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The times., 1898-08-08
FILCHED FROM WAYFARERS.

THE Union Pacific has mortgage to
file that will cost it pretty penny under
the new internal revenue law said Ho-
ratio s. Wilson. Of Salina. Kas., to a
Times man yesterday. Collector NJ. w.
Sutton, of Leavenworth, has been called
upon by the clerks of several counties for
an opinion on the recording of the mort
gage without revenue stamps. Should
the opinion be that stamps are required
II will cost the company $780, 900 in my
State alone. On June q of this year the
Union Pacific executed a mortgage for
over $780, ,Co0, and this was not present.
ed for recording until after the 1st of
July, when the war revenue stamp law
took effect. The mortgage must be re-
corded in every one of the sixteen coun-
ties in the State through which the road
passes. 1t would require more than s. 900
in each county. This would also apply
to other States through which the Union
Pacific runs The law makes it a Jail
offense for a register of deeds 10 record
mortgages without stamps and the Of
fic:ais are refusing to touch this mortgage
until definite ruling has been made. The
commissioner of internal revenue on July
2S rendered decision that in cases where
a mortgage was executed before the law
went into effect and filed afterwards
stamps had to be put on.
The times., 1898-08-08

a number of letters have been received
at the Postofiice Department complain
ing OF one of the Omaha Exposition
stamps. 1t is one bearing the figure of
Father Marquette in his canonical robes.
The A p A. is especially strong in it's
denunciation of this selection to adorn
one of the stamps. and the third assist
ant postmaster general, Who has imre-
date charge of the stamps. is accused
of being responsible for this outrage
upon Americansm." The selection of de-
signs for the stamps was made by the
third assistant postmaster general after
due consideration. He thought Father
Marquette represented a period in the
history of the West and without thinking
of his creed recommended the design.
Postmaster General Gary at the time
looked over the designs, and he, too,
thought the Marquette stamp well select
ed Neither Of these gentlemen is Cath
olic and 1t is said that the design orig
mated with Editor Rosewater, of the
Omaha Bee, who is also Protestant
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
w.c.r.u. convention.

The w. c. T. u. of Atlantic G ,unty.
will be held on Monday, September 21,
1898, iu the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Absecon, New Jersey. County officers ::
President, Mrs. j. 81. Leedom Cores
ponding Secretary, Mrs. M. C. Munson !;
Recording Secretary, Mrs. S. E. Brown !,
Treasurer, Miss Emma G. Collins.
Program Mrs. ]. FL. Leedom, pre-
siding. Morning session at 10 o'clock.
Devotions, led by Mrs. Ella Maurer !;
Roll C all, Response with Scripture text.
Welcome by MS E. M. B. TIlton Re-
sponse by Mrs s. E. Packard Appoint
ment of Committees Resolutions Gre
dentials Courtesy Reading of Minutes;
Report OF President Report of Treasu-
rr Report Of G Corresponding Secretary;
Reports of Superintendents EvangeIis-
tic and Bible Reading, Mrs. E. M. b.
Tilton; Flower Mission, Miss Carrie
G arcelon Franchise and Good Citiz m
ship, Mrs j r. Laughlin Health and
Heredity, Mrs. S. E. Packard Loval
Temperance Legion, Mrs. Emily Wright;
Noontide Prayer Executive Committee
meeting at LIS O'Clock. Afternoon
session at 2 O'Clock, Devotions, led by
Mrs. Addie Douglas Reading OF the
Minutes; Reports of ofSuperiDtendents, con-
tinued Literature, Mrs. Emma Rnther-
ford Mothers Meeting, M-s. E. c, JON
ness Non Alcoholics in Medicine, DIR.
Eva Lake Observance of Sabbath. Mrs.
Nettie Tomlin Parlor Meeting, Mrs, L.
Mumford Prison and Almshouse, Mrs.
Connell Purity and Purity in Lit
erature and Art, Mrs. A. c. Fleming /;
R. R. Men, Motermen and Firemen, Mrs.
E la Maurer Soldiers, Sailors and Fish
ermen, Mrs. Cheney; Sunday Schools,
Mrs. Richard Harris Temper apce Les
sons in Schools, Mrs. Rebecca Holmes,
Tobacco end Narcotics. Miss Lizzie
Marcus The Press, Mrs. 5. E. Brown !;
Unfernented Wine, Mrs. Addie Douglas !;
Work Among Foreigners, Miss Kate
Adams Work among Colored People,
Miss A Scull Election of Officers Re-
ports of Committees !; Collection Ad-
journment.
Mass Meeting in the Evening. Ser
vice of Song from 7.45 to 8 O'Clock.
Devotions, led by Mrs. Emma Bourn,
State President Address by Geo. Z.
Wildipg. Topic: 'An up to date view
of the Drink Battle" Collection for
County Work DisInission by Rev. q. i.
Dugan. Delegates will furnish their
O wn lunch. Al delegates will remember
to wear the White Ribbon and bring
State Minutes.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Whole Number, 448.

credit that they do not always take
kindly to them and are generally de-
pended upon to do a lot of independent
kicking" on their own hook. The
nomination for Congressman belongs to
DR.. +. A. COnrow, by courtesy,
but have not yet heard whether he
wants the empty honor again or not.
Why don't Atlantic County demand the
nomination ? 1t is long time since it
has had name on the Congressional
ticket. There is heap of dsaffection
against Congressman Gardner, and an
active canvasser and good campaign
speaker, well posted upon National mat
ters, would knock great big holes in his
majorities all over the district.
For Senator. AssembIyman, and Coro-
ner | do not think the Democrat leaders
have yet agreed upon anybody, but
there are some pretty shrewd chaps
among them, and expect to see them
come to the front with united ranks and
Maine elections have unquestionally
stiffened up the backbone of the Bryan
men and they are not much inclined to
make concessions to the handful of
"goldbugs" in their party who are in
slderously striving to regain their for
mer leadership. They point to the fact
that the Green Mountain and Pine Tree
Democrats endorsed Mr.. Bryan and
the Chicago platform Fright up to the
HANDLE" and gained upon or nearly held
their Presidential vote of 1896, while
the Republican vote "slumped" $4,000
in Vermont, and $4,000 or more in
Maine. They agree thatnothing is to be
gained by "knuckling" to the "GoId-
bugs" for the most of them have left
the Democratic party for good, and the
rest have come back into the fold con-
tent to hew wood and draw water q
little while. think they are right.
ARGUS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Business personals.

Insure with A. H. Phillip & CO., 1915
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, N. j.
For sale-A small sail boat. Apply to
Richard L. Risley, Smiths Landing, n. j.
6-8-tf.
DR.. Samuel Johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
DIR. J. F. Crandall, Dentist, Union Bank
Building, Atlantic City, assisted by W.
F. Seeds.
DR.. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post Office. tt
Fashionable dress making done at
Mrs. s. s. Cartons. Cut by system.
Mrs. G. S. Lake, Mrs. S. s. Carton.
9-31-9S At.
A full line of fall hats, ribbons, feath-
ers and birds, underwear. blankets and
comfortables, at Boyle's, Red Mems
Hall. 1t.
W. T. Chase, Baggage, freight, express,
piano, etc., removed. Stand at West
Jersey Railroad Station, P. 0. Box. 136,
Pleasantville, NJ. 11-l7-97 tt
Wanted-Have purchasers for small
farms, suitable for truck and poultry,
Keates 1910 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic
City, N j.
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.
FoRsALE ZShoat Pigs, Chester County
Whites and Chester County White and
Berkshire cross, $500 each.
Address z. O. Box 35,
9-149S At. AbsecOn, N. j.
Ooe 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 il
desired without extra charge. On ex-
hibition and for sale by J. c. Clark, Sl3
Atlantic avenue Atlantic City.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Republican Delegates.

Republican delegate Caucu5es were
held in several places, Saturday evening,
with the following results:
PLEAsANTvILLE.
State Convention-Pardon Adams,
Alternate--L. III. Barrett. County,.
E. Adams, L. H. Barrett. R. M. Sooy.
Webster Price, John p. Ashmt ad, Sam
uel Bartlett, Edward | gersoli, Thomas
W. johnson. :.
PleasantviIle is entitled to votes in
the Convention and the delegation cah
select 4 of their Dumber with a full vote
or 8 with one-halt a vote each.
LINwooD.
State-Jamfs Clark, Couuty-Reuben
L. Somers, VIM. Rentschler, Thomas
Sampson. Alternates-State, Curtis
Somers. County = Horace Cavileer,
VIM. z me Rose, James Parish.
EGG HARBoR TOWNSHIP.
State - Samuel Smith. County =
Nicholas Adams, Jr., Lewis A. Ireland,
Smith, Charles Harvey.
EGG HARyoR CITY.
County-W. Hoffner, Diliman, ii.
Heintz, George Senft, and W. Hall.
The delegates to the County Conven-
ton from Pleasantville, Linwood, and
Egg Harbor Township are for Lewis H,
Evans for Senator, and those from Egg
Harbor City for Samuel HI. Kelley.
From the present Indications in other
parts of the County and Atlantic City,
it looks as though Kelley would win.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
ABSECON.


The big Epworth League Rally will be
on Monday night in the M. E. Church.
Our sportsmen report game, especially
Qnail aud rabbit plentiful, and look for
a good season.
Mr. Reuben Ireland has purchased a
plot of ground on the Phila. road. He
is erecting private dwelling on the
same.
Rev. l. D. Wentworth, D. D. of Phila.
will speak in the M. E. Church Wednes
day evening Sept. 81 "Old Folks
Day" is next Sunday-Old hymns, things
g..
Republican Caucus to elect delegate
to the Gubernatorial Convention, and
three delegates to the County Conven-
tion is called tor Wednesday evening
Politics were never SO quiet in this
town. No one appears to have any
interest.
The new bicycle lamp, made by the
He'ios Carbide 20. is pronounced a
bowling success. An additional force of
men will soon be put on at the factory.
The improvement in the new lamps, are
such as to guarantee the success of the
lamp. and consequently of the Com
pany.
Tuesday September the 9th 1898 the
annual Autumn Convention of the
County w. C. I. U. will be held at
AbsecOn, and in the evening will be
addressed by the well-kpown speaker,
Geo. c. Wilding. All are most cordially
invited to come to the Methodist Church
aud hear him. Topic: can up to date
view of the Drink Battle.
The Absecon w. C. T. U. held their
meeting for the annual election of
officers, September the thirteenth, and.
elected the following officers Mrs. b..
M. B. Tlton, President Mrs. q. L
Dugan, Miss Lide j. Lewis, Vice Presi-
dents Miss Joanna Doughty, Treasur-
er Mrs. F. P. Cheney, Recording Secre-
tary Miss Elizabeth C. Boice, Cores
ponding Secretary /; With the Superin-
tendents, of the departments are as
follows:
Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Flower Mission !;
Mrs. Paul Cheney, Assistant Flower
Mission Miss Emma Collins, Scientific
Instruction Mrs Mary Hamilton, Mrs.
l.. Townsend, Parlor Meetings Mrs. F..
P. Cheney, Soldiers aud Sailors Mrs.
Charles johnson. Literature Mrs.
Amelia Walters, Assistant Literature;
Mrs, Weaver, Sunday Schools Mrs.
Weaver, Evangelistic and Bible Read
ings; Miss Lizzie Adelung, Sabbath
Observance Mrs. A. c. Fleming, Purity
The officers report much interest and q
large increase of membership.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
(Gontinned on Fourth page.)
l convention Of Young People


The twelfth annual convention Of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of New Jersey now promises
to be one of the grandest organizations.
1t is to be held at Asbury Park NJ. j.
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
and as September and October are two
especially attractive months at the
seashore many thousand young people
will take in this convention and thus
improve the opportunity for a delight
full sojourn at that popular shore rezost.
Both local and state committees are
doing all in their power to secure ample
accommodations for all who may come,
and have arranged most thorough
and profitable program of speakers.
Among them the following gentlemen
will have most prominent part. Rev.
DR.. Macarthur Rev. S. Parks Camden !;
Rev. A. W. Spoouer, Amos. r. Wells,
Rev Cornelius Brett, d. d., Rev. j.
Clement French, D. D. Rev. Amory Brad
ford, D. d., Rev j. E. Keigwin, Hon.
James A. Bradley, and Willard r. Ham
iltOD.
1t will be advisable as far as possible
to make application for hotel accommo-
dations at as early date as possible,
and those doing 30 should address,
David Harvey, Jr., Asbury Park, NJ j.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Miss Edith Halbert,
Taxes paid by Railways.

The preliminary report of the Inter
state Commerce Commission for 1897
shows that last year the railways of the
country paid $40, 979, ,933 in taxes. All
companies had not reported, but COM
pared with the proceeding year the re-
port shows that on about 1900 miles
less of road in 1897 than in 1896 the
railways paid about $3,OO0,OOO more
of taxes. The total dividends paid dur
ing the wear were $57, 200, 759. Out of
every 81 cents earned by the railways
therefore, above expenses, 81 cents was
profit and 40 cents went in taxes. In
the central southwestern states (Kausas
Missouri, Arkansas, G dorado, Okla
homa and Indian Territory the taxes
exceeded the dividends by nearly 3,000-
900. In Texas the taxes exceeded divi-
dends by over one million. In New
Eugland and the nothern eastern states
dividends largely exceeded the taxes.
The report shows that in the densely
populated states the railways could
pay more taxes than they do, but that
in the less populous states of the middle
and west the taxes are already in ex-
cess of the profits from the business.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
PLEASANTVILLE N. j, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.

and never were such hats before on ex-
hlbition in Atlantic City by any firm.
Mr.. Hitchcock will soon send cards for
his fall and winter opening.
Excelsior Council Jr. o. q. A. M. of
Pleasantville paid fraternal visit to
Iota Council of Ocean City on Tuesday
evening.-Council taking train at
Smiths Landing at 5.24 p. m. meeting
Capt. Peter Horton, with his yacht at
Somers Point, returning in yacht to
pier at the public wharf Smiths Land
ing. About 40 of the Brothers attended
and the Councils of Cape May County
were well represented. The officers
of the State Council made some good ad-
dresses. An enjoyable time was spent.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
FINE PEACHES /.

Rev. T. L. Bailey has tree in his gar
den that has borne, this year, two hun
dred very large and handsome peaches
of fine flavor. The treeis eight years old,
in the third year of bearing, and is a
Seeding of Mr.. BaiIey's own raising. He
calls it the atlantic Seedling." and will
furnish cutting for grating to those who
wish them. The specimens of the fruit
left at The Press Office, measure niue and
one bali inches in circumference.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Peace Festival.

In accordance with an invitation is
sned by the National Memorial Associa-
tiOn, there is to be public exercises in
Red Mems Hall, Friday evening Sept.
3Oth, to celebrate the termination of the
war between the United States and
Spain. Upon receiving the communi-
cation Mayor Frank E. Adams appoint
ed a Citiz ms Committee of fifteen, to
make the proper arrangements-the
full program of which will be printed in
The Press Of next week. The gentlemen
selected for the Committee, by the Mayor
are: Thomas Preston, james L. Risley,
Harry Copover, John Clark, Pardon R.
Adams, Wilbur 1. Reed. Elwood Adams,
Daniel NJ. Ingersoll, j. F. Abbott, L. 81,
Barrett, G. FL. Jennees, DR.. r. M. Sooy,
EIphra s. Sooy, Japhet Price, Webster
Price, T. W. johnson, Ex-May6r ]. G.
ERpP.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Broke the Record.

Everett Andrews, OF Atlantic City,
broke the bicycle record from Camden to
Atlantic City, on Sunday, making the
distance across the state in hours, 40
minutes and IL seconds. The previous
best time was was 2 hours and AZ
minutes, made by J. Matlack, of Cam
den. Andrews was delayed ten minutes,
near Pomona, by collision and rode
five miles with one pedal before he could
get q change of wheels. He is confident
that he can go the distance in 2 hours
and 80 minutes and will soon make an
effort to do SO.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
TO SAVANNAH AND JACK.
SONVIILE.

"The Southwestern Limited" leaving
Broad Street Station at 6.55 p. m.
daily, reaches Savannah the next day at
4.25 D. IN. at Jacksonville at 900 p. m.
The equipment of this train is strictly up
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,
82S Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for
further information and Pullman reser-
vatiOns,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Touns.
HAPPENINGS AMONG The Shore RESIDENTS.
WHAT is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR CoRREsPON-
DENTS. EvERYBoDYss BUSINESS.
ATLANTICCIrY

All but four of the life guards have
been laid off.
Mayor Thompson has vetoed the
second contract for building new Gre
matory.
In the sloop yacht race, on Monday,
the yacht John E. Mebrsr ii, won the
pennant-5eatiDg the st. Charles by So
seconds only. Another race is to be
sailed for stake of $3.50, siGe.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
John Kendrick Bangs New
Stories.

John Kendrick Bangs newest stories
are to appear in The Ladies Home Jour-
nal. They are called "Stories of a
Suburban Town" There are several,
and each will relate some .droIl incidents
in the life of small town which every
"suburbanite'' will instantly appreciate
and enjoy laughing over.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
w. c, II. u.

The weekly meeting of the W. c. T. o.
will be held at the home of the President
DR.. Eva Lake tomorrow (Thursday)
afternoon at O'Clock. A good atten-
dance is requested.
The Monthly Mothers meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Hugh Collins
on Thursday. Quite a number attended.
The Topic "The relation of Mothers to
the Schools was a popular one and
was greatly enjoyed. DR.. Parks of
PhiIa. although, not present in person
sent some brilliant thoughts to be read.
Mrs. Jenness, the Supt. had charge Of
the meeting. At it's close refreshments
were passed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21

y
convention will find the same prom
ises, but more numerous to deal out.
How many promises have been kept
that were made year ago? A chat
with the delegates will reveal the
facts. But neither Congressman
nor United States Senators are a
consideration undersuc circumstan-
ces to the voters and taxpayers il
they continue to be boss ridden and
tax-outraged. Particularly does the
latter present itself to an alarming
extent in table of appropriations
in our last issue where it is noticed
the valuation of the Country districts
of the County has decreased $50. 723,
and yet the expenses increased $4,000.
Some will attempt to burden the
Freeholders with this state of affairs
but review of their last meeting
held on theI7th inst, shows that the
Board became exercised at the
situation themselves and took
action in the shape of resolution,
offered by Mr.. Irving, providing for
better system for collecting the
county moneys &c. 1t is under this
present regime that these conditions
exist.
Truly, it must have been a painful
duty for that honorable body to be
compelled to demand an accounting
OF the bail bonds, recognizances, for
FIXTURES, &c. Not a very desirable
position, indeed, for the Clerks office,
and Sheriff's Office. Why does not Mr..
Abbott, the prosecutor, examine into
this matter a little? 1t affords a
splendid opportunity for him to do
the County and Taxpayers service.
1t will be remembered, that these
very people who were opposed to
Mr.. Abbott, moved Heaven and
earth, as it were, to do him
all the harm they could, even to
opening graves, abusing him, assault
ing his character and various other
accusations calculated to do him the
worst harm. Now, Mr.. Abbott, the
people who supported you, did it be-
cause they honored and admired you
and have the utmost confidence in
you. They demand a thorough
sitting of all these matters, especially
now that the matter has been opened
officially, by the proper authorities,
the Board of Freeholders. These
present conditions have been attain
ed under the management OF the
people who demanded the nominat-
ion of Mr.. Ashley last year, on the
same broken pledges and promises
they are holding out this year, and
are again insisting on his return.
If more cause is needed by the Rep
ublicans for looking after matters
more closely, and the convention
next Saturday bows to the
lash OF these people, let it be known,
now, that theJ have endangered
two Republic votes for the
next United States Senator from
New Jersey-as these sentiments are
general in the party everywhere, and
all the necessary light to uncover
them completely, in detail, will be
forthcoming.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
Married.

Last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock
the home of Mr.. VIM. W. Chew was the
scene of a wedding. Mr.. Albert Harmed
Dell, of Woodbury., and Miss Lizzie
Scott Chew were united in marriage by
Rev A e. Douglass. Only the imme-
diate relatives of the bride and groom
were present.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
GOLF AT NORTHFIELD.
Result of the Play at the Atlantic
City Country Club.

There was a good attendance at the
Saturday handicap medal play of the
Atlantic City Country Club and several
excellent scores were made. There was
much disappointment at the postpon-
ment Of the match game with the Bel
mont Club, of Philadelphia, until the
"a, that was originally scheduled to take
place Saturday. In the continuation of
the handicap matches that have been
going on for several weeks E. A. Hance
beat.. IL. Lippincott by 2 up and thus
put d. Carstairs in the lead. The tour
nament scores Saturday were as follows:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
ENGLISH CREEK.

The Asbury M. e. Church, will hold a
Social ia the grove near the Church on
Thursday Sept. 30. If stormy on
Thursday come the first clear day.
Afternoon and evening proceeds for the
benefit of the Su aday School. r ,fresh-
meDts will be served in abundance.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-21
COUNTY CONVENTION.
Omcial Call Made-Number of
Delegates Allotted.

The Atlantic County Republican Con-
vention for placing in nomination can
didates for Senator, Assembly and Coro-
ner to be voted for at the general cleo
tion to be held on November 9Th Icxt.
will be held on Saturday, September "a,
1898, at II O'Clock a. m. in Egg Harbor
City.
According to the rules adopted at the
last Convention regulating representa-
tions, the various cities, wards, towns,
townships and boroughs are entitled to
the following representation in said con-