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, FEBRUARY 1, 1894. Entered at the Post Office at Ocean City, N. J., as second-class mail matter.

WHO shall rule New Jersey--the people through the ballot box, or the thieves through a stolen Senate? SOME of those fellows at Trenton will find out that last November's will not be by any means the last election to be held in New Jersey.

WHEN they read the returns of the next election some of the bosses of New Jersey will wish they had been in bed with the grip the past week.

THERE is one thing a young man should learn early in life which would save him an endless amount of trouble and humiliation. That is the estimate of his personal worth will never be

gauged by the achievements of his ancestors. You will be valued for what

you accomplish yourself. The sooner you realize this fact, the better it will be for you. Take off your coat, go to work and make a record for yourself. The lucky man is the industrious man.

MECHANICS' LIEN LAW.

Under the lien law now in force in this State persons and corporations loaning money on mortgage upon new buildings are at some disadvantage and take some high risks.

If the amount loaned and advanced toward the erection of a new building be insufficient to complete it and to pay

all workmen and all material men; or, if for any other reason workmen, material men and contractors be unpaid and file liens, their claims take precedence of mortgage upon the building recorded after work is commenced, even though part of the whole of the money has been actually advanced and paid to per-

sons who have worked upon or furnished materials for the building.

To avoid this difficulty it is proposed to introduce a bill in the present Legislature so to amend the Mechanics' Lien law that mortgages shall have a first and paramount lien upon new buildings to the extent of the moneys actually paid out to workmen and material men or to contractors producing releases in pursuance of the present law.

It is held that it would be only fair to mortgagees to put them in as good a position as the persons their money has paid with regard to their security. And, inasmuch as it is necessary to the existence of Building and Loan Associations that they should loan upon new build-

ings, and this in fact is their primary purpose, such an amendment would be of great value to them.

THE ENGINEER AT HIS POST. The Chicago flyer is not driven by one but by many engineers. In order to cover the nine hundred and sixty-four miles between the two cities in twenty hours, including nine stops, there are required seven huge engines in relays, driven by seven grimy heroes. A run of less than one hundred and fifty miles is the limit per day for each engine, while three hours of the plunging rush wears out the strongest engineer. Sixty, seventy, eighty miles an hour--what does that mean to the man at the throttle? It means that the six and a half feet drivers turn five times every second and advance one hundred feet.

Tic-tic-tic, and the train has run the length of New York's highest steeple. The engineer turns his head for five sec-

onds to look at the gauges, and in that time the terrible iron creature, putting forth the strength of a thousand horses, may have shot past a red signal with its danger warning five hundred feet away. Ten seconds, and one thousand feet are left behind--one fifth of a mile.

Who knows what horrors may lie within that thousand feet! There may be death lurking 'round a curve, death spreading its arms in a tunnel, and the engineer must see and be responsible for everything. Not only must he note instantly all that is before him, the signals, bridges, the passing trains, and the condition of the rails, but he must act at the same moment, working throttle, air-brakes, or reversing-lever, not as quick as thought, but quicker, for there is no time to think. His muscles must do the right thing automatically under circumstances where a second is an age. In the three hours of his vigil there are ten thousand eight hundred seconds during each one of which he must watch with the mental alertness of an athlete springing for a flying trapeze from the roof of an amphitheatre, with the courageous self-possession of a matador awaiting the deadly rush of a maddened bull, and far more depends upon the engineer's watching well, because, if he fails by a hair's breadth in coolness or precision or judgment, there may come destruction, not only to himself, but to hundreds of passengers, who, while he stands guard, are perhaps grumbling at the waiters in the dining car or telling funny stories in the smoker. 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 Picture frames of all kinds and sizes made to order at Philadelphia prices. Frames may be seen at Johnson's, 310 Asbury avenue. LABAN HEADLEY.

CAPE MAY COUNTY NOTES. Items Plucked Here and There by Our Correspondents.

WOODBINE. The trustees of the Jewish colony at this place will erect a basket factory and set out thirty acres in willow from which they propose to get a sufficient

supply to keep the factory hands em-

ployed. In spite of the depression in business, the clothing factories are running on full time, and the town, which was established under the Baron de Hirsch fund, is prospering.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE.

The special committee appointed by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of this county to secure plans for a new county jail, Saturday afternoon adopted plans for a prison to cost $16,000. It is in-

tended to order the work done in May, provided that in the meantime the Legislature will pass an act allowing the issuing of bonds to the necessary amount. The only bar in the way of the improvement is the poor prospects of a settlement of the present Senatorial muddle. CAPE MAY CITY. The West Cape May gold leaf manufactory is now working on full time, with its entire force. Conductor Harvey B. Shaw, of the West Jersey Railroad, is negotiating for a lot of ground near the West Jersey's round-house, where he says a company represented by him will erect a canning factory, which will give employment to about 150 hands for at least six months in the year. The Cape May county Game Society organized since January 1st, with Mayor James M. E. Hildreth as president, with the object of preserving and propagating game in this county, Saturday liberated its third installment of game, consisting of many dozens of young quail. This is the third liberation in two weeks, which consisted solely of rabbit and quail. This society has no connection with the West Jersey Game Protective Society.

[Communicated.] Let Well Enough Alone.

I noticed in the issue of the SENTINEL under date of Thursday, January 18, 1894, at the annual meeting of the Ocean City Building and Loan Association, there was a tie vote for president, consequently no election for said office. As a stockholder in the association, and one deeply interested in the success and welfare of all appertaining to the advancement and progress of the place, I take the liberty and opportunity of say-

ing some few things in connection with the same, and deprecate any movement to make a change in the presiding officer, unless for good and sufficient reasons.

The offices of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer should be filled from year to year with the same presiding officers, as long as they are willing to serve, and in so serving faithfully the best interests of the association and stockholders are advanced and maintained, for the reason that each year brings with it ripened experience and a better knowledge of men and things generally. In the board of directors it is different. They being of a greater number no one man feels the responsibility of a presiding officer, and if for any of many reasons, sickness, absence from the city, or any other cause, he cannot or does not attend the meetings regularly, he knows a quorum will be there to transact such business as may come before the meeting, and is thereby relieved of the personal responsibility attached to a presiding officer. In such case it is right and proper, and for the best interests of all concerned, that such derelict member be relegated out of the board. Again, no personal motives have any right in the selection of either officers or board of directors. Fitness for office and willingness to serve ought to constitute the only requirements for the same. Should any change occur in the board of officers, naturally the incoming board would want to make some changes in the manner of doing business, making loans, etc., to signalize the new administration of affairs. This might not be to the best interests of the association, and might result in serious loss by withdrawing stock, etc. In all events it is well to "let well enough alone."

I have been a director in one of the largest and most successful associations in the city for the past fourteen years, and during all that time, as well as the present, we have the same president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, although changes in the board of directors have occurred each year. We elect four directors for one year each, four for two years each, and four for three years each, so the stockholders each year can make such changes as they think best. The officers are elected annually, but so far no change in the board has been made. JUSTICE.

Larzelere-De Rousse.

Mrs. Mary Emma Larzelere, daughter of James H. Linn, who has a cottage on Central avenue between Third and Fourth streets was married last Wednesday night at eight o'clock to Oswald Jackson De Rousse, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Dr. John A. M. Chapman, pastor of the Park Avenue M. E. Church, Park avenue and Norris street. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, and a reception followed. The bride was dressed in a gown of pearl duchess satin, trimmed with duchess lace. The best man was Mr. Charles R. Paul, while the ushers were William H. Ross and J. N. Purviance. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.--Nine-roomed house, good barn, 22 acres of ground, containing fine orchard--win-ter fruit principally--situated at English Creek. Will exchange for Ocean City property. Bargain. Apply to or address R. C. Robinson, Ocean City, N. J. Painting in all its branches. Estimates given. B. R. Smith & Sons, 1945 Asbury avenue.

Candlemas. Candlemas, or ground hog day, February 2nd, is nearly at hand. On this day, according to popular tradition, the ground hog prognosticates the weather for he following six weeks. It may be observed quietly that if winter does not put on its seven league boots and hurry along, the ground hog will catch up with it.

Wanamaker's. PHILADELPHIA, Monday, January 29, 1894.

THE MAGIC CITY Three hundred superb photo-engraved views, the most in-

teresting features of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, in 16 Portfolios of Sixteen Pages Each. By far the finest of all the similar publications yet an-nounced--finer and heavier paper, tinted plates, more artistic printing. FIVE CENTS For Portfolio No. 1, paper, tinted plates, more artistic printing. FIVE CENTS for Portfolio No. I, and Eight Cents each for the fifteen succeeding numbers; or the entire sixteen Portfolios for $1.25. No coupons to clip or carry, no obligations to incur--just call at the Book Counter, pay the money and carry away the Portfolio. TERMS OF THE SALE: 1st. No. 1 was ready on Monday, January 22, in the Book Department, and other numbers weekly. 2d. Price for No. 1. Five Cents (5 cents) in order to give the people an idea of what the book is.

3d. Price Eight Cents each (8 cents), for subsequent numbers.

4th. Buyers are requested to have exact change. Delivery is at the counters, without wrapping. 5th. No deliveries will be made by messenger but will be mailed to any address out of the city without extra charge.

6th. One hundred thousand copies will be reserved for our out-of-town patrons. 7th. Orders by mail for this publication accepted as long as the quantity is unsold; when sent with orders for other goods should be written upon separate paper.

Cotton Dress Stuffs for 1894. Two additional counters have just been given over to the new Cotton Dress Goods.

Filmy Mousselines, dream-like Organdies, high-art Silk-Swivel Ginghams, dainty Japo-

nettes, Zephyr-like Madras, Ginghams with graces that Glasgow never imagined before--these and a host more, new this season or old favorites, are crowding in as you never saw them before.

Japonette. One of the loveliest of the new Cottons. New ideas in the weave, novelty in color blendings, elegance in every fold. We have never shown a Dress Stuff that made friends faster. The makers of Japonette have given it exclusively to us for sale in Philadelphia. As fast as they come from the looms all the choice styles are shown at our counters.

Of course it is possible that a few designs of these goods--got from distant jobbers--

may fall into the hands of other dealers hereabout, but the one perfect, complete and direct-from-the-mills stock of these exquisite Cottons will be at Wanamaker's. Price 25c the yard.

Swivel Silk Ginghams.

Wonderful what bursts of beauty a shower of silken spots and dots and diamonds adds to even the daintiest of Ginghams. Lift these prosiest patterns to the level of high art, and the prettier the Gingham to begin with the more does the silken spattering exalt it. Every tempting new design is ready for you here--lace effects, figure effects and artistic printing. 60c the yard. JOHN WANAMAKER.

Railroad Time-Tables. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. WEST JERSEY R. R. In effect OCTOBER 5, 1893.

Trains leave OCEAN CITY as follows: For Philadelphia, 7.40 a m, 3.10 p m. Sundays, 9.35 a m, 4.40 p m. Returning--Leave Philadelphia for Ocean City, 9.00 a m, 4.00 p m. Leave PHILADELPHIA, BROAD ST. STATION. FOR NEW YORK. Express, week-days, 3.20, 4.05, 4.50, 5.15, 6.50, 7.33, 8.20, 9.50, 11, 11.14 a m, 12 noon, 12.44 (Limited, 1.06 and 4.50 p m, Dining Cars), 1.40, 2.30, 3.20, 4.05, 6, 6.50, 7.25, 8.12, 10 p m, 12.01 night. Sundays, 3.20, 4.05, 4.50, 5.15, 8.12, 9.50, 11.03 a m, 12.44, 1.40, 2.30, 4.00 (Limited 4.50), 5.20, 6.20, 6.50, 7.35, 8.12 p m, 12.01 night.

Washington and the South. For Baltimore and Washington, 3.50, 7.20, 8.21, 9.10, 10.20, 11.18 a m, 12.10 (12.35 Lim. Dining Car), 1.30, 2.46, 4.41 (Congressional Limited, Dining Car), 6.17, 6.55, 7.40 and 11.33 p m, weekdays. Sundays, 3.50, 7.20, 9.10, 11.18 a m, 12.10, 4.41, 6.56, 7.40 and 11.33 p m. For further information inquire of ticket agent at station. S. M. PREVOST, General Manager. J. R. WOOD, Gen. Pass. Agent.

CORSON & ROSE, MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY.

FURNITURE Everything to make the home pleasant and comfortable. Bed-room Suits, Parlor Suits, Dining Room Suits, Rockers and odd pieces.

CARPETS Brussels in all grades, Ingrain, Rag and Mattings. Fur, Smyrna and Moquette Rugs.

QUEENSWARE Dinner Sets, English and American. Tea Sets, white and decorated. LAMPS Vase, Banquet, Piano and Hand Lamps. THE COST We will sell as low as the lowest. It will cost you nothing to come, as on a bill of $20 or upward we pay your fare.

CORSON & ROSE, 222 HIGH STREET, MILLVILLE, N. J.

Why not Visit the City now? Extraordinary opportunities to buy Clothing

15 per cent. discount on your purchase and Railroad Car-fare paid on the purchase of a reasonable amount--$10.00 to $40.00, according to distance. Wanamaker & Brown Sixth and Market Streets, Old Hall, Philadelphia

Now is Your Chance! The Best Groceries AT THE Price of Inferior Goods!!

W. R. ELLIOTT, GROCER, HAS CUT PRICES From 25 to 40 Per Cent. FOR CASH ONLY.

LOOK!

Granulated Sugar 4½c. N. O. Molasses 10c qt., was 16c.

Best Syrup 8c qt., was 15c. Best Tea 60c lb., was 80c.

Good Tea 40c lb., was 60c. Rolled Oats 4c lb., 7 lbs. for 25c.

Rice (best) 8c lb., 3½ lbs. for 25c. California Prunes 10c lb., were 16c, or 3 lbs. for 25c.

Starch 7c per lb, or 4 lbs. for 25c. Beans 7c qt., or 4 qts. for 25c.

Corn Starch 8c pkge., was 10c. Avena 11c pkge., was 14c.

Best Raisins 10c lb., were 15c. Good Raisins 8c lb., were 12c. Vinegar 5c qt., was 7c. CANNED GOODS. Peaches (best) 20c, were 25c. Cherries (best) 20c, were 28c. Peas 11c, were 13c. Corn 10c, was 15c. String Beans 9c, were 12c. Tomatoes 11c, were 15c. Apples 10c, or 3 lbs. for 25c. These prices are for cash at time of purchase only.

JOHN BROWER, Painter and Glazier. DEALER IN Lewis Bros. Pure White Lead, Linseed Oil and Colors. First Quality Hard Oil and Varnishes. Roberts' Fire and Water Proof Paints. Pure Metallic Paints for Tin and Shingle Roofs (and no other should be used where rain water is caught for family use). All brands of Ready Mixed Paints. Window Glass of all kinds and patterns. Reference given.

STORE ON ASBURY AVE OCEAN CITY, N. J.

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

STODDART'S CLOAK DEPARTMENT } MID-JANUARY Closing Sale.

The word BARGAIN applies to the FITTED BACK CAPES at $7.50. The CIRCULAR CAPES at $7.50 and $10.00. The CIRCULAR CAPES at $12.50, $15, $18 and $25.00. The SEAL CLOTH CAPES, fur edge, at $15.00. And FINE METTLASSE FITTED BACK CAPES at $35.00 from $50.00, and $45.00 from $60.00. And ALL JACKETS, from $3.75 to $20.00, each in small and EXTRA SIZES, in all of which we show the GREATEST VALUES. We can afford to; our location is not an expensive one. 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.

ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD? If so, we should sell you the Lumber and Mill Work. Why? Because our increased facilities enable us to offer greater inducements to you. Look at them: First, By our location, adjoining the Reading Terminal, with a track in our yard, we save in carting both ways to the cars, and can give a better oversight to shipments not leaving our control. Second, Having a large wharf on the Delaware River, we can load vessels for our customers without charge for wharfage, etc., and can enjoy the advantage of water freights, which are much lower than railroad freights. Third, We carry a large stock of LUMBER well assorted to meet the wants of the trade, and a full line of of Mill Work in regular sizes constantly on hand. Fourth, We manufacture all kinds of odd and fancy work, and estimate direct from architects' plans for any kind of hard wood work and interior finish. We manufacture Packing Boxes, Berry Chests, Signs, etc., at short notice. Fifth, Business experience. For twenty-eight years we have been in business at this location and every year have been compelled to improve and enlarge our plant until now we stand at the head of our line of business. We offer you the benefit of our experience, freely. We charge you only for the material you buy. We solicit correspondence with any intending to build and improve residences, stores, halls or churches, and will give all inquirers prompt attention. Remember that we can ship our work to you to compete with others in any part of the State. C. B. COLES, Lumber, Mill Work and Boxes, Front, Below Kaighn Avenue, Camden, N. J.

SMITH & THORN, Plumbing & Gas Fitting, In All its Branches. Satisfaction guaranteed. Underground drainage. Terra Cotta Pipe.

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.

D. GALLAGHER, DEALER IN FINE FURNITURE, 43 So. Second St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Y. CORSON, DEALER IN FLOUR AND FEED, No. 721 Asbury Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J.

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

NEW INLET HOUSE, TOWNSEND'S INLET, Sea Isle City, N. J., WILLIAM A. MANAHAN, Prop'r. All trains stop at the door. Boats always on hand.