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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02

There is such vast difference ia both
the quantity and quality of light prom
ised by common coal oil or kerosene
lamp when properly trimmed and that
produced by the same lamp when inn
properly trimmed, that 1t Is surpris-
ing HOY any one Of ordinary in-
telligence and observation can be satis-
fed to use, even for q single hour, nm
imperfectly trimmed lamp. Yet, strange
to say, large proportion of the mil
lions Of kerosene lamps that are in
nightly use are not trimmed as they
should he. Careless housekeepers and
stupid servants think cit viii do just as
we'll, )" in trimming lamp, to break The
charred wick with the fingers, to saw it
with a rough knife, or to haggle it with
a pair Of dull shears, as it viii to clip
it smoothly and evenly with q sharp
trimmer. But people who are fastid-
ious enough to care for light they can
read, write, sew OF do any kind q work
by, with satisfaction and comforts know
that such is not the fact.
Since kerosene came into use as
light producing agent various imple-
ments for trimming lamps have been
patented and placed upon the market
but, after a pretty thorough examina-
tion Of the most of them, 1 incline to
the belief that nothing has yet been in
vented for the purpose quite SO conve-
nient, cheap and effective as pair OF
ordinary, medium-sized scissors. To
do the work properly, however, the
scissors must be sharp, for it is impos-
sible to trim lamp perfectly without
a sharp trimmer.
The belief is quite general that to
prevent lampwick from Haring at the
corners and breaking the chimney, il
must be cut rounding, to correspond
with the cap or cover Of the burner.
My experience, however, coupled with
close and careful observation, leads me
to the conclusion that the way to trim
lamp so as to secure the best result
to get the most and pIeasantest light
with the least breakage Of chimneys-
is to cut the WICK parallel with the top
of the burner.
When ready to trim the lamp remove
the chimney. Raise the cap Of the
burner. Turn up the wick aud with o
pair Of sharp scissors clip it even with
the top of the tube. Be careful not 70
cut or squeeze the tube with tho
scissors. See that no lint OF thread re-
mains on the wick, and that It has not
been pushed out of its perpendicula.
position and cut diagonally. Close the
cap over the tube, put the chimney il
place, and the lamp is ready for use. IF
these directions are strictly followed it
viii, when lighted, yield broad,
straight-edged flame, without notch X
indentation in ID, and furnish clear,
pleasant, steady light. Try i and zee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02
OPENING a United States Court.

A Washington letter tells in the fol-
lowing how the United States District
Court is opened: All courts are to the
laity queer places. There is certain
amount of ceremony and procedure
which, to the casual looker-on. has
neither rhyme nor reason. As an in
stance, will cite the calling" of de-
fendant or plaintiff when it is well
known that he is absent and cannot pos
sibly respond, but he is s'called, " and the
record is made up against him. The
peculiar formula used in opening court
is another queer thing, and here in
Washington it is wonderfully queer.
Just imagine that before the court be-
gins any business whatever, man of
medium size, but with lungs like the
bull of Bashan, steps up to the end Of
the judges desk, taps with his knife
handle, and in voice that could be
distinctly heard in hall Of 20. 600, calls
out, "Come TO order, gentlemen; hats
off" He waits moment, glances
around the courtroom, lays his left
elbow on the desk, straigtens himself,
drops his head upon his breast, closes
his eyes, fills his lungs with several
cubic feet of air. then he says in vol
ume Of voice as big as the British cyclic.
pedia: s'Ho-o-o-h yees." He pauses and
gathers his breath again, and the second
food Of sound rolls out: 'sHo-o-o-h
yees." Those who are accustomed to
it turn to those who are strangers in the
courtroom and say: "How's that
for voice?" And the answer is:
"Why. he could be heard q mile.
Meanwhile the cryer is swelling up
for the next laundering utterance, and
he belohes out: s'Ho-o-o-o-h yees." He
pulls in mighty breath and bellows
s'Sa-w-wl pers sa-awing bees misfor
thou bull iu-u-dge s'preme court th'deea
strickclum He gathers himself again,
his chest expands, his eyes close, and
he goes on: Ma a-a-ould dingecrimnal
term" Another gathering of the Borean
forces and: "Draw-aw-aw near, gun
give yer ten Ounce the courtsnaw penn
AS he utters the last part the thunder
runs suddenly down to zephyr all
muddled in together, and he is halfway
down the steps.
It took one man, he was from Ohio,
four days to translate the cryer's conun.
drum. By those who know what his
business is, to-Wit, to open court, no ef.
fort is made 10 guess whether heis call
ing s'oldrags" or o-o-o--ap." They
let him wind up and run down, and then
go to business. The result Of careful
investigation showed that the call never
varies. Like the cogs in wheel the
words move in the groove every time
When the Ohioan had finally wrestled
the conundrum out, he found it read as
follows: 70 yes, o yes, o yes. all per
sons having business before the honor.
able judge Of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia, now holding its
criminal term, draw near and give your
attendance. The court is now open.r
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02
RELIGIOUS READING.


We all like to drink from fountain
which overHows. Gushing springs are
sweet. The teacher should know more
than she is required TO teach ; then
teaching Is easy, and to be taught is
easy. But when the teacher neglects
all preparation until Sabbath comes, or
goes before the class without study,
and tries to satisfy her class by pump
ing at well which has nothing in it,
she disgusts herself with herself, and
disgusts her pupils both with herself
and the truth. OcerJsoso, and then il
viii be easy for you and them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02

Brown county, Texas. may properly
claim the youngest telegraph operator
in the world. The operator, Halle
Hutchinson, is little girl nine years
OF age.
She handles her instrument with the
success and precision of an old opera
tor. Recently, when election returns
were coming in and the whole country
was wildly excited to know the result,
little Halle sat at her instrument, her
eyes aglow with intelligence, and gath
cred in the news from all over the
Union, while dozens Of brawny men
crowded around to hear what the light
ming brought and to admire the won
derful skill Of the little operator.
While controlling the wires as she
does, Halle is not unlike other little
girls of her age in her habits and in
clinations. For instance, one end Of
her operating table is piled full of baby
dolls, and she spends great deal Of
her leisure time dressing and nursing
them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02
Snow Flakes.
VOLUME ".

-~*@"N@a
orer the people the snow comes down;
Over the murky town:
Down in the CRIME,
And the slime,
OF crime;
Down in the dust,
And the crust
Of toll;
Down from assft, in feeces soft,
To be trodden in trampled soil.
So, out Of heaven, sweet love is sent
Softly to mortals lent
Whitley it falls
Over walls
And halls;
Purely descends,
Till it blends
With life;
Pure as the snow, until dark below,
Under tramping Of earthly strife.
Dark, in the tarnish and tramp Of men
Yet to be raised again
1ob W depiHcs
From mire,
u Still higher;
Yet to arise
In the guise
Of love;
Out of morning mist, screnely kissed
By the light Of our Father above
Nothing of heaven is lost below;
Earth cannot keep the snow
Over all chains,
And pains.
And stains
Love, unto air,
Like prayer,
Above
Out Of earthly mist, serenely kissed,
Shall arise to the Father of Lowell
Colonel A.JH. Dssganne, in Essen Statesma
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02
The Girl With the Red Ribbons.

LOU aSA me Ior STORY, ana mere 1t
is. have just returned from visit to
Madison, where I found an old friend,
Thos. Golden, whom I had not seen
for more than fifteen years. Tom and
I had been classmates at the college,
and were intimate friends. He was al
ways of highly iovial and social
nature, that is, when he was in the
society of his own sex but bring him
into the presence of woman and he
was Immediately thrown into the most
embarrassing diffidence. But he was
kind-hearted fellow, with an exterior
that was equally prepossessing. OF
course, I was as glad to meet him as he
was to see me especially SO when he
told me he was married and happy.
s:And who do you think married ?"
he asked.
I answered that could not guess.
"Why. Anna Goldthorpea'
s'Whati' said I, ''that beautiful old
flame of yours-the girl with the red
ribbons ?"
''The same, " he said; "bus had you
not forgotten her?"
forgotten her? No, indeed. l never
can forget with what deep devotion
that girl loved you. | often envied
You. Her charming blue eyes and the
perfect symmetry and loveliness of her
face are now as distinct in my memory
as then. And you seemed SO Indifferent
to her attractions that almost thought
you cold hearted"
In justice to my friend, I ought to
say that did not really mean what
said. He was never co1d-hearted-
man of more generous impulses never
lived but his dif6dence arose from an
unfamiliarity with the world. was
just about to recall my last remark
when Tom interrupted me with
.No, William, I was not cold
hearted, but was simply a fool, and
my folly caused me years OF suffering.
AS an old friend, shall tell you my
history? r.
"Yes, Tom," / answered, sit would
interest me very much"
well" began my friend, s'when first
met Anna Goldthorpe thought her the
handsomest woman / had ever seen. It
was at Mrs. Demons house first saw
her-in the parlor. For weeks / had
seen her each day, and each time she
appeared the same-so affable, SO grace
full and SO like an angel of the house
hold. To tell the truth, | was not
merely in love but completely snlitten
las much SO as any boy at nineteen,
who had never been IN love, could pos
sibly ybe. Whenever she spoke it seemed
10 me the sweetest Of music. The
Enslish language was never spoken SO
perfectly and purely as she spoke it."
ssThat is true," / interrupted; cher
words flowed with such precision and
elegnnce, and yet without the least af-
fectation, that / often wondered how it
was possible for one born abroad, as
he was, to SO thoroughly master our
anguage and employ itin conversation
with sc much effect"
i think it was all owing to her per-
<1<,t x,..><7sa{x- .,,,1 --,1:. -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02

Farmers are now studying how to re-
cuperate old orchards 50 that they viii
yield more fruit. The best method
would be to build them all over again,
and have the trees made longer in the
neck and broke out With thorn erup-
tion, 30 that the average boy wouldn't
take any interest IN them. They a yield
more fruit then, surely. Rome Senti-
,aeZ.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-03-02

The authorized mandatory Of play
ing cards in st. Petersburg is stated to
produce 24,OO0 packs per day. Esti-
mating the working days Of the year At
900, this gives d total OF z, zoo, 600 packs
a. tile annus 4 ccnsump mption " this article
In Ruasia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Church Notices
Tfms OF CIosinR the nIMI.

Church notices will hereafter be charged
AZ five cents q line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
NEgttnGs.
SnInmnn,S I.ndrn
alew ADVERTISEMENTS.
FLORIDA EXCURSION.
ONLY Sc

From SAVANNAH. GA, to JACKSONVILLE,
FLA, and return. Good for ten days.
SAVANNAH, FLORIDA AND WESTERN r. 2
DEG to offer to the citizens Of Savannah and
- vicinity the opportunity of visiting Florida
at much less rate thanone single fare. Trains
will leave Savannah MAY 10, at II rs a. N. and
II p. m, arriving at, Jacksonville $40 p. m. and
o:l5 g. m. Tickets good to return from Jack
Sonvllle by any train until May 90 1882 in
elusive. Arrangements have been made with
several of the first-class hotels in Jacksonville
to accommodate the excursionists at the rate
of 81 so per day. Other hotel and boarding
house accommodations can be had at a much
less rate. Excursion No. From Savannah to
Jacksonville and return, IS. Excursion No. p
From Savannah 10 Jacksonville; then via Green
Cove Springs, TOcoi; St Augustine to Palatka;
returning to Jacksonville, thence to Savannah,
IS. Excursion No. 3-FrOm Savannah to Jack
sonville, thence to Enterprise and return, with
the privilege of visiting Green Cove Springs
Tocoi, st. Augustine and Palatka thence
steamer direct TO Enterprise, returning to Jack
sonville and Savannah with meals and state
room accomm rotations on steamer from Pa
latka to Enterprise and back to Jacksonville
included), SIS so The following additional ex-
cursion tickets from Jacksonville will De sold
at Jacksonville in connection with the above:
Excursion No. 4-F'rom Jacksonville to Enter
prise and return by direct steamer with meals
and stateroom accommodations included), $40
Excursion No. 5-From Jacksonville to Ockla
waha river and return; Florida Central Rail
road to Baldwin; Transit road via Waldo to
Ocala and Silver Springs; steamer down the
Ocklawaha river to Palatka; thence steamer to
Jacksonville with meals and stateroom accom-
modations on Ocklawaha river steamer in.
cuded), IS Excursion No. 6-From Jackson
vile to Ocklawaha river and return steamer
up the ST. Johns river to Palatka; Florida
Southern Railway to Ocala and Silver Springs;
thence steamer down the Ocklawaha river to
Palatka; then st. Johns river steamer to Jack
Sonville with meals and stateroom accommo-
tons on Ocklawaha river steamer included),
IS. Passengers ticketed by Excursions Nos. 5
and remain over all night at 0cala. Hotel
rate 81 per day. Tickets for sale at Bren's
Ticket Office, q Bun street, and at Savannah,
Flori a and Western Railway Depot Ticket
Office. JAS J.. TAYLOR Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Georgia Hussars, Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Georgia Hussars
will take place this afternoon at the Schuet-
zen Park and promises to be a very eniOYa-
BILE affair, we'll in keeping with the reputa-
ton of the gallant corps. Mars aad Terpsi-
chore will reign jointly during the afternoon
and after twilight all honors will be
devoted TO the fnimble footed god
dess." The shooting contest will be
an interesting feature and will
commence promptly at four O'Clock. A
handsome prize will be commended for by
the uniform members, who will be divided
into two classes, enc prize for each class. A
prize will also be offered for the best marks
man among the Eon-uniformed Veterane and
active members. The Hussars, with their
well-known gallantry. have provided very
handsome prize to be contended for 0Y their
lady friends with the psrlor rifle. TIE first
cars will leave the corner of South Broad
and Habersham streets At Two o'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Spirited Horse Runs away and
Seriously ID1ures Himself and
=tider.

Yesterday afternoon, about five O'Clock,
Policeman Jeuse c. Neve was very seriously
Injured under the following circumstances:
a. was of duty, aud was riding a hand
some chestnut horse belonging to the de-
psrtment. with the view of improving him
self in equestrian exercise. When near
remains Hall the horse, which
IS very spirited auimal, from
some cause became frightened and dashed
of In 8 furious gsllOp. Policeman Neye
lost control Of him, but managed 70 retain
his seat. and the horse turned into Drayton
street. IN 3 full run, Gathering over the
5. ines AZ a fearful gait, to the horror Of pc
,!estrians, who st 8 glance saw the riders
peril. An fee wagon was driven out OF Con
Eress street lane into DrsytOn just as the
horse hsd cleared Broughton street, and be-
Fore the driver could turn aside, the run
away horse struck the shaft and
front wheel with frightful force. PO-
leemau Neve was thrown by the coneus-
sion several feet in the air and fell over on
tie stOop 81 the rear Of Kaufman Restsu-
rant. The girth Of she saddle was snapped,
aud it was also pitched OF aud the horse
EnOcked bleeding and PROSTATE to the
.ound Policeman Neve was badly stun
nd. aud was carried into the house and q
carriage sent for. His face aud hands were
greatly bruised and cut, and It is q miracle he
was not killed outright. On the arrival of
NJ e carrisge the injured man was lifted into
10 and conveyed 70 his residence on State
street. DR.. Duncan was summoned and, on
cxsminstiOn, found no bones broken, but,
we understand, is apprehensive Of serious
internal injuries.
The horse after, considerable difficulty,
was gotten upon his feet, when 1t was found
thai a part of the shaft OF the ice wagon
lad torn the left shoulder and breast badly,
and that the right SHOULDER was terribly
injured, the impression being that It was
broken. The animal was, after great
trouble, gotten TO the barracks stable,
where attention was given. This IS the
same horse that threw Policeman HEIDI q
short time since.
The accident TO Policeman Neve, who ts
al efficient officer, is generally regretted,
nd It is hoped may not result as seriously
as feared. The runaway attracted large
crowd, and for a short time DrsytoD street,
ia the vicinity Of Congress, was almost i'm
V4ssable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

The enterprising proprietor of the Mar
shall House, Mr.. John Bresnan, has de-
termined upon reduction In the rate of
board for the summer to two dollars per
day, which will be gratifying news to hun
dreds throughout this section. This reduc-
ton, however, does not affect the conduct
of the hotel, and the table will be kept up
to the high standard of excellence which
has made the Marshall famous under its
present regime. The rooms are large, well
ventilated and comfortably furnished, and
quests have every attention and courtesy.
This reduction by the proprietor will be
appreciated by the hundreds whose bust
ness calls them to Savannah during the
summer months, and is certainly extremely
reasonable, when the character of the hos
telry Is considered. We predict for mine
host of the Marshall well filled daily reg
lister during the heated term.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Civ Court.


Hon. VIM. d. HARDEN, Judge, presiding.
Court met yesterday at 10 O'Clock a. M,
when the following business was trans
acted:
g. Casssrd & Son rs. Adolph Hirschman.
Judgment for plsintiffs for 1912 Al, interest
from March l, 1882, and costs of suit.
Herman Bulwinkle VS.. John Schley. Set
tied.
Colwell Lead Company VS.. T. J. McEllinn
and Mary J. McFall. judgment for plain
tiffs for S173 50, interest from February l,
1881, and costs of suit.
R. h. Manko & Co. VS.. Julius Spanier.
Judgment for plaintiff for 81 coo, interest
from February 10, 1879, and costs of suit.
State rs. Daniel Murphy. Assault and
battery. Plea guilty, with exculpatorv aft
dsvit. Sentenced to pay fine OF S25 and
all costs.
The petit jurors were discharged until
O'Clock a. N. to-day, and they were notified
by the Judge to be prompt.
Court adjourned until to-day at 9 O'Clock
q N.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Nh. james Martin, well known commits
sion merchant and dealer ia fertilizers in
this city, died on Tuesday afternoon at
Blackshear, whittier he had gone for the
benefit Of his health. Mr.. Martin had been
a sufferer from consumption for some years,
and in the hope OF improving his condition,
was induced to 90 to Blackshesr several
weeks ago. He was s native Of Edinburgh,
Scotland, but came TO Savannah about ten
wears ago from Pensacola, where he had
formeriy done business. He leaves a wife,
who is the daughter Of the late James Beck,
Of Pensacols, and one child. His remains
were brought to this city yesterday morn
ing bY the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway, aud the funeral will take place at
ten O'Clock this morning from his late resi-
dence, No. 50 Liberty street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Dram attic Dots.

Lawrence Barrett has engaged dates
at the Savannah Theatre for the fall oil
1882.
Brooks & Dickson will manage the travel
ing operations Of Colville's Taken from
Life"
Lawrence Barrett has Been Immensely
successful in the West. He has not yet de
cided to go to California this season.
The celebrated English dramatic stars,
Mr. and Mrs. Wendall, have been engaged
by Brooks & Dickson for next season.
John T. Raymond has made $4,000
this season. He will continue next season
under the management of Brooks & Dick
son.
Miss Mary Anderson has closed the most
successful season since her advent on the
stage. She is resting at her home at Long
Branch.
Minnie Madden opens May 18th at the
New York Park Theatre in Csllahan's
comedy drama, "Fogg's Ferry" under the
management of John II. Havlin.
Joseph Brooks, of Brooks & Dickson,
cables from Europe that he has secured the
famous French artistic Mile. Aimee for a
tour of the United States next season in
Srench opera bouffe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. = Notice is
" hereby given to all persons having de-
mands against SARAH ANN HAZARD, oe-
ceased 10 present them to me, properly made
out, within the time prescribed by law, so as
to show their character and amount; and all
persons indebted TO said deceased are hereby
required to make immediate payLnent MI 20 me.
APRIL 8, 1882. HEN h1 6iL9cs
Qualified Executor of Sarah A Hazard. dec
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Stncknand Ronds.

The mSrket for stocks and bonds was
Quiet and inactive yesterday. Central com
mon opened at 1861 bid, LOG asked,
and advanced half point, closing at 1851
bid. 1907 asked. Augusta and Savannah
opened at 40 bid, 121 asked, and advanced
3 point, closing at 40 bid, 122 asked. South
yrssrern opened at lI9 bid, 40 asked, snd
closed unchanged. Central Railroad six
Der cent. certificates opened at "a Did, 941<
asked, and declined a half point, closing At
q3< bid, "a asked. Central consolidated
mortgage seven per cent. bonds opened a.
ia bid, lis asked, and declined half point,
closing 81 IA Did, 1l41S asked. Charlotte,
COlumuia and Augusta first mortgage bones
opened al 1851 bid, 100 asked, and ad-
vanced a half point, closing 81 100 bid
1907 asked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Deatb OF lTrs. John Nugent.

We are deeply panied to announce this
morning the death Of Hrs. Hannah A. NJ
gent. wife OF Mr.. John Nugent. foreman Of
the MORNING NEWS composing room, which
occurred at her residence on West Broad
street, near Bsrrien, yesterday morning at
O'Clock, from puerperal fever. Mrs. Nugent
was the daughter Of the late John NJ.
spann, and granddaughter OF the late
Captain Mordecsi Sheftaii. She Wss
lady noted for her amisbility and cheerful
disposition and high mental qualities. and
was greatly beloved and esteemed In large
circle Of friends, who viii hear OF her death
with feelings Of unfeigned regret. Her
deeply bereaved husband has the sincere
.EymDathy OF bis cO-labOrers and numerous
friends In this sad hour Of gloon and great
affection. May the mereiful Father above
soften the blow to him and bis motherless
children. Her funeral will take place this
afternoon at four O'Clock from the Lutheran
Church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
fnueraI sguritattous.

MARTIN.-The friends and acquaintance of
JAMES MARTIN are respectfully invited to attend
his funeral, which win take place THIS (Thurs-
day. MORNING at 10 O'Clock, from his late res
idence, No. So Liberty street.
NUGENT.-Died. on May Sd, at $50 o'clock
A NJ. HANNAH A. NUGENr. beloved wife of John
Nugent, aged q years, months and q days.
The funeral service will take place THIS
AFTERNOON at o'clock. at the Lutheran
Church, Wright square. The friends and ac-
quaintance of John Nugent aud family and OF
the late John NJ Spann and family are respect
fully invited 10 attend.