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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
ABsECON.


Frank HammeH has rented his house
to Mr.. Ziser.
Miss Frambes visited Philadelphia on
Wednesday last.
Mr.. Benjamin johnson is now very
much improved.
Our oystermen have commenced their
work in the bay.
Mrs. Elizabeth Forth was Philadel-
phia visitor on Friday.
John R. Steelman, Eda B. Reed, aud
VIM. G. Cordery are attending court as
jurors.
Mr.. /. W. 4Cordery has made his first
set Of drag tongs of which he is very
proud.
Mr.. Edward Wilson and son
passed the Easter tide with Philadel-
phia relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Doughty
entertained a large party OF friends
at dinner on Sunday.
Mrs. A. Il. Butler, and Mrs. Captain
John Townsend wore Philadelphia visi-
tors on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Krouse has purchased the Cannon
property, and intends to place same on
the market in building lots.
Miss Josie Dougherty, Miss Annie
Divine and Master William Wilson spent
Easter-tide in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank Slim and wife, now have the
honor Of being called papa and mamma.
The little visitor is female.
Miss Ellen Tilton, teacher in the Com
-
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
Conference Appointments.

AZ the M. E. Conference held in Cam
del8 last week, the following appoint
ments were made for Atlantic County:
Presiding Elder-D. B. Harris.
Absecon-Z. T. Dugan.
Atlantic City-Central. A. Ell. Eber-
hardt; First Church, G. S. Messeroll; St.
Paul, G. L. Dobbins.
Brigantine-R. A. Cake, supply.
Elwood and Pleasant Mills-H, T.
Fisler, supply.
English Creek-D. D. Fisler.
Hammonton-W.N N. Ogborn.
Linwood-Charles l. Fitzgeorge.
Mays Landing-Steadman Applegate.
Mullica Hill-Joseph C. Kulp.
Pleasantville-F. L. Jewett.
Port Republic and Smithville - d.
johnson.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13

1t is magnificent solid vestibuled
train, carrying a club car, sleeper,
dining and observation cars. Its
schedule is the most convenient ever
in effect between Philadelphia and
the resorts of Florida. Communicate
with John M. Beall, District Passen-
ger Agent, 82S Chestnut Street, Phila-
delphia, for further information.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
INWOOD.

Captain Enoch Townsend is on the esick
list.
Mr.. ]. N. Shriver was in town Satur-
day.
Mrs. /. G. Adams and daughter spent
Friday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. E.AJ. Harding, Of Camden, spent
Sunday with G. E. Riggin,
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. E. Riggin were Phila-
delphia visitors on Saturday.
The business meeting of the Christian
Endeavor meets at Mrs. Charles Powell,
Wednesday evening.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
BAKERSvILLE.

Mr.. Walter Fifleld was q New York
visitor last week.
Mrs. Geo. Bird is spending few weeks
with her mother in Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Enoch Doughty is slowly recoy-
ering after very serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greasy spent
Sunday with friends at Eng'ieb Greek.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
Deatn Of an inventor.

Peter Schofield, an aged and we'll
known citizen, who moved here a few
years ago, died Thursday night after a
short illness, and was buried on Monday.
For many years he has devoted nearly
all his time to the building and perfect
ing of a machine intended to produce
perpetual motion. Like many Others
imbued with similar ideas, he lacked the
practical element that makes successful
inventors, and lived in poverty much of
the time. The machine which he has
spent SO much time upon is said to be q
complicated piece of mechanism that
developed great power but could not be
brought under control.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
shore Union c. K. convention.

The Quarterly Meeting of the Shore
Christian Endeavor Union will be held in
the Mount Pleasant Nj. p. Church next
Monday evening, April 18th. 1898. All
the churches and young peoples societies
in the vicinity, of whatever name or de-
nomination are cordially invited to be
present.
The provisional program is as follows:
715-Song Service,
By Rev. s. w. Steckel
Z. 300 Opening Prayer, Rev. 7. j. Oliver
Z 7.35-WelcOme Address,
Rev. S. W. Craig
z 40-Response, Rev. John Luffbarry
z 745-Music.
address, "The Seed Growing
Secretly" Rev. H. Hampton
S.20-Solo, Miss Madden
25-Addrese, "How the Tree Fell"
By Co. Pres Rev. J. 5. Gilfllan
.1O-Music.
9.15-C -Consscration conducted by
Mr.. E. Harry johnson
0.3O-Music, Mizpah
A cordial welcome to all
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13

Don't worry about what the
Spaniards will do If they appear off
the coast. just get them ashore,
rum. That will fix 'em.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
A. HI. Phillips, of LOngp0rt, HON.
Ored by HIS Colleagues.

The newly elected Council of the
borough of Longport held its initial
meeting Monday and organized by elect
ing A. III. Philips, president Carleton
Godfrey, Solicitor, and W. Lamborn,
as Borough Clerk. A number of ordi-
nances were introduced and passed first
reading, providing for needed improve
ments.
The first message ofMayor Mccullough
was read, in which the new executive
suggested many needed improvements
and urged that the Councilmanic body
show progressive spirit. He hoped
that the borough would grow rapidly
under the wise and judicieus manage
ment of its representatives. The Mayor
gave an interesting history of the bor-
ough since its inception, which was at
tentively listened to.
Among other things urged by the
Mayor was the speedy erection of new
boardwalk and the completion of the
Longport drive. The Council will hold
weekly meetings in the borough's pub
lie hall.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
SEAVIEW.

Senator Thomas has purchased fine
horse and carriage.
Mr.. Winner has moved in Mrs. Hines
cottage on the Shore Road.
Lewis s. Steelman will complete his
new cottage in about a week.
Joseph Clayton. of Atlantic City, was
a Seaview visitor on Sunday last.
Miss Kerr, of Chester, Pa, spent
Easter Sunday with Mrs. Oma Somers.
Mrs. Ann Williams has gone to Phila-
delphia to visit her daughter Mrs. Joseph
Paul.
DR.. Howard has moved his office op-
posite g. W. Hagerthey's store, formerly
J. Jsffries place.
Joseph Haines win soon have his
meadows banked in where be expects to
raise plenty of fresh hay.
Some of our young men say no war
for them and some of them talk, Of
taking to the swamps for safe keeping.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
On Wednesday the 9th, Miss Katie
Price was married to Mr.. Joseph
Tomlinson, OF Atlantic City.
ENGLISH CREEK

On Wednesday the 9th, Miss Katie
Price was married to Mr.. Joseph
Tomlinson, Of Atlantic City.
ENGLISH CREEK.
Miss Ella Howell is visiting friends al
Somers Point.
Mr.. E. s. Ingersoll was in Bridgeton
one day last week. "
Mr.. Andrew Blackman is again with
his family at this place.
Rev. N. w. Wickward went to his new
appointment at Greenville last Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sooy of Somere
Point were the guests of Daniel Lee last
Friday.
A very interesting program was rem.
dered at Palestine NJ. p Church last Sun.
day afternoon.
Wesley Smith of Atlantic. City was in
this place Sunday.
The entertainment recently given by
School No. 1 was grand success.
Mr.. David E. Steelman has purchased
the house recently occupied by Joe Sooy
opposite Palestine Church.
Easter services were held in Asbury
Church last Sunday evening in CONNER
moration of the resurrection Of Christ.
Rev. D. d. Fisher, the pastor recently
appointed by the New Jersey NJ. E.
Conference to the pastorate of Asbury
Church preached his first sermon in that
church last Sunday morning. A recep-
ton will be rendered him on next Fri
day.
A surprise party was rendered Mr..
Samuel Smith on Friday evening last.
Those present were the following /:
Henry Dennis and wife, G. s. Winner
and wife, J. E. Lee and wife, NJ. E. VOL
bert and wife, Walter Sooy and wife,
Morrell Ingersoll and wife, William Lake
and wife, Henry Somers and wife, L. Fl.
Smith and wife, David Somers and wife,
Charles Harvey and wife, s. L. Albertson
and wife, Joseph Champion and wife,
Mr.. Potter and wife, Henry SteeIman
and wife, Jesse Steelman and wife, E. B,
Champion and wife, Aaron s. Albertson
and wife, Joseph Sooy and wife, Charles
L. Smith and wife, E. A. Smith and wife,
j. j. Blackman and wife, R. A. Smith
and wife, Alfred Scull and wife, Richard
Lee and wife, Constant Smith, Mrs.
Lizzie Albertson, Mrs. Abbie SculI, Mrs.
Jane Frambes, Mrs. Calvin English, Mrs.
Japhet Barrett, Mrs. Samuel Somers,
The Misses Annie Nichols, Annie Hunt
Finger and sister, Lizzie Wickward, Kate
Lake, Cora Dennis, Debbie Dennis, Susie
Scull, Chrissie Sulgar. Della Les, Alice
Sooy, Martha Frank, Nora Lee, Hannie
Smith, Anna English, Stella Smith, Ella
Howell, Mary Potter, Lizzie r. Steel
man, Sarah Albertson, Florence Albert
son, Olive Lee, Edith L. Steelman, Mrs.
Mary Smith and Erna johnson, Messrs.
Joseph Smith, David T. Smith, Christie
pher Lee, Clark Smith, Ray c. Long
bothum, Malin Homan, Eugene Scull,
Mark Lashley, Edwin Wolbert, Joseph
T. Smith Jr. Frank Lee, Edwin Somers,
Isaac Smith, Nicholas Hickman Jr.
Henry Austin, Israel Smith, I. j. Lee,
Willard Scull, Towers Albertson, Leon
Nichols, Joseph English Jr. Richard
Lake, Samuel Somers, Horace Ingersoll,
Rosco Iogersoll, Garwood Lee, Ray
mond Blackman, Raymond Smith, Evert
Somers, and Claude Somers.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
FARMINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs, George Thurlow are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
OCEANVILLE,

John C. Conover has an imported
beadle hound.
Miss Agnes Smith OF Camden is visit
ing her friend Sallie Matheros.
Work was begun on our highway this
week under the supervision Of c. Bodine
SOmers.
Lynford Knowles received q consign-
ment Of twelve hundred fruit trees this
week, he will own the largest orchard in
this vicinity.
Henry Doughty has accepted a posi-
ton as manager OF large farm near
Pomona. Clayton Conover has charge
of his property at this place.
A number Of citizens banded together
and burned o strip of brush land about
one hundred and fifty feet wide on the
north side of the Brigantine r. r. as q
protection against forest fires.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-04-13
If they do this all will be well with
them. If not their name is mud at
the next election.
ARGUS.
ARGUS.
Fast Florida trains.

The Southern Railway is now oper-
ating three trains on week days and two
on Sundays on the fastest and most
convenient schedules ever in effect be-
tween Philadelphia and the resorts Of
Florida. Call ON or address John M.
Beall, District Passenger Agent, 1913
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for illus
trated matter and all information.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

electrical wires enter the magazine, and the coal bunkers, with almost her medically sealed bulkheads, separate it from the engines.
 This precludes the fire or spark the ory of ignition, and if it was one of the engines that exploded first there must of a necessity have been some time be- fore the magazine exploded The idea of smoldering fire in the coal bunkers is not worth considering. This, had it been the case, would have been dis covered. You must remember that every one was even more upon the watch than usual. Now, 1 am of the opinion that the magazine certainly ex- ploded-this was the forward one-and l do not believe that it would have eX- ploded as the result of any other explo- sion. This fact brings up the question where were slowed the twelve torpe- remember that any especial provision was made for them.
 This only serves to complicate the many theories. Had the explosion been entirely from the interior of the vessel she would not have settled as fast as she did. The Maine contained no auxiliary boilers, and here is an- other fact that tends to exclude any idea that the explosion was the result of any direct interior cause.
 "The torpedo and mine theories are the most plausible. but it would be cruel to hint at Spanish connivance. The harbor may be full of mines and any despicable wretch may have been mean enough to explode one of them without the knowledge or sanction of any officials of the Spanish Govern ment.
 ''I know Captain Sigsbee we'll He Is a competent and truthful officer, and the public should wait the results of the investigation that is to be held for In the mass of rumors and counter rumors it is hard to form a correct opinion as to the cause of the explo- sion. From the appearance of the side of the vessel, whether her side is blown
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

No man Is better prepared to express an. opinion as to what caused the ex- plosion that sunk the Maine than Cap tain Frank L. Fernald. but he is a careful and conservative gentleman and weighs well all he has to say.
 To a representative of The Call he discussed the national calamity in a calm and impartial manner, and while from a theoretical point he was willing to affirm or deny any inquiry he would not commit himself with any sensa- tional statement But there was back of Captain Fernald's impartial and calm manner the potent suggestion that deep in his mind lurked the sus- picions that foreign treachery was responsible for the disaster. He made no charges against Spain or it's agents, but so conclusive were his the ories to show that an exterior explosion must first have occurred before any explosion could have taken place in the magazine that the mind is naturally forced to revert to the torpedo or mine theory.
 Captain Fernald is of the impression that the explosion did not occur in the magazine first, or that it was the only explosion. When asked why he thought thus he replied:
 You must know that the strictest discipline existed aboard the ship. and every precaution was taken to insure the safety of the magazines. Espe- cially was this the case on the Maine, lying as she then was in the harbor of q country toward which our feelings are none too friendly. I cite this fact to show that there could have been no access to the magazine except to those who had a right to go into it. The construction of the Maine forbids en- tertaining the idea that the explosion could have been caused through any fault in that direction. None of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
STEPS TO GUARD
 THE SPANISH CRUISER.
No Torpedo Will Be Sent Hurrying Through the Water at Night
 to Sink the Viscaya.

to SlHk LlC N1SCdyd.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 17-Spain's pow erful cruiser, the Vizcaya, which is expected to arrive tomorrow, will be carefully guarded while in port by Government tugs manned by United States marines and the shore near her anchorage will be patrolled by de- tectives.
 Lieutenant Sharp, representing As velt called at police headquarters just after midnight and asked to see the official in charge. He was accompanied by an ensign, who did not give his name and by a man of dark beard and complexion, who, it is thought was an attache of the Spanish Legation. Lieu tenant Sharp conferred with Captain Vreedenburg for half an hour. The captain declined to discuss the matter afterWard.
 It was learned, however that the lieutenant said MT. Roosevelt had di- rected that two Government tugs be detailed to patrol the water about the Vizcaya during her stay in port.
 He desired the Chief of Police to as- sign detectives to duty at points along the shore, in order to make any annoy ance or any untoward accident impos- sible
 This precaution, it is thought, Is due to desire to prevent curious persons or cranks from approaching the cruiser or the boats which may ply between manned by marines. No steps were taken in the matter by the police to- night, but the lieutenant's request will be submitted to Chief McCullagh, who will assign the necessary detectives in the morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
PREMIER SAGASTA
 IS DEEPLY GRIEVED
Expresses the Sorrow of the Spanish Government Over the Maine
 Disaster.


 NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-The Madrid correspondent of the World sent the following authorized statement by Prime Minister Sagasta:
 We are grieved and painfully sur prised by the catastrophe to the Maine We feel it doubly, because the sad oc- currence took place in our waters
 We cannot forget the sympathy that was shown to us by America when we lost our cruiser Reina Re- .gente, and the Minister of Marine has conveyed to General Woodford the con- dolence of the Spanish navy. Our rep resentative in Washington will convey to the American Government the sym pathy of our sovereign nation and Government. You have noticed how general and sincere has been the atti- tude of our press in commenting upon this unfortunate catastrophe. I feel confident that this equally friendly conduct of the authorities and people of Havana will go great way to con- vince America that we sympathize with her mourning for the gallant crew and officers of the Maine.'
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

BOSTON, Feb. 17.-William R. Jones' a chief engineer of the United States navy, who assisted In fitting out the battIeship Maine, said to The Call cor respondent to-day:
 .There are certain facts that must be taken into consideration In the first place I do not see how it was possible for the magazine to explode. This DOT tion of the ship Is guarded with the greatest restrictions, both as regards construction and regulations about en- tering the room. Owing to the nature of the explosives and projectiles en- ployed for modern guns, the magazines are located near the battery, so that the ammunition can be conveyed to the turrets as conveniently as possible.
 ''The magazines are built very solid and are thoroughly insulated from all electric wires. In fact no wires or lights of any description are permitted in the room. Light is furnished through a glass bulkhead near which, but not attached to the walls, is an electric light. The place is carefully watched, and to enter the rooms re- uuires the concurrence of three or four officers.
 "The papers says that 1t was an acci- dent. I do not understand what acci- dent could take place if the regulations were observed. It would be next to impossible for the magazine to be fired by electricity from the dynamo. In the first place, the room is thoroughly in- sulated. Again the powder is so sealed up that no speck could reach it. A fire in the coal bunkers that had got beyond control might ignite the pow der but every part of the ship is pro- tected by electric fire indicators, and they would give warning of such dan ger
 'The Maine carried about 300 tons of ammunition, but this includes the weight of the projectiles. There were also torpedoes on board. AS far as the theory of an outward attack is con | cerned the statement that fierce fire ragged would upset this idea. A torpedo exploded beneath the vessel would crush in the two hulls, which are braced together on the bracket system It is hardly possible that such an ex- plosion under water would cause any fire or ignite the magazine. If the tor pedo had been fired under the bow of the ship that portion of the ship would have been crushed in and the compart- ment filled with water At o'clock every night the water-t tight compart- ments are closed and clamped down. To sink the ship by the bow it would be necessary to blow in several of the compartments.
 "On the other hand, an explosion from within would have caused fire and it Is surprising how much of a blaze the small amount of woodwork on board steel ship will create. Then again, it would have been more likely to blow in the compartment doors But here again we run across the question How could there be an explosion of sufficient force to bring about the re- suits accomplished unless the magazine was fired? And that Is scarcely in the bounds of possibility.
 ''The theory of an internal machine in the bunkers does not seem plausible to me. If such thing had happened 1t must have been done in an American port, where the ship coaled It would | be next to impossible to accomplish such thing in the harbor of Havana
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

renewing to you. MT. Secretary, the as- surances of my highest consideration..
 LOUIS F. COREA.
 LONDON, Feb. IT, Sherman. Secretary. Washington: The First Lord of the Admiralty requests me to express admiralty's and his personal sym pathy with our Government and navy in the loss of the Maine. Various members of the diplomatic body, including Spanish
 WHITE.
 LONDON, Feb. r. Sherman, Secretary Washington: Prince and Princess of Wales request me to convey to the President and Secretary of the Navy the expression of sorrow of their Highnesses at the terrible accident which has happened to the Maine and of their profound sympathy with them and the whole American nation at the occur renee. HENRY WHITE. Imperial Legation of Turkey.
 Secretary of State: Charge dAffaires ad vey to his Excellency, the Secretary of State, the deepest regrets of the Otto- man Government on account of the de- plorable accident which has befallen the Maine.
 February r, 1Ses
 PARIS, Feb. r. Sherman, Secretary. Washington: Pres ident Faure asked personal interview in which he requested me to express his
 
 condolence to President Mckinley re- garding the appalling catastrophe to the Maine, and to convey an assurance that the French people. especially the French navy, are deeply touched by the death of the gallant officers and men who lost their lives at their post of duty.
 LONDON, Feb. r. sherman. Secretary. Washington: have received the following message
 
 cept my sincere sympathy at the terrible accident which has befallen the warship Maine. I deeply deplore the loss which your navy and country have sustained"
 WHITE.
 NEW YORK, Feb IT, committee of Spanish residents of New York respectfully tender sincere sym pathy and regret for the dreadful disaster to the Maine: with appalling loss of life.
 JOSE F. NAVARRO. Chairman,
 ANTONIO CUYAS, Secretary,
 ARTURO CUYAS
 CVIADRO E. CASTILLO.
 For the Committee. Secretary Long received the follow ing cablegram from the Russian Min ister of Marine at St. Petersburg: I have just received the news of the accept my own and the Russian navys sincere sympathy and condolence
 VICE-ADMIRAL P. TYRLOW, Minister of Marine. Secretary Long received the following during the day:
 I regret with all my soul the horrible catastrophe of the Maine and send my condolenCe for the victims and their fam lilies. Spanish navy is in mourning for American navy.
 SOBRAL. Naval Attache, Spanish Navy
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18


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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
MANY MESSAGES
 OF COINCIDENCE
From Various Parts of the World Come Sincere Expressions of
 Sympathy

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA number of messages have been received at the State Department from foreign Gov ernments expressing regrets in connec- ton with the Maine disaster. Among them are the following:
 Secretary of State: have the honor to inform you that I am commanded by the Queen to convey to the President the expression of Her Majesty's sympathy with the American people on the occa- sion of the sad disaster which has befall- en their navy by the loss of the battle ship Maine and of so many members of her crew. I request that you will be good enough to transmit the above mess age to its high destination
 I have the honor to be, with the high est consideration, sir. your most obedient humble servant.
 JULIAN PAJJNCEFOTE