CAPE MAY HER A T T)

VOL. V. NO. 3.

CAPE MAY, N. J., THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1905.—EIGHT PAGES.

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Much Business on Hand Causes a Long Session at Court House.

TO PETITION SUITE FOR ROADS

Cr<-aae and Hildreth Asked to Fight In (.eglalatnre tbr New l^w Requiring More Aid.

The County B><srd of Freeholder* met Tut Thursday at Cape May Court House. The Sea Isle City Turnpike was purebaa«d by the board nod paid for. Price. IfluOO. A resolution waa passed by a unanimous vote requesting Senator Crrs-e and Representative Hildreth to use their influence m the laeginlature to have a law passed under which the State may appropriate from year to year one-half of the money uaceaaary to keep the' State road* In re-

pair.

Mr. Edward Townsend waa elected keeper of tha almshouse. The Committee on Public Buildings waa instructed to bare plana and apeciflcat Iona prepared for the enlaricrmaut of the County Clerk's office. The committee rlrcted J. G. Champion, architect, for tbe shove work. The contract4or rough wiring the sheriff's residence waa awarded J. K. Townsend. of Ocean City, he bring the lowest

MONET CINE TO THE COUNT! Annual Report fbr tbe Veer 1004 by State Treasurer Briggs. Tbk Hkkai.u is in raoaipt from State TrearurerTlunk O. Briggs of a copy of his annual report for tbs year ending October 81. 190*. which shows the following amounts as having been paid out la Capo Mav county:— Aaron W. Hand, county superintendent of public schools. $1800.00; lewis M. Crease, member of Senate, $50LOO; James M. K Hildreth, member of Assembly, $600(10; John W. Gandy, doorkeeper of Senate. •850.00; James T. Hoffman, clerk commit tee of appropriations of the Senate, $500.00; William H. Bright, assistant Journal c<«rk, $500.00; George H. Creaae. attendant upon World's Fair Commissioner* at St. I/ouia. •159.50; Robert R. Corson, oyster commissioner, $8W.*5; George Dickinson, oyster commissioner, $*M.00: Lewi* 8. Stillwell, county collector of Cape May for roada. #9033.88; Lewi* 8. Stillwell, county col lee- 1 ' tor for state school tax, $8*87.32; lewis 8. Stillwell, collector of Cape May county state railroad tax. #31A73; Isaac H. Smith, city treasurer of Cape May railroad tax,

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NEW BUILDING FOR TOST OFFICE TOO UNO TOUR FRIENDS.

Will be Kreeled on Ooean Street—To Be Fitted Out Complete. A telegram from Washington says that the post-office department announces that It baa accepted the proposition to iaase from Thomas H. Bam brick the quarters on Ocean street, between Washington and Hughes streets, for the post-office, for the term of five years from June 1,1906, covering the complete equipment, the beat and

light and water.

Joseph K. Hand, the owner of the present post-office building at 818 Washington street, has been notified by the Postmaster General that tbs department has elected to cancel the lease, which it now holds from him, on May 81. of the present year. Tbia mean* that a new building la to be erected on tbr Rambrick lot adjoining tbe prsaent Government Weather Bureau.

A day to p

aiu at tha Court House 1 a large number of

CONTRACTOR BAN HR l IT. Petition Filed Against Robt- Wright of Holly Beach. A petition in bankruptcy was filed at TresUw last week asking to have Robert Wright, a contractor and builder, of Holly Beach, declared bankrupt. The pet it loners and the amount* of their claims fellow; Tbe Five-Mile Beach Lumber Company. pOt.Sl: the Camden Une Company, of Camden. $*0.90, and John B. Leper, of Holly Beach. $39.81. It is claimed by tbe petitioners that while insolvent Wright committed an act of bankruptcy by transferring certain property at Holly Beach to tbe'Charles H Bboemaker Lumber Company, with the intention of making that firm a preferred creditor and also by making a transfer of other real eetate to his toother in-law, Su

Cold Hpring Harbor Again. Mayor Millet and President of Council Townsend have returned from Washington where tb$y presented to Congressman Gardner and the Committee on Rivers and Harbors a resolution passed by tbe city council asking that an appropriation be made by Congress for tbe dredging of Cold Spring Inlet, and they report that they were received considerately sod look for an appropriation In the Rivers and Harbors bill which will b* pa seed by the present Congrem. ~

Ocean City Man Dies. Last Friday afternoon at 3.80 P. M. Jaa. A. Hislop died at the residence of bis sister, Mrs. Lewis M- Creme, In Ocean City, nftur a prolonged Uloeea. He waa forty-e-ght years of age. Ike funeral services held on Monday of thie weak at Sen-

Will Close SUue Early. O. L. W. Knerr baa announced that on and after thU date he wfll close his store every evening except Wednesday’s and Sasurday’s a* 7A0 P. M„ until March 1.

Bitten by Dog.

Hannah, die youngest daughter of Mr. and Airs. Benjamin Hughes, who reside on Hughes street, wea severely bitten on tbe face by a dog on Saturday. Hannah was romping with tbe dog in her usual way. when the animal jumped up and seised her by the face. Tbe wound is not arrt-

Dlee From Overdose of Medicine. Mrs. Joseph Hicks, a colored woman rosiding on Lafayette street, on Thursday night last took an overdose of oil ef order and died from the effects. Sbe had been ordered to ta£e live drops bat instead took a leaepoonful. Last Friday Coroner Craig held an Inquest and the jury brought In a verdict of accidental death.

Skating Excellent. Owing to tbe extremely cold weather all tbe poods in and around Cape May county hare been frosea over, making excellent skating for those who love the sport, and having been taken advantage of the young people have enjoyed themael-es exceedingly.

Mayor Millet is confined to bis home with illnes*. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Sheppard have returned from a brief visit to Philadelphia, j Max F- Bonxaae. of Philadelphia, waa a guest of Dr. Kmlen Pbysick over Sunday | Mrs. J . Clarence Gallaber ba* been enjoying a brief stay In Philadelphia tbia i week.' Dr. Paul M. Mecray has been elected as m of tbe snrgical staff of Cooper Hospital. Camd«n. Im Belle Seal), of South Dennis, baa! resigned her DOsJtiou in the public school at Holly Beach. Mrs. T. M. Sharp, of Port Elisabeth. Cumberland Conuty, is a guest of Mr. and Mr*. T. M. -harp, of thiacity. Rev A. W. Hpooner. D. D . attended tbe Winter meeting of the Went Jersey Presbytery at Camden on Tuesday. Mias Jessie StaLy. of Pittsburg, is a guest of Ml*a Mary Hughes, daughter of Pilot Meaiucan Hugbea, at his Hughes at.

ome.

WillUm H. H. Goodwin, wbo has a pleasant borne on Washington street, near Union, la now on an extended trip to CalFfura.s. Mia Jails* Hughes, of Ocean City, widow of tbs late Howard Hughes, of West Cape May. has hem visiting friends here during the last few days. Mrs. James M. E. Hildreth and Mias Mary Hildreth were among those wbo wlied tbe inauguration of Governor Stokes at Trenton on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hugbea were et Trenton on Monday and Tuesday, visiting friends, and on tbe latter day wil the scenes of tbe inauguration.

been incorporated at Ooean City with a paid capital ef$l(U>00. The incorporator* are: Richard R. Boor. Samuel E. Cawn. Isaac Johnson, of Philadelphia, and William E. Bridgewater, of Ocean CilT.

Old fashioned peanut brittle 10e». Tbe kind that father used to make. Give tbe old man a chance. Hogan V Dixie Doodles at Hogan’s.

Right Ifea at the Helm. From the Cape May County Gazette. Every Cape May man ought to be proud of the fact that this county has In the State Senate a man big enough and broad h and strong enrngb to receive unci ted tbe beat plnm in tbe basket—tha ihip of tbe Committee on Rail roads and Canals. Senator Crease’s preferment for this honor U a testimonial of his worth which show* his standing in tha Legislatera, and naturally gives pleasure to bia fellow citizens in this county. ' Mr. Crease is also Chairman of the Comjnltteea on Training School for Feeble ' Minded Children and Stationery and Incidental Expenses, and a member of tha Committees on Boroughs and Townships, Clergy and State Home for Girls.

COLUMBIA LODGE ENTERTAINS • Fifteenth Annlvereay Celebrated at Victoria Hotel Thu reday Evening. Colam bis lodge. No. 33. Independent Order of Mechanics celebrated the Uth, anniversary of Its birth in Cape M^T or Thursday evening, January Uth, in the way of an entertainment and sapper at the Victoria Hotel on Congrem street. Tbe evening was very pleasantly spent, having engaged the Cape May Band to famish the music. Mrs. William Thompson sang a beantif ul solo entitled, “Down on tbe Farm,” while Mias Stevens also favored the company with a solo, which she sang In her usual sweet tone. After tbe entertainment tbe guests were Invited to tbe dining room which wee artistically decorated with banting, to partake of tbe many good things, which tbe members of the 1. O. M.. only know bow to serve. Later la the evening a grand fiance waa given. This entertainment was one of the moat successful of its kind ever given her*, and nbom 250 guests were present. The Ladies Eureka Lodge also attended.

AMONG THE SECRET SOCIETIES

New Oaiders Installed by the Lodges For the Carre*t Year. Eureka Lodge, ladles of the 1. a M , has Installed the following oAe*r» for tbe current term: Past president. Mr*. Samuel Bwell; worthy president, Mrs. Charles Hughe*; vice-president. Mre. J, J, Doak; conductress. Mrs. Matthews; chaplain,

Mrs Edward Barton; financial secretary, Mia# Kate Conley; treasurer. Mias Jennie 8. Wales; inside sentinel. Mrs. E. Pollard, outside sentinel. L. Peterson; trustees, William VanZant, C. Edward Hughes and

Mr. and Mr*. Richard Norris Williams, So. S1U Dnlwneay Place, Philadelphia, have MMaoodahe engagement of their daughter. Mies Elian M. W. Williams, te Kk Gooses D. McCreary. Jr.

n hall last Friday evening. Mr. MeCranry Is a Princeton etodsnt. All are prominent In the Cape May i

didate for ehoaan freeholder at the sooting election, to see a.ad Wns. T. Bate.- It Is no* known whether Mr. Bale will be

Don’t forge* the mnaicala at Mrs. Daniel Foci's, on Perry st_ tonight, for the bene* ef tbe “Dollar Fud” of the VI K Baptist Church. Admission. 18c. 8 \

Von Should Read This. We have opened a Cen-eent counter at onr store, and many uaefnl and pretty articles that were 15 and 30 cents may be had at 10 eeota now. You will wonder how It be dime, bat drop in and I wlU explain

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Hue SU Ute Avery Howard, yang son Pastor Howard of Woodbury, aad a I met pastor here, has atmned a Utile no P^rv. which be la the sole editor * proprietor. Tha paper is Ic appear “ ones la a while.”

Cape May Connell. Me. IflBl, Royal Arcanum, uf Capo May. baa installed the following ofBeen: Regent. U. G. Vaaan Vim If win I- H. Learning; Secretary, J. Clarence Gallagher; Co&etor, Albert Phillips; Treasurer. William VanZaot, Jr.; Guids, William L. Ewing; Orator. Richard Btanebory; Warden, Clarence Kuhn. —— *» *■ Cold Spring Grange, No. 182, has installed the following offioers for the current year: Worthy Muter. J. P. MacKias*c; Overseer, Michael Brown; Steward, 8. B. Taylor, Lecturer, Mrs. Minnie fi AsaHiant Steward, Frank E. Bate; Treasurer, din os Tomlin; Chaplain, David MoPhereoa, Jr.; Becretigy, Richard Reaves; Ceres, Alice G. MaeKBtir; Pomona. Mrs. - Gaiseteon; Flora. Mrs. Ode Eldredge; Lady Aatiotaat Steward, Mr*. Rachel 8ny

Foe Sate and For Rent. A tew vary deetrable aottegae titoate tha moat desirable part of the town. Also

waa on Monday la the U. 8. District Comrt adjudged an la voluntary bankrupt. Hi*

Mr*. E. F. Gallagher i* among Cape May ;

Occurred at Taylor Opera House at Trenton, On

Tuesday.

SOUTH JERSTETMEN PRESENT

I have a bouse aad farm of 14 j

TKKNTOS, N. J., Jan. 17.-Cnpe May resident* were seen in the galleries of both hou»e*. of tbe LegisUlnre, when it convened laat night for tbe second week of business. Many bill* were introd need and the machinery for grindijr out laws was substantially set to

work.

Today to attend the inauguration, great crowd* came from Booth 'eraey, especially from Cumberland County, and the little county of Cape May had its attendant* also, prominent among them being County Clerk Julius Way, * Sheriff Wrn H, Bright Alfred Cooper, a schoolboy chum of Governortitokee. Dr. John 8. DongUas, of Took shoe, ur>m Lily man William T. Steven*. Barday L ScbeUenger, Judge Harrison H. Vooriwa, Freeholders Charles P.

USES INDIAN IVAY OF BOOKKEEPING Merchant Can’t Read oe. Write, bat Does Bastnees dost the Same. Harry Dunham, a lumber merchant of SeuvWe, Cape May county, has a method of keeping the time and work done by many wood chopper* employed by him, unlike any other used and mostly like the

Mr. Dunham, when a boy, did not bars tbe privilege of attending school, though, as he says, he has triad several ■ to acquire aa education, his effort* have been ansaoostef nl, and while shipping carloads of lumber each day he is now c palled to do his bookkeeping by a script language unknown to any one but him. la correspondence b attended to by Mrs. Dunham. She reads hla letters end is were them for him, and at times masts him in keeping the aoooonta. Hs is a good business man aad knows fair pity, but be says the learning of reading, writing and arithmetic la out of the question. The marks used come natural to him aad he can remember their m log ** w* can onr letters. He does hie i selling and Is in this city qnlte often. jbusiness men are his custoa and delight greatly in talking with trim about his queer method aad be sesoa enjoy talking of it.—Bridgeton Mews.

* wbo desire to place from on first head and mortgagn

Have clients

$1000 to $1500 on

on properties either la Cape May City or West Caps May. Only fret

Gilbert C. Hi Realsstate 314 Ooean St.. Gape May

•ire Bay ft. Sharp, milliner aad dry good*, ef Cap* if ay C. H., made sc assignment last Ualurday to Leeile 8. Lodlam. tor tbs beoadt of her creditors. Herliabfle $$000. some of which la

Plane, aa Arranged by Inaugural Committee, Are All Kaally

Carried Oat.

Anthony B. Smith, Mayor JoeephG. Champion of Ocean City, J. Swing Willis and Jonathan Hand of Court House; Councilman J. Albert El arris. Editor Jed DoBois.Editor T. C. Hamilton, of Wildwood; Henry S. Kntberford, Lather C. Ogden, ofOtpe May; Postmaster Jacob Feldman, of Woodbine, Postmaster Williams, of Gape May; Mayor H. L. Sabeovich, of Woodbine; ex-8hen£f, John W. Reeve*; Reuben W. Edwards, of Ooean City and

others.

Owing to death in his family, Senator Creese was not at Trenton either last night or to-day. Tbe special aids appointed from Cape May County by the inaugural committee of which Aasemblvmsu James M. E. Hildreth waa a member, were Robert C. Hughes, of Cape May; John W Gandy, of Upper Township; and William L. Garretaon, of Erma. Hughes and Garretaon were placed in the Governor’s room, and there remained during the reception of the afternoon and evening. In tbe Assembly last night, Mr. Hildreth introduced Assembly Bill No. H, which provides for locating and destroying mosquito breeding areas and appropriations by the State and munidpalltie* for such purposes. The bill was referred to the committee on public

health.

Mr. Hildreth also had a resolution passed evtending the privilege of the floor to ex-AseemWytnan William T. Stevens of Ope May, wbo waa present. Comberiaad’a favorite son, Edward U. Stokes is now at the head ef tbe state government, tbe change In tbe admlnlstratino having been effected with UnprwMes pot i

On the arrival •( Govoraor Murphy. fttefLoi and other state