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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

''Thatwill do cried, cutting him short
with a hearty laugh. | shall not let you ut
ter a word of complaint against that man S
hair. 1t is not the external adOrnment OF
his frontispiece that we must examine; it is
the fertility of the brain that works behind
it. But, speaking seriously, that was really
beautiful opportunity which you offered
him.
Dick was disposed take my jest in earnest,
est, and as it pleased him to have it So | gave
him his own way about it, He fell back to
putting away athis cigar and mumbling to
himself about the woes and deception of this
world until a late hour in the night, when
Irose and moved that we adjourn to bed.
Six months later Dick had wife of his
own, who laughed quite as heartily as
myself when she heard his melancholy
story. and she assures him that one be-
ing has been made happy through his
misfortune-herself
The little woman has made wonderful
changes in the character of Richard Elan
ders. He is so altered to-day that his
own twin brother would scarcely know
him.
The most striking feature of it all is
that he has forever done away with his
old habit of grumbiing. He has the most
delicious temper in the world, and his
little wife looks with great and just pride
at the successful result of her patient
endeavors There is perpetual smile
upon his lips from morning until night,
and Richard Flanders declares himself as
happy as the grandest king.
1t was II long time before he could be
brought to call upon Mr.. and Mrs. Harold;
but his wifes coaxing prevailed at last, and
the two families are now firmly attached
to each other
Dick takes special pleasure in recount
ing certain little episode that took place
in railway train, some years ago. He
has made it into a little story. intended
only for his intimate friends. and which, at
my suggestion, he has called, Dicks
Chance =
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24
They are. Coming.

The New York independent with its
circulation of $50, 900, at first supported
Mr.. Cleveland, but now has come out square
for st. John and Daniel. Eight papers IN
Illinois have recently changed from their
party candidates to the support of st. John
and Daniel, viz: Fulton County DemocfdI
Green County Union; GrJfoa Ners; Van
dalia Chronicle: Buckingham Ners; Rose
riUe Times; Yates CITY Banner and war
rem county paper. Asreported, fourare Dem
oeratic, two Republican, one Greenpaek
and one Independent,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24
For the MONITOR.
HABIT AND INTEMPERANCE.

Habit is nearly character; it is creator;
it makes man himself. The poor wretch
grown gray in the pententiary, confined
to his keepers daily visits and the work
bench, is heart-sick and bewildered when
restored to liberty. Home, child, friends,
all of humanity, lost forever-written over
and blotted out by habit
Evil habit is not less powerful than good
and low much reader! The boy whose
first quid sends him sick and helpless to
bed, loathng himself. tobacco, and all the
world. lives for few months in the atm os-
phere of the narcotic poison. and must have
his dram and tobacco daily, to tone up the
nerves they have utterly unstrunS. Dld
not Mithriditis habituate himself to dead
ly poison until he and poison were so near
ly one, that the venom could not ahect
him? And it is just here that temperance
societies plant their batteries and cast their
shot into the enemy's camp. They WELD
the mighty argument drawn from habit,
and the manner of its formation, in favor
of absolute and unqualified abstinence from
the intoxicating draught.
We should, through the course OF life,
fear the omnipotence of habit Let us
.'touch not. taste not, handle not; for, II
the toiling atom beneath the waters is able
to construct reef which may make the
proudest ship wreck, how dare we look
upon the slightest evil habit and say 1t is
harmless? Though its work may have
been done secretly as under the Hood, yet
the cry of lost soul may be its herald at
the Judgment. III. j. l.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24
THE SECRET OF SOUND SLEEP.

In recent paper read before the Boston
Society for Medical improvement, DR.. X.
NJ. Hodges said: ut is a common impress
sion that to take food Immediately before
going to bed and to sleep is unwise. Such
suggestion is answered by reminder
that the instinct of animals prompts them
to sleep as soon as they have eaten, and III
summer an after-dinner nap, especially
when that meal is taken at midday, is a
luxury indulged in by many. Neither
darkness nor season of the year alters the
conditions. If the ordinary hour OF the
evening meal is six or seven O'Clock, an
interval of twelve hours or more elapses
without food, and for persons whose nutrl-
ton is at fault this is much too long a
period of fasting. That such an interval
without food is permitted explains many a
restless night, and much of the head and
backache, and the languid, half-rested con
dition on rising which is accompanied by
no appetite for breakfast. This meal it.
self often dissipates these sensations. 1t Is
therefore desirable, if not essential, when
nutriment is to be crowded, that the last
thing before going to bed should be the
taking of food Sleeplessness is often
caused by starvation, and tumbler OF
milk, if drank in the middle of the night,
will often put people to sleep when hyp,,
notes would fail of their purpose. Food
before rising is an equally important expe,,
dent. 1t supplies strength for bathing and
dressing, laborious and wearisome tasks
for the underfed, and is better morning
pick-me-up'than any hackneyed tonic =
Boston Gazette.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

How They Were Bestowed Two
WeII.KnOwn Characters of Phila.

Ten years ago Robert Fox owned var
iety theatre that stood on the site now
occupied by the Chestnut street Opera
House. At that time he was worth up.
wards of half million dollars and was
increasing his golden store at the rate OF
$500 year To-day he keeps a small
drinking saloon on one of the narrowest
thoroughfares in the business centre OF
Philadelphia, and penny is more to him
now than dollar was but a short time
ago. Fox's reputation is anything but an
enviable one. inasmuch as it was made in
connection with the vilest variety shows
ever exhibited in this country.
Another character well known to most
Philadelphans whom bad luck has follow.
ed for some time is Richard Penistan
Dick, as he is familiarity known, kept a
drinking saloon on Chestnut street. In
1878 he drew the capital prize of $50O,OOC
in the Royal Havana Lottery. This good
luck turned his head, and dated the begin
ing Of all his troubles. He was doing a
big bottling business when he won the
great prize, but on drawing the money
Immediately sold out at a great sacrifice.
His easily-made fortune disappeared almost
as rapidly as it came. Dissipation and
Improbable horsetlesh soon swept it away
He then opened saloon in New York, but
was unsuccessful. Finally he returned to
Philadelphia, and few months since
opened a saloon on North Ninth street
Here, too. he failed. A few days ago he
was sold ont in default of payment of a
triflinp monthly ent.-Eeening Bulletin.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

The Burlington County Agricultural
Society is solid organization composed of
well-to-do farmers, many of them MEM
bers in good standing in the religious So
ciety of Friends, others connected with
churches of various denominations, all
good citizens. The organization is not
conducted as money making scheme, and
but one share of stock can be held by each
member. 1t is self-sustaining and prosper
GUS, as evidenced by the liberal distribution
of fourteen Thousand dollars in premiums.
Why such an eminently respectable body
of men should allow the dozens of petty
gambling schemes to disgrace its annual
exhibitions is incomprehensible to decent
and law-abiding people, and how its man
agement can reconcile the letting out for
a consideration of such privileges upon the
grounds of the association, is another of
their incomprehensible actions. The Egg
Harbor fair was disgraced by such small
schemes to fleece its patrons, but it is not a
wealthy and prosperous society compared
with it's Burlington county neighbor; but
there is no excuse for either management
allowing such open and fragrant violations
of moral law under their cOuntenance and
protection. Let the moral and religious
sense of the eternal fitness of things prevail,
and make it unnecessary at future exhibit
tons for the public press to criticise the
management. No liquor or beer was pub
liely sold this year for the first time, and
the lottery schemes must go with the other
shocks to decency and good morals. Cam
den TOuripr
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24
VOL. I.
A MOTHER - LOVE.
Some day,

Some day,
When others braid your thick, brown hair,
And dlape your form in silk and lace
When others shall call you "dear'' and ''fai
And hold yonr hands and kiss your face,
You II not forget that far above
All others is..a mothers love.
Some day,
Mong strangers in far distant lands,
In your new home beyond the sea,
When at your lips are baby hands
And children playing at your knee
o then, as at your side they grow.
How | have loved you, you will know.
Some day,
When you must feel loves heavy loss.
You will remember other years
When too, bent beneath the cross,
And mix my memory with thy tears;
In such dark hours be not afraid:
Within their shadows l have prayed
Some day,
Your daughters voice, or smile, or eyes,
My face will suddenly recall;
Then you will smile in sweet surprise,
And your soul unto mine will call
In that dear unforgotten prayer
Which we at evening used to share.
Some day,
\ flower, a song, n word, may be
\ link between us strong and sweet;
All! then, dear child, remember me,
And let your heart to ''mother' beat;
My love is with you everywhere
You cannot go beyond my prayer.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

There never was an instance of conlugal
happiness to parties who married above
and below their station.
An educated man of refinement and gen
ius by marital alliance with a woman of
low instincts and lacking cultivation, no
matter how great may be her personal
beauty and charms, will soon become sat
isfied of these, and yearn for aeongeniality
in her which she possesses not. He will
seek il elsewhere. and then comes neglect
and determinations.
Again, we will imagine the young lady
of refined and gentle instincts, unused to
toll or hardships, votary of fashion and
distinguished society, forming marital
alliance with a man whose birth and an
tecedents are boorish, if not degrading
VIII ,se ambition is animal like, and extends
not beyond the stable door, or gliding
around the dining groom table. Where is
the bright vista of this woman's mission
on eartha History tells us she is a wreck,
broken down in spirit and health, and oft
en- the recipient of brutal blows from the
man for whom she forsakes her home OF
elegance and luxury and fond parents, love
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

The value OF root AZ food ration for
stock is not highly enough appreciated by
most Of our farmers. While no one would
recommend them to be fed alone for any
length of time, none who have tried them
but would admit that when fed in coni,ec-
ton with hay, or indeed with good oat
straw, they are worth more than the cost
of raising them.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

The Camden and Atlantic railroad has
commenced the erection of station at the
new settlement called ''Chiselhurst, about
a mile west of Waterford, in Camden coun-
ty. The land was formerly owned by the
Waterford Land Improvement company.
This organization becoming defunct the es-
tate was decided TO the parties who now
hold it, who have already gone TO work
with an energy which has proved success
full to the extent of the selling of several
hundred building lots. The land, which is
divided off into between ten or twelve hum
bred lots, is regularly laid out in streets
and avenues intersecting each other at right
angles. with reserves for all the necessary
adjuncts of city life, parks, public build
ings, etc The erection of dwellings will
be commenced soon and the railroad will
be asked to provide train facilities for the
new place.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

A silent partner Is one who is expected
to keep his mouth shut when he sees the
confidential clerk specializing with the
funds of the firm.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-10-24

Tho Horseshoe Fall, at Niagara has worn
away the rock and receded distance of
100 feet in the last thirty -four years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-19

Dun NATIONAL WEALrH.-prof
Lcring of the Department Of Agri-
culture, gives . gratifying exhibit Of
The growth Of our national wealth.
The report shows that from 1860 to
1859 the agriculture products Of the
country hare increased from 81 ,000,-
600 to 90, 100000, and will be worth
100000. The present years crop
growth indicates . production above
the average. The cotton crop has
been injured by the drought, Jet it
promises to exceed 100000 bales.
Corn apparently averages twenty six
bushels per acre, which is about the
average Of the prior period Of ten
years, giving crop not heretofore
exceeded in absolute quantity. Wheat
has made yield Of fully thirteen
bushels per acre, and product ex-
ceeding Eve hundred millions. The
supply Of cereals will average fully
City bushels for each inhabitant
Potatoes Of both kinds ore fairly
abundant and other products gener-
oily in full supply.
This is . gratifying result, and
shows that agriculture is being en-
gagged BY . higher order intelligence
than formerly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-19

Ix il said that Senator German is
an enthusiastic admirer of baseball,
and ct one time was manager of a
picked nine. Even now be never
falls TO witness q game when oppor-
iunity offers. We do not place any
great Significance to this bias Of the
Senator'S mind, but would suggest to
tho multitude Of Office seekers, who
arc counting On bic influence. that per.
hapa an adept 10 this popular game
might hnd softer place in the Sena
aorn liberal heart II he were to de.
ID 'rsrase be skill a. . base-ballist In
ihe presence ii our distinguished
friend.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-19
SHERIFF'S SALE
or A
Lot On Horn Point.

DY virtue Of writ Of .fera facias, issued
I'D out Of the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel County, at the suit Of Charles
Martin, against the goods and chattels.
lands and tenements Of Lemuel Mitchell.
H VI Duvall, Geo. Wells, Jr., and Thorn
as Morgan, and to me directed, have
taken in execution all the right, title and
interest Of the said George Wells, Jr., in
and to all that PARCEL OF LAND, lying
and being on Horn Point, in the Second
Election District Of said county, which is
specified in deed from the the Mutual
Building Association Of Annapolis, of the
first part, and Charles FL. Hopkins of the
second part. to George Wells, Jr, of the
third part, dated the 10Th day Of Septem-
Der, 1883, and recorded in Liber s. H,
No, 2, folio 028, &C., one Of the Land
Records Of Anne Arundel County, desig-
mated as LOT 240, on plat made BY
John Duvall, Esq, surveyor, on the 30th
day of September, 1868, beginning at point
621 feet from the corner of 4th street and
Severn ave-, and running thence the said
ave. 1924 feet in southerly direction, at
right angles with said ave- to the water s
edge, bounded on one side BY Lot No. 248,
and out to outer side Of Lot No. $50. being
part Of the same tract conveyed by VIM.
Pentx to the said Mutual Building Asso-
citation, dated 18th Jnly, 1858, as By refer
ence to said deed viii more fully appear
And hereby give notice, that on
Saturday, 10th Of December,
I viii offer at the Court House door, in
Annapolis, at II o'clock, Al. AI, the prop
erty as seized and taken In execution, at
nuhlic sale to the highest bidder for cash
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-15
SENATOR CAMERON MUST a.o.
An Organized ERort to Secure His
 Defeat.

An Organized Effort to Secure His
 Defeat.
 PTTTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. 14-Those Republi- cans who were prominent in the Blaine movement last spring had secret meeting yesterday afternoon. The purpose was to consider methods for the defeat of Senator Cameron for reelection as Senator. The movement is intended to concentrate against him all the adverse clements from every por- ton of the State, regardless of party ties. In the discussion of plans severe criticism was made both of Senator Cameron's capacity and political methods. The claim made in some quarters that he secured $150, ,000 for the National Executive committee during the past campaign was asserted to be untrue. There was pronounced expression of lack of confidence in his fitness for the position. It is claimed that if twenty-one members of the Assembly will bolt the caucus or refuse to support him his reelection will be i'm possible The candidates favorably mentioned at the meeting are Major A. B. Brown, John H. Hampton and George Shiras, jr. It was the general impression, however, that in no event could a Senator bo chosen from this part of the State in 1885. John Sloan, of Franklin; Wharton Barker, Philip Garrett and John Welsh, of Philadelphia, were also mentioned as candidates It was decided to call mass meeting of Republicans of this county to secure an expression. Efforts will be made to have similar meetings called in all parts of the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-15
SOULS WITH A SINGLE THOUGHT. A Little Heiress and Her Youthful
 Lover EIone

TROY, Ns Y., Dec. 14.-A very youthful couple alghted from the train which arrived from the East at quarter-past two yester- day morning. The youth had his arm around the girls waist, and thus they made their way to the Troy House and applied for a room. Separate apartments were offered, but these were not accepted, and after d short stay in one of the hotel parlors the couple left Soon afterward they return ed and registered as Willie Griffin and Flora A. McIntire, of Worcester, Mass, and were assigned to separate but adjoining rooms. A little later two other persons, who register ed as Robert s. Griffin and Charley s. Red ding, also of Worcester, arrived and an- nounced that they were in search of the youngsters. The latter were aroused and a conference was had. This forenoon the quar- tette repaired to the Rev. Dr. Baldwin's resi- denee, where Willie and Flory wers married, and soon afterward the four left the city Willie gave his age as seventeen and Flora as fifteen. From remarks dropped it was learned that Flora is an heiress, and Dr. Baldwin, who hesitated about performing the cere- mony, says that number of legal documents were signed at the time of the wedding Flora's friends are said to have been averse to the match
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-15
Wants to be Let Alone.


 4 citizen writes as follow: Mir. s.ziils, th, well known athlete and boxer of this city thinks great injustice has feenAaaene hin lately through the columns of certain NeS Haven papers and he thinks without cause He wishes to be let alone and be allowed te move in the even tenor of his way, as he is done with boxing, and at all events will have nothing more to do with Houlihan of Hart ford. MT. Zills is of good appearance and does not look like the bruiser he has been pictured to be in the papers.
 Horse Guards Coming Grand Reeep-
 tl0M.
 The Horse Guard are preparing to give 2 grand ball early in January, probably on the first Tuesday evening of the month, at which they will have for guests Hon. Henry B. Harrison, Governor-elect, and Governor Waller. It will no doubt be one of the most notable receptions ever given by this fine command
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-15
The 1slks tn Annu.I se, te


 NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-The Gral5 ind lodge of the order of EIks held it's annualH session to- day in their hall in TWenty-tlsira Rstreet. Re- presentatives were present froIFn sSt Louis, Chicago, ag Louisville, Cleveland, !, Kansas City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Bostf,on, Hartford, Few Haven, Pittsburg and ] several other 0.'as Edward # New soston, presided "-1e. v. MoseA"N' av,,k York, acted as constitutio, had been adopte s1.a xs1,s-:.. officers for he ensuing yea - o".e Grand exalted saler, H. s. SfE -. -s sTe1. n:I, va1,o,, oe Rs Beading knight, Wetherill, of St. Louis, and tIlmo[e; D. of Hartford, Conn, were 1EanK lS L. -Avery, ! G. E. K Arthur O, MorelE p9tn electeo E. was reelected grand secRn or New 1esT. Wearing was elected gran 0sss. ssess D. F. Lynch, of Brooklyn, H. Hon. J. | Ffndale and Jacob .A,of I'll, or New York, snd Charles ltffdstees a1 John Estinorns, electedoee oeek was elected rand filer. In the 1N5so,,,ino the delegates hadma social gathering l at the Bijou Opera House.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-15
A HOST OF CHILDREN
Take Part in the Methodist Centen'
 mial Exercises.

Take Part in the Meth dist Centen- niaI Exercises.
 BALTIMORE, Dec 1.-The Sl1n,da-s .oi ebrated the centennial of the Christmas con- ference this afternoon. Services were held in the twenty churches from 2 to o'clock. Probably twenty-five thousand children took part in the exercises. Prominent delegates to the conference delivered addresses before the various schools, the topic being 'sThe hand of God as seen in the Sunday school work. of the past century," The services in the twenty churches were uniform and be- gan at precisely 2 o'clock. The exercises were opened by the singing of the doxolopS followed by prayer of thanksgivinee fo the continued growth of tbe-o Sunda schools. The schools sang [" All Hail tn Power of Jesus Name" Next was delivere the address on the above named topic ani also on the ''Prc 5nise of the Sunda school work for Lthe incoming century Prayer was then Offered for the spirit of cor secration to th,Ee Sunday school work, fo lowed by th e singing of hymn The SCI vices thep concluded with benediction