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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Letter from Camp.

SEA GIRT, N. j., Aug, 15, 1898.
Editor OF The Pleasantville Press
The Fourth Regiment still remains
at Sea Girt, and with little likelihood
Of our moving any further South at
present, now that Peace is assured.
RumOrs were floating around our
camp that we would leave for Jack
sonville, Fla /, this week, but they
turned out, las well as previous ru-
mOrs have) to be"fakes, " 1t was first
started by some one who had picked
up an idea somewhere. and it seems
incredulous how quick reports spread
and how many are always willing to
believe them.
Nearly all of Company L are well,
and at sick-call there are only about
half dozen to answer, and they
have only a slight cold or Indigestion.
Lieut.. G. Stanley Groves, was slight
ly indisposed last week, butis around
| again.
Capt. Bryant acted as Major of the
First Battalion, one afternoon last
week, during the absence of Major
Lohman, and he looked very well on
q horse.
A detail OF 10 men, under command
of Lieut.. Edge. left Sea Girt to attend
the funeral services of former Lieut..
Bing, of the Morris Guards, who was
buried at Mays Landing The de-
tail returned Thursday.
Last week proved to be no except
ion to the rule. in regards to the
weather, which has been very stormy
ever since our arrival here. Last
Wednesday the Police squad were
kept busy, between showers, in drain
ing the water from our Company,s
street, which is nearly the worst
drained street in the regiment. 1t
should be looked after by the officials.
On Saturday another atheletic car
nival was held, consisting of a 100
yds. dash. 40 yds dash, mile run,
mile run, y mile walk and 400yds
medley race composed of q 100 yds
hop, 100 yds. dash, 100 yds walk and
a 100 yds. run with q bucket of water
on your head, and hop, skip and a
jump. The y mile run and the mile
run were won by Joseph Biddle, of
Company F, the time being $50 for
the y mile, and 5.35. for the l mile
Allan Darby won the hop. skip and
jump, clearing 36 feet II inches, the
nearest competitor being over foot
behind. The 4 mile walk went to
Lewis Leopold, of Company Z. who
is said to be the Champion Walker of
the State, although Frazier, of Co. 1,
was q close second.
The weekly inspection of arms was
held Saturday, by Col. Robt. Smith.
Coporal. Fred Ivory, of Atlantic
City, was overcome by the heat, one
day last week, probably caused by
too much exertion punching the bag.
IIe aspires to be the Champion Bag
Puncher in the Regiment.
Coporal Hudson, went home on a
furlough last Saturday.
Quarter Master Sergeant, Manning
Keer is on the sick list
Coporal, VIM. B. Dill, former City
Editor of the Atlantic City Review, is
growing q full beard.
VOLUNTEER.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
BAKERsvILLE.

Mr.. Somers Adams is visiting his
father, Capt. Richard Adams.
Mrs. E ijsah Price and daughter, who
have been spending the winter in Va.
arrived home on Friday.
Misses Ida Lawrence, Florence and
Mabel Norcross, and Mr.. Thomas David
son, of SwedesborO, are visiting the
Misses Mitchell.
During the heavy thunder shower that
passf over here last Saturday evening,
the house of William Boice was struck
by lightning and quite badly damaged
The Y. P.S C. E., of the Central M. E.
church of Linwood, are making active
preparations for the festivsl to be given
in the grove adjoining the church, on
Tuesday the 23d inst. The proceeds will
be sent to the Army Relief Association.
On Saturday evening last merry
crowd enjoyed pleasant straw-ride to
Atlantic City. Those participating were
the Misses Nina Turner, Susie Collins,
Laura Mitchell, Bessie Mitchell. Rena
Burroughs, Edna Ryan, Nellie ireland,
Lizzie MattsoD, Ella Steelmon, Alice
Price, Julia Price, Hannah Smith, Ida
Lawrence, Florence and Mabel Norcross,
Reba Ashton, of fSwedesboro, and Ellen
Taylor, Of Philadelphia, Messrs Jos. and
Henry Mitchell, Vim. Risley, Howard
Horton, Otto Willis, Steelman Lee, Bert
Ireland, Harry Blackman, Clement Leh-
man and Mr.. Thomos Davidson, OF
Swedesb0ro.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
business Personals.

Insure with A. FL. Phillip & Co., 1916
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, NJ.
For sale-A small sail boat. Apply to
Richard l. Risley, Smiths Landing, N. ].
6-S.tf.
DR.. Samuel johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DIR. J. F. CrandalI, Dentist, Union Bank
Building, Atlantic City, assisted by w.
F. Seeds,
DIR. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post office. If
For Sale-A nearly new. 10 loot Bat
teau, fitted for Sailing parties. Price,
$500. Apply to E. Melville, Smiths
Landing, N. j. S-3 At.
A. L. Hammell, graduate Optician.
Office at the residence of Geo. Frambes.
Consultation and examination free.
All glasses guaranteed satisfactory.
9-1-97.
WANTED.-A Gentleman Cow, state
age and price. Atlantic Co. preferred.
Address, John Frye,
If. Longport p. o., N. j.
One of the completest and most per-
feet OF 1898 bicycles is the Northampton
wheel for $50. A first-class machine in
every particular. Every piece guarante-
ed from all imperfections for two years.
An automatic break attachment if
desired without extra charge. On ex-
hibition and for sale by J. C. Clark, S13
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
sCULLvILLE.

On Saturday evening, August 18th,
the guests of the Wesley House had a
most enjoyable time. Mrs. l.. B. Munroe
and Miss Margaeet FL. Scott issued invi-
tations for an evening company to all
the guests, and about 8 O'Clock all were
assembled in Scull's Hall, which was
prettily decorated with flags, flowers,
Greens. etc. Book Contest, Curiosity
Table, Spooning the Spud, and Donkey
Party were among the many games
INDUCED in, and thanks to previous ar
rangements a jolly time was insured.
Recitations, talks, presenting diplomas,
and awarding cards of merit helped to
pass away the hours which fed all too
quickly. The guests entered their names
in two books, which will be kept and
greatly prizsd by theladies who managed
matters, as mementO of the evening.
After refreshments were served and
three cheers given for the Wesley House
the party broke up, and all retired well
pleased.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
PEACE (!

Peace has come at last and every
body should feel thankful that the
loss of life has been SO small. Never
before has a great nation gone to
war, raised great armies, destroyed
fleets captured cities, and changed
the map OF the world, with loss OF
less than three hundred men. But
the war was one for freedom and
humanity and the Almighty God of
battles was on our side. The blight
of Spanish rule has been removed,
and never more will it's dark shadow
be cast across the western hemis-
phere Thank God for Peace once
more Thank God for Peace with
Honor and Victory
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Death of Joseph A. Barstow.
A Promiuent and well KNOWN
citizen of Atlantic City.

Joseph A. Barstow, one of the best
known citiza ans of Allan tic City, died of
paralysis, Monday evening. after brief
Illness. The following sketch of him is
from the Re1ieW.
s'Mr. Barstow was identified largely
with the growth and progress of Allan
tic City, at which place he has made his
home for many years, having become q
resident here before the construction of
the first railroad in 1854.
The deceased was native of Maine,
being horn in Noblesburg, Maine, April
8, 1927. His father and also Mr.. Barstow
was a leading ship builder at Damaris-
Gotta, in the same State. from which the
deceased later removed to Boston. On
locating in Atlantic City, Mr.. Barstow
became an extensive contractor, the
present Sea side House, owned by
Charles Evans, being one of his last large
building operations.
For about the past ten years the de-
deased was the President and Superin-
tandent of the Atlantic City Gas and
Water Company and he was also Vice
President of the Atlantic City National
Bank, besides being a director in several
other local corporations. He also had
business connections in Philadelphia.
He was formerly a member of City Coun-
Gil Ia the eighties. His widow was
formerly Miss Anna E. Turner, sister
of former Councilman Richard H. Turner
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
ATLANTIC CITY.

Many Cape May citizens and cot
tagers came up with their represen-
tatives on the links, and were much
pleased with their reception, and OF
course, with their victory. Among
them were Hon. J. M. E. Hildreth,
Mayor of Cape May City DR.. EmIen
Physick DIR. J. l.. Shoemaker; Mrs.
f. r. Shattuck Mrs. L. H. Ayres
Miss Bessie Ayres Charles M. Phelps
Miss Margeret Blakely Mrs. Edwin
F. Cook Miss Edith Stovell; Mrs. E.
K. Artman Miss Pauline Artman
+ J. H. Howett Jacob Smith and J
r. Jones.
From Atlantic City were Mayor
and Mrs. Joseph Thompson; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Hackney Capt. Samuel
Somers Harry w. Leeds Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Somers Herbert SOmers
Supt. and Mrs. A. o. Dayton Mr..
Fredrick Hemsley Mrs. Milton c.
Work : Mrs. G. Wistar Evans and
Miss Gummey.
From along the Shore were Mrs. I.
G. Adams and the three MissesAdams:
Mrs. Hugh Collins and Mrs. G.. III.
Jenness.
just as the game closed q terrific
thunder shower burst upon the scene
and lasted for several hours. Those
present on the grounds found ample
shelter in the elegant and capacious
Club house, but those who had start
for Atlantic City in their own private
cOnveyances were not SO fortunate.
The storm overlook them on the
Meadow Turnpike, and those i'm open
carriages were thoroughly drenched.
The return game will be played at
Cape May City to-day "wednesday. J
and another close and interesting
contest may be looked for.
On Saturday the Club Tournament
games were continued and large num-
Der of people were present. In the final
trial between FL. w. Leeds and Hugh
Collins, the latter won by up, and thus
secured the tournament trophy.
On tbe regular tournament, the follow
ing is the score:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
MILITARY COMMISSIONERS
who WIN Restore Order in Cuba and
Porto Rico.

who VIII Restore Order in Cuba and
Porto Rico.
Washington. Aug. 16-Today's Post
says: The announcement of the per-
sonnel of the military commissions for
Cuba and Porto Rico may now be ex-
pected at any time. The president has
practically determined upon the mill
tary and naval officers who will com
pose the commission. 1t is probable
that the names will be as follows:
Cuban Commission.-Major General
j. T. Wade, Major General M. c..
Butler and Admiral w. T. Sampson.
Porto Rico Commission.-Major Cen
eral John r. Brooke, Major General
Theodore Schawn and Admiral Win
field S. Schley.
1t will be noticed that the name Of
General F'itzhugh Lee does not appear
in the list of the Cuban commissioners
The omission is not unintentional. Gen
eral Lee was originally slated for a
place on the commission, but will not
serve, owing to his desire to remain at
the head of his army corps. 1t is ex
pected that this corps. the Seventh,
will eventually be sent to Cuba, and
in that event General Lee will go to the
island at it's head. preferring this pos
sition to a commissionership.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Proposals for Coal.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Clerk of the Board of Education,
Borough of Pleasantville, on Saturday,
August 20, 1898, for the furnishing and
delivering at the several School Houses,
total of 26 tons of Lehigh Hard Stove
Coal, well screened.
Also sealed proposals on the same date
for Janitors, of the three schools for the
coming school term. The School Board
reserves the right to reject any or. all
bids. By order of the
Board of Education,
Webster Price, Borough of Pleas'ville.
Dist. Clerk, Dated Aug. 5, '9S.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
The Heavenly Meeting.

Tell, oh tell me, Book of visions, bright
with promise, sweet with prayer,
Shall | know the angel faces that are
waiting, over there
Shall find my children children will my
gentle mother lay
Her dear hand upon my. forehead in the
old earth-loving way ?
Father, keep them as loved them or,
if changed to other guise,
May the Heavenly transformation dawn
but slowly on mine eyes.
Let me take them to my bosom, once,
upon that shining shore,
As saw them when we parted, in the
lovelit days of yorec-
JAMES BUCKHAM in the August Ladies
Home Journal
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
PLEASANTVILLE, N J., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II, 1893
THE COUNTRY CLUB.

The game of golf between the Cape
May team and that of the home club
that was played at the Mortified
grounds last Wednesday, was a close
ly contested one, and the visitors
were victorious by one point. 1t was
the first regular match game with
any outside organization OF golf
players and great interest was at
tached to it.
A large number of interested spec
tators were present from Atlantic
City, Cape May and Philadelphia, the
most of them enthusiasts of the an
cient Scotch game which has been
played for hundreds of years, Just as
1T is now since it became Il fashion
able "fad' in this country.
During the game ON Wednesday
there was some very close Individual
playing and some very close scores.
Frank III. BOhlen. of Philadelphia,
who is a noted cricketer as well as
golf player, lowered the Country
Clubs stroke record, for the second
time from 81 to 81. Mr.. r. Wistar
Harvey, of the Cape May team, went
around in IS strokes, and Milton C.
Work, of the Country Club, in 81.
THE SCORE.
The opposing players and the scores
made were as follows
CAPE MAY.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Yellowstone Park and Omaha
Exposition.
erbOHHIIy.IOuuu Ouf
pennsylvania Railroad.


PersOnally.COndu Tour via
pennsylvania Railroad.
The Yellowstone National Park is un-
qH stionably one of the moet interesting
regions ON the globe, for within it is dis
played the greatest collection of natures
manifold wonders. Iadeed, this mount
ain-bound plateau, high up on the sum-
nit of the everlasting Rockies, is verit-
able play ground for the worlds giant
forces.
The personally conducted tour of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which
leaves New York On September 1, affords
the most satisfactory means of visiting
this wonderland and viewing it's mar
velous features. A stop of two days will
be made on the return trip at Omaha,
affording an opportunity to visit the
Trans Mississippi Exposition. Tourists
will travel by special train of Pullman
smoking, dining, sleeping and observa-
tion cars 10 each direction. Eight days
will be spent in the Park. A stop will
also be made returning at Chicago The
round trip rate, $235 from New York,
Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington,
$3.50 from Pittsburg, covers all necessary
expenses.
For detailed itineraries and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agents. Tourist
Agent, 1896 Broadway, New York, or
address Geo. W. Royd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17

and banners, arrange for the amusements
of the day in the grove, and provide
themselves with lunch baskets.
Sunday School friends of Pleasantyille
are cordially invited to attend. BY order
of Committee,
Lewis Steelman, Sec of Linwood
g. S. Winner, Sec. of Egg Harbor
Rev. F. Atkinson, Sec. of Somers Point
E. D. Riley, Mays Landing.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
". G.. II, U,

Everybody invited to the public meet
ing, September LIST.
The Union meets this week at Mrs.
Lena Horizons, Smiths Lsnding.
Superintendents will please prepare
their reports for our annual meeting on
September LIST.
All members whose dues are not paid
will please see the Treasurer before the
end of this month, as our membership is
taken only from the Treasurer's books.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Peace Celebration

st. Johns M. P. Church will celebrate
the close of the war with grand enter
tainment in Gouldey's Grove, near the
church. next Saturday afternoon and
evening, August Goth. There will be
addresses by prominent speakers. CON-
-mencing at 80 sharp. Suitable refresh
ments and confections will be sold. tits
to be hoped that all will take an active
interest and show. by their presence,
their appreciation of the Importance of
the occasion.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
PLENTY of Food For Cubans.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The subsist-
ence department of the army will have
plenty of supplies ready to forward to
Cuba in case 1t Is found that the peo-
pie there must be supplied from the
United States. There are supplies at
Tampa and at many other points near
enough to the seaboard to load avail
able transports when information
reaches this government that they will
be needed. 1t is, of course, an assump-
tion only SO far that supplies must be
sent to Cuba. Since hostilities began
no information has reached this gov
ernment concerning the reconcentra ;
does or any other portion of the peo-
pie OF Cuba within the Spanish lines.
That they are destitute Is inferred from
the conditions which existed previous
to the war
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17

Sec. 9-Any person bringing into this
Borough or transporting on any high
way, public or private, any garbage, city
sloJs or iecal 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
source of public discomfort, shall be
liable to penalty of twenty dollars.
By order of Board of Health,
Pleasantville Borough.
Dated July, 13, 9S. J. Sanders, Sec.
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Whole Number, 443.

on foot, when we consider the great
number of passengers carried and the
distance they are transported. Now and
then some terrible slaughter, like the
accident on the meadows, horrifies the
country, and well it may, but we take no
note of the millions Of people carried
from one end of the country to the other
in absolute safety, thanks to the men
who sit in the cab and telegraph Office
"ARGUs."
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Poisoned.

Mark Sanders, Oliver J. HammeIl and
Robert M. Willis, three of our leading
gunners, while cunning in the bushes,
near South Atlantic, one day last week,
had their hands badly poisoned by COM
ing in contact with some sort of poison
GUS shrubbery. 1t was neither Sumach,
or Ivy, and they did not know that the
plants were poisonous until they began
to suffer from the effects.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
A Narrow Escape.

Mr.. Henry Boice, of Abseeon, had a
narrow escape from death one day last
week. He was leading COW across the
railroad tracks at one of the crossings,
and being partially deaf, did not, hear
the approaching train. The locomotive
struck the COW and killed her. but Mr..
Boice, fortunately escaped without in
jury.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
so MERs POINT.

From all Indications the Grand Prize
Ball to be held at Townsend and Van
SAINTS Hotel on Thursday evening, Aug
ust 18th, will be largely attended. The
special features will be popular vocal
selections by the Georgia Plantation
Negros, and the Waiting for Suitable
Prizes. A pleasant time is assured to all
that attend.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin P. Risley gave a
delightful Musicale on Friday evening
last. The guests were entertained by
Miss Mary Spain, of Philadelphia, who
gave several vocal selections of high
order in her usual attractive style, and
Miss Ethel Risley who is rapidly becom-
ing fine pianist. Several Others that
were expected to be present were detain-
ed on account of the heavy rainstorm
that preyailedduring The evening. Those
present were Rev. and Mrs. Arthur
Douglas, Mr.. Charles Douglas, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S.
Adams, Mr. and Mrs. o j. Hammell, Mr..
and Mrs. r. M. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Collins, Mrs. W. l. Newell, Jr., Mrs.
g. Ii. Jenness, of Pleasantville, and Mrs.
st. John and Miss Mary Spain of Phila.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
A New Berth For Porter.

Washington. Aug. -16-Mr. Robert P.
Porter. the superintendent Of the last
general census of the United States,
has been appointed commissioner to
examine and report upon the finances,
banking systems and customs laws Of
Cuba and Porto Rico.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE BoRoUGH
OF PLEAsANTvILLE, N. J.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17

is much improved in health, but not yS
quite strong enough to resume the active
duties of his profession. Nc. Ferguson
was greatly beloved during his pastorate
here, and all who know him will wish
him speedy restoration to perfect health.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
BASE BALL.

Pleasantville defeated New Gretna on
Saturday in the most exciting game of
the season. Fine fielding kept the score
down, but PleasantvilIe won out in the
ninth. Score -
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Portugal,s Ministry Resigns

Lisbon. Aug 16.--The ministry has
resigned and Senior Jose Lucahio has
been charged with the task Of forming
9 new cabinet.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
New Gretna 3 01O2 100 5
Pleasantv'e. o 1 o 2 OF IO2 6

Two-base hit. E. Adams. Struck
out. by Adams 15, by Sears 5. Base
on balls, by Adams 2. by Sears 2.
Stolen Bases New Gretna 6, Pleasant
vile 2. Umpire, III. Risley.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
Town Topics.

A large party of our young folks went
to Lily Lake, on straw-ride, Thursday
evening last.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
ARE YOU GOING SOUTH ?


Don't start South without consulting
John M. Beall, District Passenger Agent,
Southern Railway, 1913 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia. If you cannot call in per-
son, write to him.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-17
NEW GRETNA.


None out when winning run was
made.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-28
GLOBE SIGHTS

(Fram the Atchison Globe.)
 It is mean man who expects his deg to kill a skunk
 A loafer reaches the last stage when he goes to sleep in a saloon
 When you want to form an opinion of mankind, look at the average exam ples.
 Some people don't believe that they can do business without talking in a whisper.
 The remark people make oftener than any other: q always get the worst of it''
 People who are in love, stay out so late that their voices sound as if they had cold during their entire engage ment
 The doctors are kept busy rustling around to see those who have tried to rush spring by sitting out doors in the evening.
 woman's mental agony at being caught in whirl of dust just after she has washed her head, must be some thing awful.
 There is good deal said in woman's magazines about "The Way to Win a Woman The trouble is that the men are chased so hard they never have time to sit down and read these arti- cleS
 Women are wearing so many pads now that when they take their clothes off, they must look like a race horse just before he is stripped for an event. Bustles and hip pads have been addeL this year.
 Men who take off their coats and vests to do a little work around an office demand that a woman shall keep her hair curled, and a stiff collar on, then the men demand lots of things which they never get.