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New-York tribune., 1914-10-18

mail inquiry proceeded Whitman saw its trend
and knew from the first that it would lead 10
the highest places in the Tammany system. When
he had Mclean hard and fast he made it known
that he "wos going to get him."
Followed then the course, familiar to Whitman
and his aids, of the attempt to cover up the weak
spots in defence that the elderly Democratic
treasurer knew were back Of him. Just as GER
tainIy followed the discovery that his defence
had already been penetrated and with that dis
covery came the same panic that had actuated all
the grafters caught in Whitman's net.
Glynn's heroic rush to the rescue availed moth
ING in McLean's case, because the action was set
in Whitman's county, and with one of the clever
est lawyers that Tammany could summon in the
entire state apparently advising him that resist
ance was useless, Mclean threw up his hands and
New-York tribune., 1914-10-18

HlRE COMMISSIONER ADAMSON'S report
a. of the activities of his department, sub
mitted to the Mayor the other day, con-
tains much material of the acutest in
terest to hCuseholders, tenement dweers, anxious
parents and taxpayers of the greater city. Coupled
with the warnings designed for the careless and
circulated as part of the vigorous fire prevention
campaign just instituted some cheering words
for the taxpayer, that sturdy figure who is in the
habit of being the goat, along with the Ultimate
Consumer. For the Commissioner reports the
saving to the city in the Fire Department of up
ward of two-thirds of million dollars.
long list Of "don'ts" whose publication should
be quite unnecessary, but is, in reality, highly
important, is given in the report. Looking for
gas leaks with lighed matches promiscuously
placed matches, the proximity of lace curtains and
lighted gas jets and the carelessly thrown Gig
arctic are this black list.
During the year 1913 there were 1883 fires in
New-York tribune., 1914-10-18

pleaded guilty to the indictment
What was done by Whitman in McLean's case
could have been repeated in a score of counties
in the state, except for Governor Glynns decision
to ignore James W. Osborne's recommendation
that Whitman be given statewide authorization
to clean out the graft
Of course, Tammany will fight its greatest bat
tie in this campaign against this man who has
proved in New York City that he is dangerous
opponent; and of course Martin II. Glynn, being
consistent and having once blocked Whitman and
protected Tammany grafters in the campaign fuhd
blackmail inquiry, has earned the right to carry
the Tammany banner in this fight for sef-pres-
eryation; but what of Mr.. Rooseyelt-does he
stand with Tammany on this issue? That is what
Whitman wants to know, and that is what he will
ask the Colonel throughout the campaign.
New-York tribune., 1914-10-18

announced he was going to get" him he had al-
ready "got him."
There then ensued panic which would have
been productive OF startling discoveries to the
pc )ple of the State Of New York about the gov
ernment of the State of New York under Tam
many rule. One thing, and one thing alone,
worked to allay that panic Tammanys immea'-
ate offers Of financial assistance and fighting as
sistance on the case swept aside IN that
panic but the act which saved the sltuation-tem-
porariIy only if' Whitman is elected Governor
was Governor Glynn's decision to eontne Whit
mans activities to New York County. On that
the case was held up but the psychology of ter
ror inspired was as real as in every other case.
The second example is found in the case Of Ar
thur A. Mclean the treasurer of the Democratic
State Committee. As the campaign fund black
New-York tribune., 1914-10-18
IRREE DAYS WHEN WHITMAN BELIEVED
GYM WAS GOING TO BE ON THE LEVEL.

From personal knowledge of Whitman's moves
q that juncturc i can say positively that for at
east the first three or four days after Osborne
zade public that suggestion he had made to Gov
smor Glynn Whitman never entertained for
moment the idea that Glynn would oppose the
suggestion.
His logic purely reasonable but politically
faulty, followed these lines: First he had shown
that there was an organized system of Tammany
ampaign fund backmai levied upon every con-
tractor who gained an award of state work of any
nature from the Tammauyized state government;
second, Glynn's own investigator, Osborne after
an examination Of the facts, had recommended to
Glynn that Whitman be empowered to 60 after
the responsible parties third, Glynn would well
cone the opportunity thus afforded to clean up
he rottenness IN state departments, 50 therefore,
and fourth, Glynn would appoint him as Osborne
had suggested and the work would be done.
The idea that Glyun would put his loyalty TO
ismmany officials aud their protection above his
cuiy to the state occurred TO Whitman only after
Slynn's announcement that he would leave the
Nosecuton Of grafters 10 the several district at
@rneys Of the different counties Of the state
Of course, Whitman knew, and presumably
Glynn, also, that the net which Whitman was pre-
pairing would bring in some Republican gratters
aohg with the Democrats, and as matter OF
ae' when he did begin to entertain the idea ;hat
Synn was likely to block the inquiry Whitman
SOL felt that the fact that men Of both parties
we're involved and would be exposed was enough
New-York tribune., 1914-10-18
By WILLIAM A. ORR.

u,prES SEYMOUR WHITMAN, a thor
X ough reliable and efficient public ser
want. but not politician.
" Summed UP and stripped of super
49,. ,bs. is the verdict passed upon the Re
na,S. No.. rorinec for Governor by both friends
~,', snories. The significance Of this fact-that
"' ...uv Of Whitmans in any party has at any
!" used him of anything worse than indif-
u~' ~ moor politics coupled with the fact
"i.-. man has even attempted TO throw any mud
"'' oaseial act in his long career in public Of
ys,;tntes The sentimental force behind his
ssmpsign. IL. ,
nron this intangible and incalculable force
V-.,csn campaign managers believe that the
~. surfeited with the bitterness of the per-
.,,scks from Mr.. Roosevelt are being
-, bv the very bitterness of those attacks to
.,,o tbe more closely into them, and they are
1-sas,t that such scrutiny will bring only the
-r,.,;on that Whitman's record Of real public
- - completely eclpses his ineptitude in the
;,,,eseies Of political chess playing.
,ur DEVIOUS PATHS OF POLITICS ARE NOT
THE WHITMAN MENTAL ROUTES.
whitman is not and does not claim TO be a
..v,;,isn While I have never asked him point
r.rk and admitting the truth of the old saw
-, COMPARISONS are odious, believe that he
-,nlS freely admit that as politician he cannot
IN. with Mr.. Roosevelt His mind does not run
/. the channels necessary 20 a thorough under
,.,,sing Of the cross and double-cross moves Of
,ogties As has been demonstrated by every big
,,.ompishment in his record District At
,o,pev of New York County, his is a mind that
s0s. directly and without circumlocution to the
vital points Of any matter in hand.
As an instance. take the Investigation of Tam
-,nv's huge system of campaign fund blackmail
/, which Whitman brought to the bar with plea
a gufty upon his lips the who had served
ior wears as treasurer Of the Democratic State
Committee. Arthur A. Mclean.
Feeling that he was on the trail Of one Of the
,rgest systems or organized grating robbery
nat he had vet encountered, Whitman was ready
% 20 through with it to the final limit and when
lanes W. Osborne, the New York lawyer ap-
,ointed as a special investigator by Governor
Glyrn. recommended TO that official who himself
,ved his elevation TO the Tammany exposure OF
NlIer), that Whitman be given statewide powers
expose the whole corrupt system Whitman
Ersef began 10 make preparations TO follow the
-nl he had uncovered. wherever it might lead
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
P. A. & M. A. MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Pleas
antville Athletic and Musical Associa-
tion was held at the association head
quarters Thursday evening. After
the usual business session musical
entertainment and lunch was enjoyed
until midnight. More than one hun
dred members were present and all
agree that the occasion was a most
enjoyable one. No doubt plans will
be made for similar entertainment
and lunch each month. Many new
members are being taken in and the
total membership at the present time
is nearing the two hundred mark.
The association has been in existence
for about year and during this time
have met with success and the resi-
dents of Pleasantville may look for
ward to some big doings in the bor-
ough in the near future held under
the auspices of the association.
The Association rooms are open at
all times where members can enjoy
themselves at the various games and
other amusements afforded by the
club. Beyond doubt the P. A. & M.
A. is the most thriving organization
of this vicinity and with its large
membership and conduct of same, it
is proud to hear the praise of prom
inent local citizen who, after spending
an hour among the hundred members
present, remarked that he had not
heard a profane or vulgar remark
and that any lady would feel perfect
ly at ease there.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
SURPRISE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher
were rendered a delightful surprise
party last Wednesday evening at
their home on New Road and Pleas
ant avenue.
Musical selections were rendered by
Wilbur Adams, Charles Schmidt,
Gerald Smith and others. A number
of interesting games were played and
refreshments served.
Present were: Miss Melba Smith,
Miss Anna Schwartz, Miss Olive
Schmidt, Miss Nellie Adams, Miss
Fannie Adams, Miss Julia Adams,
Mrs. Emily Martin, Miss Eva Farr,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Farr, Jr., Mrs.
Charles Adams, Mrs. Fred Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher,
Messrs. Gerald Smith, Wilbur Adams,
Frank Ryan, Charles Schmidt, Ben
jamin Conover, Earl Conover, Henry
Godfrey, Frank Larned, George Tay-
lor and John iSteelman.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14


which meeting the following items of business to be acted will be sub
by the people June 10th, 1913.
PROPOSITION NO.
To of
a School House. the plot of land situate follows:
1915 Northwestway 2d feet
1900
authorize the Board Education school house said
plot OF land and to purchase Tor sad scnoo mousse the scnoo
school house. furniture and equipment shall not exceed the
the frame construction School No 2 Park Avenue and
West Jersey Seasho Railroad erecting of Fire Escape
painting, laying of floors heating plant placing of
inside toilets exceed the $ 5000
The total thought for the foregoing $4,000
raised by issuing bonds the corporate name Of the District such
PROPOSITION 2.
house. the plot of follows
@ se S s a sn5 s sn @ Sss Rsd and s n' % as
east line of Shore Road two hundred and foryone and fifty
fro ESa fs a %nda oa % se
souwward along said division line the total length there
premises described in deed from Miranda p Lake Eva
Lake. thence ENTHUSIASTICALLY along the Southeast line
(s45s5 Of
ngerso
said plot exceed the
To authorize the Board Education to erect school house said
furniture and other necessary equipment The
school house. furniture and equipment shall not exceed the
The thought the $4,000
raised by issuing bonds the corporate the District such
MERvYN WILSON,
February 14th, District Clerk
= rail- DISCUSSION ] these projects will held Sch School No
clock All interested parties cordially invited be
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
MISS LEONIA SMITH HAS
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Miss Leonia Smith delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of friends at her
home on Noah's Road on Tuesday
evening in honor of her birthday. A
merry evening was spent in games
and bountiful refreshments served.
The guests were misses Louise Price,
Melvina Ingersoll, Elsie Ingersoll,
May 'Eppler, Emma Price, Edith Hack
ney, Zilla 'Sapp, Eva Lutz, Kathryn
Lutz, Susie Smith, Ada Adams, Maud
Hewitt, Dorothy Ballentine, Vera JOS
lin, Elizabeth Joslin, Verna Hewitt,
Emma Eppler, Lucille Clark, Agnes
Perkins, Ora Parsells, Matilda Reed,
Rosie Adams, Hannah Fairbrothers,
Florence Adams, and Messrs. John
Corson, Harry Ingersoll, Clarence
Price, Harris Sapp, Frank Lutz, Paul
Joslin, John Davis, Thomas Hartwell
Morris Eppler, Fred Shelhorn, Will.
lam Parker, Leonard Happersett
Charles Happersett, Harry Mason
Warren Ireland.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
america GODS MELTING PoT'
Subject Discussed by the Women's
Home Missionary Society at
Its Meeting Wednesday.

The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety of Wesley M. E. Church met at
the home of Mrs. Mary B. Campbell
last Wednesday afternoon for the stu
dy of America, Gods Melting Pot,
dealing with immigration, and dis
cussed various questions of this all
important question.
Mrs. John E. Blake, Jr., in making
remarks to the Society, brought out
the point that United States can
greatly help to evangelize the world
by giving the gospel to the foreign
ers at our own doors.
Mrs. Campbell mentioned that nine
hundred thousand foreigners immi-
CRATE into the United States each year
and but one-third of them return to
their native countries. In this con-
nection Mrs. Campbell suggested the
responsibilities of the Missionary So
cieties in teaching the immigrants the
gospel that they might carry it back
with them to their respective coun-
tries. One of the reasons advanced
for the large immigration was that
work in the United States was easier
comparatively, and that they were
treated better here, governmentally
Two new members were taken in
and the ladies are planning "Pot
Luck Supper" to take place in Wes-
ley Church on the twenty-third of this
month, after which mite box open
ing will be produced with special
program.
The members ppresent Wednesday
were Mrs. S. E. Reilley, Mrs. William
Naglee, Mrs. Theodore R. Lore, Mrs
John E. Blake, Jr., Mrs. Ernest Boyer
Mrs. Riddle, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Frank
Smith, Mrs. Simons, Mrs. w. C. Bal
ley, Mrs. Harry Parsels, Mrs. M. w
Blake, Mrs. Susan Hagaman, Mrs
T. w. Hartman, Mrs. Robert Ireland
Mrs. Winfield Adams, Mrs. John Kirk
bride, Mrs. William l. Garrison, Mrs.
Charles Campbell, Mrs. w. Woodruff,
Mrs. William Shimp
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
1T SAVES YOU MONEY.
DIR. Howard's Dyspepsia Specific
Regular Price 50c.; Thos. F.
CrawfOrd's Price Csc.

The special half price sale of DIR.
Howard's specific for the cure of con-
stipation and dyspepsia by Thos. F
Crawford means the saving of few
dollars on every family's yearly bill
for medicines.
Each so cent bottle CDR. Thos. F
Crawford sells it for 25c) contains
sixty doses of medicine that is plea
SAINT to take and which can be depend
ed upon to cure the worst case of con-
stipation, dyspepsia or liver trouble.
This remedy is not an ordinary
medicine. 1t is the favorite formula
of well known physician, and has
the endorsement of hundreds of ply
sicians of eminence in their profes.
sion. who prescribe it in all cases ot
constipation, dyspepsia or liver trou.
BILE, knowing from experience that il
will make a complete and lasting cure
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
JUDGE ANDREWS DEAD.
Well-Known Magistrate and Civil
War Veteran Died Monday
Morning.

His health weakened by a bullet
wound received in his left leg during
the Civil War which necessitated a
serious operation several years ago,
Isaac Andrews, aged SO, a resident of
Pleasantville for nearly half CEN
tury, and well-known magistrate, no.
tary public, real estate and insurance
agent, died early Monday morning
at his home, 515 North Main street,
after an illness lasting nearly two
weeks. Death was Indirectly due to
heart disease. While apparently on
the road to recovery during his last
illness Mr.. Andrews was suddenly
seized with an attack of vertigo and
fell to the floor, severely spraining
his hip. The accident was also in
strumental in causing his death.
IMr. Andrews was born in Burling-
ton County and at the outbreak of the
Civil War enlisted in Company E,
Tenth Regiment of New Jersey. At
ter fighting in the battles of Fair
Oaks and the Wilderness he was fin
ally wounded in the leg while in the
battle at Cole Harbor. He received
an honorable discharge from the hos
pital and came to Pleasantville to
live where he afterwards married.
For many years he followed the
oyster growers trade and later was
foreman on the old wood waterwork
construction company now the At
lantic City Water Works.
Ten years ago he was first elected
Justice of the Peace. He was Bor-
ough Recorder the last two years.
He was a prominent citizen, MEM
ber of the Methodist Protestant
Church, the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, and Joe Hooker Post, G.
A. R.
He is survived by his wife; also
son, Nehemiah Andrews, borough
clerk of Pleasantville, and two dau-
ghters, DR.. Araminta Freeman, of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. L. H. Garland,
of Greensboro, N. C.
Funeral services we're held at the
house Thursday afternoon at 2 o.
clock with interment in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
IN HONOR OF MRS. YOUNG.

Mrs. Doughty C. Turner gave a
$500" party in honor of Mrs. John
Young, of Philadelphia, at her home
on East Verona avenue, on Monday
afternoon. An interesting program
was provided for the guests by the
hostess and refreshments were serv-
ed. Present were: Mrs. Sherwood
Risley, Miss Pearl Adams, Mrs. Scott
Long, Mrs. Robert M. Willis, Mrs.
William Adams Hodgman, Mrs.
Bourneman, Mrs. H. C. Munro, Mrs.
I1oughty C. Turner, Mrs. Halvor L.
Harley and Mrs. Henry w. Lewis,
whom Mrs. Young, husband and dau-
ghter were visiting.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
TAG DAY SCHEME
A GREAT SUCCESS.

Forty-eigth dollars were realized
from the sale of tags on Tag Day,
last Saturday, by the children of Pub
lie School, No. 1, where the money
will he used to equip the playground
with suitable amusements for the
pupils during the recreation period
Supervising Principal Hartman, who
suggested the scheme of raising the
money, states that he also will ask
the Pleasantville Board of Educa-
ton for an appropriation.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

"A surprise birthday party was ten
dered Mrs. May North Crist by her
parents, DIR. and Mrs. j. H. North, at
their home, 20 South Main street, on
Monday evening. Games were play
ed and refreshments served at late
hour.
The guests were: Mr and Mrs. Gar
ton and son, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Stephenson, Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell
Mr.. and Mrs. Mervyn Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. Doughty Turner, DR.. and
Mrs. H. L. Harley, Miss Ethel Bart
lett, Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Lake, Mr.
and Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Derrickson
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
McDERMoTT HAS RESIGNED.

Harry McDermott has sent to May
or Adams his resignation as the
mounted police officer of the Borough.
Just who will succeed him is not
known, but friends of David Eve,
who has done considerable police duty
will endeavor to land the berth for
him, while former policeman George
Adams friends will be equally as ac-
tive in an endeavor to have him re-
instated.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
P. O. S. OF A.

Tag. You're it, if you have not
sent in that proposition. Don't for
get the slogan-each member can
didate means double membership.
Are you interested? Remember,
there is $25 prize out. Come to
the meetings and hear about it. One
new member last Tuesday week, two
last Tuesday and class initiation
last friday night, Feb. 13, at Lin
wood.
Brothers Somers, Peterson and
Barrett represented Camp 126 at the
District Meeting in Egg Harbor.
Don't forget the anniversary, Sec
ohd Tuesday in March. We want ev-
cry member present. Bring your
wife or sweetheart. Open meeting,
Bring along somebody you think will
make good Patriot Have card
ready; we will do the rest. There
will be entertainment and refresh
ment.
Brother Past President Peterson
was presented with Past Officers
jewel of which he is very proud.
Brother Candy is improving slowly
Brother Conover is coming around
fine.
Brother Vansant, of Linwood Camp
is a hustler. Besides working hard
in his own camp, he sent proposition
in to 126.
We were pleased to see Brother
Page last Tuesday.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
TANGO DANCE PARTY.

Miss Irene Farr gave a dance at
Maple Inn on Monday evening, for
the purpose of familiarizing off shore
friends with the tango and others of
the latest dances. She was assisted
by Mr.. Fred. Spease, of Atlantic City.
Those attending were: Miss Pearl
Adams, Miss Evelyn Peacock, Miss
Queenie Coble, Mrs. William A. Hodg-
man, Mr.. Edward Willis, Mr.. Ray
mond Scull, Mr.. Joseph Ingersoll, Mr.
Carl Adams and Mr.. Fred. Spease.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
BLIND EVANGELIST COMING

Rev. Thomas Houston, the blind
evangelist,a great preacher and great
singer, will begin special services at
the Presbyterian Church, Pleasant
vile, on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, and con-
tinuing two weeks. The services will
be open to everybody and members
of other denominations will he most
cordially welcomed. The desire is to
do as much good as possible for all
the churches of Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
Borough Newslets
OF The Past Week
Interesting Local Occurrences
Briefly Told.
Zero weather again.

Zero weather again.
And now we are in for first-class
snow storm.
The stork visited the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Cerruti this week and
left pair of bouncing boys.
Mrs. Mary ]. Warner, grandmoth-
er of Mrs. Elisha Adams, of Pleas
antville, died at her home in Clayton
on Tuesday.
A dear little blue pin owned by
Miss Florence Shull was lost and lat
er found by Mr.. John Reilly who af
forwards lost it himself.
st. Margaret's Guild will meet
Thursday afternoon next, Feb. 10th,
ut the home of Mrs. J. H. Troeller,
110 E. Verona avenue, at 2.30 o'clock.
The members Of Pleasantville Fire
Co., No. /, desire to return thanks to
Frank B. Hubin for his kind letter of
Feb. and the check that accompan-
led it.
A Bread, Pie andCake Sale for the
benefit of st. Marks Church will be
held at the residence of Mrs. Walter
w. Whitman, so E. Washington Ave
nue., on Saturday, February 21st, af-
ternoon and evening.
The local Board of Health at its
meeting on Thursday evening grant
, ed four permits for keeping pigs in
Pleasantville on the condition that
they be housed suitable distance
from habitation and public roads.
Mayor Adams has decided not. to
appoint a Borough Recorder this
year, but instead will hold Court him
self in the Council Chambers when
ever violations of the Borough's or
dinances are brought before him.
George Adams, former member of
the Pleasantville police force, plead
guilty to the charge of larceny of gas
from the Pleasantville Heat, Light &
Power Co., and was fined SIS by
Judge Cole to be paid in weekly in
stalments of SO.
Raymond G. Ireland, Mayor Adams,
Ralph Sanders, Jesse Bowen and
Mark Fritsch have been appointed
by Fire Chief Lutz to visit several
automobile dealers with view of
purchasing an auto hose cart to re-
place the wagon.
There will be an old fashioned
candy-making party and spelling bee
in the basement of the new Salem M.
E. Church next Friday evening at Z
o'clock. Members of the church and
Sunday School and their friends are
cordially invited to attend and assist
in the making of the delicacies.
An effort will he made to place
Bennie Budd, aged 10, in Boys
Home. Budd tried to burn twice in
one day last week the barn of D. M.
Ingersoll to revenge himself on Mr..
1ngersoll who ordered him from his
establishment for pilfering after be-
ing allowed to carry home empty
wooden boxes.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
W. C. T. U. NOTES.

Next Thursday afternoon we ex-
pect to have our County President,
Mrs. Annie Steelman, with US. She
will speak on Women Preparing
Themselves for the Ballot.
We cordially invite all women inter-
ested in this subject to come to the
w. C. T. U. Hall and hear Mrs. Steel
man.
The Pleasantville press., 1914-02-14
The Best Cough Medicine.

"I have used Chamberlain's Cough
remedy ever since have been KEEPING
house," says L. &c. Hames. of Marbury,
Ala. 81 consider it one of the best
remedies | ever used. My children
have all taken it and it works like a
charm. For colds and whooping
cough it is excellent" For sale by
all dealers.-adv.