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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20

In the opinion of two railroad super
intendents who were present at Mon
day nights session Of council, Pleas
antville is not in dire need of grad,
crossing safety gates. The officials who
opinionated i'll this manner were Messrs
| ID. II. Lowell and j. A. Akarman, and
they informed the crowd that all cross
| ings are comparatively safe, if the peo-
pie will but stop, look and listen" Mr.
Lowell claimed to be at a disadvantage
respecting the subject, because of the
agitated state of the public mind over
the increased fare. But he did admit
the need of a warning bell at the Frank
lin avenue crossing-nothing more than
bell, however Mr.. Lovells admission
that a bell is needed at that point was
not based on the amount of traffic there.
but rather that clear view OF approach
ing trains is not possible.
Mr.. Lowell expressed his Willingness to
cooperate at all times with the people
of Pleasantville, and pointed to the bene-
fits that have accrued to this borough
since the installation of the electric
service on his road. He reiterated his
opposition to more safety gates OIL the
plea that their maintenance is burd-
ensome, and that the railroads cannot
afford to install them. He said that no
fast trains run through this place, as
they all come to full stop, and for this
reason do not get under headway until
without the borough's limits. In Mays
Landing our trains run at snaiFs pace; /;
do you want us to do the same thing
in Pleasantville?" Mr.. Lowell asked his
hearers. If the electric trains dashed
through Pleasantville as fast as steam
trains, | agree that safety gates would
be necessary" was another of Mr.. Low
ellis expressions, but they are not apt
to run faster than 20 to 25 miles am
hour"
Mr.. Lowell endeavored to impress on
his hearers that his company is in no
way connected with the Atlantic City
& Shore Railroad, except that certain
trackage privileges are mutually agree
able and that if this safety gate gate
agitation is the result of the fight
for a reduction of fare, the move
ment is manifestly unfair He pro-
tested against the attempt to divert
frelSbt tfaIllc lnuo the headlhSs hahue'
and said that all antagonism levelled at
the West Jersey 4 Seashore Railroad is
gross injustice, particularly in view of
the improvements under way on the
company's property, which will entail an
expenditure of not less than $4,000.
Mr.. John f. Stephenson followed Mr..
Lovell's remarks with interest and when
the former had finished Mr.. Stephen
son took exception to the statement that
Pleasantvilles growth dated from the
installation OF the West Jersey electric
service The speaker declared that the
old Atlantic City 4 Suburban road was
the carrier responsible for the exodus
from Absecon Island, and that the five
cent fare of former days did more than
anything else to bring people to the
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
McGRATH'S GOOSE GIRL" WILL
BE SKIPPED NEXT WEEK

That a wooden shoed, simple minded
goose girl should plunge monarchs and
monarchies into mysterious confusion
OF affairs is a novelty. Yet the lovely
Gretchen, the heroine of this fascinating
old world novel, did just that, for no
one can deny that Ehrenstein is land
Of romance There Carmichael, the dash
ing young American consul, learned OF
the dangers of falling IN love with a
princess; there Herbeck, the willy chan
cellor, tried master stroke, evilly de-
signed, to change the history of throne.
there royalty in disguise wandered and
plotted and learned to know fellow hui
man beings; there the treacherous Mag
var gypsies lurked i'll the shadows to
abuuct a princess. And thro' all the
little goose girl trod her lowly way
toward fate that the magic wand OF
chance had designed that she must fill
fate as amazing as it is fascinating to
read about.
The above is a summary of but a few
of the reasons why readers OF The Press
should follow each line of This Goose
GirI' i'll these columns. There is another
point in favor Of the story, Harold Me
Grath is its author, and there is another
feature OF the serial that will appeal to
lovers Of the romantic, The Goose Girl
has enough clashing of swords to mark
it as the equal of The Prisoner of Zen
da,"
For business reasons The Press pre-
Isents two pages OF the serial in this issue,
in supplement form, and we beg to m
form those of our readers who are fol-
lowing the chapters that Thee Goose
Girl' will not appear in next week =
Press, but in the issue of Sept. 3 the
story will be resumed.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
-
"COW cATCHERS" VS.. TENDERS

One of the resolutions adopted at the
citizens mass meeting May 30, called
upon the councilmen to take action that
viii compel the Suburban railway to re-
store the old life-saving tenders on cars.
For some time the ears have been equip
ped with COW catchers' and the inquiry
has arisen in many minds as to why the
change was made. The Press made in
quiry of superintendent Gale, and his e.
ply was as follows: THE Suburban has
been running in this section of the coum-
try for seven years and in that period
we have never hit a human being. We
have struck chickens, dogs and cats and
when we used the tenders in most cases
they were killed. It's differenet with
the cow catchers," lor when an animal
is struck it becomes frightened and gets
away. The new contrivance is the re-
suit of our experience, and we have
found it preferable in every way to the
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
ONE MORE TRANSPORTATION
SCHEME FELL IN THE MUD
If the Scheme Did Not, Watch Did,
and Now the Men Are
Quite Wise

All danger Of motor boat competition
with the electric lines is at an end at
one particularly point at least. The
Press has learned that much, for in one
day contractor William Lear and his
son Claude made up their minds that
competition could hang higher than Ha
man as far as they were concerned.
There is story behind the resolution
of the Lears that has probably changed
the current of their lives Here it is:
Prior to last Saturday the hustling
contractors were wont to think them
selves as promoters Of great transporta
tion problems. They did not own
boat, but they did own enough nerve to
borrow from a neighbor They met the
motor craft at the bayside along with
six other men who were desirous OF saw
ing car fare across the meadows, and
the Lears, anxious to make good at the
first shot, ''cranked' the engine with all
their might. This was at $50 in the
the morning, but that darned engine
positively refused to help solve the
transportation problem. There was more
.-cranking" and there was d mixture OF
sulphurous phrases, not only Oh this side
of the water, but in Atlantic City as well,
for there gang of workmen We're await
ing the arrival of the Lears, and they
waited in vain. Mr., Lear. ST., when he
entered that boat was fit for presenta-
ton in any drawing room. His clothing
was spotless and not drop of perspira
ton oozed from his pores, but when,
few hours later he gave up the crank
ing" and returned to dry land he was
grease from head to foot Oil and per-
spiration stood on his brow; oil and
black slush shone from the sides OF his
trousers and his shirt was thing of
beauty and joy forever" This is not
all-the senior Lear lost his watch, the
men on both sides of the bay lost a
days pay, the bunch lost their tempers;
and that engine, well, the Lears are
willing to spare it's owners feelings and
the pride he had i'll it.
Sad, but true, one by one competitors
of the trolleys are dropping out of sight
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
DOESN'T ANTICIPATE 10Y

Captain George Bartlett, who lives on
West Jersey avenue, near Franklin, IS
not at all enthusiastic about the pros
poets of alarm bells at the crossing over
the electric lines at the latter point. The
old navigator has heard the sound Of
eight bells many times in his life, with
pleasure, but he figures that the sound
of ringing bells will be heard many times
in "A hours if the railroad officials are
allowed to have their way at the cross
ing. 1t is obvious, too, that this will be
true, for with Shore Fast Line cars run
ming every Is minutes each way, ANA
express trains beating it, north and
south every hour, to say nothing of the
Suburban's cars passing the same point
every ID minutes, the neighborhood OF
Franklin and West Jersey avenue should
become a regular bedlam of bell noises
Capt. Bartlett is one of many citizens
who hope that the councilmen may at
last stand for righting the wrongs impos
! ed bv the railroads
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
NEWLIN. THE ROUNCER

jolly Charles Newline was defendant
in Justice Andrews court Thursday
morning, when an Atlantic City man
made a complaint of assault and battery.
The case was non-suited by the Justice
on the ground that Newlin was justified
i'll putting the man out of his store.
About one year ago the stranger left an
old typewriting machine at the Newlin
place for repairs. Mr.. Newlin did not
see the man after that until Wednesday.
An argument was the result of the meet
ling, because Newlin claimed that lie
was entitled to a storage fee. Mr..
Stranger became abusive and Charles
used his strong arms to eject him. No
blows were struck.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
POLITICS QUIET; ABSECON
WILL REFLECT MAYOR SMITH

In order that a mayoralty aspirant
shall become a candidate in Absecon ii
is necessary for him to file with the
city clerk a paper containing fifty voters
signatures. Mayor Smiths term will eX
pire in December. He took out a nomi-
nation paper last week and his friends
circulated the petition; marked results
followed. On Saturday over sixty sigma
lures We're affixed to the paper and at
the first solicitation forty additional
names could have been secured. Surely
these facts can be taken as a strong in
dication of the intense popularity of the
man among all parties and classes. No
opposition to Mr.. Smiths candidacy has
developed and it is a pretty safe bet
that election day will find him the unan-
imous choice of the people.
Two freeholders and two councllmeH,
one each from the first and second wards
are to be elected this fall. Messrs Rob
inson and Doughty, in the County Board
of Freeholders, have discharged the duties
of their office in a creditable manner and
are Untitled to succeed themselves. Their
constituents have given assurance of
their undivided support and their re-elec-
tion is practically a certainty. As for
the councilmen, Messrs. Barton and Bah
cock, the present first and second ward
incumbents, will be retained if the peo-
pies desire comedies with their wishes.
The local situation is now expected 70
remain unaltered for another term of
two years. No opposition Of any kind
is apparent at the present time. The
present political outlook differs materi-
ally from that of the past few years
when strong opposition was encountered
on all sides Of course this is early in
the season but the aggresiveness form
erly manifested is lacking.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
VOTING "CAP.n LAKE

rs it necessary for us to grow old or
is it a habit ~ This must have been
what Captain John. Lake was asking him
self when he returned from his visit TO
the Boardwalk the other night, the first
visit in seven years, when he visited the
Steeplechase and Million Dollar Piers
with as much gusto as boy. Sliding
into the soup bowl, walking through the
revolving barrel, riding the razzle- dazzle
and all the swingy and slidy contrivances
Of the former and feasting on all the
dazzling attractions of the latter. Capt.
Lakes friends believe it will not be
seven years before he makes his next
visit.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
RIG p o. S. OF A. DAY

Monday. Sept. 5, will be big day n
Pleasantville Labor Day falls on the
same date and the Patriotic Order Sons
Of America from this place, Philadelphia
and other towns will enliven things in
way that may never be forgotten. There
will be street parade in which the esti-
mated strength of the marchers should
number 2O00 The local camp is grow
ing at a rapid rate, and its members are
confident that the coming event will be
productive of good results. Mayor Craw-
ford has promised the patriots that he
will use his example and influence to
have liberal display of bunting and
flags on the above date, and the citizens
in general are requested to make good
use of the colors.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
A BABY,s DEATH

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
+. Click died August s, after a linger-
ing illness. Funeral services. were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Wells, pastor of
Wesley NJ E. church, assisted by Rev.
Mr. Snyder. of st. Paul's church, Allan
tic City. A large number Of relatives
and friends followed the little body to
its last resting place in Salem cemetery.
The parents have the sincere sympathy
Of large circle of friends,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
n MAN.
I.5SENTENCES
s Charges Against Boat Captains
We're Unsustained and the Word
'Liar' Was Passed
II SUPERINTENDENT OF INSPECTORS
REPUDIATED SUBORDINATE'S WORD

GaptSin E. c. Steelman, of Somers
PINT, added one more humiliating name
ID this aeelser, temporary motorboat in
sbeNfor I'll 7. NIarsteller, at the hearing
~ Hf At6t a73peal in the custom house in
Sof1 E6SP6nt Tuesday was the day
u II sE3 Elie appeal and there was big
af9tnt when the gallant captain
Sz63 He'd Marsteller liar, and a laugh went
found the crowd.
s1nspector Weintrob saved the bacon Of
Captain Boyd when he testified that the
latter is one of the best sailing masters
FEafong the coast, and that in Is years he
s.skhas not met with an accident. The sup
erintendent of inspectors, Ira Harris, who
lis in charge from Maine to Virginia,
found that Capt. Boyd's boat was in
splendid condition. and the penalty was
reduced to Is days.
~ The men who appealed from the decis-
ION of the local inspectors at Philadel-
phia, who took their licenses away for
different periods, were Isaac P. Smith,
s6ncpptaihspf the motor fishing boat Leslie;
81 fired ID. Risley, of the Eta X; Charles
4 e. C. Steelman. of the Helen, and james
A. Boyd, of the Angler. The charge made
against these men was that they over
2paded their boats, and in several cases
bat the life preseryers were not up to
{lfe standard.
3. Captain Risley, whose license had been
s faken away from him for an indefinite
Reriod, to stay suspended for a period
III six months.
nth Captain Steelman, whose license had
been taken away for a period of ninety
Rys, to stay suspended for period of
prty two days.
Captain Smith, who had been suspend
~ d for ninety days, to stand suspen-
eion of fifteen days.
& Captain Boyd, who had been suspend
ed for sixty days, to have his license
restored at the end Of fifteen days.
6 As all the suspensions date from the
4 time they~ We're originally imposed by
the inspectors stationed at Philadelphia,
4 the desai of the supervising inspector.
when Ffied to- the latter two, gives
them badk their licenses today, the time
Sit ex5!Hipg at this time. He stated,
p he mnouneed his findings, that the
lenq Rf1d against the accused fish
Ders did not entirely bear
tions made. He admitted
II two cases, there was a
wding, but said that he
it was intentional, and
ot occur again.
d the charge made that
preseFvers were not up
he said that, while this
true in several isolated
III such as could be found
where there were many
Isesi
s is ACKNOWLEDGED by old
le service to be fair and
fght, and his decisions
"a general mitigation
the practical vindic
the Marsteler accused
kt with widespread ap
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20

Atlantic City alone has increased it,
taxable valuation over last year $5,S6S,
$50, and Pleasantville $4,000.
The Tax Board returned the duplicate
to Assessor Price for substantial in
crease in personal property ratables.
The State School Tax for Atlantic
County is $l96,S5266, while the County
Tax is $l93, 800, with a County Poor Tax
of $1,000, making a total of $39l ,S52.66,
to be apportioned among the several
taxing districts in proportion to assessed
valuation.
The entire county has been assessed in
taxable property at $79,976,509, which
shows an increase of $7,033,257, last
years total having been $72,943,253.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
PLEAsANTvILLE TRANSFERS

from August II to II, IyIU
Job Mathis ct ux to Henry G. Thomas.
Con. $500. OF 8 in blk. 7 on map of West
Atl, Egg Harbor Twp.
Samuel H. Dyson to Bernetta A.
Greenidge. Con. Love and Affection. Lot
No. in sec. 56 on map No. 2 of Pleas
antville Land Co.
Joel E. Adams ct Tx to A. jeanette
Whitney. Con. $l4O0. Lots At and As on
map of premises in Pleasantville belong
ing to Joel Adams.
old bent fender"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20

Married July 2s, at st. Johns
parsonage by Rev. H. Hampton, Oliver
Smith, and Miss Bessie NJ Carman, both
of Pleasantville
Edward Horton and Mrs. Mary A.
Ireland, both of Pleasantville, wers
married August l, at st. Johns par
sonage by Rev. H Hampton.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20

IDLEWOOD

A reminder that the bazaar is now
going on at lakewood church grove
Mr.. Wanther, the president of the G.
E. of the First Baptist church Of Allan
tic City, gave an address at the Idle
wood Baptist church on Sunday evening.
He presented the church with new
lamp.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
"A WORD

|axe9a horse to sell fgi
Use. tsood driver, fine work
4rfect fearless. Meadowcroft
Absecon. n. j. BE
ke and Insurance. Money to
improved property. Property
sold and for rent. John B.
Absecon. 24c
(ale in high state of cultiva-
do acres; 3 minutes from
Bpk William Hauenstein,
viIfkg & If
Confectionery, cigar and to-
ni,ie{ ; nor sale. Bargain for
kldress G., Press office.tf
! Ring lost Aug. 6, from
TO Phila. Liberal reward
u. Press Office. 23c
bDxi50, for sale, on North
inc, 3 minutes from trolleys.
eacH P.O. box 3S, Northfeld lc
HOG Breeders for sale; thoro-
ds. William Hauensten, Pleas
!. If
Meat and Bone Cutter for sale
irly new. William Hauenstein,
itYilIe. If
4 Dwelling for sale; centrally
Address box 1872, Pleasant
g 24c
Goods for sale. lS2 Doughty
Must be sold before Sept. !. 23c
inut Bedroom Suite for sale
81 Doughy road.
yYoung Myandotte pullets and
Box 352, Pleasantville, 24c
Sc; tretter; 10 years old, fol
Prank Siehort, lakewood. 25t
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20
ASSESSMENTS INCREASED ALL
OVER ATLANTIC COUNTY
Board Will Not Decrease Assessment
Will Increase in Three Dis
trictS.

Atlantic County's Board of Equaliza-
ton has given out the following state
mpnt for the taxing districts.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-20

CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-05-27
killing Weeds.

A great deal is heard about cheml-
cal weed destroyers and improved
methods for eradicating weeds. Some
Of the improved methodsbare worthy
be the means of destroying many of
the weeds. Many Of them, however,
are not practical and should never be
considered by the farmer.
Professor Beal Of the Michigan sta
ton comes forward with an entirely
new means of destroying weeds which,
If followed, is certainly the most prac-
tical OF all other methods, except the
hoo. The professor says that where
soils are reasonably rich as q result Of
the growth of legume. there are few
weeds. Lands which have been in al
falfa or clover for q number Of years
have few weeds. For all weedy lands
the professor suggests that the farm
ers seed the land down for either al
falfa OF clover and to make sure that
the seeding is SUFFICIENT to cover the
ground. Keep the ground in legumO
for q number Of years and the weeds
will nearly all bO destroyed. This
sounds much more sensible than chem
ical destrovers.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-05-27

crosspieces, b, are Of AKA oak, placed
about 8 IT. apart. Firm braces, Q, OF
2x6 Bcantling, will strengthen the
frame. The upriEhts, d. are IA or 1e
It. long, as desired, of AKA oak. The
braces, Q, may be 2x4. For the weight,
1, q wooden block may be used, which
In either square or round. 1t should
be about Is inches in diameter and "a
It. long, Of solid oak or hickory. Some
wood that will not split readily Is best
Grooves should be made in the side
Of the weight to take in the full width
Of the uprights. 1t is a good plan to
bore an inch hole through the rear
end Of each runner, through which
q peg may be driven to hold the de-
vice in position while the post Is be-
ing driven.
The working of this device Is simple,
The weight Is drawn up by horses
hitchSd to the end Of rope, and when
1t arrives at the top of the uprights II
IL released by the hook, 2, striking the
block, /. unlocking 1t from the ring
., which IL attached to the driver
block. Four or nvs blows will usually
drive q pointed post to the required
depth. Two men and q team will drive
One-half to threeQuarters Of a mile OF
posts in . day. The cost Of such an
implement Is about IS, and will pay
for itself in q short time.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-05-27

one day AZ he met Hope coming from
the galleries. mot, am sure, by fire
and vinegar, but rather with the milk
Of human kindness. She allows me to
mention Hugh, and Just now endured
hearing that had a letter from him.
He writes in good spirits. believe
the Vortigern will be home in August
or September, and then we shall see
what we shall see-oh, allow me-" for
Hope had dropped her sunshade and
stopped to pick 1t us. Getting quite
too hot to stay here. am of for
Switzerland; and l hear Richard IL
going to cruise in somebody's yacht to
the coast Of Norway. He has scent of
some buried treasures Of Runic In
scriptions, and heaven knows what
else, near Skarstad. You had better
get Mrs. saville away, and yourself.
too. You are looking pale and seedy-
excuse a privileged old fellow. You
have by best wishes, my dear girl-my
very best Accept prophecy: think
we'll turn a corner before long"
And before Hope could ask the mean.
Ing OF his enigmatical words he had
raised his hat, bowed, and departed.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-05-27
A Doubtful Compliment.

Ma wants two pounds of butter sI'
a0dy like what you sent us last II
It amt exactly like that she wont
take it" said the small boy.
The Erooer turned to his numerous
customers and remarked blandly:
Sons people in my business don't
like particular customers, but / DO
It's my delight to serve them what
they want I win attend to you ID
. moment, little boy"
BE sure to get the same kind" said
the boy. "A lot Of pas relations g
visiting at cur house and ma doesn't
want 'em ia. come again."-Tit-BitA
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-05-27
swing for Loading Fodder.

There are q large number of contri-
Sancss made for loading shock fodder
onto wagon, some better than others.
The Illustration herewith shown Ia one
that Il in use In some localities where
. good deal of fodder Is cut up. The
rear LADDER is substituted with q stout
Post. we'll anchored to the rack. on
top Of which is pole so adjusted as
to b able to reach out to one side for
the fodder and the other with proper