Cape May Daily Herald

VOL. I. NO. jj.

CAPE ifAY. N. J.. TUESDAY. JULY ;

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FISHING IS POPULAR

Favorite Pastime With Many ••Vacationists”

BIG STRINGS RULE

Amalrur and Professional Fisheruif' Alike Forlunate-FisKing lor ike Market

PERSONAL MELANGE

Summer Visitors in Plenty About the Resort GOSSIP OF LOBBIES

(time who paxa llieir \BC»t

renort. liwliing t« .he in which

in an > rnira^c, *uul if bath

out of coniiideraitoii there i* no doubt that angling U the leading recreati of the great American “vacati«u*t” Along the coaat the tiahermen—an teuni and old-timerH—are out by t hundretU, the net* bulging w ith i laws, weak Huh. flounder* and an i casional |K>llock. String* of lift ten and twenty pound* are now of *uch ordinary occurrence a» to occaaion very

little comment.

Every day in the w eek, a* the fir*l glow of the »un I* breaking over the far off edge of the ocean, acorew of awarthy, big-mu*cled and brawny men may be aeen making their way to the beach, aome *)o>.hing along in high rubber boou, canva** coau and aou’w'enter hats. With a rumbling of oar*, canvaa, ropea and bucket*, crew* men are quickly in the alurdy-looking motor doriea and shooting through the breaker* w ith powerful *troke* of thii large sweepa. Soon aa they are clear of the aurf their > ’ atarted and the boat* are jumping acitMa the wave* to the net*. These dories are eijuipped with engine* of from four to eight hor*e-po’ aome are capable of making a speed of almost fifteen miles an hour. The llshermen lift the net* early in the morning, take their haul* aahore, Iuick the fish in iee and ship them to the cities, getting them into market

before noon.

The landing times for the dout* are always a source of great entertainment to the visitor*, w ho gather in great crow ds along the beach.

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Death of Noah Hand From Monday's "Star and \yave,"Noah Hand, aged seventy-eight year* died on (Sunday rooming at 3.SO o'clock at the residence of hi* son A W. Hand, on Perry street. He had I serious attack of illness on Frida.' afternoon and became unconuciou* that evening, remaining no unUl death. He suffered no pain and passed away peacefully. He had been afflicted for several year* with a chrotMc nervous trouble. The funeral will occur on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, aerv ices at the house. He was a thoughtful sand progressive man. upright in hi* reiatiomstththe world a* it is possible foreman to be. He w as bom at Kishing'Cretk, this county but after several years of seafaring exisrrience, established his home and business in Camden, residing there unUM873, when be relumed to Cape May county,

here.

His ancestor*

ter part Hew a*

K- Church for a number of years and until within three years, was engaged .in busii.es* in Weal Cape May. He was a stuidous reader and to the la>t day of his consciousness was well informed upon current events. He was among the Unit to advocate a harbor at ('ape May and had an abiding belief for many yean in its ultimate destiny as a great commercial port.

be snueneefiih on live rkedlfcer^f tl

Ycwserd*y*s Baseball Scores AMERICAS UU0VB Chicago, 7: Athletics 2. Hi. J»uis, 1: Washington ». Detroit, 6; Boston, 4. Cleveland, ,11; New York 10. XATIOKAI. IJElOCSfA Philadelphia 8; Pittsburg, 6.

Wkat is Going on In the Cottage Colony-Many Interesting Chatlcrings

HE WANTED A WIFE

And He Got Her, Too Many ol Her, Last Night

A ROARING FARCE

A Deacon From New York, tkei Funniest Play Seen at the Iron Pier This Season.

Mr*. R. B. McWilliams am Master Wesley, of Philadelphia,

to the Chalfonte last evening and will

pass several week* at that hotel.

The K. H. tiod*halk Company was incorporated on Thursday with a capital of f luo.ouo. E. H. Godshalk, a well known cottager and hi* son, 'larenc* A. Uodshatk, are two of the

incorporators. The company ilruet'launches, yacht*, etc.

' Marshall Shirk of Philadelphia i* a guest of Mr. and Mr*. Kichat "orris at their cottage on Beach y Edmund Ohlendorf, member of the German Ro.val Geographical Societydoing biudners in New- York a* civil engineer, ha* apartment* at Star Villa

for a three week*’ sojourn.

Min* Matid Sc holey, daughter of Secretary and Treasure! of the Philadelphia Trust Company, . and charming friend Mi** Veda Binns, found yesterday a dull day. They are mugly roomed at the Carroll Villa cotage annex, where Mr. and Mrs. Seho-

lev also abide.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott of New York e among the Hotel Columbia's

guest*.

Richrrd Twelves, the leading stationer Camden, Is registered at Hotel Columbia. Sydney A. Phillips of New York sojourning at Hotel Columbia. J. W. Knox and son J. W., Jr., of New York, are located at Hotel Columbia for the balance of the summer. E. C. Albertson, a leading musical instrument dealer and jeweler of Bridgeton » a* an over-Sunday visitor. He w as accompanied by his wife, and daughter Margaret. Thos. Dailey, who i* spending the summer at Hotel Columbia, wi er-Sunday visitor in the Quaker

City-

Mi** Frances Ibbotson of the Drury Stock Co., is now playing on the Ocean Pier, Wildwood. Rev. Fr. Odell, rector of the Church of the Annunciation, Episcopal, Twelfth and Diamond streets, Philadelphia, made Cape May his first visit last Saturday. He witnessed the of the Cape May Yacht Club and i greatly pleased w ith the display. He Is much impressed w ith the beauty of this resort. Miss Bessie Works of Philadelphia is visiting Mias Ruth Miller at Congrexs Hall. H. McGeorge, Cynwyd, ft., autoed i last evening He is registered at IheWindsor.

THEIR FIRST GAME English Ladles on Block ion Lawn— A Correct loo Misses Rickard and Adam are two charming English ladies who are ipending the season at the Virginia. (Saturday Mrs. Rickard, of Washington, I). C., wife*of the advertising manager of the Waahmglon /Vet, took her *i*ler-ln-laf, Mias Rickard, and her friend Miss Adam to see the national game. Now Mias Rickard is an enthusiastic “fan,” and she explain^ the points of the game to the English visitors, and they beso enamored of the sport that they sat in the hot tun during the entire nine innings, and are today nursing Ibeir blisters. Both Mias Adam and Mias Rickard are delighted with

and geniali ty of the A

"Three act* of screaming laughter," the Philadelphia Record ha* dubbed “A Deacon from New York," and it is all of that. Last night the audience at the I ran Pier Opera House sat in convulsions of laughter from the first

THE STRAND AND BATHING

Beautiful W«men Sit and View the Surf

A CITY OF TFNTS

What Is Going On Among Our Fair Bathers—LillieJTots Enjoy Themselves—Personal Mention

Oh Ma, oh Ma, may ! go swim? )h yes, my dealest daughter, Put a good strong stocking on I

And don't go m

r the

thing the Drury Block Company given fun loving theatre goers in Cape May. Dan Gillespie — Roland Bedgwick. as indeed badly In need of a wife. The great trouble was he had many before the act cloned Mr Coigne representing a wife, was “a cyclone of ife,"and the audience was in of laughter at the encounter between the Deacon and Patrick, dressed

the pi

table manner. Mr. Holby played the part of the Deacon in a very dignified way. Miss Stewart, aa Miss Comson, was an ideal old maid. DuKrayne, as Douisana Johnsing, in search of her '‘kid" that Patrick O'Higgins kidnapped, was very funny, and the part was played in a moat fetching manner. The audience always displays much enthusiasm , er Mr. DuFrayne’s parts. Mr. Coigne was fema'e prize fighter, in the truest sense of the word. Miss Bertram play* the part of the Toidy” with as much success young Irish maid. The play would be an excellent cure for the “blues” and any one desiring .y laugh should see “A Deacon from New York." Of all the pla.rs that have been preeled the play of last night is Unit. Too much cannot be said in praise of tewr*. Bedgew ick and Coigne. Tive Concordia Oiehenra under the leadership of Prof. Felter irndered era! delightful selections much to

LIKED THE SHOW

Vote Kntertaln-

The entertainment given at Hotel Columbia on Monday evening proved a delightful affair. The programme was as follows: Piano Solo, Mr. John Al: sandronl Medley, voeal Electric HexteUe Tenor solo, “Love's Borrow" Mr. W. D. Reel Comic song, “Just a Little Moore" Mr. O. B. Whiteman longs are Hart Elcctiie Sextette Recitation, "Study of Economy" Mr. W. D. Reel Piano Duet, ■elected Mrs. W. D. Reel Mr. Ateanndroal trom Bohemian Girt Mrs. W. D. Reel Mia. H. Paul

In other words, put on a pretty, n Ittihg bathing mbe, not forgetting n/portanoe of the stockings, then akc a dry bath on the strand. If yon ■ecome seasoaked, your bedraggled ippearance will destroy the charm of he first condition. But if you wish o enjoy a royal good romp m the surf, uul catch'a glow- of health and v iggi •us arc ilation, go in. You may look loppy, bit think of the fun you are laving and the Health you are getting Ira 1*1 her* do not seem inclined to nix thing* by taking 1 heir bath in Id ocean when-y-Uyfled *kie* send town a pellet of-riun. Thus hunIrevls were deprived of their regular

•each < utfng yesterday.

Of all the sports for which pro. i-ion •as lieen made here golf still f olds irrt place, and few visitor* who come nr a stay of any length of time fail to orne prepared for the favorite spurt. Tennis come* a close second to golf In popularity here, and horseback riding, driving, boating and swimming aii have a host of devotees. Bridge, also continues in favor. A number of young people participated in a launch party given on day in honor of the birthday of Miss Mel'ina Townsend- The companyspent the morning crabbing and fishing and developed fine appetites for the excellent lunch which was provided. Hie afternoon was enjoy ably passed on the water and the party arrived home at about nine o'clock highly delighted with the pleasant outing. Hu trip was made to Indian Ii in the naptha launch “Tammy" and Mrs. F. Sidney Townsend chaparoned the party which included Misses Mel-

THE “IDAHO”

The “Idaho" w as designed and buill y Hire us* A McKay, Marblehead, lass. Her dimensions are: length, fin feel over all; beam, 12.3 feet. She s 4 feet running. She is driven by • 23-horsepO«er Standard gasoline engine. Hie boat is lined below w ith mahogony and teak. Graceful In de-

elegant ly fitted

Tlie “Idaho" raced to Bermuda from New York last June, and by the «peed she showed in that run earned for herself a reputation. She led Saturday's parade of the ( ape May Yacht Club, she is l he property of reter'Shield*.

THE HOTEL ARRIVALS Those Who are Registered at The Old Resort

PEOPLE OF NOTE Name Mentioned oi Those Who Come and Go From Our Hotels

Bessie Burns, Helen Moore, Martha Schellenger, Naomi Whitney, Marie Binder and Florence R. Johnston, Mr*. Townsend and Mr. J. Spicer Leam-

Amotig the younger set most enthusiastically onjoying the salty *ea ing Is Miss Jennie Kckard, daughter of Rev. L. W. Kcknrd. They are at the Carroll Villa for a few w eeks. Dr. Kckard was unexpectedly called away yesterday, the iadio^emai nlng at the shore ^ Mr. J. H. Hobbs is making finger indentations in his swollen bead, and letting them gradually fill out for the entertainment of the other gurUa the Virginia. Mr. Hobbs lies a string around the top of his head when he washes his face to know where the face ends and the shampoo begins, and faei the two hairs on his scalp with a Jealous eye. He declares of them is growing vigorously since coming to Cape May, but don't know which one, and is laying awake nights trying to figure it out. Sunday be drove out an the strand and uncovered his head to gi ve that ambitious hair chance, and thfeaun did the rest. I has the moat thoroughly baked pate he coast, and the sunburned scalp puffed up that Mr. Hobbs may truthfully be said toJiave a “swelled'

Patronise the mail who advertises, emember that this man is taking aD this trouble to present Ida goods to you H»girea you special prices and brings the goods virtually to roordoor through ■ewtpapsr In order to save you the ■reuMDce ot looking In all the stores hat you sent He tea benefit to nommunity for without him the paper* could not ran and In bay-

GOSSIP OF GOLF Landing of Players In live Women 4 * Great interest i* being taken thi* season at the Cape May Golf Club in ■he series of events for the ladies’ club -up which Is to be awarded at the end of the summer to the player making the belt all-round shewing tor 1UU7. Hie event has only been on a short but Mis* Helen V. Wriggtn*, a Kimer to Cope May w ho register* from the Philadelphia Cricket Club, already levds the Held with a total of eleven marks to her credit. Mi** An aerie Davis, daughter of Dr. Charlv* X. Davis, chairman of the Green Committee however i» a close second with * total of ten point*, while Miss Rena, Diamond is third. The major club cup contest is sharing the interest this year with the duffer's cup race for the trophy to be awarded by Mr*. R. Norris Williams, and Mr*. Kamuel Bispbam of Philadelphia now tops the list with a total of seven points to her credit: then come* Miss Martha Reed with six and Miss Katrina DeSilver with four. The scores of all contests in both events follow: *- Major Event , Mis* Helen V. Wriggins, Phila 11 Miss Annette Davte, Phila. 10 Miss Rena Dimond, Phila. 6 Mrs. Percival Collins, Phila. 6 Miss Florence Dantels, Riverton 4 1-2 Mrs. J. W. Lucas, Cbiwtnut Hill $ Mias Guilelma Davte, Phila. 3 Miss Martha Reed, Phila. 2 1-2 Mr*. Bl. Clair Eastman, Chicago 1 M re. Fred. Bio veil,.Phila. 1 Mrs. Kennedy, Phila. 1 buffer's Cup Mrs. Samuel Rtepham, Phila. 7 Mis* Martha Rtoed, Phila. « Miss Katrina DeSllver. Phila. Mrs. Luther C. Ogden, Cape May Mrs. (jt.Clair Kastman, Chicago Mr*. Thomas W. Hast wick, Phila. Miss Bhcarer, Phila. Miss A tare* la DeBilver, Phila.

CURRENT VERSE. Ever th# Dream.

- proclou*, and t

Thai damask bloom t» And quickens this he

Mr. Kternan's Reading Although a considerable time has elapsed since the presentation by George Kiernan at Congrats Hall Friday evening last of his imperwonetions of the acting of Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle, there is still considerable talk over his inimitable imitation of this great actor. Words of commendation are heard from those who have a right to criticise because of having seen Jefferson .on the stage, and they say that Mr. Kiernan's gestures, emotions and movements so nearly pejfect that to see and him in his readings was equal to seeing Joe Jefierson himself. He had a mo»t pleasant way with him in explaining the story of Rip Van Winkle befoie and after each act in which he impel sonated his patron actor. Mr. Kiernan wHI give reading* al Wildwood twice daring the coming and the people of that place treat if they fail to be

Distance to Fixed (tars. At the Lick observatory, says the American Machinist, they have recently spectroscopically determined the distance from os of the nearest fixed star, the result being stated as follows: Light, tierettug with s speed of 1S4.000 miles per second, requires four and s quarter years to reach us from that star. And we figure It oat like this: Length of sidereal year. 14* days. 4 hoars, fi minutes and MS seconds. which te 11.3M.H1.S3 seconds, and four and a quarxei '.here foie 114.1X1.114.313 ilAceut. as roa please) te lim!m!

The Man Who Wins. The man who wins la the max The man who Hands In hla deep dlatrea* With hi* head held hlsh la th* de *'- The value of pain and the worth of wi Who learn* from the man And a .... ral finds In hla mournful w In ^hr unsought paths and th* rockr rho Ungers, now and

And names, long smouldering a -Thai one* by youthful b* But nbw. by Time's • "

And dreamed ol And ns I looked'upon her face. And felt th* preaeure of her la Ufa's great n

Overbrook—J G Humphrey Philadelphia—Mr* K K McWilliams Master Wesley McWHIiam* -Pittsburg—L A Hoffman Philadelphia—Hari Zade Ardevan, K t'helibian, A S Guerdon, Mi* 8 M DecaUch, L U Waddrop

t—M M Kane. (' E Lyt —H McGeorge

Philadelphia—Rutb T Miller. Bemie H Marks Washington—Mrs I 8ak* Louisville—Mr* E W Babbitt, Mis* Lee Babbitt

Notice to Water Coiswners Not ice i* hereby given that on all water rents due the City of Cape May not paid by AuguaLd-. 1907. dee per cent will be added to the amonnt of the bill. Water will poaitleelj be turned off if the water is not paid on or before toe eeventb day of. Angp.t, 1907. Dated July 1907. Jour W. Tuom-sox. Superintendent of Water Works. July 27-if

Daily Her

d Tide Table

Noon Evening July I'nlil 23 Tuesday 6 43 6 15 4 U0 24 Wed 6 45 7 12 all night 26 Thursday 7 39 B.07 26 Friday 8 34 9 00 •• 27 Saturday 9 25 9 49 after 9

12 02 12 24

• 11 00

P. K. Church or the Advent At tbe P. E. Church of the Advent, on Lafayette street, between Decatur and Jackson streets, the pariah and all-year chorch. the screioee on Snnday will be: Holy Communion. 7.90 a. m ; Morning Berries and aennon, and calibration.'10.90 a. m.; Snnday echool. S p. m.. Evening prayer and sermon. 8 p. m. E J. Leatherberry. S18 Jtllereoo ttreet. astern Pbooe No. 179 Y. Presaea ladies and geota clothes by tbe French system. He has had tan yean' experience at Yale collrge. where he pressed for th* student*. First clast work guaranteed al thon

it, one dozen handkerchiefs, leaving collage619 Hughe* st, going to Carroll Villa, please return to room 18 Carroll Villa. 3t-

Service* at the First M. E Church ovg nnday will be ss follow*: Preaching by ■a pastor. Rev. Jom Baras, at 10.91) * i. and 7.43 p. m.

Than will be th* weakly celebration ot -M Holy Communion al th* P. E Cho.ch ot th* Adreat on this momiag at 7-99.

84. Laois oatao are la treat of Arnold'.

Takes rid* la a-