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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1894. Entered at the Post Office at Ocean City, N. J. as second-class mail matter.

TIDE TABLE. JULY. | High Water. A. M. P. M. | Low water. A. M. P. M. | Sun. A. M.

1 Sunday | 5:49 6:05 | 11:45 | 4:35 | 2 Monday | 6:40 6:51 | 0:36 12:35 | 4:35 | 3 Tuesday | 7:30 7:31 | 1:23 1:25 | 4:36 | 4 Wednesday | 8:20 8:28 | 2:25 2:15 | 4:36 | 5 Thursday | 9:10 9:19 | 3:10 3:05 | 4:37 | 6 Friday | 9:59 10:11 | 3:45 4:00 | 4:37 | 7 Saturday | 10:53 11:07 | 4:33 4:50 | 4:38 | 8 Sunday | 11:51 -- | 5:25 6:08 | 4:38 | 9 Monday | 0:06 12:54 | 6:21 7:10 | 4:39 | 10 Tuesday | 1:13 1:58 | 7:23 8:26 | 4:40 | 11 Wednesday | 2:21 2:58 | 8:25 9:27 | 4:41 | 12 Thursday | 3:28 3:51 | 9:24 10:26 | 4:41 | 13 Friday | 4:20 4:39 | 10:17 11:16 | 4:42 | 14 Saturday | 5:18 5:21 | 11:04 11:59 | 4:43 | 15 Sunday | 6:03 6:00 | 11:46 -- | 4:44 | 16 Monday | 5:42 6:38 | 0:37 12:24 | 4:45 | 17 Tuesday | 7:18 7:13 | 1:13 1:01 | 4:45 | 18 Wednesday | 7:53 7:50 | 1:47 1:36 | 4:46 | 19 Thursday | 8:27 8:27 | 2:17 2:13 | 4:47 | 20 Friday | 8:59 9:04 | 2:49 2:51 | 4:48 | 21 Saturday | 9:34 9:41 | 3:23 3:35 | 4:48 | 22 Sunday | 10:16 10:25 | 3:58 4:23 | 4:49 | 23 Monday | 11:05 11:16 | 4:40 5:13 | 4:50 | 24 Tuesday | 11:58 -- | 5:29 6:13 | 4:51 | 25 Wednesday | 0:13 12:57 | 6:24 7:20 | 4:52 | 26 Thursday | 1:17 1:58 | 7:23 8:26 | 4:52 | 27 Friday | 2:23 2:57 | 8:25 9:27 | 4:53 | 28 Saturday | 3:28 3:54 | 9:26 10:25 | 4:54 | 29 Sunday | 4:27 4:47 | 10:25 11:18 | 4:55 | 30 Monday | 5:23 5:28 | 11:20 -- | 4:56 | 31 Tuesday | 6:17 6:28 | 0:08 12:13 | 4:57 |

A DAMAGING REPORT. The changing of the excursion which left Vineland on Tuesday of last week from Ocean City to Wildwood, according to accounts, resulted in most dissatisfaction among the excursionists. When the project was first started it was the intention to come to Ocean City, but some one, from personal motives, spread the report that, owing to

a large excursion from Millville to this place on that date, it would be impos-

sible for our town to accommodate augmented numbers, and thus secured a change of destination.

Such reports are an injustice to our town, especially when there is no foun-

dation in fact. Jealousy must have prompted the slander. Ocean City has one of the finest beaches along the coast, and the town is amply able to accommodate all the excursionists who may come to spend the day among us.

It would not tax our public houses to provide accommodations for five thou-

sand people per day, if necessary.

We also learn that the managers of the excursion mentioned suffered from the effects of this false report, for instead of having 800 people, as they had every reason to expect, the number dwindled down to less than half when the change of programme was finally announced.

The Chautauquan Assembly.

The Chautauqua Assembly of Ocean City will be held July 25th, 26th and 27th. A very entertaining and instructive programme has been prepared.

The 25th will be Science Day. Papers upon the scientists will be given by different persons, Rev. Eli Gifford, of Cape May City, being among the num-

ber. Dr. Charles Dolley, of the University of Pennsylvania, and originator of the Biological Laboratory at Sea Isle City and now in charge of a summer school of high order at Avalon, will give an address upon "Scientific Fish and Oyster Culture." Dr. Bartine will conduct a Round Table. Subject, "Relation Between Natural Science and Christian Religion."

The 26th will be Bible Day. There will be Bible Drills by Harry Smith, of Camden, and Mrs. A. M. Chance, of Vineland. The "Higher Criticism," a paper by Rev. C. H. Ogden, of Mantua. "What is the Bible Method of Keeping the Poor," Rev. George Ireland, of Bridgeton. "Our Future Faith," an address by Dr. William Davis, of Millville.

The 27th will be Recognition Day, with C. L. S. C. marches, graduating essays, a paper on "Political Economy" by S. M. Bassett, of Bridgeton. Fine Chalk Talks will be introduced during every session.

The evenings of the 26th and 27th will be given to Chautauqua's greatest illustrated lecturer, Frank Roberson.

A full concert, under the direction of Mrs. Kynett, of Philadelphia, will be presented on the evening of the 25th. A great treat will be in store for every one who attends this summer Chautauqua Assembly. It is desired that every Chautauquan through South Jersey be present at this Assembly. Let this be a grand rally of all Chautauquans.

A New Steamboat Line.

The Longport, Somers' Point and Ocean City Steamboat Company is the name of the new company which placed in service two very fine pleasure boats on Saturday. The "Riverside" is a double-decker, fitted up with all the modern conveniences for comfort and pleasure, and is well adapted for the purpose. These boats leave their wharf every thirty minutes.

The new pavalion [sic] erected for the accommodation of passengers is a commodious, substantial structure.

The Electric Railway Company has extended its tracks to the new wharf, thus affording additional conveniences for pleasure seekers.

Board of Agriculture.

The summer meeting of the County Board of Agriculture will he held on the 21st inst., at 11 a. m., in the Court House, Cape May Court House. The following subjects will be discussed:

"Raising Vegetables," by John Brown, of Erma; "Fruit Growing," by Francis Keanis, of Rio Grande; "How to Sell Our Products," by B. Hoffman, of Court House; "Strawberry Culture," by Mr. Willis, of Court House; "Obnoxious Insects," by H. L. Sabsovich. The use of stereopticon is promised.

PAID THE PENALTY. Hanging of Richard Pierce--The Murderer's Confession. The first infliction of the death penalty in the history of Cape May county took place in the Court House yard at Cape May Court House on Friday last, the unfortunate victim being Richard Pierce, a young mulatto whose entire life had been spent within a couple of miles of the spot on which he met his ignominious death--a life in which there was little of good, and much that was evil.

The circumstances surrounding the execution were peculiar, and, in some respects, harder for both the condemned man and kindly-hearted Sheriff Hand than they would have been under normal conditions. A few days after Pierce was convicted the county jail was torn down to make room for a new prison, and it became necessary to get a law passed authorizing the incarceration of the murderer in the jail at Bridgeton until the morning of his last day, when he was to be brought back to his home for the final act of the tragedy which was to make an orphan of his ten-month-old baby. The agony

of that thirty-mile ride can never be told, and the Sheriff and his deputies felt deeply for the unhappy man as the train neared the Court House and passed the little cabin in which he had lived the greater part of his life.

He was brought from Bridgeton by Sheriff Hand Friday morning by the

trolley to Millville and by the early West Jersey accommodation to the Court House, arriving at 9.40 a. m. He was taken to the grand jury room in the court building, where his parents and relatives were admitted to bid him farewell. Prayer meeting services were held and he recited his confession. Pierce was stolid and indifferent to his fate up to the last moment, his last words being addressed to the Sheriff, who was adjusting the noose about his throat, as follows: "Don't be in a hurry; take time and do it right." He stepped on to the gallows at 12:47½, and the drop fell at 12:48¼. Respiration ceased at 12:54, and life was declared extinct at one minute after one, twelve and three-quarter minutes after the drop fell.

Previous to the execution the murderer made a full confession, in which he admitted the crime, and gave a detailed account of how it was committed, jealousy being the cause. Sheriff Hand had the remains interred in the colored cemetery at Goshen. The murderer made the following confession to his spiritual advisor: "My wife and I had often disagreed and quarreled about little matters. I could not tell what made her so strange and irritable at times. I came in one day and found her mother telling her what to do. She would say things to aggravate and excite me; thus we had frequent quarrels, etc. The morning the murder was committed, I took the

hatchet in my hand and said to my

wife that I was going to kill her, but did not mean to do it. She told me to kill her, and also said to me 'you can't do it.' I took the hatchet and went out to the barn and looked around. I returned to the house and asked my wife to go with me to the barn. I caught her, threw her down, and did the dreadful deed. I struck her with the hatchet and with my razor cut her throat. My passion overcame me. I had not thought of killing her before. I don't know how the blood got on the ground between the house and barn.

This was the shirt (pointing to the one he had on) I had on when I committed the murder. I went to my parents, some three or four miles away. I took my mother's pipe and smoked. The pipe was rather strong and made me sick. I laid down on the lounge, but could not sleep. I took the gun and

started to go gunning, but did not go far before I turned about, and went back to the house and lay down again, covered up my head but could not sleep. My uncle, Charles Taylor, came and told me that my wife was dead. I am heartily sorry for it. I can't tell you how I allowed my passion to get the better of me. If I had been a rowdy, I could not have expected anything else; but before this I had always endeavored to attend to my own business.

It has been reported that I threatened to kill my wife before. I never had threatened her nor ever thought of it. I can't see how the devil got the start of me, as he did."

HISTORY OF THE CRIME. On February 19th, Mrs. Pierce's body was found in the barn at the home near Goshen with her throat cut. Her husband was at once suspected of having committed the crime. Pierce was arrested an hour and a half later, four miles from the scene of the murder. There was blood on his clothing, and his razor, covered with blood, was found near the scene of the crime. Pierce stoutly protested his innocence, but was placed in jail. His trial took place on May 8th. The prisoner's counsel tried to prove an alibi. Members of the family testified that the accused was at his father's house at the time the crime is supposed

to have been committed. An attempt was also made by the same witness to divert suspicion to Samuel Bryant, one of the State's chief witnesses. They testified that Bryant had threatened to "do up" Mrs. Pierce. The aunt of the

accused testified that her sister, Pierce's mother, had tried to induce her to swear falsely that she had seen a strange negro lurking in the vicinity of Pierce's home on the day of the murder.

The trial lasted a day and a half, and the jury, after forty minutes of deliberation, found him guilty of murder in the first degree. Upon the arrival of the train at Cape May Court House, the doomed man was met by his father, mother, brothers and sisters. After he had kissed his mother he raised his manacled arms to permit his mother to take the following letter from his pocket. BRIDGETON, July 10, 1894. MRS. HANNAH PIERCE: Dear Mother, This is the last communication from your son Richard Pierce. You know the cause of my condition and the fearful end of my life. But a day more is allotted me on earth. "The way of the transgressor is hard, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." You have always striven to live before me as a Christian, and to teach and direct me in a proper way, and if I had followed your directions and had heeded your advice, it would have been well with me to-day. However, the end has come, and I must pay the penalty. I am sorry I caused you so much trouble, and shall leave a load for you to carry to your grave. But God who has always been your strength and refuge, would be with you to the end. I am trying to make my peace with God before the end shall come. All who shall be so faithful as to get over on the other shore shall meet, and I am striving to get there. Tell father his life was no light to my pathway, and if he continues to live as he has, his end will be darkness and eternal death. Tell my brothers and sisters to strive to be Christians, for they know not what hour the son of man cometh. One thing is certain, they must die, and after death the judgment. What a judgment without Christ and without his precious blood applied. And now I bid you farewell, Your son and brother, RICHARD PIERCE. P. S.--Mother, take care of my boy Johnny as long as you live.

Wanamaker's. PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July 16, 1894. Store closed Saturdays at 1 o'clock.

COTTON DRESS GOODS.

Never in the same time since the store started have we passed out so many stuffs for Summer wear--espe-cially Cottons--as in the few weeks just passed. Never before were varieties so great, styles so charming, qualities so perfect, prices so low. It is the grand reach of our store organization that heaps such interesting lots on all the counters. No corner of any land is too far away--if the goods are what we want and the prices such as will tempt you. A trading triumph like that of the 60c Swivel Silk Gingham at 37½c would make his-

tory enough for one season for almost any store in the land. It is but one rung in the ladder of Achievement here.

Maybe a dozen lots relatively as interesting are to-day in sight.

5c Lawns at 3¼c. 10c Ginghams at 5c. 12½c Irish Lawns at 8c.

18c Creponettes at 10c. 20c Brandenburgs at 12½c. 37½c Plain Organdies, 15c.

25c Fancy Ducks at 18c. 25c Fancy Madras at 18c. 30c Scotch Ginghams at 20c.

45c Scotch Crepes at 20c. 50c Silk Ginghams at 25c. 50c Jap Crepes at 25c.

Of course such values tend to crowd the long corners un-

comfortably at times. New space for some of them this morning--four of the big sell-

ing spaces in the Main Aisle--three Chestnut street, one Market street.

WOMEN'S DRESSES.

Thinking of an Outing Suit and still in doubt? Take half an hour, take ten minutes, even, for a look through that exposition of Summer Dresses, second floor, Chestnut street. These are the sort of things you'll see:

Serge Dresses at $5--some worth $15. Serge Dresses at $7.50--some worth $20. Genuine Biscayan Duck Dresses, elegantly made with wide full sleeves, notched collar, Tuxedo Coat--qualities that were $8 last season, At $1.50 each.

Women's Dimity Dresses, $2. Stockinet Bathing Suits, woven to our order and made after patterns that will fit, $3[?] each.

WOMEN'S BATHING SUITS Peddle them out and they'd probably bring $5 and $6. But the maker didn't want to peddle them; rather leave them here in a lump and let us sell them at $3 and $3.50 each.

Two handsome lines, navy blue indigo Flannel.

Made with high full sleeves, extra wide skirt, one style trimmed with white braid, the other with black.

Women's Stockinet Bathing Suits at $5. The Caps and Shoes and all that to complete the Bathing Outfit are in the Trimming store, main floor.

Canvas Bathing Shoes, cork soles, 50c. Stockinet Bathing Shoes, cork soles, 60c. Stockinet Bathing Stockings, cork soles, $1. Bathing Hats, with rim, 50c.

Bathing Caps: Gossamer, 20c. Pure Rubber, 25 and 40c. Colored Rubber, 35c. Oil Silk, 50c. Fancy Silk, 50 and 75c.

BOOK NEWS FOR JULY

What shall the Summer reading be? Hard to choose?

Let BOOK NEWS help you. Besides all the other features--pictures, reviews, letters, mis-cellany--there are fifteen pages of descriptive book list. Every important new book of the month figures there. To read it or not to read it need no longer be a question; BOOK NEWS will give you clew enough to know what you wish to do.

The largest and most important library in the Western Hemisphere is in Washington.

Mr. Ainsworth R. Spofford is in charge of it. BOOK NEWS for July tells something of it and much about him--and gives a plate-paper portrait of the man.

ATLAS OF THE WORLD Part 6 of the Potter-Bradley Atlas (endorsed by the United States Government) is now ready. Twenty parts in all at fifteen cents each--$3 for the matter of a $27 Atlas!

HIGH GRADE BICYCLES, $55

Take no one's say so. Compare with any $90 or $100 Wheel in the market.

Or put the Continental ($70 and $75) besides any $125 or $150 Bicycle. We know where the buying will be done. Men's $5 Bicycle Suits in light gray or tan Check Cloth. Bloomer Pants, at $3.50.

HAMMOCKS Leave a little space for a Hammock. There's a net that catches REST in every mesh. 13 feet Mexican Hammocks, 50c. Mexican Hammocks, 50c. Very fine Mexican Hammocks, $5, $7.50, $12, $15, $20, $25 and $50. Woven Hammocks, with Spreader, 75c and 50c. Hammocks with spreader, pillow and valance, $3 and $3.50. Hammocks with mosquito bar, $2 and $3. Spreaders, Hooks, Anchor Ropes and Thimbles. JOHN WANAMAKER.

OCEAN CITY. A Moral Seaside Resort. Not Excelled as a Health Restorer.

Finest facilities for FISHING, Sailing, gunning, etc.

The Liquor Traffic and its kindred evils are forever prohibited by deed. Every lover of Temperance and Morals should combine to help us.

Water Supply, Railroad, Steamboats And all other Modern Conveniences.

Thousands of lots for sale at various prices, located in all parts of the city. For information apply to E. B. LAKE, Secretary, Ocean City Asso'n, SIXTH ST. & ASBURY AVE.

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

PROGRAMME FOR THE SUMMER OF 1894 AT THE AUDITORIUM. July 8. Rev. Albert G. Lawson, D. D., pastor of the North Baptist Church of Camden, N. J., will preach both morning and evening. The subject of the evening sermon will be "The Ideal Republic."

Saturday, July 14th, the W. C. T. U. will conduct a School of Methods. Two services, morning and afternoon. All the various Unions in the southern part of the State are expected to be well represented.

July 15. Mrs. Ella A. Boole, A. M., of Brooklyn, N. Y., will speak both morning and evening.

July 22. Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, D. D., L. L. D., of Philadelphia, will preach.

July 29. Anthony Comstock, Secretary of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice for more than twenty-one years, also Inspector of the Post-office Department of the United States, will be the speaker.

August 5. Rev. Wallace MacMullen, D. D., pastor of the Grace M. E. Church of Philadelphia, will preach both morning and evening. August 12. Rev. Arthur W. Spooner, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Camden, N. J., will preach both morning and evening.

August 19. Rev. A. B. Richardson, D. D., of Hoboken, N. J., will preach both morning and evening. August 26. Rev. James Moore, D. D., pastor of Central M. E. Church, Trenton, N. J., will preach in the morning, and Rev. Thomas Harrison, the evangelist, will preach at night.

The Annual Camp Meeting will begin August 20th, and continue until August 30th. Rev. Thomas Harrison, the evangelist, will be present and have charge of most of the services.

JOHN BROWER, Painter and Glazier.

DEALER IN Lewis Bros. Pure White Lead, Lin seed 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.

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

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.

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 Gauranteed. [sic]

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.

Frank E. Darby. Chas. H. Peddrick, Jr. OCEAN CITY LAUNDRY, 822 Asbury Ave.

Laundry Work in all its branches. Lace Curtains and Floor Linens a specialty. CLEAN LINEN. PROMPT DELIVERY.

Over 11,000 Square Feet of Floor Room.

B. B. WEATHERBY, DEALER IN FURNITURE, WEATHERBY BLOCK, MILLVILLE, N. J. Goods are as represented or money will be refunded. Compare prices and you will be convinced.

ALSO, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

C. B. COLES, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in LUMBER and MILL WORK.

Largest stock of Hemlock, White and Yellow Pine, Poplar, Cypress, Chestnut; Oak and other hard woods a specialty. Odd or Hard Wood Mill Work and office fixtures a specialty.

FRONT, BELOW KAIGHN AVE., CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. Telephone No. 42.

STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. The very best quality York State and Pennsylvania BLUE STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. Flagging, 15c put down. Curbing, 3x12 inches, 25c per running foot. H. GERLACH. JOHN McALEESE, or LEWIS SMITH, 1140 Asbury Ave, Agts.

DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST,

SHIP YOUR

Butter, Eggs, Poultry and Vegetables TO DAVIS & COMPANY, 1525 ATLANTIC AVE., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. You will receive Good Prices & Prompt Returns. Make them a Trial Shipment and Compare their Returns with Others. Atlantic City is the Best Market during the Summer Months. Send for their Price List.

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.

6 Cents Per Pound. The Barnes-Erb LAUNDRY CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. The largest general custom laundry in the East, with a capacity of 250,000 pieces per week, does all family washing for 6 Cents a pound, and iron bed and table linen, towels, napkins, handkerchiefs, etc., free of charge. Shirts, 10c. Collars and Cuffs, 2c each. Prompt delivery. Satisfaction guaranteed. WM. H. HAGER, Sole Agent for Ocean City, N. J. 724 ASBURY AVENUE.

ISRAEL G. ADAMS & CO., Real Estate and Insurance AGENTS, 1031 ATLANTIC AVE., Atlantic City, N. J. Commissioner of Deeds for Pennsylvania. Money to loan on first mortgage. Lots for sale at South Atlantic City.

ALLEN SCULL, DEALER IN Pure Milk, Butter & Eggs, 727 ASBURY AVE. Camden County Milk Served Twice Each Day. J. B. & J. G. H. Brand Gilt Edge Butter and Fresh Country Eggs constantly on hand. All orders receive prompt attention.

SMITH & THORN, Plumbing & Gas Fitting, In All its Branches.

Satisfaction guaranteed. Underground drainage. Terra Cotta Pipe.

THE EMMETT, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Now open for reception of guests. For terms, etc., address Miss M. A. BOYLE.

OCEAN CITY HOUSE, 717 Asbury Avenue, MRS. J. T. PRICE, Proprietress. Convenient to Railroad Station and Post-office. Pleasantly located. Terms moderate. Open all the year.

MORRIS COTTAGE. Now open for reception of guests. For terms,

etc., address Mrs. A. MORRIS, No. 406 Asbury avenue, Ocean City, N. J.

FIDELIA COTTAGE, Corner Fourth Street and Central Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Location delightful. Full view of Ocean and Bay. Terms reasonable. Open for the season. MRS. WM. LAKE, Proprietress.