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CAPE MAY 1 IKK A LO.l

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VJ3L. IV. NO. 17.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904.—EIGHT PAGES.

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HALLS OF JUSTICE

LIGHT TERM OF COURT OPENED ON TUESDAY.

Many Applications for Licenses. Justice Hendrickson Denies That He Said James T. Hoffman was Short In His Accounts. Tbs April term of lbs Csp* May county courts opened on.Tuesday, with Justine Hendrickson presiding, and Judge Voorhses silling In common plea*. When court opened wss the usual number of attorneys on band to Isok after their clients’ lulcreela. Justice Hendrickson cLarged the grand Jury briefly, talking of the condition which might exist at tile county almshouse, and, suggested that the grand jury visit the

institution.

The following (irand Jury was Frederick J. Melvin, tforctuan), Corson, John S Douglass. Nicholas Corson, Martin Wells. Kobcrl W right. Mi jah smith, John W. Handle, John Hi Frank Karnes- Isaac Teucubaum. Charles Quidort, Beuben W. Edwards. Southard Kldredgr. Edward W. Springer, Stephen Jefferson, Dr. J. Morgan Dix. Harry Stitee, Samuel Vlcary. Keuben Lodlam, Nathan Doughty, Harry T. Pierson. Joseph HoffAfter the retirement of the grand jury Justice Hendrickson explained the matter of the petition of c.tile ns of Lower To •* n ship to have the affairs of the township examined, and said that he had been bard pressed to appoint expert auditors 10 gc over affairs, but as there had come to hii mind no need for it, he won id appclni Prosecutor Harry S- Douglass as a supreme coort examiner to take testimony to ascertain for the judge wnether any an lawful or irregular acta had Ueeu commit ted by either of the township officers. He called attention to the statements made in a newspaper last week (the "Star of the Cope”! concerning the hearing the previous Monday in Camden, and said that At had not laid that James X. Hoffman was apparently ahon in bis account* from •SU) to HOOO. He said that counsel lor petitioners had alleged the fact. After the conn list waa called orer there was nothing for trial. All the jurors were excused until Vih, when the trial of criminal cases hr commenced. The flrsl case will be trie3 on Wed lie day next. The mauen of tax commissions of Holly tlcacn and Anglesea were continued until the September

SOME FACTS BRIEFLY TOLD

Naked, forlorn and dumb, The patient treea In silence wait For hprlng, the queen, to come. Into these hands with empty palms The quern her gift* shall lay.— Blossom* and bads and leaves for alma. The fragrant coins of May I —Tops spinning. —Cottagers coming. — Baseballs a wishing. -House-cleaning time. —Heater fire* are going oat. —The baseball crank Is awake. —loe Cream Soda, 5c, at Hogan'*. —Wr will be on top this *uturner. —A will is a sort of dead give away. —Signs of improvement everywhereHard boiled eblrta. a la negligee, served •1th or without cuffs, for 35c at Tenen-

banm's.

—Special—all this week, Cocoanut Wet flee, the regular 25c ft box for 10 cent* at Hogan's. Try them. Sample free. Don't miss eislting Teneobaum's stoic this week and gel bargains In shoe odds and end* for lea* than —Senator Dryden of Sc w Jersey baa been appointed a vislior on behalf of the Senate to the Naval Academy at Anuapoll*. -Mi*» Edith Ware will lead the Y. IL C. E. meeting at lb* First Baptist Church to morrow evening. The aubject will be: "Answered Prayers,” - —Mias Alice Springer will leatfthe Y. P. g. C. E. meeting at the Finn Presbyterian Church to morrow evening. The subject will be "What Christ Can Do For Darkest

Africa."

—The member* of the Memorial BaptUt Church of Sooth Dennis and of the Cali ry Baptist Chorch. South seaville. have Issued a joint call to Bev. Robert Chew of Plytn.mtb, Pa. Mrs. Loren* S. Hall will lead the meeting on next Monday evening of Vin. cent Chapter of the Epworth League at the First M. E. Church. The subject will be: "Answered Prayer*.” -The Cape May County Women's Chrlatju Temperance Union will hold their spRng convention at Tuckaboe to^Uy. The delegates elided from Cape MayUoloo Mrs. Charles M. Scbelleoger and Mrs Albert-G. Bennett.

ITEMS OF 1 PERSOKU MATURE i of Mach Important* OaUrcrvd Among Capo May's People, s Edna Bailey of Ivy land Is a gneet of Cape May Mends. Mr. and Mrs Reuben Cohen ware among the arrivals on Taseday evening. Ml-s Bochina of Philadelphia enjoying several days at Cape May. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J err* 11 of Brooklyn are guests of Mr. and Mrs. ErareU J. Jar rail. Mias Jennie Richmond, the manicure baa been called to New York cm account

Mrs. Ellis El dredge la enjoying a visit to Mr. pad Mrs. William C. HemsWy, at Bridgeton. Mrs. Churls* E. Helium, ,.ti Mbs Ella Taylor, la a gnest of Caps May relatives and frieods. Mr. and Mr*. Joseph K. W ala Wright une to tbslr Colombia avenue cottage on

Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Town of Phil* delphla were among the vtattors to Cape May last Friday. Ex-Senator Robert E Hand of Erma ha* ren elected a director of the First National Bank of Cape May. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rogers of Phtladelbia are occupying a cottage on Franklin street for tb* summer. M iss Martha Keal of Rio Grande U assisting Mia* Sarah Bellangy In her di

THE GRAND STAND SAFE?' —Chicago Tribune.

to be filed by Friday, and on Saturday those application-, which bav< straucea against them will be beard at 10 A- M. Saturday. The following license applications were

filed:

August Miller. Holly Beach: William K. Pinker, Holly Beach; Mary H. Brobeon, Augleaea; Cbariea Mace. Augieae >; Puiiip Hess. SouUi Cape May: Andrew S. Weeks. An glees. Ernst Schlicbiing. Holly Beach; Frank W. Dougherty, Augleaea; George J. Eut, Augleaea; William E. Co leu* & Son, Augleaea, (wholesaiei; Joseph lieisruberger. Holly Beach; Frank G. Edwards, Steamboat Landing; JeremiahP. Delaney, Sea isle City; Knric N. Adams, Holly Bcacb; Julias Rauch, Holly Beach; Gus NeLon, Holly Bcacb; Annie Bunchs. Sea Isle City; Samuel Schick, Sea Isle City; Mrs. Elizabeth Carothers, Corson's Inlet; John Gegmu. Sea isle City; Morris Boney. Sea Isle City; Mr*. Caroline Crooccker, Sea Isle City; J. George Pfeiffer; Sea Die City: George 1 leges, sea Die City; WilUam M. Cramer. Tuckaboe; Hold Ottens. Angltaea; Charles Peterson, Sea Isle City. All naturalization applications will be heard De.

The recount of voles cast at Woodbire boronxu in tbs recent election for aaeeasor was had. and M. L. Bayard was declared rlrcual by 8 majority over N. Diamond. Bayard waa first declared elected by two majority, hot Diamond tequeated the recount. —

The Bussell Will Caac. On Wednesday i*>t in the United States Circa t ConrtatTrenton, Judge Archibald rendered a decision in favor of Mr*. Taw tie K. Rnsaril. widow of the late Jobs R of I,ec«burK- The partie* were well-known in this section and the ca** has attracted considerable attention during the part e'gbl years, during which time K has been in thr courts In 1802 an agreement entered into by which In consider*too o^ *5.000 Mr*. Russell was to waive all claims to her dower rights In bsr husband * estate. After Mr. Russell's death It was learned that hD estate wax rained at about 1300,

000.

Mrs. Russel! claimed that at the time signed the agree meat she was deceived * ML RflaseU'a wealth. The agree nt bad burn sustained by the lower courts bnt the case was appealed, and after years of contest the decision given Judge Archibald on lust Wednesday ■aide the agreement and gives to Mrs. Kafr ■ell her dower right In her husband'

FOB WAB ON DOG SHABK. Bill Before Congreaie Provide for Payment of Two Cent* a Tall. SbonH the bill now before Congress be a law the greatest nuisanou to the deep sea handline fishermen .the dog shark, will be relentlessly pursued end likely put oat of business. The blU b intended to Instigate a general war upon dog sharks, sod the attract!redeatnre of the measure la that tbe^overnment will pay a bounty of not leas than two < ent* an every dog absrk’s tall delivered at the places to be

designated.

The new Dw take* In a territory extending from Caps Hat'eras to Raxtport, Me.. i whose coofioeu the ocean, at certain seasons of the year, b tb* abiding place of handrsdkof thonsaiubof dog sharks. In the early fall the waters gif the South J«Vaat are at times literally alive with these destroyers of food fish, and the fishermen find it «h easy task to catch several handssd In a few boa's. Shark fishing at two oente mail will give lucrative employment to many fishermen

Slowly Becovering from Scald*. LassTbaradax in Beckett's livery stable a West Perry street, John N. Reeves, of Cape May Point, when In the act of boiling his coffee for his noun-boor lunch wRh an accident. The boiling coffee 'creed the lid off the pot and lb* steaming coffee blew in hi* eyes horning Uem horribly and incapaciaxing him for work. He has been under the care of Dr. James Mecrsy. At first it was thought that bb sight wonld be imp*red of. bnt ax we go to press we Dam that he b gradually re-

ceiving hta light.

An Enjoyable Time.

Mr. and' Mrs. George Taylor of Wert Cape May entertained a number of their friqndt on Saturday evening at their home on Broadway. A very pbaaaot evening eras spent In various way*, one being "chewing candy" In which all too' important part. Tb* company lighted when Mr. Taylor brought hi* pet dog in the room to perform many tricks which had been taught by Ite Those com posing the evening company were Mr.and Mr*. Wcutley Corson, Mr. wad Mrs. Andrew McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Taylor, Mr*. Edward Beeves. Mr*. Guorne Reeves, Jr„ Mbs Ida McCormick, Mr. Walter Feodersoo', Jr., and Mb.ter K-rl Taylor and Nelaoo F

New Boardwalk tor Wildwood. At a meeting of the Wildwood Borough Council last Thnreday night mei were adopted which practically assn building of a new boardwalk. An mt with Baker Brothers was entered Inwhereby a S3 foot boardwalk to to be built by them, and Atlantic Avetrae b to be widened to seventy feet. Bonds l amount of 813.000 will be tossed to have

the agreement carried out.

-Cut Foot Badly. John Footer, white seatednj Price in snrreyine oo Monday,

cot a deep gash la his foot, oevering an

INHTALLATION OF DR. SPOONEB To Take Place This Evening at Preubyterlan Church. The Installation of the Rev. Arthur W. Spooner, D. D„ aa pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, thb eUy. baa beet ranged to take place thb evening. Thb will be an occasion of ry* interest and all are moot ooidlally invited to witness the ceremony. Dr. John M- Davie*, Moderator of Presbytery, will prexab. Bar. Albert F. Van Fobel. Dr. Spooner's snoot inrcb. Camden, will pr Dr. D. H. I^verty will charge the people and Rev. R Hi)llard Gags will charge the pastor. Special music will be * by the choir.

County School Money.

According to tb* circular recently l* byConnty Superintendent of School Aaron W. Hand. Cape May County will receive out of the State school fond the year I ginsing July 1. 1904, the sum 335^77.84, against 835,596.3* received for the c a Trent year ending on July 1. The amount* spportioned to the several municipalities for the coming year are; Angles**, 8515 63; Avalon, 8339.06; Cape May Cl*y, 84.085J2; Dennto Towosolp, *8,825.00; Holly Beach. 81.187.W; Lower Townshlp.81.478 OO. Middle Township. 83,393 TO, Ocean City, $3,885.08. Sea Die City, 8784.84: Upper Township. $1,084.03; West Cape May. »!.308.81; Wildwood. $039.18; Woodbine, 13,850.67.

GARDNER GIVE* WARNING. Shrewd Swindlers at Work in Cape May and Other Count!ea. Congressman John J. Gardner haa issued a circular warning the people of dterricL including Atlantic, Barilngton. Cape May and Cumberland counties, against the shrewd swindlers who have been using the name* of South Jersey Consreeamen is order to dispose of old Congrewaional Record* for the benefit of imaginary Industrial movement.

Cougrewa Hall's Owner.

Congress Hall, the only brick hotel at Cape May. and the second largest hotel here, bas been purchased by Miss Anna C. Knight, who T- *ldi* on Congress Place, thb city, and who b a daughter of the late Edward C. Knight. The price paid b eald have been $75,000.00. It b understood that several Improvement* .will be made to the hotel. Mtn Knight will not menage it herself. D ha* not been decided who will be the hotel proprietor this eeaar-

Mlnlater Accused of False Pretet The Rev. James W. Ftehburn, a l minister formerly of Cape May, was Thursday indicted In Petersburg, Vs , oo the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from John L. Tucker, a negro of

that place.

It b alleged that Fisbburp sold to Tucker some lend In New Jersey under false represeatalion as to It* real value. The case against Fbbburn, at the request of hi* coutitel, waa continued to the June term, sod he waa jeleaaed on $1000 bail. J. M. B. Holmes, a negro letter carrier there, became bb bondsman.

Mr. George W. Boyd, general paa»e agent of the Pen nay Ivan la Railroad, has named (rare a visit to St. Louis." Mrs. EL H. Taraal of Ardmore, Pa . Is nest of her brother, ex-(Senator Lemuel K Miller, at tbe Utter's Hughes street cottage. Postmaster and Mrs. David E. Goff of Rio Grande were gnssts over Sunday ot Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Goff, at their Corgi' reel cottage. Dr. Herbert W. Lummto «ill be married i Monday, next, to Mbs Carrie Powell, of Cedarvllle, at the home of the bride They will reside In Cape May. Mr. Charles Perkins, a fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, baa purchased a Igeareone, owned by engineer Wheaton, sad to getting randy to erect a One cottage. Former Connell man Georgs Glny os Mer ir of Philadelphia was one of tbe visitor* u Cape May daring the Utter pan of the wees. He will occupy hto cottage on I‘« r street daring the coming summer. Mr. Edwin K. Hart. who. with bis fsnflly. has sojouraad at Caps May daring thv

FIGHT FOR HARBOR. CAPE MAY PEOPLE ARE URGING IT5 SURVEY.,

Despatches Sent To Washington The Senate Amendments Desired Kept in Bill by our Citisooa. Congress Action Uncertain. A d I •patch from Washington says that the Cepe May people are all stirred up with the hope, unfortunately vain, that they may by tbe vfforta of Congressmen eecnrs the adcpitoii by the Hook of tbe *m*o<g roent adopted in tbe Senate to the riven and harbor* Dll. aiding a survey (or Cold Spring Inlet. Numerous telegram* have been received by Senator Kean and Representative tandenslager Baking that they put forth every effort to have the »nrVey retained in the House. Tb* names signed are Mayor Thom** W. Millet. Sidney Tow^taeod, president of lb* Connell: S. B. Wilson. Ernie* Phynlck. president of the First National Bank: J M. E. Hildreth, all of Cape May. and L. M. Crease, of Ocean City. Tbe truth b that tbe chairman of liver* and Harbors Committee b unalterably opposed to the numerous addi- < pnt in by tbe Senate, and purpose* ifaat them in the House. It b not likely that the New Jersey amendment* will be accepted by tbe Honae.

director of the Pen

U charities and

oorrectioos exhibit at tbs Louisiana Ex

iparintend the work

of arranging the exhibit for the opening of the Fair on April 90. The exhibit cos of 1.000 photographs, with charts and •tailstic* showing the enormont extent of

Tee, sir." said the village grocer, " I e the big weeklies to keep track of tbe world's affaire and the big city dafUee to keep posted on what b going on in this

country."

•‘But don't "yon take your home paper’" I Inquired.

"Nope.”

"But you certainly ought to feel Interested in local affairs." "Oh I know everything that goes on My wife belongs to a woman's clob and three societies, one of my daughter* work* In the millinery shop and the other b In the delivery window at tb* post-office.

—Judge.

Norton—Weight man. Tbe Second Presbyterian Church. Philadelphia. was the scene of a pretty and qniet wedding at 1 o'clock last Saturday, when , Ml** Bertha Weightman. daughter of Mr*. Jones Wlater became the bride of Dr. Nathaniel Read Norton, of New York. Tbe bride entered the- church on the arm other graudbthrr, Mr. William Weigbtman. who gave her away. She wa* preceded up the able by her slater. MUX Etbel d' L Weigbtman. aa maid of honor. There were no bridesmaids. Tbe only other attendants were two little pages. Master Weigbtman Farias and Master WilUan Meirs. Mr. William Norton, tbe brother of thejtridegroom. was best man and tb* nsher* were Mr. Albert B. Strange, Mr. - Edward Van Ingben, Dr. Herbert 8. Carter, Dr. Ernest Sehnltxe, Dr. Fori«s Hawke*. Dr. Wlllb D. Wood and Dr. John Kewenhoaeo. all of New York- Tbe pastor. the Rev. Charles Wood, performed tbe ceremony. A wedding breakfast for the relatives and intimate friends followed at tbe residence of the bride. 1819 Walnut L After which tbe bride and bridegroom left for a trip and npon their rrturu they will reside in New York. They are promident members of Cape Mhy’a Sommer colony ot visitors. Mrs. Thomas W. East wick of this city attended the wed-

ding.

celebrated Banda? by the lodges of Trenton and vicinity. Public oxorotoea. preceded by a street parade, were held and qdflrnasia were made by Past Grand Sir* A. S. Pipkerton. of Maasachnsftte; Grand Master of New Jersey K. L. Boas, of Cape May; Grand Secretary Lewis Parker, of Trenton, and Grand Warden Wesley ”

Stoat, of Asbnry Park.

Governor Goes to Europe.

A largennmberof prominent Jereeymen ■tbered at the pier of tbe American Lise in New York last Saturday morning to *h a pleasant voyage and a safe retnrn Governor Franklin Marpby and bis son Colonel Franklin Murphy, Jr., who salfed on the steamer Philadelphia for Europe, The Governor and bis son will remain

. abroad until May 88, when they will start

Odd p eUo»s' Anniversary. for bomp ^ ^ steamer CefUc, of tbe Th, .^ t, w^ b White SUr Une. While abroad President IngofOdd Fellow^lp In this State was ^ ^ W . Wakele*. of

First Baptist Church. Mr. CUrence Letts delivered a very telling address on Sanday evening and kb singing of tbe railroad song was much enjoyed. Mr. la Bennett's cornet solo " Nearer. My God. to Thee." was slmj.li fine and added gieatiy to the service. On Sunday next the pastor will preach both mornlsg and evenlog. Mbs Bair, tbe beanttfolly sweet singer who delighted the andieoo* the previous Sanday. will sing again. Pastor Williams' subject on Sunday evening will be “Women: Past, Pres-

ent and Future."

Bergen county, will be acting governor.

Mrs. Jean* H. Divert/ Deed. Mrs. EUxobjth Divert/ died at lb. rerteuoe of her oon. Dr. H- B. Divert/, at Wood bo ry, N. J., aged 79 years, on Saturday last- She waa tb* widow ot tb* late Judge Jeeee H. Divert/. ot Cap* May ooun

lived by another eon. Her. Jamee E. Invert/ of the Philadelphia M. K Cooferenor.

At Dale's Auditorium. Duncan Clark’s Lady Minstrels will spear at tbe Andilorinm on Tuesday evening. May 3. ■ ont fall to see the living pictures and the handsomest girl* on earth. Th* same show that plsyed-Worlds Fair. Chicago. 180 nights. Price*; 25, 35

and 50 mcls.

Georgs H. Rarvas Jr., came near tx ig both arm*, by baring a heavy rotbr of hblanodrt f*U npon him. Both(-

k beet, for tb* quick arrival

*, and had A

of a phy-

DOG—Colors, black, white and hr aid of flvs dollars wW fas glvsa If returned to 11 North street, Cape May.

Ladies’ 82 and ti oxfords foe $1, xUgbtly a strawberry

Bill to Amend Tariff Act.

Senator Kean's bill amending the tariff act was reported recently from th* Finance Committee with amend menu not mate' lally affecting the measure. The chief feature of the amendment* b at dltton at tbe end of tbe bill. Theme, makes the work of manufacturer* engaged

log or refining metal* bonded

warehouse*, first FT ring satisfactory bond

tbe Secretary of the Treasury. T

* nnmsroos other provision*. Tb* re-

port was mads by Senator Aldrich.

... tbe recent ananal election of tbe First Presbyterian Chorch tbe following trustees were cbotco: Dr. Jamb Meuray. Pilot Charles P. Eldredg*. Joseph 8. SUte*. Harry Smith. Jr. and Frank B. Meeroy.

g* Bauexs of Ihb clty, wet* m* at the home of the brids oo Bnoday s ibytbeR

Arbor Day Excrclae*.

Lost Friday wa* observed as Arbor Day aroagbont tb* State. Special exercises ere rendered by th* Cape May Schools, consisting of a programme of radiation*.

addresses and eonge. Dr. R. H. Phillip*. j. *>-_ secretary of tbe School Board. In the after- “*^ 1 «™**** u ' K * n noon In th* presence of a number of cbU- “W"dren planted eeveral tree* in the High Q"!?.» "T ?”* **?*

Kean to Preside. It baa been practically settled that United States Senator John Kean will preside at tbe State coo ventloa of the Republicans Trenton May 10. and that the Union an will serve both aa temporary and permanent presiding officer at the gathering. Politicians of the Republican fai’b regard It ascertain that State Treasurer Frank U. Briggs will be selected as the next chair* man of the State Committee. The choice of the State chairman i, uroally left to the _ candidate for Governor, and It to known that mere 1* no man iu the State who is adjudged to be batter equipped than tbs man who holds the key of the Stale's

strong box.

Governor Morphy,tbetwoUnitedStates Senators and the State Comptroller, with other* ot th* big leaders, are inclined toward the State Treasurer for the position, and there seems little room for tkiubtlng that he will be the man.

St. Margaret's Being Repaired. Many substantial repairs are being mad* to 8l. Margaret's Hons* on Hughe* street, the cool try week render vn* for children, mothers sod aged women, of St. Cicmeui’e P. K. Church, Philadelphia. Some $300) U bring expended.

—Special—*11 this week. Ooooaant Waffles. th* regular Me * box for 10 cents at Hogan's. Try them. Bom pi# free, oc Cream Sod*. 8c. at Hogan's.

DON’T LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY. On* of th* most daalmbla cottage* In Cape May. On Columbia avenue. One square from sad la toll view of ocean. 1st floor, 4 rboms. 3d floor, 8 room* and bath: 84 floor, 8 room*. Qpabto porch. Servants’ quarters and cooking kitchen separated from main house by area-way. No

r for

Tbe Bridgeton Poet-office. Representative Gardner has lot reduced i bill to appropriate Id',,COO for the pare :ba*c of a site and the erection thereon of' • a poel-offlor building for the city of Bridgeton-' This is similar to the bill In trod need by Representative Londenslager. As them will be no public bnlldlug bilb passed thb session of Congress. H will sleep in committee nulll next winter. » Real Estate T^nsftera.

CAITt K*T CtTT

John L. Waxier to Jam** P. Tolen. 81801. Premise* on aoutbeast side of Lafayette street. 91 8-100 feet west of Delaware aveune, 33 l ,xfl0 feet. John T. Ban net t to Frederick G. Bennett. $380. Soatheant aide of Corgie street, 174X feel south ot Mad bon aveune. 90x98 feet.

have never been known to appear

eo earty before. Black docks are using barmide poods la Urg* numbers alan, aa- '

If yonr feel an t>rod with thrir present nonets bring them to Ttneobaum's r— sod gst ratsivsd of your troubto*

. * . -epeoiai-aiiinis woox.wjcoaoui ww-

: Cape May Point, old g

sat they hi

Can gat thnta to-day; may be goas to-more ytaftl oa erary roU of matttag teoa than row. SeenraOM. the department stores In Philadelphia wHl

809-7 Jackson Street.