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CAPE MAY HERALD.

THE LEADING PAPER.

VOL. Ml NO. 51.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1903.—EIGHT PAGES.

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THE CITY SUED FOR A GAS BILL.

' DAVID. HA IRQ IS THE PLAINTIFF.

AN OLD CONTRACT % 1,1,000 Damages Claimed by David Baird, One of jhe Gas- Company. Sheriff S»mu»l E Ewing rrixl upon tlir ciir uitic UU ou Kridny liu.t « ■ummonx in > •uit brought by I)»rid Uwird of Cam •Irn. which wax untde rrturaable on Domnber 34. 1IW3. Thr amount of the dam «ge» claimed UHO.OOOOU. While the »ummoiiH doe* not .1*1* what U sued for. It U beliered that thin ill for'the Cape Uland (■aa Company ? who allege* that they baTe a contract with the city made three year» ago. when they claimed that the city agrt-ed to take ga» 150 light* for the anm of 14 50.00 per month. It w«> underatood that by a recent contract made laat year that the gas company had decided not to charge the dty on iualleged preriou*contract- There was neeer actually more than fifty lights burned and the first contract was rescinded Inside of a week after tbs original had been passed. Mayor Millet refused to sign the old contract or the one made last year. The gas company certioraried the action of conoeil in rescinding the original contract and that matter has not yet come op in the Supreme Coart. The new contract provided for the use' of 75 lights.

Harbor Plan Obstacle. A dispatch from Washington state* that the two Jersey Senators are both anxious to have the House act on tbs re soIntiona providing for survey of SbaoMr'a Island and Cape May Improvements, and have talked with leading members of the Rivers and Harbors Committee. Senator saw Chairman Burton a day or two since The difilealty Is not thst •be cases are not couaid«r*4ttneritorioua. but there la a fear that if these are acted upon there will be a rash of others which are considered by tbali movers as in "tbs equally-as^tood class " Both Senator Kean and Senator Dry den will use their utmost exert tony to ret favorable action. There was on Monday a meeting of the Rivers and Harbors Committee for tbe purpose of starting work for the session. Another dispatch says that RepresentsGardner baa learned that tbe chairman of tbe River and Harbor Committee is favorably Impressed with the project te improve the harbor at Cape May.

A Big Reception

Governor Franklin Murphy, who

attending the meeting of the Republican" —Tbe ladies of "the Enreka Ixxlgr will

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matter* of General and Local Interest Mentioned, — Christmas cornea bnt once a year. And when it come* it brings good cheer. And yet It eon of glree one chills Anticipating Christmas bills.

—Mistletoe.

—Cold enough. —Christ maa trees. —Skaters are happy. —The present need—money. —Piece work—the pie man's —Subscribe for tbe Hmai.ii. — Holly berries In abundance. —Coming down—Christmas trees —The coming man—Santa Clans. —Puts on a lot of airs—tbe weather man. —My prices advertise ma 1. Teornbanm—Always tra'vels In the steerage—the

pUpt- .

—The piano has a lot of keys, but la sel-

dom locked.

—The girl with dreamy eyes may still be —Fora clraa family newspaper, read

the Hmald.

—The latest thing in engagement rings— a lady's flbger. - —The baker may not be rich, bnt he always has a roll. —All kinds of Insoles at Sol. Needles' and get G. T. S. —Lower prices, bnt the quality is still high—Hogan's candy. —The Christmas turkey will soon make iii» laat will and testament. \—It is generally the people who know tb^ least that ull tbs most. -AaH kinds of heavy winter underwear at Sol. Needles' and get G. T. S. —Ladles flsece lined shoes and fur-top J nlieta at Sol. Needles’ and get GTS. —Get your Job printiog done at tb Hekxli« office—Satisfaction guaranteed. —Many of dor stores already look as if they had been visited by Kriss Kriokle —Julias Denitut ^a bought for <1300. a lot of land on Broadway from the Mark

Divine estate.

—Mias Ancfc Julia Poster has conveyed to Mr*. George Rows, of Philadelphia, a

lot of Uod on Broad* ayr

—Stop and pay us a visit and look over our large assortment of wine*. A lady attendant. Camden Bottling Co. •No matter bo* pretty her face. Wow liafa brr dress, it takes a bit of Hogaa's candv to give her that sweet look. —During thr past week many 'tons, of holly a-id Christmas tree* hare beeu shipped'to tbe PbiliuMpEla markets —Omar H. Newkirk baa conveyed to Mary D. Price for 11400. a lot on Broadway. east of tbe Sea Brecae hotel sight. —Give your neighbor Thk Hkhai.d for a rear as a Christ maa protect. It is the' wideawake of tbe county papers.

National Committee in Washington, tbe member from New Jersey, was . guest of honor at an elaborate yqpeplion given by Seaptor John K« drnce laat Friday night. The New Jersey delegation in Congress and the leading member*.tjf tbe Senate and House of Representatives were'present. besides several hundred other invited gnists, repreaentalives of the official and social life of the capital, and many well-know o Jerseymen. Tbe reception was one of the largest and most delightful social entortoinmeqt* of Among tbe gnests were tbe following from New Jersey: Uxai H. McCarter. Dr. l>slie D. Ward. John I. Waterbury. ex-Governor Foster M. Voorheos. Justice C. G. Garrison, State Treasurer Franklbf O. Briggs. Insurance Commissioner David O. Watkins. Chancery Clerk E. C. Stokes, Justices Bennet VanSyckleand Jonathan Dixon, FrederickT.Frelinghnysen, Jndge C. E. Hendrickson. Jndge Frederick Adams. Thomas N. McCarter, .Jnstloe Mahlon Pitney, former Justice Gilbert Collioe, Attorney General R. ri. McCarter. Franklin Morphy Jr., . AdjutantGeneral R H. Brelntnail. Chancellor Mattie. Chief Jpstice William 8. Gam mere, Mayor Henry M. Doremoe. Frvdertex Evans, George W. Houser. Edgar B. Ward. Jnstlce A. Q. Garrettaoo. Jacob E. Ward and Supreme Coart Jnstloe John

Franklin Fort.

a dance, followed by progressive games. In Dale's Auditorium thia evening. Admission, 15 cents. —10c mixed candy, 5c; 15c mixed candy, 3 lbs 35c; 30c choice mixed candy, 15c; 95c mixed candy, 80c; 40e mixed candy, ISc. 60c mixed candy, 40c, at Hogan*. —We advise yon to advertise In the Hkhai.ii. a* onr clrcniatluu is increasing rapidly. Outsiders who wish to introduce their goode in tills county, would do well advertise. Kates tarnished upon ex-

plication.

Won

The Atlantic City High School boys have won fhe championship of the footgemee in South Jersey for the first time a hard game over Woodbine on Saturday afternoon. Tbe score being 6 to a On accoant of the grounds being covered with snow, water and mod. it was exceedingly difficult to run. as many errors were made on both sides. -

Tbe CaUh of tbe Season. While oystering at Lake's Bay. Pleasantrillr. X. J., Richard Burbage caught a monster oyster, which, for Its alar, has bad no equal in thia part of tbe country! Tbe bivalve measured two feet la length, fourteen Inches across Its back, twelve inches in depth, and the meat In It weighed twenty-four pounds. Burbage tells a very exciting story of what a time he hod in getting it into bis

Flr»t Baptist Church. *There will be a special musical held ore Sunday evening next and Mr Lafayette Bennett will play cornet. Tbe pastor .will preach a abort sermon on 'The Song* of tbe Bible seals free; hymn bonks provided. Tbe pastor will also preach at tbe m

servlo*.

An opportunity to purcl.aie esudV bet none sbt aid min et Hogsn'a

PERSONAL INTEREST. G*»slp of Tb* Tow* I* Which You /"lay be Mentioned. Dr. Anna M. Hand baa concluded an extended visit to Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. William R. Sheppard are passing the week in Philadelphia Mrs. Annie Kcrnigbes gone to Brooklyn to paaa the Wlater with her son Georgs. Miss Moore of Bridgeton is • guest of her cousin, Mire Maggi* Were,on Hughe*

;re*t.

Senator Bloomfield H. Mlncb of Comberland County waa among tbs vial tors to Ca{ie May laat Friday. Daniel F. Crowell of West Cape May la ow residing with hit aon, Albert Crowell, at Laorel Springs. X. J. Former Alderman and Mrs. Charles F. Qeldort, who have been residing In Philadelphia, are now a! Cape Mey for the holiday*. - r' Mrs. I. learning Sheppard, who has been seriously in for several wae^s. Is gradually recovering, her many friend* are glad to

note.

Howard F. Otter. Charles P. Eldrrdge. Henry E.Rutherford and RobertC.Haghre are this week on e gunning trip through the sounds. Colonel James M. Soovel'a picture adorh* this month's issue of the National Magazine, to which publication he to a regular contribotor. Mrs. Annls Fenner and dangbUr, Evelina. have been on a visit te Philadelphia, where Mias Evalloe to undergoing treatment. Her many friends hope for her re •very. * Dr. Frederick J. Hearer, who last anmmer purchased a splendid piece of property on Washington street, between Union reel and Sydney avenue, will bnlld a handsome summer residence. ileman John Boyd Avis of Glooceeter county, who has been selected l* be the Speaker of tbe Assembly by tbe Republicans, tbe majority party, was among Cape May visitors on Friday laat. Mrs. James taring and bar daughters, Mrs. James T. Hoffman and Mrs. Edward H. Phillipa. ware among tha Cold Spring residents who were visitor* to Philadelphia during the early days of the weel A prominent yoang Cape May lady who will pa a* tbe winter in Norfolk to Miaa Lon is Thompson, daughter of Mi Mrs. Jobs W. Thompson. She will be greatly missed by brr many friends abd associates here. - w Among the Cape May veterans who attended the reonios of the 35th New Jen Regiment at Vineland on Monday w< Samuel R. Stltee, AlfopaeD. Lee. William t. Surens. Furman Barnett, John W. Reeves and Joseph H. Brewton. Rev. Curtis E. Long, who has been supply lag tbe pal pit of the First Presbyterian Church here, wiH go to Camden and ply tbe pulpit of the Second Presby terian Church there, daring the vacation of tbe Rev R W. Peach, who goes to t of France for bis health. Mr. Charles H. Dougherty to making extensive interior Improeemtnu to his at Washington and Jefferson streets. Within tbe pest year Mr. Doogberty has extended hto premises to a whole bloek surrounded by Washington, Corgle, Joffvreon abd Franklin strect*. licwto T. Stevens, as a special master of ihe United States Court, on Friday last beard ergnment at hto office here in tbe matter of fixing tbe receivers' fees of tbe McGear Bros., of Bridgeton. Ex-Judg* James R Hoegisnd and William A. Logo* of Bridgeton, and Henry Lnear, of New York, were tbs counsel present.

YULETIDE . SEASON.

nerriment nod Pleasure and Some Anciec* Facta Mentioned. Tbe "Merry Christmas" time U again ear at band, and the modera newspaper would be remiss in Itadnty.to iu reader* that did not take oognlaance of tbf fact. ut to them, editorially or other wise, something upon tbe subject of this Important religious festival. Wethongbt we oonld this year give nothing more ap repos and Interesting than some quota of a historical and poetic character, delving Into tbe wore*of rarlon* author*. We selected a small portion of what we fonod worthy a space in this tosne. Tbe Christ maa araaon has long been considered tbe season of good cheer and good 111 towards men. Is every Christian nation. Out of tbe fulness of their heart* tb* carol aingera naed sit up all night in order to greet tha blessed day with songs of rejoiciog As no barm coaid come to during the hallowed time, all car* was thrown aside and feast!Eg and merrymaking became the order of tbe season. Hospitality and tbs giving of gift* was of e ontoome of this feeling of good will towards every one. Although originally ordained as a day for solemn rellgiderotloa. it*Character eoon changtsi. and Christmas soon became a synonym. for revelry, feasting and all sorts of good cheer In every Christian nation, although tbe religion* idea to and always will continue to be praaent. The ee'ebratlon of the nativity of Christ originated in JO A. D., but waa tot gener ally adopted by tbe church until about 500 A. D-. when tbe name Christma* was given to it. a word derived from the word* Christ! and Maaaa, or mass of Christ. Tbe idea of girlog presents at Christmas as well as St. Nicholas, originated wlfb the good Bishop of Myra, wbollved sometime in the fourth century. Hr was noted for hto lova and kindness to children.'and and became their patron saint on hi* death. Ever}’ Christmas the children V Flanders and Holland wouldhaoguptbelr shoes and stocklnfi, firmly believing that be would fill them. HU popularity steadily Increased, until now tbe children every civilised land receive ttanpreseoU

St. N ichoiaa.

■ .'Probably the find DriU»h Christmas was that celebrated by ^ing Arthur at York, in the year 531 A. D. Arthur, thia festival, abolished many of the exoc ea that were attendant on the old heathen feasts, so that tbe celebration at York became a model for tbe whole country. Even to this day, aa if to commemorate the fart of being tbe seat of the first Christmas fastivity, Yorkshire celebrates Christmas with more splendor and hospitality and keeps np more old custom* than do all tbe other coon trie*. The custom *f decorating tb* house wilt green on tbe festive occasion to older than Christmas itself, la fact It to a custom borrowed from tbe Jews and Pagans, who often decorated their tabernacles and tern plea with green bough* for their religious 'monies. Tbabolly and mistletoe were 1 in Eaglaad because they were sacred plant* of the Druids and were suppom ' afford pro taction from all evil spirit*.

THE VETERANS HOLD REUNION.

PROMINENT WEDDING Took Place In Philadelphia--Cope May People In Attendance. j Mias Nina Levtek, daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Lewis Jones Lerick, #f Bala. Pa., and gratiddaugbterof Samnai J. Levlck. prominent minister of tbe Society of Frlrods. became tbe bride of Mr. Wlnlb(op Cnnuingbaia XellaoD, of PbiUdel phia. laat Saturday at noon. : scene of tbe wedding was St. Aa* Proles tact Episcopal Cbnrcb. ai Bala, Rev. D Wright, rector of tbe church performing tbe ceremony, assisted by tbe Rev. Dr. Fleyd Tompkins, rector of Holy Trinity Cknrch, Philadelphia. Tbe bride ell known dab woman, being a member of tb* Acorn Club, Sedgely. Colonial Dames, Mtrfon Cricket Club and Country Ciob, and a niece of Mrs. Jones Wlater, and is well known here. Mr Nellson la a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and at present to manager of a mining corporation at Rome. Ga Tbe gown worn by the bride was of white peso de sole and lace, th* same trimming was on the wedding gown of tbe bride's great grand-mother. Among Cape May guest* who attended tbe wedding were: Mr*. Thomas W. Ea*twiek. Mr*. James M. E. Hildreth and Miss

Mary Hildreth.

Ill From Blood Potaon. Mr. Sidney Godfrey, of Sea Die City, wife of a West Jersey and Seashore Railroad employe, to in e dangsrout condition from blood poisoning. Mr*.' Godfrey wi washing some dyed atoll the other day and it to supposed that she wee poisoned by tbe dye getting Into a alight cat on her hand. Tbe woman's arm to swollen to twice its normal ala*.

On Sunday tbe 100th anniversary of tbe i natal lotion of Bar David Edward* as pastor atCold Spring Presbyterian Cbnrcb celebrated. In commemoration of erect his great grandson. Bar. Dr R W. Peach, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Camdea. preached at IftfiO m. A large congregation 1

The annual meeting of tbe stockholder* of tbe First National Bank of Cap* May will beheld accord log to Art. L Bee. I. of the by-law*

—Both of the.raHroad* will stop their express irsloa at Woodbine lb to Thursday to koouet mudataMbe Farmers' lastlmta. Tbe Superiuteodetit of 'be W. J. A 8. R. R. and hto aaaoatote* trill be pres ent at tb* meeting. s

The Board of Freeholders met in Ocean dtjr laat Wednesday. After ordering the payment of MU*. ). 8. Chamion and J. P. Fox were appointed a committee to wait on the old Ocean City Turnpike Company to aaoertain whether the company had given the right of way to telephone companies, and if not to order the poise removed. The members then adjourned to the Bieeayne for dinner, meeting again at

o'clock.

Senator Robert E. Hand, who ha* tbe contract for the new rord over tbe turnpike, asked for permission to nee red coder instead of white pine, which waa called for in th* contract. The request waa granted. Tha Finance Committee waa instruct ad to have bopds prepared and printed be Ocean City Turnpike impruve-

The Coming Legislature.

Tbe Dally True American of Trenton has made arrangements for thoroughly covering the next session of tbe New Jersey Legislature, In which tbe Republican majority will be tbe smallest since 1806. Besides tbe fall current reports of legislative proceedings, tbe uoderonrrenl opinions and actions which precede and teed to tb* legislative act will be carefully watched and reported. All subject* will Independently discussed, and tbe usual high standard of onr legislative reports will be maintained. Tbe pubUshers will tbe dally paper, daring tbe entire m, commencing January 11, for<1.35. Address. True American Pub. Co., Tren

For use or for ornament, holiday goods In endless variety, and in almost every kind of ware, may be bad at most reasonable prince at Charles A. Swain. Go in time and look through the slock before going elsewhere. ’ Make Jo nr •elections early. Have you eeen the new style imynut rage, they are beau-

■ Charie*. whs was badly bomed o.on board tb* dredge

Cope May aa a Winter Resort. Cape May to growing rapidly in favor a all-tbe-year-ronnd resort. Several good hotels remain epen all winter—th* Windand Aldlns, which have fine sun parK tbe Chalfooteaad Ebbltt Tbe Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers dally parlor car service between Philadelphia and Cape May an trains leaving Philadelphia, Market Street Wharf, 4:06 r. M. week days; 9 A. it- Sundays, and on trains leaving Cape May 7:80 a. M. week days and 4M5 r. U. Sundays.

On Sunday evening next Mrs. May H. Hunt, of tb* W omen's Chris tie n Temperana* Union, will speak in tb* M”. K. Church of this city, end tb* congregation* of tbe other church** are invited to bear This lady is said to be a good public

Doesn’t Want Judgshlp.

Aseamblyman-elect J. M. E. Hildreth, boa* name baa been mentioned for tbs adgshlp made vacant by tb* death of Jndge Nixon, aays be to not an aa pi rant for tb* posllipn and does not went it-

O.VJi ^HUNDRED SOLDIERS PRESENT.

A GOOD TIME HAD

PLENTY OF HOLLY AND MISTLETOE FOR CHRLSTHAS. The Crop of Qroens are Unas«ally

Fins This Year.

Hundreds of men, women end chikim in Cape May County are gathering greens for ChriiUnse decorations. It is declared that this years' supply will W thr finest in years. The holly trees this fall are bearing d unusually large crop of bright red berries. There is more mistletoe this season than in many years. > The New Jersey mistletoe is rapidly taking tbe place of tbe imported article. A few years ago tue dty florist depended almost entirely on EngUnd for their apply of mistletoe, and it was an expensive luxury, a small sprig of it costing from 50c to $1. The Jersey mistletoe is every bit tbe equal of tbe imported and costs one-fourth tbe price. During the next two weeks thousands of holly wreath*, bright with berries; strings of laurel, mile* in length, sad hundreds of barrels of cedar and moss will be sent out of tbe South Jersey swamps and woods to the markets of

the nearby cities.

To Stop Standing Meoance. 0ns of the first moves of tbe coast towi Mayure’oomb'ne to promote tbe well are of tbe several seaside rceote from Ssudy Hook to Cape May to to put a atop to tbe menhaden net fishing within three miles of tbe shore. Tbe Legislature and tbe United Bute* authorities are to be pealed fo In order thst the deetruetkoo of coast fish may be prevented. The bsrten fishers are an unconscionable lot, sod ruthleaaly destroy edible fish in their aearcb for other fish to make fertilisers, thus destroying one of tbe most delightful features of a sojourn at tbe shore. If tbe Mayors act as energetically In this mailer as they do in other things to make their la pop'ilar they will win snocaes, and tbe moverneut really deserve* to be sac oeesfnl.—Camdea Courier.

All Officers Re-elected But One—Death Caused The Vacancy. Tbe fourth Annual Reunion of tb* Twenty-Fifth Regiment. Veteran Association of New Jersey, took place Monday in Grand Army Hall, Vineland. Upwards of a hundred "boys in bias” ere present from ail part* of tb* State. Major J. Kelly Brown of Camden praaidAfter tbe regular business waa concluded Mayor Con well of Vineland waeiaIted to make an address, which be did in happy vein. James W. Trenchant of Bridgeton bad the buslneaa well in band aa record lug secretary, and after It waa disposed of tbe boys fell to talking of war experiences. Major Ke'Iy led e charge la tbe Battle of Fredericksburg, and aa Monday, was near tbe anniversary, remlatornces were In order. The visitors were particularly pleased with tbe Mayor's address. They thought tbe beat they bad beard for years. Rev. John B. Walcott responded to the warm icome and thanked Mayor Con well for bis encouraging words. Tb* visitor-stock dinner in Temperance Hall with Comrade Whitaker. A resolution was adopted thanklag tbe Mayor for tbe welcome end tbe citixens for tbe general welcome. decided t* meet next year at Can*

May City.

Mayor Con well waa elected an honorary Tbe boys in blue were a remarkably good looking bodyof men. Peopleaay tha ’ G. A. R- is waning, bnt these men bold . their age well and promise many more ears of usefulness before tbe last roll call, ' Tbe officers elected were; President, Major J. K. Brown of Camden; Vice-Presi-dent, Lieut. Reuben Foster, Baltimore; Recording Secretary. James W. Trenchaid, Bridgeton; Financial Secretary, FurBaroett. Cold Spring, wb* waa sleet- - ed in place of tbe let* William F. Smith; Treraurer, Simon L. Weatcoat. Atlantic City; Chaplain. Rev. James B. WestcoO, Pleasantviile. All werv re-eloctlons, but that of Barnett.

A Good Movement.

Tbe movement by West Jerw y Presbytery to erect a moon men I at the Old S.oue Church-in honor of tbe first church that denomination in tbe 1'revinoo Weat Jersey recognized by Presbytery to, , in line with tbe project to erect a memorial at Greenwich In bomu of patriots of tbe Bevolutlouary •’tea. parly" In this county. Such deeds of the long ago, by lb owe who ’aid the foundation* of ibis glorious republic, should not bo allowed to be forgotten, but should 1« perpetuated iu every way possible and Impressed upon tbe mind* of the rising generation.—Bridpsfoa Kttet. ShoaM Take aa Interest If the pavilion on the beach front at the foot of Gurney street U to be kept open, why is it that it i* not kept at least comfortableThe attendant, Mr? Sadie Hewitt, we are Informed, is compolled to buy her own oil to keep the oil stove going. Many visitors who go there wonder that Mrs. Hewitt keep* from having a serious Uinees while tryng to accommodate the public.

First Gore Sought.

Bitter sod persistent warfare against the menhaden fishing steamers, which ere alleged to be desire ying the hook and line fishing feature of New Jersey •**• ! shore resort*, may be the outcome at the recent meeting which resulted in th* permanent organization of the Laagn* of Seashore Municipalities. There were eight executives in attendance, who, however, were divided in opinion as to tbe damage to fishing which these steamers, that run dose inshore with their big nets, did to sport, end it area decided to ask the government to make a scientific investigation before positive action

would be taken.

The menhaden industry, which u involved, haa invested in it hundreds of thousands of dollar*. Ebeneaer A.lama , of Philadelphia, former member of th* Pennsylvania Legislature, appeared before the Mayor*, and earnestly appealed 1 to them to take immediate action. Ha recounted bis visits to the steamers and also of the fact that he found in their holds thousands of edible fish’and that' the fishing along the coast had been detrimentally afiected by the big nets. ' Mayor Thomas E. Lad lam of Sea Iain City declared that there waa enough lav now to compel the menhaden fishermen to leave food Bah alone, but be held that the menhaden and the edible fish did not ran together and that the scooping of such fish in with the mossbonken waa more by accident than design. j Mayor Hilton of Anglesea, who is fish and game warden, held the same view, hot Mayor Stoy of Atlantic City and Mayor Gilberts. Smith of Avalon asserted positively that their knowlegd* of tbe destruction of food fish, and tha rag of them from the adjacent waters character which Idft no doubt in their minds as to tbe injury the st* done by coming so dose to the d that they could be seen beach. The matter waa left o til the next meeting, when it la e ed that expeat opinions will be i and action will be taken upon (hair