CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. IV. NO. 51.

CAPE MAY, N. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1904.—EIGHT PAGES.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

THE FARROW CASE IN DIVORCE COURT Testimony Taken in Camden Last Week was Interesting. WILL BE RESUMED TO-DAY Many Startling Statements Made Which Are Agitating The Gossips of Cape May. Charges and Denials.

Tk* gossip* of Csps May city hare In the past two weeks bad much to say and to keep them busy talking on the Farrow dleatee case which has been tried before Yier-ChanoeUor Martin P. Grey in Cam den. Daily some twenty-fire wltueeses fare been taken from Cape May. either for the complainant or defendant. The snit was that of William Farrow. Jr-, tb. hl» young wife. Ethel. The ground •a which the divorce was asked for was taftdelity to the sacred marriage row Ftormer Judge Howatd Carrow, of .Cam Lawyer Samuel F. Kid red ge. of Cepe May. represent the complainant, and tks defendant is represented by AssemblyMan James M. K. Hildreth, of Cape May. and Lawyer Charles H. Edmunds, of Philadelphia, an node of M(*- Farrow. The co-respondents arr . ch»s. Doak and Henry OtHer, of Cape May. Farrow, the complainant, is the aon of CUef of Police Farrow, of Cape May City. 'Be fe a Delaware Bay and River pilot, and It was while plowing the main at night that be alleges his wife was gui»ty of the nafelthfolueea charged.. Thecase, which was began several weeks ^pt. was continued on Wednesday, Thnrsday aad Friday of last week, and then ad burned until today, with Mia. Farrow spec the witneee stand in her own behalf. On Wednesday DetecUves Sagne and Wagner, of the Tate Agency, of Philadelphia. testified to shadowing Mia. Farrow, and of detecting her in a very eompromle- ^ situation with the co-reepondenU named daring the month of August of the pseosnt year. Earl Lovett, Mrs. George L. Lovett and Mrs. Williams testified to seising Mrs. Farrow t-** spring opine down to her front pnegh. at five o'clock in the morning and lank ap and down the street and a few Mfeatea later Harry Oliver emerged from

«* boose.

The complainant took the stand in the afternoon, and said that be earned *»A» a year as a pilot. When aaked if be knew Chariee DoaMhe man who waa alleged to hare bet" Intimate with his wife, Farrow staled that ha had known him since childhood and that they had grown up together an hoys aad yonne men. “Two years aftfir I got married.’’ said the witness, “Doak and I had a little ‘ehlndht’ and I told him to keep away from my baose. We need to have yoangfolk* come ta the boose to practice chnrei music. My

came in each month when I was away at sea and ran the bank account In her own name. I knew it and did not oare. 1 kept a horse and carriage for he# eepedal benefit. She spent all the money sue made on her mfislc on herself, and I never aaked her to ooulribute one cent. I loved onr child and do today, but it has been estranged from me.” said Farrow. Mias Minnie Farrow, the sister of tha complainant, was pat on the stand by Judge Carrow that afternoon and asked if she knew Char ea Doak, one of the co-re-spondents. She said she did ••Ever see them togrtHerf" “I have. Imst winter a year ago I them meet in the street and skating over at the pood." "Did yon see them do anything else while at the pood f ’’ “Yea, I have seen them go off together towards the woods quite a» number of times. Yea. both night and day.” Lawyer Edmonds, of Philadelphia, for the defendant, aaked the witness how she came to remember such iocidente. “Why!" replied Mias Farrow, “It was an ordinary thing to hear people say, There goes Ethel and Charley off together.’ ” — Did yon look the matter np any far-

ther?”

“No, becaase I did not think It was my place to interfere aad make trouble." Mrs. Annie Turner, a tall young colored woman in mourning garb, unwound a boa

Ghmrch aad she also played around town ah public concerts. I was home several ttmmyrtiw-Doak called and seeing I was

«to borrow a pair of skate*." “Don’t yon skate?" aaked Mr. Hildreth,

“No. 1 don’t skater’ answered the witness. Almost constant rial tors to the Farrow hemi wgre Charles Henry. Mrs. Linda IMilili ii and a Mia. Wales; bat her own psepie didst want to coma Her aunt would not come either/’ the witness add si. That's bscanse she didn’t lore yon, snsa't it?” queried Lawyer Hildreth. “Well, th-t might have been, too.” ro-

“How much do you make?” he a

“AboutfiMMa year. Although my avmge has not bees np to that this Tear."

er doing a serpetioe turn and took the stand. She said she had aeen Mrs. Farrow and Doak together lota of tlmta. Once aha met Mra Farrow in the colored settlement and she said: “Hey-or’ Mra. Farrow replied “Hey-o! for God’s sake don’t say anything to Will; he's at boms.” “Have yon talked with any one about this case since yon testified hare two weeks ago?” asked Lawyer Edmunds. “No, air.” "Sure of that?” T talked ta no one except Mrs. Farrow. She aaked me what kind of a devliah wit■ero was L and 1 told her she’d find out. Did that conversation taka place since yon testified hers last?” inquired VlosCkaneellor Gray. “It did.” Mrs. Turner said that she lived at Mn. Farrow’s house two years. “Ever bear her swear or use vulgar lan Bags?” The witness said she had heard Mrs. Farrow nae profane language. There were two more wltnus subpoenaed by the complainant, bat Jadge Carrow said they were unable to secure at the time.' Vice-Chancel-then closed (he complainant’s side of the cane on hh Lawyer Edmonds called Mrs. Samuel Wiley, a middle aged woman wearing gold rimmed spectacles. Mrs. Wiley said ahe had known Mrs. Fkrrow since she was a little girl. She never aaw Doak or Oliver, the oo-respondents, about Mrs. Farrow's Mrs. Farrow than rontad out May. “Tha two detect!vas who t—Hied this morning swore that Mrs. Farrow waa tway from hotoe on Aagoet fit, 18M. from toon until midnight,” said Lawyer EdBonds. “Now. Is that trna or falsa?” “It is falsa. She a

G. A. R. VETERANS CELEBRATE Dinner and Campfire on Anniversary of Battle of Fredericksburg. The fifth annual reunion of the aur vivors of the first battalion of the Twenty-fifth N. 3. Volunteer Infantry, of the Unfttn Army, in the War of the Rebellion, waa held in Ogden’s Hah, on Toeeday, when many veterans were present from Camden, Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape-May coontieii. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, John W Reeves, Weet Cape May; vice-president, J. Frank Towen, Fort Molt; recording, secretary, James W. Trencbanl, Bridgeton; corresponding secretary, Forman L. Barnett, Cold Spring; treasurer, Levi C. Albertiton, Atlantic City! chaplain, John B. Westcott, Pleasantrllle. The day was the annivereary of the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. In the evening John Mecray Post, No. 40, G. A. K., held a campfire iu the Auditorium to celebrate the day.

Will Fight fbr School Children. Tbe League of New Jersey Seashore Resorts Is hsvlng its tronblrs In its effort* to con vino* Philndelphls public *cbool circle* thst it would prove beneficial to tbe children to prolong the summer vacation period a couple of weeks. The Philadelphia board of edneatien falls to see where or bow the plan would prove beneficial to tbe school children of their criy, only one-tenth horn are able to spend any length of time at tbe seashore during tbe summer. The league's committee ■visited Simon Grata recently in reference to the matter, bnt tbe delegation met with noenoourageL Tbe league, however, will only fight the harder for its point.

TOU AND TOUR FRIENDS. PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND

Onr Fleet Snow. Cape May for one day briefly enjoyed tbe beantifnl snow, the first to fall here the present Winter. About two o’clock Saturday morning the flakes began falling and steadily came down until ahont nine ek in the evening, nn til there had 1 an average of tan Inches on the level to fall. Sunday was a beantifnl. annshlny. criso day, with the thermometer ranging at 22. But on Monday a odd drisaliog rain staked In at seven o’clock, and fell nntil afternoon. The temperature rose, and the major portion of the snow was washed or melted awar by Tuesday morning.

Purchased Land at Cold Spring. Seorge W. Weaver, of Pittsburg, Pa., through Beal Estate Agen^ Charles Campbell on Monday purchased, at administrator's sals, for 22JS0, the homestead of the lata John Parsons, of Cold Spring. Mr. Weaver’s brother, William Yaaver. early last spring porchased tha farm of tha late William F. Smith, adjoining that of his brother. Mr. Weaver will build a handsome residence his newly purchased property and than he will have eeasbrwe and country combi

A Wedding of Interest. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Godfrey, No. Spruce street, Philadelphia, have sent out Inritattoos for tbe wadding of their daughter, Mias Mary Godfrey, to Dr. William Pepper, in St James’ Church, her 81. A small breakfast will follow at the boma of the bride's parents, to which tbe Immediate family and a few intimate friends have been Invited. •Foe Bast. A furnished cottage, with plant, nntil May 1,1906. All g.T WK _ Windsor arsons, city water. Privihge to sub-let daring tbe summer season. slSO ’•ar, payable monthly in advance. Gilubt a Hdghks, 1 B4 Ocean Street, Capa May.

strength In the country, New York. Pennsylvania, Illinois, it in

Social and Personal Chat About Onr Reatidents and Visitor*. Mrs. Frooors N. Reck is at home again after a pleasant visit to New York and

Philadelphia.

Frank H. Hildreth, of New York, is a guest of bis brother. Assemblyman James

M. K. Hildreth.

Mrs. Lafayette M. Hall has returned from a visit to her brother* In Baltimore aad Norfolk, Va. Rev. Father Mackln, Rector of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. Washington, D. C., is enjoying a vacation at C*t^ May. Mrs. W. A. Holman and mu. W. K. Holman, were at C*pe .M»y on Sunday looking after tbe Intproveuieuu to their Columbia avenne oottagrDr. James T. McMilty, of Philadelphiahas purchased the two cottages on Grant street, No*. 815 and 217, owned by tbe late Senator John C. Beldon, of Salem. James B. btitem. Jr/sou of Mrs. Martbs Stltee, la now taking a coarse In the Camden BuMnres College. He Is progressing finely In bi« stodies. It la reported. Elmer Reeves, son of Mr. and Mr*. Swain S. Reeves, has purchased of Mra Mary A. Seattergood, for #700. a property In Went Cape May, where be will provide

blmaflf a home.

Her. H. ( reason McHeny. aaaiatent snperiutvodent of the Philadelphia City Miasiou, wKl officiate la the P. E. Church ot tbe Aavciit, oo Lafayette street, oo Christmas day. The boars of services will tie announced later. Mias Mary Walter*, formerly of Cold Spring, a sister of Mrs. Harry B. Marcy, of this city, and now a teacher in New York, has accepted a three years’ edkagement a* snprrvislng principal In a school in the Republic of Brazil, Sontli America.

FACTE TOLD IN BRIEF MENTION

Ttie Happening* of The Week Briefly To Id-Other Matter* of Interest. Jelly beans Sett at Hogan's. —Read tbe HkXAJ.D for an appetizer. —Go to Sol. Needles' and fill your stamp

book. Doo’t wait.

—If yon are lookftg for good substantial news, read tbs Hxbald. Old faahloutd peanut brittle lOclb. Tbe kind that father used to make. Give the old man a ebann*. Hogan’s. —A large pole has been erected at pew wireless telegraph station at Beach avenne, west of Grant street. —The store of Mias Emma Stius, on Washington street, has been made the depository of the Cape May County Bible Society since Miaa Lizzie J. Garrison has

Well-Known Person* who Have Died Within The Past Week. MBA Jl lJjl s. SAMDOEAg. Mr*. Julia >. Saodgran. ngwi ttt years, wife of former Alderman Charles fenodgran. died at her home about noon on Friday last, after an immediate illuea* of about ten days, although ahr had been in ill health for about two years. She was a Oangbtef of the late Captain Henry Sterrns. and a sister of Daniel M. Stevens, of Camden. Great Keeper of Record* of tbe Improved Order of Red Men of j New Jersey. She wa* a devoted Christian woman, a devoted wlfe'and a loving pa rent. She was all her It/e a member of tbe Presbyterian Church. She 1. »ur»ived by four daughters. Mrs. William Hoffman, of Cold Spring: Mrs. George H. Clarke. Mr*. Albert I- Ewing, of Cape May; and Mr*. Arthur Reeves, of Burlington. N. J., ami by two sons. George and l<eonard, of

tbia city.

Tbe funeral occurred front the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday .fternoou. the Interment being made at Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Spooner officiated. MBS. HELl.E X. CEAWt-oED. Mr*. Belle X. Crawford, wife of Merchant George C. Crawford, died about nine o’clock last Friday morning, trom the eflecte of an illness with wbich she bad been afflicted for a long time. She was a patient sufferer and would not give up to the Ust, and only on tbe evening preceding attended the unireraiiy exten-ion lecture at the high school

boildihg.

Mrs. Crawford had been a member of the Baptist Church for many rears and waa an excellent wife and mother. She was a daughter of tbe late Revorapence Hand, and a sister of Pilot Harry B. Hand, Alfred Hand and Richard Y. Hand. She waa in her 41st year, gnd is survived by two sons, as well her

hnsbanc^.

The fanentl occurred on Monday afternoon from her late residence on Washington street, the services being conducted by Rev. Char.es D. Parker, of York, Pa.,’a former pastor of the First Baptist Chuicfa here. The interment waa made in Cold Spring Church

—Tha first of the ings was bald on Sunday afternoon In Ogden’s Hall, aad in spite of the bad weather

—Tb* subject tor oo aside ratim at tha meeting of the Young People’s Baptist Christian Endeavor ti will ba “Whatever Ha would like to have me da” —Arbutus Lodge, F. and A. M., of Court Honaa, has elected tbe following officers: W. M.. Joseph S. Douglass, Jr.; 8. W., J. C. Foster; J. W.. E. D. Foster; Sec’y, H. S Douglass; Trees.. A. T. Hall; Trustee. K. C.

A Few Advertising Hints. Give good goods a good ad and a good medium, tbe sought for good results as sore aa shooting to follow it. -AitMerchants should put life and vim Into their advertising—bat don’t make It border into the sensational. The scare 1 yellow Journal advertising la as much to be avoided aa the ada with a spring fever

Steady growth n

-4»$-

■ strength, end in

as In nature, the only way that

Ibis can be ascertained b to adrortise. Make your wants known to the public readers. Tbe sturdy oak grows by adding

ring to Its trank each year.

moat desirable part of tha town. Abe a bargains in lota In diffarsat sections of the city. Now b the time to bay year

12 yen get U at Hobm's Ha it

MB*. A. I_ HATNBS. Mrs. Grills Reynolds Haynes, aged 67, widow of the late Albert L. Haynes, died at two o’clock on Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George K. Mackenzie, in Philadelphia, with whom ahe had heen residing since early Autumn. Mr*. Haynes was largely known here for the reason that for many years she was one of the best teachers that ever taoght in the Chpe May public school* and she was beloved by all her popils. She was a native of northern New York State, bat came to Os pe if ay in early life as a bride. She had not been wril since the death of her hasbhnd last spring. She was a consistent member ot the Presbyterian church and a helping wife and good mother.- She is survived by one *on,^ Allirro T. Haynes, and two daughters, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mra. A. Walter

The remains were brought to Gape May last evening, and the funeral will oocarat 1 o'clock today (Thursday) from her late residence, corner Broad and Elmira streets.

Money to Loan. Have clients who desire to place from #1000 to #1500 oo first bond aad mortgage on properties either In Cape May City or West Cap* May- Oadg^first clan risks Gilbert C. Hughes. Real estate aad Inaoranoa »« Ocean 8t* Cap* May

Bkatiag Oa Lake Lily. Many skaters ware noticed on Laka