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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
STRANGER NARROWLY ESCAPED
DEATH AT CROSSING

The Reading railroads grade crossing
came near furnishing a tragedy early
Monday morning, when J. T. Lambert, Of
Plainfield, was about to cross the tracks
in his automobile. As he approached the
gates were up, the warning bell was
ringing, which he, did not hear because
of the usual noise of his machine. and
he might have plunged directly in front
Of the locomotive if his eyesight had not
been better than his hearing He swung
the car toward the curb, but not with
out partly wrecking it, and Mr.. Lambert
was pitched into the street, unhurt, but
greatly shocked.
The accident happened at an hour when
there was no fiagman at the crossing.
In his absence the gates remain in tho
aid and the only warning autoists have
Of an approaching train is the dim tink-
ling of a weak-voiced bell Motors in
motion are bound to drown the noise Of
the alarm bell and dozens of narrow es-
capes can be credited to the two rail-
road deathtraps ps-that Of the Reading and
the West Jersey.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
STATE NEWS BRIEFS

A rocking chair made of wood taken
from the hulk of the old frigate Augusta
is to be disposed Of for the benefit If
Admiral Farragut Camp, Sons of Vet
Grams, of Gloucester
William Z. Gamer, of Paulsboro, has
been nominated for district deputy grand
master of Odd Fellows of the district
comprising Woodbury., Gloucester, West
vile, Clarksboro and Mantua.
Moving pictures with vaudeville at
tachments have proved 50 poular in
Gloucester that only four persons formed
the audience that greeted troupe of
lady ministries" Saturday night. The
manager sadly refunded the doRar taken
at the door after stirring street parade
Of the black faced artists.
A number of elammers residing in At
lantic County are opposing the granting
of leases of many acres of valuable
clam lands in Lakes Bay, near Pleasant
vile, to few clammers, by the Oyster
men Commissioners. The clammers as
sert the leasing of the land is not in ac-
cordance with the law and have employ
ed counsel to look after their interests.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
WILES AND SMILES OF
A GIRL" WON LOOKS

Halloween was fittingly observed in
Pleasantville Saturday and Monday eve
nings by the festive young people, and
enjoyed by those who have passed the
age OF amusing themselves in grotesque
fashion, but who are always glad to be
onlookers. The costumes were, many of
them, cleverly gotten up, while a few
were highly artistic and their wearer.
won lots of praise for their ability. On
Monday evening one Of the towns
prominent business men appeared on the
streets dressed in female apparel and
she" wore most fetching blonde locks.
She" was of the tall, willowy species
and her adeptness in catching on" was
marked by the large crowd Of young
chaps that surrounded ''her," but 'she'
was so shy that the dreamy eyes sur
mounting the highly colored cheek bones
failed to respond to the willy glances Of
the Romeos
The painstaking efforts OF lots of the
masqueraders were somewhat lost be-
cause of the failure to make bunchet.
showing of themselves Their numbers
were sufficiently large to have formed
into line for real street parade. Prob
ably the inspiration to do this may be
presented next year when prizes could
be offered the paraders, with the result
that this town would become center
of attraction each Halloween.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
NEW FREEHOLDERS

Three new members to the Board Of
Freeholders were elected on Tuesday.
They will take their seats in january
Cyrus Osgood, of Hammonton, succeeds
himself, defeating NJ. L. Jackson, the
Democratic candidate.
Magistrate John d. Carver, of Elwood.
is one of the. new members, succeeding
John L. Irving. Mr.. Carver is well
known as the terror of speed law violat-
ors and is also a member of the County
Board of Elections and Registration.
John Ciminio of Buena Vista Town
ship, succeeds Norman Mcconnell, neph-
ew of Tobias l.. Mcconnell, superintend-
ent of the County Asylum, who did not
appear for reelection.
Charles Hart, of Margate City, will
take the seat formerly occupied by John
Gertzen.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
IN THE SENATOR'S TOWN

Absecon City no longer toddles in
swaddling clothes, for let it be known
that the place has risen to the rank OF
other cities where plenty of sensations
are furnished. In one day, Tuesday, the
following happenings are chronicled and
they were all incidental to a contest over
local offices:
One ballot box was taken from poll
ing place-for safe keeping, it is said.
A highly respected, Christian gentle
man and candidate for office, told Sen
ator Wilson that he was untruthful IN
his sayings, whereupon the Senator re-
tortcd in the same vein.
Several colored men were under the in
fluence of liquor.
Mayor Smith had special officers on
duty to preserve order.
Lots of bad names were hurled back
and forth by members of the factions.
Constable Hutchinson and citizen
were involved in tistic argument; re-
suit, the officer was worsted.
Friends and supporters OF Thomas
Goldenberg claim he was elected and they
call for recount of the votes, partic-
lIlarlv in the ward where the ballot box
was removed from one place to another.
The vote follows:
Dl,,ra 1ifx-
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
Will War On Willful Destruction
DESTRUCTION OF SIGNS AND
LIGHTS MUST BE STOPPED

The vacant chair in the councilmanic
body was occupied by appointment at
Monday nights regular session when
Mayor Sooy placed therein representa-
tive from the upper end of the Borough.
Elmer Leeds, who is to fill the unexpired
term Of Mr.. Seward Scofield. Mr.. Leeds.
tod willing, holds his newest lob for one
year and two months. In the meantime
or at the next general election, he or a
successor will be elected. This appoint
ment was made incumbent upon the
Mayor by reason of Mr.. ScofieId's fail
ure to resign in time to permit a sue
cessor's nomination at the September
primaries
Inc street committee, while recogniz-
ing the inability to push forward the
work OF improving highways, is never
theless III position to recommend sew
eral necessary jobs, one of which is to
make Chester avenue navigable to man,
beast or cat. This street is on the Bor-
ough map as the last one before Jump
ing into Egg Harber Township in the
Venice section.
The same committee also recommended
changing the names of Beaumont avenue
to that of West Verona; Georgia to
Second. The recommendations were adopt
ed.
Fun Must Stop
The Mayor and COuncilmen unani-
mously passed resolution which, in #
feet, provides for the punishment of per-
SONS who willfully destroy street signs
and electric arc lights. Twenty five doll
ars reward will be paid for information
that will lead to the arrest and convic-
tion of the culprits.
The ordinance committee were instruct
ed to prepare a set of resolutions to be
sent to railroad companies, which will be
in the nature of protests against the
adjustment of communication tickets be-
tween Philadelphia and seashore resorts
One Ordinance, No. l07, passed third
reading. This appears elsewhere and it
provides for the compulsory setting Of
round corner curbs at all street inter
sections. Ordinances Nos. l08, 100, 10
received first and second reading; these
provide for establishing grades, and the
setting and laying of curbs and pave
ments on Washington avenue, from New
Road to Franklin avenue.
The street committee will set itself to
the task Of placing Pleasant avenue in
passable condition, from Third street to
New Road, as well as that of making
New Road from California avenue to
point deemed necessary.
Bills were ordered paid as follows:
October street expenses, $l90.40.
Street lights, $337.5
Ashmead & Hackney, work in connec-
ton with the suit against the Water
Company, $44-
Press Printing Co., tax bills and sta
tionery, $l7.25.
Borough Engineer Clark, work in con-
nection with establishing grades for
curbs, etc, $l2S.l0.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
HONOR FOR HERO

An enjoyable affair was given at the
home of Capt Casio on east Washington
avenue, Tuesday evening, when a num-
Der of the Captains friends gathered to
celebrate Halloween. A great deal Of
merriment was created in guessing the
different characters represented.
Among those present in costume were:
Mr.. Wesley Ford Cy Perkins; Mrs.
Wesley Ford, folly; Mrs. Boyer, Samho;
Mr.. Boyer. dude; Mr.. Weuch, Irish bid
dy; Miss Grace Weuch, little girl; Mrs.
Weuch, Cleopatra; Mrs. Biggs, Turkish
lady; Mrs. Leeds, clown; Mr. Harry
Leeds, cowboy; Mrs. Oberholtzer, cross
baby: Mr.. Oberholtzer, colored nurse;
Mr.. Clarence Beitel, Italian organ
grinder with Master Teddy Beitel as
the little monk; Mrs. Beitel, German
girl attended by Jack" her sweetheart,
who was Miss Ethel Oelenschlager; Mrs,
Mark Casio, Teddy BEAR and MIR. Geo.
Biggs, Capt. Mark Casio, Walter Biggs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oelcnschlager and Harry
Diegs.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
THE FIELDS CASE

There has been misunderstanding
gone abroad regarding the family Of G..
A. Fields; they are not destitute as re.
ported. 1t is true that the mothers ILL.,
ness has caused the members to be In
an unfortunate situation, and the kind
treatment of neighbors and friends is ap-
preciated by Mr.. Fields and his wife.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
A NEW SALESMAN

Maurice Y. Snyder, who has filed a
position as inspector of motor boats in
the Somers Point harbor for two sea
sons; has been a student at Brown Uni
versity, is now serving the Delaware &
Atlantic Telephone & Telegraph Co., in
the capacity of salesman. Mr. Snyder's
district covers the mainland towns aud
villages and his success seems assured,
as he is familiar with the needs of his
company and the probable telephone sub
scribers. This class of persons is grow
ing, for the especial reason that the d.
& A. have something good to offer.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
Tuesdays Final Election Results

makes friends, but only one remembered
Charley and that fellow cast ballot
for him as Justice of the peace.
Variety of ideas lends spice, that is
why Edw. Woolbert got one vote for
Mayor.
Elmer D. Bump received one vote for
Rorouph Council.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
S25 REWARD!

The Mayor and Coumcilmen of the
Borough of Pleasantville offer the above
sum for information that will lead to the
arrest and conviction Of anyone who de-
faces or destroys street signs and elec-
trio street lights.
NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
Borough Clerk.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
OFF-YEAR VOTING WAS
COMPARATIVELY HEAVY

Although Tuesdays voting in this Bor-
ough was representative of the registra-
tion the election was without sufficient
interest to arouse even the most excit
able of persons. 1t was clean cut vie
tory. however. for what may be called
the organization and demonstration Of
the necessity of eternal vigilence on the
part of those who should preserve the
dignity and integrity of Borough officers
The vote by precincts follows:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06

The election on Tuesday did not create
so much as a ripple of excitement. No
opposition in any office to be filled, but
nevertheless fair vote was polled
AssPmbly--
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06

Walter E. Edge, head of the Republi-
can county ticket, received a majority of
sc, one more than his party vote Last
year the head of the ticket received a
pluarlity OF one.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
QuPpif and. Qec,
Salem M. E. Chruch

945 a.m.-Class, H. G. Thomas, leader.
1890 am Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper and reception of members.
2.30 pm. Sunday school.
7.l5 pm. Epworth League devotional
7.45 p.m.-Sacred concert given by the
choir. Mr.. John S. Weaver, musical di-
rector, MIR. Warren Kean, assistant.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
Linwood

There were ia votes pollcd in Linwood
Borough election ON Tuesday. The head
of the ticket being Republican and the
borough Democratic There was good
fight put up by the candidates for Coun-
eilmen. There was no opposition to Jere-
miah Robinson for Mayor. as his name
appeared on both tickets and he polled
100 votes The vote:
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
NOrthfeId

Northfeld
Northfeld's election was without much
interest. owing to lack of opposition.
J. w Rass was elected Mayor by 81;
Ryon, Councilman t-Large, So; Allen
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06

To trim and untrim Hats. Maybe that's
more than you can say Let's talk about
your new Hat. Mrs Oberholtzer, 9 E.
Washington ave. Advt-
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
Wesley M. E. Church

Wesley M. E. Church
Rev. E. A. Wells, Pastor.
The regular services for Sunday viii be
$50 a.m-Class Meeting.
1880 a.m-Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 Sunday School.
GAS p.rn.-Epworth League devotion
Il meeting.
7.30 Song service and sermon.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
Know How

of the Rector's Aid Society; tickets, 25c
each advt-
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-11-06
soMERs POINT RETURNS

Jesse 5. Shovel collector with no op
position) l73.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
TRAIN DfRAILfD,
No ONE KILLED
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED IN
WRECK CAUSED BY "SNAkE"
RAIL ON LIMITED.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-More than 20
persons were injured, but none killed,
when the Oriental Limited On the
Burlington railroad was wrecked by a
snake" rail near Western Springs
early yesterday. 1t is supposed the
rail was split by the intense cold and
it deratled the whole train, part OF
which plunged down a 15-foot embank-
ment. All the cars were overturned,
and it is considered miraculous that
none were killed, as the train was
going more than so miles an hour.
The train ploWed madly along the
ties for more than hundred yards.
When stopped the three sleepers had
broken their couplings, rolled down
the embankment and turned upon
their sides, the two day coaches swung
sideways across the track and the
engine and baggage car laid astride
one rail.
More than 80 passengers were in
the sIeeDers and so in the day coaches.
Most of those injured were riding in
the sleepers. The injured were
cared for at houses in Western
Springs and speedily brought to Chi,
cago. Nearly all the injured are from
points in the northwest
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
DR.. SUTHERLA AND
SUCCEEDS FATHER
GOVERNOR APPOINTS SON OF DE
CEASED MEMBER TO STATE
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Madison. Dec. 20.

Governor Davidson yesterday ap-
pointed DR.. Charles Sutherland OF
GAINESVILLE to be a member Of the
state board of health to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Dr.. Q o
Sutherland. The unexpired term Will
end February /, 1914, the original APP
pointment having been for seven
years.
Interesting in connection with this
appointment is that Governor David
son was ready to make it some time
since but it was discovered that there
were two applicants for the p ace both
of GAINESVILLE, and both sons OF tie &C.
ceased member, DR.. @. o. Sutherland.
They were DR.. Charles Sutner and
the older brother and Dr.. Frederick
Sutherland, the younger. Both were
highly endorsed, locally and through
out the state But both could not be
appointed and the matter was neld
in allegiance, pending a settlement at
GAINESVILLE. This came about easily
when the situation was reviewed
there, and as a result the younger
brother, Frederick Z. wrote TO Gov
ernCr Davidson formally withdrawing
his application for appointment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
IS COOK DOMICILED
NEAR COPENHAGEN?

New York, Dec. Absolutely
nothing to say" said Peary, smiling
broadly, when informed that a Copen-
hagen dispatch had quoted high auth
ority to the effect that the committee
of the University of Copenhagen had
ia led to find proof that Dr. Cook had
reached the pole.
Efforts to locate DR.. Cook were re
newed yesterday, but proved fruitIess.
His close friends said last night that
the doctor, previous to dispatching his
polar data to Copenhagen. had writ
ten in private to Rector Torp, inform
ing him, that in the event Of an ad-
verse decision, he would not appeal
from the finding of the consistory
HIS instruments and three documents
important to his case, DR.. Cook point
ed out are still at Etah, and h4
thought it possible that, in view Of The
fact that all the evidence is not in.
the university might find a Scotch
verdict Of mot proven" In such an
event, the doctor wrote he would fl
out an expedition to go to Greenland
next summer and bring his complete
records and instruments bach. If the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23

verdict of the cOnsistOry is hostile,
the expedition will not be attempted
If the consistory finds in his favor,
Dr.. Cook will further submit his data,
friends add, to the authorities at
Geneva and Brussels, both of which
asked for an opportunity to examine
them DR.. Cook never was invited to
submit them to the Royal Geological
society, of London.
There were further rumors last
night, we'll substantiated, but impos-
sible of positive verifcation, that Dr.
Cook is now within Sc hours journey
of Copenhagen, ready to appear be-
fore the university consistory if his
presence is desired. The doctor HAD
SO written Rector Torp, his friends as
sert.
Copenhagen newspapers have been
wholly friendly 10 DR.. Cook, but some
of the leading dailies today throw
doubt on Cooks trustworthiness ana
POINT out that the Danes regarded
Cook in the light Of a national hero
and hope still that he is an honest
man. The slightest evidence that this
is not the case, the papers assert, viii
Cypress all Danes with grief.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
PARKER PRAISES
JUSTICE PECKHAM

Washington, D. c., Dec. 19.-With
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York
presiding and delivering the princi-
pal address of euIogy, the members of
the bar of the supreme court of the
United States met in the supreme
courtrooms at the capital yesterday
and adopted resolutions commemorate
ing the late Justice Rufus w. Peck
ham, associate justice of the supreme
court The assembIage was called to
order by Solicitor General Lloyd W.
Bowers, who moved the selection Of
Judge Parker to preside.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
death Of GRAND
DUKE MICHAEL
OLDEST RESENTATIVE OF
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL HOUSE
PASSES AWAY.
TOOK LARGE PART IN CRiMEAN
WAR-PRESIDEN OF
COUNCIL.

Cannes, France, Dec, 19.-Grand
Duke Michael Nicholaievitch, granu
uncle Of Emperor Nicholas, died here
yesterday.
Grand Duke Michael was the old
est representative of the Russian I'M
perial house He was born in 1892,
the fourth son Of Emperor Nicholas
t. He repeatedly distinguished him
self during a long military career.
He entered the service at the age OF
fourteen as lieutenant, and at
twenty attained the rank of general
He fought throughout the Crimean
war, and in 1853 was appointed vice
roy of the Caucasus and commander
of the Caucasian army, with instruc-
lions to bring che unsubdued tribes OF
this region under the Russian Aegls.
This he accomplished.
In the Turkish war, 1878, the
grand duke was commander Of the
Russian army operating in the eau
casian theater Of war and forced the
surrender of a large part of the Turk
ISL forces. In civil lines he was
member Of the commission which ar
ranged the emancipation of the
Serfs.
In 1881 he became president of the
council of state and played an active
role in it's deliberations until its re
organization in connection with the
establishment of the duma, when he
was named it's honorary president.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 19.-After
celebrating twenty-four hours, the
jury in the case Of Garrett Johnson
and Arthur CIoar, alleged leaders of
the night riders, charged with the
murder of Captain Quentin Rankin
is apparently hopeIessIy disagreed
The jury was twice called before the
court yesterday, but no further report
will be received until Monday after
noon, even though the jury reach a
decision today, as Judge Jones al
journed the court and left for hrs
home at Dresden.
When the jury was asked for re
port yesterday, one of the jurors re
marked:
I'VE stand nine to three for -
That was as far as he went, as he
was stopped by the court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
GOPHER GOVERNOR
MAY TAKE A HAND

St Paul, Dec. Ex-Governor Eber-
hart directed the employees of the rail
road commission and state labor de-
partment to visit shippers and receIv-
ers to determine the actual conditions
of business as a result of the switch
mems strike.
From reports so far, the governor
says, conditions appear improved
though not nearly normal. He stated
that he will not try to bring the
strikers and railroads together for
conference unless his reports show
that conditions are serious enough to
warrant it. AS the railroads maintain
that there is nothing to arbitrate. the
strike apparently is as far from settle
ment as ever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
MANN'S
WHITE SLAVE BILL
CONGRESSMAN RICHARDSON DE
CLARES 1T is BLOW AT
STAT RIGHTS.

WASHINGTON, c. 19.-There will be
q very vigorous minority report by
four democratic members of the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce on the Mann white slave"
bill. which was favorably acted upon
bv a majority of that committee yes
terday. The minority will assert that
the matter is one to be handled by
the immigration committee; that the
interstate commerce committee has no
Jurisdiction, and that the Mann bill,
which aims at the suppression of the
traffic by means of regulation of in
terstate commerce, is unconstitution-
al and a gross violation Of the right
of the state to regulate the morals of
their own inhabitants.
Congressman Richardson of Ala
bama, who will prepare the minority
report, said: ct is the worst piece of
cant and hypocricy that has lately
been perpetrated by the republican
party.
Because the majority believes it is
in relation to a subject upon which
we dare not offer objection to any
kind of regulation, they purpose to
enact a law that lets down the bars
as far as invading the rights of the
states is concerned. If this bill be-
comes a law, the federal government
can go to any extent in enforcing reg
ulation of the morals and the health
of any state"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-23
HELPING THE BOYS,

Hartford Courant.-The Springfield
Republican is rejoicing, and with rea-
son, that the people of its town have
provided the boys club of Springfield
with 100000. The people of Hartford
did very much the same thing for the
boys of their town a good many years
ago. They raised a fund of over $780,
900 and besides this bought a build
ing and set the Good VIII club on its
feet, and it has stood there ever since.
1t never passes the hat nor asks for
help. although a further endowment
would be immensely helpful to it. It
lives within the comparatively narrow
means that its endowment provides,
pays its bills, maintains its useful
work, and each years earns the graf
itude of a widening circle of growing
boys. Report has it that nearly 90 of
its members are now in college. Many
an ambitious member has found there
the friendly hand and the kindly and
practical sympathy that have given
him his start Hartford Is a better
place by reason of what this organ
izatiOn has done and is doing, and,
while others have out of the kindness
of their hearts provided the money
that makes the club keep going, still
its moving spirit, responsible more
than anybody else. or indeed than all
others, is Miss Mary Hall, who has