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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

Many stories have been told Of mean
men, such as he who used wart for
a collar button and he whose birthday
gift to his son consisted in washing the
windows so that the lad might watch
the cars go by. This man, however.
seems to have won the palm. There
was an extremely mean man in New
Hampshire who was the proprietor of
q hotel.-Ry- his direction rules were
posted in tho 4 tostel,y forbid id al
most every concaiva bic pristiegc
those not guests OF the place. a'iat
was absolutely no chance for the cas-
ual loafer to get newspapers, pens, ink.
stationery, etc. There were not even
free seats in the office. One day he
chanced to observe a chronic loafer
gazing at the old clock that hung on
the wall. The next day sign was
placed over the clock. 1t read, ''This
clock Is for the use of the guests of the
hotel only."-Success Magazine.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
Parents Asked to Visit schools

Supervising Principal Levanus
Myers extends cordial invitation to
the parents of the scholars and the
public in general to visit the schools
and note the work that is going on.
Such visits are appreciated and hear
tily welcomed by the teachers, the
school boards and the supervising
principal.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

A thrilling serial story appears in
every issue of "The Daily Press" 1t
is one of the many good features. All
the news and departments worth
while are adequately treated in ''The
Press" Buy "The Press" every day.
1t insures your getting the best news
paper.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
GRIM OLD CROMWELL.

The Protector Made Christmas a
Gloomy and Serious Day.
"Christmas was illegal in Cromwelrs
time," said an antiquary. Those grim
old Puritans were so gloomy that they
would not have any gayety even on
- ebat holly and mistle.
toe were heathenish things. He said
that they had no real Christian signifi.
canoe; they were part of some pagan
festival of the Druids. Accordingly he
made law that If you decorated your
house with mistletoe at Christmas you
got thirty days in jail
''rhe terrible old fellow forbade
Christmas celebrations-no dancing, no
singing, no playgoing, no feasting on
Christmas day; penalty, thirty days
"You see, it was his idea that Christ
mas was religious, serious time, a
time for churchgoing and prayer and
reverence and for nothing else. The
innocent family that In CromwelPs day
sat down to turkey and plum pudding
and wound up with Christmas games
got month all round.
"Only for a time, though. The people
rebelled. Willing as the people had
been to put on the gloom of those
dreadful old Puritans, they insisted on
having a little joy on Christmas day.
and Cromwell after year or two had
to give in to them."-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
" " "

Delaware proposes to drive bachelors
into matrimony by imposing ''single
tax" on them, fixing maximum tax
at 81. If the author of the bill thinks
that will make the young men stam-
pede for the altar, he is mistaken, for
it is cheaper to pay that tax than buy
one ladies' spring hat.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
He writes For Money.

Lady Gushington-So your son Is a
real author. How dlstractlngly inter-
estlngl And does he write for money?
Practical Dad-Yes; get his applica.
tions about once week.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

trip in Sussex county last week. He
captured twenty-five pickerel that he
said had been caught by hook placed
on the end of three-foot stick. He
said the natives stamped on the ice and
by that means drove the fish toward
the air hole at which fisherman would
be waiting. As soon as the fish APP
peared they were jerked out of the water
onto the ice.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
GREAT POPULARITY OF
THE PRUDENTIAL IN NEW
YORK AND PENNSYLV VANIA.

Jerseymen may like to know what their
neighbors think Of The Prudential Here
is ready test During recent week
The Prudential wrote about S6,OOO,OOO
of new.Ordinary insurance in New York
and Pennsylvania. This means that
The Prudential stands high in the esti-
nation Of the people Of those States, and
that they have implicit confidence in a
well-administered Company like The
Prudential and in its strength integrity
and usefulness.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

A very fine house on Lavender road, Wild
wood Crest for sale. 1t will pay to investi-
gate this. stanley M K,aiifbaelff d & Con 60 ffs 20
East Wildwood avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

"Did he propose to her on his kneesr
"No, but she accepted him on them"
Houston Post
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-Lots on Pacific avenue, $500 each
Apply to K. Yenney, 1888 Burk avenue
Holly Beach, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

1t takes two y make marriage. but
only one to mar 3e ASs4*l ger X
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

VIII buy one or two good lots for small cash
payment and balance monthly install
ments. Give locations. Address p. O..
box 43, Wildwood, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-Four room cottage, $500. Apply to
E. Yenney, 1873 Burk avenue. Holly Beach.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-Ocean front cottage in Holly Beach.
IA rooms, S4500. John N. Reeve.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

!, LITIGATION FOR ELMER BOROUGH
Papers have been served on the Ell
mer Borough Council on writ ofcertior-
ari questioning recent actions of that
Council. The Borough Council recently
purchased plot of ground on which
TO build borough hall. The proceed
ibss- erogsed aategnism liz certain
circles and the legality of the transac-
tion was questioned. Borough Council
claims it has been open in its action
and the contemplated purchase of the
lot was publicly known for months.
They will employ defense in the case,
probably j. Boyd Avis, OF Woodbury.,
and have set apart money for that pur-
pose. Henry Burt Ware, of Salem, is
attorney for the prosecutors.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-Lots on boardwalk size and prices
to suit K: Yenney, 1873 Burk avenue, Hol-
ly Beach, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

A lot, 4Ox10O, in the centre of wildwood and
east OF railroad can be bought at a yery
low figure: See Stanley M. Kalbach & Co.,
125 East Wildwood avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27
JERSEY PARAGRAPHS
JERSEYS NEGRO POPULATION

JERSEYS NEGRO POPULATION
The increase of As per cent. in the
negro population of this state as COM
pared with 20 per cent. of the white
population during the decade ending
with 1900, as noted by Governor Stokes
has no special significance, says the
Newark advertiser. The percentages
are misleading. The total number of
negroes in New Jersey in 1900 was 3d.
S44 against !, ,812, ,317of white population.
The increase in negro population in the
ten years was %, ,206 and the increase
of the whites was Ais, 1856. During the
ten years large numbers of negroes
came from the south, and thousands
got employment at the seaside resorts
which were the principal attractions.
Many of them claim no permanent
residence and do not live in the state
in the winter season. Outside the sum-
mer resorts there was no unusual in
crease in the negro population.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

$l3OO00 to loan on first mortgage at per
cent. p. 0. box 225, Wildwood, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-A New Century 8-I8 cook stove and
Home parlor coal stove. Apply of
Howard G. Buck, 22l E. Oak avenue, Wild
wood, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

Carl A. Peterson, Tailor and Importer,
l4N Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-27

For Sale-Lot of six foot cedar posts for sale
cheap II. w. Ryan, Wildwood, N. j.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18

France Assesses Maxi
mum Importation Duty
Rates.

Serious results to Porto Rican trade
are feared as a consequence OF the de-
cree just issued BY the French govern
nient assessing the maximum rates OF
duty upon coffee coming from that IS
land. or from any port of the United
States. Heretofore. Porto Rican coffee
has been admitted to France at the
minimum rate OF duty. The change. 1t
is feared. viii ruin the coffee industry
IN that island At the state Department
IL is admitted that the French govern
ment has notified this country OF its In
tention. and that nothing can be done
20 prevent 1t.
Prior to the Spanish-American war
Porto Rico had a large trade in cofree
with Spain, where this product OF the
Island was very popular and was ad-
mitted free Of duty. AS soon as Porto
Rico became an American possession
Spain put up the bars against Porto
Rican coffee. and the planters found
their market there wiped out The
United States uses very little Of It. al
though efforts have been made to pop
ularize 1t in this country. France was
the only country who used il in any
considerable degree. and now That this
market is TO be cut of by the impo-
sition OF practically a prohibitive duty
the Porto Rican coffee planters are fac
ing disaster
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
OF THE CALAMITY
IN SAN FRANCISCO
City Almost Totally Destroyed by Earthquake and
Fire Rapidly Rises to Tell Story of
Undaunted Fortitude

One year ago today America was
plunged in grief through the greatest
catastrophe the country has eve- known
the San Francisco earthquake; ca
lamity thgt not only destroyed one Of
the queen cities of the world but
brought into the homes of thousands
OF families devastation. sorrow. and
an inexplicable loss that a lifetime may
never repair.
When the telegraph wires first clicked
to the world the story of that great
catastrophe it was impossible for the
American people to believe it. That
great center Of wealth, that home
happiness, a city beautiful among the
fair cities OF the world had seemed in
truth "a thing of beauty and Joy for
ever" 1t was not to be thought o.
that its magnificent buildings could
orumble TO earth like egg shells. but in
almost less time than it takes to repeat
ii. San Francisco was in ruins.
Each new dispatch that came over
the telegraph wires brought news Of
greater horrors. AS long as The wires
were up. so long did the story OF ter
ror and ruin flash across the country.
Thousands Of persons in every part
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
Ouentin RooseYelt's Goal.

Feminine wiles and gTaces had but lit
tie effect on Quentin, however He mad
A definite object in view, and would al
low nothing TO defect his course. Turn
ing squarciy TO the right, he marched to
the ice cream pavilion, and a moment
later was attacking an enormous dish
OF the frozen deIicacy, with iutermit-
tent bites Of cake.
AS he ate his rowing eve lighted on
the picture-takins machine, and a mo-
nIent later he was being snapped. not
once. but half a dozen times, at 10
cents a snap. He said he was going
to distribute the pictures among tht
little girls in his school. and refused
70 give any away meanwhile for fear
there would not be enough left 10 20
around.
Proving himself his fathers son. he
refused to Boy chance on the big au-
tomobue. II Ii were a good riding
horse, or pony, or anything Ike that
said he Il would want some chances:
but no automobiles for me Papa anC
/ don't like en-"
While Quentin was wandering around
spending cents here and 10 cents there
but always patrOnizing a booth con-
Quoted by a member OF the sterner. ser.
he was being made the victim of
dark and deep laid plot. The young
omen who had Things TO sell enterer.
into an agreement whereby each was to
approach the young wanderer singly.
and continue their cOaxings 10 buy. until
some one should succeed in placing hil
name on her list Of customers. The
winner was 10 have i've pounds of boz
ocns, TO be purchased by the others.
Geisha Won the Bet.
Twelve times was Quentin approached.
aho as many times did he resist. Num-
or thirteen however, always unlucky
Cor some one. was his Waterloo. Num-
Der thirteen was a young geisha maiden
who tripped up 10 Quentin and preferred
him single rose. She said not a word,
but her glances were eloquent Quentin
looked at the 1ower, then looked at the
cessna, then looked again, and finally
aug down into his pocket, drew forth
the last dime OF his s., and handed IL
over Ten minuates later he was on his
way home. sleepy, broke, and mighty
happy.
new feature. and one that proved
an immediate success with the men, was
introduced last night in the form Of a
smoker. The smoker is conducted by
the Esther Chapter, and Is In charge
or Miss Pearl r. Parsons. 1t Is iust
outside the dancing pavilion, and there
one may WOO the Lady Nicotine to his
hearts content For the forgetful
smokers who leave their tobacco in their
other clothes, Miss Parsons has a stand
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
STRIKING PARIS WATERS
GOING BACK TO WORK

ers in Paris has about collapsed today.
although last night, when the walters
in score or more Of the cafes and res
taurants walked out it looked for time
as IL the strike would be a serious one.
Today many OF the walters who
Obeysd instructions 70 walk out are
back at their posts and it is expected
many more viii return 20 work before
evening. The scenes about the cafes
and restaurants are the same as usual
today, although a few Of the eating
places are stin inconvenienced-
No Company Gives Life Insurance at
as low as the Northwestern"
Huske & Smith, General Agents.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18

Of the United States lived in an agonized
fear for days lest their loved ones II
the fated city had persisted.
Following close on the heels of the
quake came raging fires. while the peorle
who had upbuilt the city, whose pride
in its marvellous beauty was unsurpass-
ed. stood helpless in the streets watch
ing their own and other homes either
dashed 10 ruins by the quake or burned
slowly TO the foundations by the devour-
ing tongues OF fire.
Il was a time of terror, a time of
grief and an epoch in the history OF the
United States that will stand out for
It's supreme accomplishment Of the
greatest misfortune the country has
known. All the world sorrowed with
the United States. all the United States
Joined its grief with the people of San
Francisco, and. buoyed up By the in
domitable courage and rugged spirit OF
the West, the people waited until the
hres had burned out of their city, and
with that greater fire Of local pride set
about to build again their homes and
their hopes on what was TO them the
dearest spot on earth.
Today rapidly rising new San Fran
cisco tells the story of undaunted forti-
tude, perseverance and determination
which alone could cope with and over
come loss and suffering in the holocaust
OF a year ago.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18

well stocked with everything from Ha-
Vanas to pipe tobacco.
Maryland Night.
Tonight has been designated as Mary
land night, and is the first Of a series
OF night dedicated to various States.
Among the guests are Governor War
field. his stan, the grandmother, officers
and members Of the grand lodge. Che
grand high priest and members of the
grand chapter. the grand commandery,
and the potentate and members OF
Boumi Temple. Mystic Shrine, Balti-
more. Invitations have also been sent
TO all the constituent bodies of Mary
land
Governor WarheId viii be met at the
station by delegation from the COM
!aittee on visitors of which Fl. T..
Wheeler Is chairman. and will be escort
ed to the New Willard and later 10
Convention Hall where he and other
members viii be welcomed by President
Smith. The Masonic bodies viii proceed
to the site Of the temple, at Thirteenth
and New York avenue, and will be
escorted to the hall By a detEG Of
Knights Templars from Potomac & ON
mandeTy, No. 3. in charge OF DR.. Frank
Gibson.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
Photos and Rose Catch
Quentin RoOSeyelt'S
Money.
Smoking Room for Men
Who Need Solace
of Nicotine.
Governor of Maryland to
Visit Convention Hail
Tonight.

Il say. give a lookl give a look! It's
a dime. one dime, 10 centsl Can't make
or break you. and you get more for
your money than any other place in the
world Come on in, the water is bully. -
Thus mistakenly urged the scores Of
bankers at the Masonic Fair last night,
their megaphoned voices sounding in
pleasing discord with the high trebles
OF the amateur. Masonic saleswomen,
as they set forth the value OF their
wares or their ranie chances in glowing
terms.
The result was instantaneous. Wash
ington's hoi polloi the military. and
members of the most exclusive society
rubbed elbows in an effort TO get 10 the
booths and rush their currency into the
Golfers of the fair.
Last nights festivities were held in
honor OF the military. and. anticipating
a glorious display of army blue and
brass buttons. ali Washington seemed
to have ccngresated at the entrance.
The instant the doors were opened there
was a mad rush that would have put
the hardest-fought football game to
shame
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
ADEE STARTS FOR FRANCE
ON BICYCLE VACATION

A A. Adee, Second Assistant seers-
York, 10 sail for France, on his annual
bicycle vacation" Mr. Adee. for many
years past. has spent his vacation OF
thirty DAYS 20 six weeks IN the spring
time touring the countries Of Europe
on his wheel and making interesting
photographs for his private collection.
"The Velvet Kind" for Dessert.
c. as. Pure Cream Ice cseam. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
.REHEARSING CHORUS
OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In the work Of training the public
school chorus of FIVE hundred picked
voices for the annual festival of song,
TO be given under the auspices Of the
Washington Playground Association az
the New National Theater, May IS and
Il next, Miss Alys +, Bentley, head OF
the music department OF the schools, is
being assisted by number OF teachers.
among whom are the following. Miss
Edith c. Westcott, principal OF the
Western High School; Mrs. Frank BY
ram, Miss Sally Mason, Mr. Halstead
Hoover, Miss Leila Brown, Mrs. Cor
della Johnson. Miss Amy Simons. Miss
Edith Swan, Miss Nellie Mack. Miss
Lucy Lynch. Miss Leta Bentley and
Charles Finkei
Miss Bentley. leader Of the chorus. re-
turned this week from the West and
yesterday entered upon the fourth week
OF the TehearsaIs.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
SUMMER SCHEDULE IN FORCE
FOR COLLECTION OF ASHES

The summer schedule for the eollec-
ton OF ashes from private residences,
apartment houses, and similar places
went into effect yesterday. House
holders within the fire limits who have
been receiving semi-weekly collections
during the winter will have their ashes
removed but once a week during the
operation OF the summer schedule. Those
living outside OF the fire limits will con
tinue to receive weekly service as here
tofore.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
No Company Gives Life Insurance

as low as the Northwestern"
Huske s. Smith, General Agents.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
FAv0RS BRITISH SYSTEM
FOR COLONIAL SERVICE

Gen. Clarence F. Edwards. chief Of
the Insular Bureau, VIII recommend in
his next annual report a radical change
IN the status Of the civil service en-
p-oyes in the insular possessions Of the
United States. He strongly favors the
systems which prevails in the British
colonial service and in the American
promotion. which provides not only for
promotion but also for retirement on
pay Tor age length Of service, or disa-
unity contracted in the line Of duty.
The Washington times., 1907-04-18
Crush at Opening.

The liberal sprinkling of blue-coated
minions Of the law. who were sent TO
preserve peace and order. found them
selves as helpless TO stem the tide as
the proverbiai chip on the ocean wave.
and wisely concluded to look out for
themselves, and for fully ten minutes
even the spielers made no effort to coax
the elusive dimes from the pockets OF
the patrons. Finally, however, the mil
itary. which made a dismal failure OF
their effort to enter the hall in march
ing form, were seated, and welcomed BY
B. F. Smith, president Of the board Of
control. and the steady drop, drop. drop
OF money into the Masonic tin cup began
its uninterrupted trickle.
The rosy-cneeked amateur saieswom-
en- who fit about the hall are no re-
specters Of persons. Indeed, the greater
the person the keener the delight with
which they CLEAN all save car-faTe home
from his pockets.
Consequently, when Quentin Roosevelt
entered the hall with his hat in one
hand and s. bin in the other there
y ere simultaneous cries Of II saw him
first" on the part of at least a dozen
girls who had something 10 sell. and a
mad rush was made for the son OF an
ulustFi0us father
New-York tribune., 1907-03-24
CRIMSON CREU' MEN ILL.
H0rrard's Uork Interrupted By
Grip and Bad Heather.

Cambridge March . (SpeciaD-Regu!ar practice
during tho week because Of Illness amonS its
members and bad weather Captain Bacon was laid
up with grip for three days. but got back to his
place IN the boat Friday. Richardson has not been
out thus far this season. An accident the ice
during the winter seriously injured his knee II
is possible that he will be in condition for two
or three weeks
Tuesday and Wednesday a March gale swept
tho Charles hercely that little work could
be done. On Tuesday driving sleet pelted tho
called to the boathouse.
Outside of these slight interruptions. progress in
work is highly satisfactory Wray and
Captain Bacon. The eight Is remarkable. this wear
for the excellent physique Of the individual oars
men. Every one except Morgan. at stroke. is six
feet tall
Although Morgan seems to be the for Cap
tain FtleyS place In he is a disappointment
both I4unt and Macdonald available. No efforts
being spared on these men To put them IN con-
experience his freshman and second crews.
Macdonald Towed on his freshman crew and played
end on the varsity football team in his freshman
year.
The most valuable addition TO Wray's material is
Burr famous as a guard for two years the
Crimson football teams and first baseman last
year on HRrvard's nine Early in the season he
reported for baseball again, but recently he de
cided TO give that game up for rowing. and will
hencefOrth DO all in his power to win his H on
the crew.
The following is the order Of the varsity eight:
BurchaTd bow: Fish. .; Tappan. s; Glass. (: Faux
ner. 5: Captain Bacon, s; Severance. :. Morgan
stroke; Blagden, cOxswain The following Is the
Marvin. 8; Buxton, 4; Wyman, s: Bacon g.
Colt =. Forster. stroke
New-York tribune., 1907-03-24
LAWN TENNIS TROUBLES.
Difficulty IN Getting Strong Team to
Go abroad.

The runor that has been current in lawn tennis
circles that the International challenge for the
Dwight F. Davis Cup might be cancelled was dis
PEELED yesterday when the committee issued a
statement that put all fears 10 rest The rumor
grew out OF the difficulty in selecting representa-
tive team. Beals c. Wright, the ex national cham
pion. and the young player Karl II. Behr 1r. arc
apparently the only players available The former
is showing poor form the Riviera where he has
been playing the last two weeks Harold II Hack
EFT and Raymond D. Little, who have been men
toned for the other places the team have made
tentative excuses that would seem to indicate that
they will remain at home
There is only thing which sheds raw ~
hope over the conditions and that is the fact that
the English Lawn Tennis Association has agreed
TO hold the international matches the last. two
time for practice by the Americans which was NOT
the case last year. when the matches were played
the first weeks of June.
A suggestion has been made that an open tourna-
ment be held on the round robin order for the pur-
pose Of selecting a team. In uphodlng the merits
Gf this plan we'll known player said yesterday:
The farest way to select the players 20 copre+a
for the cup would be by competition and several
leading lawn tennis men in this country would he
more than glad TO see such a method Of selection
sUpersede the present system, which Is nomina ton
by committee of three. The best plan would be TO
have a hard contest for week. even two Weaks
in which twenty men might try for the singles ana
about ten pairs for the doubles. This would he
fair 10 the lawn tennis players in America for
IL stands we have been beaten In the last tao
matches for the Davis Cup and yet by the nomi-
nation system, we are likely to be represented This
year by Practcally the same players who have lost
the mat hes before. ~