The Event of the Season Grand Sacred Concert TESTIMONIAL TO J. M. WIENER Sunday Evening, August 29, 1897 The following high-class talent will positively appear. Mae Victoria Prima dona, Soprano Absolute.

Bessie D’ Ardeth, Mezzo Soprano.

Marion Wilkinson The wonderful child pianist.

Mr. Frank Ball Pupil of Del Puente.

Renowned Baritone.

- Mr. L. K. Ewing The Sweet Voiced Tenor.

Krapfch & liach The MenllD Kraknuer Bros

ft* „ Vone & Sons PiailOS SluIlzA: Bauer 9 U The Stranbe

Q. HERZBERG, 906-8 flrcl? Street, PHliiADELiPHlA Established Since 1857.

IRON PIER. J. M. WIENER. JUnager. NEW ATTRACTIONS Beginning AUGUST 23 > Unprecedented Sucress uf Wiener’s All-Star Specialty Company. The Sensation in Uie Theatrical World: The Great ami Only, Clover. Ucalistic and Remarkable. First appearance of the Uouglaas Brothers Retinol Musical Team.

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Knickerbocker Lirery Stables,

Bmu- Knickerbocker Ice Oflce.

>4 driven. Aar hour. .

Prof. H. Herman The Young and World renowned Magician Iml The Second and IjiM Week of Mae Victoria, The Leading 1’rima Donna Soprano. Late of the Aina Selections from 0|>eras. Gussie Stultz, I’opular Singing Souhrette.

“Herman’s Uie latest and Greatest Musical Creations, Rattles, Royal Swiss Chimes, Bamlx Tumbleronican, etc., i

»T* PHILl. BBOID STbKBT 9TATIOS FOR NEW YORK. Kiprc. week 4 US. tio, S.1S. 6NO --U. ».2U. S.A1, UNO. 10JU (Dining Ckrl, 11 t. 111.. 12 toon, 12J6 (Uniltnl. lAunnd 42£i

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UCTCUINSON.

BEACH MERRY-GO-ROUND A Delightful Place to Keep Cool and Be Merry. NEW MACHINERY :new;music POLITE ATTENDANTS Sneclal attention o-lven to Children durln- the Morning, Afternoon and Earl - Evening Hours. THOS. Ia. JtETZ, Proprietor.

THE GIMRE HOUSE, Cor. South LaUjcttc and Perry Sts. CAPE MAY, It. Itooma, AmericAii and European Plan, t Light Lunch Cafe atuebed. Oyektere In every style. loe cream and all kinds of soft drinks. CUA8. E. BAKER, Prop.

Messrs, Herman and Douglas, Mandolin Soloists.

Miss Gussie Stultz Pianiste. And Other Attractions.

THE FINEST CONCERT GIVEN THIS - SEASON =: AT CAPE MAY Tickets and reserved seats for sale pt the Iron Pier and principal hotels and drug stores. Admission « - - 23 cts Beserved Boats SO cts Performance begins at 8.30 o’clock.

And Other Favorites. DELIGHTFUL CYCLONE OF AMUSEMENT. A GENUINE SUCCI Prices as Usual. Performance, S.30, Entire change of Program and Company Every Week. MATINEE, Wednesday and Satnrday, 10.30 to 11.30. Souyenirs given to Childrvn at Saturday's Matinee. Ct2tTS, BRING THE CHILDREN.

Do Not Do Deceived by statements t • the contrary. There *• but one diamond ontterat Cape May, Joeeph K. Band, at No. 811 Mash lug. ton street, at the old stand, which ha. been eelabltabed here klooe 1842. The pro was may be wllneaved by tnuaewbo dealre to see bow It la done. I do bualhca. in my own name, and treat all cus-

A scientist has discovered that light asp be produced from sugar. He has •noeeeded In taking several photographs by the light supplied by sugar only. —as flret exposed to a direct

m. Immediately on b placed in the darkness the sunlight stored in the sugar began to glow, faintly at first, hut qnite brighUy after a few minutes. After about 10 minutes, during which time the photographs were taken, the light began to die away and gradually went out. The photographs taken by eogar light are quite distinct, though not as clear as an ordinary photograph. The scientist Who made this discovery declares that by exposing a sack of sugar to strong sunlight for two hours enough light could be procured from it to illumine a small house for the same period.—London Tit-Bits.

An amusing story is told of how tbs tats Lord Fitagerald discomfited a treasury official who was sent over from England to complain of the excessive expenditure fur coal in the lord chief Justice's court. He received the —-ii and listened gravely and formally while the latter stated his errand and enlarged upon the importance of economy in the matter of fuel At the oonclusion of the discourse be rang the bell, and when the servant appeared said, •Tell Italy that the man has

Base ere p m tn one. The identity of each ■ Sets lost U a generalised n * ~

■ la Askars a.

A. C. Gilo. Contractor. Painting, Papering and Decorating —and— Deab-r In paints and wall paper; 87 E i’ practical rxperieooe. I bavs f of everything, and I handle t beet, with the beet of workmen. 818 Washington Street,

If yon wish to boy souvenirs to take home call at the Queen Jewelry Store Cap* May, and select. Prices the low eat. Repairing of all kinds a specialty Oo to Rally's, corner of Washington and Jackson streets, for Cauffman's Ginger Brandy. It it fine for eramc and disorders of tbe stomach.

A. C. OUe, 816 Washington street, is ba only place at whleb artists' - lertals mar ba obtained. Tbe yackl Clover. CepL B. Waite Bennett, is an excellent one to select for a fishing, sailing or crabbing trip. Captain Bennett knows tbs sounds like a book asd Just where to look for fish

wreeh every day. New Eng<an 1 paa nut Tafiy. 41 oents s pound, at Smith' 807 Waahlnetoo Btreec • We manufacture tbs majority of our own chocolates fresh every day at t. Ackarle’a, 515 Washington street.

Hot Innoh served after bathing boor dally free to gneeta and patrons a'

given W a limited Dumber of pupils i the usual raves. Please apply to Bag. Ktbxl D. Wan*, if Gape May City.

A fall Use ol lureltare at lowest cash priees to ba seen at Cliatoa Boo. drr’a old established storehouse. Mansion street. ~—-— ' * naonud.

To the Owners of Cottages. See that your tiu roots and epoutiu* are lu order before you leave for .your oily home, and loatruel roar local ageol to employ Charles A. Swain, the tin men, to repair them or replace them ■ they need lu 819 Jackson street; P.O Box 841. Pier Opera House. J. M. Wiener, manager of the Iron pier opera company has provided an. perlor attractions at the pier. The fascinating prima douna, Miss Mae Victoria, is one of tbe most accomplished singers who have recently appearen at Cape May. A wonder working magician of great skill, Prof. Herman, appeared last evening for the first time, and waa very ~ Ive In pleasing tbe andienoe. Other attractions are enumerated In the advertisement on third page. Tbe opportunity to ailoees these attraotioua should not be lost.

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COACHING In the fundamental or advanced branches of Mathematics, English, Ancient and Modem Languages by two Princeton graduates, Professors J. P. and J. R. Bogbex, principals of the academy at Bellefoate, Pa. This institution enjoys the reputation of famishing honor winners at each leading colleges as Bryn Mswr, Wellesley and Prinoetoo University. Special attention Is always given at this school to delicate and backward pupils. It’s location amidst tbe mountains of Peonaula makes it a most healthful refor tbe boys and girls who attend, us moderate. Consultation concerning coaching or with reference to tbe merits of tbe Academy, can be seOBred by addressing tbe piloolpals, general dellrary, Capa Mtr. •

Bicycle Headquarters. 490 Washington Street. Sole agent for Columbia and Harford ''beds, which are always on band for -. ' «-*— *» - * Re-

Delieiooa Cream Wafers can be always fresh, at P. Aekerle’s, 515 Washington street.

persons art hereby warned *r*lnst patting ashes, shells or other retax oa aay « the streets or high. la Cape May Oty. I he penalty

EhWWYLSAkRE.

is the custom on

many Engll-h yachts, the owner's quar tors are forward Instead of aft, as is usually the case, and the prlnci|ia] apartment on the main dock is a large ladies' saloon, which loads Iqre stairway aft to Uie dining saloon below This your Mr. Gould had

about ton fort token off tbe after c

the ktdius' saloiin, which be has converted into a smoking room mid buffet, where he can drink a eoeki.ill and smoko a friendly

cigar without being disturliod.

This room, though hardly notieeable. en account of Its »ln-. being only about feet square. Is cliicQy remarrkable for unique decorations and llie inscription. Its walls, which Distantly attract the tontlon of the most blase yachtsmen on

count of their I entity and originality.

The room which Mr. ftould calls l.li

“den" Is beautifully paneled in i ash, sniromulet by red leather oo

sofas While this is not very remarkable In Itself, Uie decorations are, for burned Into the wood fur about a tenth of an inch by the aid of an electric |«-n are (.-rollwork figure* running along tin-wall, sides and even In the beams supporting the ceiling. The contrast between Uie smoky

of the decorations and the white

background is remarkably beautiful

attracted the attention of i

.tor on tlie A Iolanta since the resin

rare any visitor should in for entering the room i for the decorations,

lias kindly burned Duo

the wall the following inscription: If oa my theme 1 rightly think, there are firs

reasons why we drink:

Good wine, a friend. b-oanM I'm dry. or I should be by and by, or any other reason While on the other side of the roon

tbe following lines:

Wooid'st thou know the secre t* of the i Only Uurec who brave it* dangers

^OUTII JERSEY RAILROAD. Royal Reading Route Fast through Express Iralns run dailv Cliestaut Street and South street Phllade,pbia. uuupused ol inagumceut Day Cos ' and Cafe tors' club &u Time-table in effect July 2. iW.-Sublc change. Leave CAPE MAY. - 3Q A. M.Express—Due at S 40. y 45 A M - , '- , l’ re ** — Duels*). 4 *5 ^ K, l ,re ** — DlieatS 00. 6 OO , M Hreurslon I Due at B 1(1. u '-e-' ISaturdavs onltl

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FOE CAPE MAY.

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ISLE CITY.

Excursion—Due S US. (Saturdays.Mily.) Express—Due at 10 SB.

H. C. THOMPSON, Agent. CAPE MAY BRANCH The New Jersey Trust and Sale Deposit Co. Cor. Washington and Ocean Sts. Main Office, 3d and Market Sts., Camden N. j. CAPITAL ... 8200.000 BE.VJ. F. KOWLBK, Prealdent. UEO. K. TAYLOB. Vice Presldart ALLEN TUDMPSON.Secretary and Treasurer. _ „ DIBEOTOKS: F. Waylusd ATga. Oioaok K.-Tatloz. Jaxu E. Baitlici. Gao act Bamsar i' m CLAKZ r ’‘ CICoI,r - K L “• UODFST, M. D. Joaa C. Bnasoa. Ubobab a—. iaOHaaFrairraa. Ja. J w. Caasar. Bx«. F. Fowlxe. CAPB MAY D1BECTOBB.

ISAAC H. SMITB.

A A. AKXSTBOXO. Solicitor.

J. M. K. HiLDarra.

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This Is about Uie first work of lu kind ever done by the electric pen. and Judging by the result on the Atalanta it ling qpen«d a now field for the (IcnuiwUui of natu as) WAHi—New York Sun.

Thera l«a«-rL-.ln nursrry In this dty where the poem with the ever recurring line '*110, ho, the little breaker* roar" Is as fsiulllur vs Aloibur Goose IteelL All the children, from the 10-ycar-aM, whose kindergarten days are u thing of the past,

tbe lisping B year-old, know tbe j hoert" The other day the 7was crossing the nursery with her od “set of dishes" In her arms 3 reached the middle of the room I, fell and the entire "eel" wan* There was hardly an unbroken

Piece among the lot. The 7-yeor-old. eft. ling among the ruin*, eet up each a howl ae it la rarely tbe fate of even nursery walls »o beer, whereupon tbe l-ymr-old, highly

id her sboutlne. "Rn

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Tbe new freshmen class of the CDiversity of Syracuse had not Iwcn on the college earnpue more than So minutes on the flret day of their college life when they had decided on a class yell and wero giving 1L It goes this way: BL kt, hi! Kl. kL kil Kin.

Aa Aggravated Caav, "Why under the sun docs Whim per )y ant a divorce* Ills wife bad B great money when he married her." “And aha haa it yet. That's the whole

g jj-AM Express-Due at U OS. Keturalng-Leave Sea Isle City j qq A M Express-Due alS 40.

4 05 '

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P M Excursion line at S 10.

(daturdajs onlrl

Shnrtct and qdlcksvt route between Cap • May and PhUadeliibla AnthracIteCoal use c cxdus Ivrly. No du-t. Smoke or Cinders. CHARLES A. BEACH H. u. BURNETT, Benl-Supt., Uen'LFrt.BPass. Agt Philadelphia. Philadelphia.

EDWARD HERZBERG (Mi S Arch Street Philadelphia. PRACTICAL TUNER and REPAIRER OF PIANOS .ra^oi^s a^^anstAM's^ studio ol Music,Cape May.

The “History ol Cape May Connty,” containing 480 paces, with forty-five illustraliona, can ho bad of Lewis T. Stevens, Room 3, 810 Washington street, or at tbe Stab office. Price 62. Boobd In cloth. tf S**r<iuU-H»Bd Fuinltnre bought and sold by J. „ Bet 1 set A Bro., 833 Washington street Goods tsken *

GOODYEAR’S RUBBER GOODS. LEATHER BELTING. Mechanical Rubber Goode of Every Kind. GARDEN HOSE. Hose Reels, Lawn Sprinklers,Etc. To-wn cfc Brottter. 607 Market Street, PhUadelphia, Penn’a. '

StO. Gold Filled Watch GIVEN AWAY FREE If You can Gqcmn or Huppl> Uie Omlted Lettera la ifte two Moat Prominent A amen In the Enltod Males. McE^NL-Y, -AND-

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Try Yon may win. Cut thD Out, Mall It. With a stamped addressed envelope, for reply and complying with our coudlliooa, we will ship you a watch. Ladles or Gents, tree of Charge, one that looks and wiu keep correct time equal tos*S watch. Hot a worthless Swiss wstch, buts reliable T-Jeweled American with a guarantee lor 4 years, will keep ourreet time lor S4 yean. A pattern sheet ol watches will be sent you to select Irom PENN S NEW YORK Presentation Watch Co.221N.KI - — "

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Chong Hop Eing, China-rare,- Tea . Japanese Gads, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS AND CURIOSITIES. 314 Washington SL, CAPE MAY.'.N. J.

Many Articles for household ‘use of best qualities China ware, Agateware, Glassware and similar goods carefully selected and sure to prove satisfatory at Phil.' adelphia prices. Prompt attention. . Goods delivered without charge. M rs. R.c. Hucugg 300 WMliingtoo BL

Artists’ Materials. * usbes, oils and water color outfits, tube colors, canvaa. s(retchere,academy boards, tourist and sketching umbrel- », oanvaa sketching stools end folding eels. A. C. GILE. 816 Washington Street, Cape May City. A. F. Todd, tbe artist photographer . foot of C< ingress Hall lawn, has been coming to Cape May for many years, and baa an unrivalled reputation for tbe productioo ol the most beautiful photographs. His mezzo-tints are mat vela of the art of photography. Rochester, Milwaukee and Tun hansel bottled beer served to familiee. J. J. Ratty, corner Washington and Jackson treeta.

Tbe best Balt Water Taffy Id Cape May Is made at Smith’s, 307 Washingon Street. e

at reduction in pric Queen Jewelry Store. See o: display.

Families served with fine Old Gibson Whiskey, Choice Brands of Wine* and Brandies and Rochester Beer. J. J. Ratty, corner Washington and Jaokon

pound. Smith’s. 807 W«t±

SATURDAY, DEAD-LOSS SALE. ~ *y Queen Jewelry Store. 11s HutmiH 11., tm mu. We can’t help it, we must do it. To-day and next I week we will break the low price sale record. It is not a question of profit; it is a question of loss to —and gain to you. Goods must go at any price. Best goods—least to pay. More money saving chances than ever before. Qualities high: quotations low. Never were lower—never will be lower. Don’t you think it is time to buy? w Otiuninf 0/ am md Rings From 910.00 Vp, | MOUNTED In Cither TTFFEAHY or BELCHER. LACE PINS, ^ From 90.00 Vp. SEAL RINGS From 98 50 to 95.00. (Chased Bings, All Styles, From 82.00 Up. Nickel Alarm Clock’s to-day at 95 cts