CAPE MAY DAILY STAR PCBMPHED mXT JTORXJXO, rrxrcrricKMT). »r«/»6or jctT uro it*crr.

'It‘ur'S*tXrcufiaj*x.

Tt'ESPAT. ACGC3T 25, 18S1. Os Thor»«Uj rrruing U»e Tipworth I^sguc of tht >1, E. Church will giw wi •'iitcruunmcut tu thr Church, U which the wlmluion will be free. «»d wily • collection will h* «»k™ °P f<<r tlie new eburrh fund. Amo who will take j-»rt will be Simon Hu*ler, ProfeMor Baker and Miu Halford, daughter of Priralc Secretary Halford. We ane makiiiK an effort to collect all WHa due u» for aubarripUon*, printing and adrertiaing. While many hare rcajeiuded promptly and cheerfully, there are awue yet we would be glad lave call and aeUle or band to our o lector*. Tbla la <me of the moat important feature*, to ua, of our buaii the part that encourages ua Incur labor*, and compenaate* ua for the effort* we put forth for the pleasure and of all Interested in Cape May - * proaperIty. Many thank* to our friend* for all

fatora.

Wt aat editorially Inclined in high tones of the superior effort* of Mr*. Cake; seconding tho*e of her husband, the popular proprietor of Congre*a Hall, In catering to the pleaaurahlc amusement and comfortable enjoymerit of their guosta. Mrs. Cake ‘ l»ceti ably assisted by her daughter, Mi** Mary Cake, in extending k - ' iiesae* ami courtesies to all, looking fully after many details which only the keener Insight and foresight of ran master. Their great IntereM in tbl* re*j>ect has been observable throughout the entire summer, and, aa i suit, a aojourn at Congress Hall lieen utterly devoid of any unpleasantness, and words of praise have been hoanlou all sides. The great success of the Congren* attest* the excellent manner In which all niattera have been looked after. Mrs. Cake i* large hearted, broad-minded and Indefatigable iu her effort* to please. We of the press have also to thank her for tesie* extended.

Bki.IkiU baa Cape May carried so full a season to aa late a date a* the 20th of

August aa she baa held this year,

hut voice the opinion* of many of Ca]>e May’s oldest habitues, when we claim that even iu ComrresuHair* palmiest day*

of the olden time, so often referred

in comparison to the later season*, then-

were seen about IU portals, 1

rands*, parlor* and halls, so late In August, aueh crowd* and such social gay o - .y a* were witnessed there during Saturday and Sunday last. It wr - —,J season throng, and a good mid-season, too. Elsewhere there were boat* of pete pie, also, m noted In the Utah yesterday morning. Bo far a* true i>o]mlarity end the fevor of excellent patronage goes,

Cape May has a liberal ahare, and

" slicks closer th*n a brother," despite all opposing forces of financial strin-

gency, unfavorable weather, rival

■Hirta, or what not. But for the change of weather yesterday, there would have been a remarkably good closing week of

the season ; good, really, a* It la.

Tuk early fall cottage season at Cape May bids fair to excel any past seasons, for the reason that we have had a larger number of families to occupy cotUgea,

It I* quite certain, and then, too, all

most excellent, well-to-do people, an honor to any community, a class who appreciate the high and pure social atmosphere that prevails here. Many new famllle* are here this year, and their cottage life has been marked by steady enjoyment of all that goes to make a thoroughly happy and beneficial season, made up of health, recreation aud pleasure. Our Intercourse with the splendid cottage colony of 1891, personally and editorially, baa been of a very pleasant character. The DaILT 8tau has been their summer oracle, and we are pleased to know that our friend* have been gratified and satisfied with our efforts to aid them lu their enjoyment of Cape

May summer life. Many w

some weeks yet, and the lovely September days wlB bring them a good communion with nature In her finest moods.

Qhr Gtiests. Ana Crtfer PtracnjM Mention.

Mr*. W. ‘J riffin i* exceediitgly

Steve Beeves, firm of Sayre & Beeves, went gunning yesterday and brought In it birds from the bay shore. Mrs. Dr. Cantrell, of Philadelphia, is •pending the remainder of the month at with her friend, Mrs. Jacob

Lodge.

Max DeHiuee. a musical profesaor of Krw Haven, Conn., delight* the guests of the AJdine with hi* •election* upon

the piano.

Messrs. Morria Kind, Jacob Babel, and Frank Pfaetxer, of Philadelphia, three bright yeung men slopping at

the EbbiU.

Mia* Smith, quite an attractive aud agreeable young lady, is with her uncle. Cottager MeCaulley, Perry and Man-

on streets.

Mrs. J. Sergeant Price and party are expected at the Marine Villa to-day. Mr*. Prior !* one oi Philadelphia’* four hundred. Lawyer <iecrgc Munce and family have rein rued to their Philadelphia after a three week’* aojourn at the Lafayette. Mr*. Wm. Hay, a pleasant Philadelphian stopping at the Aldlne, la an oompUshed musician and well known i a musical critic. Samuel A- Atkinson, attorney-at-law and auditor of Burlington county, N. rleltlng hla friend, Harry II. Johnson, of thia eHy. Mr. Jack Bradley, the popular and affable cashier of the Hotel Lafayette, la convalescent after quite a severe alekHis many friend* will be glad to

know this.

Mia* Vanaant, a delightful lady of Camden, N. J., flopping at the LafayHte, is an aocomplithed pianist and often give* delightful music on the

piano of the botel.

Mias Cora Caaaidy. of Philadelphia, came yesterday aud will be a United Bute* gucat for a week. The boy* have no hope of enjoying the company of Mr. Tbomaa Hart during her stay. Mias Elbe) Stokes D a beautiful girl, id on Saturday evening we heard it remarked that abe waa the loveliest girl at the Children’s Carnival. With low nook and open sleeve* her charm*

were attractively displayed.

Mias Emily H. Bennett, the clever tile artist from Cape May Court House, waa seen on Saturday comfortably seated on our beach making aome intereating sketches which abe will transfer to canvas the coming winter. Mrs. J. Nassau, a pleasant Philadelphia lady,.la recuperating at the Lafayette after > severe illnea* of several months. Mrs. Naa»*u la the aolo soprano of St. James H- C. Church,

the Beeate Clay ton TctJmonia'. The teatlffimobU benefit glvrn to the graceful Ilttfe dancer. Basie Clayton, was well attended yesterday morning. 1 The Presidential party graced the affair by their praetor, and I!a!-j! McKee and bis sitter pave hearty cnmrmgrmeoi to Mis* Clayton, by their | muine deligb. at her dancing. The perlornuurae opexied with a courrt by Haasler a orchestra- Then followed Beaaie Clayton in akin and band- i kerchief dance*. Madame Suelke and Mias fituart **ng . duct, after which Elsie Newkirk de-1 lighted the audience by her 44 Pickainny dance, though Baby McKee w*» 1 first rather alarmed by the little black figure appearing so suddenly be-

fore him.

Little Mias Mellbenoy dsoord the Scotch Fling, and the performance ended by Ueesie Clayton - * Tambourine Clog and Poor Jonathan dances, in all of wbieb she showed the results of hard work and patient study. She is engaged for the coming season with John C. Rice’* Company, In 44 A Knotty Affair," and will appear at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, the second week In October. Nothing but earnest wishes for auooi sa can attend the little girl who has so faithfully worked in a profession which la both bard and trying, aud wi hope that her future will amply repay her for her present effort*. Mr*. Cake - * kindness lu extending her patronage to the little dancer la only one of her many acts of generosity those whom abe deems worthy of ber good will and sympathy. tjoeen A Co., the well-known firm of oculists aud opticians, of 924 Cbeatnut street, Philadelphia, arc represented on Th uniday, Aug. 27th, lo Cape May by one of their specialist* on the eye. He is to be found at the Aldine Hotel from 8.S0 a. m. to S 30 p. m. Persona whose eyes require care, or when glasses

Oi

ar*light.

Pfifiad

taken

-‘•ree* Eh vatac KaUroed, it is believed, will be built

; within a year. The Cuousithw on Han* » I* preparing a new ordinance, which b

likely to go through.

Go to the Stockton Bath* for police — — attendance; for first-class accommodaliana; where the temperature of the water is taken dally, aud also where the elite of society bathe. • The reliable medium through which to obtain Cape May - * news during all h* 1 ' J - ®** *» the Stab or tbs Cars. It _ _ ' i* a large, beautifully printed sheet and iuoeVn aur~r* | interesting aside trots it* local new a. l All matter* pertaining to Cape May receive full attention, and are discussed without bias. Nearly all the regular taiaTaad £fw*v EmSt.'amAmZ riTibi, cottage resident* take It. Sample cop—f '*» on application. Every one Interested near B-stsly natlua.! in Cape May needs It, and should subday before P * rl ,n *** ha 1 * 1 ® ul * scribe for It- 11 50 per year. .^ri^u5S, m iS , &*«d^ Sjf “ a * [ I> * i * ie * « Nuas - , 51 WashFine lunch aerved daily during bathing hour*, at the Oriole. Choicest wine* and liquors. Soft shell, deviled and a learned crabs a special ty. Ladies' cafe attached. Perry street and Beach avenue. it. Huyler'a confections always fresh at Marcy A Mecray’s drug store*. The Atchison Olobt says : 44 Most of the things longed for by men exlstancc," as though such a thing aa £1 the summer girl were not known.

Ladies mho wish to James Y. Borden all hai

ymucun

COXGRES8 H Alois cape mat citt.5. j. Remodeled and Improved. J. F. CAKK, - Proprlrtwr.

Speaktaig of the Lottery bn sine**. Dr. L. P. Clifton, of Maeon, G*., aay* : In order to insure drawing tbla prise of 915,000. be must purchase ticket* to amount of *999,»9, ju*t one dollar than one mill'on ; when the prlre come* he will be out just *9*4,998, which the company will make ae profit. ■‘Take the prite of *5,000 for which be would pay *1,0 for a full ticket The chances against hi* drawing this prise are 49,99* to one To make sure of this prise he moat invest *499.99*, jest dollar leas than half a mill ion, i when the poise U paid be would be out

ji»l *4*4.**

“Take the prise of *3. Hera the sbsrews are 45 lo one against him, and to make sure of drawing *5 be nx vest *440, and would Inevitably be out of pocket *445." Mr*. Jamea Dobson, wife oi the known Philadelphia manufacturer,with her two daughter*, Mis*** B. and F. Dobson, arrived at the Stockton evening for a «Uy of a few day*. The beat In the city eanaed them to think of a seaside resort, and they vri»*ly Cape May aa the place for an outi

ber engagement there in

the fall.

Dr. Fred W. Marey, one of bur most estimable young men, after taking a thorough course at thq University, ha* recently Bucoemfully pasacd the exam luatlon at Cooper Hoepljl aa realdent physician. He’will enter upon hla duties there about December 1. Rev. L. O. Manchester, pastor of the UlghUtown M. E. Church, formerly of tbla city, la enjoying bl* visit to Cape May hugely, aud participates In It* pleasure* to • greater extent now than bis duties would permit when hew

here.

M. F. Douovan, who aaug iu the 0 oert at the Catholic Church on Sunday evening was a favorite pupil of the late Eltore Barilll, and is one of the popular tenors of Philadelphia. Mr. Donovan dined with Bishop Kan at the cottage ofC. Tbomaa yesterday. Wilmon WhUldin »nd wife have turned from their an turner cruise through Europe. They spent much of the lime lu France and Switzerland, and report having bad a very pleasant visit. They will occupy their Cold Spring homo for a couple of mouths and then go South for the winter. Col. J. W. Strickland, of Washington, a delighted guest of Sea Crest Inc, bopea to return to u* next aeaat bring a host of friends with him. Colonel has spent the entire season and baa made many warm friend* by hla genial wboleeouled manner. I IU brother and Major Funaton are equally pleased with their sojourn at the Inn. Dr. N. W. Fryer and Dr. W. Yanaisn were caught out on tbe meadows l Higbee’s Beach yesterday during the gale and took to the woods. The wind knockwA them off their pirn before reaching shelter. They were out a gunning Imiwdlljuii aud succeeded in bagging seventy-five bird*, snipe, yellow-leg*, abeidpotea, etc. Deputy Keeper Chas. I. Parker, of Trenton Stale Prison, is making hi, annual vUSt among friends in thU city and county, registering at tbe Elberoc during hi* stay here. We are very glad to find CspC Parker in Improved health, and that bis duties are leas arduous than formerly. Them are, be state*,Vo2 prisoner* now tnearoented tn tbe Itate jail. Capt. Parker apeak* very highly of Prison Keeper John H. Patterson, lu which he but veiees the eentlment we have heard expressed often elsewhere. Miss Beaaie CUyUro. who do skilfully well known to Congress Hall guests and to Cape May riaitoii generally, and who so delighted the large audience Saturday night was given a leetimouial in Congress Hail parlor yesterday morning, MU* Be**U, accompanied by ber mother, will join Rice's ‘JanoUy Affair” company early in September. At a trial performanoe In New York

Mr. Thomas J. MeDemwgh. of Philadallphla, 1* registered at tbe Westmore-

A Miraculous Escape. The sloop yacht *D. P. Smith, of Anglaea, N. J., was out at the banks with party of excursionists under thc of Captain Hackney, yesterday. As they were returning the sloop waa struck by tbe burrlcsne-llke guat wbieb passed over the Cspe yesterday, driver; on the beach. It began leaking and lay helpless ualil tbe storm passed over, and It was with much difficulty that It was finally taken safely through Hereford lulet, and the passer - gcr* landed. Tue sail* were blown away, and tbe only way of getting in was by spreading a small portion of tbe aall

> the mask

Capt. Wm. Richardson and Col. T. F. Lawson will go to Philadelphia this morning aud bring down tbe steam yacht Rentlewi, one of Mr. Richardson's latest purchase*. The captain is proud of his latest accession to his fishing

squadron.

It blew great guns here yesterda: about 1 o'clock, a young cyclone aweep lug across tbe bay, picking np every thing lying around loose and loosening some tbinga that were fast. But little damage waa done, however. Kepublic r.ached h.r wharf in safety, though much anxiety was fell hereabouts In behalf of those having friends on board. Tbe water* of were roughened considerably, and ■e of the passenger* grew a little dek—that waa all. The Stockton life boat waa capaired aud tbe guards compelled to swim ashore. A few of the boards on tbe roof of the Stockton baths were torn off and some roof damaged. Mlsa May Atherton Leach, daughter of Appraiser J. Granville Leach, of Philadelphia, who v •itting od the Stockton plaxxa just the hardest part of tbe hurricane passed over, wa* blown out of her chair auataiued a serious nervous shock. Indeed, it waa so aerioua that d expected for some time, while she lay on a temporary bed at the Stockton being attended by Dr*. Alonzo, I.. Leach and V. M. D. Marcy. MU* Leach waa removed to the cottage of Colone] Leach late in tlie afternoon. Col. T. 8. Lawson and Capt. Wm. Richardson had a rough experience while out In the yacht Violet. They were ad tbe fishing banks, sud taw tbe storm coming up, stripped the boat of the a*U* and went below. They were blown several miles before the wind, and ere thankful to get home last night. Are your eyes causing you anxiety ? re you ante they are doing all they are -ipable of doing for you ? Are you aware that Quae A Co., the famous firm of oculist* and opticians arc represented in Cape May on Thursday, Aug. 27, by one of their specialists an tbe eye? Do you know that be la to be found at the Aldine Hotel from 8.30 a. m. until 5 p. tn. And do yon know also that be does not wish you to keep the glasses you order from him unless they are satisfactory to you ?

PastB-JUrx

Is the latest German novelty for the toilet and bath. It gives to the water a delightful odor and imparts to tbe epldermU. a most exhilarating effect. One block dissolved Is water mal pint ot exquisite toilet cologne, sale only at Kennedy - * IT. 8. P.

In* tbrjv'ew Yoi ■Men. fhuY^br

_ As Sawyer nnnly

discerned a cloud or lust * ini lint: stralxht against fib eemre. Haljinx Us men to tUatjiolul.be--*- ■in-

mltyot Ibeenem

i[ nerve W'-uld give ■*< Ire. •*we'll atojetlieir

Ulnded by yielrowb dn-I.rusbed madly

,™. „ •Hr* I -4 j« discharge tort tlirouxb the cbarxlni squad runs. The cloud ot dust eddied a» It It 4V -e circles ut s whirlwind, while trom Its en 'lopmeut rose up a trlcUtul Chora* ot shriek id groans. A* tt hovered stationary lor a omeut. for live more volley* did tbe breechadinr carbine* pour in their fatal fire Then, out the mldit ot the du*t and smoke, a few axxrrine men and horse* broke away to the ■ar. leaving most ot the charging party bleed-

g upon the ground.

the: WIWDIiOR, CAPE MAY. N. J. n-lrtoentl- Season—1891. Capacity 900. Lnratlou tmuirnasard. One block from tlie New Depot Nearest House u> tbe surf. Btrioliy first class Id all its appoiiumnu. WALTER W. GREEN, of Philadelphia,

before he thought the urox -1 ihetr own Meadlness ifflcleui etheary to the i advance or die In our Then. *« the Hebei*.

It’s so easy to make It, there'* really no excuse for not using Knapp - * Beer Extract. A glass of delicious Root

Boer in live minuus. He Chew* Shoe*.

EL Johnson's shoe store had a strange skulker hidden sway Sunday night. When Harry opened the slot* yesterday he found a 44 |»urJ. ,- chewing up ahe his efforts to gnaw his way out to liberty. Considerable mischief had been

Mr. and Mr*. John Christie, old-time aidesti of Bryn Mawr. Pa., are en-

joying a few day*’ vacation at tbe Carroll Yin*- Mr. and Mrs. Christie are toe ring tbe rcaorts along the coast and cam* here after passing s few days at

Atlantic City and Sc* It'e City.

A Philadelphia Lady Shot. Ska Isi.e City, Aug. 23.—Considerable excitemeut was caused here yesterday by au accident wbieb happened to Mrs. renni. a] Philadelphia lady, with ber buaband, la staying here. Mr*. Fennl, who la an expert abot, aa nut with a rifle, when tbe made a false atep and the weapon was discharged, tbe bullet striking ber on the ankle. Medical assistance waa at once obuined, and aa soon as possible she will be taken borne. Two Ladlee Saved from Drowmnq. Oceas City, Aug. 23.—W’hlle bathing yesterday, Mr*. H. Hamblcton and Mrs. G. Rhoades, of Weal Philadelphia, were knocked down by a breaker, and before they could recover from the effect they were being rapidly carried seaward. The tide waa running out. When they saw their predicament they called for assistance- Messrs. Morris Stewart, Edwin Uadcliff and William Currey reaponded promptly to their eall, and soon brought tbe fatigiud ladies safely ashore. They put la in every glass of soda the Palace Pharmacy, opposite Congress Hall.

OBITUARY. KAMI'El. SUTTOS.

We last week noted the death of Samuel Sutton, w bo died on the 16tb nit., at Rock Creek, Illinois. The following notice was published in a local paper, and forwarded to ua for republication Many will regret to learn of tbe dectl of Samoel Sutton, one of tlie old settlers of Menard county. All who knew him acknowledged him to be tbe strictest integrity. Menard county has lost a noble man in hla death. Rock Creek a good citizen and tbe poor a

atannch friend.

Samuel Sutton, son of Joseph and Henrietta (Tomlin) Sutton, * Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 1806. Moved to Cape May, N. J., In 1819. They moved to Sangamon county, Illinois, iu 1838. Was married to Emclinc S. Tomlin, daughter of Almirin and Bboda Tomlin, Jan. 30, 1841. in Sangamon He moved in 1658 to Rock Creek, Menard county, where he remained until hi* death, which occurred July 16, 1691. He leaves a wife, two son*, who lived near by him, and a married daughter, Mrs. Henrietta P Scott, who reside* at Bloomington, 111., but who wi bedside daring bis last illness. He lived to a good old age. foil of strength and vigor of a man of 50 yotra, although ‘ waa 82 yean, 9 month* and 23 days old when he died. X. X. Tbe family desire to return their thanks through the Obseevek for the many kind act* and favor* shown them by neighbors during the last Tllbeis of

Samoel SutCon. Excuse Stttos, Joseph Scttox, Chas. Scttox. Retta P. Scott.

Studio, eel lent

Some people want the earth, but <’ape 1 May wauls only tbe ocean, though Henry Clewa, the millionaire, lias a 340,000 hath tub. The Tax Collector is ready to receive . our tax for 1891 less 5 per ornt. for a few days only. Don’t mb* your discount. Geo L. LovkTT. Collector. The Junior Order of-United American Mechanic* - make an excursion to Cape May on Wednesday, 26lb. Soft cream candy at Nuas - , M Washington street. S. M. Smith, the practical watcb> maker of Cape Mav City, formerly with Hally. Banks A Biddle, la well known for reliability and good workmansbin. Watches and docks repaired. He makes a specialty of manufaclurlog fine jewelry, such aa Rings. Stick Pins, Charms, etc., and haa a large stock of Cape May diamonds, out* and mounts them at manufacturer* - prices. All good* warranted aa represented. Do not fall to call on him as be will take great pleasure in show lug you bis goods. No. 3 Washington street Cape May. * Yon will enjoy several hours lu the beautiful park at Wildwood, going over ; by tbe Cape May Special. The Cheater aea-side studio, Stockton Baths, Is busy now making group | photos for those who oontemplste going away soon. Such pictures make excellent souvenirs. Wiley's Congress Bstlis are splendidly j equipped for business, with excellent ' bathing robes, polite attention, and con- I venient rooms. Pavilion no the beach for accommodation of bis bathers. * Mr. T. E. Leech, one of (juan's staff of KpccLUst* on tbe eye, will be at the Aldine Hotel on this coming Thursday. Mr. Leah has been very successful lu giving comfortable glasses to those whose eyes are causing them trouble.

^HOTELoCOLUMBIA*-

Thoroughly Renovated aud Improved.

WCFSET OFEXT. X’OT’TJ'X^JLIR. Xl.2L.TX2S

H. W. Sawyer, Manager.

Cape May to-day, day, Aug. 27. by one of their epeeialista co the eye.

Hotel.

ZDETU-OIN -V-IXjXjJL, Near R. R. Station, Beach and Poet Offlo*. So it (It LmIu) ettc Street Terms—* 10.00 and #1*2.00 per Week.

MRS. T. U. BROOKS.

THE ROSSMORE,

NOW OPEN Mf

■‘arlllr and Trwnewwee Atc** , Atlantic City. W. J. Trirphour conneetioa* nUh New York and l 4 hlladilptiU -OaU I4U LOCATION UNHCKPABSKO Ol'KNH KKHBUAUY 1st. ISM.

Ladies who wish to procure the Jal. '. Borden all hair bang are advised to -O lave their order at onoe aa this will be positively tbe last week they can procure it at tbe Cape, aa Mias Cloud

War tbe Jama Y. Borden all hair bang and have perfect oomlort. Paris Toilet sod Manicure pariora, at tbe Devon, South Lafayette street.

He Is at tbe Aldine

WATCHES Diamonds and Jewelry BIGGS A BBO„ IOCS ud 211 Walnut Street, PHILADELPHIA-

jVDhrine Villii, * First-Class in Every Respect. FIFTY -r ADDITIONAL -f ROOMS #0IV 0PEM rot THE HECEPT/OH Of OUetTi. BBS. F. HAl&ENHM’K.

DARLINGTON HOTELo OppoKlle B. R. Station. Grant Ntreel, Cape May. Under persons! management of JOHN J. KROMKK. Fim-claaB Cuisine. Largo Airy Rooma. Tonna Roaaonablo.

FOR SALE-A few Choice Building Lots

at dotraUe lueatisus, at n Rol Estate Oflioe of TAS-Z^OZS E. T.S.’arXsOaR, Corner Wastlngum and 4*rk*nn at*

WM. G. ESSEN, Bakery and Ice Cream Saloon, 4W WaMhington Ntreet. Hotels and Cottages Fromptly|Supplie<L

JACQCETTE & STRATTON, No. 12 WaHhington Street, (Amoming Powell’* Restaurant.; DKALOta IX FISH, OYSTERS, CLAMS, TEBRAPIS AH) CRABS, Famine* tterred Pr*»p4ly.Sallrtiaff.

CAPE MAY DAILY STAB. THE LEADING SEASIDE DAILY. aaon of 1891 begins July lat. Bervad Every Morning Early.