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vou Lil n- a wroLk NIMBEM 2029 - IB “MINOR Bor Kien By auto | assau Ass'n Campaign Struck Returntrig from Berry Pick ing Near Greenfeld Cemetery. George P. Putland, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Putland of 159 Henry street, Hempstead, was struck by an automobile owned and (A. 8. Wallace of Freeport Its Mm “OT. driven by Charles Young of Porter- m+~ feld place, Freeport, Friday after- At the forty-seventh annual con- noon of last week and died before on of the Volunteer Firemen's reaching a hospital. state of New York, The boy, with four other children, firm“:- Syracuse, the fire had been picking berries near Green- field cemetery and had just emerg- ment and village of Freeport, ed from the bushes on the way home vell as the county of Nassau, re- when he was struck, apparently by 4 a signal honor in having one 1h: fender of the car. Mr. Young, . Mace, | Who was accompanied by his wife, is residents, Archer El “(utntcha placed the boy in his car and rushed mimously elected president of the him to Mercy Hospital, Hempstead. iation. The Observer-Post mat- but he was dead when they arrived. jy feels interested, because for Coroner Edward T. Neu of Lyn- (han a quarter of a century brook was notified. ® wallace was connected with the --- itsc sree wee: | NASSAU PRIMARIES ON TUESDAY NEXT yr. Wallace had served two years Enrolled Voters May Then Select vice-president and two “3mm: vice-president of the Party Candidates--Contests Are Few. muss con Ue “h Elects te association, and because of the work he has given to the cause the volunteer firemen throughout sate, was naturally entitled to onotion to the presidency. It is jse4 quite an honor to be chosen jet executive of such an organiza- bu. it is through the efforts of e state association that laws are sted in the state legislature for benefit of volunteer . firemen Preferential primaries to nominate oughout the state, It 1s a fact candidates for the November election t no legislature of the EMDiT®| ang county committeemen will be ed (1:2; all; 3&5;er Exile,- held throughout Nassau County next o unléss it bad the sanction of Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. t and executive commit- In the Republican ranks the only p of the state assoc iation. cortests are for county committee- The state fremen's home in the mei. The Democrats have one con- ot Hudson, Columbia County, is test on, for the office of county ad by the association, of which treasurer, between William J, Hoff- Wallace has been chosen presi- man, the organization's choice, and t. It comprises approximately Judge Oscar G. Schultz. There are § ares, with buildings to accom- also committeemen cont . biste 105 indigent volunteer fire- The primary electio polling i, who through force of circum- places will be open from seven a.m ws are unable to care for them- until 9 p.m. 'The ballots will c and would otherwise have be- tain the es of candidates for inmates of almshouses at the justice of the Supreme Court, mem- t taxpa The ber of Assembly, the county candi- lw, which requires every fire | tre. Freevort and Hempstead, the inc company doing business in | narties will vote in separate polling wate, but whose home office is | ploces, while in other sections of id outside the state, to pay to | 'he town all voters of different poli- arganized fire department or tlclu‘l1 (“this will vote in the same cent each year | polling places. ”13:3.“qu tor y(ire: The color of the Democratic rirce written in this state; then | lot is green, the Republican ballot, fi fire department bas to remit cherry.; the Socialist, canary, and the treasurer of the State Fire- | the Prohibition, brown. 's Association ten per cent of To vote at the primary election, t amount toward the maintenance | voters must be enrolled. the state firemen's home. . That \Vote in the primaries, Tuesday, the main source of income for | Sentember 2.\ is the appeal Issued to home, although other laws pro- I m\ elnrtnllgd fienutxlzgn'rvtamnved - | the state by Mrs. Artht LAver- pdr tomes ftom cities and ex pool, chairman of the Women's State i roperty is | Executive Committee. o 1;‘::lgtst::olf:&? 21131055\? \It is the patriotic duty of every mit 485 acres. The association al- | woman to take part in the primaries, owns more than $500,000 _ in | as well as to vote on election dav. nds. and has nearly $50,000 (“I \If you do not vote in the pri- h on deposit in ite various funds, | marles you have no right to which}? wing daily interest on its bal- the candidates your party selects. ss. Thus, it will be seen, that |- To which may be added: State Firemen's Association is Every enrolled Republican man rly a million dollar corporation, | voter should not fail to cast his bal- oted to the interest of active and | lot next Tuesday. pt volunteer firemen. ----4---- of the association esters ts BRICK FILLED TRUNK | USED TO END LIFE s - associatiot With a number of bricks in a « tes to the con< , and such del -may mmbers of tl association 'each year thereaf-\ by paying amnual dues, and a8 | small trunk tied to his neck, the h of the departments, companies | body of Alanson Noon, a carpenter, associations elect new delo=ntes | 34 years of age, in Brooklyn. Fear, the association has yearly | put formerly at Freeport, was found uch increased membership. _I\ | Tuesday in Milburn creek, west of Mete last year there were 724 | Bayview avenue. His body had evi- ' and cities besides Greater | gently been in the water since Sun- York, which contributed the | gay, when he was last seen. bet cent of the two per cent| Foul play was at first suspected, premium tax toward support Of | but Justice Wilbur F. Southard, act state home at Hudson. Thus, it | ing as coroner, Issued a certificate I “a.\ understood that the , that death was due to strangulation n's Association is a very | from probable suicide. The body was taken charge of by convention met at 8yra- | southard & Moore, undertakers, and John Ma- | was later identified by Noons' wife and sister, Noon is also survived by : two children and his mother, Mrs. ident | Isaac Post of Bedell street, Freeport. Police Captain John J. Dunbar, ot th the last person mots; Nan all; so img of the ; far as known, met him Suni New York Volunteer Fire- | said after the body had been found tlon, with nearly two | that the carpenter appeared to be its members present to 'much disturbed in mind. He said Wallace. _ Caucuses Noon had told him that a girl had #iferent counties were held by | been killed and that he was being committees representing | hunted for the crime. He said Noon and me hour before | told him that he had been locked In * sides clatmed Its | a room in Brooklyn for several days. M Mea mu!!!“ \_ Dunbar said he scoffed at the af- ral countion the | fair and told Noon to forget it. brother, Samuel, who Ist worked “ain‘t“ DaDilva as a cigar ho committed suloide Centre and AB R AN Freeport, D NASSAU s post Nassau Co., N. Y., Friday, August 29, 1919. | Resented Throughout the County Abuse, Charges and Threats Viewed as Attempt to Create Pre-Election Maelstrom WEALTH AND AFFLUENCE DOMINANT Masks as Taxpayers Organization with 1,053 Members bat Re- veals Arrogant and Dictatorial Policies--Schemes to \Put Over\ Charter Made Manifest--Organization to Investigate Proposed. Masking as an organization of | county taxpayers, the Nassau Coun- ty Association, usurping and appro- priating full powers of moral, poli- tical and social censorship, as arro- gent as the despot in their demands, has for twenty months, in inspired statements, in harrangues and de- mands before constituted bodies, in the columns of their Flelscherized publication, blasphemed the very ex- istence and management of one of the most progressive, well governed, suburban communities in New York state. It has paraded Nassau County before the world as imposing ex- cessive toxes, as being inefficiently and unscientifically managed, its ex- penditures being lavish, and the re- sults unsatisfactory, and has grossly impugned the motives and integrity of the officials. In its every official statement it has flaunted before the county residents and the public press, {ts slogan. the Nassau County Association will make the county a better and safer place to live in. Continually the threat has been propogated, that things must im- prove, or state officials will take a hand, and that certain residents would seek, new abodes. ty in a pre-election maelstrom. Calumny Resented The people who live and work in Nassau County, the middle and poor class, without wealth and affluence and a publicity organ such as the Fleischerized Journal, are quite con- tent and satisfied to call the county their home, appreciate the able ad- ministration of officials, and resent vehemently the campaign of cal- umny which has made this unit a laughing stock in the metropolitan press. In fact, it has been advisedly asserted that there is nothing to prevent these disgruntled individuals from making their exit as hasty as possible. R An organization of South Shore citizens with headquarters in Gar- den City is contemplated by thos who pay taxes on property assessed on the basis of actual acreage and size. They propose to show the in- centives of an organization which would rule or ruin. The Observer- Post has learned that trained tax searchers are about to begin the ex- amination of deeds in the county clerk's office for comparison with assessment role data. 'They are in- tent upon learning why public ac- countants have been pald large sums to dig up material for the evi- dent purpose of endeavoring to dis- credit county officials. The Massau County Association was credited with having 1053 mem- bers in May of this year. The Ob- server-Post has been unble to as- certain how many of the members are active and to what degree they acquiesce in or approve of the present tactics. The addresses of the mem- bers indicate seventy-five per cent to be residents of the north shore towns. . A goodly number receive their mail outside of the county, and It is fair to assume are quite un- familiar with the local situation, ex» | cept as the Journal and mockin metropolitan papers jeer and sneer. Government Scheme a Club? The campaign of abuse, charges and threats is looked upon through- out the county as a club to force the political organizations to accept and put in operation the stall-d \charter commission report. In fact the president, Alfred T. Davi- son. and the editor of the journal, John N. Fleischer, were elected offi- clals of the association, at about was m in January or February, 1918. Since that time every effort has been made It: force recognition \new scheme.\ “1°: counties and the mu- nictpal units in the country have In- culeated into their existence organi- rations of taxpayers proposing: was serving somewhat the same pur- pose, aiding in charity work, assist- ing in social endeavor and civic bet- terment, always in a more or less dignified and conservative manner until the fall of 1917, when the work of the charter commission cul- minated. Alfred T. Davison had served as counsel, succeeding the late John J. Graham, and John N. Fleischer had served as secretary of the commission. Immediately the report was made, these gentlemen were elected officials of the associa- tion, and a vehicle secured for forc- ing an adoption of the report by the county officials and voters. Mr. Fleischer had served as sec- retary of the commission since it came into existence in December, 1914, Mr. Davison took over the work of Mr. Graham following his death. Impractical Charter Costly For four years the commission in- vestigated, devised, re-devised, and finally adopted a proposed charter, The commission spent $14,521.31, the attorney, Mr. Davison, receiving $6,118.40, and the secretary $6,450. No doubt the estate of Mr. Graham was paid a portion of the counsel fees. Those familiar with county gov- ernment have recognized that the day the proposed charter becomes a law, that day the Republican party Nassau County is doomed, and by TWO YOUTHS INJURED Pinned Under Auto Which Over- turned Near Valley Stream. William West, 18, and Lester Gra- ham, 19, both of Valley Stream. were taken to St. Mary's Hospital in a serious condition early Monday morning, as the result of an auto- mobile accident Both boys hi skull injuries and in addition, West has a broken rib and lacerations of the face. Two other young men were with them, but escaped injury. They said that they did not know whether the ac- cident occurred in Valley Stream or it, but that their car suddenly overturned and West and Graham were pinned under it. They were rescued by a passing motorist, who rushed the four youths to St. Mary's Hospital, Jamaica, The two who were not hurt left without giving their names. TOWN IS ADVISED ON VARIED AFFARS Some Emanated from Incorpora. tion of Garden City-Local Historian Appointed. Hempstead (special) -The Town Board, at its regular meeting Tues- day, received opinions from Counsel- or H. L. Maxson on several affairs emanating from the recent incorpor- ation of Garden City. The attorney held that a contract promulgated through the board for the Hyde Fark lighting district. now in the incorporated territory, is binding, and the district is liable. If @ new arrangement is desired, advised one with the trustees of G: den City. If this is impossible, of the district as it incorporation will be required to stand by the contract. Concerning the New Hyde Park fire district, he advised that it does o t ity o 'become its successor as the ruling po- lines are changed by the supervisors litical organization of the county. The charter contained some fea- tures meriting approval of practl cal minds. Its chief feature of con- tralization of all powers in one offi- clal reflected the spirit of overlord- ship, common to earlier mankind, and the belief entertained today, that many are born who may not be fully trusted to serve and few are born to command. The Observer- Post has held it fair to say of the commission in its entirety that it lacked acquaintanceship with a body of citizens distinguished neither by wealth nor the lack of it, such as constitutes the majority of every community. It lacked experience in the discharge of those governmental duties that are the lot of county officers, experienced in the greatest of games, broad American politics. \Put It Over\ Policy Evident It_was evidently determined by Mr. Davison, Mr. Fleischer and their colleagues to put over the report of the charter commission on which they had worked three years, which they believed to be the only salva- tion for the county, The association became the vehicle, and for twenty months all of the information ob- tained in the commission work has been portrayed in the columns of the Journal, It is not hard to ex- plain the vehement denunciation of all Nassau County government. For the same reason it Isn't hard to ex- plain why William M. Baldwin of this same association had Stephen Bond Story of Freeport spend months investigating the road systems of the county, and for the same reason it isn't hard to explain why $1700 was spent recently to secure Infor- mation as to the bond money e- penditures. _ Mr. Ortho Grandford Cartwright, certified public account» ant of 26 Broad street, New York City, is still in the employ of this organization, seeking to make com- parisons, endeavoring to compromise present officials. , This species of \putting it over\ will not succeed in this county. The public will not permit this campaign of abuse to be continued. who seek to hurl the club of com- promise and seek to continue to en- deavor to impugn off will be taken to task. The of Nassau County want to hear y the Nassau County Ar sociation in endeavoring to stuff down their thromts af \ \ commission report, or assume the role of lord high executioner in the political line. BACK IX TOWN residing upon petition. The board was advised that it would be necessary to put before the taxpayers the question of selling the old town hall, and that the sale fignld be by public auction or sealed is. Regarding the proposed acceptance by the board of land for a public park at Ocean Side, the attorney be- to put it up to the taxpayers in order to spend money for dredging and docks, which is one of the conditions ninmed by the donors of the proposed site. Supervisor Smith read a communi- cation from the state department of education, advising him of the law providing for appointment of a local With approval of the board the supervisor announced that he would appoint School Superin- tendent W. C. Mepham of Merrick. No salary was named, although the law permits: one. COMMITTEE SPLIT ON JAIL SITUATION After considering majority and minority reports of a special com- mittee on Wednesday, the State Pris- ons Commission announced at Al- bany that it was unable to deter- mine where Dr. Walter K. Wilkins got the rope with which he commit- ted suicide in the Nassau County gull after being convicted of mur- lor. Although it found laxity in the Jail management and that care had not been exercised in the custody of Dr. Wilkins, the commission refrain- ed from recommending action or the removal of Sheriff Phineas Seaman. It declares that this matter is be- fore Governor Smith,in the form of charges County lation, a which was to be held Thursday, The commission safd that at the jail there was lack of observance of the rules and it directed Sheriff Sen- man to formulate new ones; It finds much of the trouble is due to ti hicy ”32:1?\ t made e majority report was Commissioners Weinstock and mon, who declare looseness ani ity at the jafl without parallel that Sheriff Seaman is guilty nagement, negligence and enn. I: the minority report: by w. on Davids, blame is put (n mts « s * the modern Meved that the board would have PREBPORT 18 RBADI - POR WELCOME ROME Parade and Other Festivities for Village War Servitors to Fea- ture Labor Day. Plans are complete for 'the wel- come home on Labor Day to the Free- port men and women in the govern- ment service during the wa Over 200 of the war servitors have accept- ed invitations for the parade The exercises will begin at a.m., when soldiers, sailors and marines will \fall in\ at 9.10. The parade will atart at 10 o'clock, and in addi- tion to the service men, the fire department, with uniforms and full equipment will participate. In ad- dition, the Elks Club is planning for a big representation of the High- landers band. The village board will furnish a band for the soldiers and satlors. The Knights of Colum- bus expect to have about 150 in line with a band, and the Protestant church will also have a large rep- resentation, headed by another band. The War Camp Community Servic is planning to make a special displa with a float, and the Girls' Club will have about 70 in line, in white, with special decor #. The Jr. O. U. A. M.. Odd Fel . and other organizations will miso be in the parade. The line of march, as laid out, is as follows: Form on Pine street, going south on Long Beach avenue to Rose street, to Ocean avenue, to Merrick road, to Main street, to Lena avenue, to Ocean avenue, to Brooklyn avenue, to Main street, to Railroad avenue, to Bay- view avenue and countermarch,. Records, as completed to date, show 454 men and one woman en- listed from Freeport, the woman be- Ing Miss Eleanor L. Johnson, 1328 North Main street, who served in England in the Army Nurse Corps, Unit 37. After the parade, medals prepared for the g ton will be presented to the men in the line of march, been erected in Olive boulevard, be- tween Long Beach avenue and Ber- wen place. 'The remainder of the day will be turned over to the man- agement of the fire department, but will be a continuation of the spirit of the day. At 1.30 p.m.. the de- partment will dedicate a lorge tree, especially planted in memory of Henry G. Mohr, a village fireman, who died in service. At 2 p.m. series of athletic events will be held, open to firemen and service and ex-service men, residents of the vil- lage. In the evening a block dance will be held. and at the War Camp Com- munity Service Club special pre- lona are being made for the en- . A dance will also be held at the South Shore Yacht Club, which will be open to all service men for the evening. IRISH FREEDOM MEETING R. V. C. Branch Active in Cause-- Mass Assemblage Planned. The General Richard Montgomery Branch of the Friends of Irish Pres- dom, organized in Rockville Centre on August 11, will hold a meeting in Bt. Ag: Hall on Thursday evening, ember 4, at 8 o'clock. One object of this society is to enlist the aid of Americans who be- leve the people of Ireland are en- tgtld to the right of self-determina- tion, More than a hundred men and women have already joined the so- ciety. and it is expected that by the t!me organization plans are complet- ed the membership will be advanced toward 500, At next Thursday's meeting ar- rangements will be made for a mass meeting in which ro T \%\ “in will dis- prominent spés cuss the Irish question and give an- thenile Information as to the New York and Traction hot-gun
