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CAPE MAY HERALD. ^

VOL. II. NO. 43.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION AN ASSETIBLAUE WELL WORTHY THE NAflE Mfer WEDNESDAY Lewis n. Cresse, the Party’s Choice lor Assembly, Nominated by Acclamation Amid Enthusiasm. <IF WE were to toll the whole story In X detail of the events said Incidents which led up to the climax of the Republican Convention of Wednesday, it would read like a “new Story, jest out.” A_i®w loaf has been turned, one with wnioh everfy voter in this county is now familiar, a leaf that contained a story sh idaln that "V that runs may read,” enlightening the political pathway so plainly tnat “the wayfaring man, Hkidgh a fool, need not err therein.’’ Hut the pl*ln story of the convention, with no necessity for eptgramatic or tscriptural embellishment, must be sufficient for the time and the circumstances. And so, the Republican - County Convention which met in the court building at Cajie May Court House on Wednesday

body.

tbc people who affiliate with the- Republican party of this county was untramelrd and freely exercised. The convention was called to order at one o’clock by Samuel F. Eldredge, of this city, chairman of last convention.

ternoon of this week, was a truly representative body, one in which the will of

orgauiu K. Williamson, of Ocean City, chairman, and Lewis T. Stevens, of this city, secretary. The Chair appointed Committee on Credentials, which rcjtortod fall delegations and no contests. On call for nominations, Reuben W. Edwards, of Ocean City, nominated Hon. Lewis M. Crease for Assembly; seconded by Israel Vanamau, of Lower Townahlp, Wm. T. Stevens, of Cape May City, the latter making qnite an eloquent little speech upon conditions that bad stirred the party of this county to rally to the support of Lewis M. Cresse. Mr. Crease was nominated by acclamation. . For Surrogate, Jonathan Hand presented the name of E. Clinton Hewitt, 1 present incumbent, who was also by ac clamation placed on nomination. For Coroners, Charles H. Clouting, of Sea Isle City, and .loh'n D. Craig, of Cape May, were placed on the ticket. *The Chair declared the above named gentlemen the nominees of the nooven-

fore the assemblage and thanked thee* vention for th<j honor ao generously, so uusniraously conferred upon him. declaring his desire and intention lof serve bis county and State as faithfully and eon. acicutiously as he bad tried to do in the past. Surrogate Hewitt being ill at his hi.me, with an attack of erysipelas, sent in a letter expressing bis appreciation of the action of the cun vention, which was read by the secretary. ■ ' Edward B. Learning. Esq., of San Francisco, son of Dr. J. F. Learning, of Court House, and brother to Postmaster W. 8. Learning, of this city, being present, was called for, and made a strong address from a Republican standpoint, chiefly upon National issues, not forget-

friends just honored anew by tbeir fellow Republicans, Hor. Lewis M- Grosso ktnl Surrogate E. C. Hewitt. Senator Hand being called for a speech, bravely came forward and acknowledged that be had been beaten, that there was no nae in attempting to denv it or get around it, but he had no personal feeling toward any one In the matter, and hoped Mr. Crease would recoive the biggest majority he ever had. For hlmaelf, be waa still a Republican and abould vote the entire ticket and do all he could to help swell the party’s majority In this county. The newly-made Executive Committee organized by^electing Afred Cooper chair-

man, a

The

AnglegM—Wilbur E. Young. Avalon—Gilbert S. Smith.

Cane Mar \ City—Barclay L. 8cbelle, ger, Lewis TJ SUrvufcs, Isaiah 8. Wilson. Dennis Township—Charles Foster, So. Seavtlle; Richard Greenlee, Bellplsln; M.

L. Bayard, I ^

an, and Lewis T. Stevens secretary. The following are members of the com-

L. Bxyard,

Holly Ueacb—Benjamin-P. Barker. Lower Townahlp—Daniel WooUno,

Fishing Creek: James T. Hoffman, Cold

Spring; Israel Vannemao, Erma. Middle Township—Alfred Cooper. Cape

May Court House; Joeepb Camp, Pitroe,

N. J.; Harold M. Rice, Swalntown. Ocean CUT-Joseph G. Champion, Elva

Sharp, T. Lao Adams.

Sea Isle City-A. LeRoy Muller. South Cape May- Waller Homan. Upper Townahlp—John W. Gandy. Anthony B. Smith, /do. Wallace, Jr.,Tp*k-

IVIIdwood—H. M. Kahlbeck.

FACTS IN BRIEF. Mattcra of General end Local Intereat Mentioned. Fishing from the piers has given fine sport and good resulta this week, seven drum flab being caagbt ffora the lower

pier.

“Education by Mall,” an attractive'

Many pupils have made great. success taking a course of study in this way. ^ Tbc improvement of the old Lafayette and Decatur streets corner did ilqt some too soon. There are some other old corners that hinder progress In their sightly and dilapidated condition. Cajie May may well boast of her excellent markets. What resort contains finer markets than the “Cape May," Halplu’a ‘•Excelsior," Crawford's '•Union'' and

Mocrays’ “Central ?’’•

A big catch of fine snapping mackerel Was made off shore on Wednoaday and

roe of our townspeople were just adopting the use of soft coal, tbc price being *3.75 for half ton lots. It Is hoped that the necessity of using this objecl able quality of fuel will bo of short d tion, now that the great coal strike has been declared ofl. Speaking of the Y. P. C. E. ol the Presbyterian Church last week, it would have been more correct to hare stated that the original debt was $10,000, but that they have reduced it somewhat, so that when they get the price of the old church, the indebtedness will be reduced to nearly #0000. Again, wc are told that t of their bazaars have netted them i than we named, ao that results gained have been greater, and even more creditable to this very active society, than we, or the public, bad reason to believe. _ A BUSINESS flAN. One >Svho Believes In Advertising And Makes It PayCharles A. Swain is a Htu business man. His father before him was a tinsmith, and as the boy grew lusty and strong and the father's health failed, the result of exposure sod hard service In the Orll War, Charles became ambitious to enter the business, which be did on bis own account. The business consisted mainly of bard, rongb mechanical labor, but he did good work and bis trade increased. But his ambition was to branch out In other

CHARLES A. SWAIN.

lines besides shop work, range work and tin roofing, so be decided to open a store >r the sale of household articles In gsn-

•al.

This step found favor with U*e public, aud by judicious advertising be soon wss convinced that the newspaper advertising pays. Herald rcadets Jisve been Interested In' what be has had tossy to them, have acted upon the hints and statements as to his stock and prices much to tbeir advantage; and now, as an evidence of bis appreciation of their pa-

tronage. bo places before them a Fnll Page Advertisement

which will be found on onr fourth page, the first full page advertisement ever issued by a Cape May business man. Onr

readers

by a Cape May business i :r» in Cape May City and

. illsges are urged to read il ike selections of what von need, go

make your purchases, then keep the big page story ol C. A. Swain's store where

it can be referred to at any time. Ten years' business experience pointed

tbewsytoan Improved store building; which be completed two years Ago, located within a stone’s throw of the spot where bis father'# shop formerly stood. This new store, at the bead of Jackson •treat, is worthy of hta pride and business sagacity, aud what is worthy of mention, is presided over during the husband's attention to outdoor work, by Mrs. Swain, who is a competent and courteous saleslady. She is a helpmate

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to go shopping at Swi Store, 805-i Jackson stre

To know all about hla wares and prices be sure to examine the full page advertisement this week on page 4 of the HkrYcs. Charles A> Swain la of* of the most active, honorable. Intelligent, sueoessful business men in this day and

generation at Cape May.

CURRENT COMMENT

LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Sub|ccta Under Thought—The Talk of the Goaalpa. TF WE were to judge by what we X End bear In most Instances where a political “straggle" Is being participated In, one might think we were living in crucial times. Strange, aud oven dts;raoeful scones are too often nd the most mysterious course pursued by one factional or another that puzzles the Innooentt. Indeed, American politics, la about the hardest proposition the docent and honest American citizen baa to ran up against. And bow fruitful a field is to be for the entrance and operations of the more venal and corrupt elements of society. It can hardly be said, however, that this trend is more pronounced than In former times, only that corrupt political practices have now a greater stimulus by the opening up of the avenues of wealth that baa come by the country’s advancement, and increase of population. Only men Imbued with sound, unyielding moral principles, or strongly rooted and grounded in Christian faith, withstand the temptation of the dollar; aud such do not seem to predominate in every community. There are so nany who care but little for the public good, aud the only thing they see In politics is personal gain, ao many being willserve, any scheme or any fsctlon for the ever preunt dollar. It ought not be difficult for intelligent itlzens In a land of liberty such as ours, or, if you please, in a little town each as our own, to agree upon men fitted to perform wisely the duties devolving upon tbeir official positions. But why all tbesc dissentions and factional disturbances at every election ? The truth la that usually some greater Influence thVn simple desire for mastery Is the cause. It i a considerable amount of courage live energy for a fair-minded mi lover of justice to enter the political arena against the more corrupt

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le of right aud tbe people

n town, despite tbe “schemes” invariably bintod at in evert campaign, yet it behooves all good citizens to be careful, lest they awaken some day to the fact that they have favored tbe wrong men and tbe wrong policy In tbe government of public affairs.

MADE HAPPY AT 86.

Hiss Sarah Price. Despite Her Years,

Receives Her Friends Cheerll;

Rejoicing with her in the favor6f DL - ■ vine Providence that had permitted her to reach her eighty-sixth birthday. Miss Sarah Price’s relstives and a few friends jbled at ber borne at Erma on Thurs<lay of last week, October 16th, to tbe number of about thirty, when a most e joyablo time was had. A table groaning 'beneath tbe load, of substantial! aud luxuries of the aeasOn, waa ooe of tbe appreciated features. Many useful gifts had been ukeu along, and beading tbe list

as a new cook stove.

Prominent among tbe visitors were Rev. Dr. Theophilus Price and wife, of Tuckerton, Mr. Price being a brother of tbe celebrant, and author ol the famous poem "Cape May," written and first published s half century afco, when Dr. Pnoe waa a resident of tbe Cape. Others were ranging from nine months to eighty seven years, tbe latter befog ber

brotber-io-law, Aaron Scbellenger, accompanied by bla wife, E sister to Miss Price. There were also, Moses Matthews and wife, Jonathan Matthews and wife, Samuel Garrelson and. wife, Thomas Matthews and wife, Daniel Peterson and ’ wife, Henry Hoffman, Wm. Hoffman, Joseph Brewton and others, 'with a boat

of little people.

Many expressions of love and good risbea-for many happy, comfortable days yet to some, wore rbowered upon tbe venerable lady before bidding ber adieu. First 1^. E. Church Next Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. C. B. Fisher, will preach on "Jehoshappot’s Prayer," and in the evening op "The Harp with s Broken String."

And read a most gratifying statement about the newly consolidated bank, of great interest to Cape May depositors.

It Is good news.

Judging from the number of pilots on oar city election tickets, tbe ship of state ought to be guided safely to a -harbor of

r of rocks sod shoals.

refuge, dear of roakt a

HEARTS AND HANDS. BALLOT

Wednesday's Weddings at Both Ends ol County Coast.

One of tbe most Interesting wedding events occurring at the Cape this year was celebrated here on Wednesday, 22d lust., the high contracting parties united st Hymen's altar being Miss Dorcsa H. Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Rosa, of this city, formerly of Burleigh, aud Mr. Raymond S. Corson, of Court House, the ceremonies taking place tbe raaidenoe of tbe bride's parents, 11 Washington street. Rev. M. G. Hsgeman, of Camden, being tbe officiating clergyman, tbc sacred rites which made these two young hearts one being performed st high noon. Mrs. J. Clarence Gallaber, sister to tbe bride, performed the wedding march. Tbe bride was handsomely gowned and appeared radiant with happiness, once tbc trying ordeal of assuming tbe responsibilities of wifehood had passed. Miss May Stuart, of Philadelphia, aud Mis* Laura SUtes, of this city, were bridesmaids, while Mr. William Brewton and Mr. John Bell, of Philadelphia, attended the groom. It was a pink and white weddiak, »od the floral, house and personal decorations were in harmony to this epd. A large number of invitations had been issued, and there were about one hundred guests present, many coming in by train from various points of tbe county and elsewhere. Tbe 3.30 train waa taken for the wedding jaunt, after a sumptuous wedding breakfast. ■ and Mrs. Corson will be “at boi In tbeir new raaidenoe at Capo May Court House, after November 15.

One of tbe nicest wedding reports that cornea to us this week is that of Henry Albert Hughes and Miss Edna Burr Cattlio, wbich occurred on Thursday evening oF last week, October 16. It wss s church wedding, the ceremonies taking place in Emanuel Presbyterian Church, West Philadelphia, the pastor, Rev.Mr. Smith, officiating. The church was exceedingly attractive in lu elaborate settings of palms, potted plants and floral deoora- . Mbs May Hughes, slater of the groom, waa a pretty bridesmaid. Tbe bride b spoken of as a lovely girl, one worthy to become tbe wife of so manly a young gentleman as Henry Hughes la known to be. As a lad In this city, where his parents formerly resided, be waa by every one held in high regard. Mrs. Dr. James Mecray, Mrs. Eldridge Johnson, of this city, and Mrs. George Miller, of Green Creek, aunts of the groom, were mt to witness the ceremonies, aud were present at the grand iccepMou he\d at the residence of the bride’s parents.

Ocean City society waa all astir on Wednesday, by reason of the-announce-ment of the marriage of that resort's young and popular postmaster, Edward Massey Sutton, and Miss Naomi Murdoch, well known flu educational circles and a prime fsvorlte lc both Ocean City and Atlantic City’s most respoctsble so-

clety.

The event took piece at midday, at tbe teaidenoe of the bride's parents. Rev. Mr. Boswell, pastor of tbe local Methodist Church. Miss Corinus Button, sister of tbe groom, wss bridesmaid, and Miss Vara Smith maid of honor, Mr. Stead-

man Smith acting as beat mao.

The bride was attired in a charming gown of white point d'esprit, and carried s bench of carnations, as did also the-bridesmaid; the latter wss attired in white organdie, with pink ribbons, and the maid of honor in

the same material, with bine ribbons.

The wedding breakfast was sumptnonsly and elabdrmtely served. The floral decorations were snperb. The groom's friends impressed him into an open wagon with an old grey horse attached and exhibited him all over town before taking tiain for the wedding jonrney, and played numerous nousensical pranks, which were received with

perfect good humor.

Here’s to Yop, Creaael Here's success to Crease 1 Drink It down I Drink It down ! Here’s success to Creese,

Drink it Down 1

Here'* success to Cresse 1 And we do not have to guess-be Did It brown! Did It brown! Did It brown

Alderman's Court. Charles Johnson, colored, OffiSer Baldwin on Wednesday evening for disorderly conduct in the Capital bamSom. He drew a "rearer" in a threatening maa- , It is said. He waa taken before Aldern Quidort on Thursday afternoon and given a hearing at a o'clock, and fined $s

and cost*

What means this ease in Zion" will be Uor Williams' subject on Sunday

iog. The evening subject will be “The

private character of public oflleere.”

BATTLES FALL CAMPAIGN IS RIPENING. WHAT SHALL THE HARVEST BE? With Primaries and Conventlona Voters Are Kept on tbe Alert And Leaders Reach lor Reins. J3^HE political strife of tbe primaries © is over; tbe struggle for places on tbe tick eta has ended In the conventions, and with a ten days’ marshalling of forces and tbe bsrengueing for votes, comes tbe closing scenes of election day itself, on November 4. Tbe Democratic County Convention Saturday placed on'nomination: For Assembly, Matthew H. Jeffersor, of Sea Isle City; Surrogate, William Por Coroners, Dr. Cohen, of Wildwood, Gilbert, of Lower Township. Tbe Republican City primary was held d Saturday evening. There was cvldentiy a big “Hen on," and the following ticket wss hatched out, one not to be defied here is being good, bad, or IndifferCouncil—F. Sidney Townsend, Louis C, Sayre, James E. Taylor. Treasurer—Isaac H. Smith. Collector—J. Henry Edmunds. Assessor—Howard F. Otter. Freeholder—Henry 8. Rutherford Commissioners of Appeal—Joseph H. Haynes, William T. Stevens, William Shaw. Constable—Calvin Smith. Overseer of Poor-^Kmee Crandol. Tbe Republican primaries to elect delestes to the county convention were Monday evening. As the reader was well informed last week, there was a contest for and against tbe re Domination of Hon. Lewis M. Crease, of Ocean City, for tbe House of Assembly. In this city 283 votes polled, resulting in a majority of 47 for Cresse delegatee. The returns--fri^m the entire county gave 44 Cresse delegates out of the total number of 64. Tbe Democratic City primary was held on Tuesday evening, and tbe following were plaeed on nomination: Alderman—Charles F. Quidort. Couoefl—Joseph Q. Williams, Barone) T. Bailey John T. .Bennett. Assessor—Charles T. Campbell. Collector—Robert 8. Hand. - Treasurer—Sol. Needles.

Micajsh Smith. Commissioners of Appeal—Harvey B. Shaw, A. L. Haynea, W. H. Mills. Constable—Alexis Scbellenger. Overseer of Poor--James Thornton.

The following Is the Citizen’s Ticket: Alderman—Charles F. Quidort. Council—J. Q. Williams, Frank Sheppard, Samuel M. Scbellenger. Assessor—Chaties T. Campbell.

Collector—R. S. Hand. Treasurer—Isaac H. Smith.

Chosen Freeholder—Micajab Smith. Commlaslonere of Appeal—J. V. a ark, William 8. Shaw, Joseph H. Hanes. Constable—Grant Vanaman. Overseer Poor—James Crandol.

Prohibition County Ticket. The nomination papers of tbe Cape May County Prohibitionists have been filed with the County Clerk. Tbe nomine are as follows: Assembly—Edgar Page Stites, Cape May City. Surrogate—John W. Smith, of Ooean

City.

Coroner*—Jesse Conrer, Ocean City, and Wm. H. Klmaey, of Gape May.

HER 70th BIRTHDAY.

A Court House Lady Surpr

Her Children.

Tbe celebration of tbe seventieth birthday of "Mre. William Foster, of Cape May Court House, occurred on Sunday last, October 10, aud came to her' aa a complete surprise, as she had no knowledge whatever that her six children had planned to make tbe event a noteworthy affair. The husband aud father may have been In the secret, but be kept it. There are six children, all that have been born to them still living. These are five sons, George P., of Philadelphia; W. Llnwood, of Delmont; Edward D., J. Clement and Charles, of Conn House, and tbe youngest child, a daughter, who resides with her parents. Mrs. Glnder, of Philadelphia, sister to Mr. Poster, was step presTbs mother thus honored was before ber marriage a Mias Patton, iff Bridgeton. All supplies and gifts bad been deposited at an adjoining re until tbe proper time came for preparing tbe feast provided aud for loading ber down with valuable mementoes of tbe . It was a happy gathering, and the mother, deapite some feebli joyed tbe day most bsartily.

PERSONAL INTEREST Gost’p of tbe Resort In Which Yuu May Be Mentioned. Alderman C. F. Qnidort and wife have been on a delightful trip to NIagan, dropping off on tbe way at Buffalo ate other interesting points. A. D. Nelson, the indefatigable ate most successful sales agent for tbe oste bra ted Lester pianos, is in town this week Every visit seems to mean a sale, to Netson. Among cottege families still rema! here are Christopher Gallagher, on Jack son street. Dr. Charles H. Reed, os Hughes street, and J. P. Jacoby, on Columbia avenue. Mr. S. A. Rudolph came down Thanday evening, and Is having his Jaoksoo street cottage placed in order for the win. ter months. President Ludlam, of the Union Gold Mining Company, of Arizona, wan in town again on Thursday nigbt. In thn interests of his company. Mre. J. Harry Hughes and daughter. Miss Sarah Hughes, hare since Friday of last week been enjoying a visit to relatives in Moorestown, Camden, Phil phis and Chester. Miss Jennie Hughes, tbe younger daughter, is meanwhile father’s housekeeper. Mrs. Thayer and daughter, of Plainfield, N. J., are passing s fortnight of these lovely October days beside tbe sen, guests st tbe comfortable Aldiuc. Misses Jennie aud Ella Kirby, of West Capo May, returned on Thursday fr ten days’ visit delightfully spent with their sister, Mrs. Louis Herbert Waabbnrn, of Jeraey City, at tbeir country seat at Saugertles, ou tbe Hudsou. Mrs. Harry Lake, of Pleasanlville, Atlantic county, is making a visit to parents and friends here. Mrs. Lake was Miss Mary Henderaon, and hor wedding here a little more than a year ago was one of tbe roost interesting social events of the season. Irwin Eldredge and wife, formerly of Cold Spring, with their sweet little baby boy of seven months, are now occupying Harvey B. Shaw's pretty cottage, corner of Decatur and Lafayette streets. Some time ago wc noted tbe fact that William Farrow, Jr., had leased this house, having sold Hs own to F. J. Melvin. The latter backed out, however, and Farrow released him from the bargain. Mr. William Brolaaky, a regular mer visitor since early childhood, i his father, tbe late Simon Brolaaky, owned and occupied a Lafayette street cottage, waa down the other day and ■elected his room at the Elberon for next i summer, which will be furnished to bis liking. Mrs. Brolaaky, a devoted wife, died last spring. Mr. Brolaaky will spend the coming winter in “Sunny Italy,” returning early for tbe Cape May aeaaoa

A GOOD IDEA.

A Plan ol County Republicans to Improve Upon Primaries. An Important matter leading Republicans of this county In at-!, tendance upon the county convention on lay wap a plan to substitute for tried primaries, iu tbe ooouueting of which are many recognised objectionable features, what Is known as tbe "Crawford County System,” originally adopted in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, snfi found to work successfully ridding county campaigns of many

In brief, those who desire to become county candidates submit tbeir name* and office to which they aspire, to tbe party executive committee. These are, at a certain designated date considered by the committee and voted upon, tbe rote deciding who tbe candidates shall be. Of eeuia^ no action upon the adoption uf this system can be taken until tbesawmbling of the next Republican convention a year hence, when it will be In order to Uke action as to whether tbe rale* governing tbe party in tbe oounty shall be tbns changed or not. ' ''-I This system prevails In Gloucester county, and results have proven ao conducive to the purification of the entire politirati system that the batter class of ritizenafeee In It something worth making the'effort to obtain. Tbe Citizen's Party.

'Communicated.

What docs it mean ? It means that tbe !

for dean politics and good government st political tricksters and cotta) Taxpayers have tired of the methods employed to further the private interests of individuals at their expeni you desire to promote parity and the stantial interests of Cape May, voU Citizen's Ticket The party is a at the rale of the lawless. If you i a self-respecting dUsen. consider well which side yon can aland in this %ht. member that he who is not for us is