LOCAL NEWS OF CAPE MAY COUNTY

WEST CAPE MAY

Tbe AdJolalnj h©rou*ta U'KST CAPE MAT. r»l)rn»rj » Mr. Id* 8let«n»on »nd •on h»»» n turned. »fter ipendtuc » week wit!’ inendt op lerwerMin M«ry Doughty w»« »n 'ou» of town tuilor on Buoday. MU* Rena OtlTer enterUine-i her friend, ilia. Bella Scull ot South Dennl. otbt Sunday. Master Woodle Roaeman. who b*i had a Might attack of scarlet feeer. i slowly improTing. Charles Sicbola, of Puiladalphta.spent Sunday »ilh hia parenta Mr. and WUliam Sicbola. Thomas Reeve* a as conning last In the sounds and succeeded In bagging several wild docks After visit*ng relative* in Denmavill. Miss Kl'aabeth and Stella Lloyd havi returned home. Mias Edith Smith I* confined to tb< house with a severe attack of rbcoma Charles Ginder, while firing an enrin. on the Residing Railroad last week, bad the miafortnn* to sprain hia wriat, la improving now. Postmaster Horace Swain, who been confined to his bed the past weeks with rheumatism, is some* improved at .this writing. Borough council baa by resolution forbidden children from carrying Tirearms. air-guns or slang shots within boundaries of the toasn. Taxpayer* of Waal Cape May Thursday evening next will bold a n meeting to consider tbe sewerage question.the erection ol a new borough hall, the electric lighting of the borough and the improvement of aidewalka. There is a petition for the appointment of a regular policeman, and this matter trill be discussed We are anxious to be classed as a self-improving borough. Tbe petition of aeventy-five of its resident Uxpayer* asking for the appointment of a policeman to serve for tbe entire T**r, indicates the general desire for progress. Borough conned granted tbe petition and the appointment was given to Mr. Charles H. Hugbea, but unfortunately some hesitant members thereupon manifested their slate of mind, and on motion tbe action was rescinded and final determination of the matter waa postponed until tbe next session

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TUCKAHOE, February 2b.—Reuben Corson, on awakening Monday morning found it impossible to see out of his right eye. The optic from ontward ap* pea ranee, seamed to be all nght, and Dr. 1 C Marshall, who Is treating il aays it will regain its sight soon. Tbe revival services carried on here by the Bef^ Swain Garretaon wen dosed last Snndar evening after a moa' scccessfol senes of meeting. The ear neat working of those having found tbi light together with the touching talki of the minister resulted in the conversion of over fifty persons, nearly all of ' whom have been taken in on probsTbe body of Alice Blizzard, who died in the hospital at Trenton, on Monday of last week, was brought to the hoiin of her brother, Charles Blizzard here, and Interred on Friday in the old < tery at the Head-of-the-River. Miss. Blizzard had been 11) in tbe hospital for twelve yean, and altbongb death a expected It came with a great shock the family and the whole community. She leaves a mother, three listen and two brothers.

FISHING CREEK. The Little Towe Furnishes Many Items of Interest FISHING CREEK. February »- Mle.irleu McKean and Mias Anna Pmlth, of West (‘ape May. spent Saturday with friends here Lemuel Scbellenger and son Bussell, •pent Sunday with relative* at HolT> Beach. Jere Woolaoo Is ipendinga few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Ida Cheater, at Cape May PoNlt. Harry Thompson of Cold Bpnng L 8. S. spent Saturday with Daniel Woolaoo sod family. Ret. Mr. Wells of Erma, called on friends here Monday afternoon. Mr Lummis and wife moved to Enna on Friday last on the Elijah Hand pro('•rty. Frank Matthews and wife, and Mrs. I'vnlfiia Matthews, called on r«latlv< here on Batnrday. Mrs. Emily Thompson of Green Creek, spent several days last week with her (•*rents here. Daniel Woolaoo anil ton are sawing woo) at Erma this week. Enoch Garretsou and wife of Erma, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. William White. Mrs. Ken ben Monot, who has been qnite indisposed, is somewhat improved

CAPE MAY POINT. be Week's Occurrence* In That Seashore Resort CAPE MAY POINT. February 20mnon Wright was visiting frteods at Cape May the first of the week. Our public school has re-openedjiafUr being dosed for several days on account of the absesfce of U)t principal. Our citizen* are anxiously awaiting he repov^if tbe re-incorporation of tbe {’o ut as a Borough, which is before the -itste Legists!use*il Trenton at the present time. A large majority az r of its re-incorporation which was tried last year and proved a failure. A number of our people ere confined their homes with severe colds which seems to be an epedimic here. bnsideratile ice has been drifting aboot in tbe bay tbe last few days, large quantities of it piling np along the shore. Frank K. Bowne has established an office in Cape May, and will conduct his law and other basieess there.

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BURLEIGH, February 30.—Miss Hat tie Crewe la recovery from a severe case of typhoid feeer. Mrs. Ell* Smith has been rnterUining her daughter, Mrs. StouebUl, all this week. Mr. laeac Hand and wife have been entertaining Mr. and Mrs Jones B. Hand, of Philadelphia. A pickle factory would be a greet in duatry if started hare as it u rumored, but tbe boys think tbe average giri is aour enough withoai the pickle tndua-

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Mr Beth Smith, who has been aeriously ill tor the past week, U «Jow!y improving under the skilful care of e pbysKian’s hand. Those who have ice houses ai jwring over tbe fact that they are filled with five and mx inch lo*. Edgar EndieoU la one of the mas in town. Baridaa hia bteyde repair shop he has a steam aaw null which Is

SOUTH DENNIS. SOUTH DENNIS. February 20- Leaving bis borae standing' unhitched on Monday morning. George Elliott of this place narrowly averted a runaway. It •eemed as if Carroll was attending to some other business, when tbe bone took fright, dashed through an orchard sod completely demolished tbe boggy. Tbe horse was brought «o a stand sbD none the worse for its wild race. X- . .After being confined to her bed. for two weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, tin. Ada Hiekman is slightly improving. Opt- James Nickerson and wile entertained their daughter, Mrs. Charles Elder, of Trenton. Mr. Johfi Lodiam of Bonth Seaville,: waa a viaitor here the first ol the week. Mary Knerr, of Cape May, spent Saturday and Sunday at tbs Dome of Ralph Peterson.'

— RIO ORANDE What is Taking Placs la aafi A boat The Village RIO GRANDE. February KV-Mlaa Mary Hand and friend. Miss Daria, were guests of Mr. and lira Grail df West Landis Avsuhe, Vineland, oyer Sunday. A surprise perty waa given In fietr honor'Satarday evening. E1 earn Barkart has a saver*

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Mr*, tail Us French la qnltc 111 at this writing. A spaed/ raeovary U wished her by bar many friends. Prayer meeting In the Baptist Church every Wednesday ewulog at 7.4t o’clock. Everybody lavliad to attend. F.iwood Thompson waa vial ting relative*, and friends la Philadelphia, Tuesday. E. P. Borden aude a bnsineas trip to the County Seat on Friday. A number of wagoos loaded with piling passed through hare the first of thi for Wildwood, where a new pier U being constructed. ^ Postmaster David E. Gammed* a buaiore* trip to Cap* May, Friday last. Carl Thompson has been spending a few day* with hia brother Maurios.of Camden Mrs. Emma Harris la this weak entertain lag her mother. Mrs Sidney Goff, of Cape May. ape at Thursday with bar brother, D. E. Goff. John Taylor, of Wildwood, was mint'll ug pleasure wtth business bare the first

of the week.

Mrs. Lavtnla Head, ops of the oldest

ladle* It writing.

Tb* M. E. Church oioasd their revival meeUaga, Sunday evening, with but n little success. Warren Harris la still on the sick Rat. W. S. Kimble la visiting relatives and friend* In PhiladalphU this week. Owing to the great amount of bad weather we are experiencing the ground hog must h*vs made*"hog of himself this year for sure. . Tbe Daw bell for the M. E. Church rivad this week and will be put Id the belfry ae soon as convenient. Mr. Gaorga Thoraoo, of Maya Landing, waa on Tuesday visiting bis 'Trieud Thi

J. Bllay.

la Hand, ope of the old >r village IS-eery 1U at t

CAPE flAY COURT HOUSE Partial List of Visitors at Tha County Scat CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. Feb.20Mra. Daniel Weatco.t. of Dennlavllle, gusst of her mister, Mrs. Socrates Willis, on Sunday. Mrs. Georgian na Fennlmor* and ds tar, Mre. Edward Hngbea, spent Monday with Alex. Douglass and wife ben. Miasm Etta and'Nan Douglass, of Burdgh. ware risking friend* here Saturday

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Henry Gaaklll Is spending a few days with hie brothar at Downlngtuwn. Walter Hawkey and wife of Downing-

Mra Mima McPherson entertained i psay over Sunday. Harry Jenkins and Wife Mrs. J so kin’s father. Mr. Perks, from

Many of our people haring ice houses took advantage of tha cold nap and filled "ia*. Alexander Trout aad wife enlertalnad a umber of young people at a graphaphone party on Toaaday. Ellis Cullao, of Digs Creek, wash Bund*j rial tor bars. 'Richard Lloyd and wife, of Dias Creak, spent Saturday witk Mr*. Fenton Year-

SWAINTON

8WAINTON, Feb. ao-Lewis ft. Wheaton, of Omit House, was a Monday visi-

Mim Cora Eld radge Is oowable to attend

Mrs- Buhrat Winkler, of this place, died

Ihg of Intoxicating iiqnora. ft gn ret to smoking among (be boy* •f New Jersey promises to l*a a ioat art If tbe lagialatnre ppaan a Mil In trodoepd by Aaaemblyman Jan ofCamden and yte measure Is properly enforced. Tbe Jess MU raises fron fourteen tb eighteen years the age at which boys may buy dgarattaa. To mU to persons under ag* U mad* a misdemeanor, with • fine or Imprison meat for tbe offending dealer. Tbe bill-la becked by tbs math era - congress of tb* etete, tbe W. C. T. U. and elm-

Aaaemblyman Jet* also Introduced another Important measure for tb* protection of weakflsb,' which are be coming- scarce in tbe seaside tribotaril's. It probiblta the taking of eblnars between May 1 and June 1 of each year. Shiners are fish on whlafa wsakflsh feed. Additional railroad bill* appeared io tbe bouse. Including a bill by Mr. Baadar of Eeaex' requiring thra* man on locomotives and one to require tbe tarnishing of freight can to all applying shipper*. These appointments were sent to tbe senate by tbe governor: Salem county board of taxation. D. HarrisauMth. three year*: John C. Wood, two years; Charles Mecum, one year; all reap

Senator Lae of Atlantic Introduced a bill fixing firemen's salaries In all ■xceptlag first class cities as follow*: Captains and foremen not lees than fLdOU per year, a as l* taut* not lest than *l.SUi. first grade men not less than $1,200 second grade not leas than *1.000 and third Vrade not lees than

*900.

Important Hearing*. The see* Kins' of both bouses of the legislature Monday night were preceded by hearings given Monday afternoon and evening. Assembly man Holcombe of Hunterdon and hlz committee on railroads and canals gavt a bearing on Assemblyman Wright’s bill :e a state railroad commlaaion his other bills regulating railroad business and traffic In passengers and freight Counselor William Mayo Atkinson of Newark, who drafted the bills, explained them In detail and then asked a further bearing, as other bills supplement tbe scries were to be Introduced. He referred to tbe atafo commissions of Texas and Ohio aa examples of good work being done in this respect He thought tbe regulation of traffic more Important than the mere lowering of fares. He contended that the commission should be Independent, honest and capable and should be giv foil power to cope with railroad problems. He said the other bills be Introduced would be to abolish trade crossings, to provide better railroad service In tbe .handling of pa gen and freight and td authorize the court of chancery to appoint receivers for railroads which refuse to comply with tbe order of tbe commission. Mr. Atkinson answered a number of qt tlona apked-by James F. Schspenkotncral counsel for the Lehigh Valley railroad. Another bearing will be given Monday afternoon. March 4. The senate committee on railroad* and'canal* ga ve a bearing on blR* Introduced by Senator Gabbardt of Hunterdon to prohibit railroads from gharging more than 2 cents a mil* and to pannit tbe governqy. attorney gei chancellor, rice chancellor, justices of the. supreme court and members tbe legislature to ride free on their tlflcate* of election. Senator Gebhardt bis measure and particularly tbe two cent a mile blfl. Ex-Judge QU-. bert Colli nr. counsel for the Brie and Lehigh Valley railroads, declared'that tbe two cent a mile MU waa not i be railroads now cany 71 — _ the passengers at less than 2 cents per mile. Tie said New X railroad rates were .the lowest In the

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOU CAN T SPEND IT. “Money obtainable Just by siffuing tbe name is so easily withdrawn for spending: in all sorts of ways. This is one reason why I olten recommend Lite Insurance to young: people as a means of saving:. I believe that Liie Insurance is doing more to induce the habit ot saying: than almost anything: else.” i —Dr. O. S. Mar den. Editor of ‘'Success.” INSURE IN THE PRUDENTIAL,

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Senator Lee of Atlantic suggested that if the railroads were compelled to haul passengers at a money toeing rats they would get it back lu freight tolls at the expense of tbe consumers. In )ly t° * question by Senator Aria

. ... . . _ . —Collin* said that Ohio waa tb* nd Mrs. Jamline. of Elmar. Sbi laarea atate with a flxad rate of 2 cenl husband aad a four year daughter. 9 mil*. Mr. ScbapAkotter retorted that

Mr. aad |(m. Edwin a TbwaMad enter’ • •

-■—* friends last Friday

DENM8VILLE, Pebrnary 20—Mr >nd Mrs Ogden Gandy entertained on Tuesday, Mr Joseph Wilson of Cape May. The creek which fese been frozen np for the past two weeks, and has afforded •ocb good skating, ia beginning to thaw out, and bnge piece* are floating aboot making it dangerous for all loads of shipping. Those who attaaded the Baptism at Goshen from here o« Sunday were; Mias Mabel WentaeU, Miss Fannie Way and Mr. Paul Carroll.

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leading dtixeas of oar town, sad was

flung to the breeze last week.

Tbe new aaw mill which Is being erected hers by Oapt Ogden Gandy, will

a be ready to pat in oparatton. .

purchased a new boiler

eat were Mr. aad Mrs. Katas, Mr. aad

Mrs- B. F. Godfrey.

Mias Aunts Learning was Undared adellgbtful surprise party on Friday arming

Ohio tbe law canoed a fight from

which tbe state had Te Abolish Dungeons.

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at-tbe request of Speaker Lethbridge, Introduced In tbe bouse * bill to abolish dungeon* at tbe state prison In this city. Mr. Leddirldge was moved

who baa goo* Isto tbe to present this bill hf a lecture which

the American woman Imprisoned so long In London on tbe charge of polsonlng her husband. She made a tour of this country to visit penal Institutions and during a lecture In Orange, Mr. Lethbridge’* borne, raid that New Jersey waa one of tbe very few states that have not banished, tbe torture of

COLD SPRING

ttsaus Tersely Talfi for our Bosy 1

irine and Is now having it Jn*tailed. Thi# industry wfll give employment to

liber of idl* bands.

COLD SPRING, February *0-Aboot wo hundred members aad invited ueat* of Lodge No. 27 of tbe Dan_bten of America, mat in ball of the Junior Order of American Mechanics at Cold Spring, last Wednesday evening, ' ted-by a vary fii program. Tbe Gape May band rendered some treaty sdeetions in aynoat .excellent- mscncr. There ware also ririlwtia— aufi rnnai solo* and duets,

la by the

.'Floyd, Wf Bryn Mawr. The

hotel, wbisb-wlll core about foOAOO. will be four storiea high with ■

will b* L-*h*ped, each 1

Assemblyman Daab of Hudson Intronced a bill tv probibU ticket scalping, fa Is a manager of a Hoboken b. ball tram and bat bad considers experience with ticket specula tore. Reports were beard about the at on sc this week that tbe Democr. assembly majority would seek to bring aboot an investigation of stata affair* for tan years past. durtng.-which time the Republicans have been In control. The Democratic leaders refuse to dla-

A Martha Washington Luncheon. On February 22 the bostesa who can entertain at a luncheon may have a ary unique and charming affair. The guests should be asked to wear colonial costume, or. If nothing so elaborate la desired, to wear their hair powdered and dressed aa old-time a way as possible. Decorate tbe table with candles In sticks of silver or brass, the most old-fashioned one has or can borrow. The flower* should be aa historic as can be procured, such aa Sweet William. Bachelor Buttons, rose geranium leaves. AH ahoald be made into a boquet with a holder 'of white lace paper aad placed In a vase In the center of the table. Use bine china or gold band. First serve vegetable soup with oldfashioned square soda crackers. Then fried chicken, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, with boiled white turnips, iwn bread, hot baking powder 8a-

q cl nee jelly and small encumber picklea For dessert apple dumpling and pumpkin, pic. Aa a concession to tbe twentieth century coffee may be served at tbe last, but to keep strictly to colonial days, tea ahoald be served with the first coarse. MADAME AfERRI.

Persia didn't hare much difficulty in launching her constitution Her troubles will come when she begins to steer it (hrongh the storm of parliamentary discnaslpn. Only-o

From Salem Standard and Jereeyman. The “streak of yellow" manifested by aotn* of tb* Atlantic City people and oer-

Helpful Hints For Housewives Rubber Door Mats- 18-30 inches. Ash Sifters-Wood rim and handle,strong wire bottom Hop Handles—The kind that last. Clothes Line-in seventy foot hanks. Dust PaHS—Japanned brown. Japanese Toothpicks-The best made. Feather Dusters-i n attractive colors. Towel Rollers-Made ol hard wood. Wash Boards-Full size, zinc and glass lace. Visit our Japanese Department. CHARLES A. SWAIN. 305-7 Jackson Street CAPE MAY, N. J.

One Weisbach Lamp Will give you More Light than

May gets an appropriation for as entrgnor toils harbor. IfediaappolntlDK to asy tbe le»sL Capitalist at Cap* May have spent over a million Aollars already ia making a deep roadstead, whereas Atlantic City ha*

Dotcpsntaeautfor snebaporpora DM-TW *- i_a x.i:_ a .. . , plays of jealousy of thi* sort are damaging ff 106 U t DUtTt B) BT Ut U& M HBTiSCti

to tbe fair reputation of tb* Clvj-by-tbe-

4 Open Flame Gas Burners

or 4 Electric Lights -v AT 1-4 T*E COST

Dry Goods AND Notions. OT Aak for oar FASHION 8H£F7 MRs. E. TURNER 383 Washington st. Cape May.

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Remember<-We do Plumbing

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. 406 Washington Street

O. A. Merchant, Jr, Gei.. Manager. be i-l phone n.. s,

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J E believe the coming season will be one _ of the largest tbe country bus yet experienced, and we have made exceptional preparations in oar tines to lake care of our trade. It is a liberal education in spring styles to examine the goods we show You can not uSord to pass the opportunity to see them. Always glad to have you call.