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CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. VI. NO. 15

CAPE MAY, N. J., THURSDAjf, APRIL 13, 1906.

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WABASH IS AIMING FOR CAPE MAY

Rumor, Based on Deep Water Harbor Here, and Philadel pbia and Western R. R.

GOULO SAID IN THE LETTER

The Available Doika#e of the Cape May Harbor la Joat About Eqral To That of the Philadelphia Dockace

Whether or not Cap* M«5 1* a port ot entry developed by the Wabaah Railroad ha* attracted the attention of local financier* during tba laat w< Among a a mall ooleric the new deep water harbor almost completed at Cap* May I* looked upon aa the oUlmate objartb point of the Gould Interests, which hare within the laat fortnight virtually secured admission to th* Quaker City through the apparently Innooeot Philadelphia and Western Railroad project. Quietly lor the last three years a syndicate of Pittsburg capitalists, beaded ai Senator Flynn, have been dredging away at the 8.000 acre of meadow land known aa New Cap* May, seventy mile* month east of Philadelphia. Their dredging contract was the largest ever awarded except by the government, and to d*y there U almost completed a (WO acre harbor of forty-foot depth, snfficieot to float the biggest steamship ever bnilt. The anrreya authorised by Congreae for a harbor opening have been completed, and the foundation of an extensive port i« now only a question of time. Why the harbor hta beri frequently asked by the carious, petition* presented to Cong res* by the development syndicate set forth Its vail aa a refuge in case of storms, and this argument received the Indorsement of the New York Yacht Club, pilot'* amodatloue and steamship companies of Philadelphia sod New York. Those who scooted the Idea have watched the deep- water harbor grow with startling rapidity, under the onslaught of the largest sudiou dredge ever built, aided by two other powerful dredges The value of this bar bo- to so invading railroad la ineslimal-ie. The Pennsylvania Railroad control* •evenly per oent. of the -entire dockage of Philadelphia, aod the■remainder Is so distributed that lb* Wab ,aah won Id hare an exceallngly difficult time to procure proper wharfage. The .available dockage of the Cape May harbor is joat about equal to that of iPbiaOnly a day or so ago franchises for tun■nels under tbe Delaware River from Philadelphia to the Jersey shore, tied up for gears in what seemed end learn litigation. mysterious. They will start from Philadelphia at a point where tbe Philadelphia and Westero'a subway* through tbe city end*. Farsighted supporter* of Atlantic City at ooor floated stories to the effi ci "that that resort was to be made tbe Wabaah port, reached by tbe tunnel; and a line aeroas New Jersey. Q-ilek denial followed. but It served only to direct attention to what 1* now generally rt/«rdrd as tbe object I re point. If anr trans-Jeraey-Gonld should cross from Philadelphia to Cape May Harbor it would materially affect the com merer of the entire Atlantic seaboard, especially that of Philadelphia, hampered aa It b by the persistent refusal of Congress to provide tbe thirty-flve-foot channel v> hicb Iqpal interests have for years been fight log for.

Aged Cape May Reeideol Dead Nathan Coxen* Price died here late Monday night at the age of eighty yean. He has been U1 for several week* and all along there ha* been but little hope held out for hi* recovery. He was an able civil engineer and had •nr-veyad the greeter put of all the land* la the lower part of the county. He u survived by two none. Lather end William.

Dennis Crook Landing, at Depnitville for the past week, has been one of tbe busiest place* in the county, number of lb* veaaaU are being < healed. Tbe hay praaaaa ars bai the hay that u being brought np tbe

> getting ready for their

The Preebytary of Weet Jersey will meet in the Flnt Proebyteriaa Chi ' heroin He April 17 and 18.

APRIL TERM OF COURT

At the opening of the Cape May County Courta on Toeaday by Supreme <‘ourt Justice Swayxe the longest Hat of applications for liquor licenses from coast resorts on record was filed. Lest fell msur ut the holders of licensee had been indicted amt fined for selling on Sundays, aod Judge Swayse then stated that no licenses would be granted any of those tor at least one year, a result moat of tbe applications for well-known hotels came in under other names, aid what the Judge will do with them is keeping some people guessing. Tbe list includes ten from Cape Mar, where tbe Council formerly granted the

license*.

Judge James M E. Hildreth, whoresigned as s member of tbe Aaaembly, •worn in by County Clerk Way on Tueaday morning, and took hla seal on tbe bench, with cordial greetings from members of tbe bar.

Homestead Hotel Refused Uoe At tbe opening of coart op Wedi day moral ug tbe Judge considered tbe pplicationa not decided upon Toeaday. On tbe Drat day fifteen licenaes granted, and the fees varied from flfiO MX). License was refused_Uton J. Ratty, Homes lewd Hotel. Others will be considered to ds r-

Married In Philadelphia Under a huge floral canopy in the Gold room of the Bellevue-Strolford, Phildadelpbia, loathatniday noon, Mias Uabd William* A rev, of Chicago, wa< married to Henry Lad lam, eon of tbe late Alex. R. Ludlam of Cape May. Rev. Dr. Norwan Levis, rector of tbe Church of tbe Incarnation, performed oromony. James H. Channon. of Chicago, brother-in-law of the bride, gave her away. Mias Alice tierotenderg, of Chicago, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Edna Irnwreuce, of Chicago, end Mias Adelaide Event, of 81. Louis. Mias Katherine Channon and Mias Elisabeth Channon, nieces of the bride, acted aa ribbon girls. The best man wts Clarence Fow. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding broaktast for f-*rty people was >e£ In the Red Room. Mr. and Mrs. Ludlam left daring the afternoon for a tnp through tbe South.

Cape May County Cattle Infected The State Tuberculosis Commission as been investigating tbe dairy fa>ms i tbe villages of Lower Township and bat oondemoed several cows. In one all of tbe cattle of an entire dairy : declared to be infected* Tbe condemned cattle will be pat to death.

roune MEN JIRGMIZf HERE Pint Real Steps Taken oa Wednesday Bromine for T. M. C. A. A permanent organisation of tbe Yonog Men's Association, which it la hoped may soon blossom forth into a branch of the Y. d. C. A , waa effected laat Wednesday evening by the election Luther C Ogdec, president; 0. Bolton Eld red ge, recording secretary; Albert H. Phillips, treasurer. A committee to draft bylaws was appointed, consisting of H. E. Wackerman, O. B. Eldredge. John Hewitt. An effort will be made to secure ‘Young Men's Day" services in all the eh arches eome time doling May.

Easter Servlcew at the Advent The following selections have been arranged for at the P. E Church of the Advent for Easter Day. , Te Denm Laodanma, (Tonrs.) « Christ our Passover, (Smallwood.) 0 Tidings Glad. (Bartlett) boio Redemption, (Stolls ) If Ye Then be Risen with Christ, (Smallwood ) Holy Commnnion 8 a. a Snndaysebuol 0.46 a. m. Morning prayer, serErening prayer and sermon, and Ban-day-school services 7JO p. m.

Tbe Cepe May County medical aonety baa sleeted tbe following officers: Preaide-it, Dr. N. A Oohen, WUdood. Vice President, Dr. G. W. Geyer, Cap* May Court House. Secretary, Dr. M. t. Lummia, Holly

Dr. Randolph Marshall,

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Given in Honor of Mr. Clarence . R. Brooks REACHED HIS 42ND MILESTONE

Showers of Congratulations Were Extended to Him Coupled With Many Good Wishes

Clarence R. Brooks, and wife, formerly of this aty, gave a splendid mnslcele in honor of Mr. Brooks' forty-second birthday at their residence, 3016 North Carlisle street, Philadelphia, a few « ings since. The entire company consisted of Mr. and Mrs. 0. R Brooks, their eon, T. Reso Brooks, Mr. snd Mrs. T. R. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart H Thompson, the Misses Josephine end Caroline Fox, Mr. and Mrs Percy F. Botbelle. Della Sacks, Miss Mary Stephenson, Miss Mary Cavanaugh, Miss OUve Qnlinby, Mr. iUrrj P. Page, Mr. Joseph Lees, Mr. Frank Antom, Mr. Charles

sh.

e versatile Page, from his extensive repertoire, gave a number of choice song* end readings. With Mias Fox aecnmpaniai, Mr. Brooks rendered several violion «olos, end with Mr. Antom. npanist, sang "Love’s Sweet • r ” Mr. Antom it organist at Trinity Chnroh Parish. ’. Lees was In hla usual good voice, and waa heard with much pleasure. Stephenson's piano aoloa were brilliantly executed. Mias Qnimby was formerly a member of‘^fhe Silver Slipper’’ Company, end only recently played the role of "Lola Sen,*’ with the Fontana Company, at tbe Lyric Theatre. Tbe lively chor were taken np with xeet and spirit as she played a number of airs so popular upon tbe stage to-day. At eleven o'clock, the gnrett were generously benqnetted, the Mena bring one of varied excellence. The decorations were pink, end much taste waa displayed in the arrangement. Before leaving the table, little sfler-dinner speeches were in order, and Mr. I. R. Brooks, Mr. C. R Brooks end Mr. Page, spoke Impressively of the event which called them together, with reminiscent thoughts of the post, and hopefulness of the fntnre. Indead, Mr. Page grew eloquent as be talkel of birthdays, and the rapid flight of yean. Mr Lee« responded with a poetical effusion that was timely aod well received. Mr. Antom and Mr. Search each spoke pleasant words befitting the occasion. Returning to the parlor, almoet an hoar was paased in merry chatter, mlscellasobs music, little recitations and oanc-

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With an extra shower of congratulations upon the genial boat, con pled with good many wishes lor himself and good wife, a general Interchange of expressions of pleasure over the evening's entertainment, it waa one o’clock when the Anal good-nights were add.

A fire, believed to be of Incendiary origin, destroyed th* bungalow of tbe Nntny Island Association near Angleeea. last Thnreday. Tbe loss Is estimated at 64000. Ex-Judge H. H Voobee*, Mayor Hilton and several ■•there were at the tbe afternoon before tbe fire. Wlien they left there was no lire ij the stoves in the building. Bo confident are they that the place waa eel on fire that they have asked tbe Prosecute rof Cap* May Cooety to make an invastigatioD. Tba dnbbooae had joat been finished sad bad been newly famished. Namy Island oo italos about400 acres and la owned by tbe N umy Island Association. A few weeks ago signs were planted over the tract prohibiting fishing and warning all poreon* against

ANTHONY HOPES NEW ROMANCE Sophy of Krevonta—The Woman of

The Rod Star

Anthony Hope, th* faBOOs author, who wrote "The Prisoner of Zenda"and other stirring romances, I as just com-

!, "Sophy ofKre-

vonia, or the Woman of tbe Red Star.” It is fall of seal stirring Interest and » declared by all critic' to be batter than "The Prisoner of Zends,” whlgb made. Hope famous. This wonderful story begins publication exclusively in "The Philadelphia Sunday Prafo,” April 22d. Ob this day "The Sunday Press” wOl also give away, aheolnidy free, a fine art supplement picture, rise 14x21 Inches, entitled "The Masquerader*,” printed separately in six colon on heavy paper. Be sore and get “The Sunday Preus” on April 23d, gad each

CAPE MAY NOW HA$ A UNION

First Labor Oi

Local Union No. IBM, Brotherhood of Carpenter* snd Joiners, completed

organisation last Wadored*} der the dlrecUon of Organiser

A. Quinn. O. F. WegfooU waa president; David Johneon, rim

dent; Joseph Eiwell, Ha—ror,

II. Godfrey, recor llageeoretary; Welter B. Peterson, flnaucisl'secretary; Allen

Bush, warden; Leriig-ton cooducter. Tbs trustees os Bonder, Charles Mbiside, la Levlngstoc Eldredge, W.

>aepb Eiwril, Allen ^mh, WObar Collins were appointed to wmt upon the

contractors and to *adee<

agreement for an e^gbt-bonrday and

85 cents per hour.

Tbe anion starts with an enrolment of fifty aud hat tie distinction of being the first labor nmo • of any kind

formed in this city.

r Arthur

i are Will Us

FIREBUG BURNS A BUNGALOW Namy Island Association's Club-

Oomnly Clerk's New Office From the Caps May Cossty OsevtU Architect Joseph Champion and Contractor Godfrey both have cans* to be proud of tbe county dark’s new c at Cape May Coart House. It is nndoabtodly one of the most artistic bnildin g» In Sooth Jersey, if not in the whale .state, and not the! sat attractive feature of the struct are it the nal copper finish to the eaves and roof. In the large dtleeminionslres are spending thousands of dollar* to secure just such a finish to their most expenave buildings, and the freeholder* are to be congiktnlated upon the rich nee* of its appearance on tbe dark’s office. One of the good fee tares of bare copper finish is that the longer It stands the prettier it looks.

Rev. TnlUdge Theme, -Ltherty' Tbe Rev. Edward K. Tnllidge of the loceee of Pennsylvania, will be tbe the sped si speaker on Thnreday ovenlag, April 13, in the aeries of spedsl services that are being held under the auspide* of the Junior Brotherhood of 81. Andrew, at the P. E Cfaurah of the Advent His theme la "liberty.” Tnllidge served his early minister at Old St Andrew's Ohareh, Philadelphia.

Now k the Time

While the coming of spring comes general house cleaning das# and with that

With over*

select from, on* Ns not compelled take any thing In sight bat ean get the ebolee oat of aa flna a aataettoe of pattaos as can be found in the eooaty.

-WANTED: by Chhago wholesale and tell order boos*, eeeialset maoagartman r woman).for this ooaaty and adjoining irritory. Salary**) aud expenses paid weakly; expense money advamcod. •Work

JERSEY LEGISLATURE

Lawmakers Finish Their Winter’* work at Trenton

mis PASS IN LAST HOURS

Aaaembly Orders Heats fbr Frmelr Amended

O Trenton. April U—Miortly after the bouse convened Monday night Majority Perkins Introduced a JoAut res otottaa fixing elne die adjoanmieut fin Tharsday (today) at S p. m. Aaaem blyman Wright asked tbe loader, through the speaker. If be wits sure It was possible to adjourn at this dati with so many Important m.tfteni yet be acted oa. Mr. Perkins eluted thal be bad often beard nothing vrae sure but dentil aud taxes, hot after consulting with members ot tbe house Mr. Perkins believed adjournment could be brought about by Thursday. Tbe ilutlon for sine die adjuiirnnumf then passed the houxe. Mr. Wise (l*ausiri and Mr. Martin (Eaaexl presented petitions from Pa»aalc city and Newark renpectlrely. algaod by the mayor and members of council of those cities, protestin: against any diversion of waters from state to any other state, as posed by Senator Wakelee’s bill mining water to be carried from New Staten Island. Both petitions upbeld the Bacbeller law of 1DU6. which prohibits this diversion. Amendments presented by Senator Brown to his bill. 330. Introduced help Sheriff Francis in his contest with Close for the sheriff's office In Monmonth county, were defeated on tbe opposition of Mr. Colby by a rote of 4 to 6. Tbe amendments were so framed as to make the bill completely cover the Monmouth altuatloa. Senator Colby termed them Inexcusable nnd offered amendments that will to all purleave tbe taw In It* present shape. Tbe bill waa later recommitted. A similar bill Introduced %i the bouse by Assemblyman Reed was amended by making tbe act retroactive so It will apply to the Francis-Close contest Mr. Martin opposed tbe MIL Mr. Reed declared the bill waa Intended to clarify tbe law co such contests as that Monmouth county.

Mr. Firth presented a resolution for the relief of the committee on labors and Industries of his bill requiring wages of all employees of corporations, railroads, etc., to be {mid every two week*. Mr. Perkin* objected to tbe Firth reeolntkm. aa did Mr. Barber, who claimed that the committee should sift tbe bills out Tbe resolution provoked over an hour’s debate, and then previous question was moved.

Senator Frelluglinyeen'e military eased the bouse without opposition. 1 enables the state to comply wllh th* Dick military taw free*, and thus New Jersey ean secure share of the government appropriation for tbe national guard. Assembly Mil 2*0. by Mr. Underwood, providing that employers of female’ help supply seats far such help, which paased last week, w Monday night end placed back Odd reading. After some slight amen Jlenta It was advanced to third reading nd passed. Senator McKee, chairman committee on elections, reported, with three pages of committee amendments. Avis’ MIL 801. providing for direct nominations for public office at primaries without Intervention of couvcoThe following Mile wt In tbe senate: Mr. Wakelee—Enables a railroad company formed by merger to shares of capital stock at par ta grogs te amount equal fo the per value

sr cent thereto preferred stock out to exceed one-half of CoptUL " EtrKr. of pro;-city sold under foreclosure proeroding* within six mouths of entry of

committee and that there was a bouse measure In committee similar to It. Tbe bill waa flunlly referred to a com mlttee. Registries lag Rill Passeg. An hour's liiue was Ukeu up In the house on i’erklns' assembly redlstrlct ing MIL which was lost In the house ust week. The measure wss recousld ••red Monday night and i.noscd, 44 to 12, after considerable Jockeying. Another assembly redlstrictlng bill was Introduced by Mr. Morgan, it being practically Perkins' assembly redlatrictlug MIL except the Morgan MU I* not to take effect until Jan. 1. 11107 Other ■•Ills Introduced were: providing that common pleas Judge nay strike from and add to Juror* drawn by the slieriff. Mr. Hines—Authorizes governor to aptmlDt three commissioner* to revise snd codify the police court laws. Mr. Morri*—Provide* for payment by tile state of farm and garden products destroyed to prevent spread of tonlagion. Mr. Wise's Mil requiring persons or corporations selling steamship or railroad tickets who receive de]K>slts for tbe purpose of transmitting the same to give bond* to tbe commissioner* of banking and Insurance under s penalty of from fUl to *luo line was passed In the bouse. Other Mila passed by the bouse were tbe following: By Mr. Serbe—Amends tbe act Incorporating cities relative to tbe condemnation of lauda for public or municipal use. Applies to East Orange. Mr. Barber—Joint resolution authorIxes tlie governor to spi>oint a commission of three persons to investigate and report the feasibility of a law providing for a division of tbe proflts of public utility corporations between tbe corporations and rarti municipalities as grant them the rigM t£ By Mr. Elrius—Fixing the ojienlng for the rabbit and squirrel season on the second Thursday after election day. PUSosa- MU Awesgsg. The senate adopted an amendment offered by Senator Hlliery to senate bill 805. a companion to tbe Bishops’ MU. changing the measure so that It shall not apply to towns of leas than Inhabitants. Tbe bill provides for one license to every 200 inhabitants end places appointments of ex rio&ers in tbe hands of tbe court ot. common pleas In cities where excite boards are now appointed. It has been twice amended so as not to apply seaboard cities or towns or townships sIout the coast. The MU we* pnsaed Tuesday. Mr. Heck's MU requiring ferryboats to have toilets was loaded with amendments Monday evening end killed. At the Tuesday morning session the vote by which the bill was lost was reconsidered and tbe MU passed. The senate by a vote of 13 to 0 paased Hfllery’s new maximum tax bill, with a repealer attached repealing the present maximum tax law. Senator HUIery’s Joint resolution for a commission to Investigate the subject of municipal ownership of lighting plants went through the at In executive session the senate confirmed the appointment of ex-<Jovernov Foster M. Voothees as Judge of the circuit court; Luther M. Halt her of tbe board of managers of the State hospital at Trenton, vice Benjamin W. Andrew*, and Richard II. Wilson, member of the board of managers of tbe Rahway reformatory, reappointed. Governor Stoke* on To reday sprang a surprise on the legislature sent a special message to both houses relative to tbe many bills concerning municipal ownership of public utility franchise*, the diversity of their provisions and the general lack of uniformity In them. Although many of the MUa have paased. only one of the number has as yet reached tbe governor's bands, and tie felt that It would not be tbe part of wisdom for him to approve of more than one i of the discord of provisions. Assemblyman James M. E. Hildreth of Cape May county, recently appointed Judge of the court of common pleas in Cape May county, resigned Tosaday as a member of the assembly to go on the bench at Cape May court bouse. Oar tateaa Far SO* Prraaaa. The senate passed Senator Hutch In son's jury reform MIL providing for the selection of persons qualified for petit Jury duty by the judge of th* coart of common pleas from a Ust prepared by the sheriff of tbe county. Tbe right of challenge may be made to any

inmber of Uqoor lb* provisions of the seaside resorts, borons township* nod aU mnnlcApelltie* of less

FACTS TOLD IN BRIEF Many lirms of Interrat u.

Readers

—April bride*.

— Sow (or April showers. —Soring fever Is uow on —Tbe days are quite long now Jelly K*g» lUc lb. at Hogan's -All kinds of mechanic* are busy —Paper hanger, are grttiog busy Name* put on Kgg> free at Hogan'a. —Fsrmers are at work It. earn rat — Eeerytiody is glad March has gone —RoMns are ben- in great number Eaaier bankets tilled 5c. op at Hogan Try Hogan's old fashioned yellow J snd salted peanut brittle. Mary B. Platl. ot Erma, has h •warded a pension of WOO a month. Largest line fruit snd confections in

City st Hogsn's.

—Let s woman think she Is haring wn wsy and you can do anything

—Cape May county fishermen back from shad fishing in North Carolina water, report only a (sir catch. —George Kadline. o( Haddon Heights, baa purchased (rotn J G. Wall. Holly Beach's lineal summer borne (or tbSOO. — William Chase. • Goshen gunner, killed Sixteen black ducks in a recent afternoon on I be meadows back of bis

tk, thl-

wlth

—In the village of Gre •only, during the paw

eat* thirty-two new house, hsve been - Owing to tbe vast amount of ralnfsll tbe low lands ot tbe county are compleiely filled with water, making it difficult (or the farmers to plow. —Sherman T. Bowler, unable to collect 1875 which be claim, is due bun, baa threatened tbe Holly Beach Board ot Health with legal proceedings. —Charles P. Roberta, of Deumiisrllle, the oldest mail carrier In Tape May County, has resumed duty, after haring had a substitute for tbe winter months. —An ordinance has passed City Council rescinding a franchise granted to tbe Philadelphia A Seashore Railroad in ISO to place tracks on Queen street. —Cape May chicken raisers are shipping their prodneta to New York and Philadelphia markets, where much better prices an obtained than in tbe local t

—Forty thousand dollars' worth of Cape May City bonds will be sold at 105 for tbe necessary money to build the new sew, r lines Into New Cape May. They are 5 per

It IS OTOE OF COTES TO! LSI I am preparing my list of cottage* to rent for tbe Season of 190&. would be pleased to place yonrs on it, state number of rooms and price. Sol Needles. Real Estate.and Insurance. 506 Washington St.

PERSONAL MENTION Those Who Come And Go To Visit Friends Dr. Charles N. Davis, of Philadelphia, was among (be visitor* over SanderMr. snd Mr*. J. Ashton Williams, of Laurel Springs, are visiting friends in Cape May. Judge George M. Dallas, of the United Stales Circuit Court, La* taken a cottage on Colombia Avenue for the Summer Governor Stokes at Trenton on Mon day evening entertained at dinner tbe following officer, of the Legislature: Secretsty of tbe Senate, Howard L. Tyler, Assistant Secretary, Lewis T. Stevens; Journal Clerk, S. Merchant Meeker; Supervisor ot Bills, Chaiies L. Grubb; President's Private Secretary, William C. Murphy; Clerk of the Assembly, James Parker; Aniatanftlerk, Upton J. Jefferys; Journal Clerk, Charles 8. Angleman; Supervisor of Bills, Georg* A. Grover; and ~ Speaker's Private Secretary, Charie* R. Fenton.

state Inspectors with pollro power, eontending that tbe local police force* were sufficient to enforce the law. Tbe committee amendment aiithartxIng tbe commissioner of motor vehicle* to give power to tbe chief of police or hla deputies In any munl.-ipolity to grant Urenses and giving tbe commUstnarr power to revoke llrenaea of those who have violated ;he provisions of the auto net was adopted. There waa no objection to the committee amendment prohibiting tbe granting of licenses to person, under sixteen yean of age as automobile and prescribing that applicant* license* shall bo exknowledge of ibe of tbe car which they toby the provide* that no person under con be registered, and thirty teas must lay a ir. with 82 for higher