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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
Town TOpics

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins entertained
a large party of their young friends at
an evening company on Wednesday last.
The time was delightfully."- passed in play
ing games and by vocal and instrumen-
tai music. Each guest present was pre-
sented with an appropriate souvenior.
The occasion celebrated being the hosts
birthday. All retired at late hour
wishing him many happy returns OF the
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
Special Train Service.
MT. Calvary Cemetery ON DecOra-
tiOn Day via w. j. & 3. .. II. H.

For the accommodation Of the
persons desiring to visit Pleasantyille
ant Mt. Calvary cemeteries on Decora-
tion Day, May 80, the West Jersey &
Seashore Railroad company will
have the following special train ser
vice I'm effect on that day. Leave
Atlantic City and IL a. M, /, 2 and
4.05 D. m Returning leave Mt. Cal
vary cemetery 9.15 and III Is q. m,
i 25, 3.45 and AS p. m. Trains stop
at Pleasantville and Pleasantville
cemetery in each direction.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
Good News.

The summer schedule between Atlantic
City, Pleasantville and Somers Point
will go into effect on Saturday May %.
Both motor trains will be put in service
and better accommodations may be
looked for than ever before.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25

WILLIAM EwART GLADSTONE.
his family, and his death was peaceful
in the extreme. He was conscious al
most to the last. and knew that the
end was near. Mr.. Gladstone will be
given a national funeral. and his re-
mains will rest In Westminster Abbey.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
! YYrc,, ctrao mars attached ~ the fiora

Upon streamers attached to the floral
pieces were the words: with mowers,
not bullets" IA united country honors
the men who are rallying to her de-
tense. May the memory Of 81 be e.
faced by the welcome OF 80.
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w. c. II. U.

The discussion at the "Y' last week
on SHOULD women Vote" resulted in a
tie. They meet this week at Miss Lydia
Budd's.
Request is made for seasonable child
ren's clothing on behalf of two highly
worthy families. Please see what you
can spare.
The Uaion will meet on Friday at the
home of Mrs. Douglass. The order of
business will be found in Question
Box. Every one please bring a written
question to drop in the box.
The Social at Mrs. David Fairbrothers
was well attended and very enjoyable.
Thanks to the young ladies and John
Blake who contributed SO much to the
evenings pleasure. An auction to dis
pose of the few left-overs from the Fair
was very amusing with George FL.
Adams ss auctioneer. The Building
Fund lacks only dollar and a quarter
(S1.25) of being fifty dollars.
Barn Burned.
During the heavy storm which passed
over this section, on Friday night, last
the barn owned by Mr.. Elias Corson on
the new road was struck by lightning
and the horse owned by Mr.. Halbert one
of our summer residents was struck and
Instantly killed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25

Barcelona, May 24.-A steamer took
1000 soldiers from Cadiz Saturday for
the Canaries or the Philippines, and
there are two transatlantic liners now
II port here.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
ARE YOU GOINC SOUTH !?
The Southern Railway Reachs
All Prominent Points.

Don't start South without consulting
John M. Beall, District Passenger Agent,
Southern Railway, 828 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia. If you cannot call in per-
son, write to him,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
BAKERSVILLE.
ENGLISH CREEK,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Boice passed
Sunday with relatives at Leeds Point.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25

the chief Object of their existence was to
encourage the Saints to swear.
On our editorial page will be found a
fine poem, from the pen of DR.. James
North, of Atlantic City, which will be
read with interest by all our readers
who admire poetic genius. In descrip-
tive imagery and classical diction DR.,
North possesses gifts rarely tqualled.
Many of his recent poems are OF q high
order of merit and he is rapidly gaining
a reputation not bounded by local
limos
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
DEATH OF GLADSTONE
The Great Briton Passed Quietly
Away ut Hawarden.
UNIVERSAL SORROW IN ENGLAND
The Program in Parliament WIN Be
an Address to Her Majesty Praying
For a Funeral at the Public Expense
y and q Monument In Westminster.

London, May 1s.-William Ewart
Gladstone, the famous English states
man, died at his residence in Hawarden
early this morning. When death came
the eminent Briton was surrounded by
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-05-25
EDWARD BELLAMY DEAD.

jounty News continued on Fourth pagt
The times., 1898-04-25
CoNTRABAND OF WAR.
The Goods Classified by Governs
ment Official.

Referring to the question as to what
constitutes ''contraband of war" Gov
ernment official of high rank made this
statement Saturday:
According TO national law the cIassi-
fication of merchandise 10 determine
whether OF not it is contraband OF war
is as follows:
1.-Absolute contraband. This includes
everything of an essentially warllke
character.
2-occasional or conditional contra
band. This class includes provisions.
naval stores coal. horses, machinery OF
certain kinds. iron and steel in such
form that it is evident they are destined
for the use of the enemy.
3--GOOds not cOntraband. In this class
is included every article of merchandise
not intended for use in war. Household
wares, musical instruments and church
service are thus classified.
mo article of merchandise is contra
band unless transported beyond the terri
toriaI waters and Jurisdiction of a ueu-
tral state, nor unless destined for ar
enemy's port. or for an enenys use.
or for an enemyS ship upon the high
seas which belligerent ships are permit
ted 10 police in search of an enemy )
ships and contraband of war.
Each belligerent government Is COM
petent 10 determine what Il VIII treat
as contraband. Its prescription of con-
traband articles is conclusive If such
prescription should be made IN Outrag-
eous disregard of international law or OF
treaty rights. neutral states affected
NAV interDOSe-
The times., 1898-04-25

''Of all the boys who apply to US
about 90 per cent are rejected because
they have not the consent of their pa
rents or have been sent TO a reform
school or for some similar reason. OF
the remainder from One-tenth to one
quarter Iail in the physical or mental
requirements The kind that We prefer
are Americans or nadye-born lads.
who have been brought up near the
water They generally know how 10
handle a boat and to swim, and won't [
get seasick when rough weather comes
along. But we sometimes get very
good boys from the country.
When the boy has passed his eX-
animation he is taken on board the
training ship. of which there are two,
one at Coasters HarbOr Island, near
Newport, and the other at Mare ISL
and, San Francisco. He first receives
a uniform of regulation blue jersey,
sailor trousers and round hat, which
makes him feel quite like man-o'-
wars man at once, though he is very
far from being that
During their course on the training
ship the boys are disted as third-class
apprentices and receive SO per month
pay, besides their clothing and rations.
After completing their tour of service
they are promoted to second-clasS ap-
prentices, and their pay is raised to
SIS per month. While they have done
one wears service they are in line for
promotion to first-class apprentices
and receive S21 per month, which is
only $3 per month less than is paid to
able seamen.''
The times., 1898-04-25
THE AsIATIC SQUADRON.
American Vessels Which VIII
BIockade the Philippine Islands.

b1Ockaue tnc
The Asiatic squadron, which viii block
ade the Philippine Islands. is immeas-
urably superior 10 any fleet the Spanish
can send against it in those waters
The fighting vessels of the squadron
are: The Baltimore. protected cruiser.
built in 1887: displacement. 4.41S tons;
horse power. 1O.Os4: speed. 20.09- She has
four 6-pound and two 3-pound rapid-fire
guns. two 1-pound rapid-fire cannon. four
Hotchkiss revolving cannon and two Cat
lings.
The Olympia. protected cruiser, built
in 1881; displacement. $50; horse power.
I7.313. speed. 2I.6 She has four S-inch
breech-loading rifles. ten 5-inch rapid-tire
guns. fourteen 6-pOund and six l-pouud
rapid-fire guns and four Gatlings-
The Raleigh. protected cruiser. built in
1883: displacement. 3.Z13; horse power. d.
COO; speed. 19. She has ten 5-inch and one
e-inch rapid-fire guns. eight 6-pOund and
four 1-pound rapid-fire cannon and two
Gatlings.
The Boston. protected cruiser. built in
1855: displacement. $3.50 tons; horse pow
er. 1000; speed. 15.6. She has six 6-inch
and two S-inch breech-loading rifles. two
6-pound two 3-pound and two 1-pOund
rapid-fire guns. two HOtchkiss revolving
cannon and two Gatlings-
The Concord. gunboat. built in 1SSS; dis
placement. 1.Tl0; horse power, 3.405; speed.
los. She has six 6-inch breech-lOading
rifles, two 6-pound and two 3-pOund rap
id-fire guns. two Hotchkiss revolving can
non and two Gatlings.
The Petrol. gunboat. built in 1851; dis
placement, SS2 tons; horse power. 1.095:
speed, Ill She has four 6-inch breech-
loading rifles. one 1-pound raPid-fire gun.
two Hotchkiss revolving cannon and two
Gatlings.
The times., 1898-04-25
THEIR SERVICES DECLINED.
Women Must Not Go az Nurses to
Cuba.


Cuba.
Surgeon General Sternberg, T. S NJ
when asked about the official ultimatum
that no women would be sent as nurses
TO Cuba, said:
ut is true. 1t is not my intention to
send any women nurses to the Key " vest
hospital or to Cuba. We have hospital
corps of trained men, whose duty 1t is TO
go with the troops in the field, and if we
require additional assistance in Cuba or
on the Gulf coast | shall accept only
those who are immune TO yellow fever.
from having had the disease or passed
through one or more epidemics. In case
hospitals are established farther North,
it is possible that We may require the as
sistance of trained women nurses. A
large number have already volunteered
their services. All applications are placed
upon file for future reference. and it is
impossible to say at present whether the
services of any can be accepted.
"A large number of patriotic women
who have had no special training as
nurses, have also volunteered their ser
vices While fully appreciating the mo-
tives which led to this offer. it is evil
dent that there is no probability that their
services can be utilized in the care of the
sick and wounded of our armies.
The surgeon general said further:
II am receiving daily a great many
letters from physicians in all parts of the
country, volunteering their services in
any capacity in which they might be re-
qulred. ! have already on file more than
I2G0 such applications, many of them
from prominent surgeons, and consld-
cradle number from surgeons who have
seen service during the civil war. There
is no reason to believe that any great
number of these will be required. Ger
tainly no one will be sent with the troops
to Cuba who is not immune from yellow
| fever To send non-immune physicians
or nurses would be simply to provide ad-
ditional pa tents to be taken care of and
would be a great wrong"
John Addison Porter secretary TO Pres
| ident Mckinley, was seen, and while he
said that business of the greatest possible
moment demanded all his time, he would
! gladly spare a few minutes to encourage
the patriotic spirit which today fills the
hearts of all true American women.
| Mr.. Porter was asked what the Presi-
| dent and Mrs. Mckinley felt about the
| good work women could do in this time
| OF war.
He said: Both the President and Mrs.
| Mckinley feel that. if the war Is of long
| duration, women will be of service in
| many valuable ways, but just what these
ways will be Is hard to tell at the present
| time. Their uses, however, will be de-
| termned by the necessity for them" Mr.
| Porter added that he was voicIng the
| Presidents and Mrs. McKinleys feelings
as neither of them will be interviewed
| personally the Chief Executive feeling
that his time should be devoted to the
vital questions that are now before the
country.
The times., 1898-04-25

Detective Kiimartin and Policemen
Fields and Sullivan captured Joseph
Oleson, eighteen years of age, yester-
day under pile of lumber on Ohio
Avenue, where he was hiding. OIeson
was wanted for housebreaking. it being
alleged that he entered the office of
Lumber Dealer George y. Sheehan Fif-
teenth and Streets northwest. before
daylight yesterday morning and stole a
quantity of clothing ana other articles.
besides breaking into the sdIe. He was
attired in Mr.. Sheehan's clothes when
arrested. Oleson is a stranger. and
came here with the idea of following the
army, he said.
The times., 1898-04-25

house on Morro Castle burned In peace
till 11:10 o'clock, and there was no sign
ashore that any person had seen the
squadron, let alone comDrehending It's
object in visiting Cuban waters. But at
that instant the light wiuked for the
last time and disappeared altogether a
moment later red flash near the base
of the light house tower was seen ana
then came another and another until
eight were seen and as many duh roars
came rolling over the six miles of sea
to where the squadron was rolling. Very
likely the number of shots indicated that
eight ten-inch rifles are mounted at
MORO Castle instead of six, as was re-
ported some time ago, but whatever their
number or character they We're not train
ed, or else were not able to reach out
to the ships. for no one afloat saw or
heard anything of any proJectileS
1t is learned that Havana, Mariel,
Matanzas and Cardenas are the only
ports to be blockaded at present.
The times., 1898-04-25
VIII Taste the Honey of Liberty.

God in His wise providence. created
the young giant America to hurl the
lion of tyranny and oppression from the
Island of Cuba, and out of the carcass
of that old lion, Cuba shall yet taste the
sweetest honey of liberty" was the pro-
phetic utterauce of the Rev- Frank c.
Bristol, in his sermon last evening at
the Metropolitan NJ. E Church Dr.
Bristol took SIMPSONS riddle for his
ext: 'Out of the eater came meat: out
of the strong came sweetness" In de-
veloping his subject he demonstrated
that the wise ruling Providence brought
good 70 humanity out of evil. In proof
of this he cited the example of the growth
of America out of the English colonies
and the influence for good it has had on
the world since the establishment of this
Government.
The times., 1898-04-25

Members of Division No. ,, Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, gave a literary and
musical entertainment last evening in
Gonzaga Hall. Renditions of ''The Star
Spangled Banner and America" elected
much applause. Enthusiasm over war
between America and Spain was inter
spersed by cheers for Ireland. Thomas
j. Donovan selected an opportune mo-
ment to make an address favoring a rev
olution in the Emerald Isle against Great
Britain. His sentiments were heartily
seconded by the assemblage. T. T. Dolan
compared Ireland to Cuba and in a spir-
tied speech predicted that in the near
future his native country would be re-
leased from EngIands rule. Congress-
men John f. Fitzgerald and Rowland 3.
Mahany were scheduled 10 make address,
es. but neither put in an appearance
owing to the pressure of official business.
The times., 1898-04-25
THE FLAG OF SPAIN BURNED.
Torn Down, TrampIed On md Then
Destroy

New York, April 2i-Yesterday morn
ing J. Schwane. the proprietor of "A hotel
at 106 Vesey Street. bought an American,
a Cuban and a Spanish flag. He hung
the three out in front of the building,
the American highest, the Cuban just be-
meath, and the Spanish at the bottom
upside down and in tatters. A market
man came along last night at o'clock.
On each lapel of his coat was an Ameri-
can emblem.
When he saw the Spanish flag he gave
a whOop. / was such a whoop as at
tracts people in the neighborhood Of the
market. Men fresh from the shambles
appeared, and youths with big baskets
on their arms. The marketman, who
afterward refused TO give his name but
was addressed as Sim by one of the
crowd, called for a barrel Six were
forthcoming. Sim straddled two and
reached for the Spanish flag.
He tore it down and the crowd
trampled on it. Then a pile of excelsior
was brought and lighted. The flag was
thrown into the fire and burned up,
while the crowd cheered for Old Glory
The times., 1898-04-25
STIR AT THE NAVY YARD.
Marines Enthusiastic Over the Prov
poets for N Fight

The actual beginning of hostilities be-
tween America and Spain has caused an
enthusiastic stir al the navy yard. Most
of the marines have left for Cuba By way
of New York. and the few remaining are
eager to follow. They are for the most
part raw recruits and number about
twenty-five men. There are twenty-five
men at the Marine Barracks and il Is
expected that as soon as the number be-
comes slightly increased that they will be
ordered away to do service with the
complement now at the navy yard.
Capt. F. RI. Harrington. who left with
the last detachment of marines and who
VIII probably remain with the ships un-
I'll the war Is over. has been temporarily
succeeded by Lieut.. c. A. Dayen.
The capture of the enemy's freighters
has caused wild enthusiasm among the
recruits. and given them encouragement
IN their desire to get at the Spanish The
existing state Of war has not only caused
joy among the marines. The mechanics
at the great gun shop are also anxious
TO enlist many Of them in the volunteer
army The calling out of the District
National Guard has disabled branch OF
the gun shop. Sixty-fve of the men In
the gun shop are members of the guard
anu VIII go INTO camp To-Day with the
boys These men are for the most part
expert mechanics. and number of them
have been working upon special order.
about which the officers in charge are
very reticent. Commander Pendleton re-
alizeS with Commandant Norton. that
the calling out of these men will disable
the shop and II is not unlikely that they
may be detailed back after they have
gone into camp with the guard This.
of course, depends upon the rapfdity with
which the Government can secure men to
fill their places.
Large shipments OF guns and mounts
have been made during the past week. in
Guiding ordnance for the fast auxiliary
cruisers being refitted. The work OF bor-
ing and rifling. though necessarily slow
and tedious. is moving along. and more is
being accomplished than at any time in
the history of the shops. The men con-
tinue 10 work day and night in three
shifts of eight hours each The total
number OF employees is over 1.500.
Sentries are on guard at the main en-
trance and around the walls at all hours
with strict orders TO keep out all visitors.
/ The guard will probably be increased in
the near future in order to render moro
perfect protection to the shops.
The times., 1898-04-25

"a word to the wise Is sufficient and a
word from the wise should be sufficient
but you ask. who are the wise2 Those
who know. The oft repeated experiences
of trustworthy persons may be taken for
knowledge. Mr.. W. NJ. Terry says Cham
berlains Cough Remedy gives better sat
isfaction than any other In the market.
lie has been in the drug business at Elk
ton. KY. for twelve years; has sold hun
dreds of bottles of this remedy and near
IL all other cough medicines manufac-
tured which shows eonclusively that
Chamberlains Is the most satisfactory to
the people and is the best. For sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale -and retail drug
gist. 93S Street northwest. and Con-
necticut Avenue and S Street northwest:
and I42S Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-04-25

A wedding of interest to a number of
Washington friends was that of Miss
Mary Maynadier Steele. daughter of the
Rev. j. n. Steele. vicar of Trinity Church,
New York to Mr.. Theodore w Morris.
jr. of the same city, which occurred
Wednesday last at noon at Trinity
Church, the ceremony being performed
by the brides father assisted by tho
Rev. DIR. Dix. Among the bridal at
tendants was Miss Valerie Worthington,
of this city. who was gowned. as were
the other maids in white organdie and
pink SASH with a picture hat trimmed
with pink and white plumeS. Her flow
ers were pink sweet peas. The full vest
ed choir of Trinity Cuhrch rendered beau
tifuly several selections during the cerc-
mony. pretty feature of the wedding
was the entering Of the bridesmaids and
flower girls from the chancel and walking
down the center aisle to meet the bride
An informal reception was held after the
father and mother No. 10 West Eigh-
teenth Street.
The times., 1898-04-25
Dfsrating Himself.

0rom the Richmond TnncS.)
Tuckcr-Good morning, colonel; what's the war
ncwsg
Hawkins Say, old man, never mind about that
colonel
Tucker Why. l thought everyone called you
cOlonel2
Hawkins-well. they did use to do it; but,
really now, there's nothing in il.
The times., 1898-04-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The social event 6f this evening will be
the grand promenade concert to be given
by the Art Loan Committee at the ola
Corcoran Gallery. for the benefit of
wounded soldiers and sailors.
The times., 1898-04-25

Mr.. d. Laughran desires to state that
he is in no way connected with the vol
unteer company recently organized in the
First Ward, as stated in The Times Sat
urday morning
The times., 1898-04-25


The last meeting of the Short Story
Club of this city was a particularly brill
liant one There was large attendance
of members and visitors. the parlors of
the club being filed.
The story of the evening, entitled I'm
the Latin Quarter was read by the
author, Miss Edith ogden. a talented
young sculptress of this city. being
sketch from life among the artists in
Paris. while Miss Ogden was studying
there.
Mrs Pennebaker the leading soprano
of St. Matthew's choir, sang a solo, which
was vociferously encored, to which she
responded.
Miss Corrine Hay read an original
| short story which was well received.
Mr.. Fl. l.. Statham. the well known
| baritone of the city, sang THE Gallants
! of England" and in response to an en-
| core. rendered THE Palms in a master
| ly manner.
AN Outing in Fiji" was the title of a
| sketch written and rodd by Mrs. g.
Rodney Burt, which was most entertain
| ing.
The subject for discussion by the
members was American Authors" Mr..
Whitaker. Prof. Kirk, Mrs. Lockwood.
| Major Willis. and otherA speaking on the
| subject.
| A most excellent program and a de-
lightful evening were brought TO close
| by a humorous recitation by Mrs. Hart,
| in that ladys own clever style.
Mrs. Seaton Schroeder is spending a
| fortnight at Fort Monroe.
Mrs. George NJ. Thomas was summoned
last week to her home in Vanceburg, Ky.
on account of the death Of hrr brother,
Mr.. William Williams, Of that place
Continental Chapter, D. y. &, will hold
It's last public meeting of the season this
evening at o'clock at the Elsmere.
The times., 1898-04-25
Sanders & Stayman,

There IS more patriotism in
stilled by patriotic music than
by fiery speeches. Hear the
wonderful self-playing Ange-
lus Orchestral play at DROoP's,
925 Pa. Ave.
II stciuway and other Leading Pianos.
The times., 1898-04-25

(From the Philadelphia Times.)
Baseball bulletins aren't in it with the crowds
drawn by war bulletins. score sUffCed for the
former but hundreds OF interesting reasons prevail
in the last. -l
The times., 1898-04-25

Mrs. Janin, of Lafayette Square, will
entertain at dance on next Thursday
evening.
The times., 1898-04-25

The engagement has been announced
of Miss Campbell. daughter OF Mrs. Dun
can Campbell of Washington, to Mr..
McFee. of Delaware
The times., 1898-04-25

Your credit is good at Lansburg's Fur-
liture House. 18th and + SITS. oc3-tf
The times., 1898-04-25

Mrs. Robert b. Morrison, who has
been visiting her sister Mrs. Chatard.
has returned to her home in Baltimore.
The times., 1898-04-25

Mrs. Seaton Schroeder is spending d
fortnight at Fort Monroe.
The times., 1898-04-25

Mrs George NJ. Thomas was summoned
last week to her home in Vanceburg, Ky.
on account of the death of Hrr brother,
Mr.. William Williams, of that place