mi n

.h»rr .a tH«- 'itfcl r t lr .ij L "f l—" r

in i iairylikc nook. i tnjr boy*, nh of -I a.'y m ahook. „-r. HMCt -ikJ-mi.

Ttirw iupp'.n in pKiiul p!i(ht. Tbev «Uo bad Urn llirrc to acr thing* «• plod*— A tailW* young •quirrri. * thrrr Irgged toad And a CTCW with tail (rather turned

n<

krtl. «iu!c winking *»J blinking one Didn^t *1 tell yon •». (bat the Kourtb of

July

la the t.Kjljr (ool day ot tbe tear? iwooprd down from a tower-

ing pir

tried:

And aanl <r:th ta'ona anmrle*

in the •••pbe ,i*v i* all right, tki* country la mite: {attlrty ^ '* M '* be crippled, but aadden to

The Kourth of July lead* the world,

iirtde “And now. my young Inend*. al'ow me to t-rnii a That (be <l"g y°u aaw borne on the

breeze

c, , «•„ 1* the Cag of tbe free, an 1 we celebrate The Kurth ot while the cradi-ra de- • re aky hate. Wan juat aa muck fan at we plraae. Irn de- "lie eareful. oW owl. ]e*t tnr temper you

I (be lotmdurua and Vella, of

Tin* country eoat tie lx And i* "-unh ail it cc

i cry thing

though owia mu horn*, feathcra o

our Fourth o' July.”

OUR OWN QREdT DAT. •a >®-a - — > Some Noteworthy Celebrations of the Fourth of July. < ^t>-©-a -.zi—DIVHEX IT WAS FIRST OBSERVED.

It 3r*t Eourtlt

f July!/; 0 ! Jobl

One of tb • uapnbllalied let ter* of ■bn Adatna cirea tbe foil..wins d«Tljulon: The tnought of taking any

adoption of tbe; " uU, ' p ° r , ' a >' ' r »* » n ’ «»n*vlvet| on of ladi-pet!- i unf ** - 1 * *be luunlb and tvs* not i July S :T7<k C! ‘ntlottid until tb<> ."hi. It wna too late rtn. min.blny . to U " v - a -rmon. a. oeerjr on,- wlabrd. •• as on ,. of I k: ’ , ‘ l1 * n ’tet t»e deferred to another

ingreas di-t.-rtiilned to adjourn

weft glinted -*» three fcieerg from every afclp. (alley and boot In tbe rlrer. Tbe wharves and aborea were lined with a' raat conroui^e of people, all •hooting and himalng. • • • At S we went to dinner, and were very agrreably entertained with excellent company, good cbeer and tnualc from tbe band of llea«lana ca|rturw} at Trenton and br contlntuil voljeya between •eery toaat from a company of ool-

dlera."

The letter then goew on to describe tbe proven*loo* and aalutea of tbe aoldler*. and ezpreaBea tbe aurpriae of tbe writer In tbe ereolrtg to behold nlntoat every bouiM> lighted by eandlea In tbe window*, "though a few anrly bonae* were dark. I bad forgot." he coutln"the ringing of Iwlla all day and evening, and the houflrr* In the *treeta. nd the flreworka played off. Had General Hou r lieen here In dUgnlae. or hit maater. thla *how would have given

hem the headache."

wnts rt hi x * *s rmtoied.

Tbe cnnlrerwaHea had been celeirnteil In tbe army by tbe dl«ebarge of guna. tbe erttlng fr.>e of prlaoueni. amt featlrltba In which (be wive* of the geoeral* had been very attire. Mr*. Knox and Mr*. Greene being especially interested. The year when p.ai

wa* declared witnessed tlou of tbe oration. Gnus

course, continued to lie very mneh lu evidence, and toaat* were drunk and ri-cpondrd to at tlie dinner* which were provided on every village green or city common: '^George Washington." "The (*on*tttution." "Tbe rnlte.1 Ktntra” atul "The ilaucbter* of America" came In for a goodly abnrr of attention In oration and In toast. "Squirrels, cbleken*. green corn and vegetables of the season" were piled upon the table*, and •ere free to all. wbll 1 firewater a* well a* firework* abounded. The Introduction of tlie “oration." however, chiefly distinguishes .the n lebratlun of 17S3.

and dates from that time.

Tlie fiftieth anniversary was the "Jubilee." and was tbe roost elaborate of all celebrations up to that time. Three of tbe signers of the declaration were still living, although the weakness of j old age prevented them from taking an active part In the festivities. Tlie struggle of the Sonth American countries to throw off the yoke of Spain and the popular sympathy with Greece helped to Inspire the American people. Rands, hell*, cannon n^jd procession* alioanded. and the oration held a conspicuous part. Joslah Q^ucy was the orator In Boston. Edward Everett In Ct»nibridge, while in Washington an "honorable mejnlier" delivered a great speech la-fore n greater crowd from the step* of tbe Capitol. New York had not yet made so much of the oration a* had sortie of the other cities, hot did not lack In enthusiasm. A long prove*.

Etta Btatous Affected by tbe Day We Celebrate. you desire to make a Kourtb of July remembraneo take the box of candy under consideration. It may make rtw happy recipient sick, but H'a safe not to coat a finger, an arm. a leg or a life, aa do some of those things ihat tbe careless always find loaded too late, number of the good stores have sweets packed away In suitably t»atrtotlc receptacles. Aa a rule, though, you must select youy box and then have It filled with r favorite sweets. All the boxes cotcby. n number are very cheap, while, of course, others run up n# high ns one desires. And whatever tbe shape, red. white and bine U tbe color scheme. Any and every possible patriotic emblem figures. How tbe designers must rack their brains to be forever present lug novelties! Old Glory 1* served up tn as many way* ns'the candy which it cloak*.

CA.PETAL, •26,000. PROirjTS AND S(JftPLU*. • 1800 E0TJb.SX-rsXIE=5 *30 Ik.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J.

OFFICERS:

Wx*TLXT R. Wales, President. pAMCf-t F. Elohcdux. Vice President. Flask 8 Ltorn. Cashier Lgwu T. BrxveK*, Solicitor

DIRECTORS: Samcel F Fldredok, West Let U Wales. William N'. Nokckoss. Lewi* T. Steve**. A. L. H»tse», Geo W NoacRova

tm .l’i!y b Washington hl:m If dirt ed th - ■'••tebrntl.in whl. b was held In New York. TL.- il.-elai.itlou v.a* read In ih- ptewuii-,'. of the army, ami tbe EaMunhYd peopU* In ltllg d Jo display* very like those of she pn-cediug ilay In Phllui'.rliibia. nlthougb tbe Sew York c*4e!.rni!«n went a step farther, for In tlulr < utUiudaain the people tore down, behead"! and melted tbe statffc of George III. lu Bowling Green, "the troop* king having bad an Inclination *o to do." Tbe new* wa« burrhd forward lo Boston, and tbc^ni-ssengw* made such Inrr-dildy fast time that they arrived on tbe ISth of July. Tin- peotrfe wen' dressed In their' “holiday sulis." and with the soldiers throngrd tb? atreofa. Exai-tly at 1 o'clock Thomas Craft* arose lu tlie town bouse and read aloud tin- declaration, and I be men *to.*l up ■ nd repeated tbe wonla of tbelr otfiitT* and swore to uphold tbe rtgbl* of lb?lr country. The town elerk read the declaration from a brlccuy to tbe crowd, "at the close Of which a *l»OUt. begun In the hall, pass d to the utreei*. whkdi rang with loud .^uzzas. tlie^flow and measuml 1" om fit-cannon and raltle of musketry." -Then Uii*r» wa* a Tianqcet In tb-' council dumber, "to which all the richer cltixona were. InrlttftL" while #S*cat qua MM Ira "f »<l(»or wet-.' distributed suu.ng the Jieople. and In tlie evening thrre was a general lllcm-

LIBERTY BELL INDEPENDENCE HALL. PHILADELPHIA

C rj a iUr*‘ Hah, PHUdelphU. pa.

I over that day and to dine togetbrr. Thr j iTvzwral bffleerf trad othelu In town i were Inrlted. after the President and j Connell ami Board of War of fbl* I Htate. In the morning thr T»elpwnre : frigate, several Urge galley* and other I Continental armed vessel*, the Petm- : sylranla ahlp and row galfeys faf ; guard fcoaja wer? *n .hanled. off lyitp. the river, and aereral of Them writ<1 reared In the colon of.nil nations tUaS yed alwve the mast*, yards and rigg.. At l o’clock tbe ship# were all juauned: tint la. the men were nil ordered .aloft And apw g-'d upon tbe top yards and shroud*, making a striking nppeanuie* of dru drawn up > order tn tbe air. Then l went on Itward the Delaware with tin- President and scteral gentlemen of the JJarine com witter. Eoon nficr wWeh we were Minted with a discharge try thlrt -en gtma.

• follaN -

alon marched from the Battery to Washington Square, and waa there reviewed by De Witt Clinton, the Governor of the State. Ten thousand people were In tbe aaaembly and aided In disposing of the "ox fraat” whlrh had been provided. The enthusiasm throughout tbe Und waa Intenae. The ‘■Monroe doctrine,” the “liberty .” "tbe oppression of effete monarchies,” were expresalont used not only by tbe orator*, but by all men. DoohtteM the “Jubilee” provided a mighty Impulse for the nation, then Just mining out from Its childhood.

Inatlna of Utc •entire town. There v-rar which no statue of King Or j rye to b ■ bmkrfi.

but the l>eoplr «U<1 tbe c«tt W*t thing, river, then the galisy* Yolloyrei'. Ilte.i

ed by thirteen'rdher*

from curb of the nrniNl vcaac'ajp the

for tbty tore lowtt tile Jhoi trad tLe oat'! and after them the gnnboau. Then c «**• wing of Use Htate,the .ftmfdpnt and the oon^Mtcy re-

i turned'In this barge* to the short-.

Account* of Msrobkota and Individuals solicited. Certificate* of deposit bcav Ag thre* per oeot. Interest ta»u*d. InUmt begionlng on the date of iisue. Banker* money orders payable to all part* of tbe L'nltod St .tea and Foreign exchange payable in all parts of tbe world, sold at lowest rates. THE HOMESTEAB East Corner Washington and Jackson 8ts.

CAPE MAY, N. J.

THE CAFE is thoroughly up-to-date in all appoiuA ments. Handsomely appointed parlor*

for ladies.

Cottages served with Choicest Wines, Liquor* and Beers J. J. HATTY, Proprietor

It I* done In water color* on satin and silk. It Is printed on cotton and |>aper. An example In crepe paper figure* In vntre of tbe cut. Thla is a large !»«x (tw*-poundi. and a layer of cotton under the paper give* a rlcbneaa that would otherwise he wanting. Thla 1* " ns the silk flag boxes coat fifty cent* each. Small, plain paper fins boxes may be bad as low a* eight cent*. Tbe *!|k flag also figures on a tiny pate cup which co*t* a quarter, and h tied on with ribbon after It la tUted. A flag is on the lop of some little cigar ette boxes which are filled with candy torpedoes, and cost a dime complete The name may be said of some catchy little bonbonnteres that look like alum inlum. Lest you think the SJnr* and Rtrlpet have It all their oivif^Pay. we'll take n look at other more warlike spec! mens. Naturally, the fttpcracker tnket first place. The glam* figure as full ■flediptl randy boxe*. but those upor eebnomy l>ent may have Just ns pa trtotlc sweets for five cent*. These an in the shape of tiny vanilla stick candy string* tielng Inserted so that the buneb Is braided together In real Chinese fire crarker fashion. Boxes In drum shape—Indeed. llk« real drums—nap to be !i*(l as low at twenty cents, while a little roll labelec Declaration of Independence tops som< simpler affairs. Chocolate figures In a numl>er ol ways. A good-sized square of thb favorite flavor Is In the knapaa.-k. Tlnj chocolate* are also tn tbe little dint packages of torpedoes. I*»« Far th* Fourth. Fourth of Jnly dinner will he twice as delicious If tbe dainty cold finish be In some suggestive shape. Purveyors of fine Ices have taken this under consideration, and here are two of tbe result*. The chocolate soldier speaks for Himself, and in the language

-'VtsLAf/i

of the sex (according to Its traduce nil la Just too sweet: Thl* brave boy la not necwaaarlly In brown. If you prefer he wM don strawberry breeches and a bisque blopse. Indeed, be 1* *o accommodating aa to adapt himself to any color scheme, even If It be far from a la malUalre. Slangy ones tefer to the torpedo lee a* hot stuff. It la desirable for those who don’t care to hare the things they eat too highly colored Yet It boasts tbe color*. The delldona sphere Itself Is first done np In wax paper. Then come* this pettlcoat-upslde-down effect culled the torpedo. It la of trim pled tissue paper, ribbon-tied a* a matter of course.

(2. d>. Beng^ert § Sons, - - plumbers - ~ ®ag and §feam < Fi(tep§. * eassnYiiicT wisss a aipssaiiitfv Estimates Eurnlehed. *1© WawHINOTON St.. CaFK r«*AY. N. J. TRE ALDINE &er&22 Appointment* flrst-claa*. Cuk Una excellent. Rate*, K par day. upward; 110 per week, upward. THEODOEE MUELLEE.

M. C. SWAIN & Co.,-

MANUFACTURERS OF

OFFICE S RESIDENCE. Corgie and Queen Streets CAPE MAY. N. J. Twenty-five Years Experience.

ARTIFICIAL STONE PAVEMENTS, CELLARS FLOORS, &c. OF ANY COLOR OR DESIGN.

* »vwr (A* FopaWr. There arc some thing* that will never become popular. A noiseless Fourth of July la one of them—Golden Days.

FI©'FELL ©ORE) ©FI

(FORMERLY PIKE AVENUE INN.) UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. RENOVATED THROUGHOUT.

OPEN ALL THE YEAR.

BOA.RDINO BY THE DAY OR WEEK. 138 DECATUR STREET. CAPE MAY CITY, N. A A. R. CORDON. L MECRAYS' CENTRAL MARKET, Comer Washington and Ocean Streets, 6oa Washington Street, 217, 219, 221 Ocean Street H. Mem. Mins i Hi CHOICE BUTTEAS - Sharpless' Gilt Edge - » SPECIUTl. Country Produce, Fresh Daily from our own Farm. no, otbtxss, oum ict muni, duisd nuim. ^g’The Largest Market in Cape May City.

ragaSK’B.

CIGAR EMPORIUM,

Ocean and Hughe* Streets, , » . Cam Kay, N. J.

IMPORTED, Key W«*t end Dom«*tic CifMg, - Turkish and Domestic Cigarette*. . BRIAR AND MEERSCHAUM PIPES High grade smoking afid chewing tobacco*,

And aU article* for the Smoker... v ‘.... ^2SP

V A PULL LINE OP FfRB STATIONERY.

—rMorning amL Evening Paper* and MuUl* 1

XX. c.

i si

Others would see your-‘‘AD” W you had it here. Think It over.

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