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Cape May and the southern section of Cape May County last week received the most important news in years with the announcement that construction of the long-awaited Cape May canal is scheduled to begin on or about March 1. The . announcement was made by Senator Scott following a conference in Trenton with Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Vaughan, Jr., district Army engineer, and Governor Edison. The canal project has been certified as a number one defense priority by the Navy Department and has been accepted by President Roosevelt. According to Colonel Vaughan, the project will require approximately three and one-half months, so that without unforeseen delays, it is likely that the canal will be completed before the beginning of July. Our sentiments about the canal have been expressed in these columns many times. In facts, the canal from Cape May Harbor to Delaware Bay has been a standing “pet project” of ours since the days of The Star of the Cape, our predecessor, in 1886 when the idea was first mentioned in print. We firmly believe in the canal’s possibilities and its necessities from the standpoint of national defense. Such a connecting link, eliminating the necessity of small craft going outside to get from the New Jersey inland waterway to Delaware Bay, is extremely valuable, particularly if fleets of mosquito torpedo boats are to be used in this area. The fact that the Navy has given the project a high priority rating from a defense standpoint proves its value in time of war. The fact that the Army engineers have for several years approved the project from a peacetime commercial and safety standpoint proves its value during normal

times.

Time-worn and scarred from many battles which have raged over it, the canal project remains today essentially the same as when it was first proposed as a boon to Cape May County agricultural interests. During more than half a century since it was first proposed the canal has popped intermittently into the limelight, has neared the pinnacle of success many times, and then, by some quiric of fate, has dropped from the heights approaching attainment only to be revived time and again until now its success is apparently assured. From a Naval standpoint, the canal is important, making possible the full use of the New Jersey inland waterway by smaller craft and making the problem of transferring from waterway to bay a comparatively simple matter by eliminating the trip around Cape May Point and through the often perilous “Rips”. That reason alone should be sufficient to justify the comparatively small expense of the project. But, adding to that the peactime value of the canal, the logic of the project is even more impressive. The three and one-half mile waterway connecting the harbor and bay will open up new fields for Cape May County and South Jersey resorts by providing safe passage for yachtsmen and boat owners from the north and south, particularly the Chesapeake Bay area. From the angle of local fishermen and their thousands of passengers, the canal would also be highly beneficial. But the job of selling the project, of presenting its good ijoints has been done with great effectiveness and success by its many proponents, chief among them Senator Scott. Last week’s announcement climaxed years of consistent effort on his part in behalf of the canal. ^ Now with the project on the brink of starting, the second of Cape May County’s three major goals is near. The coastal highway, the canal and the Cape May-Lewes ferry line have long held promise of great future development for this area. The first is a reality. The second apparently will be soon, and it is not too remote to look to the post-war era when the ferry line will be attained. Cape May County, like the rest of democracy, faces a brilliant future when the energies and efforts of our present war program are again returned to peacetime pursuits with the threat of dictatorship and Fascism decisively defeated. The canal, a work of war, will no doubt give its greatest service in times of peace.

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Elevation of Circuit Court Judge Wilfred H. Jayne to the position of Vice Chancellor apparently is one of the most popular appointments evermade in New Jersey. Throughout the state, since the appointment was announced, members of the bar, public officials and others who have come to know Judge Jayne have been loud in their approval of the selection. The popular jurist is well known in Cape May County, where he has presided over court terms for the last eight years. During all that time he has dispatched his duties ably and well. He has won the respect and admiration of the legal fraternity and the layman alike. Judge Jayne’s elevation to the high court post leaves Cape May County with one more judicial vacancy. In the Common Pleas Court, Cape May County has had no judge for nearly a year, since the expiration of the term of Judge Palmer M. Way, of Wildwood. A deadlock on the nomination of a successor to Judge Way has resulted in a stalemate. It is expected that another nomination will be made soon. Appointment of a successor to Judge Jayne is expected to be acted on more quickly as scheduled court terms in Atlantic County and within the next few months in Cape May County depend upon the appointment. Three prominent Cape May County attorneys are being mentioned as possible successors to Judge Jayne although no definite information is available. Several Atlantic County attorneys are also understood to be candidates for the position and other parts of the state are also hopeful. It is hoped that when the appointment is made a map comparable to Judge Jayne in ability and experience is chosen. As for the vacancy which exists on the Common Pleas bench, let us hope that some compromise between the Governor and the Senate is worked out so that that, too, can be filled as quickly as possible this year. Cape May County has only once been represented on our r courts. The late Henry H. Eidredge served with disLet us hope that the Governor may recognise us

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Pennsylvania Avenue muet peas, the board of freeholders Tuesday took action to construct a new temporary road from Pittsburgh to Yale avenues after city and county officials had abandoned their fight against the sea which has battered New Jersey avenue so badly at times it is impass-

ible.

Appointed yesterday morning by Sheriff Paul M. Scull, F. Milford Stevens, 218 North street, Cape May, will fill out the unexpired term of the late Frank B. Mecray as undersheriff of Cepe May County. Stevens win serve until the November election when Scull's term expires. It is thought that Stevens, a Democratic loader of the county, will be candidate for sheriff in the fall. He was a candidate for the board of freeholders in- the last general election.

"wfe* you aae 1 tension of the automobBl and the automobile paaeengur e where buying trucks light freight and

railroad does it and pretty nearly as fast as the local accommodation trains.

In a small park on Hudson Boulevard, c looking the Hudson River, at Wcehawkcn, a marker, erected by the Historic Sites Commission. indicates the spot where Alexander Hamilton fell mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr, then Vice President of the

United States. The meeting, which took place on the morning of July 11, 1S04, was the result of a challenge by Burr, who was angered by Hamilton's criticism. Hamilton died the next day and Burr fled to the South, where be remained until Congress reconvened. Veto Jersey Council. Rtntt Bout. Trntor

The Weekly Sermon Corner:

Crossing Life’s Stream By the Rev. J. L Peaco, pastor of the Franklin Street

Methodist Church, Cape May.

Text: St Luke 8:22. Jesus tered into a ship with His distiples and said unto them: Let is go unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. They Launched Forth That is, the disciples obeyed Jesus. They undertook the task e them; they attempted to cross that lake. I have no doubt my mind as to their knowledge of the danger of crossing this lake, especially in time of storm. But they launched forth. Our subject is "Crossing Life's Stream." Not trying to cross and failing because of difficulties encountered on the way, but arriving at the other side in spite of

all hazard.

In the text, the goal set by Jesus was the other side. Jesus

say. Let us try to cross

the lake or attempt to cross it .. do our best to cross it. But clearly, emphatically and authoritatively: Let us go over unto the

other side of the lake.

These men had not gone far until the storm broke, and we do not get far crossing life’s stream until we meet head winds, crosstides, strong currents and jeopardizing storms. But what is the remedy? Well may we note the progess and results of this narrative before us. These men, being expert watermen, knowing how to handle boats, because of their previous experience as fishermen. did everything humanly possible to better their condition, but their boat filled with water and they were in jeopardy, in g^-eat danger from their point of view. But suddenly the disciples remembered that Jesus had come on board with them and was sleeping. They came to Jeawoke Him and cried: "Mas- .... master, we perish.” Jesus arose, rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Where Is Your Faith?

Note, after Jesus had saved the day for the disciples., brought them out of their danger, they marvelled at his power and inquired: "What manner of man is this?" For He commanded even the wind and water, and they obey Him, Jesus asked them this all-important question: Where is your faith? Jesus did not ask them if they had any faith, for He knew they had. He did not ask them how much faith they had, for He knew they had much faith. But He did ask them:

Where is your faith?

These men had faith in their skill of handling boats, faith in the strength of their brawny arms and. broad shoulders, and faith in their oars and their ability to use them, but all of this got them nowhere. In other words, their faith was self-cen-tered, when it needed to be Godcentered. For as soon as they turned their faith to God, by calling on Jesus Christ, they were not only delivered from their peril of the deep, but they arrived at the other side of the lake, the very goal for which they

started.

Many years ago, I read of a passenger ship, with meny persons on board, being caught in a terrible storm. Many feared that they would be lost. One lady aaked the captain, “Do you think. Captain, that the ship and all of us will go to the bottom?” The captain, cool, calm, collected, but stem, said: "Lady, I have no papers that call for me to land this ship at the bottom. My orders are to land it on the other

side.” My friends, our subject is "Crossing Life's Stream.” The Captain of our Salvation is depending on us, going over to the ether side and not going down mid-way of life’s stream, for His promise ti* us is: SL Mat. 10:22. He that endureth to the end shall be saved. Hog Raising and Soul Saving Jesus had a special duty to perform on the other side of the lake. The disciples did not know this, but they showed their loyalty to Jesus by launching forth at His command,' without knowing His plan or program, which always a good and wise thing ' us to do. 5n leaving the ship, from among the Gadarenes came a man, poor fellow, who was possessed with many devils and for a long time the man was in great agony. His mind was unbalanced and he could not be tamed by human skill. But Jesus, being the Son of God, had power over the evil spirit and commanded it to come out of the man. These devils besought Him that He would not command them to go out into the deep. At their request He suffered them to enter a herd of swine, feeding on the mountain. Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine and the herd ran lently down a steep place into the lake and were choked. When this word was carried abroad among the people they came out to see what had happened. They saw the man that had been healed, sitting at feet of Jesus, clothed and in right mind. They marvelled and

were afraid. But when they found out the method used had cost them some hogs, we decide that they pitted hog raising over against soul saving and preferred the former, for the whole multitude of the Gadarenes round about besought Jesus to depart from them. And the sad part was He departed. Now what meaneth this message to us today? First, I think we should note, that Jesus was in the ship with those disciples, hence their safety. And if we would cross life’s stream successfully we must have Jesus in our boat. Second, we should each ask ourselves the personal question, “Where is my faith? Where do I have it centered? Is it selfcentered or is it God-centered?" Third, I think the closing part of our message, Hog Raising and Soul Saving, raises a very vital question to which each should subject ourselves most scrutinizing introspection to see if there is one iota of spirit or feeling lurking in us that would cater to hog raising rather than, or at the detriment of, soul saving. And more especially since we have the example the rich man that enlarged his bams and selfishly hoarded much goods: And God required his soul the same night. And then again, since Jesus asked that all-important question: SL MaL 16:26: What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for

his soul?

A watch is always posted when clothes are drying at the Providence, R. I., naval training station.

Records show that there are teen American Indians in the U. S. Navy.

THE POCKETBOOK of KNOWLEDGE ^

Uhe CTARBOARD ^ WATCH By C. Worthy LITTLE MONTH—BIG DOiN‘8 Here tia February again. The way it looks from here the shortest month of the year promise* to be one of the most active and most important of all the months we’ve had for some time: F’r !nthe groundhog saw his shadow on Monday but we cant tell you what it me«n« 'cause publication of weather reports has oeen banned due to the war. Daylight Saving Time will go Into effect on Febrary 9th, and we’ll bet at least half the workers hereabouts will arrive at the office late next Monday ■ m Quite a bunch of local men are going to register for Selective Service around the middle of the month, and if that weren’t enough, ws have a couple of national holidays thrown in.

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UNWANTED ACTIVITY

For a month with only 28 days, it’s surprising just how jammed full of acUvity February can be. Of course we're not predicting anything, but have any of you noticed how these whopping big snowstorms we get occasionally have a habit of making their appearance in February, so that besides worrying about income taxes, automobile use tax stamps, and all the other things that happen this month, it wouldn’t be surprising if we also had a bit of snow shoveling to do into the bargain. But we've got our

fingers crossed.

AT LONG LAST ....

After last week’s conference in Trenton, it appears that well get that long-talked-of canal before

. - - we realize it. War might be what and is owned by Frank VonColln Sherman said it was, but it does and Riymond Laurie. The blaze seem to have some redeeming feawas discovered at ten minutes i tures: Fifty years of talk and arafter midnight and the alarm gument for the ditch across the sounded by a couple who acci- tip of the county weren’t near-

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Heart of Mary of Immaculata, Pennsylvania, who for many yean have come to Villa Maria, Cape May Point their summer home, expect to occupy the new convent which is being constructed in Stone Harbor. It is rumored that Villa Maria will be raxed soon as the priest house on Cape Avenue has been. Neither confirmation nor denial of the rumor could be obtained this week. Four members of the aviation club which was formed Coast Guard air station several months ago by two Coast Guard officers have had their first taste of real flight instruction, it was revealed this week. The youths have each had one-half hour’s flying with an instructor. Ten Years Ago With the announcement that Cape May County valuations will be decreased $9,823,179 this year, increase in the county tax rate appears imminent despite a reduction of $60,000 in the annual budget effected by strictest economy measures by the Board of Freeholders. Edward L. Rice, county tax board secretary, revealed the new total valuations

as $89,497,867.

The Lafayette bath house and •tores on the Boardwalk between Jackson and Decatur streets were damaged by fife early this morning. The building was built for

dently discovered It while driv-

ing along the walk. .

At the February meeting of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce to be held in the Old Court House Building, Court House, on Thursday, February 18, at 8 p.m., the nominating committee will report their choice for the President to be elected for the balance of the year, succeeding the late John H. Beecher. The nominating committee is headed by Nathaniel Rosenfeld, Woodbine, and has as members, J. Murray Bunting, Sum$ Harbor, Dr. Eugene Way, Sea Isle City, and Charles Norton, Wildwood. Professor Lester A. Rodes, Most Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star for the State of New Jersey, will leave on Friday, accompanied by Mrs. Rodes and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips to attend a meeting of the rJastem Star at Camden on Friday evening. They later will motor to Oradeil and on to Westwood where Mr. Rodes will make his official visit to the Westwood

Chapter.

Twenty Years Ago The storm which swept the Jersey coast on Saturday last was the wildest known in twenty years, but the damage done to Cape May was slight in comparison with that of nearby resorts. South Cape May was completely surrounded by water, but, no damage reported. The plans for the electric speed line for Wildwood to Pennsgrove, thence via ferry to the new dock at Wilmington, Del., are completed. The distance traversed by the high speed line is 76 miles and

ly so effective as • the presence of the a few submarines off the coast. Anyway, once it’s built, we know it won’t be just for the

duration.

MAD SCRAMBLE Incidentally, the announcement that the canal will be started on or about March 1 (Golly, that’s less than four weeks away!) major victory for Sen-

first entered public life in New Jersey. The amazing thing to us is how several other public officials jumped on the band wagon as soon as they saw the project rise to fever pitch, and started sending out press releases giving themselves most of the credit for the canal. OBSERVATIONS: The half-mile of cars (on both sides of the . street parked along Pennsylvania avenue every day, mute evidence of the number' of workmen employed on the defense housing project . . . The hundreds of men employed on various defense projects in this vicinity . . . The way those who had the worst cases of war jitters on December 8 have come back to normal . . . The good work the Cape May Kiwanians are doing with their defense stamp camC gn . . . Already $2,814 has n invested in only four weeks . . . Signs of pre-spring activity around town as local folks start realizing there’s only about six more weeks until the annual spring rush starts . . .

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Cape fslanb Baptist Church Corner of Goerney Street and Columbia Avenue. REV. ROBERT D. CARRIN BOTH)AT, rXBXtJAKT 8 Bible School lOrBO A H Morning Worship 11:00 AJC. Baptist Training Union. (:4S P. M. Bvcntng Worship. 7:46 P. M. Group No. I of the Phllethla Clang will have a food Bale at the Acme Market Saturday, starting at 10 A.M. Mrs LeGates* group of the Phllethla Clans will have a tea at the parsonage Krlday afternoon at Z o'clock. All ladles and friends are InvUeo. A regular meeting of the Ladles' Aid will be held at the home of Mr- Lemuel Miller. SOI Franklin Street. Tuesday. February 10. at t P 't ALL ERR VICK MIEN ARB WBT.COM* TO OUR BBRVICBS.