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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20
A Horrible Tragedy and lis Sequel.


I cannot close this letter, says Vi
emma correspondent, without chronic
ling tragic event which took place
recently. It was on the northern from
tiers Of this empire. over against Sax
ony; the scene, an inn; time. evening.
Many old customers of the place were
assembled in the snug room, with its
time-polished tables, its taiI-tiIed
stove, its anazing pictures Of saints
and angels. Beer enough to float an
iron-clad, wine enough TO intoxicate a
continent, had been served out in that
place since its first dedication to Bac-
chus two centuries ago Tonight the
worship of the wine-erowned deity was
proceeding as merrily as usual, and
the air was thick with tobacco
smoke, when a man, with
sleeping child in his arms,
sIouched in and sat down in a corner.
He drank glass or two of beer, while
the child, golden-haired little fellow
Of about five, rested his head on the
table and went on with his nap. The
jolly topers soon forgot all about the
stranger, who after a while desired to
DO shown to his room, as he wished to
put his son to bed. But soon an angry
dispute was heard without. a. the foot
Of the stairs, the father using shocking
language, the child whining piteously /;
I" Father, father, you know I have been
unable to go ap stairs by myself ever
since broke my leg"
Nonsense" exclaimed the man men
acingly, "you can get up very wel IL
you choose, and, besides. you have only
yourself to thank for your broken leg
up you 90 or I viii beat you black and
blue" and he administered d cruel
blow to the cripple. Several Of the
guests had come out into the passage,
and now demonstrated vehemently with
the brutal father.
els that your child, You monster ~
asked one.
"What is that to YOU" was the an
swer.
"Yes, oh, yes, he is my father,
moaned the boy, as he sat helpless ON
the stairs, and rocked himself in al
agony Of tears. The man became still
more enraged, and would, doubtless,
have belabored his son, had not one of
the persons present laid hold OF him,
exclaiming, "Cease your brutality, or
well fetch the police" But this only
had the effect OF throwing the father
into real paroxysm Of rage He drew
knife and struggled franticaIly.
"Take care, take care" screamed
the boy, she will rip us all up, same
as he did my poor mother"
Little fend," yelled the father,
and freeing himself with great effort,
he buried the knife in the child's body.
The poor little soul sank down with d
groan. A shout of indignation came
from the others, who rushed at him en-
masse; but the man, taking his hat ofF
politely, said with winning smile
Gentlemen, we have to do with q
wooden child. + am ventriIoquist
and no mean one either, as you will ad-
nit" A pause Of speechless astonish-
ment, during which could have been
heard the dropping of the traditional
pin, and then the rafters shook with
prolonged (Homeric) laughter. The
clever deceiver was dragged into the
parlor, where, besides exhibiting many
funny trick Of voice, he took much
more wine than was good for him, and
finally rolled TO bed with his pockets
full Of money, and his murdered child
smiling blandly under his arm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20
"Thunderbolt's" Victory.

chusetts where the railway train is
never seen and where there is no tele-
graph. An unpainted farmhouse, big
and square with long barns and sheds
in the rear, stood in such town. 1t
was a day in September, as hot and
sultry as if it were midsummer. A doc
tors sulky had just driven up to the
gate and the horse stood hitched at the
post. In the yard, lying under one of
the elms, was boy Of about thirteen.
He was thin and pale; but there was
bright, resolute look in his eyes that
attracted one. Fred. Appleton had
been in Warnham for O couple of
months. He had been sent out by his
uncle, that he might have the benefit
of country air, after long and prostrat-
ing fever. The lads eyes were fixed
on the open door which led into the
hall. Everything in the house was
o1ninoualy still. Out of doors the
chickens were s'craking" about the yard
and making sudden runs at insects.
Now low groan from the room at
the left Of the front door made Fred.
start and grow pale. His hands shut
themselves hard with an involuntary
motion. Not another sound was heard
for nearly half an hour, and then steps
approached from within the house and
the doctor came out on the piazza. He
was followed closely by middle-aged
woman. Neither of them appeared to
notice Fred, and both stopped at the
gate
"Doctor, how is it," asked Mrs.
Morris, in voice that was not steady.
s.Badl very bad it's case where /
cannot speak with hope. It was an
awful fall from that scaffold. Take
care of her as I have said. It's all that
can be done. 1t is heartbl eaking OF
hear her call for her father"
The doctor was evidently in hurry.
He jumped into his carriage and rode
away, leaving Mrs. Morris standing
there. The woman looked after him a
moment with unseeing eves, then she
wrung her hands yiolentls while she
exclaimed in low voice: s'lf Charles
had not gone! If he could only be de-
tanned |"
Fred. Appleton rose, came quietly
forward, and touched the woman's arm
rs Clara going to die ?" he asked.
Mrs. Morris Immediately made an
effort to control herself, and said:
ST am afraid SO. It was bad fall.
Oil it is very hard r
"You just spoke about her father.
Cannot word be got to him before he
goes on board the steamer?s the boy
asked.
Mrs. Morris trembled. The girl ~
ing in the house was her niece and about
the same age as Fred. She was the
,,i1f5 on child of her brother, Charles Roth,
and dear as her own daughter to her.
The father had gone. he was onhis.
way to Boston, to embark on board q
Cunard steamer for Europe. He had
remained in Warnham until the last
moment, and had just time to reach the
city, if nothing delayed him.
rssIt cant be donei" Mrs. Morris an
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20

An act in relation to pnblic education
/. 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 any officer Of public
instruction Of this state, being instructed with the
funds Of any school board and not directed by law
to give security for the same shall enter into such
security as any school board under whom he may
shall direct, before entering the duties
signed to him by said board
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take ef-
feet Immediately.
Approved March 8. 1882.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20

On the house Craven street, ssl4l : I'M
London, circular tablet has beer
fixed with these words ssLived h.
Benjamin Franklin. Printer, PhiIo
pher and Statesman. Born 17t6. y
1790."
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20
CHAPTER KIM.
An Act for the classification of cities in this stat
for the purposes Of municipal legislation in rels

An Act for the classification OF cities In this state
for the purposes Of municipal legislation in rela-
ton thereto.
l. 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, the classification of
the cities Of this state shall, for the purposes of
municipal legislation in relation thereto, be fol-
lows, viz: settles of the first class" cities Of the
second class" settles Of the third class, cities of
the fourth class"
And be it enacted That Settles Of the first Glass;
in their territorial limits population exceeding
hundred thousand inhabitants; that settles Of the
second class y shall consist of cities in this state
that have population within their territorial limits
OF not less than twelve thousand nor more than one
hundred thousand inhabitants; and that cities of
the third classn shall consist of all cities in this
state not embraced within either the first or second
class herein distinguished except cities building
upon the Atlantic Ocean, and being seaside or sum-
mer resorts; settles of the fourth class shah con-
sist of the cities of this state binding upon the At
lantic Ocean and being seaside or summer resorts.
3. And be it enacted, That it shall be sufficient
classification Of cities to which any law hereafter
enacted shall ply to refer in any such law to cities
under the classification herein provided by the class
ifcation herein designated, and such law shall be
the class referred to in the act and all courts of
this state shall take notice Of this classification and
construe all legislation founded upon the classca-
ton herein designated, if this act part of
the law under Consideration, when any law passed
on the basis of the classification in this act shall
in any wise be called in question.
4. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately
Approved March 4. 1882
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20

ton and choose from their number president,
secretary and treasnrer that meetings OF said board
may be called by the president by resolution Of
the board, or in the absence or disability OF the
president then By the treasurer. upon two weeks,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-04-20
CHAPTER XLIv.
An Act authorizing fire departments to renew ma
tured and muturing bonds.

All ACJ duLnOrlzluS ufe departments 10 fencW Hid-
tured and muturing bonds.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General AS
sembly of the State of New Jersey, That any in
corporated fire department in this state may, and it
shall be lawful for such fire department to re-
new such of its bonds as have been legally issued
and are now due, and to renew seventy-iye per
centum of such bonds as have been legally issued
and that will become due on or before first day of
July, in the year eighteen hundred and eightyfour,
by the issuing of bonds for that purpose in denom-
nations Of not less than one hundred dollars nor
more than five hundred dollars, and payable In Pc
fiods of time not exceeding ten years from the date
Of issuing the same, bearing interest not exceeding
six per centum per annum, and which said bonds
shall be signed by the president and treasurer of
such fire departments, and shall have coupons at
tached for every half years interest until due, and
which coupons shah be signed by the treasurer Of
such corporation and numbered to correspond with
the bond to which they shall be attached, and all
bonds issued under this act shall be numbered, and
register Of such numbers, and the date Of issuing
and the time Of payment, shall be made by the
treasurer Of such corporation, and which bonds
may be sold at not less than their par value at either
public or private sale
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take eff
feet Immediately.
Approved March 8, 1882.
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The Salvation Army im Paris.

The latest occupation of Paris, says the
New York Tribune, Is certainly the
strangest. Three times in modern history
has that city been compelled TO submit.
with inexpressihle modification, to the
disgrace OF capture; but the foe which
has now meyed upon Il aud into il is not
Russian. nor Austrian, nor Prussian. nor
even British. in military way. IL is Of a
sort which the true Parisian will find sim
lliy incomprc,iensible, being detachment
of the English Salvation Army, under
command OF one General Booth, with two
female aids. That Paris stands in need
Of good, strong preaching nobody will
deny--the difficulty will be to per-
suade the more lively OF the sinners to
listen 10 il, while to the average French
map that kind OF religious exercise will b.
simply an enigma. General Booth has
done everything in his power 10 make his
conference meetings entertaining He had
a female accordion PLAYER and male
eornet-s-piston pL,yer, who gave lively
variations on thcncs from Moody and
Sankey. He had an interpreter also. who
turned his eXhortathns into rrenek; but
alas. whenever the times were Lively the
French unrcgeneratcs actually began 10
dance, and might have danced the gallery
down ii enc OF the femixe missionaries had
not cried ont Beware The gallery IS
not, Ike the rock Of our faith. unsbaka-
ble." This had u quoting effect, perhaps !
only for time; for 10 expect French |
nan 10 hear lively piping and not to !
lance to Il would DE to expect an impossl-
,iIity. II Paris Il 30 be converted, il viii
lof he through the agency OF IN ACCORDION
nd "a cornet-a-piston.
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Romance i'm "A Silk Mill.

A HUMPBACKED WEAVER REWARDS THE Girl.
WHO BEFRIENDED HIM-A PECUIIAR WILL
SUSTAINED.
William :. Malcolm was an English silk
weaver, who years ago went TO Paterson,
Y. j., to work in the silk mills. He was
humpbacked and otherwise dcfOrmed, and
in the mill where he was employed he
was made the butt Of a great deal OF ridi-
culc. His temper had already been
Soured 10y such treatment, so that he was
ANYTHING but amiablc TO those around
him. Among the employees in the same mill
was Young girl named Lazurc. who felt
sorry for the old hunchback and took his
part on every occasion, thus making her.
SELF many enemies among her companions.
Malcolm had worked hard, and soon start
ed silk mill OF his own. in which Miss
Lazure WAS his most trusted operative.
He succeeded in his business ventures, and
when he died some time ago he left an
estate worth $4,000 in bonds and mort
cages. His will provided that his wife
| should receive $3.50 per year out Of the in
come OF the estate. Miss Lazure was
also 10 receive an annuity OF $3.50, or such
a sum a. might come from the estate after
dcducting Mrs. Malcolm's $3.50; but Miss
Lazure's annuity was not To exceed $3.50.
| In case the estate should bring more than
| 500 per year the balance was to 90 TO Mrs.
Malcolm. The annuity OF Mrs. Malcolm
was 10 be continued during her life, and
Miss Lazure was to have her yearly $3.50
until her marriage or deah. At the eXpi-
ration Of these legacies the whole estate was
to be divided among "'the most deserving
poor Of Paterson" who were also TO be en-
titled to any surplus revenue dc
rived from the estate after the death
of Mrs. Malcolm. Mr.. Malcolm had
several relatives, including sister.
living in Paterson, but rs these had offended
him. be did not leave them anything. The
annuites Were paid by the executor, Mr..
John Murphy. Mrs. Malcolm died about
two years ago. Miss Lazure is still in re-
ceipt Of her annuity. Shortly after Mrs.
slalcolm's death Mrs. Mary Ann Hesketh.
the sister OF Mr.. Malcolm, filed petition
in chanccry asking the Chancellor to strike
out Of the VIII the provision relating to the
"most deserving poor Of Paterson on
the ground that it was indefinite and UNI
certain, and consequently Illegal The re-
suit OF such an action would have been to
give Mrs. liesketh The whole OF the e.
tIte, Us the nearest OF kin. with the excep-
tion OF the $3.50 per year TO Miss Lazure.
The opinion in this case has now been
filed. and the Chancellor declines to grant
the prayer of the petitioner, as he decides
that the term "the most deserving poor OF
Paterson lis sufficiently clear TO direct The
executor what 10 do with the estate. Mr..
Murphy now has the interesting question
10 decide as 10 who are the most deserving
poor OF Paterson, for all OF the incomoof
the estate exceeding $3.50 per year is to De
divided among them.-Ne,c Iork Herald.
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Cu.nn1,a FrrpIAar rnR HIs GRANnNo.

CuARGrSG FERRIAGE FOR HIS GRANDMA
THEIRS CORPsE.-We recently received from
several citizens OF the southern section OF
this county. over their own signatures, the
following statement, accompanied By the
cash for its insertion:
Mrs. Rebecca Moore, aged eighty-siX
years. aud penSioner Of the Revolution
airy war, died at her home, in the southern
portion Of this county. on the 9TH instant,
and was buried on the eth. To reach the
family burial-place her corpse had to be
taken across New river. at Calice's ferry.
W. c. Calfee. who is q grandson OF the de-
ceased lady, and the owner OF the ferry.
not only charged ferriage, but demanded
its payment in 0dUdRCe before the wagon
containing the corpse could be driven into
the boat.
We know nothing OF the facts in regard
70 this matter OF our own knowledge, but
il true. we must say that we can find no
parallel for W. c. Caliee in al history save
in the mythical Charo who ferred the de-
parted ancients over the mysterious styX
and always demanded prepayment Of his
ferrrrsc.- Virginia People.
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~ ts Editor of the Dispatch
Will ycu be kind enough, through your
valuable paper, TO settle two "veSed ques-
1ions"f {.
IL II correct to say " grammatical error,
mr. L that a contradiction Worcester says
grammatical means "pertainsng TO gram
mar rs well rs according 10 the rulea OF
rrsmmar.n and II the above expression Is
Incorrect, we restrict The word 10 one
meaning. To my mind Il seems as correct
ne n q geographical or typographical error.
q. Now Tor the second question. have
read somewhere that we are " disappointed
RI - thing when we do not get II at all
.sdissppointed in - IL when we do get II and
n does not equal our expectations. Thi,
SCENE to me nice shade OF meaning, ana
\ would Ike 10 know II 1t Is sanctioned by
any author Of rewIte. :,
by answering these questions You VIII
greatly obiIge
Yours respectfully. MANCHESTER.
I. surely It Is correct 10 say, "a gram
NAUTICAL error"
9. Worcester expressly says, "disap-
pointed of thing not obtained; ~ thing
obtained"
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How Long?

If on my grave the summer srasswcre growing,
Or bec-lIess winter winds across IL blowing,
Through Joyous June. or dcsolate December
How long, sweetheart, how long would You re-
member
FOR brightest eyes would open n the summer.
And sweetest smiles wOuh gree; tie sweet new
conner.
And on Young Iips grow kisses for the taking,
When al, the summer buds 10 bloom are breaking
How long, dear love. how long!
To the dim land where sad-cyed ghosts walk only,
Where inns arc cold and waiting hearts sire lonely,
would not call YOU from youths warm blis'es,
FIJI up your glass and crown II with new kisses
How long. dear love, how long'
Too gay I'm June Won nj ght be TO regret me-
And living lin. might WOO Won % forget me;
Rut an sweetheart, think You would remember
When winds were weary IN your lifc's December
30 long, dear love. NJ long.
RICHMOND, February 81, 1882.
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Richardson for shipment to the northern
market, but was overlooked and remained
In It's dark confinement up to the tihc u
was found, without food or drink. pr;
Tanner (the great faster) was supplie.d
water, II not with bread pills, during MS
long fast, but this poor bird was without
so much as drop Of water. When res
cred il could barely stand upon its feet,
but Il was fed. and now gives promise OF q
rapid recovery from lis long fast OF hve
weeks Clarke Courier
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FORTRESS MONROE, Va, !
March TX 1899
Tn "a. Edilor al fhe Dispatch:

To ne Editor Of the Dispatch
Dear Sir.-Thc notices OF " Browns Iron
Bitters" In your columns have suggested
question, which you are respectfully re-
uuested TO decide. Which is the correci
expression. Browns Iron Bitters as asplen-
did tonic. or Browns Iron Bitters are
splendid tonic! a.
Both sentences are correct. The neu'er
verb "to be" may have nominatiyes both
before and after it, and may correctly be
made to agree with either. "Tonic" is the
nominatiye with which the verb agrees in
the first sentence, and "Blttcrs" is the
nominative with which it agrees in the Sc
cond sentence. "The wages OF sin IS
DEATH is another sentence OF the same
Kind
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FLOR the Dispatch.I
Cbufa

Ought to be planted this spring for hogs
aud chickens, mangel-wurzel beets for
cows, and Lucen grass for calves. Chufa
should be planted in drilled rows two feet
apart, with distance OF nine inches be-
tween each seed. J. II. Beaman, Esq,
Clinton, Y. e., lost his chuia by fire in
1881. but he may know where people may
buy IL. l.. DoDSoN.
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\ mighty Woodworking set OF men are
Uncle Sans lettcr-carrier., who are liable
to contract rheumatism because OF The con-
slant exposure TO which they are subjected.
Calling at the post-oflice the reporter had
Il pleasant conversation with Mr. j. III.
Mattern, one of the most popular and clever
letter-carriers in Indianapolis. Mr.. Mat
tern said that while in the army during the
civil war he sprained one OF his ankles.
which was always worse i'm the spring
during the period OF the rapid changes in
the weather. He did not find much relief
from the several remedies he applied.
But two years ago he hit upon Il. Jacobs
Oil, and experienced wonderful relief from
lis use. Several applications Of the Great
German Remedy relieved him entirely.
The reporter talked with others among the
letter-carriers and found that the Great
German Remedy was popular in the post
office. They Use il for sore feet, rheuma-
tism. ETC., and praise it highly.-indiqn-
apOiiS (Ind.) Ne,cS.
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LIVING WITHOUT FOOD fcR FIVE
WEE9s.-A few days ago n turkey was
found in the cellar beneath s. +. B2ugh-
mans store-room in sorry plight. owing
TO the long fast II had undergone. The
bird. with others Of Its kind, bad been pur-
chased about five weeks previous by Mr..
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EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP LINES.

GENERAL RAILROAD AND - 20,
~ STEAMSHIP TICKET OFFICE, -.,rs4ssaz.
1000 MAIN sTRrET.
DO you contemplate Visit 10 he OLD 'OVN-
TRY : or perhaps you desire ~ Sud for some 81
your friends. IL 50. you VIII hud 10 ID your AL
vantage 10 call ON the undersigned. who J. agent
for all or The hrst-class OCEAN STEAMSHIP
LIMBS 10 and from EUROPE. PHYSICIANS,
no on FROM the pripciotl p,ints In EUROPE
EXCURSION TICKETS Ar REDUCED RATES.
sTArE-ROOM> SECURED IN ADVANCE.
Railroad and steamship tickets 10 al points Ia The
United states and Canadas. Passengers and bag
gage called for al hotels and private residences,
aud baggage checked 90 Destination. Finest ear
riages In tie cily for hire. A. ". CARRIER,
IL 3-eod6m 1000 Main street.
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PROGRESS,
\ REAL ESTATE JOURNAL PUBLISHED BY
J.TI1OMPSON HEONN.
REAL ESTATE ACRNT AND AUCTi0NEFE,
lII3 Main street.

This paper l. fun and comprehensive and meets
I'll wants Of real estate purchasers aud sellers. and
is DISTRIBUTED FIRE. OF CHARGE. n con-
tlius muct valuable Information about real e. tate
in Richmond aud is vicinity aud history Of
Richmond. Cali aud gc. one. Parties putting
real estate IN my hands for sale viii have their
property advertised therein free of cost - thcm-
selves. NH l2-lm
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SrBIISELr SrrERB.--A pair OF beautiful
sunilowers on EaseIs win be- mailed free TO
any lady who will send ten cents in postage
stamps or money 10 DR.. G. w. Benson. No.
LOG north Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md.
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by ". Goddin 4 Son,
Real Estate hucii0ncers,
corner Eleventh and.Bank streets.

GALE AT AUCTION OF FOURTEEN
~ BEAUTIFUL LOTS on BROOK AVENUE
AND MITCHELL STREET.--Wc shall sell a:
auction, on the premises, on
TUESDAY. MARCH %, 1882,
nj 1870 o'clock L. W.. those VALUABLE LOTS To-
Gated rs above adjoining The residence Of the late
Theodore Frick. and running back To Mr.. FROM
mcr's property. -Four of these lots front ON the
cas; line of Brook avenue. aud ten Of them on The
north line OF Mitchell street. according to the plat
10 he exhibited at the hour ut sale.
These lots are Just outside Of the corporation
line andare well adapted for stores and dwellings.
Great bargains can truly he had.
TERMS: At sale. ". GODDlN son,
mil o2 AuctlOnCcrS.