CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. II. NO. it.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1902.

Subscription—$2.00 per y car _

OUR DEAD

PATRIOTS

DECORATION DAY APPROACHES " IN ITS ANNUAL ROUND. A Holiday That Stira the Living and Honors the Dead.--Local Pro-

gram ol Exercises.

T T IS a lieaiitiful custom, 0110 Unit has X iK'Oome Umr-bonorfd in its observance,—that of decorating with miniature flags and flowers, the graves of the MilJier dead, the berota who in life did battle for their country’s honor, their country's flag and their country's unity. For almost a hundred years this great nation of ours bad hut one national pa triotic holday, the “Glorious Fourth” of .July, midepossible by the reading and adoption, by the Continental Congress, of the Declaration of Independence, which stood for our freedom from the yoke of Great Britain. It required eight yeat sacrifice and struggle, deprivation and suffering, for our patriotic sires to gain their liberty and establish the Republic' which three-quarters of a century afterVvird'w.is saved from disruption only by the heroism of hundreds of thousands of men of the loyal North who for foul Woody years struggled fiercely against men equally aa heroic ip the seceding South, that the honor of the starry banner might be upheld before the world, and that not a star should bo forced from its folds, hut that the United States of America might remain in . government •‘one and inseparable,” and that the majesty of the Constitution and the glory of our ludepcndcnoc might be upheld and

made secure for all time.

Four years of war to save the Union—

and at such sacrifice ! A milliou lives yielded up for a principle, and that principle the integrity of the Union. Greater valof never was known upon any battle

field in the history of the world, than

shown at.CbanceIiorsvillc, Frodrickshurg, Antictam, Cold Harbor, Missioiniry Ridge, Williamsburg. Gettyebjiif^Tort Donnelson, Fort Fishec and scores of other fields lost 1 'aud won. Homes were were made desolate, hearts were bleeding, and even yot, after thirty-seven years since the close of the struggle, Pars fall like nin as - the impressive services of Decoration Dsy awaken memories of the

heroic dead. Shuyt the cborni

aa patriotism is stirred within the breast; sing the touching hymn .as we moun?for those who arc sleeping; strew the beauti fui flowers sileutiy upon their graves as we seek to honor the memory of those

who hied aud'died that the Unioi

fie preserved.

The organisation of the Grand Army of the Republic, among the survivors of those who were in the field for tbetjolon during those four years of strife was a great conception and its lies of brotherhood, as .'welt as its usefulness in the work V perpetuating and honoring the names of departed comrades attest to its grandeur. As was sung of Napoleon, so may we sing of our soldier dead.

.uion might

The lightnings may flash and the loud thnnd-

ers rattle^—'

They heed not they hear not, they're free

from all pain;

They sleep their last sleep; they have fought

their last battle;

. No sound can awake them tfi glory again. , John Mecray Post. John Mecray Post, No. 40, G. A. R a "ihaa been in existence many years, and waa named for one of the first soldiers from this city U>'die for his country in " the great Civil War. He was a son of the late Jeremiah Mecray. apd a brother to‘Jeremiah Mecray, Mrs. Thomas W. Kastwick and Mr*. J. M. E. Hildreth. The mother,'though greatly adraoced In years, is still living. The Poet numbers some thirty members In good standing, though there arc more than forty veterans residing In this immediate neighborhood. To-morrow, Sundiy. May 25, being the Sabbath Immediately preceding Decoralion Day, the. Post will sttend DIYinj service Inihc First Bsptlst Church, where a memofial sermon beflitfn/ the occasion will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. Geo. '.Vi Ilia mil. Patriotic hymns will be sung . by tha choir and sudv-nce. sud the National airs wiH be played by the Cape May Comet Band. •

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local Interest Mentioned, The collection of the county taxes from the borough of South Cape May baa for several years bothered the county officials. Something New.—Candy made fresh every dsy in the store window. W. 8.

Hogan.

The Quern Anne Railroad Company will distribute about 10,000 copies of a comprehensive baud book published in the Interests of that road, intended to be specially beneficial to Its Cape May con.

noctlon.

The Cape May post office will on July 2 be raised from tbird-clsss to the secondclass grade, which will carry with It increase of salary for Poatmaster learning from #3000 to $2100. It had been supposed that this change would result In giving to Cape May for the summer months a system of free delivery of malls, but just uow it cannot be learned that icb is the Case. Although Mr. A. L. Haynes was elected from this city to the County Board of Freeholders, to take his F«at on May 18, at the expiration of II. S. Rutherford’s term, the latter claimed that according to the new law be was eutitled to hold until the 1st of January/ and the Boar^ sustained him by a unanimoua As hereafter freeholders arc to he chosen at the fdTl elections, Mr. Haynes declares be will again enter the Bats in

November.

Walter A. Lovett, who for several years has been most reputably established iu the harness making business at Perry and Washington streets, is one of Cspe Maj's most progressive young business Finding his business rapidly growing the store spsco devoted to It, he has decided to devote it entirely to the sales department, transfering the manu factoring and repair, department to the id floor of the building. For skilled workmanship and fair prices Mr. Lovett's shop is widely known. Public School Examinations. ilu Wednesday morning the .pupils of the Cape May Public School were busily engaged iu ascertaining .their general term averages. -This method of deteimining their attainments is based the work of the year, and most were anxious to escape the flual^examinatiou. According to the rule, pupils who merit a general term average of 90 or more, provided not less than 70 is obtaiued as from the final examination to bo hold the close of the term, and will be promoted. The following pupil* merited

promotion:

■4th Grade—Helen Porter, 965-6; Smith Hughes, 94j; Ethel Champion 955; U®*lie Crease, 01 j; Millicent Hand, 90J; Oo-

taviuc Ware, 90j.

5th Grade—Emily 8. Thompson, 93 ;

Panline Elwell, DO.

Cth Grade—Aliie Cresse, 90 5-7; Nulda Robinson, 90 2 7; Edith Edmunds. 92 1-7. GrsiU—Melvina Townsend, 92;

Edith Richardson, fllj.

8th Grade—Georgie Edmunds, 944; Ella Bush. 98 5-7; Joseph Robbins, 90j; Leslie Cratfford, 91 j. . 9th Grade—Helen W. Wiley, 92 8-5'; Mary Taylor, 91 1-5; Bessie Turner, 93 8-9; Fred D. Bldredge, 911-9; Ethel Lincb, 90j; Almeda Stevens, 90 3 5. j 10th Grade—John T. Hewitt, 90 1-5;

Rebecca M. Casscdy, 90 8-5.

lltb prade—Lina Kennedy, 91 j.. The teacher* and pupils are preparing an exhibit for the inspection of the public. . The exhibit will fairly set forth the work of the year, and it Is to bo hoped that all interested iu the school’s welfare Will make an effort to view it. An opyxjrtonity wilt be given any day next

week from 4 U> 5 p. ra.

William O. Townsend Dead. Not until after going to press last week did wtf learn of the death of ^William O. Townsend.- which occurred recently at hli home in FbUadelpbis. Deoeasud waa about 55 years of age, and was the s.>n of tbs late William 8. Towtucud, of Dcuntsville, who waa an official of the Capo May & Millville extension of Ibe Wist Jersey Kallrftsd from IU inception in 1868 until Ms death. Another son. Cap*. Richard. Townsend, waa a gallant officer In the Civil War, and waa killed at Getty* 1-urg. where hi* remains still Be. hi >>4*00*1 cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and aeveral ch Id ran sod six ststera,/one of whom is the wife of Hon. Beni- y. Lee, of Trentoo.

Mrs. Hcise Olvds a Tea.

A very pretty and enjoyable tea waa given'on Thursday afte'rnodn by Mrs. M. £. llcise, in honor of her guest, Mrs. V. H. Jones, of Media, Pa. The affair was given at the Icfathynpbagus Club House st Scbellenger's Landing, the interior of which was made beautiful by floral and olbcr'ffeouration*. Mrs. Jones is aa honored and esteemed- favorite in Madia society circles, and waa a close personal friend and neighbor to Mrs. Heiseduring the latter's residence in that charming town. Mrs. Jones Is heartily enjoying every moment of her stay at the Cape, md will shortly leave her friends here Kiln her husband hi the West. Joining Mrs. llcise and Mrs. Jones In the pleasure* of this little event were Sister Havlcr and Si-ter Ignatius. Hr. Ussier Dilion

did the honors of the occasion.

Her Birthday. Little Rebecca Laird celebrated hei i-lvAutb birthday by giving about twenty of her young fiisnda aa outing to Highland Beach, the new baysidu resort. Of course, they all enjoyed a Very delightful lime. Little Rebecca “tends stur Wolff"s bakery, and is wouderfoi tUa, oorre^aiel ladylike In bar att

CURRENT

COMMENT

^DCAL AND GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Subjecta Under Thought—The Talk

of the Goaalpa.

T F CAPE MAY newspapers and Cape X May correspondonU have not given the public a surfeit of gush over the East Cape May Beach project, then we do not know what a surfeit is. to be characteristic of Cape Hay people to go into exsUciea over any and proposition that has the least promise of ‘boom” in it, and U Is Uken up qutekly and heralded aa'a great enterprise that

quickly to place Capo May in a wonderfully advanced position and give "a new Capo May," sure. We are not satisfied with recording facta and actual conditions, but must fly away into the realms of prophecy, and too often build great "castles Iu the air” which never

great

our predictions. And now,' before anything definite bu been done toward executing proposed ^lans for the development, improvement and protection of what has come to bo know-n as East Cape May Beach, we are picturing in big dis-' play the wonderful reaulU for the progreasiveness of the resort. Prenatal Influences are sometimes good, sometimes bad; and so it often proves-lh^relatlofl-to material things, as to projects in embryo Facts are better than fancies, ajid^g blessed reality is certainly more satisfying than mere hopefulness. Hope on ! Hope crer ! is a good motto, and the 1 Herald is still hoping that the East Cape May Beach project may bring about the desired improvement. In “a way that shall be satisfactory to both the promoters and to : be City of Cape May, in the promotion of thslr mutual intercata. have before declared, it is a great scheme which needs to he entered into w ith precaution and a long look ahead. May fdrtuue favor the undertaking, that true benefits may result. * /

FOR LAW AND ORDER.

The Subject Discussed From the Pul-

pit.--Sabbath Observance

As previously announced, special serviow were held in both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches last Sabbath, when the work of the Law and Order and Sabbath Association was presented, from a Scriptural standpoint, to the pulpit. Rev. T. Mutchler, corresponding secretary the (jhbbath Association, of Philadelphia, preached from the Presbyterian pulpit in the morning, taking a suitable text hearing ‘upon the subject. Doctor Mutchler’s eloquence and energy iu the 1*0 to which ho is devoting the best; its of his life, have long been recogulred in bia owu city and State, and gran^ results have been achieved by the aasocta.

nights and

Uon be represents. The thougl suggestion* offered by the speaker were

5; in no wise extravagant, yet plainly scrip-

tural, sensible and practical, snch as'no ^>uo felt to criticise, hot which made a marked impression upon bis hearers. Rev. S. IL Ha n n, secretary of the Law and Order League of South Jersey, with headquarters in Camden, also delivered a strong Gospel sermon In the Methodist lurch iu behalf of the workings of his Society. It was plainly shown to be the

duty of all good people to lend encourage- __

md assistance in every possible j.

the law. Union services Mn the evening were held in this church, iu which Presbyterians joined with the Methodists In giving attention to dls^onrsea by both the above-named speakers. Rev. O. B. Fiaher, the paator, also bad nobje words to offer In behalf of botb^tbide worthy anixations, wbieb band in hand labor tb« suppression of vice and the upholding of the Christian Sabbath. Monday evening waa given to the holding of a mass meeting in the church, when a local society was organized.

What's In a Name?

Pilot John Bennett it very much of a wag, i his friends *11 .know, and bis latest hulorous indulgence is in relating of the story as to how he beat the Ada B.-, Pilot Harry Bennett's new boat, recently launched at the landing. Pilot John first named his craft "Mark Hanna,” but she could gain no victories; so he changed her n to "Lem Miller. ;• Still she go! left in every aquatic contest, so he decided to meet the> “Ada .B.” under another powerful

Hdtnunds,' to a trial of The •'Jim"

personal interest. THE NEW

Goaslp of the Resort In Which You May Be Mentioned.

Rev. George Williams and Mr*. Williamt, took train for Bridgeton on Tuesday morning to attend the convention of tbu Young People’s Baptist Union. Mr. DanUo and family, of Philadelphia, have this season leased the Hcise cottage bn Hughes street, neat Ocean

street. They will arrive June 5.

D. Morrell Wool son has removed with hi* family from Windsor avenue to Holly Beach, where he wlli assist his son In the

latter's store at that reaort.

Christopher Gallagher has bad every preparation made at bis handsome tage for the return of his family for summer, and they may be auugly ensconced therein by the time this goes to

press.

Luther Ogden's pretty cottage Kearny sltect will have foV Iu tenant this year Mr. Edward Cook and family.

Cook will again this

IA BEAUTIFUL SERVICE

ICE PLAlNT |WWUU.U4,

at ihe Catholic Church.

INDEPENDENT ICE COMPANY ON J One of the most imposing ceremodlj A SOLID BASIS. I OCCUr7< ' <J c *tyw3

that ha* __ ^ ^ ^ j witnessed in Our Lady, Star of the Sm

Son,. Fitt. ^,2 Hjure. Ato.'l »| Y"?' W a' St. HuS

* 42 , Academy crowned a beautiful statue J

Company That Has Done fluch |

for the Community.

•UE Independent Ice and Coal Com-

thl* city Is a I

whose affairs are worthy

a business c

u bring bis

handsome team of bays.

Miss Francis M. Bockiua, one of

P»i>y of poratlon

of the attention of Herald readers and vcr ^ all others interested in the general wel“V fare and business progress of this resort. The very spirit of progress is enlivened and encouraged iu any community by reasonable .and honorable competition. Trusts and combinations accumulate enormous wealth for their promoters and officials, by reason of their domination over employns and consumers of their wares, for which exorbitant prices are charged. Business under free competi-

it this season this week, passing it her favorite bouse, Carroll

most charming Philadelphia belles known to Cape May summer society, made her

first visit

aeveral days

Villa.

Louis 11. Ayres and family, of Phila-

delphia, regular and popular summer residouis at the Cape, will come lo the Knerr cottage, Decatur street, oppositc

Hughes street, on the 28ih instant. E, P. Burton, a Philadelphia lumber!

ffiCcchaiit, will with bis family this year occupyT)r>PbiBips‘ Hughes street cot■tage, to arriiy%u July 1. Dr. Phillips

will masoADto.bis new home on the u&r of Hughe* and Ocean streets. Philadelphia's ox-Sheriff, Alexander

Grew, would not be saisfied Ui have nls interesting family anywhere else for the

summer mouths than at this time-honored, well-ordered, cool resort. He will occu-

thc Neaffie and I^evy cottage. South

ittc aud Congress street*.

A. C. Knight is one of the most charitable pdrsous of wealth kuown to this community, and.her benevolences most kuown only to those who receive her kiudly offices. In poverty, in sickness aud in death, bur heart end purse have

alleviated many burdens.

Dr. Auna M. Hand is iu attendance this week upon the Women’s Medical College Commencement exercises in PbilIphia. J. Spicer Learning, Esq., and Mrs. Learning, were also In attendaucc upon these exercises while pass

week In the city.

W. S. P. Shields, a large real estate operator In Philadelphia, and owner of number of Cape May properties, wl spend the summer here with bis family, having leased the commodious Stevens property, comer of Decatur and Hughes streets, a very desirable summer n

deuce.

Col. James M. Scovel is renewing old-time Capo May associations. He rived on Saturday, worshipped in the Presbyterian Church on,the Sabbath, and Monday, with his favorite' boatman, “Polky” Bchellcnger, began anew his piscatorial sports, of which bo has written many a startling tale In the years

gone by.

Mr. aud Mis. C I’. Elfreth, who have for a number of years made Cape May

for a number of years made (

their permanent abiding place, are again in tbnir Jackson street cottage after passing the winter iu their home city, Philadelphia. Gape May has proved to Mr. Elfreth so beneficial to his health that bo retired-frbtn active business in order to ergoy the boon here found. Three of his sons follow the father's business, that of! Irugglst, very successfully in the Quaker

City.

Public School Commencement. The South Seaville Camp Ground has been selected this year for the holding of commencement .exercises of the county public schools, whlcti'wUl take place on Tuesday, Juuo 10.' Preparations are being made to serve dinner on the ground, at the small charge of 25 cents. The bill fsre. a* announced, however, is a remarkably plain one, “chicken potpUs pickles, bread and butter and coffee, tee claim and cake extra.” The natural incllnatinn it to Bmile, but vbeu one think* of the pickles, it is enough to make one “pucker up.” The motto this year is “Labor and Perseverance Conquer,’* rhile the claasualoi* are White and Gold Given a pleasant day, a very Interesting and enjoyable-educational affair may thus ' 6 enjoyed in the beautiful grove. ~ A Quterf’weddJog. Mr. Edmund S. Jones and Miss Margaret . Sender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cbss. B Strader, j ere quietly married at the home of the bride’s parent* on Sunday evening. May l8lh, by Kev. C. B. Fiiher.

s D. Hjinter, D.D., of .Nor:opr the pulpit hi

munity

out destroying

ivariably beuefitted, yet wjtb-

; profit* to the dealers,

ictioi

mpany to the Cape Slay public last as the signal for the lowerii

tion easily regulates itself, and the

is Id* troy i i

The introduction of the Independent

Ice Com]

year was the signal for the lowering of the price of lee from 60 cants per hundred to private consumers, and 35 cents to hotels, td 40 cent* and 25 cents respect-

ively.

Since last season s new ice plant has been erected by the new company, having capacity of twenty tons per day. The, water supply is from three arteslsu wells, proven by expert analysis to be pure aud wholesome. This water is condensed and filtered before being used, which is other guarantee that the ice made from It is pcrfeftly adapted to use for drinking purposes. The company also sell and deliver coal from their yard at the Reading station in this city. Capital to the amount of $20,000 has been invested iu the enterprise. To Mr. J. T. Hoffman is due the credit for the organization and success of the concern, which has done much to enhance the business activities of the town.

beautiful statue «j the Blessed Virgim

A golden crown, resting on a silvet

lie* of the v4)

ting

tray, and garl *nded with till

ley. was home by Mias May Ratty. Tbea

A VETERAN’S BIRTHDAY. I Gsy Crowd of About Twenty Honor the Hero. Comrade Thomas 8. Stevens, who was a gallant soldier in the Civil War, a good citizen aud « splendid neighbor always, was made the hero of a grand picnic given In honor of bis sixty-first birthday yesterday. The companion of his bosom, the partner of his joys and sorrows, who has nursed him in sickness and has made him mind bis P’s and Q’s when In health, waa herself as happy as happy could be as sbe lent her aid to the other twenty of his friends in adding to bla pleasure in this dciiditful reminder of bis baying reached tee sixty-first milestone Injiis life’s journey. The party took trolley for Cape May Point at 10.80 a. m., to spend the day at the Delaware Bay House, which premises wore by Mine Host Peteron placed at their disposal. The music parlor, the dlniug room, t grassy lawn, the bowling alleys, tee sht fle boards, everything that could be util, ized by the pleasure-seekers, was made to resound harmoniously with the spirit of the merry occasion. Fine voices and skilled fingers gave expression to the sentiment of love songs and devotional bymus. None more youthful in manner nor more heartily entering into the true spirit of the occasion, was found among the score of merry-makers than the hero j of the affair himself. It is said the ladiea well nigh depleted the slock of Mecray*’ Market iu making preparations' for the elegant luncheon they so bountifully served st mid-day. The Herald wishes Mr. Stevens many more birthdays, good health for year come, and a continuance of that domi

n his.

felicity that has so long been

Just Arrived.

Door mats, Japan matting, rugs, window shades in oil or water colors, and wire window screen^rjolh in gryen or anti-rust metallic coated.. I can sell these goods below prices asked for them in Philadelphia. I guarantee them firat-chma.

Chas. A. Swain,

CapL M. H. Kearns and his launch Estelle gave Father Kelly, tee choir, tee

aliar boys and tec Bister* a delightful a’l day excursion to Wildwood, through

followed the other young ladie* who were te take leading part* in the crowniag; Misses Katherine Shields, Elizabeth Hati ris, Auute Mullen aud Mary Harris, all robed la white and wearing flowing whim veil*, each accompanied by a tiny cMm wearing a pretty ivy wreath and carryUi

a basket of flowers.

Next came the pupils of the acadetna dressed also in white aud carrying tiMi most beautiful floral baskets and bouquet! The sturdy boys brought up the rear. j A special musical program was prepared for the occasion, and pleasing)# rendered by the choir and pupils of tlM academy. The large statue was removadi from its place on the side altar, and rested embowered iu pure white flowers on the gospel side of tee high altar, which at sU times haudsomely decorated, waa eXoelM tionally so ou Sunday. The young ladies standing before ttii alter addressed the Blessed Virgin l2 turn, in the most beautiful aud well chosen language. The entire arrangei* a masterpiece of teste aud art. Too much cannot be said in favor of MM young ladies who spoke before the shrine. After Miss Ratty had concluded ber address, she advanced towards the asno*] tuary and placed the crownou the statue.; An eloquent and impressive sermon was! preached by the pastor, Rev. FaUx^ Kelly. The church was thronged, not only by the members, but by those of other denominations, who expressed tbyte delight at this lovely ceremony in wor^U of warmest encomium. In concluMpfl Benediction of the most blessed Sacra-; ment was given and the Te Denm closed! the beautiful aud eyerto be remembered

festival. - «

Decoration Day Exercises. On Friday next, the day set apart for the decoration of soldiers’ graves and memorial services meant to honor Ui dead heroes, to keep alive the flame o liborty aud cement anew tee bond of uo-i ion of states beneath our one flag, starry banner of freedom, the local Grau^ Army organization will celebrate tec day and conduct the ceremonies in very mud the same manner as heretofore, except that no provision will be made for any special “orator of the day.” The loCa clergy, at least four in number, wi liver short talks, between which the _ May Band will discourse popular and appropriate music. The Post CommandMj secretary and others may have somethin] to say and rciKirts to make. The parade will take place about 2.30 o\ _ before entering tec grove at FrankUoaia Lafayette street*. The display of ' ing will doubtless be unusually largt throughout the city this year.

Card of Thanks.

MR. EDITOR:

As there are many expressing their opteion and congratulating me On my succeeala the bicycle contest, I would like to SS#« them.thrQugb the Herald that I am j " “ ly satisfied, and wish to thank them r aid in this achievement. 1 am sari

agreement any I r I notice that I ity, was also s,” as a take!

"hqrfl oi many st appreciation of hi

beanty." and is perfect in every pap, and is

pleasant to ride of any I ever

wTh. USTBfcr

Church ol the Advent. Rev. Benjamin R. Phelps, oi

town, Pa., formerly of the diocese J

Western Texas, will officiate in the I Church of the Advent, Lafayette I to-morrow. The service* will beg lows: Holy Communion 7.30, prayer and sermon at 10.30 a. m.^] evening prayer aud sermon at 8 p- i

Blood oranges 12c dozen. Ijrfge" I naua* 12c aud 15c dozen.^ Not' the 0> ripe kind but.large, aound yellow b<~ as. W. 8. Hogan.

The New Confection—Salter I \ Brittle, only at Hogan’s.

The Ebbitt

Newly Renovated. The l»est equipped, and most com* fortable house at Cape May for the Spring Season. IJas Steam heat with up-to-date appointments and perfect service. Under new management. Long distance ’phone. SJSLWSSfKf:;,. J- mcconne,