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t FIFTY-THIRD YEAR. NO. 13. CAPE MAY, CITY, N. J„_SATMRDAY. APRIL 4. 1908. " THREE CENTS A COPT V twm ■ —

INTERESTING NEWS NOTES OCCURRENCES HERE AND THERE , t I Incidents Which Hare Attracted ] the ^Attention of the ] Star and Ware Hans out your flags on the 11th. Get 1 1 busy. i ■ft ft ft < Every street should be thoroughly , cleaned up beforethe 11th. ^ , ft ft ft You'll see by watching mules and ( men, they don't need brains to kick, ft ft ft Every bit of paper or other debris ! should be removed from every vacant ' lot before the 11th. » Many parlor car seats have been engaged for the 11th., in some instances a month in advance. « « « The city and . all private individuals should get everything in apple pie order before the 11th. J « « v The beach for its entire length ( should be relieved of everything un- • sightly before thepith. ft 9« R. M. Benstead has leased Congress H.ii baths and will improve them materially before the season opens, ft ft ft Do anything which may occur to you 1 as a good thing to do to prove to vis-" < iters that Cape May is wide awake on I the Uth. 1 ft ft ft Something must be left to natural i growth, and to fortune, even in such , important matters as the rearing of i fKildyfn , ] ft ft ft A whole carload of chambermaids , came down Wednesday for work in.the ( Hotel Cape May. You should have ( beard the chattering in that car. \ ft • , The summer station of the West Jer- t aey and Seashore Railroad will be , opened April 11th. It was never ( opened at so early a date before. , ft ® ft The annual congregational meeting ( of the Presbyterian Church here will be held on Wednesday evening, April ( 8th. Two trustees are to be elected. , ft ft ft The Rudolph has been leased by E. , Brigaud, the head houseman of the t Hotel Cape May, who will keep it ( open all the year as a furnished room j house. . ft ft ft t The Quaker City Motor Club secured . thirty rooms at the Hotel Cape May , for ita members. The Wish "Bone , Club, of [Philadelphia, will also spend several days there. * ft ft ! The Cape May School of Agriculture, r Manual Training and Home Economics B will have a large number of students d this summer, the State Board of Edu- t cation having endorsed it and made it c a' part of the State School System and c the legislature having appropriated c $3000[for its support It will open July 6th and close July {81st. The instruc- v -ore include some of the ablest men 0 and women in the country injtheir par- , ticular branches. There will be a i, series of g«neral lectures for the pub- t lie during, the continuance of the p school. • n ft ft ft * General Superintendent A. T. Dyce, b of thp Reading railroad, accompanied by General Parsenger Agent Edson J. Weeks, Superintendent V'oprheea, of the B. & O., Charles Ewing, "superintendent of Maintenance of Way, A. G. McCausland, superintendent Atlantic City railroad, O. A. Weidner, assis- o tant superintendent A. C. R. R., and C Peter Clarke, supervisor, were on a i "Tueed*y*nere, coming in the superintendent's special car. They visited the Hotel Cape May anil inspected the . : — : : — fl (Continued on eight page) * • — » mattings, grass carpets, p grass ruos. * Our spring assortment of Mattings, "Orex Carpets, Ore* Rugs, Axminetter p and Velvet Rugs, are now on sale. p There are 125 rolls ofJMat tings to selec T from. In the Crex Carpets and Rugs there is a large variety in sizes and color. Also 3-4 yard Crex stair carpet. *- The Prices are right, and the goods are right. CHARLES A. SWAIN. No. 305-307 Jack«on street, n Oape May Cit V

BE REMEMBERS THE STRENOODS RIVALRY a leader of the Star and Ware Who Does The name of Star and Wave calls to my mind the beginning of a battle that at last been called a draw. The Wave considered the Star, when it fifst appeared at Court House, a little 9x14, too insignificant to admit of the usual exchange. H. C. Oheaver, the founder Iand editor, said in the issue of the Star of the Cape of April 22. 1869. "We hoped at some future time to ■ attain so respectable a size 'that our neighbor of magnificent proportions down at the jumping off place, will condescend to give us the pleasure of an exchange. In the meantime we will try to find consolation in the thought that no Waverever did yet dash ao high as to put out even a very small 8tar." The Star yet twinkles and the Wave is still visible in the back ground. THE READABILITY CONTEST MANY AUTOS ID TAKE PACT Some Interesting Details of a Great Auto Event From Philadelphia Many distinguished personages will attend the readability [run from Philadelphia to Oape May on April 11 for the Hotel Cape May Oup as guests of the Quaker City Motor Club, under whose auspices the contest has been arranged. Governor Fort, of New Jersey, will be there with his staff, and ex-Governor Warfield, of Maryland, has also promised to be present , Governor Fort will present the cup to the winner of the event and he will take an active part in the reception to | contestants which, it is predicted, will ; be a decided innovation in motor events. The end of the run will par- ■ take of [the nature of a horse show. Judges will examine the cars and . drivers, noting the minutest details, , and prizes will [be awarded to those , completing the run in a speckless condition. _ Entries have been pouring in steadily , and Secretary Harbaeh reports that : the responses indicate[that this contest , will be the most successful one ever j arranged by the Club. Among the en- ] thusiasts who have already qualified , Charles [J. Swain, with his $5000 ] Rabbit; the Apperson Brothers, , with two more of their celebrated cars, , be driven by the popular Benson and L. E. French with two one of which he may drive ( himself. As the simple conditions of the race guarantee equal chances to the average road driver and the most - experienced racing expert, it is expected that who could not otherwise be into enter such a road contest will become most enthusiastic' over the out- c These simple rules are also cal- * culated to bring outrthe owners of high 1 class gasoline, steam and electric cars. ( The First Volunteer Motor Corps 4 will take part in the!run, and the show j of machines suited for war purposes ' will be especially fyie. Richard Sel- ' chairman of the Contest Commit- 1 Edwin H. Lewis, chairman of ' and Tours, and Dr. J. R. Overpeck, pathfinder and pilot, have been over the route and declare the roads to in excellent shape. 8 LLOYD CONFIRMED~BYlENATE Is now Cape May County's Prosecutor The Senate confirmed the nomination J of Ernest W. Lloyd to be prosecutor of f May county, in executive sea- y sion, Monday evening. j EASTER SUITINGS J Now is the time to choose the fabric j for your Easter suit. You have the r advantage of a most complete and J* wonderfully varied assortment to 1 select from, browns in all conceivable J> shades, grays, olives, tans, smokes and y pearls, etc. The fiuest stockjof spring , suitings, for both ladies and men, you " have ever seen. T I am located at my new store and am L prepared to give you the Latest Style, Perfect Fit, and above all, Honest Very truly yours, CHARLES SCHERER, Ladies' and Men's Tailor. C Cor. Washington an^^ecatur Streets' F FOR SALE. J An Oliver typewriter, practically n Price $50. Apply at Star and f office. t

THE NEW flOTEL CAPE MAY ; Detailed Description— One of the Finest Hotels in the World Say Travellers. 1 ' ' ■ (ape- /layCSly^J.

I The new Hotel Cape May, one of the • finest seashore hotels in the world, has ; just been completed and will open its . ■ initial season April 11. Every essential to comfort and luxury has been 1 provided in this modern fire proof hos- ' telry. It is distinctively metropolitan in every appointment and its location commands an un surpassing view of the ocean. ' Over one million dollars were ex- i ' pended in the construction aud furn- i ' ishing of this hotel.' Built entirely of i stone and steel, and equipped : with every mechanical and electrical : ' improvement, it is absolutely fire- i proof. The elevators are of the 1 newest safety plunger type and ) are ; enclosed r in fire and smoke-proof 1 shafts. The entire building is Equipped ] with steam heat and electric light. i The approach to the hotel is made up : of broad stone terraces which lead i ; from the Beacb drive. These end at a ; magnificent stone veranda which opens < the most elaborate and costly i ever designed for a watering i place hostelry. Exquisite Sienna mar- : lines either side of the lobby, while t clusters of massive Corinthian columns t give it an architectural magnificence t

; only found in the metropolis. An ori nate art glass dome of surpassing ! beauty lights.the lobby, the glinting rays weaving a myriad of colors i which harmonize beautifully with the - Mosaic floor and general color scheme i beneath. The lounging and writing i rooms ^sumptuously furnished, are on : either side of the lobby and overlook open courts. Superb colonial fireplaces - on either side of the lobby give warmth - and cheer on inclement days. From one side of the lobby the dining rooms is I reached, and here the hand of the I master architect and decorator is in evidence. The southern exposure of : the room insures ample light by day, ' ; and artistic clusters of incandescent lights shed their rays at night. OpI posite the d'ning room, at the other side of the lobby, is* the ball room, < i and here again are [beauty and raag1 nificence combined. i i Throughout the entire hotel an air < > of Bubdued elegance has been main- ' tained. The 350 .sleeping rooms, ar- < ranged en suite and singly, have been 1 furnished luxuriously, yet with an eye i the comfort of therguest Attached : i the sleeping rooms are 150 bath ] supplied constantly with hot and t

- cold, fresh and salt water. The art rangement of the sleeping room floors ] r is sucfc 'hat thereare no irwide rooms : b and from any room a magnificent view ' ; of the sea and harbor may be obtained. ; Every modern luxury has Ibeen pro- , I vided for in esch room, including long . i distance telephone, t An innovation, never before at- 5 i tempted at any 'seashore! hotel, is the 1 t French terraced garden, which adjoins s the cafe. This is, indeed, a unique » feature. > The new hotel is equipped u» enter- : i tain guests throughout the year. The I heating arrangement is perfect and , large sun parloro have been provided. : A noted chef has assumed charge, and - • throughout the year the most fas- , ■ tidious epicure will be able to ;find , dishes to his fancy. While the Hotel Oape May has been erected at an enormous cost, the policy j ■ of the management will be to make 1 the rates modera e. It will be con- ] ■ ducted on both American and European i plans. ! As manager, John P. Doyle, of the I New Willard, Washington, D. O., has 1 been secured— a guarantee that a high ! standard of excellence will be mainI tained.

CAPE MAT TACIT CUS ADOPIS HUES Provides for Races Under American Power • float Boles-Indorses Jersey Waterways Plan A new constitution and by-laws deciding that' its races should henceforth run under American Power Boat Association ruler, were adopted by the Oape May Yacht Club, in session at the Jeweler's Club, 1228 Chestnut st. A resolution indorsing the inland waterways bifi now before the Jersey Legislature was unanimously adopted and the following rac- t ing schedule drawn up : I June 27— Commodore's day. i July 4— Cape May Yacht Clnb races, i July 11 and 25 — Club races and water ] sports. < August 15— Races for Cape May < county clubs. " I August 29— Open regatta. 1 It was decided to open the new club house on April 10. Those present at i the meeting were Commodore J. Clif- i ford Wilson, Vice Comniodors Dr. R. i Walter Starr, Rear Commodore James t F. Lucas, Secretary and Treasurer A. < C. Thomas, Fleet Master B. L Gibboy, ( John M. Rodgers. J. Warren Hutchins, F. Jacoby, Stanton K. Hackett, e D. McCreary, Jr., S. H. 1 Robert Newkirk, John B. t Walter Blackburn, Ralph J. i Waters, W. H. Isbister, J. W. McFil- t Stilwell Hand, LewiB McGarth, e Wr Eastwick, Ralph E. White, Minlsn. 1 T — 1 CRAIG-WAGAR t The marriage of Miss Martha Edna < Craig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Craigy of Philadelphia^ long time cottagers here, to Mr. Russejj Maxwell Wagar, of Philadelphia^is announced to occur Tuesday ^vpning, I Slst, at the Princeton Presby- { Church, Philadelphia. - 1

BILL FOR INLAND WATERWAY introducedIysenator hand Ad Appropriation of $300,000 Asked for and will Probably be Granted Senator Hand, of Cape! May, introduced in the^Senate Monday evening a , [providing for the construction of . the inland waterway from Cape May to Bay Head, and making an appropriation of $300,000 therefor. No part • of this sura is to be available in any - one year in excess of the sum that may j for this purpose by fhe , The bill provides the waterway shall ( constructed upon the lines cf sur- ( prepared by Doctor Kummel, \ Geologist, and that contracts , shall be awarded 'by the Department of Inland Waterways, with the approval' ', of the Governor. ^ The waterway may be constructed in , sections to the extent of which shall , determined by the Governor, who j shall also select the point or points at ( which the construction shall begin and ( the section which shall be first constructed. It is beleived that the Hand bill will j passed, and that the present Legis- t will appropriate $5000 with f which to begin the construction of the { channel at Cape May and Atlantic : smith owns the whole show ' Calvin Smith "is the sole owner of the People's Motion Pictnre place, 409 1 Washington street and is running a" fine entertainment which is attracting t large audiences. tf J

A PHILADELPHIA FLAT D0DSE The Monterey Will Cost $250,000 Work 1 Started Monday Work will soon begin on a four- ] story apartment house to be known as the Monterey, which will be built on ' the lot at the southwest corner of 43d . street and Chester avenue, opposite Clarence Clark Park, by Jere L. Cresse. The building will have a front , of 80 feet on Chester avenue, with a < depth of 170 feet on 43d street. The lot was recently purchased from the Clarence Clark estate by Mr Cresse. plans are by Architects Milligan ] & Webber. The building will be constructed of Pompeiian brick, stone and terra cotta. will have four entrances, each cov- , ered by a glass and iron marquee. One ] entrance will open on Chester avenue ' and three on 43d street. The apart-' " ment house will be" divided into 48 suites of housekeeping apartments, consisting of from six to eight rooms « each, and provided with all the modern J conveniences lor housekeeping apart- j ments. It will be finished in mahogany throughout. The basement will be divided into a drying room and a laundry with individual conveniences for each tenant. Therbuilding, which with the ground will represent an investment of $250,000, will be ready for occupancy in the fall. Jere L. Cresse, the ^ owner, built the first modern flat house n Philadelphia, wMch stands on the \ triangular lot at Ridge avenue. Green and Thirteenth streets. He has recently completed another "flat" house in West Philadelphia. Jere L. Cresse is a son of Captain p Maurice Cresse, of this city. a t » • I SALE— Nice cosy cottage, well located. Only $500 in cash required secure it. For particulars apply to - H. Hughes, 410 Washington -street. .

LAST OBSTACLE [ GOVERNMENT WORK TO BEGIN Breakwater Ceastnctiaa Uapaay Will district Jetties Bader Contract The last obstacle to the government's harbor work here has been removed by the decision of Chief Justice Olabaugh, of the Sapreme Gourt-pf the District of Columbia, discharging the rule recently issued against the. Secretary of War and others, that they show cause why en injunction shouldjnot issue preventing work under the contract awarded the Breakwater Construction Company. The work will soon be commenced on the "construction of the jetties, and continue until Uncle Sam's portion of the contract be completed. TELL WORLD YOUR WANTS WILLIAM L. B RIANT SURVEYING q 215 NORTH STREET S-21-St For Rest FOR RENT— Six room dwelling house, city water, gas and garden. Cheap rcht Jos. S. Stites, West Oape May. AGENTS WANTED — 16x20 crayon portraits, 40 cents, frames 10 cents and up, sheet pictures one centraach. You can make 400 per cent profit or $36 per week. Catalogue and samples free. FRANK W. WILLIAMS CO„ 1908 WSt., Chicago, 111. WANTED— By first class seamstress, position in private family to do sewing, or in dressmaking establishment* Will be ready to take position May first Address E. W.. 2006 Arch street Philadelphia. 44 8t BOYS WANTED Steady employment good wages. No night or Sunday work. George H. West Obdo May. 4-4 8t FOR RENT OR SALE Houses, with stable and large yard. Also building lots in West Oape May. GEORGE H. REEVES, 4-4 3t Bell phone 67 D. FOR RENT FOR SALE Town of homes and cement pavements. Houses with or without stable. Small farms, building lots. George H. Reeves, West Cape May. Phone 67 D. HOUSEKEEPER— Widow wishes the care of a widower's home. Cape May or elsewhere. High reference. Address G. S., 709 Franklin street Oape May. ^lt For Sale. l steam engine, one boiler, wood splitter and .iew extra shafting and pulleys, one good horse, lot of red cedar posts. Apply to Cape May Grain and Coal Co. A large quantity of choice mattings, designs, and fine qualities, at Jesse M. Brown, 322 Mansion screet. The early buyer gets the Dick. * NOTICE All person's are forbid placing kingcrabs on the beach from Coxe Hall Creek to Highland. C. S. SHAW, J. H. SHAW, rr"-,1 S. T. SHAW, A. B. HOFFMAN. Dated Fishing Creek, N. J., March 21, '908. 3-21 6t Wanted. Cigar salesman wanted. Experience unnecessary. $100 per month and exPeerless Cigar Co., Toledo, Ohio. 2-22 6t * A CHOICE BUSINESS LOCATION On Washington street right in the center of the business section. House ten rooms! all conveniences ; large basement. A chance for a good profit bought now. Write and get paticulars. GILBERT O. HUGHES. Real Estate, 214 Ocean street Cape May, N. J. . NOTICE Between April 1st and April 25th, 1903, the south draw at Learning, Townsend's Inlet will be closed to navigation, account of repairs. Jersey and Seashore Railroad Co. D. H. Lovell, Superintendent 3-28-8t NOTICE The public are hereby cautioned that pasturing bf horses, or trespassing in any manner will not be permitted on the property known as the Gas House . Under penalty of the law. Golf Terrace Land Co., 3-7 4t Owners. / CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO