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Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
improvements at the County
Asylum and AlmshOuse-
Organization of the
Committee.


On Thursday last the Almshouse and
Asylum Committee held its first meeting
of the fiscal year and organized by the
election of Mr.. Joseph FL. Borton, as
chairman, and John G. Anderson, clerk.
Measures were adopted looking to the
removal of the balance of the old build
ings around the AImshouse and the
erection of new ones to take their place.
The continuation of the stone coping in
front of all the buildings, the painting of
the Asylum outside, and part of the in
side walls which is thought necessary
for sanitary reasons was provided for.
Those present were Mr., and Mrs. Joseph
Ii. Borton, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Marvel,
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Irving, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. L. Jackson, Mrs. j. Gloniger,
(nee Helen Mar Wilson,, Miss Edith An
derson, Mrs. Thomas Irving, Lewis E.
Jeffries, Geo. L. Dukes, John C. Ander-
son, DR.. Chas. Potts, Levi C. Albertson
and Lewis FL. Smith,
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
New Office.

Our enterprising real estate agents,
Abbott and Barrett, have rented the
new office recently built by D. L. Risley
opposite the West Jersey & Seashore r.
R. station, and will conduct their busi-
ness there until further notice. They
have nice room, well furnished, and
every convenience for transacting their
increasing land business. Mr.. Abbott is
also Commissioner of Deeds and Sur
veyor, so that their customers will have
a double advantage in dealing with
them. During the intervals, when busi-
ness is dull, they will settle all the ques-
tions growing out of the war with
Spain-with the Editor of The Press as
arbitrator. Their new business s'ad."
will appear next week.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08

A neat and plain home wedding
took place at the home of the bride
in Absecon when MIR. Harry Y. Ham,
nell and Miss Mary S. Bates pledged
each others troth in the solemn
bonds of matrimony, Rev. S. W.
Steckel, officiating. Daniel Bates
acted as grOomsman and Miss Linnie
M. Roberts as bridesmaid. The
ceremony was witnessed by the i'm
mediate families and a few friends of
the bridal couple, after which the
ioyous company sat down with the
happy pair to a sumptuous repast OF
tempting viands. The many friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs Hammell wish them
a safe and prosperous voyage across
the sea of life,
Adams-Martin. At Pleasantville, N.
J.. May 29th, 1898, by Rev. A. E.
Douglass. Mr.. Gideon I'll. Adams and
Miss Carrie Martin, both of Pleasant
vile.
Sutton-Reeves. Sunday evening, June
5th, 1898, at st. Johns parsonage by
the Rev. Jas. Luffbarry, Howard SUIT
ton, of Linwood, and Miss Abbie Reeves,
of Pleasantville.
Brower-Vincent. At English Creek
M. e. parsonage, May 3rd, 1898, by
Rev. d. d. Fisher, Harry 81. Brewer and
Mable C. Vincent, both of Bargaintown,
N. .J.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Borough Council.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Borough Council was held in the Council
Chamber Monday evening the Mayor
and all the members being present. After
ordering the payment OF bills to the
amount of $50 the Clerk was instructed
to notify the Supts. of the West Jersey
& Seashore Railroad, and the Philadel-
phia and Atlantic City Railroad Co. to
place safety gates at their respective
crossings of the Shore Road within
thirty days.
The Fire Co. was paid $40 On account
and a proposition to light the Borough
laid over until the next meeting of the
Council.
The note OF Pardon Ryon for $313.5C
was ordered paid.
The Clerk reported that $61.21 had
been received from redeemed properties
and $81 from Licenses.
The Clerk was instructed to notify FL
Kirsch, d. w. Frambes and d. C. Potter
to have their curbs and sidewalks fixeC
within thirty days. On motion, Coun
Gil adjourned until July IL.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Country Club Items.

Mr.. E. FL. Rogers of Phila. was a Mon
day visitor.
Mr.. A. FL. Reeves of Phila. a prominent
sport was here on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ell. w. Leeds drove over
and fingered short time on the
grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph I'll. Borton and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Marvel were callers on
Thursday.
Mrs. Dayton, of New York, with two
lady friends, were among the visitors on
Wednesday.
Mr.. e. s. Lee and W. E. Edge were
over ON Monday. Mr.. Lee went the
round in 81 strokes.
Mrs. W. E. Edge and Miss Harris of
Atlantic City took several lessons in
golf during the past week.
Mr. Milton Work, has the honor of
the lowest amateur score, being As
strokes, of any yet played here.
On Monday Mr.. W. ]. Buzby and his
| father were over and inspected the
grounds in company with Mr.. Fl. W.
Leeds.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Carstairs, of Phila.
having cottage at Chelsea Atlantic
City have become members and are
| frequent visitors.
Mr.. Milton c. Work, who was manager
of the Phila. cricket team that visited
England last year, commends the site
and location very highly. 1t being
equal to any he had witnessed.
On Saturday party composed of
Messrs. Frederick Hsmsley, j. HI. Lippin-
cott, Chas. Lewis and DIR. Bennett of
Atlantic City and Messrs. Janney and E.
?. Vogel of Phila. enjoyed days outing
playing golf.
The Country Club since its formal
opening on Decoration day continues to
increase in popularity daily. Many
visitors of prominence retreat to it's
spacious verandas and enjoy the breezee
that sweeps unobstructed continually.
Great interest is placed in the coming
OF July 4 when another professional
game will be played between John Reid
and Mr.. Campbell. Mr.. Reid being
slightly indisposed from sore hand in
the last game is expected to play very
close it not superior game though it is
no dishonor to be beaten by Mr.. Camp
bell who is the best player in the country
and was taught by Mr.. Reid.
Mr.. Frank Bohlen, the best amateur
player in Phila. has been on an extended
tour throughout the country this spring
and winter. When he arrived here he
stated that he had seen no grounds to
equal those here, and could hardly
believe that so much progress could
have been made in so short time. The
architecture and inside finish of the club
house was simply superb and finer
than any he had seen elsewhere.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
PLEASANTVILLE, N j, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1898.
ONE FULL REGIMENT FROM
NEW JERSEY.
Recruiting for the Second Gait to
Begin at Once.


| Governor VOORHEES, has definitely
ascertained that New Jersey will be
allowed, under the President g second
call for volunteers, to furnish one full
regiment. 1t will be necessary to re-
cruit 800 men to fill up the 36 com
panies now in the field.
AS fast as the men are recruited
they will be sent to Sea Girt, and
before the end of the week Camp
VOORHEES, will again be a very busy
place. The State military author
tiles were instructed to go ahead and
secure equipments for the new men.
This means q great deal of work.
All the tents and other camp fur
nishings were taken from Sea Girt
by the regiments that have gone to
the front, SO that fresh start will
have to be made. The authorities
will make up new tents at once.
Immediate action will also be taken
with regard to uniforms. 1t is ex-
pected that definite instructions will
be received from the war department
by Tuesday morning and then a gen.
eral order will be issued.
The federal authorities expressed
themselves as highly pleased with
the men. already sent out from this
State and said another full regiment
would be welcome. 1t is definitely
settled that this regiment will not be
made up from the National Guard as
an organization, although 1t is very
probable that many guardsmen will
be given an opportunity to go.
If Colonel Cooper of the Sixth Regi-
ment will take the command Of the
Fourth Regiment of New Jersey Vol
unteers he can no doubt have it. His
rank as senior colonel of the State, If
nothing else, will insure the place for
him. There are number of other
names coupled with the colonelcy,
among them being Colonel Daniel
Murphy, inspector of the Second
Brigade, Colonel Thomas S. Cham
bers, adjutant to General Sewell. and
Colonel Alexander Oliphant. division
inspector and Governor Voorhees,
military aide.
The new regiment will be made
largely from volunteers in the First,
Second and Fourth Congressional
districts. The new regiment OF Jersey
City, 1T is said, will not have an Op-
pOrtunity under the call to get out
1t is the only organization In the
guard now intact, and it will prob
ably be kept at home in case of any
trouble arising in the State. While
the Third Regiment is still within
the States borders, it is no longer
under State control, and would not
be subject to call in case of any serious
riOting or the like.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

Insure with A. FL. Phillip & Co., 1916
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, N. j.
Sweet-potato plants for sale. Pedrick
Bros. near water works. Absecon.
6-12th
For salc-A small sail boat. Apply to
Richard |. Risley, Smiths Landing, N. j.
6-8-tf.
DR.. Samuel johnson, dentist, Absecon.
Examination free. Prices reasonable,
1857 tt
Or. J. F. Crandall, Dentist, Union Bank
Building, Atlantic City, assisted by w.
F. Seeds,
Munyon's Remedies, II cents. Patent
medicines at cut prices. Shore Road,
oppo. Turnpike.
DIR. M. P. Shoemaker, dentist. Office
1414 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City,
over post Office. If
KindliDg wood two barrels for twenty
five cents delivered. Address Box 101.
Pleasantville, N. j. CLOS b
If you want loaf of bread like your
mother makes, try e. Adams & Bros.
famous homemade bread.
W. T. Chase, Baggage, freight, express,
piano, etc., removed. Stand at West
Jersey Railroad Station, P. O. Box, 1876,
PIeasantviIle, NJ. 11-17-97 If
A. L. Hammell, graduate Optician.
Office at the residence of Geo. Frambes.
Consultation and examination free.
All glasses guaranteed satisfactory.
Do you have headache Headaches
are cured by wearing proper glasses.
Eyes examined and fitted with spectacles
or eyeglasses. The best quality gold
and finest lenses-$5 to $40, DR.. j. "a.
Frick, Shore Road oppo. Turnpike.
One of the completest and most per-
feet OF 1898 bicycles is the Northampton
wheel for $50. A frst-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 ]. C. Clark, 813
Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Concert at the Asylum.

On Tuesday evening last q number OF
friends from Atlantic City drove over to
the Asylum and gave the patients very
interesting sacred concert-much to
their delight. The arrangement were
under the direction ofRev. j. c. Cobb aud
those taking part were largely from bis
congregation. The management of the
Institution is very grateful for the in
terest and trouble its friends take from
time to tifne to please aud help the con-
difion Of those under their charge.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Could Hunt for 1T.

An exchange tells the following:
"Helen Hunt found prayer book in the
aisle of the church last Sunday morning.
She took it to the minister and he told
her he would advertise it in the yestibuIe
of the church SO that the owner would
be able to recover it that night. He
wrote the following and put it on the
wall in conspicuous place: "The person
who lost small leather bound prayer
book, with gold clasp. can 60 to Helen
Hunt for it." Then he wondered why
everyone smiled when they entered the
church."
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
LINwooD.

Mrs. Annie Hackett spent Monday in
English Creek.
Miss Mamie Carmon visited Pleasant
vile on Monday.
Mrs. 81. Sutton vas an Atlantic City
visitor Thursday.
Miss Arfie Edmunds was q Philadelphia
visitor the past week.
Captain and Mrs. James Ireland enter
tanned friends at dinner on Sunday.
Captain and Mrs. I. G.. Adams enter
tanned party of Atlantic City friends
Sunday.
Mr.. Lewis Ireland had his wheel badly
smashed one day last week He escaped
with few slight bruises.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
ABSECON.

Mr.. Frank Price was visitor over
Sunday.
Master VIM. Wilson is sporting new
black trotter.
Frank Turner is doing q big business
in temperance drinks in his new tonsorial
parlors.
Mrs. Anna Fleming was the guest Of
her sister Mrs. French, of Camden, the
past week,
The new windows for the M. E. Church
are expected this week. The decorators
will finish their work soon.
Mr.. Harry Hammill and Miss Bates,
daughter of Elmer Bates, were united in
marriage on Saturday last.
NJ. E. Throckmorton has about CON-
pleted his new temperance hotel. A
house warming will soon be in order.
Contractor Wells and staff have fin
ished up ell their contract work and
shipped their steam shovel and tools
away.
A Sunday School rally at the North
Absecon school-house on Thursday
evening. There will be speaking by
visiting ministers.
The M. E. Church will hold Fourth of
July celebration in the grove by the
church. There will be addresses, music,
and refreshments. etc.
Captain Frank Babcock is home from
one of bis usual prosperous trips. The
captain met with q slight accident by
falling on his vessel, and iIjuring his left
leg.
What has become of our safety gates
that we were to get ? Has Council gone
to sleep over the subject, or will it re-
quire another most horrible accident to
require the law to be put in force
The W. C. 7: q. prize speaking contest
on Thursday evening last held at the
Presby yterian Church was greatly enjoyed
aud reflected great credit upon those
taking part and those who had the en-
tertainment in charge.
There will be musicale and social
given by the ladies of the M. K. Church
at the residence of Reuben Babcock on
Monday evening, June 13, at which d
most enjoyable entertainment is antici-
pated. Refreshments will be provided.
Our new W. c. T. u. pump was largely
patronized on Sunday last by the passing
bicyclists. 1t is said that several more
rustic seats with pumps will soon be
located in other sections of the town.
The opportunity to secure good clear
water by the bicyclists is highly ap-
preciated by them, and the work oi
erecting pumps meets with the approval
of all fellOw-lOving citizens.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest from Hd-
joining Tomns.
HAPPENINGS AIoHG THE Shore RESIDENTS
WHAT is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR c0RREsPON-
DENTS. EvERYBoDY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

B!cefish are reported to have arrived
off the Inlet.
The Atlantic City C. e. Union will hold
its annual meeting in the First Baptist
Church, Monday evening, June Goth.
Rev. F. J. Stanley, d. D., will make the
principal address. Election of officers
for the ensuing year will also take
place.
At the meeting of the City Council,
Monday evening, Mr.. Parker offered a
resolution preliminary to securing such
legislation as may be needed for the
placing of all overhead wires under
ground. and one hundred carloads Of
gravel were ordered for repairing pur-
poses.
Mercantile Appraiser John Parsons,
made his annual report to City Council
last evening, in which he stated that the
RI ceipts from June LIST, 1897, to May
31st, 1898, he had collected $20,2 ,220,
which is about the same as the previous
year. The prospects are that the ensuing
year will run ahead of this.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Real Estate Transfers.

County News continued ON Fourth page
Evening star., 1898-06-27
YIELDS CORDIAL SUPPORT.
Action of New York Organization


Action of New York Organization on
War Revenue Bill.
At recent special meeting Of the New
York board Of trade and transportation II
was resolved that 1.-The United States be-
ing at war, the commercial and manufac-
turing interests Of the country owe it to
the nation to accord with generous spirit
every possible assistance and encourage
ment to our men in the field and ON the
sea-"
The board expressed the opinion that
nothing will more effectually animate and
strengthen the army and navy of the
United States than the renewed evidences
of appreciation, of sympathy and of sub
stantial support from the American people
in whose behalf they are fighting, and these
assurances should be made effective by "a
spirit of acquiescence in the measures for
obtaining revenue which the public ext
gencies may at any time dictate"
Tne opinion was also expressed that the
thanks of the people of the United States
are due to the Congress and to the Presi-
enacted to provide a liberal revenue to
carry the war, and this association
pledges the loyalty Of it's members and
their earnest assistance to the government,
spirit of that or of any other law which will
recognize the sacrifices being made by our
soldiers and Sailors and help to bring NOR
al and substantial support to our cause,
victory to our arms and credit to our ma
ton. Also, that as the sentiment of the
representative commercial bodies of the
United Statse Is generally accepted by both
houses of Congress as a fair expression of
the people, it is therefore directed that
copies of this minute be sent to the leading
commercial organizations, to each member
of Congress and to the President and mem
bers of his cabinet.
Evening star., 1898-06-27
SUIT OVER INSURANCE.
Equity Court to Settle Dispute Con-
cerning an Estate.

Equity Court to Settle Dispute Con-
cerning an Estate.
A suit in equity to require interpleader
was begun today by the Mutual Reserve
Life Insurance Company of New York,
against Edgar M. Bane and Howard K.
Bane. surviving children of Moses NJ.
Bane and Lucy Leftwich Bane, his widow.
The corporation admits that it owes to
whomsoever is entitled to receive it,
5000 Insurance upon the life Of NJ. N.
Bane. It states that in 1887 the assured
assigned his policy to his then wife, Har-
riet, wo, however died tntestate later, leav-
ing, as her sole next kin, Edgar NJ and
Howard X. Bane. The husband was made
administrator and in 1896 remarked, after
ward assigning his individual right and as
administrator in the policy to his second
wife, the present defendant. Banc died
in 1897 leaving the widow and tho two
sons by his first wife.
The bill details the Offering of Banc's
will for probate, by the widow, who is
named as sole legatee, and the caveat filed
against it by the two sons, who allege
fraud and Undue influence on the part of
the caveatee in procuring it. The case is
still on the calendar awaiting a new trial
n,ent Of the policy.
The plaintiff states that it has received
a protest from the sons against payment
to any but themselves, on the ground that
their father was non compos mentes and
the assignment was procured by fraud and
undue influence. Therefore decree to
interplead is asked.
Evening star., 1898-06-27
wAsHINGToN,s DEATH DAY.
MasOns Arranging to Celebrate the
Anniversary Next Year.

MasOns Arranging to Celebrate the
Anniversary Next Year.
Arrangements are in progress for the
celebration by the Masonic fraternity
throughout the country of the Tooth anni-
versary of the death of George Washington
on December IA, 1899. The fact that the
matter has been taken in hand SO long in
advance assures an occasion Of unusual
interest. The Grand Lodge of Virginia
took the initiative by creating committee
to provide the plans for the celebration,
consisting of number Of prominent Ma
sons, including Grand Master r. T. w.
Duke, jr., Judge j. B. Sener. Micajah
Woods and X. Kemper, who is the chair
man, of which Messrs Sener and kemper
are the subcommittee having all details in
charge. The celebration will take place
at Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon,
and the exercises as at present contem-
plated will consist of an opening prayer by
Bishop Randolph of the southern diocese
of Virginia, an address by the grand mas
ter of Virginia and by President Mckinley,
and a closing prayer by Rev. DR.. George
H. Ray, the grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge. A banquet will be given at night
In this city. 1t is expected that 10000 Ma
sons will attend the anniversary.
Evening star., 1898-06-27

trict attorneys Office is not prepared now
to state when. An indictment for murder
will doubtless be pomptly returned and the
prisoner arraigned
Horton may desire to enter the plea of
guilty. but should he do so. the court will
set it aside and order the plea of not guilty
to be received, as this is the rule of law in
capital cases. The prosecutors must con-
vict the accused. To that end Mr.. Davis
and his assistants will prepare their effort
and will have all their witnesses in court.
The Guiteau~DecisiOn.
If Horton engages counsel 1t is not be-
lieved that the defense of temporary in
sanity could be urged successfully for the
prisoner. Justice Cox went all over this
ground in the Guiteau case, and held that
the plea that man can become suddenly
insane and then after a few moments be-
come sane again, in the meantime commit
ting capital crime, is no defense where
the insanity only develops upon one occa-
sion. In a late murder case Justice Brad
ley reviewed and sustained this opinion.
Mr.. Davis does not, however, anticipate
that Horton will attempt a defense and
the belief is that the panel of jurors sum-
moned for July in Criminal Court No. /
will try Horton and convict him within
two days, possibly day, after beginning
Evening star., 1898-06-27

Shepard, the secretary of the association,
who arrived at the Arlington this morn
ing, expressed his conviction to this er-
feet most emphatically, and spoke in flat
tering terms about the wise plans made for
the entertainment of the delegates and 9TH
er visitors during the convention. The
local committees are all busy arranging
the various details for the event. and all
report progress of most gratifying char
acter. The committee on hotels and public
comfort is engaged in listing accommoda-
tionS for visitors, who are expected to
number between 25,000 and 10000 people,
and in this important work have the gratu-
itous services of many school teachers and
advanced public school scholars who are
deeply interested in aiding the good cause.
The success of the convention will be large
ly due to the splendid energy and untirng
enterprise of the executive committee,
which is composed of the following ladies
and gentlemen, with President Henry F..
Blount of the general committee a MEM
ber eX-officio
Chairman, b. l.. Whitman, ID. D., presi-
dent Columbian University: secretary Ar
thur A. ONell. Archibald Greenlees, Thos.
W. Smith, George H. Harries. William B.
Powell, s. w. Woodward, John Joy Edison,
Beriah wilkins, James w. Whelpley, Ed
Evening star., 1898-06-27

ward NJ. Gallaudet Phi. D., LII. d., Ellis
Spear, Rev. ]. Havens Richards, Mrs. Sara
A. Spencer, Albert NJ. Read, Marcus Baker,
A. T. Stuart, Bernard r. Janney S. b.
Hege, Colin Studds, l.. s. Brown. Miss An
ma Tolman Smith. George M. Bond, j. IL.
N. Waring, H. p. Montgomery, Raymond
A Pearson, Percy 8. Foster, Rudolph
Kauffmann.
Members of this committee are chairmen
OF subcommittee as follows: Finance.
Thomas w. Smith; halls and meeting
places, William Il. Powell hotel and public
comfort. Raymond A. Pearson; printing.
William A. Hungerford, succeeding Col.
George H. Harries; books and school appli-
ances Mrs. Sara A. Spencer; music Percy
). Foster; press. Rudolph Kauffmann:
membership, James w. Whelpley.
The obstacles overcome by the executive
committee would have had a discomfortinc
effect at least on almost any other body of
men and women, but under DR.. Whitman's S
direction 1t went forward despite all draw
backs. and now there is naturally a very
deep feeling of qualification among the
store.
Evening star., 1898-06-27
Red Cross Headcuurters

Dr- j. Ford Thompson has rendered the
use OF house No. 1910 G street, opposite the
Epiphany Church. to the American Ma
tionaI Red Cross for their headquarters in
this city. The committee has accepted and
VIII establish their Office there TODAY.
Inc work here will be especially devoted
TO camp Alger and the troops in the vicini-
y OF Washington Any parties who may
desire TO aid in this work either by money
or contributions of delicacies suitable for
the SICK can do so through the Red Cross
Inc executive committee is composed of b.
IL Warner, Simon Wolf, VIM. f Mating
~, Mrs Thomas Calver, Mrs. Spencer and
Mrs. Tanner.