BOOttMLt SXX* «UU> fQA mi ililTTI. "7" At the sound of Ui# booming cannon and the 'muaio by lb# Und, my patriot ism ronn to it# 4th of July temperature, a»d fyilowed th# crowd to hoar a grand ovation, Mid the Declaration of Independence read oooa mora. 1 took a forward nnat to a# not to loo¬ a eenWno# or #v#a a word from th# platform ; but aia# for human hopnn, thia i# a part of what 1 hoard i 44 Why how do you do, Margaret Jane 7 i didn't expect to aea you here, how'# ail the folk#, is your mother here? So John'# went and been giuiu married key, 1 we# awful took back whan they told m# about it for I never thought he'd hare bar — he need not bring h#r to our house. Come and •at down here and tell me all the new#, and 1 want to aee your new frock too— what I only six ceuta a yard, I wiah I could get one of em for Car line and Betsey. Do look at that girl over there— don't sho look awful 7 Some folk# haint got no ahame. I did not git my diahtw ! washed ao I left the breakfast table be till I go back. I was ao afraid w© would be too late to git a good seat and hear the speak in1. Say, tell your mother 1 •to, ped in at Jameses night afore last, and as sure a# you live 1 don't believe his wife i# long for thia world, she's fell away awful and Coughs a sigh t. She can' t stand it long. Say dont tell anybody, #U| gate's gittin ready to git married. I laid Bill ha hud to atop foolin' and either marry her or atop kecpin other taller* away. Dont you tell but come and ace her fixens, they are real nice. I wonder if he aint moat through, I'm ngfttin tired, I dont think it is very interesting, do you 7 But I like to set and aee the people. Oh, my gracious ! there oomea John. John ! JoHh ! come here and let me wish you much joy. You must oome down and bring four wife." Shades of Washington, Jefferson, llan cock, aud Adains, did the Declaration of Indepence give het all thia liberty 7 1 sighed in dcapair when I saw that John was obeying the summons ; and John was not one whit behind her in talking, except that be talked and did not any anything. "I came with this old coat on for it was so hot that I'd rutker wear thia old ooat than to roast in my best coat, for the weather is ao hot I thought this would do to-day. It aint very nice I know, but the other one's ao hot that I thought I wouldn't wear it. I guess there'l be a breese maybe all day, I hope { so and I think it will blow a little all day maybe. Hey sis where did you got that parasol? Hay sis dont you want some ground-nuts, I got some in my pocat, come here an' I'll give you some." Then 'sis' joined the chorus, "Mom, dont lets stay here and hear that man, I want a drink, you said you would buy me soma candy, come on or I'll cry as - — - — J 1 - 0

hard as 1 can cry and then you'l have to come." And 'sis' did cry, and I rejoiced as I comforted myself with the thought that "the swallows murmur, while the deeps are dumb." You may not call this 'an everyday picture, for the 4th of July does not come every day, but you who attend th*> Camp Meeting next month just see if the above is not your every day experience while there. Didn't I wiah she'd go home and clear her breakfast table ? Didn't I wish she'd faint and have to be carried out ? Maybe you will have just such wicked thoughts. Never a word from the orator hoard I. a e» ■ A Lover of Shakspeare . One of the most noted characters on the border twenty years ago was old Jim Bridge?, of Fort- Bridge, in Utah. On one occasion he came to New York. He did not like the narrow down-town streets with high buildings on each side, and complained that he had once loat his way in "Dey Street Canon," and been rescued with difficulty by the police. He liked the theatres, and expressed the utmost delight at a performance of the MiDtrvtfKX Nioht's Dream. He had no olear idea who Shakspeare was, but conoeived and developed the most extravagant admiration for him. Returning to the fort, ha sold stock and supplies to emigrants and other travelers as in time past. One day a man wished to buy some oxen, nnd Jim •aid he could have any except one yoke, which bo had made up his mind to keep at all hasardt. In the morning a messenger came to say that the man wanted this yoke, and none other. "He can't have 'em," says Jim. "There's no use talking "Wall, he wants them, and Is just aweitin' for them," said the messenger, "He's a-settin' there, read i n ' a book called Shakspeare." "Eh ?" yelled Jim, jumping to his feet, "Did you say -Shakspeare? Hera, ■ ■ you, give me my boots." He ran to tba corral. "Stranger," said he, "jest give me that book, and take them oxen." "Oh no," mid the man. "I only brought the book to read on the way. I will give it to you." "Stranger," said Jim, resolutely, "jest yon take them oxen, and give me that book." And so the man did. Ji» hired a reader at flfly dollars a

month, and li-taned to Bi^Tsj^T •vary availing. All want wall, until one night, m th# 'reader earn# to the propotod murder of the princes iu the Tower, Jim sprang from his east, with biasing ayes, and yelled, in thunder tones, "Hold on there! Jest wait till I git my rifle, and I'll shoot the— scoundrel I" % As one of his old "parda" justly remarked, u sincerer compliment was never paid to Shakspeare. — Haartm's Maoasixk. Artistic Dinner Service. Theodore K. Davis, the wall-known artist, delivered at th# White House lust night the famous new state dinner service for which he was oonivuissioned to draw the design*, and which H#viland A Co., at Limoges, have been a year in completing from his designs* The service consists of wore than 500 pieces, which cost the manufacturers #20,000 to make, but it costs the Whito House a very inconsiderable portion of that sum. The entire work is essentially an Amerioau production, as Haviland himself is a Pennsylvania Quaker who settled at Limoges because he found a finer quality of clay there. Each of theeo 500 pieces is a work of art representing in great variety the different flora and fauna and the natural scenery of Atnerioa. In the spring of 1879 an order was given to Ilavil^id A Co. to tarnish the Executive Mansion ut Washington with a dinner service, which, us it was te be used only for state occasions, the Tresi dent's wife desired should combine -slogan?* and appropriate American decoration. The tinie specified for the completion of the sei was limited, and the obstacles to be overcome unprecedented, and its successful production would invoje Innumerable trials of colors ; added to this, no European artist was known who was oonversent with a wide range of Amerioan subjects and their appropriate use for the decorution of porcelain. Mr. Theodore Haviland requested the aid of his friend Theodore R. Davis, who undertook the invention of shapes and the production of water color studies which Haviland A Co. have reproduced in china. Mr. Davis possessed theartia tic skill, and a knowledge as essential as it was remarkable. Professional duty and a love of adventure had led him to study the native flora and fauna in every part of the country. The designs were made in water color, and although in nearly every instanco they were bold and striking, they were difficult to - reproduce perfectly upon porcelain with hard mineral color ; and to successfully accomplish this it was necessary to invent new methods and to have recourse to peculiar mechanical appliances. — Phila. Telegraph.

Relief for Saleswomen. We publish below a letter from straw- I bridge A Clothier, of Philadelphia, to | the Pcbi.ic Leixjbr. on a subject now ; exercising an English Medical periodi- i cal, namely, the requiring of tho saleswomen in large stores and shops to remain on footdnringthe hours of business. The writers of the letter, like some other merchants of Philadelphia, are entitled to the credit of behaving with humanity to their anleswomen in allowing them to sit at all time* when not actually engaged in their duties at the counter. Those who have thus depart- | ed from a custom which was both severe and physically Injurious are furnishing examples to bp encouraged until the old custom shall have gono entirely out of use. Tho letter referred to is the following : Mr. Editor : Our uttcntion has been called to an article in your Issue ol this date, Uken from the London Lan*crt, 1 in regard to providing seats for saleladies in retail establishments. To correct poeslble misapprehensions, we desire to say to tho public, through the medium of your widely-read journal, that the large number of sulcladies in our employ are allowed Jo be seated at all times, when not actually engaged §o as to render it impossible. To compel snh-swomen and girls to remain standing from morning until night— as | has been rnpeitffily charged — would be sheer ixflt'tf ax|tv, which, speaking for ourselves, we have never even entertained. We sympathise greatly with the movement requiring of the merchants that they extend every possible aid to their lady employees, and we trust that all ttorckeop#i% will be persuaded by public sentiment to provide seats for the ladies in their employ. Respect tally, Htrawiuudoe A Cloth i rr. — — - -■*- — Hope softens sorrow, brightens plain i surroundings, and cases a hard lot. — Experience is a torch lighted in tha ! ashes of our hopes and delusions. —Work is the weapon of honor, and he who lacks the weapon will never triumph. —Pleasure and recreation are absolutely necessary to relieve our minds and bodies from too constant attention and labor.

SEA GROVE HOUSE, CAPE MAY POINT, N. J. 7 -■ txl-o-EO^-' W EAR the landing of daily first class steamers from Philadelphia. R. R. station fl>r tram*, via. W.J. R. It. adjoining the ground*. The location Js dulightful. commanding an excellent view of the Ocean and Delaware Bay. THE U. 8. SIGNAL SERVICE report* the air her# % COOLER AND DRIEfe Than at any other point along the coast. The Best Located, most Conveniently Appointed, and most Complete furnished Hotel on the coast. The beach opposite is Even and Safe, and the Bathing Unsurpaased. No pains will be spared to make this oueof the most Comfortable and Attractive %of Summer Homes. Former Proprietor of the Baker House. Vlneliqgil. iu*y22 GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO CASH BUYERS. [XI WILSON & CO., Under Wilsons Hall, is the Place to buy RELIABLE CLOTHING ! HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS Ac., &c. 0 NO GOODS MISREPRESENTED TO MAKE SALES. Points iu Favor of dealing with WILSON & €0. We buy direct from Reliable Manufacturers. We buy no Shoddy Goods. We are under no expense for Rent or Clerh\Hire. WE GIVE ALL THESE ADVANTAGES TO OUR CUSTOMERS. WILSON & CO., MILLVILLE, N. J. mch27tf. A LARGE REWARD, Will he paid to any one in South Jersey who ran find CLOTHING as cheap as can be bought at A. J. STEEL MAN'S, No. 12, 14, and 16 High Street, MILLVILLE, N. J. FORTY GOOD UNION CASSIMERE SUITS FOR MEN, • . • $ 5 00 EIGHTY GOOD ALL WOOL SUITS, 10 00 NINETY SUITS FOR BOYS, $1 50 to 5 00 THIRTY-NINE CHILDREN*' SUITS, ....'. 75 CTS. to 4 50 We also keep the largest line of Boots, Shoes , Trunks, Valises, Hats , Caps , Umbrellas, Oil and Rubber Clothing. Cloths, and Cassi mores, OF ANY PLACE SOUTH OF PHILADELPHIA. No rent, no interest, hut clerk* well paid. Wo have engaged Mr. Wm. O. Johnson, formerly of Johnson A Son to manage our Custom Boot and Shoe department, which is a guarantee that all will be as represented. We have nl*o engaged W. Scott Calkins, well known in South Jersey as one of the l»est and most stylish cutter in tho State, to man Age our Clothing Custom department. Our stock of CLOTHS A CASSIM ERRS far exceeds our prcviou* efforts. Orders received by mail or stage will receive prompt attention. We also send instructions for self measurement and samples of cloth whon requested. Mh. A. J. Steelman. ■ ■ i l i l_.l. ..i-_ .■ " ■ fiTJOR PRINTING, I • In the most approved manner and at very reasonable rate*. i

CAN BE BOUGHT FOB CASH AT Enoch Edwards' cheaper than at any other place in the county. e». Lowaros. CAPE MAY C. H. mch63mo. Support Tour Own' PRINTER ! JOB PRINTING Of All Kinds, NEATLY' DONE AT FAIR PRICES, I AS Experienced Printer , AT TOE "Gazette" Office, Cape May C. H. S. P. MURPHY, Watch Maker g Jeweler. Particular Attention given to Cleaning and Repairing. > All orders by Mail will reoeire prompt j and careful attention. S* P. MURPHY, ap31v. Millville, H. J. FTLMfirt II, ^\awvv^tvc\.yorcr% o^, awl W\voYc%c\\.c uwA "SLtWvV "DewYcvv vw Harness, Saddles, Briv dies, Collars, Whips, Xk Robes, Blankets, &c., &c. A FULL LINE OF SHOE MAKERS' STOCK AND FINDINGS ahrays on hand. o— — Mail St, near the Bridge. Millville, N. J. All orders by mail will receive prompt end ca ratal attention. [ mrhOlyr.

r I 1 [ 1 1 H| Kb I If 'X A - MljMflfifflW JlVftlf • • Sto "3.; , 1 4 ?#" • IN ' CAPE MAY CITY. ■ Three very valua- | ble Building Lots, 60 | feet front by 180 feet deep, situate on Lafayette Street, Cape May city, FOR SALE On Easy Terms. For particulars enquire at the office of the "GAZETTE." rachfitf HEW DEPARTURE IN THE Shoe Trade. # . I have added to my stock a full line of Tvwt 8\voe% cvt\A FOR LADIES' AND MISSES' WEAR. They are the same class of goods that arc sold by dealers in fine shoes on Eighth Street, Phila., being made by the same firm that ^upplv them, (Messrs Weyiman A Woodman. j For quality, style, and beauty of finisli, they can not be excelled ; EVERY PAIR BEING FULLY WARRANTED. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK A FULL ASSORTMENT OF OTHER GOOD MAKE OF SHOES FOB Ladies' Misses' AND Children's Near, from the cheapest to the medium price. In short 1 propose to keep a regular Family Boot and Shoe Store where all, children and grown people will receive prompt and polite attention. Pleesa call and look through ray stock whether you wish to purchase or not. as I aa sure an examination of the same will insure your patronage. Respectfully Yours, TT»i. F. Moore , Millville. New Jrrscj. mch&mo. THE UNDERSIGNED WISHER TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS, .AND THE PUBLIC IK GENERAL, THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE UP LADIES' COMBINGS INTO PUFF8, •SWITCHES, FRIZZETS, ETC., ETC., AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES, AND AT SHORT NOTICE* George W. Matthews, Barber, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N. J. m?hl31y. T. S. SIMMONS, DEALER IN FURNITURE, ( VRPET8. OILCLOTHS, Window Shades, Glassware Langs. 4a j High Street, Millville, N. J. mchORrae.