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Asm itv r.iKK kvexixt. ritr.ss, icric fuiTII Items of Interest From Morning Edition. DEAL SELLS AWARDS BONDS; CASINO JOB COUNCIL 10 FIX NFJUIDIK FOR WEST SI "0 HiW VotkFirm Takes Entire Issue of $730,000 Re ttnily Authorized Contract Awarded For Casino and Bathing Pavilion. BOARDWALK ON THE DO YOU UNDERSTAND IT IS US This Is Our Only Location. 'Tine I'lty council busied Itself bst night with numerous minor matters which, though not likely to cllstttib the even tenor of Asbuiy Park or create many heart burnings, possessed elements of keen Importance to the parties Interested.

It granted a petit Ion signed William A. Belry and other taxpayers of the annexed district asking for a division of Asbury's newly ui'ciu'lt territory Willi wards as required by law. A hearing was set for July The Assyrian peddlers appeared in a body and headed by a glowing beauty of Oriental visage, whose Voire was soft and pleading, asked that their license fee of :,0 barged for the sale of summer goods at Hie holt Is and cottages, be quietly dropped to The leasoti therefore, as explained by the lady, was that had been the amount charged in previous yen is. License Inspector Kdward Wyckoff was enabled to suppress a rising desire on the part of council lo grant the request. He staled that had been Ihe ordinance fee for three years, but through some error of the previous collector only $Jfi had been collecled.

The Assyrians left dismayed and the soft voice of their pretty leader subsided Into a smile of swirl submission. William Wakely also entered a plea for reduction of Ills assessment bill. Mr. Wakely owns properly at F.mory street and Summcrlleld It is a corner ami he was assessed twice for improvements in two years, which be said was baldly in accord with Mayor Atkins' ideas on the subject of street Improvements. He did not object so strenuously lo the assessments, bill claimed Ihe Kmoiy pi reel Improvement was a botch.

He consented, however, to pay the bill provided council would throw oil' the Interest and I he cost of reselling a curb which lie said he had already paid for. Tile matter was refeiied lo the finance committee for adjustment. M. Itamman was a third pell V7 MEAD! The United American Opticians AT THE CASINO NFAK IM'F'V. inner verandas.

Open an view, bob ells. ami I'l'oplicler. WHO IIAVK I3KKN Accused of beiDg the Optical Trust which we deny, although we acknowledge we are the largest retail opticians in the worl fitting more spectacles and eye glasses than auy other house in the world, we acknowledge also that we have many stores and intend to have many more, we acknowledge we have cut the on optical goods ONE HALF, but we deny we are a trust. ASBURY PARK STORE We are here to advertise (Jladimero Perfect Vision Lenses. We have only ONE store in Asbury Park at the Casino." Do not make a mistake we are the American Store run by American People.

Where is the Casino Don't you know Why the boardwalk i utis through it. You know where the boardwalk is. See us do not make a mistake. UNITED AMERICAN OPTICIANS, Incorporated Under Laws of N. Y.

for $50,000.00 PERMANENT LOCATION, LARGEST RETAIL OPTICAL HOUSE IN THE WORLD. Casino Building, Boardwalk, Asbury Park, N. J. OTHER STORES: IH! Fast L'3rd New York City. C'l East 14th New York ty.

Main St Fplingfi-hl, Mass. 21. 'J State Uri.Igeport, Conn. I.impool. London.

Turis. Prescriptions, Prismatic and Compound Lenses at Cut Prices COUNCIL UNANIMOUS FOR EXCISE BOARD SOUTHERN HOTEL Ordinance That Wilt Put Local License Question Up to Voters Next Fait Passes First Reading Oppo sition May Come From Mayor Aikins. Dr. Adam Geibel's Work, 'The Nativity," First Musical Event at Ocean Grove. "The Nativity." fir.

Adam (ielbel's pi My cantata, whkh has been given all over the count) since lis introduction lo laige at. the Ocean (irove audltoiMim a year ago. is the first musical event at the auditorium litis season, it is to lie given on Thursday eviniiig. and Hlrector Morgan has secured three excellent soloists, all will known and popular with Ocean Orove audiences. Mine.

Jeanetle Fernandez Is the soprano, Mrs. l.lzahi th Hector the contralto, and Donald 'halmers, the basso. All are from New York. Mine. Fernandez creatid ft f'tie impression of her musical abilities last year in a solo In which a flute ohligalo played an Important part.

H-r splendid voice was displayed wond trully on that occasion and caused much favorable comment. Mrs. Oliapln several years ago sang at Ocean and was always a favorite, i- voice has Improved greatly by culture and she will he heard again with much pleasure. Mr. Chalmers Is said to be an artist.

At the first production of "The Xa-livlty" lr, ocean (irove the composer, Dr. Oeliiel, came specially from I'll Hit dclphiu to hear It, and -n short speech he expressed his satisfaction at tli manner In which Director Morgan and his choius and on In su a handled the cantata. As Hie cantata Is short, occupying only about three qn.uti is of an hour, Ihe program will be lengthened by solos by each of the singers named and by several appropriate orchestra select ions, ROSE AT SCCTT'S. Fred Rose is again at Scott's Neptune, Heights hotel With II Volcn better than ever and a new stock of songs. Ihe popular singer lias a music stoic In the Bannard building and is giving nightly concerts at Scott's.

Bradley Beach coiim II last night decided to pay the election otlicials who served last fall Ihe extra cnmpeiisa -tion allowed by Ihe new election laws. The ordinance creating an excise board in Asbut Park was Introduced in council lost night am) formally agreid to by a unanimous vole, Councilman Hiram Walton being the only absi ntce. The ordiniinee will come up for final leading at the next meeting. It was not expected that protests would be entiled by the opposition at this initial stage of the light for high license In Asbury I'ark unci the lirst score for the lintel proprietors, therefore, was recorded with no attempt at pyrotechnic display from the temperance contingent. I'ndei the piovisi'ins of the ordinance, which has already been plllited in The Fuss, the salary of the excisemen to be elected in November Is lixe.l at Jinn.

Tiny are quired to give bond in eac h. It was apparant hy the solid vote coi ded on the tiist Tending of the ordinance last night that council is determined to leave the question of license or no-llcense tn Asbury Park to be settled bv the legal Voters at the polls next fall bv the election of excise men pledged cither for or against operation of the license system In Asbury I'ark. As one councilman stated after the meeting "This is only fair to the ho tel tin it is lair to the people of the city. It the oidinance is no( passed the hotel men will have no chance to sustain their claims If those claims are embused by the people for two years. This question is not up to the council, it i up to tile people." While Mr.

Walton was absent from the meeting he has so frequently expressed liinisi If In favor of high license, having ofllcially supported the ordinance last y.ur, trial It is believed the measure introduced last night will he adopted by a unanimous vote. The opposing meantime arc gathering for the fray. It is under-tood that ciiean drove will take official cognizance of the action ami tint the tempi ram clement will nave lis cansi quarti 1 1 Hist M. un. i tin ciinl'ei eiice K.

lime Rtlldance nf in. li it' ll lin ill tile last niMlit and against the pro-Tmtels In Aslmry it Is said, will In all obstructive adopt ised I'ark. til Ue id 1 1 sultit inns liciiisini; nf Tile ntif, i i i tile initiative prorcrdinss and will tin1 nwer ullli rthlcli the hot! 1 nun will have tn deal in the cumins tight at the nulls. The vote last nlftht was taken on nin-llon of Mr. Winckler and seennded hy Minot.

Kery man said tiye when his name was called. Those voting were 'mine ilnian Wilcox, Ilillier, Kin-month, Winckler, Minot and Carton. Mayor Atkins a vrcsont when the vote was taken hut made no remarks It has be. said be will veto the ordinance. In which event It is believed the veto will he overruled by a soli two-tliirds vote.

LICENSE I'HJS'T A FAFF. New hnlle. table. F.ieli Model e(iiMHI Ills, ll elll I'll lis il illi: Ciilil'ny i If any citiz-n of our officials in any way can prove by his own hypocrite and a coward. II.

HIGH in, have the equipment to make such a move. Handsomely Deiigned Casino. The casino wll be located at the foot of the esplanade. The building will have a cement block front, with overhanging tile roof. The llrst floor will be laid In cement and will be uhi us an observation room.

The second story will contain a polished Moor for rtcepllons. balls, and a stage, will be erected for use In giving entertainments, concerts, theatricals, etc. Only select functions will be permitted. The structure will be enclosed In glass. The bathing pavilion will con tain 3(io roomy bathhouses, with hot and cold Wilier conveniences, a swimming pool and all modern bathing f.nllll les.

The I will lie Until with light tile above the water line, blue tiling below. New Features In Pool. A pump of large capacity will raise seawaler to two large reservoirs, where It will be given the proper tem perature and then turned Into the swimming pool. This Is a new feature in swimming pool construction. It done to keep the water fresh continually, other modern features not possessed by any swimming pool on the coast will also be Introduced.

An underground cemented tunnel from the casino to the beach will enable passage from the bathhouses to the bathing grounds without crossing the boardwalk or using stairways. P.y constructing the casino the borough will not only supply a need of Its residents but will also secure the revenue from bathing, which will pay Ihe Interest on the bond issue and also provide a sinking fund with which the bonds will eventually be cancelled. list church was the next speaker. An Invitation whs given the Congrcgatioii-allsts to join with the Baptists. He humorously remarked that he thought a pool could be made and then there wouldn't be the slightest cause for difference In beliefs, (ioil speed and best hopes ere Islli for Pastor Wagner.

Rev. Wagner voiced his appreciation of the help he had received from the other churches and their pastors. He said he hail only one thought "I have sought to do the best 1 knew how." In answer In the charge of be ing radical he replied that he Mas. Liberty was dear to him. Liberty "to Insist on the right to think for self and lo defend others who think differently." He fell that be woiilil rather ipiit the ministry than to say things from the pulpit because of custom rather than belief.

Appreciation was given his congregation for the support and Inspiration of church loyally and he asked them to "lie loyal to the next leader." Building on the future, living in the future and looking for eternal good In (he future. He said that It would always be with sincere feelings of Interest that he kept In touch wltli Asbury Park and with his people here, for he was "head over heels" in love with his congregation. In regard to his length of slay in Plttsfleld, he wanted that to lie Just as long us he f. It there was need for him there. In closing he said farewell, and left his congregation with the thought "Let us so dedii-ati rselvcs to Odd.

to Jesus. His world ami work, that we may all be used for the glory of Ur. ll. S. KinmoiHli.

the liiiiim-f I'niiiinltlcc nf ii ('Miimil, tins I I i i i i iiiivsissiiiii nf Irttns which (end to show Hint tin- cltv Is pil.VillK Cents pi I- cubic yJin snivel which the company to Luke for cents per ctihlc y.ir.l. The doctor's extraordinary discovery uas exposed In the council ineetliiK last niMht and was received with as- tonisnnient. ihe condition, he said. quired Immediate remedy. Titer, was no reason, he added, why Ashtiry raiK should tie compelled to pay such large excess or in fact any excess all.

Mr. Winckhr thought the price h'iven to SpriiiK Lake mlht have heeti due to competition with another company, hut council was of the opinion that If 4 cents was ood enough for Spring Ijike it was also ko.xI enough for Asbury Parli. I'uiiire contracts are lllicly, therefore, to be based that conclusion. on INQUEST THURSDAY The coroner's Inquest into the cause death of Ktuil lannicello, the Italian barber, who was killed at the Spi inn-wood avenue crossing yesterday moin-Intt, will be held Thursday mormtiK tit o'clock in the city council chambers. The funeral or lannicello will be this afternoon In the Italian Catholic church 3 o'clm k.

The will be in charge of Father Leone, 1M0NIH FINDS LEAK IN C'if ral council, at Its meeting last attended by a majority of ihe infmbcrH, traiinacted business which will giv- ImpKiM to that thriving am) rapidly growing Jenny roast resort and provide (or Its rosl-dcnts a central point of attraction for bathing, social and entertainment functions and modern acootninodHtions possessed by few other seashore towns. The council heard with pleasure the report of the result of the recent elcc- lion at which 47 ballots were cast In favor of Issuing bonds to the amount of 130,000 to purchase the bench front and make Improvements. The latter; will consist of handsome new casino of modern design ami citiip- inent and a bathing pavilion complete: hi 'every detail of convenience and; comfort. Bondi Sold to New York Firm. for the sole of the bonds were then examined and the entire Issue was awarded to Howard Stokes of i New York id Idl I The casino and bathing pavilion jlans.

bids for which had been adver-I il-ed, were then submitted and It did J.ot lake the council long to decide to the contract to J. W. VWstcroft Sons of Bernardsvllle, X. at the; rlee of $49,500. The contract, was at once submitted to council for preparation and signing.

Work on the Improvements, It Is enpected, will be begun August 1. Of roiirse they cannot be completed this mason, but the operations will be pushed along in the fall and inter so thai the buildings will tie ready for nre early next spring. I Mil will probably enter Into sharp competition for 0.R Easter season next year, as It will FLOCK FRREIVELL Ri. Wagner Tendered Goodbye Reception Last Night by Parishioners. A furewell reception for Hev.

Walter Austin Wagner, who leaves today for his new charge at the South I'ongre-jnillomtl church of Plttsfleld, Massachusetts, was held at the First Con-fci'i gatlonul church last evening. Hev. L. Ferris, as chairman of the meeting spoke of Pastor Wagner's four years of labor as being years of strength and growth and prosperity (or the church here, and that now he Was culled elsewhere the congregation rhould not murmur on account of Ills dtparture. He emphasized the great truth that while the workmen change, yet the greut work goes on, and that ill Should trust that one would be call-d who fittingly should cany on the work as it had been started by the departing leader, and that for any trader to make real progress the con-Crfgulion must needs stand united to inpport his efforts.

lie also mentioned the faithful burden bearers and workers of the years Bonr, touched lightly upon the troubles and gave thanks that the finances no longer were a hindrance to prog-less. Kmphasis was laid upon the thought of work for all yet to do ltd tile spirit of all working together i hut must prevail. In a few heartfelt words he expressed the sincere good ishes uud prayers for com lulled that went from the whole church Willi Rev. Wagner to his new Held of usefulness. Several pastors of the other churches of the city were present and i hey were called upon In the order of their seniority of service In Asbury Park.

Rev. (5. A. denzmer of the Lutheran congregation being the longest in charge of any of the city's churches, wan the first to speak. He opened his remarks by picturing this seaside resort as a place of change; the thousands coming and going with if season's, chupge.

lie said this shifting cohI something, both for those ho go and those who stay, but that ili. regret over the regular changes as nothing; when compared to the i ''part are of one whom all had learned know ami love. He spoke of the rtir-nce between himself and Rev. jgner; of the lines of departure bc-iuii-ii the old conservative policy of Hie speaker and the radical, progres-'ive ine'ho. of him for whose fare- II lley were gathered.

Hut one ing he had found and that was that agreement to disagree -nli) Ih' made and that the two be-! fs am meihocts were supplemen-J one was needed to complete i ml stimulate the other. He closed v-ih the thought. "The word of flod fiiiides, no matter what the point of li'H." Dr. John Leroy Taylor of the Pres-I yterian church said that he was not I based say goodby, but that he v.anled Rev. Wagner to feel that he look with him to his new home the h'st- withes nut only of the pastor but the whole of the Presbyterian emigre-F-'lmi.

Key, Wesley Sullivan of the Buw KM IS rt a at of Irt at As-l-ury Park or one of opposes High License I. nth he is a miserable J. BLY, Plaza Hotel. I WILSON'S BOARDING STABLE, 0 0 SOUTH MAIM Fine nceoiiiinutlatifins for boarding hoises, sttirirji wntrnns, etc rt son rvi inn NrL ri.arw.n n.A DAVSS THE SHIRT 4 i "Special Announcement." We hive just received 1C00 Hoxes Stationery made by Eaton-Huribur i White, Blue and Urey, which we will '11 while it lusts at -15c BOX IJRYLWV5KI, 2 10 I in PALMATEER ROWLAND Just received a fine line of Upton Imported Jams in large glass jars, will offer a special to introduce them. Raspberry, Strawberry or Apricot at 25c each.

613 Matlison Near P. 0. Asbury Park The Novelty Store. Dennlson' (iuUrds, Streamers, n.if., Decorations, I lnj Seals. Catholic Goods of all kinds aDd an unequalled ine of Souvenir Post Cards.

HOPE V. S. WHITE, 543 Cookman Asbury Park. Si'; 4 A 1 i I Ii Horses liorses SuiUbl for all purpoitt, al-wyi on hnd. Threa fina matehad taama among tha lot.

Sala and Exchange Ioard Ing and Livary. S. J. ROGERS' Brick Stablea, So. Main St Ocean Grove.

His complaint was that the ashmen refused to move the ashes from the alley in the rear of his Main street stole. It appeared that the ashes were stored in heaps and boxes. 1'nder the ordinance the conti.utor Is not expected to remove them unless they are placed In barrels. Mr. Ham-man was advised to make a rlvate cotil ract.

Judge Wesley Cross, who had been notified to place an iron lire escape In front of his hotel, was a remonstrant. He said the Inspector had selected two rooms on the east ide of the house from which the Iron structure was to pioceed. As his hallway rail north and south, and lliele were balconies with ladder steps at either end, the judite was unable to understand why the escapes were Rood enough and a Rood deal bett-r than the structure proposed, which at the best could only accomodate the oc cupants or a couple ot rooms case of fire. The subject was discussed al tedious length and the was tin-ally permlltcd to settle the matter with the Inspector on the basis of re-constructlnK his end exits to comply with the slate law, The Motor Tally-ho company, which has three gasolene machines in opcia-tloil at its garage, is of the opinion that license should be paid for only two because the third machine is merely for emeigem and is never used except in case of breakdown. A petition to this effect was rejected.

The Carnival commissi. on motion of Mr. Miuot was granted balance of the city appropi iation for the arnival. Paul Pupilla isk'd leave to put up a barber pole In front of his place, "IS Cooknian avenue. The request was referred to the street AMUSEMENTS Fishpr's Shows.

C. Fisher's "Floroclora" and Slipper" companies haxe been iuo one big oi ganiz: ion and John "Silver tile! cd company has been engaged to present "Silver Slipper" Thursday evening ami Sitmday afternoon and "Flr-odoia" Friday and Saturday evenings at. the Casino theatre. Mr. Fisher, nn-cicr whose personal direction thv com-1 any wlil appear, Is doted for lavish extravagance In the way of producing il play.

It is said thai he has spent thousands of dollars in equipping iiis ii g.otzai ion with new costumes and eiiery. Cerge II. Thomas, representing the young men ol Utadiey iteai-n, last night asked the cocucil of that uor. ougli to have Ocean avenue rolled in preparation for the l-'unth of July luces, Tilt' request will be granted, Manufacturers Samples and odd lots at 1-3 to 1-2 less tban regular prices. CO.

WAIST HOUSE. ir-i Ads. Bring Results The New York New Jersey Telephone Co. NEW PAY STATION and BUSINESS OPRCfi 629 Matti3on Averue, Asbury Pa N. J.

The New York Uvw Jersey Tfcbphonfl Co. Wai.l ails. Jit vei.nji'r kci a. rress "Special" You pfty too muck for your chollins to have them spoil 1 by incomp-teucy, inexperience or careles-ness. THE VALET knows its busituss.

COOKMAN GRAND AVES. '4 Bannard Block. PHONE 313-L. licaj iiexl cjunJay shore i'l es. 5 i.