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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
II BEAT Gas ALL HOLLOW.

Uncle Davy was giving the boys some adj
vice in their lovc-making affairs, and one of
them asked him how the young people did
when he was sparkling. Them was great
times, boys" he said in reply. I'VE didn'
have no Gas nor no kerosene. We done
our s,,arkn' by plain tallow dip: but
most frequently just by the freight. Fire
light is warming, boys, and iliekers just
enough to make a girls eyes shine. It's
mighty soft and purity. too, and kinder in
way none of your gaslights knows any
thing about Sometimes the fire Shined up
a little too powerful in places, and the
young man would git up without Sayh
anything and put shoyellul of ashes on
in the shadows, and she would cuddle
some. too, and it really didn't seem like
there was anything else in the whole big
round earth to be wished for. Purity soon
the fire would cit obstreperouS again, and
tbc little flames would twinkle III and ont.
as il they wanted to see what was @olh on.
or had seen. and was laughin and winkln
about it and havin' some fun, too, and the
Young fellow would reach for the shovel
and the ashes and cover the bright blazes
all up. And sometimes-remember, now,
only sometimes-the girl would get up and
put ashes on and then-well, boys, when
the bluebirds came in the spring, and the
fishn' worms crawlcd ont Of the ground,
and the boys set ON the green banks of
the little creek waitin' for a bite, and the
johnny -iump-up nestled in the sunny places,
there was a Tcddm in the old house, and
when the winter come again they set by
their own fire and the shovel and the ashes
was ont Of job.
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

The West Jersey Railroad and branches
report their gross earnings for the month
of April as 394 2o1, an increase OF $lo22
compared with April, 1884. The oper-
ating expenses were $50, 234, decrease of
st0f4, and the net earnings S3L913, an in
crease of s2036. For the four months
ending April 30 the total receipts were
1903. 6i6, a decrease compared with the
corresponding period of last year of
ss48s; operating expenses, $903, G1s, an in
crease Of 39143. and net earnings s10o,05S,
a decrease Of s1S, 231. The net income of
the West Jersey Railroad for the four
months, after payment Of all interest,
rentals Of leased lines and other obliga-
tions. was s27, S32, decrease of $40
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

The National Temperance society has inst
published the second quarterly Lesson Leaf
for lss5 It is No p of the series, and is by r,
~ Pclouhet, D. D., who has been secured 10
prepare the Lessons for the society Every
sunday school should have temperance les
son at least once quarter, and this Leaf VIC
think, viii commend itself 10 all who examine
it. Send for n sample. svo, pages; price 80
cents per hundred postpaid. Address }. n.
stealns, Publishing Agent, s. Reade ST. New
York.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Figured Canton Floor Mattings, good.
at Ice; better, at 20c,; extra. at Pc. All
new goods just opened. E. b. Hum
phrcys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

start You in work that will III once bring you
in money faster than anything else in America.
All about the 800, 900 in presents with each box.
Agents wanted everywhere, of either sex, of
ali ages, for all the time or spare time only, to
work for us at their own homes. Fortunes for
all workers absolutely assured. Don't de
lay. ii. HALLET x Co, Portland, Maine. fly
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

42-inch beached pillow case muslin at
Toe, 4G-nch at 12c. Seamless shcetng
muslin, q yards wide, either bleaehed or
unbleachcd, pc f. b. Humphreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

See our 45 cent hip-gore corsets in white
and colored, silk embroidered and silk
stitched, the incest goods for the money
we ever had. L. Il. Humphreys & Co
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

If you have any need for Hamburg
edgings, you will do yourself injustice if
You fail to see our stock before you buy.
Prices greatly reduced. L. b. Humphreys
q Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

All wool shetland shawls, white, blue and
cardinal for 80 cts each at Il. b. Hum
phreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
A G ENrS EVERYWHERE.

Ladies grained button shoes at s1.50-
nice article, solid leather counters, no shod-
dY. f. B. Humphreys & Co.
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PATENT MEDICINES.

UIef2pbose to KEEP a stick Of
aHhe curious Proprietary Meai-
zines that there is any demand
fer, and 7o7X from time to time,
add to err Skork all Surh that may
be euqn1frd fer. Ne annex a
Price hsh and can 1znulM any
b7olWublc articles IN this line
at a6ouf the same a0e,uec Of Prize
as belo7o.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Don't fail to see our all wool Jerseys
We don't sell any cotton mixtures. All
the desirable styles of cut and make. f.
b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
EGGS FOR MATCHING
E.t.s. TESTER.

This being my second year in incubatinsand
the study of poultry, and intending to make Il
business in This line, | Offer for sale Eggs
from Plymouth Rock and hite i;ilhmn fowls
from rs good stock rs can be found in
South Jersey, of this kind of fowls, some of
the year from one of the best and most reliable
breeders in the State. Eggs at farmers prices:
Plymouth Rocks. - cents for thirteen; W hite
Biithnils d for thirteen. and, in order 10
make ii still cheaper, | Will give for fifty
cents additional one of the most reliable Egg
Testers that is offered for sale whereby n child
twelve years old can tell whether your ee%S
arc fertile. one of these Testers would enable
Yon. in many instances, to learn why you have
such bad luck in Matching.
l2-2m. j. II. PETERSON, Woodstown.
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Patented january 5, 1875.
Re-issued june s, 1877.
Patented April 35, 1852.

The "LIGnTNING'' FRUIT JAR is now conceded
by the trade who have handled it, and hV the
consumers who have used it, both in private
families and in fruit cunning establishments
perfect working jar ever placed on the market.
II is an established fact, that any lady having
once used the "Lightningh Jar will no
other. Particular attention is called to the
high standard of quality that has been liked
for this jar and which will be maintained in
the future. F2L.m.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

English white granite cups and saucers,
4Oe. per dozen, at E. B. Humphreys & Co.
Also wall brushes, shoe brushes, busting
and stove brushes-the best makes at hon
est prices.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

1900 yards Concstosa w. fine brown
yard-wide shifting muslin. soon bleaches
after washing a few times Very desirable
weight, q cts. per yard, at f. b. Hum
phreys & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Children's Solar Tip Shoes, Ne. 8 to 10l
for s1,00. Misses or boys No. II to 2, at
s1.25, solid leather, no shoddy. just the
thing for wear. The people are learning
that we give them better value than they
get elsewhere, and our sales are far beyond
former seasons.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Hats and caps for men and boys, all
kinds. The only stock in town, at Hum
phreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

New stock Of fur, wool and straw hats
all the spring styles--full assortment
Duck bats 25c. j. 3. Humphreys & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Mems unlaundricd shirts. good quality,
60 cts. Boys 45 and 60 cts. at Hum
hrey $.
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THE MONITOR, Wo0DsroWN, n. !
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04

satisfaction to Mrs. de Jones TO read
the next morning that "a superb silver
candeiabrum was the git of Mrs Gus
tave de Jones' And some modest
heart-generally a little sister of the
bride-wss made very happy by read
ing her name in connection with "a
handsome toilet set But the incon-
Eruides of the presents were also pub
lished What use could the newly
married ever tino for thirteen pickle
forks and ten butter knives2 There
was time when "the wedding guest,
he beat his breast, and invariably Sc
lected a cake basket. Now a piece of
brio brac is the correct thing. 1t
may be useful enough to incloSe a
dainty clock in a plush case, or MIR
ror OF plate glass in q wildwood bor~
der, or it may be tete-a>tete set Of
royal Worcester, or Dresden china, a
bisque figure, or long-necked yellow
jar with bow of tri-colored ribbon,
or marvellous piece of china, which
costs good deal OF money, and serves
as a 'snooper" TO make people ask
questions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04
WEDDING PRESENTS.
The Questionable Practice 81 Enum-
Grating the Bridal Gtffs.

No doubt people of delicacy and re-
finemeut will be glad to know that
the practice OF enumerating the bridal
presents, giving the name OF the gift
and the giver, with a suggestion as to
its being solid silver or only plated
goods. is going out, says the Detroit
Free Press. The bride will not have
as many presents, however, nor will
thew cost as much money. Many a
wedding guest has given costly gift
rather than see mis- or her name in
print attached to paper weight or a
butter knife. There was certain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04
A Son Of CHARLES Dickens.

The son of Charles Dickens, who
was at first reported killed at Fort
Pitt, but who has happily escaped,
went to Manitoba some ten years
since, and was made inspector OF the
mounted police. He was afterwards
promoted to be chief inspector. He
is described as plucky, dashing
officer, inheriting some Of his fathers
literary tastes, out fonder Of adventure
and open air life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04
Rubbing IT In.

At recent party ia Florence, given
BY well known and popular people,
lady, when leaving, said TO a friend
as they went down the stairs: 'Never
was more bored liz nay life" The
host, who happened to be just behind,
chrmed in with Sorry 10 near that,
Countess; but" looking at her watch,
lit is 12;45, so that you might easily
have gone at least an hour ago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04

Vassar college girls recently gave a
theatrical performance, in which the
males were distinguished from the fe,
males by having hankerchiefs tied
around their arms. Why is it girls
always use this symbol to represent
masculinity Is it to suggest shirt.
sleevesl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04

A New York physician believes
that the earth is in imminent danger
of exploding. His wife must have
been blowing him up lately and made
the poor man monomaniac ia this
direction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04
CUBAN Affairs.
AN INsURGENr EXPEDITION LANDS IN
CUBA.

CUBA
KEY WEST, Fla, May 26 The
Cubans here are parading with band,
celebrating the reported landing at
Santiago de Cuba of an insurgeHt
expedition, numbering two hundred
men, under Varons and Maero, who,
it is stated, have since been reinforced
by 1000 men from that district. The
state of the siege has been docreed
and the captain general Of Cuba has
gone With troops to that province.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04
More Convenient.
Chicago Rambler.

"Do you ever sweep under the bed ~
inquired a fond mother of her eldest,
whose room at college she was looking
over. Ooh, yes, often. ITS SO much
easier than dustpaH, you know" re-
Dlied the hopefal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-04

A prosperous merchant Of Monroe>
vile, Ala, served four years and six
months in the confederate army, was
in sixty.two battles, was wounded five
times, once shot through the lungs,
had his left leg taken off by cannon
shot, and yet lives, healthy genial
gentleman.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
8aiIruads.

New Haven and Derby Railroad.
Train Arrangement commencing July 16. 1884.
LEAVE NEW HAVEN
At roo and $50 a. m, 200 545 $40 p. m. Satur-
days at HOO p m.
LEAVE ANSONIA
At $685. 9:O5 and II 40 a. n, 3:25 and 7:31 p.
Connections are made at Ansonia with passenger
trains of the Naugatuck railroad and at New Haven
with the principal trains of other roads centerne
there. E. 8. QUINTARD, Supt
New Haven. July 49, 1884
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
J. Thomas, Waterbury, lamp body.
Yale ATHLETICS.

The Spring Games Yesterday at The
Yale GrOunds-A Long Line OfEvents
Close Contests-The Results.
The seventh spring meeting of the Yale
Athletic association was held yesterday
afternoon at the Athletic grounds. The day
was rather chilly, but nevertheless about one
hundred and seventy-fve spectators were
present. For the first event, the 100 yards
dash, there were seven entries: R. Q. Colt
'a5, C. F. Odell S6, A. Leeds 1877, G. Glisan
's7, J. McElroy, jr., 'Ss, F. S. Woodward
,37 and B. W. Schwab 'S8. 1t was won by
G. F. Odel in II 1-5 seconds.
For the half-mile race there were four en-
tries: H. L. Mitchell 'S5 S., F. R. Smith
'S6, w. G. Lane '99 and E. B. Terry '88.
Mitchell won in minutes 10 4-5 seconds.
In the next event, throwing the sixteen
pound hammer, '87's giant, A. B. Coke, threw
the hammer SO feet inch. The other con-
testants were L. D. Tourtellot '87 S., H. Far
rington 's6 S., P L. Lang 'S5 S., and g. L.
Bayne 1877.
The fourth event was the tug of war: w.
P Baldwin 'S9, M. H. Marlin 86 s., w. T.
Ross 'S5 S., and R. N Brace '85 S., VS.. H.
Harrington '86 S., R. G. Colt 'S5, B. K. Hea-
ton 'S5 and G. E. Vincent '85. The latter
team won by three inches.
The entries for the mile run were: L. w Bond
$50 S., F. D. Leffingwen '87, w. G. Lane
'9S, forty yards; and G. D. Pettee 'S7, thir-
ty-five yards. It was easily won by Bond in
4:48Ia
J. q. Briggs '55, captain of the team to be
sent to Mott Haven, put the shot thirty-hve
feet eight and one-half inches and won by
e. Goxza mt he oh
ty-one feet three inches and Fl. Harrington
'86 s. covered distance of thirty one feet
ten and one-half inches.
The forty-four yards run was closely con-
tested. There were seven entries: Fl. L.
Rollins '96, F. R. Smith 86,N M. Goodlett,
jr., $50, five yssds; J. D. Ferris S5, H: L.
Mitchell o5 s., J. McElroy, jr., 'SS, and G.
Glisan 87, two yards. 1t was won by Fer
ris in. 5715 second. Rollins came in second.
In the running broad jump G. E. Rubsa-
men 89 cleared distance of 10 feet G. II.
Luddington, jr., '87 was the only other con-
testant.
The ninth event was the mile walk, for
which L. W. Bond '96 S. and E. A. Meredith
'85 S. were entered. Meredith walked the
quarter in 1:53 and passed the halfmile post
in $3.50; he reached the three-quarters post
in just six minutes and won in 1857 10.
The tenth event, the 226 yards dash, was
contested by R. G. Colt 'S5, G. F. Oden 1876,
A. Leeds '87, c. Glisan 49, 1 yard, J. Nc
Elroy 's9 and F. S. Woodward 'S7, 6 yards
Odell won in % 20 seconds.
The last event was the two-mile bicycle
| race G. Adams '87, L. B. Hamilton 'S6 and
B. L Smith, special, rode. Hamilton won in
| Z minutes Is seconds.
The games were refereed by Fl, S. Brooks
| ir., &c. Judges: e. E. Vincent 'S5 and w
B. Anderson 5s6. Timers: W. NJ Derby, jr.
'95, P. D. Bernard '85 S. and E. Y. Judo
| go Starter, Robert Winston 'S6.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.


On Monday of this week we were in Toland, Mas,
sachusettS. In this town are Socalled sap bushes y
We bought of . woman few pounds of sugar at
1915 cents pound. She expressed herself willing to
take oath on the Bible that her sugar was pure,
g. free from "sale sugar She was woman IN
middle life and claimed that she had made maple
sugar since she was thirteen years old. This year
she and her family had made at the halves over
two tons of sugar In years past she had sold sugar
at the bush for thirty cents pound, then for
eighteen cents and this year they had sold all for
twelve and half cents pound. Our stores here
ask fifteen cents pound. Statesmen OF sugar have
sold it along the streSts for tea and twelve cents
pound
Mr. Moore, of West CRANKY, has opened a store at
CRANKY. He goes out twice a week with groceries
in cart, doing quite extensive business. He
also goes to Hartford once week, taking butter
and eggs on his own account and on commission.
West CRANKY has been left without a preacher
| for. a few Sundays. It is now expected that the
Rev Mr. Eagan. now in New York city, and who
had been here but one year, will be replaced here
soon He is an assistant His late parish will
be highly pleased if it can be arranged that he
turns.
Ice a half inch thick here on Sunday morning
A severe frost Sunday night.
Cattle are now being placed in pastures. More
than one farmer has fed out all his hay. The grass
comes timely as usual. May ..
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
Valuable Dogs.

The New Haven Kennel club now occu
pies its new quarters. two well fitted parl ors
on Chapel street next to the old Trades
mems Bank building. The club is wei
pleased with it's new rooms and the increased
facilities for entertaining it's friends. Secre
tary E. S. Porter, of the club, has sold hi
high-priced bull terrier bitch Victoria to ou
of town parties. The City View Kennels
of New Haven, and those of Andrew Laid
law at Woodstock, are making fine show
ing at the Cincinnati bench show which
opened on Tuesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
YALE NOTES.

Proposed Geological Excursion to
New York Ball Games - Senior
Promenade.
The sophomore crew will be definitely
chosen this week.
The Courant supper will be given at Trae
gers tomorrow evening.
Harvard and Amherst play game at Cam
bridge to-day.
The New York Yale Alumni association
has invited the Banjo club to play at its next
monthly meeting.
Lee 1877 corrected and added foot notes to
the ''History of China" which was published
short time ago.
s'Julius Cesar is to be produced at Har-
ward in a short time. Rehearsals are now in
progress.
There was rush at Dartmouth few days
since 1t was occasioned by freshman who
tried to wear a stovepipe hat to chapel
The University nine played .practice
game with the freshman team at the park
Yesterday afternoon. Seven innings were
PLAYED; the score was II to 6 in favor of the
University nine. It was very cold and a
great many errors were made for that reason.
Professor Dana proposes to visit the iron
mines at Brewster, New York, with all who
may desire to go, leaving New Haven on the
boat tomorrow night and returning on Sat
urday evening. The mines have the largest
deposits of iron ore in the Eastern States.
Ali who are interested in geology have a
rare chance for practical instruction in this
branch of it.
The officers of the boating association will
rent the Yale launch, when not in use, fol-
$40 per day to any who may wish to charter
her. The boat holds about thirty persons
comfortably. This opportunity for a days
cruising will be welcomed by all.
The preliminary dance orders for the senior
promenade are now made out. The list il
made up of thirteen waltzes, five lanc1ers
two galops and two polkas. The promenade
will be held on the Monday evening before
commencement.
An interesting revival is now in progress:
among the universities of Scotland. 1t was
started by two Cam bridge students during &
visit which they made in Edinburgh. They
are now in the mission field in China.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07

Wheat ESQ cars; $50 cars 154 cars; hogs,
1900 head.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-07
TwENTY-SEVENTH c. ".
Proposed Monument ON the Field o
GeftYahurR.

Proposed Monument ON the Field OF
Gettysburg.
Frank D. Sloat and a committee of the
Twenty regiment appointed at the
last annual reunion of that regiment have is
sued circular in regard to the matter of a
monument which the association desire to be
erected on the battlefield of Gettysburg to
commemorate the services of the regiment in
the memorable battle. 1t has been decided
that the regiment could visit Gettysburg and
dedicate the monument most favorably in
the early autumn.
The committee say: I'm soliciting contributions
which we now do most earnestly, it is desired that
every surviving member of the regiment, and the
relatives and friends of deceased comrades,
shall each have share in the erection of Twenty
seventh regiment monument at Gettysburg. 1t Is
the intention of the committee to acknowledge all
subscriptions; and publish, in proper manner for
preservation, the name of each contributor, and
when each has given his her share, it is duty
discharged and privilege improved whether the
amount be large small. The Widows Mite
will be as Justly entitled to consideration as the
greater contribution from him whose giving does
not impoverish.~
Only about 81 800 are needed in contribu-
tons, which can be forwarded or handed to
Ruel P. Cow1es, treasurer, or to some mem
Der of the committee.