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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
A Magnificent Publication Upon
the South.

The wonderful progress which the
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ly two hundred octave pages, over four
hundred exquisitely printed illustrations,
and makes presentation of Southern
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which for thoroughness OF treatment
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The opening chapter of the book un-
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in broad and forcible manner the pre-
sent and future of the Southern States,
treating at considerable length the vari-
GUS interests, such as agricultural, cot
ton, tobacco, iron, coal, resorts, climate
&c. Following this are chapters devOt-
ed to each of the States south eff the
Ohio and Potomac, and east of the Mis-
sissippi rivers.
These give brief, interesting sketch
Of the early history of each State, and
then touch upon all its important .activl-
ties, showing tbe progress being made
not only by the State itself, but by the
| leading cities.
The author of the work, Mr.. Frank
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| Those who are fortunate enough to re
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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
Poiuters Rrom Pomona.

POMONA, N. j. Oct. IL, 1898
To the Editor ofThe Pleasantville Press:
Remarkable, indeed Ashley when he
r. ceived his first nomination for the
Assembly, went on a tour and was told
personally, by one voter that he could
not support him under the then exist
ing co adt,on of things-claimiDg that
favoritism was shown in the drawing
of juries at that time, (Yes, and at the
present time The surprising result
was that this very same person served
as juror at the following term of
Court. Do you not think political in
fiuence was brought to bear in that case.
aud if so was it Justice
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19

In addition TO the match play tourna-
ment, the regular weekly medal play
handicap was also played on Saturday.
Here again, the scoring was close enough
to make the game exciting, and was.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
LlNWOOD.

Mrs. james Ireland and grandson
passed Thursday with relatives in Pea
saDtville.
Mrs. l. G.. Adams attended the Lun-
cheon given by the Daughters OF the
Revolution at The Roman. Atlantic City
on Saturday.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
RAKERSYILLE.

Mr.. William Boice is having his house
painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ryon were Plea
santville visitors Sunday.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
Business Personals.

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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19
THE COUNTRY CLUB.

A new series of Golf.Tournoments have
commenced at the Atlantic City Country
Clubs grounds and the standing Of the
players up to Saturday was as follows.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19

Why does not Congressman Gardner
reply to candidate Halls open letter
and his challenge for a joint debate Is
il lack Of courage
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-10-19

TT is laughable to hear certain ring
bosses and their superservicabie
organs talk bout''supporting Pres
ident Mckinley &c. When Mckinley
was making his canvass for the pres
idential nomination, in the spring of
1896, every last one of them were
shouting for "Tom" Reed, or some
body else, and The PleaSantVille Press
was the first Republican paper in
South Jersey, if not in the entire
state, to advocate his nomination.
The same may truthfully be said
and Gov. Voorhees, knows it-con-
cerning the nomination OF John w.
Griggs for Governor. Every one of
the ringsters that are now snarling
at The Pleasant,iZe Press. with one or
two lightweight exceptions, did their.
level best to defeat his nomination,
while we did our best to nominate
him. In both instances our course
was approved by the best element
within the Republican party.
Mckinley received the support of
New Jersey, and the vote OF Atlantic
County, the year before, made John
w. Griggs Governor, and his resig-
nation to accept place in President
McKinley's Cabinet, made it possible
for Foster M. VOORHEES, to become the
Acting Governor of the State.
The same people who then threat
ened us with political destruction for
standing up for Griggs are doing the
same thing now, and using the pat
ronage of Griggs and VOORHEES, to
discredit us.
In view OF the foregoing undeniable
| facts, we can afford to let the snarlers
| snarl to their hearts content, while
| we follow a straighter path and a
clearer light of Republicanism than
they ever dreamed of.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

IN the senate, on the I'd, the war revenue
measure, so far as the finance was
concerned, was completed, with the exception
Of the bond provision and the amendments pro-
posed by the democrats in lieu OF the bond
paragraph, and Senator Allison announced
that he would ask the senate to remain in ses-
sion, on the Sd, until a vote was reached ......1a
the house the urgency deficiency bill, pro7fd-
ing for emergency expenses Of the army and
navy departments, incident to the war, was
| passed without DEBATE. 1t carried items con-
templated in the Philippine expedition and the
early movements upon Cuba
IN the senate, on the Sd, an amendment to the
war revenue measure directing the secretary Of
the treasury to coin the silver bullion in the
treasury and to issue silver certificates against
it was agreed to-4S to 81. The bond amendment
| was also incorporated in the bill as a substitute
for the amendment to issue legal tender notes,
the vote being 45 to 3l....In the house, during
a short day session, 40 private pension and re-
lief bills were passed. An evening session was
held, devoted 10 bills granting pensions and
correcting military records, more than so OF
which were acted upon, one of them grant, ng q
pension to Nancy Berger, OF Pennsylvania,
aged los, widow Of 4 soldier OF the war Of 1872
In the senate. on the 4th, after eight hours
Of elaboration, during which more than a
| score Of amendments were offered, but two or
three of which were adopted, the war revenue
measure was paSSed-3S to 32......In the house
but a short session was held, and the only
measure Of general interest adopted was senate
bill to protect homesteaders who MAY enlist and
| serve in the forces OF the United States
Is the senate, on the 9th, an urgent deficiency
bill. made necessary by the war with Spain, and
carrying an aggregate of 81. 7i5 5000, was passed.
The greater part of the remainder of the seS-
sion was devoted to consideration Of the meas
ure providing for the taking of the twelfth and
| subsequent cenSuses, without any progress be-
ing made......In the house the revenue bill was
sent to conference, after which routine BUSH
ness, chiefly under suspension Of the rules, &C.
cupied the session, a number Of bills being
passed. Adjournment was taken pending the
disposal Of a measure providing a code OF GRIM
inal law and procedure for Alaska.
IN the senate, on the 9TH, consideration OF
the bill for the protection Of people in the In
dian territory was continued for three hours
| when it was passed. The discussion of the
census bill precipitated n civil service debate,
which had not been concluded when the senate
adjourned 1881 In the house, after dispoSing Of
the urgent war deficiency bill, as passed, with
amendments, by the senate, the house took up
the conference report upon the sundry civil APP
preparations bill, and began voting. severally
upon the 45 amendments, three of which were
| adODted and five rejected.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
HONORS FOR LIEUT.. HOBSON.
Ike President Anxious to Make a Recon-
~mendstion to Congress-There VIII
be Promotions for AL.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The president
has directed Admiral Sampson to pre-
pare and forward at once,a detailed re-
port of the gallant action of Lieut.
Richmond Pearson Hobson at Santiago,
and as soon as that is received will
send a special message to congress,
recognizing the heroism displayed not
only by Hobson himself, but by the
men who accompanied him on the
Merrimac. The order for a full re-
port is on, the on the way president feel
ing it best to wait official advices.
before taking the action he now con-
templates. What will be recommended
for Hobson and his crew is not certain
now, but there probably will be a rec
oRmendation for a vote of thanks.
specifically naming Hobson, though
probably not naming the men. Med
ais of honor, it is expected, by those
who have talked with the president on
the subject, will be struck off for the
little band of men, and promotion of
some sort is in store for all of them. 1t
will toke some days for Admiral Samp-
son tn get his report here, but prob
ably some time next week a message,
signalling the Merrimac incident will.
be SEM to congress.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
SECOND MANILA EXPEDITION.
Not Thought that 1t Can Start Before
Next Wednesday-Third and
Fourth Expeditions.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9.-It was semi
officially stated that the transports
Z~ealandia, China and Colon, conveying
the second Manila expedition, will sail
next Wednesday,. 1t was hoped that
an earlier start would be made, but
this does not seem possible.
The third expedition, which may get.
away within ten days, will consist of
the transport steamers Senator, City OF
Puebla and Ohio, conveyed by the
monitor Monadnock, the cruiser Phila-
delphia and the collier Nero (recently
the Whitgift.)
The Senator is already being pre-
pared for the trip. There is a posi-
bility hat the Indiana may take the
place of the City of Puebla, which will
be held until the fourth expedition is
ready. This will be composed of the
Morgan City, Alameda and City of
Para, and either the Indiana or the.
City of Puebla.
A number of vessels mentioned in
dispatches from the east as possible
transports are not available, for the
reason that they are coasters and;
have no can of transferring coal
from the hold to the bunkers at sea.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
A GREAT BATTLE FOUGHT.
Heavy Bombardment of the Span
ish Fortifications of Caimanero
in the Bay of Guantanamo.
THE SPANISH OBLIGED TO RETREAT.
Now Occupying the City Proper which
They will Defend to the Last Extrem-
ity, and Commit to the Torch in Case
of Final Defeat or Retreat by the De-
Tenders,

CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti, June 9.-It is
reported here that a great battle has
taken place at Caimanera, in the bay
Of Guantanamo. At half-past five
o'clock Tuesday morning five ships of
the American squadron opened a heavy
bo~mbardment of the Notifications of
the town.
There was a perfect hail of bombs in
the bay, striking and demolishing
many houses beyond the Notifications.
On the Spanish side the artillery re-
piled vigorously, maintaining for some
time a stout resistance. The fire from
the war ships, however, never slack
ened for al instant. 1t was regular
and carefully directed, and a great ma
jority of the shots proved effective.
The Spaniards were forced to abandon
their position on the shore and retreat
to the town of Caimanera proper.
1t is supposed that later they fled
from this position also with the inhab-
itants.
Information has reached here that
the Spanish at Santiago and Caimanera
are preparing for a final desperate
struggle and are determined to resist
the assaults of the Americans to the
last extremity.
The commander of the district is
sued riders yesterday to burn Cal
manera before yielding it into the
hands of the Americans. The latter
forced the entrance of the bay of Guam
tanamo, and, according to the latest
advices from Caimanera, it was feared
that the Americans would make an eff
fort to land forces there Wednesday
afternoon. Measures to prevent this,
if possible, had been taken by the
Spaniards.
The American fleet was still main
tanning its position.
Cable communication with Cuba,
which had been interrupted for many
hours, was partly restored yesterday
afternoon, but it is still difficult and
precarious. The report of the bonn
bardment at Caimanera came by cable.
The bombardment destroyed a little
house which sheltered the shore con-
nection of the French cable at Cal
manra, though whether by the explo-
sion of bombs from the water, or by
explosives used by aparty sent for that
purpose, is not known. The cables unit
ing the main cable with the Office at
Caimanera and the town of Caimanera
with Santiago were cut, thus account
ing for the prolonged absence of intel
ligence here as to operations in that
vicinity. 1t is also believed that the
cableat Santiago is cut.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the senate, on the Sth, the bill pro-
viding for the taking of the twelfth
census, which had been under consid-
Grafton for three days, was passed.
1t provides for immediate prelimi-
nary arrangements for taking the cen
sus of 1900. lin the house senate
amendments to the sundry civil ap-
preparations bill were disposed of
and a conference was agreed to. The
conference report on the post Office
bill was adopted without debate, and
the house proceeded to consider the
bill to provide for participation of vol
unteer soldiers in congressional cleo
tionS.
ELLA, Edith and Harville Watts,
children of Charles Watts, of Ferney's
Hill, near Woods Run avenue, Alle-
gheny, Pa, aged eleven and seven
years and four months respectively,
were so badly burned by the explosion
of a can of oil, on the Sth, thai they
| died in a short time.
JUDGE JULIUS f. GRINNELL died sud-
denly at the Illinois Trust and Savings
bank in Chicago or the Sth. Judge
Grinnell was famous for the record he
made as a fearless public servant, par
ticularly as states attorney during the
prosecution of the Haymarket bomb
throwers.
A DISPATCH from Charleston, S. c.,
says that the United States steamer
Leonidas put in there en- route from
Norfolk to Key West, on the Sth, and
reported that during a gale, on the
night of the 4th, she lost an iron water
barge with five men which she was
towing.
A RECEIVING order in bankruptcy
was issued, on the sth, against Ernest
Terah Hooley, of London, for years
prominent as the biggest company pro-
moter in England, and interested in
bicvcle, land and other concerns. He
was popularity supposed to be a multi
millionaire.
IT was officially" stated in Madrid,
on the sth, that Admiral Simpsons
losses in Santiago bay were heavy
estimated at 1,5O0 men. Admiral
Simpsons official report said there had
been no casualties.
A SPECIAL from Kingston, Jamaica,
on the sth, reported that the Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya and the torpedo-boat
DESTROYER Furor were badly damaged
during the bombardment of Santiago's
defenses on the 9Th.
An official note published in Mad
rid, on the Sth, closes with the admis-
sion: The American projectiles, how
ever, sank the Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes, five sailors and 30 marines
being killed"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
GRAVE SITUATION AT MANILA.
Eapt.-Gen. Augusti Reports q Dark Out
look for Spanish Supremacy In
the Philippines.

MADRID, June 9.--The following
communication from Capt-Gen. Au-
gust, dated at Manila, June 3, has
been published:
1.-The situation is very grave. Agui-
ualdo has succeeded in stirring up the
country, and the telegraph lines and
railways are being cut. l am without
communication with the provinces.
The province of Cavite has completely
rebeled, and the towns and villages.
are occupied by numerous bands.
A Spanish column defends the a
pote line to prevent the enemy from
invading the province of Manila, but
the foe has entered through Bulacan,
Lagina and Moron, so that Manila will,
thus be attacked by and and sea-
Il am striving to raise the courag e'
of the inhabitants, and will exhaust
every means of resistance; but l dis
trust the natives and the volunteers,
because there have already been many
assertions.
''Baccoor and linus have already
been seized by the enemy.
The instruction has reached great.
proportions and if 1 cannot count upon
the support of the country, the forces
at my disposal will not Suffice to hold
the ground against the enemies"
Gen. Correra, minister OF war, and
Capt. Aunon, minister of marine, have
gone to the palace to confer with
the queen regent a to Gen. Augustus
communication.
1t is reported that the S~paniards at
Manila have already been compelled
to take refuge in the fortified part of
the town.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

THE most terrific wind storm in the
history of Aberdeen, S. D., struck that
place, on the Sd, about l a. m. Many
| windows and minor buildings were
wrecked, and the Wisconsin house was
unroofed and the Northwestern rail-
road coal sheds totally demolished.
Great damage was done, also, in the
surrounding country.
A TERRIFIC ~downpour of rain oc-
Cured between st. Cloud and Hinck-
ley, Mimi, on the Great Northern
railroad, on the Sd. A piece of track 80
feet long and five deep was washed
away; a bridge three miles east of
Hinckley and a smaller one a mile
west were washed out, and there was
great damage to the roadbed in numer-
u places.
A SENSATION vas created in official
circles in st. Petersburg, on the Sd, by
the news of an unexpected attack by
1000 natives on a Russian post garri-
soned by 300 infantry, at the town of
Andijan, province of Ferghana, Turk
estan. 1t is said that 20 of the soldiers
were killed and is wounded.
THE Stars and Stripes, in the shape
of the largest flag eve made, is ready
to be unfurled over MORO castle, Ha-
vana, when Blanco surrenders. 1t is
12O feet long and 43H feet wide, and
was made to the order of a patriotic
Wall street New York; a at a cost
of S29O.
MARY ELIZABETH LEASE, the we'll
known Kansan, is seriously i'll at Port
land, Ore. While addressing a polit-
zeal meeting she became too i'll to pro-
coed, and went at once to her hotel. 1t
was heart trouble, brought on by over
work.
EVERY paper of London sounds the
praise of Lieut.. Hobson's exploit with
the collier Merrlmac at Santiago de
Cuba, which they say was a gallant
deed, ably planned and pluckiEy car
ried out.
IRVING SCOTT, president of the Union
iron works, San Francisco, with his
son, has taken out a special passport to
travel in Russia. The understanding
is that Mr.. Scott is called to consult
with the Russian naval officials relative
to the building of battleships.
The plant of the Webster Manufac-
turing Co. at West Superior, Wis, was
destroyed by fire on the morning of
4th, the building being struck by light
ming. Loss, $780, 600; partly insured.
THE United States ~gunboat Marietta
arrived at Key West, Fla, On the 4th,
from San Francisco, which port she
left on March 16. The trip was I'M
eventful, and there was not even a
| ease of sickness aboard. Much of the
voyage was made in company with the
battleship Oregon, and the first ques-
ton of the Marietta's officers on ar
rival was as to the Oregon's where
aboutS.
IT was rumored, on the 4th, that
President Heureaux of San Domingo
had been asassinat ed.
A SPECIAL from Vienna says: Ac-
cording to private advices from Cadiz
the preparation for active service of
the Spanish cruiser Carlos ", the bat
tleship Pelayo and the auxiliary cruis-
ers Patricia and Radio is proceeding
slowly, and these vessels are not yet
nearly ready to proceed to sea.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
THE REINA MERCEDES SUNK.
Five Sailors and Twenty-Five Marines on
Board OF the Vessel were Killed
Used as a Transport.

MADRID. June 9.-It is officially adj
mitted that the Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes was sunk by the fire of the
American fleet at Santiago de Cuba on
Monday. Five sailors and % marines
on board of her were killed.
The Reina Mercedes was a steel
cruiser, built at Carthagena in 1887.
She was over 1900 tons displacement,
27S feet 10 inches long, AZ feet 2
inches wide, and drew 10 feet ) inches of
water. She had 3,7O0 indicated horse
power when completed, was driven by
one propeller, and carried a crew of
about $40 men. Her engines, recently,
had been useless, owing to her boilers
giving out.
With the Alfonso MI. and the Reina
Christina, the Reina Mercedes of late
years has been used as a transport,
The three vessels were almost alike.
The armament of the sunken cruiser
consisted of six 6.2-inch Hontoria
breech-loading guns; two 2.7-inch
Hontoria breach-loading guns; three
6-pounder quick-iring guns; two
4-pounder quick-fring guns; six
s-pounder quick-firers; two machine
guns and five torpedo tubes. She was
bark rugged and had one smokestack.
Her coal capacity was about 500 to 600
tons. The Reina Mercedes was sup
posed to have a speed of about II
knots. She had no protective deck.