CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. V. NO. i.

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

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Judge Joline, Sitting for Judge Voorhees, Hears the Case.

MS WRONGED MID ABANDONED pstlaeilo Cm* of Marj M. Boch»— When the Law Failed Her fihe Boagtii K«ven«e.

The principal c»m- of latercat at the Cape May Coonty criminal court on WedncMlaT of laot werk was the trial of a yoenfc woman by the name of Mary M. Boche, cbnnjed with throwing ritrlol in the face of Cbarle* J. Be^la. who Urea at AnglreeaJndge Joline. of Camden. wa« on the brocb at the ret I neat of Jarige Voorbeea. wkobadaome intereat In tba pnwecuting witness, and every eye in the crowded coart room wa» Ored on the young woman as she waa brought down the long aisle in charge of a constable. Upon the moving of the caae by Proeecotor DoagU**. -Iaxue« SI E. Hildreth, of Cfcpe May. and William Early, of Camden, her eownael. entered a plea of guilty to the indictment nod threw their client upon the mercy of the court. The Prosecutor here arose and urged upon thr Court the —in i«nm of the olTrnar and said that it —a only for good lack that flecule's ryes tad been fared. The Judge, defiring to hmt from the defendant, her counsel, Mr. tarty, add raaaed the Coon In her behalf. Mr. Early'* recital of the Metory of the p—toar ycarrof fata cl lent'a Hf* was Inteewelr pathetic. He aaid that the defenAant’a Irat ai-qnaiutauce with Beagle wan In January. 1801, when she. out of the goedn— of her heart, went to nurse Berg In’s aiek wife, who died within a few waeka. After her death Boegleaakad Mis# Roche to cent!one with him as hie honsekeeper. hot upon her rsfosal ta do this prop that they should eater Into a formal writtaw contract agreeing that they wore man awi wife and that it woold be announced at the rod of two year* after bis first wife’s death. The agreement waa written, s*g—* and witneaeed and according to the yoamg woman's story signed enbaeqneotly by the name of a man whom she waa led by Beegle to believe was a Notary. That _* * mrtd by him that the marls was ea legal as if performed by a

HUONG THE SECRET SOCIETIES 1 NEW.COUNTT OFFICE-BUILDIRG TOO AND TOUR FRIENDS.

Ogallala Tribe No. 1ST Improved Order Red Men. of tbla city, has elected the lowing officers for this term: Prophet, Joseph H. Wellman. Sachem, John Piter, Senior Sagamore, David Johnson; Junior Sagamore, Albert Miller. Chief of Records. Robert C. Hughes: Collector of Wampum, William G. Blattner; Keeper of Wampum, Albert B. Little; Trustee for 18 Moooa, F. W. Wolff. May Flower Lodge No. 958. I. O. O. F. baa elected the following officers for the current term: Past Grand, Joseph Robinson; Noble Grand. Charles Markley: Tice-Grand, Joseph C. Channels; Record log Secretary. Thomaa 8. Stevens, Jr; Financial Secretary, William G. BUttner; Treasurer, Robert C. Hughes. Columbia Ixxlge No. 33,1. U. M. installed iu officers on Monday evening. They were: Senior Master, Joseph Rohineon; Junior Master,('. Edward Hughes;Worthy Master, Win. West; Conductor. Charles Myers; Chaplin. Allle Wootaon. Recording Secretary, Jos. Wellman; Financial Secretary. W. D. VaoZsut; Treasurer, Clarence Gsllaber.

did live with Beegle as his wife. At the expiration of t we years ths yonng i imsn announced to him the prospect of the arrival of n child and called upon him to make known her marriage. Upon this ta grow Indignant and thrvatoned that If the child waa allowed to be born he woold 4a nothing for her whatever and carrying Ml his throat he did desert her nod she finally located him somewhere in the

He promised then to taka • then in Philadelphia

and the aalborttia* there advised bar to go to Oeeaa Grove, the place of the desertion, and make a charge against him. Thin she did and after some time and trouble Bangla was located and brought to the Justta*a eMr . After n e—Manoe of a trial be was allowed to go free and again disappeared naff abb was o^Utad to go to a Philadelphia

sneered that he hod married enethdr woman. and she promptly had him arrested an a charge of bigamy. He as quickly ahaagedbar ivfehperjary aad the Grand Jwry of Cape May

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Boa Deniaona Washing Aehoro. Since the big storm of Sonday the reside □ Is of Cape May City and neighboring resorts have been gathering hundreds of conch shell* and star fish along the beaches. From Coraoc's to Townsend's Inlets and along Seren-Mlie Bench, thousands of surf clams hare been washed ashore and great quantities are being gathered by tbe fishermen to be used as bait In ea*chlng cod. Many craps, all alive sod of unusual slaa. are being picked up along tbe

. WHI-Known Cottager Dead. Faxrtte R. Plumb, president of tbe Manufacturers’ Club, of Philadelphia, and a former s immer cottager of Cape May. died suddenly last Saturday at Hot Spring*, Arisons. He had left only on tbe Monday previous to taka Us Invalid

daughter. Mias Georgian ns, to the We* !

for her health. Mrs. Plnmhlp a ristar David Middleton, of Clermont, this —

Missionary Bqnday. The General Convention of the P. E. church has named the 3d Sunday after the Epiphany as Missionary Bandar for Sun-day-eehoo la This will be observed at the Church o' tbe Advent nest Sunday, January 15. Each of tbe little people la expected to come with a missionary story at tbe morning erosion at 9.45, and the evening service at T80 will be a misalooary owe for tbe Sunday-school and their frieoda

and you should look to the yoor tin roofs. — that they havono leak la them, and if they have now is the time to have them repaired, do mot watt until another snow storm.

SOfi-7 JaekNB Stmt. Gape May, N. J.

Trustee to be Appointed.

Tbe Excelsior Market Company, of thin city, waa recently declared a bankrupt corporation. Tbe first meeting of tta creditors will bn held in the office of Referee Lewis T. Stevens, at one o'clock this afteri. when a trustee will be appointed to take charge of the affairs of the concern.

Comrt Proceedings.

In the Gape May County Common Pieew Coart on Monday the canes of Nathan O. Price against George C. Crawford, Linford Halbruncr, Harry Needles and John Gib. was beard. Tbe metier Is to be sobmitied U brief to Judge Tooth— by Jso

Infant Dies.

The Rule child of Mr. sad Mrs. Arthur tarts died on Monday from a cancer of the head. Mr. and Mrs. Beeves bad been

Old One Has Boon la Use For Fifty Yearn. To those who have business at the Cope May County dark's and surrogate's offices, there is an evident need of new and larger quarters. Tbe public business Is hampered, and ths Undo— ef the clerk sod the surrogate are ths only circumstaLoes which prevent many fr-.m complaining shoot the lack of accommodations. Tbe present office was remodeled In 1885 and Is now no larger than it waa fifty yea-a ago. although the volume of business has grown to five times what It was then. A petition is now being circulated, which is being numerously signed, asking that tbe Improremeat and accommodations be made and provided. Tbe petition will be presented to the Board of Chosen Freeholders KxUy for consideration. That body should tek* Immediate action and prepare for the needed building.

FACTS TOLD IN BRIEF MENTION

Told-Other Matters of In tercet. Dixie Doodles at Hogan's. —Rand the Hulald for an appetiser. Go to Laveothol's for bargains in all kind of clothing. —Tbe personal column of the Hkxald is appreciated by all iu reader*. —Charles Hellingshand of Grata Cnek, h*s captured IT cooes this winter. —You should boy your child a —enter. They are alt the go. sod we have the right kind. Laventhol’s. —City Council may hold an Informal meeting tonight to frame the appropriating ordinance for 190K

—Now la the time to buy an overcoat during these cold days, just the thing yon need. Prloas srs reduced at Laranlhal'a. —A papar that pri<*ta tbe sews is always appreciated. Tbe paper that prists it first no* only appreciated hot its eolarprias rtn—did. Tta Hkxald leads. It al-

ways wHL It always has.

For Sal# and For Kewt. A fow very desirable cottages stunted In the most deal rmble part of tbe town. Also e bargains In lota In different sections of tbe city. Now to the time to boy your bonding lot. Charles T. Campbell.

Director* for Vineland Trmmt Co. At a meeting of the stoekheldcn of tbe Vineland Trust Company on Tuesday Senator Lewis M. Crass*, of Oeeaa City. prasKtoatof thsVlnt National Bank of pinna, and Ban hen W. Ryan, prasidtat of tta Marine National Bank of Wildwood, were cboaes director*.

Columbia Lodge, No. 31. Independent Order Mechanic*, will celebrate the Fifteenth Anniversary of the birth of their Lodge here in tbe way of an entertalnsaent aadsnat this evening, at the Victoria Hotel A number of Invitation* have been

Reynard Still At targe. A lane* red fox which has t poultry ratovrs of Goshen, wae hunted nil day Saturday by doaaas of farm— and packs of hounds, hut the sly old animal kept vary aoarca,aad not even a trace of him ooold be found.

i propertias either la Cap* May City or F—Cape May- Only first cl— risks

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GREEN STATIPS FREE.

Social and Personal Chat About Onr

David C. Crowell, Jr., is now "pop." Mrs. Franca* N. Beck has been oua visit to Philadelphia. Lawyer Frank Scbutte to passing tbs winter in Cold Spring. Alderman Duke is gradually recovering from bis fractured wrist. Ei-Councilman Enoch W. Hand has began bis dutlro as clt r carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Taylor enjoyed A visit to Philadelphia on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Christoptwr Gallrber were visitors to Cape May on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. J, Spicer L.atnlnfc are passing several days in Philadelphia. Mrs. Frank Enirikio and Mrs. Parmrlia Ea trikin passed Monday in Philadelphia, Mrs. Marr B Church has returned to Atlantic City after a visit to relatives here. Principal Barr, of the Public Schools, was a visitor to Philadelphia last Solar day. Mrs- Dr Witt is occupying the cottageof Mrs. M. K. Hstaaa in Ocean street for the Winter. Mr. sod Mrs. Howard Roblnaew kner returned from n visit to Philadelphia and

Governor Murphy Presents His Last Annual Message at Trenton.

Mta. Charles F. (Jukiart has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Hoffman, in Pbihulelpbla. ' The w ill of the lata Mrs. A. L. Haynes was ndoiiUrd to probata by Surrogate Hewitt on Monday. > George G. Mercer. Eaq- °f Philadelphia, was a recent visitor. He is one of thorn who are fond of Cape Mar ' Miss Annie Heheothnl sod Miss Carrie Hand ns* In Jersey CRy, visiting Mr. and Ml*. Louis H. Washburn*. Mrs. L.J. MoGtath to having her cottage oe Beach avenue repaired and elevated, nd a comm odious basement added. -Mr. nad Mrs. Frank B. Maoray are re oriring congratulations upon the a rival of a littie girl, which ea— last r ~

day.

Dr. Emlen Physiek waa entertaining remtiy Mr. Max P. Bonaano. at one ti— of tta Bowlfa Jersey Rail-

Fratais T. H. Fm to delivering a series f add—on Sunday evenings at lb* Episcopal Church on "Hymns and Their Write! B." Overseer of Poor Albert G. Bennett to cnrefnlly looking after tba duties of bis new oacn, and seeing that only the needy re favored. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reeves, of Burl ingtoo, N. J., are spending so— ti— with Captain and Mrs. George W Reeves, on Lafayette street. Prosecutor of tbe PI— Harry & Dongas left on Monday aaorelag for Arisons, where he will be gone for three months to look after hto growing mining interest* tore. M toe Marie Y. Moore has resumed her duties as teacher In the public schools, after a brief period of ilia—during wktoh Mis* Eva Rutherford, of Cap* May Point, ected

Tta oUiging "hellos” at tta control ex hang* of tbe Delaware A Atlantic mpb and Telephone Company this « are Mias Mattie Weeks, of Cold and Mbs Mama Jackson, of West Cap* May.

Is winter

Tta men's meeting lari Sonday ta Oglen’a Hall was full of interest sad power. The music waa n feature. Mbs Marion Nelson sang "The Ninety and Nine." Mrs. Francis HI— and Mr. Filbert Hughes rendered a dart, and a male quartet sang with fine effect "Steal Away Home." Tbe ' and^ta men, many of

visibly moved by the spirit of God. Rev. Mr. Sanderlin, Dr. Gasklll and Dr. Spooner Next Sunday In addition to the "heart talk to men," there will be a solo by Mrs. W. H. Thompeoo. a by a mi sad quartet. If yon want a scat yon will need to go early. Atm plant, until May 1, 1908. Ail a 7 room unfurotohed cottage on ftaor avenue, city water. Privilege to sub-let daring ths

THE COMMITTEES IRE RIMED

enntnr Creoee and Aasrmblynian Hildreth, of Cape- May. Are On Important Ones.

Special Correspond curt of th* Cato May Huald. TRENTON, N J., Jan. 10.—Thr 129ib seenon of ihe New Jenwy Legislature convened at Hirer o'clock this afternoon with a Urge number of visitor* present to mines." the opening ceremonies. Cape May Oonnly, in common with Soul h Jereet, was largely represented bv prominent Republicans end bthrrs who journeyed here to »nne»w/the opening. Senator • re*ae and A-^embly-tnan Hildreth ;revived congratulations npon every hand for theso^r^.rul tnanr J“ which they handled C*pe May Conhty in the recent election f.»r bringing to'fbe Republican ticket etwh a large plurs'lly. They were both tavored also ■a tbe distribatiou for tbe appointment of officer* for the -Senate and AanemU}. Alter both houses reorganised Governor Murphy was informed of that proced are and he aent hit iaal annual ane—ge. which was read. PHMdent Cross, of the . aad Spetker Avto, of tfaeHoose. then announced the committees for the session, which will be seat to the HkbAU>in time for next week’sUaoe. Both Benstor Creese and Assemblyman HHdretb were favorably placed on importaat committees which snows their influence at tbe < npHol. Governor-elect Stokes will be inaugurated and a U-ge detegrtion is expected from Cape Way tc participate in the parade and wilu.TL the exerrtoea next Ttmday. Major Frederick Ollkvaon, who has been appointed chief marshal of the Btokes Inauguration parade, has appointed Captain Mahlon R. Mergerum to be marshal o! the ‘second division, the avk part of the parade. Mr. Msrgerum to a DeuKxust and his appointment is an imiication of the non-parti-san nature of the inauguration cere-

mony.

Captain W**r- > prum ha* appointed as bis chief of staff Harry S. Wright Merton 8. West ha* lieeu appointed adju- ' by Major Uilkyeon.

UK MCaPHT

Croes of Union; secretary. Howard X Tyrtr ef Camberiand (te ewcceed Captain Walter R. Kdre «f Attanttri: atotaat secretary. Lewts T. tMetvu* of Cap* May; Merchant Meeker .4 Uaita; a ef hOte. Isaac IL’Fteraoa of Morris; aatUwwri L. Mt I tixtyn af I