BASE BALL.

raiLtf»LrBii.Tav<Ur.AngaiiS. ion. . The weather to-day is likely

to be fair.

Closed Saturdays i P. M.

XleeUwa lUdl j DcfrstH bj the Great

• Cape May.

to reapoote to the Inquiries ol our numerous friends, we desire to state tbst our roaster Is rapid!/ recovering

from Uie shock be snsUined on tie tor- , , ...... , . a„ .ca I, Id onlcr u> t. HaveyootnodSHMimock? reed/ to do bis doty in the great games ! Cost—a trifle. Return—the

wblcb Cape May will play with Polls- ' town on Thursday and Friday, and the

Cuban Giants on Saturday.

The game yesterday was not interesting. and bad it not been for the snbsutu'ea, Charles Layer, of the DarLT Star, and the popular ex-Cape May player. Lather Price, it would bare been much doiler. These two players were the only ones to secure clean singles, Zepp'a being a scratch fait. Layer lilt safely for a single when a Nicetowner was on third, and the said Nlcetowner made tbe only run scored by bis team during tbe game. The other

featnresof tbe game which wi

apicuous were WUlie Price's nonchalant

umpiring. Graves' dandy bit b

Ire for three bags In the eighth Inning, Powers' great play at short, tbe manliest surprise of Knickerbocker and tbe spectators when be dropped an easy fly ball in tbe sixth and Watta' catches of flics after long runs. Lansing's finger

was split by tbe second b

spikes and Graves took bis place as catcher and did great work. Shannon played left field In Graves'' place and Lansing retired from tbe game. Tbe

score:

CATE HIT. R. R. O. Ilun-ll. cf 8 S <i Wagonliuret. 2b 0 S 2 2 0 <;r»\'i-x, lf,<- 1 2 7 3 (l Dana, lb 1 1 11 0 0 Watts, 8b 1 1 8 0 0 Knlrkrrborkrr, as. 1 2 0 1 1 Dashidl. p 1 2 2 14 0 IlyiM-tnan, rf... ...I.... 3 10 0 Lansing, c ; 2 2 2 3 0 2 0 0 0

Totals.

..13 1C 27 23

M< KTOWX. R. n. o. A. K. 2<-pp, If. 0 I 2 0 2 Mattlu-s-a, p 0 0 2 3 2 Fox, e 0 0 7 0 3 Sow

Frick, 0 0 3 2 0 Price, cf. 0 1 0 1 1 Peoples, 31. 1 0 0 2 0 Frirkr. lb 0 0 13 0 0 Lsjrsr, rf o .1 0 0 0 Totals..... ..

laziest, dreamiest rest you can

get out of anything.

All the sporting and play time things are close by. Maybe you’d go a-fishing? Ever)’ sort of tackle and a bulletin ol late words from the

near-by "fishing grounds. Baacmcnl. eoitbeast et rrnirr.

Adjustable Window Screens reduced to 25c. Twenty-_' inches high and well spread to 34 inches. At such prices there’s no economy in slapping at flies and mosquitoes.

Basement, north of

Book J\ews for August has a portrait of Edward Bellamy and even more than the usual grist of bookish matter. 5c,

50c a year.

Near Thirteenth stmt entnner. John Wanamaker.

UJ^^ IRON PIER, l " FA !^j(!jfelffi UDS Only place cf Amcscmccl in

3 27 14

Kantrd run*—Cape May, 3. lame hit—Watta. Lansing. " Three liasr bit—liravn., llaar* Stolrn—Durrlb 2: Wagcnhurat, Dashiell laming. Price. Zcpp. Struck out—By Dashiell. 12; by Matthews, 2. Bases on balls—CalsMav, 3 Nbeiowu. 2. Hit by pitched hall—Prick. I-ayrr, Hyneman, Wagrnhurst. Peoples. Passed ball—I-ansing 1; FoX, 3. Wiki pitches—Matthews. 1. Time of game—2 hours. I'mpir William Price. HOTEL "ARRIVALS.

AHUXOTOX. Baltimore—B A Harris and wife, C C Baums, Robert A Baums, A C Stout, W II Dill.'Hasry Ebermao, Con C Smith, Fred Elgcnrecy, Ferd J Lewis Miller, C L Mitchell. Pittsburg—Mrs G Guest, John Bigouroey and wife. Toledo—E B Skinner. Williamsport, Ps—D A Howe. Moo rest own, N J—E May. Jr. Philadelphia—H C Butler and wife, Benjamin F Crawford, J M w ood, E S Kromer, Thomas C Trotter, Jr, F B McKmig, John Mare and wife, Samuel Si me*, John Unbbard and wife, Charles H Hewlett and wife, Mias Laura Hew. lett. Beading—George W Meigs and wife. Camden—John K Brooke and wife, H L Wilson. New York—Dr J A Hagy, W J Wright and wife. Jrxw xt. vnxox. A W Miller, M D. David Sykes. A H Weed, John B Busby, Jacob McKeqver, Thomas Kobinaon, James Longhlln, H G Keineke and family, 8 Bardaley, Edward Hagan, Miaa Minnie Watson, Mi^ Laura Watson, Mr and Mre J. Watson, Mn E K Hughes A M Benson, M V B Darts and wife, John W Tyler, Antonio C Peasaoo, wUe and throe children, W Bloch. R Neuhauaer, Cbaa Algeo and wife, Charles W Algeo, Jr, A V Pretier, M P Gates, wife and three children, John E Lonabaugh, Mr and Mre W Schely. Mre M C Philips, B Dolan. Miaa Blanche Balt, M L Bayer and child, 8 Bayer, Walter SooU. XAR1XE VILLA. Youngstown. O.—Mrs Warner Arm* and family, Mre W II Week, Mre Geo G Murray. Philadelphia—E OUa Kendall, Tbo* Longdale. wife and child, George J Flrmln and wife, Miaa Firm in, William C Morgan and wife, Miaa Agnes Morgan, Miaa Beeale Morgan, Miaa Helena Morgan. MorrWLHIle. S Em leu Meigs, William Brockle, Jr, J Clayton Jeffery, Waller C Wright and wife, George C Bold!, Lewis W Klafar, Waiter T Bradley and wife.

Philadelphia—Mrs John SooUay and two children, Miaa Lane, Miaa J Etta WUbraham, W L Shoemaker, M D, George F Springer, J H Hookey, WIT Ham 0 Wise, Miaa Mary J Wise, Mrs C E Graves, Joseph B Magarge, Edward P Doylt. Pittsburg—J A Potter and wife, K R Miller. Baltimore—E SooU Payee. Charles W Washburn and wife, Mre S 8 Taylor. Fllxwetartoa—Mre Joseph Lokena. Cheater, Pa.—Thomas Lee. Chestnut Hill—Thomas Phipps New York—J Gardner aad wife.

Coaches Wanted. Bids wanted for the use of three fonr coaches for transportation of passenger* from Bennett's Station to Highland Beach. Excursions every two weeks and oftencr. Contract will be made for year for proper service, pertlcnlara address Graves & Barks, 2821 Germantown xve. j35 6t Philadelphia.

Be ward.

Anyone finding a plain, heavy, gold ring marked 8. H. to L. S. and a date will please return It to Mr. T Brooks, editor of this paper, and receive the reward. Beard Wanted. Board is wanted by a lady and child

The firm of Vallec A Ktingler, of tbe New Mt. Vernon Hotel, la diasolved by motual consent. Tbe hotel - -

LOST. Os Saturday morning August Sd. betwi and : o'clock, a Lanr'a small ooui open laced

SMC way to It gT0c<fb!i Avx. Finder w

Tbe sloop yacht "Idler'’ can be aeirrd by flahlng parties who desire to ill lolhe banks It las rap'd sailer, and every facility for fishing la furoiahed. Aonlv in ('snlain lli-nroo R IKt,‘l<

For Impreremeat w Investment should see the grounds, near tbe Elephant. There is a rate chance for InvcatmenL Lou have all oity Improvements—gas, water, a good sea wall, board walk and beaoh drive. You can buy one of those ocean-front lota building puipnsea, or buy lor leaa from tbe syndicates on instalments. Fell information at New Monot Vernon Hotel, on tbe grounds or S. Bardaley, secretary, 1923 Germantown tvenne. Philadelphia. tf Did Tea Ever See Wlldweed Beach 1 yon have a great pleasure In ion will be astonished sod entertained by a wonderful free exhibition of curiosities In living wood. Great * wrapped around each other, eleI'a head and trunk in pine and Trees a thousand years old. Trees as corkscrews, baskets, jogs, harps, and in an endless variety of forma. Splendid view of forest and sea from — *oda and tower. Boat* on tbe lake children, music for those who wish lance. These trains are exclusively for the diversion of visitors, and for no other purpose. Trains leave eta Hoc at Cape May 10 80 a. m.; returning, leaves Wildwood 2.80 p.m., every Tuesday and Friday nntll further notice. Fare, from Cape May, 80c.; Bcnnelm, 45c.; Rio Grande, 30c. if ienrxlon Ticket to Atlantic City by Boat YU Pemuylranla Railroad. The people of Cepe May have an

FOOD

Perfect Substitute for Mother's Mitt ■nvALuaatx •a CHOLERA IlirANTUM ass TCCTHINC. j CONSUMPTIVES, CONVALESCENTS.' j A PERFECT NUTRIENTl**Ilw.W1*a«Ns.ii.

DOUaCR-GOOOALC CO.. ■(

C-A.PE MA.Y.

t

WEST END LAUNDRY, AD work dune in e Hret-elasa manner and >

the shortest notice.

Luods called tar and IMIvered ee-APFLY AT WEST END HOTKL-fce

John Akins'

ICE CBKAM PABIiOES

~i : -

Ice Cream and Water Ices. notch and Cottars supplied at abort notice. JOHN AKINS. S Washington St.. Cape Way City

POWEIal/K Gents’Furnishing Store DECATUR STREET. (Opposite Pier Avenue Inn.) Particular attention paid to the cottlni ..... . — can,

Cmmnm end

;iTlie Grreat Opera:

“Bolienjiai] Girl.”

“Wednesdays { Matinees} Saturdays

AT 10.30 A. M.

10c. Admission 10c. Qranb ^uiibav ^oiiecrf AUMIKNIO^T lO VTS.

Clothing ent and made 1 Repairing prumutly au ——■ aeustaetary.

CEO M. POWELL.

BECK’S CLUB HOl'KK Cigar Emporium, Or. Ocean and Hnghe* Slrcels. CAPE MAY, N. J. Dry Cigars a Sjecialty. All the Nov cities. City Prices.

OFFICE OF THE NEW JERSEY Irust and Safe Deposit Co Labyetle and Bisk bti.. Tape May. The Company li also snlhortxed to act as Agents lor the management and care ot property. the CoUeetlon of Interest, Dividend and

as Treasurer or Agent Beneficial. Bellglous and other organizations, and execute Trusts of every description. i receipted for end safely kept without charge. Deposits of Money will be received payable n demand by cheek and on time deposits. Inrrest at. three ier cent, per annum win be ah >wed. H. C- THOMPSON. Agent.

Main OIBce. Camden, IV. J. Incorporated November 10.106. CAPITAL, 9200,000. MANAGEMENT. ALEX. U. CATTKLL, President. F. W. A VEX, Vice President. ED W A HD A HALL. Secretary end Tree*. DIKECTOBS: lxx.U.Cattxll. E. C. Kriort, F.W.ATXR, Gkoroe E.Tailor IXO.GXRXR. Ei,ward S.Uall. :x Hiaxs. J.W. CklRST. 8. A. Aunrmaao. Lewis Bxal, Isaac H. Hnith. U.W.Dicxxssnx

The Celebrated Steinway & Son Grand Piano is used * by this Company.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AT THE Auditorium, Qeean Gity,

Chautauqua S, S. Assembly From, •fwly Hist to Aitg-utmt 3<1. Three Hervlocti dally . ANNIVERSARY WEEK, AUGUST 4 TO AUGUST 6, ^1 Elocutionary and Stereojitican Entertainments each night.

WEST JERSEY EXPRESS CO., PCUWAUDKK6 OP Moneys, Valuables and Merchandise I® *" P? Jn l u ln United S La tea. Order* for good* to be forw»rJed by Exprem will be carried without charges and promptly delivered by our own me»•engere, *o a* to Insure, a* far a* practicable, the return of goods on the same day. HORSES AND CARRIAGES can bo cent by expreu on faat passengers trains, WASH HAMPERS Containing clothing to be laundried will be carried between Philadelphia or (amdeu. and Cape May at 11.00 for the round trip, and will be called for and delivered upon day* specified by •blppere. Cape Msy office:—Corner Washington and Jackson streets. Philadelphia office:—Ferry Building, foot of Market street nonr.KT STBKTCII. Um. Agrnt.

Hand's Central Market, Ocean and Washington Sts., -Tbe lending Grocery and general Market at Cape May.GlTHENS A REXHAMMER'S FINE GROCERIES.

P. E. Shxrplens’ t’clebraled Bnllcr. }'l»h, Oysters, cixm , Terrapins. FANCY CAKES IN ONE POUND TINS.

GEORGE CRAWFORD, ? Washington St., Cape May City. FINE GROCERIES,

All kinds of Salt Meats, Eggs, Poultry, Ac.

Fine Butters a Specialty.

Prices a

doom ai.i, rur.sii.

r lower Uixn elsewhere. FREE DKI.IVKRY.

TV. C. NON AKA k CO., 42 Mnnliington Street, Cape May, I.VflMIKTKBM OF .14 l*A>KSi: OOODN, oented Indian BaskcU in *11 shaper. All kinds ol Freneii Fancy Chinaware Complete line of Cut Silver and other Jewelry. Endless ssAortmcnt in Lcalher Goods

City, rt and I a City. Tbe roots Is" a pleasant aad. ft is agreeably varied by the fide between Ocean City and Longport The rales for the tickets are Cape May to Atlantic City, one way, 11.45, excursion, valid for ten days.

JOHN CAR ROLL. DCALEB IN Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions, Ac. DBroiSTIMaE. If. J.

MILLINERY STORE, FIXB AT*, NBA* WASHINGTON ST. Gage May City, It. J.

CAPE MAY. LOTS FOR SALE. ESTATE OF MARK DEVINE 140 ot the finest building Iota. fisuUng on we, Broadway

SOM cottage of Thomas F. Kelly aad Dr. Axnew. New Beach Drive. Board Walk. Fur* Taler. Gas and Electric Lights la Ftodl The lets are 10x140 and SOxUD. rises and further Utaonslloe tram JACOB BN ABE, Attorney. 4T Walnut Street. Fhllaii*. >'AMES * TATLOB. Caw May.

Ocean City, N. J. A BEAUTIFUL Sea Side Resort

Good Beard Walk ai

Ocean Drive L'ns

h Cane May. Bee Me and Avalon, by nil antic CUv, ny boat. ,11 InqutrM cheeitnfly answered by JAS. E. PBTOB. Major.

^ooiogieaf^arben Fairmount Park, PHILABELPHU. FOB THE SEASON 1800. Increased attrectlooa In tbe large eaUeetloe W Bring -Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptile*.-

AdmlMlon, 28 otn.; Children, 10. OPEN EVKBY DAY > nnssslhle by Street Car, and (request tra ns

Epworth League Meetings, Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10. Services morning, afternoon and evening, both days. Camp Meeting commences August 16 and doses August n- Three se mons, preceded and followed by prayer meetings, each day. Rev. J. K. Salmon, the Evangelist, will be present throughout the Camp Meeting.

^Excelsior EQarkeK 33 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY CITY, N. J.

JTOmr HAIdPIY dfc BKO.

TURKISH GOODS. A FI LL LINE OF MAGNIFICENT TURKISH AND PERSIAN RUGS, SILKS, EMBROIDERIES. JERUSALEM. DAMASCUS, AND BABYLON HANDIWORKS. H- Zi36 WanblngMa Nlreel, Cape May, If. J.

SONG RECITAL BY MISS AL3BA VAMENA, AT Congress Hall, Cape May* P'MI)A.Y, A-XJO. Btli, fit 8.30 I?. 1ST. ASSISTED BY SIMON HASSLER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA.

PROGRAMME. OVERTURE, •■Zampa” Orchestra.

ARIA,

GAVOTTE, • • Mildred'' Orchestra. AVE MARIA, Miss Vareka. Violin Obligato—Mr. Simon Hasslek.

‘‘Good Py ” ••My Lady's Bower" Miss Varena.

6. SELECTION, 7. BOLERO , 8. LOIN DU BAL, 9. JEWEL SONG—from to. FINALE,

Miss Vareka. Orchestra.

HeroU. Donizetti. Kimball. Gounod.

Totti. Ulutr:

Sullivan.

Marxo. GiUet.

Gounod.

Back.

J. S. Garrison’s Agency, 09 Washington Street, Cape May, S. J. Ljuartrra lor Stattunery, Tullrt l'iprr. Flahltig Tackle. Fockct Cutlery. Miniature Boat*. Hope, Twine, Ac. LOVELL’S LI Hit Alt Y ALL THE TEAR.

EWING’S BATH-HOUSES, Between Perry and Jackson St*.. Opjxwitc ttic beat bathldg grounda. Perfectly equipped house*. Careful Attention. Pair Price* SAMUEL E. EWING.

CRAIG BRO.’S LAUNDRY, No. 47 WaMhlngton Ntr«*et. W ork done at nliort notice, and in tbe moat satisfactory manner. Work reived on Monday will be returned on Thureday; that received on Wednead.-iv turned on Saturday. Mis* Timj: SakDunak, AttcudauL

Ia. j>. stev jbtv s. No. 60 Wabiiinoton Sthlkt, ii Flue Groecrieh. I'reuli MeiiU. Flub, f egelablew, Ac. ilerv eallrd for and Gouda DeUvered Free. Entire Satlifaction Guaranteed

SHOWELL & FRYER, Market and Juniper Slreeta, opposite fVauamnker’H, - PHILADELPHIA, 'Wholesale and Retail GROCERS. Our Mil Chandler will collect order*, aa heretofore, at Cape May. Freight prepaid.

CHARLES E BAKER, Plain and Decorative IF-A-IPIEIR, ZHI-A-ItTa-IEIR,, BANK STREET, CAPE MAY, N. J. (Opposite Old Railroad Station.) Interior Decorations. Estimate* Karnlxhed.

DR, S. F. WARE, No. 46 WaMbiagton Street, Cape May City. TJIPiRIGKEIT I’l^.asros Organs and Sewing Machines, NEW HOME and WHITE, For CR«h or on Inotallmenu. Mochinoa •• low •• 920. BTLCOX and WHITE, KFRDETT. STERLING, FARRAND A VOTEV Organ*. t0T ^° lt .» “»>• 00 euy terms Muatl eaah payment and small Mim monthly. Musical mstru “““.IKS kind* and ahret music, stallooery, toilet requlaltea and abrll goods. Dally nrwapaJ6HX CR1IU, Manager.

QXOBE SAMPLE ROOM, No. 6 Oeeap Street, Cape May, If. J. DENNIS CON8IDINE, Proprietor. day or week Fancy Drinks made a BpecUKy

i^'b’y

ELITE HAuIE TO TV IO. The beat preparaUou ever otTered to the pnblle. Guaranteed to remove all DandrafT Will stop tbe Hair from Fall* in* Ont and make* it Soft and GloNay. (ontalnn no Kreaae and will not «»1I the nout delicate fabrioi. Patented here and abroad. Sold by all DragrtutM.

E JOHNSON, Waaklngton Street, near P. O,, Cape May.

FINE SHOES AND SLIPPERS. A FulriAx'ortment of Wan Paper oouxtantly m