CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. V. NO. 26.

CAPE MAY, N. J., THURSDAY, JUI^E 29, 1905.—TEN PAGES.

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Trenton Puts on Holiday Garb In Honor of New Jersey Veterans

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« r l7 K«-pori bhowm IOU Poata and 4008 Total Menibcrahlp In ThU Slate

PUNS BEINGJ*DE FOR CtMP Ulj{ Choir to Hlncat Heavllle Ground* Neat Month The fortj-aecond annual camp of the South Jerney Camp Meeting AeaocUtioo will be held at South SeaellU Grore from July -JU to 31. « Ed worth League Day will be obaerred July 80; Temperance Day. July 21. and Mlnalonary Day, July 22 Some of the leading m In later* of the New Jeraey Conference will be preaent. The musical director, (be Kev. William Stone, will Introdnce the new book. ‘•Hymna of the Kingdom". A choir of alxty Toung people will render muaic. Erery evening before the preaching a one-half hour aong aerrice will be held. The following are the offloera of the camp meeting aaaoclation: The Rev. H. J. Zelley. praaldent; the Bev. Walter I.3haw, vice-prealdent; H. P. Blckley. aecretary and Benjamin Run-ell. treaaurer.

YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS STATE EDITORS AT LAFAYETTE Horlal and Peraonal Chat About Our Plenty of entertainment, a Banquet.

ilealdenta and Vlaltora

Mr. and Mrs. John Strawbrtdge are occupying a cottage on Columbia areune. Mrs. Slunickaou Chew, of Camdeu. ban opened her cottage on Windsor avenue. and Mra. D. C. Col vert are located | The

and a Idttle Dual

The forty-ninth annual meeting of the New Jeraey State Editorial Association was bald at the Hotel ladayetle last Friday and Saturday with about 150 present, members arrived ou the evening trains

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The Grand Army of the Republic, De partment of New Jersey, assembled at Trrntou, last Thursday, in thirty-eighth annual encampment, and the whole city wa^ turned over to the "boys In blue." The principal public demonstration was a big street parade in which the National Guard, civic organisations and fraternal societies joined the veteran*. Quartermaster General C. Edward Murray was the marshal of the parade. There were about a thousand veterans in line and the streets were never so crowded before with people. At the City Hall was a large reviewing stand from ablch Gove nor Edward C. Stole*. State Treasurer Frank O Brigs’* and the Ci I liens’ Committee

i-iewed-tbe procession.

At the Opera House that evening the welcome to the veteran* was extended by Governor Stokes and Mayor Frank S. Kataenbach. Jr. Addresses wyre also made by Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief John R- MarrUnd. and Part Comm Thomas J. Stewart,

'efii it Pennsylranta. he the soldiers

e base ball gaoM and oocladtr Park and at the Tren-

ton Battle — . lumeut.

The Suae of Sew Jeraey took an interest in the encampment by having displayed at the State House several thousand relics of the war* of the nation. Free carriage and automobile ride* were provided to many points of interest. Commander James M. Atwood in hi# annual report said that while some porta bare been disbanded, the membership is in n satisfactory condition. The net loss in comrades during the year for all causes

. was 285.

Department Inspector Thoina* W. Seaman gave the following figure*: Total number of pasta. 109; membership. 4003. On Friday Captain Charles Currie, of Paterson, a wealthy corporation lawyer, who has a fine war record, waa elected department commander wit boot opposition. Other officer* chosen were senior rice commander. Joaiah B. Klrkbride, of Camden; junior vice commander. NewtonTerfi 11, of New Brunswick; medical director. H P. Koden. of Newark; department chaplain, Charie- E. Hill. Port Sorria. The encampment indorsed the candidacy of Paat Department Commander Charles Borrows. »f Rutherford, this state, for the office of comtnander-fn-cMef of the G. A B.. to be filled at the national encampment In September at Denver. James Fithinu. aged 90 years, and a real Of Bridgeton, the oldest soldier in attendance at the encampment and who paraded the entire length of the line of march, was given a gold badge by the Citizens' Committee, which public reception for the veteran*. It was decided to hold the enc« Paterson next Tear. Officer* of the ladies of the G. A.R. were elected as follows: President, Mr*. THlle Slyer. Camden; aenioi vloe^president, Mrs. B. Bushee, Bridgeton; Junior rice-presi-dent, Mr*. A. Marshall. MlilviUe; «r, Mrs. E- P. Yard, Newark; aecretary. Mr*. A. Gilbert

ALTO 18X8 TO BLTL1> CLL'B Beach Will be Tranafbrmed Into 8 peed way Rivaling Ormond A sumptuous seashore club bouse Is provided by the plan* of the newly organized Cape May Automobile Club, formed a week ago. for the purpose of irau»formlug Cape May beach Into an automobile

speedway.

A meeting waa held at the Bellevue Stratford. Philadelphia, at which the plan* were informally discussed. Work ou the house will not be started this year, but headquarter* will be establisbed at a Cape

May hotel.

Reading of lull committee reports was postponed until a meeting to be held at the same place Tuesday afternoon, when the list of vice-presidents will be announced and the club permanently organised. Edward M. Steck, of New York, exploited the menu of the Cape May stretch.and letter to the same effect was read from W. 4. Morgan, of New York. ee the last meeting many local and New York enthuaiast* have personally Inspected the projected speedway, and prose it unquenrionable rim! of

In a Decatur street villa for the aummer. j Friday, and in the evening held the first and Mrs. Tannbauaer are again oc ; session at which the regular reports of Journalists

cupylng a cottage ou South ladayette st- j officers were received.

I^o McFarland and family are in po-e* | The following new member* were Slectaion of a Corgie street cottage for the ed: Credo Harris, Red Bank Standard; J.

, ! Ward Richardson. Bridgeton News: L«wU

and Mrf. Walter Scott are occnpy- T. Steven*. Cape May Hg»*ia». Aaron W. ing a collage ou West Broadway for the Hand. Star of the Cape; Carroll B. Merritt. summer. Madison Eagle: N B Barton. Klixabejb £

and Mr*. H G. Kemp are occupying Time-; A. S. Crane. EHaabeth Journal,

a cottage at No. 16 Jacksoo street for the l—v R. IHer-on, Morris town Jenwymen;

J. Thomas Scott, Chatham Preas; C. H Frost, Plainfield Courier News; Matthew Jefferson. Sea Isis City News; Harry W.

Palmer. Paaaaic Herald..

Another semiou waa held Saturday morning at which the first order of business was the erretiou of the following offi

and Their

Wives and Daughters Royally Entertained

summer.

Mr* Joseph Webb and Miss Abble Webb of Camden are goerts at the Wyoming for

RES Si' son

Haturday Night Hop an Annual Kvent

Attended Ly Cottager*—Old

Association* Recalled

After the Steelman Millions Claimants to tbe supposed millions left by Jonathan Steelman, In the heart of City, will bold a family reunion and eon (ereuce at Tuckaboe on July 4. at the home of Ml*. Kendall, who bolds tbe old family Bible and its records. Mrs. Lillian Steelman Claytor, one of the descendant*, who now-lives io Sharon Hill. Pa., is sending out notice* for the meeting, and she aays: "Our purpose is to devise way* and means of ronktog our Interest a unit and electing legal representative to look after it." It supposed that there are fully 800 of tbe lineal descendant* of the old pilot who ta ppoaed to have owned so much New York property, and eo have leased it for

ninety-nine years to the city.

AN INFORNIAIJDRPRISE PARTY The Ming** Daughters Kntcrtaln In

Honorof MIns Henry

A most pleasant *urpri«e party was given Miss Elisabeth A. Henry at "her home. No. 27 North street, last evening. < Wednesday) by tbe young lali?*' branch of the King's Daughter* and a number of their frisnds. including several Philadelphian*. Tbe party was one of the moat

Dr. Thompson S. Werteott and family are occupying a Colombia avenne cottage for tbe season. Prof, and Mr*. James P. Mnmford are cow located in a Washington street villa for the summer. Mr* Catherine Bruce, of New York, open«1 her cottage on Ocean street Tbur* day for the summer. and Mr*. .Isme* Bateman. Jr., are now occupying a cottage on Franklin street for the aeaaoo. Mr. and Mr*. Chapie* Crowell, of Oak I vine, have been visiting friends here, Mr. and Mr*. I. H. Smith. and Mrs. W. C. Kent are occupying a cottage on Columbia avenue to which they arrived this week. Chief Building Inspector and Mra. Bo? - ert C. Hill have taken apartments at the Cbalfonte for tbe summer. Mrs. Anna S. Reed and her son. William F. H. Reed, have opened their cottage on IvUayrtte street for the season. Mr. and Mra. William K. Ashton have arrived and are occupying a cottage on Stockton avenne for the summer William O. Harkins, of Philadelphia, has brought hi* family to a cottage at North street andlWlndaor avenue. Rev. Edwin B. N1 rtsr. rector of Christ Church. Baltimore, Md.. will officiate in St. John's'-P. E. Church on Sunday. Col. and Mr*. J. Granville Leach, of Philadelphia, are occupying their cottage on Lafayette street for the summex' Rev. and Mr*. Herman L. Dubring, of Philadelphia, have taken apartment* at the Colonial for the entire summer. and Mrs. William G. Blattner returned from their fortnight's trip to Mil waukee and other points last Friday eve-

ning.

There is no place in tbe world more pop*

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□at tor si political ronven* □us of ('ongreas. tbe Gridiron

Club dinner*, or the league of Press Clubs brings together so many writer* and editors a* tbe annual outing and entertainment given by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to the newspaper men of Washington. Philadelphia and Baltimore. It was not a stag party. When Mr.Geo. j W. Boyd, the popular general passenger

' ' Y ‘ . ‘ agent of the Pennsy, extend* the invitation

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“ U *’*; "- “? "-“Y ‘VT "?“! 1Incladrf Tb, b-cb.l« —irib. b„ ,b, Saturday evening, addrs-ae* were made by | , ni> . ( . f —,

Francis B. la* and W. Holt Apgar. both j

of Trenton.

t. . Clift. Summit Herald; vice-prealdent, O. 8. Freeman. Passaic Record; secretary. "I 00 - C. L Stryker. Washington Star; treasurer. W. B U. Masoe, Bound Brook Chronicle. Executive Committee: H. B. Roilinson. 1 lab way Advocate; Jacob L. Bunnell.Newton Herald; B. F. Ladd, Vineland Journal; A. 1- Moreau. Freehold Transcript; C. L.

Edwards. Long Branch Record.

After Uir discuasion of many topics of Interest to publisher*, the party prepared

Sunday was passed quietly viewing this resort. In the afternoon a complimentary concert waa given in pavilion No. 1 by tbe Cape May Band, which rendered excellent muaic and which waa highly praised for

its music.

The member* retutned to their homes on Monday after declaring that the meeting was tbe beat attended and must suc-

Funeral of Captain Hughes

Captain Leri I- Hughes, a well-known former resident of Col l Spring, long cos nected with the Tabernacle Church, died on Sunday, the 18th instant, and was burled at Vineland last Thursday. Captain Hughes waa born in December. 1819, belli, in the eighty sixth rear of his age at the lime *f bis death, but still in charge of the BJUIngaport Front Light, assisted by his son Joseph. He had been connected with

Mr. and Mr*. W. O. Brown are beiuc i tbe life saving and Hgbtnouae service# for

thirty-five years, haring anceeaefully been on a lightship, underkeeper at Croa* Ledge and for a doxen yfair* at Billlngaport. He was a native of Cold Spring, werer his father, Lemuel, was born. For a long time he was captain of variooa veasel* plying from tbe landing to Philadelpbia^and coast point*. HU sister, Mr*. Mertbah B. Lyoett. wife of Professor John W. Lycett, of Hoboken, N. J., survive# him.euid U the lant of tbe (*niU{. many of whom are buried in tbe Presbyterian and Tabernacle o-metrrie*. Of hla children Joseph remains. I*»tnbert and Bernice haring died some time ago. Tbe captain was greatly respected wherever known, and hU funeral services were well attended by numer-

ous friend* and relative*.

entertained by Police Captain and Mr*. Thomas Brown at their cottage on Kearny

avenne.

Mr. and Mrs. George O. Calvert hare taken a cottage at No. 87 Jackson street for the summer. Miss Ruth Gordon will spend tbe summer with them. Spenoer Meade, superintendent of tbe Volunteer Relief Association of tbe Pennsrlvanla Railroad, and family are oocopytng a cottage ou Stockton Row. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wilbraham. of Alloway. N. J.. hare lea-ed the cottage of Dr. Albert G. Stevens, on Myrtle avenue.which they will occupy throughout tbe aummer. Edwin Beneaet. aon of Alfonso Beueze*. of thU city, has been promoted to be a Quartermaster In the C. 8. Army in the Philippine*. He has been in tbe army

1898.

U» Grand Army of the Republic, at Tnotoo, a* tbe representative of John Mecray post of Cape May. At the chme of the encampmeot be went to Coaabohocken, Palo visit hi* daughter. Mra. 8. Gordon

^ TnlMr, MIMant to

r .™ to, Dn»«to«.t ot JobUc. —t Wmhtejton

lections gireo by Mr*. McKnlght being especially charming. The delightful hospitality of the Mlaaes Henry was thoroughly appreciated by tbe company, and MUs Elizabeth was showered with congratulations and wishes for many more happy

birthdays.

la the party were Miss Elisabeth Henry. Mias Ethel Henry, Miss Mary Finn. Mrs. K. Carter McKnlght. Miss Bertha Kenne dy. Mias Mari# Henderson. Miss Jennie Ware. Miss Lenore Bouasel. MU* Mabel Hart, Mias Edna Hart, Mias Bessie Hart, Mbs Estelle Black. Miaa HUdegard n, Mias Matilda Kornaan, Mrs. Taylor and daughter Basel. Mr. FraneUT. H. Flnn,Mr. Bert BonaeeL Mr. William Lam dram. Mr. Nrieon Bond. Mr. Alien Ewing. Mr. Benben Beers*. Mr. A. C Hart. Mr. Dnncan Spoonvr. Mr. Willie Hebsnthal, MrBUmm, Mr. C. Neal, Mr. John Carman. Mr. Newvm

MUa Edna Moorehead. daL.^iirr ‘-f Cp’. and Mra. J. W. Moorehead, gave a tea oo Wednesday evening at which were Mia* Dorothy Backett. Mias Mari* Starr, MU* Catherine Moorehead and MU* Elsie Hep-

born.

Mr. Jos. K. Hand has received from Dr. J. S. Dougl*aa,ch*lrm*n of tbe Republican County Committee. hU reappointment to the Coanty Board of Election. We regard this aa a deserved compliment to Mr. Hand’s ability, fitness, nod faithfulness daring hU aerrice* the past six years oo

thU^oard.

Coining Back to Old Cape May Tbe aummer season has auspiciously opened and the gradual increase in the number of visitor* about the hotels and tbe arrival of the full complement of the cottage colony will reach the climsx of gnlety with the close of week. No matter where tbe visitor may go. either along the boardwalk, about the hotel lobbies, up at Schellenger's Landing, the port of entry for tbe yacht*, or at the golf dub, or at the various places of entertainment about tbe resort, he finds the people congregated and enjoying themeelvea. The passing of winter hardly a*«m» to most of them bnt tbe passage of a day and the eomjng the renewing of old acquaintances aud in the making of new ones atari* off thla •on’s gaiety in a moat brillUat way.

FACTS IN BRIKF.

heart. The bachelors who have no sinters become acquainted with the other fellows’ sister*, and-in the many year* that tbe Pennsy has been giving these enjoyable excursions several marriages have been tbe happy result* of these i Oman tic meetings

under such charming influence*

In tbe party of several hundred that arrived here last Friday were tbe Washington correspondent* of nearly all the leading newspaper* in the coon try, writers of national reputation, whoa* nqguee are familiar to bond reds of tbouaandsof reader*. Tbe Philadelphia and Baltimore contingent Included representative* of all the principal jPew*papers in those cities. A jollier or more congenial party it would be difficult to get together. Genius and goodfellowship. wit and cleverness combined to make the associations most agreeable. Like tbe guests in a big bouse party, all are acquainted, and tbe pleasant meeting* in tbe cool, spacious halls of tbe old Stockton Hotel are like a family reunion. The Pennsy'* hospitality to it* newspaper friends is as gemeroa* as it* traffic policy is broad and liberal. There is nothing narrow-ganged about this great railroad

Company.

James R. Wrod, passenger traffic manager; George W. Boyd, general passenger agent: Col. Frank N. Barksdale, chief of tbe bureau of publication and advertising; Hugh Hasson. Jr., the district passenger agent at Baltimore, and other officials of the paseenger department represented tb* company- Mr. Boyd, whose popularity and reputation in the direction of the passenger traffic is world-wide, baa for ye«rs had person a! charge of these entertainmente, and he is a prince of boat*. Colonel Barksdale never tire* in alio* ing tbe guest* a good time, and memb-r* ot the party receive every courtesy aud attention that such a genial aud companionable boat could bestow. Tbe preas special Friday made good time over tbe Delaware bridge route, the most attractive waf, for traveler* to the Jersey shore resorts. A marry race from the station to tbe Stockton with a score or more of ©caches entered was the starter of the fun. The time honored hotel waa never more Inviting. The big airy dining hall, the tearoom, the spacious drawing and reception room* and the ballroom, with tbe finest orchestra now at tbe cape, make up all tbe comfort* and pleasure* could wish Indoors at tb* eea-

The musical* to be given by the "11U1* people" of tb* First Presbyterian Church, Tburaday evening of this week will un-

_ It yon want a dollar's worth of pur* enjoyment ter fife purchase a ticket to this eow The floral drill to be given

be e charming

Odd* and Bad* ofTowtl Talk Caught Up by Our Buay Boportera. —Tbe season la on. —W# are growing. Watch u*.

door polley la

rwdiy the algaal for I _ _ Mason at this grand old sommer rewhich lu the last two years has been making rapid stride* In Improvement*. Every ou* of the Pwmay’a eevend boa"ooen sesame" to ell the picuenrea prolag ■ —■ VIMBI — The bop Saturday night wee the evwrt 5S5SSB5K5 ■day merelag .the P-

Oms May. K J-