CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. L NO. 35-

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1901.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

municipal BATTLE

THE ttEAT. ISSUE BEFORE THE PEOPLE 18 OOUNOILMAXIO. Effort! Will Be Made bj the Friend* of the Ga* Company to Secure Oontrol of That Body. The municipal fight which will occur on XoYember 5 will be the fierceet thU city has wltneeaed in many year*. The term* of Coaucilmeo Akin*. Creewell and Henry expire. That will leave In Council Meear*. Church and Townaend, who are accredited with being favorable to Mr. Edmunds and hi* gas interval*, and Measra. Halpin, Hand, Ware and Wllaou, who ate said to be opposed absolutely to substituting gas for electricity for public lighting, although Mr. Hand voted for the gas contract in December last, which the irlty ha* not yet got clear of, and which it will not get clear of without considerable c«t. Taking past records for future guidance, the hold over members of Council stand, therefore, three against gaa. two for gas and one undecided. If Um- people do not want gaa they rou* at the onmtug election choose at least two anti-gas men, and to make things more certain they ought to elect the whole three members. On the other band, the gas company, if they elect two men, they may, with the aid of Hr. Hand, get the neoeaaarr five votes to # vote the Cspe Island Qas Company a contract for five year*. The conseqat-noe of making such a contract would be the winding up of the business of lbe present electric light company, and the extermination of a competing light emupany in Cape May, a matier of vital importance to the business lute rests of the town. In all probability the gas company would notify lbe public that then-would be electric light introduced by Lbemst-Ives, which of course they amid do, and no doubt would do. But lu this case they would control all public lighting franchises and sat arbitrary priors, and say to the _c-iinimwn Hi i t afiev could have theii choice of light. But how shout the price? It would be high. Biuce tbe coming of tbe electric light company, la which some local capital is Invested, tbe price of gaa lias cine down from #2.75 per thousand to $2. with a discount of 2o per cent, on immediate cash payments or il.50 net. To compete with £aa, tbe electricity is not exhorbitaut In Its cost. From the present outlook it stein* as if the gas company has tbe best of tbe controversy, as they have a quasi contract with the city, made last December, but which was recorded by Council after the citizens protested in irublic uieetiug. Tbe gas company then cenioraried the proceedings of Council lu recindiug the contract, so that if the recinder is set aside tbe contract will sUod, while the citlxens have stood by and have not taken out a certiorari against the original ooutract, which was purely Illegally made, but which will stand if not attacked in the courts. It la, of course, not too late to take such action. If the gas company wins at law or before the people lu November, the city will have to pay for so much of the alleged contract as has been performed since January 1st last. About 100 gas lights have been bunting all the time, aod if the gas company was not so sanguine of success, they would not waste all of tins gas which has been

burned.

Tbe gas company also baa a bright outlook in tbe chances of electing three Council men in tbe coming contest, because they have the Democratic leader, ex-Mayor J. Henry Edmunds, with them, and also can, without doubt, have the friendship of the undisputed Republican leader, Senator Robert E. Hand. One of tbe principal owners of the Cspe Island Gas Company is Bute Railroad Dartd Baird, of Camden, wbo also has close business aod political relations with Senator Hand, who is not tbe man to go back oo his friends wbo so materially aid him in securing his election*.

DELEGATES

ELECTED.

Election Held is Brook's Hfill-Veaee Spokes of for Ofioe. At the Republican primaries in this city on Thursday evening the following dele gates in favor of Alfred Crease for Sheriff were elected to attend today's county convention: Joseph Hand. Geoige L. Lovett, Poatmsster Walters. Learning, Matthew Benckert, B. Swain HUdreth, Allen W. Wale*. Charles Sandgran. James A. Williams and William R. Turner. In West Cspe May the following delegates were chosen: Samuel Eldridge, Wm. Godfrey and Walter Trusty. Several candidates are being brought forward by themselves snd their friends for the coming municipal contest, some of them being: Mayor—Mayor Thomas W. Millet, exMayor Joseph Q. Williams. Recorder—Recorder John W. Thompson, ex-Collector William Porter. Council — Conncilman R. J. Creswell, Councilman John Akins, Edward E. Townsend, Dr. Bmlen Physick, Robert S. Hand, Eldridge Johnson. Joseph K. Hand. Maakel Sharp, Mortimer D. Learning, George C. 1 Crawford. O. L- W. Knerr. William R. Sheppard. Assessor Charles T. Campbell, ex-Assem-blyman William T. Stevens. Collector—Collector James Learning. Treasurer — Treasurer Isaac IL Smith, Freeholder Westlc} R. Wales. Commissioner of Appeal — Lemuel E. Miller, Thomas R. Wales, Theodore Mueller. Constable-Constable Edwin P. Clark, Henry Scigfried. Overseer of the Poor—Overseer James

FOURTH WARD NOTES.

n enjoys the pleasure

Mrs. Lewis X. Smith is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Mary Loper, thl* week. Miss Bessie Laufliu ei of riding as well

Mrs. J. P. Bcbellenger and daughters were visiting friends in tbe ward on Monday. Mias Clara Weeks, of Erma, spent a few days of last week with Mrs. Lea is N. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bonder

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local Interest Mentioned. Fresh milk dally at Mecray's Market. Humors are rife that a new hotel is to be erected this winter. Tbe County Courts have adjourned until the 22d .of the present month. Why not buy milk where yon get your groceries, of J. W. Mecrsy & Bro. Tbe Democrats of Cumberland county have nominated J. Ogdon Burt for titale Senator, and Samuel 8. Steelman aod Anson J. Camp for Assembly. Tbe first meeting this whiter of the Cape May County Teachers' Association will be held In tbe High School Building

u>-day.

It I* rumored that ex-8enator Lemuel E. Miller baa a project oo foot to build a trolley road down Washington and Lafayette streets. Tbe Democrats will, on Thursday of next week, elect delegates to attend their inty convention to name candidates on Ssiurdsy next. The Cape May County Grand Jury for the September term of court will res* aeruble next Wednesday to consider wbsi business there may be to come before It. The Board of Registry snd Election will meet on Tuesday next from 10 a. m to B p. m., to revise and correct tbe lists of voters. If job want to vote, be sure your name la on tbe Hat It Is said that Upper Township will bring forward tbe name of Constable John W. Gandr for Sheriff at tbe Republican County Convention, which meets at Cape May Court House to-day. City Council met in special session on Tuesday evening sod called together tbe Commlasiouers of Appeal to assess some roperties which were not **sns*cd at tbe Tbe new launch recently completed by ex-Assemblyraan William T. Stevens for Judson I). Bennett John W. Mecrsy. Henry MrKi-an Hsalebnrst and Captain Maurice Cresse has been named the "Cape

May.”

The First National Bank la doing a ilcndid business for a new institution, business Is conducted on a careful.

paoy, and. with such conditions, oo need be surprised to witness s H

Edmunds coalition. Such s combination

would be a strong ooe to beat

Ex-Beoaior Lemuel E. Miller Is said to

be after a franchise and contract for

electric light company himself, and he will no doubt make an effort to further bis owe Interests, who. at a progressive citizen, ought to be entitled to some oott-

Philadelpbla this week. Pilot Harry B. Hand baa about completed Some extensive improvement* his pretty snd comfortable residenre. Bennett Bros., painter*, have about completed painting tbe exterior of the Clarence Gallagher collage. That search light shedding lit bright rays on a certain dark corner of thl* tion la greatly appreciated by the turruuuding neighborhood. Wedding bells have been beard tingling in tbe far-off distance for some time past, but they now draw suaplcloualy sar Scbellliiger’s Landing. M. Ball Ik recently purchased a young aurrel mare to mate up a team, and as they stand to-day there are few belter atched and more attractive than ibis Mr. John Foster, of Philadelphia, of Ur. and Mrs. Amoriab Foster, of this place, came down on Saturday last, spending Sunday with his parents and an attractive belle In this vicinity. Our boys snd girls are busily engaged lu making mail shirt* and armor plate for bodily pmteetiou, feeling that after their experience on a recent evening It might be needful in their celebration of

Valentine's nigbt.

Mr. ana Mr*. M. B. Scull were visiting In Seaville and Denniaville on Tuesday, the latter place being tbe scene of Mr. Beall's home In bis boyhood days, and while there called on many old friends

acquaintance*,

ork Bros , Messrs. Charles snd SUtea, leading contractors and builders here, are not only doing s creditable job, but adding fame to their widespread reputation aa master mechanics. Tbelr latest contract is tbe Haxleburst cottage, on Washington street. Mrs. A. A. Boyer, accompanied by her daughter, tbe refined, accomplished and attractive Mies Alice, were down over Sunday, stopping at ooe of the leading ere. Mr*. Boyer is a sui of many year*’ standing, snd only recenU; clewed her cottage for tbe lira. F. L. Smith, accompanied by her ■tar, Mrs. Harry O. Smith, made a topping aod buslnem trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday. While there Mrs. F. L. Smith invested 1150 tn one of tbs latest atylm snd makes of spindle, which has dust proof bubs, rubber tires snd

yet liberal, pnliey. It U purely a local «ptlon to be held in the parwamge :„.>itniLu, ..Wl -K-n — A.-Wi 00 Tuesday evening, October 15. when

light company, which Is owned by local renUcwu snd pareuns owning Urge property in teres, s here, will no doubt be oared for under th« direction of u-Mayor Jam** M E. Hildreth.

institution ami when we dobutluesa with it, we do bualtxa* with our own people. The Five Mile Beach Sun, although bnt s trifle over a year old, is already one of tbe beat newspapers In Cape May Comity. It Is edited by T. C. Hamilton, wbo was for some montha previous to establishing the Son, editor of tbe Cane May Wave. The Son Is replete with news

of that locality.

Thirty-two Inmates of the Masonic Home st Burlington. N. J., ware here on an outing on Saturday last. They dined st the Brexton with Brother Creewell, the popular bonlface. Members of Cape Island Lodge, No. SO,' called upon them

while here.

David Gibbs, tbe 14-year-old colored hoy, who waa last week convicted of petty larceny from tbe laundry of Wab Lee, of this city, was sent to tbe New Jersey Reform School at James burg, Prosecutor of the Pices Eugene C. CoV has announced that when court reetables, 00 tbe 22d Inst., that all the iodictmenta against tbe llqnor men and bat borers of clot machines will be moved, and that they will all be tried, if It takes until Christmas to hear them. Joel Cooley, wbo waa indicted by the eoent grand jury for an attempt to assault and rob Nathaniel Hawkins, a Millville giasa blower, and who was convicted Iasi week, baa been sentenced by Judge Vnnrbeea to two yean of servitude Ic tbe Stale prison. Tbe Three Brother*, a schooner built st Tucks hoe, this oouuty, In iSTt, snd

c Ctxwspcal 1 Friday tnt

morning of last week with a

moke City, Md., for Philadeli. waa In charge of Captain Wectcott. Heretofore all three of tbe county

_or<.ner» have been elected on tbe 1 year. Dr. Charles B. Corson reelj during tbe year, snd Governor Voor appointed George Sayre in his stead, to serve until the November election. Tbe man chosen this year will serve for three

years.

Tbe Republican County Cooreutioc. which will assemble st Cspe May Court tiouae this afternoon, will simply meet snd ratify tbe rejection made by Senator Robert E. Hand snd Uk followers. The ticket is understood to be as follows: Assembly. Lewi* M. Cn-ree. of f City; Sheriff, Alfred Craaaa, of < Creek; Coroner, George Sayre, of M Tbs Board of Health mat to re •Melon on Mouday evening ervd again the aubjeet of • mueqaltoM by tbe use of ei

JUNIOR. LEAGUE STOCKING SOCIAL

The Tcrangiten snd Their Friends Had s PiesMnt Time Last Tuesday. The Stocking Social, under the ampice* of tbe Junior League of the M. E. Church, which waa held in the chapel on Tuesday evening laat, October 8, proved to be a very enjoyable event and a success. The time pasted very quickly and pleasantly. Tbe literary programme was a credit to the league, and the programme was a* follow*: Solo, Mia* May Neal Accompanied at piano by

Mias Etta Taylor.

Recitation, James Fisher

MU* Marie Setnler

Solo, Mias Lena Hughe* Accompanied at pitno by Miss Blanche Hughes. Reading. Miss KUa Bush Harp Solo, Miss Anna Crowell Recitation, Mis* Julia Blalncr Solo, Mis* Anna Long Solo. MUa Bessie Entriken Accompanied st piano by Miss Louisa Bush. * Chorus. Junior League Refreshment* were served, and the rest of the evening eras spent in a social way. Mis* Melvin* Learning, the treasurer, and mi tie, have been untiring ,n theii effort* to make the social a success, and they extend in behalf of the Junior League their sincere thanks to all kind friends who assisted them by contributing through the in any way to the success of

the social.

First M.’e" Church.

Next Sunday win be a day of general r joicing and tiumkagiviny in the Methodist Church. The pastor, the Rev. C B. Fisher, will preach st 10,30 on “Our Gospel Campaign.'' At 7.30 p. m. his theme will be “The Greatest Question Ever Asked—the Answer " Last Sunday was a red letter day in the history of the church. At the beginning of the year the officials set before them the financial goal of the year the payment of the entire floating indebtedness of $1100. This sum U now covered in cash and rclUble subscriptions. In addition, the pastor has already begun the final contest with the principal mortgage debt that reThis sacrificing people now see the first light of tbe long hoped for dawning. The Ladies’ Aid and Epworth League arc a committee of arrangements for a great re-

PERSONAL INTEREST. Gouip of the Resort In Which Ton May Be Mentioned. Ex-Mayor Joseph Q. Williams is being spoken of a* a Democratic candidate for Mayor. Mortimer D. Learning, wbo has been ill for about three weeks, is able to be about

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Met Joying a visit to Philadelphia

ty «

iher of the church and present as the guests of the committee, to join in thanksgiving and exiange of greetings. Presbyterians Call a Pastor. The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church met on Wednesday evening and with about 175 peraons present, and with seven votes opposed, decided to call as tbeir pastor Rev. Edwiu F. Gallagher, who baa been tbe acting pastor tbe past six months. Tbe matter will now be referred to tbe West Jersey Presbytery for farther action. Chnrch of the Advent. At the Episcopal Chnrch of the Advent, Lafayette street, beginning Sunday, October 13. and until further notice, services ill be held as follows: Sunday—Morning prayer, 10.30 o'clock; Sunday School, 3 o'clock: evening prayer, 8 o'clock. Thursday*—Evening prayer, 8 o'clock. Death of John Blockson. In recalling the sad death of John Blockmi, who died recently at the residence of is son, of Port Elizabeth. bring* to our minds the deep sorrow and grief of his widowed mother, Mr*. Enoch Blocksom, who is now 84 year* of age, and who, for many years past has found much comfort in leaning upon the tender care of this loving, effectionate son, whose life and strength since the death of the husband and father has been devoted to the gentle, unselfish, aged mother who has the heart-felt sympathy of a wide circle of devoted friend^. The 56 years of age. He was conscientii ” J ' always

dphl*. She Min-* .

Mayor MUok a CaafiMtit^. Mayor Thomas W. Millet is a full-fledged candidate for the Republican nomination for the office which he now holds. The

ihich- have been

pa*t

withdraw from the by enemies who want to injure him before the paople. Mrs. Milton Hand, of .West Cape May baa received bar Fall atock of goods, which hi composed of all the latest styles of wearing apparel. Her stock of no and other articles are replete, and of tbla Autumn's parThey are sold at Almost everything in them linos are to ba found in her waU-aaii *. It la no trouble for bar soda. Borne rare and special bargataaare to ba bad hyaalltagU W “

Mrs. Harriet S. Hughes and daughter MUa Charlotte, have been passing the presat week in Philadelphia. Mias Louise Warrington and Misa Sallie Williams were visitors early in the week with ex-Mayor Frederick J. Melvin and Misa Melvin at the Hotel Hanover, PbiU-

delphia.

Mrs. Mary E. Sawyer, widow of the late Col. Henry W. Sawyer, baa removed from her West Cepe May farm to cottage on Washington street for the

winter.

Mrs. Bennett and tbe Mlsaee Bennett, of Mooreetown, N. J., will again occnpy •this winter tbe cottage of Captain James T. Smith, at the corner of Ocean aud Hughes street*. Mrs. M. E. Heise bss purchased, It is ■aid, tbe cottage property on Ocean street, formerly belonging to ex-Tax Collector George L. Lovett, and lately owned by tbe Cspe May Saving Fund aod Building Association. Painter A. B. Little will improve the appearance of tbe Decatur street home of O. L. W. Knerr. Mr*. Emma Johnson, of Corona, Long Island, widow of tbe late Dr. Frederick L. Johnson, is a guest of ex-City Ti urer and Mr*. Eldridge Jobnaou. Miss Florence Johnson, daughter of Mr. Eldridge Johnson, will short]) go to Cleveland. O, to viait her brother, Lawyer Henry II. Johnson and Mrs. JohnMr. and Mrs. Henry A. Jackson, of New York, are occupying their cottage, at tbe corner of Perry and Mansion street*, where they will stay for another fortnight. They have passed tbe sumEurope, Saratoga and in tbe Adirondack mountain*. F. W. Woll! ami William Vansant were among tbe arrivals at Severn Hall, Wildwood, laat week. Mis. Henrietta Parker, of Denniaville, paid a viait to Philadelphia last week. She will shortly arrive in Cape May, where she intends spending tbe winter. Edward Reeves was on a visit to Sea Isle City last week. Richard Tucker removed from this city to bia new home in Bnrlelgb tbe first of ihe week. Miae Laura Baud, of Cape May Conn House, spent laat week to Cape May. Mrs. Albert A. Rose, of Camden, has for several days been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Maskcl Ware. Conductor Benjamin Hughes now runs tbe morning express on tbe W. J. & 8. R. U., leaving *F 7.80. He is a popular conductor. Surfman Stillwell Eldredge, of tbe Cape May Point Life Saving Station, is 111 with a cancer in tbe neck, and was this week in Philadelphia for treatme Dr. Weatley R. Wales, In response the request of many friends,' has 1 nonnoed that be will be a candidate for tbe office of City Treasurer. - He would make a good officer. Mrs. Frank R. Sbattiick, one of our popular summer cottagers, and a well known golf player, was one of tbe conteetanta this week for tbe womens’ amateur championship of tbe United States at the Balturaol Club, at Short Hills, N. J. Tbe play began on Tuesday. Mrs. George Hickey is at Ardmore, Pa., visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles

Stuard.

Dr. James W. Ware, of Bayonne, N. J., a prominent physician there, baa been enjoying a brief visit to hit pan Coroner and Mr*. J. Stratton Ware. "T^maa T. Hilliard, a prominent summer restfiqpt of Cape May Point, baa presented to fahoiative city, Salem, N. J., a handsome elWer cap for use at the drinking fountain in front of tbe public buildings there. >!der Samuel E. Ewing, of Lower Township, and former Mayor of West Capa May, to aald to be an aspirant for the Democratic nomination for 8b<

s good officer. AaeMeor Charles T. Campbell will be candidate for re-election at the coming On next Tueaday Mtoa Beulah Bata, ormer teacher In the public school* here, aod deaghtar of Johu Bata of Flabtag Creek, will be wedetod to Mr. Oe imlega. aoo of Mr. aod Mr* Will L. Oammtaga. of We* Cape May. The riaga will ba .niamaloed to tbe Tebiwyer fiemoal F. Bdradge, ef this

CURRENT COMMENT MATTERS OF GEHERAL ARC LOCAL INTEREST DISCUSSED.

An Impartial Review of the Coming Bute Election—The Talk of The Gosiipe. "Too ranch old foggytirn" to a familiar expression among disgusted citizens. Another to, “Wny not give the young a chance.” These saying* are all right in a way, bnt why call the dirty trickery, underhanded scheming, rottena of wire-puller* “fogyisro?'' Bettor aay too ranch of hi* Satanic Majesties engineering and not enough “old fogy- ” Aa for giving tbe vonng men a chance, it to right that they should, aa they are aoonei or Ister to fill tbe places of their seniors. What we want more modally to meo—men of mlud, men of principle, and men of character, whether they be old or young, Democrat or Republican, little Is tbe difference providing they possess at least some of these qualities. Cape May In itaelf, aod naturally to all right. Tbe fault to not with the city, but rather with the factions which attempt to govern It. It cannot be otherwise so long a* aspirants to office will leud tbemaelves as a party to the will and wiles of tbe scheming politician, wbo no doubt baa pull aod power enough to eleect them. Then, are they not In his power? Has be not also tbe power to ruin them? Are they not under a personal obligation to tbe man wbo baa made them his cat’spaw ? He is no longer a free citizen In a free county. He bas sold himself to bis worst enemy; be wears the yoke of bondage and to the tool and slave of hit master, and dare not be true and loyal to tbe city and cause be repreaenta. Would it not be better to enter public office a free man, to perform lu duties honorably, uprightly, snd with unbiased preciseness, ' go ont clean, uutauied aud unblemished from tbe sting of the scheming politician. Tbe Gubernatorial campaign in New Jersey, w hlch began in earneat this week, will be one of tbe hottest political battle* thl* state has ever experienced. All thing* are as nearly equal for tbe two candidates aa it would be possible to arrange a contest. Tbe friends of Franklin Murphy, bead of tbe Republican ticket, aay they are going to have an easy walkover, and the backers of James M. Seymour, tbe Democratic nominee, are just as coufidcnt of victory. According to tbe leaders of both partlea there was never a fight for tbe Governorship where all the factions of the two big parties were so closely or ao substantially allied. Each side claims that tbe other shall not have a penny more to ■pend, and that for every dollar that rolls out of Mr Murphy’s pockets another will be found for Seymonr. The.latter, however, will not be responsible for any sum that happens to be spent in bis behalf, and if he to allowed to have his way not a oent will go for tbe purchase of a vote. Thl* baa always been his principle. And it was partially duo to this oft-declared principle that Seymour ba* not been so popular with tbe

ader*.

On tbe other band. Mr. Mnrphr baa always been a very liberal giver. His pnrae strings have been about tbe widest open of any oontribntor tn tbe Republlparty, and for this be has ihe warmest and surest support of the beat organisation ever fitted out In Jersey. Tbe Republicans have held tbe State so long that every opportunity has been afforded for building aud strengthing tbe party fence*. It la believed now that Supreme Coart Jastien Hendrickson will bear tbe cases of tbe saloon and hotel men charged with illegal and Sunday aellitig at Cape May tbe past season, wbeu Court re-oonvenesoo tbe 23d inst. If the indicted «

found gull Hendrick* tion to their

, It to no doubt that 1 will give careful oo-

when be ot

The Atlantic County grand jury, afi being out aererel weeks, tv turned l two bill of Indictment, as against 1 found hi Cape May county. Not single bill was against the aaloou m held to that court. In Atlantic u the business meo 1 In Gape May they

Cape May ought to bare a truant ear. There are too many children