OCEAN CITY SENTINEL. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1893. We shall be glad to receive items of news and communications of interest to this community and our readers everywhere. All communications should be accompanied with the full name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but a guarantee of good faith.

LOCAL NEWS.

The electric cars have been equipped with headlights.

Breckley & Jeffries, fishermen, se-

cured 1,000 pounds of fish on Thursday's trip.

R. M. Arthur, wife and child, of Philadelphia, were among the Wesley's prominent guests.

Steamboat travel was particularly heavy on Saturday. The electric cars reaped considerable benefit from it.

I. G. Adams contemplates placing a dynamo in position at the Casino, to supply the power for his electric lights.

Our street cars should be provided with alarm gongs. This is an absolute necessity in order to prevent accidents.

The authorities should put a stop to the practice of bathing, in a nude state, indulged in by boys at the point of beach.

The passenger elevator at the Brigh-

ton is a drawing card to many invalids who are too weak to walk up and down stairs. William D. Whitaker, of the well known Bridgeton building firm of Whitaker & Company, is recreating in Ocean City.

Lorenzo Rienzo, an Italian 20 years old, was committed on Saturday by Justice J. B. Ryan, of Hammonton, for an unnatural crime.

Ex-President Harrison and party on Saturday night witnessed a performance of "The Private Secretary" at Congress Hall, Cape May.

The first in a series of high class

concerts, vocal and instrumental, was given on Sunday night at the Stockton Hotel, Cape May.

Frank Piers, of 232 North Twentieth street, Philadelphia, will occupy Harry Sutton's cottage during the month of August. R. Curtis Robinson, agent.

Parker Miller is having an attachment made to the water company's mains, and hereafter will depend upon that source of water for domestic purposes. William Bettle has been elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the West Jersey Railroad to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas H. Dudley. Peter McGee, of Philadelphia, was fined $7.50 by Mayor Wright, of Atlantic City, Monday, for holding a woman under water until she gasped for breath. Mrs. English, a guest at the Brighton Hotel, Atlantic City, was on Saturday rescued from drowning at the foot of Illinois avenue by Life Guards Gifford and Parker. The moonlight excursion of the Yachtmen's Association occurred Friday night, and was a great success. A large number of people enjoyed the delightful sail on the bay. An excursionist was overcome with the heat on the beach this morning. He was an elderly man, and imprudently exposed himself to the sun's rays for a long time. A party of folks from the Traymore engaged a four-horse coach on Thursday night and had a pleasant moonlight drive around town to the merry jingle of sleigh bells. The residence of the employer of Jennie Moore, the thieving servant girl, was erroneously given as 713 Asbury avenue, when it should have been in the rear of 613 Asbury. John S. Van Gilder, a prominent citizen of Knoxville, Tenn., has left the land of Dixie for a glimpse of Northern seaside life, and will remain in Ocean City for a short time. H. F. Blackwell went to Atlantic City all the way from Texas, for the purpose of paying Recorder Leedom $12.50 for the privilege of star-gazing from underneath the boardwalk. Ex-councilman Timothy A. Byrnes, of Atlantic City, received notice on Saturday of his reappointment as an Indian Agent. He will leave to-morrow to take charge of the Uintha Agency. Ebenezer Adams, the prominent Philadelphia business man, was in Ocean City Thursday with his wife and family. They will shortly take rooms at the Brighton for the season. Mrs. Henry L. Elder, 75 years old, of No. 2003 Pacific avenue, Atlantic City, dropped dead from heart disease yesterday. An alarm of fire in the neighborhood caused the fatal attack. A quiet wedding took place at the M. E. Parsonage Sunday evening when Daniel G. McDowell, of Millville, was united in marriage to Miss Kate R. Brown, of Weymouth, Rev. W. A. Massey officiating. The Atlantic Coast Steamboat Company will run a late boat from Ocean City to Longport to accommodate Atlantic City visitors who wish to remain for the evening services in the Auditorium. Early morning bathing has become quite a fad here this season, and every morning young folks are seen sallying forth to take their matutinal dip in the ocean. Not alone is this pleasure confined to the sterner sex, but finds quite as many devotees among the fair swimmers.

Miss Edith Addis, of Philadelphia, while bathing Sunday at the foot of Virginia avenue, Atlantic City, got be-

yond her depth and was being swept to sea, when her calls for help attracted

the attention of Life Guards Repp and Mills, who put out in their boats and succeeded in bringing the nearly drowned girl to shore, when she was resuscitated.

Charles Cross, of the Excursion House, placed his new piano organ in

position Saturday noon, and now the frequenters of this place of amusement will be treated to music of the better class.

John M. Campbell on Saturday purchased the plant of the Atlantic Journal Publishing Company at Sheriff's sale for $1,075. The above sale makes Mr. Campbell the sole owner of the plant and paper.

The anxiety of the applicants for the Tuckahoe post-office has been set at rest

by Postmaster General Bissell appointing Otis S. Madden, Wednesday, to the position of postmaster of that lively little town. The Borough Council of Anglesea on Friday night passed an ordinance imposing a license fee of $5 upon peddlers

and hack drivers. The borough will derive a revenue of about $60 yearly from this source.

William T. Barber, manager of the Atlantic Coast Steamboat Company's

line, who was removed to the Cooper Hospital, Camden, a short time ago, has so far improved as to be able to sit up for short periods. James E. Taylor, Superintendent of the South Jersey Railroad, was in town Saturday for the purpose of ascertain-

ing what amount of money could be raised here to assure the extension of that line to Ocean City.

Life Guard Ingersol succeeded in rescuing Miss Mary Larkins, who lives on South Illinois avenue, Atlantic City Sunday. She had gone too far out in the waves, when she found herself

sinking and called for help.

An engine and tender on the new South Jersey Railroad was derailed, turning bottom upward, at Winslow Junction, Monday morning. The embankment, which had not fairly settled, gave way. No one was hurt. A very fine entertainment was given by the guests of the Lafayette on Saturday evening, consisting of tableaux, charades and music. "Taking the Veil," "Sweet Sixteen," "Rock of Ages" and "After Marriage" were among the finest representations. Sadie Burns, a child of about ten years, was seized with fits on the beach

near Thirteenth street, Friday morning, and removed to a neighboring cot-

tage, where she recovered. She had come down from Vineland with her mother.

The Atlantic county Board of Freeholders Wednesday awarded the con-

tract for the new cells in May's Land-

ing jail to the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company, of St. Louis,

for $8227.27. The work will now be actively pushed.

Benjamin Franklin, of the firm of Haupt & Franklin, civil engineers,

Philadelphia, has rented Mrs. Allen's Central avenue cottage, near Fourth street, and will take possession to-mor-

row. The property was rented through the agency of R. Curtis Robinson.

There has been considerable misunderstanding in regard to the rate of fare on the Atlantic Coast Steamboat Company's vessels. Tickets, good to go and return the same day, are sold at the office and on board the boats for 25 cents, and ten day tickets for 40 cents. P. C. Atwood, wife and family came from Beach Haven in their beautiful new yacht, the "Alfaretta." Mrs. Atwood's father is very sick. His daughter, Mrs. Harry D. Smith, Central avenue below Twelfth street, with whom he is stopping, is looking for his death at any moment. A disease-breeding pool of stagnant water is reported to us as being located at West avenue and First street. Some of the residents in that locality are compelled to use deodorizers in order to overcome the stench emitted. The Board of Health should take prompt action to abate the nuisance. Carrie Terpin, the colored cook at the Grand Union Hotel, Atlantic City, had a narrow escape from death yesterday. Her clothing caught fire from the range and were entirely consumed, but Mary Martin, her assistant, pulled the burning garments off the woman before she was seriously burned. Mrs. Mary McDonough, of Philadelphia, relict of the late James McDonough, of the old district of Moyamens-

ing, died here Tuesday morning of general disability. The remains will be

taken to the residence of her son-in-law, Thomas McDonough, 1907 Norris street, for burial. Deceased was in her 82d year. Receiver John Hood, on Thursday held the closing sale of the effects of the defunct Merchants' Bank, at Atlantic City. Farcical amounts were paid for worthless claims, representing thousands of dollars. One claim for

$15,000 against the American Financial Association, of Philadelphia, brought 25 cents.

People who think the mail between here and Atlantic City is too long in transit are probably unaware of the route. In the morning, mail from Ocean City is forwarded by rail to Newfield, whence it goes over the Atlantic

City branch of the West Jersey to its destination. In the evening, however,

it goes right through to Philadelphia, and thence to Atlantic City.

Seventh street, between Wesley avenue and the ocean, is in a wretched

condition, a number of ugly chuck holes existing, which are a menace to

travel over that thoroughfare. Espec-

ially is this the case in the neighborhood of the Brighton Hotel. The Street Committee of Council should take cognizance of this matter and apply the remedy before an accident occurs.

Parties contemplating having their

houses moved to new locations, or elevated and rebuilt will save money by corresponding with Abel D. Scull, builder and general house mover. Houses moved in any part of the county. Address A. D. Scull, builder, Thistle cottage, Ocean City, N. J. Largest stock of wall paper and decorations in South Jersey at R. R. Smith's, Sixth and Asbury, at Philada. prices.

Alfred Moore, of Germantown, Pa., was rescued from the surf Friday at the

foot of New Jersey avenue, Atlantic City, by Captain Clark. He was a good swimmer, but had gone out too far, and was attacked with cramps, when his cry of "Murder!" attracted the attention of the Captain, who jumped into the water, and, swimming out, succeeded in getting the man safely to shore. Mrs. J. H. Schank, who is registered at the Brighton, has so far recovered from her illness as to be able to dispense with the use of an invalid's chair, which was used in moving the lady from place to place, and has expressed the same to her home in Philadelphia. The afflicted lady now moves about with but little assistance. Mrs. Schank is loud in her praise of Ocean City as a health-restorer. Charles Walters, who resides at Harrisburg, but is now visiting in Atlantic City, in attempting to board a moving train at the Philadelphia depot, that place, Monday, slipped and was in iminent danger of being thrown under the wheels, when he grabbed the car railing, and though dragged over half a square, succeeded in retaining his hold until the train was stopped. He was badly bruised and had a suit of clothes entirely ruined. Jean Belle, the 12-year-old daughter of Dr. W. A. Davis, of Central avenue and First street, who has been ill for some time, is in a precarious condition, but slight hopes for her recovery being entertained. Dr. A. M. Mecray, the

head of the medical staff of the Cooper Hospital, Camden, was called in con-

sultation Saturday, the result of which was unfavorable to the young patient's recovery, the disease having taken on the form of kidney trouble. Jacob Schuff, Ocean City's jovial, accommodating baker, met with a painful accident recently, which, but for prompt action upon his part, might have proved serious. He was passing through his bake house, when he overturned a kettle of boiling water which was hidden from view by a large bucket, the contents spilling over his right foot and scalding that member in a painful manner. Dr. Waggoner was called in and dressed the scald, which is now doing nicely. H. S. Foster, of Millville, who has been visiting in Ocean City for some

days past, was taken sick last week, and his condition became such that it

was deemed advisable to have him re-

moved to his home, which was accom-

plished on Sunday afternoon. His wife came on and accompanied her afflicted husband. Heart failure is the cause of the gentleman's illness, and a fatal termination of the attack is not unexpected. It will be remembered that Mr. Foster superintended the erection

of the electric light poles and placing the wires in position in this city.

Arrested on Suspicion. No little surprise was created in our town Sunday when it was whispered around that two colored men were under arrest, charged with arson, and were safely locked up awaiting a hearing before the Mayor. Upon our reported following up this information

the following facts were gleaned:

Shortly after the destruction of the merry-go-round building of I. G. Adams on the morning of June 12th last, suspicion of incediarism having been aroused upon investigation into the

cause or origin of the fire, Council de-

cided at a special meeting to take measures to ferret out and bring to justice the guilty parties.

With that laudable end in view, counsel was taken with the Borough

Solicitor and soon a detective from Camden named Charles Lyman was set to work to unravel the mystery. When the detective reported to the Mayor for duty, he was placed in possession of certain clues which seemed to incriminate certain parties, but upon running them out found them unfounded. He then went carefully over the ground, and after convincing himself that he had struck the right trail, started out upon a totally different plan. Soon the suspected persons were located and shadowed, their every movement closely watched by Mr. Lyman, who never for a moment lost sight of the suspects. Upon the new-found evidence, the Mayor issued warrants on June 27th for Charles Edmundson and Samuel

Brown, both colored, of Atlantic City, and armed with this formidable docu-

ment, the detective bided his opportunity, at the same time keeping Marshal Conver and Mayor Moore informed of the progress he was making.

Things remained in status quo for several weeks, when it was decided that the serving of the warrants should take place on Sunday morning. Marshal Conver, with whom an understanding was had, repaired to Atlantic City upon

that day, where he was met by Detective Lyman, and together they made the arrest. In the afternoon the two prisoners were safely landed in Ocean City and in the evening were given a hearing before Mayor Moore, who, feeling that the evidence was insufficient to hold the men, released them on their own recognizance. Previous to the conflagration the accused men were employed in the construction of the electric railway, but left here immediately after the fire. This, coupled with the fact that they were well supplied with money, strengthened the belief that they knew more about the matter than they were disposed to divulge, led to their surveilance and arrest, but their apparent straightforward story of their whereabouts and actions previous to and after the fire convinced the Mayor of their innocence, there being no proof to the contrary, and caused their release. This leaves the mystery as deep as ever, and it is now doubtful if the true cause of the fire's origin will ever be known. ATLANTIC COUNTY GLEANINGS. News Notes Gathered Through the Villages for the "Sentinel." ABSECON. Alpheus Loper and wife, of Woodruff and William Garton and wife, of Friendship, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Long. PLEASANTVILLE. Ezra Johnson, who was taken to an asylum about one month ago, was thought to be improving, but while out for a walk Friday afternoon he ran away from his nurses. His whereabouts are unknown. Miss Rachie Adams is very poorly. Rev. Ezra Somers and wife, of South Amboy, Rev. J. L. Watson, of Barnsboro, and Rev. Mr. Patterson, spent a few days here last week helping in the woods meeting. It closed Monday evening last. Miss Laura Reeves gave a party to quite a number of her young friends on Saturday evening. A very pleasant time was enjoyed. Willard Adams and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with his father, J. R. Adams.

Mrs. Susan Hanes and daughter Liz-

zie spent last week in Brigantine. George O. Adams and wife, of Ocean City, came over Sunday afternoon and remained until Monday with his father, Mr. James R. Adams, who is very ill. Mrs. Phebe Smith, of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Peter Adams. Mr. Joseph Adams died Wednesday morning, 26th ult., and was buried Friday morning, in Salem cemetery. Services were held in the church. Rev. J. Angelow preached a very touching sermon. BAKERSVILLE. Luther Adams and family, of Philadelphia, are visiting relatives in this place. Miss Edith Tilton, of Philadelphia, is the guest of her grandmother, Mr. C. L. Tilton. Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Gehring are entertaining a party of friends from Philadelphia and Washington. The mass meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society at Pleasantville on Thursday evening proved an interesting occasion. The addresses by the returned delegates from the National

Convention were appreciated by the vast assemblage. Though our society

is young, Bakersville sent a delegation of nineteen to Pleasantville. A few years ago, when the New Jersey Legislature enacted a law permit-

ting property owners to remove fences from their farms on public roads,

did they foresee the nuisance which pedestrians are compelled to suffer? Fields and gardens are plowed to the edge of the sidewalk, tearing up the formerly hard, turfy strip between fences and

sidewalk. In addition to this, briars and other rubbish are raked into the

road to become entangled with the skirts and feet of passers. The wheelmen who daily pass through our village is another menace to the hard sidewalks. Bicycle riding is universally admired, but in our town the

sidewalks should not be sacrificed to the inconvenience of pedestrians.

PORT REPUBLIC. Captain John Abbott, son and sister, have returned home after enjoying a trip in his vessel. Captain Uzz Endicott and wife spent a few days at home recently.

Miss Annie Cavilier returned home on Friday evening.

Rev. C. W. Livezly's son and two daughters are visiting Miss Amanda Blake. We are glad to see them again. Vincent Lake spent Sunday with Mrs. John Huntley. Ralph Ashley is spending a few days at home.

Harry Higbee has returned home from Coney Island.

Charles Abbott has a new bicycle. The contract for painting the church

has been given to Edwin Frambes, of Philadelphia. The work is to be begun

September 1st, and we hope to have a fine looking place of worship. Horace Rose is quite sick. Mrs. Millie Bates is visiting her mother, Mrs. Joel Rose.

Mrs. Cyrene Cooper came home on Saturday.

Mark Adams is now employed as a nurse in a hospital in West Philadel-

phia.

Sallie Tomlin and Richard Brown spent Sunday at Port.

Elsworth Johnson is with us still and we will be sorry to lose him.

Captain Harry Bowen came home last week.

Captain Samuel Huntley started for another trip on Tuesday, after spending a few days with his family. Miss Ella Collins is making a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins. Master Fred Jackson, of Philadelphia, is visiting his cousins at Captain Lewis Blake's. Thomas Turner's house is nearing completion. William Krouse has had a handsome house recently erected on the finest situation on the north side of Nacot Creek. A FURNISHED COTTAGE AT PUBLIC SALE.--Will be sold on Saturday, August 5th, at 3 o'clock (sharp) on the premises at the corner of Third street and Ocean avenue; will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder, subject to a claim of $875. Conditions made known by G. P. MOORE. BRICK! BRICK!! BRICK!!!--Orders for brick left at Thorn's hardware and furniture store or at Glenn Cottage, 8th St. and Haven Ave., will receive prompt attention; or with Abel D. Scull, contractor and builder, Thistle Cottage, Central avenue, above Seventh St. 5-11 FOR SALE OR LEASE.--Ocean front lots; bay front lots; also lots in most desirable locations. GEO. HAYDAY, Atlantic City. Or R. R. C. ROBINSON, Sentinel Office. Services at the Auditorium. Bishop E. G. Andrew, D. D., of New York City, one of the leading Bishops of the M. E. Church, preached in the Auditorium Sunday morning, when an unusually large congregation greeted him. He took his text from Colossians iii: 23-4. Bishop Andrew at the outset said that nowhere in the New Testament could there be found passages of scripture that condemned slavery, and yet the outcome of the New Testament's teachings showed clearly that slavery was wicked in the sight of God and man. The speaker remarked that the different kinds of service we are called upon to perform, whether mental or otherwise, was a necessity to keep the machinery of life in action. The sermon, all the way through, evinced a trend of thought of the most wholesome character, all bearing upon life's duties. The Bishop concluded his remarks by saying that these activities were to fit us for the future that awaits us in heaven. Though, said the Bishop, God has been pleased not to reveal heaven to us in its entirety, yet he has lifted the veil sufficiently for us to see that it will be a community of just people--of those who are affectionate, of those who are

obedient and of those who are full of activity.

The sermon was delivered in the reverend gentleman's usually earnest manner. It was practical, full of thought, pathos and encouragement, and those who were present were fur-

nished food for reflection.

The words of the text were used by Paul in his address to the slaves at Colosse, and were made to apply to the present age when unfaithfulness and discontent with our surroundings in

this world are blasting the life of many a promising young man.

Bishop Andrews addressed the congregation again in the evening, and made

a deep impression upon his hearers, who felt that it was good to have been there. The Bible class held its usual session in the afternoon at 2.30.

Reduced Rates from Atlantic City During the Camp. Realizing the importance of drawing as large a crowd here as possible during the continuance of the Ocean City Camp Meeting, the progressive men at its head have succeeded in making arrangements with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to issue special excursion tickets for travel between Atlantic City and Ocean City. It is proposed to place on sale at Tennessee avenue, Atlantic City, a 25 cent ticket, which will entitle the holder to transit to Longport over the electric road, thence to Ocean City over

the boats of the Atlantic Coast Steam-

boat Company, and from the pier to desirable the camp ground via the street rail-

way, and return over the same route.

These tickets, however, will be valid

only on the trains leaving Tennessee avenue at 7.41 a. m. and Longport at 5.23

p. m. This will give excursionists an

opportunity to attend all the day services at the Auditorium, and return after their conclusion. The tickets will not, however, be sold on Sunday.

It now costs a traveler between the points named fifty cents for the round

trip. Under the new arrangement ten cents will go to the Pennsylvania Rail-

road Company and fifteen to the steamboat company, while the trolley

road will carry the passengers to and from the camp grounds free. It is

thought, however, that many will take the cars and ride over the road; so no great loss will be felt. Acting manager James W. Lee, of the steamboat company, and Rev. Wesley Lake have been in consultation with Division Ticket Agent Hackett relative to the matter, and arrangements have been made with the railroad company. It will doubtless aid greatly in bringing a large number of people here from Atlantic City, and much interest is felt in the matter. Property owners of the Mt. Vernon settlement, on the outskirts of Cape May, have decided to incorporate as a borough.

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OWEN H. KUDER, 408 Seventh Street, (near Asbury Avenue) BOOT and SHOE MAKER REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. HOTEL LAFAYETTE. Delightfully located, right on the Beach. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Fifteen years' experience in first-class hotel business has given the present proprietors the expert knowledge of how to cater to the comfort of their guests. For terms, rooms, etc., address the MISSES CRETH, Ocean City, N. J. **THE TRAYMORE** A LOVELY SUMMER HOME SITUATED ON THE BEACH. BROAD VERANDAHS, Appointments first-class. MRS. A. C. HYDE. WESLEY HOUSE, Cor. 8th St. and Wesley Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. This house is delightfully located on a wide avenue a few feet from the ocean. Accommodations first class. Terms reasonable. Open all the year. A. E. COLE, Prop'r. VANDALIA HOUSE, Central Ave., between 7th and 8th Sts. Ocean City, N. J. Now open for the season. S. BURLEY, PROP. THE EMMETT, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Now open for the reception of guests. For terms, etc., address Miss M. A. BOYLE. ALDINE COTTAGE, (Thirteenth Season) Wesley Ave., near Ninth St., OCEAN CITY, N. J. Located near the beach and depot; fronting the ocean. MISS H. HEISLER, Proprietress. THE PERENNIAL, 808 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Home-like in every particular. Centrally located. Two squares from the ocean, depot or post office. Fishing, boating and sailing wharves within a few minutes walk from the house. JOS. O. DOWN, Prop.

ALLAIRE COTTAGE, Cor. 9th St. and Central Ave., (Formerly Sixth St. and Central Ave.)

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MRS. A. B. RANCK.

FIDELIA COTTAGE,

Cor. 4th St. and Central Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J.

Location Delightful. Full view of Ocean and

Bay. Terms reasonable. Open for the Season.

MRS. WM. LAKE, Proprietress.

LEAMING HOUSE, Avalon, N. J., WILLIAM A. MANAHAN, Prop'r. Erected and furnished this year. It is the most admirably located hotel on the New Jersey coast for sportsmen. It is near the Avalon end of the magnificent Horseshoe Railroad Bridge crossing Townsend's Inlet. Nothing is needed that a fisherman, gunner, oarsman, or lover of sailing can desire. The table will be supplied with the best. A respectable, comfortable family hotel. Frequent motor trains.

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J. S. RUSH,

HOUSE and SIGN PAINTER,

Ornamental work of all kinds done at the lowest cash prices.

Residence and Office: Eleventh Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City

JOHN BROWER, Painter and Glazier.

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