CAPE MAY COUNTY TIMES OerioUtetad wlU» the Sea lal* Otj

Published Erery Friday by TUe CAFE HAY COUNTY TIMES COMPANY (Incorporated) \Yeat Jersey and Landis Arena** Sea We City. N. J.

WM. A. HAFFEBT, Prt-dde&t and Genera Manager. CHA& O'CONNOR, Treacorer. C. F. SCHUCK, Secretary.

SnbecrlpUon Price, ALSO per year.

In Adrance.

Adrotlalng Rates Furnished upon

i in the Poet Office at Sea

WefiUy. N. J.

-VICIOUS- PROTECTION. Referring to that portion ol Uie Kail report on Mexico which suggests a way tor the future prown Uou ot ericah lives and property iu that coua try, Mr. Compere eaya, "The heart the report can only be described as Titioue." Which, ol course' is a per fectiy natural view tor Mr. Gompers to _ake. The protecuon ot lives and properly is the least ol that geatletn;. i. r > In the last year he im., specific^Uy endorsed mov which 11 they ban been persisted in, would have brought death to ihouaends and the destruction ol millions ol wealth. The Poston police atrUe, the strike Ot the coal miners, and the threatened aenp ol the railroads by the Brotherhoods, were all us menacing to the safety ol the people tMnp mat‘is ever likely to occur in Mexico; yet Mr. Gompers gave his enthusiastic support to each ol those

disturbances.

LATE MAJOR T. F. TOBEY WAS CIVIL WAR VETERAN Retired Infantry Officer Was Graduate of Brown. Ma). Thomas Fry Tcbey. who remtly died at his summer home in Saa Isle City, was a Brown graduate, retired ini an try offlc.-r and veteran ol the Civil War and ol encounters with Indians in the West. His body taken to Providence, dt. L, tor burial in the lamily plot in North Bur*

ial Ground.

bon ol the late Samuel Boyd and Sarah Fry Tobey. he was born in Providence in 1840. He graduated Irom Brown University in the da's ol 1859. Gradual‘n? Irom Harvard Law School in l&dl, he was admitted La Lie Rhone Island bar and practiced law here until 16«2, when he enrolled in the Seventh Regiment. Rhode Islam'. Volunteers, and served as Sergeant in Company l>- He received a commission shortly aiumrard and rose rapidly From Captain of Company E he wa* promoted to Major in 186o. In the battle ol Fredericksburg he ..as Bl'gbtly wounded, but too» part in the siege ol Vicksburg and other engagements until he contracted a lever. The Major became so ill that In 1864 he resigned ids commission. Regaining health, be enlisted in the regular army as a private in the Four teenth Infantry in 1865, and by May ol had been promoted through the successive grades to First Lieutenanu He was promoted lo Captain tc 1874. During his service in the West he took part in operations against th* Indians in Montana, Idaho, Oregon and He served on general recruiting duly from 1868 to 1869. 1892, he was retired with the rank ol Captain, being at that time stnUotcd at Vancouver Barracks, Washington. is given the rank ol Major in 1904. He was many times cited in ordera. Since his reUrement he and Mrs. Tobey had lived in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Tobey is the daughter ol Col. C. W. Wingcrd, c. S. A. CHILDREN GIVE CfLENDID PROGRAM IN CHURCH.

NEVER HAD A CHANCE.

A*, a recent meeting ol the British Institution of Banker* the presiding officer proposed that a vote ol thanks

'Xtended to Sir George Paish, who

recently visited this country on a ft nanclal mission. The statement was made that Sir George tried to get the United States to wipe out the war debts owed by other countries.but that

his proposal did not meet wli n a very warm reception. , Although the mission was a failure to that ext-nt, British financiers are full of gratitude to Sir George lor doing what h - could to achieve what is the heart'* desire

of every one ol them.

8T. JOSEPH’S R. C. CHURCH. RL Rev. Aloysios Monsignor Pond. Rector. Sunday Masses during June at 7, 8 and 10 A. M. Confessions every Saturday, at rer- > o'clock. Week-day Masses at eight o’clock. Special devotion at SL Rita every Wednesday morning.

Consider the Advantages

BUILD UP TvfE TARIFF. The recent panic li Japan brougbi about an average price reduction ol CO per cent in »!1 lines ol production. One result which will soon be felt in this country a.'l be a cheapening it the value ot the imports Irom Japan, and a consequent further flooding of our marten with ‘ihose goods exclusion of dome*tic products. ImmedL te future, as never before In our history, wiu see the need of a larllfuw that will furnish adequate protection to home industries. It is providential that a Republican President and a Republican Congress will be charge to provide the neces-ary legis-

lation

EUROPE FIRST. Despatches from Cope;.bag« the effect that Danish intere bouLbt l.OOO.WO ions of American -oal for delivery this year and next. Mean while our own industries are paying unbeard of prices for fuel, ali of which is passed on to the ultimate consume! in added cost of manufactured good?

The V E. Cfamcb was nicely decorated with flowers last Sunday and good congregation enjoyed the program gotten up by the committee, and carried out in fine style by the children. The program was as follows: Recitation, •'Welcome,*' by Helen Fos-Rt-ciunion, Dorothy Towne. Recitation, Clara Parker, recitation, Thomas Porter, flnging, "In Master's Garden,' Heien Foster, Louise Holmes. Core Parker. „ . „ Recitation. ‘A Cup of Water. Alice Wright. „ , , e citation, “The Helper." Ralston

Miller.

Solo, by request, Ira Tolson. Recitation, "Gay Little Bird." Louise Holmes.. . „ Recitation, "Little Builders, Barton

Parker.

Solo. Ralston Miller.

Recitation, "Our Report," Cora Parker. Recitation, "Whistle.” Bobble Barbour. Singing. "He Is Calling." three gtrls.

Kecitatir.1. "I'd Like

d_‘nt.' Carl Ford. Solo. Ira Toison.

a Preid-

ADDRESS UNKNOWN. Recently a valued Philadelphia subscriber died, and in advising us of the fact, Mr. A. F. Smith, of our Philadelphia office, wrote: Y'ou have a subscription now going to . This party died. Consequently she has a new addrers. which we can’t ascertain. Stop the paper.” We did. The incident reminds us of ~ local man who was sluing down to breaJtfas'. one morning, when ho was astounded to see In a paper. as announcement of his own death. He rang up hit friend Smith at once. "Hello, Smith!’’ he said. "Have you seen the announcement of my death in the paper?” ”Y«s,” replied Smith. "Where arc- you speaking from?"

BY THE SEA.

SOUTH SEAVILLE.

Max Hess and wile, of Philadelphia, ere recent guests of Mrs. Hess’ parents Charles Way and wile. Miss Htlen Fisher, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with hex parent* here. Herscbel Berry, ol APPville, was a guest of his brother, John Berry, Claud Barley, of Old Bridge, '.spent several days among relatives here.J H. A. Pavne and wile were receut

Millville visitors.

Ruios Stevenson and Mrs. Florence McGrane, of West Philadelphia, were recent guest* of H. T. Pierson and wife. w Ralls Fisher, of Cape May, v visiting her brother, Andrew Fisher. (

Blake Cord and wife, of Tiljuhnre. I Pfrjrf y * ter ’,

visited Mr. Cord’s sister, Mrs. H. B.

Payne.

Ralph and James Harley are visiting relatives at Old Bridge.

Knocks Out Contract. Having advertised for bids < n city work for a definite period of ti ne.-the City Commission of Wlldwo id waa without authority to accept p -oposals and award a contract In which i different period wns set forth, the a preme court held In an opinion banded down, upsetting the sward for the col ecOon of gartritge to one Koeneke. A resolution directing the oil clerk to advertise for bids for a term of fire is adopted by the On Combut Instead o* follow mg instructions the clerk specified t at the teren was “not to exceed" five rears. Koeneke bid on three years at i war low. He was given the rontreri, but the award waa attacked aj • jk MacGlnnls, who bid for a penod «f 4>e years. As be was low and his bid was in conformity with the resolution, he claimed he was entitled to the con-, tract. The court held that when Uie commission asked for bids en a period of fire years it determined, at least by Implication, that a contract for Uiat period would be for Uie beat interests

of Uie city.

A court of chancery decision ordering Henry M. Black, as president of Uie Fanners' Telenlione Company, operating In Burlington and Monmouth counUes, to return to the company 82b,000 which he received for his service* in enabling the New York Telephone Company to obtain control of the Farmers' Company, was reversed by the court of error* and appeals. Diack owned 500 shares of the Fanners' Company and entered into an agreement with the New York Company, according to the tesUmony. to obtain a sufficient number of shares to control the Fanners Company, which he did. The New York Company then supplemented the Farmers’ Compsny equipment end supplied telephone service for Camp Dlx. Robert N. Keely and George Pfeiffer, stockholders of the Farmers' Company, were successful in their chan .-cry suit to compel Black to return money be received for his part In the transaction. This opinion was reversed by the court -of errors, however, on Uie ground that Black acted In a legal manner and was enUUed to Uie

Sonus he received.

Holding that the charge of the trial Judge was in error, Uie court of errors ordered a new trial In the case of Louis Unker and Mi c Saphlro, convicted In the Salem comity courts of keeping a disorderly house. The court expressed the opinion, however, “Uiat there waa ample evidence of drunkenness and

disorderly condart.”

On ;he ground that the trial Judge did n« t allow a nonsuit in accordance with specific prevision of the compensation law dealing with the absence of certain written proofs in compensation cases, the court of errors reversed a judgment given in the Camden county court In furor af A. Molten McNutt, administrator, against the Adams Express Company. The suit was brought under the workmen s compensation law ‘to recover damages for Uie death of Harrv Krauss, kUled in Uie Camden fern-house while ass: ding in pulling a fire truck down an incline in a fire drill.

Ordered tc Improve Service.

Sustaining allegations of inadequate service rendered by Uie Elisabethtown Water Company and its subsidies, the Board of Public Utility Commissioners has Issued a service of orders designed io improve the service. These include tnstallaUon of meters as a means of reducing wastage, installation of booster equipment and a recummendaUon that the Elizabethtown company proceed with all diligence to increase Us aup

oi this Institution acting in any trust matter, aa compared with a relaUve. friend, your wife, or conlinofrom disability, expert knowledge, impartiality. financial re*pon*!bU-

The asm- for a corporate body aa for an Individual loss lawfully fixed. Bnt remember that through our efficient administration many economies are

Then decide the way wisdom dictates. Ocean City Title and Trust Co. OCEAN CITY, N. J.

WALTER SCOBLE Millville, N. J. Dear Sir: Please send catalogue and information concerning your easy payment plan. I am interested in— (Ckocir osh nr more of the fnUnedng) □ PLAYER piano □piano □ SONORA □victor victrola □ EDISON

Signed-

, WHETHER YOU HAVE MUCH OR LITTLE to place to your credit in the bank is largely * matter for you •to decide. Every' deposit you make with the First National Bank will bring you nearer happiness comfort and independ-

j per cent interest paid on Savings Fund Accounts FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OCEAN CITY, N. J.

IT BE A WASTER i Newspaper*, magazines and rage are in great demand. Help relieve the shortage by saving all Y'OU have. We will call for and boy all you aave.

Drop a postal card to

Kane Brothers

Millville, N. J.

STRAW

Whether you are short and stout or long and lean, or whether you prefer a smooth straw

HATS with conservative band, or rough straw with

the popular colored bands, we have the hat

you will look best in, and at the price yon :an afford to pay. IF ITS MEN'S FURNISHINGS, JONES HAS IT. Jones’ Men’s Shop

804 Aabiiry Avenue,

Next to TiUe and Trust On.

Ocean City, N. J.

MATTHEW J. RYAN

BIDS FOH COUNTY BRIDGE LUMBER.

Bids anil be received and opened by Uie Board of Freeholders oi the County

of Cape May, New Jersey, at a meeting

of the Board to be held in the Freehold- Bnd residence properties supplied with

“* n “~’ 1 for domestic service and for all

The commission r -news Its recoinmeiuhition that steps be taken to consolidate the various companies now supplying the area south of Elizabeth, east of Bound Brook and north of Uie

Karl tan river.

The order Involving the Elizabethtown Water Company directs that botween now and December 31. next, the company shall supply meters for all Industrial consumers and for at least 0,000 of those residing In tenements

Long we wander by the seaside. Restless seekers after rest Across the beach the fleecy loarr 1.-, blown from the billows’ cresi. As we watch the surging white caps Of the ever restless s -a. We remt -bor the divine Teachei. Or the Sea of Galilee. When Jesus walked upon the water Wind and naves His word obeyed; He t-dd the wondering dlacJpaas. Be of good cheer, be not afraid. And one glad day by the seaside They saw again their risen Ixnd, And he break Uie bread and gave them Aa thev listened tc HI* word. O could we l.-arn of the Urent Teach.-i Trace His footprints on the sand today. And hoar the blessed- invitation. Follow Me, 1 «m th. way. Now this wondrous pears can heal. \aa from faar our apirlta free, A* Ion* a*o He he*l--d the tuBering, By the Sea of Galilee C. SL L AUDER-

era' Room in Uie Court House at Cape May Court House, on Tuesday, June 15, 1920. ai 12.15 o'clock 1’. M., for furnishing bridge lumbri for County nae either F G. B. in the County oi at any lum’ier yarn in lb* County. Minimum amount:

15,000 teet.

By urdri ol the Board.

For specification* apply to the Engi-

neer, Wild wool, N. J.

L. M. RICE.

County Engineer. (i-S-4tf20-2tpf*X4-J.

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Planter, Wholesale Deala and Shipper of Haarice River Core Ojaten? Salt Oysters, Cbm, Snapper*, Crsba Both Phases Dock SL Market, PUb. wtrtrtcwwrrjrg-fc -ggggoegggrsg

Vincent Assaiante j PRACTICAL

Old Shoes Made New Repair Work My Specialty ITALIA ST. SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

In looking about for a tanking Institution to receive your money, you want to find one that la safe, convenient and accommodaUng. We want you to consider till* old established Institution along these linos and cordially Invite you to call on ui and open an account. 8 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Security Trust Company, CAPE HAY CITY, N. J.

A RELIABLE BUILDER H. A. DEERY Contractor, Carpenter anf Buttder * Jobbing in AH Ita Branches SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

Whatever You heed

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other customers, but not later Uian November 1. 1921. Following the effective date of Jit order. July L next, at! new service connections are to be i

tcred.

The Middlesex Water Company Is or dered by the commission to install a bouater equipment at Its Rahway sta tion. having a capacity of i.OU'.OOO gai Ions of water a da; and to he in opera-

tion not lutrr than July 15

The Plahifield-Unlon Water Company 1* required by the lioard to install meters for all Its customers by Ncveir

TJTC n ^ T!>, 'hi— rumpanto, w— I2J& U A r ILrJu j required to report to the

is the place to have! 5 0cto * ,e, 1

your pyiptipjf ^ 0ne, 1 D ^ ; When you want printing of the bet-

' ter kind, done by

11 made printing their life-work, call the '[times FEINTING HOUSE.

FOR HOME HOUSE OR - - SELF - -

New Series oi Shares ! Now Open Su bit City B. i- L. Association i

F. B. SHARP i Quality ,< <r Grocer it V , Sea Isk Gty, li.J. | j

We Can Supply it

CLARENCE PFEIFFER General Merchandise SEA ISLE cm, N. J.

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