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All Who Would Enjoy good health, with iu blessing*, mart understand, quite dearly, that it involves the question of right living with all the term implies. With proper knowledge of what fc best, each hour of recreation, of enjoyment, of contemplation and of effort may be made to contribute to living aright. Then the use of medicines may be dispensed with to advantage, but under ordinary conditions in many instances a simple, wholesome remedy may be invaluable if taken at the proper time and the California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is slit* important to present the subject truthfully and'to supply the one perfect laxative to those desiring it. Consequently, the Company's 8ynip of FSgs and Elixir of Senna gives general satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects buy the genuine, manufactured by the California Fig 8yrup Co. only, and for sale , by all leading druggists. THE PLUMMER BILL DEFEATED SENATOR ROBBINS EXPLAINS Tke So Called Local Optioi measure Loses in Senate fey 14 to t The .so-called local option bill was ' defeated in the State Senate by a vote of 14 to 6 Monday evening. Senator 1 Hand, who voted against it, stated that ' Cape May County was already practically under local option and he believed that the passage of a local option ' ineasure'would result in the extension ! of liquor territory rather than the reveres. President of the Senate Rob- ' bins explained his vote thus : "I desire to state my reasons for voting as I do on this bill, in order ' that they may be neither misunderstood nor misrepresented. "It is possible that local option is . the best solution of the excise question. If so, the sooner we pass such a law . the Better, provided, its ^enactment is . demanded by such a ^preponderance of public sentiment throughout the state * as will insure its retentionrfpon the * statute books until its results can be * thoroughly tested. "^fhile there appears to be a growing n demand for such legislation in certain » localities the indications, to my mind, ° are that it is not yet sufficiently strong f.

to mske such a law either possible, desirable or enforcible. The demand that the local voters of each municipality shall be permitted to settle for themselves by popular vote the .question of license or no license has a specious sound and appeals strongly to those who are prejudiced against the sale of intoxicants and view the situation from that standpoint alone. "To those who take a broader view of the question the possibilities involved in such a proposition must necessarily excite alarm and apprehension. Already there is an urgent demand from the populous centres for a relaxation of the laws with respect to Sunday selling. A number of bills have been introduced at this session to submit the question of Sunday selling to a popular vote. "If it is wise to submit the question of sale or no sale to popular vote under what principle of justice can the people be denied the right to pass upon the whole question and determine as well when sales shall be made? "I am aware that a large number of reputable and well meaning citizens, | whose opinions I respect (few of whom, j however, nave seen this bill or under- 1 stand its provisions), are urging its passage and insisting that the people shall have the right to determine the question for themselves. If their contention is right— and I do not say it is | not — why should they ask for the limited powers conferred by this bill? Should these be grouted, how can the legisla- j ture refuse (o submit the whole quel- J tion to popular vote, if the demand is j made, as it surely will be? "For myself, I am opposed to any- I thing that threatens to destroy the J ( sanctity of the American Sabbath in any portion of the state. "The bill under consideration, while It is an improvement upou its predecea- ] sore, presents seme anomalous features , that may be justly criticised as savor- j ing of unfairness. While it purports to j be a measure providing for a popular , vote by municipalities upon the ques- ( tion of license or no license. It proposes to submit that question in a most offensive and unfair form. By its provisions the only questions submitted t •ill. in all cases, be whether the municipality in which an election is held < under this act 'shall be anti-saloon ter- ] ritory.' If a majority vote in the affirmative (and'I submit that in many municipalities it would be difficult to get a negative vote on such a ques- ' tkm), not only saloons, hot all other jj places where intoxicating liquors are £ aow ««>M. except drug stores, breweries C

and distilleries, will be compelled to If stop selling when their licensee expire. II In a large number of municipalities there are no saloons at all, but reputable hotels only at which the traveling public are accommodated. In such municipalities this will be an unfair way of stating the question, and will present a lalae issue. This bill further provide in section 6, that "this act Aall not in any manner affect the right of aay manufacturer of intoxicating liqaore from I he-raw materfhl to sell, deliver and furnish his product inwholesale quantities to bona fide retail dealers trafficking in intoxicating liquors outside of the limits of said municipality, (or In wholesale quantities to any party or parties outside of the limits of said municipality." "How can such an exemption be justified except upon the grounds of expediency?" . "Is this a aop to the manufacturer, or did the framere of this bill fear to ' violate that fundamental principle of justice which found expression in the 1 declaration of our constitution, that 'private property ahall not be taken for public use without just compensation'? "If a aop, it is contemptible. If done to avoid the conspicuous injustice that would result to the manufacturer, it | seems pertinent to inquire whether the depreciation in property values and practical confiscation to which many | reputable dealers will be subjected if this law is enacted, will be snjr less unjust because less conspicuous? Is the manufacturer less harmful than the dealer who does not manufacture? Arc the rights of the former more sacred? Can the sale of intoxicants be successfully prevented in municipalities where , their manufacture ia permitted? "There are other manifestations of the spirit of unfairness which pervades this bill that I shall not mention now. "With all ita faults, did I believe that its enactment would produce a substantial part of the beneficial results that its supporters claim, I would be strongly inclined to give it my support, but I am [not convinced of this, or that the time is ripe ;for such legislation ; nor am IJconvinoed that rational regulation will not produce the best results in dealing with the liquor question. For these reasons, and because I believe that if the same zeal that has exerted in urging the passage of this law were exerted in enforcing the laws now upon our statute books and in upholding and encouraging those who are responsible for their enactment and enforcement, much better results would be accomplished than are possible under this bill, I shall vote in the negative." People who "take notice" must have observed a growing sentiment in this country in favor of using only put up

g and medicines of knownlcompoai- ,. tion. Dr. Pierce's FavoritejPrescriplt tion stands alone as the only ready-put-up medicine for the cure of woman's y peculiar ailments that bears on the i- wrapper a full liat of the ingredients ,1 composing it, printed in'jjlain English. M It is the "favorite Prescription" of a Specialist in woman's diseases and not e a "patent medicine." Made of the f roots of native medicinal plants witbo out alcohol or other harmful ingredients, Dr. Pierce's "Prescription" has been the favorite cure for the weak- ' n esses, pains, drains and disorders of i- the womanly syatem which has stood w the test of forty years of experience. Send to Dr. R V. Pierce at Buffalo. ' N. Y., for free booklet giving iugre0 dients and what well recognized - authorities of all schools of medicine of them. a A HEPTASOPti SOCIAL 8 Cape May Conclave, No. 188, Im- | r proved Order of Heptasophs. gave a j pleasant social at Ogden's Hall on' 3 Thursday evening which was attended j r by the members and their wives and : - sweethearts. Refreshments were served | 1 after the rendition of the following j I program: Instrumental, Reuben B. Reeves ; j f Solo, Miss Blanche Hughes ; Piano , , ; Solo. "Isabel," Helen Porter; Reci I . tat Ion, "The Mourning Veil, " Anna; - 1 Smith ; Solo, "Roses Bring Dreams ol j i j You." Miss Anna Doughty. 'Millviile; ; Recitation, "Chapter from David ; Harum," H. H. Eldredge ; Piano So'o, i , - "The Mountain Stream. " Mrs. Blore; . I I Solo. "Meditation," Nelson Bond; Re- , I j citation, Selected, Miss Frances Doan ; 1 I Song, "Childhood," Albert Bennett. j . - 1 Orion Reeves; Quartette, "Who do you j | • : Love,"' Miss Helen McDonnell, Edith , i ! Bush. Clifton Ware, Augustus Hines. landrum-rOtHIrford ! Miss Florence K. Rutherford, daughI ter ot Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Ruther- ; ford, ol Cape May Point, N. J., gave ! , her relatives and many friends a great surprise by announcing her marriage • to Willam D. Laudrum, of Camden, in 1 1 on Febraary 18th, 1909, by | , the Rev._Oharles H. Elder. Mr. and ! , Landrum will [reside in Pittsburg, j | where Mr. Landrum is enngaged in ] electrical engineering and surveying. ' el well-edmunds c On Saturday evening, March 27, 1909, at 620 Broadway, . West Cape May, N. J., by the Rev. J. L. Landis, Mr. El well and Miss Rebecca Jane I Edmunds, of Cape May. t < T« Irak ■ Nor Shea A) win Ok j Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It pre- 1 vents Tightness and Blistering, cures s Swollen. Sweating. Aching feet At „ all Druggists and shoe stores, 25c. mailed FREE. Address A. S. c I 3-20'4t— f

• SFECIjPlLS IN < Mien's Fttrnishings EXTRA VALUE GAU-ZE UNDERWEAR Double seated drawers at 25c Mainsook Athletic Shirts and Drawers 25c and 50c Unusual .value in Colored and White Lisle Underwear at jOc. Ne<v shades in fancy half hose, color warranted, at )2 1-2c, 25c and joq We are also showing the BEST FIFTY CENT SHIRT ever offered at the price. We have a splendid line of these in MADRAS and PERCALE, with Band or Collar. ANOTHER BARGAIN in Woven Madras Coat Shirts , with cuffs attached, 75c, the usual dollar grade. A FINE LINE OF PONGEE SHIRTS In Lavender, blue, Pink, Tan, Cream etc., $i.00, $1.2$ and $i.5o BEST QUALITY PERCALE SHIRTS Plain or Plated at #1.00' Anything you want in Men's Working Shirts 50 cents. NIGHT SHIRTS 50 up, s PAJAMAS"$1.00 up ALL OF OUR SHIRTS ARE MADE FULL AND GUARANTEED FOR WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY. p,DHYl GOODS ST0E1E 226 MARKET STREET. PHILADELPHIA i

; DEATHS £ mrs. marion foster a Mrs. Marion Foster, wife of Samuel * L. Foster, formerly of Oape May, died ® at her residence at Norfolk, Va , on . Monday morning. She was the d*ughs ter of Curtis Upham, of Philadelphia. " The funeral occurred Wednesday and ^ was attended by sisters of Mr. . Foster from this city, Mrs. James W. . Eldredge, Mrs.|Ella Hall, and Mrs. W. j" L. Cumminga. mrs. a. huntsinqer 1 The relatives and friends of Mrs. • Abraham Huntsinger, of Mishawaka. 1 1 Ind., were shocked to leai* of her death which occurred Monday, March ' 29. Mrs. Huntsinger was formerly I j Miss Millicent Garrison, daughter of I I Levi and Emily Garrison, and resided I ' at Cold Spring, N. J., during her early I life. She was a sister of former Postl master J. SwRin Garrison, of this city. J Although residing in the west during ' j her married life she has. with but few 1 , exceptions, visited the home of her ' | childhood every second summer. She ■ j with her husband. Dr. Huntsinger. hsd ' | contemplated such a trip during the ■ ■ coming year, but death Jhas prevented 1 and we are obliged to.bow to the will ' | of our Heavenly Father. May He in ' 1 His tender mercy, sustain and comfort 1 the stricken husband during the lonely 1 ! which will intervene before they 1 shall meet in the Fatner's House of Manv Mansions. M. henry hoffman j Henry Hoffman, aged 82 years, died |_ I at the borne of his niece, Mrs. Dennis I ■ | Peterson, at Erraa, on Sunday. morning. funeral occurred on Tuesday, inat|Tabernacle cemetery He j J one of a family of 12 brothers and | j sisters, of which there are now.but two ! left, Mr. Reuben Hoffman and Mrs. j | Mary H. Eldredge, o* West Cape May. j I Messrs. Henry and James Hoffman, I of Millviile attended the funeral. former minister's widow dead j . Mrs. Thomas A. Dewing, wife of a former pastor of Qold Spring Presbyterian Ohurch, ; died at her borne in Oakland, California, Saturday last, of pneumonia. Mrs. Dewing was a lovely Christian character, possessing a and helpful disposition which endeared her to all with whom sne into personal contact. ^Her many friends here are-grieved to learn of I €

her demise, and ttoey as well as the Star and Wave extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. j the death of marion n halliday price i- Marion Halliday Price, aged 12 years, t. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. d and Oarollne M. Price, died at her ■. borne, 4815 Chester avenue, Pbiladel- . phia, of spinal meningitis, March 12th. She was a member of St. Clements Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, and of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Muhlenberg Societv, and of the Christian Endeavor '• of the Presbyterian Church here. She • was well known here, where she spent | r every summer, and was popular with a wide circle of acquaintances. r — f hotel arrivals ^ Windsor arrivals : t New York, E. H. Cross, Jr., W. EL I ' Bunter. Ira s. Lurie, E. F. Fessler, | • C. W. De Mott. Philadelphia— W. f Baker and wife. Dr. R. Walter Starr " and wifr. Miss M. L. Starr, Isabel; r Smith. Edwin N. Lost', Joseph Gould. - Woodbine— L. C. Abrams. Burlington | • — S W. Jones. Audubon— J. W. i - Doyle. Laurel Springs— M. B. Hughes. 1 Detroit, Michigan— Mrs. Antonio C. , | 1 Pessano. Mies P. ssano. Princeton- j , 1 Mrs. i Grover Cleveland, Mrs. W. H. ' I c Perrine, Mr. and Mrs. C L. Candee. 1 PORTLAND, MAINE, CHILD 111, Weak and Emaciated, Restored to Health by Vinol "Our little daughter, six years of age, after a severe attack of the measles, I I I which developed Into pneumonia, was j left pitifully thin, weak and em&clat- ; ed. She had no appetite, and her stomach was so weak It could not retain I _ ! food. She lay In this condition for I j weeks, and nothing the doctor prescribed did a bit of good, and we were ' beginning to think ehe would never rei cover. "At this time we commenced to give ; her Vlnol, and the effect was m&rvel- | oua. The doctor was amazed at her | j progress, and when we told him we | were giving her Vlnol, he replied, 'It I Is a line remedy, keep It up.' We did i j so, and she recovered her health and ' strength months before the doctor thought she could." J. W. Flagg, Portland, Me. Vinol cores conditions Hke thi« because in a natural manner it Increases the appetite, tones up the digestive organs, makes rich, red blood, and strengthens every organ In the body. X For Sale By MECRAY PHARMACY B f i :

Hods, 1 Have a Stock On Hand PRICES REASONABLE CHARLES A. SWAIN 305-7 Jachson Street BrtlT.l-.R-. *71 Established MM Bell Plume VI i The Daylight Store Spring Line of Dress Goods Now Ready / FINE GOODS POPULAR. PRICES Complete Assortment of all FaJ>rics Quality and Style Always Our First Consideration. O. LW. KNERR 518-2o WASHINGTON STREET | ■ ^ | BLANKETS 25 CENTS / To introduce the "Fluff System of Cleaning / Blankets" to the residents of Cape May, for the e next two weeks we will cut the price in half and ' • > make your blankets look like new for only 25 Cents. Single or Double, no difference, g A postal or 'phone call will bring our wagon to year door. ; NEPTUNE LAUNDRY CO. j 405 Washington Stre .t This space reserved for Edward Van Kessel.J Merchant Tailor, 424 Washington Street. JUST RECEIVED, Large quantity Gal van iz d Pipe, Pize 1 1-4 and 1 1-2 Inch, also DRIVE WELL POINTS all lengths. Pump supplies of all descrin- : tiona ahva s on hand AT LOWEST PRICES. Agents for Haugh and 80"^ Agents for Landreth's Field and Garfen Seeds. PUMPS CEMENT - WIRE FENCING HAYx5^[^M fiE PAPER ± ai«FEEP » IF YOU WANT Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, Peas, Beans, Onion Sets, or any kind f Seed, by the package, ounce or pound We have It; also fertilizer to make it grow. You can get it by the pound or by the ton. YOU WANT a SeedlinlL a Fertilizer Drill, a Hand Plow, double or single wheel, Corn Sheller, Wheel Barrow, Grindstone, Hoe, Rake, Shovel, a handy two-wheel Cart, or anything else We have It in stook. STOP rN AND SEE US. FOR RENT, Fine large Hall, Maple flooring. Fully equipped with dressin rooms, toilet and stage. Suitable for Public Meetings, Dancing /i;u or Entertainments. Prices Reasonable, Cape May Grain ® Coal Co. Washington St. Near Reading Terminal I. H. ELDREDGE, Manager. f.eystone 'Phone No 16 A Phone No 206 x