' • . t CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. I. NO. *8.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 1901.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

GOLDEN JUBILEE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES HELD ( LAST SUHDAY. Mamie, Speech end Prayer Ualte la Making the Fiftieth Analvcraary a Decided Sacceaa.

emcre were the report* published in Mondny moraine'* paper* of the Golden Jubilee serrices held on Sunday In the First Presbyterian Church of this ci commemorating the fiftieth anniversary the organization of" the church, which was founded on June 15. 1851. The Hkkau> in its last Saturday issue gave . of the pastors who bad served the chnrch

ime,

which was faithfully followed in execution with the exception that Ker. E. P. Shields, a fonaei pastor, was not able to be present, the consecration prayer being made by Rev. Daniel L. Hughes, V. D.; a retired Presbyterian clergyman, and in early year* con- , nected with the “Old Brick” Presbyterian Church at Cold Spring, from which membership the organizers of the Cape Island Presbyterian Chnrch came. Of the twenty-

day, none of which was able to be present at this Golden Jubilee. Senior Elder Joseph Q. Williams gave an interesting gulden story of the first ten ydBrs of the churchTor, up to the Civil War. G. Bolton Eldredgc,

mbersof the church.

PARAGRAPHS

AND COMMENTS Tile* About People tad Thlnge Told in

u Interesting Way.

One of tbe moat Important event* of the new theatrical season will be tbe advent of James K. Haokett—who, with bia charming wife, Mary Manoeriog, occupies a Columbia avenue cottage—aa an actor-manager. Mr. Hackelt will present Victor Mapee’ version of ‘‘Don Creaar da Sazan,” at Wallack'a Theatre, New York, on tbe evening of September

than fifty year* tbe gay

Spanish nobleman, Don Cmaar, baa sung j bis merry tougs and flaunted hi* tat- J tered cloak in tbe face of tbe grandee* of Spain on tbe stage. Don Omar was tbe renowned Jamee W. Wallack'a favorite character. N. P. Willis saw his perturmaDoe of it in London and said that tbe great actor aumianded the character with a “charm Irresistible." Other versions of tbe comedy were preted by Dion Hoaeicault and Charles Matthew*. All were moat successful. Edwin Booth played tbe part many times, mod it was one of bis favorites. Those who were fortunate enough aee Mr. Hackett's floe performance of

PERSONAL INTEREST

Mr. Dillon and Sr.

two original member, but three survive to- Hereotio, In the Maud Adam*' produc- " tloe of "Komeo and Juliet." can under-

stand bow well fitted’ be la to play this part of tbe light-hearted Spanish cavaJier. Mr. Hackelt come* of distinguished theatrical stock. His father, J.

one of the youngest memo

"gave in a remarkably well written paper, a Hsckett, was tbe must famous Falstaff history of the golden period from the war tbe world baa known, and his mother.

until the Centennial. Mr. Eldredgc is a non of Capt- James W. Eldredgc, and brother of Samuel F. Eldredgc, Esq . a [ most honorable repute, whose

ic down along the line

<wiUi those historically associated with the -

related story of the grand work of Yosag.Fcopte'a Christiza Endeavor Society from its assail beginning in 1888 to the preecat. The guide* stoty of the SMaday School, jaepmedin «.Ue nmrnr t. the. Superintendent. Joljn W. Mecrxy, wns, prC ( seated in excellenl manner by Miss Helen Y. Moore. The pastor. Rev. Edwin F. Gallagher. presented "The Golden Needs of the Chnrch,” which, of course, led np to the golden collection by six ushers, resulting in tbe gathering in of golden sheave* to the amount of s little over five hundred doljar*, which, srith the amonnt netted by tbe recent bazaar, Ufi, reaches almost to one thousand dollars this summer, and there is more yet to come in. The pastor in the evening preached upon the theme, “The Golden City." a sweet voice previona to tbe sermon rendering that beautiful solo. •The Holy City." Tbe music throughout the dsy was fully in keeping with and worthy tbe occasion. Back of the pulpit, in Urge golden letters were the words. “Golden Jubilee," while all about the altnr

were kn«y floral decorations.

who Is still living and bU constant panloa and adviser, starred for several seasons in successful play*. Mr. Hackelt began bis stage career leas than ten years ago. Few actors have become prominent in 10 abort a time, and tbe fact that be U now an actor-manager apeak* mucb for hla fine intelligence and sieadfsatiicss of purpose. He is a great favorite in PbiladelpbU and will be there later In the season In "Don Cesar." There U one glrfrioua privilege not re oeiviug adequate appreciation, nor IU pleasures sod benefits sufficiently sought

SLOT MACHINES SEIZED.

Tbk Law and Order Lcafiae Sweeps / Down on Cape May. '■ Sheriff John W. Reeves and Public Prosecutor R. C. Cole served warrant* Monday upon all persons barboring gambling slot machines, at tbe same time

seizing tbe machine*. ry

Tbe warrants were laeoAl upon eomjriaint of Rey.t}. H. Harm, aeeretary of the Law nod Order League. None of. those iufbticated seemed to have any warning of the coming of tbe officer*, and tbe machines were foaud in every esae 00m plained of except at Coogres*

Hall sod 00 tbe steamer Virginia. In each case tbe earrender of tbe

Abe warra«U were Mr*ed of say further trouble for the present A refusal to produce tbe machines would have resulted to the arrest of tbe Individual. Machines were found in tbe saloon* of 8. C. Powell, J. J. Ratty. E. W. Dale, Charles A. Btringfeiiow, Arnolds Brother*. P. 8. Rieger sad at tbe Sea Breeze-

and iron Pier.

A Chant* to Baa Atlantic Otiy. #1.00 Excursion via PWlatWlpbla ^od

Heading Route.

Tbe big seashore resort is now a rery bekgbtb of IU season. Tbe fa esplanade should be Been by every ous, with its thousands and thousands of pleasure seekers coming from all part* of tbs United States. A special train will lesvs Cape May nest Wednesday. August 98th, at #.16 a. m.; Gape May Cod it Bouse 8.48 a.m., sod leave Atlantic City 5 00 only at Caps MgeCaurt E will be sold at special rate of #1 00 for tbs mood trip. Child ran between 6 and H year* of sgs haj/ ratsa. Tbssa ticket* will bo good -fltfy os data

to osjey the blrasingsof a sojourn by and that is such as rosy be found by rising early and by repairing to tbe ocean front to enliale tbe pure, bracing air that is sweeping over tbe Cape before the great "orb of d*y»' arises to dissipate tbe exbilcraiing prop,-nice of tbe atmosphere. No one has any idea or understanding of tbe forces of Nature in this

they prevail iu utter contrast

to those -xerled at later periods of tbe day. To trll tbe truth, too many people j lire at tbe »rong end of toe day. and instead of rialug "with tbe lark," they Indulge In tbe larks that bare an adverse influence at tbe last end of tbe day. That old maxim, “early to bed *nd early to rise," that, we are assured, would make ua •‘healthy, wealthy and wiae,” scorns to be out of vogue, and those who have leisure are largely In tbe bablt of ifeking it late to bed and late to

sweet the morning sir, as

compared with later hours, whether iu city or country, mountain or seashore, and whether In pursuit of la Boland

pleasure aud health. In this

day and generation people postpone the act of retiring for rest to as late an hour as possible, and are loath to leave tbelr beda'in tbe morning. How many invalids are advised that tlelr greqt treed Is a change of air, and they go from one section of country, or from one climate, to another In search of an slmoepbeA that will invigorate and lengthen 5. •‘Sweet tbe quiet evening," Is * pretty beginning of a charming Utils song, but It does not blut at any true daiigfata in remaining out till midnight. Anyway, sweeter still Is tbe bracing

sir, and more beautiful to

Nature are the bum and bustle of Ilfs and •the best of tbe day” come to blur and to burden the fair face of Nature. Come now, tot ua reaeon together! Look

sun rises! Fill

yoar lungs with tbe heeling breath from Old Kcpuins's bound leas surface! Aud you wUI say—This I* grand! This Is

eoMsr wby you

Miss Canning, Henry Neely, Mr. 8imp-

*00,

and Mrs. H. S. Vaudever. Mr*. Dr. Milton 8. Marcy, of Peoria, Hi., formerly Miss Elizabeth Hildreth, la making a week** Vizit to her relatives In'this city, being entertained by slater, Mr*. M. L. Richardson, -at Star Villa. A lady friend from Peoria sc-, companies Mrs. Marcy. >Ir. and Mr*. W. R. Hallowell, of Philadelphia, spending tbe season at tbe Traymore, Atlantic City, were on Wednesday guests of Mrs. Hslloweirs mother, aud brother, Wm. G. Essen. Many dear friends of Mrs. Hallowell were delighted to aee her. Samuel Stevens, a prosperous fanner at Woodruff, Cumberland county, about seventy 3ears of age, to visiting friends this week in tbto section. What is remarkable about this visit to that Mr. Steven a, In making tbto trip, took bia first ride on a railroad train. Mr. John C. Tracy, of Conshoboekea, Pa., was tbe guest of Dr. M. O’Hara at his Ja. kson street cottage Sunday last. Mr. Tracy to one of tbe lead lug men of that busy manufacturing town, being lied with bis father iu the extensive coal and grain buslines of Tracy A

“on.

Ex-C>ngressman George Hire*, ol Salem, stalwart and true in Republican Uni as be is In bis burinem relations and fo social lutercunrae, to again a welcomed visitor at tbe Cape. Mr. Hires to anlfaring somewhat from an attack of bay fever, wbtcb we trust our olimatie iuflus will speedily dissipate, r. Charles H. Corson, of New York Otty, formerly of this county, visited here s portion of tbe week, entertained by bis brother In-law, J. R. Wilson, at' tbe El heron. Mr. Corson, on bis way bitber, mgde a visit to near relatives at

glorious! And you *01 wot

bsve not ac long ago.

Yacht Races at Staac Harbor. Tbs epee raoes of tbe oat boat class of Cape May county occurred at Stone Harbor tost Saturday. Tbe Katherine, J. 8. Reiss, of Philadelphia, owosr, finish*!

Cap. May. third, to 1.44. sad Maaoet, W. C. Feck, of PhitodaipMa, fourth, - <u_ *.•« d" Way, pttrtad, disabled and tb

GOSSIP OF THE RESORT DT WHICH YOU MAY BX MEI TIDIED. Many Visitor# in Town in Search of Health and Rest—The Doings of

0or Beside its in Brief.

Rev. H. C. Hampton, wife and charmlog daughter Gertrude, of Oceaovlile, have returned borne after spending a week with tbelr reliUve-, Mr. and Mrs.

William E. Lafferty.

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hetoae are entertaining at tbelr cottage. Mrs. Graham. |

t to whether It

lions of tbe ild be paid,

ally favor tbe paymenf of tbe bill, but tbe'visitors who are cottage owners ob-

ject to it.

OBITUARY. Mms. Mary L. Cuapi ain. Mr*. Mary L Chaplain, widow of the tote William J. Chaplain, died on Friday of Uat ik, in Philadelphia, aged 86 year* She had a long life of active nsefnlncM, devoting much of her time to trying to benefit Mr*. Chaplain . was one of the founders of Ihe^Nortbcrn Home for Friendless Children in 1854, and w*» the last snr vivor of the charter members. She had been Recording Secretary of the Board of Managers for many years, and alwray* took the greatest interest in'the welfare of the children of the home, CAtny times visiting great self-sacrifice, after they had left the home and had secured situations dhewhere, keeping an interest in many of these young people ’until they had

Dorchester, iu tbe adjoining county of reachea the years of manhood and

Cumberland, and returning stopped off

at South Beaville for a brief stay.

State Senator Herbert W. Johnson, of Camden county, is firmly attached to Cape May, aud Cape May, also, is attached to Seuator Johnson and hi* esti-

hle family. He Is tbe senior member

of tbe firm of Johnson A Stokes, serds-

tbe well-known Market street

bouae, Philadelphia. He is a gentleman worthy of even higher political prefer-

ment at the bands uTbi^ party.

Dr. Cbas. M y Taggart; a well-known Quaker City physician, w*» a prominent visitor noticed ob the strand,tbto Week. He U a son of former Assemblyman Taggart, of Montgomery.county, whose ability and Independent political thought brought him into favorable notice some year* ago, and made him a formidable

ipetitor foF tbe United Bute* Sena-

te rshlp during M. 8. Quay's first candi-

dacy for that office.

Visitor* to tbe Cape tbto week were Mr. and Mr*. Nathan Henderson, from Minneapolis, Minn., where Mr. Heodeito extensively engaged in lumber lues*. They were gueat* of .Mr. and Mr*. Maakel Sharp, tbe totter being a r to Mr. Henderson, their native borne being at Dorchester, on Maurice river. The visitors were here two years ago. Mr. Henderson's old friends aud relatives always gladly welcome him. Tbe tost totter received by Mr. and Mr*. Wm. P. Cambio* from tbelr daughter. Miss Helen Com bios, who to traveling with her uncle, Mr. P. S' Reman, in foreign lauds, was written in The Land of tbe Midnight Bun," and tell* of wondsrful aceues and Interesting object toasoos far beyond what school histories or utos of travel can reveal, far away Lapland tbto latest epistle was ed. To a young person of Mtoa

THE MILLER ORDER HELD UP A Great Difference of Opinion Over the Action of C««ncll. President of City Connell F. Sydney Townsend still refuses to sign tbe order passed by majority vote at tbe last meeting of City Connell for ex-Beoator Lemuel E. Miller. This order was for] #2000, and given in consideration of tbe j Senator’s effort* to advertise Cape May, but It to believed to have been a donation to Senator Miller to repay blm for hto efforts In establishing tbe ferrage Hue across Delaware Bay from Lewes aud tbns opening a new line of communication with Baltimore and tbe Booth. Some two year* ago when tbe matter was first talked abont at a large meeting of citizens the people practicatlv said by a series of resolution* that the city authorities should donate toward such an enterprise, which has proved Itself good omen for tbe place and started tbe

town on Its boom.

By reason of tbto new line much additions! business has been done here and very large Increase In tbe number of Baltimore visitors has been made.

City Council shortly after bad a

log and authorized Miller to act aa city’* agent, but when Miller brought suit some of tbe taxpayers obtained oertlofarted proceedings and Miller did not get any .noney. Some time ago Council voted tbe order, but President Towo•eod to simply bolding it out with tbe expectation that some on* will Institute proceedlngi to test tbe legality of It. There to a great difference In tbe

opinion* of tbe citizen* aa should be paid. Tbe bote

hood. For Tear* she made the children happy at Christmas times, and wearied in getting and soliciting gifts for

-long a summer resident of

Cape May. The funeral occurred last Mon-

d*y.

Church No tic .a.

In the Firat M. B. Church at the loming services a large class of probationrs will be received into fall connection in tbe chnrch, after which the pastor, the Rev. C B. Fisher, will preach to them a abort

'Christian Consttncy.

ling, at 8 o’clock, the pastor’s theme will be “A Bomb-shell in Ephesns.” Strangers cordially welcomedAl the First Presbyterian Church, caiur street, the Rev. Edwin F. Gallagher will speak to-morrow (Sunday), at 10.30, of "A Victor Tried and True.” and at 8 p.m. he will present “Our Picture as Drai Isaiah.” The Sabbath School will convene 14 o'clock. Visitors made welcome. Rev. Charles D. Parker, the pastor, will occupy the pulpit of tbe Baptist Church to-

lorrow. • ,

Rev. James P. Buxton, rector of St. Ji Chnrch, Drifton, Pa., will preach m SL John's P. B- Chnrch here to-morrow,

re m »

Not “Ml** Gray.” A very "pretty seaside picture of Mrs. H. E- Burbank, of Chi cage, appeared in Wednesday's Philadelphia’s Inquirer as “Miss Gray, one of Cape May’s fairest belles.’' Mrs. Burbank left Cape May three weeks ago, and while here wxa a'guest -of'the “ It is ss important to "know;

SALT WATER

AND SAND

HOW THE BEACH A5D THE SURF UfllTE IH THEIR 0FFER1HGS. The Salty, Snrfy Fringe of the Sea and

the Adamantine Bnrfaoe of tl Strand Commented Upon.

.a be plays hto

cunning part? him stupid.

Aits from heart to heart? On tbe strand he to so saucy; In the surf he’s never fair; For his story is quite glossy. That you dare not kick nor swear. So yon let him tell his story. As be whispers in your ear, ‘Till yon feel to love is glory. And yonr heart wells np a tear. Then o'erbead is fairest weather; Underfoot bow soft tfa^sand! Cnpid brings two hearts together, Clinging closely to the strand. Love brings light—there is no sorrow, All 1a well that endeth well; Love to-day, and wed to-morrow; Cnpid rings the wedding bell.

splendid youuu girl,

pany to mucb sought by hosts of young friends upon tbe strand, to Mtoa Edna Hill, eldest daughter of Mr. aud Mr*. RobertC. Hill, of Philadelphia, sojourning with mother and sister at Tbe Brfcxm. Miss Hill to tall and graceful, and ion than all, baa a sweet disposition, that throw* about her an Irresistible ebann. She inherits an abundance of good traits from both father and mother. A very worthy young woman, of wboae departure we mast speak, to Mtoa Pritchard, of Frankford avenue, Philadelphia, who, with her invalid father, baa been stopping at tbe Hotel Columbia. While ihe baa not very largely enjoyed strand pleasures, though almost a dally visitor it, owing to tbe fact of bearing domestic respouslbllillea left upon her by tbe death of her mother and tbe illness of her father. Not Improving as be hoped. Mr. Pritchard thought It bet return to tbe quiet of hto home. Mtoa Pritchard's young friends have for bex

mob love and sympathy.

There to no mistake about tbe common verdict that tbe at rand this season I* more continuously crowded with bathers and spec la lor* tbto summer than many seasons past. That to to a*Y, for several years tbe patronage of tbe seabathing establishments has been quite spasmodic—great crowds Sundays, and big falling off noticeable during tb week. Now’every day finds tbe beach thronged at both tbe upper and lower bathing grounds. True, tbe temperature sad general bathing conditions have been exceptionally fine, but there to a happy spirit of enthusiasm manifest which keeps well up to tbe blgb notch of enjoy-

1 Tbe picture was obtained, we *

York Bros, (composed of Stltes York and Charles York), to a firm of 000trectors who have a splendid repot*lion for contracting and building. They do

wall, and are;

The Cause of Tai Increase.

Many taxpayers are complaining about tbe I no rose in tbelr tax bills, which was to be expected, sod wbloh was a natural

see of tbe Increase in tbe ex-

pendltures by the county and city official*. Tbe amount needed for city pnrpoae* this year to be raised by Uxes is ♦4SL.982, against tbe sum of #31,432 1900. In addition to (be #43.032 there to to be raised for county purposes about #0,800, and for Bute school tax which about 00 per cent, comes back to tbe city, about #5,000. making in all about #59.000 in found numbers, Against #42,000 In 1000. The Board ff Assessors, Mews. J. Stratton Ware. -William F. William* and Cbartos T. Campbell, saw fit not to raise tbe rate in order to raise tbe extra amount of money, but to raise tbe valuation* of tbe property. They raised them so h Igb that tbe rate waa lowered from #2.60 1 #100 to #2.40. Iu the Increase of the valuations tbe city baa also to pay a county and school tax, making that additional sum of #4,000 to be paid outside of tbe city, which would not have to have been paid bad tbe valuations not basoi raised, and only tbe rate increased. Tbe increase In the city*# expenditure* I* caused by tb* following items: Police, #390; fire and water raalna, #«,880; Incident*]*. #9,000; Interest, #1.280; pay. mant of school bonds, #1,000, and inter-

sat 00 school bond*. #1,525.

of lbs most subsunilal residence* In this rfly bate been erected by them. They can easily be reached by letter throng., the Cape May post office, or by calling or leaving order, a*,tbelr residence, 019 Qumn street, or 1951 Washington street. "“Sr-S

Have you visited tbe store of Mrs. Mil. .too Hand recently?* If not, yoc shoo Id do ao at once; Inspect tbe new line of ladies' wrapper*. Rare bargains In dry gUXto. notion* and ahoea, corner Broadway aad 4th avenae. Our regular 40c. marshmdloua In one pound box, 10c; free sample*. W. 8. Hogan,' corner Washington and Decatur

FACTS IN BRIEF. Hatter# of General and Local Intemt Men ti one a. Samuel T. Bailey bas resigned as a member of the Board of Education. Charles T. Shaw, of Holly Beach, has bad bto pension restored and increased to #10 per month. Senator Robert E. Hand bas recommended tbe appointment of Herbert M. Carroll for postmaster at Deuntoville, to sneoeed Frank Ernest. * He". M. Hall Snodgrass, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, South Seaville, baa received a call from tbe Baptist Church at Parkersburg, W. Va. Tbe Herald to under obligations to tbe ‘‘Dally Star” for favore granted last week In allowing n* the use of tbelr press, while our own waa temporarily disabled. Dr. Wesley R. Wale* has been appointed by Governor Voorbees a commissioner for New Jersey to tbe Inter, national Good Roads Convention to be held at Buffalo, Septemoer 16-21. Tbe pilot boat Philadelphia was in collision on Wednesday, while steaming off Cape Henlopen, with tbe Norwegian steamship Anagar, of tbe Brauer Steamahlp Line, bound from Hamburg to Philadelphia. The new light and water plant at Cape May Court House to abont completed, and It to expected that by the end of tbto week tbe conuty-eeat will again be lighted by electricity and tbe water supply in operation. Tbe citizens of Cape May were startled by an alarm of fire about 4 30 on Tuesday morning, when the laundry of Hop Lee waa found to be burning, because of tbe too close proximity of two red hot furnace* to a wooden partition. Tbe furnaces were used to beat the room in which clothes were dried. Tbe laundry to on tbe north aide of Washington street. Tbe building belongs to Councilman John A'.ins. About #100 of damage was done. Tbe prompt arrival and efficient work done by the Fire Department prevented a greater conflagration. City Solicitor James M. E. Hildreth lias advertised for sale, on September 23 and October 21, tbe properties of all those who are delinqnent in tbeir tax for tbe years of 1808, 1809 and 1900. Tbe amount of unpaid taxes, according to tbe advertising aggregate, to about #20,000. Tbto to offset by promissory notes wbieb tbe city bas bad to borrow Iu anticipation of receiving tbe taxes which are now delinquent. Tbe note* are abont #10,000 In excess of the amount of tbe taxes, which to accounted for by tbe failure to ccfilect the taxes on personal property because of tbe time having expired in which personal property could be sold and thereby receive what was due it. Iu order to relieve tbe city of the differeooe between tbe note and the taxes, money must be raised to liquidate tbe note*, which, in other words, will ba compelling tboee who pay taxes to pay tbe personal taxes of those who have not

paid.

Notice to Taxpayers. Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Appeal in tbe case of taxation in and for the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, will meet at the City Hall, in said city, at the comer of Washington and Franklin streets, on the third Saturday in August (17th), and irat Saturday in September (7th), 1901, at the hour of teh o'clock in the forenoon of each day, and will continue in session until the duties required of them shall be performed. Dated Cape May, N J . July xj, 1901. * Jakes Leaking, Collector of Taxes.

The “Homestead,” under tbe maoageicnt of John J. Ratty, and on which a large amonnt of money bas been expended during tbe last year, to one of tbe best realanranta and sample rooms In Cape May. It is located ou tbe corner of Wasblugten and Jackson streets, tbe moat central point the town. Grill rooms have been provided for special pantos. Tbe beat of service to had at that place. Mr. Ratty to ably assisted in tbe manageit of the ’’Homestead” by hto boo, J. J. Ratty, Jr. Overcoat* are note necessity, but Blue Flame oil stover are, aa to demonstrated by all tbe good bouaewivea about Cape May. A fur oooq having used them, it to impossible to get along without them, lliey are found at tbe depot of Charles A. Swain, 817 Jaokaon street, wboae store to well stocked not only with stoves, but with-all other household utentiis; and, by tb* way, Mr. Swain repairs leaky roofs Drop him a post*! card or telephone blm. If y*u are In nssd of ladles' ai iralsblngs, or show. Inspect 1 carried by K. Conley, 40* Wi Big red notice in ladle*’ shirt *■* Agent for Barnes.

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