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NUMBER 100 FOR THE GREATER ASBURY PARK FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1894. TWO CENTS PER COPY mitn-H-H-Hm mill- BICYCLE EVENTS TO-DAY. AUDITORIUM DEDICATION. CORBUIT COMINU. Will Mere Nt.t Tueatlay Night In Hla flay "(ienllaman Jack." Aii lntenHtlug event will lie that of the coining of the champion of the world, James J.

Corliett, to the Park opera house next Tuesday night, when he will meu lu "Gentleman Jack." The champion has Just returned from Eurosi, where he was the recipient of ovations that he has every reason to bo proud of. In England, Ireland, Scotland and France he played to the largest SNliAKS AT WORK. lllamund Mla.lntf. Lady' Potketbook dune, Kullol HIIU Hvapuraled. A gentleman Kimewluit advanced lu yours, stopping at the (feiitennlal House In Ocean (irove, came to the Asbury avenue group of bathhousKii for a dip VVuducMlay.

When he returned from the water he ns-deemed a valuable diamond html that he had checked, and carried It to his bathhouse lu auction 10. He laid It on the ImhicIi and after he had dnwNud walked away without It, Yesterday morning he returned looking for It. He failed to find It and also failed to find anylsxly who had seen It. A member of the light-lingered fraternity got in some of )ibt flue work yesterday morning between the Asbury avenue pavilion and the Palace Merry-go-round. Mrs.

Thorn of Frankfonl, was robbed of a Ilussla leather pocket Isxik containing and two valuable rings. Hhe thinks that It was taken from her pocket while she was hemmed In by a little crowd caused by a passing si ream of carriages. Complaint was made to (I dicer Uogers. Money lay around as lis)se at the Keventh avenue pavilion yesterday afternoon as though hard times wer over. E.

A. Haskln of Kordham.New York clty.who is stopping at the Coleman House, went lu liathlngnt this point. After hiring a house lie checked his gold watch aiul aculod the enveloo ls-fore he remembered some or more in bills which he carried. He folded it up and tucked It carefully away In his watch pocket. When he went out he failed to lock the lutvoUliig, tq rrturn lu a moment and turn the key.

He remained longer than he had anticipate! and came back to find the cash gone. No clue to the theft was Itr. I Haalfin' nM)rtod the loss toOrtlcur Hulick. who could only remind him of his lack of care and give him no assurance of the recovery of the mis-ting JERSEY DAY. Vealerday lha Nallvet ol Our Stale Took Po-eeialon ol Town.

Yesteiday was Jersey Day ill Asbury Park, and the Jersey men and women literally swaniHHl the town. Trains legan to arrive early lu the morning and the lino down Cookiunii and lake avenues was constant and uninterrupted for hours, Monmouth county was well ropnHonted. Excursionists came from Kod Hank. Matawan, Keyport and Month A boy In great nuru-U-rs. In addition to the Monmouth jsHtplu there were also heavy sections from Klein-Ington, Htnton Island, Plalnflelil, Homer vllle, Newark and Jersey City.

A special from New York in two section) brought a large delegation to the Auditorium dedication (cn-moiiy. This excursion was under the auspices of Evangelist Yatman's metropolitan mooting, and the fact was announced by a big canvas sign sln-tched the full length of the cars. Them wen km sjss-lal trains all told, and 1 Wl cars bniught In or mow, who ent a most enjoyable day on the lsardwaik, In the ocean and along the Imuu-Ii front. Mr. Bradley's bathhouse n-celpts were swelled to enormous proportions by the Influx and the Isutrdwalk stands did a thriving business.

HOLLYWOOD MORSE SHOW. I'rliri Offered anil flany llinjiomi Horaei Will He I'rtatnl. All arrangements have U-en completed for the big ohmi air horse show at Holly-wihhI to-day. On Saturday an opportunity will 1m given to Monmouth county farmer f) show their farm horses. Th master of tho Mouniouth County Hunt offers three prizes, valued at I0), to the farmers exhibiting the three best single farm horses to farm wagons.

Nothing under the sun cm prevent the show from being a rousing success except unfavorable weather, ami should it rain the management will postK)iie the big equine exhibition. There have been 1W horses en-tensl and all will aps3ar for honors. The show will commence each afternoon at 2 o'chek and continue until O.ilO. P. J.

Casey of the arrangement committee says the show will surpass tho National Horse Show at the Madison Square Garden. ASBURY-PARK-AGRAPHS HiHs-lal beach concert at Fifth avenue Ut-night. The raecM at the Athletic Ground to-day begin at 2 o'clock sharp, The Iiiterlakeu Ijiml Comiany will sell iKN-hoce hit oil the Some iH-ople are such bicycle cranks tltat they have wheels in their heads. Remember the Ransom Uols-rtson combination ut the Asbury Park Auditorium thui evening. John Kcrncll stars the coining season with Mi-Fwlilen's Hnoieui in Montreal on Hcptenils-r II, It Is practically assunsl that a very large crowd will be present at the bicycle rac ou the Athletic Ground -day, The office where thl paper I published id- Hue printing of all kind.

It the lies! eqiihiM'd printing office on thH roast. James A. Bradley declares that the crowd along the iH-ach yesterday was the largest of ihe season. If not the largest ever known lu the I'ark. While you are forgetting things, please rememlM-r that you can get any kind or Job printing done at the D.VII.V I'lihss office, and done right.

Two fine hotel slti-s are advertised for sale at a bargain. For particular see ail-vertlw-ment In another column or call on W. C. Cottrell, builder. C.

K. Hall Post II. A. R. marched to the Ocean (irove Auditorium In a IhsIv last night and formed part of the Viutt audience that listened to Chaplain McCalic.

The funeral of Mrs. William Moran, who tiled in Ocean Grove Weduesdnv night, will take place on Saturday. Moran was a "ulatlvo of Proprietor Millar of the Arlington. J. M.

Kenny, advance agent for Corbel t's "Gentleman Jack" company, was in town last night making arrangements for the champion's apsarance at the Park opera house next Tuesday night. Marshal Smith was requested yesterday to keeii a sharp lookout for a missing boy named Charles Darling or Durllng. If any one Amis a stray lsy he should address Charles Housell, Morreil street, Ing Branch. Henry Levy and Philip Shapero were found selling song sheet ou the streets vem lenlay morning by Officer Pittinger. They were brought tefore Justice Borden, who, after hearing their stories, confiscated the songs and allowed the nun to go.

The entertainment at the Asbury Park Auditorium this evening will be worth going many miles to see. The Ransom-Robertson combination has refs-atedly plaved liefore Dr. Talmage's congregation ami he doctor himself recommends it. William Delaney, Corlsitt's well-l trainer, arrived in the Park Wednesday night and is busy making arrangements at "The Farm" for CoHh'U and his company, who are exected here on Monday. Corbett will give his performance at the Park opera house Tuesday night.

A. C. Hart, formerly of the Monmouth Dommxut, has purchased the Atlantic Highlands Journal and has assumed the management of the pacr. Mr. Hart is an old newspaper man and may be counted on to bring the Journal to the lore with as little delay as possible.

The 5-year-old son of Walter H. Wynian, a summer resident living at 83 Pitman avenue, Ocean (trove, died on Wednesday. The funeral took place yesterday in charge of Undertaker Sexton and the remains were placed IntheMt. Prosjmct receiving vault pending a final disposition later ou. Jeweler A.

W. Cornelius Is a very popular man with the wheelmen. He usually furnishes the prizes in events at the Athletic Grounds and gives eminent satitfaction. The visiting wheelmen In need of engagement rings and other trinkets will not pass by Mr. Cornelius' store on Cookman avenue.

Sarah Clark, a colored woman of Wtst Park, had Annie I itchett alias Annie Johnson arrested yesterday charged with having stolen her pocketbook containing W.10 in money and several pawn tickets. At the hearing liefore Justice Wyckoff Miss Pritchett was held in 10(1 bail to await the action of the grand jury. The Seashore Electric Railway Coninanv Uaice Will Begin at a O'clock 5harp at the Athletic Orounde. The canl for to-day's bicycle nices at the Athletic Grounds Is Hiitllclenllv enticing to attract one of the largest crowds of the sea sou. The management Is confident tlmt the reputation of the riders, the value of the prizes and the extra precautions taken to I secure llrst-class racing will Justify the pre- 1 diction that thetwodays' iiild-suiiuuer meet of '1M will go down In history an the Imnimr event of the year.

Seventy well known riders itre entered III the one-mile handicap, Including such crack as W. K. Sims, K. L. Blauvelt, W.

I Dar-tuer, Lloyd Oslmru, J. It. Harrison and others of equal reputation. For the two-mile handicap, Class B. the following are entered: H.

Brandt, 11. It. Stecuson, W. II. Mufllkeu, E.

Kause, A. 1. Silvle, E. Miller. W.J.

HelH'i-t, Watson Coleman, 11. II, Arnold. A. W. Warren, A.

H. Harnett, C. Nelson, lieu Cleveland, Harry Tyler, G. F. Taylor, Fre.l Graves.

The race will Isi well officered. F. P. I'lial of New York will act as referee. The Judges are Frank L.

Ten Brois-k of Asbury Park. Captain Dinum of Philadelphia. John F. Hawkins of Asbury Purk and W. S.

Bur-tls of Freehold. Timers J. A. Zimmerman, Mauas'iuan; Dixie Mines. American Wheelmen; A.

C. Twining, Asbury Park. Clerk of Course, W. Montague Perrett of New York; assistants, Hcnnle L. Smith, Asbury Park Wheelmen, Fred Van Slckleii, Chicago.

Starter. A. R. Parsons," Asbury Park Announcer, Harry Ilanford, Chicago. Marshal.

S. W. Kirkbride, Asbury Park. S-orer, L. M.

Vunnote, Point Pleasant. Friday Raw No. 1, gold medal, value iO; silver medal, value in. No. 2, roller top desk, value 7.ri; gold watch, value W0.

No. 3, Columbia bicycle, value 1125; gold watch, value, WO; silver tea set, value $25. No. 4, bicycle, value 125; diamond stud, due W0. No.

5, diamond stud, value WO; diamond pin, value $2'; solid silver spoons, value $13. No.fi, gold watch, value W0; silver watch, value No. 7, handsome ring, value WO; watch charm, value 10. No. 8, gold medal, value $10; silver medal, value Saturday Race No.

1, gold medal, value 20; silver medal, value 10. No. 2, gold medal, value IO; silver medal, value .0. No. Columbia bicycle, value 123; handsome clock, value silver watch, value 20.

No. 4, Remington tyjewriter, value 100; kodak, value No. 5, diamond ring, value 130; diamond ring, value diamond pin, value fciT). No. (1, gold stop watch, value W0; silver watch, value 125; nickel wntcli, value IO, No.

7, diamond stud, value WO; diamond pin, value t25. No. 8. gold medal, value IS; silver medal, vahielO. Auditorium To-Night.

The Ransom-Robertson combination ai-IH'ars at the Asbury Park Auditorium this evening, under the management of Mr. Long, who guarantees it to be just what it It represented a first-class novelty entertainment. Mr. Ramon is a magic per former of great reputation, and his expose of spiritualism is very funny and exciting. Mr.

Rolicrtson appeared Is-foiv members of the royal family in England, which stamps his performance on the slcighliclls and chimes as first-class. The Metropolitan Quartette of New York city is too well known to need praise. They rank among the foremost singers of the day. The desire of the public in general is to see a good specialty show, free from all horse play, preferring talent to noise, appreciating art in the sketch as well as the play. In this particular the management offers the above attraction, guaranteeing it to be just what will please all classes.

Special Beach Concerts. The special beach band concert rendered from the open-air stand near the Asbury avenue pavilion last night was particularly fine. The special feature piece, "The Voyage of Columbus," was repeated by request. Miss Bessie Mecklem of Orange, N. who has earned for herself more than a local reputation as a saxophone soloist, appeared to the great delight of the crowd in a specially composed selection for the saxophone by Mr.

George Charles. Another soloist who is heard at these concerts is Miss Sailie Moore in violin solos. Miss Moore is tho daughter of Mr. William M. Moore of the beach band.

She has lieen playing ever since she was a mere child. A large throng applauded the entire program last night. To-night tho band will play a splendid concert at the Fifth avenue pavilion. Afraid of a Woman. The fact that the kitchen Is squarely und absolutely the landladies' sanctum was em phasized day before yesterday over in Ocean Grove when William J.

Totten, owner tf the Balmoral House, was driven out of the culinary department by Landlady Evans, although ho and his family had been frequent visitors in trie roar. Totten says Mrs. Evans threatened to horsewhip him and even threatened his life. The owner of the Balmoral called on Justice Borden and applied for a warrant for Mrs. Evans' arrest.

Tho warrant was issued and Mrs. Evans appeared before tho justice for a hearing. The 'squire, aftor hearing tho testimony, could find nothing to show thiitMr.Totten's personal safety was endangered and accordingly dismissed the complaint. Euchre at the Hotels. New England Ladies' first prize, Carrie Schrader second.

Miss Carroll; booby, Miss McGulre. Gentlomen's ttrst prize, Mrs. Louis; second, Mr. Hopper; booby, Mr. Kenny.

Guernsey Ladles' first prize, Mrs. Gray; second, Miss Ray Hutter. Gentlemen's first prize, Mr. Kolbfus; second, Mr. A.

F. Coolfdge. THE SOLEMN SERVICE UEUINS IN the movc. Th. Ort New Tabernacle lo He Cunaecraled to It PtirpoM ChapUIn McCebe I'reachee Ihi Pint Indicatory 5ermii-Uranil Army Man Proem to Hear the Chaplain's War-lima Lecture In lha livening.

The Ocean Grove Camp Moctlng Ahhocui-tlon yesterday began the dedicatory exorcises of ItH pride, ttoast and glory tho now Auditorium. Camp attendant from tho country over hitd Journeyed 'o tho Grove to lie present at ttilM time of rejoicing "1 praise. Three of the twelve bishops of tint Methodists are on hand to assist, ami tho services from now until Sunday night promise to lie of exceeding Interest, surpassed only by tlmt of tlm great camp meeting which ojKitiM August 20. The first of tlm serl of dedicatory sermons was preached at 10.: o'clock yesterday morning by Chaplain ('. ('.

McCals-, who chose as his text Isaiah will lf before time and make the erookod place straight; I will rut In sunder tho bars of Iron and break down tlu guu-H of brass." The discourse wax a missionary one. The chaplain says he doe not preach any other kind. The subject wan "Soldier and Missions." The speaker pointed out thw text' le-niMOf tolerance and said that nowadays individuals and imtlotifl must exercise the name virtue. In many countries, Franco, Austria and Mt xleo for Where thno decade ago ther) was religious intolerance, there In now religious liberty. Thin grejit change, the preacher asserted, has Ixrn the work oC Christian Tho ohupialu concluded his earnest Methodist sermon with an apieal for liberality in giving for the mipport of missions.

A goo 1-sized audience greeted Dr. K. Mandevllle of Chicago at o'clock when ho delivered the first of his series of lectures on "The Seven Chun-hen of Aula." Thechurch C'Ik Hen for treatment wan the one at Ephc- HUH. Ijist night for the fourth time the spacious assembly hail wan filled. The announcement that Chaplain McCalw would deliver his famous lecture on "The Light Side of Libby I'risoii," was sufficient to brum out the Ocean Grovers to the number of Before the lecture Prefessor Sweney gave a very fine souk service, and Chaplain McCatie led the congregation in singing "America." In the three front rows of neata lu the main part of tho Auditorium were smioa in j.

hii rout, j. n. 01, Asbury Park, and several score of old veterans summering lu the Park and the irove. One of their numlx-r sat on the platform by thy lecturer, holding aloft the star and stripe. When the lectunT was Introduced every one of the 10,000 persons who had a handkerchief anse and waved the Chautauqua saluto and then loudly applauded.

The chaplain began by saying that he liked to talk to largeaudicnccH, hut not to in'ople by the acn-. This nmiark, together with another to the effect that his lecture is the most venerable chestnut In the Methodist denomination," put his audience in good humor, and he kept them there to the end of his hour-atid-a-qunrtcr description, vivid and intensely Intending, of his own txer-lence in old Libby. He had only started when the ringing of the Anbury I'ark tire alarm brought a hundred or two people to their feet. Dr. Stokes called them to onler by shouting that it was only ft false alarm.

The chaplain then proceeded. His dry humor and eloquent ieriods caused the assemblage to laugh or applaud almost constantly. He was advising his hearers never to doubt the ability of the United States to hold her owu and to put down riotous people within ami enemies without, when the Ocean Grove tire alarm bell neur by rang. The transformation in the appearance of that crowded Auditorium can be better imagined than described. The bell had hardly struck three times before 1,000 persons wore rushing for the exits.

In another moment that 1,000 was followed by as many more. Things in a twinkling took ou a serious asieet. If looked as though there was going to bo a grand rush with its inevitable damage to limb and loss of life (Julck ns thought Professor Kwency started up a song In which enough jMirsons Joined to attract attention. President Htokes jumpod to the front of the platform, raised his hands and implored the throng to 1ki still. The tide was turned.

More raised their voices in song and Dr. Htokes shouted, "There is not a particle of danger. If the whole town were burning down this Auditorium could be emptied safely in four minutes." Chaplain McCabe sat down to the organ and sang "Tlio Sword of Bunker Hill," and then got up and told tho audience to know enough next time to keep their heads and not get rattled. For this he was applauded and he continued his lecture at the conclusion of which throe rousing cheers were given for tho star-spangled banner and the speakor. Heckar'a Farina, Is mado'from the heart of wheat, and is delicious when boiled In milk, cooled In a mould and served with a fruit or wine sauce.

Some call It "ice pudding." Ever try it Adv. 100 Can't Give betalle, but In our hurry will say, Just drop In our department devoted to Ladles' and Misses' Cpats and Wraps and see how greatly we can please you as to stock and prices. Aav.l7tf. Cook's Bek Hive. i Headquarter for Trunks, Bags and Straps.

The largest stock at the lowest prices. Rockafeile tf. engagements ever luK-orded loan Aiheriuiu I and an American company. Mr. Corbet tin! not oidy a famous man, but a talented ador, and lu "Gentleman Jack" be has ful' scoie to show his abilities Isith as a player and an athlete.

He will glv( an exhibition of bis wonderful bag punching and hi the last act will spar four rounds with Steve O'DonnolI, who was a pupil of Peter Jackson. Some of the principal scones aro the Casino roof iMrtlcn, the training quarters at Loch Arlsmr and the arena of the Olympic club at New Orleans. A company of excellent players lias been engaged by Manager William A. Brady for the different chanu ters in the play. Mr.

William Delaney, who seconded Corls-tt In all of his intents, is also with the company. An olio of refined specialties Is also to lc Introduced. SOIE MORK riNfiS. One Man Doea Nit Props it to Have Hl Fine Remitted He Qttt lo Jail. tyor Ten Itrowk held court yesterday morning in Park Hall and disposed of several license canes.

iker William Carter, who is failed to his sluire towards the payment of borough expense, was due andcosb'. Mr. Carter was In no mood for fooling, and his i rlgV then and to take his ten days in jail and keep the W. He iry Hauce.n delln le it milk mar, whs fined W0 arid costs, or ten days. Mr.

II, nice felt the thermometer creeping up to the nineties and wisely omitted to say anything alsmt going to Jail. Oth 'r cases against Hackman Iatham, Junk Denier Michelson and HutcliT William Southanl were settled, and the mayor adjourned court. A (lay Guernsey Dance. An unusually brilliant affair was the hop tendered at the popular Hotel Guernsey last night. The evening was a perfect one for dancing, and it seemed as though the graceful couples would never tire of making the circuit of the polished floor.

Some of the newest music known to lallroom orchestras lent zest to the occasion. As the hours sped slowly away numero.is requests were heard that the affair might be duplicated as soon as possible. A few of the beautiful women observed in the ballroom are catalogued below: Miss Hallie Stelnmetz, Miss Ray Hutter, Miss Emily Lunger, Miss Quinlan, Miss Le-pich, Mrs. Thomas G. Allan, Miss Hockney, Miss May Stelnmetz, Miss Madelaine Tun-Ison, Miss Luc Tunison, Miss Lydia French, Mrs.

Archie Ellis, Mrs. Harry Mills, Mrs. Kahrs, Mrs. Gray, Miss Gray, Mrs. Morton Decker, Mrs.

C. A. LaBane. Miss Lottie Hutter, Mrs. George Tanner, Miss Marie Oslxirne, Miss English, Mrs.

E. B. Thornton, Miss Helen Busson. Atalanta Midweek Hop. The usual midweek hop at the Atalanta last evening drew to the elegant ballroom a large crowd of dancers.

All the appointments were and the fair dancers with their partners held the floor till a late hour. Among the fair participants present-were: Miss Claire Hutchinson, Miss Rosalie Hutchinson, Miss Kitty Ham, Miss Rose Applegate, Miss A. C. Mooney, Miss Lizzie Sullivan, Miss Rlcharcson, Miss E. Glennon, Miss Laura A.

Coleman, Miss Nellie Mc-Guiness, Miss N. Gibney, Miss Julia Mc-Cartey, Miss Hattie Soper, Miss Mary Flood, Mrs. Larratiee, Mrs. F. B.

Ellis, Miss Stella Comfort, Miss L. J. Miller, Miss S. B. Hale, Mrs.

F. M. Judson, Mrs. T. H.

Roxbury, Mrs. Fratik Adams, Mrs. M. J. Fleming, Mrs.

J. R. Marshall, Mrs. T. II.

Erisman, Mrs. William Sutphon, Miss Hazel Sutphen, Miss Minnie F. Gunipert, Miss Ida Samter, Miss Nellie Lamer, Miss Agnes McKeon, Miss Vera Wall, Miss Campbell, Miss Ida Walton, Miss Ella Walton, Mary A. Power, Miss Josie T. Power.

A Lost Pearl. Pearl Odam, a bright little bluo-oyed girl about 6 years of age, got separated from her mother yesterday and followed George Clayton all the way from Asbury Park to Bradley Beach. Tho Claytons took the little one in, gave her some dinner, and then brought her down to marshal Smith's office. She said her mothor had gone away off. Later in the afternoon Mrs.

Odam's brother and sister called at the Marshal's office in search of Pearl, and found her playing very contented in one of the rooms. The Odams came down on the Plalnflold excursion. Down at the Point. Wednesday night; Rhode Island Point was visited by a party from Asbury Park consisting of George F. Kroehl, Mrs.

Henry Kroohl, Miss Mamie Kroehl, Percy Kroehl, Dr. H. S. Taylor and wife, Mr. Boes, Miss Scudder, Gus Selghortner and wife, nd Miss Teeple.

They wore royally treated and are loud In praise of the pleasant rei sort. While there they met two other hack loads of people from the Park. Many Delighted Uoueekeepare Have already received samples of several of Heckers' Cereal preparations. If you are not one of them, you will be very soon. Be sure to try them, and call on your grocer for the goods.

Adv 95). ietley'5 Afternoon Tea. Tin-afternoon ton given by the ladies In charge of Tetley's India-Ceylon tea exhibit at 'ivU Cookmau avenue yesterday attracted quite a numls-r of ladies and gentlemen, who partook of some of theeholcest flavored tea ever tasted. A native Hindis) was pn-sciit and showed how best to Infuse the tea and draw it, explaining also the'peculiar pnijrtles of these Indian teas and wherein they are suierlor to other brands. Every-Itody seemed to I delighted with the Ceylon twin and many ladles declared that they would have nothing else In the house hereafterIt suited them Joa T.

These teas are now being lntnxluced at Asbury Park and a cup of delicious hot tea ean be had at any time at the store on "COokman avenue. It is the design of the management to make these Thursday afternoon teas sscial event, and there Is no doubt that they will pmve very pleasant and profitable to all who attend. Small Fire in the drove. Just after o'clock last evening, some children passing the Bradfonl Cottage, kept by Mrs. Mary Colquohoun, on Heck avenue, Ocean just east of Central, saw Are in one of the rooms on the first floor.

They gave the alarm, the tin) bell was rung and simmi the fire companies were on hand, as wen- several hundred jK'ople who ran thither from ull parts of the (irove. The tire Was caused by the carelessness of the cook, who set a lamp near some of her clothing which hung on the wall. The'garments took fire and from them the wall paper and the window casing caught. Further than this there was no damage done. The bliize was extinguished without difficulty.

It was fortunate that the flro oceum'd early in the evening. If it had Ishui two hours later the probability is that Ocean Grove's second fire of the season would have been a blaze of uncomfortable dimensions. The Coleman Wins. The Coleman House base ball team played an excellent game yesterday with the Avon team at the Seventh avenue grounds, winning by a score of 13 to 7. Features of the game were an admirable triple play by Murphy, Titus and Hlggins.

Baldorson distinguished himself by a flue running catch in left field and a rapid assist to Higglns on second base. The opposing nines were made up as fol' lows: Coleman House Higglns, 2b; Stuart, 3 W. Titus, Balderson, Nicl.ol, ss; Murphy, 1 Bolton, 1 Rickey, Hol-lihan, of. Avon Hilton, 8 ltobb, McKelvey, lb; Art. Amln Ker-wln, 2 Lltchensteln, Inness, Mintzer, Casnor, c.

To-morrow afternoon the Coleman House team will play tbo Spring Lakes on the Seventh avenue grounds. An Aged Lady's Misstep. An aged lady excursionist slipped and fell part way down the northern gallery stairs In tho Ocean Grove Auditorium yesterday afternoon. Her ankle and one cheek were badly bruised. She was carried Into tent No.

2, Front Circle, occupied by Mrs. Chew, where her lnjurloa were cared for. She refused to give her name, and started for tin train homo the wiser for having seen the great Auditorium, but rather more decrepit than when she arrived in tlio Grove. and 10 Cent Kaoh. 200 novels at the above price, all of the latest publications, will be offered to-day at tlio Ocean Palace of Henkt Steindach.

Adv. UO. A Little Water or Milk Is all that Is necessary to add to Hecker's self-raising flour to prepare it for Immediate use. Be sure the name Hecker's Is on the package you buy. Adv.

100 Extra silverware and crockery, the best of goods and prices, at Pawley's, Main stroet. Adv. 80 tf. A lieiil Hnne. Geurge II.

V. Purker, formerly of Pine Bnxik, N. but now of Asbury Park, bought a horse last of Dr. William Johnston of Eatontown. The horse could not stand the rigor of line Brook climate and last week he lay down and died.

John ston claimed that Parker starved the horfic'i to death to avoid the collection of 75 which he owed for the animal. Parker attributed the sudden demise of the; horse to Providence, Johnston swore out a warrant for Parker's arrest Justice Edwanls at Eatontown and he was placed under $100 bail ou a charge of cruelty to animals. He had his trial yestenlay and succeeded in proving his inmxnce. He now threatens to sue Johnston for malicious prosecution. S.

A. Patterson apcared for Parker. James Stein roprosonted Johnston. Opera House To-night. The entertainment at Park Opera House to-night for the lieneflt of the Roman Catholic Chun-h of the Holy Spirit will attract many people who like to see and hear good acting and music.

Each summer a similar entertainment is given at the opera house for the same church. Tho program is always uniformly good, embracing the leading specialty people of the theatrical profession, most of whom live in Asbury Park during the summer. To-night's program is even better than usual. Asbury Park Her Choice. Miss Gable, stenographer In the Newark office of tho Mutual Life Insurance Company, was recently voted the most popular girl in Newark.

Miss Gable, who is very handsome and vivacious, was awarded as a prize two weeks' vacation at any summer resort she might select. As might naturally be supposed, she chose Asbury Park and will soon be voted one of the most popular guests in the Park. Harrison a Jerseyman. Ex-President Harrison and family arc now residents of Monmouth Beach. The news of his arrival last week created considerable enthusiasm.

The station was decked with American flags and a largo delegation welcomed him. The ex-presldent was accompanied by Mrs. McKee and her two children. Of courso "Baby" McKee was with them. Tho ex-president is occupying tho (J.

H. Sheldon cottage, having leased it for the month of August. Auditorium Sunday. Hon. James Buchanon will speak on "Good Citizenship" at tho national service of tho Asbury Purk Auditorium next Sunday.

Rev. Madison C. Totem will preach morning and evening. Miss Sadie E. Moore, the talented violinist, will play, and Mrs.

Lenox, formerly of St. Paul's church, New York, will sing. Grover at Long: Branch. President pieveland and Secretory Car lisle are expected to spend Sunday at the A sulto of rooms has been engaged at the Howland Hotel and Proprietor Spraguo Is making elaborate preparations to entertain his guests. Obliged to Fart With It.

That Is our stock, in all the different do partmonts Is larger than we caro to have it, consequently prices cut an Important part. Call and see us if In need of bargains. Hknhy Stkinbach, Ocean Palace. Adv 09 Garbage Cans Nobody sells so cheap as Pawley, Main Btroot. Adv.

71i-tf. has placed large clusters of incandescent lights at the comer of Cookman and Asbury avenues, and at the corner of Grand and Eighth avenues. Each lamp consists of live 100 candle power glolies. They shed a soft, agreeable glow, and add considerably to the illumination of the crossings. O.

S. Brandt and J. A. Silyve, the champion team riders who paced Bliss when he made his two-minute mile record, stopped at the Pkkss office yesterday and exhibited a beautiful Rambler team racing wheel which they will ride in Asbury Park. The wheel is a marvel of lightness and is equipped with every modern improvement.

Captain Willie B. Jones, 1203 Emory street, for his team of base ball players, challenges any team in Asbury Park or Ocean Grove composed of loys under 10 years of age. His team is called the Cornells. They played a game Tuesday afternoon with a team from Sunset Hall, winning by a score of 1(1 toll. These hot days a welcome visitor is one of the wagons of tho Seashore Ice Company.

The office and storerooms of this refreshing company are located at 121) South Main street. The wagons give prompt and reliable service, and season contracts for dally deliveries may be made, Frank B. Cdnovor, the proprietor, is a well-known business man. One hundred and fifty additional chairs were placed by Senator Bradley in the Fifth avenue pavilion yesterday. This was done to accommodate tho crowd expected at the band concert to-night.

Thus far 330 new chairs have been added to last year's supply at this pavilion. A flue array of new settees has been ranged along the bicycle walk from Fifth to Asbury avenues. These make splendid lawn seats for children and nurse girls. Sausage Stove Exploded. Philip Etkin, who keeps the little frame story and a half fruit store on Cookmau avenue opposite tho St.

James Hotel, came near collecting his-Tnwirafic yesterday evening. About 0 o'clock a kerosene stove, used to warm the odorous hot dogs that are dlsiicnsed to the midnight wayfarer, exploded. The entire building was in danger from tho flames when a next-doar neighbor rushed in and threw the blazing stove out at the door Into the rear yard. An alarm was turned In, but liefore aid could be rendered the Are was out. No damage was done.

We sell clean coal, best goods and price. Pawley Bitos. Co. Adv. 80 tf Found la the Barf.

More of Cook's Bathing Rolies than of any other make. They're well made, they're well cut and they're well dyed. Adv.Wtf..