Reduced Trolley Fares 96 Ticket* for $6 10 Ticket* for $1 8 Tickets for 60c

Sound Trip Ticket! to Sewells Point or Steamboat Landing 16 cent*.

VOLUME XXXIV.CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898.\ NO. 47 Every Night this Week-Prof. Calvin F. Cook and His Famous Minstrels-at Sewells Point

CAPE lArSJBOGRESS This Season Has Been a Verv Gratifrine Success TEE SEASIDE SPOT OF THE WORLD

cuUine and equipment*. Tlej arc filled «ltb the moel fuhionabl Hon from *11 part* of the countryho are leading factor* in private dal life, and man who have

Judging from prevent Indication! Cool Oape May 1* not *n Bering on account of the war. but li the recognliad leader among the aelad few aeadde reeori* which art profiting by It—or in aplte of it—which erer the caae may be. Oape May'* hotel* are filled and the charming town Uaalf 1* held eo high in the eetimation of eeadde rial tori that indeed of belie almat deeerted it la unuaually crowded, and crowded with the moat

i Ignorance pre i the beginning of the war In to the feenomely anticipated

preea and public through Indomitable energy a* i recuperate after the fatiguing gaiUea or ordeale of the winter month*. The drainage ryatem aa employed ere 1* the beat that can be procured, and the electric lighting la In a high •tale of parted Ion. The drinking water

ot our aea ooaat by ■

e much adrertlaed water* from j of modern Europe. The water large percentage of iron and lea* ru-kneea la reported from the change of water and diet >*n at any other aummer reaort, be It There la probably no oondltlon or •tage of human ailment that a abort real thla bracing.lnTlgoratlng aummeringplaoe would fall to benefit, while the facllitlea for resident treatment of those U1 hare been brought up to the moat •clenllflc degree of ezcellenoe. The medloel profession of this little city is

i Idiotic aUll-

nem did not boid sway among thla re•ort'a annual gunata, for if it bad, Oape May, to uae the vulgar parlanre, would have been "in the soup," instead of “in

anted properties. The bardmeat Idas really ought to be encaaed la glam, labeled and carefully •toted away in some muaeurn ot antiq-

nt has not yet spread

lUonera In the State, and they richly merit the numerous endorseita which have beec voluntarily bestowed upon them. The air and dimale, owing to the doee proximity to the capes, la unuaually balmy, erode and nd furnishes one of the Inks In the truly up-to-date completese»a ot Cape May as a -the-year-'round pleasure re-

Eut to return to my original contemla I’m of thla radiant and charming uses ot seaside and health resort*. Borne uninitiated persona have said that Cape May was sleepy, heavy, none were to see it now they would l forced to admit that it ha* vigorously i the supposed lethargic

degree of perfection 1 by any other seaside resort the entire world. Time revenea

r the proportions of what ml be oonttdered a gigantic and overwhelming walkover by seme of (fcpe May's

INTI SPIIEB WHIBL Items of a Personal Nature which will Interest AIL THE COTTAGE AID HOTEL GUESTS

jading hotels waa quite Urge, while on he beach at noon hour, the bather* rare Just as numeroua aa they had been any day this aummer, exduding probbe two last Bundaya In the afterall ardaty turned out In force and to the golf links and club bouse, ) there waa a large reception held and where a number of experts west

James P. Keleber, of Washington, is late arrival at the Stockton Hotel. Mr. A. Uarrett, of Wilmington, waa among yenterdayi arrivals at the Btock-

m.

Mrs. David McBurney came down yesterday and la stopping at the BtoekHoteh

picturesque peris ot Boo there New JerThe peace and gladness ot the ter possesses one more charm after ike* a ahort ramble or spin along delightful roada, the poeaeasl l would cause any dty to feel rightfully proud. Word* are inadequate to daacribe the scenic beau'iea of the surrounding country, and i

portrayal. The Boardwalk 1* in good oeodttxa. bat, although of goodly aise, la a

obliging. Oool Oape May I* alwayi too*, but Is unusually to this sea son, thereby offering s grand field for The amusement! are niunet nothing Immoral In auggeatlon la tolerated. The police and fire departmenta Insure the safety of the numtnhabitants, and, altogethar, Oape May may be truthfully said e highest dreiree of her wall-wlah. find now— I'to epouled on the grandeur and the glory of - The splendor of 111 turnpike roads, the beau Ilea ell its own; The nefanaes of Its country greet crops never fa The majesty, n of Its jell! re ere to Judge of the future b. the peat in order to calculate the tag glory and prominence of Oape May oat pci mem that spirit of prophecy which the meet famed of earth have yet had Imparted to them. This

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The mid-week festivities ere of the ,u*l order but were yesterday largely participated I" by the throngs of visitors, ere here enjoying the cool aea ee, which were wafted from oS the all day. Yesterday morning the

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the Lafayette yesterday sojourn by the tee. Ellis A- Abrams came to Oongreea 1*11 yesterday and joined relatives there for aa extended sojourn. William Welsh, Jr., registered at the Marine Villa yesterday morning, ' - ju, one of Philadelphia's most popular club and society en, la now a guest at the Stockton. Mr. and Mr*. Kuasell B. Chapman, prominent resident* of the Quaker City, t now domiciled at tho Marine VUla. Mr*. E. D. Ellcwen and Mrs. B. E. liswea were among those who registered from Philadelphia, at the Lafay-

ette yesterday.

Among yesterday's arrival! at the Windsor waa A Cathbert Thomas, a popular young Philadelphian, who joined other friends. Mias Emma Thornton, of Newborry, Maas, after spending nearly four weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. Towaaand VanMeter, has returned to her home. Mist Kate Murphy, of BC Louis, la a handsome yonng lady. She la e blonde, fan of fun, end is very fond of bathing end ell out of door sports. Her. P. Bohnelder, e prominent Lutheran pastor ot Pranklord, Philadelphia, la making a abort sojourn at the cottage of Bev. F. Wiachau, Oape May Mrs L. VanAntwerp and Mlaa France* O. Lea, of Philadelphia, were among yeeierdey'a erriral* at the Windsor where they joined Bev. end Mr*. W. T.

Manning.

Mlaa Martha Bapallver, a charming young lady from Philadelphia, has been the guest of Mlaa Pauline Wlachan fee several daya and baa enjoyed her stay

spaaka very fiatteringly of It* resource* and health giving qualities and its general surronndlngs. Mr. end Mrs. Edward J. Evan*. *ceompanied by their two charming chll dren are recent prominent arrivals at lb* popular Cbalfool* from Pittsburg. Mr. Geo. W. Weal, of Woodbury. N. J., U a recent arrival at the Glen wood. Mr. West la a prominent builder end baa extenrlve builneas ell through New Jersey. Mr. J. J. Burleigh, a prominent realdent of Camden, N. J., Is now stopping at the Windaor. Mr. Burleigh waa. at one time, trainmaster for the West Jersey Railroad, and la now one of the beat known electrician! in New Jersey. A popular social matron of New York Mil. 8. J. Newmon, ia now resting el the palatial Block ton. She Is aooompenied by her exquisitely beautiful daughter, Mlaa Florence Newman, who la one of the aoolal bode of the gay metropolis. Little WUlle block Ralston, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. G. William Linck, of Philadelphia, ia the iweeleat mile boy In Oape May. He look* cute In hi* bathing suit and goes into the water like a good Utile fellow. He is only three year* of age. The following Peace Commlaeioner* to eettle the future atatna between the United States and Spain are aelee<ed William R. Day, now Secretary of Bute, Cushman K. Davla, Senator from Minnesota and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, William P. Frye, Senator from Maine; Edward D. While, B. Supreme Court; and General Benjamin F. Tracy, former Secretary of the Navy. One of the meet widely known guests now regiriered at tho Windsor ia Mr. U. E. Bealey, of Philadelphia. He la the burg Plate Glass Company, and hi* offices In the Quaker Oily on Filbert Street are probably the fine!! in the city. He la en enthusiastic admirer and participant In out of door sports, but etpecl ally so of bicycling, tie take* the long ride from here to Cape May Court House early every morning, and the trip does not seem to tire him In the

least

Mr. Alexander E Harvey, who is staying at the Slooktoo with hit son K Wla tar Harvey, the expert golf player, has been coming to Cape May regularly silica the <l*y* it lac old Mount Vernon Hotel and It ia pleasant which happened at that famous old 1 telry. He la food of Cepe May and never failed to be a visitor In each I

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daya when Jonas

Miller, the grandfather ot the present Horace M. Cake, waa the proprietor. Mr. Harvey has with him thla year hli handsome turnout and la dally A former native ot Cape May, who

Mr. Reeves, who manages a very gold beating astabliahmenl, went Oape May when a young man an tablished himself In that western metropolis. He vlsite Oape May annually and la always greeted by a boat of friends who are always glad to aea him. Mr. Reeves, who la a brother of ex Mayor George H Reeves, ex Freeholder John W. Reeve*, and ex-Ocronar Swain ti. Reeves, la one of the beat known elllxena at Chicago, and lavery well spoken y the newapape.* of that City, tiia A. H. Reeves, and daughter. Mica 1 preaent staying

A Trulj EaloyabU IasI night waa again children'* night

ESTCBrATC GOLF TEA.

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One of the largest. If not the largest, rowda of the season attended the olnb ; Golf dun house yesterday

ie most lucoeaaful affair >e grounds, although all of the club daya bavo been successful, and the ladies have made them intereating end put forth their beet efforts to in tenet others. The affair yesterday waa In charge of Mr*. Elliot Rodgers, Mra. Hoaaoc Hepburn and Mrs. W. B. Rodgers, and that their efforts were rewarded waa fully attested by the large attendance. The interior of the house and the reception room waa tastefully decorated with yellow alters while the refreshment table* were also arranged with yellow decorsThe ladies who received were Mlsa Beetle Ayers, Mias Bue Gralg, Mia Carrie Bcott, the Misses Davisson and Miss Elisabeth Dilthworth Rodgers, who served tee* and other light refreshment* Daring the tea, which lasted from three until six, Prof. Morgan hta orchestra, from the Block!on. were In attendance and situated on the plana* In the rear of the club house played entertaining music, aa only he can. The llckt, dotted with the figures of the players, looked especially pretty yesterday, andthe long sword* of green with here end there e bright dreaa giving It e dash of color or s white costume looming up against the hack ground of Uue and grey sky, formed a picture that waa pleasant to look at. and that waa • delight to the lover of nature. Among those who enjoyed the afUrnooe'a festivities were: Mr. and Mr* Duncan Buxby. Miss Wood, Dr. Vansant, Mr. and Mr* William MacDonald, Miss Damon, Miss Jacoby, Mr* Soott, Mia* McGrath, John L Rogers, F. Klcbardaoe, Mr* J. F. Craig, Mr. Biapham, Miss Constance Wood. Mr* McKenna, Mlaa Marshall, Mlaa Davisson, Mlsa Edith Marshall. Mr. and Mr* J. »•_ E. Hildreth. Mr. and Mr* F. IL Boattuck, Paul Kelly, Captain Cosby, Mr. Tack, Mlaa Bchledt, Mlaa Teal, Mr* Thorn** ChanUey. Mr. and Mr* Edwin L. Spencer, Mlaa Beatty, Mr. end Mrs. William Price, Mr. Campion, D. C. Walnwright, W. Jacoby. Dr. Physlck, Mr. Bohlen, Mr. Blakely, the Misses Diamond. Mr* Corry, Mr. and Mr* Bpeocer Wright, Mrs. W. Rogers, Mlsa J. F. Jacoby, Joshua Shoemaker, Mr. Mol rein e, Mias Fair bank, Mra. Cambios, Mr* J. C. Curry, Mr. and Mr* J. Spicer Learning, Mlaa May Meroer, the Mlaaca May, Sue and Gertrude Craig, Mr. and Mr* Lou!* H. Ay era, Mr. and Mr* Devid Martin. Mr. and Mr* Edward Cook. Mr. and Mr*. Elliot Rodgers, Mlaa Bessie Ayer*, Mlaa Marlon Ayers, Mlaa Anna Boot, Mr. and Mr*. Thom** Eaatwick, Mlaa Trot Con-ad. Mlaa Mae Miller, Mlaa Margaret Blakely, Mlsa Ogden Mr* de Bracket ter, Mlaa Alice de Brack eleer, Mr* Sloan, George Meroer, Mlaa Mae Meroer, Mr* Carpenter, John H Sloan, Mlaa Landrnberger and Mr. Bell.

Mr* L. H. Ayrea broke her record yesterday and reduced her score to 62 The Board of Governors have purchased the grounds known aa ths.Club House property and it now belongs to the Cape May Golf Club. The Board also secured a five yean lease upon all of the praeent links with several new piece* of ground embracing the ball park and othor lot* Tomorrow will be children's day at there will be a chil-

FROLICS ONTimAND With The Surf Girls And Sand LIGHTS AID SHADOWS OF THE BEACH Tha 11.11. Frapp. Is Us. Tblag-Fmoas Cuium.nl and Folnud raragrapha

And endears them in wstory nooks. Fa fain to believe; With lu Incessant heave. It la not quite aa green aa it look* Breezy. High tide. Wild wave* Plenty of bather* Tbs water was choppy

Chris. Gallagher, In his red and blue bathing Jersey and accompanied by the imaeperablc box ot cigarettes, la an every-day visitor to the atrand, and la a great favorite among the girl* who find hi! company all that la to be desired.

Among the many dashing and Laly fascinating batbara who dally appear upon the atrand at the noon hour for a plunge In the surf are the Miase* Dougherty, three beautiful girls who would attract attention anywhere by their personal charms, but in a ba'hing ■nit they are especially alluring, and have no end of admirer* who eagaily avail the opportunity to escort thla trio Into the eurf.

It was an exhileratlng sight to see six young ladies and seven young men catch hold of hsnde nesr the boardwslk and dash belter skelter down the beach and Into the surf. Of course sevoral ot the young ladies fell as soon aa they struck the water, and aeveral of the young men picked them up, but managed to keep their beads under water aometime before getting them on their

lady and one of the moat attractive balhera upon the strand Is Mias Annls Swans, a charming Brooklyn girl, who lb loka ther* la no place like Oape May, and no enjoyment better than bathing. Robed in a handsome bathing costume of blue the pretty Annls Is admired by all.

anoe. For example, lei a man drti beer at Newport, publicly or openly, even In the suppoeed privacy of hit high-priced temporary homo, he literally done lor by this Ignoble act a may never hope to alooe an Ignorance which no morel qualities can qualify. Yet at this place beer la tha favorite tipple asd you can drink all you without committing anyone eay you nay. There la Irinka that are frowned on, but

atrand pleasures last year. One of them. Katharine U. Brennan, we are pained to bear. Is seriously ill at her home In Philadelphia. By Many Mrs. Brennan waa thought to possess the cultured and richast voice ot any lady In Phlladelphl* Though Mr. Lioehan la noi favored with ihe comit year, ytt. be saye, "I would not re five minute* at Gape May for a sole day at Atlantic City, or any slmileaort." Thank you, Johnl Hope hear you la some favorite song while

let's edge, gathering Increaaiog heath 1 strength where the exhilarating nlo breezes come watted In

Tux S*m» Mas. ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST Lorr—A Stick-Pin, haring two dli ood* and a ruby, and made in ll tape of a I wist. Finder return to Mr C. H- K., Star VU1*. Reward. y Council met laal night In aped in and ordered e note of M.OOO for months discounted. Thu la renewal of the balance One on a (12,000 note discounted m May. The regular Tnunday night hop at ie Slock ton will take place to-night, and gives every promise of being aa eo joyable aa ever with a large attendance nd no end ot dancing lo dance music ist only Prof. Morgan can play. The fanner* throughout Cape May county report that all crops are now looking well; that the proepecl* are excellent for late grains; that there will be fine crop of mlllcl; that late poutoea rlU be poor, they|being badly scalded; hat aweet poutoea are yielding wall; that there will be a like crop of litn. na, pears will not be aa expected. . aeries of Ublesux will .be given si Iron Pier on Saturdsy evening for benefit of the siok soldiers In Cuba 1 Porto Rico. A party of society leaden have the affair in charge. The of the tickets will be fifty cents an be purchased at the Cougresa and Stockton news elands, or of ! the member* of the committee In charge. Residents and non-realdenU of the oily and county of Cape May never had better chance to wltncee a fireLclass for each a triUllng amount trolley fare—than Is now on the stage at Scwella Point. The show la really worth 50 cents. More fun than yon can carry In a push carl to-night. Taka the trolleys at the Pier, dime for s reserved rocker

Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock the holiaaa meeting waa a spirited one, under the leadership of Evangelist BoswelL At 10 o'clock Rev. Edwin Hewitt, D |„ parlor of Tabernacle Church, Cam en, delivered an eloquent and very taking for his theme

OUT WITH TIE MTS. The Dav Wag One of the Most Delightful of the Year. PROIIKEIT GUESTS PARTICIPATE

Yachting at Sewells Point y »i not quite aa brisk as It has bean for ie last few days, but s Urge number ot tents, nevertheless, experienced fairly good basinet* Almost all the partial going out now, go out to either try their agility at crabbing or their patience at !, and they generally return with

At 2 o'clock Rev. G. B. Burnwood, of Philadelphia, had charge of the obUmeeting In the temple. Ai the sat 3 o'clock the Rev. George n, of the Fifteenth Street Church, Philadelphia, delivered a vary impresovc discourse to an appreciative audi-

Al 7 o'clock the e waa filled, and the meeting, under ie leader, Bev. W. A. Ferguson, was is of the most Intereetlng ot the entire day. Rev. J. W. Patterson, of Wealnlle Methodist Protestant Episcopal Church, made a ten minotes'speech, and was followed by solos by Mra. Alice Erdman and Mr* J. A. Fitch, ot PhUadel phi* The congregational singing waa conducted by Harry Seth, chorister of Harper's Memorial Church, PhlUdat-

weakfiah, hake or kingflsh, rock, Gout, blaokfiah end craha await the angler In the sounds, while, tor those who venture ont to see, fish, Urge see

«to be caught in Every yacht la thoroughly equipped for either crabbing or fishing, and every capttin u well experienced in the very art of knowing from whet sounds or Inlet the moel piscatorial prizes may be obtained. Martha wee out In the afternoon with Mr. and Mr* J. Abner Merscher, Miss Gertrude Mcrechcr, Mr. Frank C. Gruber and Mr. James Gruber, all well-known summer visitors to thto resort. The magnificently appointed yacht Melvin*, Captain Z. York, waa taken for the afternoon by Mr*. Lincoln Godfrey and a party of friend* and a sail indulged in, which, for lu novelty, retina unexcelled. _ The pretty little steam y*cht,Elcanor, s out yesterday afternoon with a very :rry party.. Mr. Christopher Gallagher, her owner, had, as bU guests, Mr. ~ sun emeu, » popular Lafayette Hotel isitor, and also several lady friends. The well-equipped yacht Vigilant, Captain B. Douglass, took s small party i the afternoon lor a short aaC over nod*. Among tuosc on board wA^H Mrs. LoudeuaUger, . and Mr* W. 8. Coleman, of New rk; Master Harry H. LoudeuaUger 1 Master John J. Clark. 'he Rev. Ur. Degan, the well-known clergyman here, waa over lo Holly Beach yesterday In company with aeveral clergymen and a large party of hilarious y oungster* They were In the yacht Horatio, Captain li. Smith, and when they returned were laden down with craha, Lillian, the pride of Onptadn “ Polky, was out with a small but very icrry party on board, among whom ■ere Mlaa Davison, Mr. Haney and his ttle fatally, and Mr. Field. They endeavored to approach the bar, and, as a natural consequence on such a rough day, were thoroughly soaked through. The Urgcet Individual party of the ntire season was out sailing from tha Point yesterday. Forty-five members, ., of the Girls' Friendly Society out for a sail, and three yaohta Immediately requisitioned to accommodate the throng. The yachts which were engaged wi ~

Lew Smith, and the Clover,Captain Walter Bennett. The merriest party of yesterday was undoubtedly that one which chartered mm odious yacht Emily, Captain L. Ware, and went Bailing over the sunwaters of the sound* Those In the party were Mise Gertrude Swift, Mies Elisabeth Hcnnsley, Romford Dorsey, Mias Relfsnlder, Mias Margaret er, Miss Laura S. Hopper, Mr. IL Boardman Hopper sod Mr. H. B. Hop-

contemporary they had ve that in laklng a trip lint they might aa wall lake an expire* train for the next world. They were eo egreeahly surprised by

_ ijoyeble sailing t crabbing party from the Wyoming • barked yselerday on the yacht Bern After e ahort but exciting trip they turned with sixty-eight crustaceans their credit. Thoae In the party wi Mr. and Mr* John Lynoh, Miss Ft Varnum, Mr* Hudson Mi*. H, Mlaa Sargent, Mr* Mlaa Halen Ga ... and Mrs. B. V. Lynch. Mr. and Mx. I eng The yacht Congress, Captain AlazU

Singer, and tha following persons were neder her chaperontge: Mr* I ecu, Mlaare Florence Leeti. VloU Leeti, Laura Hibfaa, Mamie Hlbba, Mamie Evans, Eva Evans. Katie llnmnhen. Pritchard, Mary Welkin* Mary

Whyte. Mary Twaodlc, MU* Mockeri, ■Mere Brim Kelly, Barak Patton. Rachel Water*. Fanny Elliott. Mlneia

Elliott. Katie MeFadden.

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