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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
A. HI. SLAPE DEAD.
He was at one Time Prosecutor
Ofthe PI cas- of this County.

Mr.. A. Fl. Slape, President of the State
Board of Taxation, died at his residence
in SaleD, N. J. yesterday morning, of
kidney and liver trouble.
Mr.. Slape was born in Salem County
in 1886, and is well-known resident of
the city of Salem. HIS ancestors were
among the early settlers. He was pre-
pared for college at Pennington Selnin-
ary, was graduated from Dickinson Col
lege with the class of SO, studied law
with Theodore Cuyler and was admitted
to the Philadelphia Bar iD 1859, aud to
Prosecutor OF the Pleas of Salem County
for twenty-five consecutive years, 1865
to 1890 also of Atlantic County for five
years, 1873 to 1878. He was defeated
for Congress in 1866 was chosen one of
the Presidential Electors OF this State in
1868, and in 1873 was appointed by
the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate as one of the Commissioners, with
Abraham Browning and Cortlandt
Parker, to negotiate and agree respect
ing the territorial limits and jurisdiction
of the State of New Jersey and the State
of Delaware, in which matter was invol-
we'd the question of the validity of the
so-called "twelve mile circle" claimed by
Delaware. He has held other positions,
such as Trustee of Dickinson College. In
1891 he was appointed member of the
State Board of Taxation for term OF
five years. In 1896 he was re-appoint-
ed by Governor Griggs for another term
OF five years.
He was Prosecutor of this county
when Hill and Fuller were convicted for
murder. His brother, the late Fl. L.
Slape, of this city, was the defendants
counsel.
His wife was the daughter of Hoover
Boon, prominent and wealthy resi-
dent of Salem County, who survives
him.-Atlantic City Review July 25.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Good Country Roads.
with Proper Drainage Goo
Roads are Easily Maintained.

with Proper Drainage Good
Roads are Easily Maintained.
ssThe great secret of success in road
making and bookkeeping is to drain the
roads, and keep the roads drained by
keeping the bitches opeD," writes John
Gilmer Speed on Chow to Have Good
Country Roads" in the August Ladies
Home Journal. "The old method was to
run plow through the side bitches and
throw the disturbed soil, sod and all, in
the middle of the road. There it would
stay till heavy rain came to wash this
coil back into the bitches and fill them
up again. Ii there were money enough
this kind of thing would be done over
and over again, as often as four times in
q year. Where there were wet spots,
broken stone or gravel would be placed
in the road and left for the passing
wagons to wear this metal into ruts.
The money spent was absolutely thrown
away.
by the new process all the road-mend-
er needs to do is to provide bitches and
outlets for them, and then 80 shape the
road that the water falling in rain-
storm will run off at once into the bitches.
The water must not be suffered to run in
the road, but off the road. The rainfall
being thus simply and effectively disposed
of, becomes most beneficial instead of
destructive agent; it cleans, and shapes
and hardens the roadway, instead of
washing it away and deepening the ruts.
When there are wet places such as springs
in the roadway, gravel and broken stones
will not cure such things. The water
must be drained offunderneath the road
way and into the bitches by means of
pipe or blind drains. The whole thing is
so simple that any one can easily master
the principles and put the details in
practical operation
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Tomns.
HAPPENINGS AI0MG THE Shore RESIDENTS
WHAT rs GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR coRREsPoN-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTICCITY

Baby shows and cake walks are
among the Pier attractions.
The Price of admission to The Brigh-
ton Casino has been reduced from fifty
to twenty cents.
The Sunday services on the Piers are
very interesting and are attended by
large numbers of people.
G. Wesley Thomas, Collector of the
Port of Philadelphia, had narrow
escape from drowning on Sunday while
bathing.
The largest crowd of visitors for the
season was here on Sunday, and the
sands all around town.
The new Academy of Music was
opened to the public patronage Monday
evening. 1t is a very handsome
theatre and is equipped with all the
modern up-to-date appliances.
George Lyons, of Philadelphia was
painfully injured and paralyzed by div
ing from the Boardwalk near the foot of
Missouri Avenue on Sunday. He
struck head foremost upon the hard
sandy bottom, where the water was
only three feet deep, although he
thought it was much deeper. He was
immediately removed to the Hospi tai
where his condition was declared to be
very critical.
The meeting OF the City Council Mon
day evening was brief one and aside
from the usual routine proceedings and
the granting of few licenses not much
business of Importance was done.
Mr.. Boyer, of the Finance Committee,
stated that he would introduce the ap
preparation ordinance next Monday
evening.
On the removal of the pest house at
Vsntnor, the Finance Committee report
ed that while they favor the City Hos
pital project, yet thecommit tee consider
ed that d site for another building for
pest house should be selected and The
proceeds of the sale be devoted to q new
hospital for contagious diseases.
Received and filed.
A resolution that the City Solicitor
proceed at once to collect the unpaid
taxes of 1897, and allowing him a
special commission of per cent, of all
taxes SO collected, was adopted.
Building Inspector Wescoat's bond
was approved On motion of Mr.. Boyer
Mr.. Kelley moved that the City Clerk
advertise for five days to obtain bids
for the contract for removing the city
garbage. and to also advertise for bids
for the removal of garbage from the
garbage wharf on the Thoroughfare.
Council then adjourned.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Pleasantville Recognized.

Lewis HI. Barrett Appointed
Deputy Factory Inspector by
Gov. voorhees,.
On Wednesday of last week our fellow
citizen, Lewis II. Barrett, was appoint
ed one of the Deputy Factory Inspec-
tors of the State of New Jersey by Gov
ernor Voorhees,. and has entered upon
his duties-which relate mainly to the
enforcement Of the laws prohibiting the
employment of child labor, and those
relating to the sanitary inspection of
factories. The position is not one that
requires any special expert knowledge of
machinery or manufacturing, but in
spections are to be made at stated
periods and reports forwarded concern
ing the condition that exist. Mr.. Bar
rett will no doubt fill the duties Of the
office satisfactorily and he has earned
the place by long service in the political
ranks Of his party. The appointment is
for three years and the salary $1,000
per year with q yearly allowance of
$3.50 for travelling expenses.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Editor, Soldier, Benedict.

Our young friend William B. Dill until
recently city editor Of the Atlantic City
Re0ieaO, came home from Camp Voor-
hees, Friday, on two-days leave of
absence, and was quietly married to
Miss Emma Wooton, of Atlantic City.
Mr.. Dill is a corporal in Company F.
Fourth Regiment-formerly the Morris
Guards-and has enlisted for two years,
unless sooner mustered out of service.
We-cordially wish Brother Dill, all pos
sible happiness in his new relation, and
a speedy release from the duties and
restraints of military life. In the mean
time he is spending his honeymoon in
camp, consuming hard tack and salt
pork, aud perfecting himself in drill and
discipline. The Press will use all hon.
orable means to terminate the war in
order that Bro. Dill may soon return to
his bride and their numerous friends.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
ABSEC()N.

Our resident dentist has been quite
busy of late.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eastburn are with us for
the summer.
Mr.. Geo. Ireland has been the recipient
of a fine rocker.
Mrs Annie Cox of Philadelphiais is visit
ing Hon. Wesley Smiths family.
Miss Glenn, niece OF Mrs. DIR. Pitney,
is spending her summer vacation with
her aunt.
Miss Mary McMullin, granddaughter
of Ex-Judge Doughty is spending a few
days among us.
Mr. Samuel Slim is happy over fam
ily reunion. Samuel is never SO happy
as when he has his family with him.
The new M. E. Chapel will be dedicated
Thursday, August 4, Presiding Elder
Harris and other Clergymen will be
PR sent.
Mr.. E. A. Wilson who has been so Sc
riously i'll for some time is recovering.
He was able to take carriage drive on
Monday.
Mr.. Frank Hammell is building a neat
two story cottage on Philadelphia
avenue. 1t is said that Japhet Adams
and family will occupy the same.
Communion and baptism at the Pres
byterian Church next Sunday afternoon
ut $50. Communicates, half-hOur
prayer-service at 3 o'clock.
Senator Solomon Fl. Stanger, of
Gloucester county, was noticed in the
town this week. He came to inspect the
improvements in our M. E. Church, as a
member of the improvement committee
of a Bridgeton Church.
A christening in Frank Sims house.
hold was a big event last Sunday, but
the event was not pear SO large as the
baby's name-Samuel st. Clair Robert
son Slim. We presume when the young
ster grows up, be will be called Samuel,
and all the rest of the name will go to
waste.
At the Presbyterian Church on Friday
evening, July 29th, the pastor will give
q stereopticon exhibition of his recent
visit to the South, including a talk on
the 18th International C. E. Con nvention
just held at Nashville, Tenn. About 100
views will be shown of side-trips and
convention scenes, including views of
the famous Luray Caverns, Mammoth
Cave and the battle-felds of Chick
amauga, Missionary Ridge and Lookout
Mountain. No admission fee. Offering
requested.
The M. E. Church observed Children's
Day last Sunday and it was one of the
best. The Pastor received several into
| full membership in the church and also
baptized four at the church during the
morning services, and one in the after
noon at the home of the member. At
the evening service the school held its
children's exercises which consisted of a
fine program. There was singing by the
school, solo and chorus by several
young ladies, recitations by the little
ones, which were excellent, and flag
drill by nine girls, after which the large
congregation joined in singing The Red,
White and Blue. The program con-
cluded with a selection by male
Quartette.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
CURRENT GOSSIP
AND Personal NOTES.
Items that ui11 Interest the
Home Circle.
A REVIEW OF THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
BRIEF NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST TO
PLEAsANTvILLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AM VISITORS.

The
Festive
Insect that
Is known as the
Mosquito is now in
The Midsummer of his
"Pernicious activity" as Old
Grover Cleveland would say. He
Is pretty much everywhere during
These humid dog days, and he maketh
Man and beast miserable and causeth the
Former to swear. Oh, that the pest
ferrous little torment would empty
New Jersey of their presence, and
HE themselves away to meplace
Where their Internal activity
Would be better appreciated
Please go away, little mos
Quitoes as soon as pos
Slble, and stay not up
On the order of
Thy going
But git
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
A New View of it

II there were going TO be a monstrous
public meeting and you, as well as your
competitors, were allowed to state in
100 words the reason why the public
should trade with you, would you con-
slider that easy Every time q paper is
issued there is q meeting. How about
your argument. ?-Seattle (Wash.)
Trade Register. ...
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27

Proportionate rates from other points.
Rate includes transportation in each
direction, two days hotel accommoda-
tions, and carriage drive over the entire
battlefield under the direction of Capt.
James 7. Long, the celebrated guide,
who will describe the battle at the prom
inent points of the field. A tourist agent
and q chaperon will accompany the
party. A Pullman parlor car will be run
through from Philadelphia to Gettysburg
and return.
For itineraries and full information,
apply to ticket agents Tourist Agent,
1196 Broadway, New York, and 7S9
Broad Street Newark. N. J. or address
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
PANIC AMONG wORsHIPERs.
WHERE Is HELEN ?

Houston, Texas, July u, 1893.
Editor of The Press
In 1S49 Mrs. Mary Ann Metz, nee Sleep
er, of Philadelphia, had a child, Helen
Metz, then about four years old, who
was taken away from her and placed
with q family in New Jersey. She is
heir to some property. will pay re-
ward to know her address or receive
proof Of her death.
Yours truly,
Henry Malmgren.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
TO SAVANNAH AND JACK
SONvILLE.

1.-The Southwestern Limited" leaving
Broad Street Station at 6.55 p. m.
daily, reaches Savannah the next day at
4.25 D. m. at Jacksonville at 900 p. m.
The equipment of this train is strictly mp
to date in every respect, and through
Pullman sleeping cars are carried not
only to the above points, but also to
Tampa, Asheville, Atlanta, New Orleas,
Birmingham and Memphis. Write to
Jno. M. Beall, District Passenger Agent,
S26 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for
further information and Pullman reeer-
yations,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Town Topics.

Miss Eva Bowen was given surprise
party at her home on Thursday evening
last by party OF young friends among
" ere the Misses. Liuda Bowen, Laura
Hilton, Ruth Risley. Bertha Risley. Car
rie Risley, Abbie Shaw and the Messrs.
Thomas Risley, Walton Risley, John
Blake, Walter Hackney, Howard Hor-
ton, Ottie Willis, John Irelan, Harry
Parcels and Oscar Risley.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
EGG HARBOR

Earned runs, Pleasantville Sacrifice
hits, Souders, Frambes; p base hit, Soth !;
Base on Balls, by Long 2, Sears l /; Hit
by Pitched Bali, by Long 1, Sears / /;
Struck out BY Long 8, Sears 8; Stolen
Bases. Egg Harbor 2, Pleasantville l !;
Passed balls, Frambts 2, Wimberg 2 /;
Missed third strike, Wimberg. Umpire,
Andrews.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Visitor Paralyzed.

A man by the name of Theodore Gold
smidt, whose residence is in Philadelphia,
came here last week to visit some friends
and was stricken down with paraly-
tic shock. He was moved to Atlantic
City in special car, Sunday, and con-
veyed to the Hospital for treatment.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
"Argus" Congratulated. -

We congratulate the correspondent of
the Pleasantville Press, on the stand he
took, in reference TO Rev. Mundy, CRITICS.
ing Gov. voorhees, upon the appoint
ment of a catholic priest as chaplain of
the 4th Regiment N:J.V The intoler-
ance OF this preacher Of the Gospel is
certainly not in keeping with the words
Of God, and very distasteful to q true
Christian. Atlantic City Erie Presse
July 20,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
MCKEE CITY.

Mr.. Fred Murray was on flying visit
to his family from League Island, where
he is employed.
Mrs. E. Grinnell has made an extensive
addition to her already commodious
residence, also the entire bouse newly
painted.
Mr.. Edward Cramer has changed his
location to Mays Landing, etc., Sd"
is whole souled and genial gentleman
and ell hands wish him success.
The voters here (37l will pledge to
vote for any aspirant to the Office of Free
holder who will aid US to get decent
road to Pleasantville as our present
sand road is killing all the horses, and it
requires four hours to go six miles.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
BASE BALL.


The Egg Harbor nine with their strong
aggregation of ball tossers with the pick
of the Mays Landing and New Gretna
team failed to down the local team here
Saturday, July %, in closely contested
game. Prasch was knocked out of the
box in the first inning. Sears taking his
place held the local team down to
two hits in eight innings. Long also
pitched fine game.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
"A HOT OLD TIME.

BridgeviIle, Del, July 25-There was
no religious service at Oak Grove (Md }
camp-meeiing last night, The preacher
had just announced his text when q
difficulty arose between two colored men,
leading to fight between Delaware and
Maryland negroes, in which more than
100 participated. Revolvers, knives and
clubs were used, and as a result more
than twenty men have severe cuts and
bruises, and Gaines Richards, Howard
Townsend and West Green received pistol
wounds.
PANIC AMONG wORSHIPERS.
Those who were attending the religious
services quickly left and endeavored to
quiet the combatants, but found it i'm
possible. The preacher appealed to the
men to stop fighting, but the words had
not been more than uttered when there
was report of pistol and Gaines Rich
ards, standing not far from the preacher,
fell to the ground with a bullet in his
body. The preacher quickly left the
crowd and the fighting continued for
nearly two hours.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
TO ATLANTA AND NEW Or
LEANS.

The Southern Railway Offers the
BestService and Quickest Time.
Leaving Broad Street Station, Phil
adelphia, at 6 55 p. m. daily, the South
western Limited" Of the Southern Rail-
way reaches Atlanta at 3.55 p. m. the
following afternoon, and arrives at New
Orleans the next morning at TAO, All
meals en- route are served in dining cars,
and sleeping cars are operated through
without change, not only to both of the
above points but also to Asheville, Saw
annah, Jacksonville, Tampa, Birming-
ham and Memphis. For Pullman reser-
Yations and all information write to
Jno. NJ. Beall, District Passenger Agent,
828 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27

The farmers of this place are very
busily engaged, just now, in shipping
their truck to market.
Don't forget the clipping social, Wed
nesday night, on the Parsonage lawn
where a good entertainment will be
given with music by the Scullville band.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Twice a Month.

The Borough Council had special
meeting, Saturday evening, at which
resolution was passed making the re-
gular meetings Of the Council on the first
and third Monday evenings of each
month hereafter. The next meeting
will be Monday evening August 1.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

8 "ter" 3.
Still another.
victories, 3 defeats. Whew
Pleasantville won from Egg Harbor,
Egg Harbor defeated Hammonton and
Hammonton downed Mays Landing.
Well, guess that we have achance for
that County Championship. Don't you
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27

The Lawn Fete was great success
financially and otherwise.
Mothers meeting Thursday at the
home of the Supt. Mrs. Jenness.
The Union met at the home of Mrs.
David Fairbrothers on Thursday.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27

Sec. 9-Any person bringing into this
Borough or transporting on any high
way, public or private, any garbage, city
slops or fecal matter so as to permit
leakage or overflow Of the same, or the
escape of any noxious or offensive odOrs
so as to become dangerous 10 health. or
a source of public discomfort, shall be
liable to penalty of twenty dollars.
By order Of Board of Health,
Pleasantville Borough.
Dated July, ID, SO. j. Sanders, Sec.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
ENGLISH CREEK.

Mrs. Emma Albertson is the owner OF
new wheel and is g very graceful
rider.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Gettysburg Battlefield.
LOw-Rate PersOnally-COndu
Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad.

The recent triumphs of our arms by sea
and land revives the interest in that
greatest of all American battlefields;
Gettysburg. In order that the residents
of Now York, Philadelphia, and neigh
boring cities may visit this great battle
field in the most satisfactory manner
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for three-day personally-con-
Quoted tour on Saturday, August 13.
RATE.
Leave New York. ....S so AM. $3.50
TrentOD....10.5S 1850
Pbila......12 20 PM. 1000
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
Reduced Rates to Saratoga via
Pennsylvania Railroad, account
Meeting of Young PeOple's
Christian Union, U. II. Church.

For the Young Peoples Christian
Union, United Presbyterian Church, to
be held at Saratoga, August 3 to 8, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets from points on it's
line to Saratoga at rate of single fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be sold
August 2 and 3, good to return August
3 to 10, or by depositing ticket with
Joint Agent return limit may be extended
to August 81, 1898
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE BoRoUGH
OF PLEAsANTvILLE, N. j.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-07-27

County News continued on Fourth o agt
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

The Beauty and Value of the ChryS0nthemum.
Pleasant Method Of Paying Doctors
Bills In Sweden.

most things are too much trouble to
think about.
The eyebrow pencil or the light blue
pencil to outline the delicate veins, the
exact shade of rouge or Just the clear,
white powder that gives an ivory white
look, all these are of Importance, OF
great Importance, but the smallest OF
the babies-well, it is darling. 1t sits
in the carriage beside It's mamma,
wearing it's white cloth coat trimmed
with ermine and it's great white bonnet
rich with little ermine tails and the
high white ribbon bows until mamma
and the baby make lovely picture.
Ten years from that time, when the
baby is Is, an awkward age and decid-
eddy in the way, he discovers that he
has soul; he learns that there is such
thing as a heart, usually from the
kind servants in the kitchen, in which
place he learns many other things that
is not SO we'll for him to know. He
hears divorce spoken of as if it were a
jest, and he is surprised, since they
squabble SO much, that his daddy does
not get a divorce from the ''old LADY,"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
HANDSOME OPERA CLOAK.

ticles of all sorts and shining bits of
cutlery or tirware were tucked away in
the folds of the ladies' garments, while
the male Ladrones limited their opera
tions to heavier articles, such as axes,
lances and the similar portables.
Now, going to Housekeeping in land
such as that ought TO be very simple
thing; but, unfortunately, there is moth
ing in the subsequent history or pres
ent manners of the people to show that
they ever were pilferers. and the thiev-
ishness of the Ladrone islands must be
classed with other historical fctions OF
the early explorers. like FL Dorado. the
golden city, and De Icons fountain of
perpetual youth.
At the present day the women of the
| Ladrones are charming. light hearted
lot, beautiful in their youth. with their
golden brown compilations. soft brown
eses and silky black hair. The mafrons
/ Of the island, smiling. good natured and