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 line, each insertion. Monthly and yearly rates furnished on application. Job work promptly done by experienced hands.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 1894. Entered at the Post Office at Ocean City, N. J. as second-class mail matter.

THE practice of bicycling has in-

creased with such astonishing rapidity as to have become one of the distin-

guishing features of modern society.

The connection of this art with the de-

velopment of an extended system of good roads is obviously very close, and

as the roads of this country are still to a great extent ill constructed, the use of the bicycle may be regarded as here in its infancy. In the older countries, where the density of population is such as to make the expense of building perfect roads tolerable, bicyclers have multiplied to such an extent as to far outnumber, apparently, those who use horses. One satisfactory result of this new system for tourists promises to be the rehabilitation of the wayside inn--an institution which was practically ruined in this country by the decay of the stage coach. An experiment re-

cently tried in England shows that it is not improbable that the art of war may receive some modification from this new method of movement.

CROPS AND BUSINESS.

The prospects for this year's crops may be considered as approximately foreshadowed in the government's crop returns for September and the exhibit is, unfortunately, a most disappointing one. Not only is corn given a very low percentage, but oats, barley, potatoes, tobacco and buckwheat are all below

the average of recent years and in some

cases the harvest promises little more than half an average yield. Wheat, rye and cotton are rated well, and the proceeds of these crops will do something toward making good the deficiencies in others, and there is besides much controversy over the actual yield of corn. The government report seems to indicate a crop not much in excess of 1,150,000,000 bushels, but commercial estimates run as high as 1,700,000,000 bushels. But when it is remembered that the last two crops, which were each in excess of 1,600,000,000 bushels, were rated small, it seems that at the best the yield will be disappointing. The sum of the crop report is that our agricultural produce this year will be below the average in quantity and in price, and that three-fifths of our population will be restricted in their pur-

chases to the comforts and in many in-

stances even to the necessaries of existence.

There is no factor more potent than agricultural prosperity in regulating trade. It is not surprising, therefore, that the spurt in business which de-

developed upon the passage of the Tariff bill has moderated. The largest part of the deferred business has been trans-

acted and new business offers very slowly. In dry goods the sudden falling off in the demand has been noticeable by contrast, for it was in this that activity was most pronounced. In part this quietness is explained by the backward movement of the crops. With a new cotton crop that is fully 1,000,000 bales larger than that of last year our exports in two weeks have been but 88,255 bales, against 41,077 bales a year ago. But the receipts at the ports have been 124,280 bales, against 84,871 bales. Likewise our large wheat crop is moving slowly, the week's receipts at the Western centres having been 510,000 bushels greater than in the same week last year, but our exports have been

only 40 per cent. of what they were in the same time.

Still, though business activity has received a check, a decided improvement is shown as compared with the not distant past. It is estimated that 70 per cent. of the iron making capacity

of the country is in operation, 90 per cent. of the cotton mills and 50 per cent. of the woolen mills. Manufacturers and consumers alike have ad-

justed their affairs to the new tariff, as far as this can be done, and the unfavor-

able developments that were feared have not come to pass. The production of pig iron on September 1 is given as

151,113 tons per week, as against 115,356 tons in August, and the entire output is going into consumption. In the first

half of September Northern cotton mills have taken 12,367 bales of cotton, against 7101 in the same time last year, and the consumption by Southern mills

has been as great as it was. Despite the check to the dry goods trade, the mills are well employed. Likewise shoe manufacturers are doing a much larger business than last year, as stocks in dealers' hands everywhere are low, and this in spite of an advance in the price of leather. But the manufacturers of

woolen goods are no better off than they were; their orders for fall and winter goods are about worked up, and the inquiry for spring goods has been exceptionally light.

The situation has been helped, however, by a slight advance in prices, partly due to short cropage, but partly to the conviction that the full effect of the tariff changes can now be determined. The scarcity of corn has advanced that staple one-half cent, and caused a rise of twenty cents a hundred-

weight in live hogs and a quarter of a cent a pound in lard. Leather, wool and tobacco are all firmer, but wheat has fallen three-quarters of a cent, cot-

ton one-sixteenth, coffee one-quarter and iron is also weaker. The changes noted are all alight, but the tendency on all sides is to lay in larger stocks than have recently been carried, hence the declines may be considered merely temporary fluctuations.

An Atlantic City Chattel Mortgage.

In a bill filed in the Court of Chancery Thursday for the foreclosure of a chattel mortgage given by Annie Grubb, of Atlantic City, indirectly, to the First

National Bank of Woodstown, Salem county, for $22,500 on furniture and other chattels in the "Kenilworth Inn,"

on Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City, and the "Grubb Cottage," the lady is exhibited as a financier of the Napoleonic order. The mortgage was given to secure payment of five notes given

to H. C. Robinson in the interest of the bank December 18, 1893. The bill sets forth that on default of payment of the notes an effort was made to sell the mortgaged property at public sale, but

when the watchman who was placed in the Inn to watch the goods was absent Annie Grubb locked the doors and refused to permit the sale to go on.

This was on September 7th, and the lady has held possession since.

The bill also sets forth that on July 1, 1892, Miss Grubb mortgaged the same goods to Ezekiel V. Corson, of Atlantic City, for $5850, and now he

puts in a claim. On May 18, 1893, she gave two more mortgages on the same goods--one to the Second National

Bank of Atlantic City for $6000, and one to the Safe Deposit and Trust Company for $1500. The Woodstown Bank people believe large payments have been made on the last two mortgages. On July 27, 1894, John Sayers took a $4500 mortgage on the same goods, and June 13, 1894, Joseph G. Darling attempted to levy on the lot for a bill of $323, and other claimants followed his action.

Compartment Cars on the Pennsylvania Limited.

The American people of to-day are the best travelers in the world. They require the best accommodations, and it is the aim of the railroads and the sleeping car lines to supply them.

Many people desire exclusiveness in their accommodations which has here-

tofore been provided in the drawing and state rooms. The demand for the drawing-rooms is increasing, and in order to meet it the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has added to the already comprehensive and complete equipment of the Pennsylvania Limited a compartment car. This car, finished in the usually luxurious style of the

Limited cars, contains two large drawing-rooms and seven state-rooms. The drawing-rooms contain a section and

one lower berth, the state-rooms one section. Both have complete and individual lavatory arrangements.

In this car one may enjoy all the privacy of a hotel room, and travel almost as much secluded as in a private car.

The Pennsylvania Limited, leaving New York at 10.10 a. m., Philadelphia 12.20 noon, Washington 10.30 a. m., Baltimore 11.40 a. m., and arriving at Chicago 9.00 a. m. the next day, is the only perfectly appointed Limited Express running between the Eastern cities and Chicago.

The Inter-State Fair.

is a wonderful example of what a peoples' confidence in honest and intelligent management can do. Its record is in three words, "bold, brilliant, successful." They have never broken faith with the public, never cheated the expectation, but have steadily given a bigger and better show every year than was the one the year before. The fair of '94 is to keep up with the procession. The prize list is as long as ever, the speed purses as big, the novel attractions better and more famous, while more and more attention is given to the farm and dairy.

The Inter-State is big--very big--big as a pumpkin show, big as a trotting and running meeting, big as a circus, big as a great industrial exposition, and big in the way it treats its patrons.

Go see it, at Trenton, September 24th to 28th. You'll regret it if you miss it.

Nickel Machines Unlawful.

In charging the Atlantic County grand jury Supreme Court Justice Reed made this reference to the cases of four saloonkeepers who had been arrested

for operating nickel-in-the-slot gambling machines in their places of business:

"Under our law any scheme by which a person, on the deposit of a nickel or any other sum, by virtue of the throw

of a die or by the direction by which that nickel takes after being deposited in the slot, or by any other arrangement which depends upon chance,

either loses the money he has deposited or runs the chance of gaining a greater sum, is gaming; it is a lottery. The person who established it is liable to indictment for gaming, and the person who keeps it in his place is indictable under our law for keeping a disorderly house."

An Interesting Service.

Last Sabbath's services in the First M. E. Church were very interesting. In the morning, Rev. W. W. Moffett, D. D., Superintendent of Bible Work for the American Bible Society, in the

States of New Jersey and Delaware, preached a very fine discourse on the excellencies of the Bible.

He presented very forcefully the beauties of the Word of God, and its power of influence upon men's lives. At the close of the sermon a large collection was taken for the Bible Society.

I am prepared to furnish a first-class red brick guaranteed to withstand the frost or climatic chances, which has no

superior in the market at the present time for use in paving. Not only are they a superior article, but the cost is much less than those of other brands now in use in our town. YOUNGS CORSON.

A Midnight Alarm.

About 11.45 Tuesday night our citizens were rudely awakened by the much-dreaded midnight alarm of fire sounded from the power-house of the electric light plant, and soon our firemen could be seen hurrying from every quarter in the direction of the engine-house. The location of the fire was indicated by the reflection in the sky.

On reaching the scene of conflagration, where it was thought the devouring element was destroying valuable property, the cause of alarm was found to be the burning of some empty barrels on the strand at the foot of Thirteenth street.

Who was the innocent cause of so much excitement we were unable to learn.

If the fire was started for the purpose of testing the efficiency and promptness of our fire company, as some sup-

pose, no more crucial moment could have been selected, for it is acknowledged that man's soundest and most refreshing sleep is had before the mid-

night hour. But our firemen stood the test nobly and came off with flying colors.

She Pleased the Queen. It is said that Miss Majendie, who was just received the much coveted position of maid of honor to Queen Victoria, owed her good luck to a mere freak of magnetic attraction. The queen saw her for the first time when she came to sing at the little Sunday service arranged by Princess Beatrice at the Villa Fabbricotti and was particularly struck by her pleasant face and sweet voice. It was with the utmost surprise that the court circle as well as the young lady herself learned of the honor designed for her. _____ A woman says that a man can wait many years in proud silence for the public appreciation of his work, but at a domestic crisis he cannot get up and light the fire for a week without feeling that he is fit for immediate canonization.

Wanamaker's. PHILADELPHIA, September 17, 1894.

NEWEST FALL DRESS GOODS. Bustling through the Custom House and crowding to the counters--richest weaves and loveliest patterns of the Old World.

Every season the wonder grows that wool or silk and wool can be so cunningly woven and so daintily dyed. A wilderness of novelty effects this time.

Silk-and-Wool Novelties. All-Wool Novelties. Smooth Novelties; Rough Novelties. Splashed and Dashed Novelties.

Everyone of them in the sunlight of Fashion's smile. And there are plain Covert Cloth, and Covert Vigoureux, and all the familiar family of Checks and Plaids. The rough stuffs are particularly pleasing, --Cheviots, Boucles, Tailor Serges, Camel's Hair, Homespuns, Bourettes and the like. Not of the long, loose, hairy, shaggy build so prevalent--and so ugly--seve-ral seasons ago, but winsome weaves with just roughness enough to tell of. This is half a glance at some of the very newest comers.

At $1 the yard. Lupin's Caribou Cloth. A touch of roughness characterizes this fabric of medium weight and in navy blue, brown and green. 44 inches.

At $1 the yard. Serge Melange. French made, soft to the touch and sufficient weight to prevent crushing. Nine Autumn tint mixtures. 46 inches.

At $1 the yard. Imported Tailor Checks, twill weave and smooth finish. This collection is in various style of checks and 11 colors. 41 inches.

At $1.25 the yard. Imported Tailor Stripe Suitings, two weaves, two kinds of stripe, the mixtures of styles give them the elegance for tailor-made dresses. 15 colors. 48 inches.

At $1.25 the yard. Covert Cloths from four special manufacturers; two hard and two soft weaves, each with the essence of newness and among the choice of Fall Dress stuffs. 30 styles, 46 to 50 inches.

At $1.25 the yard. All-wool French Novelties in quiet tones, principally check effects; the little glints of bright colors on dark grounds give them a winning loveliness. 14 styles. 46 inches. At $1.50 the yard. Silk-and-Wool imported novelty--one of dainty patterns, yet charming in the color blendings. 6 styles. 41 inches.

At $1.50 the yard. Cheviot Brilliant, a lovely two-color check, distinct from the usual check effects and rich in color tones. 50 inches.

At $2 the yard. French Novelty; novel effect in a Basket Whipcord, smooth surface, quite rich colorings. 46 inches.

At $2 the yard. Camel's-Hair Novelty with knots of boucle, soft to the touch, swell to the eye. 46 inches.

At $2.50 the yard. French All-wool Homespuns, rough, but not shaggy, correct for a street gown. 46 inches.

At $3 the yard. Cassimere. The latest fashion ripple natty in the extreme, shown in plaids, checks, pin stripes and mixtures in subdued tones. The latest novelty for women's costumes used by London tailors. 48 inches.

At $1.50, $1.75, $2 and $2.25 the yard. All wool French and German Coverts. Four qualities, representing 50 styles of weaves and tints. Finest wool, perfect weaving and the cream of color mixtures. 46 to 48 inches.

At $2.50 and $2.75 the yard. Imported Coverts. Silk mixed and made by the master-makers of Europe. Time and money has not been spared to make this the best kind of dress stuffs. 46 to 48 inches.

"F W WHITE BLANKETS."

(On a Free Wool basis.)

A dozen sorts that tell the new Blanket story in language that every housekeeper can understand.

Put a pair of them beside any Blankets bought any-where--even here--up to a week or so ago.

Trust your eyes and your fingers.

No need of a word from anybody to tell you what astonishing values these are.

And the manufacturers say that prices must be higher!

At $1.75 the pair. Strong, warm Blankets, cotton wrap, 60x78 inches, 4½ lbs.

At $2.25 the pair. Heavy, well made, good stock Blankets, cotton warp, 60x78 inches, 4½ lbs.

At $2 the pair. Heavy, large size cotton warp Blankets, 70x80 inches, 5 lbs.

At $2.50 the pair. Large, warm, wool filling Blankets, 70x80 inches, 5½ lbs.

At $2.40 the pair. Good quality, extra warm white wool Blankets, cotton warp, 60x 80 inches, 4 lbs. At $3 the pair. Warm, well made wool Blankets, red and blue borders, cotton warp, wool filling, 70x80 inches, 5 lbs.

At $2.75 the pair. Fine quality, all wool filling Blankets, 60x80 inches, 4 lbs.

At $3.25 the pair. Good size, warm Blankets, red and blue borders, 70x80 inches, 5 lbs.

At $4 the pair. Extra size, all wool filling blankets on light cotton wrap, 76x86 inches, 6 lbs.

At $4 the pair. Strictly all-wool Blankets, both warp and filling, 76x86 inches, 6 lbs.

At $3.25 the pair. Fine quality cotton warp Blankets, pink, blue, yellow and red borders, 62x80 inches, 4½ lbs.

At $4.50 the pair. Heavy, warm Blankets, 70x84 inches, 6 lbs. At $5 the pair. Extra large and heavy Blankets, long, staple, white wool filling on light 14 oz. cotton warp, 76x86 inches, 7 lbs.

Washing Blankets and Bed Covers is a part of the business of the department now; orders may be left at counters. JOHN WANAMAKER.

Railroad Time-Tables. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. WEST JERSEY R. R. Schedule in effect SEPTEMBER 11, 1894.

For Philadelphia--6.42 a. m., 2.20 and 4.15 p. m., week days. Sundays, 4.44 p. m.

For Sea Isle City--6.42 a. m., 2.20 and 4.15 p. m., week days. Sundays, 8.55 a. m. and 4.44 p. m. Leave PHILADELPHIA, MARKET ST. FERRY. For Ocean City--9.00 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., week days, Sundays, 8.20 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, 12.41 (Limited, 1.06 and 4.22 p. m., Dining Cars), 1.40, 2.50, (Dining Car), 3.20, 4, 5, 6, 6.50, 7.13, 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 (Dining Car), 4.00 (Limited 4.22), 5.20, 6.30, 6.50, 7.13, 8.12 p. m., 12.01 night.

Express for Boston, without change, 11.00 a. m. week-days, and 6.50 p. m. daily.

Washington and the South.

For Baltimore and Washington, 3.50, 7.20, 8.31, 9.10, 10.20, 11.18, 11.40 a. m., (12.35 Lim. Dining Car), 1.30, 3.46, 4.41 (Dining Car), (5.16 Congressional Limited, Dining Car), 6.17, 6.55, 7.40 (Dining Car) p. m., and 12.03 night, week-days. Sundays, 3.50, 7.20, 9.10, 11.18, 11.40 a. m., 4.41 (Dining Car), 6.55, 7.40 (Dining Car) p. m., and 12.01 night.

S. M. PREVOST, General Manager. J. R. WOOD, Gen. Pass. Agent.

SMITH & THORN, 846 Asbury Avenue, PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE, TERRA COTTA PIPE FOR SALE. All kinds of Pump, Sink, Drivewell Points and Plumbing Material constantly on hand. All kinds of Jobbing in our line promptly attended to. Best of Material used. Experienced workmen constantly on hand. Prices Reasonable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

WOODLAND CEMETERY. A Great Want Supplied. A charter has been recently obtained and a Tract of Land containing thirty acres situate on the south side of the railroad, north of Ocean View station, secured, and has been surveyed and laid out with convenient and tastefully arranged drives and plotted in lots, a plan of which can be seen at the office of Jos. I. Scull, Secretary, Sea Isle City, or Robt. Fisher, Ocean City. All lots are larger than customary size.

The West Jersey Railroad Company has built a large platform, and made Woodland Cemetery a regular stop for all local trains, thus affording a great convenience for funerals to come on the train, either from Ocean City, Sea Isle City or Avalon. The prices of Burial Lots in the Woodland Cemetery are cheaper than in any other firstclass cemetery in the county. The Company invite special attention to the numerous advantages offered to purchasers in their grounds.

Come in and view them. Nature and art incite inspection and admiration. Now is the time to secure a place of interment in the very best cemetery in South Jersey. We say the VERY BEST. It is so on account of its improvements. The cemetery is highly respectable in the character and class of interments in its grounds; many advantages and inducements concentrate here to attract the living, and on account of elevation it is eminently the best. Besides, it is not embarrassed with debt. It is not exceeded anywhere as a beautiful and final resting place. For further information apply to JOS. I. SCULL, Secretary, Sea Isle City, N. J.

A Rare Chance. Those two elegant lots on the west corners of Fourteenth street and Asbury avenue, close by Fourteenth street depot. Apply to ROBERT FISHER.

Suits, $5 and $6.75 | A Year's Clothing for $10 Overcoats, $5 and $6 | A Year's Clothing for $12.75 Not Tariff, Not Hard Times--We've a stronger reason for selling--

Settlement on account of the death of one of our firm, and sale of all the Clothing and Cloth in our stock.

Men's All-Wool Overcoats for $5 and $6 Men's All-Wool Overcoats for $7.50 and $10 We never knew the selling prices of these until now to be less than double our prices.

Men's All-Wool Suits, $5 and $6.75 worth $10 and $12 Men's All-Wool Suits, $5 and $6.75 worth $10 and $12

Fine Suits worth $16 for $10; $28 Suits now $20

We must sell the goods--that's the one great fact that turns every dollar's worth of our Clothing now into two dollars worth to the purchaser. When we're through with this sale we'll reckon with prices under the new conditions. The expense of Coming to the City: Buy a moderate amount of our Clothing and Railroad expense costs you nothing. We pay that. WANAMAKER & BROWN, SIXTH AND MARKET PHILADELPHIA

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.

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

ISRAEL G. ADAMS & CO., Real Estate AND Insurance AGENTS, Rooms 2, 4, & 6, Real Estate & Law Building, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Commissioners of Deeds for Pennsylvania. Money to loan on First Mortgage. Lots for sale at South Atlantic City.

F. E. CHAMPION, DEALER IN ICE, Pure Spring Water Ice. COAL, Best Grades, all Sizes. WOOD, All Lengths Cut to Order. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE: 634 ASBURY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, N. J.

E. B. LAKE, SUPERINTENDENT OF OCEAN CITY ASSOCIATION From its Organization, and also REAL ESTATE AGENT

Having thousands of Building Lots for sale at various prices, Some very Cheap and located in all parts of Ocean City.

Now is the time to purchase property before the second railroad comes, as then property will greatly advance. I have a good many Inquiries for Property between 6th and 12th streets. Any one having property for sale might do well to give me their prices.

All persons desiring to Buy, or Sell, or Exchange property, would do well before closing any transaction to call on or address

E. B. LAKE, Association Office, No. 601 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, N. J.

W. E. MASSEY & CO., Real Estate and Insurance, YOUR CHOICE OF TWELVE OF THE BEST AMERICAN AND ENGLISH COMPANIES.

LOTS FOR SALE in all parts of the City. COTTAGES for sale or rent. MONEY to loan on Mortgages in amounts to suit.

W. E. MASSEY & CO. EIGHTH STREET, OPPOSITE WEST JERSEY R. R. STATION, OCEAN CITY, N. J.

DESIRABLE COTTAGES FOR SALE OR RENT. If you intend visiting the seashore the coming season, call on or write R. CURTIS ROBINSON, REAL ESTATE

AND

INSURANCE AGENT, 744 ASBURY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, N. J.,

who has on hand a number of desirable furnished and unfurnished cottages. Full information given on application.

Building lots for sale in every section of the city. Insurance written by first class Companies. Come and see me before insuring else-

where.

Money to loan on Bond and Mortgage on Improved Property.