It pays to Advertise in

CAPE MAY HERALD

Recognized Leader

VOL. HI. NO. 15.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, APRIL 11, IQ03.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

COUNCIL’S DOINGS. Koutlne Matters Disposed ot In Regu-

lar .Meeting Tuesday.

City council met in regular session Tuesday evening, with all members

epting President Halp his absence Mr. Miller presided. After the reading of the minutes and their adoption, a comiuu> ication from !>r. tV. \V. Keen of Philadelphia, read in which the Doctor said would occupy a cottage here this i son, and suggested the propriety ofj employing his son-in-law, Ur. Walter J Freeman, as an entomologist for certain work needed in (Jape May. The matter

was filed.

The Mfftor reported the granting the ( ity by the War Department of a right to law the e si of the sewer at the end of the Turnpike in Delaware Bay. The fire and water committee were ii structed to suggest plans for additional mains on Franklin, Columbia avenue aud Howard streets. The election of William E. Gibson, Alien W. Bush and George HosernaU as memlHTs of the fire department was

confirmed.

Treasurer Smith's statement for March was read. It showed that at the beginning of the month there was on baud $1168,84; that the tax collector had turned over during the month $1G*».S0: and the county collector, $1C5. 19; and the proceeds from discounted notes were $5,875,09; *and that in all there was a total debit of $8828.98; and that he had credited his account with paying for schools $1711.11; tor council orders, $6,397,91, and other items, leaving the amount on hand of $505.83. He also re]>orted that there was held in bank unpaid $1600 of interest coupon-, and that a $2600 note was due on the 8th. Mr. Townsend moved that a note for $9,000 for four montlis lie discounted, which was unanimously agreed to. Council then paid all the current bills. • The matter of extending Elmira street from Broad street to Lafayette street was referred to ibe solicitor to advise whether a commission was needed to condemn property for the street. The street committee was authorized to purchase gravel for the repairing of the beadi fro t boulevard, and to have the boardwalk repaired under direction of the street 8Ui«rvisor.

Resolutions.

At a regular session of Cape May Lodge No. 21, A. O. U. W„ held Thursday evening, April 2, the following resolutions on the death of Dr. Walter S. Learning, were unanimously adopted: Whereas, In the wisdom of an allwise Creator, it has pleased Him to re-

move by death our friend and brother, Walter S. Learning, from the bosom of I ji] DeWi

We Will Have Library. It is practically assured that Cape May will have a Carnegie Library, and all that there remains to do is for the city council to provide a modest piece of ground, aud pass an ordinance providing for the yearly appropriation to maintain the institution. The young men who are m charge of the getting together the details and doing the hardest part of the work—the preliminaries—are meeting with such encouragement as to practically warrant them in announcing that their efforts wiilsucceed. Cape May can be benefit ted much by the establishment of this adjunct oflearning. We will be profited. Let council at Its next meeting be np and doing in this matter. Kducatio ■ is as important for our advancement as anything else we can conceive.

County Cleric's Office inadequate. The office* of the Clerk of Cape May county are entirely too small for the accommodation of the public bonnes*. The Board of Freeholders should be up to the times and make an Effort to enlarge the office so that the phblic can be accommodated. In the present cramped condition the employees of the office are unable to do their work expeditiously, and persons havi g bonnes* there cannot make examinations of the records as expeditiously as they might were ihe accomm dations better. We shonld by all means have a new county Clerk's office, which shonld in every way be fire pr of. A 2000 Room Hotel. The Cajie May Beal Estate Company ha* commissioned Architect James H. Wi drhn, of Philadelphia, a fanner supervising architect of the United Bute* Treasury, to i re;iare | Ians f. r a 2000 room hotel to be erected on their property on East Cape May. Candidate* For Postmaster. Among those who are mentioned ai candidate* for the iMtstmastershi] vacancy Isoldes the widow of Dr

ling are: J r am! Jat

*J. Daak.

s E. Tayb

In onr article printed last week cernimr the Tunopah Mining share* were wor^i bow ten ce >te a al should have read ten dullani a *bar

Coder the new primary Cape May a next « made np as follow

IMPROVEMENTS PREVENTED. Because Insurance Companies Do Not Pay Marine Villa Loss. On the morning of March 25th tbej l»eautiful Marine Villa hotel wa» totally' destroyed, the Albert cottage about, wholly destroyed, and the Tarluun cottage <lamaged to the extent of about. $1500 by fire. All three of these prop-1 erties were owned by 11*. John M Kogers, of Wilmington, Dei. The insurance companies as yet have not paid these losses. There was ample time to rebuild the properties liefi re the season opei.ed, had ihp insurance been paid promptly. These companies will write the polices, take the annual premiums and advertise their promptness in payment, but when it comes to a loss they do not act business-like and keep their end of the contract. Is Cape May to suffer the want during the coming sumof one of the best kept hotel* because of Uie tardiness of these insurance companies 7 Do, the insurance companies want more business, and can they expect to get it in the face of such treatment as they are giving the owner of these properties?

PERSONAL INTEREST Goaalp of the Reaort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Sira. W. C. McDonnell la among Cape May viidtora. Mr. and Mrs. John Craig are here for an Easter visit. Mrs. M. E. Connell i* now in her Stock ton avenue villa f«r Faster. Mr. aud Mr*. J. F. Jacoby are occupying their cottage for the Easter season. Mr. William F. H. Heed was among the visitors to Cape May early in the

week.

Miss Marv Hughes, daughter of Mr. Mcuiucau Hughes, left for New York on

Tuesday.

Miss B. Hal pin will again be proprietress of Congress Hall. She antidpata* a big season. George Little of 1’hiladelphia, brother of A. B. Little, was among the viaitora on Sunday. W. H. McCreary, son of Congressman George D. McCreary, is among (be late arrivals at the Chalfonte. Dr. and Mr*. Charles H. Heed occupying their cottage on Hughes street for the early wesson. Mrs. Frank S. Sheppard returned home from Philadelphia Tuesday evening greatly improved in health. Mr*. Harry G. Bennett has gone to New York to vbdt her son John, left on Tuesday and will be gone several

days.

Mrs. Frederick E. B. Tompkins Is at Luke's Hospital, Philadelphia, where she ia recovering from a serious

ARGUING MYERS’ WILL. Contest Started Four Years Altar Document’s Probate. Judge Harrison H. Voorhees held a session of the Cape May County Orphan’s Court in Camden last Saturday for the purpose of hearing argument on an application to set aside the probate of the will of Charles Myers, who died at Ocean City about six year* ago. Myerw left personal property valued at $87,000 and real estate valued at $100, 000. He has been married four times and was the father of 25 children. One of his wives was said to lie Pauline Hall, the actress, but she denied it. The principal beneficiaries under the will are the widow and Charles Myers, Jr, the latter being a son. They ore represented by former Judge Howard Csrrow and Attorneys Edward Dudley and William T. Boyle, of Camden, and Beuben 0. Moon, of Philadelphia. Former Judge John W. Wescott and Attorney Matthew Jefferson represent the contesting heirs, who were bequeathed $50 to $100 apiece. These contesting heirs allege that they were excited when they agreed to the probating of the will, and that a caveat against the admission of the will to probate was withdrawn in consideration of Mrs. Myers’ promise to see that the estate was equitably divided among tbe

hi irs.

his hiving family, aud from the lodge of which he was an earnest supporter, and Whereas, In the death of onr brother it is bat fitting that proper recognition should be paid to his memory and of his many sterling qualities by Cape

'Say Lodge No. 21; therefore be it

Kesolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine Decree of Him who doeth all things well, we sin.cerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathize with his bereaved wife and fatherless daughters, and would recommend them to Him who has said that ‘‘He would never leave nor forsake the widow and fatherless;” and belt further Besolved, That the char er be draped for a period of sixty days, tliat a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our late brother, and that they be

published in the local pajiers.

ii B. Hranis, Committee.

taking a great civic pride in the fact that tbe Beading officials have determined to give to the new ferry boat now building at the yards of the Neafie A Levy Ship apd Engine Company, and to be launched ofl April 15, the name of Ocean City, have selected Miss Belle Hand, one of the city’s fair daughters, sponsor for the boat. This selection is determined upon at a meeting held' i Friday evening, at which arrangement for sending a representative delegation to attend the lam ch, the presentation of a stand of colon for the liqpt and other details in connection

with the affair were made.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Miller are occupying their cottage on Stockton avenue for the Lenten and Eaater

season.

Howard Goff, of Chicago, is a guest of his sisters, Mrs. A. S. Bush and Mrs. Micajah Smith, this city. He has been

away seven yean.

Kcv. S. F. Goakill and family arrived on yesterday and will be acconled a splendid reception at the parsonage on

Monday evening next

Henry Goddard Leach is passing several days with his parents, Dr. and Mn. A. L. Leach. Mr. Leach is a Junior

in Princeton University.

Bichard Byland Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Thompson, of this city, is home from Lehigh University, and will spend Easter with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. 8. Littleton, who are among our best known summer cottagers, were here last Saturday looking for a villa for the coming summer. Dr. James W. Ware and Dr. J. Strat.

To Christen the Ocean City. ton Ware of Bayonne, N, J., both sons Tlie residents of Ocean City, who are of the late •Coroner J. Stratton Ware

were here over Sunday, guests of their

mother.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Harry Church, of Philadelphia, were among Sunday and Monday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. William U. Church, at their Bank street residence. Dr. William H. King and family, are, in their Ocean street cottage. They are entertaining Mrs. Charles E. Humphreys of Narberth, Pa., a daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Kennedy of this city. and Mrs. David G. Baird, of Beverly, N. J., have been occupying their cottage on Windsor avenue. Mr. Baird is secretary of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He is a firm friend of Cape

May.

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Godfrey are among Philadelphians who are here for the Easter season. They are occupying the cottage of councilman Janies E.

First Baptist Church

The choir have taken special pains to make the Easter services attractive by special music. The ^JJploria” from Mozark' 12th Maas will be sung, also

Palms, Calvary and other appropriate is one of tbe directors of the Penns<

choruses, solos and duets will

ning and evening bright The pastor will preach

sermons appropriate to the occasion. There will be a special Easter offering taken np both morning and evening.

Presbyterian Church. There will be an Easter Service at tbe Stone Church next Sabbath morning, and the pastor, Rev. Edwin F. Gallagher, will call attention to “Easter Fruits.” In the evening the newly elected ruling elders will be ordained and installed. As Christ met with His Church npi<n the "First Day of the Week” at eventide, let us meet to consecrate ourselves on Resurrection evening.

Flrat

Next Snnday morning, log at 9 o’clock in tbe upper room, 10.30 Preaching by Pastor 8. F. Gaakill, subject: “Resurrection of Christ.” Sundayschool at 2.30 p. in. Hong service a< d experience meeting6.30 p. m. Chib dre n’a Eaater Services 7 AD p. m. St. rtary'a R. C. Church.

vania Railroad. Horace M. Cake, who for many yean been proprietor of the Stockton here and the Normandie Hotel, Washington, will again manage the Stockton Hotel | the coming summer. He ia here preparing for business, and ia occupying tbe cottage adjoining the hotel. Francis K. Fithian, of Camden, preel. dent of the Security Trust Company, of CamHen, who have a branch in thisdty, was a visitor to Cape May on Wednesday, accompanied by his daughter. He is also secretary of the State Mutual Building and Loan Association, of Oam-

ru.

Barclay Schellenger ia one of Cape May's stalwart Republicans and ia a in whom the people could put their confidence were he at any time to bea candidate for office, recently elect*} a member of the Board of Education and ia already proving to be a capable member of the bo*rd.

Hours of divine

fire at SL Mary'* New

m*a SOdworthy Deed. Mias Adelle SUdworthv, o

Grande, died yeeUrdsy morning, aged about thirty year*. Her mother died in

York about i

er mother di^n

law j waTbsMU TsodV^dtorkTra’ !^!! T ^ ^ * bouV OB ‘ ,

A Good Wortc Done. It ia very gartlfying to be able to record that Congress ha* at length closed the two liquor saloon* in tbe Capitol building, Washington, tbi- one in the now Congressional Library and tbe one in tbe Treasury building, also those at tbe various emigrant station*. Saloon* for tbe sale of intoxicants still exist, under the auspieies the General Government, at the National Soldiers’ Homes, with but two exceptions, the desire of tbe officers in charge of those two inatltutloDS to close them on account of their demoralizing influence having been yielded to. Very lately some writers have been asserting that Congress made a mistake In closing tbe regimental liquor' aalodns in the army, as was done by the paasage of tbe anti-canteen bill on February 8. 1901. They have stated that the number of desertions baa increased, aud that oourt martials for drunkenness and olh r offences have been multiplied. General Miles asya, on tlie contrary, that they have been greatly diminished, and that the soldiers who have deserted on account of tbe absence of the canteen the army is well rid of. The highest and moat unquestionable authority on these millers is George B. Davis, tbe Judge Advocate General, U. 6. A., aud his statistics, obtained from tbe official records at tbe various army poets

are mtarepreseutatlona. Ills reports for 1901 and 1902 and previous years show that while the canteens were opeu, that la from 1$98 to tbe passing of the anticanteen law-court martials increased OS'S, or more than doubled, and that In one year aud five months undel no canteen there was a decrease of 1854 court martial*. John Lioonts.

Beware of Them.

Cape May baa a building association ] which ia one of the beat in the State. | Some of our people have invested in so called State associations. We call to \ mind one, the State Mutual Building and Loan Association, of Camden, which! a recent report to the State Banking and Insurance Commissioner shows that i among its assets are $129,492.75 in loans, while it has acquired in forclosnre* property estimated at $83,182.65, and ; it has unpaid interest and fines dne to it the enormous amount of $191,715.66. The amonnt dne for interest is 148 per cent, of the whole amount of loans out. The Cape May Saving fund and Building Association for the same period had on first mortgage loans amounting .to $106,900.00, with but $7,000 acquired under fon:loaure, and with but $1<17.16 of unpaid interest and fines, or only one and 6-10 per cent, of its loans behind. Troubadours Coming. The Famous Troubadours, under tbe management of E. W. Dale, have opened eurooeeful season with tbe “ExPresident of Liberia.” That they are are brighter and belter than e^er before goes without saying. With their beanilful aoeulc effects and investments of oostutne and its elaborate stage mountings, it only gdee to ebow that tbb enterprising moetcal coined v company la fast climbing tbe Udder ol footil.ht fame. They will appear at the Auditorium Monday and Tuesday, April 18 aud 14.

*

■ »«t«ul -Y

FACTS IN BRIEF.

The Cape May Electric Company anil occupy the Wilson corner adfceir office, temporarily. J. Townsend VanMeterhas purchased of Joseph M. Schelllnger for $1750 cottage on Bank street. Joseph Hoffman and George Stevens hare purchased for $1250 the Dawson canning factory at Eldora, this County. Mrs. Arabella Rogers ban purchased of the estate of Henry B. Tatham for $16,000 the., Tatham cottage on Beadi Avenue. Governor Murphy vetoed the bill 1 retire Union veterans from public off 1 ' on half pay. The bill to license trained nurse* was signed. The schooner Cathrall which i ashore on Turtle Gut Inlet bar last week, was gotten off with a loss of only some 400 bushels of oyster sheila. The Beading will add a Pullman par lor car to its Cape May trains leaving Philadelphia on week days at 4.15 p.m., and on Sundays at 8.45 a.m., and leav ing Cape May at 8 a.m. week days, and 4.30 p.m. Sundays. Architect Win. Furber, 421 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa., is ready for bills for a residence at Cape May. Three stories, stone and frame, furnace, gas and electric fixtures, open plumbing and plate and leaded glass. The Alumni Association of the public school met at the residence of Theodi W. Beeves on Thursday evening. The following officers were elected:—President, T. W. Beeves; vice presidens, Miss Ella Craig; secretary, Miss Ella Wheaton; treasurer, Courtlandt Vannmnn. The county Board of Chosen Freeholders met at the Victoria Hotel last Saturday and paid Senator Robert E. Hand $5,000 on account of his contract for building the Holly Beach road. There was some division in the Board over the matter, some contending that the contract was not as it should be.

JERSEY ORCHARDS RUINED. Cold Wave Nipped Small Fruit That Were In Blossom. The severe cold wave which swept out of the West Saturday night aud brought freexing temperatures worked costly havoc with the fruit and berry crops of New Jersey. Much of the fruit bos progressed blossoming, and the cold nipped peaches, plums, pears, strawberries and raspberries with terrible results. Reports from Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Warren and Morris Counties show that many orchards are practiciilT ruined, while at other points the damage is almost beyond estimate. Cape May County suffered less than others because of the closeness of the

NoticeTbe Board of Education of tbe Borough of West Cape May, Cape May Coant;, N. J , Will receive applications for teachers to fill tbe Senior, Intermediate, Primary and Annex school on April 24,1903. Address all communications to undersigned. Thos. H. Hughes, Clerk.

Parlor Car Weekday! Between Cape Kay and | Philadelphia via Penniylvaais BaflroadThe Pennsylvania Railroad Company (West Jersey & Seashore R. R.,) is now operating a parlor car between Cape May and Philadelphia on train leaving Cape May 7.80 a. m., weekdays, and train leaving Philadelphia, Market si wharf, at 4.00 p. m.

Legislature Will Convene. The New Jersey legislature will be convened in special session on Tuesday, April 21, to remedy what is regarded as a fatal defect in the Passaic trunk sewer bill, |>assed daring tbe daring hoars of the regular session.

Wall Papers. Jnst received a Urge invoice from which you can select. The prices rang* from 5) cents to 30 cents a piece. A. C. Gil*. 416 Washington street

Landing rterchants. Advertise in the CapxMav IIxxaldbecause they get the beat results and pay no more for the a pace than in other W* 51 *- New Shoe Stock I Sol. Need Us' Spring line of Shoes, aud Oxfords for men, ladkea aud children will arrive April 1. Come look them over.

Tbe ladies of tbe First Baptist Ihnreh will hold a Baaaar on the t

OUR REDIVIVU5. Both Railroads Will Otter Better Facilities lor Travel. Cape May is to be brought nearer to Philadelphia. Tbe Pennsylvania Railroad Company has decided to reduce the time between the two cities so that the express trains will cover the run in less tune than was done last year. It is expected to have the Cape May Division of the West Jersey Railroad equipped with 100-pound steel rails throughout the entire length by June 1. The work of exchanging the present rail for a heavier one has been going on for several weeks. For a time there was some delay on account of the inability to secure the steel rails. It is understood that all the rails have been delivered and from now on nniii the work is completed there will be no let np. This year the train service between PhiUdelphia and Cape May is to be made superior to its condition at any time in the past. The fastest schedule train last year covered the distance in ninety-seven minutes. This season the time is to be cut down to ninety minEvery effort is to be made to make Cape May one of the leading watering resorts on the AtUntic Coast. The Pennsylvania Railroad, as well as the Phttadelphia A Reading Railway Company, intends to give the best facilities tliat has ever been offered to Cape May. Heretofore, the tiineconsumediu reaching the place has been against the development of Cape May, but it is now believed that this objection will be overcome in a large measure. -

EASTER’S GREATEST ATTRACTION NEXT WEEK. Coming Ot The Famot ‘ ondi. * “ Under The Management ol nr. E. W. Dale. After making a very successful tour through the United States and Canada have decided to close their winter’s season by giving the people of Cape May an opportunity of being entertained by the cream of Colored Profession. The Company presents a new musical comedy, the Ex-President of Liberia. Strictly refined and np to date singing by cultivated singers. Most artistic dancing and cake walking. This show has been out thirty-two weeks pleasing large and select audiences all through the country to standing room only in all the large cities. Ladies and chhildren receive special attention. Reserved Seats 25 and 35 cents, on sale at Dr. Wales Pharmacy.

WEST CAPE MAY. Mrs. Thomas Eldredge Jr., has been visiting friends in Millville. Mrs. Milton Hand was in Eldora recently, attending the funeral of her father. Mrs. Maggie Oliver is quite ill with tondlitis. Misses Clara Fenderson and Ida Stevens were shopping in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Mrs. George H. Reeves has been in Tioga daring the illness of her sister, Mrs. Bancroft. W. J. Fenderson Jr., was in Philadelphia during the week. Miss Russel Davis of Philadelphia, is visiting her friend, Miss Rena Eldredge during the Easter season. Misses Rena Eldredge and Ethel Blattner were visiting in Philadelphia dnriug the week. Mrs. Abram Jones and daughter, were over Sunday visitors at Dennisville.

_ Shaft.

Kelaon

work in Bidwell’s sawmill, at Mount Pleasant, Monday, had his clothing caught in the main shaft, and he was' whirled around and around, striking the floor with each revolution. His dothes were torn off aud he was picked np unconscious.’ It was found that the boy’s left arm, left leg and the thigh and the ankle were broken, and his lace was badly lacerated. He was taken to Cooper Hospif-’ ’

Caught In Whirling 3

n James, 13 years old, while at

N,

Will Continue Trading Stamps. , Need lea. No. 508 Washington , will continue to give the green

thing goods.

s to give 1 > all his <

as a complete line t, and men’s far-

Malting* b-Ju*t received 112 roll*, all grades, from $o up to $18 per roll. Grass Carpet at 88c per yard—good carpet, too. Malting ruga at $1.80 each—something new, neat and durable. Call and examine these good* before purchasing elsewhere. I^-thererr lowest, at C. A. Swain’*,

For Sale. A young gray team, will be sold to salt the purchaser. Inquire of A. L.