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CAPE MAY HERALD, THURSDA |ULY 6, 1905.

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THE RECENT IEGISUTHRE I by Oorrrnor Kdward C. MokM (ioTarnor Htokw last w««k g»T* 001 a •tai*BMDt concrr-nttig Uw work of th« c«ut l^sisUtaro. H» Mkl: Tbr work of Um laat IcfftaUtiT* mmIoc has much to commend ll to public furor. No rtcloua 1 (filiation kaa been enacted. Xo Intetaau of lb* people ban boon Injured. On tbe contray many lood meaa urea for tbe public welfare bare been enacted Into law*. "Tbe eettlrment of tbe boundary dispute between New Jenwy and Delaware la n matter tor oonjcratuiatioo. This question tine been In atwyanee for orer three bandied year*, and suit baa been actually pending between this state and Dataware for tweoty-elitbt years, In to! ring annoyance to our fishermen a> well as expanse to onr commonwealth. Tbe settlement is one which is eminently aatiafactory to New Jersey. •The revision of tbe stone rand law, under tbe direction of Rond Hutchinson, baa removed the former acta on this subject and will make It possible to build our. rands more carefully, economically and to take better care of them whan built, than formerly. New Jersey has one-third of all tbe stone roads In tbe United States and our good roads bare been tbe mesne of Inducing many desirable residents to locate within onr borders. 'Tbe agricultural Interests bare been especially recognised by tbs present legisiature. Increased appropriation has bssu granted the state board of agriculture and provision has beau made for short in agriculture during tbe winter for those who cannot give a full year's study to this important profession. Tbe convenient markets for tbe agricultural products of New Jersey furnished by our seashore visitors and by the immediate population ■cross tbe Delaware and tbe Hudson, make it Important that tbe highest intelligence should be given to tbe development of tbe possibilities of our soil that our products and craps may continually Increase. "Tbs act providing for state aid for tbe extermination, now demonstrated to -be a practical problem, is especially popular in our seoooast cities. This set Is limited to s year's trial, so that it does not entail upon tbe state an annual burden in case It should prove unsuccessful. The set creating tbe state forestry com mission to purchase our denuded forest lands! develop our woodland, and in this way protect the sonro ply, is a measure important for the present as well as providing for tbe ini the future. Under carnfnl management this act should prove of KTs%f value to our state. "The provision for tbe appointment of a commission to re vise our corporation act U timely and wise, both as a business and as an ethical proposition. "Municipal taxation is one of tbe most important questions of tbe day. The taxpayer has been too long neglected in this state. All legislation has leaned in tbe direction of tbe tax spender. This year the taxpayer baa at last been recognised. A mo. cmeot has been made toward the modification of exorbitant rates, so high in some cases that they amount to confiscation of property. This year's legislation upon this subject will cause s closer srru tiny of municipal expenditure and will be productive of wiser bufiness mans*.-meat in municipal administration. Tbe act in question inauguraleesno.radical departure from tbe present system of taxation in any municipality in tbe state. It merely provides s different method of determining tbe rate of taxation by vesting more power ip tbe bands of tbe people. It provides lb si in municipalities of population, the common council, board of aldermen or governing body thereof, may fix tbe tax rate up to about 91.06 on tbe h nod red omitting fractious; that in municipalities of mors than 90,000, tbe common council, board of tag body thereof, may fix,tbe tax rate up to about 91-88 on tbe hundred, omitting fractions, and that tax rates in toeor nmonnte shall be fixed b.* fc vote of A the people tbemsslves. In other words, It gives the people, who should have a right to vote on questions that affect tbe r property, more power in determining tbe tax

rate.

Tf. however, in any taxing district it to thought wise by tbe governing body that this rate should be exceeded, such governing body Shall submit tbe question of such increase of tax rate to tbe people themselves, giving theta good

the question of equal la ration and ban been srausd at length and with’ gteat particularity of detail, time and again, by owe of those oommlsslonsrs In public and oflMal reports. "The crest lou of tbe state board of equalisation, goverulng nil class— of property. with power to equalise valuations as between different taxing districts each contributing to the oountv taxes, aad ns ttob each contributing I* state school taxes, to a most Important toss moat beneficial re aniu. There to no more Important board in tbs state and It will, J believe, within tbe nourae of time, settle tbe vexed problem o( tains in a satisfactory aad equitable nnd tbs question bf taxation will ' ontil It to settled right and with tbe oonstltational pro-

subject.

Tbs taxation of second-das* railroad roParty at local rates, an set of tbe past session of tbe legislature, will add over two dollars to the income of Jersey City alone. It shook! appreciably reduce tbe tax rata In that city. Untom reduce tbe tax rate in onr various municipalities, tbs taxpayers receive no benefit therefrom. The creation by tbe legtolatnro of tbe department of charities and correct lous outcome of business necessity. Tnirty per cent, of our expenditures are chart Use and corrections. We are spending thirty dollars for this purpose ■ponding 96.50 for education. Our expenditures for charttiss and oorroo-

faat as our population. Some central supurvtokm to required to systematise this groat work of our state aad dertas a like policy In oonneetioa therewith. The appropriation for this departit to 97,400 a year. It perhaps should have been nearer 910,006. During tbe last throe yuan tbe average expenditures for architects' foes alone for state Inst have amounted to 917.000 per annum. Tbe value to tbe state of such a department to thus easily seen without counting tbe additional saving that should be made in n

of onr

new buildings are as follows:

Five per cent, for architects’ fees on these alone, amounts to 937,990. Tbe entire department of charities and eorroetions will be run for a sum not exceeding 910,000 a year, so that on this one 1 alone, orer 917,000 will be saved to the state this year. Tbe possibility of saving on other items to apparent without detailed

A PAPKR THAT U HKAD

A Philadelphia

hundreds of thousands of dollars every year for r 1 vert king was asked the other day what newspaper be considered the bm*

unhesitatingly 'Tbe Philadelphia Record " *

Then he mat on to say: “I bars rand *Tbe Record' for yearn—la tact, ever since 1 have been advertising, aad I find that U brings me 9be bdst reentta. It isn’t necessary to axpsriment with Tbs Record.' The experienced basin—s nun realism that the money be spends to reach tbs readers of that paper to money well in reeled, -Tbs Record’ is rend thoroughly. A great many

buying servral newspapers daring tbe course ot a day. They glance ovsr the pagas casually to see If there to anything of particular interest, end then throw aside- Bat 1 have come to tbs oon* >n from long observation that The Record’ to tbe paper that to read thorongh-

ly from beginning to end.”

The Philadelphia merchant was undoubtedly right. There to no dtopntlng tbe fact that ‘The Record’ to' tbe most popular paper in Philadelphia, aad its in flueoce throughout tbe surrounding ooun try is evidenced by its claim to tbe largest circular Ion of any newspaper published in tbe State of Pransylvaaia, a claim that to without doubt based-upon actual figures. Nor to this strange, considering Its merits It to In every sen— of tbe term s family

wholesome, bright, enter some visitor to tbs boms

Tbe growth of “Tbs Record" to a gratifying tribute to tbe integrity of Its m oda It to always fair and above board; It has nothing to oonooal, aad It to In every apect a model newspaper. More power • it!

"The a

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“The necessity of some modification of ar judiciary system, by which relief will be afforded to tbe supreme court and tbe court of errors and appeals from tbe overera wded condition of their appellate calendars. Is generally admitted. As our courts erenow constituted, tbe justices of tbe supreme court are required to perform a threefold function to bold Lbe circuit courts

in the various counties, tbe

wbicb occur tri annually; to sit In branch t Trenton three terms each year an n sncourt r exercl*ing appellate jnrtodlo•n and original jartodicUon in mandn- ■ os. certiorari and qno warranto nd to sit r» judges of tbe court of errors *ud appeals three term* annually. In consequence of tbe great increase of litigation in these courts, insufficient time is afforded both for the bearing of cases aad for their consideration and decision. One ot tbe wise and timely acts of tbe legislature

of a bill providing for tbe

appointment of a commission to report to

of improving tbe judicial system and tbs system of procedure of this state. Tbe ■ary changes can be made only idment to tbe constittauioo, and it is hoped that the com mission that has been appointed, will be able to devise such a system of rearrangement as will be satisfactory to toe bench, bar and tbe people

ofllkefcnie.”

Cape May Poet Offlce A*-' Arrival and departure of malls. Week-

days. arrive, 6.10, 0J6, 10.58. 11.06 a. m: ?-15 p. m.. Saturdays only; 4.S9, 948, 490,

7.10 p. m. Depart, 6.19, 640, 8.40 a. m

l. 00,4.00. 9.19,6.90 p. m. Sundays, 10.49 a.

m. . 440 p.m. Daily collections; 5.90 a.

19.01 m., 3.00 p. m., 5.49 p. m. Daily deliveries: 840 a. m., 19.00 m.. 640 p. m. Sundays collection 8,Oj p. m. Office open from 6.00 a. m. until 8 p. m. weekdays. Money

July Idpplnoott’s Magazine Tbe novelette in Lippumotto for July to a strikingly lively aad lovoly stun met Story called “An orchard Princess." Its sutbor, Ralph Henry Ha boor, to well remembered through his “Kitty of the Hoses" and other good work. As a creator of fetnloe character Mr. Barbour i* to be a prticulariy fdictioas and hto heroine in "An Orchard Princess" more than justifies this opinion. She to discovered by Miles Fallon and hto white bulldog! "with a tail scant two Inches long," when off on a country walk, and the romance .thus begun leads through lanes strait and crooked up to a satisfying end thanks to the dog. umas MacManus contributes keenly humorus Irish folk-tale called The Wonderful Story of Terry Me3owan.” This title seeins toflt tbe fantastic happenings which follow the loan of a “strapper beast” in tbe hope of a two-fold reward. A bright com story of Hus sard’s Bay. by Elisabeth Doer, to "Tbe Trowers ofTradegy.” It doses with an dopment under really novel oonditios. 'The Dragon’s Discipline, "by Arthur Stanky Riggs, to an extremdy impressive tale of Japai loyality and courage on board a torpedo boat. A delicious bit of realism in tbe family circle by Eluabeto Robins Pen nell to called “Ennetter." It is a personal experience in England. A tbetic inadient of boarding-house life in New York to told by J uliel Wilbor Tompkins under the title of “A Lady from California. "The Heart’s Chanty' is a sweet and dever love-story written by Ina Brevoort Rhberts, the author of The Lifting of a Finger.”

Are Satisfied. Every week we get hundreds ot letters, praising our prompt and liberal methods of settling claims.

/ Write for information of policies The Prudential INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA. Hoasc Office. Newark. N. J. Incorporated as s Stock Company by tbe State ot New Jersey. JOHN F. DBYDBN, President • ' LBSLIH D. WARP. Vice President. EDGAR B. WARD, sd Vice President. FORREST P. DRYDEN, yd Vice Pres. WILBUR S. JOHNSON, 4tb Vice President aad Comptroller. EDWARD GRAY, Secretary. H. B. RicsaaoeoM, Asst. SnpC, Cape May Court Bouse, Jf.J. 2004

Mottiqgs! Mattings!!

Now is the time to make vour Selections. I have a tne line of Japanese and China Mattings. The Price you cannot match either in this city or Philadelphia, taking grade for grade. A few Rolls left over at a reduction of one and two Dollars less on a Roll. THESE WILL NOT LAST LONG.

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CHARLES A. SWAIN.

Local Phone. 69.

309-7 Jackson Street, ‘ CAPE MAY, N, J.

LISTEN I A spetal message from Laventhol's Store Special Ladies' Shirt Waists. 49c up This Week Pillow Cases, 12#,while they last, 10c

Ladies—-

Von should keep cool this Summer. Get 1 one of onr ladies’ shirt waist suits. They are delightful and cool, $1.25 up. We also sell coat suits. Sheets to go at 49C... Everythiug- in children's wear. Also a fine line of ladies' muslin underwear.

VALUABLE Real Estate * In Cape Kay City FOR SALE To close np an Estate wHHimK (warns ik Kfttffl NO.,t. A three story frame cottage and stable ou land, at No. 676 Washington sL, size of lot too feet front by 200feet deep. NO. 2. Drug store at S. W. corner of Washington and Decatur Ms, r with a

Men-

A fine line of men’s clothing, caps and can-t-ass hats. White fancy vests, from $1.25 np

Special for the Goeitij. Watch for my wagon, all of tbe latent style dothint at the latest prions. JOS. LAVBNTHOL 319 WASHDIGTOlf STREET

A VALUABLE PUBLICATION. Tbe Pennsylvania Railroad IOC Tbs PaasMigar Department of tbs Penn-

sylvania Railroad Company has published tbe 1905 ediUon of the Summer Excursion Route Book. This work I# designed to

provide tbe public with descriptive

of tbe principal Summer resort* of tbs

United States, with tbs beta routes kloc them, and tbe rates aMarn contains nil Um principal snsabnrv mala reaorts to New Enhaad. the MM-

Philadelphia, by mail for twenty o

- Reading*# Dining Onr Service The Philadelphia & Reading RaUwar

Inaugurated on June 19th by tbe operation of Dining Cara In ooejanotioa

York ae follows; Alaoarteb 740 and 8.00 A. M. t A La Carts lunch on tbe 1940 noon end 149 P. M. trains innncfc diraerioa and Tk-