CAPE MAY HERAJ j).

VOL. II. NO. zi.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1902.

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A VERY WISE SUGGESTION ONE THAT WOULD CHANGE THE CITY MAP FOR THE BETTER

Open Up to Improvement the Section Occupied by the Colored Colony to Settlement by Cottagers ■ dkraCCSStiiG the practicability, of V—y throwing up mud lot* upon which to build along the meadow* iu the roar of the narrow strip of beach imown as East Cape May, a gentleman familiar with Cape May. physically and politically for the past fifty year*, remarked that be thought one of the most -important possibilities for the true advancement of Cape May bad been overlooked and neglected in all tbc planning and effort for advance movements, and that was the great need of making Lafayette street, all the way np to Schellenger's Lauding, an attractive avenue for settlement by white families— cottage families, that it inight be Inviting its entire length for the erection of summer or all-the-year resident**; free from mixture with the colored population which now chiefly occupy the avenue for some distance north oC Franklin street, wH'i gas works and all things else objectionable removed farther back toward the creek or tos anothfar locality. This section, he declared, should be one of the most respcctaLle lit the city. We assured tbe gentleman that ho was not alone in this view of that subject, and the wonder is that some plans have not been forum lated and some intelligent effort made to accomplish so desirable a result. —Time was when Lafayette street was one of the most popular thoroughfares of the resort and many Philadelphia families made their summer homes there, . several of the best known and most liberally patronised boarding houses also tlourishiug along its line, such as White Hall, Franklin House, Philadelphia House and Delaware House. On either end of this avenue arc many V-xcellent families residlng r 4i0me'of whose homqs are rented to visiting families lit summer, but the fact that the very central portion is left utterly useless to whites, its plctufesquenesK destroyed even to those necking pleasant drives, is one that mystifies even the casual observer, who comes Into town and quickly notices this neglocted portion of the city’s centre, have only two streets running east to Schellenger's Landing, and llte best possible use should be made of them. Other avenues might be opened to give tbc relief the change would make necessary.

Don’t be Alarmed.

Some people arc exceedingly sensitive

in regard to the probable operations of the newly organized local law and order society. The Herald docs not think there need be any apprehension of danger to the public interests in any way by anything the society is likely to do. Somw . over-sensitive persons even become s little bit nervous over publisbed reports of wbat .is going on In public in law and order circles. To publish these things l* wHhitt the province of a live ttewspaper and we deem it our duty to givenpr readers all such information. But please do not imagine that the local newspapers are all controlled- by everything and every body whose movements and operations

they record. Don't 1 he - sTsTioed.

Bradbury' Bedell Dead. Bradbury Bedell, who died at his resldeoee iu Philadelphia on Friday last, was weli-fcuown at Cape May. bis wife being a daughter of jhe late Dr. Tboa. 8. Ibad, and a sister to Dr. Charles II. Beed and William F. II. Reed, who continue to spend Ibeir summers st this resort. Bed oil was born in 1850, and was a lawyer by profession, having graduated from the Law School of Yale, also, from tbc Xew York Law School. The wife and ■ other'relatives are greatly afflicted by bis death, and a large circle of friends sympathize with them in thSir bereavement. Anthony M. Zane. Mr. Anthony M Zane, whose name Is most prominet tty asrociabd with the latest movement to develop East Cape May Beach, is a Urge real estate Operator and builder in Philadelphia, where he stands high aa a man of bualness pluck, energy, foresight and atralgb t forwardness In all his dealings. (Once our City Court, eil, after dne deliberation as to tbs Itest method of siding to the desired improv'e ment, comes to a proper agreement with Mr. Zane, we have no doubt be will do his part to the fall execution of bU plan* for the development of the tract

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Lota of people are already on our lint of, pleased patnaia, and we have the facilities for taking just as good care of ns many more. U ought to interest you to learn bow we oao save you motley, time sod worry, at Knetr’s

PERSONAL INTEREST. Gonnlp of the Resort In Which You Moy Be Mentioned. The Farrow cottage, Hughes and De cater M/ucU, has bhen leasc<Wy Mr*. T. K. Brooks, of Carroll Villa. Mr. John M. Seller*, a prominent Philadelphian, will occupy with his family, the handsome new cottage of J. E. Tay- — , -. Jackson street. Frank 1L Sbattuck this week begins another season’s sojourn among the scenes which give hint and his family so many comforts and pleasures. Conductor Thoms* C. Wallace, of thr Atlantic City division of the W. J. & 8. K. K., is with bis wife at the Carroll, abou:. closing up their customary spring

vacation.

Ex-Govcnior William Bunn, who Is the owner of tbe stylish cottage the former home of J. Stratton Ware, 11 ugbes street, will be domiciled therein for tbe season In a few days. Mr. Thomas Robb, who has for some time been out of bis usnal good health, returned- to his Philadelphia home oo Tuesday, somewhat improved, but still far from well. Mr. C. J. Hawley, a retired ‘ business iau of Xew York^ity, sud who spends much time in travel, is at Carroll Villa for a prolonged stay, possibly tbe entire

summer.

Willie Phillips, youngest son of Dr. E. H. Phillips, has taken a position with the Independent Ice and Coal Company of ^hht citv, as bookkeeper and business Albert Roseman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Walter Kosumau, ha* recently passed through a sly.week* siege of scarlet fever. He will resnme his school duties next week. The family have for s year past resided in West Philadelphia. Dr. G. II. Shearer and his estimable family, who have for. so msuv «oa*ons favored this resort by their presence, ate again snugly placed on Franklin street. The Misses Shearer are prime favorites in all txiclal functions that so generously abound here gacb acasouMr. M. Daily feels like a buy out of school when be gets back to enjoy*Cape May's buoysney of pltmate. Mr*. Daily’s hcslib, It Is now hoped, ’will be fully restored. And happy indeed arc the Utile

grandchildren.

Pbiladulpbia’a old drug bouse family of Sitnc* has been represented among Cape May’s patronage for a half century, Mr. Samuel SImes of this distinguished family finds each season a sojourn of summer delight in his Windsor

avenue cottage. ,

B. S. Janncy, Jr., tbe weli*kuown Mar-

ket street grocer, of Philadelphia, has

1 John Mecray’s Corgie street

cottage, newly built about one yearhtgo, since when It bad been occupied by Frank M Sc ray, of Meoray Brothers, Central Market. Mr. Janncy will make it bis

family summer home,

Lucas Brothers, paint manufacturers oTYsnown In Philadelphia, will soon be in occupancy of Hughes street cottages, one of tbe brothers ctenlng to Mrs. liarriel Hughes’ cottage, 61?, on tbe 6th of June, the other to follow on Mho 18th to occupy S. M. Schellenger's, nearly op-

posite. /

Comrade Somers Weaver/ of Post 40, G. A. R., of Ibb city, enlisted early in 1861, terved th rough tbe entire Ovil War, was in thirty-six gmersl engagements, and tipvcr received a scratch, though always in the thfckest’of the fight, bis com-

rades filling all about him.

Miss May Cunningham, a very attractive Philadelphia girl, a recent graduate from Eden Hall, a popular educational institution at Torresdale, hat just closed very delightful v|sit with her friend, Mix* Mary. McConnell, at tbe Ebbilt House. Miss Cuuniiightm hopes t her (Ups' May associations during

the merry day*of tbe bathing sea*

Ib-v. George Williams delivered . __ on from the First Bapfist Church pulpit last Sabbath morning before the veterans of John Mec ray Post Xo. 40, G. A. IL, that was fraught iHlh the living fire of Apterlcan patriot urn 'and of religious fervor, one that was heard with unusual attention and keen Interest. Mr. Williams is a broad-minded Biblical scholar, whose many Interpretation* of Sortpinral.

convince one that many trausls-

tictus are peither aa literal nor libel

they sbonld be.

E. H. Xaah and wife, of Merchant vilte, who either In hotel or cottage spend almost every summer here, have passed several days.atCarruU Villa, while seleeting a summer home. Tin y have fixed upon Eldrrdge Jobpsou’s charming North street cottage, ‘•because it Uao very cozy, homelike and comfortable,'’ remarked Mr*. Nash. Mr. Nash is a retired

CURRENT COMMENT LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Subjects Under Thought-The Talk

of the Goaalpa.

-HAT the Presbyterian General Assembly has taken IU last wrestle with ^hat wretched "article of faith" or doctrine which printed to the probable damnation of Infanta, according aa God might elect, is an indication that that church has at last awakened from a horrible nightmare or delusion that has datkened tbe pathway of many a soul, that, to aay the least, must have been hypnotized by Satan himself, also bow could any sane man, professing to be imbued with the spirit of Christianity, acknowledge It as his belief that Innocent little children were possibly cast Into eternal punishment and everlasting torment. Have they come to their sense* at last? Let tbe angels in Heaven rejoice ! ^doesn't take much of a spark, if fanned into a flame, to start a conflagration. This will apply to matters of impulse as well as to matters materisl. It is said that two nations once went to war a bucket. Tbc kick of a cow caused

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local Interest Mentioned. The West Jersey morning and evening express trains stop only at Anglcsea Junc-

tion.

Tbe East Capo May Beach enterprise, except to those on the Inside, is about clear a* Sewell's Point mod. Grant Street Station train abed platforms have been lowered, making at tcratlou that is considered s desirable im-

provement.

Xearly all the oyster boat* in tbc Delaware Bay and Maurice River Cove have already laid up for the season from their nsnsl spring planting. The New Confectlon-^&altcr Peanut Brittle, only at Hogan’*. An Italian at Ocean City tbe other day was stabbed nine limes by an unknown assailant. Bad charadera seem to get Into tbe best of places. A jeweler in town spells it "jewelery.” Perhaps he is seeking to follow the old English style. But why did a certain lawyer make certain legal papers read “oconpled as a tayloi’s store?" See candy made In our window, free sample. W. 8. Hogan. Bay birds and meadow birds are quite plentiful, and local sportsmen have been bagging quite large numbers during tbe Blood oranges ISc dozen. Large nanas 12c and 15c dozen. Not tbe ripe kind but large, sound yellow banan-

W. 8. Hogan.

great fire ai^hicago._ The cafelcss-drop. A broken and troublesome sidewalk has ping of a burtttng match'wss responsible o*fcted for year* on South Fafayctle for the Windsor Hotel djuurter in NggJ *" cct from PSrr y ,ltrCft lotbe l*"™ 'hat York, How true 1 be Sci^Wl passage, •hould by some means be remedied at

‘Behold, how great a^iiatter a little fire kindletb !" Sensitive mind* are easily inflamnd, and hut-headed lies* scatters many a fire brand that destroys the yeiyr struotute tbe agitators, in their overught zeal and unwisdom, are vainly

•iriyltig to protect-

Extravagance has often defeated the effort* to accomplish good, and extrava-, gauoe has aa often defeated tbe sebetm* of evil doers. There are plans of public policy, there are Schemes of speculation, rife in our own city to-day which so couevery member of the community that ojfiy thoughtful consideration, cool judgment and wise conclusions can bring about what eyery honest person must do-

Philadelphia for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Nash are held In high regard by hosts of staunsh sod worthy friends.

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Supreme selfishness is a spirit that governs the actions of too many men,—a spirit that bemoans their own characters, menace* their own welfare, and at the same time aims at the discomfort and discomfllure of their fellow*. We want to be less mercurial—more humanely

just

Special Election Figures. The special election held In this city on Tuesday in order to obtain an expression of tbe will of tbe people as to whether Council should enter Into an agreement with promoters of the Improvement of Esst Cape May. by which.the city sbonld build an extensiou of the bulkhead, board* walk and beach drive to Sewell’s Point, brought out 416 votes, 341 of which were castiu favor of the extentjon, and 75 sgslnst it. There was nothing In tbe tickets however to Indicate what the will of the people might be aa to how aald extent inn was to bo obtained, whether by bonding the city for 9106,000 for that purpose, or otherwise. Had this been made clear and MtlmfacUiry there would doubtless have been even fewer votes against the extension. Presbyterian Church. Rev. James D. Hunter, D.D., of Norristown, Pa., s scholarly pulpiteer and a gentleman of pleasing sildres*, delivered au eloquent discourse from . tbe Presb} r terian,p4lpit lest Sabbath morning from the words: Ye are Ridden with Christ In

God.

At the risk being considered somewhat unorthodox, this eminent tbcologisn was lucltoed in prayer to express to tbe Heavenly Father a willingness to accept and worship with, a universal church; and In hU sermon lie ssked: “May we not find reason to believe evee that the punishment for sin comes to us In this life, and that we endure Its torment, in some war. during our earthly existence ?’’ To be bidden with Christ was a theme that appealed Impressively to the beans of all

hearers.

Rev, Dr. Thompson, of Woodbury, will preach Sunday, June 1. Dr. Thump- ; son Is an eloquent speaker, and It Is desired that a large congri gallon greet fats

com log.

Church of tbe Advent. Rev. Benjamin R. Phelps, of Downing, tews. Pa., will officiate Ip the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Admit to.-mer, row. Tbe services will be as follows;— Holy Communion. 7.80 a. m. [prayer, sermon and oommnnl • “ p-r*.» p.»

The early Cape May Mason has not opened very encouragingly, chiefly by reason of the remarkably cool days and night* that are so frequently interspersed with the milder days. The weather has

been too uneven.

What was known as the Fox property on Lafayette street near Schellenger's Landing, extending through to Wsshlugirect, was recently purchased by Mm. McDonald, late of New-York City, now residing here. Mrs. McDonald is a sinter to James Thornton, of this city. In the boring of one of the new wells for the improved water worka, a severely bard strata was reached that almost defied the efforts of the operators to penetrate It, and caused cousidenble delay Iu

getting through IL

Building operations that are to follow initiatory movements soon to be Inaugurated by tne Pennsylvania Railroad Company on the west side of this city, will attract more attention aud receive more fxvor than anything yet attempted for tbe enlargement and improvement of our borders. Building lota will bo on solid

ground.

About thirty member* of Crfpe My Lodge, F. and A. M., at the close of thmr stated meeting on Tuesday evening, adjourned to Dale’s Auditorium Cafe where they partook of an elegsnt lunch. This was simply one of. thdff little “feeds,’’ which they do not consider worthy the name of banquet. Tbe bunch, however, was really given in honor of visiting members of Hereford Bodge, - Wildwood.

Dale's Auditorium.

Tbe J. 8. Berger's players presenting "Hcrees and Sweetheart*," a specialty farce comedy drama, of 8 acta, introduclog the three beautiful Forrest Sisters— Misses Eva, Lulu and Trixie, and a firstclass company. These ynung. ladies are talented actresses and vocalists, and are very beautiful, and tbe parts of Miss Trixie, during this entertainment, will keep tbe audience In excitement from beginning to end. , Everybody knows Mr. J. 8. Berger; he has beeo manager of such well-known atam aa Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Mr. Nat. Goodman, Mr.' and Mr*. .Kendall, Mrs. Langtry, clo. Mr. Berger is not Only a manager, but Is au author and actor. J. S. Berger’s players will appear at the Auditorium, Cape May, Friday and Saturday, May 30 aud 81. Decoration Day matinee. Malluee prices 15 and 25 it*. Evening 25 aud 85 cents. For

sale at Wales’ drug store. Skilled Workmanship.

M.C. Swain, whose tame as a'cement

worker is not excelled anywhere, has just completed a cement pavement and curb front of CapL A. Sooy’s Washington street home, also cement work about Mr. Adam Suelke’a new cottage in the same neighborhood. Other contracts arc at once to be entered upon. Some of the fincs^/and hardest stretches of cement aidewslks, curtnysteps, copings, floors and wall* in this pty are the -remit of his experienced and skilled workmanship. Theretare many sidewalks yet that should be placed under

rith Mr. Swain. The merits of a

brick pavement are very small in compsri-

A oommuuloa’vlop entitled, “A Fiery Lsnson,” la received aud will appear Iu i*st week’s issue of lb* HUtaUL

THIS IS

per Year.

BETTER

BACK TO FIRST PRINCIPLES I

EAST CAPE MAY BOOM

Let the Company Build*Their Own Bulkhead and Roadway oo a

Tax-Exemption Plan.

*5^flE Herald’* advocacy of the East Vs) Cape May Beach improvement, it will be observed, has been conditional, tbc chief object being to keep In view the protection of tbc city’s financial fiitetcsta while siding In the promotion ol the interests of tbe capitalist* aud other* having lot or part in this particularly puzzling speculative land deal. Many of our readers seem to bare read lly understood our reasons for advising Council to go slow in- the matter of seding to tbe demand from certain quarters that the city should “aid tbe enterprise" by issuing'another batch of bonds to tbe amount of not 1cm than 9100,000 for tbe purpose of constructing a bulkhead against the sea, a boardwalk aud s roadway, tbc East Cape May Beach Com pany to follow with their proposed improvements, One plaiu object of having tbe city do this waa to enable the holden-

to dispose of their property.

But the original proposition to the city from those who were to become the purchasers, was a pledge from tbe city U> exempt the property from taxation for a period of ten years, tbe protfiotera them selves to sgrue to construct tbe ueccssart protection against theses, the boardwalk, beach drive, and to improve the tract rapidly as possible. Tbi* w as the more reasonable way, one against whicii our people are not inclined to "kick." Wt still caution those In authority to be careful, regardless of what tbc so-called "vole of the people” may seem to record Let the tax-exemption plan prevail, a plan to which a late circular explain* tbi promoters are wjlliug to accept. Another big bond Issue now, many think, would

be somewhat hazardous.

J FREEHOLDERS meet Sped*! MMIns H.u !hr H oM Vk

torta, I, This at,.

AmnUw of thn Cnnnl, Bo«a. Frwboldnr. hehl „ thn .T .t.l V, tn.1. on Con,^ Ihl, , Tntfeiiv ..min,. ,t e puw , b “»f U- tragic .„d J hondo „r ,h. now],--ppoinind uitolnr, C.pt. Lewi. SUI-.IL ol O. sben. The amount of the bond 000 aud the bondsmen were: f , Grace, Frank U. Learning, Dr. « Way, James Chester. E. C. Hewitti ■ Horace E. Richardson. The bond [ever, owing to some technical error,! not approved at this meeting, but 4 correction will go before a commie tbe Board for approval aud accej Monday next, the committee i conjunction with the attorney fori Board, J. Spicer Learning. Tlje a of the bond required is said to be 4 higher than that given by any proviF County Collector. The County Gui[ is of the opinion that the bond should M even higher still, as the collections«»1 largely increasing from year to year, boj expresses tbe greatest confidence to county's newly appointed official, who kj crsonal friend of the editor. 1

Enjoyed llielr Visit.

Former pilot J. Warren Hughes and wife have had a very enjoyable visit to Now York and Jersey City. While In New York Mr. Hughes, who, it will U remembered, lost a leg by a terrible acci deni, has lysen under the care of A. A. Marks, in being fitted with a new artificial limb that will, It la hoped, be monserviceable and more comfortable. Mr. and Mrs. Hughe* were elegantly cuterUinod by Mr. and Mrs. James Washburn, on Jersey City Height*, and met numerous old Cape May friends, among them being Prof. J. W. Lycclt and wife, Mr. William Lyoctt, Mrs. Sarah Hoffman, widow of Capt. Samuel Hoffman. Wm. Lycett was recently elected president of the Typographical Union No. 6.

Kept Iu Memorlam.

The Herald last week gave marked attention to the approaching Memorial or Decoration Day, leaving little- to be said upon the subject ip thjs issue, more espe. dally so bycausv u-c go to press before the > ceremonies of the day occur. As we go to press there is every indication that our vet-

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young friends to enjoy with him a day’s picnic through the sounds to Wildwood and Holly Beach. Fully counted, they — Misses Lottie Rutherford, Anna K. Job I-orcnn Kldredgc, Ethel BUttncr, Elva 2 Hand, Marion Hand, Mamc Sayre; dan^ Bennett, G. Bolton Eldrcdge, Wm. Hid Willi* Benckert, Reuben Reeve , Hughes, Harold Hand, Thos. Sayre, I

Casscdy.

They steamed away early on 1 morning and returned early in th The incidents of the trip over th

land waters were just such as any m hearted young folk might be exped

eran soldiers of the Civil War and citizens

parade of Post 40, G. A. R., headed by the Cape May Cornet Band, will have attracted much attention, while the exercises in the grove will snrrly have been equal in interest to any similar exercises of recent years. The pastors of the Baptist, Methodist, Catholic and Episcopal churches fill the oratorical part of the program, the p^tor of

the Presbyterian Church being absent A Word for Wolff'a Bakery. Baker Wolff deserves all tbe kind word*

that can be spoken of his products, whether bread, or pastry or cream. His bread has every merit of excellence, bis pastry is alway* of the Quest quality, and his Ice cream, and Ices have a high reputation. True merit has won the large trade he holds with cottage aud hotel

Tline Profitably Spent.

It is pot time wasted to spend a few hours every day at my store, but rather the most profitable part of the day to you. Every day ? Yes, because I receive new goods every day. and you want lobe "up to them” for the prices are down to you. Now, do not be fooled by hear-say—"the same thing for the same price;” it's not so; 1 have the "same thing" for a lower price. You may come and sec for youraelf. Chas. A. Swain-

A HAPPY COMPANY. ’

low the "Sweet Sixteen” Enjoyefj

a Trip to Five fllle Beach. 7

Of course, every girl was as blu.JriagJjjl vect as a mellow-ripe peach, ande53 girl thought tlie young gentlemen “joe sweet for anything," so, as there were sera iweet young girls and nine young fd&S who were sweet on the girls, the party by

consent agreed to dnb theX

selves "The Sweet Sixteen." The story wi; arc to tell is, they were guests of Captain "Tdny” Bennett, who chartered the launch C E. Miller and invited a number of in*

Happy hearts and voices.

Tuned the joyful Isy; ; j A* laughter, songs and noises (?)

Rang out the livelong day.

The young ladies had provided g kets full of "rictoals," luscious in r and such a dinner as they spread out a partook of on a grassy hill of Holly B After mi early dinner the party gave: tention to the beauties of Wildwj • points of interest- They were » ith the most courteous attentit good people of the resort. The n found them a little bit tired, but Ji| happy as happy could be. CapL " will never be forgotten for his kinds

As they sailed they sang: c are seven maidens sweet.

As sweetness goes;

But now we’re tired and sleepy— 1 * : *e ’ But here we arc back home again, and we’ve had an elegant time. Good nightt j

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Last Day of School. As we go to press one dsy earlier *i usual this week, on account of tbe Tipi mortal Day holiday, we cannot give C reader* the complete story sf the eT men cent cut exercise* of tbe Pnblfas ] School, nor of the Decoration D%jr j Thursday being the last 1 tbe Cape May school year, tbe e held that evening, in i~ School building, s very Interesting | gram having been arranged for ibe ot •Ion, one which created much entfa among both teachers and pupHa, a must have proved very ente; parenls and the audience generally. [ a law of the State, we belief tf public schools shall devote one d before Decoration Day, to patriotic^ cises—music, talks, ptcitaiions, n etc,, but preparations for the o« ment (clo&fbg. rather,) interfered^ Compliance with this requin intended to have tbe G. A. S visit tbe school during tbe afti it been possible to conduct the patrij

exercises.

The Ebbitt

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