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Reduced Trolley Pares 96 Ticket* for $5 16 Tickets for $1 8 Tickets for 60c

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Jfcmnd Trip Tickets to SetceUs Point Steamboat Landing 16 cents.

VOLUME XXXIV.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1898.

NO. 11

Every Night this Week-Free Vaudeville Show at Sewells Point-Beginning at 8.3

BEAM ISLAHB Ml Admiral Dewey Captured It Last Week, THE ABIT firniEBED TO SIEGE.

Uudnd SpuUnU. A eoprrt£hl*d Ai»orl»tWl Fit*. <Jt•pktch from Mulls, Julj 8. rl» Uoof Konjt July 1*. “7*: The InaurgcuU on W.dnetd.j, Julj 6, r»ported Uul the Oenann (nnboet Irene, in BoWc Bay, refoned to permit them to attack the Bpenlarda os Grande lalaad. Baer Admiral Deircj prompt!/ deepalcheil the United Staten cn Raleigh and Ooocord to Inreetlsate the matter. Os entering Sable Bay the Raleigh opened Ore oe the forte, where upon the Irene ellpped her cable nod teamed oat by the other channel.

s nailing tor a eery pieaiant time daring the remainder oi their TlnlL While all rorte of azenaea are allowed the matter of etiquette at Iheseeabore ■ere ii a reserredoeea among our Tiniton which la only broken into after It mea known whether the new Tlaitor t proper non of person to associate the rery high daaa of people who annually nail thin resort. The social life of the week, may be lid to begin with the areata on Sunday, m a good way and os a good day. The greater proporUon of the rlaltora here

attending the Sunday morning aerrioea. t noon time they all go baththe bloc water of lbs Atlantic la >a name spirit at they do all the

hotels are the popular retreat for the Itora '

proi

In any

On returning to Manila the Irene explained that she Interfered-Hn the <

on beard. Admiral Dewey, howerer,

tonomy to the Islands and offered insurgents Inducement, to join the Spanish torees. Gederal Agolnaldo, the Insurgent leader, in reply said the orertureaof the Spanish commander came too late.

Washington, July 18.-The special

ed aftfr the War Board adjourned, was in until nearly 8 o’clock. After "m situation at Santiago for

that oar army should not wait any longer for an attest upon Santiago, but begin an assault by land and sea at

daring the week, to the rial tors who here been here for of different lengths. The dull times which suoceed Ourth hare now given way to of Intense social aotirtty, and a hand Cape May presents that life which raa peculiar to It la days which have eased. The hotels have as their guests, rlsl>n from every elate In the unloo, and t the oottages the families have rase proportions which are prevalent ere during the biggest days of the eee-

out bright and fair from behind s and spread Its golden rays over this resort, and at ones set the social agog. The morning concerts the attention of the greater pc

iL P. Tata, of Kverett, Pa., arrived at loagrees Rail last night for the season. Mrs. W. P. Swope, of Philadelphia, i among the late arrivtb at the Columbia Hotel. Charles Smith, uf Eleventh and Penn

d at the United Slates for a i

Mr. I. Murdock Dennis, of Baltimore, has joined his mother and sister at the Villa. He it a son of Judge 1 ur Dennis. . and. Mrs. L Learning Wiggins, of among the popular enjoying a lew weeks at a Jaek- » street hotel. Judge and Mrs. C. V. D. Jollne and >e Misses Jollne, of Oemdea, will arrive at Cape May next week to remain

Then

met to the end. Everybody stays close Lr bed until about nine o'clock la ornlog, and then there Is break By the time breakfast has base gnesta enjoy the mornjngoon-

gaietles of the evening. After d which Is usually at six or seven o'< , promenade along the Ocean t walk or a drive around the resort outlying datnota, ths gay and f

Percy Remington and John S. Wise, Jr., two wail-known young men In Philadelphia, drifted late town Tuesafternoon with the northeaster, very and hungry. They made their way here from Longport, H. J. fifteen-foot mlaqutto boat, after an cxdling

Percy Remington made a great hit In the Mask and Wig play last spring, taking the part of the oal la "Lillis Bed

DiH SMEE MEL Items of a Personal Nature which

will Interest AIL

THE COTTAGE AID HOTEL GUESTS

is better known under the aom ism of "Pork Bait" and la very fe ml ring flih stories- Not evao Gos B wworth, the Omaha cowboy, can b un la the letter role. Mrs. Howard Kemo and Mias LocUlw Kemp, of Philadelphia,

arrivals at

They have taken a pan merits

eeumn-er.

Mr. Balph Townsend, whose ant to MLa Daisy Godfrey maced Jeome time ago, am wadding will take place daring the autumn. la at Cape May visiting his fisnene, oottace of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Godfrey. Miss OqgJfrej Is one of the belks of the smart set here. of prominent Camden Repnblicans, who came to the Block ton last evening to attend the Republican Congressional Ooovection, which was held here today, and which cod win be bekl In Millville as originally called, includes WUOalhrall, who is an asplraot for Congresr; Dr. J. W. Frfibian. Thomas B. UaU, and Ex-Coroner Alfreds. Blake With them is A llliam R. Lindner, of Bryn Mawr, Pm Mr. Oath rail opered ' sadqaanerv at the Block ton yesterday. Mr. OockroflThomas, of Philadelphia, J the Lafayette summer. Mr.

Mr. & D. Hall, a well-known merchant of Loekport. N. T-, came to the Lafayette yesterday, and will spend a 1*» days by the sea. Mrs. C. B. Doneoeabe, of Wtaa ahlckon he ^rivals at the y, where ehe will Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Goff'and Miss •asie Goff are anmpg the 'wall known realdantf-w&> are passing

daty of that neighborhood, U enjoying I extended visit to the Windsor Hotel. Dr. and Mm. John H. Brin ton, bare

our regular cottager*, and was noted for hia hospitality and for the eminence of eat*. Among the prelater of the lo Church, of which be ie a demember. whom he entertained uch Doled ones as Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Keane. Arch Bishop Ryan. Bishop Horalman, of Cleveland, and Bishop Foley, of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus ( Eldredgv, of New York City, are vlsitia^ friends Is this city. Mr. Eldredge Is connected with a Urge department establishment of R H. Mecy A Co. In Gotham, and Is ed employee For e number of years be was the Clerk to OoL J. Seatoe, who was a wall known business iso of Philadelphia, and who for year* ad a braoch In Cape May. — " sdge U a son of of JameaS . ho formerly resided here, bat who for vasty year* past has resided et Spring-

ing at Ih

Dr. and Mrs. McBhmry, of Baltimore, who are among the popular guaota at the Lafayette, are wall-known In the ‘ OUy.

Unlveraity of PesaaylvaaU with ora, la a welcome vial lor lo the ■octal colony at Cap* May. MUa Godfrey, daughter of Mr. sad Mr*. Lincoln Godfrey, who are ootagers locktou avenue, was oo* of the

wadding at Bar Harbor last week A charming young Udy, Mlaa Eleenor Weddle, of Chrilloothe, Ohio, arrived at

joined to-morrow by Mlaa Oalmfield, of Mew York City, and taaaaat addition to

mUaiona to Mr. William T. Bate. Flaking Creek, and Re-Freeh older Jot W. Beers*, of Wart Capa May. as U Bepahttean mswbcrl of ths ooon Board of Begiatretlao sad Eteotion

The Ladies Yesterday Held Their Weekly Beoeption. THE TBCIKI ICE imVEH IMF.

Sat city. lain Walghlman la eolertalnWratar cottage, comer Beach >d Ocean a treat, a party of prominent guests. Including Mlaa Eva Hoyt, a wall-known reciely leader of Btamford, Conn., who bae attained considerable fame as a tennis player, Mi*> Fredericks Weasels, of Omaha, * talcnuslolan, who has a wtqnlng way boat of admirers; Mies Caroliie Nlehol, of Woroaeter, Mam., a sweet soprano singe', wh i U well-known In lew York and Philadelphia society; lias Greet Gillette, well known In New York society; Wister, of PnlmdelikU. COMMUNICATED.

held In the Bborehim parlor Throb air was filled by Mr. E. 8. Worrell. of the last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Worrell baa U for aa excursion on the Republic for July 10. the boat it to stop both at Cheater and Wilmingtor, the tlokeu are to be good to return at any time before August 2, Ike price it a for adults and 40 oenU for chllMr. Worrell baa 1000 adult ana 800 children's tickets, be also hi* 800 I It, tickets from the different boteU anliillag the holder to •1 per day rate, they were eeot to the fullowr: Bhorebam 100. ChrL too 100. Capa Houta 80. Sari 100. and Floral VtUa 00. A motion area made Mr. B- T. Htxard and seconded that

Club day at the Uolf Clnb la getting to be quite a social erect and yesterday ~tw the largest attendance since ' pleasant affaire were inaugurated. en attended and seemed to < the affair ee much aa the ladles The reoelvlng was In charge of Mrs. James Carry. Mrs J. F. Jocoby and Mrs John Bloan, and they were ably assisted by the following young ladle*: Miss Mae Mercer, Miss Ids Benlaet, Grace Lsndell, Mlaa Marie Fling, DoUy Roberta, Mias Shearer, Miss Emily Jacoby, Miss Trot Canard. The reception lasted from three until alx end after passing the hours In social he lad lee were invited to partake nob eon that of itself showed the entertaining ability of the ladles who provided ll. Among ihooe present were leotge McCreary, the Misses Biro, be], Mrs J. H. Davisson, the Mimes McCreary, Mrs Charles MoClond, Mrs Neveu, Mrs A B. Miller, Mrs. James M, E Hildreth, Mrs L. H. Ayres, and

Wood.

e first tournament for the Green oltue Cup will be pUjed by the emen on Saturday afternoon at 2 80 sad Indtcetiopa point to a decidedly lone oonlest aa already thirty member* have signified their intention of playing with more to be beard from. There will be ooe tournament played each week and the winner will be credited with S points; second, three points; third, two points and fourth, ooe point. The player having the largest number of points on the first day of Ootober will be awarded the cap.

ladles qualifying tournament has postponed from Saturday until Monday mofoteg at 10 80 and II la desired that an ladles'eater and help make the contest InUretUng. Mr F. B Sbrttuck has reduced his The links were crowded yesterday.

Mr L H- Ayres -looked quite natty yesterday In a bright red golf cost. New members this week are W. Brewer Wood and Dr. E. L. Vanaant. B. Wiatar Harvey on Monday last rake the link! record tor ooe round taking it in 41. The Bret tournament for the ladies will be held on Monday. August let, >me handsome trophies will be offered. REIS OF GEinm INTEREST

The card parties on the mornlrg trains to the city have begun. The County Board of Freeholder* House lo-dey. Cape May Goodsve, Independent OrOrder of Heplaeopha, wOl meet In regur session to-day. Prof. A. M. Loomis will open e dancing clam for the beeeCt of thorn who sab a lo learn the art. A racing Antwerp pigeon, labeled N. A, sm," came to the Pier Tuesday, and was captured by Mr. DenlxoL Charles G. Haliett will give away for the next ten deya the patent pillow ventilator which he is eeWng. Call at Baldin oottege. The yacht Arran, of Atlantic City, Captain Duncaam, weal ashore a; Cape May Point yesterday morning. Captain of the life saving crew. The yacht ’will be saved Tinsmith Charles A Swain la ona of ‘ Cap* May. and baa

Etiquette, when applied to log-beech, has been a thing There are unwritten lews, though, which It would behoove

she dona her bathing suit First, don’t hold a lave* of ] en friends. No matter what the mis at the resort, no matter who elm wait, take heed society while In your bathing The young won

lag suit ie of nhceml ty shorn of a great deal of modesty. Not that there is anything wrong with the modern bathing salt. It it fashion-

ie garment was not made for drees on the beaoh. Its abbreviated oomfort was designed tor waters of

If, however, the willful young wi Insists upon sunning herself upon the , there ere always ways of modifying here offence. Never pom t la the vaudeville soobretta So many girls have an Idea that an admiring aodienoe 1* fnnglng ths beach. They therefore proceed to give what they Imagine are

I enure time of the i ■Dm Sherwood reposted that see had ■calved SIS of Prof. Seeenet’s new

the wane la a fovorite pastime of these Impormtu performers Little rushes ide at the q rosters, followed by a retreat, aeoompanled by delicate

little are—ms

k exhibitions are father too much ie for tome of the summer girls. They prefer quiet prime and are found at every torn. Here, in full view of a crowded pier, e pretty girl it stretched length. She it endowed with elont feel, which (be kicks blithely is air as she chats mueby with her tore must think of sueh a girl! A Mule further a chic bloode. In jaunty attire stla hugging her knees, oblivious of the awarkwarduem of her attire. To fur.

1 conventional hoods the chews gum! Many well-bred girls fall into these habits simply from seeing others do the same thing. The laxity of the seaside chaperon la proverbial, and American ■sorts now compare with the French waidea In the gay and unoonvcatlonal aenee which abound. Tbt well-bred,' dignified girl knows rat repose la the hall-mark of good breeding. She la not of neoeealty a prude. Far from It- She simply knows > subiue her overflowing spirits She carnet this repose to the seaside 1th its aid snoocaafully curb* the

of the good quality of hts The Philadelphia Inquirer 1 * Capa

thea drifted out of right; the players did in the contests TUtj S k of it hare sea mythical team, ^ -

It Brings to the Beaoh a Touch of Gaiety. THE STOfil PUIED PEiffii

There wae a Gape May girl, Who had a little curl Right is a very proper place. But the went out In the rain And muchly to her shame Her golden hair was hanging down her

The high winds of the past few days are not dona a thing ' ie beach. While some have not moved D Inch others have been ireds, and others are Dapping in the ind with the ropes and pegs flying around In the air and threatening every minute to be reduced to atoms. The breakers were high .yesterday id lbs bathing waa very exciting While It was no day for aand bathera It just the kind of a day to go Is, jump around and have a good bate. A Urge number of people did and seemed enjoy getting knocked down and bufted around. "Oh, why should the spirit of poor mortal be proud,” reads a sign In front saloon, “whao you can get a good liver and onions for Are cents a plate." Dr. William Morey, of PulUdelphls, aired hit bathing suit on the beach yesterday morning and kicked a pair of trail developed legs around muoh deUgbt of the girl Though ire k

•Doe-

akin U

eo for the pieaenl he ia enjoying blame'f and at the same time adding to Uncle Sami war revenue by coosuAlDg large quantities— AM right, Doc, we won’t give you away.

cottages not many nights ago the hostess created a great sensation among ths guests by suddenly rushing breathin the room and exclaiming:

She allpa from her dressing-room Into ie surf. Bhe does not countenance diving from the aleps or pier, no matter i uch an adapt aha may b*. Bha

la, or do anything which will make ■bnaplcuoua. Bha simply baa a 7, healthy dip, and has Just as good ‘ 1 who baa Mof the re —New York World.

the Ospe. which eojoyea a Urge clientele he Monumental City, from which red 1U name. Mm. Harrison, the it propretreea, ia keenly alive to lbs manfold want: of the pleasure seekers who eovetyhc genial bran** of old Gap* May. anS for this reason there la nothing that on* can daaire after one item tha portals of this hooutlke bouM that la not supplied. There an broad hall ways within and spacious porches it, from which vistas of the ocean may be seen and enjoyed at all houm of the day. Eomm Cm Mat Wav*. I was glad to read la your o

pie who enjoy good baseball do not mind baying tickets and going every day, but do object to being trifled with as wa were last year. I understand ‘ t the ottyfurpurpoae every year. If to, I believe the taxpayers were defrauded last year, es U wa Injury to Cape May Instead of an ad-

mornlng, aged 87 yearn. Hu cause of death It said to have bean ulcerated from which be had bean auf-

larga sum of mooey from bis great unda, the late Judge Edmund L. B. Wei The funeral win ocour tomorrow frt la late rendasxw In Waat Papa May. Than la do twrtneaa man In Gape May who gives closer attention lo the beet interests of hla patron* than Mr. Oherta* A Bwain. who makes a spanUnTuad. copper, atee, black aad gal-

as just i

hangar and dismay from a down throats and all protested thel >oe- ’T Insist," sold lb* ho ; some one haa a red undershirt aad she glanced searching!/ at ■very lady In the room. This Urn ladies began making denials, a oiamor arose, la the midst of wUah the jaleaa was beard to aayi "I know that me one has a red undershirt o iuae I have ooe on myself." For so early in the eesnon the I certainly presents a dirty appearance. At high tide mark pile* of sea weed, burned wood and other rubbish are ■cattered from the Stockton to the Windsor, while watermelon rind, dead i, clam shells and other refuse line the lower pari of the aeada aa far aa the eye can reach. Somebody ought to reHave you noticed the girls' mllor hats? Han you noticed the little band of dirty blue ribbon with the name of one Uncle Sam'a Mg fighters on It. They are bands taken from the cap ol i who la any fighting the good fight, and the girls flaunt them I know a real man air" Ihri makes us eUy-at-homas teal like crawling In a hole and pulling the hole la after us. The college man baa always the beau Idas! of the summer girl, but this aeston college pint are eon. spleuous by their absence, and Chawlej gets weal atwoag walking awound L links and playing golf. The girls Ih have the largest collection of bauds bends from the biggest warships Is looked upon with envy by her sisters [anted as a vary fortunate girl. Bo far aa 1 hare noticed emblems of the Cushing, Indiana, Yale, New York, Baltimore, Hamilton, Gloucester, Iowa, Brooklyn aad Texas. The boys of the ■rose are not forgotten either, aad I earing for the front they nost strip their coats of buttons, whteb the girls hare made Into bat pins, and divest their cap* of tbair regimental emblems for their Meade and

Whenever I see a girl in auob at outlandish and Indecent rig aa that,’ •aid aa old lady on tha beach, pointing rather pretty girl lo a striking bathel ]o«l Ilka slapping 'Bo do we, mattame," sola young men lab

Two jolly looking fat m

quite a MU Both of the old fellosrs eeemed I how fcaay they looked, aad al ed to enjoy it aa much as the re

"Bay, John." aald one, "whan your children grow up aad aes you they will

laugh thamaelvea to death-"

"Oh, I don't know," mid John, "you're ao BepoUo Belrloere you reelf. Then they eock other la Ih riba, had a good laugh aad enjoyed

Hit Prtvads CUlin teat Ha WOl

Tuesday morning and decided th vllle should be the place. J menta hare been made to ] Y. M. C. A HaU. The I have been kceplni but now ire can a the next candidate for Ot nominated in Mill vllle. Miu-toxx, N. J., July ifl - man Henry C. Loudenslager, who h . y,, Hew J yean, will bate pi

a at the Convention,

the tupportera of Mr. I >e following, which they claim hi bow on the DM baMot. infle*. Total. 1

Total 415 850 The Convention waa first arranged to s bald tn the Academy of Music ia thll ty, but the destruction of that buUdlafi by fire caused a change to Ospe May. This change, howerer, was ■■■■eeri.me. tory to many In tha party in the Iowm counliea, aad Chairmen Armstrong notified the secretary that tbs oonrentioa would be bald to this dty. Train for tha Convention will Iters foot of Federal street, Camden, tomor. nw mrralng at 8 >0 and after tha Ooaentlon will proceed to Cap* May. CAI'K HAT rOWT. Mr*. Jones, of Carroll County, lid., i a lade arrival al the Bhorebam, The Her. F. H. Argo, of Fox Cham, Pa.. Is regestered al the Bhorebam. i lMrs. John Wsnsmsker and Mr*. Barclay Wsrburton are occupying ths Harrison oottege.; A C Applaganh, of the Pint Baptist Chorcfa, of Hontlagdou, Pa., la at tha Bhorebam for the season. A meeting of the Executive rw-lt-•e of the Christian Endaevor will be held la the Sboreham Saturday evauiiw Miss Anna E. Lappin and sitter, Miss Ithar, are making their annual rWI the Cape Bourn They will remaia three weeks. Tha Blackbounu'a, of Philadelphia, who are registered at the Bhorebam, the distinction of bring ooe ol bring one of the oldcat English famibm in the United Slates. They are down ‘ w a pro!reeled visit. The Boys’ Brigade in full dross uniwm were reviewed by Cape James B. ilgger, of Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday. The boys spool the morning in aa up in order to make thrir bast for the Captain. OspL B_ a of soldierly bearing, aad a In tba United BUta* regular army.

Fox Chase, Pa—Bev F H Argo. Philadelphia—Mrs Sarah B Black, bourne, Miss H B Blackbourus, Mlaa EL BlackDourne. Huntingdon, Fa—Mr* A C Apple garth, Mr A C Applegarth, Mrs B B enroae. Union Bridge, Md-Mn Bsohari B Cape May—Mrs Deborah Ehteadge Mr Woodruff Eldredge. ~ odeo, N. J.-Mr B fl Eldredg*.

On* ot the m school* in the country. Special fattenlion given to backward and timid pup Night aasltlanoa rendered cheerft and without charge. The location a mends a beautiful view of surround mountains and valley. The t

Moral’and

NOTICE. ‘Sirs distribution, and can be had by apply .w- v-.-i .«■—

UmBTAKT HOTEI. The very excellent Van ville Entertainment whld being given at SeweD’a P< every evening will be gl also in the afternoons li four to five o’clock. The tertainment, of course, wfl 1 free to all who may visit