CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. VIII. NO. ;n.

CAPE MAY, N. J M THUK8DAY, JULY HO, 1908

SI.00 PER YEAH

JETTY WORK IS BEGUN The Latia and Terry Con slruciion Co. Started

PILING 300 FELT Two Jetties ol 2000 Fert Each. On Eastern Side ol Gild Spring Inlet

A MORNING EUCHRE

Mr*. B. I. Gibbon Glv** a Lunehton Mr*. Beniamin L Gibbon save a eu chro and luncheon at the Star Villi Thursday morning from eleven until one o'clock. There were nine tables used (or the players, and the spirit of the came was entered Into In most pleasurable way Among l

guests of Mrs. Gibbon were:

Mrs. Gilbert H. Shearer. Miss Cooper. Mrs. Leo J. McFarland, Mrs. J. M. EL Hildreth. Mrs. A. J. Holman. Mrs John P. Doyle. Mrs. Herbert He ton, Jr., Mrs. Edward Ames Robinson the Misses Robertta, Mrs. E. L. Vantant. Mrs. Alfred B. MUIer, Mrs. Con rad M. Gilbert. Mrs. E. B. Mldlen. Miss Holman, the Misses Shearer MM Gem rig, Mrs. Louis J. Descon, Mrs Thomas W. Eastwlck, Mrs. Harry Ba Ue. Mrs. Geo. Martln,Mlsa KlllamBci outt, Mrs. Geo. P. Middleton. Miss F. Shearer, Mrs. E. N. Mudge, Mtsa D. Roberts, Mrs. Meeker. Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. J. W. Moore head. Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. H. M. JusU. Miss E. Craig. Mrs.

Walter

The work on the government jet ties at the Inlet, la about to begin. The Lalla A Terry ConslrucUoa Co., of Philadelphia, who have the contract for driving the piling and aeabulk beads of the jetties, have most

of their machinery here and the sans Stanton H. Hackct, M

Is being put in shape for work. Rus-j Starr. Miss Gallagher. Mrs. W. Heusel M. Upson, the chief manager ol Hugs, the Misses Craig. Mrs. Spencer construction, has been down to supe - D. Wright, Jr. and Mrs. E. H. Nash,

(intend snd plan out the work, and j — —

bas returned to Philadelphia, leaving] JUNIOR EPWORTH LEAGUE

the work under the direction of J.

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Exercises Last Thursday

The Junior Kpworlh league of the First M. E. Church of this city enjoyed a fine day on Thusrday at the aliening exercises of the (Scaville Camp Meeting. It was Epworth Ismgue day and all the juniors of the oounty assembled to participate. Mrs. Albert Phillips, superintendent, ami Mrs. B. F. Johnson, assistant, were in charge of the Cape May juniors, taking up iwenly one members The annual re|x>rt of the league was read bv Miss Fannie

Vanaman.

One interesting feature was the singing of a little song entitled “Angry Words” by little Mary Blair, but seven years old, of West Cape May. A patriotic flag drill was executed by the Cape May league, which was roundly applauded. When the big Hag was raised at the opening of the day Us folds threw out hundreds of minature Bags w hich the juniors seized with dtUghl. Rev. C. B. Ogden, noted as a chalk talk lecturer, addressed the assembled multitude.

Roberu.who ta, IWted -lw C «" "“"“.f"" 1 ”*

piece of construction at Lewes, Del. * *

Sewell's Point is now a very busy center and the work now about to begin will require labor of a large force of men for about one and i. half years. This company will be gin on the SOelTl Point side of the inlet and will build a double line of bulk-heads from the main land out three-hundred feet Into the Inlet ana from there the line will run out two thousand feet Into the ocean and a like double line from the south side of Two Mile Beach will be constructed the same distance Into the ocean. This great work will only be a pari of the great work on the moat Important land-locked harbor, for the filling In between these bulk-heads, with stone snd the construction ol two great stone walls from where these bulk-heads end. on out into the ocean for over a mile will require t a till greater work than, the work Jusl now beginning. The old cltixena who now think Cape May la dead, should

awake.

For the second time this season J. , Edwards, won the cup In the Men's eighteen hole handicap medal play tournament on the links of the Cape May Golf Club Saturday afternoon. Edwards made the course in 7H. snd with a handicap of 1, had a net of 78. He excelled the old Urns star player R. Wlster Harvey by four. Har 'ey played the eighteen holes In 83, and played from scratch. The Inclement weather prevented many from going into the tournamenL The cards handed in war*.

Gross

J. P. Edwards M. Allen Uewllyn Smith F. A Hays R. W. Harvey E. K. Blspham H. Ayres S. Hires Dr. C. N. Davis EL F. Cook W. B. Moiler C. L. Matthews Witter Evans O. Stroebel T. E. Welders hel

Cl» I lien’a «.! raival

The annual children's carnival given by Professor Luden O. Carpenter, occurred la the Stockton Hotel ball room on Tuesday evening, when a bout two hundred children, mostly pu plls of Prof. Carpenter, participate^ In the event. Besides children ther> were about a thousand persons crowc ed In the ball room and around th> piazzas of the hotel, to witness the jolly event The march was dexterous ly executed by the children, and the Elay Pole and Paul Jones were s pretty sight to look open. Bonboi.s and prises were distributed to tL“ children at the cobduslon of their part of the dances, which ended aboi 9.30. The remainder of the evening was given over to dances by the old er persons. Among the little ones wb participated In the grand march wege Sarah Sweeney, Margaret Campbell. Mary Eastwlck, Potter Lucas, Billie Davis, Edith GUlett, Edna Moo re land Frances Waaeott, Elinor WescotLMai garet Robinson.. Helen Smith. Elisa be lb Smith, Theodora Doolittle, Logs Taylor, Tommy Harper. James Pres ton Jefferies, Sarah Herman, Miriam Nell Paul Nell. Curley Mann, Flor ence Berryman, Edith Heyman, Virginia Nlrdllnger, Basil Hepburn.Uojd Vlana, Elsie Hepburn, Sarah Blackburn. Mary Hays, MnJorlt Edwards. Hazel Wiegand. Louise Blackburn, Barry Dobbins, Dorothy Hackett. Jessie Thompson, Ward Thompsor Emily Mum. Florence Beerryman Mildred Copeland. DniseDa Hallam, MUdred O'Neil, Hole Ellison. James Berryman, Henrietta Sweeney. Ethel Freiberg. Ramond Applet, Francis Bets. Emily Woolaon. OsberlUa Gaberal, William Welgand Kathryn Tralnor, Mattie Tminor, Edna Brill Evelyn Johnson, Alice McCabe,Mary Easttwick, Louie McDonald. NathanU '

RECEPTION AT STOCKTON Th# Faculty of the Summer School Holds Final Affair. The facultyof the Cape May Summer School of Agriculture Arts and Sciences gave a reception last night at the Stockton Hotel to the teachen wtio have been attending the school during the past month. It was the closing social affair, as the term will end to-morrow. Among those who attended the reception were State Superintendent of schools, Charles J. Baxter, County S upelnlendent O. O. Barr, of Cape May; County Superintendent John N. Glaspell. of CumberT. D. Sens.r, president of the school. Prof. R. W. Selvldge, of the University of Missouri; Prof. C. H. Robison, of Columbia University, Ne York; Prof. R. ATwatts, of the Penn sylvanla State College;; Prof. H. O Sampson, of the Department of Agri culture, Washington, D. C.; Prof. E. A. Dodd, superintendent of Manual Training, of Trenton. About eighty persons were in attendance at

pleasant affair.

AT THE LANDING Items of Intsrsst About •chsllingsr's A. C. Thomas, a veteran cottager, and official of the Cape Elay Yacht Club. launched his new power boat Thursday afternoon. The bull built down East and brought here by freight. Mr. Phare did the joiner wm| snd placed the engine. She has been named “AnlU/’and win be a ed addition to the already large fleet

In our waters.

Davis. BUlie Davis,

Osgood Welsh. El wood* Cunningham. Harold Chun Ingham. Asns fhea. Job Engart, Louise Vansant, William Rotbchlld, Both NeUl, Irene Richley. Marion Raloeka, Gertrude Alice Relneke. Virginia Lloyd. Elisabeth Vaadsver, T. MUet HandJCsther toe Sealer, Mery Pettit. Violet May Cohen, Leonella Shea, Dorothy Shep ard. James Gibbons, Msry E Shepard Grace Harper, Charley Hurst, Alice

•— Read Thle.

re for rent

• first floor, large spear

range, gas stove, linoleum on kitchen floor, window shades throughout the ' house; four roams sad bath second floor; Urge roota third floor; gas and electrtaitr; - nlee yard and porch. $1«

Gilbert C. Hughes. Beal BftkU

8t. Mary's Annual Bazaar The annual summer bazaar for the benefit of 8L Mary's Church. Washington street, will be held this year about the middle of August. Maay donations have been received already, and shares In some of the more Important articles are being disposed of. Look in Sol Needles* window, that twenty-dollar gold piece. It will be awarded to some lucky person at the close of the bazaar. A large an beautiful doll win appear In the same window. Watch for IL

Take Notice

For rent on very easy terms—Two large Stores connected with all fixturelarge store bouse attacbed, also duelling house attached with garden. Lo cate) Main and Seashore read, Cold Spring 8 miles from • ape May. Bust-

d 80 years. A rare oppor-

tonlty.

Address I. H. Eld red ge. Cape May CUy, K. J.

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Peabody. Miss Glady Peabody and E C. Peabody, a prominent old Brookline, Maas., timUr are summering at the Lafayette.

J.P. EDWARDS AGAIN WINS

Secures Golf Cup Second Sue* cessive Time

HARV^fNOW HERE Notes About Thoie On the CourseScore* that Were Made In Tournament

79

Hdcp

1

10

99

01

Edwin K. Blspham, who has played such good golf on the Cape May links arrived Saturday, and entered the tournament playing with a handicap ot five. He will play here the remainder

Two ladles who took out cards on Saturday, and made most of the holes In bogle were Mias Richardson, of th Philadelphia Country Club, and Ellas Porter, a popular player. They piayea mixed foursome with Mr. G. J. Middleton and Mr. Charles L. Matthews. Ralph H. Page, appeared on the links Saturday, and played with his brother. Joseph F. Page, Jr. The latter will use the links for a month. H. L. McCloy was on the Unks on Saturday with A. M. McLaughlin.ThU is the latter's Aral season of golf, but under the care of Trainer Dougherty Is doing nicely, and learning the game. Hi* enthusiasm la u-sAing him seek the links each day. Frank A. Hays, J. P. Edward*. Col. Theodore E. Welder*helm and W. B. M ell or were over the course on Saturday, and played on the medal play

Frank 8. Hires, Jr, of Dayton, Ohio id a golfer well-known on the local links. Is here and renewed acquaintuncea on Saturday. In company with Louis JL Ayres, Edwin F. Cook and C. L. Matthews he made his Oral round of the links for the season. He

is a lover of the game.

Dr. Charles H. Beed has renewed his Interest In the Royal Game, and renewed his memberahlp-Hs is a good player, bnt seldom enters the tourna-

A player who appears dally on the

coarse, and who has been

isr season for three or four ye*,8 Is Llewellyn Smith, of the Louisville.' Ky, Country Club. He lore* old Cape

May and Us superb golf links. Victor O. Stroebel, after an

’ one season, again returned on Saturday for the season with his old friend. Dr. Charles N. Davis. They played In Saturday's tournament together. Both are recuperating rapidly from Illness with which they have

BOUQUETS FOR US The Wide Publicity Given by Herald

Is Appeclated

Miss Jean Wilson, who made such

a hit with her I

heard in Cape May. has aent

the following:

To Editor of Cape May Herald: ntlemen;—I desire to thank you — heartily for your courtesy and

generously toward me during ay abort ,

•lay in Cape May. I feel that Cape May people should be thankful that

Personal Mention Charles J. Baxter, Bute Superintendent of Public Instruction of New Jersey, arrived at the Blockton last night to attend the reception given to teachers attending the Cape May Summer School. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Farquhar Cope, of Philadelphia, arrived at the Stockton last night to remain a fortnight. Mr. Cope Is leader In the antivadnatlon fight In Philadelphia. He la prominent In nodal drdes and an orator of ability. Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Tyson, of Montgomery, Ala., with their four daughters, Misses Anne, Mary, VlrglnU and Margaret, arrived at the Colonial last pass the remainder of the season. They were patrons at the Colonial last season. Mr. Tyson Is a banker and planutlon owner of Alabama.and prominently known through it that sUte. Senator William C. Wallace, of Nla gars Falls, N. Y, joined his wife and children at the Chalfonte last evenln for a sojourn. Senator Wallace is passing his second season atCape May DooUtUe, of Philadelphia, widow of the late Henry F. Doolittle, of Cape May, and her little granddaughter,Theodora, are staying at the Chalfonte. Mrs. J. Ranm, of Trenton, N. J., with her daughter, Mrs. A. O. Bigelow. of Trenton, and her grandson, W D. Bigelow, and his wife, of New York, are gueste at the Chalfonte. Mrs. George R. Gaither, one ol CatonvUle'e old fimlllee. Is at the Bal timore Inn for some weeks. She it the wife of former attorney general of Maryland. Prof. E W. Selvldge, of the Uni verslty of Missouri, who has been chosen special agent for the New Jer ilssion on Industrial Education, recently chosen by Gorerno Fort, has arrived at Cape May, and will visit the Capa May Summer School of Industrial Arts and Science He Is registered at the Devon. Prof. C. H. Robison, of the Teacher's College of the CUy of New York. part of Columbia University, Is stay Ing at tha Devon. He will visit the Cape May Summer School to-day. Prof. Robison will Supervise schools at Montclair, N. J., the coming win

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Mrs. William Harrington, of Moor estown, N. J., was at the front yesterday, recalling the' happy days of her girlhood, when she romped so merrily here. Her sister. Miss Mag gle Bennett, of MerchsntvUle, Is also here. They have many friends among both native and summer residents. Charles Brown, who passed the last three summers here, and whose ther and sisters are at the Hotel Cape May.ls In the Adirondacks this sum- ', camping out with fallow student of Haverford College. In the surf and sounds Charley U missed. The Misses Craig though never great bathers, are notlcably as popoU i ever with strand associates. Judge J - K. Chalmers, s prominent lawyer of Chattanooga, Term., is summering at the Lafayette. J. Robert Woods, a leading business man of Baltimore, with bis Iso pleasing daughters, Misses Caroline and Emma, have just joined the Southern colony at the Lafayette, to rema n for the summer. Prof. Huntingdon, who was leader of the German band that gave such sweet music at the pier some yean ago and gave the people of Cape May so much pleasure, arrived at the Devon ils week. J. 8. Middleton, one of Camden’s usinees men, Is stopping at the Virginia. Mr. and Mn. Gilbert Gill, of Baltimore, have just joined the upper southland people at the Windsor. Mr. and Wra. William 8. Stair charming daughter Miss Mary Kelsey Stair, are some of Pennsylvania's good people who are slopping at the Lafayette from York. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Beeler and their daughten Misses Katharine and Mildred, are at the Chalfonte for the summer. Dr. Beeler to a prominent denial surgeon of Philadelphia. Dr. Richard K. Gundry, an emit physician of Catonsville, Md., came here Saturday for a short visit with his family, who came to the Lafayette days ago. His party consists of Mrs. Gundry, their two sons, Ric and Jesee, a brother of the doctor, Mr. W. P. Gundry, and a friend, Mias Isabelle Hill. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Robert* are Honed at Unden Villa. Mr. Robert* to take charge of the work tor the LaUa A Terry Coni miction Company of Philadelphia, who have

for your attention to aw “Evening of Song and Story,- and (or your appreciation of my work. I am. Vary Cordially yonra, JEAN WILSON.

County and City Candidates To Be Named September 22. For November Election

for the sea walls and jelUes in the government's deep water harbor here. Dr. and Mrs. Bequart and Dr. Richard F. Gundry are prominent Baltimoreans that have just Joined tha colony of Southern people at tha Lafa/atte

COMING PRIMARIES

What Officers Are To Be Nominated POLITICAL WORK

While the primaries for the selection of candidates for office will not occur until Tuesday, September 22nd, It behooves the citizens who are Interested In state, county and . municipal government to begin to think about whom they desire to be their public servants for the coming terms beginning In January next. The politicians, those who make politics a business and who consider everything they do and carry out every action they plan with the idea of furthering their own political advantages wlthou regard to whether their actions are benefit to the community, are already at work arranging slates and planning operations. In order to be successful In carrying out their plans and Incidentlally to fill their own pockets by securing what Is generally termed graft, for themselves. There will be elected In the State of New Jersey this autumn, twelve presidential electors who will vote for President and Vice President ol the United States; one-third of the State Senate; and a House of Assembly, of sixty members, one of whom will be for Cape May County, to sac ceed Corsvllle E. Stllle, of Tuckahoe. who has served his second term It that body. The only other officer for which the people of the entire county will vote is coroner, who will be elected to serve three years, ant who will succeed William H. Thomp son, of this city. Mr. Thompson under the law cannot be re-elected. In Cape May there are to be chosen an alderman, to succeed French K. Duke, who will serve for s term of two years. Three coundlmen win be selected to serve for three yean each, to succeed Dr. Samuel F. Ware Louis C. Sayre and F. Sidney Town send. Others to be elected to serv< for one year, and lo succeed the fol lowing persons, will be aasesso Charles T. Campbell; collector. Sol Needles; treasurer. I. H. Smith, Jr. A member of the Board of Choser Freeholders, to serve for three years win be chosen to succeed Henry 8 Rutherford.

MR. CLINE MISSED Because of III Health th* Veteran Butcher Departs John Cline, the veteran batcher of Central Market, win be seen be hind the meat stand no more. Flndln his health breaking down, he felt that It would be suicide to continue longer and departed for home on Monday Mr. Cline has held the position o. bead butcher of the Central Harke twenty-five years, and hotel stew ards and those who do marketing fo cottage families wlU miss the genial and obliging meat purveyor whoec pleasant manner and skilful carrlnr has fixed up their orders so many ms. He has held his position m der the proprietorships of Thomas H Williamson. SUlwsU Hand. F. J Melvin, Joseph R. Brooks, and lat terly with Mscrey Bros. He will be

The Indian Band THE INDIAN BAND to now here Does It satisfy you?—and are yoi «d with It! The toilet set* thai ire making a special drive on at the present time, are Just aa pleas log to th* purse, aa the new bond to to your ear. Just think of It—« twelve piece toUet set for 81.76, whll they last Can you bsat the prior anywhere?. Come and sea them snd yon will be pleased with the value, we give you (or tha money. House furnishing goods of all descriy

Gave a Balling and Mrs. Lewis T. Stevens gar ling party in the Horatio last y afternoon, (or Miss LI of Charleston, 8. C. With were Mrs. William Lafore, Miss e, of Philadelphia; Mies Nit w York; Mtaa Emma Merwln, of City, Masters Hobart and Oeo. and Kiss Katherine Stevens

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608 Washington'SL^UspTkay

THE METEOR WINS AGAIN

Goes Our Harbor Course la 7 min., 15 sec.

NEREIDES TAKE ONE Makes tlie Eigtheen Miles Over the Sea Course in Good TimeNotes ol Yachts

The Work Being Done at the School Is Much Appreciated

The “Meteor," owned by Benjamin 1. Gibbons, did the two and a half miles of the course In seven minute* and 15 seconds In the annual speed l held on Saturday under the au- • of the Cape May Yacht Club. The second trip around the course s waived, the race being conceded the Meteor. The name of the boat and the owner will be placed on the 8 tag bandied silver loving cup of the Cape May Yacht Club. The boat that wins these annual speed races three ■, once In each year, will be given the cup absolutely. The cruiser class engaged in an ocean race of a total of eighteen mile from the last buoy In the harbor U Mecrey's aboato and return. It wa* won by the "Nereides," owned by Francis Rogers, which made It In two Hours, nine minutes, twenty three set onds, beating ont the favorite, the 'Clari*e,“ owned by Commodore J. Clifford Wilson, by leas than two min The other boats were the “Mar tha," owned by J. B. Newkirk, the “‘Erada,’' owned by Thomas G. Stock en. The cup for this was donated Col. J. Warner Hutchins an the same rule govern aa for the spec class cup. With all of the preliminaries over, the yacht club# of Ocean City, Cap. Wildwood and HoUy Beach arjow centering all of tbelr efforts u get ready for the finals In the regal .a for power boats next Friday aftei loon, July 21, at Ocean City. The fastest boat of each of th. luartet of resorts are entered In tb.J md the contests for the bandsom. .-ups and prises offered by the Inqui er promises to be the most excltin. .•vents in motor boat racing In thi> county for a long time. There will be a record breaking at iendance. This to certain from the In x-rest displayed at the races unde -he auspice* of each of the clubs ovt their courses to determine the boat .‘or the finals. Commodore Cresse anu ils hustling members of the Oceai “Ity Yacht Club prophesy that bun I reds are sure to witness the finals. The "Meteor,” the "Clartoe." anu Dr. F. J. Haerer's •.•Anna” will enter 'rom the Cape May Club.

President Baer Hare George F. Baer, president of the 3a*<Hw|t Railroad system. In company with Mrs. Baer and daughter, and A. J. McCausland, superintendent of the Atlantic City Railroad, came to Cape Friday in Mr. Baer's Special engine No. 100, and private car Philzdelphla. They took a trip to Cape May Point, Sewell's Point and Schelr's Landing and took a sail In new harbor. In charge of Commodore J. Clifford Wilson, In his launch Cl arise. —

To Ereet Walks The Johnson Concrete Company ol Millville, with a force of workmei ire encamped on the grounds of the Cold Spring Life Saving Station, on Beach avenue. The company to com posed of B. M. Johnson. W. F. Mad Jen and John Styler, of Millville, and -hey are ready to begin the work of constructing side walks, curbing snd Covernment property. They will begin the work as soon as the government Inspector arlves. The Government de1 to this at the repuest of the Board of Trade.

Fancy Goods Bazaar The ladles of the First Baptist Church will give a fancy goods baaaa for the benefit of the church fun da, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, August «. 7 and 8, at No. 804 Washington street < fancy articles win be for also be received for homemade bread and cage bo be delivered on the Saturday 6f the bazaar.

r. and Mrs KUlam Bennett of Camden, gave a dinner at the Hotel wereCape May Thursday night Nine r* ware laid. Th* guests were Ms, and Mrs. Benjamin L Gibbon, Mr. an Mrs. Henry Battel, Judge and Mrs. James M. K. Hildreth <

W. Martin.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Manual Traioiog Under Prof. Dodd VERY INTERESTING

The department of manual tralnng In the Summer School Is under be direction of Mr. A. E. Dodd, who conducted It so enthusiastically last . He to teaching the class in woo. work or advanced manual training for .Igh school* and Is assisted by Miss 'harlotte Herckner, who has charge ( the elementary manual training lasses snd Mis* Ida Falrbrothera. Mr. Dodd to a graduate of the Chlago Manual Training School and of Armour institute and has won sucin a series of responsible post i, as teacher of mannual training In Chatham School, Pittsburg; Superr of Pittsburg Vacation Schools, ther of manual training In the State Normal School at North Adams, Massachusette, supervisor of manual training In the North Adams city schools, and Supervisor of Industrial Work In Prenton, N. J. The growth of the work In public schools of Trenton during Mr. Dodd’s .wo years of leadership has been remarkable In the history of educational progress. Pupils have begged for -pulpment, teachers have crowded the professional courses, and the public iterest bas warranted a generous appropriation for carrying out his plans. Mr. Dodd's work has became widely known. He Is a member of the EastArt Teachers Association, VlcePresldentt of the Eastern Manual Training Association and Secretary of the Manual Training Department of the National Educational Association, has recently been made Director of the North Bonnet Street Industrial School in Boston, having been selected after an eight months canraa of the whole country In search of z man to take this high salaried and important position.. This Boston school has an honorible history and a large future. It was here that manual training was first introduced into the United States snd now with a wider range of crafts It a undertaking the larger problem of .ndustrializlng and socializing manual training. It Is situated In the Italian section of the North End of Boston ind to liberally supported by the wealthy Bostonians of whom Mrs. Julncy A. Shaw to the largest contributor. The school win close to-mor-

VETERAN MARKETMAN Thomas H. VanWinkle Has Saved for Over 25 Summers We referred yesterday to the fact hat John Cline, the veteran butcher jf Central Market, had been forced by 111 health to give up his position after twenty-five years In the same market There to yet another who has served In the same establishment as order clerk, for fully the same num her of years, a quarter of a century. Mr. Thomas H. VanWinkle was a soldier In the Civil War, eras taken prisoner and held In the famous Libby Prison at Richmond Va., for eight long months, and when exchanged was but a living skeleton, more dead than alive. Yet Mr. VanWinkle baa the manner and the appearance of a much younger man than he really la. He has for years proved physically able lo command a posltlo he crew of the Cape May Life Saving Station at Cape May Point The wonder to that he to alive at aU. He has been one of the most faithful of men In both positions. The crew sill go on duty August 1st

Mechant’s National Bank

Percy Smith, of Philadelphia, to here organising the Merchant's National Bank of Cape May with a capital of 160.000, and the request for the charter has been forwarded to Washington. The organisation committee

insists of the following persona:

Joseph H. Hanes, Chairman; Henry 8. Rutherford, Secretary and Treas- •; J. T. BennetLJ ohn T. Hewlft, John W. Mecray, W. H. Phillips, W. S. Shaw, Daniel E. Stevens, F. W. Wolff, W. H. Church. J. P. Mackiasic, Frank B. Mecray, George H. Reeves.

L. Stevens. E. W. Springer.

until you need IL