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The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

Perhaps there is no town in the coun
try where gossip will fly Is fast as in
our own pretty little village. If neigh
Dor Jones does anything wrong the
whole town will know it in less time
than 1t takes to tell it. Who starts the
gossip about such things and makes it
ten times worse than it really is? We
could name the principal one if we so
desired. They are not always drunk
ards and shepherds, No, no! But
on the contrary are mostly those who
''profess" to be a Christian. Yes, We
know them. We have seen them lott
ering around, pOking their noses into
other peoples business. They are al
ways ready to talk, and think tEey
know more than anybody else. We
will stop for the present, by saying
that gossip flies like a feather before
the wind, and the devil is always anx-
ious to get out an extra. If the shoe
fits, "kick;' if not, go thy way rejoic
ing.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

When at Atlantic City on Thursday
Of last week, Alfred Layton broke
through one of the plank walks lead
ing to the surf, sustaining serious in
%juries. When his leg went through
it struck at the k~nee-joint, nearly sever
ing the knee-cap. lie has been unable
to attend to any manual labor since,
but is doing as well as can be expected.
LATER-Mr. Layton now lies in q
critical condition, erysipelas having Set
in, and fears are entertained for his re-
coYery.
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That was a hard Hooking traih-one
old passenger coach and a baggage car
that looked as if it was on its final
trip, and a bedlam shorter of a locomo-
tive hitched on In in front to keep the
cars from running backwards down hill
q hard-looking ''train." 1t left Gibbs
town last Friday with the M. E. Sun
day-school aboard. There must have
been two hundred old and young men,
women aud children packed in and out
side of these two vehicles which they
call cars on the Delaware Rumbler
Railroad; and the poor souls were pack
ed as solid as a mass of silver spoons in
q dealers shipping case. They looked
doomed; and seine of them felt like
ANYTHING but Sunday-school folks, judg
ing from their looks "a they went to
PennsgroYe.
Had there been no previous arrange
| ment made to take the party there
might have been some excuse. Had it
been war times and the passengers fee
ing refugees, allowance might be made
but no, the Superintendent had pre-
viously agreed to furnish the cars for
them, aud there should have been
enough good cars and seats for all. In
stead of this it was an outrage and a
deception, and harshly sounding words
such as ''swindle," ''fraud," trap"
"pre-meditated insult" have designat
ed it. They paid about twenty-four
dollars for it; but hereafter they will
be wiser. They have decided that the
Delaware Rumbler g~rip-sacks couldn't
carry q drove of their hogs Oh a picnic
hereafter; and feel certain that Psnns
grove is not a desirable resort for Sun
d~ay-schools, for the Rumbler company
have not the accommodations for them
-Swedesboro Times.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

fence and was thrown to a full.cock.
In allowing the gun to fall again to its
first position the hammer struck the
same rail, exploding the cap and dis
charging the contents Of the barrel
through the unfortunate lads hand,
blowing It completely off, into his
neck and throat. tearing and laCerating
him in a fearful manner. lie was
taken 60 his home where medical aid
was soon summoned, but he died in q
few hours.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

A heartless wretch from Philadel-
phia, or some other place, went to Ian
ming & Peterson's livery stables on Sat
urday aud hired a horse and buggy to
go to Salem. He went to Salem, Hall
town, WoOdstown and SharptowH De-
fore he returned. He arrived at the
stables at about 6 O'Clock that evening
and left the horse in the care of the
hostler, saying he would come around
after supper. The horse was dripping
with perspiration, and could be heard
to breathe fully twenty-five yards off.
In a short time one of the owners APP
peared and started in pursuit Of the
wretch and discovered that he had
started for Delaware in a sail boat.
He has not been captured. The horse
is at this writing very stiff and can
hardly walk.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

Counterfeit ten dollar silver certif.
Gates are in circulation, but in some
respects are poor limitations. On the
back of the note the word ''all" has
been left out in the words "and all pub
lie dues and when so received" and
the words ''when so" are so close to-
gether as to appear like one word,
Another way in which to detect the
fraudulent issue is by the length,
which is a quarter of an inch shorter
than the genuine, but as very few per.
sons can afford to carry around q gen.
uine bill to easu by, the test of the
wording will have to be mostly relied
on.-Ex.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02
BRAZILIAN BALM.

A ten cent bottle will cure the worst
cold. Brazilian Balm is the great
South American remedy for coughs
colds, Group, catarrh, dyspepsia and in
hamatory diseases. Try 1t. Regular
size 50 cents. Trial hottie 10 cents.
For sale everywhere. This is what j.
/. O'Byrne says of it:
1913 Washington street,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 20, 1879. J
DR.. Jackson;
Dear SRA severe, stubborn,
and seemingly future cough, which for
six weeks tortured me and could not
be conquered by the most careful atten
ton and the best Prescriptions, was en-
tirely cured by about a dozen doses of
your COUGH DROPS. Those with whom
I shared the medicine, were cured as
quickly and As certainly as l. With
many thanks,lI am gratefully yours,
j, l. O'Byrne.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

WHEREAS. The Democrats of U. p.
Neck, in Township meeting held July
80, 1884, do adopt the following resOlu-
tiOns;
RESOLVED, That we hear with pro-
found pleasure the action of the Ma
tional Democratic Convention held in
Chicago on Friday, July IL. 1884, in
nominating for the highest office with
in the gift of the people of this nation
the reformer of the present day, Grow
er Cleveland, Of New York, and for
the Vice Presidency u who by chica'
merry and fraud was counted out of the
office in 1876, Thomas A. Hendricks,
of Indiana.
Resolced, That we pledge u earn
est and individual support to the tick
ct as nominated.
ReS0lUed, That we refer with not
only state but national pride to the
nominations of the Democratic party
for the last quarter of a century fol
President.
ReSolced, That the Democratic par
ty has been and ever will be the adyo-
cate of the reform of abuses in oul
Nations government and the friend Of
the workingman of this country.
Resolved, That a Cleveland an Hen.
bricks club be formed in the township
on Saturday evening at s! O'Clock
august I'd.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1884.
ITEMS OF
FROM HERE, THERE and EVERYWHERE

A tribe of Red Men was instituted
at bridgeport last Monday night.
The reunion of the Twelfth regiment
will bs held at Salem on the 4th of
September.
The voters of school district No. q,
Lower PENIS Neck, have decided to
build a new school house.
Twenty lone thousand widows of sol.
diers of the war Of 1912 are stated to
b. still drawing pensions from the gov
eminent.
The grapes in South Jersey are now
In the seco,id stage of rot. Many grow
ers will lose all their crop.
Over six thousand packages of adult
Grated tea were rejected ut the port of
New York during the past month.
A Camden milk dealer named Chas,
Dempsey was arrested on Friday for
selling SKINNED milk from o can not
labeled as the law requires.
Our farmers are happy and jubilant
again over the splendid rain of Sunday
last. They express themselves that
crops doubtful before, are now secure
for the season.
n general panic exists among the
saloon and restaurant keepers and 9TH
err business. men of Atlantic City over
the alaruingly large amount of
terfeit money which Is being circulat
cd am9ng them
Msksohn Strimple Is having an add
ti6Gbullt to his house on Laurel street
and otherwise beautifying his premises.
John Kelley's imitater in political
circles is among us. But with all his
clamoring to be heard the mass moves
on as though he were a child.
Gil.ert Denny met with a painful
accident on Wednesday. In jumping
over a ditch he struck on the side OF
his foo: spraihing his ankle,
During the past week forest fires
have been devastating Weymouth and
the adjoining township in Atlantic
county. On Thursday the fire threat
ened the village of Emelville with de-
struction, and gangs of men fought
the flames the entire night. The deer
district has been entirely burned over.
Next Friday, 9Th inst, the Mosacca
Cornet Band, of P%edricktown, will
make an excursion TO Cape May and
Sea Isle City. Fare for the excursion,
Sl.25. Train leaves Pennsgrove 6:2s a
m.
The following are the officers Of Vio-
Ia Council No. 20, Jr. o. u. NJ, elect
ell for the ensuing term: c., J.3R.
Muuyan; V. O., Qhas. Kille; F. S, G.
Smith, II. s., J.6BeYis: A. Il. s., Geo.
Munyan, Treas, GIG, Dolbow; Con,
y. Munyan; W, f. Smith; /, S, W.
English; o. $. J. u Reld Tr.'tee, j.
L. Tictg SOW
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

The members of Viola Council, No.
20, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of Pennsgrove,
will make their first annual excursion
to Cape May, on the mammoth steam
Ell Thomas Clyde" Wednesday, Au-
gust 9th. Do not fail to accompany
this excursion, it being the only one
offered by steamer to this well known
resort. Fare for the excursion, 80 cts.
Boat leaves Pennsgroye GAO a. IN.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

II. II. DeGrofft, Esq, left this week
for Baltimore and Washington, to
spend his summer vacation. We I'm
derstand that Pension Business takes
the Squire to Washington, to look at
ter the interests Of the "Boys in Blue''
of P~ennsgrove and vicinity. His ad
dress while in Baltimore will be No.
176 McIIenry street, Baltimore, Nd.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

Our delivery" was put in the post
office last week on account OF our car
Tier failing to make his appearance.
We are again compelled to put them
in the postofiice this week and shall
continue to do the same until we can
seoure the services of a faithful carrier,
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02
sOCIETtES.

PARADISE EECAMPMENT, No, At, /. o.
u. II. Meets IN the LIST, and 3rd Friday evenings
81 every Month, in Odd Fellow'S Hall.
q. p, j. ~. Whitaker; S.W, Il. NJ. Featherer
!. W, J. q. Murphy; Scribe, G.. G.. iborn
UNION LODGE, No, 80, H. Of p, meets
every Wednesday eve, in Udd Fellows Hall.
q. G., G. G. DdlboW v. Cs j. e. CLARK X; OF
R.& B. Geo. W BeYis M. of H., W.S. Avis.
VIOLA COUNCIL, No, 20. Jr, o. U. AIM.
evening ats O'Clock sharp.
C.. !. T.. Thompson: v. O., w. II. Compton ;
Rec. sec., l.. y. Bright; +. Sec, Geo. Smith.
PENIS GROVE CoNCLAVE, No. 81, 10
H., meets every Monday evening the RECORD
building, at ~ O'Clock.
hrcion. L. d strimble; Provost, ]. Ifarker $.
D.. ArchOn, W. Il .Yeager; Finafeief, u. S.
killc; Secretary S. NJ. DENNY.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

The Cape May Porpcise Fishing
Company on Friday of last week
caught 20 psrpoises at one haul with
their large net. The drawing in OF
the net attracts large Gro Is of visitors
Those who accompany the excursion
next Wednesday will have the pleasure
of seeing them haul IN the large net,
as they fish neat the steamboat landing
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

jNSamuel Porch, Jr., a lad fifteen years
of age, residing near WilliamstOwn,
W lille sitting ON 4 fence loading a dou
ole-narreled gun, en- Tuesday morning
Of asst week, met his death wound by
tY az, q re OF one of the barrels.
E.a ua, u loaded Il barrel and
drawn the weapon up to load the Sec
oud when The hammer caught iii tue
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

The schooners "Clayton < Loulu, %
and "Mary 81 Martina" Capts, Peter
Hughes, and David G. Simpkins, will
carry truck from BaTber's wharf the
coming season. For further particu-
lars see posters.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

The scnoeners "B. L. Stull,' and
"Jalnes Seovell," will commence run
ming on the truck line between South
Pennsgrove and Philadelphia on Au-
gust 9Th, See posters ~
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02
POST OFFICE.

Mail from Philadelphia ard intermediate
places arrive daily, Except suhday,l at 9:54 a
IN, and ) % and III y. M. Mail closes at 6:3
ana II 80 a.. m. Valuables and letters register
ed on application. Fee, 10 cents.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. REv.
j. II. HUTCHINSON, PASTOR. Preaching-l0 A.
NJ, and Z 4. NJ. Sunday SCHOOL, P. NJ. Pray
er Meeting-1uesday Evenings.
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH. REV
j. l.. WATSON, PASTOR. Sunday School 10 A.
N. Preaching 2 and 7 p. NJ. Prayer Meeting
wednesday Evenings.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

The steamer MAJOR REYBOLD leaves Penns
grove for Philadelphia every day, Except sun
day. at y O'Clock, 4. M. Returning leave Phlla
dclphia at 8 O'Clock, y. n.
The steamer S. A. MCCALL. now runs be-
tween PENNSGROVE and WILMINGTON,
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and satur-
day st G and 10 a. M, and 4 p. III. VIII leave
and ID. IN.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02
DELAWARE RIVER Il. r.

Northw'd, leave Am. Am. p. NJ. P.M.
PENIS Grove; 10 SIS II 80 5 10
Sundays, TBS 44O
Southw'd leave AN Am. r. NJ. Pm
Philadelphia, 90 II 40 u 40
Sundays, 500 5OO
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

STEAMBOATS.

Advertising Rates made known or application
Sample copy Of RECORD sent by request.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-02

.~rs : J
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-03
a BOLD POLICY the Winning Policy.

n II
Mr.. Hendricks indianapolis speech is
worthy Of commentator not only for the
masterful way in which the leading is
sues of the campaign are handled, but,
also, for its boldness. Mr.. Hendricks
talks like man who believes in the prin-
ciples of his party, and is proud OF them.
He is one of those who believes that 1t is
the duty Of party to take bold stand
with regard to all the great
questions before the country. He
is too wise a man to think
that a party can make friends by keeping
quiet on any great question in which the
people are interested. The people know
the record of party as well as the party
leaders do, and attempts at evasion do
not tend to invite their confidence and
support. With respect to bold policy
the Boston Herald has this to say:
COwardice never yet won a battle or car
ried political campaign. A large pro-
portion of the Democratic papers are lack
ing the courage of their convictions upon
the question of reducing the taxes. The
Cleveland Leader, Blaine organ, chal-
lenges the Democratic PtdlndedteF TO
know whether it approves this plank from
the national platform of its party: eve
demand that Federal taxation shall
be exclusively for public purposes,
and shall not exceed the needs OF
the government economically admin
istered." We have not seen the
PldindedlerS reply, but if it is not true to
its name in this matter, its party deserves
to lose votes in Ohio. After answering with
a plump and plain ''yes." it might, Yam
kee fashion, ask its Republican contem-
pOrary another question: ''Are you in
favor Of taxation for private purposes,
and do you believe that Federal taxa
ton should exceed by $l00,0O0,0OO the
needs of the government economically adj
ministered?'' We have vet to find Re-
publican orator or organist who will give
a straight answer, Eyes or no." to these
questions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-03
EFFINGHAM ITEMS.
A Pleasant Visit to Union Sunday
Schools.

A HIeasanG NlSlG u OhAOh SuhN0J
Schools.
Correspondence of the Morning Nesos.
EGYPT, GA, Aug. 3l.-Leaving Savannah in
my buggy on the afternoon of Aug. q had
driven but few miles when 1 came to large
gang of hands diligently at work on the Au-
gusta road, and the evidences Of their labors
were plainly to be seen on every hand, and
the fine condition of the road from the one
mile post to the county line in Goshen Swamp
reflects much credit upon the Overseers of the
various sections.
AT dark l found myself on the Middle
ground road at the OLD Nv eisenbaker place."
now owned by an intelligent and thrifty farm
er from South Carolina, a Mr.. Vlllepigue.
This gentleman kindly invited me to remain
over night with him, and was glad TO accept
his hospitality, as l was very much fatigued
Early next morning | continued my jour
ney, and by breakfast reached the turpentlne
farm of Col Edward Bird, five miles below
Springfield. The Colonel is fine discipline
rian. and, with his able assistant, Mr.. d. j.
McCaskill, his business is certainly conducted
in a way that leaves little room for improve
ment.
accomplished my trip by noon, my desti-
nation being the home of Maj. o. E. Smith.
The Major is perhaps one OF the largest plan
ters in the county, having the management
of two places-the one on which he lives, nine
miles above Springfield, and the "Longwood
plantation" which is situated on the line of
by himself and Mr.. l.. Y. Gibbs, of your city.
There are many well improved plantations
in this immediate neighborhood, and the gem
tlemen owning them deserve much credit for
their efforts. Among these places might
mention the farms of Rev. j. G. Edwards, DR..
r. G. Norton, Jasper Graham, W. n. Blan
ton and others too numerous to mention, as
showing plainly that they have been greatly
improved in the past few years.
The cotton crop is by no means satisfactory
and the yield will be small, and the exceed
ingly low price is making it very dlscouraging
to those who have planted it. The corn crop
is good and there will be plenty of rice, pota
toes, sugar cane, and such, made for home
consumption.
Politics is on a ''boom,' and lively day is
expected at Springfield on Wednesday next.
On that day there will be a nomination for
Representative, and there is a number of
candidates out, and each one, of course, is
sanguine of success.
On Aug. q had the opportunity Of being
present at the union celebration of the Mt.
Pleasant and Lebanon Sunday Schools. This
event took place at Mt. Pleasant Church near
the Savannah river. Messrs. ID. f. Rieser
and N. X. Morgan are the superintendent of
these schools, and had arranged most plea
SAINT programme, which was conducted in such
q manner as to make the occasion most
agreeable to every one. These gentlemen de-
serve much credit for the interest they are
taking In this good work, and from present
appear noes they will be well rewarded for
their efforts, as these schools are in a most
1ourishng condition. B. H. S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-03
Hoosier Republicans Alarmed.

Indiana Republicans are making earn
est appeals to Gen. Dudley, Commissioner
of Pensions, to resign his office in Wash
ingtOn and take charge of their campaign.
John c. New is managing the campaign
at present, but 1t appears to be conceded
that the task is too big for him. Gen.
Dudley proved in 1850 that as an organ
izer and director Of a political campaign
he has no equal among the Republicans OF
Indiana. Dorsey received the credit for
the triumph of the Republicans in 1880 in
that State, but he was not entitled to it.
About all he did was to carry the ''crisp
50 bills' to the State. The bills, how
ever, played a very important part in
the canvass.
Gen. Dudley, it seems, don't want to
give up his comfortable Office unless he
can satisfy himself that in the event of
success he will get a better place; and he
don't want to undertake the work Of man.
aging the campaign unless Mr.. New Is
gwen a back seat. Gen. Dudley don't
believe in having two leaders of equal
authority in charge of campaign, es-
pecially when one Of them thinks that he
has nothing to learn.
This call for Gen. Dudley indicates that
in the estimation of the Republicans the
political situation in Indiana is very
doubtful. 1t also indicates that the Re
publican leaders are thoroughly alarmed
respecting the result Of the campaign.
The loss of Indiana would be damaging
blow to the Republican party. They can
not very well afford to lose it.
They will not have such plentiful sup
ply Of "crisp 81 bills" as they had in 1880.
The oficehOlders do not contribute with
the same Iiberality that they did four
years ago, and the rich men Of the party
have failed to open their purses. Neither
the clerks nor the rich men seem to care
whether the Republican party succeeds
or not.
And why should they? They know that
they will fare just as well with Cleveland
as President. In fact, many Of them
would rather see Cleveland elected. He
would not disturb faithful clerks, and he
would give the country an honest and
safe government, which is what the rich
men want.
Without the help Of corrupt means the
Republicans haven't an excellent pros
pect in Indiana. Argument and elO-
quence are not so potent as greenbacks.
and greenbacks are not plentiful. IL
Gen. Dudley takes charge Of the Indiana
campaign he will do good work, but how
ever much shrewdness and sagacitY he
may display, it is far from certain that
Indiana can be kept in the Republican
column.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-03

There is some speculation as to when
a trial of the Blaine scandal case will be
reached. When the case was last heard
from the proprietor Of the indianapolis
Sentinel, the defendant, had filed demur-
rer, in which he alleged that Blaine's pc
tition did not set forth sufficient facts to
constitute a cause Of action. Unless the
demurrer is sustained it will soon be dis
posed of and the answer to the suit will be
filed. If Mr.. Blaine is then anxious to go
on with the case there will be nothing to
delay it, and a trial can be had several
weeks before the election. In comment
ing on the case the New York World re-
produces a letter from William NJ. john
son, of Texas, who is a son of the Gen.
johnson who had charge of the education
al institution in Kentucky in which
Blaine was a professor. Mr.. JOhnson's
letter is as follows:
This Islander was first circulated at
DrennOn Springs, KY, in March, 1851, by
a perniciOus scandal-monger, a tailor
from Millersburg, in the same State, then
on a visit to Drennon to collect some bills
due him by the cadets for suits sold them
the previous session at Blue Licks. His
object in originating this story was either
to pander to the appetite of young men
for such subjects, or to CRAFTY some spite
he entertained against Mr.. Blaine. Mr..
Blaine being at this time absent from the
institute on a trip to Louisville, KY,
the scandal did not reach his ears, or it
would have been summartlY disposed of
then and there forever. Remaining I'M
cOntradicted, although unbelieved in, 1t
was scattered to the four winds OF Heaven
bv the lovers of such tittle-tattle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-03
Rnnminr the E,rnosirion.

Gov. Mcdaniel has taken hold Of the
New Orleans Exposition matter, and
shows a disposition to lend a helping
hand in having the State properly repre-
scented at the Exposition. He has re-
quested the District and County Commits
siOners who have charge of the
work of getting up an exhibit
from their respective localities, to
meet in Atlanta on Sept. 9, for the pur-
pose of consulting and mapping out
the work II be done. 1t is probable that
the meeting will have a good effect. Thus
far comparatively few people appear to
have taken any interest in the expOsi-
tion. There certainly has been shown
very little activity with regard to it..
Some of the commissioners appear to feel
the responsibility that is resting upon
them, and have been able to find some
announcement in their work. 1t is
doubtful, however, if any one of them has
received much help OF any kind.
What is needed more than anything
else is money. The 5000 which will be
received through the United States Com
missioner for the State Will not go very
far towards making fair presentation
OF GeOrgia's wealth and resources. Each
county ought to subscribe something
500 or more-and each city ought to
make a liberal subscription. North Caro-
lima has appropriated $4,000 with which
to make an exhibit. Is it proposed to let
North Carolina show greater enterprise
than Georgia: \ good exhibit by Georgia
at New Orleans VIII be of incalculable
value TO the State.