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CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. VII. NO. 18.

CAPE MAY. N. J.. THURSDAY. MAY 2, *907. EIGHT PAGES

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CITIZENS PROGRESSIVE

The March ol Improvements

About Town

COUNCIL AT WORK CotUtaa Being Pat la First Class Condition Many Hotels Aro

Being KeaaAile*

The clttsens of Cape M»j »ne progrew

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One c

a Wash

William tCaaeo. confrctlooer. Va merchant tailor. S B Ear log. parlors. I. Tsoeobaom. cloth in Cape May Baking Company all

lugton street, hare had their business Louses painted, and the same spirit of Improremrat is nnticable allorer the city. tv hat ere r section yon may go. you can notice the touch of the paint*rs'brush and the handiwork of the csrpeoteia. Cape May in fact is forging to the front. Ail the cottages are being pat in flrst -clss* condition: the hotels are all being remodeled to accommodate the usual large Dumber of rlsttors daring tbe coming season, and when Messrs. Heines Samson and Osborne get their slock farm established. Cape May will be one of tbe leading resorts of tbe Jersey coast, not only for pleasure seekers, but fanciers of a thoroughbred horse farm. AU of these re quisltioos to human happiness will be

A special meeting of City Connell eras held on Tuesday ryeuing for tbe purpose of opening bids and awarding coolracu for city improvemeuta. With the exception of Messrs. Sayre and Townsend a full board was present, with I)r. S- V. Ware in the chair. After staling the object of the special meeting tbe bids for tbs raising and grading of Madison avenue from Corgie street to Beach areoue, were opened, and Mr. Charles Keeler being tbe lowest bidder was swarded the CCD tract. The bids for the construction of s water main, this contract was awarded to Mr. B 5. Curtis, be being the lowest bidder. After swarding the contracts conned adjourned. Tbe regular monthly meeting council will take place next Tuesday.

pretty wedding occurred at tbe felloe of Pilot sad Mrs. Harry O Bennett, on West Feiry street, last Saturday morn half-past six. when their charmios daughter. Miss Ada Lee Bennett, becam. wife of Mr Ch.rlea H. Heed Weeks, of

Gave a Social Mr sod Mrs. I. I gaming Sheppard gave a social at their cottage last Thursday evening for their niece. Mia. Ethel M. Otter. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Ouer. Those who enjoyed tbe evening ware: the Ml*ses Ethel .'Otter, Anita Hand Florence Ware. Bessie, Carrie Fooer. OcU - vine Ware. Laoara Hughes. H.sel Otter. France* Thom peon. Has Curtis. Dorothy Sheppard. Marv Sheppard.Cha lotte Ruth erford. Mary Bohm. Jeanette Hand, sod Fred Boeoer, Samuel Mercy, Ralph Schellenger, Dudley Moore. Leroy Wilson. Leslie Crawford. Lemuel Miller. Albert Rutherford sod Jose Rutherford.

TO URGE THE CHANNEL SURVEY Coast K-worta will Again Try to Orl the Governor's Approval Interest In the Municipal la-ague o' Seashore Reenrta see ins to be dying out The annual meeting of the sasoclslion was held here Saiurday night, sod not to exceed seven persons were present, one of them Mayor Stoy of Atlantic City.

Those preset

aside

n the

B.y Head I Tbe la.u a bill wbiel

e island resort*

surveyed for a channel from le desires the Governor In sign

PETTY HOME WEDDING

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of the Soclo-

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l. Philadel

formed by the ir of the First happy couple

) exten led eediting tour, reside at 3031 S irth 11th stree

pbia. Announcement cards have be* out of their wedding, stating tha they would be at Lome on June 18th an 9hb. The bride w»s one of the eharmio bers of the younger »ocisl «e:ln Ca

Entertainment Enjoyable Affair Tbe Y. M A. rnter*ainmrut at th M E Church last evening wa* a very enjoyable r. though a sborteue 1 program was inevitable, owing to the lliurm of leading members of the choral society. -M iss Rad cliSe and the male cborns could not attend use of the very stormy night. Yet a tudience assembled anti it was well taiued and the applanse was libetal. Tbe organist of the church. Mr. Millet, presided. Tbe opening piece. Mr. Lloyd’s solo, was Weil received. Miss Porter and Miss Ware bad to respond to au encore ia their piano duet, as did Mr. Bond with bis solo. Miss Bohm was heartily applauded every time she read.and the mandolin club did some Qua playing.

R OK YACHT DEAD FOUND

The body of a man was found In Delaware Bay late Toeeday afternoon by the oyster loop Etta B . Capl. Forest Ho It Is supposed to be that of lohu Cbi mao. a Millville gUsablowev. who drowned on March 34. hr the caps!sing of toe sloop Sur. off Cape May Point. A reward of 8100 had been offered by Millville Elks for Its recovery. It L thought that tbe bodies of George Garrison. Rufus Garton and Herbert Crease, who drowned at the same time, will be picked up this week by tbe oyster fleet.

A Peculiar Coincidence .Coincident with the death of tbe late C jI. George W. Smith, of this city, wb<was Lieutenant Colonel of tbe 6th Keg I meat. New Jersey National Guards, came the anuouDcement of tbe death at Vinelaud of Col. George A. Cbeever last Friday morning. Col. Cbeeler was tbe predecessor of Col. Smith, and when Cot Cbeever was chosen to bead the 6th Regiment. Major Smith was made Idea tenant Colonel to soeexvd Dim. and they both served to grther. CoL Cbeever was well known in CapeMav. The Harbor Hotel Tbe Harbor, James A. Carroll, proprie tor. near Schrllengera Landing. Is one of the blent place* In Cane May. it* cate Is np-to-dstr in every pertlcuiar and lie pstthey may desire daring the eeaaoa. or at any other time of tbe year. •Tommy." bit assistant, ia a chip off the old block, and will accord yon tbe earn* gralltadioualy t rest men t as the proprietor himself.

To ttlng at Wildwood Tbe Schumann Quartette will sin the Wildwood Yacht Club, tbs night of

Memorial Day.

It will be the anniversary of the owners tbe II3.00J duo bo i«c sod they are to ■re so eutcrtaiomeot of the best avallale talent. For that reason they aogaged ie local young meu. Tbe yacht club will sve cervmjute- very elaborate, ludadlog

Teachers' Association Met Tbe Cape Mar County Teachers' Asso--atlon held a successful meeting at Wildwood on Friday and Saturday last. On Friday a lecture on "Little Brothers of tbe Air” wa* delivered by Dr. 8. C. Scbmucker, of Weal Cheater. Pa. The - held on Saturday,

Thomas K. Kelly Married Thoms* F Kelley wa* married laatWednevday. at Cape May. to Mias Alio* Kelly, of Philadelphia. Members of both faml- • le* were at th* ocremooy. Th* bride groom's family, as well as that of th*

tagea on Beach arena*. Cape May. Kreeholdera Meet Tbe Cape May County Hoard of Frw bolder* met at Bra Isle City, last Than day to inspect tbe asw turn pika bring built between Oman View end Be. ‘ ' City by Senator Robert E Hand. Th* Board also paid a number of bill*. They will meet at tbe Coart Hon** on Wedi day next, and their an anal meeting occur on May ttb.

theil

■ Will I

•yed from Wildwood to the club botue in

TRUSTEES APPOINTED

Three Will Look After Milters of S. M. B. and L Asso.

TO WIND UP AFFAIRS

Director SemmerviUe Sayi Ba4 Loam and Peer Nanadamsnt Are Responsible

A meeting of tbe stockholder* of the State Mutual Building sad Loan Association of Nrw Jersey wa* held in Camden last Thursday, and three irurtve* were appointed to wlod up lb* affair* of the association. Th* trustee* are Alditou D Mullord, of EUsabrth; Benj tmiu F. FowIrraods blsugerl•**rd•>^ Woodbury. At

biliiir*

MISS JACOBY BECOMES A BRIDE Oercmony Performed at the Brides Residence In Philadelphia As foretold In tha Hebald, Miss Mary Jacoby became Mrs Poulter. on Satnr•st, April tflh, the ceremony taking place at the Philadelphia residence of the bride's parent*, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jaco by. 1*1 North Twentieth street A rroep''on was bald in theersnlngfrom 7 to V. Only Immediate relative* of tbe two families were In attrudanm upon the wedding. The evening reception war a large and fashionable gathering. Tbe glfu formed a usefnl. beaul‘fu! and valuable eo'lection. rescuing a total value of about flOUQ. Th* Jacoby family has for many yean ran known her* as among Cap* May's tost esteemed patron*. Their haodsomr raside cottage at Colombia avenue and Franklin atreet le more than a sumturr home, being frequently occupied daring early -p log aa I In the fall aod season* A half dornn -if tha Jacoby children an now happily married, with three eon* wailing their opportunity.

tuaaud stockholders. E Ammg pros! Ie.it of tbe aesoeia•d a report *b -slug the at-et*

asm*. Joseph Sommrr-

viilr, a director, protested against the appoint meat of trustee*, saying that a receiver should he appointed Hassid bid loans and poor m-tuagrmenl weie rv.p-.n-*iblr for the prevent couJKlou of lbs aaao-

Claliou.

Recital I hursda) Evening A recital will be given lu toe PrrabvUrlan Church, Thursday evening. May tAh. by Mi*s Ada Radcllff* aud pupil*, assisted hr Mr. Arthur Kadellffe. organist. Mr*. Weatberby will render a number of choice erlectlon*. Tbe recital will Ihclode three tan selection* by Mr. lUdcilffe. Ladies srlrtton and sextettes, also duets aud o* Tbe proceeds of this affair will go help pay for the new parsonage which II soon tie under couetrucliou. Tickets admission Sic.

Is Now a Fourth Oaaa City By a vote of two to one lb* cttlsen* on Tuesday, accepted the act approved a conpie of weeks ago by Governor Slokaa making Sea late a city of the fourth ctasa. It has been a birough, bnl progressive tax payers bellvTsd lb abetter retail* could be accempllsbvd under a city goveromeal and plane for more improvements will go through at once.

Mr. Hall Buried Tbe funeral of I^fayette M. Hall oe enrrad last Friday afternoon from bit late rsai-lence oa Lafayette street, and lateral sol wee made at Cold Spring Presbyterian Church cemetery. Kev James Barn*, pastor of the First M. E Church oHdated. Cap# May Lodge No. »l, A D. w . attend*I the funeral In a body.

■Old Veteran Laid to Rest Tbe funeral of Colonel Georg* W.Smith, who died on Wednesday of last week, occurred from tbe First M. B. Church, Saturday afternoon aod waa largely attended John Mecrsy Post No. 60. G. A R.. eae irted the remains to lb* gray* aud participated la burial eervio.* at ibecemeUry.

Has a Nice Mr. J. Woodruff M «y. who recently grocery boslnaas. and whose trad* Is In creasing rapidly, baa Just added a new and complete line of summer -goods Mr. Kldradge la a buslnem m ta la every sense of the word, and always trim to please hit men. Read bis advertlsamsnt an other column.

Picnic Time Tbe various Sunday school* are beginning to make arrangement* for their annual picnic, and great plan* are being laid for tba enjoyment of tbe young folk*. On* of the modern features would be to take tbe youngsters and oldsters too, op lu the wood*, and If Charles A. Swain. Jacksou street, can Interest yon In a doors and window screens, you will

M. K. Church tbe First M. E. Church tfrxt Sunday will be as follows: Preach lag by tbe pastor. Rev. James Burns, at 10.80 a. m.. to Mayflower Lodge, L O. O. T., la dug reports will be mad* by delegatee to tbe recent Epworth League convention. Stranger* are cordially lavltad.

tbe city.

Tbe following are some raocut Cape May eal estate transfers: James T. Smith ale to Wm. J. McMullen, 80000-. premil & E corner Hughes and Ocean sirs*'* Wm. J. McMullen to Virgil M. D. Mercy *t ux. MOO, premises 8. E. corner Hugfar* and Ocean streets. Marvin C. Swain et ux to Ohas. T Frrgnraon. 88&00; premises 8. K. corners of Queen and Corgie streets.

Spring Visitors are Numerous About Town

A WEEK'S VISITORS

Happenings of a Week Among You Relatives and Kricnda Tersely Told—Other Mention

FACTS TOLD IN BRIEF

Fly Umr approebes Lawns are bvglnnlag to look Dot. Not mneb truck In tbe markeu yet. Capa May la alvauelna—help a little. Thr mosquito will soon preseut hie bill. Soda water and sundaes are Imcomint

tt,"

Look oat for tbe organ grinder aod the

anakry.

Summer cars will soon be placed on the I* your wife cleaniug house? How dn

you like III

Watch Tenanbaum's special offering* for next week WaSTKIi-Apply at No 733 Curgir atreet. Sea laic City voted on Tuesday to be3me a fourth class city. Tbe demand for bouses in this city ia greater than tbe eupply.

* that I* u_ Teorubanm

We a**'told not to look for very many early strawberries this sprlog. Don’t miss your last chance to buy TV. id 50c. shirt* for 23c. at Teuenhaum'a. The Odd Fellow# will attend the M. E Church In a body next Sunday morning. Touring Can to hire. Kxprrieooed sad licensed chaff ear*. Edw. W. Dal* tf An canoe of sslltfactioo Is worth a pound of talk You gel tbe former by trading at Teoenbanm'a. How I* your Spring anpply of atatloony! Does It need replenishing? If so, drop u* line aud we will give you prices. If you are in need of any strawberry tickets, we can print them for you on ebon notice. All kinds of printing turned out at tbe HULALD offloe. annual meeting of tbe Camdei. County Medical Society last Thursday evening. Dr Paul M. Mecray. formerly of

Cap* May. was th* association.

John J. Kromer baa leased tbe Carlton Hotal, at Cape May Point, aod will man-

age It this

Cap*

—The Baptist Young People'* Union ireting to-morrow evening will be led by Mrs. K. T. Ware, and the subject will be *Tbe Power of a Contentad Life." It will t a oooascrat ion meeting. Our merchants are looking for a good nmmer trade. The progressive merchant advertises what be baa to sail. If be I* not progressive you never re* his ail. in tbe paper, be is waiting (or yon to call and

PERSONAL MENTION

Rev. H. P.Crego was a visitor to Bridge in on Tuesday. Bev. Father Kelly waa an oat of town visitor on Monday. Mre. Turner, of Philadelphia, is in her cottage on Franklin atreet. Mr. and Ur*. H. H. Parker are occupying their cottage on Jackson street Mrs. Charles A. Swain waa removed to be Hahnemann hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. Carson, of Mt. Epbriam, N. .. was at Cape May one day last week. Benton S. Bunn aod family are oocnpjig for the season a Hughes street cottage. Mrs. K. H. Beattie and two lady frieods pent several day* et Cap* May last week Mr. aud Mrs. C. H. Lang, of Germanown. have returned to l

. C. H. Dougherty was looking after andsome property In Cap* May re J. Grates and family have been occupying their Congress street cottage for a ‘ iw days Local Merchant Charles A. Swain waa -anssctlog btuloee* in Philadelphia ou Monday. L F. Kuokel aod family have arrived I are pleasantly domiciled in tba Ocean ret cottage. fr. aod Mrs. William H. Nr Ison, of Cheater, Pa., have been passing aererai Cape May. Mr. and Mra.R Fenton, of Court House. -re visiting friends at tbe shore on Monday and Tueaday. Mrs. W. K Rodgers, who has been passing daya in Cape May has returned to her Philadelphia home. Mrs. M. A. Lengrrt and her daughter, Mrs. Maloner. are occupying tbe Lengrrt cottage an Columbia avenue. Col. D. B. Murphy and wife, of Camden, attcoded tbe funeral of hi* old comrade Col. U. W. Smith last Friday. MU* Sarah R. Yeager, of Philadelphia, titended tbe funeral of her uncle. Colonel Smith, which occurred last Friday. Mine Marne Bohm, who for Ore ’ has been a teacher In tbeflftb grade of the Cape May public echo*!*, has resigned. J. G. Hammer, District Deputy, of Atlantic City, viaitad Cape Island Lodge No. 80. F. aod A. M., on Tuesday evening. Peter Shields and Capt- Frank Edwards were down over Sunday looking after Interest* connected with the East Caps May

EPWORTHIANS BIG GATHERING AT MILLVILLE Many Noted Mpcakera A cl i tressed tbe boa lb Jersey Convention Delegate* enivrd Tuesday from almo*t very section of the I-Late aonlh of Newark ® attend the annual convention of the New Jersey Conference Epworth League In Trinity M. K. Church, at Millville, on Tuesday errnlng. Rev. .Sherman G.PItt, >f Atlantic City, president of the organ! Ipl riled song service wa* ivd by the augmented choir, under tbe direction of Rev William Stone, ol Penuagrove. aud Char. Pepper. The devotional exercises were H. Magee, pastor of tbe Second M. K Church at Millville.

formerly of

Millville, who i* now etatioued at Cam ra, delivered a stirring lecture upon Bounding the Keyuote." Tbe Leagure* gathered Wednesday at 9.80 and tbe program of tbe remainder of of great interest.

i. J. S. Leach, an aged and b^ily a peeled lady.aud widow of tbe 1^1 Joel . Leach, Las returu&i fm|a untended Lit to Philadelphia. Albert Souder has gone to Washing! D. C.. for a few day* vacation. Mr*. Lizxie Goff returned Tueaday even g after spending several days visitiug number of picturesque to was of P

Superintendent McCaasland and Supervisor Peter Clark, of the Atlantic City

•j Railway, were inspecting railroad in tar

He has foraunmlter *, u In thia city recently,

the Cap* House, at that Colonel and Mrs. Gears

r new ocean pier at Wildwood waa opened to the public yesterday. On May lath, tbe Wapella Tribe No. 836. Red Men. will bold their fourth annual ball on tbe pier. This will be lb* Hraterentof tbe season. The Wapella Orchestra of Wildwood, has been enssgvd to fnrniah music for thr occasion

Colonel aod Mrs George W. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs K. F. Cook. Mr. aod Mrs. Louis Ayers, and Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Erai oral* at tbe Virginia Sunday lari. Judge Joa. H. GaaklU and Prosecutor of be Pleas E. P. Bodd. of Mt. Holly, and Samuel W. Beideo,of Salem, attended tbe double funeral of Ur. J. F. Learning aod hi* daughter Mrs. J. Spicer Learning last

Friday.

Kev J. Hardenbr the Church of U was a visitor U stopping with Rev. Arthur He**, rector of tbe Church of lb* Advent. Mrs. T.R. Brooks, of Carroll Villa larily, baa purchased No. 1841 Colwyn •treet. Philadelphia, adjoining th* dene* of her son. Clarence K. Brooks, which be purchased lari fall. Tbe block is a new one of pretty porob botnet, extending between Banting Park and Broad street, and tbe location is considered a

CONFERRED A TITLE Sudden Rise of Once a Poor Young Man KEPT FRUIT STAND a Former t'a|n- May Bootblack—

tbe li

of O'

HR HKCOMI WARD

ark. of Pittsburg. Pa.

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Stile* Yor

s flying trip to

Iridge

g on thvir frieods mra J. Doak for a Mrs. M. M. Ed

Mrs. Albert Sulwi

News Through The County

A handsome summer home Is being built at Sea Isle City by Willi im Haegle, of Philadelphia. Flocks of yellow leg plover, gray back, calicoback aud robin breast snipe bat made thvir appearan-n on the marshe* c Cape May county and gunners anticipate floe shooting. An epidemic of distemper has attacked dogs in and aroand Dennisville. resulting In the loss of many valuable animals. Sea Isle City Council has accepted tbeit new borough hall and made the final pay meat on tbe building to contractor Scull, o! Ocean City. The pound neU along the Delaware Bay shore of Cape May county, are beginning yield thousands of king crabs, which are converted into fertilizer. The Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church baa been presented with handsome book racks for tbe pews by Sheppard Blizzard, of Germantown. Unable to seen re sufficient help, eerere! contractors and bnllder* at tbe Fire Mile Beach resorts have refused to balk new cottages until those they are

Minch's bill, which provides a new city barter (or Bridge^o. The Cover jc Jso signed the Metz MU. which zmnids the railroad act relative to tbe Issuing of Ires transportation so that United Stelae Senators, members of tbe Hons* of Hepre e* italli e* aod State offlcUls may rid* free.

Fruit U a hurt by Gold A cvrefnl ejaya* of the farmer* of Cape M *y county, show* that the fruit been beorfltud reiser than injured by tbe rjeeut cold weather. Some of tbs ■ are been killed, bat there are eoough left for an abundant crop, and finer fralt Is

Two IdoeMCS Ref. In tbe Court of Common Plea* on Wednesday. Judge Hildreth refused to grant Item*** to Alez B. Gordon and John Peters to srii iutozicaUng liquor* at 119 Da cator sir ret and 418 BDectlrely. la this city.

Pu acral of Barry Spaaldiag Tba faoeral of Harry W.Spaulding.who died at Cap* May, on Toaadar of last ' , occurred last Saturday afternoon at Cap* May Court House, and

W. C. T. C. Ooaveat Ion The W. a T. U. Br—« aooeea Cap* May county wl 1 b* held an May Tib. In the DeaaievUl* " “

John C. Little petal store at 108 Jackson street, where be baa put In a loll Hue of painter's ier's materials. He will take I for painting, and tbe excellent * by Mr. Uttle to tbepast letbebr meodaUon which ran be given u at* contract work he ossa only U

Sofmethlag Fra* lor Yoa >k at J. W. Eidradge's coupon c leal page of this lasu* and sc* what you at abaciutsi7 ire* Save tbeot aad take It to bis store.

POINTS OF SUPERIORITY OF :-:The Cape May Herald:-:

It has a comic supplement. It is never a blanket sheet. It is compact and get-at-able. It stands for truth aud honestyIt engages in no gift enterprises. It treats all patrons alike and gives no rebates. It has rejected unclean advertising from its first issue. It is a home newspaper because it is fit to be in a home. It avoids sensationalism and is clean all tbe way through. It is free-handed and deals fairly with all alike, high or low. It com presses the news, presenting the facts without the waste of words. It confines its activities to tbe printing of a reliable and newsy newspaper. It has circulation to offer in return for tbe advertising patronage it receives. Ita opinions are expressed in its editorial columns; not in its news column* ■ It exploits no fakirs or frauds, aud does business with reputable advertisers only. It is independent, but never neutral, and has absolutely no axes to grind politically. Its books are open, and every advertiser knows just what be ia getting in the way of publicity. 1 Its county Icttem each week are from people who are

Baooeas Magazine tbr May Jzck London's latest story of tbe Alaskan wilds appears in Huoeeaa Magazine for May. Tbe terrible sufferings of a pi pector lost and at last driven to mad: tnow-beaped fastnesses of tbe Yukon fields glvv* tbU gifted writer opportunity for a wonderful display of bis alficent descriptive powers. This riory, gen son'* Finish.” will rank as > of Jack Loudon's greatest portrayals of character and depict loos of tbe awful ness of tbe Arctic Wlntar. rw presentation of Christ loo & la given In Mra. Sn* H. Mini's ■'The Christianity of Christian Science.” Mrs. Mime, ho U a society woman and a well known writer aod lecturer on Christian Science In tbe South, argora for tbe Scriptural basis of the doctrines taught by Mr*. Eddy, and claims that the teachings of this religious order are in large measure a reversion to Ibe purest beliefs of tbe primitive Christian church. Ernest Thoi Scion contributes ao article oo 'The Merry Chipmunk,” an lulereatiug little ani mal of which he has made a long and careful study. GUson Gardner's series •The Third House'' at Washington con to a close this month with an article All Klodsof Lobbyists.” Joaiah Flynt's My Life—So Far” treats In this li neat of bis encounters with tbe Ki police system and his associations with literary bangere-oo of tba British Man Charles Battel! laiemi*'* hnmoron story. ‘The Come On.” Michael White'. -In Fur and Featbera.” ''HI* New WUa,” by J. W. Foley, and "Spending Mooer." by Louise Karr, are among tbe lighter featcre*.

was announced at the Italian Etnbasast Thursday, that King Victor I tunnel bad conferred tbe title of Cariller he Order of the Crown of Italy, upon •rim C. A. Baldi, of Rbiladelpbi* Mr. Idl la one of the mo*t prosperous of men the city of Philadelphia, aod b* was boro In Italy lu ted!, and arrived In Philadelphia. lu 1877 pennlira* Almost Itnirdlately after bis arrival there he came Cape Ma?. aud for a Dumber of years

d fru

and It

• old Jac

Washington aud Decatur street*, aod which premises are now the office* of the May Real Estate Company. He 1s president of a corporation which atablr aud deal* In real estate; be Is alao esidrnt of a bank and president of the impany which publishes the leadiug jus aud *everal club*. REGRET LONS OF CIVIL SERVICE

re Needed of tbe work d ibis to »*y

uod Got

>f the Legi-latute eganliug tbe faili

A proper Civil Service law i* demanded by both good government aud practical polilica. Such a law would gradually promote tbe former aod woo Id relieve liter of it* most serious burdens, the f the use of patronage aod tbe im possibility of always salU'actorily exercising that power where It depends solely upon individual judgment and individual inlerritboot any ratvblisbed law to guide irotectconscientious thought and dtliberatlou la this regard. This measure feared undoubtedly by tbe active men otb parties. I say ••feared" advisedly, lose the actiee workers in both parties that If Ibis law was passed they would e nothing to live for. In this surmise they were entirely mistaken. It would

•ay.

. aod would

lUgeniai aud aali-facu

ire raised political work to a more cootoial atmosphere without lu any way hampering the activities of legitimeta

partisanship.

It is unfortunate that this measure could Dot have been paaaed at Ibis time, when It could have been rationally considered aod enacted in a aeoaible and practical shape. It Is always well to handle growing question* of this character in their early stage* otherwise they grow to huge aud unwieldy proportions. Tbe defeat o.' this measure will simply iutrnsifythe enthusiasm of its advocate*, aud it will be carried forward oo tbe rising tide of public eeotlmeot to sure and not distant success. Tbe danger Is tost in the earnest nes* aod seel of Ita advocates it may be carried to the extreme of impracticability.

Governor Signs Bills Governor Stokes having recovered from bis lllnesa returned to his desk zl the State House and signed the following bilia.makIng ninety-seven In all;— Senate 10. by Mr. Ackerman, makes It unlawful to erect pole* or string wire* without obtaining permission of municipa'ltiet and property ownrrs; Assembly 4, by Mr. Grovel, exempts puollc parks from taxation and Increases authority of park police; Assembly 378, Mr. Holsapfel. require* water, sewer aud K*a connect ions to be made before streets are Improved; Assembly 841. Mr. Crowther. extends provision* of Delaware Bay aod Maurice RtTer Cover Oyster act of 19g6 to tb* tidal witter of Karitoo aud Chesapeake Creek.

Spent Easter Here Cape May experienced au Easier aeaeon equal to "ye balmy days." A moo a iba visitors were a number of our collage colony wbo enjoyed the Eastertide at their •east)ore homes, preparatory to aa early opening of their c 4tagea (or tb* summer season. While here targe crowds visited the store of Cbarlra A. Nwalo. 005-7 Jaekaou street, aod purchased their mal tings fur summer use. busting that Mr. Swain'* matting* were better aud cheaper than they oonld parehhaae lu I'biladelphia.

Jamestown Day May IS Governor Stokes has issued a proclamation setting aside Monday. May U. for tba In the public, private at d State college* of tbe three hundrrth be fooodtug of Jamestown, Va.. tbe first per uanenl Eogtl-h settle men l of the American ooutineut.

a Have Been Waiting Hot

having twelve toon ecMiieaTahape. Ftae'syshrea^of temtric Ugh log end gas throughout th* hooa*. Moat desirable cottage for renting purGtUtkZT C. Huuhxs. Beal Estate Broker. ” l0 was,N.

Rabbits poa Kxt.x-Brlgnln Hates from good high grad* stock. Apply at 807 Mznsloo atreet. between Perry aad Jackaoo atreet, Capt May. Mt-«t Ita ap to you if you have been waiting to buy a salt, viek Teneubeam's. 8k Louts autos are ia troatof Arnold'* Oaf* every 4