CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. V. NO. 8.

CAPE MAY, N. J , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1905.—EIGHT PAGES.

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1 n. s. m I HffE if its Inception and Progress With Notes of Prospective Advantages.

PERNSY R. R. EVER IN LINE

BKalnt** I ntcreeta By Land and Kca May ba Promoted by Thla Grand Healtb Hr •on.

It i« truly wfrraMoit. tluriuR the somawb»t dreary prrlrwl o( «n •'old f"»blot»fd wlatrr. ’t • find the CAi*r. Mat Hebald •o sprUbtlr and new*y In IU weekly rrc ord of local happen mu*. It» »unim»ry of cventa «>f Interest U> all local Jer»rym**n, and ita IntrUifenl oommnit upon affa 1 .™ which admittedly h«vr a brarinR upon the future priRre**of the oldest add Rinat reaprctabl<* adtaidr rnsort in Atnrrica So-caJIrd "oM wtyimp*" do ««si-ri to hava truthfu’ relationship to the auhj-ct or aentiment of which they treat, but they do not always hold a rod hfocewr feel con strained to deslare that the aayiuK "com parisonr lire odious” hears no weight when Cape M/.y » popularity or proiires* lee aptrit a» a —-aside resort are placed it comparison with ita more youthful and rigorous c-mp-tHor* for public fetor and patronage. K-ch has itadi Uneiivr merits and demerits, and no species of rivalry. 00 amount of attempted odiousness of comparison, can darken or roar her bright eecntcheon, or endanger her future

gtory.

Bat the day is at hand '

YOU UNO YOUR FRIENDS. Social and Personal Ohat About Oar Keaidenta and Vial tors. Mrs. Prank R Hebeothal was among the visitors to Philadelphia early in '.he

week.

Daniel K Ktevens has real go ed as a member of the West Cape May Board of Education. Kx-Mayor Frederick J. Melvin and son, Virgil M. Melvin, were at home from New York ov< r Sunday. Mr. and Mn. Alfred B. Miller, of Chicago, who were at Cape ‘'ay to attend the funeral of Mr*. Willis Benckert, returned to the Windy City on Monday. Clinton Rutherford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Rutherford, was stricken with pneumonia last Thursday, but Is loiproving, we are pleased to note. Charlea, the little tour-year old son o( Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Phillips, Is ill with pneumonia, and the parents' many friends hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Alien, North Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, wno find a charm ia Cape Msy summer life, and last svason occupied a Stackton Row cottage, departed vary in the mouth for a long stay In Florida. and Mrs. C. D. Gibbon, of 1410 Diamond street, Philadelphia, regular sumguest- at Carroll Villa, start to day for Si. Augustine. Fla., to remain until he end of March. Mr. Gibbnn 1 >wner of the power yacht ' Bess'’ in Cape May wateis.

But Man Who Signed The Charges Now Repudi-

ates Them.

THREE FAIR WALTZERS FURIOUS

Believe That the Summons Calling Them Before Church Board Wan Obtained by a Raae of Pastor

JEWS CAN BE AMERICANS Rabbi Ijerlatbal'a Timely Advice to | South Jrrney Colon lain. WOODBINB. N. J.. Feb. H»-K*bW Barn hard U Lsrlnthal. chief rabbi of the Onhodwx Jews of Philadelphia, and who was rsaeatly elected rabbi of the Orthodox -lew iah aotoble* of South Jersey, delivered dorr of a aeries this evening at tbs Woodbine Concert Hall on “J udamd Americanism.’' The rabbi Is Ing a tour of the colonies delivering days. Tonight ma»ir tendered by ebs Baron De Hlrsch Farm School Glse and Mandolin Clnba. Professors. Safaaovtteb, the pres ideal of the arfaeol. introduced the lecturer, who said In part: Many of the immigrant Jew* believe that it is next to impossible to he trne Americans and yet remain loyal to their traditional Jewish customs. This false belief appears to grow within them before they become acquainted with American

Short Week Marked by a Great Influs of Bills Of General Nature.

FOR CAPE MAY POINT BOROUGH

by capital nufflcleotly largo and active, need to be employed in the strengthening of her lire* and the lengthening of her borders to meet the demaods which spring from the national growth, in all that pertains 10 expansiveneas and to the higher cultivation of taste In the seeking of pleasure, rest fulness and health. Because of the'offering of the moat rational enjoyment o( taese blessings, comparison invariably bhstows the palm upon this grand

old historic ocean-bound city.

There are times when capital, la contemplation or consideration of vaunted enterprise, is limited, but it remains to be said that in great expenditure of money,

stronger faith and confidence an to

profitablerusulta, finally and progressively omsldend, baa never been exhibited than in the isoeptioo and steady execution of the v»st operations of the Cape May Real Estate Company, ip. the reclaiming and opening up to settlement the lowlands of Eut Cape May. Our people generally

manifested too moth baste in their

ancy, an error against which the writer exhoooratad renders of tbv'HxB ALD from time to time during the -Samtper of IflOL The good ship Capital, manned by Its

PASTOR GIKFORD TO LEAVE. Clayton Clergyman Said to Am Slated

For Woodbury.

In spite of the fact that the official boerd of the Methodist Church will sak for the return o^ Rev. J. L. Howard, It is said that Rev. Ell Gifford of Claylou, is

•laud for Woodbury.

Mr. Gifford, who lately gained considerable prominence by bis crusade against dancing, declares he will not return to Clayton for another ye r. He said: “It has been my rule not to stay in any town more than four yean and that limit baa expired Besides, there are probably other field, where I am more needed.” One of the Camden churches baa asked for Mr. Howard, Amt tbs local church has rosed the salary, and It Is believed the wishes of the congregation will be carried

WEDDING BELLS RING OCT. Two Yowng Hearts Were Made to Beat aa One On Wednesday. ▲1 high noon on Wednesday, Mr. Wal Peck, and Miss Anna Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mn. Levi Johnson, of Watt Caps May, wan united In matrimony In the Presbyterian manse by tbs Rav. Dr. A W. Spooner. After a brief wedding tour to Atlantic City and other points of interest they will return ben and make their home In Went Cape May. This young couple are both faithful Church and Christian Endeavor workers, and we an glad that they an to remain with ns. They hove the heartiest oO€umtalslk.os and best wishes of tbs Hkuald and many other friends for their prosperity and

Rev. Eli Gifford has stirred np a hornets nest at Clayton again, in his latest more against the members of the dancing einaa. OuSaturnday the Mlsaes Ada English. Nora DnBois and Ada Nelson received letten srmmooing them to answer before the official board of the Methodist Church. 00 Wednesday night upon charges of not obeying the discipline of the church. Great surprise was caused when the young ladles saw that the charges was made by James Potter, who ia 79 rears old. one of be moat highly respected men of the community, and has not lifted his voice way or the other In the controversy over the dancing class The young ladlm called on Mr. Potter Saturday evening, aod then then was aociher surprise—this time for Mr Patter. His signature was on each letter and Are pat It there, be said. Amt be had not signed the papers, when asked, without readlog them That was all be knew until the yonog ladies called for an

on.

Mr. Potter called at the parsonage early Monday morning, bat Psator Gifford had left tows earlier, and bad nos net ed up to Monday evening, and could Mias EuBoia was tbe only one of the trio rho received tbe summons who ten. "Will you attend the meeUngr”

“Well If I do. It will be only to myself." she said. “But I rather think I have another engagement for that night. Why, I have only attended a few of tbt- ~ see no harm in them any

urges Ita bvliev

take an interest in what Is. made Kolffg on abont them, to eddeavor to study each political question that interests tire country In which they reside, and to do honor tbe name of iheireonntry. It l* for you who are engaged in the sacred toll of agricult nrv to see that all the question* which arise la your colonies should be ■•tiled without strife, aod that yon shoo Id govvni younrlvrs 00 true American principles. which are also religions principles Following tbeae prtciplea you will proapei aod be an honor to him who fans devoted bis fortune to found these colonics.”

DOIT MISS ENTERTAINMENT Come and Have a Good Time at Use High be bool Saturday Evening. Tbe entertainment entitled “Madame de Portment's School” and “Mrs. Osklay’s Telephone.” which ia to Aw given by the Clam of 1WB In tbe High School Building on Saturday evening, promisee to be a rare treat for the Capa May people. Thaae young ladies should be etwourag ed In thi. th«Sr first attempt to poi a pUy before the public, as R Is no **mali under-

taking to arrange and It It b of an amattur kind.

Let everybody ooms out and gi<

at Mis. Tamer’s store and Dr. Marcy’a drug store, at 9S cents.

Comes Prom Owe of The Oldest Set-

Tbe young ladies bare attended thv dan era fewer limes than many other tbe church members, end they cannot while they are singled out. Mr. Potter said that be would endeavor to be present at the liewring on Wednesday night to explain bis position. ' -L

■ Inf

wnilamL-Croeae, aged about h years, died at eleven o’clock on Thursday night from a stroke of apoplexy with which be —. wblleeatlughb

by

twave and experienced officers, to speeding

ber war toward Ute port of success. The *“ r *’ „ ^ ... ... , . ♦Action of the first building upon tbr! 11 rm ; J*** t, th, Bix—ry b—1 t» b. „ Cjpua. H.U-i Ol Socli D,»

’ ,ia . dbd at that place on Tnesda:

- uf last week of pneumonia. She daughter of tlie late Albert Paterson. She

leaves time sisters and four childre* mourn ber lose. Mrs. K. P. Stiles, Jr. this city, being one of tbe daughters.

TO KE-OROANIZK BOROUGH? Property Owners of Gape May Point Are Agitating Tbe Matter. Tbs property owners of Caps May Point

are agitating again the Ixing the borough, whi

out of existence for more than a decade Tbe borough property owners have be* compelled in tbe last two yean to pa? a tax of 96 per cent- upon their value to meet the payment of hoc by tbe borough when it was in extoceacs.

comes of an old Caps May County family whose fore-parent, Anthony Creaxe, settled ia tbe County in 10BS. For n yuan be waaa leading real estate operator hut for ten yuan bad baea retired from

for which baa been awarded ttie firm of Doyle Jt Doek. of Philadelphia, will mean moefa. I am told that Mn. L. L. Bailey, of Pittsburgh, who for two seasons has

conducted ber

street, will

Whether the snfVscro harbor that to beiag carved out of the heart of the Boat Cape May marohsa is to fully to the uaro for which to is intended, depends largriy upon tbs securing of «*» e appropriation by Congress to tbs

of ihecompk ia tbe nut

lots on New Jersey and to baring plans drawn for a thirty i Hotel. Work to to be tear future, sad to to expected to be open by tbe middle of Ji

One double n

long 10 feet wide sad 11 foot high, made by "Thackan”; nearly new: a fine box. One office, enclosed; a fins one. Two blocks. Two pieces of eounlen lOfeethmg. so a lot of other articles sattabls for a

Hewatnr Crease Introduce* Sea laic CHy BUI—Proposed Changes In Primary Eleotloo Law.

Special Cotreapoudence of the Cars Mar

Hkxalo.

Tmitm:, Keb. S^-Tbls was a short week for tbe legislature because «: Washington's birthday, and. of course, the day being a legal holiday, there waa no at* ion. Tbe few aeuaions of tbe week were marked by a great influx of bills of ail kinds. There will be a joint session of tbe legislature next Tuesday at noon, wbes additional commissioners of deeds for a number of counties will l»e elected. In rlew of tbe outrage by a negro in Burlington county last week, which la i-aod of tbe kind in tb-tt - aunty within a year. Senator Homer >* Burlington has presented a bill b.. ti.e provisions of which a person g:..ty of rape may be-artteuceu to pay Lie -.cala

penalty.

In line with Go.e.-uar Stok-.-.-' aiaugural message. Senator llaciie.ier of introduced an lmi>->riant measure which to designed to prevent tbe diversion of any of the notable waters of tbe state. Tbe bin prohibits Urn carrying or diversion of any aucb rater by means of a pipe line or any Xber device to a place outside of tbe Tbe court of chancery 1“ empowered to enforce tbe act.

Senator Barton B. Hutchinson of Mercer Introduced in tbe senate a bill providing for a state board of osteopathic examiners, to license ueteoistbic physicians to practice !h New Jersey and to punish persons violating tbe provisions of tbe act. Senator Hu :cbinaou'a bill provides for a state board of osteopathic examiners and registration to be appointed by tbe governor within thirty days after the passage of tbe art. Tbe license fee to |S5 to new applicants and *10 to present practicing Osteopaths Licenses may be refused or if granted may afterward be revoked if any licensed iierson to found guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

Rabtilta and QuaU Suffer From Cold Tbe gams wantons of tbs lower part of

made both quail and rabbit Buffer greatly. will ‘ ^ " diligent

who live In tbe vicinity of running _ j that almost daily aeveral of the fleet footed animals would appear at tbe brooks

A fsw very desirable oottagro situated in tbt most desirable part of tbe town. Also bargains la iota in different sections of tbe city. Now to tbe time to bay your

building lot.

Obartos T. Campbell.

may be had at 10 saats now. Too will waa tor to aaa be dona, hat drop ia aad I wfll erptoia

Tbe bill to pave tbe way for tbe tneaaore for tbe abandonment of tbe Morris (CONTINUED OX FOURTH PAGE.)

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Will Meet at Court House on Wed*

Tbe Spring meeting of tbe Cape May County Board of Agriculture will be beld held at Cape May Court Houae on Wed. neaday March 1st. USt. at 11.00 A M.and U» P. M. Tbe program will onoatot of tbe reports of the delegatee to tbe State Board of Agriculture aad tbe HorUcutaral Society. An add ram on market gardening and truck and strawberry growrrm will beds* Uveved by C. C. Hutoart of Matt*wan. N. J. who to an export trucker. An addroaa on poultry keeping will be rendered by F. Delano of MfllvOto, N- J. Mr. Delano to agwxpert judge of poultry aad to aoooeaafrfUy conducting n practical poultry plant. The addr i mm will be ready fee q am*Iran ad discussions and tbe meeting ia exported to b* wry Interesting. AU farmer, aad any at ber prraon Interested la Agriculture to emdlelly lavtoed to attend. Tha meeting to heM to cooperation with