Little Agnes had been a regular attendant at the Snnday School la»« winter. The other day the achool opened agam after the veeatioo. and the teacher decided to have a general review oi all the ground covered by the primary department. She atarted. very property, at the beginning. •‘Children," said ahe. "after Adam wa* created, how was Eve brought into the

world r

A half-dozen hands went into the air. ‘ Willie Smith may answer." said the teacher. M ■‘Made-ouier-a-bonc-frum-Adani." “Now. children, that is correct. And tfom what bone was woman created. There was an awful silence in the oom. Finally little Agnes’ band - « a shot.

"You may answer. Agnes.” Her decision came quickly. "The jawbone," said she. Tlie Tower of Roaionlnr.

A merry young Irishman is employed zz a coachman by a Liverpool family. While suffering from a severe cold he made his appearance one morning with

hi* hair cut close to his head.

"Why. Dennis," said his mistress, in shocked accents, "whatever possessed you to have your hair cut while you had

*ach a bad cold?"

"Well, mum." replied the unabashed ttennis, "I do be takin’ notice this long while that whinhrer I have me hair cut 1 take a bad cowld. so I thought to mesell that now. while I had the cowld on to me, it would be the time ol all others to go and get me bair-cuttin' done, for by that course I would save meself just one cowld. Do ye see the power of me

rasoning. mum?"

The lady was obliged to concede that Denis' logic was irresistible.

Ubrarla* for Uchtboui

Traveling libraries are furnished f or lighthouse keepers. Neat cases, holding from thirty-five to forty books, are lar.ged at every visit of the steam tentr that brings other supplies. Thr—

visits occur at i months and the dozen or more

n or . _ .

house keepers, as a rule, — ’ a high

tender always carries a bookcases. The light-

fllitei

ate men, although a high grade of cduoation is not required to perform their duties, but they are great readers, and call chiefly for fiction, biography and books of travel. It is not generally known that they are now appointed under civil service rules after competitive

lie, the sentry, he brought his deadly wooden gun shooting position. “A friend." answered little Tommy from behind the rocking chair. "Advance and give the countersign,'' hissed the sentry’, "or I'll shoot yout head off." An ominous silence followed this terrible threat, then Tommy said plaintive"I’ve fergot it-" "You cant remember nothin’." exclaimed Willie in disgust, throwing down his gun. "Cum over here an' I'U whisper it to yer agin.”

A Scholarly

The King of the Belgians is said to be the most scholarly- monarch in Europe. His .tastes arc of the simplest. He prefers a favorite briar pipe to the best cigar' manufactured, and

ming*a q

d every

morning a quaint tobacco jar in the *ape of an elephant, which stands on the mantel shelf of hir smoking room a:

Laekcn. is filled with a certain brand of English birdVcye tobacco. A curi-

ous fact is that the country possesses no crown, consequently there is never a coronation, the King merely taking the

oath to protect the constitution.

• the Olctlonerlev

There is a teacher in the Brooklyn public schools who has an item of information she thinks may be of intarest to lexicographers. This young woman had just been, drilling a class of young hopefuls on tfe variations ofobc masculine and femininp forms of noul»C "Now." said she. "who can give me the feminine 6i horseman?" Up went the hand of an n-year-old

fad.

"Well, what is it, Johnnie?” "Please, ma’am,” he answered, "marcfady."

Tfc. Dlctrtlc awi Uysl.nlr Oaj.lt. saya: “Walter Baker & Co., of Dorchester, Mass.. V. §. A., hare given yean of study to the skilful preparation ot cocoa and chocolate, and have

liar to tbelr methods of treatment, ry the purity, palalability, and : nutrient characteristics are reThelr preparations are known 1 tare received the highest Indorsements from the medical practitioner, the nurse, and the Intelligent housekeeper and caterer.'' TIM Cook'J Wfcrwlac. Wife—"Well.-John, PU hare lo do the cooking now. The cook left without warning this afternoon.” Husband — “Not exactly without warning. She told me this morning I had better bring home some dyspepsia tablets to-night, but I didn't quite catch on to what she - - -

Mr, Buggins (reeding account pf football game)—In the second half the quarterback lost his head and Mrs. Buggins (interrupting)—Goodness me! IVe heard of them losing tfieir arms and leg?, but tn lose their heads! What an awful game it must

HJlSpa. Ji ' u t ‘“ Mrs. Winslow's Soothing 8Trap (oreUIdrss Wsthlne.sofUn the gains, rsdaess taSswiw—

V

>■* Com tor Oonsumutiou is no bUlmito las for oowghs and colds.—K.W.Bainnct, Oessa Qrors, »■ i., T*b. 11.1»P0.

New York City.—The blour.e, or bodice. that closes at the back appears t* grow in favor week by week. This tasteful and stylish May Manton

Taxor BL3CSS.

timet The o:

s eminently simple at the a at It makes an admirable ell

the under-sleeves white Liberty silk; but all delicate colors are for afternoon and evening wear, and all soft finished silks and are appropriate As shown the blouse matches the skirt, but the design suits the separate waist, with odd skirts, and the entire ne equally well, simple lining Is smoothly fitted and closes with the waist at the centre

sleeves are by no means tight fitting, and Instead of a coat finish or straight edge on the wrist they are drawn like a gathered bag with a ribbon bow at the wrist and flare again over the band. This makes a warm sleeve, which will be appreciated In stormy weather. A fur “•torm" or Medici collar should be worn, with a fur sleeved Jacket. It Is optional whether or not you care for fur revert. They are expensive because they use up a great deal of fur, without adding -much to the warmth of the garment

r eyelet rt of a

e herself. of tabular shape. It Is about two lucbes In length and three-fourths of an Inch In diameter. Through It are pulled ribbons. Chiffons, silks or whatever. On a hat It may support a pompom effect or even a double-ender in the shape of a bow. While It Is highest class In gun metal It Is to be had in every finish, and with or without ornament. Faaey Ktaet In ColUrs. One of the fancy effects In collars aud lapels Is seen In a smart little sealskin Jacket, which has the Inside of the collar and lapels faced with a heavy cream lace over tucked paleblue chiffon. The regular sleeve of the sealskin Is finished with a little turnback cuff of the same several Inches

YOKE SHI RT WAIST.

back. On It ore curved yoke, the full front and backs and the becoming bertha. The sleeves are novel and attractive. The upper portions are shaped In curves and points, to harmonise with the yoke and bertha, and the soft full under sleeves droop gracefully between the curved ddges. To cut this blouse for a woman of medium site three and three-quarter yards of material twenty-one -inches wide, three yards twenty-seven Inches wide or one and three-quarter yards forty-four inches wide win be required, with thfce-quaiter yard twenty-two inches wide for undersleeves and half a yard of allovef lace for yoke and collar. Woman-* Tok. Shirt Walat. Yoke shirt waists hare taken a firm bold on _ the popular taste and; by many wearers are preferred to every ~ smart May Manton the large drawing is

other sort. The a model shown In tl

able characteristic*. The deep point of the front portion of the yoke Is becoming, and the group* of tucks below provide graceful fulness at the lower portion of the waist. The back I* smooth, with a desirable tapering effect produced by the line of the tacks. As shown the material is doeskin flannel In submarine green, with gold buttons; but all flannels and waists cloths, plaln.s.riped and figured, taffeta and other simple silks, velveteen and corduroy are appropriate. The fitted lining Is smooth and extends to the waist line only. The fronts of the waist arc nicked In group*, of three each: they are stitched a short

back Is tucked in groups to the wals; * Hue. that give a graceful tapering effect which is universally becoming. The sleeves are In bishop vtyle. with

medium sice three and three-quarter yards’ of material twenty Inches wide, three yards twenty-aeren inches wide, two and three-quarter yard* thirtytwo indies wide or one and three quarter yards forty-four Inches wide

xet costume has 1 with a pair of

above the wrist, and below is a fancy sleeve of the lace above, made up over the tucked blue chiffon.

Severely plain, double-breasted coat* are much worn by young gtrls^ and have the merit of being eminently serviceable as well as stylish. The May Manton model shown combines the box front with the half-fitted back and regulation coat collar and Is, by rag the smartest design of the sort that the season has produced. The original is made of ton colored kersey doth with smoked pearl buttons; but cheviot and plain cloth are equally ap,-~~ jiriate and blue, brown, black and ford are all correct colors. The fronts of the coat arc loose, bnt rc curved at the under-arm seams to follow the outline of the figure. At each side a pocket U inserted, the ling being finished with a stitched •lap. The back Indnde* a curved re scam and under-arm gores that render It shapely and give a smart effect The neck Is finished with a collar, fcced with velvet that, roll* over with the fronts to form lapels. The sleeves are In regulation coat style stitched to simulate cuff*. To cut this coat tor a miss of four-

si U many '.imm (or more cl pc. oonjb relarere. cod B

hver oil, *«.,

•Imply bcosiu* it pcaMreU. through to the direct cans*, which 1*, si s rule, so accuseulaUos ot matter or growth tightly adhered to

wonderful pec

g M ItdoM those

Hog power., e&aUei It to mu sad to (ndaoo free exOocm hare been known where

a ha* been applied, and tha exact irmatioD waa dearly ihown. where the adMions had been removed or pulled off the ronchial tube. All Irritation of tha delate mnoous membrane of the branch* Is richly removed by the healing and soothing ropertiee of Bt- Jacob* Oil. In oam* of croup id whooping cough In children 8t. Jacob* U will be foand tapsrior to any other

•a. bruise*, toothache, headm**m, umvmmw, fectachs, pains in tha cheat, pains in the beck, pains in tha shoulders, In the limbs, and all bodily aches and it has no equal. It acta tike magic.

King Edward is the first British monarch to play golf since the day* of James Sweat and frail add* will not discolor goods dvsd with Pcrxax Fzdxuxss Dm. Sold by •1O0 Reward. SIOO. The reader* of thi* paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least on* dreaded di»eaa* that sdenos ha* been able to cure In aV

ft* ouratirs JSSWthri tlJy offerOne Hon”

i ether* because they are h

admewladgsd to be tha bed family remedy.it b not dlffloult to explain it* tr ”ll It)

remarked the

MRS. IDU. ROSER Grand-Niece of Ex-Pre*ide*t James K. Polk, Write* to lira. Plnkkam Spying:

married for nearly two yearn, and eo for have not boon blessed with a child. I have, however, Buffered with a complication of female troubles and painful menstruation, until very recently.

C. F. QtlIBGRt Sanitary Engineer

clccthicsl contract! CAS AND OTCAM FITTER •ANITARY PLUMBING CAS ANO COMBINATIOI

" The value of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound was called to my attention by an intimate friend, whoa# Wo had limply been a torture with inflammation end uleerfftlon, and a few bottle* of your Compound cured her; ahe can hardly believe it herself tods-, ahe enjoy* such hleeeed health. 1 took four bottles of your Compound and oomdder myself cured, l am once more In fine health and spirit*; my domestic and offloial duties all eeem easy now, for I feel eo atrong I can do three times what I used to do. You luive a host of friends fn Denver, and atrong the beat count, Yours very graufnlly,—Mw. Ida L. Boers, 8J6 IBth Are., Denver, Col-—13000 farflt ff etc** tctttmttlid b art ^Tfyou are ill, don't hesitate to gBtbhottloof LydlnE. Ptakham** Vegetable Compound at onee, and writ® to Mrs. Pinkham, — , for special adrice—

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MRS. M. A. CLARK

502 Broadway and Turnpilce, CAPE MAY N. J. Geo. C. Edmunds Groceries, Meats and Provisions. 41 Broadway, West Cape May. PROMPT DCLIVCRV. CHOICE COCOS ONLY

Cor. BROADWAY a

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Choice good* handled only. Strictly pare canned goods etc. Goods delivered to any part of the city.

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J. D. CR^IO, REPAIRER OF Vetoing J’fta.c'hines <£ 0rgans 420 Washington Street. J. R WILSON & SON, sioies gp piise Fimssms mils Mattings, OH Cloth* and Linoleums. Co*. VKTjLaxrzsToxorr jaatd Dxoj&.xrrH. Stria.eets

If You Want to Make a Present Buy some of our Diamonds, Jewelry, and Seasonable Novelties. WE HUE JUST WHIT IS WANTED FUR A WIFE. A BRIDE OR FRIEND In addition to our excellent assortment of luxuries, we have many of the necessities in Watchea, Clocks, Eye Glasses, and, indeed, everything that can be foand in a modern Jewelry Store IN OUR FACTORY ALL KINDS OF - - - REPAIRING IS DONE - - - Diamond Cutting and Setting a Specialty JOSEPH K. HAND, 311 Washington St.

CHARLES T. CAMPBELL,

Milk, Cream, Butter & Eggs

AGENT FOR THE

'PHONE se.

Thatcher Hfg. Ca’s Creamery Sapplies.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J.

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