CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. II. NO.

- 4-

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, JVNE 14, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per YearJS

RUNAWAY ACCIDENT TWO HEN SERIOUSLY HURI AT BENNETTS STATION. Erigntened Horse Runs AWay and John Campbell and Allred Hackney Arc Thrown Out. ^'HEUE IS little hiipe of escape from (2) irrjurj - or doath when sitting, in a frail vehicle behind a runaway horse very many peraoua have experienced. John Campbell, of Woodbury, and Alfred Hackney, of Cape Mav Court House, were the unfortunate lines to realize the truth of this on Monday afternoon of this week. Campbell is a Iraveliui; salesman for J. Prank Shull, of Philadelphia, and was making his regular tri|ic among his customers, accotnimttied by Alfred Hackney, of Court Honse. the horse having been hired at the latter place. At Bennetts the horse became frightened, and Campbell, who was driving, was nnable to control the animal, which dashed away on a wild run.' The wagon was soon wrecked and the occupant* both thrown violently to the ground. Hackney bad a leg broken ami was badly bruised, while Campbell, who had no bones broken, was badly shaken ur. and It was feared received internal injuries. Later: Wc regret to dear it rumored, as we go to press, that Alfred Hackney is

dcstd.

ARE WE A LIVE COMMUNITY? Shall not Cape May Celebrate Our

Independence Day ?

The perusal of Hambuoyaut ads. of other resorts, which are apparent in the newspapers far and wide, wherein the 'advantages of said resorts are presented in high It own language and brilliant settings not at all concomittant with the realities, has aroused some thought upon the foregoing question. . / Where are the ads^yf-Cape May? 'Where is the booming push that promised so much in 'Vo, '96, Ac.? What has become of the Board of Trade, whose efforts raised the season of S^iall we not .have a revival of some of these energies, some of these results ? It is certainly time that the plans were laid Tor celebrating the nation's natal day! ’ If the great resorts tipon the Jersey coast lay plans for this celebration one year ahead, surely three weeks is not too much In which to prepare for this notable

event-in Cape Msy!

Your subscriber is unfortunately so situated that be cannot render auy active assistance ss in timt* past. A. man in business for himself can enter into the work, and It is hia duly, for he expects .to benefit by it, hut be who works for

'another, his time is not bis own.

It may lie argued, loo, that bur public officers are so situated that they can’llol . properly conduct this work. Inasmuch as it will fall to the lot of these officials to execute the arrangements connected' ■wilh- such cclebraiiuu provided it is carried out, and iu view of the lack of lime now at their disposal, and wishing si one ami the same lime not lo be obtrusive uor yet desiring to neglect the duty devolving upon ns as a citizen, we beg leave to offer the/following Items as the basis of a plan of operations for cel-

ebrating the Fourth of July. .

T., lift committee together immediate- " 5. Interview the Federal and State au-

rardlog a naval and military

thm ities regarding display. «r bolli.

3. Gel committee ;

work to raise fnuds lo defray expenses. - 4. Note—Funds should be collected at sight, so that tha committee may be absolutely sure of the amount at their

disposal.

5. Appoint sab-commilieesP 1. Ways .•and Beans. 2. Executive Committee. 3. Music. 4. Sports, (athletic, Ac.)

o. Parade.

rABADK HCOGESTIOXS. \

1. Police. 2f Naval Band- 3, Mayor. 4. Council. 5. Board of Education. Military, G. A. It. 6. Fire Department and Cape May Band. B. Societies, a Civilian* and Business, Ac. Form on Beach avenue. Grant, Sooth Lafayette, Perry, Washington. Ualun, Lafayette, Madison, Washington, Perry. Dismiss. 0. Railroads and irapaportalion.. 7. Fire-

works.

Let the chief executive keep the van,ms* committee* going Ay frequent

. Inga and reports. Hejwrla not *f the |

stereotyped -progress” pharacter, fall of actual live work. Mow la the ^ Hkl we have a booming paying fourth, of July in the year 18tt? last its record answer ! The same can be done again.

It needs the poah-

iMt ua have another like (t. . We ought to be as alert aa our competitor*. VV ought to be a live community. «'►- ’ . S j W*. POKTU

IN JUSTICE’S COURT Alderman Quidort Administers Justice to Offenders Against Order. Justice of the Peace Charles^(juidurt, TeintWrs Juki ice withmcrcy^niis court; With an eye to good order in this res.>rt, H is record of business makes good report There is no mistake, *‘Squir»-*Quidie’ is lilling the office, iu the dispensation of justice, in a mannoy that has a tendency to discourage evil doers and win the approbation of all law-abiding citizens and lovers of law and order in this commun-

ity of ounj.

ii Monday Alex. Simona, a big. burly •o, said to bail from the West Indies, brought before him pu a chaige of being drunk and disorderly, assault and battery, and resisting arrest. Officer Baldwin and Chief Farrow had much difficulty In bringing him into submission. Justice Quidort placed him under $500 bail, iu default of which he waa committed to the county jail to await court. On the same day John Laird, a plumber, i complaint of Joseph Freas, w as baled before Justice Quidort on a charge of; drunkenness and disorderly conduct, profanity, abusive language, and disturbance of the public peace. He waa fined five dollars and costs *i^ placed under $200 bail for future good behavior. On Tuesday George Oliver, a backman, i complaint of II Walker Hand, agent for the Ca|>c May District Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals, was arrested for cruelty to a horse. Justice Quidort fined him one dollar and costs. This was a very light fine, butlhe paying of even that, with the costs, the justice hopes, will have ita lesson. • AGAIN CHILDREN’S DAY. 01 Interest and Value were the Exercise* ol the Day. older children bow short- the time seems since the June celebration of “Children’s Day” of last year, but to younger live* a year’s time seems like a long journey, and .1 is with anxious preparation and pleasing anticipations they approach the day that ia set apart for their special indulgence in religious exercises of a nature suitable to their years, and vulli a* are meant to impress their young minds with the importance of right living, and of gloryfyiug God, the Father of the universe. Tlit- Hkhald cannot attempt to give space at this time to an elabpratc description of the various exercises, but it may suffice to state that the Presbyterian, the Methodist and the Baptist chnrchcs, of the cljy, devoted last Sunday evening to the presenting of excellent programs appropriated to an occasion of kind. The smaller children, of coiiise, were most prominently and ijkist profusely placed upon these programs, which, w ith the addresses of their elders, the songs and choruses and the happy and encouraging word* of the pastors,* it is needless to say that the large audiences Itthipdaut upon oath were most happily and 'profitably entertained, an impetus, we believe, being giVtMf to the- Sundayschool work, - whose unpres.s is felt for good from year Jo year. '—«^*~\ The floral decorations added beauty to te scene iu ail the cbuicbe^atiedding their richest perfume throughout the spacious rooms. S QUEEN CAROLINE. The Fine New Boat kVIJI Not Come on Her Route Until Late In July. Although the splendid new steamer “Queen Caroline” was launched iu Baltimore several weeks ago. Intended for the route between the Queen Anne’s pier at Lewes and Cape May, there is so mnch to lie dune after launching before the finish, ing touches are completed, that she will not be thoroughly equipped sud ready to be put Into >er*lee, it Is stated by authority, until the latter part of July; in time. It Is true, for the five or sig bnslest weeks of the season, but it is to be regretted that the season proper could not have been Inaugurated by t]je coming on of this splendid craft. The .expected traffic will be well taken care of, however, by the placing on the route of. a first-class boat, probably the Endeavor. A slow beginning makes a lively ending, and this one basineas may be brisk enough tor Cape May before long.

LOCAL AN? GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Subjecta Under Thought—The Talk

of the Gosaips.

.OM’T BE too positive 1 is a motto some of us learned In our boyhood, one worthy to follow through life.

So, let us stop “counting chickens before, they are batched,” and cherish -well our former statement, that facta are better than fancies. Remember; The Iron pier waa a .financial failure, poaslbly because of bad management, and subscribera to the stock lost their money. The Elephant, poor fellow, never even received bis “innards;” but what a wonderful attraction the Elephant was to be. Ope May Pojut wss started with a powerful boom In 1875. Lots which for a few years cost hundreds of dollars each, a quarter of a century lajer went at $80 upwards to $200. Mr, Whllldin, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wanamaker, Mr A Hamilton and the scores of early

lllrs. never realized their dreams.

Soujb Ope May was sure to enrich everybody who bad money, large or small, *

invest. It is needless to ask bow ma.

were disappoiuled, or why. A beach drive was built all the way lo Cape MayPoint, but ih* sea id aimed tt. AjothaK

ras built to Sjwell’a Poln^ jiud

Added to the Fleet,

new aall boat was launched at Scbel leegers Landing the other ylay. and on Tuesday was given a trial trip by her wnrr and builder, William Cassedy. Jr., who aeema well pleased with the result of his first effort at boat building. The little craft U about eighteen feet long and every pan of her wood work la the handiwork of young Ceaaedy, who. like Me fat her, la a skilled mechanic 1b fa carpentering. Oar local mariners unanimous in their comnu-iulatiou of the

iKier » ursi aiu.-mpi, sna vc- • gnu credit for M* work.

CURRENT COMMENT

Gossip of Utc Resort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Rush and Mias Ruth, of St. Davida, Pa., have taken apartment* at Carroll Villa. Mrs. Wiley's oozy cottage on Decatur street, opposite Presbyterian church, has been leased to a Mr. Harper, of Phila-

delphia.

William King and family are nowcomfortably- installed for the season their beautiful summer home, "The Hedges,” facing the sea at foot of Jack-

son street-

1). Randolph Parle* and family, of 2007 Walnut street, Phil^deipbla, will occupy Miss Eva Tindall’s Columbia avenue cottage. No. 728. They expect

toatrrive on July 1.

Conductor “Dave” Hickey, of Ocean City branch of the W. J. and R. it., la oil'duty on acovuul of a defect in his sight, which it is thought will be overcome by treatment and rest. Mr*. Cnristlan Frederick and 1 daughter, Miss Viola Mae Frederick charming girl of seventeen, from Wilmington, Del., are guests for a fort-

night at the Chalfouto.

Assistant General Passenger Agent George W. Boyd^of the Pennsylvania Railroad, whose affection for Cape May is wcllknown and appreciated, has his handsome black driving horse and ptelty, stylish cm here already, attracting much

atu-ntiou on our drives.

Miss Marion Ayres, daughter of Mr. jtnerj Mrs. Loins H. Ayres, pleasantly ! sea juq^eik-d this year In the Kncrr cottage,

said "It is mine!” A no^bceaq piee^ Avcatur street, is a roocut graduate from

that promised to revoltitiodfo the entire ocean front and iucreapo values, was available a season and a half. The ele-

ments decreed otherwise. And infinitum. Moral—“Don't be too

positive.”

And then, there was the race course boom, about twelve years ago, which to many minds, was to be a grand factor iu the placing of Capo May at the bead 'dT the Hat of watering places. The term “watering place,” by-tho-way, is a misnomer, altogether, for a seaside resort. Most of us remember who were the prime, movers in the great racetrack sefa and remember, too, its disaatroua morally and financially. Many were carried away with the idea that it would brinj; lota of people and bring lots of money. Yes, jieuple came, but only gamblers, profane men and gay —itnou. Boys and young, men of our r n town became Imbued with the spirit gambling on. the races, and iu some itancc* respectable women were induced try their lufak also, It was ail over in a year, the lumber went to t ' property was abandoned, mud i made twice glad. Nevertheless we spread out steadily, grandly, year by year, and all failures seem to turn us into cbanuels of genuine progress and success.

ROUNDING OUT A SCORE. Twenty Years Since Station Agent Moore Was Appointed. Samuel H. Moon?, the''Pennsylvaula Railroad Company’s agent at this point, is rounding ont a fall score of years in his present position, and no one ooald be more faithful than Mr. Moore has been in tne discharge of the duties assigoed him. His first service with the company was-os clerk, while yet iu hip teens, in the freight department at Philadelphia. His work was accurately and neatly done, and be was deemed worthy, to til a vacancy at the Cape May freight office. Our fellow townsman, Mr. James Learning, was the company’s agent, and upon bis resignation In 1882, after long years of-admirable service. Mr, Moore was rn»dz acting agent. Though quite young for so responsible a position, be soon merited the fall tiilo, sad wss made agent. He is to-day .one of our most relied aud most useful citizens. He »e forhls wife Antis, daughter of Col. George W. (Smith, ,-of this city, aud secured a loygL-faclpmate. aud devout Christian companion.

AN ELABORATE JUNE WEDDING. A Lovely Bride Captured by a Gallant

Army Officer. *

One of the moot fashionable and most elaborate of the lune weddings to take place so far this season, and one that ex. cites much Interest among Cspe May folk, took place in Christ Church Chspel si i on Wednesday, 11th Inst., Rev. es R. It. Nlsbttt, officiating.- The bride was Miss Mary Geary Bonzano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Msximfibui: F. Bonzano, and the groom waa Captain Frank Harris. U. 8. A., who graduated thiid lo the class of 1892 at West Folut

Military Academy. Mr. Bouxanek well dmasmfiHr having been at one time

it ..f U*. S<uih Jersey Rail-

tving been

-f the 8ootL , - r the Cspe May branch of the

1..WI

as chief engtiMM-of the amt and NorthcmH c*a 4 a^SK'

mre be is stationed Pittsburg, Sbsw. -o*<i. The ushers £ r £;te<rs:

PERSONAL INTEREST.

finement, elegance of manners, s brilliant conversationalist sUtLa mind broadened by extensive I ravel, Is the guest of her consul, Mi** Eva Tyndall, at. the latter’s cottage, 729 Columbia avenue, to remain

until the close of the present week. Mrs C. Ross Smith has selected for

her summer residence this veer aud is now occupy log, Mrs. Bridcutbol’s com-' fortablo cottage 010 Hughes street. This -cottage is one of those older homes which combine the “old fashioned” attractive, pcss aud grandcar with modern conveniences in such manner os to be most

satisfying iu their homelike comforts. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Valentine, of Bal-

timore, formerly of Bellefonte, Pa., and Miss Valentine, their daughter, are registered for a long stay at the Carroll Villa. Mr. Valentine, at the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted with a three months

regiment. They ' ~

til just before the battle, when they were ordenxT elsewhere and escaped taking part in that'disastrous defeat- Mr. Valentine boa with him here a heavy, silver mounted canenhst was the property of the famous “Parson Brownlow,” the

staunch Unionist of Knoxville, Tern

and bears bis inicials, “W. b. B.” A member of the Anderson Troop, of Pennsylvania oavaliy received it at the hands of Brownlow’s' son, and he iu turn pro- _ itee It, at the clueeof the war, to his friend Mr. Valentine. It is a valuable

wac iglio. St. John’s Episcopal Church. The first series for Uie season of 190* in

fit. John’s Episcopal Church, corner of Washington and Franklin streets, will be held on Sunday neat. June 15. Bev. C. Unrest Smith, rector of Sc Michael s and All Angels Church, Baltimore, win officiate,

Morning services at 10.30. Even-

The First National Bank of Cape May, will ksef ita dooisopen Saturday, during the an turner season, fipm 9 a. m. to • p. m. for the aocoomiodiUon of msrohsnV*

BARN

BURNED

AN EARLY HORNING BLAZE CAPE riAY POINT. For the Second Time a Bora U Destroyed by Fire on a Cape May

Point Farm.

♦gNOW THAT readers have scanned £~7' the heading there is but little else of 1 interest to relate. It wa* about seven o'clock Monday morning of this week that fire was discovered issuing from ‘ the barn on Frank Rutherford's, farm near Capo May Point. Mr. Rutherford had left home to do some work nearby, consequently could uot very promptly come to the rescue of his properly from the devouring element. It wa* soon found that any effort* lo save the building were hopeluss, and, indued, the attempt to aavc the contents aniountod to but little. A calf waa the only animal lost. The burning of the building and content* entailed a loss of fully $800, - bat the amount of insurance was but $400. About six years ago a similar fire occurred on that farm, and both the barn burnings wrapped in mystery, so far as their origin is concerned. It wo* only last year that quite a large bam was destroyed in this way ou what was kuowu a* “The Company Farm,” nearby. Still not know that there arc any snspiciaos of incendiarism. The latter fire jra* said to have been caused by fires cscapiug from burning brush. The loss of a bam in this way, at any thou of year, cmla

farmer very much.

Pelham Academy, a Pennsylvania school of excellent repute. Mr. Ayres’ friends -o pleased to note bis recovery from a re-

:nt lllnc

Mrs, Sewell, wife of the late United Suites Senator William J. Sewell, 'will beat the family cottage on Windsor avenue toJay, to make preparations for passing a portion of the summer here. ^Ex-Postmaster Harry B. Paul, of Camden, an esteemed fellow journalist, publisher of the ‘•Camden Review,” is seeking the recuperative iulluenoes of the Cape, by passing as much of his time here as business will permit. Chris. Gallagher, Jr., has joined family at Jackson street cottage, a D d is already enjoying the yachting pleasures at the iulet and about the sounds, a recreation of which ho is supremely .fond. Chris. Is a genial young gentleman who finds many warm friends in Cape M»y’s

summer circles.

Mrs. George K. ( McIlwaiu, whose town house is st 1581 Norris street, Philadelphia, has this week come to her “Ida Villa,” Columbia avetiue and Franklin street, where she will remain until autumn, aud anticipates spending the

winter in Europe.

Mm. John P. Whitney, of Glossboro.

formerly Miss Bessie Steveusour of Cape* iug upon a man who represents the &tu-

Miy Court House, a lady of , much re-

COTTAGER McCREARY,

His Nomination For Congress In the

Sixth Philadelphia District.

Cottager George D. McCreary is one of those members of the Philadelphia colony regularly summering at this resort who bos for years been held in the hlgbes: regard by our people for his many manly qualities,’ hi* well-understood Christian integrity-aud for bis devotion to the best interests of this, our charming city by the sea. It was with no small degree of pleasure and satisfaction that many of his Cape May friends read of hi* nomination the other day for Congress by the Republicans of tbc newly-made Sixth, Congressional District of Philadelphia. One eminent writer ou subjects political, speaking of this nomination says: “It ia one of those nominations which give strength aud character to the Republican party. It has come to him like the chief public honors that have hitherto been bestowed upon him, without truckling or dishonor. • • * The Republican leaden in the new district have started it well in its Congressional coarse ip agree-

FACTS IN BRIEF. ; Matters of General and Local laterest Mentioned. The children mre not whooping R up quite *0 lively now The New Confection—Balter I'caimt'! Brittle, only at Hogan’s. See candy made iu our window. Getfree sample. W. 8. Hogan. As to fiHb, the lone fisherman says he likes to gel a bite; but as to dogs not i

any.

8. P. C. A. Agent Hand has decided 1 that it isnot cruel to jmddU a canoe, nor to !

box a compas*.

Blood orange* 12c dozen. Large bo- ! nanas 12c and 15c dozen. Not the over 1 ripe kind but large, sound yellow banan- j

-*• W. a Hogan.

The mammoth Steamer Republic mzkea '■ her Initial trip to-day, bringing down the ! Christian Endeavor Convention Choral, 1 numbering 1500, who have chartered tne

boat for the occasion.

A big influx of cottage families ha* f been witnessed during ihe past ten days, j A large proportion of the cottages net j apart for summer resident* arc now -I occupied, and good prices are being I

paid.

It is suggested that Council negotiate • another loan to obtain immediate funds-' for the use of Street Supervisor in lifting j auj shortening the ends, of crossing.] stones in places where mud and water I

e on them at every shower.

This is not the year for seventeen-year. I locgsts, as some .have thought. The writer temember* that they were here ' in 18J3, 1800, 1877,- and again in 1(&4; ; hence they will mot *pj*.-ar next nutil , 1911- .Wp have locust* to be sure, and they att numerous just now, but not the

sevcntocn-year species.

The new train call for Anglesea June- 3 tion is: “Anglesea Junction! Change for Anglesea, Wildwood, Holly Beach, Grassy Sounds and Hereford!” Jast -I think of It: Five resorts and two news- 'j papers on a strip of beach only five miles . 1

long.

The bathing season may be said to have-ij fairly opened on Sunday last, when abont ■ ’.me hundred surf bathers plunged into .| the breaker* and romjicd upon the strand bp turn*. The temperature of the water ; - woa 55.—not a low figure considering Ihe coolness of the evening breezes that sweep in over the waters. A ’Tat-t iu brier’ of Importance to ] Housekeepers, worthy of note in this ; colnmn, is that Charles A. Swain’s establishment at the head of Jackson. | street, has made It* way to the front by j reason of its big stock, tbc good qualities

falttons of good citizenship, iho wholesome impulses of bis party, and the virtut simple and amiable Christian geutlo-

an.”

It will be remembered that not many years ago he was elooted City Treasurer, when his conduct of tbc office, in giving over to the city about $70,000 in fees and commissions, “wa* pre-eminently an <-xample’of citlzenahip in Us best estate.” Philadelphia is sadly in need of more McCreary* in its political activities, and the sotraer men of his stamp are brought to the front the better. The Heiiald takes, we think, but a pardonable pride in giving a little space iu honor of Cape May’s good friend, George D. McCreary.

S. T. Coleman Dead.

Stephen Twelves Coleman died at his residence at Ooeau View, this county, on Monday, Jane 9, aged 58 year*. Many

at Ball’s Bluff un- friends in this city were deeply shocked

when they iosrned the ud news of his death. The funeral took placeon Thursday, attended by a large number of mourning reltlivcs and friends. Deceased Philadelphian, but had lived at Ocean View, where he bad business interests for many years. Ho leaves a widow, two sons aud a daughter. Mrs. Coleman was his' second wife, formerly

Mbs Belle Sayre, of South Seaville. Friends bere-recall a visit he mad.

I ugly but a abort lime

this city, seemingly but a abort apparently In good health, and of illness bsd been received by t

isde to

ago,

them.

For Saps—Pony, carriage, and harness. Is genile aud kind; children can drive him. Apply at Morrit’ stable, Tarn-

pike and Cape Island Bridge.

of his wares, the many useful household : j novelties, aud Mr. Swain's wise methods J of advertising his business. And then -1 the real bargain prices makes tbc casual ; customer always a steady patron. Keep •] track of hi* ads in the Herald, that you j may profit thereby. Saratoga, that gay old summer resort j that was linked with Cape May in .“ye ,\ Oldcne tyme.” when these two places, J with Long Branch aud Newport formed a quartette in resort popularltr, suffered a j? severe blow on Monday last, when flames devoured valuable property iu the very ^3 mart of the town, the loss aroounliog to * about $300,000. Cape May feela to j sympathize with its old time companion, ^ having more than once suffered similar H

afflictions.

SEA BATHERS FEW. The Elements Have Not Joined Hand* In Warming up the Conditions. Sea bathing is a tardy factor Iu the , progress of seaside resorts this firyt summer month of the season of lift). Bath- ; honse proprietors do dot usually expect aj J profitable patronage this month, or not at j least until its last week, hut the cool ^ weather and cooler water has almost j cbilced their hopes altogether. Nevcrthe- j less there is “something doing” in a small j way. Sunday noontide found about one | hundred robe* de 11/r/sprinkled over the strand, both men and brave maiden* encased 1 herein. The temperature of the water registered 53. and it was noticed ‘ that very few loitered upon the straud long after coming out of the surf...There’ll be finer sport for bathers bye a

and bye.

Preab)^€rUa. Whatever thou befrisitor resting by the i see. a Cordial invitation we extend t thee to worship sit n* at the First Prebyterian Church. At 10.30 our pastor. Rev. Edwin F. Gallaher will preach upon "Kl- Jg lionaires" and at eight o’clock upon gars.”:. Seal* free.

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. ITLWarifSl, J McCONNBU.