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Vol 3 No. 8
FREEPORT, NEW YORK, FRIDAY, APRIL 2. 1915
Price Two
VOTERS inOTED FOR SUPERVISOR SMITH
NEVER BEFORE HAS THERE . BEEN SUCH AN ABUNDANCE OF EVIDENCE OF THE DESIRABIL¬ ITY AND GENERAL CAPABILITV OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL SEEK¬ ING RE-ELECTION. WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS HE HAS LOW¬ ERED TAX RATE- FROM W TO 76 CENTS
On TueBdajr next you will haye the opportunity ot saying who shall be your Superrisor for the next two years.' As tbe campaign draws to a close the candidacy of Hiram R. Smith looms stronger, and it is safe to ¦ay that before the 6th he will have the united support of three-quarters of the voters who will ballot.
Never before have there been such positive evidences of the ability and ef¬ ficiency of the candidate for Super¬ visor. During the two years of hi» administration he has received count- lees letCers from State offlcials, from the offlclal families of the various vil¬ lages, and from private organizations commending his foresight and the work that he has acccnuplished.
At the end of his first year's work
MJflAM R. SMITH Supervisor Smith prepared a most ex haustive financial ^'itatement, copies of which were mailed to the State Comptroller's office. The following letter from Sohmer's office, under l!>emocratic administration, is Indeed most significant and convincing:
f Nov. 23, 1914. H. R. Smith, , Supervisor Town of Hempetead. RIckville Centre, N. Y. Dear Mr. Saoilth:
Thanks for > the financial sti^- ment receivad to-day.
.You certainly have a right to take pride In the businesslike and explicit statement made by you to-~ your taxpayers. It is by far in the best form of any Supervisor's' % statement that has come to our attention.
Again thankiag you for your kindness and congratulating your town upon having as its Super¬ visor a man who ao evidently coua prehends tbe duties Intrusted to bim, I am.
Sincerely yours,
The'Village Fathers have been no less enthusiastic in their laudation of his administration. In Hempstead the following resolution was adopted but a short time ago:
I Whereas, the members of this Board have heard many expres¬ sions of appreciation over the great improvement of the county highways passing through, this village, in which this Board con¬ curs;
Now be ;t R^8(^ved, {bat the thanks of this Board of Trustees he eK>res8ed to Hiram R. Smith, the Supervisor of the Town ot Hempstead, through whose efforts such Improvements have been ob¬ tained.
Prom Freeport, East Rockawa>, Rockville Centre and I.<ynbrook have come similar expi^ssiona of confi¬ dence.
Iu but few. admlni^rationa of the St^tvlsc^'s office bkve so many Im proN^aments been made, and the hlKs- waye put, in so good condition, and despite all this. Supervisor Smith has be^n able to redqoe the tax rate from 92 to H cents. That's what you call real evidence of ai; economic admin¬ istration.
The mo^ vital matter rejiatlng to tbe coBservation ot town affairs has be^n tbat- of the unjust burden o. taxation placed upon uo by tbe Super¬ visors of North Hempstead and Oys¬ ter Bay. We quote from an able dis-
(t^ontinued from Page 1) ottsslon of this situation by, Colonel William J. Youngs in the, chrrent is¬ sue of the Inquirer: -^ It will thus Jw seen that by rea- 'Hbn of the paiustaiing care of Supervisor Smith, in protecting the tax payers ot Hempstead, the Supreme Court has directed that the Towa oi Oyster Bay anit North Hempatead ]^y back to the
Republloan Campaign Head¬ quarter* Bank Buildltia^ Rockville Centre
Maron2S, 1V> To the Vote™ of the Town of
Hempstead: , In order to correct any mis¬ understanding among th* vot¬ er* of the Town of Hempstead oauscd by a ticket published in the Rockaway Time* under date of March 2Sth, purporting to be a liet of the Republloai) candi¬ date* for Town Offloe*; w* wl*h to sUte that the Republican nominoes for Justice* of the Peace are Edward T. Neu of Lynbrook and Louis M. Ralaig of Cedarhurst. (signed) Republloan Campaign Commit¬ tee.
Echoes of the Recent Democratic Farce Comedy
Town ef Hempstead the sum of about one hundred thousand do- lars, which the court says has been improperly placed as a but den upon tne tax payers of this Town. But this Is not all, for the figures abdvd mentioned relate only to those (or the year Mil. While, as a matter of fact, this "Town, haq been miulct for an equal amount 6f over payment during the year 1912, 1913, and 1814, ana it is proposed by Super. Smith to begin proceedings against North Hempstead and Oyster Ba) to recover back the sums which we tiave been unwarrantly depriv¬ ed of during each of those years. Here then Is the chief proposition which you should consider in cast¬ ing your vote: Supervlfior Smith has procured a court order re¬ claiming for you $100,000 already. He intends to reclaim at least $400,000 dollars more. His suc¬ cess in the past warrants the statement that he will succeed in the future and the Town of a million dollars better off by rea¬ son of his manly and coragious stand. He should be siutaineo by every taxpayer. "Don't swap horses wliile crossing the stream."
BEDELFAITHFULSERYANT
HI* Pa*t Administrations Have Been Eventful and Most Efficient
Franklin Bedell, Republican candi¬ date for the offlco of Ovsrseer of th* Poor of the Town of Hemp*t«ad at tbe election on April «th 1* weU and favorably known tbrongbeot the olAo- torate as an honest and faithful pub¬ lic servant. His pait adtalBtstrations
FRANKLIN BEDELL have been evsntfol and moat eflieiMit. He believes in strict fairness to every¬ body m every way, and in courtesy to alL
Mr. Bedell is a resident of Free- port where he baa lived the greater part of his itfe. He has always been identified with every movement re¬ sultant in benefits to his constitu¬ ents, aft a matter of fact the interests ot the taxpayer are always foremost In hia vlnd.
In all the years that Mr. BedeU ha& held the office, few if any words of crHiclam have been heard. One^ has only to look at his record to kno# in what way tho^bfflce will be»ponducted if h« is re-elected.
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Mllsdy'* Hato
Milady's hats—her vells-^her coif¬ fure. All the millinery triumphs of spring can be fqund at West's, of 314 Livingston street, Brooklyn. There you will find attractive and exclusii^e designs; a shop distinctive in spirit, in scope, and in clientele; for never was fancy more tree nor fingers more nimble. The mer'b mention of the name of Mme. A. Rarree as manager adds a responsibility jtroduoUve ot but the *est. *
Up t« th* Minute in Sho*s
If you want to be up to the minute in shoes make it a point to bo pros^ eat at the opening display of toot- wear for spring and summer at the Leonal Shoe Coiupany, opposite Maey's on S4th street. They make your sho* shopping a pleasure, a real delight; their stock i» exteaalve, tholr
Raisig Has Made Enviable Record—Will be Re-Elected
PLACE CONFIDENCE IN NEU
LYNBROOK JUSTICE ENTITLED TO AND WORTHY OF RE¬ ELECTION
HIS COMMON SENSE, BUSINESS¬ LIKE DECISIONS INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
Judge Lewis M. Raisig. of Cedar¬ hurst, the candidate of tlie Republi¬ can and Progressive parties tor Jus¬ tice of the Peace of the Town of Hempstead, has made a very enviable record during his term of office at. Justice of the Peace and member of the Town Board during tlie last three years.
In addition to ¦winning ihe approval of the people with whom his office has brought him in contact, he lias well merited the hearty commenda¬ tion of the attorneys familiar wLlh the work of his court.
The following facts, tending to give an idea of Judge Raislg's really re¬ markable work, ar6 of particular in¬ terest to the voters' at this time.
Since January Ist, 1912, when ht assumed the office of Justice of the Peace, he has disposed of over 1,500 criminal actions arid over 1,000 civil actions. His courtroom is situated In the Lawrence Fire Dept. Building and is open every day in the year and four nights each week in the summer. Since he has been on the bench, only 13 of over 2,500 decisions have been appealed from, and of these 13, 9 decisions were affirmed by a higher court; 3 are not as yet decided, and i ordered back for re¬ trial, which was tried again-before Judge Raisig and decision rendered d& originally given agd sustained by the higher court. He has personally made all inquiries referring to com¬ plaints of violations of tbe law, and has personally directed raids on all disorderly and gambling houses, se¬ curing convictions m every case. It is a well known fact that since Judge Raisig has been on the bench, tbe lawless element of this section of the town has been remarkably well be- ttaved and the percentage of criminals has decreased considorably.
His common-sense, huslness-llk* d«- clsions have earned him the reputa¬ tion of an Independent, honest Jas- tloe, giving the public having occasion to use his court the confidence that they will have their cause carefully considered.
Judge RalBi« has been clerk of the Village of Cedarhurst since its Incor¬ poration in 1910. ^e was elected as- «^ssor in 1907 on the Republican tick¬ et, and as a reward of merit was re- eiectcid in 1909. There is little doubt but what the voters will return Judge Raisig to the Town Board at the coimlng election.
HURRELL GOOD OVERSEER
JESSE MOTT FOR CONSTABLE
Jesse Mott, of Inwood, the regular Republican and Progressive candldatb for re-election as Constable tor ^ the Town of Hempstead in the coming election, has made a splendid record in the perfoiinance af his duty and is deserving of the heartiest supporv of all voters at the polls.
The very large and coihplimentary vote received by Mr. Mott in the Ro- publican preferential primaries at¬ tests the high esteem in which he is held by his assooiateT and the pub¬ lic generally. .^-^
He has been a restOmt of the Town of Heinpstead. all his life and has proved himself to be a fearless and faithful peace officer worthy of the complete oMifidence ot the taxpayers.
HIS EFFICIENT WORK ENTITLED
HIM TO SUPPORT OF ALL
AT POLLS
It ^ust indeed be most gratifying to the voters and the taxpayers of the town to know that George H. Hur¬ rell, of Floral Park, is the Republican nominee for llie office of Overseer of the Poor at the spring election on April 6. He~~ha3 served the taxpayers of the electorate most efficiently for the past three years, placing the of- ffice on a substantial baals. He has systemized the work; his methods of keeping record are unique and of con¬ siderable value.
Mr. Hurrell has been a public <et- vant for the past ten years; serving four consecutive *rm« as Constable and one term as Overseer of the Poor. He has a reputation for honesty, in¬ tegrity and faithfulness unquestioned.
The office is unquestionably an im¬ portant one from ttie standpoint of the Town and the poor and needy as well. It requires undivided attention in or- er that the greatest amount of good may be done for the greatest num¬ ber. The office musi^ have a directoi of sound training, of wide experience, of a liberal mind, in short of the qualities only which will be produ«- ttve of efficiency and service. No bet¬ ter director can be found than Gnorge H. Hurrell. He has tieen tried and r^und efficient. "
Ex-Oovernor William Sulzer, Macu. son C. Peters and others, who are acting in the Governor's Boss, being prertented by the Governor's Boss Photo Play Company of this village, will be in town on the 12th of the month, when photos will be taekn of several "mob" scenes m conspicuous parts of the business section.
A permanent organization of the Men's Club of the Lutheran Church was effected a week'ago, witb an ac¬ tive memt>ership of thirty-eight and three honorary members. The offic¬ ers are: President, Frederick H. Plump; vice-president. William Oorm- ley; secretary, Olaf Magnussoa, ana t|-easwrer, Frederick Joerissen.
Judge Edward T. Neu, of Lynbrdok, Republican nominee for the office of Justice of the Peace, for the centra! west portion "of the Town of Hemp¬ stead, is se»KiBg- r€-«lectios atth»- polls on April 6. Judge Neu lived for several years in New Yo'./i City, later in Massachuselts and since 1891 in the Town of Hempstead, becoming Justice of the Peace in 1908. In rec- oBniti9n of his services to the town j during his flrst term of office, he was re-elected by a flattering niajorlty in 1911.
It Is interesting to note tliat of over 2.500 cases, civil and criminal, tried in Judge Neu's court during his term of office but one opinion has t>een re¬ versed by a higher court on appeal. Judge Neu has in rendering his de¬ cisions invariably applied the prin¬ ciple of the law from the common sense point of view of the practical business man.
Only ^5 cases of the 2500 tried have requested a trial by jury, showing the confidence which the general public places in the justice of Judge Neu's decisions. .
Judge Neu is popular amonk ^tb as soclates, both business and protes ional, and is well qualified by past experience to administer the affairs of the office of Justice of the Peace, to the best interests of the Town of Hempstead. He has been for over 25 years an active member of the Republican party.
Biennial Town Election
' The biennial town election will be held this coming Tues¬ day, April 6th. The Republicans present a strong, clean ticket, composed of men of high ctiar- acter and unquestioned fitness for the offices for which they were nominated by tlvB people at th^ preferential primaries.
Q/ the entire ticket, from Hi¬ ram R. Smith for Supervisor down to the bottom ot the list, we can speak with unreserved praise, and we do this most conscientiously. The ticket will bear inspection. It is composed of men who hold the esteem of their fellow men.
Preferential primary nomi¬ nees, they were chosen for their high character, their standing in the community and special fitness for the office for which they were named. It is a good ticket, a strong ticket, a tick«» that will conserve tbe interests ot tbe voter and the taxpayer It is a ticket that will sweep through on Tuesday.
Dc^mocrats, Progressives and Republicans can point to this ticket with pride, composed aa it is, of men of high and un¬ blemished cliaracter, who have been tried in the crucible ol public opinion and not founo wanting, men of'abilily and ex¬ perience.
We confidently believe that on Tuesday the Republican can¬ didates will be literally swept into office by the largest ma¬ jorities ever rolled up at a simi lar election.
Voters of the Town of Hemp¬ stead, put the seal of your ap¬ proval on Republican adminis¬ tration; go to the polls early on Tuesday, April 6th, and continue in office the most capable pub¬ lic offlcials the Town ever had.
Vote for the people's candi¬ dates. , ^ *
IS WELL KNOWN
His
Election Seems Assured—Quali¬ fied for Position
Clarence R. Ankers, of Uockville Centre, regular Republican and Pro¬ gressive candidate tor the office of Town Assesor, nas oeen a resident of
PATTERSON WORTHY OF UNITED SUPPORT
NOMINATED BY THE PEOPLE AT THE l>R I MARIES BY FLATTER¬ ING MAJORITY—HE IS EXPEERl ENCED ROAD BUILDER, HON¬ EST, EFFICIENT AND TRUST¬ WORTHY. HE PLEDGES GEN¬ UINE SERVICE IF ELECTED. EVERY REPUBLICAN OUGHT TO CAST THEIR VOTE FOR HIM EARLY. 1
Archibald Q. Patterson, of Hemp¬ stead, the Republican candidate for Town Superintendent of Highways, has always been a favorite wherever known. He was nominated by tlie people at the Republican Preferentla. Primaries by a Battering majority and the popularity of his nomination is undoubtedly due in a large measure to his reputation throughout the coun¬ ty of Nassau and all of Long Island,
'^HAKE-UP" PASTORATES
METHODIST CONFERENCE TO ȣ CONVENED APRIL SIXTH
The annual session of tbe New York East Conference of the Metho¬ dist Episcopal Church will begin Apr. 7. at nine o'clock, in the Bushwlck- Cehtral Methodist Kpiscopat Church, Madison street and Bushwlck ave¬ nue. Brooklyn. The pastor of the church is Rev. Dr. W. A. Richard, formerly of Freeport. More than three hundred clergymen from churol^s in New York, I<ong Island and Con¬ necticut will take part in the confer¬ ence. •
It is predicted that Bishop William T. Anderson, of Cincinnati, who fo. the flrst time presides over the con¬ ference, will have many changes and appointments to make. It Is likely, many assert, that some of the i^a- torates will undergo what might be termed a "shake-up."
When the board of examiners will meet the young men who are candi¬ dates for .ordination, on Tuesday, Apr. 6, tlie business of the "body will actual¬ ly begin. On the same evening the anniversary of the £pworth Leagtie of the four districts will be held. The Rev. M. t>. Robinson, president of the Conference Epworth League, will pre¬ side.
Dr. W. F. Sheridan, of Chicago, the general secretary of the Epworth
ception will be tendered to Bishop An- erson and his cabinet, consisting <» District Superintendent William A. Layton and Francis B. Upham, of the two Brooklyn districts; Arthur Vj Goodenough, of the New Tork dis¬ trict, and EJtmur A. Dent, of the New Haven district. The laymen's Asso¬ ciation of the Conference wiU meet for an all-day session on Friday. One hundred ad fifty deleg«,tes are ex¬ pected to be jpresent at this session.
ARCHIBALD O. PATTERSON
as an experienced road builder, hon- e.st, efflcient^nd trustworthy, Archio is perhaps one of the best known me«. in the Town of Hempstead to-day and his record a.s a public-spirited civ. izen, backing all movements for good government, will win for him strong support at the polls.
Mr. Patterson was born In Brooklyn In 1870, moving to Hempstead when still a young man. Since that time he has been engaged continuously In the general contracting business and has built many of the best known roads in the town. In, 1903 the voters ex¬ pressed their appreciation of his abil¬ ity and integrity by electing him Com¬ missioner of Highways and retaining him in that office until 1907, and his record was a credit to himself and to the town. He is eminently qualified for the office of Town Superintendent Of Highways, both by his past ex perlence in the office and his actual experience In road building covering a period of over 20 years. The peo¬ ple of the town may be assured that their roads will be properly construct¬ ed and repaired at a minimum ex¬ pense uner his economic and skilful' supervision. His platform is a pledge of genuine seriVx;e lo the electors.
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CLARENCE ANKERS the Town of Hempstead for the past fifteen years. He, at the present time, conducts a general seed and flor¬ ist establishment, which is well and favorably known en the south side of hoTkg Island. His experience as a practical and successful business m&n has well flted him for the duties of Town Assessor, as he is so situated that be has been able to familiarize himself with real estae values and conditions throughout the town. The Town Assesor is one of the most im¬ portant officials of the Town, as th^ Town's income is derived from taxes, and the taxes are rated from the as¬ sessed valuation. It is, therefore, of considerable importance tliat only men of known integrity and experi¬ ence be selected to fill this responsi¬ ble position.
Mr. Ankers, a life long Republican, is well known and popular in fra¬ ternal and social circles on Long Isl¬ and, being a member of the Freepoit Lodge of Elks, Minerva Lodge, F. & A. M., Spanish-American War Vete¬ rans, Junior Order of Amerlcatt Me- chaqicM, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and otber social organiza¬ tion*.
Hts election, which seems to be as¬ sure, will assure the voters of a care-
League, will deliver the principal ad¬ dress. Following the address a re-^^ul and conscientious administratim.
RUTH MERITS VOTERS YES
Few Men Have Furni*h«d a More II- lu*triou* Example for Organization and Suo««scful Busin*** Entc^pria*
If the taxpayerb of H?mc>8l)?ad T«wi*hlp want an experienced, tbf-r- during the next two years, oqe who outhiy compeient Town Tr»>b«-urer has proven his efficiency and adap¬ tability and stands 100 per cent, good, there can be but one choice, John A. Ruth of Woodmere. Few men have furnished a more illustrious example for organization and successful busi- neris enterprise. He of all the candi¬ dates merits the suport of every voter.
Mr, Huth took this Important office at h crisis, but by dint of energy, sagacity and persevering Industry he has put li on an excellent and stabl* basis. When he took office the fund* of the Town were put out in wideiy distributed loans in Southern sectlins of the State. Some of these loans bad been standing several years anb wer<i drawing Inteiest at the rate of 5 1-2 and yes even a p«r cent.
Mr. Ruth, believing that the growth and development of the Town ot Hempstead offered ample opportuni¬ ties for tbe safe investment of tb* funds of the Town, at once adopUd the policy of confining all new loans msde to applicant* from within tha Town of Hempstead aud not only fix¬ ing the rate of intereet on all new loans at 6 per cent., but obliging ex- iRtibg loans bearing s rate of 1**» than 6 per cent, to be l»rougbt up to that rate as soon k* possible.
of the affairs of tbe Assessor' office In edition to his Progressive endorse¬ ment, It is geaerally believed that Mr. Ankers will receive a large vote from the ranks and file of the Deaio- cratio party.
S. Foster Sprague, formerly BtreiA. commissioner of the village, ha* re¬ ceived an appoiitiaiient under Sheriff Pettit. He will have aetlte naaage- ment of the Jail Ifmrm. ¦¦'•-..
Itrs. Fred B. How«U entertainsd the member* of tbe W. C. T. U. 'at her horns on Pearsall svqnue yestor- day afternoon Mrs. Kelly had charge of the program.
VUlage Clerk Sylvester P. Shea has announced that the dog catcher wiH be on duty bet-yreen April 1 and Oc¬ tober 1, when all dogs must be li¬ censed, as required by law. Lioensss can be secured st the Vlilage Offlca, IS Railroad avetiii*.
