CAPE MAY HEBAID.

VOL. V. NO.

CAPE MAY. N. J., THURSDAY, JANUARY s, 1905.—EIGHT PAGES.

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F. Sidney Townsend Will Again Preside for the Coming Year.

bther hew citt officials a City Carpenter Employ** 1» ,he Vtnrt Tlmr-J. 8pU*r LmuIdc The Xew tio.Jeltor.

LIST LEAP TEAR DANCE BITER An Aflklr In Which Nearly All the Younger Set Participated. The final leap Year Dance given by the bachelor maide of Gape May occurred at the Windsor Hotel on last Thursday evenTtoe affair waa largely attended by the younger act of Cape May and an ex ingly good time was bad. Among tbuee noticed os the floor were: Mtseea Mattie Marry, Mary Ktlaon. Rena Eldredge. Jennie Hngbea, Edith Rutherford, Ethel Blattner, Ella Buah, Linda Rutherford, Rebecca Ceeeady, Hattie Hall. Marie Moore, Martha Many, Lillian Miller, Lottie Rutherford. Mary Taylor. Reha Steveu*. Marne Rohm. Sadie York and Reba Doak. sirs Winfield Eldredge, Clinton Ru tberford. Samuel Doak. Frank Caaaedv, Duncan Spooner, William Phlllipa. Chaa. Nichola, Goa McKean, WiUla Ewwn. C. Earl Millar, Charlea Rohm, Frank Miller, Jay Mecray, Sam Loper. Sam Marry, Walter Fenderson, Fred Sayre, Horace Church and Mr. Brantlett.

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The annual meeting of City Council waa bald at noon ua Monday. The following Members of council weir present: Samuel T. Bailey. Joaeph K. Brooks. K. J. Creawell. Jame. J. Doak. Joaeph Hand, Lewis C. >ayre, T MaUrl Sharp. Jamem K. Taylor and F. •''Idney Townaecd. The election rriurna were taken up and read aud Alenar- Doak. Sharp mud Brooks declared roembrn for three year* frnua January L Mr. Brook* l* the only new member of oooucil. He U a non of the late Henry Brocks, of Philadelphia, and a aepfcew of Thomas R. brooks. He waa, (m a a amber of yean, editor of the Lap* m-j star. aiel. without doubt, the heat toaraalWt which Cape May county has had An lu rrcrut history. He i» engaged in the Urerj hoaintas In this city and waa, V> pruprietoe Of the fceutral Mar_^a voce K. Sidney Townaand r«tr<l preaideot of cooncil for »—..o, pear, a p-iUou which he has held far sAg terms nreelomdy. or during tha years 1MB.1WI. UK. 1»0.1991 and ISM. Cpeo taking ble seat be expreeaad hia ap-

Yonng People Entertained. The Sunday-school of the Church of the Advent held lu Christmas festival on the morning of the Innocents' Day, December 28. at the Auditorium. After an opening eervlce the entertainment fell mainly into the hands of the little prople themsrlree. Their recitations and songs were heartily applauded. Some of the smaller ones were r glad with Punch aud Jody: After several eel ret ions by some of the kiod friends of the school, sod so address by Mr. D. S. Merwin. the little people were home laden with toys and candy.

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Prominent Men Preeent.

Among Cape May county residents who attended the complimentary dinder given to State A nay nr David Baird at the Union league. Philadelphia, last Friday, were Stnta Senator Lewis M. Crease. Ira 8. Champion, of Ocean City; George J. Eut, of Anglesea; Aaaemblymaa James M. K. Hildreth. School Superintendent Aaron W. Hand, T. C. Hamilton, of Wildwood San; Depcty Revenue Collector A. Oartteo Hildreth. Game Warden Goa Hilton, exSenator Robert E. Hand and Saloon lata Goa Kelson and JuHns Rauch, of Holly

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him and than called their attention to the fret that this would be an important year •a account of tha retj Increased approprtgltau and because cf the JbaatUf action of the raising of tazaa council would have to he very careful in the detail of its legla-

weald have a auoceMful year In-(eking mm of the people’s irucrest. OamcU then went into the election of h Ohy solicitor James J. Doak praeeoUd the namnof Aseernblyman James M. B. Hildreth, and Jamas E. Taylor prase* the same of J. Sptoer Leemln*. Upon a imlenll Mr. Learning waa elected by the

Mr. I teaming — Maears. Bailey, Bit oka. Hand, Sharp. Taylor and Townk for Mr. BUdretfa-Maflers. Craa-

YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS. TWO DEATHS THIS WEEK

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Edward Loper is building himself a home at Sidney avenue and Lafayette et. Mrs Frederick W. Mercy, of Camden, ss bem visiting Cape May friends daring is past week. Mrs. Charles P. Sweeney, of Darby, Pa., sa been rial ting friends at Cape May during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. P. Logsn Bockius are visiting Mrs. Boekiue' parents. Dr and Mr*. smes Mecray. Mrs. Joseph latventhal has tor the past two weeks been entertaining her brother. Mr. Hyman Gold f rat her. of Indiana. Prof. A. Thomas Smith, of the Penneyl ran la State Normal School, wa» a visitor Of Mr and Mrs. George Ogden recently. Joaeph P. Hughes and son have returned from Narberth, Pa., where they have just completed a large contract of painting ork. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Han by, of Eria, Pa., are gaests of Mrs. Hanby'a father. Mr. John J. McConnell, at the Ebbiu ouae. Mr*. Georgians Garrison baa sold to moe Dougherty, of Philadelphia, for 16,000.00, the cottage on Perry street, built about three years ago. ■ears- William K. Weaver and George W. Wearer, of East Pitta burg, were vialtor* Monday and Tuesday. They will he>me residents of Cape May In April. Mias Nellie E. Learning, who le attending Rucknell University, was at Cape May daring the holidays rlsIUngberannt, Mr*. J.Spioer Learning, and other relatives.

PACTS TOLD IN BRIEF MENTION

Money to Loan.

Have cl lea U who desire to place from 9i000 to 11900 on first bond and mortgage on properties either In Capa May City or Went Cape May. Only first ciasa risks

Gilbert C. Hughes.

Real estate

214 Ocean St.. Cape May

Jelly beans 5cBs at Hogan's

neer of the water works, and Samnai C. Barton his aaaletant. C. Edward Holmes waa chosen wale: factor and care of tha Arc alarm departmeat at (100 forthe year. Edward Long was elected to work on the rests at 940 per month “at long as the mm lasts.” Enoch W. Hand was elected carpenter to do city work, wherever needed, at the rate of $40 per month. President Towneeod named the follow ig slendlag committees for the year: J nd idary—Messrs. Taylor, Itaak/'and Sayre. nance—Maasra. Doak. Sayre and Ball-

Sharp, Brooks sad Creawell. Fire and Water—Meaars. Bailey, Doak and Taylor.

Brooks and Sharp. -lacuttoo-Messrs. CreawalL Ballsy and Taylor. Police - Messrs. Brooks, Band and Sharp-

Mrs. IJ sale Taylor and Mr. Thoa. Lew Pass to tire Great Beyond. Mr*. Li sale Taylor, wife of Zachary Taylor, died on Sooday morning at inr borne on West Perry street, afU r a lingering | illness. Mr*. Taylor was a daughter of ; Mrs. Elisabeth Sh >w and a slater of Mr. William S. Shaw, of tfale clt). She w«s a eonelstent merncer of the M E church. The funetal M-rricee occurred from her | late mddenee on Tuesday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. S. F. Gaaklll. paator of

the Methodist church.

Tbomaa C. Lee, aged 80 years, died on \ Saturday loot, after a brief illnww. The > funeral occurred on Monday afternc n. Rev. 8. F. Gaaklll conducted the eervlo s Interment waa made at Cold hpring.

it mi 'T. R. B." Writes Entertainingly of Veterans by the Service.

Dixie Doodles at Hogan's —Head the Hkhai.d for an appetix.-r. Go to Laventhol'a for bargains in all

kind of clothing.

-Go to Sol. Needles' and fill your stamp

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—Revival services were begun In the ME. Church on Sunday evening. Go to Lavantbol'a for bargains In doth, log. they an still aelllng article* below >et. * Old fashioned peanut brittle 10clb. The kind that father used to make. Give the old man a ehancs. Hogan's -Mrs. Turner wishes to announce that after this date she will discontinue giving double green trading stamps. —The annual children’s treat of the First Pnabyterian church was held on Friday evening last and waa an Interesting

Step Up and Pay. The victims of the defunct Millville Mutoal Marine and Fin Insurance Co.—aod they number a thousand or more—who bavt not already paid the ten per cent, asimenl which was levied upon the faoe of their premium note* many years ago, j have received a Christmas present in the shape of the an noun cement that the Coart of Errors and Appeals baa finally decided that all who were members of the Company at any time duriog the last ten years of It•• i xisteooe are liable foe the debts of the cnr.rero, plus the thousands upon thooanuua of no liars of coals which have been piled tip In the effort lo collect the ■essmenL There now remains nothing for the no fortunate victims to do hat step np to the Captain's office and settle- The aaoeasmmt on one estate alone in this county amounts to over 11200. and many others are more than $100. The time for diecnaaing the cause of all this greet Injustice has passed, sod it will do no good to scold.—Cape May County

Gasette.

nan that never advertises to much like the mao without a home; a* aw know* where to lad him. -#$#- General advertising to a force that carries mny a dealer to success If you do not believe It try oar columns. -9 $9Yoa don’t throw your watch away when it stops, you have it fixed. If your advertent doesn't bring results, don't get disgusted and quit advertising, bat Investigate the cause

lu Cape May, consisting of white, tan, red black and patent colt skin. Green trading ape. Sol Needles.

For Rent. A furnished cottage, with steam beatiag plant, until May 1, 1906. All conveniences, bo a 7 room untarnished cottage on indaor avenaa, city water. Privilege to h-let during the summer eta eon. . i per year, payable monthly in advance. GILBKRT C. HCOBU, 214 Ooaaa Street, Cap* May.

More Snow la Coming

and you should look to the Interest of your tin roofs, see that they have no leak in them, and if they have now to the time to have them repaired, do not wait until another enow storm.

Cillklxs A. Swam,

Cape May,

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A few very desirable cottages situated in tha moot dedlrable part of the town. Also bargains in loto In different sections of the city. Now is the time to buy your bn tiding lot. Charles T. Campbell,

ARE 111 WELL KNOWN HERE

Mrruorlr* of Those Gone or Retired. And of Those Who Are Still In The Employ. In my hurriedly written comment last wee* upon the personnel of the passenger conductor* of the W. J.dc S. K. R.. T failed to mention one of the true veterans of thv ■ervioe—Conductor Samuel H. Robinson. Mr. riobinaou waa one of the earliest to become Identified with the road aa a conductor. but after some years migoed to enter the candy manufacturing busiueos In Bridgeton. Net finding tbl* «« profitable aa be had hoped, he trtorued to the road, and has loog been one of the moat deemed and reliable men in the piaaenger

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1 bat week moatiooed several who have weed a war. popular In their day, and etill well remembered. There were two others foremost af their line la the early history of the road-Jackson Briant and Noah Ayres, both of whom quitted the engage in business, and both of whom have been dead some years. The oely article of distinction worn by

Elect New Officers. Captain John P. Vlrdin was on Monday declared elected president of the Pilot*’ Association for the Bay and River Delaware, succeeding Captain James A. Clampltt, wb* declined a roolecUon. Frank & Eldredge was rhosen treasurer, sneeeeding L. C. Wallace, and John B. Merritt was re-elected secretary. The following dlrooto serve for one year, were chosen: George W. Poynter, Frank Maul! R. C. Chambers, Clin too Long, George H. Wallace, George Dauglaaa, A. G. Bennett and

doty waa a uniform cap. neag former conductor* to -bold a warm olaoe in the beans of old friends to Mr. Elmar Maybe*, who toss for a doarr yean or more been connected with A- C. Yates Jt Co.’s clothing bouse at Thirteenth aod Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, where be enjoys the large toUewtng of trade which be eo justly merits. Daniel Gray, two or three years ego. resigned became of a physical trouble which constant trainriding seemed to aggravate, and to now iwner and proprietor of Hotel Lin wood, at PUeeantville. D. J. Packer, another goodnatured, wbole-eouled fellow, served the company a long time, but to now with a leading Philadelphia grocery firm. MorAobott is an all-around man of value

TIME OVER BOUNDRY LINE Jeraey>l>*laware Case Already Moaty

Washington, D. C. Jan. 8—The Supreme Coart of the Untoed -Btatee again to-d/y

case between New Jersey and Delaware. The case to known as ‘-Original Number ’ and has been on the eoart's docket

Rebel Generals la Prlaaa. PANAMA. Jan. 8.—Advice* from Colombia report that the projected revolution him I wen nnanceesaful and that Generals Joaqnin Veto* and Gonxaiee Valencia, who were at the bead of the movement, and others bare been Imprisoned. President Bcve* baa Issued a manifesto to the archbUbop approving of his conduct Generals UribeUribe, Luca* and Caballero hare been appointed ministers to BraxIL Argentina and VeoexneU respectively.

times both freight and passenger conductor He to now. I think, yard master at Millville. I always had a Ugh regard for Morgan Abbott C. R. Brooks was with tha company

the hue Superintendent A. O. Dayton, gives him at tha ttfee of hto resignation in UB4. which speak* in high term* of the company's appreciation of htoaervwea. He to eashler'a clerk and assistant paymaster with tha **U. G. I.” in Philadelphia. Conductor George C. Taylor, though small in stature, has by hto alertness, energy a d t the appreciation andcjo-

CapeMaytoout of groat reaponaibilltYHe has among hto trappings a passenger conductor's uniform, which he not infroitly done by official order. Having been personally interested in hto advance it. I feel a little hit proud of hto standing. He waa a Cape May boy, and is sow a Cape May resides t and the bead of a family. Eddie" Steer and’Tom” Hngbea, now tketnen, resident at tbs Cape May end of the Una, have that brightness and enerwill. •’?* ioug. place them in the list of passenger oonduotors of tha W. J. AS* Mr. George N. Gragg, trainmaster, la nd of U{* train service, and proved hia ability and on-