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VOL. II. NO. 32.

CAPE MAY CITY* N. J., SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1902.

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BITTER'-SORROW TO RELATIVES OF JOHN L. SCHELLENOER. Accidental Drowning on Saturday of One ol Weat Cape May’a Promis-

ing Young Men. *

prM'.KlUm.T: Was the fa«r that over\f) linik Jnltii L. Scliflletiger. of Weal Cape May, <in Saturtlay laat, Auyuat 2. n»f aad attirv baa -b-tn told In Rif .laily pajicra, but it srcina only proper that - \f aJiould be rc]ieated alao Ip the wetiklysn.'WitpapcrK. John ami bis brother l(ieliaril]W<th two vlalting mini pan idna on SaturdaY-Iurennon determined ujioii

an ocean bath, and swim, ing for the customary hum,

life-lKiat (Would l>e on duty, swam out laiyond the breakers long before eleven . o'clock. Some said they had been swltn- , min" some time and others said not, but it was'littlc after 10,80 when alarm » a* given from the pier, to the few about the shore, and William Gibson, Charles Sackwell. John Wood and Arthur Rosenberg manned the life-boat and hurried out to the rescue of the fonr men struggling in, the water not far away from the iron pier. Throe were takou in, Richard more dead than alive, but John L. went down for the last time before he could be reached. The two companlons were John Conover and William Magee, of Philadel-

phia.

The lost one leaves a wife, who is a sister to Dr. Lake, and six brothers— Ban-lay, Charles, Daniel. Lemuel, Richard and William ; Richard was unconscious a loug time after being rescued. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and an active worker in the Young People's Christian Endeavor ) ^society. Only the evening previous lie had participated in the regular weekly meeting ana led in prayer. These brothers are sons of the late Daniel H. Scbellenger. a former member of the House-of- Assembly. Deceased nearly 20 years of age. The.shock to the young wife is a fearful one, while the most poignant grief dwells In the hearts of surviving relatives. Indued, there 1* universal mourning throughout all this see. ion, over the sad fate of so coble and estimable a young man. The Body Recovered. Not until Tuesday was the body of the unfortunate young man recovered. At aisint 10 o'clock that morning Opt. Jesse P. Gaskill, of the schooner Harriet H.

FACTS IN BRIEF.

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Lippert, of Port Norris, while fishing on Pitrsenet ,Shoal, discovered a floating body, and having beard of Scbeilongcr's loss, felt sure of Its identity, and taking ii oir board ran in to Steamboat Lauding and notified landlord Peterson, of -the .Delaware Ray Honse, who ’phoned over to relatives and Undertaker Rutherford in this city. Alderman Quidort, acting Corotur, held an inquest. . Although much decomposed, the body was readily identified. The. distanoe from shore where found was about five or sijc miles. Rnrial was made on Wednesday, 6lh instant, in Void Spring Cemetery, after senricca in the Cold Spring Church, the pastor of the deceased,- Rev. Edwin F. Gallagher, officiating, a-Sisted by Rev. D. II. Laverty. D.D., of the Cold Spring Church. ' It was an agonizing suspense from the Uine of the accident until the remains were recovered. CspU Gaskill's - piomjitnesa and kindness arc appreciated

greatly. - Congressman Serenaded.

('ongmamau Henry C. Ixmdeiwiager, who until the redistricting represented Hie First Coiiuruasionsi Districts as it dulled this county, and lias just been uoniiuted . for a sixth term, with i-omity turned over to the Second District, arrived,st Congress Hall on Batur- - day cveaing. accompanied by bis wife, vrrv charming woman, to remain until the close of the aeason. Mr. Londvnslsgcr Mi* a host of friends in Ibia city, ami anting them tl.e happy idea of weleoralTiHhlm with a serenade was-n-ivrer So it was that Kuaati'a ’Naval R«Av^ Band, upon dnaijig the Saturday

•Kemdoa cones

Millet and other , _ Cimgrei* Hall, where the dUtingntahed . visitor Slid bis wife were tendered a fine srrvnadr. Mr. Ixiudefcslager responded yfuwtAils happily voleteg bis. acutlmenU of appreciation, and of regard for, hi\ Cap* May frienda.' A brief reception held, many hands grasped hia, Mrt. Ixmdeiwlager also received many plaakant r resting* and coogretolattena. and sverytbing pasasvl off very pleasantly. w ^——

. A Big Excuraloo.

Went to AtlapUc City via Baadiog IUHw ay on Wnlnaaday, ten care starting .sit well filled. About IWJO were from along the line of the -Queen Anne's R. U., eruaaiug the Uy by tha Qumo Carolina. - ' *

Mattcre of General and Local Intercat Mentioned. It is a fact jf we but use The truth in all i^tcll ; ( Now, you may doubt us when you choose, But. please, don’t ring the bell. We believe H to be Hie concensus of public opinion that'It is not safe to bathe about tbe spot where the tug Norman was stranded some year* ago, near iron

pier.

A burly colored man who ventured too far into the surf for safety at Cspc May Point on Wednesday, was saved by ’» rescuing party who saw his predicament and went to his relief. The sea has recently made Inroads upon le seawall protecting BL Peter’* Episcopal Church, Capo May FoluL Fresh re qtairsat large expense will have to be -Grecian lore is good, but when a novice attempt* to compare a pretty maiden on the strand gith a Nyad of old Greece, It is time -for the pretty maiden to iuquire what the tellow means. He wants to go to school. . Every summer attempts arc made to tail that same old Cape May donkey, and the children, some of whom ary of older growth. end of merriment in the effort. Thursday night pier merchant T. Sanzo trotted out the donkey tor tbe amusement of his useful friends at Carroll Villa, and they had great sport. The epidemic of stomach and bowel trouble so prevalent elsewhere, has affected Cape May but very little compared to the reports from other cities and towns None but silly people go bunting around for some local cause. Physicians ssy it is in the air and not in the water. GREAT YACHT RACE.—"" Will Take Place To-day, Saturday, at Cape May Court House. . Weather permitting, t^-day (Saturday) ■August 8th will witness oua of the roost Interesting yachting events, possibly, that has ever taken place in this county. Tbe affair is arranged for 1 o’clock sharp, in tbe sounds of Cape May Court .House. Tbe schooner James W, Lee will be moored off tbe Public Landing as a grand stand. Admission to the Lauding cents and to the achoouer, 15 cents. The following are the committee: Horace E. Richardson, Edward D. Foster, Jonathan Bay re, Julius Way. The following entries were made al-tbe close of last week, others being expected to come in during this week: Eighteenfoot Class: Hay—CapL Chas. Nieukirk, Slyne Harbor; Columbia—(.’apt. Sulwell Ludlam, Stone Harbor; Helene—CapL JSpicer Learning, Cape May City; Lizzie— <3pt. Linnaeus T. Bwaln, Clermont; Cartie—CapL Geo. Bayre,-Clermont; Meteor —CapL Z. T. Kates, Clermont; FalconCapL Julius Way. Under Eighteen-feet: Mirian—Capt. Reuben Steelman, Clermont; Mand— CapL W. Scott Wheaton, Clermont; Mollie—Ca^t. Wm. Hand, Mayville; Quito— .Capt- B. H. Bennett, Court House. In addition to the above there is an unclassified race for batteaux, catboata, etc. A prize will be given each ajass. No entrance fee is charged. ProceedsTor-tbe bdfiefit of the Public Landing. A base ball match is to follow tbe race.

LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTER? OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Sub|ects Under Thought—The Talk

of the Gossips.

/S\!,I. AFFAIRS which concern the /“l public or more particularly make for - the public accommodation, comfort or welfare, quickly take bold of tbe publie mind, exciting thought and discussion when rumors are rife as to any change of policy, extension of business line., or absorption of rival interests. And so general public, attention has been called of late to Important moves made by that great and powerful corporation, the Pennsylvania Railrpad Company. Hence It is that Cape May folk cave noted with some interest tbe published rumors that have appeared In various newspapers to the effect that this company was about to succeed in gaining control of tbe Reading -Railway, and that December 20 would be able to place a jorlty In the board of directors. Tbe est report 4e have noticed on this subject, however, was to the effect thatPresldeut Baer, of the Reading Railway Company, bad hope of seeing the Reading maintained as an Independent system, with ownership In Phlladelphls. Whatever these things may mean, we do not think Capo May need anticipate anything detrimental to her interests. To say nothing derogatory of the P. K. R., It is admitted on ail sides that tbe P. & R. has become so important factor ’in Cape May’s material progress, and has given capital service in her traffic arrangement* between this city and Phlla-' delpbia. Rumors of but one change that is likely to be made, in any ereut, la tbe contemplated building of a branch from about Millville or Manumnakin across through Tuckahoe, Petersburg aud Bes-

vilie to Oocjtu-City.

At tbis'end of tbe line this season is said to be positively the last of the existence of P. K. K’s excursion house, the Sea Breeze ; that It will be removed to make way for more desirable improvements, of what character, rumor sal lb

NOVEL SPORT.

•Chicago Stars,” a GlrU’ Te> Play Against the Cape flays. Lovers df sport at Cape May were treated to a novelty, an innovation,iwa light say, on Thursday afternoon, when the-Chicago St*rt/a'female organization of base ball-players, were met by tbe Cape May Qub mi Btoektou rear lawn. One man plays with the girla, tbe catcher, as it requires a tough-muscled, hardhanded. fellow to hold the hot balls sent in by Mia Maud Nelson, the pitcher. Tbe Stars carry with them a canvas fence with which to enclose tbe field. An admission fe* of 25 cents was charged, and tbe game was .called at 8 o’clock. The lined up M follows:

Can Mat

c . Gage p Maud Nelson fb Culls Brown 2b Katie Becker 8b Y vela Robertson - a.a. -Xsnra Howard If Maggie Burk cf Julia $t Oat. rf Mary O’t’ouour

The gallantry so exacting In social life could make no claims upou the boys in this affair beyond fstr treatment and gsuanly demeanor. They weW play ball, and ball must be pisysd, to the strict letter of the raculsUou game.

Doak,

Durucr,

Rutherford,

Caascdy,

Bbcpperd,

CURRENT COMMENT

Song ol Summer.

and sweet the summer girls, m file Cape May strand !

e Cape May

the land.

Just so with Cbss. A. Swain’s big shop Wheys sells he household ware* ; All those afoot, and carriage*, stop. To sec him put on airs. The beat of goods he sells so cheap iLmskea film proud to say Somehow my goods I cannot keep : Low pricesN^rin the day.” Greatest store in South Jersey for gem Ine bargains lu ail tiouseboliJ.'litgtulU. Stop with the crowd and' see them. Jackson street, near P. R. R. dcpoL Death of Mrs. T. Tasker Smith. Again this community is called to mourn tbe death of one of its members, Mrs. T. Tasker Smith, which occurred at their temporary home, on Waablugtot St., Thursday at 8.20 ami. after an lllucaa that began in May last, a valvular affection of tbe heart, peritonitis finally setting in. Mrs. Smith was Ella B. Sheppard, daughter of John G. and tbe late Priscilla Sheppard, her age being 88 years. She is survived by her husband and one child, a daughter. Her father, who baa been In very poor health for a long time, has of late bad bis home with Mrs. Smith, and la quite feeble. Mrs. Smith was always an affectionate and devoted daughter, aud aa a wife moat faithful to her duties. Aa s-chrtatlan she had the most

Implicit faith in Him yrbo dnetb all things well. She was from early youth a member of lb* Methodist Church. Tbe husband's bereavement is a very sad one. Indeed, and the deepest feeling of sympathy goes opt to him and to tto motherless

child.

Funeral services will be held In tbe M. E. Church at 1.80 this afternoon, cot ducted by the pwator, Rev. C. B. Fisher.

It was on Wednesday that Pilot Frank 8. Etdredge assumed command of a party of excursioolau who took passage ot magnificent pilot boat PhUadslpbia for

city and at

cap be no doubt w ly sons of the aa

| wives and friends bad of fina, «

PERSONAL INTEREST GOLFERS’

Gossip of tbe Resort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Mr. add Mrs. V»am F. Smith, of Cold Spring, on Saturday last entertained Mrs. Dr. A. Huutsluger and Mrs. Virgil D. Scbellenger at dinner. Rev. Charles D. Parker, funner pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, enjoying a visit amoug bis former parishiotieni, accompanied by Mrs. Parker Mr. A. A. Ludwig and Mr. W. E. Altise, from tbe office of the Reading Eagle, Reading, Pa., are with their wive* passing their vacation cujoyably at Car-

roll Villa.

Mrs. Harriet N. Oakley, who was here last year during the stay of her brother, the late Rev. Daniel L. Hughes, is once enjoying the companionship of relatives in this city. ' Joseph E. Learning, eldest son of Mr. nd Mrs. James Lcsming, of this city, is st home on bis annusi vacation. For at least tweuNy years Mr. learning has been connected with tbe Signal Service Bureau : Washington. ' Edward Shields, sou of Rev. E. P. Shields, former pastor of First Presbyterian Church of this city, is paalug a fortnight? vacation here, meeting many friends of hia more youthful days. \ CapL Augnstus Barn hurst, of tbe sfbop Helen Learning, has relumed to Lapc May waters after an absence of about ee years. CapL Baruhurst built this boat here himself at Schellenger's Landing, uamlog her for tbe greatly esteemed wife of attorney J. Spicer Learning. Mrs. L, Edward Hoyer, of Philadelphia, accomplished in music arid s young matron of delightful presence, is here for the entire month: Mr. Hoyer, himself a fine musician, church organist and leader of West,Philadelphia Orchestra, is here over each Sunday. Mrs. Hoyor’s sumfriend, Mr, T. H. Smith, of New York, will arrive on Monday uexL Rev. Joseph Garrison, of tbe New Jersey M. E. Conference, stationed at Keysport, and a native of Cape May, Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil D. Schellenger, at Cold Spring. Mrs. Dr. A. nuotsinger, of Mishawaka, Ind., is also a guest at tbe Scbellenger home, and will return Weat lu- a few days. These are brother and sister to Mrs. Scbellenger. Rev. H. A- Greleemer, of Franklin Square Baptist Cbureh, Baltimore, arrived at tbe Carroll Villa on Thursday, with bis family. They were delayed iral days owing to an accident to one of bis sons, by which one eye was seriously injured, necessitating troatmc Philadelphia. Mr. Greiaemcr is well known here, having formerly occupied South Jersey puipita. and has often been beard with much appreciation in this city.. % Mr. N. Z. Graves, a wealthy business man of Philadelphia, and property owner and cottager here, esteemed here for hia noble gift of a library to the Preebyterian Church, in memory of hi* daughter, Lottie K. Graves, has just 1 done a kind act for the Beadle Memorial Church at Cape May Point in furnishing free of charge all tbe paint necessary to thoroughly repaint the building.- Other gentli tbe Point will pay for the necessary labor. Min Esther Dougherty, daughter of Charles H. Dougbe^y, is a prime favorite all around the-' circle of fashionable summer society here this season. On .the front she is much in evidence In bathing customs sod costumes, while ou tbe other side, where golfers golf, she treads the green a very queen, where her iperior skill la aecn. For a central oial position, we may place her In touch with tbe terpsichoreao events of the Stockton’s evening hours, with her odds and ends of time devoted to the more irregular aud und$finahle demands upou her social tact and winsome indulgences. Joseph R. Ware, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maskel Ware, who baa for four years past been an operator in the large gold beating establishment of Hastings & Co., Philadelphia, is a’t home enjoying an forced vacation daring tbe prevalence of the gold beaters' strike. Mr. Ware very wisely dacHoes'to be Interviewed relative to the merits or’daroertu of tbe prraeut strike. Mr. Ware’s wife and daughter accompany him. Mrs. Ware Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Craig, of West Cape May.

Three men riding behind Pilot John Bennett’s home the first of the week turned rather ■•quick” at tbe comer of

rod Jackson streets, and the

itact with a projection

at Jiogau’astore comer, causing a tip in the hone’s nook that required eighteen aUtcbes at tha bauds of Dr. Wales'

Washington and Jackson si

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PLEASURES

CAPE HAY Vs. ATLANTIC CITY. GAHE PLAYED AT NORTHFIELD Special Train Over “Pennay” Takes Big Crowd of Member* as Player* and Spectators. WgNOT ONLY our friends of the links g'y' but all good people of Cape May ^ are ready to express their regard for Assistant General Passenger Agent George W. Boyd, and appreciation of bis active interest in ail that pertains to tbe advantage of this resort aud the pleasure of Its patrons. be train left Grant Street Btatiou at ’clock sharp, arriving at Northficld about 0.45, leaving on the return trip at The champion woman player of the Cape May Golf Clnb Is , Mrs Frank H. Bhattuck, and is looked up to as a leader among tbe lady golfers as her husband is by tbe men. Mr. Boyd ha* been an active member now for tbree ycars and finds golf recreations to hi* liking both for pleasure and for health, though his opportunities for play are .rily limited. Col. John I. Rogers esmo down on Monday and joined the match team Wednesday. He will remain here several days. The train was designated the Boyd Special, consisting of five cats,—Mr. Boyd’s private car, three coaches and a smoker. One hundred and sixtygdj^persons, mostly ladies bearing the/mcesaary fre£ bite of pastejCard, were admitted to the train, as Mr. Boyd's guests. Tbe train made an excellent run aud tbe party ware at NortbfieId,~tEc golf grounds of tbe Atlantic City Club, situate on the main land about six miles from Atlantic, before ten o’clock. Mr. Boyd entertained number of friends at breakfast on tbe w»tThis waa the fourth animal mate!-, game between tbe clubs and resulted in a victory for the Cape May team. Lunch eon was served in tbe club bouse and on le porch from one o'clock till three. At >ur, claret punch was served to the visl-

irs.

On tbe return -trip a most enjoyable time waa had in all tbe cars. Mr. Boyd entertained a few friends At dinner, when toasts were offered -find pleasant little made. The younger set made merry together in <ong and chatter. The train ran through the storm and pulled Into the Graut Street Station about a quarter before eigbL There were thirty players selected for each team, as follows: . Cape May—Williams, Wilson, Baldwin, Dixon, J. E. Smith, Harver, Satorl, Hosier, W. V. Bennett. Calahan, Grey, Dando, Bhattuck, F. O. Bennett, F.G.Smith, Hepburn, Parr, Cook, Eastwick, Graves, Rogers, Clark, Rainhard, Baker, Cochran, Roper, Blakeley, Barry, Boyd, Dnr-

Y.II

COUNCIL MEETING. City Council Assembled on Tuesday! Evening ol Thi* Week. . ^ Sparkling and bright in it* liquid light, ^ I* the water in Cape May glasac* ; , "d 'Tw ill give yon health, 'twill give ycu wealth ' Ye lad* and rosy la&se*. . < fl A regular »Utod meeting of CoundL .W*h held in Council Chamber and tbe' regular routine of business was follow^-j Reports were received from Committee on Streets, Property and Improvement, nit porting progress. No report from Judl-'! clary Committee. Fire and Water Com- | mittee reported that under advise of Cla)!*! Enginec-i Hatton; that they bad driven one well to a depth of 1813 feet, Mopplnfc in a marl formation through which Umy ! had bored 220 feet, with drill broken and

foot strata, where a good flow of water waa obtained, which had been sub- i jeeted to analysis, showing GOO parts of salt, or ten per cent above normal, which | led the engineer to decline to recommend J He declares, however, that it is good, I palatable, wholesome water. It remain* ; to state, however, that this quality of saltiness is undoubtedly due to the fact | that for six weeks, while. working a j •’wash” in this boring, the salty water'! fiom the condemned well was pumped .! Into this well, and it is found to be grow- J ing purer and fresher as It is now being 1 used, and may in a short time clear iteel{ of tbe brackishness entirely. Alsoao-’jjj other 105 foot well is running perfectly ^ pure water, but the engineer claims that too heavy a draw upon R would so exhaust tbe fresh water springs so that tbe salt springs might come In. Council then Agreed unanimously to | contract for the placing of three more I wells of a depth of from 10(5 to 120 feeL ;j An adjustment of the contract thus far I resulted in payment of what is due up'todate, and the new contract was entered 1 into. Tbe matter of the recent bond issue of | 875,000 at 4 per cent, was taken up and ! report made that no sale had been effected, j j when it was ordered that a new issue be J offered at per ccuL A number of bills wore paid, and pay- j moot denied on several which had not j been sworn to.

Atlantic—Dar^iyj Humphry*, Weir-, Biddle, Han-laonr'Tbomson, Lipplncott,

Ipplocott,

ckey, J. L. Moore, Creasweli, 8. T. Moore, Evans. Sellers, Cox, Carpenter, Smedley, Jaa. Roberta, McShea, Sbertdan, M. R. Roberts, King, White, Middleton, Bennett, Leeds, Endicott, Edge, Henuley, Collins. rUry’S’ Bazaar. , Wednesday and Thursday evenings a very intereeting and profitable bazaar and festival was held ou the lawn In the rear of 8L Maly's R. C. Church, in aid of the church building fund. Roaatl’s Naval Reserve Band was permitted by Music Committee of Council to perform several selections at the opening, and an orchestra from Cape May Point and William Porter’s Cape May Band enlivened tbe affair on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. There were so many Into resting features that it would be dif-flculk-to'enumerate them all. Buffloe it to sav It was one of tbe moat enjoyable events of the

To Assist In On next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, the l^crament of the Holy Communion will be administered el Beadle Memorial Cbureh,’ when it Is expected that Joseph Q. Williams, senior Elder of First Preebyteriau Cbnicb of this city. Elder Swain Reeves, of the same, Robert W- Browji. senior Elder of Bethany Preebyterian Church, Philadelphia, will aid the pastor, iter. Dr. Campbell, in the celebration. First M*. IL Cburcb N Next Sunday morning the Rev. T. J. Hamilton, D.D.. of Porker City, Pa., will preach

Never Man SpakeTJke This Mae” will he Rev. George William*’ subject on ffaabe ’’TV. Greatert Trsodj^’

SOME NUISANCES.

With Some Suggestions as to Their ; Early Abatements. ,*4 To bear and forbear moans the gener- j is operation of a kindly spirit in our in- r| tcrcouree one with another. Butooa- '! munitles, in forming a unity of sentiment, ' i are lew tolerant than individuals. Hence j we find “the people” murmuring with a j big, hoarse, murmur agaiust tbe 1

lines of patient (?) callers for i?dl m at the post office, which are permitted extend clear out upon tbe sidewalk to the 1 er blocking of tbe way against pi , compelling them to take to the si irse, this happens only at delivery | time of the evening mails, tbe crowds bo- ,j| ing more scattering at noon. Now, Ua Hekald suggests tha there might easily see that there need be J and should be, no obstruction tp tbe side- .1 walk. Let there be double or triple lines, 1 if necessary, the officer seeing that each •# line comes in tor its turn. In any event I do not allow these lines to cross the side- H walk. To digram a little, are we not as r ) well entitled to free delivery aa is Ocean '1

City?

Another nuisance is complainez of now ~ and then by persons passing beneath the ■ i iron pier. In seasons past there has been d 3tillg ll.l* Tf _ compliance to the demand al of certain apartments connected with the auditorium to a position farther sea* ward, below low water mark, tbe posaL - billty of contamiiAtkm by those passing beneath the structure might be made, evideut. Whether “to take to tbe wood*.’’ or take cbanco* iu tbe open. " socma to be the perplexing question iiv either case. A HEALTHFUL OUTING. The Republic’s Excursion Afford* Opportunity for Tonic Pleasure. Nature's

humid day* i* cool, fresh air—the kind you don’t get and cannot get in the hot ettr. To endeavor to drag through the debilitating;

It is far more sensible to take . ■■ and strengthened in body * that you will al*o hate v" varied pleasure aboard the I tieshiug brteses vigorous tring the soo-aile tnp on can, and tha you win have two la mreof hrahhiul enjoyment on Cape eric** beach- You can adopt no

the swift, sale and lie. The fare foe ll

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