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CIRCULATING   GENERALLY   IN   COUNTY  OF   NASSAU
VOL 4.   90. 13.
OFFICIAL PAPEB OF THE VILLAGE OF FBEEPOBT.
FBEEPOBT, N. Y., FBIDAY, OCTOBEB 29, 1915.
PBICE TWO CENTS
HAIL ASSEMBLYMAN T. A. McWHINNEY AS A SURE WINNER COL. ROOSEVELT URGES SUPPORT OF JUDGE CALLAGHAN EXPOSE DEMOCRATIC CONSPIRACY TO DEFEAT CONSTITUTION
CALIAGHAN'S ABILITY PRAISED BY THE PROGRESSIVE LEADERS
BELIEVE HE SHOULD BE SUP¬ PORTED BY ALL VOTERS WITH¬ OUT REGARD TO PARTY.
Supporters of Justice Stephen Cai¬ laghan, Republican candidate for Su¬ preme Court, were Intensely pleased today when Robert Seaman, Secretary of the Progressive County Committee of Nassau County, sent to the Caila¬ ghan headquarters al Mineola a copy of a letter he had received from Theo¬ dore Roosevelt, commending the com¬ mittee for endorsing Justice Calla- ghaoi
Colonel Roosevelt supported John Robert Taylor at the .'Progressive primaries, but now that the party has named Justice Cailaghan as ils can¬ didate he is giving him hearty sup¬ port.    The letter reads:
"I most heartily commends the ac¬ tion taken by the National Progress¬ ive Committee of Nassau Counly in 'endorsing Judge Stephen Cailaghan Jor Supreme Court Justice. In abilily, Integrity and independence of charac¬ ter, he meets the high standard which 'we ae citizens should demand in the candidate for this position.
Ordinary partisan coniBideration ahould not obtain in choosing a Judge of the Supreme Court for 11 is always a misfortune when an ordinary ma¬ chine politician is put on the bench.
"Judge Cailaghan is peculiarly fit¬ ted for the high offlce to which it is sought to elect him and he should be supported by all independent citizens without regard to party."
Respectfully yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Welcome Young Daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Brown of Ity Columbus avenue, are entertaining a beautiful yoting lady whom they have named Laurel Kathryn. She was born on Oct. 14, and from pres¬ ent indications gives great promise of being a vocalist of much ability.
Tammany Hall and Subsidized Newspapers Conspirators to Defeat New Progressive Law—Hope to Force New Convention in 1917 Under Possible Democratic Control —Voters Vehement in Denunciation of Conspiracy
ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS GREET McWHINNEY IN COUNTY TOUR
Post to Ireland,
S. H. RuKsell, a subscriber of The Nassau Post, formerly ot Southside avenue, has left word to have The Posl forwarded to him at 13 Tlovli Terrace, East Kingston, Ireland.
ENJOr LONG TRIP
VISITING SOUTHERN AND WEST¬ ERN STATES EN ROUTE,
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jenkins of Pine Street, Freeport, have Just returned from a long trip, having visited White Mountains, Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Bullalo. The trip cov¬ ered a period of ten daya.     *¦
Mr. Jenkins ia connected with the passengier department of the Norfolk & Western Railway Company and oue of the most congenial and afflable cot¬ tagers residing In Freeport.
Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins have visited the Panama Fair and their descrip¬ tion of the exhibits and wonders are most graphic.
PAID FIREMEN FOR FREEPORT?
PRESIDENT LAMB ADVOCATES CHANGE IN PRESENT SYSTEM —SAYS MORE MONEY IS NEED¬ ED FOR POUCE DEPARTMENT.
Stop That Bark!
Take some Penslar  Whiie Pine and Spruce Balsam Keep a bottle in the house so as to have it handy when the flrst "bark" comes.    We can reoonunend the  Balsam as a thoroughly efficient cough rem¬ edy, safe and palatable.   Get it at the
CHUBBUCK'S
Quality Drug Store FBEEPOBT
"The Big Store on the Main Comer.V
Capt. James Hanse served as tosat- master al the annual fall banquet of the Freeport Business Men's Associa¬ tion Tuesday evening In the Crysta* Lake House.
Vlllage President Roland M. Lamb, speaking of the local government, said that probably $2,500 more would be asked of tbe taxpayers next year for police purpoees, which would mean an improvement in the present signal alarm, with more stations than the twelve already in use.
He also said that notwithstanding the efflclency of the volunteer tire de¬ partment, the Installation of a paid depariment, with men always on duty, would produce more satisfactory serv¬ ice, and a great reduction in Insur¬ ance rates.
In reference to boulevard lighting, which is being urged by the Business Men's Association, he said that Rock¬ ville Centre had set a good precedent for all the villages of the Island to follow, and that the vlllage board would allow |6 per lamp ttjward oper¬ ation If the property holders would Install them.
Othe rspeakers were President John J. Dolan, Vlllage Trustee Ernest S. Randall, Police Justice Clinton M. Flint and W. Harvey Baegle, repre¬ senting the Far Rockaway Business Men's Association.
A conspiracy to defeat the consti¬ tution in order that a new convention may be held In 1917 under different auspices has come to light during the lasl two weeks, according to Henry L. Stimson, in a statement mad.e pub¬ lic today by the Committee for the Adoption of the Constitution. This conspiracy, he asserted. Is voiced by some of the newspapers, and evidently originated in the neighborhood of Tammany Hall.
"Let up-Stale voters beware liow they play Into the hands of this con¬ spiracy," said Mr. Stimson. "Let them remember the attempt that was made to gain control of the last convention by those same conspirators. Let them remember the attempt that was made to gain control of the last covention by those same conspirators. Let them remember the fraudulent votes cast In the 'gas house' district controlled by Mr. Murphy in the special election in .fune, iyi4, which subsequently was brought to light in a court investiga¬ tion.
"A new convention In 1917 might nol protect the interests of the up- Stale citizen as well as these were protected by the convention of 191
cal business which now so largely quiring sen enumeration of the popu- occupies the attention of the mem- lation of tlie State to be made at State bers and would confine the attention expense. I am in favor ot the appor- ot the menibers of the legislature to lionment article bolh on account of the real pujilic business ot the State its economy and because I favor the in determining its general laws and principles upon which it Is based. It policies. In this way it would make was adopted 21 years ago by the the legislature a suitable career for atlirmative vote of a majorily of the an honesi and ambitious man instead voters, not only in the State al large, of an opportunity for petty graft and but in New York City itself, local politics. j     The   taxation   article  is   also   suD-
Third.—It would put an end to the milted separately as Quesiion No. 3. Intolerable delays and extravagance of This would permit a better equaliza- practice in our courts and make jus-jtion of our assessments which now lice speedy and cheap for the poor operate unjustly in certain counties man as well as the rich. To this end and it would give economy within the il provides for a simple practice act county by permitting, at the option of in place of our cumbersome code of the voters ot the county, a single as- procedure  and  holds   tlie  judges  re- sessment roll  to serve for all subdi-
Massapequa Masons.
.N'ext Monday evening, .Nov. 1, will be past masters' night in Massape¬ ciua Lodge No. 822, Free and Accept¬ ed .Masons, at Massapequa Hall, Rock¬ ville Centre. On this occasion the past presiding offlcers will occupy the various chairs and confer the master mason degree on five candidates.
The historical lecture will be de¬ livered by Wor. Sldne/H. Flagler, as¬ sistant grand lecturer of tlic third .Masonic dislrici, and' the fellowcraft work will be done by the fellowcraft cam from Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 38.".,  of   Brooklyn.
sponsible for the rules of their own courts.
Fourth.—It would reform the finances ot the State and lower our taxes by introducing a budget sys¬ tem in accordance wilh scientific business principles. Il imposes on the governor the duty of preparing a plan ot budget. It imposes on the legisla¬ ture the duty of disposing ot this budget after full debate. It abolislies secrel committee work over our ap¬ propriations and provides that these
I very much doubt whether either the I appropriations must  be discussed  in
PRETTY WEDDING AT BEDELL HOHE
POPULAR FREEPORT SOCIETY GIRL WEDS HERBERT C. ACK- ERSON OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE —HOME DECORATED.
up-Stale Republicans or Democrais would prefer the efforts or results of a convention in 1917 controlled in the interests of Tammany Hall to the one ot la^t summer presided over by Elihu Root."
I have been asked to stale briefly the principal reasons why, in my opinion, the revised constitution, which is to be voted upon on Nov. 2, should be adopts by the voters of the State. «
The new constitution seeks lo in¬ troduce the principle ot responsibility Into the government ot the State. Our Stale government has not been effl¬ cient. The cost ot carrying it on has been rapidly increasing; our debts, during the past twenly years have in¬ creased until they are the largest in the Union, both in the aggregate and per capita. Furthermore, througli our faulty system, a system of boss gov¬ ernment has grown up which really rules the State instead ot the duly elected public offlcials.
In brief, the new constitution seeks to meet these evils by the following provisions:
First.—It would reform the execu¬ tive branch of the government and would make it responsible to the people by grouping the present 152 unregulated branches, bureaus and commissions Into 17 departments. It would make the heads of these de¬ partmenls responsible lo the gover¬ nor. In order that he may be respon¬ sible to the people for the execution ot the laws.
Second.^^It would reform the leg¬ islature by taking away the petty lo-
pubjic so that the people of the entire State can know just how much money it is proposed to spend and what the resources and liabilities of the State are.
Fifth.—It would reform the debts of the State by introducing the serial bond system, which would greatly save the people's money. For in¬ stance, if adopted, it will save over $10,000,000 out of the principal and inierest of the $27,000,000 debt which is proposed to be authorized this fall lo flnish our canals.
Sixth.—It would give us a much larger measure of home rule in bolh our cities and counties than we now have and will give the local taxpayers a voice in matters which are now forc¬ ed upon them against their wishes by the action of the geneeral legislation.
Seventh.—It would provide greater safety and belter administration for the State's forests, waters, flsh and game.
Eighth.—It contains many other incidental reforms in the different branches of our government which space does nol allow me to enumer¬ ate.
All ot the foregoing propositions are coniained in the main constitu¬ tion which is voted on as Quesiion No. 1, ot the three questions on the conslitutional ballot.
The apportionment article is sub¬ mitted separately as Question No. 2. It makes no change in the existing constitution except that, if adopted, it will save the State $500,000 when¬ ever an apporUonment is made, by using the federal census Instead of re¬
visions within the county. This has been desired in both Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, but the old constitution does not permfE it.
These are all great, beneftcient re- form_s. I believe the constitution, as a whole, is the most important and valuable proposition that has been submitted to an American Slale since IS7. I have heard no objection to il which was worthy of consideration.
Some ot the police and flremen are said lo oppose It because they fear It would deprive them of tlii- right of court review. They are wrong. The constitution does not touch their courl review.
Some of the teachers are said lo oppose it because they fear it would turn over control over their salaries lo the local authorities. They are wrong. The new constitution leaves the entire control over schools and teachers wilh the Slale authorities.
Some labor organizations are said to oppose it because they fear it would give greater authority to inilitary court martials over labor. Tliey are wrong. The new constitution is the same as the constitution has been for 138 years and labor is entirely pro¬ tected from the jurisdiction of court martials by the present provision ot the bill ot rights.
It lias been asserted that the tax¬ alion arlicle would introduce a sys¬ tem ot inquisition. That is not so. The new article would create no greater likelihood ot inquisition than the old constitution.
A letler has been circulated accus¬ ing the convention of betraying our forests and other natural resources to private Interests. This letter is false and mendacious. The new con¬ stitution would better protect our forests and other resources than they are pi'otectd af presenl.
Some ot the politicians are said to be against 11 because they tear it would diminish their power. They are righl. It would greatly restore the authoriiy ot the people.
II would, in my opinion, be an un- measurable misfortune to the Stale It the new constitution should tail.
YILLAGE COUNCIL TO COLLECT RENTS
HAS LITTLE DIFFICULTY IN CON¬ VINCING ALL OF HIS SINCERITY AND HONESTY OF PURPOSE.
WATER RENTS FOR 1914 OR PRIOR MUST BE PAID IN 60 DAYS TO AVOID FORECLOSURE ON PROPERTY.
One of the prettiest ot the fall weddings occurred this Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bedell of Pearsall avenue on the occasion of the marriage of their daughter. Miss Edith to Herbert C. Ackerson of Rockviile Centre. The home xhad been beautifully decorated with cut flowers, autumn leaves and pink and white chrysanthemums.
The ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Saul O. Curtice, pastor of the M. B. church. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Bedell was gowned most exquisitely In faille francaise trimmed with sliver lace a tulle veil and carried a shower bou¬ quet of roses and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Bdna A. Eldridge, maid of honor, who was gowned In pink and white faille over lace and trimmed with silver lace. Miss Eldridge carried pink chrysan¬ themums.
Tbe best man was Philip Triess of Brooklyn. After the ceremony a wed¬ ding breakfast was served to the many friends and relatives ot the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Ack¬ erson left on att early train (or a honeymoon trip in Norfolk, Richmond and Washington.
The couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.
OCEANSIDE NEWS AND GOSSIP MANY HODRN DEATH OF JOHN STRANG
FIRE DEPMITMEIIT
I many people an<l was well known all over. He was a veteran of the Civil War and maijor of his company.    He
BALL   TEAM   DEFEAT^  ROCK¬ VILLE CENTRE BY 16 TO 5.
Mr. John Strang of Nassau aveuue passed away Tuesday morning at the home ot his son, Frederick Strang, after a long, serious illness. He was cheerful to the end. Mr. Strang was a   man   highly  esteemed   by   a  great
was employed liy the city ot Brook¬ lyn water works and labored faith¬ tully until about three months ago. He is survived by a widow and two sons and two daughters and four grandchildren.
The Oceanside High School Foot¬ ball team was defeated by the Rock¬ ville Centre High School team last Tuesday afternoon at Powell avenue, the score being 16 to 5.
The regular monlhly meeting of the Village Board vvas held on Thurs¬ day, October 2lsl. The contract for painting flre hydrants was given lo George A. Stone, work to ne coni pleted in two weeks. Application of the Fire Council for mud apron for Truck No. 1 was referred to Clerk Shea for immediate aclion.
The invitation of Rev. A. C. Kar¬ kau lo attend the department mem¬ orial service was accepted. The re¬ port of Police Justice C. M. Flinl was Hied and accepled. Counselor F'ishel was directed to bring foreclosure actions oti all properties in village oii which water rentals for 1914, or prior, were not paid, unless same was adjusted  in  GO days.
The report of Engineer Smith of Municipal plant was received and noted. The Village Treasurer's re¬ port was also received.
MINEOLA A. A. BALL EVENT OF SEASON
LARGE TICKET SALE PREDICTS BIGGEST AFFAIR OF FALL MONTH. SPECLiL TAXI SERVICE TO NEARBY VILLAGES.    ,
ENJOY HONEYMOON IN BAHAMA ISLANDS
MR. AND MRS. J. S. CHICHESTER TO BESIDE IN FREEPORT FOR SEASON.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Chichester of Freeport have returned from their ex¬ tensive honeymoon trip wblch In¬ cluded some 10 days at Nassau, the capltol of the Bahama Islands. They are furnishing a home and wlll reside at,number 47 Lexington avenue.
Mrs. Chichester was Miss Oertrude
Wade of Freeport and her  wedding was one of the season's events.
Mr.  Chichester exhibited  lo a  re¬ porter for the Nassau Post a recent Issue of the only dally paper printed I {ra "• ^\'"'i in   Nassau, a city of  18,000   inhabi-\^'°g*;^7,^G,!j!JP*^ tants; most unique in style and news.  Frank Giidersit The newspaper named, "The Nassau A»f s. Johnson Guardian" was a sheet 10x14 Inches Tho^mSs Smtur""" with news printed on but one side of the paper.
It wlll be remembered that the Ba¬ hamas have no connection with the outside   world save by   wireless,   by
WERE HELD IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH ON SUNDAY LAST.
(IJy Courtesy of Howard K. I'earsall.) The annual memorial services of the Freeport flre department were held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran church Sunday evening, Ocl. 24, when the sermon was preached by Rev. August C. Karkau, aepartment chap¬ lain.
The deceased   members  of the de¬ partment in whose honor this service was held are: .lameg H. Nichols       WilUam Raynor
Jacob Stnith- 	
David Whaley Samuel S. Jonea Charles E. Helland Kred Blackenhorn Charles W. Bedell
Nelson H. Smllh ^"harli'S H. Uaynor WUllam Foreman (Charles Lu Wallace Chauncey SpraBue OeorKc H'. Cooper Mitchell W. Smith Oeorge W. Peasell Harvey W. Smith Frank Gildersleeve   Charles J. Nichols WUllam Berrian Emory Post Jacob Lockman
Which  means  the  paper obtains  Jts' ]^^"^.7/5,"'g°^V national paper.
George Wlntjen Howard Whaley James B. Raynor Samuel M. Smith Albert Qolden Ft. A. Bedell John Stromberg  th
Chas. F. .Schnelcker Thomas Bailey Kev. C. H. .Scholey James K. Golden Raynor R. Smith Samuel Noon William B. Borton Joaeph Ritchie
(By Special Correspondent.) What promises to be one of the biggest affairs ever held in Mineola will be the grand annual ball ot thc Mineola A. A., to be held at the fire¬ men's hall al Mineola on F'riday eve¬ ning, November 5lh.
Milacek's orchestra of seven pieces has been engaged lo furnish tlie mu¬ sic, which will consist ot all of the lalest and popular songs, besides a number of vocal entertainers trom Brooklyn.
According to the nuniber ot tickets reported to have been sold by the members ot the club, there is no rea¬ son why the lurn out should not be one ot the biggest that ever assem¬ bled in the Mineola fire house.
The lickets, including retresli- menlH, are jIO cenls, which will admit lady and gentleman, extra lady 25 cents. If you care to enjoy a pleas¬ ant evening, why please give us a call and -don't forget to tell your friends about it.
For out of town pcopie who attend the dance a special taxicab service has been arranged so as to convey persons lo their various destinations at reasonable rates.
HON.   THO.MAS   A.   .McWHINNEY.
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS,
MINEOLA, L. I., Oct. 2:1.—"McWhln- neyl ' "McWhinney!" "the man who got results" is the battle cry of the thousands of .Nassau county voters entliusiastic in support of the Repub¬ lican candidate. Under the personal guidance ot County Chairnian Jere¬ miah Wood and the various commit¬ teemen, the Assemlilyman lia« finished tlie first day ot a whirlwind tour of the county. From every side and at every gathering in the villages come whole-hearted cheers for "McWhin¬ ney" as he depicts thc work to be done and needs of tlic residents. Never in the liistory of I..ong Island has a candidate ac(iiiired such per¬ sonal popularity with his constitu¬ ents.
His rocord of faithful service at Al¬ bany and his untiring efforts to pro¬ vide for the County's many needs has been forcibly brought to the atten¬ tion of voters.
He merits their support, he has fought a good light and il is conserv¬ atively estimated he will receive a majority of 2.500 on Nov. 2.
Make "VOTE FOR McWHINNEY" your battle cry!
Hebrew Sunday School.
The Congregation B'Nai Israel, whicii was organized in this village a few weeks ago, wish to announce that arrangements have been com¬ pleted for the conducting of a He¬ brew Sunday school al tlie Brooklyn Hall, on Brooklyn avenue, (ommenc¬ ing, Sunday, Oct. 3 i, at lo a. m., and every Sunday thereafter; a compe¬ tent tutor has been engaged. The offlcers of the congregation are I. Mayer, president: H. Barasch, vice- president; H. W. Strau.ss, secretary and It. E. Friedman, treasurer. Al¬ though slill In ils infancy the or¬ ganization has a membership of near¬ ly flfty Hebrews ot this village and vicinity. Ifs ultimate purpose is the erection of a synagogue irf Freeport.
Thomas A. Smith
Brown—lAtham  Nuptials.
On Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, at the home of the bride's parents, in Walton, N. Y., Miss Leona I. Latham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Monroe Latham, was married to Mr. Clinton H. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jere E. Brown, of Freeport, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. J. W. Burston, pastor of the First Baptist church of Walton.
The bride was attended by Miss Edna Brazee and the groom by his brother, Harold E. Brown.
After their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs Brown will reside at Utica, N. v., wbere Mr. Brown Is manager of the Utica offlce of the New York bond bouse of  H.  A.  Taylor.
THE nurs CLUB LECIUiE illDIIY
NOTED LECTURER OF JAPAN AND AMERICA TO SPEAK FOR SEC¬ OND TIME.
Dr. Toyokichl lyenaga wlll give his second lecluro before the Arts Club of Freeport, Monday, November 1st, at 3 p. m., in the Presbyterian chapel.
The subject wlll be "Osaka, Com¬ mercial and Industrial Centre of the Mikado's Empire."
The course of lectures which Dr. lyenaga Is giving for the Arts Club of Freeport la illustrated by beautiful pictures made and colored by the best Japanese artists. The public is wel¬ come, single admission Is flfty cents.