WOMAN BALKED SALE. ■ ra. Gvrlradr Alkrrlon Sara Ska DrCralrd Ike Uaalak Waal la4lk Ural OTltk Urr fra.

ticlr writ tm by her Biul publltifard ift the }>'urth American Review and copieQ by

rarlnra of Den-

the Danlah parliament to ratify th< sale of the Ilanikh West Indies to th«

United States.

Ijtst Aufpikt. white working In Denmark. Mrs. Atherton met Neil Oreen and she decided to play at politit Mrs. Atherton says tlskt Oreen. with

of the Standard Oil com-

H. U. Rogers, of tl

MRS. GERTRITDE ATHERTON. {Novelist Who Balked Sale ot Islands to United States.) pany; Charles R. Flint and others, were the original emissaries to this country to carry out the sale. Negotiations were halted by the SpanishAmerican war. and when they were once more renewed the sale committee bad picked up Capt. Christmas, the adventurer. Mrs. Atherton says that, although Secretary Hay may deny it, she know* that Christmas was recognised in the state department of this country as a representative of the sale committee. “When Harry White was to be introduced to the prime minister by Christmas. “ said Mrs. Atherton, “the door was shut in the face of the adventurer, who is a scamp, and White was ad-

mitted.

“Knowing the views of the Danish people. 1 felt that the treaty could not under the circumstances be Ratified without humiliation to my country. I then wrote an article for the North American Review ia which I stated that if the treaty was ratified by the Kigsdagen I would expose the entire

A Popular Bakar. F. W Wolff, whose bakery.and confectionery stand Is located at No «10 Washington street, ta one of the popu lar business men of Cape May. and be has the reputation of putting out large loads of bread and of eupplylng his customers with (be most palatable of cakes, plea and other products of hie establishment His business le growIng healthfully, and no palne are spared to make everything satisfactory to bis large lisi of customers Ice cream Is furnished on special orders. and In the tegular season bis Ice cream saloon is a popular placs of meeting with many of our residents and visitors.

Busy Grocers. The Fourth Ward, as ell that portion of Cape May north of Queen street baa come to be known, la ably accommodated because of tbe grocery business of H C Merton * Son No 11M Washington street. Just south of Union street A Uttle more than a year ago this firm purchased the business of Mark U Scull and have carried It successfully since that time The sell tbe best grade of goods at the lowest cash price They handle the best of sail bams and other cured meats This firm is composed of Horatio C. Pierson and his son. David Latest Palmer Engines Any one desirous of securing the latest improved Palmer engines consult Mr Daniel Focer, Agent Cape Mar County, before going elsewhere Mr Focer I* well posted in engines af all descriptions, but jrartlcularly the Palmer engine*, for which he has been agent lor several years He has completely furnished many of tbe fine steam launches owned by several of our prominent cltlaens. and no better recommendation i* needed than that these have stood the tests for speed and durability for several seasons In tbe waters of our aouod

A Growing Patronage. Tha dry goods emporium of Mrs. H. Turner, at No. SIC Washington street.

growing pat if dry good i

la a popular shop, with a growing pat- - rod*, notions and other materials are well selected and sold at remarkably low prices. It Is no trouble for the darka In this store to show goods, and every effort Is made to please tb* customers Just now they are giving double portions of the green trading stamps. Thl* store has been eatabllsLed In Cape May for about 10 years, and haa a trade which It has built up by careful deal-

ing.

Safe House Moving.

Sheriff Samuel E. Ewing does a gen-

eral contracting and bouse moving Mslness, and the fact ot him perform-

“The article was translated Into the ; Ing his duties as Sherifi of Cape May

and the treaty County does not In any way Interfere

a-flk him la .. 11 a -a.

Danish p

ish papers

not ratified. I have reason to 1 with him In successfully carrying on know the article in the Review is re- I the business of bouse moving. He has sponsible. Just before the iiill came the reputation of moving houses and up I was implored to return to Amer- buildings in a perfectly safe way and ica to be on the ground to explode the ! in leaving them in their new positions bomb if necessary. Instead of re- j in as good a condition as they were

before moving.. He Is careful In the selection of hit employes for the doing

of such work.

HERBERT W. BOWEN. Calted Mate* Mlalster la Veaeaaela I* a Trained Diplomat aad a

Sekolar ot Xote.

Herbert Wolcott Bowen, who occupies the at present delicate office of United States minister to Venezuela, is a well-known New York lawyer who received his first appointment in the consular service by reason of bis knowledge of international law and hi* general fitness for the work. Mr. •Bowen was appointed consul to Barcelona, Spain, in 1890. and since that time

HERBERT W. BOWEN. CUplted Slate* Minister at Caracas, Venesuela.) has been almost continuously In the service of consular or diplomatic department*. In 1895 he waamadeconanl general at Barcelona, and tome Urns subsequently went to Persia as conaul general at and envoy extraordinary to Teheran. In 1901 he was appointed to his present post. The minister it distinguished a* a literary man of excellence and a poet of considerable power. He has published three volumes of poetry. In 1881 he was graduated cum laude from the law school of Columbia university. He Is 46 years old. Small Farms la Rerway. Norwegian farmers are wise, and are eager to posdess farms at the earliest opportunity, instead of working for other people. There are about 120.000 farmers in Norway, and 109,000 of them own farms.

Feeaadlty al Ike Orater. The fecundity of the oyster Js wonderful. A single female oyster in one season's spawning will produce, if she is of an average size, about 16,000,000 eggs, while a Urge epedman wffl produce 80,000.000 or 40,000,000.

A Leading Grocery. West Cape May possesses several grocery stores, none of which are more popular tb»n that of E. Benstead. at the corner of Broadway and Myrtle avenue. H^re can be found a full line of choice goods which are sold at reasonable p-'cas. The customers are treated courteously and the goods are promptly delivered. No pains are spared to make everything satisfactory to the growing lUt of patrons of this popular store.

Sewing Machines and Organa. Coroner John D. Craig, whose sewing machine and organ store U at No. 420 Washington street, U the only place in Cape May where organa and sewing machines are sold and where they can be repaired Mr. Craig U experienced in this line and does a large amount of business, which Is a popular approval of the excel lence of hit work The Only Brick Yard. A reliable dealer In lime, brick, sand cement and builders' material* It William S. Shaw, of No. 623 Elmira street He U also a general contractor for tbe moving of materials from place to pUce. HU Ume, brick and othar materials are sold at tbe lowest possible prices and delivered promptly as ordered. Loan Wanted. Have clients who desire $400. $600, $800 and $1000, on first mortgage on bond. Add res* LewU T. Steven*, Atty., Cape May, N. J.

Money to Loan.

Money to loan on bond and first mortgnge. Apply to LewU T. Steven*. Atty., 509 Washington street, Cape May.

Spesltls:—Cape May Cream Ice. Ping Pong, Cape May -Ooodlae, Maplette*. Dixie Doodles, only at Hogan**. Popuar price*, f-ee **mple».

Japanese Mixed Candies, ’he new mix ."ancy k!ui|i*, hard mix, fine flavor, nuusl pilcr 25c pound, our price 16e pound to M.tiuduee It, at Hogan's.

P-Kiltry. Game and Sqosbs killed and <1 nosed to order at Campbells, 308 Decatur street.

Bf»! Sugar-coated Peanut* 10c pound, • i Hogan's. Fruits and Nits at the cheapest poasi‘•lk pricro. We give tradlug stamp*, at Cimpbvlt’a. Advertise in the lira a in.

Prompt Payments. Tbe Prudential Insurance Company of America, with It* characieristh promptness, haa paid all tbe polkii-* carried by that company on the live* of those person* killed in the Jersey Central Railroad disaster, mwr Westfield, on January 27, Of tbe 24 person* killed, alt had policies In the Prudential, and that com pany. Immediately upon learning nl the accident, notified IU repreaenU tlvas located at Plainfield to hasten In every way possible the Ming of proofs of death at the Home Office of the company In Newark. In order to expedite the payment of the Insurance money to the afflicted famine* In some case* tbe evidence by which the victims could be Identified wa* vary meagre, but the company gatbeied all tbe Information It could and paid the claim*. An Idea ns to how vague were the means of Identification may be bad from tbe fact that the company ordered tbe money paid on tbe life of one victim of whom nothing waa recognizable but the fill Inga of hi* teeth, which were Identified by a local dentUL Another policy holder's remains

of s ring worn on the finger bearing the Initials of the deceased The un fortunate engineer, Jamea F. Davit, through whose negligence. R 1* alleged, the disaster occurred, was also a policy bolder In the Prudential and hi* beneficiary received the money as soon a* tbe claim papers were filed Needless to say. tbe promptness with which tbe Prudential settled these claims sboars that It It seeking the beat interests of IU policy holders In every way possible R* policies are issued In amount* from $16 to $100,000 on tbe lives of person* who are between ages I and TO. and to both sexes, thus bringing the benefits and privileges of IU great system of life insurance within tbe reach of all persons desiring further Information should address tbe Home Office of the company at Newark. N. J. Cigar Emporium. Becks' cigar emporium, at the corner of Hughes and Ocean streets. Is one of the places In Cape May where tbe most reliable of smokers' articles can be found A full line of imported. Key West and domestic cigars and Turkish and domestic cigarettes can be and There Is also a profailon of briar and Meerschaum pipes, as well as highgrade smoking and chewing tobacco A full line of fine stationery Is kept In stock The New York and Philadelphia dally papers and the Cape May Herald are also for sale there.

A Here* Goods Mart. The popular mart In Cape May for te purchase of all materials needed ir horses Is the manufacturing plac* Walter A. Lovett. Washington reel, near Perry. Mr. Lovett makes a specialty of cut prices on blanket* and robes. He has ■ full line of har- . both ready made and that made to order. H* spares no pains to please bU customers and to make kU work satlefactory.

The Daylight Store. Tbe poular dry goods emporium of O. L W. Knerr. located at No. 61fi-20 Washington street. U known a* tbe daylight store among the abopplng public because of the Immense amount of light which Is about the place, enabling purchasers to examine minutely

tastes as to the selection of their goods and as to their display. They are careful buyers and secure all of tbe up-to-date effects which are needed In a modem dry goods, notion and millinery establlsbmenL They have a full line of ladlea' and men's furnishings y have always on band a full lint Standard paper patterns, and. In fact everything which is to be found In a* well-selected atock of goods In n store-of this character.

Excitement is Over. Tha bead of the culinary department who furnished so much excitement some weeks ago by '‘fliing'’ her entire lot of antequate cooking utenslli Into tbe streeL !■ living a tranquil life, unhampered by any vexatious trials Since Installing a new Itn* from the store of Charles A. Swain everything Is lovely Remember, we carry an up-to-date stock of everything necessary In tbe house furnishing line, such as agateware, t aware, oil cloths, etc., and goods are s represented. A trial order will cot vlnce you. CHARLES A. SWAIN. 301-7 Jackson Street.

Tha Bast Fleur. The careful housekeeper and cook who desires the best result* In pastry line* ihoulc always use the bast Hour. For all cooking purposes Golden Beauty Flour Is unexcelled, and for bread making lu -ood resulu have been tasted by man) housewives. Try It. and after once using you will bav* oo other. For sale by leading grocer* and feed merchants. Bltly A Son. Inc n —J SjBanta riamdan N I

and shoe maker. 606 Washington street. He does all repairing neatly, thoroughly and at rna*oliable prices. He has been doing business In Capa May for 11 years Rips la upper* sewed by machine with silk to match. Lost or broken ayelaU or books replaced.

Upholstery. Assessor Howard F. Otter, whose office Is at (19 Washington street, la n reliable upholsterer, who I* kept busy In bis trade He Is a renovator of furniture and mattress»i and keeps on band a fall line of window sashes and awnings, and makes and puis down

TOURS TO LOS ANGELES On Account of tho Frasbytarian Gsnaral Assembly. Under the Personally-Conducted 8yatarn af tha Pennsylvania Railroad. For the Presbyterian General Assembly, at Loa Angela*. Cal- May 21 to June L the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has arranged three transcontinental tours at extraordinarily!

:b-gr

PPJBUH be rut slrable schedules. A T Chaperon. Official Stenograi

dal

pany each train to promote the comfort and pleasure of the

Sunday travel

The Pennsylvania Railroad Is tb*^ only railroad that will run tours to ^ Los Angeles oo this occasion under Its _F<

rates. Special train* of high-grade Pullman equipment will be run on de-

Tourist Agent,

tpber and

Spedal Baggage Matter will accom-

ilea oo

own Personally-Conducted System.

n this occasion under Its

tjly-Co:

No. 1. Asssmbly Tour. Special train of baggage. Pullman dining and drawing-room sleeping cars will leave New York May IS. gotag vis Chicago. Denver and the Royal Gorge, atopp'.og at Colorado Springs.Salt Laki City and San Francisco, arriving Lo* Angeles May 20; leaving Los Angeles, returning. June L via the Santa Fe Route and Chicago; arriving New York June 6 Round-trip rate. Including transportation. Pullman accommodation* and meal* on special train. $134.60 from New York. $182 76 from Philadelphia. (126 76 from Baltimore and Washington. $12000 from Pittsburg. and proportionate rates from

other points

Tickets for this lour -covering all features until arrival al Los Angeles with transportation only returning Independently on regular trains vis

Ing route. New Orleans. St Louis, and good to stop

thorlzed Western points, will be sold at rate of (109 60 from New York. (107.76 from Philadelphia. (10476 from Baltimore and Washington. (9l 00 from Pittsburg; returning via Portland.

(11.00 more.

No. 2. Yellowstone Park.

Special train of baggage. Pullman dining, drawing-room sleeping and ob-

York

May 12. going via

Colorado Springs and Sal

with stops en route, arriving Los geles May 20; returning, leave Loe Angeles June 1, via Sant* Barbara. San Jose. San Francisco. Seattle and 8L Paul, with stops en route and a complete tour of Yellowstone Park; arriving New York June 23. Rate. Including all necessary expenses except hotel accommodations In Los Angelas and San Francisco. (263.00 from New York. (261.25 from Philadelphia. (249.26 from Baltimore and Washington. (244.00 from Pittsburg, and proportionate

rales from other points.

No. 3. Home Mission Tour. Special train of baggage. Pullman dining and drawing-room aleeplng cars will, leave New York May 18. going via Chicago and Santa Fe Route. Grand Canon of Arixona and Riverside, arriving Loa Angeles May 20. leaving Loa Angeles, returning. June 1 via Santa Barbara. San Francisco, Salt Lake City. Royal Gorge and Denver, arriving New York June 11. Rate, Including all necessary expenses except hotel accommodations In Los Angeles and

r Ogden a >p off at i

iplng ant e New '

blcago. Denver, Sail Lake City.

at An-

Baltimore and Washington. (144.60 from Pittsburg, and proportionate rates from other points. Tickets for this lour, covering all features until arrival at Lot Angeles and transportation only returning Independently via direct routes with authorized stop overs, will be sold at rate (121.00 from New York. (11(60 from Philadelphia. (116.00 from Baltimore sod Washington. (110 00 from Pittsburg: returning via Portland. (11.00 more. The tour* outlined above have tbe Indorsement of the officers of the Presbyterian General Assembly, snd are designed to meet tbe requirements of

igned to meet the req those attending the General Artemblr. as well as those-desiring to visit the Pacific Coast at a minimum expense. Detailed Itinerary 1* cow in coarse of preparation Apply to George W. Boyd. Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station Philadelphia

The First National Bank.

The only institution in this city officered by Cape May people, snd where

capital is Cape May capil First National Bank of Cape

is now a growing and paring in*!

tion, ita acta

pltal.i >e Ms;

is the

.y. It istituict su-

pervision of the Comptroller of the

in, ita a rvUon

a being under the strict su-

Treaaury Department, Washington, ia not a branch bank, and the money fd here is not taken away to town* to use to keep a boldness ol another bank going. The surplus of the First National is gradually increas-

ing

Pop Corn, shelled for popping, sugarcoated with plenty of sugar, at Hogan’*.

Lower Township

statement. LOirm tOwfrsniF fSr the year 1»01_ Act

*f Hew Jersey, and Uaquvnts in their ti Ml Including U>* *

‘ " sta.

fETTLHMBNT runt of tha roof the Town-

Itau

>p* May. Blat* name* of De-

M Ol

taxe* for the year

it Of tb* ts*

DR

T. Hoffman. Collects wt of dupliiaie ot 1*02.

tied ' tnt..

grated by appeal... |W Ji y,,, y,. School Y.

Ufas

METirBchelieoser, u-iisnrsrs n*resnt.ee tjji »*um tr h»nd* F*b. DANIEL BCHELLENO^IL** AZtsst: Chss. C Rmvcs. C!«rk.*** FINANCIAL REPORT , OF THE CUSTODIAN OF THE SCHOOL MONEYS OF THE School District of LOWER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF

IV,

idlng Junt 30th.

JAMES

2SLsT

HOFFMAN, Custodian. rev ecus ’.. jjJ* IKK**

Comity

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TAXES FOR

Bsksr Bros Bsnsset A Richardson Bsttssst. John Bsttssst, Ben)amta

Brown. William

Brown. William Heir* .

» Navigation

1* Isotor. June 10th. Mi....

£noch. heirs i, Andrew.'heirs *1!

Elliott. George Edward. J. Henry •wing. Samuel E, Edward. Charted Oroevas. Joseph*. Oodchalk. Ltaste C Bemmmgway. Richard .... Hildreth. Swain wig*»ta«^ "rnil!!!"!"!! IngarsoL Denman Jennings. J. w Johnson. ArabeU. heirs Kirk. Mrs. Samos! Lopsr. Edward a Morey. Albert Matthews. John Matthew*. Thomas Mstthewe, Kaslab Morrison. John McKssn, Thoms*, heir* .... Obekloh. John Parsons. John, heir* rjssnon. David Pierce. Clark Pritchard. JVUlUm, heirs .

Rutherford. John

Bayers. AJMb

Sager*. Samuel Boh el longer. Jot IjRU^Oempey

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lest of hi* knowledge and b<

orn and tuhvcriued before r .. tan lb day of February. A D 1SSZ.

CHARLES C KKSVE&

Notary Public.

JAMES T HOFFMAN

For Snle.

Lot on Corjrie wtrwt, near Queen, south side, tot 40X.610 fret, running ehrougb to Columbia avenae. Will be sold cheap. Apply to Lewi*T. btevena, , 509 Washington street. Cape

N. J.

) 47

John, heirs ~ Charles . Rhode W. a P Thoms*.

r. Wesley Ksturah ....... Wilson. Arthur Tsmelts. WUHoi

CAPE

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Brlster Jan* M. Bellows. Andrew ... Bellows, J. & P. .. Batchelor. Edward .. Beyer. Bliss n T, O W. .... Kate A. ... Charles Dealy ; Samuel E. Martha M. . Fsrnly. Thomas. heU FreieJ^hllip' H ... Pshy. Hannah M_ . Forts, j.ji. a-;;:;:

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JAMES J. HOFFMAN. Attest: Chari** C. Reeves. CUrlt*^*^

account of receipts and osDANIEL SCHELLENGER. Treasurer.

DR.

Te amount balance* In bands of treasurer Fob. T. Ml. 4 UM4 Amount received from W. C- Tows, tax sale of ML 40.M

loom

^Telephone 'Co!! 1! "!!!.*!! 10 00

Znter-Stat* 3 Peddler*' Um Received or eel lector ... Bssolvod of c Received of Jl lector

Wm. *F.' "tilth.'' ex-

Scull, print

In appreciation of the patronage given ns during the past month, we will continue to give the Oreen Trading Stamp* in Donble '.mounts for the month of Febnmry. Mrs E. TURNER, DRY GOODS. MILLINERY. 516 Washington St.

Bread Talk is a subject ol interest to ever)’ family, rich or poor. Years of Experience has taught us just what the people most desire. We Give You the benefit of this experience when you buy. GOLDEN BEAUTY FLOUR For Bale by leading Grocer* and Feed SITLEY & SON, Inc., General Agents, Camden, N. J.

Latest Improved FULMER Engines

Real Estate for Sale.

irre ncre* of land

between the turnpike and tbe beach, in West Cape Vay and Cape May City. Will lie wold in one tract on mtnonalvle term*. Apply to LewU T. Steven, 609

Washington street.

A hand some cottage on Columbia avenue, hear Howard street, for sole. One of tbe best located cottages in Cape May. Apply to Lewia T. Btevena, Atty., Caps May, K. J. Fob Kata—A splendid building lot on

Hi * “ n w«t, ~

be s

Apply to Lewi* T. Steven*, 609 Washington street.

the north side of North etreet, 40 ft. front by 100 ft deep. Will be sold on

julhxs Waysunty cisrii:

WST MePhmon. bokrd rtsetton!

* i ‘ rctlon

bsaltfa....

board health Janitor fe** snd

ipiiD# DsSusl' ficheliinKaii 'coirL fsi'^.'

MARINE AND STATIONARY Engines. U-3 Bene-Powtr, . $80.90 *' (102.80 (168.10 •• I19T40 all comm. , D. FOCER, Agent Cape May Co.