While in Philadelphia he met the President of the Camden & Atlantic Railroad Company, who was desirous of negotiating with him in regard to taking charge of the life saving service at Atlantic City, a great watering place at the ocean terminus of the road.

After a few interviews, the arrangements were made and the contract signed.

Paul was installed as captain of a station built out on the beach and equipped with all kinds of life saving apparatus.

During the seasons of 1873 and 1874 he held this position and so careful his watch and so efficient his system that not a single life was lost, and when he left the service he had the glorious record of having saved seventy-one lives.

He also spent much of his time perfecting his appliances.