u. wW. Hdr Local Department. A «v 5— d«rta*,»«.• « ^ time alait lot. out d<i ao l|(,>pplirlne

iwldn* Stax Ornck. IL D. Bdmondt ft Sob, are furaiilting their cuatnmen with -the chokeat beef etaaks and rt«*u. veal eutlcUand mutton chopa. to be had in thb or ^nj

our market at ten cents per pound, and not enough to supply the demand even at that price. The wagon of Major Richard Ellis was shattered by bghtniug, at S tirove Wednesday. Fortunately c body was hurt. The Cape May Guards held a met Ing at their armory, Friday night, complete arrangements for a grand Mental on they are going to make to Atlantic City, on the socoud Monday of September. We with them " eras with the enterprise. Smith K. Hughes, the contracter and builder at Sea o! purchased a acytbe of Beneset ft I

» Grove, where three months ago there was nothing but while sand. Mr. Hughes says the grass Is about 17

inchee in height.

The Hatienbeck cottage, at the ntr of Howard street and Stockton avenue, la all that a good loc handsome exterior., superior furniture

a home by the seaside. Families who

whiskers trimmed In the lateet, neatest

atyle, i

tie cleanest, smooth! icr. Carroll's hhavingand hair dressing the plaee in go; you will And everything in good order, end ——-* obliging assistants on hand. EXAXWATIOH A public examination for Teachers will he held at Capo May City, iu the public school rooms, on Friday, Aug. 27lh lust.,;commencing at it o’clock a. m. Should it bo necessary, the Hoard wlH act on the following day, Salunhiy the t’Sth. MatiutcB UrtiLhir, Co. Supt. Adjdcusicii Sat-K.—Tim Executors' Sale of the Real; hstata ol the late Judge Matthew Marcy. deceased.' been adjourned ;.om September 4lh, to Saturday Septembar the It 1878. at 10 o'clock a. m., and the deeds to purchasers will be dellveredlon i day cf sale. The terms are cash the delivery of the deeds. Nonce—The Township Board of School Trniteea, of Lower Township, Cape May Co., will meet at the Cola Spring School House Sa.urday, August 98th inst., at 9 o'clock p. nr. A gencrpl attendenoc la requested. Fuels am v Bask err, Clerk of tast meeting. The etmp-meeUng to be held under the susptcies of the South Jersey Associstlon, on their new (rounds, at South Rea vine, commences on next Tuesdsy, end will continue shout ten dsys. Bee notice elsewhere in this paper. No eflbit h being spared by the officers of the esaocistiou to mmko this camp meeting pleasant, attractive, and edifying.

Rio Grands, for some of the largest specimens of beets that have yet teen exhibited thleeeaeon. Four of thoae

If there le euy other pert of the oounty that can beat Rio Grande on boots we should Ilka to bear Horn them. We learn from Mr. H. Hand, our careful and efficient City Aaaeasor,(who In addition to Ms duties of Assessing the taxable property of Iba city, has Just oompletM taking the cans us of the people,) that the reaidant population of Cape May City proper ie twelve hun-

Onrold friend J. a K. Hand ; original diamond cutter of the Cape, and has come beautiful specimens In his eases on Washington street, below Jackson, which he or Ms son can set to please everybody. He has a sklimrl assistant, too, in Mr. William Franci',

Ice creams, on WaaMngtai street, next to Jackson, are the moat deliclona things in the bind,.we will say to, and say it boldly. And we will add to this declaration another declaration to the eAect that if any young gentlemen wishes to make a proper deelaratlon lc his lady love, he should take liar to Smith's sod ask her wiait flavor she prefers i cream. She'll tell him at once.

dsys before the opening of The prices will'

will be given to erect their tent durin Rxv. J. H. Divcbtt, Pres. Rev. G. Head, Sec'r. The condition of tome of our street re anything but what they should be. he gutters on Washington street, from Jecksonlo Ocean, are Ailed up with mud and Alth; in places it It up with the sidewalk. Manaiou is In a still worse condition, and not a whit belter Now who ie responsible for this condition of affairs? It is either the Committee on the Street Superintendent, has tailed to fully discharge duly. The gutters should never bo allowed, especially in the summer to All np with mud and Allb. is the street scraper, that it has not been In use this season to keep the guttert clean and the streets honed up • There is no reason why the streets should ho left to take air. I-et something ho done to miedy the evil. Tnk City Point Excuhsiokibts. -This excursion, which promised so inch enjoyment Thursday, was not i pleasant aa was anticipated. The earner was delayed in her starting, ind did notsflonl a view of the Break- . os darkness closed in upon the befonrshe reached that interesting point. Then the bay was rough, ' the billows unfavorable to steady stomachs. Nearly everybody on out to be unwilling calculalore of aums in arithmetic, and sides of the steamer, and, in tact, upon ail sides. This was ^drawback on the pleasures of the rip, but altar It was over, the parties enjoyed the events of the excursion, with Iieaity laughs end Jokes at eachprepared to “try It again' 1 on the Aret opportunity. The body of young Kennedy, who a* drowned on Tueaday last, was recovered on Saturday through the ine'. umental Ity of threo boya, Clarence and Thomas Ploughman and Itauben Johnson. - They found it ashore on or near Toan Bank, about Avo miles from this city, nnd communicated the fact to Esquire Francis K. Duke, Justice of the Peace of Lower Township, by whom inquest was belli. Verdict, “accidental drou-iing.” The remains put Into a coffin, in ice, by Mr. ... Townsend, and sent up to Philadelphia, in four houre after they were recovered. Whift’a certain clasa of newspaper publisher! grow indignant at the .want ' 'at they cannot be bought to write and publish what they do not believe, we unavoidably, and from a lib of experience In these exhibitions of virtue, come to inevitable conclusion that sornrJy wants to ‘'sell ought cheap. 1 ’ The Stab has no occasion for throwog oat such interesting insinuations nd we raay add" what may. be conid cred an appropriate remark. We icuee ail reference to ao delicate

subject.

A Stabkiro Team.—Among the many handsome end spirited teams at Capo May this season Mr. Wm. S. Duflne hays take a front rank. They are kind and easily managed, while at the same time they are Arvtelasa travelers. We tested their qualities .by a pleasant drive behind them " other 'qornlng k which we enjoyed

Frank Crocker, Esq., editor proprietor of toe Vineland Wcdriy, 'da family, are stopping Cottage.' We noticed om tong those who were

within i

pmscd upon, scowled at, and open- ‘ ' Several witness* testified, reluctantly in the bat sufficient evidence was elicited convince the macistrsta I conviction wsa warranted, therefore sentenced Townley 1 > One. of $50 or be imprisoned for

twenty, days.

Upon the sentence being announced I hubbub began. Townley decli .hai he would neither pay the One

lor be imprisoned,

yelled and applauded approvingly. The Justice told’ Police Captain Green, who lias command of the police forex, to put Townley in a cell. Green advanced to the railing, excitedly, ebook his Aet at the Justice, sod said, “I won't do it. Mr. Town-

ley's a friend of

well—and he ain’t a-going to he

locked np.” At

crowd, and they shouted end applauded. Many of them gathered

i ml the prisoner

hltni

“Will you take charge of this prisoner, Captain Green?” asked the Justice, apparently a little over’t,” the police-captain responded promptly; “III go ball for him if you want me to, hut he going to be looked up.” Turnto a Mrs. Osborne, one of the prisoners, he added, “I know my business, don't I ?” “I’ll bet you do,” the woman re-

plied.

The confusion became general, and the crowd Ailed the space inside the railing. Abusive epithets am) Ah rests ibontcd at the justice and the prosecutor.

to defend

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prisoner to a cell,’ > uniformed policeman. 'And I co I'nmml you not to do ’ such thing," added the captain. The Justice said,“Captain Green, I will lie held responsible for this prisoner," and the shouted reply was, —,you old fraud." Townborne triumphantly down sUirs, : nlo the street, and-set free. The crowd walled to abuse the Justice anil the lawyer os they came Townley baa not been recap. CnxxniNO Words—Visitors to Cape May include many of the flrst merchants in the country. Wo feel that their prospects for the coming tson are most cheering. When business men generally are implaimng that their resources have not reached even moderate estimates, it Is agreeable to learn that the national Income baa proved far better than the moat sanguine expectations. According to a state. • -Just put forth in an official all the estimates have been exd during the lost Ascal year. This should afford encouragement to business people generally, and help in bringing about the much needed restoration of confidence, upon which a renewal of enterprise and prosperity depends. It certainly indicates a movement forward, <1 it is only necessary foy people realize this, and act with the increased energy such a knowledge ’' afford, to render the advance more, rapid. Many are looking forward to a brighter condition of things In the coming fall, ami there < ihy, if The necessary enterprise are shown, these expectations should not be

than realised.

iiXAimc City Labdlobd Ab-sMtD^-Tho correspondent of the sprightly Sunday Press, at Atlantic City, yesterday speaks as follows: Mr. Wm. Whitahouse, who attracted some notoriety In Philadelphia last spring as s mind-reader, and who has been running the Dilmsn Bonse this summer, has taken his departure.leaving a mourning with and creditors behind. He to have written hla wife that be should not return. The Dilmsn House Is closed, and has crape on the door. It wean a look of desolation. Wbitahouae was tn intelligent and companionable fellow, and if be has fallen into pecuniary miafor- ' nos is oramiaerated. “Brother Smith, what does this

"The pew is my own." “Tour own I is this any n why you should Insult the whole •ngregstlon ?" “But he is intelligent and ‘But he ie a friend of mine,’ ‘What of that. Must yon tiieree insult the whole congrega-

tion f ”

'But he Is a tlhriettan and belong; to-the tame denomination." “What do I care for that T Let him go and worship with hia fellow

rpHK NEW 8ECOR

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CAPE MAT CtTT. *. J.

WILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON,

Saturday, June 5,1875.

ttrr.Um. l— o. ErissrsiW,‘SHSss” Oylnv I-IU-C tbvi-re. IU. rewUly lb*! Oft* K. F. Kuakc!'* IUa U> of I.OIU Odl..^Ttoouil'! ■ - I ■ .1. ' _

Plumber and Gas Fitter. QAS AND STEAM FITTING JPX.TTMSISJ'O.

Torre Cotta Ware.

:s

ItTOTICE. THE STEAMER “CITY POUSTT,” ARCH STREET WHARF, TtarsHlay, Auanat Blth. ami Natn relay, the 3*til. URNnia. 1.KAVE8 C.M'K MAY

THE GREAT CAUSE HUmili’ MISERY.

ilte!i?Sreofsimlnaivvu»knS?S'»!* 1 uorrbaa, Indimu by MtAMaaravotab. ry K n^lwiob O ru po I '■ uoy JServoua Debusraa"-"

jsaIS-Ir-aprlA

E. D. t W. A. FRENCH, PinTlHS’' "iDILDRES 1 SOPPLIES, s. oitAvsaniaE.

rtiSTES.

mtactorenT ‘erf ‘tho Celebrated CHINESE GREEN. aA.3vrx>Eisr, isr. j.

Summer Resorts.

NEW SEASIDE RESORT

WaStn High demand vrith Ample Shade; alreah water Eake,thre-e-wnartensaf a mUe leag, Ihr haat-

HOT SEA BATHS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS INVITING TO VISITORS, Have Been Introduced. J. F. CAKE. Proprletar.

ffcttrs*. IXSVMMJfV*. EO»»RfB*uw»CE. FI RE INSURANCE I

EMPORIUM AND STCfSTE! XDEFOT, W JACKSON ST. CAPE MAY CITY. N. J. .

The largest, best and most complete stock of Stoves, Ranges, Crockery, Willow, TIN, GLASS AND Cutlery, Refrigerators, W{*ter-c lers, Oil Cloths, To be found in any similar cat All to be sold' at Greatly Reduced Prices J. H. BENEZET & BRO., £2 Jackson St., Cape May City, .-V. J,

Clothing so Cheap EXCELSIOR HALL,

•ry ■.IviuiUcHafr imMiuchia'tVUb CLOTHING no CHEAP. FOR MEN, YOUTHS AND BOYS. —IT MADE—LcrWESr

Tff*' °' PATTERSON,. DRAPER and TAILOR, ipemaVcourt house.

CASS1MEKES. VESriNGS, and TRIMMINGS,

A FIT WARRANTED. PRICES -Tor Baking asst. MO to

A il J» 7« U. W ' C ' PATIEK80S - POWELL’S GENTS' FURNISHING STORE REMOVED TO HeriliirSI. opp firernwood Callagr,

TNKW TOY

VARIETY STORE !

ENOS R. WILLIAMS

Ns. 41 WASHINGTON STREET, Toys, Fish Lines,

MINIATURE BOATS.-

Stationeiy, fancy Goods NOTIONS

OF tVKRT DKSORtmOS.

...-MS from the country vlslUa JggOgVjgmalnys and^J iuj-«ur

NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.

JVTo. HO w fisUiinKtoiY Stroot, • (NEAR THE POST-OFFICE.) BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS AND WALL PAPER. CHEAP FOR CASH. AND C.Ash .ONLY. Have had all the Credit Trade I want. When all my old creditors pay np may ust again. Will sec about it. ;Come right along with the cash nnd save money. C-A.SH S-A/VES TIME, SAVES FRIENDS. SAVES TROUBLE AND SAVES MONEY. CASH It what 1 am after. Cash makes the Store Keeper amiie. Tniat makes ~ him frown, and the debtor too, sometimes. ELDREDQE JOHNSON.

STOKE EflOIS, So.47 WASHUGTOI STUEET.

Tbs tarsMt sad Mart Ceaplsle armtmcol ol CLOrna, CAKSIMERES, DOKSKIN, sad SUM)

HARNESS!’. Thr CiliMns.of Oapa May Oily and Ceoaty 111 pleaw take aotiee thet I have rUrtad Ik HARNESS BUSINESS MANSION ST.. CAPE MAT CITY two dean Wert oIlkjBTiB or TBB CAP!

PBEKCH, ENGLISH and AMEBICAN SUMMER DRESS GOODS arar Wore agared

MADeVo ORDER AT THE LOWEST FIGURES.

id aereilsaTorjourialvaa. Aha a larga aad raparlor Stoek of READY-)

CLOTHING WiM.o'r. Youth', and Children', w.ar-

all aiw^omnlal.,.taak of GENTS- PURKIBU1NG GOODS mb Uadarahbt.

•X”- Now Watt of .Tory d.ienrt Inn, reek as LIGHT AND HEAVY HARNESS, COLLARS, BRIDLES, WHIPS, A a. A

IMPSON RICE.

Sewing Machine

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. FOR

FIHE flL0THm&,

altlcg, and all ard.rl fl

a i

ISAAC II. SMITH.

SMITH & HENRY PMCnCAI HOUSE AID SIGH PAIHTEBS, GRAINING IN IMITATION OF ALL KINDS OF WOOD. Caleimining, Wall Painting, China Glaeaing, and all kinds of Painting nest!; ixecnted with diapdteh. NUMBER 1» WASHINGTON STREET. CAPE MAT CITY.

GEORGE .W SMITH, AUCTIONEER,

Vineland Steam Sash Factory, KIMBALL, PRINCE 4 CO., -MANUFACTURERS OF OOORfci SASH, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, STAIR RAILS, Balusters, Rraclteia, Lambs'. We have aa hand s Largs Amurtmast aad are dtUsmiatd IS wil at XsOW FRIOHS. MTGIVK US A TRIAL „ WE USE ONLY KILN DRIED LUMDER-* ALL OEDfiRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. -KIMBALL, PRINCE ft 00., Tiaaland, N. J. MR'Ordaci latt with Lastar □. YeddJLumku Daahe, Tammad'a^aMSIOaiM May.Oaaaty

JE88E M’COLL-UM

GAPE MAYjCITY, K. J. Merchaiits of lewark, NEW JERSEY, ASSEHS NEARLY $1,000,000. • . n cl DWELLINGS, STORES AND .HOTELS. Insured at low rates, JESSE M’COLLUM.

THE PHILADELPHIA MUTUAL • PROTECTION Beneficial Association. oaicc, 334 Mouth Third Mtrewt. PU1LADKI.FHIA. ^ MimiAL , »ocfrrrY. ^or Ibrther Inrurniauon'aliply'to ibe are-

MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. MILLVILLE S. J. AssrlLs S*». isl. 1972 as Follows: :ash ahbktts!* 8 ' * ’xaTlsBLTl

Flour, Grain, Feed, <Jc. THOMAS H. ROSST HOI.ESALE A RETAIL DEALER IN FLOUR, GRrllN, FEEP, GROCERIES, FERTILIZERS And all kinds of FE1LP and GARDEN SEEDS OYSTERS. POULTRY. EOGS. ND VA11M PRODUCE, OP EVERT DESfSff"Conaignmiinta Solicitatl. No.. IS A IS FEDERAL STREET, CAMDEN,J. FL01H AM) FEED.

IAY AND STRAW BY THE BALE, Beat quality Lehigh < »»I. •rMIII. at cold Hprlng: .tore and ware-

lire and Lightning'

Farm Buildings & Contents

Neuralgia & Rheumatism

TO CONSUMPTIVES.!

ERRORS OF YOUTH. A frora NrerouaDeWure^ftSaeSre’?! my. and all Ihj-rmvu of youlblul Indlare^ aod^recUuufo^makMaeUnf.ImpreL’mei!^

Stove Coal. IksEabrerltar ha. u his anal Depot' StSSta*.'’' Landing, Capa May City, a fl ipply ofb..t LEHIGH ds SCHUYLKILL COA Lr r EGG, BTOfR A CHEETNCT SIZES at Ike lamst Mark.l Price.. Cottage, aad Hauls reppllad at tha taatt .1 aoUea, la ^sEp^ScHKLIKCIR.

COALIjCOAL!! '"Vooit;' •- rHl be farnhkad at the lav ret Market PrU ' i. BMim rboA STORE,

RICHARDlB. WILLIAMS, JOHN K. LEEftdO., Nos. 46 & 48 N. Wharves

HOPE AND TWINE MANUKACTUREB. Importer, of Anebon, Chain., Wire Rupa, iElAwaUE BRAND Ol

UN. PAINTB, OIU1,

ORS MADE TO ORDER AT

SHORT NOTIC-R. AGENT FOR THE

let und Twine CW

CHARLES P. WHITE,

CLOCKS, WATORKS, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARK ■t. U Washing tea Itreet, Capa Kay City

pNTABLIKHED U JNld. FANCY DYBINO EHTaBLIMIMBNT, J. ft W. J