CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. II. NO. 16.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1902.

Subscription—$i.oo pcr Year.

PROCEEDINGS hotel arrivals

OF COUNCIL v THE APPROPRIATING ORDINANCE PASSED FINAL READING. City Solicitor Authorized to Prepare Form for Bonds to the Amount ol $75.000.—Bills Ordered Paid. ypVlTY COUNCIL mui in «i»cUl ses VS'I ttion at the council cbsmbcr on Monday eveniiiK with eight incrabem presont—S. B. M'ilaou in the chair, wml Mciisiw. Miller, Ware. Sharp, Halpin. Doak, Chumh and Tow nsend ; Councilman Hand aiiaeiit. The meeting was ■called for uencral buaiuma which was at ■once taken up. ^1'he first measure considered was tnal of tbe appropriating ordinance which was taken up and passed to third and final reading. A resolution was offered by Mr. Miller providing that the Finance Committee be authorized U> borrow 11^,000 on a four months’ note from the New Jersey Trust A Safe Deposit Company for the payment of current bills, and that a copy of the resolution be attached to the note. The

resolution was passed.

Mr. Ware, chairman of Fire and Water Committee, reported that he had heard from Civil Engineer Hatton, by ’phone, and stated that the plana and specificationa "for rebuilding the water plant, at a cost of 444,000, were ready, and that the work could be cormncncud as soon as action abould be taken by council. City Solicitor Hlldnah was instructed to draw op a contractor Mr- Hatton to oversee the work on a basis of eight per coot, of the amount of money expended in the improvement of the water system. Bills amounting to about 4S.0Q0 were ordered paid. The Finance Committee was authorized to- employ a clerk to assist in auditing the city's accounts. A bill from the Cape Island Gas Company for (1,300 was refcnw&iifck to the company, as there is no contract with them. Two other bills were also sent back to J. Henry Edmunds, of the Reading Coal yard, for correction, a* there appeared to be about (33 too much—a mistake in the addition. Mr. Miller offered the following resolu-

tion which was passed:

j Resolved, That the oily solicitor is * ’hereby authorized to draft an ordinanoe authorizing an issue of bonds to the amount of (75,000, to bear interest at the xate of four per centum, principal pay--abie in twenty years. Be it Resolved, Further that the city soiici:tor is hereby instructed to prepare the tform of the bonda to be of the denomina

tion of (1000 each.

This will make the bonded indebtedoeas of the city (325,000.

Senate Bill No. 149.

An act to autb&rize any city of the fourth class of this Slate to raise money, either by temporary loans or by the issue or issues of bonds for any sum not exceeding fifteen per centum of the taxable value of the real and personal property rated for aasesaiueut in such city, and to uae the same for the puipoalof retiring the floating or matured bonded indebtedness. for the enlargement and improvement of the public buildings, water worka, sewerage system and for other lawful purposcapf such city. Be it enacted bg the Senate and General .Atiemblg of the State of Next Jtrtty. 1. Hereafter it shall bo .lawful foi any vity of the fourth class of this State, and it shall have power and authority, to raise money,-either by temporary loans or by the issue or issues of bonds, for any i not exceeding fifteen per cep turn of the taxable value of the real and personal propeny rated for assessment in such city, and to Issue. proper evidence of Indebtedness or bonds therefor in the. nai and nnder the corporate seal of such city; to be signed by the mayor and attcaled by lire city clerk and countersigned by the city treasurer; which bonds shall hare coupons attached for every half year's interest doc, which coupons shall be -signed by the city treasurer and bered to correspond with the bonda to which they shall be respectively attached; and all bonds issued under this act aball in numbered and a register of sneb numibeni. the date of Issuing, to whom Issued and the lima of payment shall be made tiy l lie city clerk of such city in a book to be provided fur such purpose; they •ball be of such denomination . and bear jute rent at »Ueh rate, not esoMdtng fire J’cr centum per annum, and be parable at •uch times and places, i thirty-five years from the date of as the city council may determine; ther »haU4«e disposed of at not Irma than their par valne; the proceeds of each evldopce of indebted ness or bonds shall be used to relIre any floating or matured bonded debtedoeaa, for the enlargement and provement of the public buildings, water Works, sewerage system and for other lawful purposes of soeh eity; provided,

EBUITT.

Philadelphia—Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cramp, H. W. Hayden and daughter, John J. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel K. VYarburtou, M. C. Robinson, Charles E. Zlgler, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Barlow, Win. Caller, Thomas C. Bruner. New York-J. W. Copy, F. D. Oelber. Miss M. A. Curry, J. W. Baird. Wilmington—John W. Watkins, K. 8. Steadman. Hoboken—Elizabeth A. Allen. Baltimore—Charles W. Warburtou. Boston—K. B. Randall. Merchautviiie—F. P. flamed and fam-

Washington—Mr. and Mrs. Charles IV. Howell. Moorestowu—S. W. Evans. BKF.XTOS. Philadelphia—A. D. Nelson, Mr* J. B.

Plain.

New York—Louisa A. Flynn. AI.DIXE. Philadelphia—W. C. Duval). Wm. F. Reed, J. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. II. HarC1IAI.FONTE. Philadelphia—H. H. Hogan, Morton Blackwell, Miss Rockwell, Miss Rubins, Paul L. Milligan, S. S. Uadcllff, II. H. Randolph, Edward 8. Beal. Camden—Jacob Rice.

that the issues of said hoods shall be duly authorized by ordinance. S. It shall be the'duty of the city council to provide by taxation In the annual tax levy of such city such sum as will be sufficient in every case to provide for the annual interest of the bonds so issued and a sinking fund for the redemption thereof, which shall bo not less than two per centum of the amount so issued. 3. All acts, cllhfcr general or special, iucousisient herewith or limiting the amount of money to be raised by loan in any one rear in any city of the fourth clasa of this State, tie and the same are hereby pealed, and this act shall take effect

immediately.

Approved April 0, 1002. Thursday Evening’s Meeting.

I inim:

day night. Members present were—1 Sharp. Hand, Church, Halpin. Miller, and Ware. Mr. Townsend absent. The first thing brought before Council was a few bills which were ordered paid. Mr. Hatton was present and presented plans and specifications of the proposed water works improvement. He explained the same to conncil and after qpite a lenthgy talk on the matter. City Solicitor Hildreth fixed the contract legally opd council gave Mr. Hatton instructions to go ahead with

the work at once.

The music committee was instructed to make contract with band to furnish music for the summer season.

Joshua Simpkins at Auditorium. The Joshua Simpkins company with a fine brass band and splcnaid orchestra will be seen at the Auditorium, Tuesday evening, April 22. The play is made up of and realism, combining the pleasing features of realistic meWrama and the ever popular rural play. The character sketches are said to lie very clever, while there la an'abundance of good music, glug and dancing in it. Those lovable country characters are introduced 1 their sayings and doiuga create much amusement. The company comes to us mded as a good one throughout. The ‘saw mill’ scene in the third act is said to be wonderfully realistic. A genuine circular saw is seen In motion, and jnst to show that it ia the real article, a board is sawed off a log in full view of the andieuce, after which Caleb Simp kins, uncle Josh's son. Is lashed to the log by the villains and started toward the glittering teeth of the rapidlyCrerolviug saw. Tickets 50c, 85c, 25c. Beau on tale at U. S. Pharmacy. Married In Philadelphia. IUv. Geo. W. Kemp, of this ctry, and Miss Beulah A. Laws, of Philadelphia, were married on Wcduesdav, April 15th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 802 North Watte' street. After a brief honeymoon trip they will return home on the 27lh instant. Mr. Kenip.ls paator of thi Macedonian Baptist Church bore, and through hh persistent and earnest efforts has succeeded In building a new church and drawing a largo congregation. We wish his journey on the sea of matrimony to be vuc smooth voyage of happiness.. Baptised mt Schcllenger's Landing. At two o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Uuofge .Kemp, of the Ms * Baptist Church, baptised two candidates, Joseph B. Blackwell and Rom Smith. The solemn ceremony was witnessed by a large concourse of people who were decorous and reverent. Appropriate bymi were song by the church obelr who a

tended lu a body.

To be well draned a little man shoo: not wear feoo large a hat, It makes hi look top heavy. Moral—8omi paper* put too large a head over small articles.

FACTS IN BRIEF. THEY JOURNEYED

Matters of General and Local Interest Mentioned. There were 43 evictiona In Ireland In the last quarter of 1001. There is general cnal* for wine-grow-*s because of "an overproduction lathe entire world. x The General Electric Corapary sold apparatus during last yoar to the amount

of (74.000.000.

The quarterly Urget practice of the North Atlantic Naval Squadron oost

(178,000 for ammunition.

The greatest bay in the world ia that of Bengal. Measured in a straight line from the two inclosing peninsulas, its about 420,000 aquare miles. Hemp U by far most valuable production of the Philippine arcblpelego, the e of Albay being the greatest producer of It, with an output valued at

uearlv (5,000,000 a year.

Roland Hewitt, a clerk in the employ of Davis & Sous, flab and oyster dealers, 005 Atlantic avenue, Atlantic City, was found dead sitting at a table in a room occupied by the First ward Republican

Club, on Wednesday.

The Amerioan Wireless Telephone and Telepraph Company, of Philadelphia, has leased a lot on Front street, at Lewes, Del., and will equip a wireless atatiou there capable of communicating

with vessels 480 miles at sea.

M. C. Swain <t Co., manufacturers of patent alone payments, have added to the attractiveness of Dr. Phillips’ new oottago by inclosing the property with

substantial and ueal cement coping,

skill of this firm ia unexcelled hi

clasa of work.

of a Shakespearean company in Kansas reminds us of a dramatic criticism once passed bv a Kansas paper. “Mr. So-and-So played ‘Hamlet’ In this town last night,” said the paper. “And right now ia the time to settle that Shakespeare-Beacon controversy. Let the graves of both be dag up sod see which of the two turned over.” It was rather unique and pathetic to aee three of oar former athletic mechanics

sup-

ami hopeful that they would soon be able to pursue their usual occupation and put some of the old-time vim in the effort. This trio of unfortunates

were Mr. John H- HU| Eldredge and Capt. Dan

The erection of the new Irwin Stevens cottage on Decatur street makes the improvement fo that particular block of cottagca. With the exception of rather a ragged hedge strip that ia the rear of Baltimore Inn, this avenue U now quite prettily filled with attractive buildiuga. May we not hope that even this unsightly spot shall be ere long also made more presentable to the eye of the passer by and to those oocupylng

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meet on Washington street, esch i ported by l(ro cratches, but '

cheerful am

nearby sites.

prem Form

Conventions at Los Angeles, Cal. •The Land of Gold, Fruit and Flowers." Two important and well attended conventions will be held soon in the bustling city of Los Angeles. They alp the SuCourt of Independent Order of iresters, April 29th, and coovention of Federation of Women's Clfiba, May 1st

to 8ih.

While interest in the conventions will attract a number of visitors, the special round trip rates ’will undoubtedly be a strong inducement to many persons deairing to visit the "Sonny Pacific Slope,” I,o* Angeles, a city of about 113,000 Inhabitants, provided wjth the beat botela and restaurants to be found In any city of Its site, is usually made the radlatOrv poinf for “California Tourista,” affording pleasant.side trips 'to most of the principal points of Interest in the State. The Philadelphia & Reading Railway has arranged on account of the ions to sell special excursion tickets at reduced rates. These tickets will be sold and good going April 10th to 26lfa inclusive, and the final return limit is June

26th, 1902.

For full particulars, special regulations, rates, etc., consult any Philadelphia & Resiling Ticket Agent or address Edi J. Weeks, Oen’l Passenger Agent, Phila-

delphia. ^ John M. Kennedy.

The news of the recent death of Mr. John M. Kennedy came as a sad shock to many of his friends and acquaintances at Cape May; Fyr many years Mr. Kennedy had been a regular summer visitor, and was very greatly esteemed by all who knew him. Among local newspaper men he was Immensely popular, and who were always pleaaed to say kind things of genial a gentleman. He leaves a Wife

and two children to mourn the lore of 1

one of the kindest and affection

voted parent.

Church of the Advent.

Services will be held In the Church of the Advent to-morrow at 10-80 a. m.

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HOME TOGETHER Hugh H. Nlckelson and Wife, of Bridgeton, Buried on Thursday.--flany Mourning Hearts. Bridgeton is in gloom over many recent deaths of prominent and useful members of that community, one of the saddest and most lamentable incidenteof the kind being the loss of Hugh H. Nlckelson, aged 40, and his wife, Eva B. Nlckelson, aged 82, both of whom succumbed after briif illness, Mr. Nlckelaon'a death occurring at C o'clock on Saturday evening last, April 12, 1902, the wife following at the same hour on Monday, April 14. Funeral services were held at late residence, 88 North Pearl street, on Thursday, April 17, at eleven o’clock. Truly it may be said of the deceased husband and wife that "They were beautifn! In their lifea, and in death they were not divided.” Their devotion to each other was remarkable, and their home long, sweet song. The purest graces of a religious life clothed them round about, and a bright and balluwid influence that bespoke tbo Master’s approval and blessing, was abed upon all about them, not alone within the pale of the church they loved so well, but within every circle susceptible to the kindly touch of their good and beneficent natures and the blessed Influence of holy

lives.

Mr. Nlckelson wot a sou of Mrs. Lydia Nlckelson and of the late Capt. Hugh Nlckelson, of Eldora, (formerly West Creek) this county. Attaining hla majority, he came to Cape May City, where he remained with his uncle, Joseph R. Wilson, snd learned undertaking. Seventeen years ago he located In tbo undertaking and furniture business at Port Norris, on the Maurice river, iu the adjoining county of Cumberland, where he quickly won the favor and esteem of the-community. He there weddod Mias Eva B. Maybew, laughter of the late Stephen Maybew, a piominent basinets man of that place. A little daughter was bora to them, bat Its life upon earth was brief, jnst long enough to grow deeply into the love of the parental heart. Parting with grieved the fattier, and the young mother refused to be comforted, until in her agony she was able to cry out—“It is God’s wsy; His will be done.” soon after the railroad accident at Atlantic City, in which undertaker Bateman, of Bridgeton, was killed, that Mr. Nlckelson was induced to become successor to Mr. Bateman, and took np Bridgeton, from which centre bis buainesa branched out to Fairton, Cedarville, Dividing Cifcek and Port Norris. At Bridgeton both Mr. and Mrs. Nlckelson at once identified themselves' with Central Methodist Church aod became active aod useful lu every good word snd work that could bo offered for the adyaneement of Christ’s Kingdom. How precious the seed sown by Mrs. Nickelson’s self-sacrificing labors at the head and front of the primary departtho Sunday-school, only toe records of eternity can reveal. By nature and by religious culture she was most thoroughly equipped for and adapted to the work. Her deft fingers will never again sweep over the key* as her swiot voice would lead the little ones iu singing the touching tongs of Jeans' love, The heart that loved to train youthful minds in the way of righteousness, the voice whose sweetest notes and ten derest words found an abiding place in the hearts of all who came bem^th their Influence, lie

slleut in the grave.

It it a grand thing te be a manly man. Hugh Nlckelson la remembered as a boy who ill throngb his earlier yeara gave evidence of the possession of traits of character that go to make a noble manhood. To be industrious, to be honorable, and to trust in God, were.the principle* of his life. Rev. John Wilaoo' Nlckelson, of the New Jersey M. E. Conference, -nd Stacy W- Nlckelson, of Port Elisabeth, are brothers of the deceased. Three sister* and mother also survive. With heavy grief the mother’s heart U bowed down, while no lea* I* the weight of wop iuat has come to Mrs. Maybew, who since her husband’s death ha* made her home with her daughter. How desol-

ate now that-home!.

At the funeral bow terrible it all seemed, yet a aweet peace born of heaven rested

where lay the iwocatkeb,

the mass of beautiful plants and garlands of flower* which abed their richest perfume, led many to exclaimHow nad and yet how beautiful 1 , the tributes, from the chlldreu, from r relatives, from frleuda, the tearful word* of the pastor, the Rev. W. W. Moffett and -o/bers, the consoling words of scripture, the solemn chant of mourning, all told a story of sorrow here, yet one that pointed upward to a bright and

awakehlDK Just on the other

i pan tl ■ mid tl

PERSONAL INTEREST.|0(Jpi|^£jyj-

Gossip of the Resort In Which You May Be Menloned. It. B. Randall, of Boston, was a visitor here on Tue»dar. Charles E. Zlgler, of Philadelphia, a recent visitor at this resort. Miss >L A. Curry, of New York, was guest at the Ebbitt a few days ago. Tbomaa C. Barlow and wife, prominent Philadolpblana, were here over 8ui

day.

Mr. A. D. Nelson, formerly a Cape May business man, visited this city Mon-

day.

Mr. M. C. Robinson, of Philadelphia, was looking over Capo May real estate Tuesday. Mr. and Mr*. Samuel E. Warburtou, of Philadelphia, registered at the Ebbitt i Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Howell, of Washington, I). C., were prominent gucat* at the Ebbitt daring the early part of the week. F. P. Harned and family, of Merchaotvillc, were looking over real estate on Wednesday, preparatory to taking a cottage for the season. El wood Taylor, son of Mr. Thomas II. Tsylor, left here on Thursday for Hanuemau Hospital, Philadelphia, where be will undergo an operation for throat trouble. Mr. A. R. Gordon, we are glad testate, is gelling along nicely since his treatment in a Philadelphia medical institute for a serious font trouble. HU complete recovery is hoped for. Mis* Alice Corson, youngest daughter of Conductor S. II. Corson, formerly of this city, is the popular and faithful “hollo” girl In the main .office of .the Bell Telephone Company in Camden. Miss Emma Ewing, One of Cape May's most attractive and popular young ladle*, occupies a pleasant position as stenographer and typewriter i n the office of the Philadelphia Times. Mrs. Matthews, widow of Conductor Frank Matthews, whoso death occurred a few weeks since, has gone to Lou lav I lie, Ky., where she will for a time make her home with her sister, Mrs. Crush, who U the wife of a prominent railway official of that section. Councilman T. M. Sharp, Jr., and Mrs. Sharp spent Tuesday ju Philadelphia, where the big. jovial and popular city official exhibited heaps of patienco while accompanying bis handsome companion from counter to counter hi some of the great department stores. Mrs. Bailie Douglass, of DeuuUville, has been enjoying a few day’s so'iourn at tha hospitable residence of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith of this city. Mrs. Donglass is the wife of Capt. Lewis Douglass. She wss accompanied by her two attractive daughters, the Misses Clara and Pbcbe, Mias R. Halpin, the popular proprietress of Congress Hall for several seasons past, has returned to this retort and is making numerous improvements preparatory to again opening the house. Her ess iu the hotel baslnefts is entirely due to the able sod generous management which is characteristic of her. Mrs. Corson and Miss Hattie Corson, of Camden, wife and daughter of Conductor S. Hampton Corson, of the W. J. & S. R. R-, wore visitors at the Capo on Tuesday and gladly greeted by many warm friends snd relative*. Mr. Corson is a veteran among the West Jersey Company's employee, having entered the service thirty-six years ago, and for many years, until a boat three years ago. wss oondnetor of one of the freight lines between Camden and this point. He has always held the reputation of being one of the most careful and reliable men in the service of the company. It Is needless to add that Oondnetor Corson and his family occupy swarm spot iu the hearts of a wide circle of Cape May friends. REAL ESTATE. M. B. Scult la the agent for some very fine modern oottages, conveniently located, elegantly furnished, sanitary’ and comfortable. For sale or rent. For further Information address, M. B. Scull, Ukuald Building, 500 Washington St.. Cape May, N. J. Searching Parties. Any parties searching for new thing* in the line of Millinery, at prices that are the wl reasonable one could expect, are ted to visit Knerr'a. The search will .rewarded with success right there.

COMMENT LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTER; OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Sabject Under Thought—The Talk of the Gossip*. /?M-R COMMENT last week uponth X~Z/ subject of “Music at Cape May,’ *ecms to have struck the popula heart. To be sure, as in all matters a tbla kind more or lea opposition U quiti oeruln to manifest luelf, though, happily wc fuel sure of our ground when we say there i* no serious opposition to the continuanoe of the strand concert* inangura. ted at thU resort three years ago. Tbl chief point at lane at this time U not s« much whether the concerto shall be %» nowed this season as is the point of aeeow ing the best talent that the sum appro, priatod by Connell for this purpose wlli afford. A number of applications frotB talented leader* have been received, mong them being that of Prof. Chi* lindt, of Philadelphia, who comes witl» the highest testimonial* as to bis aMIHjj and experience as a band-master and orcheatra leader. Mr. Mlndt is not on-; known to Cape May, having officUtod to this capacity here on several occasions In' past seasons, and has a full and correct knowledge and appreciation of the real demands of the music-loving public that comprises the summer life of the reaort. This feature of entertainment, as we rogard it, has really become oue of the most attractive and popular ever presented' since Cape May's earliest day* as a popular seaside summer resort, and certainly there cannot now be any fear felt of its abandonment. Rather let us improve upon and multiply attractions of this kind to the utmost extent. We have not only the hope, but the expectation that the subject of concert music for the public will iu the uear future receive eveo greater and broader attention upon the part of our City Fathers than to the past. It ha* been suggested that a structure more upon the order of a casino be pro--rided therefor, and that perhaps a smalt charge for admission thereto, might wife w isdom be provided. These sentiment* rest not alone with the Hr.itti.Ti, but are generously expressed by many of oaY regular summer patrons. Success depends largely on one’s own effort*. Those who would attain it : not bo deceived by thoughts of beds of flowery ease, but must expoct a struggle, hard one, too, and must become its master—just as W. S. Hogan has beooma master of his business, not without an effoit, however, but by untiring push and energy he baa been 'enabled to establish' one of the most successful fruit and confectionery corner* to the city. HU trad* | has incieased to such an extent that be will now manufacture confections directly In the atore, having arranged with A candy manufacturer who maybe seen dally from the Decatur street window^ after May 1st, making these goods: Ip; speaking of this matter we .'eel U is only justice to such an enterprising spirit as Mr. Hogan’s, to say he has well cat and is much deserving of the su'.-ces

has attained.

The Herald recently made refea

to certain highway impro

on the road leading out of the city from Scbelleuger’s Landing bridge, by Dr. Emlen Physick and J. Spicer Lcaml

E#<1,.

that

■tog,

irge property owners lu lU 'act was very com-

mendable upon their part, and we would now suggest that the township of Lower come to the front and pursue the good. work still further. This route is one of the popular driveways in and ont of tte city, and greater improvements would be ’ to both thU reaort aod out’

cficlal

neighborhoods. First M. E. Church. The pastor. Rev. C- B. Fisher, will preach 3n Sunday morning on “Spring, Natural ind Snperaatnral,” and in the cvcningon 'The Workingman and the Sabbath,”* ter-1 mon more especially to men. Stra.--.ger* are cordially invited to wbrship with us. Improved Store Facllltle*. I !has- A. Swain has enlarged hi* store | Iding, 305-7 Jackson street. He ha alee 1 built a new shop in the rear of the store where he will continue to ply his trade—4a3 roofing, sheet and galvanitcd iron work* hanging gutters and spouting. Let him | ’ you figures on all such work, it will

you.

The Ebbitt

Newly Renovated. The best equipped, and most comfortable house at Cape May for the Spring Season. Has Steam heat with up-to-date appointments and perfect service. Under new management. Long distance’phone.

RATCS: *2.80 PCR DAY. •PCCIAL PRICE* WEEKLY.

y. McConnell