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, AUGUST 1, 1895.

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

The Date Fixed.

The date for the electrical entertain-

ment at the Auditorium, for the benefit of the First M. E. church, has been set for August sixth next. The entertainment bids fair to be quite a treat, because the electrical exhibition will comprise a number of novel designs calculated to astonish, amuse and

educate. The electrical displays have been arranged by H. M. Kalbach the

electrician of the street lighting and street railway companies. The pro-

gramme of exercises will include recitations, and vocal and instru-

mental music which latter has been arranged by H. H. Lake.

The W. A. Manahan Cornet Band will be in attendance and will furnish some popular airs. The decision of the band to accede to the request of the committee of arrangements to give their services gratuitously, was arrived at by unanimous vote.

CORSON & WARE. COACHES--A good thing to push along--our Baby Coaches. CARPETS--Brussels from 50c a yard upward. Ingrains from 25c a yard upward. MATTINGS--A window full; look at them. COUCHES--Good ones at $3.95. Better, in corduroy, $6.95 and $7.95. BEDROOM SUITS--Solid Oak, $10.00.

CORSON & WARE, 222 High Street, Millville, N. J.

The Will Stands.

Chancellor McGill, in Philadelphia, Friday, decided, on appeal, that the will of the late Miss Sallie Stevens was valid and her bequests must be carried out. Miss Stevens was an old resident of Camden, the daughter of James H. Stevens, many years ago the cashier of the First National Bank. She moved to Cape May last fall, where she died, leaving an estate worth about $20,000, most of it to strangers. Martha R. Swain, her aunt and nearest relative, contested the will.

The case was first tried before the Orphans' Court of Cape May County, Judge Howard Carrow representing the will and the beneficiaries under the will. The case has created unusual interest, largely from the fact that the estate is parceled out in small portions among

a large number of people.

HOTEL BRIGHTON, R. R. SOOY, Proprietor. SEVENTH AND OCEAN AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY.

FIRST-CLASS HOUSE.

DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH.

A RARE BOOK.

One Hundred and Thirty-Two Years Old and Containing the Autograph of John Wesley.

There are points along the boardwalk where, during the quiet afternoon

hours, earnest men may be seen whiling the happy hours away in the interesting, delightful conversation

peculiar to men of culture and experience, and at the same time enjoying that restful siesta which men of affairs require. The bathers romp along the shore and in the surf; the children and their nurses and guardians gambol in the sand and amuse themselves with innocent games, there is no crowd on the boardwalk, ships and sail

boats in the offing lend beauty to the scene--all pleases the eye, but does not distract the conversationalists. The

meeting is impromptu, but the gentlemen come together for intellectual interchange of thoughts just as naturally as the loadstone is attracted by the magnet. And the busier the man has been during the day the more he relishes the few minutes he devotes to this surcease from physical activity and this change from the routine of his labors. Thus it was that a group of three men were found seated in easy chairs in front of one of the bathing establishments Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Hutchinson and Mr. Wm. B. Currey,

of Central avenue, were in the group. The talk turned to literature, and valuable information for which one might hunt in an encyclopedia at the expense of much precious time was imparted in an unaffected manner that was most charming. Mr. Currey produced a literary curiosity that must have great

interest for Methodists. It was a duodecimo pamphlet entitled "Minutes of several conversations between Revs. John and Charles Wesley and others. London: Printed in the year MDCCLXIII." On a fly leaf was written in the autograph of the founder of Metho-

dism:--"To Parson Greenwood:

"So long as you freely consent to, and earnestly endeavor to walk by, these Rules, we shall rejoice to acknowledge you as a fellow-labourer. "JOHN WESLEY."

The leaves of the little book are yellow with age--one hundred and thirty-two years--but yet it is in good order, and complete from title page to "Finis."

Parson Greenwood was a bosom companion of John Wesley and traveled on circuit with him in England. Mr. Greenwood emigrated to this country, and in Philadelphia presented the book to Mr. Currey's father. It is a rare production, showing the style of printing and the kind of type used in

those remote days, and must be re-

garded both as a religious and literary curiosity. There is a probability that Mr. Currey will present it to the Pennsylvania Historical Society, which will no doubt cause it to be rebound and placed among its historical gems. Chas. C. Martin, a leading wholesale grocer, of Parkersburg, W. Va., accompanied by his family, is an Ocean City visitor, and he expresses himself as being greatly pleased with the vast improvement that has taken place in Ocean City since the occasion of his

former visit, which was in the summer of 1891.

CHURCH DEDICATION. St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church Blessed. The dedication of the new Roman Catholic church of St. Augustine by the Rt. Rev. James Augustine McFaul, the bishop of Trenton, was the principal event in religious circles Sunday. It called out an impressive demonstration by the resident Catholics, and induced many of their friends to come from Atlantic City and Sea Isle, and even from Philadelphia. The ceremony of blessing the sacred edifice began on the outside. The church doors were closed and the congregation excluded. The weather could not have been more favorable. Heavy rain on Saturday night had laid the dust on the avenues, the sun was brilliant in all his effulgent beauty, and the air was delightfully cool. In fact the elements seemed to conspire to make the scene one of surpassing loveliness. Enhancing the picture and lending a picturesque character to the ceremony, were the bishop and priests in their robes and vestments, attended by acolytes and thurifers, while about them stood, with reverential bearing, the concourse of the laity, their holiday attire forming a charming contrast with the sacerdotal vesture. Committees of the church members attended the arrival of the train from Philadelphia, and received the Rt. Rev. Bishop and other priests, and the laity, and also the arrival of the visitors, from Atlantic City. The committee also acted as ushers at the church, and saw that the congregation were comfortably attended to after the doors were opened. It consisted of the following well-known gentlemen: Henry Gerlach, John McAleese, Daniel Gallagher, Charles Myers, Ed. Brucker, Henry Niehause, Henry Druiding, F. Gluckert and Matthew Hughes. Abou ten o'clock Rt. Rev. James Augustine McFaul, accompanied by Rev. John McCloskey, chancellor of the diocese, Rev. P. J. Petri, pastor of St. Monica's church, Atlantic City, Rev. Fathers James Holden and John J. McCall, of Baltimore, Rev. Dean Fitzsimmons, of Camden, N. J., and Father S. M. Lyons, pastor of St. Augustine's, Ocean City, appeared in front of the new church, clothed in their robes and other garments of office. A cross bearer preceded them, and acolytes with lighted candles, thurifers with incense burners, and altar boys, attended them, all habited in white albs and dark soutanes. The bishop commenced the prayers of dedica-

tion and the other clergymen made the responses. The prayers

being ended, the priests moved in procession around the building, chanting psalms, and the bishop sprinkling the walls with holy water. When the circuit was complete, the front doors of the church were opened, admitting the clergy only, who approached the altar reciting the while the litany of the saints. A tour of the interior was then made, the bishop sprinkling the interior of the building with holy water, after which all knelt and finished the chanting of the psalms. The laity were then admitted to the church and the priests retired to the sacristy to prepare for the

celebration of High Mass.

It did not take long for the little church to be filled up. Every seat found an anxious worshipper, and chairs were placed in the aisles and every available place to accommodate the number of people desirous of witnessing the ceremonial. Even the organ loft was brought into requisition, and contained a number of ladies and gentlemen besides the members of the choir. When the priests emerged from the sacristy and took their places in the sanctuary in front of the altar, the scene presented was quite gorgeous and soul-stirring. The altar was beautifully decorated with choicest flowers; numberless tapers appeared like shining stars among their floral environment; the rich vestments of the priests ac-

corded with the dignity and sacred-

ness of the celebration, while the bishop in his cloak of office, mitre on his head, crozier in his hand, looked serenely noble forming a crowning complement in this magnificent spectacle. To heighten the charm of the scene, the sun light streaming through the handsome stained glass windows descended in mellowed, chastened rays upon the congregation, and harmonized beautifully with the devotional feelings of the

worshippers.

All knelt in silent prayer, priests and people, after which the bishop retired to his throne-chair on the gospel side of the altar, and the celebration of the

Mass was begun.

Rev. P. J. Petri was the celebrant of the Mass; Father Holden was deacon, Father McCall sub-deacon, Very Rev. Dean Fitzsimmons, master of ceremonies, and the Chancellor McCloskey waited on the bishop.

The choir of St. Monica's church, Atlantic City, furnished the music, Wiegand's Mass. The choir consisted of L. Moerk, organist, Misses Kate Haughey, Annie Pressman and Laura Presser, sopranos; Kate Conway and Mamie Haughey, altos; Henry Klein, Frank Lamb, Samuel Etris, tenors; Edward Knapp and Frank Bierwurth, bassos; with John H. Davis and John Walsh as assistants. The singing was highly creditable and a great treat for the Catholics of Ocean City, for there has not been time as yet to organize a regular choir. The "Qui tolils" of the "Gloria in Excelsis," a bass solo, was splendidly rendered. After the gospel, Bishop McFaul seated in his throne chair on the altar, delivered a very eloquent and impressive discourse. He pictured in graphic language the struggles of the Christian soldier battling amid all the vicissitudes of life for a certain, incorruptible crown, and exhorted his hearers to persevere in the service of God undismayed by the tribulations which affect fallen humanity.

The collection was worthy of the generosity and liberality of the Catholics of this city and the visitors, and also of the non-Catholics who lent their presence to the important event. At vespers, Rev. Father McCall addressed a crowded audience.

To Be Congratulated. The municipal authorities are to be congratulated upon having abated the bicycle and dog nuisances. The public thoroughfare of a city, large or small, are not fit places for speeding bicycles. Pedestrians have some rights which must be respected, and women and children are not to be scared to death by hair-breadth escapes from being knocked down and mangled, because Mr. So-and-so's son, nephew or thirty-first cousin, or crazy-headed daughter or niece, wants to show their agility--to let people see how "awfully clevah" they are. Besides there seem to be a number of peppery horses in this town, liable to fly off and raise Cain on the slightest provocation, and therein lies another menace to the safety of people using the streets. A few days ago one of these animals, whose eyes suddenly lighted upon two bathing dresses going up Eighth street, forthwith, broke away and gave his driver no end of trouble. Perhaps the horse was to be excused; the contents of the bathing suits might have rattled beings of sterner mould. Still, the incident goes to prove that no chances can be taken in this respect, and that when a wheelman unexpectedly whizzes past the nose of a quiet horse, and acts as if he were a dispatch bearer in time of invasion, head and shoulders bent, eyes strained, and breathing hard, it ought not to be wondered that horses feel like going off and kicking themselves or somebody or something else. This harum-scarum style of bicycle business in a town where it takes an electric trolley car half an hour to make a circuit of about three miles, and some people have to reach out their hands to feel the air and see if they are alive, is entirely too previous. An easier gait would be more compatible with our surroundings, less trying to the nerves, safer for our limbs and infinitely more becoming of the young people who use that method of locommotion for pleasure or business. Fast and reckless rididg [sic] on the streets should be frowned upon and squelched, and the use of sidewalks should be given up to pedestrians solely. No favoritism should be shown in enforcing the law. The dog nuisance has been temporarily abated, if not abolished. It could have been done before, but the family-like relations existing between the officers of the municipality and their bluecoated representatives, on the one side, and the violators of the dog-laws on the other, caused a suspension of the performance of duty and the exercise of lenieny [sic] for which there was no justification. Several happenings showing the extent of the dog nuisance and danger, attracted attention and aroused indignation, and then the officers awoke to the fact that they must enforce the law. Hence it is that some men have felt sore because their toes were trod upon--theri dogs were im-

pounded or hunted into a hole by the

dog-catcher; and that some in their frenzy uttered threats, evincing much disturbance of their cranial contents. But forgetting and forgiving past delinquencies, citizens have reason to feel satisfied that the laws are being enforced, and that some people who have hitherto imagined that they were exempt, and had "carte blanch" to violate or obey, as they pleased, have been

taught that there is no privileged class in Ocean City.

William Currey Dead.

William C. Currey, the son of William B and Anna Currey, residing on Central avenue, above Fifth street, died Monday morning. Deceased had been sick for the past six months, the result of contracting a cold which developed into pleuro-pneumonia. His death was not unexpected, as his failing condition during the past few weeks gave evidence of approaching dissolution. The end came peacefully, and while his sorrowing parents and relatives surrounded his

couch.

Mr. Currey was born in Philadelphia twenty-four years ago. He was a member of the reportorial staff of the Phila-

delphia Press, and had by his exemplary bearing, industry and

ability, won the esteem and admiration of his journalistic associates. In Ocean City he was very much respected, his amiable disposition, unassuming manner, and his accomplishments making him a prime favorite among those who enjoyed an acquaintance with him. With youth, talent, and a bright future

before him, Mr. Currey's death is indeed sorrowful, and his parents will receive the sincere sympathy of everybody. The remains were taken to the family residence in Philadelphia, 711 North Forty-fourth street, Monday and subsequently to West Laurel Hill cemetery for interment.

RAILROAD PROJECT. A Meeting Held at the Auditorium Saturday Evening to Consider the Matter. The meeting to favor the scheme for increased railroad facilities for Ocean City, which was held in the Auditorium on Saturday night, was a success. Although the rain came down in torrents and storekeepers could ill afford to absent themselves from business, there were about seventy persons present, many of whom represented large property interests. Mayor Fisher presided, and in a few words explained the purpose of the assembly. He introduced Emory P. Day who gave interesting and important details as to the project, after which subscriptions for stock were invited. The responses were slow and few, indicating that while the people recognize the desirability and feasibility of the scheme, they yet required a thorough investigation of the subject before committing themselves to the movement. This was sure evidence that there had been no attempt to get up a hurrah meeting and rush the scheme on the public prematurely. Mr. Day's statement was in effect that the proposition came from Logan M. Bullitt, of Philadelphia, that the people of this city should furnish $40,000 of the capital necessary to build the nine miles of road which would connect with the South Jersey road, and that he (Bullitt) would furnish $60,000, or more if necessary, for that purpose. Mr. Day added: "We have effected with the South Jersey Railroad corporation and the Reading combined, a traffic agreement which has been ratified by the Court and the Receivers by which the Ocean City branch would receive 14 per cent. of the gross receipts, up to a period when they had received enough to cover interest and taxes, after which this branch would receive 30 per cent. of the net earnings of the road, and the remaining 70 per cent. would go to the South Jersey Road. Up to a time when a sufficient sum had been paid in to this corporation to insure its interest, taxes, etc., there would be no charges for maintenance or rolling stock. This absolutely insures to the bondholders the interest on their investment. For this purpose it would be necessary for the line to carry 20,000, without any freight. If the proposed branch carried only

one-third of the freight and passenger traffic of the present business, it would

be able to pay all fixed charges and accumulate a handsome sum annually toward the liquidation of the bonds.

Mayor Fisher tells us that the assessed valuation of property amounts to $500,000. If this be true, the placing of this city within eighty minutes of Philadelphia, instead of two hours and twenty minutes, would more than double the valuation of property, which would mean to property-holders for an investment of $40,000 an increased valuation

of $750,000."

Dr. G. E. Palen, A. G. Fogg, William Thegen and others endorsed the scheme, and then the following committee was appointed to canvass the citizens on the matter: William Thegen, Dr. Palen, Reuben Rapp, W. E.

Bridgewater and the Mayor.

Stock was subscribed for as follows: Alexander H. Boardman, $100; Emory P. Day, $2000; Robert Fisher, $500; Elwood Allen, $500. Mr. Boardman said that he would come to reside

in Ocean City if the pro-

posed scheme were carried out. Ditto said Mr. Day, and the belief was expressed thta a great boom would follow the undertaking which its projectors expect to have completed next spring.

WM. LAKE, C. E., REAL ESTATE AGENT.

Surveying, Conveyancing, Commissioner of Deeds, Notary Public, Master in Chancery. Secretary Ocean City Building and Loan Association. Lots for sale or exchange. Houses to rent, furnished or unfurnished. Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, Wills and Contracts carefully drawn. Abstracts of titles carefully prepared. Experience of more than twenty-five years. Office--Sixth street and Asbury avenue. P. O. Box 225. WM. LAKE.

Y. CORSON,

REAL ESTATE AGENT,

AND

LICENSED AUCTIONEER, No. 721 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, N. J. Properties for sale. Boarding houses and cottages for rent in all parts of the city. Correspondence solicited.

WANAMAKER'S. PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 1895. Coming events cast their shadow before. Hence, fairly, a word of the Sixth Annual Trade Sale of FURNITURE. It commences August 1st. It embraces every article of furniture. It means a saving of a quarter, third or half from regular furniture prices. It interests every furniture wanter within a hundred miles of Wanamaker's. We commenced selling furniture a long while after we were fairly launched in selling other goods--early in 1885 to be exact. We gathered what seemed a comprehensive stock and priced it fairly. It was the best of the several sorts on the market. But buyers had come to look to Wanamaker's for better everykind of goods. Usual furniture wouldn't do, though fairly priced. Had to start all over again. Then we got right furniture, and we haven't had any other kind since. Made for endurance; made not to warp, twist, come apart or fall down; made artistically. It was something new under the sun. People liked it, and gave us a bigger furniture trade than any other merchant ever dreamed of. Makers liked the change--they always like betterment when somebody else si brave enough to stand the risk. Then came the August Furniture Sales--the dull month of the year utilized to distribute vast quantities of goods. We could afford to do the storekeeping cheaply, for it was business and kept the wheels turning. Everyone concerned

could shade prices to make an all-the-year-round briskness.

Each year finds greater preparations in readiness for

the constantly increasing demands; finds every price advantage turned your way.

WOMEN'S GLOVES

Dame Fashion has been

kind to women this Summer and let them discard gloves half the time. These for the other half:

4-button White Chamois Gloves, 75c. 6-button length White Chamois Gloves, 75c; 8 button length, $1.

4-button Suede Gloves, white; embroidered in white or black, 75c.

6-button length pure Milanese Silk

Gloves, colors and black, 35c.

6-button length Suede Lisle Gloves, 37½c. This story should be sung in minor key, for makers' profits are gone; all gone. TOWELS Perhaps there may be a better every-day towel made sometime, but Huckaback has held the palm for many a year. But to-day's prices are new: 24x44 in. all white Huckaback Towels at 18c instead of 30c. 19x39 in. bleached Huckaback Towels, fringed, 12½c--four towels for the worth of three. All linen. Turkish Bath Towels. Looped luxury added to the bath--and next to nothing to pay while we distribute 500 dozen. 12½c each; 25c each--in either lot you buy four towels for the worth of three. Cotton, of course. JOHN WANAMAKER.

A Delightful Entertainment. The parlor entertainment at The Illinois, Thursday night, for the benefit of the free reading room of the W. C. T. U., was a great success. All available space in the large dining-room was occupied by a select audience of ladies and gentlemen, and even the hallways were crowded with listeners to the delightful musical and literary gems

presented.

It was impossible to tell who was

not there; but as Miss Alice Canfield said, in answer to a question as to who

were present, "Everybody's that nice, in town," the reader can judge of the size of the gathering and can recognize

a good many whom Miss Canfield's compliment will apply to. Indeed there has rarely been so attractive an assembly in Ocean City, and if there has ever been anything in the way of a parlor entertainment to surpass it,

the occurrence has not come off in Ocean City thus far in this year of our Lord. Decorations of flowers and flags harmonized beautifully with the charming fresh faces of the young ladies, and made a suitable accompaniment to the

mellifluous recitations and the waves of melody. The decorations were the outcome of a conspiracy between Miss Gries and Miss Canfield, who acquitted themselves only as experts in the business could do.

The programme of exercises consisted of a piano solo by Miss Maggie Vogt; recitation, "The Wry Mouth Family," by Miss Burnley; vocal solo, by Miss Sara Jane Massey; violin solo, by Miss Jean Macallister; recitations--"Archery of Comedus" and "Bessies' Three Lovers"--by Miss Burnley; vocal solo, by Miss Edith Mills; recitation, "The Serenade," by Miss Sara Jane Massey; concluding with a violin solo, by Miss Jean Macallister. There is no comment to be made on the selections of their rendering, except to say that they were super-excellent, and were appreciated very much by all who had the good fortune to be present. The silver offering was quite generous and gave the projectors of the entertainment much satisfaction. The W. C. T. U. expressed their thanks to all who had participated in the affair, especially the ladies whose names have been mentioned and Mrs. H. G. Steelman, and Mrs. Renck, who furnished the piano.

Found Unconscious. Rollo Garrettson, freight agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad at the Eighth

street depot, was found in an uncon-

scious condition in his office at 3 o'clock

Thursday afternoon. He was placed in a transfer wagon and removed to his

home on Asbury avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, where a

doctor examined him and declared his condition to be due "to gas forming

around the heart." Mr. Garrettson had been complaining for some days pre-

viously of pains in the breast. To-day,

he is reported as feeling comparatively

well, but his physician advises him that

it would be exceedingly unwise to return to duty until next week.

THE OCEAN CITY REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE. W. E. MASSEY & CO., Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Lots for sale or exchange. Houses to rent. Deeds, bonds or mortgages drawn. Loans negotiated. A number of bargains in lots. W. E. MASSEY & CO., 811 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, N. J. Next to the Post-office. P. O. Box 335.

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

Joseph G. Champion, ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Plans and specifications fur-

nished.

Terms reasonable. WEST AVE. AND EIGHTH ST., Ocean City, N. J.

FOR SALE. Lot 728 Asbury avenue, above 2d, 60x100; recently flagged, $275 Lot 638 Corner Second and Wesley avenue; 50x10, - - $600

Lot 153 Wesley avenue, above First; 50x120, - - - - $350 Lot 539 Corner Asbury avenue and 22nd St.; 40x100, - - $200 Lot 169 Ocean avenue, corner First street; 50x135, - - $600 GEORGE G. LENNIG, 123 Walnut St., Philadelphia.

This space is reserved for W. L. BERRY, Manufacturing Jeweler, NO. 22 SOUTH SECOND ST.,

Philadelphia, Pa. Repairing a specialty.

E. CLINTON & CO.,

Manufacturers and Importers of BRUSHES, 1008 MARKET, and 8 S. TENTH ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

I am prepared to furnish a first-class red brick guaranteed to withstand the frost or climatic changes, 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.

IRA. S. CHAMPION, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in ICE CREAM.

LEADING MILK DEALER OF OCEAN CITY

All kinds of Soft Drinks and Confectionery.

Cool and airy cream parlors, where a corps of attentive waiters are in attendance.

Seventh Street and Asbury Avenue.

HAVE YOU TRIED

CHEW’S

Cough and Consumption

REMEDY?

If not, procure a bottle at once and give it a trial. It cures all Chronic and Lingering Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, Inflammation and

Weakness of the Lungs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and Soreness in the Chset.

PREPARED BY J. W. CHEW, Manufacturer and Proprietor. On sale at Abbott's Pharmacy, Seventh street and Asbury avenue, Ocean City, N. J.

Gold golds, 10 cents up; micas and blancks, 8 and 10 cents. Satisfaction

guaranteed. A liberal discount on paper hanging paid within 10 days. B. R. Smith & Sons, 1046 Asbury Ave.