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VOL. 11. NO. 31.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year. !

CURRENT COMMENT LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Sab|ect» Under Thought—The Talk of the Go»alpa r II Kit K has tong been, and pmhahly © long will he, a great diversity ol opinion among all claaaea who feel in any way interested In the material progress of this resort, as to what la most nosh'd, or what would be best Ui do, to l.'Hgtlion and strengthen suimnpr popularity and patronage. We have'v before oommanted upon the "boom" fallacy, i and at l&TrbJLof Jndug apeuaed of Indifference we are not to tic carried away on the waveof false enthusiasm. Too many IMirwoda, in their anxiety to Invite progresa, are prone toylfcld to every solicitalion for their sanction of projects—wise And otherwise, and build castle* In the air that can never rest upon a purely. business-like foundation, lienee the failures of the paat that might now be re-1 counted. But here is a suggestion that may be considered as possessing enough wisdom to warrant the earnest application of plana to develop. This is a plan to coovert the old turnpike road which leads direct to the "Steamboat Landing" beyond Cape May Point, into a speedway,— not a mere race track, but a roadway so broad and hard that gentlemen bringing their teams here in summer could, at their pleasure, enjoy a three-mile straight drive or shorter course. It would not do. Of course, to shut off the general public from this highway, and this alone might be considered a sufficient hindrance to the project. And it would not do to replace the old toll gates, for these worked very unsattsfac orily ki former times. t One gentleman who has for years bnmght a team of his best driving horses here, says there has long been an inadequate mileage of good drives, but to a great degree the newly-constructed road to Court House has supplied the need that has been felt since the pike referred to has become merely a township road. He tbinka, however, that a speedway as suggested would be appreciated by horse owners and that if the road could once be built up properly again, those who favor it and use it would contribute cer- i tain amounts suuuslly for Its maintenance. For mere pleasure. driving, however, there are abundant' opi»ortunftles now with the new oounty road so splendidly opened up. The Pennsylvania Railroad Companyown a majority of stoak in the old turnpike, and they should pe consulted at an early date upon this subject. Ope thousand dollars would make it all that is de-

sired.

Cape May City streets are not what they should be or might be. A great deal of good material is placed upon them from time to time, but it seems to wear out, and becoming softened at the sides, is shoveled up and carted oS again. It haa been demonstrated that there is a better way and a cheaper way, “in the long run.” The block paved some years ago from Jackson street to Decatur street was an experiment that has proved most sst.iafactory, except that the shortness of the piece makes it more difficult to keep clean than would be the case If there were a longer strelrb paved With these same blocks, for the reason that a great dial of dirt from the adjoining aoft streets is constantly being carried over It by the team* passing over it. Once the city authorities were satisfied of the excellence of ibis paving, appropriations should have been made for additional blocks, as the paving should have been extended Ui Perry street ou the west and to Franklin street on the east. While . there & a pionenesa to wander about the suburbs In search of avenues upon which to spend city money, let us not forget 'those meeds more central and perhaps

more Important. Council Meet*.

VA special meeting of Council w%» held on Monday evening. But little business of importance waa transacted. Assessor's duplicate was examined, approved and accepted, and turned , over to Collector Hheppard. Report was made to Council tu the wffset that tbs last issue of bonds authorized, (#73,000) bad not yet been disposed of. Lawyer Lewis T. Steven* bad the matter iu band, and will report again at the next regular meeting. If not disposed of at that time. Council will consider the question of increasing the rate of Interrot from 4 per cent, to or *• J-

"Guln’s Wile."

At the cloee of the Snooty evening sermon in the First Baptist Church, Rev. George William* will answer Un I tiottT "Where did Cain gel his wife fi

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local Interest Mentioned. Five Mile Beach, which boasts of three dLtlnct resorts, has established an automobile service between Angleses, Wildwood and Holly Beach.. Strange to aay, those who are addicted i the use of alcoholic liquors suffer most from best in summer, sod are the most Kcnxitlvo to cold lu winter. William Tucker, a retired lawyer, residing at North Vineland, was Instantly killed on Saturday while walking on the track, by bciug struck by an aooommodition train. A neat piece of cabinet work iu the extension of library case of the Lottie K. Graves Memorial Library of the Presbyterian Sunday-school, has just been completed by Mr. Ucqjsmin Savage, making space for 250 more hooks. This is one of the finest school libraries In South Jersey of which the people are thankful. Drinking the juice of raw clama cured Co us table John TL Kent, of Newark, of fit of hiccoughing, which had lasted Im from Tuesday to Saturday, and which had reduced him thirty pounds, sod had made him so weak be was almost dead. It might,be well to remem-

ber this.

A fish story that was not very fishy, owing to the slight catch on Thursday of two veteran anglers—Messrs. Maakel Ware aud M. B. Scull, whose luok was 1 quite dark (?) In fact It consisted of what it commonly known as "black fish.’* The catch '.—Jite! . ' v j Ocean City is enjoying the beueflls of free mall delivery service, for which the community is Indebted to Postmaster E. M. Sutton, who personally appeared before the Post Office Department Iu Washington and stuck to them until all difficulties were surmounted and every obstacle removed, after even his Cobgreasman bad failed. The "Queen Cartdlue” lauds many hsudsome Southern girls among her passengers daily, and their presence about our hotels marks the progress of a season that has a peculiar Soulberu flavor about . Pretty girls from all along the line une by the Queen Anne's route to enjoy pluuge in the surf upou our matchless

strand.

‘‘Poetry in Business" was the title of s paragraph last week that told the story if bargains in household wares at Charles A. Swsiu's store, upper end of Jackson street, and the little rbymeatruck a popular chord that drew scores of customers to this wonderfully popular store. He w goods coming in constantly—a thousand and one things used iu house-

keeping.

ONLY

Tl^O

SURVIVE.

FOR STREET RAILWAY TO BUILD IT OR NOT TO BUILD IT: THAT’S THE QUESTION.

Consent of Property Owners Secured Months Ago, But Conditions Have Changed aud Reading flay Build. JZMIE question of the present effort to (®) introduce * street railway system that shall extend th.ough the centre of the city, say from Grant street to Schrllenger's Landing, is not a new one. and some months ago matters progressed far as to make successful su effort to secure oousent of property owners along the proposed route to the building of mob line. The promoters then explained that ^be object waa to construct a line to be operated by the local street lighting plant already In existence, the power to be Increased for that purpose. It transpire* that since then the ownership of the plant has passed Into other bands, or at least a controlling interest therein, and now we tee it stated that President Baer, of the Reading Railway Company, has become so far Interested iu the project as to look over the proposed route and that be has expressed himself as being favorable to the suggestion that his company undertake lu establishment. Generally speaklug, the proposition to rotabllsb such s Hue has created no little degree of enthusiasm, by reason of the fact so many bells ye it would prove lastingly beneficial to Cape May—a resort whose summer population exceeds 10,000 people. It U also belleyed that the advantages to be gained by the public would offset to such an extent the slight iocoovcnlcnces to street traffic caused by the narrowness of our roads, that the project should sod wouldmeet with the hearty cooperation of the people, sod thoas official■ ly interested iu the development and advancement of the resort and with the

Readl

Local Ticket of 1857, Which PoinU a Sad Moral. Here ia a ticket that was voted at our local election forty-five years ago, and which waa republished and commented upon In the year 1894. Only two of those named, Joseph Q. Williams and George W. Smith, survive. Aaron Schellonger, Sr,, was the father of the present Aaron Scbcllenger, himself now in his eighties. The following is what appeared in 1894: Mayor—James Clark. Recorder—William Bennett Alderman—Joseph Scbcllenger. Council—Richard S. Lodi am, Dr. James S. Kennedy, William S. Scbelleuger, Joseph Q. Williams. John Haney, George RoseTreasurer—James Mccray, Sr. Marshal—John ?>.. Corson,

w—Jan of El*

Collector—Aaron Scbelleuger, Sr. Clerk of Election—Alvin P. Hildreth. Chosen Freeholders—Tnomai B. Hughes,

Commissi on era of

Appeal—Jeremiah E. Church, Sr.. Lemuel

sadiug people back of the enterprise, no e need be coocerneH about the proper fulfillment of all that ia needful to substantially fill a long-felt want. However, the Herald haa do thought of volnuteer advice in the matter, but is always ia smypathy with that which tends towsrd

the diy's Improvement. From St- John's Bay.

Dr. Emlen Pbyaick aud lawyer J. Spicer Learning arrived home from a trip Into Canada aa fqr North as St. John’s Bay, on Monday evening. These two gentlemen had been absent about seven teen days, the object of the journey being one of recuperation for Dr. Pbysick, who bad daring the entire spring been considerably mdown In health, but we are glad to note Ibat the change of climate and general effects of the outing hate been beneficial to him. St John's Bsy Is three or four hundred miles north of the boundary line, where ~our friends found a fresh,pure spd bracing atmosphere. .Goingand returning, they took In a cumber of points of much interest at this sesion of the year. On St. John's Bay they were well eotertaioed at Roberval, while halts were made at Montreal, Quebec, the Thousand Islands House on Alexandria Bay, aud from there came by a route through Maine, and at one point saw several frightened deer bounding away. The genial Doctor’s friends wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

Soon to Wed.

The engagement of Pilot John Church, of this city, and Miss Herehelmer, of Germantown, Pa., Is announced, the wedding to take place on Wednesday next, August 6. Miss Heosbeimer, Is a sketch artist of considerable ability, and it during a summer stay at Cape May Point that the gallant young pilot met and fell

In love with her.

Swain,

Constables—George W. Smith, Homer W. Richards. Overseer of Poor—Lemuel Swain, Sr. School Trustees—Wilmou W. Ware, Joi S. Leach. Superintendent of Schools—Peter A. McMartin. - Travel Stocked. A broken switch point at Second street, Camden, derailed engine, tender and baggage car of the 250 W. J. A 8. train for Cape May on Thursdsy. Occurring where It did, all arrirlug and departing trains

Many trains to seashore points sod up the State were thus delayed. (The first Cape Mav train to get away after the accident left at 8.15. jfo one was hurt.

Proof <4 BxrMIsdcs. •

The tact that our local harness mat

Walter A| Lovett,

" priodpallyta

hard at work tusking hi

filling Philadelphia ordere. js a proof of the superiority of workmsnAip at his shop. We advise horse owners to examine tote

this befo— * — *—

The OoU ftatvh.

The match game of golf between Cape May and Atlantic City teams did take place yesterday as was first con plated, but has been planned for Wed-

place on the North field grounds. A large and strong Cape May team ha* been reg-

La PHto Dw Keglmeat

Pretty Mias Bessie Howell, of (U* city, vivacious and intereating blonde, received the title of Daughter of the Regiment by tbs Cooper Battalion which

HI a'proofof'tbc b,oke ““P « Oepe May Point ou Satur-

day last, and a* they departed from tbs station the boys gave b*r "Three for the Daughter of the Regiment

PERSONAL INTEREST Gossip of the Resort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Among Baltimorean? registered at Car41 ▼ilia this «ek we note Rev. J. E.j Ingle, rector of St. Bartholomew's Eplripal Church, accompanied by Mrs. Ingle. Mrs. Charles Stuard, of Gerrosutown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.George Hickey, of this city, Is enjoying her usual summer visit beneath the parental roof. Rev. Dr. Tomlinson, of Philadelphia, will occupy Dr. Laverty’s pulpit iu the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church tomorrow moroiug, and the West Cape May Chapel In the eveolug. George C. Carpenter, son of Mr. aud Mrs. Jobu M. Carpeutea, of Salem, cottagers ou Windsor avenue, was married Salem lady ou Wcduosdayj 80th instant. Miss Carrie Fox ia transferring to canvas the LeJambre cottage, adjoining the Methodist Church ou the east, one of the few old-style summer residences iu that section of the city. Hon. George D. McCreary will couduct religious services lu the Union Auditorium, South Cape May, on Sunday morning at 10.80. RevfCnarlra A. Tindley, the xloquent colored preacher, is at the Cape a\l drew a largo audienoe ou Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. MllUf, both of whom are natives of Cspe May, but who have for several years resided iu Chicago, have just returned from so extended European tour, aud will spend August here before returning to their Chicago

>me.

Mias Anabel McCreary, daughter o^ cottage: George D. McCreary, will soon start to company with some friends on a European tour, previous to which she Is euteriatblog her cousin, Miss Mabel Paine, of Baltimore. Miss Anna May Crease, of Bridgeton, Is being entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Bonder. Miss Crease haa numerous relatives here, and Is extracting much pleasure from her summer visit here. Charles 8. Church, owner of the Devon Hotel, who has been in Jacksonville during the past six mouths, arrived home for a abort stay last week. Many good friends were glad to have him among them again. Charles W. Richardson, formerly of this city, has grown quite wealthy iu Florida, and it is said has one of the finest stables in Jacksonville. It ia also said that he would be willing to bring up i of his best stock If Cape May had a

Mias Carrie Hand, dangbte: of Robert 8. Hand, toft for Jersey City last Saturrlsit to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Washburn, and yesterday went with them to spend some time with them st their splendid country seat at Sangerties, on the Hudson, 100 mile* from Non York

City.

Mrs. Gould, widow of J. Edgar Gould, is with her daughter, Mrs. Morrison, isiug a week at Sea Csest Inn. These lies were' for several seasons In the nineties lo occupancy of s Windsor avenue cottage. Mrs] Morrison is s writer of ability, and often contributed interesting articles to one.of the local papers. The family have J lovely residence at 529 South Forty-Firtt street, Philadelphia. Mra. Gould’s father, who is still living at

the age of 98 years, was one of the plo- their expectations,

neer operators to the Pennsylvania oil

“ Bids.

Capt. A. E. Harvey, of Philadelphia, famRiarly known to many of his old associates of Delaware River Steamboat days as "Commodore,” make* a certain pleasure tour early each season before settling down at Cap# May for the season proper. So, this year again, be and bis son, Richard Whiter Harvey, first went

to the Poeono M<

of fine trout fishing. From the mountains they go to Beach Haven for a while, firranging to give the last ten dayr. of July aud ail of August to grand old Cape . May, to wbipb Captain Harvey has boon

next, August 6, thf ptoy to take coming siboelBSS. He has throe of his : the Nortbfleld grounds. A Urge flosat driving horses sod carriages with

him, and U much pleased with the new county road and regards it as one of the beat highways for taking country car-

Capt. Eton Hand, white fishing for

menhaden for bait, caught s 400-pouud ,oH bo “ t ‘ C * pl ‘ H * rT ' T * def *" od

porpoise in bU net and there waa an "entangling ell lance" until after a battle royal the big fellow waa compelled to

girt up and reinala in captivitj.

caught around the point of the bay, and is exhibited at the Delaware Bay House.

wealthy WUtor family, of Cbcatnut

street, Philadelphia.^

$1.00 Excuralon to Atlantic City vtoPhUn. A Reading Route. Next Wednesday. August 6th, the Philadelphia A Reading Route haa arranged a special low rate excursion to Atlantic City. Special train will leave Cape May st 9.15 a. m.. Cape May Cqjirt House 9.31 a. m. on above date, and returning leave Atlantic City 5-y P- stopping at (tope May Court

House.

Tiekcts will be sold st the special rate of #i.oo for the round tnp, aud win be good only ou date iasued ou special train to each

1 direef

IN FIRST DISTRICT

CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION AT WOODBURY WEDNESDAY. Henry C. Loudenstogcr Nominated for the Sixth Term, Ove r Aipbcus

Vansant, of Caniden.

BITTER campaign ha* for some time been waged In the First Congressional District, taro rival faction! struggling for the Congressional nomination, the prims He* being held on Monday evening of tbt* week, when Henry C. Loudemtlager, who has served for five consecutive terms, secured s majority of delegates over A1 phou* Vaniuuit. In Camden the contest developed into something of a riot, when one man, John Morrissey, a well-known Philadelphia tough, was shot and killed. Two or three others were daugeroualy wounded, eue of whom cannot recover. Even some of the Camden police neglected their duties to take active part for oue faction or the other, and Mayor Nowrcy expelled three, of,them from tbc force. Incidentally, Camden politics have for some years been about as wild as can be found in any town ot its size in the country. Congressman Loudenstogcr oas long been a leader in Republican ranks, and stands well with his party. Mr. Vansant, who aspired to succeed him in representing tbo First District in Congress, is a Camden lawyer, full of grit and political >Dergy, but he could not possibly pvfccomc the strength held the present Incumbent. He Is said to Be a son of tbc late Hev. Janies Vanshnt, who was many years a popular clergyman to the New Jersey Methodist Conference, and who, after retiring from the ministry, lived at Petersburg, this county, where he died a few “—Ta stooe, t the convention held* to Woodbury on Wednesday the first ballot showed 181 vote* for Loudenslager aoS'T21 v for VansauL The vote was then made unanimous for Loudeudagcr. Tbe opposition to him that made the contest strong as it was, was Inspired by "Davy" Baird, it seems, because of a bad feeling between them engendered by the late Senatorial contest to succeed U. SSenator Sewell. Three score majority out of a total of 302 waa a settler at tbe start. Harry C. Is to be congratulated upon his mtlnued popularity aud success.

it ftAY coriE to pass. An All-Year Route from the South

via Cape May.

It is uot mere idle talk that tells of an effort soon to be made to establish continuous communication between Baltimore and tbe South, and Philadelphia, New York aud other cities and other sections of the Middle and Eastern States,

via Cape May.

We have it "straight" that tbe officials of the Queen Anil's Railroad are anticipating the practicability of popularizing this roufe as one roost convenient and economical for reaching the section* referred to. A gentleman largely interested to tbe Queen Anne’s road ventured the assertion that since the Queen Caroline bad begun her trips connecting Lewi with this resort, tbe patronage bestowed bad been found profitable even beyond

' R was now

thonght that It was only a question of a. year or two when facAitlce. would be such that tbe oompany^ould be encouraged to keep the connection open the year around, or except when floating ice from the Delaware might lor a very abort period totarfere. And this is likely to

come to pass.

GIVE THE CHILDREN AN OUTING

eji *

.□DUlult, J’.uo.jIt.uU, * tMy ou the SUra, RtpoMic l. . where they Invariably enjoy a few waeks D1 r , „

Fine Tonic for tbe Little Ones. Pure, fresh air, and plenty of it, is t best of all medicine for the little one*. I a tonic they take without knowing it, a

it does them more good than anything it could be prescribed by the best phy licuo in the land. The children should hav c this efficacious fresh-air treatment at least owe -* ~T week during tbe summer m ontha.

get iteffieebvelyand inthe fullest.

aboard the Steamer Repu blic it her swift run of over two hundred n diet to!

Cape May and return. They can bat whole day of fresh air during thia he

trip on river, bay and ocea feel strong, refreshed and and will be much better

the effects of the summer ment is good as applied to tbe g Town -up ibers of the family. But aside from the benefits of the fresh air the Utter will, find many opportunities for enjoyme nt aboard

can also be had i iboard the Steamer Republic at very Uodera p- prices. The Republic leave* Pier 3. foot of Chestnnt street, every morning at 7.30, the charge lor the ronnd trip being one dollar, with children at half-fare.

Scalp Treatment and Facial Mas, mgc.

HIS SUFFERING EN

DJ

George C. Edmunds Succumbs Aflei Long and Painful Illness. HUeorge Crawford Edmunds died at hk I late residence to Wcat Cape May on But M*y l**t, July 27, at the age of Oil yearn.' Deceased was the sou of tbc late E 8. Edmunds, and xuceoeded lo his fatb grocery business, and also to the ( unship of the borough, by appoii of Couotil at his father's death, throe years ago he married s daughter of the late ex-Sheriff Charles Nichols, o| (tope May Court House, wins with on ibild, survive* him. For some time pi since George’s complete breakdown k health, an mxfie, Theodore Craw for med the management of t‘

store.

George Edmund* was a young t excellent habits, and led a consistent n ligions life. Unlimited confidence wi reposed iu him and be had tbeunbe esteem of all who knew him. He hofil | never been robust to health, and fdraban two years post had been almost s constant, sufferer, special treat menu and surgical operation* doing little else than having tbe effect to prolong for a little time bis : broken life. At tbc last be abandoned hope, and even expressed a desire to give up tbe uneven battle aud go to bis eternal rest, trusting fully in the merits of a crucified Redeemer for the hope of a blessed. immortality beyond tbe grave. Tbc funeral took place on' Weddesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, services being held at tbc house, conducted by Rev. Curwen B. Fisher, of First M. E. Church, listed by Rev. J. L. Howard, a former pastor, aud Rev. J. L Landis. | Hotel Note*. Wilson’s Elberon, opposite Congress |Hall, is in popular favor with many excellent Western people, who year after year seek its kindly and lavish hospitality. Splendid families from various cities “to now registered there. Carroll Villa, under its present management. is needing enlargement. MtaT' Brooks I* oow in her twentieth year .of management at Capo May, and her eighth at Carroll Villa. Many applicants for August rooms have been unable to secure

them.

Tbe Glenwood Is "full up" under the careful management of Mr. and Mrs. W. K Williams. Table excellencies count, 'j Star Villa finds every season a good one. Mrs. Richardson's popularity as Its manager, with tbe fine location the house occupies, and its excellent appototmeute all through are.always a guaraoteeof liberal | patronage. Every Herald reader should make sole of the enlarged aud improved coudi- 1 Ikai of tbe beautiful white hotel, tbe - Colonial. Every defect that was found in it* primary construction is now reme- ; dhvd. Almost the entire outlook is seaward. - ■ V Seavllle Camp EijiLs. The MeChodlst camp meeting held on 1 tbc Scaville Camp Ground, near the railroad station at .South Seaville, came to a cloee. early in the week, after oue of tbe .! most succeesfu! gatherings iu iu history... 1 There aoemed to be a renewal of interest | this year, both social and spiritual, and , with larger attendance than for many {■ost, all entered into tbc rellg functions with fervor and enth

loads of peevlu came from miles 1 tbe country nod many by train, to spend tbe day in nafturo’s faunae of worship. Rev. Dr. W. A. Lawrence, of Bridgeton, preached a powerful sermou In tbc moroiug, and Rev.C. A- Tush Ingham to tbe afternoon. Tbc eveoieg sermon was deli rerod by Rev. P. W. BUderback, of tbe - Denuisville and South Dennis charge. Tbe collections were good, tbe finance* are ia good condition, and the -Board of Directaes feel much encouraged.

iVesbyterlan Bazaar.

It is tbe annual custom of tbe First £ Presbyterian Church of this city to open bazaar for public patronage sometime • during the height of tbo season. Last Thursday ofterboon saw the opening ' this year’s bszsar, which will roultom

week or tea '-days, in 1

Building, on Washington street, very flue article* of •aodlo work, paintings, eta. A town party held in conuecUan with the bazaar tm ’M Monday evening at tbc -church 00 Does- /

occur They will The *ale* of Thursday,.opening day. $ ” < abl*to w a-ou-fdtomV ■ a

rheaL Tlie same Baptist Tbe Rev. George Willisres will preach aa Sunday morning on Abe "Golden, Lampsland' —(byreqursD. and to the eve-

ning the snbjcft will be: "The Dream of .Pilate's Wife." Rev. and Mr*. William* will sing aLthe service*. All aerta free and hymn books provided. ' 2

First M. E. Church

The pastor. Rev. C, B. Fisher, will on Sunday morning the second discoi David aad Goliath. Subject-"A Sli _ Five Smooth Stone*." In the evening. Author, tfcd IncidMU. of our Hymn*'' will be the subject. Tiritor* o-w-S

imvited to ■orship with us.