Lew" is not provided
as is Samuel with this world goods, and
it cannot be expected that he can with
stand so long siege. They, both he
and Kelley, have made some bad mis-
takes lately that will develope later on.
They both have my good wishes which
is all have to give them. ARGUS.