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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
POWER or THE MOON.

snndry supersfitIons Of Current Folk Lore.
A Louisville (Ky.) reporter had a
long conversation with weu-known
scientific man Of that city, and during
the conversation the subject Of super
stitious beliefs in the changes Of the
weather and the effects Of the moon on
everything on the earth was brought
up. and the scientist remarked:
s.The people of this country, and es-
pecially of this State, may sneer as
much as they like at the superstitious
beliefs of other countries. They may
laugh at the goblin and fairy stories OF
the Irish and the sharpies' of the
Scotch, but as widespread as these
superstitions are, they are not SO gem
eral as the superstitions as to the
power Of the moon. / took occasion to
investigate this matter some time since,
and was astonished at the extremes to
which it was carried, especially by the
country people, who put implicit fs, Ii
in its powers, and watch its every
change with wass hful eye as a guild
ing star to their prosperity They only
regard it in two stages, the light and
the dark of the moon : the one they
regard as signal to commence work,
and the other to continue it. A large
number believe that any article sown in
the dark of the moon will not attain the
strength and fullness that it would
have If planted in the light Of the
moon. They always plant their corn
and other grains in the light of the
moon. and if they do not finish they
will it it go until the moon changes
again. I questioned an old farmer
about the matter, and he seemed sur
prised that I should doubt the effects
of the moon in the slightest. He re-
marked that he had tried the expert
ment on sew eral occasions, especially
with potatoes. and those planted in the
dark of the moon never amounted to
anything, while the others grew large
and healthy, Do you see that fence
out thereY he said, pointing to fence
under every corner of which large
stone had been placed, but the stones
had sunk until the tops were even with
the surface Of the land. well that is
an example. put those stones under
the fence in the dark of the moon. and
you see how they have sunk. I built
another fence during the next change
of the moon, and the corners never
sunk particle. Then, again, 1 have
tried the effect that it would have on
meat. and it was wonderful. I killed
several hogs once while the moon was
dark, and was fully satisfied with the
result. The meat diminished greatly
in size, and it was almost impossible to
keep it from spelling. When it was
fried it all dwindled away into grease
and drew mp to a very small size.' I
was astonished and amused at this, and
found that nearly all the rest of the
people around were equally supersti-
tious, and thought that everything
earthly and unearthly, real and unreal,
was guided by its influence. But this
superstition in regard to the effects Of
the moon is not confined to Kentucky
or to the United States. In Irelsnd
the same opinion in regard to the
planting of vegetables is held, and, if
the potatoes are planted during the
dark Of the moon. some of them are
said to predict an entire failure of the
crop.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
he slanderous understand that you
hax.o q Inuo,. 4, ,roa,,. hnnI,and

he slanderous understand that you
have lover in ycur husband.
JOHN RIoHhoND."
Il was the next week that Mrs. Rich
mond went to town to see about OPEN
ing her house. 1t would seem like their
honeymoon over again-no more mis-
understandings, no more separation.
As she stepped upon the pavement the
newsboys were crying themselves
hoarse.
"What do they say ?" she asked Of a
passer-" what do they say p
Wreck Of an ocean steamer, the
Comet"
After all, Roger Laurence was not
mistaken: Mrs. Richmond must have
been widow on that dark night before
he left the Dovecote. Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
VOLUME ~.
LonaieIIoM.
dead. March a, 1882.

dead, March "a, 1882.
Alone, at night he heard them sigh
These wild March winds that beat his tomb
Alone, at night, from those that die,
He sought one ray, to light his gloom.
And still he heard the night-winds moan,
And still the mystery closed him round,
And still sAs darkness, cold and lone,
Sent forth no ray, returned no sound.
But Time at last the answer brings,
dhe, past all our suns and SHOWS,
At rest with peasants and with kings,
Like them the wondrous secret knows.
Alone, at night, we hear them sigh
Those wild March winds that stir his pail;
And, helpless, wandering, lost, we cry
To his dim ghost, to tell us all.
He loved Us, while he fingered here;
We loved him never love more true
He will not leave, in doubt and fear,
The human grief that once he knew.
For never yet was born the day,
When, faint of heart and weak of limb,
One suffering creature turned away,
Unhelped, unsoothed, uncheered BY himl
But still through darkness dense and bleak,
The winds of March moan wildly round,
And still we feel that all We seek
Ends in that sigh of vacant sound.
He cannot tell us-none can tell
What waits behind the mystic veill
Yet he who lived and died so well,
In that ,,er.hanoa bau told fha fo1a
Not to the wastes of Nature drift
- Else were this world an evil dream
The crown and soul of Natures git,
By Avon or by Charles stream.
His heart was pure, his purpose high,
His thought serene, his patience vast;
He put all strifes of passion by,
And lived to God, from first to last.
His song was like the pine trees sigh,
At midnight oer poets grave,
Or like the sea-bird's distant cry,
Borne far across the twilight wave.
There is no flower Of meek delight,
There is no star Of heavenly pride,
That shines not sweeter and more bright
Because he lived, loved, sang and died.
Wild winds of March, his requiem sing
Weep DER him. April's sorrowing skiesl
Till come the tender flowers of spring
To deck the pillow where he lies;
Till vioIets pour their purple food,
That wandering myrtle shall not lack,
And, royal with tie summers blood,
The roses that he loved come back.
TIL all that Nature gives of light,
To rift the gloom and point the way,
Shsll sweetIy pierce our mortal night,
And symbol his immortal day
William Winter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTER xxr.II

An Act to repeal act entitled An act respecting
the fees of comfy clerks and registers Of deeds
tenth, one thousand eight hundred and seventy
nine.
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly OF the State OF New Jersey, That an act
entitled An prospecting the fees Of county clerks
and registers Of deeds and mortgages in this state
approved March tenth, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-nine, be and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
2. And be It enacted, That this act shall take ef-
feet Immediately.
Passed Man;h /, 1882
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTER XXXYII1.

"A supplement to an act entitled ~An act to regu-
late the construction Of sidewalks in the town
ships Of this state, approved April fifth, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State Of New Jersey, That section
nine Of the act to which this is q supplement be
amended SO that the same shall read as follows:
g And be it enacted, That all acts or parts Of
parts Of acts inconsistent with this act be and the
same are hereby repealed; provided that this act
shall not be taken as repeating any special act or
construction Of sidewalks in any townships Of this
state, but this act shall be deemed and taken as
granting an additional separate authority and
method for the construction Of sidewalks in any
such townships; and further provided, that in any
petition presented under this act the petitioners
shall therein state that such improvement il peti-
toned for under the provisions OF this act
q And be it enacted, That this act shall Be
deemed public act, and shall take effect imme-
diately~
Approved March 3. 1852
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTFR YS;xxITL

Supplement to an act concerning roads, approved
March twenty-seyenth, one thousand eight hun
dred and seVenty-four.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
emily Of the State Of New Jersey And it is hereby
enacted by the authority OF the same, that in all
cases when any laid out public road any road OF
street that has been heretofore ay hereafter be
dedicated to the use of the public public high
way, shall terminate and end at or upon the margin
OF stream Of water, and there now or hereafter
may be private ferry established on such stream,
it shall be lawful for the owner owners Of such
ferry OF ferries to demand and receive such tolls az
the board of chosen freeholders Of the several
ties of this state authorized by law to fix and
establish; provided that this act shall not be opera
tive within the limits Of any incorporated town OF
city, shall such ferry be established public
ferry within one mile above below any chartered
bridge company's bridge; and provided, further,
that no traveller OF other person passing and re-
passing upon such public highway, shah be hndered
or prevented from fording such stream or streams
by reason Of the provisions Of this act if they shall
desire to do so.
q And be it enacted, That all acts and partl
of acts inconsistent with this act are hereby re-.
pealed
8 And be it enacted, That this act shall take ef
feet Immediately
Approved March /, 1882.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTER XXX.
An Act to defray the expenses Of the Constitutions
Corn1niseior


Commission.
/. Be It enacted by the Senate and General As
sernbly Of the State OF New Jersey, That for the
purpose of defraying the expenses Of the constitu
lional commission, appointed IN pursuance Of an
act entitled An act t0 provide for TO
prepare and suggest amendments TO the constitution
Of this state' passed March twentythird, eighteen
hundred and eighty-one the treasurer Of this stte
is hereby directed to pay, upon the warrant Of the
controller, the following sumE for the expenses Of
stationery, printing advertising, postage, ct cetera
incurred by said commission In the performance on
their duties, an amount not exceeding five hum
cred and twenty dollars to each Of the secretaries
the sum OF five hundred dollars, and to the stem
0gfHpher, the sum Of five hundred dollars.
2. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall take ef-
feet Immediately.
Approved March 1, 1852
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
A Dangerous Game.

1t has passed into truism that it is
dangerous thing to play with fire, and
Mrs. Richmond found it SO, to her cost,
during the summer she spent at the
Dovecote. Mr.. Richmond had been a
model lover at the time of their mar
riage, but, like many another, posses
sion had made him secure, and by al
most imperceptible degrees he had
abandoned those tender acts and assur-
ances which are the staff of life to some
women, without which existence is not
to be tolerated. He was neither unkind
nor unmindful, but he was absorbed
and busy he had thousand schemes
on foot, and having married her for
love, he took it for granted that she
knew the fact too well to doubt it or to
need to hear it repeated daily, not aware
that there are some women who live in
fear lest {" love died in the last express
sion." He no longer told her she was
the prettiest woman in the world, al
though he still believed it ; nor begged
her to wear his favorite flower nor
chose her colors; in fact. he omitted
any comments on her appearance she
was the same heroine to him whether in
velvet or homespuD, whether rosy with
youth or ashen- -hued with age. He
rarely had time to go ont with her now
adays, and she missed the attentions,
the endearments, the batteries, which
had sweetened her daily life, and began
to question If he had outgrown her and
his love if she had "gone off, in her
personal appearance; if her mind had
gathered rust while his was sharpened
and frightened by friction with men
and affairs.
She began to tremble for her happi-
ness, to devise means for improving her
self, for preserving youth, or it's SEM
blance she once even went SO far as to
try littlerouge on her cheeks, and was
rewarded by Mr.. Richmond asking il
she were i'll. "You looked flushed" he
said, and high color doesn't become
your style" She threw the rouge away,
9nd studied her style. She read tedious
4 isof travel. philosophy, and science,
w. t she might develop some mental
.ASarm to hold him she almost wished
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHApTER yxxTI.

An Act to authorize cities and boronghs to provde
by ordinance, for the licensing, regulating re-
straining and taxing of auctions and auctioneers.
]. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
If adsrme ny coon N council ~ other sstve
body Of every incorporated city or borough within
this state, shall have power to provide, by ordi-
taxing OF auctions, within the Corporate limits Of
said city or borough and Of auetoneers carrying on
or intending to carry on their said business within
eaid limits and TO fx penalties for tne violation Of
said penalties and Of enforcing said ordinances.
Be it enacted That all acts or parts Of acts in
ately.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXI.
An Act authorize cities to license and regulate the

SttStiOll Ol Dill DOtrQE.
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly Of the State Of New Jersey That it shall
be lawful for the council, board of finance,
or other legislative body however designated of any
city Of this state, to license the erection OF bill
boards in any of the streets, roads or highways of
any such city, provided that in addition to the au-
thority Of any governing body Of any such city the
ises said bill boards areproposed to be erected shall
be first had and obtained before the erection thereof
and 1t shall belawfu for said common council board
OF finance or other legislative body of any city to
exact an annual license fee from the person or per
sons obtaining consent to erect such bill boards,
which said license fee may be levied and collected
for the purpose of reyenuc.
3. And be it enacted, That the common coun-
Gil, board of finance, or other legislative body Of
any such city, may pass ordinances for the regula-
ton and protection Of the rights Of persons obtain.
ing such license.
g. And be it enacted, That this act shall be pub
lie act and shall 60 into effect immediately.
Approved February "a, 1882.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13

Supplement to am act regulating fisheries.
]. Be it enacted By the Senate and General As
sembly Of the State of New Jersey, That from and
after the passage Of this act It snail be lawfal to
commence fishing in any Or the waters OF this state
with hook and line, for black bass, the drst day
Of June, in each and every year.
p And be it enacted. that all acts eud parts on
acts inconsistent with this act be and the same arc
hereby repealed
Approyed March 9. 1852
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13
CHAPTER xxx.
An Act to repenl an act entitled !. An

An Act to repeal nm act entitled An act relating ID
fees of shcriffs,7 approved March tenth, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine.
]. Be il enacted by the Senate and General AS
sembly of the State Of New Jersey, That the act
entitled "An act relating to fees Of sherifTs ap-
proved March tenth, one Thousand eight hundred
and scvcnty-nine, be and the same IS hereby re-
pcaed.
2 And be it enacted, That this act shall take ef.
feet Immediately.
Passed March Il 1882.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-13

In case tried recently at Somerville,
Tenn, the color line was conspicuous
but equitable. The jury was composed
of six white and six black men. The
counsel ON one side was black and tho
other white,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26

Miss Easley has recovered from
severe illness which, during two weeks
past, has confined her to her room at
the Grand Central under DR.. Miller's
care.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pilmsr and Miss
Brazler are at the Grand Central
Hotel. Mr.. Pilmer will soon depart
Tor the East, to be absent several
weeks.
Nine additional departures, includ-
ing six ladies, from society circles in
the coming three weeks, will leave the
population Of Haley at about its low
est status for the winter season.
A letter from Thomas Leatherdale
states that the skating rink
which he has opened in Boise City is
doing good business. The fever is
spreading, and the prospects are good
for the success of the enterprise dur
ing the session of the Legislature.
A grand masquerade ball will be
given at the Theater about January
Is, and extensive preparations are be-
ing made to have it eclipse any affair
of the kind yet given OH Wood River.
Messrs. Ward 4 Quantrell give the
ball, and expect every one who attends
to be in costume.
Only one arrest was made yester-
day, which was that of boy who.
slightly stimulated by the general
hilarity while sleighing fired several
shots from revolver in a reckless
manner. The officers secured the
pistol and dismissed the boy with a
few words Of caution.
Rev. Mr.. Osborne, of the Episcopal
Church, Boise City, is expected to ar,
rive in Haley soon to hold Episcopal
service and take the initial steps to.
ward organizing congregation
There are many members of the
Episcopal church in Haley, and early
next spring arrangements will be
made to build a church here.
Major Frank P. Cavanah left fol
the East last Sunday morning, by the
Blackfoot stage. At Ogden he wa.
to meet Judge Prickett, go to Sal
Lake with him, and then East
Judge Pickett goes to Wisconsin
and Major Cavanah to Greensboro
N. e. 1t will be about month
however, before the latter reaches hi
destination, as he has business engage
ments that will delay him for tina
length Of time.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Attendance During the Past Quar-.
ter-HOw the Money in the School
Fund Will be AppOrtiOned.

The school census returns of AL
turas county have nearly all been re-
ceived by Superintendent Dilley, and
they show very creditable attendance
in the various districts.
Since last report some returns,
which were delayed on the way, have
come to hand, and they are now nearly
complete. The total attendance for
the quarter just passed was:
DISTRICT NO. /, ROCKY BAR.
Number of boys, %; number Of
girls, IA. Total SO.
DISTRICT NO. 2, INDIAN CREEK.
Number of boys, Is; number Of
girls, Is. Total, SO.
DISTRICT NO. 3, ATLANTA.
Number of boys, 16; number of
girls. IS. Total, 81.
DISTRICT NO. 4, BELLEVUE.
Number of boys, 1876; number of
girls, 172. Total, 36S.
DISTRICT NO. 5, COLD SPRINGS.
No report received.
DISTRICT NO. 6, KETcHUM.
Number of boys, GO; number OF
girls, AZ. Total, 1902.
| nISTpIcT no. T. HALEY
Number Of boys, 81; number OF
girls, II. Total, 1853.
DISTRICT No. 8, WOOD RIVER VALLEY.
Number Of boys, 9; number OF
girls, II. Total, 20.
DISTRICT NO. 9, BRoADFoRD.
No report received.
DISTRICT No. 10, SALMON FALLS.
No report received.
DISTRICT NO. IL, BULLION,
Number of boys, rs; number Of
girls, rs. Total, 53.
The grand total of actual attend
ance in the various precincts, so far as
heard from has been, during the last
quarter, SO4.
At the end of the public schoo
; quarter which will expire on Deem
; her 81. there will be about $3.50 II
the county treasury for apport'onmen'
; to the various school districts. The
apportionment will be made as fol
lows: To the II regular districts which
sbau have sent in the school census by
that time, one-half Of the whole
a amount in the county treasury will bt
apportioned equally; the remaining !.
half will be apportioned per capita II
:, proportion to the number OF on''afe'
in each district.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
Please Return 1t.

By some error on Saturday even
ing, in distributing the presents
from the Christmas tree, one OF the
presents was mislaid or given to some
one it was not intended for. Judge
Dilley purchased an autograph al
bum in which was inscribed: "To
Miss Emma Tucker, with compli-
ments of Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Dilley."
The album was given to Mr.. Meow
an and by him hung upon the tree
since which time it has not been seen.
Anyone having the same will confer
a favor upon the parties interested
by returning it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
Hats that Deserved Shooting.

Don Mckay yesterday mounted a
costly tile which was variety in these
parts. 1t accorded well with the
brandnew rag carpet suit recently
purchased by him in "Frisco." Mr..
Cederholm was adorned, also, by a
genuine Mexican sombrero of extern
sive proportions, and yet nobody cried
"Shoot the hat!'
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
Probate Court.

The case of DIR. +. l.. Murray VS..
Michael Hynes was to-day again post
poned by agreement of counsel until
Tuesday, January 9th, at 10 A. NJ,
when new jury will probably be en-
paneled, as Judge Parsons will at that
time preside in the case.
The case Of I. f. Clohecy & Co, VS..
Reuben l.. Brown and others has been
decided, and Judgment awarded to
plaintiffs in the sum of x402.27 and
costs. Frank +. Ensign was attorney
for plaintiffs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
JOTTINGS

At Bullion there is less snow than
in the Wood River valley.
See advertisement of watch for sale
at bargain, at Hendricks.
Headlight coal oil, 175 ire-test, at
Riley & Tracy's drugstore.
Go to Heckethorn's for Christmas
AMI New Years presents.
Bird seed-a fresh lot just received
at Riley 4 Tracy's drugstore.
Fresh Eastern oysters, fried, stewed or
plain, at the Nevada Chop House.
At 1000 Main street: Fresh can
dies, nuts, toys, and holiday goods.
There were number of miners in
town yesterday, to enjoy Christmas.
Judge Dilley is preparing for de-
parture to Wisconsin, early in Janu-
AIRY.
oysters in every style at the Nevada
Chop House, up to 2 O'Clock in the morn
ing.
Ladies, please call at Haley
Jewelry Store and get the Language OF
Gems.
Moody and Sankey are alive at the
Merchants Hotel. Tom and Jerry on
the side.
Fruit dishes that even Grant would
accept, at Hendricks Jewelry Store
Haley.
Men from the Ornament mine re-
port the snow very deep, and travel
ing quite difficult.
The Theater is finely decorated
and the floor in excellent order TO
the ball this evening.
The best claret in the market at 81
cents bottle, and 1925 per gallon
at Bartsch & Willis's.
DIR. Hohly's celebrated Miners Bit
ters, a superior tonic and appetizer, a
Riley 4 Tracy's drugstore.
Another wedding is on the taps, Il
Haley, to take place within 80 days
and the bride will visit the Bay.
Butter dishes fine enough 70: tn
next Democratic Presidential +. d
Hendricks Jewelry Store: Haley.
The school ball in Haley Theate
will take place this evening. Ever
one who possibly can should attend.
Superintendent Bradley and wifi
are in town to-day, and will atten
the party at HALEY Theater thi
evening.
There is to be an entertainer
given shortly, in this city, for the pun
pose of raising a fund to purchase
church bell.
DR.. Murray is convalescent, but re
covering strength slowly. He will, a
soon as able to travel, depart for Cal
fornia to recuperate.
Are you happy? If not call
Hendricks in Haley, and look at h
elegant stock of fine silverware an
jowelry for holiday and wedding pre-
ents.
Hitchcock Lamps, German Stue
lamps, Student lamps, Library Han!
ing lamps, and large assortment
all kinds of stand lamps, ut Riley
Tracy's drugstore.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-26
WEATHER REPORT,

December 1S.-It began showing
last evening, and up to this morning
about two inches of snow had fallen.
and it was still showing, with pros
poets of heavy fall.
About two inches of snow fell
since yesterday nominating the to-
tai snowfall to date this season nine
inches, of which about two inches re-
main on the ground.