CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. II. NO. 12.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J„ SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1902.

SENSATIONAL WILL CASE MEYERS KEPT/IN CONTINUAL STATE OF INTOXICATION. Contest Over The Estate ol Charles Meyers Rcsulu In Startling Testimony. fitIIK contest orer the will of 'Squire 1 Charles Meyers, of Ocean City, which bewail before the Circuit Court, Judge Nixon presiding, .In coumy court house, at Cape May Court House on Monday, is probably one of the most sensational cases erer tried lu this county. The contest Is made on the ground that Meyers, who died at Ocean Cit* in 1897. leaving an estate valued at .uea^y 1200,000, was unduly lufluonoed by hla second wife to out off the children of a former wife with a nominal share of his wealth. Tbe plaintiff's attorney former Judge Wes toot t and Mai Jefferson, of Camden, and the defendani'a case is being taken care of by R. O. Moon, of Philadelphia, and Score! —Boyle, of Camden, Meyers was for years a councilman in Philadelphia, but for the pay twelve years preceding hla death he haB resided at Ocean City, where be amassed hla for. tunc. Tbe plaintifl, Mrs. Henry A. Dcrochc, of Ocean City, a modest looking young woman, who appears to have scarcely passed twenty, was on the aland nearly five hours on Monday, and unreservedly told the court and jury her side of tbe story. She said that Sallie M. Biffin came to keep house for her father in 1882, at srblch time they resided 2358 North 8th street, Philadelphia, A hbort time after that sbe waa told the woman waa her step-motbhr, and a year later, at the age of seven, eke and her sister were sent to the convent at Chestnut Hill, remaining lu that Institution about nine years. Sbe also testified that on tbe night preceding her father's death her step-mother slipped quietly into ber robm and after ascertaining that she, the 'witness, waa asleep, went' into tbe bath i^ora and thence Into tbe sick man’s room, on emerging from which she waa heard to matter: "Ood forgive me if be should die for what { have done this night." Harry Delioche averred that at the time Moyers died the widow came down stairs and said: "Pop's last words to me were: "You get dosrn out of this room. All you waut la to get me out of the way for my

money."

This witness testified that Mrs, Meyers had administered a large dose of laudahum and oil to her sick husband the night before be died. Mrs. Annie Hamccbere, of 2703 Pratt street, Brideaburg, eldest daughter of tbe defendant, said ber father first married her mother about 1844, their children numbering eighteen; sbe died in 1889, and in leM_th&n a year be married Mary PerguSOiT, wbo'lived five years and bore him four children. Six months after

ude, c

Joseph U. Burnham, chief of the public highway department, of Wilmington,Del-, was a prominent visitor here recently. John C. Lippincott, of Philadelphia, who is a prominent ahoe manufacturer, sras stopping at the Ebbitf a few days this week. C. S. Howard, prominently connected in business circles of New York, was distinguished visitor here dnring tbe

week.

J. W. Watson, one of Pittsburg's most prominent and influential lawyers, waa at Cape May recently,stopping at the Ebbltt bile hereJ. C. Slee, of Philadelphia, accompanied by his wife, visited this city a fjfft days ago. Mr. Sice Is connected with tbe Standard Oil Corn] Mr. Lewis N. Smith was a represents' live of tbe Cape May branch of I. O. M. which met with tbe session of Grand Lodge on Tuesday at Bridgeton. F. A*. Pawley, of Aabury Park, N. J, and F. W. Sergeant, of Manchester, N.H., men, were here in tbe interest of tbe Fire Insurance Underwriters. Mrs. James Mooney and daughter Mary, accompanied by Mias M. Brady, of Philadelphia were among the Cape May visitors during the recent fine weather. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shattuck and Mr*. R. R. Woodward, of Philadelphia, who visited'Mrs. Thomas Eastwick of this city last week, spent Sunday at Atlantic

City.

Rev. A. H. Rufe, execator of tbe estate of Jamea Mooney, deceased, was In this city during the week, going over tbe tUtc'aod otherwise looking after bos!.

ber death he married Panline Hall, tbe actress, from whom be soon obtained a divorce, and then brought Sallie Griffin, tbe present defendant. Into hi* home, JERSEY FREEHOLDERS TO OO

The House Passes a Bill 5ubstltutJag

Nearly tbe entire session of tile House

y morning waa taken jap with a

lay moi hi of ’

. tale therefore County Cocerala*loners, with a much smaller membership. Tbe minority report was defeated, 22 to 28, and then tbe majority report was adopted,

S3 to 19.

Among tbe bill* passed by the Senate

lures ptrmll

« permitting Cam-

Tueaday were

den connty to— and one providing for the publlcaticyi In newspapers of a synopsis of tbe laws

acted an Dually.

Mr. Haines Introduced a constitu amendment to provide for the appointment of brigadfer-general* In tbe National Guard by the Governor, and a bill

paad

giving troop

voice In the selection of brigadier mauie ra. These tw^» mess urea were prompted by the preeeot row In tbe XeUeaal Guard over the selection of a hrigad iei -general for the Pint Brigado-

NetUe to MNkaaeu. Special aUeuUua la ealiad to the advettteem—t of Chariae A 8wate os. eighth Mge of Ihi* teawa. Milkmen and faros.re, bow la the ehaace tompply yuur kitchen*

ties and ssvsaasm at remarks My kmr price* fur ooe week only. A Mg Ml Moves and bomm fonsiahteg gm* dtepteged a* Ms —^ m-T Ms ham

PERSONAL INTEREST. Gossip of the Resort In Which Yon May Be Mentioned. F. G. Warren, a prominent grain mer. chant of Philadelphia, was here during

the week.

E. F. Magee, of Philadelphia, Cape May a few day* in tbe early part of

the week.

Arthur W. Kelly, conrt stenograph) of this county, was lu this city on busL ness a few day* ago. Tea Merchant, Henry P. Love, of Philadelphia, visited this reaort during tbe early part of tbe week. Wm. C. Hanley, supervisor of the main line of tbe Pennsylvania railroad, recent visitor at this reaort Mr. John Bennett, of New York, visited hi* parents. Mr. and Mr*. Harry G. Bennett, during the week. C. W. Henderson, a large carpet mannfacturer, of Philadelphia, was a gueat aj tbe Ebbltt House fearing tbe week. Two of tbe most noted visitors i resort were Mrs.- Ellen UromU

CURRENT COMMENT

TAURING tbe entire session of tbe BenU ate on Wednesday tbe bill providing

for the protection of the President

of tbe United States waa under consider, ation. Mr. Spooner, of Wisconsin, contended that tbe government had an aheo. lute and Inherent right to protoot Itself against assaults made either upon Itself upon any of lu officer*. He maintained that an aaaanlt on tbe President wi ’he very nature of things an aaeanlt on 'the government, for there never waa a lime when tbe President was not In tU

exercise of tbe datlea of bis office.

His argument waa largely legal and constitutional, and throughout was fore-

ful, entertaining and Instinctive.

Mr. Bailey, of Texas, spoke briefly on tbe hill. The Texas Senator said be could not support the measure as it stands, because be could not ooooalve Of

lit made on the Presided aa a

person and not as an official of tbe government. Tbe assailant, in that event, ought to be pnnlabed precisely aa If be

bad assaulted any other citizen.

Tbe large oil painting of the late John D. Lankenau In tbe board room at tbe German Hospital waa draped and decorated with tmilax and cut flowers on ‘Wednesday, this being tbe anniversary ol birth, ttr. Lankenau waa the founds? of Lankenau Home, at Cape May Point, established twelve year* ago and Is ooetff

finest structures at that place

BEAR AT COLD SPRING.

Soldier Who Had Fought la Oft PM*

The election of school trustees on Tuesday afternoon was atrougly contested. Everything apparently had been arranged for oaths quiet, and until one hour be.

„ fore the opening of -the polls there -was

Ardmour thinks ao. Harry is employed bat ooe tfakst la the field and no partlcu- ,tDd ; Fourth Church and Center. Grove, on the Wiltor*ujfrna M.CMdBpatag, aal r -^-—ih-y nevertheless there J - I{ - Grier; Second Church, Edward

Every day baa Its joys and Ua sorrows, Tbe experience of a day U often tbe .«*- ibraoce of a.ll*«k"a, u le “* Harry

Mrs. E. C. Folk, of Baltimore, accompanied by ber daughter, the refined, cbanMng and vivacious Miss Josephine, —re pieat* at one of the leading hotels here during tbe week. Mr. and Mr*. Jamea C. -Corry, wellknown summer resident* who for a number of seasons past have occupied a Perry iteset cottage, were visiting at tbe home of ex-mayor and Mr*. J. M. E. Hildreth

over Sunday.

CAPT. JESSE HAND EXPIRES. Distinguished Cape May County Real,

dent at Rest.

iptalu Jesse Hand, of Dennlavllle, died at bis home last Saturday at the *&- moed age of 85 years. Mr. Hand had *n a life-long resident of this county, and in bis death la tbe ending of a busy, honorable and useful life. As a citizen be bad the adeem and respect of all who knew him; be was an exemplary Christian. He ws**W<tted for many yeara previous td hla' death, y*^be did not complain against the chastening rod, but with an unwavering faith leaned npon his God, though deprived of bis sight be saw Him. who is Invisible to tbe world, aa bis Redeemer and Saviour/ The deceased la mrvived by two children—Mrs. English, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Ogden Gandv. of Dennlavllle, who ly and tenderly eared for him during eel In in* years. Sympathetic friend* csrrfcd the remain* to their last resting place and laid them beside those of the beloved wife and children who bad | ceded him In crusslng Jordan’s t

Arrivals at Ebbltt. FMladelpMa—W* C Hauler, C W Hro. reaoa. F G Warren. Mr aad Mr* j C Hoe. Rev A H Rufe. John C UppiscoU. Henry ? Lore. Mrs KUca Hromlcy. Mim Gert Brum ley. Mr* James Mooney. Mim 1 8 Mooney. Ml- M Brady. 8 F Magee. >, Del.-T C Hatton Joseph S

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on Tuesday morning was os usual < to Cape May with milk, when be espied a bear crossing Tomlin’s field toward tbe swamp. Now, Harry Is a fellow, one wbo had fought In the Phlllipine Island*, and bad endured tbe hardship* of war and experienced manv.narcacape# of tbe enemy and death, but nevei encountered or captured* boar, and waa therefore naturally amblJWus to do aa Tbe fire of heroism burned within him, and hla young, blood was thrilled by the thought* ofneed* of valor. The first glimpse of Bruin was enough for tbe ex-aoldker to speedily map out a course of notion. Stopping hla bone be sprang to the ground, took a abort cut across fields end fence* lo the bleb happened to be that of David McPherson. That Individual was doing hla early morning work when Aid. mour with eye* dilated and hair standing end, suddenly broke In upon him with tbe sUrtllug announcement that be had just aeeu a bear and wanted him to get bis gun and aid in capturing the ferocious Mr. McPherson endeavored to dissuade him from tbe bunt, saying It waa probably some one’s bog that had broke from Ita pen, or possibly a dog, at which theory our hero became greatly disgusted fed said: "Iguea* I knows bear when lees aue. don’t IT’ And after relating some Pbmipln* experience* waa given the gun, and, accompanied by Barren, of the McPherson farm, be retraced hla stop* to tbe vicinity where be bad sighted tbe bear. "Yea! there bp Is, tbe same grialey fallow, abort tall and

all."

Face to faoe with a real bear for sure, and only a hundred yards between them, was enough, however, to eauae those two charges of number nine shot from Harry’ gun to net lightly on tbe hide of Wade Dickinson’* atump-tail dog, which might otherwise have been murdered in cold blood. After emitting several hearta, to tbe d hie recruit, the Meed canine took to the woods for bis mu*. Harry »ad Ji in to tbe owner with tbs reqnmt that its infernal binder be kept quiet. They are now trying to Uv* down tbe ime tbslr Urala dMfe of valor haa won ir them la this their a bear.

‘TLn't

FACTS IN BRIEF. Outturn uf General and Local Interest Mentioned. Stranger things are happening In town than strangers. Strange, a man on board a sinking ship Would be better off. English anlpe bare made tbeir appearfee* on tbe Cape MAT meadows, John, our batcher U becoming very, hide; be drove away and left me standing when I asked for oold shoulder. An old darkle’* theory Is that when you live through the month of March you will live the rest of tbe rest. ~ aster day, Sunday, March 80, there wUI be clerical service* In tbe Episcopal Church of tbe Advent, Lafayette

rest

Tbe Holly Beech Borough Council gaotaed Monday night by tha election Horry Hewitt, Borough Clark, and James Jobnsoo, Supervisor of Highways The annual meeting of Wildwood Bor* ougk Council was held Monday night, and the following officers, appointed by Mayor Latimer Baker, wrre confirmed: Prealdeot of Council, Evans Slaughter; Borough Clerk, Jed DuBois; Borough Solicitor, Wm. E, Zeller; Superintendent of Highways, John Newcomb; night watchman, George Ferris, The snm of #16,860 waa appropriated for the general txpenact. Tbe Reeding Railroad will run, March 9#, a special train with parlor cars, leav. log Philadelphia at 1:30 p. ra. for .Cape May and Ocean Qty, arriving at Cape May at 830 p. m. and Ocean City S:15 p. m. Special express train Sunday, March 80, with parlor cars, leave Philadelphia at 830 a. m. for Ocean City and 1 Cape May, arrive Ocean City 10:15 a. and Cape May 1030 a. m. Returning leave Cape May and Ocean City at 530 p. m. arrive Philadelphia 7.20 p. m. SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS. Twsifey’a School Election Warmly

Waa ■saimiiy fc defeat It. Some three four eoachea sod carriages < brought ictouse snd many old-time poHUcal tricks resorted to, ooe of which tbe Installation of the In the new school. While we do not think that such was tbe on by either side yet it was used ■rood against as tbe esse might warrant by tbe two contesting tickets. Tbs following is a list of those elected: Cape May—Edward H. Phillips, H. a Rutherford, Howard Otter, W. H. Mills. West Cape May—Joseph Chanuella, Livingstone Eldredge, Theodore Reeves, J. L. Ladfels. Lower Township—Edward Markley, Augustus Swain, Wade Dickinson, Cha*.

Improvement at Phyclck Farm. Tbe well-known and popular firm of builders, York Brothers, are engaged in erecting e large barn on the farm of Dr. Emlen Pbysick, which when completed will be the largest and most substantial building of it* kind in tbe county. Tbe farm and Ita surroundings win soon be an attractive feature for those of our Cap* Msy patrons that enjoy rural seen: sry. To this end the Doctor and J. Spicer Learning hare already wonderfully Implored the road at tbeir own expense. U tbe township will now some forward and do tbeir part, tbe ettlxeos and pa. i of Cepe May City and county will bares driveway and bicycle path for the pleeaqre of the me«y which will be * credit to el! concerned. Much praise Is due Dr, Pbysick and J. Spicer Learning for tbslr initiatory effort* to this end.

Celebrated 80th Birthday. Mr. and Mr*. Haakel Ware entertained a few frieoda wbo called on Wednesday lag to do honor to tbe occasion of Mr. Ware’s eightieth birthday. One can hardly emoclste Mr. Ware with old age as the bright eyre, happy smile and fondnam for jokes make blm a genial < * tor young and old alike. Ware received numerous presents both assful end ornamental, end tbe parties

return* of 1 like festal where good will and happiness are fee

M. B. Beull Is the agent for i

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS nETHODlST APPOINTMENTS FOR NEW JERSEY. Tbe Session Held at Salem Closed on Tuesday Morning—SUtlsticol Report of Secretary. Tbe New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference adjourned at 11.80 o’clock on Tuesday morning. Tbe appointments

follow:

BRIDOETOh DMTBICT. Presiding Elder, Edmund Hewitt, Camden. Allowsy, A. E. Miller. Angleae* and Wildwood, Newton NelAuburn, (to be supplied.) Aabury, W. 8. Epperson. Auro and Richwood, 8. C. Johnson. Bridgeton—Central, W. W. Moffett; Commerce street. A*. A. Lawrence; East Church, (to be supplied;) Fouitb Church, S. K. Moore; Trinity, D. B. Harris, and Wesley Memorial, A. Dare. Canton, (to be supplied.) Cape May City, C. B. Fisher. Cape May Court House, G. E. Archer. Gedarville, J. W. Clark. Centreton, F. G Uhl. Clayton, Eli Gifford. Dcmitsville and South Seavllle, P. W. Bilderback. Dividing Creek, G. 8. Goff. Eldora Circuit, J. B. Shaw. Elmer, J. L. Surtees. Erma. A. J. Gregory. Friendship. J. Smallwood. Fairton, William Adams. Glassboro, 8. M. Nichols. Goshen tod Dias Creek, John Wagg. Green Creek and Rio Grande, W. M

Lister.

resolutions

Tbe following resolution* of sympathy were adopted by tbe employees of the Weat Cape May Gold Leaf Factory on the death of John F. Brown, wbo depart,

ed this life March 12, 1902:

Whexeas. It bail pleased Almighty God in His divine wisdom, to remove from this earth and from his family and friend* onr shop mate John F. Brown, therefore be it Kesolvki., That while we bow in humble

auhmiaiion to the will of One who doeth Ml things well, yet we do sincerely grieve with those who mourn and do pray God in his “ rrcy -to pour in the oil ef gladness for

that of mourning,"

been their loss has been hi. some time we shall clasj

land "where there shal

Halcyville Circuit, W. E. Simpson. Hancock’* Bridge, W. P. Tomlin. Harrisonville, Thomas Hubs. Leesburg and Do robes ter, L- R. Jan-

noy.

Malaga Circuit, J. 8. Moore. Maurioetown, T. M. HalL

Millville—First Church, W. !P. Striok-

inlty, IT. J. Seeley.

E. Green bank.

Mount, and Till Mluotola, W.

Monroeville, E. F. Shephard. Newport, A. Lizzard. Ocean City, J. H. Boswell. Peonsville, B. C. Lippincott, Jr. PortNorria, John Wartbman. Quinton, William Reeves. Salem—Broadway, Alfred Wagg, snd FI rat Church, J. H. Boyd. Sea Isle City sod Avalon, F. C. Pur-

cell.

Seavllle. J. O. R. Corlls*. Sbarptown, T. J. j. WngbL South Vineland, Joseph Barraclougb. Tockahoe, 8. C. Chattin. Vineland, J. A. Dilka. Woodruff and Roaenhayu, A. D. L. Ward. Woodstown, J. 8. Seohriat. COMDEX DISTRICT. Presiding elder, G. T. Dobbins, CamAbaecon.Vreorge Reed. Acton Circuit, D. Y. Steven*. Atlantic City—Central, H. F. Gravatt. First Church, E. R. Brunyale, and 8L Paul, J.M. Read. Berlin and Weat Berlin, IL L. Denlio-

ger.

Blackwood, J. W. Lee. Bridgeport and Repsnpo, JL T. Began. Brigantine, R. A. Oake. Camden-Aabury, G. B. Middleton; Bethany, U- G. Hagaman; Bethel, J. 8. Parker; Broadway, J. W. Marshall; Cewry, G. H. Humaaon; Eighth BtreeL James Burns; Fairview, WmL Grom; FirafChurch, W. A. Hunaberger, Kalghn Avenue, J. R. Mason; 8*. George, W. J. Reed; State Street, F. A. Dnmaris; Tab. emacle, J. G. Read; Trinity, G. T.-Har-ris; Union, G. B. Wight; Wesley, J. T. Wilde, snd Wiley, C. I. Flu George. Chew’s Landing, J. R. Vannatta. Clarks boro and Jnflemon, G. H. Tallis. Colllngswood, 8. F. Gaskill. Croea Key*. H. T. Staler. Delalr, J. G Dodd. Elwood, G. 8. Johnaoc. Gloucester City, J. R. Thompson. II addonfield, R. B. StopbmMoo. Mammon ton, F. L. Jewett. HorfvUIe) H. F. Parker. Llnwood. J. R. Reed. Magnolia and UiemUle, G. W. Ftolaw. Mantua and Baroaboro, R. M. Waples. Marlioo. Wm. Stoue. May’s Landing. W. 8. Zaaa. MerchantvUK 8. M. Vanaant MutlMa HU! and Ewan, D. K. Clair. National Pork, Lawremre OorrelL Pautaboro, J. & flaws. Psdricktown'and Centre Square, C. F.

"srrr.

.rere r—nual. R. C. L eott; Sa. Pool, W. C. Mayer.

tirefe W. X. Qatofu.

lug," mil.ting that what haa i has been hi* gain, and that

isp glad hands in that ill be no sorrow nor

aigbing" and "where He will wipe away all tear* from our eyes.” And be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be printed in the local papers and also be presented to the sadly bereaved parent*

of onr deceased friend.

Signed, William h. Smith.

Edwakd M. Crowell,

John C Long,

Dated March 17. 1902. Committee. St. Joseph’s Day Services. Tbe Catholic Church calendar on Wednesday was observed as 8t. Joseph’s Day. Bt. Joseph being the patron saint of the order of the Sistcra of Charity, special ohservancca were held in institutions conducted by this religious order all over tbe world. On this day it ta a general custom for Catholic women, who have a vo* cation, for religious life, to enter tbe order as a postulant, while the graduates assume tbe bsliit and garb of the order and have their religious names and title of “stater" conferred upon tbcm by the

mother superior.

Mr. and Mm. John McKenna have sent out invitations for the marriage of tbeir daughter, Mary Ida, to Mr. Harry Daton Smith, on Wednesday, April 2, at 5 o’clock In the Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Twenty fourth and Green streets,

Philadelphia.

Plea&antvillc, L. (). Manchester. Port Republic and Smithviilo, T. U.

Parker.

Stratford, W. E. Lake. Swedesboro, W. S. Mitchell, Thoroughfare, W. R. Eastlakc. Victoria, E. Trevor. Wenonab, W. 8. Barnsrt. Williamstowu, Peter Proreoi. Winslow Circuit, P. B. Grim. Woodbury, Frank Moore. J. E. Lake, editor of New Jersey Metbod is rand Epworth Advocate, member of National Park Quarterly Conference. S. Hanu, temperance agent, member of First Church, Camden Quarterly ConferM. H. Nichols, Marlton Quarterly Oenference, left without appointment to attend some one of the schools. TRESTOX DISTRICT. Presiding Elder, W. P. Davta, Camden- J Allentown, John Allentown, Jr. Am well, C. H. Dubota. Aabury, F. A. Howell. Baruegat, J. H. Wbittoo. Beach Haven, Dickeraon Moore.

iry.

t Church, H. 8. Gas-

Beverly. R. T. Lest Bo rdentotan—First

Jridgeboro, T. H. Asay. Burlington—Broad Street, G. 8. Meaeroll; Union, A. M. Morgan; Cbataworth, J. J. Messier; Columbus. J. A. Casto. Croaswioka and Elltadale, E. A. Well*. Kingston sod Rocky Hill, F. A. Denis. Delanoo, J. W. Tower. . Fieldiborough, W. H. Carter. Florence, Daniel Johnson. Forked River and Bayrllle, W. Weotoott. Weatg rove ville, H. M. Smith. 'Hamilton Square. H. M. Lawrence. Hopewell, J. 8. Garrison. Island Heights. H. M. Blake. Lambert ville, 8. G.-Pitt. Llnvale, Joseph Herson. Lower Bauk, J. W. Veal. Lumberton and SmlthvIUo; J. Eckcro. , ley. Manabawkcn and Cedar Run, G. W. Ridout. Medford, J. W. Nickclaon. T Moorestown, Wright Eckeraley. Monnt HoHy, N. J. Wright- ] New Gretna, Lcou Chamberlain. j Palmyra, U. 8. Lawrence. Pemberton, G B. Ogdon. Pennington, J. D. Bill*. Penaaukcn and Maple Shade, W. H. Murphy. Ptaraonvllle. C. B. Willev. Prince ton, Pennington Corson. Kaucorax, N. D. Asplnwall. I Riverside, C. B. Barm*. Ban Mills,

Titusville, J. W. Wsiowrigbc Treoton—Broad Street, J. G. Board Street Pork, J; E. Willey tool, J. L. Howard; Cliotou Avc C. Pool too; First Church, H. R. Hamilton Avenue, Hearv