OCEAN CITY SENTINEL. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. R. CURTIS ROBINSON, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY. Advertisements in local columns, 10 cents per inc. each insertion. Monthly and yearly rates furnished on application. Job work promptly done by experienced hands. THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 1893. Entered at the Post Office at Ocean City, N. J., as second-class mail matter.

CONGRESS having adjourned, the Thanksgiving proclamation may now be issued with some ground for thanks. AN Indiana crank who claims to be a cousin of President Cleveland, and who tried to kill his brother so that he could marry the latter's wife, was promptly arrested by police and will get the full sentence of the law. That is the way to deal with the whole lot of these gentlemen. When they get to know that a threat to violate the peace is treated as an offense second only to the actual violation of the peace itself they will be apt to view the subject more seriously. There could not possibly be a better time for impressing this fact upon their minds.

CRIMINAL ACTS. Some of the pranks played by those who celebrated Halloween in this place merit severe condemnation. While we believe in making great allowance for the effervescent spirit of youth, the escapades of our boyhood days being fresh in our mind, yet the defacing of property or its destruction cannot be too strongly condemned as a flagrant violation of law committed under a license granted by custom to the observer of this particular day. Should a fire have broken out in Ocean City last Tuesday night the town would have been at the mercy of the flames, as some miscreant had opened a fire-plug and allowed the water contained in the reservoir, which is the city's fire protection, to escape. This was an act which might have resulted in great loss of property, if not life, and cannot be too lightly treated. There are numerous other channels in which the fun-loving youth and practical joker can find an outlet for his pent up spirit of mischief, which do not involve so much risk.

Secured His Release. Lawyer Herbert W. Edmunds, who has been confined in the Cape May county jail for three weeks, charged with contempt of the Court of Chancery in failing to return $700 of Cape May Point's delinquent taxes into its custody, was released on Tuesday night of last week by the intervention of ex-Mayor Edmunds, who became responsible for the money. Lawyer Edmunds is in poor health, a circumstance which aroused his friends to action in behalf of restoring him to liberty.

Life Saving Station Changes. Having spent many years in the service and seen many of the vicissitudes of a seafaring life, Captain J. S. Willets, keeper of the Ocean City Life Saving Station, tendered his resignation last August, and on Saturday morning last his successor took the oath of office and entered upon his duties. Captain Willets entered the service twenty-two years ago as a member of the crew at Peck's Beach Station, and four years later was appointed to succeed Thomas Stites, as keeper of the station at this place, where he has spent the past eighteen years of his life. During that period he and his crew have gone to the assistance of twenty-seven distressed vessels which had grounded upon the bar at this point of the beach, the last accident of that character having occurred February 20, 1893. When he first took charge here the building now standing on Fifth street, below Wesley avenue, was then used for housing the appliances used in this branch of the service, the present commodious structure having been erected only about eight years ago.

Captain Willets retires with the proud distinction that during his entire term he has administered the affairs of his office with such fidelity that no cause for an official investigation occurred during his incumbency. He is in his 69th year, and this fact and the decline of his physical strength made imperative the step which Keeper Willets has taken. His successor, John M. Corson, has been in the service about sixteen years, and is in the prime of life. His appointment is a good one, and after his crew has been made up by the selection of the seventh man the business will move along smoothly.

The pocket-book lost in Ocean City on Saturday, October 28th, belonging to B. C. Bingham, was supposed to have been accidentally left in the post-office while mailing a letter. There is no doubt that some one in Ocean City has picked it up. The pocket-book contained quite a sum of money, among which was a $10 bill, a railroad ticket to Camden and a life insurance paper with B. C. Bingham's name upon it. A reward is offered to any one returning it to the owner at 314 Elm street, Camden, or to the post-office at Ocean City. No questions will be asked.

For sale, or exchange for real estate, a nice driving or saddle pony, suitable for children. "R," Sentinel Office. FOR SALE OR LEASE.--Ocean front lots; bay front lots; also lots in most desirable locations. GEO. HAYDAY, Atlantic City. Or R. C. ROBINSON, Sentinel Office.

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 Largest stock of wall paper and decorations in South Jersey at B. R. Smith's, Sixth and Asbury, at Philada. prices.

CAPE MAY COUNTY NOTES. Items Plucked Here and There by Our Correspondents. CAPE MAY CITY. The Mount Vernon Land Company held its annual meeting Thursday and elected the following officers: President, Edward Buchholz; vice president, Peter Day; secretary, Samuel Bardsley, and treasurer, William H. Senderling, M. D.; directors, James Ritchie, Jr., John E. Lonabaugh, Charles W. Plegge, George E. Cummings, George Schwinn, Louis S. Richards and Charles Alger. The inhabitants of this town were treated to a strange sight Saturday morning. A big Arctic whale was discovered off the shore, within shooting distance between 10 and 11 o'clock. Many persons flocked to the boardwalk on the beach front to see the sight. An attempt to capture it was planned but before this could be undertaken the whale had gone too far away to be taken. E. Buckholz and J. E. Lonabaugh, of Mt. Vernon Land Company, were at the shore on Thursday with other promoters of the settlement. BEESLEY'S POINT. Elmer Corson spent Sunday with Judson Corson. The Trinity M. E. Mite Society met at Richard Townsend's Monday evening. The young people gathered at the home of E. V. Corson on Friday evening and spent an enjoyable time together. Miss Sara Marshall, of Tuckahoe, is spending a period with her sister, Mrs. Fendall Smith. Mrs. Dr. Abbott is spending a few days with Mrs. D. T. Corson. TUCKAHOE. The annual Bible Day services at the Baptist Church, North Tuckahoe, will be observed next Sunday evening, Nov. 12. A very interesting programme has been prepared and a good time expected.

Atlantic City's Happenings. Atlantic City merchants are advocating an early closing movement. Robert J. Townsend, 40 years old, of Philadelphia, died Sunday in the hospital ward of the City jail. The Atlantic Fire Company will participate in the firemen's parade at Cramer Hill on Thanksgiving Day. Dr. Burchard Denniston, of this place, was found dead in his bed early Saturday morning. Denniston was eighty-two years old. Anderson Bourgeois and John R. Wilson, Superintendent of Schools, have resigned from the Atlantic County Democratic Executive Committee. Willis Vanaman, aged 14 years, residing on Kentucky avenue, lost two fingers on his left hand Friday by the exploding of a marine dynamite cartridge. Recorder Leedom on Thursday fined Lemuel Irwin $20 and sentenced him to thirty days for assaulting Policeman James Cowden. Harry Haines was fined $12.50 on a similar charge. Haughey's fat boiling establishment on the Thoroughfare near the Turnpike bridge was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. The building was evidently set afire by some one who has grown tired of the offensive odors from the place, which blow over the lower section of the city. Rev. J. C. Cobb, pastor of Christ's M. P. Church, was tendered a rousing reception by his congregation Friday evening on his return home from conference. Supper was prepared in the basement of the Church. The new parsonage, which adjoins the Church, was thrown open for inspection. Death of Captain Frink. Captain Barton Frink, a wealthy citizen of Atlantic City, died at his cottage, Kentucky avenue, Thursday morning, aged seventy-two years. Captain Frink sailed the seas for fifty years, and came here from Philadelphia. He was very successful as a navigator and made a comfortable fortune out of his shipping interests. He married Hannah Ann Baker, a daughter of Daniel Baker. About 1880 he moved to Atlantic City and became interested in real estate there by which he made considerable money. He built the Mineola, which stood where the Windsor now stands. His wife and three daughters survive him, who are Mrs. W. H. Bechtel, of Camden; Mrs. A. D. Wilson, of Brooklyn, and Miss Cornelia C. Frink, of Atlantic City. During the time he followed the sea he commanded the schooners "Caroline Baker," "Daniel Baker," "Ann C. Baker," "B. Frink," "Richard Vaux," "Charles D. Page," and "Jesse W. Starr." He was a member of Trinity Lodge, F. & A. M., Atlantic City. The funeral took place from his late residence on Monday. The interment was at Bargaintown. Thieves at Work. Early Friday morning burglars made an attempt to effect an entrance into the residence of Henry B. Lake, May's Landing. The thieves made so much noise that they awakened Mrs. Lake, who, with her two children, were the sole occupants of the building. She raised the window and fired several shots at the burglars, and then began to scream, and her outcries brought Sheriff Lacy to the premises, but the would-be robbers made good their escape.

Wanamaker's. PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Nov. 6, 1893. Neither in Paris nor out of it--equally true of every American city--can the equal of our present stock of Dress Goods be found. Mere bulk! What is it to you whether it represents three hundred, four hundred or five hundred thousands of dollars? Its great bulk is not our boast. Our pride is in the vast varieties, exclusive novelties--richness, completeness, cheapness. Here is a little list. A list that would fill columns would be meagre. At 75c a yard. 52 in. Hopsacking. Seven color combinations. At $1 a yard. 40 in. Changeable Figured Sateen. Five color combinations. At $1.25 a yard. 46 in. Two-toned Natte. Six color combinations. At $1.50 a yard. 46 in. Two-toned Armure. Six color combinations. At $1.75 a yard. 42 in. Illuminated Velour. Six color combinations. At $2 a yard. 46 in. French Homespun. Seven color combinations. At $2.50 a yard. 48 in. French Wool Novelty. 4 color combinations. At $3 a yard. 46 in. Rough Corded Velour. 6 color combinations. At $3.50 a yard. 46 in. Frieze Velour. 6 color combinations.

Among the black Dress Goods special lots abound at quarter to half under the usual selling prices. All bright, fresh stuffs and perfect black every time. At 31c a yard. 38 in. Black Diagonal Cheviot, all-wool; regular price 50c. At 50c a yard. 45 in. fine Black French Serge, all-wool; regularly 75c. At 50c a yard. 50 in. Black All-wool Hopsacking; regularly $1. At 75c a yard. 45 in. Imported Black Camel's-Hair; regularly $1. At 75c a yard. 50 in. Black Diagonal Cheviot; regularly $1. At 75c a yard. 23 in. Black Silk-and-wool Chevron Bengaline; regularly $1.25. At $1 a yard. 52 in. Black Pebble Cloth; regularly $1.50. In all our seventeen years of Dress Goods selling we have never been able to give such surprising values in newest-made stuffs in the most popular styles.

Selling Men's and Boys' Clothing for too little money are we? Demoralizing the business are we? That's the sort of talk that comes echoing into the store. Can't help it. We sell as we buy. No traditions here to maintain except to give the biggest, plumpest dollar's worth that can be had anywhere. To a veteran Clothing man yesterday: "What's that Overcoat worth?" He weighed critically the cloth, the cut, the finishing--everything--and said, "Twenty dollars." But the price ticket says TEN DOLLARS! A Velvet collar and black Thibet Overcoat that any man might wear! That's the measure for all. These $12 Meltons are $18 and $20 kinds. Men's Suits, $8.50, $10, $12 and more. Blue Serge Suits, Regent Cutaway style, $18 instead of $25. Long Trouser Suits for big boys, $8.50 and more.

And for the Boys too--just as tempting for them as for the men. And such a wilderness of styles! and such a stairway of prices--starting at $5 for a sturdy All-wool Reefer, for instance. Or an Ulster--extra long, heavy belted or not, as you choose--at $4.50 (regularly $6.50) or at $5, $6.50, $7.50, $8.50, that are fairly worth $2 or $3 more. BOOK NEWS for November is a right royal number--thirty-five illustrations besides the plate paper portrait of Paul Bourget. Among the authors' faces are those of Miss Liliah Bell and Miss Julia Magruder, two promising members of the group of young writers in the West and South. Not one person in a thousand has time or opportunity to keep close track of the new Books. That is exactly what BOOK NEWS does. From the clues it gives you can get at the very spirit of them all--and buy, if you care to, with eyes wide open. BOOK NEWS is 5c, 50c a year. JOHN WANAMAKER.

Commissioners' Meeting. NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioner of Appeal in case of Taxation in and for the Borough of Ocean City, N. J., will meet in H. G. Steelman's Hall TUESDAY, November 28, 1893, from 10 o'clock a. m. until 5 p. m., to consider such appeals as may be presented. A. D. BARROWS. E. B. LAKE. J. W. SMITH. Commissioners of Appeals.

SHERIFF'S SALE. By virtue of a writ of affa de bonis et terra, to me directed, issued out of the New Jersey Supreme Court, I will expose to sale at public vendue, at the court-house in Cape May Court House, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1893, between the hours of twelve and five o'clock in the afternoon of said day, to wit at 2 o'clock p. m., all the right, title, and interest of Benjamin Smith of, in and to all that certain lot of piece of land situate in the Upper township, county of Cape May and State of New Jersey, in the village of Tuckahoe, and bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a stone placed in the centre of the public street that crosses Tuckahoe bridge, it being a corner to Frederick VanGilder's lot, and runs thence in his line south, seventy-seven degrees east, sixteen rods to a stone standing a few feet to the westward of a ditch; thence running a little to the westward of said ditch, north, twenty-one degrees east, five rods to a stone near said ditch; thence north, seventyseven degrees west, sixteen rods to a stone in the centre of sid street or road; thence up said street south, twenty-one degrees west five rods to the place of beginning, containing onehalf acre street measure. Being the same premises which John W. Sheppard and wife by deed dated June 9th, A. D., 1896, and recorded in the Clerk's office of Cape May county in Book No. 28 of Deeds, page 506 etc., granted and conveyed to Lewis Smith.

Also that certain lot or tract of land situate in the township, county, and state aforesaid, Beginning at a stone for a corner standing in the side of the road leading from Tuckahoe to Dennisville, on the south east corner of Ewing W. Tibbels lot, and running thence along the line of said Tibbels lot, north, seventy-nine degrees and four minutes west, fourteen chains and seventy-five links to a stake standing in the middle of Mackey's Run; thence along the middle of said run to another stake, it being south, seventeen degrees and twenty-four minutes west, three chains and one link in a straight line; thence running in the line of lands of Nathan Champion, south, seventy-nine degrees and four minutes east, fifteen chains and nine links to a stone standing in the side of the aforesaid road; thence running along the middle of the said road north, eleven degrees and twelve minutes east, three chains to the place of beginning, containing four acres, one rod and thirty-eight perches, more or less. Seized as the property of Benjamin G. Smith, et al., defendants, and taken in execution at the suit of James Smith, plaintiff, and to be sold by ROBERT E. HAND, SHeriff. Howard Carrow, Atty. Dated Nov. 7th, 1893. 11-10 P. F. $11.20.

AT C. A. CAMPBELL'S, 813 Asbury Avenue, Is the only place in Ocean City where you can get the BEST RUBBER BOOT made--the Snag Proof. Just made; not two months old. Don't buy something that is two or three years old when you can get a new boot; also have just received a fine lot of samples. We are still taking orders for suits, and also for overcoats. Don't forget we guarantee a fit. All Goods are strictly cash. No exceptions. OWEN H. KUDER, 408 Seventh Street, (near Asbury Avenue) BOOT and SHOE MAKER REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.

D. GALLAGHER, DEALER IN FINE FURNITURE, 43 So. Second St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. H. GERLACH & CO., DEALERS IN Clocks, Watches, Jewelry & Diamonds, 2631 Germantown Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Watches, Jewelry, etc., skillfully repaired. Articles or orders left with H. Gerlach, Sixteenth and Asbury, Ocean City, will receive prompt attention. WM. E. KERN. Civil Engineer AND Surveyor, Steelmanville, N. J. Special attention given to complicated surveys. R. B. STITES & CO., DEALERS IN Pine Cedar and Hemlock BUILDING LUMBER Siding, Flooring, Window Frames, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Turnings, Shingles, Pickets, Lath, Lime, Cement. A full supply constantly on hand, and under cover. Orders left at No. 759 Asbury avenue will receive immediate despatch by Telephone. Lumber Yard and Office: Cor. 12th St. & West Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J.

C. THOMAS, NO. 108 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. HEADQUARTERS OF SOUTH JERSEY FOR FINE FAMILY GROCERIES. ALWAYS THE FRESHEST AND BEST TO BE FOUND IN THE MARKET. Full Flavored Teas, Choice Brands of Coffee, Sugars of all Grades, Canned Fruits, Pickles, Spices, Raisins, Dried Beef, Butter and Lard. Hams of Best Quality, Weighed when Purchased by Customers. No Loss in Weight Charged to Purchasers.

Stop in and make selections from the best, largest and freshest stock in Philadelphia. Orders by mail promptly attended to and goods delivered free of charge at any railroad or steamboat in the city. LOW PRICES. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

GILBERT & LAKE, House and Sign Painters. RESIDENCE: 450 West Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Jobbing promptly attended to. Estimates cheerfully given. Guarantee to do first-class work and use the best material. Orders left at Wm. Lake's office, corner Sixth and Asbury avenue, will receive prompt attention.

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

OYSTER AND DINING SALOON. OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON. Bellevue House, Corner Seventh and Asbury. Oysters sold in every style. Meals at all hours. SAM'L SCHURCH, Prop'r.

D. S. SAMPSON, DEALER IN Stoves, Heaters, Ranges, PUMPS, SINKS, &C., Cor. Fourth Street and West Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Tin roofer and sheet-iron worker. All kinds of Stove Casting furnished at short notice. Gasoline Stoves a specialty. All work guaranteed as represented.

King's American Laundry, Asbury Ave., below Fourth St., OCEAN CITY, N. J. All work done in first-class style. MRS. ANNA KING, Proprietress.

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! A Trip to the City free of Cost! Tell your neighbors and friends of the opportunity to visit the City FREE OF RAILROAD EXPENSE. We have an enormous stock of Clothing. We shall sell it. The prices will be the lowest ever known. To make it an object to you we will, in addition to the low prices, pay your Railroad Fare on the purchase of an ordinary amount. Best Suits and Overcoats ever sold for $10 AND $15 Wanamaker and Brown. Philadelphia. Sixth and Market.

THE BEST SOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM OF HARD TIMES Is to go right down to the Old Second Street Dry Goods House, the STODDART COMPANY STORES, and buy what you need, knowing that in their plan of Uniform Moderate Prices your money will go the farthest. The mere mention of those All Wool Heavy Large Size Blanket Lap Robes at $1.50 each, Is an indication of our way of selling hundreds of articles, and a great thing in our favor is one Saleslady will accompany you through all departments avoiding tiresome delays and often unsatisfactory results. THE STODDART COMPANY, The Old Second Street Dry Goods House, 448, 450, 452 NORTH SECOND STREET, and Branch Store added within the past few weeks 15 N. Second St., on the Delaware side, just above Market, PHILADELPHIA.

NOTE.--Ask to see those Hemstitched All Linen Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen at $1.00 per half dozen, usually sold at 25 cents each.

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AT M. MENDEL'S RELIABLE ONE PRICE STORE. 1625 ATLANTIC AVENUE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Children's Nobby Clothing a Specialty. A Banjo Souvenier Given Away with every Child's Suit.

FINNERTY, McCLURE & CO., DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS 112 Market Street, Philadelphia. Dealers in Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, etc.

Y. CORSON, DEALER IN FLOUR AND FEED,

No. 721 Asbury Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J.