RIO QRANDE.

Thr child o( lender Hand U Imp'ovt>K after a t wo w**k» ill ness, Mr». Hannah Hand waa called to Camden on 8aiuniajr, where her husband ia quite ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mr*. (Jeorjre Ptronx have movixl into one qf the old Sugar Company's tenant house*. Walter i resse, who has been in Philadelphia for the past three months tinder^ going an operation, returned home last week much impsoved. William kimnlc put the Unisfing touche* on his new barn last week. Samuel Uoseman is this week |atiuling

at Wildwood.

Miss Laura Taylor of C-old Spring, it Saturday and Sunday with Miss

PACTS TOLD IH BRIEF MENTION

si-eut Sat May Nea

A hir

The Hap|H-ninsaor The Week Bririly ToM-Olher Matlera of Interest.

—Spring.

—Visitor* coming.

—St. Patrick's Day. —Raster—Uet it at Hogan'a. —Charming days by tbs sea. —8»e Hogsa’s Easter display. -Mr. (iround-hog''a six weaka ar* up. —The Raster bonnet will soon be in

A. Packard Co.

omr girls are so mod rat they would i u> see the salad dressing. ii are wrk-ome at any time to eee i if hd-lug samples tor clothing

•. eol.

in honoi of’ Harry Hand on • Friday evening it being ld» 15th yeat, Harry was the lecepient of many tokens ul estes-m presented by his young^/riends. Many gameg were played, after which refreshments were served. ,

iplesfor •i y»ui

K his

* Sol. Needles is showi _ spring c othing to order, it time 10 look them over.

—Name pul on eggs free at Hogan'i

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. Mrs. Alex. Trout is entertaining company Una week. Howard Charlesworth, wife and son * Howard sjient Sunday w ith Mr.Cbarleswortb's parents at Erma. Samuel Wright visited Philadelphia on Monday. ? Miss Fannie Wheaton of Philadelphia spent Sunday with her parents £. C., Wheaton and wife. George Foster of Philadelphia was a Sunday visitor here. ’ Miss A«nie Archer visited Trenton on Saturday. Several of our people attended the funeral ot Mrs. Streeter at Burleigh on Tuesday. Charles'Willis of West Cape May jnade a business trip here on Monday. Mrs. Socrates Willis and daugbtyi MyrtlF sfient Saturday with her-sister Mr*. Mary Wescott at Dennisviile. Howard Boss of Glouster was a Sunday visitor here. t apt-Charles Yaneman of Dias Creek pass- d through here on Monday.

Lie City, who hare been at work for fire yean endeavoring to collect, the iquect taxes at that resort, has been with tbe Cape* May County Court The properties of the delinquents will be

shortly sold.

—Her. Dr. Arthur W. Spooner delivered lecture In the Finn Presbyterian Church iaat Saturday evening upon Abraham Lincoln. The lecture was Illustrated with stereoptioon. views of Lincoln's surround ings in life. A few scenes in Japan and Korea were also interspersed In tbe Ulue—The Parents* and Teacben'Aaaoclat Ion of the Public Schools will bold a meeting tbe High School Build lug at four o'clock this afternoon. Every parent who could d these meetings. They show the parents what the children are doing and what more the children could do if the parrots took a tride more interest in

DIA5 CREEK. Frederick Kiem and A. T. D. Howell have sick horses this week. E B.Scull went to KioGrandeMonday and purchased a fine Jersey cow to add to bis stock. Capt-Elmer Willets and E S/Emcson spent’ Sunday with Nathaniel Newton at Preen l awk. E.S.Hewitt is building an out house for Ers.Haunae Sayre this week and fixing up in general befor moving into her new home. A.T. 1). Howell and wife accompanied by Mrs. Charles Vanaman visited the Tuckahoe Grange on Eriday Evening’ reporting a good time. Freeholder Charles Vanaman spent the first of the week with friends at

ends in the vsliugeSundav. An agent representing Italian strawberry pickers was in the village on Tuesday ingaging pickers to our berry growers for the coming season. The Independent Order of Mechanics initiated and conferred degrees on five members Friday evening last .The membership is near the hundred mark at the present time. Grand Bepresenative B. L. Howell of Volunteer Lodge I O M. attended the session of the Grand Lodge in Camden Tuesday last.

Tbe greatest line of oxfords.

CAPE MAY POINT, al Estate agent E. \V. Springer baa d the Carlton for the season to L. k of Crum Lynne. He succ folly ran the Carlton a few years ago. The repreneatatives of two syndicates visited the Point in tbe past week to look at tbe estate of L Johnson with views of - buying tbe estate. John Bailey had tbe misfortune to loose his horse this week. John Springer has added eectric lights to other improvements at his cottage. Albert Scheljenger is on the eick hat with Dr.Marcy in attendanceMra.E.W.Springer entertained friends from New York over Sunday. Mrs.H.D-Sloan has returned to Cape Avenue cottage after spending the winter in Chicago and Cleveland. Mias Mary Taylor has returned from Philadelphea where the spent the winter with her sister. Mrs. G.Fenton hat leased John Springers cottage for the season Mrs-L-M.Heron is visiting Baltimore, and Wanting ton. Her niece Miss Adelaid G ns tin will return with her to spend tbe spring.

began in the

«t Presbyterian Church on Sunday by pa>U>r. Rev. Arthur W. .-p'otier. T.<-m»rrow evening's meeting of the P. S. C. E. of tbe First Baptist Church ill be led hr William Hickey The sub

THE STATE LEGISLATURE. Not Many loiwa—Game Bills Galore—

Voting ~~

Thkstov, N. 4., Legislalnrs has not

so far. and it is within two weeks of (Inal adjournment, if the reeolution to end the session on the 23d It adhered to. It J lues to be a rather barren session si best. Between five hundred and six drrd bills have been Introduced. But very few of them are of any public or other portonoe. The grist it mostly chaff, w only here aud there a kernel of wheat. Nbt in years bars there been so mi bills mischievously tinkering (he gi laws of tbe State introduced in the Le lature as at this session. If they, were all enacted into law New Jersey might aa well absndon all pretense ef protect lug gsme and threw the doors wide open. Jt is only ,by the most conerrvntlve policy, by drawing the restrictions closer and closer, that rabbit*, qnall and gron>r and o'her hirde and animals can be preserved from I

jolt will be - Little Thing* That Chrln i annihilation. The general use of modern I Mak«* Great.” | firearms aud the rnphl increase of populaSol. Needle* is known for reliable and | tloo hnte b<y«igbt the wild eresiurvs al•nest dusting, when vou want a good | ready close to tbe verge of extermination, suit let him'take your measare aud have Tbe proposed return to the murderous box made. 1 traps and aaarvs, and npeuiug thsdoora to - To-morrow evening's meeting of tbe bords of pot hunters frotn other Stales, Y P. S. C. E. of the First Presbyterian j would soon puts flnisli to the ra idly dlChurch will be lad by Mias Martha Scbell i miulnhiug game birds aud animals of New enger. Tbe subject will be "Appetites Jersey. The protective tMrriers abou Id b* That Unmake Meu." i made higher and stronger Instead of being The report of tbe Tax Commisaiooera ; cut full of bole*. Even na objects ot native

the!

imblymsn James J. Rer-

leVbool work. —Fbrmer Aosei

en. -df Somerset County, was named fon-aty by Chancellor Magie to be vie chiincellor for a term of eeven years i

TRK COLD MPRING GRANGE. An Orgnnlaatlon With Promlae of Doing Good Work. Cold Bpring Grange, No. IBS, waa organised Just one year ago with twenty-eight charter member*. Since that time on, it baa grown rapidly anlll they now bare eevefltj-flva sturdy farmera aud their good wives enrolled. On Wednesday *' • of Let week a data of twenty took the 3d and 4th degrees, after which a splendid luncheon was served which had been prepared by tbe good sisters In charge. The soda] feature of tbe Grange Is one of the very best because It L educational and el-

evating.

Our Wertbv Lecturer prepare* some good programmes for the mertloga, and in bringing In new members she can not be equalled:* If tbe Grange oontiuues to grow, which II surely will, greet good will tie accomplished for the fanners throughout our Tbe Patrons of Husbandry ar* gslylng national inflneuue. It Is r*r...«tl> I that tbe order will soon l>uK<l a Grange hall at Cold Spriog. aud tbe matter Is already undercouaklrraliuti. One of tbe best frutnrrs of the Grauge is the Insurance which only costa about on<£ half what other compaules chargr, and your policy never runs out so (bug *» you are iu good standing.

study and of be*ntr and Interest these pretty wild tnlng* should be protected from rutblrst slaughter. The Game and Fish Commissioner* should look after some'of these mischievous bilL. Aud wby is tbe Legislature so inert in tbe matter of proridlng more voting machines for the use of the people in the ootiling eiclion? There is oo doubt about tb» public demand for these machines. It L tbe uuauimoos and rn t Iinsiast ic testimony that the right£one tried in every county county In Newtlersey In last fall's; worked perfectly and gave

faction. Their adr. ballot box system Tbey secure Infallil

frauds upon the ballot; tbey upon bribing and intimidation: tbey give a practically Instantaneous count- The machines are costly and It might not bs wise to equip tbe whole State with them this year, but as tbe Governor In his message said, tbe Legislature might appropriate enough mouey to purchase a reason able Dumber more, so that In two or three years tbe State may have all It needs. Tb#

TOTO TO THI PACiro COAST A«> TSZ

QBAKI) CANTON.

per year. He takes the new position voters want these machines. Tbey serve created bv tbe Legislature two year* ago. an Important purpose. The Legislature The new vice-chancellor won considerable will make a mistake if It neglects to secure attention In tbe presidential campaign of , an additional Dumber for tbe public n»e. ItOi by forsaking the free silver issue. He TKKXTOS.

one of the most conspicuous Gold

Democrats to tbe Ea*t> In tbe Aet

speaker in 1W1-SG.

BOOM STOKES FDR GOVERNOR. Jersey City Republicans Hail Him aa Murphy's Successor. Chancery Clerk Edward C. Stokes was hailed at tbe tweht^tacAfcnlb annual dinof the MinkaTWa Republican Ciub in Jersey City last Thursday night by 300 Republicans as tbe next Governor of New Jersey. Robert Carey, city attoruej. wet toastmaster. He declared that there was doubt as to the Domination of Mr. Stokes. loiter in tbe dinner Corporation Counsel George L. Record, declared that oot only was the next Govenror of New Jersey present, bat that bis successor was also at thedluner. Tbe crowd then cheered for Mayor Mark M. Fagan. ' You hare in mind one man and I have in mind another,” said Mr. Recard, when the cheering had subsided.,"! predict that tbe man who will succeed Edward Stokes a* Governor will be F. O. Briggs of Tren-

MARCH " NATIONAL MAGAZINE.” Second Edition Replaces First Which Waa Burnt on Publication Day. The March number of the " National Magaxine ” is at hand ten days Lie, bnl stronger and more attractive than any previous issue. The publishers were Just ready to ntall their March Issue when firs completely wrecked tbsir flue plant at 41 West First street, Boston, on February 18th. They made a second edition and got it on tbe market in ten days. In order do this tbey scattered their work amo a dosen Boston printing shops and worl night and day. This number sustains l "Natio'nal's" reputation tor growing better each month.

ARE IN GOVERNOR'S HANDS. Bills for Cape May's Beneflt Also The Pass Assembly. The billsintrodneed by Senator Creese early in tbe session under which Cape May City may issue bonds to validate previous laws, were passed by tbe Assembly oo Monday night, after Assemblyman Hildreth epoke for them. Tbey are now in tbe hands of Governor Murphy for bis approval or rejection. He will sign them either this or next wee'

Good Party Work Aaeured. if State Treasurer Briggs succeeds Gov eruor Murphy as chairmen of the Repab lican State Committee there will bs no

get oat tbe vote, and the return of an Increased Republican majority la the State . this yeer to aseuted Besides, it wool a pleasure for Frank O. Briggs to add a^io^ HUs. flew thousands to the normal plurality, if 1 Friday r' only to shove Edward C. Stakes tout the ■

a ktm aa year Ups • I naM.

iH

.Ireland'sGreat Liberator. A lecture on “Denial O’Connell. Ireland's Gnat Libers tor,” will be delivered bv Rev. Father Kelly in St. Mary’s Chspel, March'17, at 8 o’clock. This fearless chompton of cinl and religions bas singular claims to the aumi-

THE BRISTOW REPORT. Repreaentrtlvc Gardner Says It Has

No Value.

answer lo aquestiou concerning I tloo of himself in tbe report of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General, Representative Gardner the other day said; Bristow's report evidently was mad In a harry. Idon’t onderstand it. I eh hare been mentioned In connection with ball a dozen postofflee*, whereas I am put down in tbe report os having to do with only one poatoffioe, namely, at Riverton. I think It was some five years *(0 that I advised the removal of the postoffloe there from a very small and Inadequate building i a larger aud more appropriate ooa Tbe •wo was sorely iu nerd of better facilities

'I should have hero mentioned in tbe report as having made equal efforta for tbe pcstofflce* at Burlington. Borden town, Mt. Holly, Beverly and Morristown. I don’t know wby I do not get credit In tbe rtfor my work lo connection’ with t offices, including the Bordentowi t hire case. he getting oqt of- that report was a •os mistaxc of tbe House of Representatives, which ordered tbe Hay reaolatlon. It was privileged, and coaid have been brought np at any time. was secoud on tbe sub-committee of tbe Committee on Postolfioee and Roods that ordered this report, and I (rank to nay that tbe Honse dipped matters that was not Its bnstnem. ‘The work on this report bad to be i pleted within one week, and was neoe Ur gotten out with undue haste. , It Intended that the report present chargee against Beavera, aa superintendent of the division of salaries and allowances. "Of the eight charges cited against vers only one appears in this latest re: II Is Imperfect throughout, bas no t aud Is not baaed on auyt btng.”

VL Fe&Bijlrisia Bgllrafl, Account Oessnl Ccufsrtoee, Xstho&Jit Eviteopkl

Church.

On account of tbe Gereral Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to be held at Loe Angelas, Cal., beginning May 8, tbe Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run a personally-conducted tour to visiting tbe Grand Canyon of Arizona eu route, at unusually low . special train of tbe highest grade equipment will leave New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg on Wednesday, April 27, tunning via Chicago and tbe Santa Fe Route to tbe Grand Canyon, f day will be spent at this wonderful p lies will be, reached on evening of May 2. Bound-trip ticket eluding transportation, ooe dpuble berth, and meals on special train going; transportation only retuqplag on reg trains via direct routes or via San Francisco, will be sold at rate of S1O0 from New York, $105 from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, and 9100 from Pittsburg. Tickets will begood to re' any time before June 80. Tonrists retaining via St. Louts may stop off for ten days to visit the World’s Eair, by depositing ticket and paying ILOOfeo. A descriptive itinerary will be sent on applThatlon W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.

PtuniylTsato JLUrai'i Wuhiagton Tour*. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s sixth three day personally-conducted tour to Washington will leave New York, Trenton and Philadelphia March 38. Round-trip ratea, only difference being in the hotel selected in Washington, are 810 60 or 818 from Trenton. IB or 811.90 from Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from other pointe. Tickets cover railroad transportation for tbe round trip aud hotel aooomtnodatf A special side trip to Ml Vernon alto be taken. All tickets good for days, with special hotel rates at expiration of coupon. For intineraries and fall □formation apply to ticket agents. Broadest reert^SlaticmrPbiladeipbto,^? 1

Congress Labor I

nJobo J. Gardner of tbia

as chairman of tbe Committee os ias arranged for the bearing*

tb* eight-hour MU to dote on March

opposed to tbe MU wUl be .heard to-

day, March » aad M. and those' ia favor of the M11 on March M and 89. The argu-

HANAOEK WANTED. Trustworthy Lady or Gentleman to m ge business In this county and adjoin erritory for weU and t

or about April 1st, Sol. Needles will have tbe ladies furnishing department

—Every thing for Raster at Hogan's.

Romalite,“The Meal Wall Paint.' Romalite to an Oil Paint put up in ute form to be thilined with water. It made for both inside and ontaide exosnre. It is durable and has stood five ears on exteriors with seaside expoerea. It is flat (arithout gloaa), washable, hygienic and give* a very artistic velvety finish. It wss adopted by the U. 8. Government Buildings at the Bnffalo Exposition. Later the Government nsed Romalite for its buildings at the Charleston Exposition. The Committee on Exports on Awards, swarded Boms Ute the gold medal. For sale by A. C. Gils, 418 Washington stree

—Every thing for Easter at Hogan’a

Parlor Can to and frotn Philadelphia Tbe Penaaylranto Railroad Com] for tbe accommodation of tboae making Cape May their winter borne, bas coned daily parlor oar eervloe thr the winter month* between Cape May Philadelphia ou trains leaving Market 8L Wharf at 4.08 r. M., weekday* 9.00 A. M., Sunday*, and trains leaving Cape May at 7.30 A. M. weekdays, aat

♦Just Received**NEW LOT OF VAbli PAPER All the latest designs and most fashionable colors. Let me estimate on your work. TKKMS MODULATE. WILL CALLAWP 9HOW SAMPLES GEORGE HESS >B1 Cow...— t—it

Nine HuiW and m-m lions

of Paid-lor Insurance in Force! This amotint was never reached by any other company when of equal age nor by any other company confining its business exclusively to the United States.

The Prudential Insurance Co. of imerlca.

JOHN P. DRYDEN, Prerident LESLIE D. WARD. Vice Freni dent. EDGAR B. WARD, • ad Vice Pro*. FORREST P. DRYDEN.

H. B. Richasoson, A*»L SupL, Cape May Court Bouse. N. J

YOUR TIN ROOFS

WiU now need geing over also the rain pipes and the gutters. I have good workmen awaiting your orders to put them in repair, . % .

Local Phone, 65. 305-7 Jackson Street, CAPE MAY, N. J.

ICE^H

^hice:

American fee Qompanv OF PHILADELPHIA. Supplies Hotels, Restaurants and Cottages With Pure m&mwmmM mm* Ann Also With The Best Quality Or GOAEa! - - GOAGl Carefully prepared for family ute, at lowest price end foil weight Guaranteed. Send your order* to the branch office.

». 629 Washington Street. Above Ocean, Cape May City, N, J. Thos. W. Millet, Superintendent

Council by tbe followii forth*

and it is hereby enacted

6. Building Inspector'* utory... 7. City Solicitor'* ■alary——~ 8. Street Supervisor’* setory ,1: & uf^fire deportment t 440 13. Lighting Street* m *oad**"Pubiic * 000 14. RepoirilSt, cieiining aud Watering " 3 500 ,.l»w^—=:rr: IS 16. Property and Improve men t. « 000 17. luctdenttol* — 1 500 ii Interest on City Boodt end Note* n 745 -'-•-^Fmrf.

is

try and Printing.- * joo

S81 1 go Sec a And be it further ordained and acted, that the wooer appropriated by 1 first sectlou shaD be derived from the I lowing tourers: Aaticiueted Water Rems it 1 Anticipated Ucentet sad MitTuDa^cste I f?!pD~'i9nLl3 83 S> 81 iso Sea A Aad be it farther orfiaiacd aad

Your Choice

OF

Saving Your Money or Filling Your Stamp Book We will give DOUBLE STAMPS on-all regular goods until the purchase amounts to Three Dollars ($3.00), after which we will give TRIPLE STAMPS, or ia# per cent, discount. On Coats, Suits, Skirts, Hat* and Furs we will give in addition to the double stamps Sxlra «• S~n Smlbr Thi* Sale close* on FEBRUARY *3.

Mrs. E. TURNER. DRY GOODS. MILLINERY. 516 Washington St.

Oaeea and Uaghw *trecto, practice of denUMry iu al 1 tu (D». W. B. tJJckkr, a daily, from 8 la M., 7 ta 8 evaato

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