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 22, 1894.

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

A TISSUE OF FALSEHOODS.

In the scurrilous tirade against the SENTINEL which appeared in last week's issue of the News under the flaming head of "The Mayor and Council Attacked" we have failed to find a single argument tending to impeach the position taken by us when we questioned the legality of Council's action upon the paving resolutions passed at a meeting of that body held on January 19th; but when read between the lines there appears the vaporing of one who is attempting to gain patronage by cringing to the powers that be, right or wrong. It would be passing strange if the editor of the News should condemn the actions of a body of which he is an ex-officio member and from which he expects to receive substantial reward for championing their cause and hoodwinking the people.

Our strictures seem to have fallen like a bomb among these officials, and the

clerk of that body, who fills the dual position of clerk and editor, rushes

headlong into print to convince his readers of the unjustness of our criticism; but the News places no very high estimate upon the discerning powers of the reading public when it attempts to foist upon them ideas unsupported by law or facts. The editor has yet to learn that thoughts committed to cold type require cogent reasoning to carry conviction.

The rambling remarks referred to are prefaced with a quotation from the Bible, a book with which, we fear, the editor is not on familiar terms; but the rescu-

ing of this sacred volume from its dustcovered hiding place must have been a welcome break in the monotonous, humdrum existence of the editorial staff and proved a blessing in disguise. We have charity enough to attribute the incorrectness of the Scriptural passage to the office boy, for the infallibility of the editor-in-chief would preclude the idea of his having made such a blunder. But we would advise the revision of that functionary's work and

the forming of a closer acquaintance with the books from which he makes extracts for editorial purposes in order to quote them verbatim et literatim.

We again quote from the columns of the News on the paving question. "The matter in the shape of a petition was introduced to Council on December 8, 1893, and passed on January 19, 1894--42 days before the people--time enough to enter a protest a mile long." Let us answer this by another quotation from the same sheet under the date of December 13, 1893: "A petition to pave Asbury avenue from Thirteenth to Seventeenth streets was received and the clerk was ordered to draft a resolution granting the request." By the News' own confession was not the prayer of these petitioners virtually granted long before January 19, 1894? The editor-clerk maintains an ominous silence upon the illegality of the petition upon which the resolution was ordered drafted. To show the unselfishness of the councilmen, the article recites: We should "help them in their arduous duties for which they are not compensated in the least." We all know they are not salaried officers, but how about the perquisities? Is the editor-clerk aware that one of those gentlemen stood upon the very threshold of State's prison; that one of our prominent citizens was persuaded from pressing a charge of malfeasance in office against this same individual, when there was no possible avenue of escape from the consequences of a violated law? Has it escaped the editor's mind how, when Councilman Joseph

F. Hand at the very last meeting of Council made inquiry concerning cer-

tain material bought and paid for by the city last spring, he was coolly informed by one of these unpaid officials that he had converted the material in question to his own use and that without rendering an account for same? Is this the reason why such effort is made to secure seats in this body. How about Councilmen not being "compensated in the least"? In its laborious attempt to make out a presentable case, the News resorts to the despicable methods employed by those who have no foundation in fact upon which to rest their cause, and to that end attributes language and mo-

tives to the SENTINEL which are false and misleading. We made a plain, un-

varnished statement of facts, quoting the law bearing upon the case, and we challenge this erudite (?) would-be moulder of public opinion to cite a single Supreme Court decision or a common law that will prove our position untenable.

As the space in the columns of the News has no quotable value, the pre-

siding genius who directs its policy can well afford, as a business venture, to devote much space to the ventilation of his erratic ideas, especially when his recompense comes in the shape of official pap. But ere long he will find his fulsome flattery nauseating. All classes admire true courage and despise the sycophant who plys his art for selfish purposes. The burden of the

story as told by the News is to mislead the public in regard to itself.

These are the facts in the case: When the motion was made to publish the resolution in the News, that sheet was printed in Philadelphia, and it was not until January 31st, or twelve days afterward, that any portion of the work was done in this county. The assertion "that the News is printed regularly in this county" is a flimsy subterfuge re-

sorted to by the crafty editor to blind the public to the true state of affairs.

Even to this day seven-eighths of the work is done in Philadelphia, the sheet being known as a "patent" and rated as a journalistic parasite by the fraternity, the proprietor having control of but a few columns of his publication. Does these facts not show a willingness upon the part of the editor to resort to questionable methods to secure patronage? Is it not a violation of the spirit of the law enacted to protect legitimate publications from just such journalistic vandals? Is it not presuming upon a legal technicality to perpetrate a dis-

honorable act? In order to give his readers an idea of his qualifications, the editor continues: "He (referring to the editor of the SENTINEL) evidently sup-

poses that the * * Council and the editor of the News do not know what

a book of laws are." Well, we suppose they might if the volume was correctly labeled; but we will reserve our opinion about their acquaintance with the contents.

Then he further asserts: "The editor has been connected with our borough

council in an official capacity for the past two years and he is ever ready to

state that they are a very conscientious set of officers and have never acted without due consideration and consultation and always with an eye to the public good." Is this assertion truthful?

Can this ex-officio member of council, who is paid for his services and who worked like a beaver to secure his elec-

tion, call to mind an ordinance prepared by the Borough Solicitor which was altered and amended by these same officials to suit themselves and others' interests before they finally al-

lowed it to become a law? Does he re-

member the occasion upon which the Borough Solicitor, after the SENTINEL had called attention to it, informed these gentlemen that by their acts they were liable to indictment for exceeding their appropriations, and does he re-

quire to have his memory freshened with the fact that only at the last meet-

ing of this body one of the members refused to order further work done because they had already overdrawn their appropriation? We have statutory

laws which have a wholesome effect upon the vicious minded; they act as a deterrent, for the offender knows and dreads the consequences which follow a violation of these enactments. These

laws were drawn up for the protection of society, and it is the knowledge of their existence and the certainty of punishment that holds in check lawlessness. While those in the lowest walks of life are thus prevented from the exercise of their debased proclivities, should not those who have been elevated to positions of trust set the exam-

ple of willingness to conform to the law's requirements in all that pertains to their positions?

"The SENTINEL brought suit in the Supreme Court, the only lawsuit Council ever had." Why was the suit brought? We answer, because Council in their ignorance or mulishness, call it what you may, violated one of the plainest business laws known in commercial circles--a law that any child who has arrived at the age of discretion knows full well. The city officials contracted a debt with the SENTINEL office, a debt made necessary by the law, and when the bill was presented in an itemized form, these wise men wanted the account divided up into pieces so that they might pay a part and then let the proprietor look to a party who was not known in the transaction for the balance. Hence we were FORCED to prosecute for a bill justly and honorably rendered. The statement made by the

News is that it was "on a matter that they would not railroad through with-

out due and just consideration" is in keeping with the tissue of falsehood running through the whole article.

Council certainly appreciated the joke when the Court compelled them to pay the bill, with interest and costs amount-

ing to considerably more than the original sum, and they would have had a more wholesome respect for business modes if they would have been individually responsible for the money. How is that for "due and just consideration?" A very expensive way to the tax payer, we think. Does this would-be follower of Blackstone remember the instruction of the Borough Solicitor, when he informed Council "never to get in such a hole again?" In speaking of the exclusion of his "patent" sheet from the benefits of free county distribution, the editor charges ex-Postmaster Robinson with the betrayal of a public trust in this language: It was "the most dishonorable, the most contemptible and meanest betrayal of public trust and confidence reposed in a public official." This was the summing up of the evidence and proof by the editor-clerk; but this, like the rest

of his assertions, was made at random. We enter our denial and stand ready to prove that the editor of the SENTINEL betrayed no information gleaned while he filled the position of postmaster.

The opinion we spoke of in reference to the exclusion of the News from free delivery in the county was delivered to

us AFTER the office had passed into the hands of the Democratic postmaster.

The law upon which the opinion was based can be found in the Postal Laws and Regulations. Should ex-Postmaster Robinson or the late Assistant Post-

master be guilty of the offense charged by the News, that individual has grave reason to fear for whatever he has of reputation at stake in this vicinity. A divulgement of secrets now in their keeping would cause this paragon of morality and uprightness to hang his head in shame (if he has any shame)

and quit Ocean City at once never to return. The News editor is suffering from a well-defined case of swelled head.

Don't monkey with the buzz-saw. It's loaded.

Wanamaker's. PHILADELPHIA, Monday, February 19, 1894. Black Dress Goods. Thousands of women think of them daily. Some perforce

--mourning. Others a mat-

ter of fancy. Black Dress Goods and Wanamaker's are twin thoughts in every Philadelphia woman's mind.

And rightly so. The Critic says that an equal array of Black Dress Goods cannot be

found in all the land, and the Critic thinks he knows. We think he does.

The details that follow are full of interest. The first list contains Priestley's Eudora,

which we introduced to this market a few days since. Forty four sorts of

Plain Silk-and-Wool. Black Eudora, 5 sorts, $1.25 to $2.50 Black Henrietta, 9 sorts, $1.00 to $3.00

Black Crepe Cloth, 6 sorts, $1.25 to $3.00 Black Melrose, 5 sorts, $1.25 to $2.50

Black Clairette, 5 sorts, $1.00 to $2.00 Black Tamise, 5 sorts, $1.00 to $2.00

Black Drap d' Alma, 3 sorts, $1.25 to $1.75 Black Carmelite, 4 sorts, $1.25 to $2.00

Black Lansdowne, $1.25 Black Gloriosa, $1.25

The second list is like unto it and contains eighty-two sorts of

Plain All-wool. Black Henriettas, 8 sorts, .50 to $1.50 Black Cashmere, 7 sorts, .50 to $1.25 Black Merino, 6 sorts, .75 to $1.75 Black Camel's Hair, 9 sorts, .75 to $4.00 Black Cheviot, 4 sorts, .75 to $1.50 Black Venetian Crepe, 2 sorts, $1.00 to $1.25 Black Serge, 7 sorts, .50 to $1.50 Black Surah Twill, 3 sorts, .65 to $1.25 Black Diagonal, 4 sorts, .50 to $1.25 Black Sahastapol, 3 sorts, .75 to $1.00

Black Whipcord, 4 sorts, $1.00 to $2.00 Black Bengaline, 5 sorts, $1.00 to $2.50

Black All-wool. Summer weight. Challis, 7 sorts, 37½c to $1.25 Nun's Velling, 7 sorts, 37½c to $1.25

Camel's Hair Grenadine, 4 sorts, $1.00 to $1.50 Albatross, 2 sorts, 37½c to 50c

The third list covers a beautiful collection of All-silk Grenadines and Crepe de Chines. Many of the Jacquard and Swivel Embroideries upon these fabrics are exquisitely beautiful

and very rich. The variety is great, and ranges from little

dots of buds and simple zigzag lines to deep flounce decoration, almost exactly like needle work and large leaf flower designs.

Black All-Silk Grenadines.

Embroidered Figures, 9 sorts, $1.00 to $4.00 Striped, 4 sorts, .75 to $1.25

Plain, open mesh, 7 sorts, .65 to $3.50 Plain, twisted silk, 6 sorts, $1.00 to $3.00

Black All-Silk Crepe de Chine.

Plain, 8 sorts, $1.00 to $5.00 Crinkled, 3 sorts, $1.00 to $1.25 Embroidered, figured, 4 sorts, $1.50 to $2.50

The fourth list--Crepons. The motif is Crepe. The variations are the Franks improvement on the Mongols theme. You can neither muss nor crumple them. They are mussed artistically in making. Black Crepon. Plain, all-wool, 3 sorts, .75 to $1.25 Plain, silk-and-wool, 2 sorts, $2.00 & $2.50 Figured, 7 sorts, $1.00 to $3.50 High Novelties, 7 sorts, $1.75 to $5.00 All-wool, figured, 5 sorts, .75 to $1.50 Black Silk-and-wool, Figured. 4 sorts, $1.50 to $3.00 Black Crepe Japon Plain, $3. Figured, $3. In these days what is an advertisement without a bargain? Lupin furnishes the fifth list, rich with cheapness. You can buy yourself rich with them if you buy enough.

We closed all the balance in the agent's hands. The great Lupin firm will carry no more stocks on this side the Atlantic.

Hence your chance in iron-frame Grenadines. Maybe you know them as Barege Hernani.

And you know how strong, beautiful, comfortable, elegant they are. But you never knew cheapness like the following:

Black Iron-frame Grenadine.

23 in., originally 75 and 85c, now 50c 23 in., originally $1.00, now 65c 23 in., originally $1.25, now 75c 23 in., originally $1.50, now 85c 23 in., originally $1.75, now $1.00 45 in., originally $1.15, now 85c 45 in., originally $2.00, now $1.20

Nankeen.

There was a time when the Summer costume of a dandy was incorrect if it lacked Nan-

keens, which were simply trou-

sers of Nankeen. The dudes and dudelets of to-day have not emulated their ancestors and Nankeen is among the derelicts. That explains this discussion.

To this generation, Nankeen is an unknown textile. There is fun in the ignorance. Peo-

ple that have seen the lot in a window go to the Silks, to the Woolen Dress Goods, to the Paris Novelties, to the

White Goods, to the Linens, in vain endeavors to find the Nankeen. Some assert it to be Silk, others Wool, others Flax, others Cotton--and the last are right.

They are cotton, of Chinese make; take their name from the city of Nankin; are of a buff color--said to be natural.

They are hand spun and woven, in pieces that vary from 6¼

to 6½ yards. The import cost is over 80 cents a piece; our price is Thirty-five Cents a piece.

Thus these durable stuffs are ready for Women's and Children's wear--Dresses, Waists, Suits--at a price that is merely nominal.

Dandy exclusiveness in the past. Popular economy in the present. Bravo Chinamen! Bravo Nankeen!

Canton Cloth.

Fresh patterns each season have made hosts of friends for Canton Cloth. Not Chinese.

The neighboring nations of the Pacific Ocean and Asia have so much control of the store to-day that you might almost

think only Oriental goods are for sale here. Canton only in name. 10c. Never before less than 12½ c. JOHN WANAMAKER.

Railroad Time-Tables. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. WEST JERSEY R. R. In effect FEBRUARY 10, 1894. Trains leave OCEAN CITY as follows: For Philadelphia, 7.40 a m, 3.10 p m. Sundays, 4.40 p m. Returning--Leave Philadelphia for Ocean City, 9.00 a m, 4.00 p m. Sundays, 9.00 a 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, 5, 6, 6.50, 7.25, 8.12, 10 p m, 12.01 night. Sun-

days, 3.20, 4.05, 4.50, 5.15, 8.12, 9.50, 11.00 a m, 12.44, 1.40, 2.30, 4.00 (Limited 4.50), 5.20, 6.50, 7.25, 8.12 p m, 12.01 night.

Washington and the South.

For Baltimore and Washington. 3.50, 7.30, 8.31, 9.10, 10.20, 11.18 a m, 12.10 (12.55 Lim. Dining Car), 1.30, 3.46, 4.41, 5.16 (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, 6.55, 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.

WM. R. ELLIOTT, Successor to MRS. R. MORRIS, DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, CANNED GOODS, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes. A FULL LINE OF CHINA and GLASSWARE, No. 714 Asbury Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. Summer visitors are assured of efficient service, fresh goods and Philadelphia prices.

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 noth-

ing to come, as on a bill of $20 or upward we pay your fare.

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

R. B. CORSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

Orders left with WASHINGTON VAN GILDER, Petersburg, N. J., or at Millville, N. J., will receive prompt attention.

R. B. CORSON, MILLVILLE, N. J. PETERSBURG, N. J.

PENNSYLVANIA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER

In all the attributes that suffice to make a first-class family journal.

THE PHILADELPHIA RECORD Spares no trouble or expense to gather and present to its readers all the news of the Old and New World.

Its several Departments, each under the management of a competent Editor, comprises matters pertaining to

THE HOUSEHOLD, THE FARM, WOMAN'S WORLD, SCIENCE, ART, LITERATURE, FINANCE, THE REAL ESTATE WORLD

Presenting a complete magazine every day.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Daily, one year, $3.00 Daily and Sunday, one year, $4.00

ADDRESS THE RECORD PUBLISHING CO., 917-919 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA.

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 STORES. A Final Closing Sale of Cloaks in which there is no money except for the buyer. We sell one hundred Winter Coats at $10 each. The lot includes elegant Coats Fur Trimmed, Coats Braid Trimmed, Entire Plain Paddock Coats, Velour Wraps Fur Trimmed, Plush Capes Fur Trimmed, Full Sweep Fur Capes, 25 inches long, Elegantly Lined Mantilla Shape Wraps.

The range of prices of the above lot has been $15, $18, $20, and some of the lot as high as $25 each, it includes a Good Range of Sizes and includes also Extra Sizes.

We also close a lot of JACKETS of Black, Navy, Tan and Mixed Cloths at $3.75 each. Among them are garments with Fur Shawl Roll Collars and Jackets with Double Capes, detachable, all to close at $3.75 each. This lot includes gar-

ments that have sold up to $12.50.

We close a few LONG COATS of Elegant Material of last season's make at

$2.50 each. We advise an Early Selection from that lot. They are Cheap enough to warrant buying even if you had given up Coat buying for this season.

CHILDREN'S COATS AT CLOSING PRICES.

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 over-

sight 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 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.

McCLURE, HERITAGE & CO., Successors to 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.