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CAPE MAY HERALD.

Recognized Leader

VOL. II. NO. 49.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

BIG GAME PRESERVE FOUR THOUSAND ACRES LEASED f IN CAPE HAY COUNTY. Fish and (iame Protective Association Organized to Operate, With Headquarters at Clermont. T T(5\HAT is to be kuatrn as the “StevVA/ enaon Brothers Ush and (jame TVotwtive Associa tiou” been fonmsl by Uie Stevenson Brothers, four in nuuit>er, widely known in I’biludelphiu as extensive real estate operators and builders, their opeTittiousAx*hij; ehielly in the north nee tern section of the city. The association has already fifteen members, the full inenilH'rship 1 Iteing limited to twenty. The remaining five will be selected from -among a host of applicants. The Stevcnsons have for some years indulged in gunning, sports in Cape May county, chiefly in the neighlnirhood of South SeaviHe and Clermont. They have now leased, through Ylr. J, C. Todd, who is the appointed superintendent and manager, about 4000 acres in that section of the county, for rabbit, quail and duck shooting. Mr. J. An1 demon Rons, a very wealthy Philadelphia property holder, is president of the association. Among the properties leased by the association is the old mill property at .South Dennis known as “Clint's Mill,” of. which Weather Forecaster T. Townsend is now principal owner, the potad being well known t<> sportsmen a resort for wild ducks, surrounded as *' it is by woods, shielded from any alarming signs of-civilization, and making it an attractive feeding ground. The woodland abounds with rabbits, pheasants

and quails.

The headquarters of the association will best Holly "free Inn, on the seaside road at \he edge of the meadow lands and thoroughfare at Clermont, kept by Sherman Tkxlil, a popular resort for gunners and pleasnre-seekers generally. A kennel of about twenty dogs, under the care of .Superintendent Todd, will l>een maintained, some of these animals being very valuable. Tiie Stevenson brothers; of whom, by the way, there are eight, are^ver; partial to Cape May. as a summer residence, Mr. Walter X. Stevenson, who is a member of Select Councilman, bqing a regular summer cottager here. Judge Harrison H. Voothees, of the Cape May County Courts, has been favored with an honorary membership. The first of the gunning season, 10th insult, will be made a grand opening day ii^the field of gunning sports of

merits. Only

sluggards and drones, who have not the

fails to win the tocceas

nes, i

inborn ambition that is essential to progressiveuess in all lines of life's'limdness activities, remain in the old nonprogressive ruts, idfe ami indifferent, __ _ he 1 main in the old hive, lounge al uplain of dull times and of their o unity, v to carve out our. own fortunes, mav lie a quality lacking in many of us, but ambition to do and to dare, in the contest fora livelihood,maVbeasserted by -very one. V ^But Albert W. Foster had genius, and witT-it. utsdom-Md energy. So, it is of this Cape May borrow turning 31 we would speak, in his ''praise and to encouragemeut of others. He is the only son of Mrs. Sarah Foster, and of the late Albert Foster, of West Cape May. Wlieirhe was 16 he liegau to d( velop a curiosity to understand soim- ‘ ing about electric correnU. At 17 his riosity turned to practical efforts, and one day the writer was invited by the

to “

md see it work.

ud pu

needed parts, constructed from them

'phone, had erected a wire from West C»i>e May home to his parents' place of business in this dty, and it worked. His mind was made up, and he said, “I am just carried away with this electric business, and I mean to nuke it my study and become an elec-

trician.” And he did.

It was jn*t ten years ago that he 'struck out” for himself. lie operated in the West, making a reputation that earned him a very resiionsibl^ position in the South,-and at Nassau he was given the management of an important

seasons, that is, during the summer months, he studied out and iinally >ught to success, an improved, underground system. His intense application and anxiety'as to results, brought gray hairs, but it also placed an- • feather in the young electrician’s

5 FISHER’S DEATH. Was a Well-Known Cape flay County

Resident.

Mr..Dennis Fisher, a well known resident.of South Heaville for very many . years of his life, died suddenly on Sunday, 29th ult., aged 72. Services were conducted by his pastor, Kev. P. W. Bilderliack, of the Methodist church, at the late residence of the deceased on Tuesday afternoon, who spoke from the words—“I would not live alway.” The remains were interred in Calvary Baptist Cemetery. There were numerous relatives from a distance, and the.

funeral was largely attended.

Mr. Fisher was taken ill while out rabbit hunting with two of Jii» nephews from a. neighboring village, on Fridar last, and expired at about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning. His mind remained clear, until the .kst, and he seeftmd to feel 'from the first that he -wooHKaot recover, and fullv resigned . to the will of God, he calmly gave coun- • sel to .those about him. After prayers on Satwdav, led by one of his nephews, this good ch^stian man expressed himself as fully Wf pared for the end, and that he would soon lie in the lieautiful home of the seal. Mr. Fisher was a man of strong character and. of sterling Worth and integrity. His wife pawedi a war about three years ago. / Always an industrious, hardworking man, he led a very busy life, j— —*

, d of many fit

and social traits for which he was ufich

admired. - Y Deceased left four children, two daugh-

ters ami two sons, Alwilda, wife of IHloi yarry B. Hand, of this dty; Lon-Ua; inmamed, who cared/or her lather’s /household; Ellsworth, of Oa'pe Mar

Court House, and Andrew, of

.- Sdaville.

Nall This Fast. If you will take the bint we give vou, you will be able to nail .op. the town, for Charles A. Swain has made a big purchase of nails at such price* as to enable him to ppt them out at baikain prices. Wire nails, .cut galvanized nails, lath Insula, every old nail ' that’s in the market If you will oonnult his new advertisement on eighth page, yon will see how great bargains yon can get at Swain's, if y*u want muis. Mechanics, carpenters and builders, take notice.

GOING TO BRAZIL. A Cape flay Boy’s Remarkable Career As an Electrician. Xativegenius, industrionsly developed and properly and wisely directed, never

ess it merits.

oyer

phone, and see it work.” We went, and were surprised. He had purchgsed

is, that i

other feat he* in the young ip, figuratively speaking.

And now, just ten years since this Cape May boy liegan his career in a most humble way, we find him preparing to embark for South America, to fill a position which came to him unsought, from the Westinghouse Company, who about to send him to Rio Janiero, Brazil, to establish and manage an agency in that country. He ekpects to reuiain there, under his present contract, five years. For some reason, it will be necessary, it is' said, to Rail from New York for I>ondon, and thence to Brazil. Mr. Foster will be accompanied by his wife and child, the Utter but five month* old. U seems like a great nndertaldng, and the separation will be keenly felt on both sides, and the two mothers fee} quite sad as they contemplate the fact that their children are to remain so far away and for so long a time. Bnt as every cloud is said to have a silver linihg, may this venture “prove to have a golden opportunity to Albert

W. Foster.

He Surprised Them. A little incident occurred across the bay on Sunday last not without interest to many'of our readnsa, and one. that gave an agreeable surprise to the Presbyterian congregation at Beholxtth. Kev. Mr. Wainwright, pastor of the church, had consented to fill the pulpitof his brother pastor at Lewes, but his own supply had not arrived as expectim his dilemma he persuaded Brother Thomas B. Schelienger, of Lewes, a pilot, and brother to Mr. V. D. ScheilengerTof Otis city, to go down and take charge of the jneeting, and give them a little Scriptural exhortation. But Brother Schelienger did more than that, be selected a text and delivered an excellent discourse therefrom. His congregation was surprised! and pleased, and profited.

Cape May Base Bail Club.

The Cape May Bape Ball dub as at present organized, is considered one of the best organizations of its kind in South Jersey; and has done some very fine work the post season. A reorganization is now being effected, with the following active members; Chaa. Donk, captain; Cllqlon Untherford, George Doroer; Fletcher Stites, Harold Hand, Frank Sheppard, Charles Nichols, Carl Beeves, Frank Caasedy, Fred. Crowell. Three additional good men are wanted. Apply to Captain Charla* Doak. The rooraU of this dub is jexoellont, and in their exemplification of true and whole-

athletics they should have every

COUNCIL IN personal interest CURRENT

SESSION REGULAR flEETINQ ON TUESDAY EVENING OF THIS WEEK. New Business Occupied Greater Portion of the Evening—Meeting a Busy Une. VgNRESIDENT Wilson, of our councilmanic body, occupied the chair, it being the last time during present term of office; he hurriedly passed through the routine preliminarind entered qpon the new budnena as much interest tmd precision as though it wo* the first meeting in that capacity. Other members present were Townsend, Miller, Halpin, Doak and Sharp. Ware, ^land and Church ab-

wnt.

Once on the inside of the Council Chamber, the inclemency of the weath»r (on the outside) was forgotten. The ueeting was full of spice and interest from opening to adjournment. After the minutes of the November meeting read and approved, a commnnication from tj>e Fire Department was read, asking th«? confirmation of George Percy Benckert, a new member. Protest from Passmore Meter -Company for retaining f1000 for forty days overtime on contract, was received and

filed.

The matter of transferring M. F. Dillon’s license to Frank Risley, ferred to City Eobdtor Hildreth. A communication was read asking the name of Turnpike av enue to be changed to West Terry street; the matter was referred to the Solicitor. Report of Fire and Water Committee, Mr. Miller, acting in the place of Mr. Ware, stated that bids hail not yet been

asked

tank.

Treasurer's report shows balance 'in treasury of $13,823.96. The first in the' line of new business was an ordinance concerning the D. A A. Telegraph and Telephone Company, was brought up for first- reading. Mr. Miller said the wires should be finder ground. The ordinance was passed to its first reading. Mr. Doak moved it be referred to Judiciary Committee. Carried. An ordinance about salt^ water from J. Pemberton Newbold, was withdrawn for the present. Bill* were payed, to the amonnt of $6,470.+!. Mr. Miller offered resolution to bond the city to an fulditional amount of $16,000 for public -improvement. Lost—4

to 2.

Citygolidtor Hildreth announced that he bad met several gentlemen whom he conferred with relative to East Cape May improvement matters, and arranged for an informal meeting with Council Thursday evening. Mr. Hatton, consulting engineer, in the constrnction of the new works of the Water Department, filed his final report. Council adjournedTTojneet informally Thursday evening. '

wooden 00,000 gallon

Kldredge’s ability and success as a teach- , ,

nr dfjDuric i, so well knom that m «”-l °> outod,c*piuli.u in-wOcg «»m-lv ume U upon on, raulm. * re .‘ 11 “ Uu* '

We advise those wishing a good teacher to avail themselves of this opportunity.

, who assisted

At the adjourned meeting held on Thursday evening, Council met Senator Flynn and party, of Pittsburg, as reputed owners of the East Cape May track, for the purpose of talking over the propose^ improvement and inddeutidly the spending of the city's$100,000.00. . ■ i— ■ ’ "Tariff Reform. There'is certainly great need of tariff reform, abd we regret that we cannbt lay before our readers the full text of a bill introduced before the House of Representative* at Washington on December 2,1901, by Representative Chas.

N. Fowler.

’ A lengthy typewritten communication from Mr. Fowler shows dearly, fully and - intelligently the need of a

The bill

•1UU, in qi

such as his bill calls for.

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Committee on Wgys and Means, and ordered to be printad. It will be brought up before the preeent'session of Con-

ess.

Here is the title of the bill; which in a measure speaks fortsetf: ~A BILL To establish a commission, who shall in vestigate all duties on imports and recommend changes therein, negotiate reciprocal trade treaties and recommend the adoption of the same, and collect such information with regard to products, manufactures, and commerce as wiU aid it in the performance of its-duties and promote

Gossip of the Resort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Mrs. M. L. Richardson and daughter, Miss Edith,' are passing (he week in Philadelphia. Miss Mary K. Hand, of Philadelphia, is makriig a visit to the home of hei brother, jeweler Joseph K. Hand. Miss Della Sutton, of Tuckahoe, ha* just dosed a much-enjoyed visit with Miss May Randolph, in Philadelphia. President and Mrs. Roosevelt celebrated the sixjeenth anniversary of their wedding day, on Tuesday of this week, December 2. They were married in Lon-

don.

Mrs. T. K. Brooks, one of Cape May’s must [Kipular and successful landladies, having been in business here for just twenty n-ears, has taken, up her abode in Philadelphia for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fisher, of Camden, attended the funeral of Mr. Fisher’s unde, the late Dennis Fisher, at South Seaville, on Tuesday. Mrs. Fisher is a daughter of the late Dickinson Moore, any years contractor and builder in this dty. Mr. and Sirs. John Storey Jenks, Jr., of New York, whose marriage we notice# atpong the October weddings, are passing this week in Philadelphia. Mrs. Jenks was formerly Miss Isabella Fitzgerald Morton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Morton, who have for some years been esteemed Cape May summer residents. Music pupils, and those desiring to take lessons, in instrumental music, are delighted to leurn that Mrs. Irvin Eldredge, formerly Miss Benton, .is about forining a music dass in this dty.' Mr*.

LOCA^AND GENERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED An Impartial Review of Subjects Under Thought—The Talk

of the Gossips.

IF the Hkbald should this week be X discovered to have put on a broad

Arlington B. Corsoi □aster Michael 6 Ue, for some time t’s cletft h, and hi

since, has received the appoint

on,

postmaster Michael Siring, at South

Seat

h , Pre

Iment as postmaster. Mr. Corson is a I native of the place and a young man of excellent reputation, capable and I

worthy of the position.

p| Mrs. Sarah Foster, of the Hotel Col[unibla, who has passed a month since the season’s dose, with her daughter, wife of Dr. Litton, Ianju Lewis, in New York City, returned to assist in the M. E. (murch supper, given in the ColumI room on Thanksgiving eve-1 ning. She will shortly go to Washington, to remain for a time with her other daughter, Mrs. Catlett. Mrs. Foster | will again conduct the Hotel Columbia during the season of 1903. ■ The late Mr*; Carter, widow of Judge [Carter, and mother of Mrs; McKnight, whose handsome Cape May residence is at Washington and Jefferson streets, was a cousin to Lord Roberts,-who acquired so great a naafl^-and fame in the recent Booth African war.- On both her father’s and mother's side Mrs. Mc1 —’ ’"'■from some of the

;e British empire.

The famous Valley Forge was a part of I the family property holdings until recently sold to the Government. | A QUIET WEDDING. [Dr. S. E. Ewing, Jr., Weds Mias Alice

Corson, of Camden.

| In contrast with the pomp and splen-1 dor accompanying most of the marriage ceremonies of the present day and gen-1 leration,was the quiet way in which two i | young hearts were united in holy wed-1 lock on Monday afternoon, both the I bride and groom being of Cape May families, well known here and popularly esteemed by our people. The groom, Dr. Bamnel K. Ewing, Jr., is a graduate of Jefferson-Medical College, and son of Sheriff Ewing. The bride is Miss Alice Qorson, younger daughter Of Conductor 8. Hampton Corson, formerly of this city, nbw residing in Camden. They were married at 4 o’dqck on Monday afternoon, at the Presbyterian parsonage,, by the pastor of Presbyterian Church, of Camden, with only immediate relatives present to witness the ceremony. An evening train carried them to Leesburg, on Maurice river, in the adjoining county of Cumberland, where Dr. Ewing has jost entered upon the practice of hi# profession, succeeding Df. Leslie L. Hand, who has removed to., Millville,

and occupy! n{

ic . residence and

Ing th

office vacated by the latter. Tills is the same residence and office, by the way, built and occnpien by Dr. 8. M. Wilson, who preceded Dr. Hand, and later removed to Bridgeton. Thus for thirty

nr candies. I sit os give you »r yourUhristma* treat. 8atisguaranteed. We give Greeu |Trading Btiunpa, at HoganY ^

• ’Vj*: ’ ; •

this field has been filled by gzaduroin Cape May county. Dr. and Mrs. g entered their new home with everything in, readiness for domestic comfort and convenience in housekeep-

y prosper and be happy.

COMMENT

smile, and to have patted itself u|

ipon ider-

the back approvingly, let it be stood that no offense is meant either to its, worthy cuteinporarie* or to biggi and more pretentious journals. It is somewhat difficult, in this day of great and rapid journalism, for every newspaper to keep up with the procession, much less to lie found at the head of fcvery line of panning events, so we do not mean to find fault nor to be unjust-

ly critical.

But, with all due consideration, we must lie-permitted to be amused when we see great headlines adorning long articles concerning that “Second Net port” which Cape May is to be conver-ted-in l<-—sometime. What amuse* most is the fact that tb#k*everal grand stories that have appeaibd within the last ten days embodied only ihe very points given exclusively in the Herald during tiie three previous weeks, proof of this see oar articles on “Seven Mile Beach;” the one on “Cape May to Share," of November 15, and “Coming Events” of November 22. What the matured plans of the Government, relative to the improved inlet and the making of-a harbor here, of the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad Companies

ghere,

tely to develop at this resort

and its vicinity, have thus, and mainly in the above-named articles, been fully expiated upon in these columns. Be it understood, however, that the Herald doos not claim to have set forth everything that has appeared in these articles that have followed our lead, for statements am. interwoven therewith that onr home readers especially will

recognize a* gross errors.

Nor should it be forgotten that, a* the Herald warned its readers month* ago, the march of such on improveffient as is here contemplated must h«)k»saril; be slow, and building lots cannot 1> thrown up and hotels and cottages be erected thereon, in a day, nor “by the first of June,” to the extent foolish]; predicted. Why, one local paper quote from the Atlantic City Review on tin subject in question, in which article it will be found that the consummation of the .plans may n$t be fully reached til “twenty-five years from now.” That is putting the completion of these “Second Newport" plan* a little far ahead, Brother Review. It is enough to make one smile, too, to think of a “Second Newport,” bring made on little Two Mile Beach, where one correspondent

declared it was to be.

Jit is said,” that A. J. Cassatt, George GfiukMyE. Morgan, H. C. Frick, P. A. B. WeMener/and about every other big millionaire in- the country is in ' scheme, tuft the List is but partially cor- ; #oes not matter, anyway, fo we mustTie patient and bide onr time.

A Departed Friend. One of Cape May’s truest and wannest friends, Mr. Edward Sylvester McFillin, who has for many years passed about five months of each st cottage life here, died, at* his home in Philadelphia, on Friday, Novemtier 14, the funeral taking place the following Tuesday, with services at SL Francis' Church, burial being made at Cathedral Cemetery. Mr. McFUlin closed his cottage here on October 22, and in a few days after returning to his dty home pneumoniji. developed, which so speedily caused his death. Probably no one come to pass the summer mouths at Cape May who loved this dear old resort more than he. His cottag^ here is located on West Grant street, and there he and his family enjoyed ihe summer breezes and the out-' look over the sea with the keenest de-

light.

It is extremely sad to contemplate the fact that our respected and beloved friend will never more meet his friends beside the ue*. The family have the heartfelt sympathies of a large circle of relatives and acquaintances. 1 Was a Cape May Boy. William Kldredge, who died about

operation for appendicitis, was a Cmj May boy, son ot the late William B; I dredge, w ho died last spring in Was Ington, where he had for some yea

dredge was about 24 years of age. Nn- Women’s Home Missionary Society, merous relatives reside in this dty. collection will tx> taken.

FACTS IN BRIEF. Mettere of General and Loael tercet Mentioned. The Atlantic Coast line Railroad Company is considering the i*sue of $9,260,000 new stock. Painter* are having quite a busy fall season here, but carpenters are Isiglnning to think they will have to go into the sounds for u living. Cape May corresjiondents re|>eat themselves with great frequency in playing tiie East Ca|>e May improvement business for all it is worth on the Philadelphia dailies. “And now, children, what Cape May newsjiajier has treated most wisely and with the greatest conservatism and: good judgment, the question of Cape May ‘booms?’ ” And the entire class answered in chorus—‘The Herald!” Mecray Brothers have had a most successful year, their first, as proprietors of Centra] Market. They are energetic, careful and prompt, and have secured a large share of pbb)ic favor, which they have richly earned. Their improvements to the corner have had a good effect in the neighborhood.

Communicated. Editor Cape May Hfjeald: My dear Sir: I Mi eve from what I see in collateral movements that the I members of the City Council have in mind the issue of bonds to the amount I of $100,000.00 to encourage the new syn- ■ I dicate that has taken hold of East Cape I May and Two Mile Beach. I am a tax- I payer, and favor the mei$ing of all new enterprises with nyplfcabie expend!- I tures^I understand also that the new syndloite desire Council to expend this I sun> of money before"they pay their own out. I was one of the citizens who voted for, this bond issue, but I voted for it as did many other* under the promise that the syndicate was to expend first upon improvements the sum of $500,000.00. The mere purchase of property by a I lyndicatemeans much, but it makes the land no more valuable, and does not increase the revenue of the dty one cent. When they have ex [tended, as . | was agreed, the sum of $500,000.00 then | there will be something on which the | city can levy taxes, and will get a rea- | sonable return on the f I00.000.00 ex- | [tended from the proceeds of a Itond is- j ThejM^ent bonded indebtedneta of Cape May City is $198,300.00, a [tart | of which has been raised upon the ex- | [tected happening of great things. They | have not materialized. Bnt tax bills | and valuations, as far as the Assessoria i books are concerned, have risen, while ; | actual values have not. Let u* see the ; | $500,000.00 actually expended by the syndicate, and there will be no doubt ! | of the approval by the taxpaying citi- | zehs of the.expenditure of the $100,000.- J 00. Business men would ask nothing

Cape i&y, Dec. 4,1902.

Worthy of Patronage.

Mre.-^Milton Hand’s store in West | ape May, is making a hit among shopj/ persof the surrounding communitipfif^ Mrs. Hand is a business woman ' who knows the wants of her customers, i j knfrivsjnSw to buy properly and how to j sell at a small profit in a way that se- ! | cures and holds trade. Ladies wearing apparel 6f every description, of qualities and at prices that^give the greatest itisfaction, form a leading feature of her trade. Her stock of shoes is hard to beat in this section. Bear in mind | what the Herald fays of this store and [ its merits. Give her a call and yon wfll !

be agreeably surprised.

First Baptist Church j ‘The Fatal Penknife” will be Pastor

Williams’ subject on Sundav night arid ^he Potter Work on Three Things.’

-e “Watching,-

the morning subject will'

the Potter Work on T1 ..

Don’t miss the Sunday evening service;,

good singing and a bright service. The Men’s Meeting will be led by Mr. Albert Bennett, on .Saturday night, at

7.80 o’clock.

Presbyterian Church.

“Ruth’s Choice” will be the theme*! ' the Stone church next Sabbath .morning, and at 7.80 iThe Race” will V diu- 1 The pastor, Rev. ! Ed#n F. Gallagher, will conduct both aervices. j Miss Jackson and Mrs. Mecray will give their report* of the State Com en- !_ tion at Trenton, to the Sunday-school ' at 2.80. I '7 -.-‘’a

First M.E. Church.

On Sunday evening the pastor, Rev. a B. Fisher, will preacl^ the special raon to young men on “First Places i the Men Who Fill Them," which postponed last Sunday evening

of the storm. On Sunday,

Corbin, a returned missionary, wiH

t of ■