Stone Harbor Gazette

VOL. I— NO. 19 STONE HARBOR, N. J., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1915. TWO CENTS

Stone Harbor Gazette Issued Wsekly BY THE CITIZENS LEAGUE OF STONE HARBOR Stone Harbor, N. J. ia PERSONALS General complaints are coming in dailv, picturing the hard times now prevailing in Stone Harbor, owing to no real money being in circulation. I lie contractors who continue to issue their peculiar kind of "scrip seem to lie the favored ones. Dave seems to be very much exercised by the new addition on Garis' lot, which Jack is using as a workhouse. to turn out cement blocks. As usual, threats are being made, if it is not removed, and Jack is to be put out of business. People who live in shallow glass houses should be careful how they throw stones. Dave and his constituents had better clean liouse first, incidentally removing that insignificant bath house at Ninety-sixth street and the Beach front, which is as much a violation of the building restrictions as Jack Garis" work-sliop. Kven the prince of salesmen finds business very dull, at least his family notices a difference in his earning cajpacity. Cape May has authorized a bond issue of $80,000 to repair storm damage and pave part of Washington fltreet. but not until it got the right of way from lot owners, who control the property on which the money is to be expended. To raise funds to repair the storm damage to its beacli-front home, the Women's Civic Club, of 8ea isle City, held a progressive euelire and musical at which nearly $300 was realized. The "personal" appearing in the "Gazette" February 0, asking "what Lloyd and Amos where doing at 1' ittysccond and Market, ' suggested by its inference that they uo doubt were looking for tlie pair of horses, which the borough is trying to buy. No other reflection was intended. The "Gazette has since been informed that Amos was accompanied by liis wife and togetber they payed a social call on mends: A few more days like last Sunday getting ready to migrate to tueir sea snore homes. A very early spring would help to relieve the financial situ"Jlr. Geo. Rommel is rapidly improving. Last ween lie visited^ ITiiiaueiphia siege counned to liis home. Is it a coincident that our borough meets in the school house? At the last Council meeting the Mayor was teacher, the Couucumen his pupils; lessons were given how to transpose suggestions into motions. Visitors readily perceived it it a "one man class.' WUc hoV — The Teacher. is ne ; xiie itaorci.

It is to be hoped the Underwriters' report will be acted upon favorably, it means an entire new water system it plugs are to be. installed, miles of mains are to be laid connecting with the ocean and channel, wUere sufficient water is available, but then what is our Water Company for? Ask the Fubhc Utility Commission. They will tell you — to serve the public and to give ' efficient service. What do you get at Stone Harbor? Water bills for having pipes in your house? Unlike other subsidaries it lacks water. Now that the Mayor has succeeded 'so repealing the street ordinance, it can .be expected that he will show why it was vital for him to be re-elected Mayor. The reins are untied, watch the The Sunday-school lias reached an average attendance of fifty, under the able leadership of Mr. Win. Strathers. The first Temperance League was started at Freshel's, the evening of the 12th of February, with the enrollment of nine boys from 10 to lo years. The boys were very earnest and enthusiastic. They adopted the name of the "Stone Harbor Temperance Cadets." York Smith was elected president; 1 Wm. Lennon, vice president; Fred Tache. secretary; Lancaster Turpin, treasurer; Lawrence Whitehead, corresponding secretary.

These boys are to be commended for the stand they have taken, and sliouk be encouraged in their manly work. Evil influence, while of tender age, has ofttimes been the ruination of the young men. We are glad to see our "bovs" start right. It is one-half 01 the' battle won. With perserverenee and wise counsel the boys will help to bring "local option" to Stone Harbor. The birthday party given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Turpin s daughter "Edith," was the occasion of a joyous gathering on Friday evening As usual, at "The Turpins," every om had a good time, and there were plentj of good "eats." The Civic Club held its regular meeting Wednesday, at Miss Van Thynes. Rev. Mr. Dougherty conducted serv ices on tlie 28th. There was a large attendance, tlie church being nearly filled. Easter offerings are in order, for the new church building fund, also to help meet the installment on tlie lot, which is now due. Mail your offering now to Mrs. H. K. Freshel, or Mrs. W. T. Strutliers. Stone Harbor. On Thursday, of this week, the Rev. Chas. Boliner will deliver a lecture on "America in Stone," which is very highly recommended.

GOV. FIELDER VETOES Assemblyman Stevens' Bill for Seasoast Protection. The bill introduced January 12 by Mr. Stevens, Assemblyman from Cape May county, also Borough Solicitor for Stone Harbor, and which was passed by both - the House and Senate, was vetoed by Gov. Fielder on February 23d. This "5 bill has been published in full in the "Gazette" during the past few weeks, and no doubt was specially prepared to enable Mayor Risley and liis Council to j restore the security offered by the S. J. 4 R. Co., our Beach Front, at the expense | of the State of New Jersey and the tax- | payers of Stone Harbor. In analyzing tlie merits of this bill 1 Gov. Fielder said it conflicted with the « riparian laws of the State and was of doubtful constitutionality. The "Gazette" is mailed each week to Gov. Fielder, nil State officials, members of the House and Senate, and we firmly believe is acquainting our Legislature with the true status existing in Stone Harbor. Gov. Fielder no doubt recalls very clearly to mind the hearing granted by him on the "Stone Harbor Borough bill." also the numerous prophecies made by Mr. J. H. Irviii in his address, all of which were published in full in the "Gazette" October 29th, 1914 (copies of which may be secured upon request). Recent events show that all of the statements then made have become established facts, and that H. S. Risely, as Mayor of Stone Harbor, is conducting a borough for tlie companies of which he is president, and not a borough of the people, by the people .and for the By Gov. Fielder's vetoing Assemblyman Stevens' hill he has thus placed his .-lamp of disapproval upon permitting the State of New Jersey to contribute to the obligation of the South Jersey Realty Co. that they owe to the citizens of Stone Harbor. This official act on his part will further corroborate the stand taken by the "Gazette" and its loyal supporters, that it is incumbent, upon the S. J. R. Co. to protect our beach front and their security for the Beach Front Improvement bond, from which they have realized about $1,400,000. We are proud of Gov. Fielder in thus jumping into the breach at the last ex- a piling gasp of a forlorn hope and' by ■ his act convert a lost cause into bril- I liant victory. f Did you know that the security of the beach-front bonds went into the ocean and haven't come back? Subscribe for the Gazette; keep posted. If you have purchased a lot and paid e for curb, sidewalks and street improve- > ments aniL tUd. nnt.xet thefii!._subscrilii- .t for the Gazette; it will keep you post- , ed on what is doing; you should know' ; why you 'haven't it. Rev. Mr. Dougherty will visit Stone ; Harbor on Friday, Saturday and Sun- ( ■ day, conducting special meetings each ] Friday afternoon there will be a f ( Saturday afternoon practice by the | , class, conducted by Mrs. Troxel and , ' Mrs. Ricliardsou, followed by a talk , to all the children by Mr. Dougherty. | ^ Sunday afternoon, 4.15, special sen1- | c COn March 3, Dr. Dix, of the Court ; House, will conduct the service. All of s the religious meetings are being well attended, and there is a growing need for a larger building.

The semi-annual meetiug of the Ladies' Auxiliary will be held at the Parkway Building, Broad and Cherry streets, Philadelphia, Pa., seventh floor, at 2.30 P. M., on Monday. March 1The Loyal Temperance Legion, .of Stone Harbor lias now a membership of 12 boys, a gain of three members. in , one week. 'If this growth continues what an influence "for good" we will have in Stone Harbor by tlie summer Put a beggar on horseback and he'll ride him to death. Success is built on honor and solid foundation. They told us every lot was as good as a gold mine. Beware of gold bricks, the assessor digs one out every year. The Mayor stirred up a hornet s nest. A good name is better than riches. No permanent profit ever came out of an unjust transaction. SCRIP STILL ACTIVE IN STONE HARBOR

Trading continues in its usual channel nd the various forms of "scrip" are ssned weekly, but unfortunately for the oeal merchants and laborers the "scrip ins no market and it will not be acepted for discount. There is everv pressure to sell it below >ar. Unless some relief is found no doubt some of the Conncilmen will importune the Mayor to provide for the needy. The Mayor showed them the way." Oh, Me! Oh, My! 4nd now the disturbance is causing unHe may try all devices to drive then. Bit 'bey' surely have business, And have nested to stay, le tells all his Council That he must have sway. But sooner or later they'll all rue the day, f our borough goes bankrupt, The people will say, "Our wise Conncilmen did it; What stronger breastplate than a heart untainted? Thrice is he arm'd that hatli his quar rel just, And he but naked, though locked ui in steel. Whose conscience with injustice is cor I rupted. —Shakespeare.

HELP WANTED

ADJUDICATION IN THE fi DM ESTATE The balance for distribution in the estate of Mary C. Dallas, late of Lower Merion, was $383.91, in addition to boruiix-r.'f.-tlic 'Aoutb_,Iepj£y Rb.0.lty_Cflnjpan.v. Beach Front Improvement, bar- S ies B (Stone Harbor), of a par value of „ $1900. These bonds were appraised as of no value. _ 1 Judge Solly, of tlie Orphans Court, n dismissed an exception filed by Attorney p I. P. Knipe because lie ruled that a o claim against tlie estate is not ground for exception to a confirmation ot an account, that the proper procedure is a for the claimant to present his claim and have it adjudicated. Mr. Knipe presented his claim for $100 for pro- Jfessional services rendered. Various attorneys ' testified to the value of the . services rendered, and the claim for $100 for counsel fees was allowed. J. Man's Portion. * Man wants but little here below. And you will win your bets, r If you Will wager money, bo, . That that is all lie gets. r Man wants but little here below, J Is lying with a might, • The truth is that lie really wants Just everything in sight. , "This beach lies well." said the pros- ' pective buyer. • "Yes! But you ought to hear the outfit and their staff of salesmen." re- , plied a victim. , Haughty Wife.— "Show me that letHusband. — "What letter?" Haughty Wife.— "The one in your hnnd. It's from a woman. I can see by the writing and you turned pale when 5 "Husband.— "Yes, here it is; i It's your dressmaker's bill, a balance of $199. CASINO THEATRE "Hullo! Follies" at the Casino. Something new at last! This is the promise of the management of the Casino Theatre on behalf of its next atIraetion, commencing Monday matinee. The attraction referred to is Barney Gerard's "Follies of the Day," a topical organization that keeps abreast of j the times and travesties and burlesque [and burlesque fads, foibles and foolishness of tlie day, and pokes fun at current dramatic successes. Barney Gerard lias written a new book entitled "What Does tlie Public Want?" in which the last trace of a plot is shed, continuity and symmetry of design are thrown to the winds and medley reigns supreme. Everything gives place to a hustling, rapid form of amusement, it is a bewildering entertainment, noisy at times and strenuous, but full of infinite variety and replete with flippancies and light 'humor. It is full of surprises. You never know what is coming next. It may be a song or dance, a humorous , interlude or a gay chorus. Whatever it is, the object is to amuse you and keep you in a merry key. There is no chance of wearying, for all the turns are short and snappy, and the piece plays with wonderful verve and vigor. All' is grist for the mill which produces "Follies of the Day." For two hours and a half you witness a series of gay and lively scenes, all presented with much richness and taste, and so busy and energetic are the company in ■t providing entertainment for their patrons that one almost longs at times for -. one moment of repose and quiet to prepare for the boisterous joys that are •j never far away. Tlie cast is an all-star one, and is the most formidable in burr- lesque, being headed by Sam Sidman and Gertrude Hayes, two of the highest salaried people en the burlesque stage.

\NTI-TRFAT BILL IN JERSEY HOUSE Act Prohibits Bar Accounts — Governor Sends Message on Canal Abandonment. Trenton, Feb. 23- -Assembly man slovens, Republican. Cape .M iv. Yu tin1 s equest of the New Jersey State Leg- a ellitive Board. Brotherhood of Loco- 'a motive Engineers, introduced an "an- ;; l-treat" bill in the House today. An- s jtlier bill by Mr. Stevens would p oliibil saloonkeepers from keeping bar ] recounts. f The "anti-treat" bill provides for (he J preventing of any owner, keeper, agent or servant of any hotel, saloon, club, , cafe or other place where intoxicating , liquors are sold within this State to sell , more than one drink at any time to | any person, and to prevent any hold ( selling drink without receiving pay- ] ment in cash. Governor Fielder today sent a special message to the Legislature criticising ■ the bills in the House for the abandonment of the Morris Canal. "The Stale is not seeking tlie abandonment of the canal, but tlie Leliigh Valley Railroad is," the Governor said, "and if aban- - donment cannot be bad upon terms fair and just to tlie State, the State will lose nothing by waiting." Set Limit on New Bill. Majority Leader Read, in the Senate, secured t'li# passage of his resolution limit the introduction of bills alter he week of March 8. No bill or resolution will be introduced after that time, unless by unanimous consent of tlie members. The absence of Senator G. >» . i< ■ Gaunt, of Gloucester, Republican, who is ill, was the cause of postponing disposition of the economy and efficiency bills in the Senate today. The local option bill, fathered by Senator Gaunt, also went off the calendar temporarily, pending Senator Gaunt's attendance Senate Elections Committee gave a public hearing on the bill providing for permanent registration. The registration is proposed to be by certificate issued to voters at lhe last general election and would contain the photograph °fThe Senate will meet again tomorr0Th™0Dernocratie Assemblymen and Governor Fielder held a conference a rtpr the session and discussed tlie Governor's message on the Morris Canal abandonment. A resolution by Assemblvman Peacock, Republican, Burlington, for another investigation of the State Road Department, was tabled in the absence of the Democratic membeSe'nator McGinnis, Passaic. Democrat, introduced a bill to prohibit the sale of cigarettes containing cocaine or other drugs. . . The House meets again tomoriow Assemblyman Stevens, introduced a resolution for ail investigation of tne State Asylum for the Insane at JtenAN INVESTOR IN DISTRESS. Bridgeport. Pa.. Feb. 24, 1915. The Stone Harbor Gazette, Stone Harbor. N. J. Dear Sirs:-I am sorry to have to return tickets which you will find enclosed. and say that I hardly have enough for the necessaries of life What I would like to know, or what I want 1 is someone to take tlie Bonds off my hands which I hold of the S. . J. R. Co. ' The price of them is $200. I need the ' monev very, very badly, indeed, hav- " ing had a long siege of illness: my cash ' has all been eaten up and no one to help me, or no one to go to for nnv as- - sistance. You will do me a great favoi r by using your influence in my behall " in getting someone to buy my bonus } Shall thank you in advance for any 1 favors you may be able to do for ine '• | Respectfully yours,

JFFER5 SOLICITED FDD BESGH FRONT ilPHD1IEMENT BONDS The 8- .T W Fi> lmeo rendrt'-'d on sevei occasions tEat "a "largo percentage of the investors in Stone. Harbor are women. This no doubt is true, aud a large number of them were led to believe that their investments would result in good profits and show large reThe "Gazette' publishes herewith a letter of very recent date which speaks itself. There are many more investors who will gladly unload then bonds at a ridiculously low figure it comparison with their purchase price Tlie opportunity is now offered to tin S. J. R. Co. or any of their supporter: buy in at almost their own prices tin Beach Front Improvement bonds. A1 offers will be gladly submitted to : number who have listed their hold ings. Surely the company will admi that the bonds are us valuable today a the day of issue, but will they pay o offer the owners teu per cent, of th purchase price? To prove their fait in their own statements tlie "Gazette challenges the S. J. It. Co to make -bonafide offer for any portion ol t>eac At most they should be manly enoug to redeem those bonds unloaded on am bilious but misguided women who ar today in distress and actually in need o the necessaries of life. But will they do it?

B. F. KEITH'S THEATRE Week of Iviarcti 1st. As the result of tlie usual process of elimination among the many exponents of the modern dance, there are only a ( few who may be classed as a mistress of the art of terpsichore, and tlie foremost of all the modern dancers of the present day is Joan Sawyer, who has recently entered vaudeville, and conies to B. F. Keith's Theatre during the week of March 1st as the headline feature of a brilliant collection of vaudeville stars. With Miss Sawyer are George Hareourt and Joseph C. Smith, who have contributed much to tlnj triumphs of this pet of the elite. The famous "Fox Trot" is the invention of Miss Sawyer, who has originated and revolutionized more of the modern .lances than any other artiste iu the world. Claude Gillingwater, who for many years has been considered one of America's really dependable players, nil! present one ot his own plays calleo "Wives of the Rich." in which he wi.l I in ve the assistance of Ecitli Ljlc, remembered tor her excellent work iu the title role ot" "The Winning of Barbara Worth," and who is one of the best of the younger leading women of our stage. Miss Brice's forte is character souas, and as a singer of comedy ditties she has no superior. Frank Fogarty, "The Dublin Minstrel," who stands alone in i his class an an Irish story-teller will be I one of the stars of the bill. ''Colonial I Days." the best and therefore the most I ' lasting of the B. A Rolte productions, • ■ will furnish the big musical lilt of the ! bill. Rolfe enjoys the distinction of t being one of vaudeville's foremost prot ducere, and "Colonial Days" upholds ' this reputation. Estelle Altliouse, a '• charming soprano, and Bert W ainngnt. 8 the clever tenor soloist, are the pnnei- - pals, and are surrounded with a comli panv of musicians and vocalists who o furnish a rare treat to those who enjoy >- this 'class of entertainment. Coakley, r Hanvev and Dunlevy, a trio of clever If black-face comedians, singers and dancs. ers offer twenty minutes of real fun in y a skit called "Town Hall Minstrels." e. Bertie Beatimoute and Jack Arnold \ make their first appearance here in

THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING As reported last fall, when the School Board called the special election to authorize a bond issue of $12,500 for the proposed new schoolhouse, the movement was fathered by the S. J. R. Co., through their officials, and the necessary voters secured from their employees, in order that the promoters of Stone Harbor could make capital of the new building for advertising purposes. So anxious were they to make use of it that- they could not wait until the building is even under roof. In their Stone Harbor Herald now appears a one-half page cut of this building as it is supposed to be. The descriptive matter accompanying it, while alluring, is misleading. The erection of the new school was not necessary, nor is it required today. Ample facilities are afforded for the present enrollments and daily average attendance, as the seating capacity of the present school exceeds the average attendance, and this was forcibly proven by statistics furnished by the County School Superintendent's records. In anticipation of an increase in scholarship and under the New Jersey school laws, the present building could have been enlarged by an addition of another room, which would have furnished seating capacity for sixty-four pupils, — the daily average attendance as reported by the "Herald" being forty-five. The seating capacity of the new school under the revised laws of the State Board of Education is 128 pupils. When the school now being erected is ready for occupancy there will not be sufficient pupils to fill two rooms, and by the present growth the usefulness of the new school will not mature for many years! The enlarged attendance referred to consists of five pupil's, the average attendance January, 1914, being forty; in May, 1914, even less. The average attendance today does not exceed that of May, 1914. The present school has an outstanding bond issue against the borough of $3500, the new school an additional $12,500 and the new school will be useless insofar as being an* actual necessity for five years to come. It will cost the taxpayers $625 yearly for interest on bonds and $500 yearly redemption of bonds — total, $1125 — expense On new school, independent of extra operating expense, repairs and depreciation. On basis of our present ratables, $750,000, this represents 15c per $100 increased tax rate. Last year's school taxes amounted to $3475.56; this year it will exceed $5000. The usefulness of the new school will be its advertisements by the S. J. R. Co. in misleading statements that are and will be circulated to sell unmarketable and worthless bonds, to set a ficti- | tious value on the lots offered for sales, to misrepresent a growth that does not exist. Stone Harbor is thus drifting into greater dangers and greater evils. It is rushing onward on a carreer of ■ (otherwise known "as the S. J. R. Co.. the Real Estate Sales Co., the 1 Stone Harbor Realty Co.", the Stone Harbor Terminal Co.) it gives I them control of local governmental power. They now have con- - trol of all franchises, many of which are being abused. They have , openly threatened our local merchants and by violence attempted s to seize such organizations that have been formed for the public " protection and now claim jurisdiction over the borough, have a usurped the control of its offices and our public school. These tendencies must be stopped, or the simple and free ms stitutions of our fathers will not only become the worst Governe ment that has ruled over our citizens, but it is now manifesting I itself to be the most tyrannical. Such a Government is felt only i- by its power and in its wrong. It will become the most lrresponsi\l ble, the most oppressive and the most corrupt with which our * people will be cursed. ie — — — — — — — —

,!'. FOR SALE . a Two lots on Second avenue, Nos. 75 and 76, Block 88, 50 feet " front by 110 feet deep. These lots were bought five years ago and ;h include 12 Bonds, par value $1200. ;; Will sacrifice all. What have you to offer? No reasonable if offer refused. crwAUUTTR Apply S. SCHAErEK, 2234 Ridge Avenue,

Philadelphia. FOR SALE. Will sacrifice, make best offer. This property must be sold to settle estate. _ , . . Four lots, 110x110, on corner First avenue and 87th street, choice residental location, also four lots 110x110, 85th and K. R. Plaza; ideal business location. FOR RENT— FURNISHED Seven room Cottage — new, on Great Channel, three bedchambers, by year or month. Apply, BOX 213, STONE HARBOR, N. J.

\ . iff! I ' - FOR SALE! New building containing five (5) apartments of six rooms each and four (4) extra rooms with large store, size 20x40, situated on corner of Second Avenue and 90th Street; central business location, or will rent in its entirety. See cut FOR SALE:— Apply A. J. RUST, 1952 E, ALLEGHENY AVENUE, PHILA.