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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
SHARKS.

G. w. SMELL chairman of board of
sclectmen. writes: 81 am not in favor
of moving the capital to Portland and I
find no sentiment in this town that is.
The people here feel that if the State has
r>orey to srend it should be put into
other needed public improvements"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
DOVER.

GEO Il. DOW, nlast"r of East Dover
1I%nSe' writes: II am opposed 10 moving
tne STATE capital TO Portland. 1 10 nos
NH" oi a voter IL the town Of Dover
who IS i'll favor of such n scheme ANA I
rope mat when the test comes the Pts
cataIu;s delegation will he against it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13

CHARLES W. SMITH. chairman of
the sclectmen of 1906, writes: Il do no.
favor abandoning the present State CAPT
tai. and / do not lind any sentiment
among the taxpayers here in favor of a
removal to Portland. There will. think
be a strong remonstrance against such a
move from this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
MILFORD.

HENRY c. PJ-RR. member of the
board of SclcCtren, writes. II have talk
ed with men from IL number of towns
and have found no one in favor of NOV
irg the capital In my opinion ii would
be foolish move to which | am OPP
posed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
MEQEORp.

Grange, also Expresses Tho decided snntiN
ment OF that community in opposition
and adds, Il am quite sure the people
or this town would much rather the
bridge bill might become ID law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
NO II PLANTATION.

J. L. LIBBY, clerk and treasurer, and
master of Princeton Grange for 1906.
writes: II think | can safely answer for
orr people. We think we are Juggling
about all the burden We can bear at
present"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

CIIAS NJ WILLIAMS. master Som'T-
set Grange in 1906, writes: II am utter
~ opposed to such project Is moving
the capital to P"rtlaEd-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
NORRIDGEWOCk.

n +. TRUE, master Sandy River
Grange in 1906 writes: My answer t.
all Your questions j. no. | am opposed
to moving tho capital 10 Portland and
find 10 Scntir9ont in favor of it among
the people of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
NEWPORT.

H. ". BRACKETT. master Sebasti-
cook Grange, writes: I do not favor the
Proposition oi moving the capital {,
Portland and do not think there is any
one here in favor of it. As to the peopl.
beng willing to fOrcgD Ec"dad public i'm
Irov"mrntS in order that III, States
mon"y might h" sp'nt for this purpose,
Do not think they would"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
TOPSHAM,

WARREN W. GOCD, town clerk
writes that he is opposed to moving the
capital to Portland. that he finds no SEN
timcnt among the people OF his town in
favor Of it and does not believe they
would he willing t. bear their share Of
the burdens imposed by such an eXpcndi-
tllra ot the public morey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
DANFCRTH.

r. ]. LOVE. chairman of the board of
selectmen, writes: NO, a thousand
times no. | certainly am not in favor
of changing the State capital and there
is not the least sentiment here in favor
of the Portland movement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
WATERFORD.

JAMES Z. GREEN. master Of the Wa
terboro Grange. writes: Your letter re-
ccived and in reply will say that 20 far
as l am concerned personally l am
strongly against the removal of the State
House to Portland; but I do find sentt-
mOyal."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
GUILFORD.

r. ID. FAIRBROTIfER. master Of VAL
icy orange writes that h" is opposed to
moving the State hous,, To Portland and
That ht Il res not find any sentiment in
favor of the project among the people
OF lis town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
WOOJW!CH.

LINCOLN BAILEY. master of tn"
Worlwich Grange in 1896 writes: 81 am
strongly opposed to moving the capital to
Portland. ana find no sentiment for it.
believe every taXDaver will say the same.
I believe il our duty 20 try to defeat this
action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13

| writes: II am opposed to moving the
| capital to Portland. l find no sentiment
in favor of such a TIL Ing mere, but on the
contrary the opinion is nearly unanirn Gus
against it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
ToPsFIELD.

j. r.. HOFF, master Of Grange 3s2.
writes: Il am opposed to abandoning the
present State capital and building a now
one in Portland. There Is no sentiment
among the people here for such a project
and they would not be for any such ''tm-
p,ovelnentS."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13

would be willing to have the States
money used in this way. Business Of
more Importance demands attention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
s,sowNvILLE:.

Grara TUFTS, master of the Resolute
auestH;orr writes: my answer to all your
tem ora1,s Is no. am opposed to capital
L h and find NJ sentiment here for
eanraa aue brought this matter up in the
% ansnand it was unanimously decided
srt,I +" no to the proposal to move the
her W ;Joff NSON. chairman of select
writes that he is opposed to NOV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
GLEN BURN.

F. FLAGG, master of the Glenburn
Grange. writes: / am opposed to the re-
moval of the State capital to Portland
and find ne sentiment here for it. Tho
neoplc nand the money tor other public
works and would not be willing t. iorego
thnm'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
RARTLAND.

+. S B1'RRIIJ., chairman % the So
Iectnlen. writes: II have heard no on .
here that saws he would he in favor Of
moving the state capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
CHERRYFIELD.

c. c. HANCOCK. chairman Of the Sc
lectmen, writes: IT do not favor the
abandoning of the present State House
or the removal of the capital to Portland.
I do not find any sentiment here that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
BURN

L. A. FACHr.LDER, town treasurer
and master of SohaStcnok Grarg@ re
plying To tn" Same questions writes: 1--WE
do not want it moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
WEST LEBANON.

s. 3. STANLEY, master Of Lebanon
Grange, WHITES: II find our people divid-
of moving the capital than expected to
find"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
ORN EVlLLE.

l.. c. FOWLES. chairman Of s"icctmcn.
writes that he is oppressed to moving tho
CAPITAL to Portland ~ arc tn" people of
his town ANA that they would not bear
their part of such an expenditure Of pub
lie money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13

Eureka Grange, Mapleton, will ceaa.
brate their 32d anniversary Feb. 20. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
0R0NO.

CHARLES +. NICHOLS. writes: II am
not IN favor Of moving the State capital
70 Portland ANA tn few people that /
have heard discuss this subject do not
want the State capital changed or think
the people should b. put to this cx-
penSC."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-13
lINCOlNVILLE.

SENH NJ. YOUNG writes that he is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
FARMERS ARE TOLD TO
HOLD ON TO COTTON
Advice Given BY President
Johnson.
STATE BRANCH OF ASSOCIATION
Insists that Fifteen Gents Should Be
Paid and That Farmers Should
Market Their Crop Slowly
for Present.

The Sumter county division Of the
Southern Cotton Association will
meet in Americus next Saturday. 2lst,
and this first meeting of the fall
season will he an important one,
President NJ, L. Johnson of the
Georgia division, has issued a public
statement, in which he urges that
the planters market their cotton very
slowly. He calls attention 10 the
fact thar the minimum price 81 the
staple has been fixed II aC;eea cents
pound by the southern Cotton As
ISOLATION and the Farmers Union. and
declares thar all the farmers should
unite in securing and hald;nS ;h.S
4rieN WIS dress SIS s0a&e 60 'ha
cotton growers. merchants, bankers
and allied interests IN tao state ana
is in the interest ot THAR great ma
jorigy al woc&egS-she aEv5tuatur.$tS
He says there Is 10 money in Ten
cent oot,oG 70 sna planter, ana
that there Is comparatively lsssae even
in fifteen cea. eat,aa sga warns ,he
growers char tAs @k&t 81 ,h1sr ,oaS
is Jus, uaW "a. BAND The crop. he
SAYS, should De $a.& only 10 .oaa: :~1-
mediate demands ana no more, The
n,inS are needing cottoa Maw ana ii
il IS sold 10 caa0s slowly the &<.>S~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
SOUTHERN CASE TO
COME UP AGAIN
Judge rritchard Resumes Hear
ing Tomorrow.

ASHVIII.E. n. c., Sept. II. tSpec-
iaD-.mdge Prtchard of the federal
court. will tomorrow hear the appli-
cation for an order restraining the
state courts from taking action in
suits brought for the recovery otpen-
altics for violation of the passenger
rate law. instituted against the North
Carolina railroad in Alamance coun-
IT, The North Carolina road Is a
subsidiary corporation of the South
ern, which operates it by virtue of n
ninety-year lease Ii is expected that
the question RS TO whether the North
Carolina road is an integral part of
the Southern system will be raised Mt
the hearing. II is not likely that an
effort will be made 10 abrogate the
lease of the North Carolina 20 the
Southern road, The Alamance coun-
~ plaintiffs to the suit are represent
ed by Jacob A, Long a brother of
Judge Long. who recently imposed a
duo ot $&o000 on the Southern at
Raleigh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
Health In the Canal Zone.

The hjgh wages paid make e 2
mighty temptation 10 our young avti-
sans TO Join the force Of skilled
workmen needed 10 construct The
Panama Canal. Many are restrained
however by the fear Of feyers and
malaria. 1t is the knowing-those
who have used Electric Bitters, who
40 there without this fear. we'll know
ing they are safe from malarious in
0uance with Electric Bitters on
hand. Cures blood poison 100, bill
iousnasS, Weakness and all stomach,
liver and kidney troubles Guaranteed
by Eldridge Drug CO. Soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
TEDDY NO PART OF
SHOW IN ATLANTA
Invitation 10 Attend the Far De
chned.

ATLANTA, Sept l.,-PreSsGeGt
Roosevelt, VIII nog attend the Fair
i'm October. In q letter, William Loeb
secretary Il the President, writes shat
President Roosevelt greatly apprac.a-
yeS the invitation to visit Atlanta b0,
that pressing business erEaEemarts
in Washington az thar time wiN pre-
c,Ude any such possibility The fast
that The President can not come VIII
prove 3 disappointment IS his pres
euea would have proved the drawing
card If tha show. financially.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
SIX KILLED
IN ONE DUEL
Today Anniversary Ct {
Bloody Fight.
Is IIIE FAMOUS SANDBAR HIGHT
lSl. Bowie and Other famous Weld
erS of Knives and Suns We're the
Participants Story OF Times
When Blood Ran Easy in
The WeSI.
IS IhE FAMOUS SANDBAR HIGHT


NATCnEZ, MISS, sept IL tSpec-
ial Eighty years ago tomorrow,
September Is, 1927 there occurred ON
a sandhar opposite this city one of
the most famous duels in American
History in which both srandtatherS
of Governor Blanchard, of louisiana
Colonel James Bowie, inventor Of the
deadly bowie knife, aud nine others
Aoge participants According TO pop
alar tradition now preNmlinG' SIN
nou were killed and ttteen inJHreu
u aaat desperate struggle between
mtuiated Eladmtors,
THAT this latter day report OF the
-SaadbW tiEht is eNaEEerated Is
ahoVo by a statement found amonS
ahe effects of the late Dr. Thomas H.
MaddoN, one Of the TphI'"'s IN the
duel Which led to the trouble A1-
@ord'ng to this statement only Two
meo Colonel Norris NFiEht ana
hieaard Quincy, were killed. and Al
%fed blanchard, Erandatoer 81 the
present Louisiana eh'eI executive ana
Colonel Jim Re"le wounded,
the statement Of DE Maddox. when
@tl serve TO put the historic battle
m It's true light is rs follows
Some difficulty e>ouFrhE between
RNs'It aud Genera, Mont1oEt Wells
induced samuel /" Ne''S 10 SEND me
a very Offensive carte e'@oeaS Wh'SR
accepted AS a 'hal'ense. and II was
AGreed that we should meet IL Nat
Chez and settle the natter which we
sal en- september is l>-''
"ot my party there were H. \
&rao, my second, Norris WASN'T NJ
&t& and Carey blanchard ana my
sell oeioE five Of Us IN number. The
opposing party we're Samuel l- Wells.
MeWhorton, his second, James Bowie,
R&aard Quincy Jefferson Wells and
Samuel Quincy, maNlnE SIN IN n@m-
Der haNnE arrived al NaIcAe1, ]
aa1lad on Or, Denny 10 be nay sur
soou, Who made number SIX q my
a2rty
HaysaS accepted the carte blanche
as = challenge, I directed Co,o@e,
Grain, my second 70 call or NJ,
Wells AND state my terms ana mode
Of combat, which were. To stand
alSsk PAGES apart, right side e r.SAt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-18
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not be cared by Halls Catavya Care
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believe Aia perfectly honorable il 81
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by his firm.
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
home at Stone Harbor.


length before the opening of the sum-
mer season. He states that there will
be great many new pleasure boats
here the coming season, more than ever
before. Soon Hereford Inlet will be
dotted with steam and sailing craft.
Already the boats are beginning to
arrive.
The John Leonard and the Vincent,
captained by John Leonard and Jack
Applegate, have returned from Allan
tic City for the spring and summer.
During the next few months there
will be much activity in the building
line in the newly opened section in the
vicinity of New York avenue, 18th,
18th and 14th streets, known as the
Ottens Canal Tract Extension. Con-
tracts have been awarded for six
cottages, number of which are well
under way and during the summer
and fall fully score of houses will be
built ON the new tract.
Mr.. and Mrs. William e. Gibson and
son, Ollie, of West Philadelphia, oc-
cupied their 18th avenue cottage over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman l.. Palmer, of
West Philadelphia, were Sunday visi-
tors. Mr.. Palmer will shortly begin
the erection of two cottages on the
Ottens tract.
George j. Ehmann, well known
West Philadelphia business man, was
here early in the week inspecting his
cosy new cottage at 18th and Central
avenues.
DIR. Harry L. Sidebotham, a prom
inent Philadelphia physician, spent
part of the week here and made Mace's
Hotel Royal his headquarters. Doc is
jolly good fellow and has host OF
friends ON the island.
d. r. Gibbs, whose place of business
is in the Bourse building, Philadelphia,
was numbered among the Sunday
visitors.
Continued on Page 5
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
WILDWOOD CREST
NOTES OF INTEREST
Baker Brothers TO Have Several
Pavili0ns Erected on the
New Boardwalk
PREMIUM SALE OF LOTS INCREASES

Baker Brothers have ordered a num-
Der of pretty pavilions and resting
places to be erected on the Crest board
walk at convenient points. They will
be greatly appreciated the coming
season by the hundreds and thousands
of people who will flock to the Crest
promenade.
The premium sale of lots continues
steadily to draw investors from every
part of the country to this point, the
"Crest of Five Mile Beach, Not a
day passes but that someone contracts
for lot.
G. Binders cottage, Pacific avenue,
between Lavender and Buttercup
Road, has been sold to Jacob S. Hett,
of Philadelphia.
B. G. Hitchner entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Allison Parker and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. S. Hett, of Philadelphia, at
their Crest cottage over Sunday.
Sundays excursion brought visitors
and sight-seers in large numbers to
the Crest.
DIR. A. ]. Mackay, of Philadelphia,
made his first visit to the island on
Sunday. He was agreeable impressed
with the resorts and especially charm
ed with the Crest, SO much so that he
may invest here.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
COMING! A SPRING PICNIC
Ladies Of ST. Slme0n's Guild VIII
Make Things Pleasant at
Whites Academy

The ladies of st. Simeon's Guild are
planning great things for the Spring
picnic which they expect to hold at
Whites dancing academy, April 30, to
benefit the st. Simeon's Episcopal
church. Those who attended the
picnic held during the winter by these
very same ladies we'll remember the
pleasant evening. Many requested
that it be repeated and spring picnic
is the result. The price of admission
is unique. All that is required is that
the ladies bring boxes or baskets con-
tanning luncheon for two and name
card cancelled therein. The boxes and
baskets will all be sold at auction, to
be purchased by the gentlemen, who
eat the luncheon with the lady whose
name they find inside their purchase.
It's sure to prove jolly occasion and
there'll be lots of jolly picnic games and
dancing.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
APRIL BRINGS MANY
VISITORS TO WILDWOOD
Young People Enjoy House Party
Given by Miss Eva L.
Powell Last Week
APARTMENT HOUSE FOR JUNIPER AVE.

Miss Eva L. Powell gave a delight
ful house party the past week at the
home of her parents on Wildwood
avenue. One of the features was q
dance given by Miss Powell on Satur-
day evening. The party was chaperon-
ed by Mrs. David Powell. Among the
out of town guests were Misses Anna
G. Wagner, of Germantown; S. Claire
Wallace, of Harrisburg, Pa; Sophye
T. Pollock. of West Philadelphia;
Fannie Burns, of Oak Lane, Pa;
Messrs. Ellwood Norton, New York;
Harold Brockworth, of Washington,
d. O.; Reuben NJ. Prichard, George E.
Wallace, of Germantown.
j. r. Brady, Philadelphian, award
ed the contract yesterday to Ely, Saul
& Glenn for large apartment house
to be erected q, two lots on Juniper
avenue, between Pacific and Atlantic
avenues. The contract calls for the
house to be finished by June Is next.
The keystone Agency will furnish
you with competent and reliable help
for the summer season. Call or write
255 N. 9Th street, Philadelphia.
Hotel Seacrest guests of the past
week included Mr.. and Mrs. Altman,
j. ID. Kitchner, F. M. Pannell, At
iantic City; John E. Newman, Wood
bury; William Knisell, l.. s. Elpath,
Thomas Harris, Camden; H. l.. Wes-
colt, F. D. Horner, Fl. w. Emo, Bridge
ton, Clarence Wild, Stanford, Conn.,;
c. H. Clouting, Sea Isle; J. Lush,
William Caldwell, New York, e. E.
West, Bryn Mawr; Frank Baingo,
e. g. Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M.
'Corney, J. w. Gwinn, l.. HI. Robbin-
son, G. O. Maus, q. Schooner, Jos. d.
Eramber, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. P. Nyce,
all of Philahelphia.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
Eye--Strain and Classes

Perfect adaptation of glasses to the
eyes is needful or eyestrain remains.
The prescribing of the lenses, the
grinding TO an exact accord with the
prescription, the adjustment of the
frame to the facial must be right.
This combined work is ours. No
oculist's prescription needed. w. War
dell, Eyesight Specialist, 8416 Pacific
avenue, at Caldwell's Jewelry Store. y
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
COMING EVENTS

APR. 22d-Stereoptican Lecture in the
st. Simeon's Episcopal church.
Subject, "History of the Episcopal
Church.
APR. 24th-"District School at Blue
berry Corners" amateur talent,
Bakers Theatre. Benefit Wild
wood Baptist church.
MAY 15th-4th Annual Ball of Wapella
Tribe, No. 238, Imp. o. R. M, at
the Wildwood Ocean Pier.
APR. 30th--"Spring Picnic" at Whites
Academy, Cedar avenue, benefit
st. Simeon's Guild,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
Hotel FenWieF quests Of fI1e Week

Il L
Hotel Fenwick guests of the week
included J. Fithian Tatem, w. d.
Sherred, Haddonfield; Horace F.
Nixon, ESQ.,, Woodbury.; g. w. Geyer,
Court House; Daniel Strock, DR.. Paul
NJ. McCray, H. s. Minnich, Camden;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edgar Sickels, Cape
: May; VIM. Chambers, Vineland; Max
Mayer, Lewis J. Donovan, Andrew r.
Wilson, Robt. E. McCusken, Chas. w.
G. King and daughter, Rudolph Pott,
Edward Kelly, accompanied by J.
Meyers and J. M. Neill; A. e. Kemper,
Mrs. Elizabeth Toulson and ]. E. New
man, all of Philadelphia.
Phone 24x. n
Hotel Poplars guests of the past week
included J. A. Bixon, q. A. Higgins,
H. A. ElweIl, DIR. A. ). Mackay, w.
w. Hopes, of Philadelphia; A. Lar
kins, Newark; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R.
Creamer, g. Slaughter, Chester; H. H.
Tomlin, w. G. Taylor and s. B. Tay-
Or, Wildwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Foltz and Ru-
dolph Potts, Philadelphia photograph
ers, spent Sunday at the Fenwick.
Potts & Foltz will conduct the Wild
wood Ocean Pier photo gallery the
coming season.
For Sale-Hotel Poplars, Oak and
Pacific avenues, Wildwood. Apply to
G. H. Huppert or on the premises.
The best location on the island.
H. H. Ham, of Washington, d. g.,
the we'll known advertising specialist,
was among last weeks visitors.
Judge John w. Westcott and Law
yer Matthew jefferson, of Camden,
were among the weeks visitors, stop
ping at the Fenwick.
Phone 24x.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Wolf, of Philadel-
phia, accompanied by H. Powell
Patchett, of Easton, Nd, were among
the weeks visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Armstrong,
of Philadelphia, spent Sunday at the
Poplars. Mr.. Armstrong is thinking
strongly of embarking in the hotel
business here the coming season.
Continued on Page s
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-04-17
TWO BOAT LAUNGHINCS
AT OTTENS CANAL
Bechmann'S Handsome Launch,
the Gem and the Oakes, OF
~ Stone Harbor
MAcE's PIER TO BE EXTENDED

A Aquiet, simple launching took place
at Brower's boat yard, Ottens Canal, /,
this Wednesday morning. A hand
some launch for William Bechmann, a
Philadelphia business man, who is a.
thorough lover of the water, was fioated
on the canal. The wind was blowing
gale, few people were there to cheer
and the breaking of the champagne
bottle was forgotten, but the "Gem"
slipped gracefully into the water with
out mIshap and with all the dignity
of the beauty that she Is. The Gem"
is thirty feet in length and contains
four cylinder, four cycle, gasoline en-
gines that will develop thirty horse
power. Captain Brewer, the builder,
is master artist at building boats and
he has modelled many original lines of
speed and beauty in the Gem" The
launch is gem for certainty,
beauty to the eye and faultlessly built.
Her upper deck is finished rich ma
hogany, the body an ivory white and
the water-line rich green-brown. Mr..
Bechmann is proud of his "peto and
he has good cause to be.
There was quite delegation of yisi-
tors from Philadelphia on Sunday,
including Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Penny
anu Jos. f. Love and family at Brower's
boat building establishment on Ottensl
canal when their motor racing boat
was launched. The ceremony was att
tended with all the eclat seen at the
launching of great vessels. The GUS
tomary bottle of champagne, handled
in most graceful manner, by pretty
young lady, was shattered over the
bow of the trim craft and as 1t slid
smoothly from the ways into the
water it was christened the "Oakesu
in hon nouil known -oIlu une211