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TCB8DAY. MAY 12tb, 1831. Betntirol C»|* Uay. Nalnre cre»ted It u > h>Ten or reel aod pleuara for hanwoltj. The bright, bine *kl»«. Ibe erUp, cl mo water, of the jereat Atlantic ocean rolling oeaaeleaal; upon the meet level and flnneat of. beachee; the pure. Invigorating atmoapbere which prevea marveloualy healing to the Hi. the worn and the aullering wbo vlalt oor shores—all combine to make tbe oldest seaside resort In America the moat charming and the moat satisfactory. Nowhere In America hi there a beach comparable to that of Cape May, which has by common consent, been railed •The finest beach In tbe world.’’ Wide, bard and smooth, free from anything save the finest sand tightly packed. It slopes so gradually into the sea that the idea of danger la never present with the bather and tbe great rolling surges are enjoyed with the keenest rest unalloyed with a single fear. Tbe bracing atmosphere atlmnlatcs with every inhalation, and glvre new life and vigor to the thousands who visit oar shores. Men, women and children feel themselves 'Vrow" and find new beauty and ploaeureV the mere act of living life,as it Is In Cape May's favored dime. Do oar readers in the Interior of the country desire to visit a resort for change, rest or pleasure? Then seek no farther. Coate to tbe Queen of them slL Visit the seashore at tbe spot known to five generations as tbe most favored resort In the country. Do yon want to commune with nature and enjoy the blessings she Is prepared to shower upon yon In foil? D ere la the place. Our waters are alive with fish, oysters, clama and crabs, our'ahorea fnrnlah sport for gunners and the great sea in front contains the gamiest fish which can be caught, in numbers to an it. White winged, dainty yachts, smoothly glide over tbe waters and a sail upon them, if yon have never before enjoyed theexperlenoe. will canae yon to think that years of life in ordinary, are scarcely 1 worth a day of this. Larger vessels clean and swift are ready for breasting the great billows to take yon to the banks where fish of every variety disport by thousandsa*d even though accompanied by a totfon of dread mat At mtr, such trip llngkTs-lnthe mind of tbe visitor May Is tbe one perfect seaside resort. Nature made It ad, and in Issuing this, our annual Invitation, to our friends In the interior, to spend tbe summer or a portion of It at Cape May, we feel that all who accept will be amply compensated. Senator John Edgar Rayburn, as we call him, but really Congressman Reyburn, will soon bring his family down and occupy his handsome Colombia avenue collage. The Senator is one of our foremost cottagers. Us is president of the Cape May City Athletic Club, and has been very active lb'assuring its remarkable base ball team for tbe coming season. Tbe Congressman was born In Clark county, Ohio, in 1845; was educated by private tutor and at 8aunder* Institute, West Philadelphia; studied law and was admitted to tbs bar In 1670; was a member of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, aeaakms 1871, '74, *75, ‘70; was elected a member of the Senate of Psnnsyli ania for a term of four years from December 1. 1870, and re-elected November. 1880; was elected President pro tempore for the session of 1883; was reelected Senator November. 1884. and again elected November, 1888, for a term of four yean; was elected as a Republican to fill tbe nnexplred term of Hon. William I). Kelley to tbe Fifty.firet Congress, February 18. 1880, and reelected to tbe Fifty-aooood Congress. Cape May's liverymen have not been alow to discover the need for Improved service and to adopt means for iu provision. To this end several showy teams, driven to new and attractive carriages, havs been placed at tbe dlspoeal of the public. This la commendable, and should, and will, no f—*■* meet with a hearty appreciation bands of those wbo do not ma turnouts of their own, but wbo desire to ride behind plMsant roadsters and alt In comfortable and respectable coaches. When Beach avenue is mads continuous along tbe beach from this city to the Point, bjr connecting with tbe ML Vernon section, lovers of the drive wlU have their admiration and enjoyment of these pleasures greatly enhanced.

Cape May boaata of tbe possession of some of the Cnost hotels on the coast, and of smaller hotels and villas, so comfortable, homelike and quietly elegant that they are rarely equalled— never surpassed. There are ample accommodations here for the most fashionable and wealthy, as well aa for those wbo require comfortable accommodations at more moderate oosL All who visit a seaside resort can' be served In the most satisfactory manner and for the must satisfactory prices. Those wbo can afford to sojourn at any seaside resort can afford to do so at Cape May. None are debarred from enjoying tbe grand climate of tbe oldest and finest resort. _ Indications, combined with existing facta, point to a good cottage year at Cape May, and a good cottage favor means general favor and liberal patronage. Our first-class cottages are many of them already leased for the season, and taken at fair prices, a little better, generally speaking, than in former seasons. Quite a number, ranging from *— * —>W**0 hundred doi-

d is posed of. This shall this season have

ooage, but its/

lan, have

Indies tea that we shall thla season have not only a liberal patronage, but the

favorable condition* slderod. Cape May a tlnue iu advance.

Tbe city water supply la not the least among tbe advantage* possessed by Cape May City. Tbe wells situated iu

the country are free from lion or chance of R, ana tne famous Cold Spring* furnish water clear** crystal and absolutely free from all 1mpuritka. It baa been pronounced by competent authority to be unequalled, and la one of tbe best recommends Loci

l^crso^al.

Mrs. M. Dally sad daughter. Miss Stella, came down yesterday to prep their cottage for summer occupancy. Miss Frances Fergnson and servants t down yesterday b

Secretary of the CommonwMlth. Wi F. Rsrrity, of Pennsylvania, and fami _ will again summer here, aa ha* been their custom for year*. Mias Carrie Untler.dMghter of Judge Butler, of tbe United State* District Court of Pennsylvania, la enjoying i ton days visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Spioci Learning, at their Hughes street cottage. Secretary of State James G.E joyed his visit to the Cape last keenly that be will return fur a longer sojourn this season. Other members of the Cabinet will spend a portion of the Rev. Edward Y.■Buchanan, of Philadelphia, a brother of tbe laic Jamc* Buchanan, President of the United States and daughter will probably occupy their handsome Howard alrcetcpttage thla aeaaon. ' Tbe family of ex-UaileiL.£tlte* Senator William J. SeweU.'WNew Jersey, vice President of the West Jersey Railroad, will occupy their handsome summer villa ou WiLdtoravi nuetbla aeaio', while tbe General goM to Europe wltn bis two eons, Robert and W. Joyce. Mr. Willi*ni King, of Philadelphia, tbe veteran friend of Cape May, has been here this week to arrange for the opening of his famous hot water baths in season. He contemplate* sailing for Europe in June, and remaining there daring the season. He will be greatly missed here by tbe many friend* he possesses among our residents and summer visitors. Councilman S. U. Stltes has been bolding the responsible position of steward of various hotel* here, during the aeaaon. for nearly thirty year*. He understands his business thoroughly, and Is a valuable mao for any hotel to secure. For the past three or four years be baa been engaged at the

The Hotels. Our hotels, small and large, almost without exception, are managed by experienced hotel proprietors, wbo have spent many year* In the busiues* and are thoroughly conversant with it. The great Stockton, the largest hotel on the coast, elegantly equipped and accommodating one thousand people, is under the supervision of Mr. F. Thro do re Walton, who is known all over tb country, and was for year* proprietor of the St. James, in New York. Famous Congress HsU. with superio accommodation f«r eight hundred guests, is managed by Col. J. F. Cak< the veteran hotel man, * hose name is synonym for excellent hotel management. He has been previonaly proprietor of Wlllanl’s anil the Metropolitan Iu Washington. Tbe Windsor, quiet, elegant, where some of tbe wealthiest and most refined |ieuplr of the country gather >uwv>t after season, is managed by Mr. W. W. Green, a veteran botrl proprietor, genial, easy and with friends everywhere. Beautiful Lafayette, with every modem convenience, will be managed by CoL John Trary, of the Washington, Philadelphia, whose circle of arqnalntanev Is wide, and whose ability as a hotel man is of the highest order. The Chalfollte. cosy, comfortable, nicely located, is conducted by CoL II. W. Sawyer, who is aa able in directing the progress of s hotel as he wawbrave on the field of balUr, whieh is saying much, and ha* seen years of arrviec hotcl proprietor. Of the smaller houses there is scarcely one which has not a manager who hav controlled its destinies fur years, am! is therefore prepared to makr_gnesls as comfortable as possible. This is a recommcmlatiou of no mean order. f<a it conclusively shows that guests will not'bpsubjected to experiments WiUwood-bj-lheSea. It is Mid by extensive Jravelen this novel resort, in its umque coi tion of peculiar forestry and i beach ha* few equals on America gllsh Boll. Tlie park la a muse natural curiosities of formations in living wood, climbing shrub and vine *‘ ’ fcsbxms, sufficiently interesting tract the scientist or to delight the lover of Nature's fancy touche*. Perhaps no plaee lias become more widely and favorably known than Wildwood during iu short history of rapid progress. It has attained considerable |

excursioniats. During the past year*, among many oilier*, the clUxens and visitors of the'“Grand Old Cape” have availed themselves of a seriea ol delightful outing* by special trains, for which enterprise much credit is due thr West Jersey Railroad officials. Thr handsome new pier extending into the ocean will afford excellent facilities for fishing and boat landing. This with tbe wide board walk extending along the beaofi, and the improved Kxcursion House, will add much to tbe attractiveness of the front. The picturesque Mag-

i it* glass; on Its banki

surface, a fancy restaurant on

surrounded by arehes and hollirw, and arches of colored lights strung across

water. One of Wildwood r • banns i* Its abundance of wi. ... .

era and shrubliery. fifty-four varieties of which were found by a young lady from Leesburg. In a two boore’ March In the j| e park laxt year, upon the occasion of

price floral contest. The succes of

this place In the Mat, and its bright outlook encourage the proprietors to extend

a cordial welcome to all Its admirers.

Theodore Walton was in New York .. few day* since making the final arrangements necessary for the iqicnlng of the Stockton Hotel on June 0th, which will be three weeks earlier -than has heretofore been known in the history of that famous hostel rie. The opening of the door* at that time, however, is fully justified by the engagement* which have already been ni*il<(5nTtnit—hi li the Stockton wilHaftbe scene of the assembling of the Master Car Bnlidcrs Association of the United States, and their wive* and sweetheart* to the number of 1,300 will remain there for one waek, and Immediately thereafter their place* will be filled by a similar gathering for a like period, brought about by tbe assembling of the Master Railroad

Mechanics.

Capo May la supplied with the best and most thorough system of drainage. No other seaside resort Is a* well provided for in thla respect, and no 6ther la, therefore. *o free from unhealthful influenoM. Those wbo spend the delightful summer months here can do ao withal nglc unpleasant apprehension.

^vJiotjllrjgs. the prospects -are

Hotel men Ihn try encouraging.

Where esu there l-o found comely ladle* than at C*i-e Mai'

South" Jersey Marble Works,

Ttie

iwrfrct climatic conditions makes the pictures of hMllli and beauty.

A. B. Liul*. tbe well known house painter and contractor, with his large -e u |Hitting tit* finishing

Dr. I'liysick’s mansion. He

.-xhlog tne work of painting

Marine ViU*.

Boats ot light draft can pass from Cape May to the hud of Uarnegat bay. a distance of DO miles, entirely insltlc the beaches. These inland channels are called “sounds'' and furnish the very beat fishing grounds obtainable, as well aa smooth and safe water lor tailing

< AI*K MAY CITY, K. J.

Monument and 1 ambalenr* Carried in Stnek. j (■'ranlte of all Grades. AMERICAN AND ITALIAN MARBLE. BIueMlom* for Carltlng. ITugging and I’mvIiik. dour nt sbort Notice.

I.. T. KNTKIKIN. Propr

Cape May Point.

Our local fisherman are making good

catches.

Sailing and fishing on 'take Lillie la one of the best of sports. A. II. Hamilton Is repairing and improving many o' our avenue*. Mm McClure, of Philadelphia, la down at her oottage making arrangement* for tbe summer. a Rev. Mr. Chambers and family, a Tale missionary from Turkey, are atlil guest* at tbe Corwin cottage. Air. A. G. Croll was down on Monday to Inspect the palming of his cottage. Stopping at tbe Corwin cottage. An addition of more rooms, a tower and a second atoiy veranda. Is the improvement now being made to tbe Ferris

cottage.

Tbe Point is destined to be the most attractive seaside resort along the Jersey coast. High land, good water and and no danger ol being Isolated from the main land in time of high tides. Pustmaster-Geueral Wanamaker w ill upen hi* cottage early this season, and will probably entertain many of his Cabinet colleague* and member* .if their' families during the season. Mrs. Wanamaker will be abwnt in Kurd)*. The cottage of President' Harrison rill be opened, and it is stated that thr family will occupy it soon alter tin- President s return from tile journey which he is taking through tlie West, probably arriving here June 10th. The cottage ' i now surrouiija-d by a gromi of sum. isr vDlaa, built last winter, several of hich are handsome structure*. The cottage immedlately in the rear of the President's cottage, on Harvard avenue i*/or Jerome Kerri*, the *rti*t,«f Washington, who is the instructor ill the Presidential family in the art of handling brush and crayon. The water color palntiug of "Ca|ie May Meadows.'' painted last summer by Mr. Ferris, lias lately hern on exhibition In Washington, and attracted a great dial of admiration. Airs. Harrison has painted some beautiful marine scene*.

ClothingforMen and Boys Latest Styles and Lowest Prices. SMITH’S CLOTHING-:-DEPOT,

NO. 47 WaSIIINOTON STREET.

CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER.

French RnrHsh and A urn trail Ck>tln.CassUaena.ltoeskla and hummer pm* Gunds.madr

to < >nb-r at the Lowtat Figures. READY-MADE CLOTHING.

«>ur lavgr and superior stock of Read; made CicUhine lor/Aten's. Youth's and ClilMren's wear i» not rxeriied in Wyk. Quality or Fore l/j any uthw house In mmth'Jerar) ,

FURNISHING GOODS, Ac.

A ran and comph-l* stock of Gent's Furnishing (kinds. Uiuturllav, lists. Caps and dovesCfc/th, and Camlmeres sold hy yard. Particular attention given to repairing ol all order*. Celebrated Paarl Shirts. Also, Cion Shirt*. Collars and Cuffs. ISAAC II. SJIITH.

City Connell Proceeding*. The regular meeting of C Ity Council took place ou Tuesday evening. The Fire and Water Committee .reported awarding of coutracta fur is additional water mtms, and the C mlltec on Property and Improvement reported contracts given out forcrectiug pavilions on the beach. The Committee on Street* -reported tbe avennM and drives in first class order for summer accommodation*, and t'-e board walk over-looking the beach and ocean pat in thorough repair, and several new sewers laid for complete drainage ol the city. One thousand copies of tlie special spring ydlUon of the Cars Mar Daily Stail, to be issued underdate of bvday, were ordered, and an advertisement of the city adrantagM ordered inserted. A proposition was accepted from tbe Franklin Electric Light Company Jo light the street* until S s. m. for t7 nights in a month, from May 13th for one year, with 50 six lights Weet Capo May. Council has made appropriation! i provide for lights and flagging crossings iu the more thickly settled j/ortious of tbe borough. Tbe total amount of the approprlsliaos are slightly less than last year. The careful mauagcmcul enabled council to ruHeve the borough of It* floating debt last year and Li start oil' almost unencumbered, and tbey deserve great credit. If they are able to secure the collection of til the assessment of taxes hereafter under tlie new law Uie borough will be In excellent shape. Tlie officer* are all working together harmoniously for tbe best interest* of the

In autumn and early spring it someh*ji|ien* that fierce storms visit

■re, and while inflicting *

the

carrying many a gallant watery grave, they also drive the great wave* with almost resistless force u|kii the exposed shore. Thousands of dot 1*1* of damage is frequently wrought npon the sea front of many sraaide resort*. and the Water flows into others, flooding them, and making them dan - K im* places of habitation, but Cape v in these times rests calmly iu her secure retreat, safe from encroachment or damage. Its aea front la thoroughly protected by naturally advantageous position and s bulwark of granite against whieh the mad waves da*h fruit' and from the pavilions and boar visitors and resident* may enjoy the sublime view of tbe angry waters and the fierce storm withont a thought of danger. This I* a great advantage over competitors and make* read estate here aa secure an investment as in an inland The “sea lireere," whieh is so much enjoyed by visitors to the seashore, comes to Cape May from the south, east and west, while at other resorts it is obtainable from but one direction only. Cape May’s peculiarly favorable location Is the cause of this. A glani-e st the map will show that it is an located aa to catch a lireere from the ocean, when the wind blow* from tbe south and east and one from Delaware Hay when it blow* from the west. This is not the only advantage of the position of our resort. It la situated directly on the main land and backed up by a fine farming country, from which come* the freshest of vegetable* and farm product* for the consumption of our guests. Tills fact w ill also account for the comparative dryness of our atmosphere, and It la an advantage possessed by few seaside resorts. There are five mile* of water and marsh Between Atlantic City and tbe

by the city government. Paviii lielng erected on the boulevard and lioanl walk on the ocean front, under whieh those who wish may gather in tbe heat of the day and eqjoy the shade or watch thr bathers' antics in the waves that roll upon the long, smooth beach. At night these paril km* are to be lighted by arc lamps. Public drinking fountains are to Be placed in each of tbe pavilions for the thirsty excursionists.

Frank Yandcrherchen AlANTFACTt KEI: OF fancy Striped Rtunings 8 Verandahs. TARPiULMS. TEMTS. SAILS. ETC Second Hand Canvas for Sale and to Hire. 248 N. Delaware Aye., and 243 N. Water St..! PHILADELPHIA.

GLEN\ OOI>,

its si-pomtun-nls.

ZDZErV-OIN Near R. U. Station, Reach and Post Offi i

Noitlh Ijafajettc Hirer I

Teras—$ 1 H.00 uml: *.00 ppr Week. MRS. T. a BROOKS.

CA.RROLI Juc-kMon Street,

CAPEMA’

Delightful location. Everything fit

Cottages For Sale and to Rent. Farms and Building Lois For .Sale. J. HARRY HUGHES,

RRAI, ESTATE EROKEEj

So. 40 Jackson Street, Cape May City, N. J.

Powell’s Hotel a d Restaurant,

No. H AVn*liIngton CHOICE WINES

BOARDING BY THI DAY ORrWEEK

Agent for the German

GEORGE CRAWFORD,

27 Wanhington St.. Cape May City,

FINE'&RQCERIES,

DILLONS

Corner Washington a 1 Jackson Streets. The famous DILLON’S, ol ■ lich the well-known JOHN

Ail kinds of Salt MraisKgg*. Poultry,

-Uine Rutters a Specialty. f Price* as low or lowrrtliaii .1--where.

M>DM A 1.1. Fit KM II. I'RKK ItKI.IYKI

J. RATTY is proprietor, is one ular resorts on tlie Island, at

nr. rape May. X. J. S. P. WILLIAMS.

VILLA.,

las*. Close to Ocean Pier. MRS. F. L. RICHARDSON

ape May, X J. ND LIQUORS.

Brewing Company.

the most central and pophich the finest Wines and

Liquors and Rochester Beer cai tlways lie had, together with superior accommodations for pz ies.

Handsomely appointed parlo

WM. T. STEVENS.

Contractor & Builder, jonmxu prompti.y attkxi>ei> to. RESIDENCE AND Kll0P-,<‘® nM ' r Jefferson nod Corgle Street*.

ICE! IC \Knickerboc

LPHIA

l 4.Y7W and COTTAOKr WITH

the < Coast andhondrtlc Survey, years ago tblr station wa* established to determine latitude and longitude of point* in Uie United State*, the object belllg to perfect a corrected map of the country. Stations were made westerly from t’apr May nearthe 38th parallel of north latitude, at Washington. D. C.: Staunton, Vs.: Colorado Springs, Col.; | Salt Lake City, Utah; Stn Francisco, Cal.; Walla Walla, W.; Helena. Mout.; Bismarck, N. D ; Minneapolis, Minn., and- Chicago. Tbe Cape station is connected by wire with Albany, N. Y.. botli places taking observations of ten fixed States slmaRkneously, determining the differ, cnee of time within the hundredth part of a second. Mr. Sinclair will complete his work here Iu about a month, if the weather be favorable. From Albany connection* will be made with Chicago and Minneapolis, thus completing tlie grand circuit of tbe country.

Tbe particular pride of recent seasons at Cape May ha* been the incomparable base ball team which has played under the auspice* of the Cape May Athletic Club. All of the strongest amateur teams of Philadelphia and vicinity, and minor league teams, have been pitied against It, and ail have been defeated. The average lose of game* for three yean has been four out of thirty. 71m e ayerm are ehleflT member* of tbe oivenity of rennaylvanla and Princeton College teams, and cannot be much excvlled In their work by the best proleu tonal*. Tbe team will enter tlie field thla year as strong aa ever, and all lovers of tbe national game will have an opportunity to revel in the enjoyment ' It, aa usoaL

J. W. EAGAN, Mansion House Bakery, No. 7 Mansion 81.,Cape May, N. J. All kinds of French and Vienna Bread and Rolls, also a full line of Fine Cakes and Pastry. Your patronage la respectfully solicited. Orders i-romplly attended to. Mrs. Philip K. Stites, 62 WASHINGTON ST.

NVWJK8 aowj.s, HHt.TA-

PURE KAffERN ICE.

coat:

coat:

BBT yfAUTV GAMCFIU.Y FI A11 HI POK FAMILY f »K. AMI >*•■■ ■ ■ •■■■ AIIANTKKI1.

At a meet!! g of the Cape May City Athletic Association held in Hand's UaU ou last Tuesday evening, the following gentlemen were elected a board of dlreoOut Door Board—Measra. Bailey, Rutherford, Wales, Foster and Eldridge. In Door Board—Messrs- Miller, Keanu Brooks, Thompson and J. Hatpin. On motion the In Door Beard were .jatrncted to negotiate with Mr. J. Q. William*, to secure rooms over Mr. H. H. Rutherford's store for headquarters. Tbe meeting was largely attended and from the earnestness displayed by the members It la evident that tbe Association will Drove a grand aueoaaa Tbe next rq(ullr meeting will be held on Monday cvening, May 11th. G. Paddon, See'y.

A FULL LINE OF UNDERWEAR. 1 cham I-tilUUstpkU Frieer.aml tans

’W. Scott Hand Rea! Eetata, i-

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* and Fire INSURANCE ACENT, Cape May City, N, J., Cape May Court House, N. J.

COAL

E! ICE! ER JCF. CO.

COAL!

COAL

COALA WOOD

WOOD

Bent Upper I.etilgh Bd Hone; brook Coal. Full Weight. j Oak & Pine Wood.

Best Grades, Lowest Friers, ■vered to all parts of Cape May. ODlr at Fleur aid Feed Morwurnpllc Bridge, Cape May, N. J DAVID RODAX.

MTABUMIKD Id.

OPEN ALL Tl

.itLE STAND.

OLD RELI

CTOSIEIPIffi ZET^LLTID 9 WaMbUigtoi ilremt, t ape May. Oppuslt ew PuvtofDce. Manufactu'ing Jeweler All (tads of Jewelry made to nrd t short noller al manufacturer's pries*. PartleuUratFiitloii paid to Kepalrine Fl Watches. French. EntlMi s «aU Jewelry©! all ktads All order. r rui ly attended to

EXC uIsSIOR HOmND COLO SCa-rater Baths, Decatur i and Reach ATcaac

'■i ETH CLABE, Manager.

Tb»Fl( •q-elsl SI Invalid..

ilot kIi.d'*B ( UM'Ua

LOVETT’S HAR ESS MANUFACTORY, iTo. IS Oeaarj. Straet. A full aaaorxnent of Harness, 111* u. Nets, Ac. Repairing don* with neatm

1 desj

Lota for sale cheap at the County Seat In a delightful location, convenient to fishing ground*.

Lovetts Fuji? and Feed Store,

Wmblnffton Ktreet,