CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. IV. NO. 28.

CAPE MAY N. J., THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1904.—EIGHT PAGES.

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LAD HELD FOR ASSAULT OF A PERSONAL NATURE.

WEST CAPE MAY YOUTH PLACED UNDEK $200 BAIL.

TO APPEAR AT FALL COURT

■naul( Occurred T»o Month* A*o AYIm'ii Loial Krrlckaon Hurled A Knlft- ut Robert Sawyer.

LoUl Erricluon. aged 10. aon of Mr. and Mrs. Kdwin Krrickaon of Weat Cap* May. waa placed-under tX*) ball to appear at court to await the action of the September 4>ran^ Jure. The matter wa» beard before Juatice of the Peace George H. Reeve*, on Saturday. It Bceta* that about two month* ago young Errlkaon. who wa* not attending school, wa* about the^Went.Cape May ^school hou*e at recess* time and In »ome • way hurled an open knife at Robert Sawyer, non of tbe late Colonel Henry W. Sawrer. Tbe knife struck tbe f!e»hy part of tbe limb, above the knee, and made a deep gash. j _ A few day* ago Mr. Sawyer reqaeated the Board of Education to Lake tbe mat ter up and as a result Principal Hasting* preferred tbe charge nnder which tbe boy was held to court.

THE OOSSIP OF CHARMING OLD CAPE MAY.

VISITORS COMING TO TOWN.

IRAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

COULDN'T KEEP HO HE SHE TRIED TO END HER LIFE.

WROTE NOTEAND DRANK POISON

HAPPENINGS AT THE POINT

DELAWARE BAY HOUSE OPENED WITH MUCH ECLAT.

PliNTT DOING AT THE POINT

EVENTS ON THE GOLF LINKS

CONTESTS OF LASI SATURDAY interesting.

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FORMED

w. or Kf neb Importance Gsttirred UU-b.,™ Known H.r.. . u.do-... .h. C.rtU- . Among Cap. Mar'. Pw>plr— VtoUm or o. ,Al r : »<»^. I. 20.rn.m.ot.- ■ JUrl-Meotlo.^. Aoooool orciitldroo. All„rt«Cl»™.. (Auwl. k. Wl„„„

l»KKAM LKADS BOY MANY MILKS Hii.Y'rar-Old’* Long Walk Only to Kind Grandmother Safe. Wallace Soffe. *1* year* of age, while, vUiting relative* at Holly Beach one night last week, dreamed that hi* grand mother, living at Cald Spring, seven mile* distant, had fallen and killed herself. He awoke at six o'clock in tbe morning and, witbont attracting tbe attention of the family, dreaaed and left tbe honse, walking tbe seven mile* to his grandmother's home, only to learn that she was In her usual, health and had so*tained no injury nor“*aflered any accident whatever.

Ha In* Very Beneficial.

On account of tbe heavy rain* of tbe past two weeks the farmer* of Cape May county have been exceedingly thankful. While one takes a drive through tbe lower part of the county, they will note with much interest the beautiful field* and gardens wnfbh the rain of the past has so much helped. Not only has it benefitted those who have gardens but it has been very beneficial to tbe county rood, as It has laid tbe dost from time to time which U a dread of tbe traveling public, making It a pleasure to take a drive or a spin in an automobile or even a cool coun-

try walk on the hard road.

Gambling In Plain View.

The lover* of law and order were somewhat shocked when they beheld at tbe steamboat landing. Cape May Point, an Sunday, a wide open game of chance being played on the platform where the trolley car* land tbeir paaaaengerm. It ta necessary for gambling to be permitted on such an open manner and the anthoritie*

would put a stop to it at once.

Prof. F. H. Hain Resign*. v Dr. E. H. Phillip*, secretary of the Board of Education of this city, has received the resignation of Prof. F. H. Hain. supervising principal of the public school. Prof. Hain has been in chi of the Public High School here for two years. Tbe Board of Education ha» accepted the resignation of Prof. F. H. Hain, as

napeivtsing principal.

Society on LookomC . Ixmia Ruffins, colored, was fined fiB-SO on Monday by Alderman Duka, for drivings horse which was considered by. tks Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal* not fit to be driven.

Mall carrier H. Walker Hand, Is very 111 at hi* home hem. It Is hoped by hie

cover and again be able to perform his

, Have Accepted Invitation. Tbe Caps May faefet Club bassoon tbe invitation of tbs Ocean City Yacht Clab to attend the annal regatta which

City App City ooaac _____ R8. Rutherford for the be ■shell teem, half e( which was to psy lent year's short-

Miss I xml* Rutherford has returned from a visit to Germantown, Pa. Afr. Louis H. Ayres has resigned as treasurer of tbe Cape May Golf Club. Mrs. Luther C. Ogden U at Ocean port visiting her parents. Rev. and Mr*. A. J. Gregory. Ex-Sheriff David Baird la passing his spare time this summer as a guest at Congress Hall. Hon. William F. Harrity. former postmaster at Philadelphia, and chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1WM. Is a prominent guest at tbe Stockton

Hotel. He was formerly a Bummer cot-, tager here, haring occupied with bis family the Williams cottage on Perry street. While here he is playing several rounds of golf, and renewing^ many old acquaintances. Miss Elva Hand, daughter of Mr. Harry B. Hand, is entertaining Mias Merkle, of

Dr. Ernest Ramidrll. of Camden, Is visiting Judge and Mrs. Richard T. Miller at

the Stockton Hotel.

Judge and Mrs. Elliott Rodgers, of Allegheny, will pass tbe entire sumnu

at the Stockton Hotel.

Mrs. J. Harry Mullincr, who has passed tbe winter in New York. U now at her cottage here for the summer. Capt. and Mrs. L. H. Cone hare^tuken a cottage at the north corner of Decatur and Hughes streets for the summer. Mias Mary Hildreth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. E. Hildreth, has concluded a-visit of several weeks at ML HoUv. Mr. Frank R. Shaituck has arrived with his family and they are occupying tbe Townsend cottage on Colombia avenue. Mr. Delaware 8. Davis, of HaymarkeL Va., Is a guest of his mother. Mrs. 8. B. Davis, on Franklin street, for a fortnight. Rev. J. 1* Howard, formerly pastor of the First M- K- Church here, and now stationed at Woodbury, N. J., Is visiting

Cane May friends.

Sheriff Samuel K. Ewing was as four New Jersey sheriff’s who attended the Democratic National Convention at

St. Louis last week.

County Clerk Julius Way will be n didate to eneeeed himself and will toy for

P. Sanger, U.8. A.. Isa prominent guest of the week and to staying with Major MareaHus Bailey at Us cottage on Atlantic Terraoa. Lieutenant-General 8.M.B. Young, L. S.A., has been enjoying n week’s vWt with his daughter, Mrs. John H. Gibbon, of Baltimore, at the BaMmoie Ian.

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GLASS BO BO, N. J., Julj 8.—Mrs. Nina Doughty, aged S3 years, attempted suicide this afternoon. After taking laudanum she saw a girl passing her house and asked her to run to William Lota, a neighbor, and tell his wJf* she was 111. TV girl did so. and by the time Mrs. 1-aUarrived Mrs. Doughty wa* unconscious. Dr. Luffbary, who reside* across street was hurriedly sent /or. and, with Dr. J. D. Heritage, began working with tbe patient, who was restored to conadouenesa this evening. She will recover. Beside Mr*. Doughty on a couch was a bottle labeled “laudanum’' and the follow-

ing note:

"To whom It may concern: I am about to commit suicide. The reason UI cat keep a bon» for tuy children. We have

I am tirad of straggling. I wish my ai to have my children and all of my things. This Is her address: Mrs. Mary Champion. Bristol. Bucks county. Pa. Part of my good* and my two boys are at Cape May Court House. My father's address is George Garrison. Sr., Cape May Court Houie. My brother*, Charles - Garrison. John and George. Millville. N. J. My

other sister is Ella Rears. I cannot member her street, but Is nt the real the coo vent, Gloucester. K. J.”

Base Ball.

The local nine defeated the Morris Field Club of Philadelphia. Saturday on the home ground*, by a score of 6 to 4. The

Morris Field Club.

RHOAE

O’Hara, lb 0 1 8 1 3 MeCr, sa 0 1 » 1 S Showier, p 0 0 19 0 F'ment, Sb 0 0 1 1 1 Fite, cf 1 » 1

S'tou, If Pole, 2b B’ney, rf Z'ger, c

0«) 0

00 1*0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0100 2

Cape May.

oi HHOAE 8U tea. *b 112 11 gdy. *b oii*o ^oak.c 18 9 10 Hand. If 0 0 9 0 1 8’ver. rf 0 0 2 0 0 R'ford, lb 1 1 8 1 * St'der, p 110 2 0 Kich'a, aa 0 3 3 1 1 Sh’ds, 9b 9 2 10 0 Cbnrch. ef 0 1 0 0 0

Totals, 4 5 9t 8 8 Totals, 6 19 27 6 5 Morris Field Club 00002200 0—4 Cape May 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0

Plenty of Flhh.

Fishing Is good and for some Inexplicable ^jaaou tbe weak-fish this year are onnsually large and gamy. There D a dearth of crabs, owing, tbe yachtman say, to the ae- • cold of last winter. When a worahipof Isaak Walton wants a good day’s sport and desires to use soft crab bait, be telephones to Philadelphia or Baltimore for a crate of live crabs and then goes out upon the fishing ground* the next day and polls in fish until be stops from sheer

Lawyer Weds Doctor.

Tbe marriage of Thomas K. French, of the most prominent member* of the Bar In Sooth Jersey, to Dr. Bsaer, of

need in Camden

Saturday. The couple were married on 28, and went on n month's trip

Saturday was a great day at the Del* wan-Bay House, Cape May Point. Tbe first piling of tbe wharf was driven, au old fashioned clambake was Indulged in and a flag-raising signalised the opening of the old House, while many other amusements were the order of the day. It b tbe Intention now to have excnnlous to land here from Philadelphia and Lewes, Del., while other pleasure craft* from New York sod other cities are expected to visit ns occasionally. This U a great boom for Cap* May. and is entirely dne to Superintendent William McDonough, of the Delaware Bay Honse, who now has it under hb supervision. It will be a “Point” of attraction and everybody should take a 'ride ...j the trcl ey can and enjoy the cool bret-sr* on the broad piaxcas of tbe Delaware Bay House. Later on In the season vaudeville shows will be given in tbe ning which will help make tbe place more

popular than ever.

The new electric lights which eiectrl elaua have been placing along onr street* for the past few wtvks were lighted on Friday evening for the first time. Not all of them were lighted, owing to the fact that several of the wires were not satbfactprily placed, but what were lighted proved very suooeaful in every way poaei ble. When the summer season is over it is stated that there will bg tw*nty-five to burn all winter. Now there are about seventy-five. One has been placed on tbe bland in the lake which show* up to good advantage, lightingjt excellently, and throwing its fiery glue over the waters of

beautiful Lake Lily.

L*ke lily—the ever fascinating fresh »**«■ lake—was opened last week, promises to be more popular this sea than ever before. This beautiful ts famous for it* pond lilies, surrounded by pleasant groves, with the sweet, fresh smell of the pine trees and groves of her own native evergreen*, wlilcb make a __ natural park- The drives which skirt it* banks never were in a finer condition and a drive around it b invigorating. The paI vilions along ita bank-, attract the attention of paaaenby, and the quaint old fashioned rastic bridge b noticed by every body

os * novelty of tbe lake.

‘ ' IM ** on advances Cape May Point b fast becoming popular. The dances the Shoreham and Carlton are attew regularly by a large number of both guest* and cottagers. Last Saturday night the bops were very successful and both orchestra* furnished excellent music, u-ay pretty costumes were noticed by those —ho Indulged in the terpaichorenn art. St. Peter’s Episcopal summer Sunday aohool was started last week with over « inattadanoe. Visitor* and others of whatsoever creed are welcome at 1 pleasant Sunday afternoon gathering.

of Mr. French’* marriage waa a aurp to the legal fraternity, aa he had kept the ter a profound secret from even

1.0. M. Install* Officer*. On Monday evening the Indepe

The Volunteer Lodge of Dina waa in attendsnos and after the

a mod the brother lodge waa aarprisihe prognaa made by the lodge ben PACTS TOLD IK BRIEF MENTION Mt Happenings of The Week Briefly Toto-Otber Matters of Interest. AM Society of the Fine

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talk of bwlidtag a trolley road, from Cape May to Caps May

-la# Cream Soda. 6*. at Hogan'*.

The Way to Keep Cool. By visiting the hardware store of Chaa. A. Swain and looking over some of hb low screens you can be suited in the price, ranging from 18c to 80c apiece, made to fit aar window. He also baa a large lot sreen doors on baud from 75c to *1.10. Chasleb A. Swats, 908-7 tekaon Street

n which pre-

vailed lent Thursday eveinlng, the Star Villa and the cottage at Dr. William H.

mag. of Philadelphia, both Genoa •tract, were struck.

TO THE PUBLIC.

Al » meetlog of the Cape May Golf Club held at the Stocklou Hotel last Saturday uigbt Thomas W. Kart wick wa* uuani mously elected traaaurer of the club to sueored IxmiU H. Ayres, of Philadelphia, resigned. Dr. Charles N. Davb wa* elected chairman of tbe grrvns committee, from which position Mr. Ay re* a Do reaigoed. The Women’* Association of tbe dab Uat Friday elected tbe following officer* for the current year Preaident. Mr*. George D. McCreary, secretary. Min Paxaon Boyd, daughter of Mr. George W. Boyd: treasurer. Mr*. .lame* C. Corry The following executive committee waa chosen Mr*. George D. McCreary. Mr*. Loub J. Deacoo. Mr*. Alfred B. Miller Mias Hancock. Mias Emily Jacoby. Miw Matilda Stevenson. Miss Dorothy Maris, Mm Joshua L. Shoemaker. Mrs. James M. E. Hildreth. Mr*. Edwin F. Cfiok. Mr*. Thoma* W. Kastwlck. Mo. R. Norris Williams. Mb*Paxon Boyd. Mm William J. Elliott and-Mrs. J. Peidral Collins. Tbe ladies held their first clock golf pot ting contest of tbe season Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the greenroom tea and band concert. Mm K.L.Baretow. of Camden, S.C.; Miss Dorotb. Maris, of Philadelphia, and Mm T. W. Eastwick tied for first place, with tbe score of » The summary: Mm R. L. Barstow. 28; Mm T. W. Kartwick, 86; MU* Dorothy Maris, 26; Mbs Brown. »; Mm Percival Collins. 88; Miss Campion. ». Mb* D. B. Welmron 80; Mis* Marj Hildreth, 81; Mb* De Silver. 81; Mi** Annette Miller. 81; Mb* Davb. 81; Mbs Mildred Shattack. 82; Mbs H. Grady. 89. Tbe record of tbe Club game was broken again Saturday by Joseph J. Dougherty, the local professional, while playing In a foursome match with Cadi Baltimore Calvert, erf the Philadelphia Country Club, and Fmnli A Sartori and Thomas S. Dando. of tlie Huntington Valley Clnb. Week befot^ last Dougherty broke the average, and Saturday he went cjt stroke better than hb previous record for the eighteen boles, making a 87 and 82, total, M. On hb second round he played the course In four strokes lees than par. and would have made a 21. but one of the golfer* yelled in a thoughtless effort to disconcert him while holding out on the home green and missed an easy two for the pnt. Tbe card follows: 4S44S454 4-97

Dr. J. A. Chatard, of Baltimore, Spenoer D. Wright, of Phlbdelphb, won the Scotch foursome, played on tbe May link* Saturday afternoon, with a'net •core of 75. -The score: G. H. JL S D Wright and Dr J A Chatard... 80 5 75 W H Hepburn and S Y Oollon: 72 9 79 F J Graves and R L Barstow 81 5 76 Dr Taylor and E J Durban 80 8 77 Dr C N Davb and W Rvan*_ 82 5 77 T A Kastwlck and A William*. 78 0 78 E F Cook and L McCormick 88 5 78 Cecil Calvert and TS Da ado 72 0 72 L H Ayres and Paul Jones 86 4 82 F B Shaituck and R L Chambers.. 86 8 88 C L Matthews and S L Holton 00 7 89 R W Skinner, Jrinad N Neibon... 91 7 M P L Backus and W E Round. 93 7 98 E C Rulachman and A Daado. ffi 3 98 The fifth handicap medal-play tonroey of the local golf club waa held thb afternoon. T. W. Kastwlck, who scored is three other tourney* thb saaaon, figured again by taking Brat »e*of 77. For second prise. Edwin F. Cook, th* Prashbot of the olnb, and W.HoraotHapbura, Jr., tied on n ant aoora of 78. 12m heal score of th* d* v wma tm SI maA* Sa (bail Baltimore Calvert, of the PhiladaF