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VOL. III. NO. io.

FOB MORE FIRE PROTECTION

COUNCIL BUYS A SIZE TWO METROPOLITAN STEAMER. Al*o Pays *1700 Por An Additional Boiler to be Placed at the

Water Works.

City Council on Tuesday evening in regular session bought from the American Fire Engine Company, of Erie, Pa., a size two Metropolitan engine, which will weigh 7800 pounds, and which will, pump 700 gallons of water a minute.

The price to Ikf paid is J.'i2-i0.

The i-ew boiler for the water works was purchased from the K. Keeler Comic, and is to cost fltfti7.00, and to be 100-H.P., to l>e flti inches in di<meter, and 16 feet long. It is to be complete-! in eight weeks' Fot both <jf the new purchases all the members present voted, except! g Mr. Taylor, who was ale When the city father's were called to order all the mem tiers were present ex-

cept Mr. Taylor.

A numerously signed petition was received from summer residents complaining of the nuisance of crowds attending base ball games in the summer on back of lawn of the Stockton Hotel. Among

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1903.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

pany a HID

All signs now point to the appointent of ex-Judge* Harry S. Douglass as the successor to I’rosecutor of the Pleas

the signers were Mrs. L. A. Scott, Mrs. ! Eugene O. Cole, whose term expires in S. B. Davis, the late Thomas Robb, Qif- j the next few days. Governor Franklin ford Lewis, M. H. Golt, Dr. I. Minis j Murphy will name the man whom SenaHays, Mrs. C. K. King, Jos. K. Rhoad . ! tor Robert E. Hand recommends, a> d it Congressman George I). McCreary, Jos. j is apparent that Judge Douglass will be

R. Wainwright, Frank S. Sheppard, J. j the man.

W. Moorehead, liichard Campion, Dr. j Judge Douglass is a native of Cape Cbas. H. Reed, Dr. Randolph Fairies, : May county, arfd is a resident of Cape James V. Ellison, Chas. H. Dougherty, May Court House. He was born in the

Edward D, Page, Dr. Vera Bary, Mrs. F. |

Sidney Townsend, Mrs. »•. P. Stidum.j Obituary,

Henry Dannenbnum, Memucan Hughes ,

ind others.

REV. GEORUE S. SYKES,

Rev. George S. Sykes formerly pasto

Allor».yJ. 6pi«,rn»m,n!rfdrm.«.l of the T-bem-cl. M. K. Church died ..

CoO.*.l on the metier. It refemri u, h „„. ln Phil„d,l|thi. Imt Settatl.., to the Solicitor for reeoiomendetion. e, ,,.,.1 (i |. ||e tetlted from the minirtrv

to the ».y to rb.te the ooheinoe. vou , hKVll ^ , H ,. n u,, Tlu monthly re,mrt of City Tremrarer jo^o (y,,,,.,.,,,, t.entr-lt.e vearr.

Smith for February tva, nmd, ehirh bl , phiudd.

ah owed the folio winy eondltion: [ phu h „ me „ 0 Tu .^,v On band last report, $4928.20 Rec’d from Solicitor Hildreth | dr. Isaac m. downs.

279.04. Dr. Isaac M. Downs, died at Cape 340.30 May Court House, his home last Sunday

~~T7 morning, aged 61 years. The funeral

was held on Wednesday afternoon, inflOoo.O) ’ tennent ma ' ,e at Spring 1403 9-> Cemeterv. He was born at Tnckerton,

, N.J.

for back taxes.

From State school fund,

Paid out— School bond,

School orders,'

Interest oq bonds,

Board of Health,

1812.50 ; J - December 5, 1842. Me was gradjg 2,} i ua tod from Jeflerson Medical College, j Philadelphia, and has practiced medi$4234.70 : dne at Cape May Court House until in-

Ralance on hand, 1168.84 I capiciuted a few years ago. In 1872 he

Mr. Miller-moved that the Finance ' married Mias Elnera " illiamson, daugh-

Committee discount a note for $0000 for . ter of the late Rev. Moses Williamson,

four months, which motion was nnani-. who died a few years ago. moualy agreed to. The Judiciary Committee reported the MB8 ' ,AX * Rutherford.

three ordinances required for the east! Vr8 ' ^ ane Rtitherford, widow of the r.pe M.yimpn>vim«ot.,.,,dlhey were;C. Entherfort, died et her ewe-h tnkeo up, m, follow., , home, ue.r Cpe U.y PoI„t. .1 which

,1]. 8 i place she had resided over fifty years, i February 28th., of Chronic Bronchitis.

2—To extend and improve the sewer 1 The fun " al *** I ,lace on Tuesday after-

the outlet to Dela-! . noOD - ^fvices »K*in

county on September 24, 1858, and was educated in the public schools of the county, in Salem Collegiate Institute hnd Pennington Seminary. He became an attorney-at-law in 1886, and a counsellor in 1892. In 1896 he was appoint, ed by Governor John W. Griggs Law Judge of Cape May county, and served five years, when he was succeeded by the present judge, Harrison H. Voorhees. He is a popular and esteemed riUzen. Endeavorers’ Fine Work. At the meeting of the Young People’s, Society of Christian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian Church last Friday evening an order was drawn for $3610,29 to form part of $5400 paid by the church the mortgage. This act of the society is most remarkable, taking into consideration the short time in which the amount was raised and the small number of members. Four years ago the Presbyterians built a new stone edifice at a cost of $21,000. Since tliat time the Endeavor, Society alone has contributed toward the church fund over $6000 and $3000 on sums for benevolent pur(>oses. The balance of the debt is but $3,400. The present officers of the society are; President, Theodore W. Reeves; vice president, G. Bolton Eldredge; recording secretary, Miss Ida Stevens; corresponding secretary, Miss Ham ah W. Smith; treasure^ Miss Emma Stites. The society is preparing to hold a bazaar for the coming summer.

1—To extend Beach avenue to Sewell'i

Point

the sewe

system, and build the outlet to Dela-

ting conducted at the

_ ^ j home by Dr. D. H. Laverty. She leaves "It—To authorize the issue of $125,000 j a lar * e famil r to ®ouru her loss. Four Itonds, for thirty yean, at 4} per cent, i v,nH - Kutherford, George Ruvi ii i .s i. ! therford. Frank Rutherford a*‘d Joseph

They all were' pissed through third ! therford, Frank Rutherford a-d Joseph and final reading by a vote of 8 to 0. - B^erford. Five daughter., Mrs. Clara

Mr. Townsend, of the Fire and Water Committee,reported that the Worthing-

Five daughters, Mrs. dare

He-ry, Mrs. lizzie Fenton, of Bainbridge, N. Y.; Mrs. Uhoda Onn, of

Atlantic City; Mrs. Jennie Driver, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Annie Allen, of Camden. she bad 31 Grand children and

ton pump at the water works neetfed repairing, and that the work would cost about $400. On motion of Mr. Miller,

the committee was given authority to ^ ch|ldren.- Her grand

have repairs made.

The following bonds were then ap-

proved:

Richard T. Miller, Chy Solicitor, $1000, with U. 8. Fidelity & Guaranty Comia»y, as surety. I. H. Smith, City Treasurer, $10,000, .with Eldridge Johnson, H. S. Rutherford and John W. Mecray as sureties. J. W. Thompson. Recorder, $2000 t with U. 8. Fidelity A Guaranty Company, as surety. Thomas W. Millet, Mayor, $500, with name surely. Henry C. Bohm, Constable, $400, with H. 8. Rutherford, 8. C. Barton and Geo. T. Roseman as sureties. Alexis Schellenger, Constable, $400, with Aaron Schellenger ami William H. Mills as sureties. Mr. Townsend, of the Fire and Water Committee, reported that E. W. Ci had taken up old pipe in the streets, and that there was due the city therefor $184.06. A check was attached to the written report, given by Mr. Creese to the order of the city. The matter left to tlje committee to settle. Mr. Miller moved that authority be given the Fire and Water Committee to have the Joker Alarm System of the Chemical Engine Company repaired, and it was granted. The committee on property was ordeaed to have bids received for paint-

acted as pall bearers.

Rutherford has been a patient sufferer

for over five years. HRS. W. A. BUTCHER.

Mys. Wm. A. Butcher who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Louis Taylor, formerly Miss Maggie Butcher, at 3148 North Ninth street, Philadelphia, died Friday morning of'last week, February 27, the funeral taking place on Monday, 2d instant. Mrs. Butcher had been gradually failing for three years past, her death being a result of com-' plication of diseases. Mrs. Taylor, her you gest daughter, Mrs. Marie Butcher, and son, Eddie Butcher, were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Butcher was formerly Miss Sue Grover, of Philadelphia, and oman very much loved and respected by all who knew hey. For some yerrs the family had their home on Columbia Avenue, this dty. Mr. Butcher is in mining in Texas, and

i home

utcher's death.

ing the school building on Franklin street, and the dty hall and fire house, at Franklin and Washington streets. Council then paid bills aggregating

$4000.

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Mr. au lMn, F. S Uiithchinzn ar- oo cupyglng theli imininer home in South Cape M«v. Mr. John J. Kromer, proprietor of the Cape House, Cape May Point, was recent visitor. Alex. H. Scott and Jno. P. Irwin, prominent summer visitors, are staying at the Ebbitt. f Secretary David G. Baird, of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was an over Sunday visitor at the Ebbitt. Sabastian A. Rudolph, of Manayuuk, well known summer cottager, was: among our visitors on Tuesday. Gen. John Watts Kearney, one our i best known summer residents, is now postmaster of New Orleans, Ln. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Wainwnght were guests at Cape May recently, when they looked after their properties. Miss Jennie Crowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David 0. Crowell, is at home for a few days recuperating her health. S. B. Stokes and Mrs. R. Stokes ar among Philadelphians who have been enjoying a abort season at the Cbalfniite. Jacob Snare a well known Philadelphia lawyer and summer cottage resident is registered at the Ebbitt house. Dr. Frederick W. Marcy, of Camden, is a guest over Tuesday eve' ing of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. V. M. D. Marcy. Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson are occupying the Cooper cottage, on Washington street next door to the residence ot George C Crawford.

Pennsylvania Improvements. The Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday

morning began making the improvements on ita Cape May branch. During Thursday night a special train arrived with fifteen carload of one hundred pound sted rails and yesterday morning a large gang of workman began laying these rails, which are to take the place of the sixty pound rails which are now

The work will be continued

northward until the whole line between Camden and Cape May is equipped with this heavy rail The company proposes to reduce the time between here and Philadelphia, and service out of Broad Street station will be inaugurated in

June.

A Press Club.

The newspaper men of Cape May on Tuesday evening organized the Cape May Press Club, with the following offi-

Preaident, Mayor Thomas W. Millet; vice-president, LewisT. Stevens; secretary, Edward S. Reeves; treasurer, Arthur H. Townsend; Executive Committee, the officers and Messrs. Aaron W _ Hand, J. Henry Edmunds, J. Clinton Sellers, Henry G. Leach, Edward C. Rutechman and D. Clifton McLean.

Improvement Company Incorporated The Cape May Real Estate Company has filed articles of incorporation in the county clerk's office. . The authorized capital is 750,6QQ,^iv(ded in 7600 shares of $100 each. The incorporators are exSenator William Ilian, (George H. Finn, Peter Shields and John 8. Weller, of Pittsburg, and Samuel W. Beldon,

Camden.

Cake Walk and Dance.

Eureka Lodge No. 7, Ladies L O. * Mechanics, will hold on 8L Patricksnight, March 17, a euchre and cake walk and dance in the Auditorium. Crokinole and other novelties will be | contested. Ice cream will be served. A cake will be presented to the n graceful couple. Tickets will be

PERSONAL INTEREST Goaalp of the Reaort In Which You MayJBc Mentioned. William F. H. Reed is sojourning the Aldine. Dr. Emlen Physick paKsed part of the week in Philadelphia. « aptain L. II. Cone was a visitor to Cape .May on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Marshall are occupying their Snath Cape May cnltage. Mrs. Charles 8. Stevens, of Wilmington, Del., is among Cape May friends. C'iiarles K. Stoke* of Philadelphia, Is aiiioi g late arrivals at the Ebbitt house. ■Mr. and Mr*. H. D. Just! sro anii-ny Philadelphians sojourning at the Aldme. Mrs. Frank B. Mecray has passed most of the present week in Philadel-

phia.

Major Ritchie, of South Capo May. was in ibe borough several days during

the week.

next season.

Rev. Ira D. Saukey, the evangelist, will pay a visit to Rev. George Williams, |>astor of the First Baptist Chorch,

next summer.

Assistant United States District Attorney F. H. Howland, of New York is enjoying a rest from arduous duties at

the kbbitt.

A. Walter Roseau! several daya during

' in thr

has been at home

, „ the week. He Is engaged in the patent mediaoe business

in Philadelphia.

»- and Mrs, H. Milton Kennedy, of York city, are staying with tbelr mother, Mra. Mary E. Kennedy, on

Washing! -

{ton street.

Superintendent Ln**]l, of the WestJersy & Seashore R. R., was a visitor hero

rode here snd back in

Wedn sday

cab of the eogim

ighls

moved fro

ry street, snd are now o Fryer cottaee adjoln'-ng it. Mrs. M. L. Richardson, Mrs. Georgit Garretsou and Miss Sue Hildreth, asters, returned home ou Thursday aftei an extended visit abroad. Peter Shields, of the Cape Mi Estate Company, and Counsellor I W. Beldon were here on Tuesday, looking after the interests of the Company.

the shore on

ne in

J. Wesley Allison was at the on Tuesday. He is having at

launch buBt for our waters dow: Massachusetts. It will be here by Ji John C. Bosley, general manager of le Queen Anne’s Railroad Company,

waa here last week.active interest in ti

Ompany, take an

the advancement of

Thompson has rules in Philadelphia

* intei

ape May.

Miss Eleanor H

turned to her stiu r after spending Washington's Birthday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henrjc

C. Thompson.

Edmund B. Learning, of San Frencis- », has been at Cape May during the week visiting his brother, Postmaster Walter S. Learning, and his sister, Mrs. J. Spicer Learning. trio of Philadelphia bellea who have i guests at tbo Aldine for a short season was made up of Miss Corine Rockwell, Miss A. Gertrude Craig and Miss

Mary E. Pfrstz.

Mra. John Horace Fassett, accompa-

nied by her daughter Mias Sylvia N. Fassett snd her son John H. Fassett, Jr. Is among Philadelphians who are spending

early Lenten dsya at the Aldine.

‘ Mrs. Joseph Vance, after five weeks’ treatment under Dr. Mount, in Philadelphia, has been ordered South. She

started on Friday morning last accc I-a vied by her daughter, Eulalia. 4 will remain South during the spring. Mrs. Louis Taylor, formerly Miss Mag-

gie Butcher, gave birth to a child under peculiarly sad circumstances on Friday fast, her aocouchment occurring within a few hours, after the death of her mother, as noted in this issue of the

STATE LEGISLATURE. Action by Houne on Passaic

River Question.

GOSSIP ABOUT APPOINTMENTS.

Indications That Adjoarnasent Will Be Had March SO —Orstermen of Boath Jersey Aaaered—Rnilroad Lcwtslatlon—Some New Bills. (Special Correspondence.] Trenton, March 5.—Eight weeks of the legislature have passed,* and the setslon Is now In full gallop. Had the lawmakers displayed the activity that is now apparent a few weeks ago the term would not have lasted more than a month. The session is now at its busiest, however, and the end is in

sight.

The house on Monday night settled, so far as it was concerned, the much discussed Passaic pollution question. There was a determined fight on the part of the Paterson men of the Passaic delegation to prevent this bill from going through, the claim being urged that the bill will Injure Paterson financially and that the residents of that section do noUwant a trunk sewer, as is proposed la the bill. The delegation from Essex county, backed by the governor, will leave no stone unturned to have the bill become a law, it being urged that the trunk sewer plan is the only feasible means to relieve Newark and the adjacent country from the U1 effects of the Passaic river, the camp> which is attributed to PaterBon. The bill calls for the construction of a $9,000,000 trunk sewer to carry the sewage of the Passaic, valley to New

York bay.

Tbere is very little beard Just now on the matter of the appointment of a state prison supervisor to succeed Major E. J. Anderson, but there seems to be little likelihood that the governor will pursue any other course when the time comes than to reappoint the present incumbent Major Anderson is one of the “old guard” as far as officeholding is concerned. He is seventy-two years old, and about one-half of that time has been spent in the service of the state. He began hia career in.offle* with a position ha the office of the state adjutant general during the civil war. From that he became an assistant in the state comptroller’s office, in which capacity he served for nine yean. He was then chosen state comptroller and held that office for ten years. In 1894 he was made supervisor of the state prison and has held that poeitipn ever since. As his term of office does not expire until June, it is probable that the governor will not make the appointment until the eve of adjournment Aa to ApBeimtasai The governor has yet to make two other important appointments, about which he seems to bs taking bis own time. There is a rumor to the effect that the executive would like to have the position of chief of the bureau of labor go to Wlnton C. Garrison, president of the Newark board of street and water commissioners. The place is now filled by William Stainsby of Newark, whose term expires on April 4. The office is a five year one and pays $2,500. The governor is known to desire to have Mr. Garrison as a member his statebouse family and as a poItical and confidential adviser. It is not known whether Mr. Garrison would accept the position. _ Nothing has yet come of the visit of the delegation of Capo May residents, who came here with their car fare paid and by request, and not on their own volition, last week, led by Senator Hand, requesting the appointment of any other man than Prosecutor Eugene C. Cole. It is'believed here that ex-Judge Harry S. Douglass will be appointed to

ie place.

The hearing Monday afternoon before the House Committee on Game and Fisheries of the bill placing the oyster and clam industry under the Stgte control brought a considerable number of oyaiennen and dammers to the Capitol. The argument began last week in opposition to some phases of the measure was continued, but all those heard said that the spirit and intent of the measure are good; the difficulties lie in the regulations of the industry in the several sections of the State. Colonel Thomas F. Austin, Postmaster at Millville, a — the Maurice River Cove Commission; Assemblyman Crease, of Cape May; Isaac Collins, an oystennan of Atlantic County, and former Senator W. A. Rogers, of Camden, who is a Maurice River planter and Dial Creek bed owner, pro-

tested against It.

three Ulls, via: No. 209. Provides a pension of $40per (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.)

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local In-

terest Mentioned.

Jennie Rartoti, of S >uth Sesviile, has t“* u grained a pension of $12 a month. Ovem-er of the Poor James Crandol Real L«uu; Company for $88,000.

Pilot Edward L I Hughe* Klroei coliaj

ariiatic coal of paint, which is being put

•in by contractor A. B. Little.

ard L Daria i* having hia 1 cottage beautified with an if paint, which is being put

itor A. B. Little.

The Hmiald acknowledges the receipt of several copies of New Orleans pai-ers containing accounts of the Slardi Gras winch tva* celebrated there last week. Tlie i tercsting H|«ctiicle was WalaL bt Mr ' Newbold a,, ‘ 1 Dr - Mall Carriers Passed. Postmaster Walter S. I-earning has received from the Civil Service CommisWashington, notice that as a resnit of the special examination for mail-carriers and clerks held here on February 7, a sufficient number of applicant* passed for the establishment of the Carrier service here on April 1. The successful applicants will be notified

next week.

niddle Township Candidates. At a union caucus of the voters of Middle Township Wednesday afternoon, the following candidates were selected; Township committeeman, Virgil fc. Erncson, Ralph Schellenger; assessor, Stillwell H. Townsend; coliecto; Coleman

F. Corson.

Joseph Q. William* Very III. Ex-Mayor Joseph Q. Williams, is seriously ill at his home on Perry street. He has been suffering from pneumonia, and it has left him in a very weak condition. All members of his family are

home.

First Baptist Church The full chorus choir will give another “Song Service” on Sunday evening and Pastor Williams subject" will be “The unfinished story.” Come early to secure a good seat. All seats are free. Hymn books provided. Doors open at 7 p. m. The Pastor will also preach in the morning. -—•

SL nary’s R. C. Church. Hours of divlt e sen-ice at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Washington street, Sundays, will be at 7 and 9 o’clock a. m. Rosary and benediction of the most blessed Sacrament at 7.30 o’clock. During the week Masses every morning at 7 o’clock.

Presbyterian Church. The theme next Sabbath morning at the Stone Church will be ‘‘Action Balances.” In the evening there will be special music and the pastor, Rev. Edwin F. Gallagher, will call attention to ‘The Best Sword.” Secured a Grant, The Cape May Real Estate Company has secured a grant from the United States Government for the building of the Cape May sewer outlet on the Delawjre Bay shore, opposite the end of the Cape Island Turnpike. The Turnpike Company will in a few days, meet *nd graut the right away to the city to lay its pipes along the road controlled by them from Cape May to the Delaware

Daniel Schellenger. Daniel Schellenger, who has been renominated for township committeeman of lower Township, is a man of integrity, and a straight out Republican politically. He is alive to the interests of his county and township, and will merit the faith put in him by his friends. He has while in office beed a conscientious public servant.

Joseph P. McKisslc. Joseph P. McKissic, who has been nominated for assessor of Lower Township, is one of the- best men in the county to fill such a position. He is well qualified, is of impeachable character, and in whom all have confidence. He is a property owner 'of considerable amount and one who will be satisfactory as an office holder.

Charles A. Swam, ol 305-7 Jackson street, has just put in stock an excellent selection of the latest designs which includes Imperial Axmlnster. Milton Velvet, Empire Velvet, Roxbury Tapestry, Extra Fapestrv, Best Tapestry, Mottled Tapestry, Royal Tapestry, Ingrain Carpets, Three-ply Union, Monarch Extra Super, Columbia Extra Super, Vic- ' iria Union, Gothic Union " ' min, Aubusiou Carpets, «

eta.

This is one of the handsomest and largest assortments which has been brought to Cape May for some time past Mr. Swam will take delight in

On Tuesday Senator Hand introduce.b showing three patterns, and any person

who cannot be satisfied there, cannot be satisfied in South Jersey » Do not forget the number. ’Phone 57,