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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

1ndfleS CO1dfu, OF I"cuflckUONn HAS re-
ceived back pension to the amount of $4,000.
Ii is given out that the railroad bridge at
Sw~edesboro is to be repaired, not renewed,
after the first of the year.
Joseph F. Assay has been appointed
agent for the West Jersey Railroad at
Bridgeton in place of Mr.. G.. V. Garwood.
who has resigned.
David Scull, one of the family from
which Sculltown, now Auburn, took its
name, died in Philadelphia on the Oath
ult., aged 50 years.
There is a fair prospect of the electric
light being introduced in Woodbury. dur
ing the year. G. G. Green proposes to
place it in his mill.
Bridgeton will elect a new mayor in the
Spring, and it is said that there will be
four candidates-Republican, Democratic,
Prohibition and Peoples.
The East Lake Glassworks at Bridgeton
have closed for an indefinite length of
time. There is a rumor that another fac
tory will soon follow suit.
The Enterprise Combination of Phila.
gave a concert in Meley's Hall, Swedes-
boro, last Friday evening in aid of the
Junior American Mechanics.
The trustees of the Salem County Aims
house, paid the trustees of the Gloucester
County Aims Houses visit on Friday last.
All expressed themselves we'll pleasd with
condition Of things.
Section master Travis, of Swedesboro,
has received a Christmas present from the
railroad compan in the shape of a $40
prize for first improvement over all other
divisions of the West Jersey railroad.
+. T. . Ce.o+o CoDa+nr Gaun1l lost
week presented a memorial of cigarmakers
of Bridgeton, demonstrating against the
ratification of the Spanish treaty, 1t was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions.
Last week there was a lively time i'll
Bridgeton over the introduction of the
electric lights. Over fifty business houses
nave subscribed, and the electric current
was formally turned on Saturday evening,
when a sort of a gala time was in order
over the event.
Considerable improvement is being made
at Pitman Grove, and the management an
ticipate that the next camp meeting season
will be the largest ever held on that ground.
Several new houses are under contract,
and it is stated several more will soon be
commenced. The school building is also
nearly completed. New avenues are being
opened and the walks re-graveled.
Thomas and William Lyons, brothers,
living in Gloucester City, quarrelled on
Christmas morning, and Thomas received
injuries which caused his death in short
time. \ third brother is a member of the
police force and arrested William, who was
under the influence of liquor. An inquest
was held over the body on last Friday
morning and the murderer was committed
for trial.
Last spring while the work of preparing
the change OF grade for the Atlantic Mar
row Guage Railroad was going ON, a por-
ton ofthe platform at Bulson street depot,
Camden. was removed, and Mrs. Thomas IL.
Berry. it is said, without knowing of the
change, fell and injured her spine so that
she has been an invalid ever since. For this
she has recently instituted a suit in the Su-
preme Court of New Jersey for $4,000
damages against the company.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Sensible city Fathers.

Some of the citizens Of Salem petitioned
Councils to allow them to use a portion OF
Broadway as a race course during the
sleighing season, but the Council very
sensibly refused the privilege. why pc
destrians and others should nave tneir
lives endangered for the sake OF aiioralhs
sport for a few who may happen to own
fast horses does not appear.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
The Coal Trade.

Wilbert Riehman has sold from his coal
yard at the r. Il. station, since the first of
September, about 700 tons of coal. The
supply had got very low on Wednesday
when our reporter drifted around that
way, but Mr.. Richman was daily expect
ing a lot of 25 carloads, or $50 tom
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

Mud has been the rule, the last few days,
although not very deep. East Avenue be-
gins to show signs of wear, but it will
hardly be likely TO get into the condition it
was last winter. The crossings are fearful,
and some ofthe sidewalks no better. 1t is
to be hoped that the footpath from the
station will not be allowed to get into such
a condition as last winter. 1t was then a
disgrace to the town.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Enlarged Facilities.

Our neighbor, the Register, is about to
occupy the lower loon of the building in
which it is located, formerly occupied by
f. A.. Massey's jewelry store, as an office.
Mr.. Hanes, the owner of the building, IS
making the necessary alterations. we
congratulate the Register on this enlarge
ment of its territory.
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died.

WILHELM Woodstown, Dec. 18th, Flor
ence, daughter of Thomas and Laura While,
aged 6 months and 8 days.
ALLEN.-In Quinton township, on the 18th
inst, Rebecca Allen, aged 81 years.
LIPPINCOTT. In Warrington, 18th mo.
10Th, Aaron Lippincott, in his 10th year.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
The Jewish Colony.

There is said to be considerable suffering
among the Jewish settlers in the lower part
OF our county. They have no money and
no employment, and are making urgent ap-
peals to the benevolent for assistance. En-
ployment by which they can earn a liveli-
rood seems to be the necessity in their case.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
UnsOciabIe allen

President Eakin, of the Salem Bank, is
pleased over a recent purchase-a thorough
bred Pug dog. 1t is the only one in town,
and refuses to associate with the other
species South derseymam.
Sorry the South Jrseyman feels hurt
about it. Get some mutual friend to give
you a proper introduction and all may yet
be well.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

A movement is on foot to organize the
Prohibition voters of Salem county ior
effective work in future campaigns: \
county organization with sub-cohlihl'tees
in each township will probably be tne pian
adopted Due notice will be given later of
action to be taken.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

D. w. c. White, the .jeweler, desires us
to convey his thanks to our citizens who
have so literally p~atronized him during
past year and especially during the holt
day season just ended. Mr.. White has a
fine stock, a well-arranged and convenient
store, and seeks to accommodate his pa
irons. He is deserving of all the good for
tune in the way of business he has received.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

Best high test coal oil at Is cents a gal
lon. GRADUATED sugar, 6ac.; standard
white, &c good yellow, SIC. We have all
our coffee roasted to our own order. L.
II. Humplreys and Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

Mr.. Ashael Borton has owned for many
wears a horse which was captured during
the war from the Contederates. Recently
he became so feeble from age and service
that Mr.. 3. was obliged to have him
killed
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
nusipess

VIM. Avis, of Elmer, who lately pur-
chased the Daretown mill property, Will
remove to that place in the spring, and
carry on the milling business.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Remembering an Old Pastor.

Several of Rev. j.. G. Crates Woods
town friends sent him some valuable New
Year presents this week, as a memento of
their cherished respect of an old pastor.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Why Is II?

There seemed to be an epidemic of
drunkenness on our streets on Tuesday
night. Young men and boys, under the in
fluence of liquor, reeling along or congre-
eating together filing the air with drunken
ribaldry. A friend informed us that he
noticed not less than half a score drunk
Turing the evening On the street. The
spigot must have been turned on some
where.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
1irectnry.
WEST

Trains going ~north.-7.24 and S.13 A. ~, 1884
and 4.0l P. NJ. Sundays, 742 A. NJ.
Trains going south.-9.29 A. NJ, Pol, 4.56 and
1.02 p. NJ. sundays, $40 p. NJ.
Trains leave Philadelphia.-S.10 A. NJ, 100, $40
and 40 p. NJ. Sundays, 515 p. NJ.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Property Sold.

The heirs of Daniel Hughes lave sold to
DR.. L. A. d. Allen the house and lot at
the foot of Salem street, opposite the
Loudenslager property, for 81, 700.
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Do You Want To Subscribe?

Postmaster Richman receives subscrip-
lions at publishers prices for $500 of the
leading newspapers and periodicals of the
United States.
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Court.

The Salem County Courts will meet on
the third Tuesday Of this month, the Goth.
There is at present no prospect of business
of Importance.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

All kinds Of shoes-none sell lower o.
better goods for the money than +. b
Humphreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

MEMS rubber boots, $3.50, at E. B
Humphreys y Cos.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
FOR SALE.

Two good Wagons-A Top Express and
a two-seated Phaeton. Apply to
JOSEPH TURNER.
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J. NJ. c. RrcHMAN, P. NJ.

PILEsGRovE LIBRARY AND READING Room.
OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 800 to 900 P. NJ.
Second story Riley's Building.
Membership 500
AHnuai SI.W
Permits granted for the use of books at )
per week, on application to any o the trustees
Il. 5. FoGG, Secretary.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

The weather during the holidays was
about as mean as it could beto be anything
Rain, drizzle, slush, ice, mud, snow, with
an occasional streak of sunshine to make
the contrast greater.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

Office hours, 700 A. NJ. to $50 p. NJ.
Office hours for money order business, 7 n. m.
to p. n.
MAILs-Close at7.15 and 800 a. NJ, 81 P. N. Ar
rive at 9.37 a. NJ, sos and 40 P. NJ.
SALEM MAILs-Close at 9.l5 A. NJ. and 40 P. NJ.
Arrive mt II. 10 and 4I5 p. NJ.
SHARProwN MAiLs-Close at $50 a. NJ. Arrive
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
Building Association Notes,

The annual meeting of the Cd Union
Loan and Building Association of Woods
town will be held tomorrow evening in
McAllister's Hall. Directors will be elect
ed for the ensuing year, and a new series of
stock opened. Through the courtesy of
|. c. Shinn, the retiring secretary, we are
enabled to furnish our readers with the
following particulars of the financial CON
dition of the association at the close of
business for 1884.
ASSETS.
Cash in treasury, 1861 30
Bonds and mortgages of stockholders, q, 200 90
Other bonds and mortgages, HOS OF
Accrued interest, 597 %
Dues, interest and fines unpaid from
stockholders, $50 81
s37,623 50
LIABILITIES.
Dues and interest paid in advance, $l7 90
$37,606 50
RECEIPTS.
Balance from last year, 1904 As
Received during year, 1854 81
$lO,S59 81
Expenditures, 1897 AZ
--
Balance on hand, 1861 80
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Total ........~.A."....N. 1883 81
State of New Jersey~scounty of Salem, IS:
1, William T.. FlitSraft, Cashiefkof the above
statement is true y the best of m~ysknowledge
and belief.
WILLIAM u. FLrrcRAFr,A cashier.
Subscribed ard atfirmedt to before ME this 3lst
day of December. 1894.
ENocH ;. FoGG, Notary Peblic.
C~oRREcr-fttest:
SAMUEL BoRToN.
4. II. WEATHERBY, Directofs.
,,n,xIsAAe X LlrrlNeorT.
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prosnerous Institution.

BY the statement which we publish IN
another column, it will be seen that the
First National Bank of Woodstown is in a
rood condition. Indeed the semi-annuai
dividend of ) per cent, recently declared,
proves this. The surplus fund and I'M
divided profits of the Bank considerably.
exceed the capital stock. At the close OF
business Dee. Goth, there was on deposit
subject to check $3.50, 1888 which certain
Iy indicates no scarcity of money i'll this
section. The management of this institu-
ton has always been careful, conservative
and safe and its stock is eagerly sought
after and as eagerly held on to by those
fortunate enough to possess it. 1t is very
rarely offered, except in case of death, to
settle an estate, or like circumstances.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

HF the condition of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK
" of Woodstown, at WoodstOwn, in the
State of New Jersey, at the close of business,
18th month 10Th, 1884.
RESOURCES.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02

We do all kinds of job printing, such as
yendue bills, cards, letter heads, envelopes
circulars and all such work, neatly n at
prices as low as the lowest. Give us a
trial.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-01-02
South Jersey Notes.

Charles Conard, of Pcdricktown, has re-
ceived back pension to the amount of $4,000.
Ii is given out that the railroad bridge at
Swedesboro is to be repaired, not renewed,
after the first of the Year.
, 1885-02-21

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-George w. Van
derbilt and David BOWS, of New York
to-day presented a petition in the United
States circuit court setting forth that
Samuel j.. Tlden had resigned his pos.
ton as trustee in behalf of the bondhold-
ers of the Chicago & Northwestern Rail
road company, to secure the payment q
those bonds and interest, and asking the
court to appoint as his successor in trust
the Farmers Loan and Trust company OF
New York. The court so ordered.
Roswell Miller, assistant general mana
ger of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul road, was to-day appointed to sue
coed the late s. s. Merrill, whose duties
he has been performing since the latter
death Joseph F. Tucker has been ten
dered and accepted the the position OF
assistant general manager of the same
roads, and in charge OF the freight traffic.
MI. Tucker was for a number of years
traffic manager Of the Illinois Central
road. and is one of the best known traffic
men in the country. The appointment
will go into effect about March l.
At a meeting Of the east bound passen-
ger agents to-day, the Niagara Falls short
line withdrew its claim to be deferentia'
on Boston business.
, 1885-02-21
Horrible Revelation.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-At the cor
oner's inquest this afternoon, in regard to
the death of the twenty victims of the re-
cent fire at Blacklcy's aims house, a SEN
sation was developed by the confession of
Joseph Nadine, a young negro, that he
had set fire to the building and was in
stigated to the act by Peter j. Schroeder,
one ofthe chief attendants. Nadine is
about % years Of age and was committed
to the institution as an imbecile, but it is
said by physicians of the institution that
he is morally responsible, and hat he
was frequently permitted to go home un-
attended. As a result of Madness con-
f%ession; Schroeder was arrested. Nadine
said Shredder had given him a match on
the night Of the calamity and told him to
set the place on fire. Nadine then went
to the drying room and, lighting the
match, applied it to some rubbish on the
floor. He then called Shredder and the
two with the assistance of an attendant
named Mullen, endeavored to get the
patients out, but the fire gained such
Roadway they were forced themselves to
leave the building.
, 1885-02-21
THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
Departure of the Grenadier
Guards For Suakim.
Grave Fears Entertained Fol
General Butler.
England Preparing For Long
Campaign.


LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The third battal-
ion ofthe Grenadiers guards started for
Suakim to-day. Previous to their set
ting u from Windsor they were ad-
dressed by the Prince of Wales. He
said he well remembered the day. thirty
one years ago, when this same battalion
departed for Crimea, and he distinctly
recalled the bravery with which they
bore their part in that great struggle.
In the campaign upon which they now
entered he felt sure they would uphold
the honor OF their country. In conclu-
sion he wished them God speed and a
safe and speedy return to England. At
ter his address the prince shook hands
heartily with the officers, while the men
raised enthusiastic cheers. The queen
concentrated the occasion by sending
an autograph letter to the officers. She
assured them of her good wishes and
prayers. After inspection was over the
guards marched from the castle to the
Southwestern railway. At all stations
along the way crowds assembled and en-
thusiastic cheers greeted the train. At
Grayesend an enthusiastic reception
awaited them, and they embarked on the
steamer which takes them to Egypt to
inspiring strains of music from the bands,
and to the sweeter music of cheers from
the threats of thousands of their fellow
countrymen.
, 1885-02-21

BosToN. Feb. 20.-George Oliver.
aged 80. probably fatally stabbed his wife
this evening and then cut his own throat.
A young woman living in the lower part
of the house, on Winter street. hearing
shrieks, ran to divers apartments.
There she saw Oliver holding his wife to
the floor by the hair of her head and
savagely plunging a jack knife into her
neck He then went to the rear kitchen
door and cut his own throat from ear to
He fell down the entire fight of stairs to
the woodshed below where he was found
by the officers. Mrs. Oliver was remoy-
ed to the hospital. She may recover.
Oliver had been out of employment six
months and is spoken of as a mild man
nered man, but given more or less to
drinking. He was sober when he COM
mitted the double crime.
, 1885-02-21
Uncle Sans Navy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The house
met in committee of the whole on the
naval appropriation bill. The second sec
ton, which relates TO the increase of the
navy and contains what is known as the
Randall plan, having been read, it was
agreed that a four hours debate should be
allowed upon it
MI. Keifer opposed the plain contained
in the bill because he believed it would
not give the country a single vessel which
it would dare to put into water. He
likened the situation of the United States
to that Of an overgrown child, who was
hurt whenever touched, and was without
power to strike back. He made a de-
tailed criticism Of the section and ridi-
culed the constitution of the proposed
board, characterizing it as an hermaphro-
dite assemblage of naval men and civili-
ans, and predicting that the country
never get a ship from such a board.
Mr.. Long said tho position of the gen.
tleman from Ohio Keifer) in favoring
the increase of the navy an66pposing the
means proposed to secure hat increase re-
minded him of the story of the man who
was Sin favor of Maine law, but agin its
execution" The plan proposed might
be faulty in detail, but he favored its
general features. Our navy was an
alphabet of wooden washtubs. There
was scarcely a nation to do it reverence.
There was not on these modern ships a
piece of ordinance of more value in war
than a child's popgun. People laughed
at the navy, and rslished the joke of the
Tallapoosa being run down by a coal
barge. They laughed at it as a kind of
Falstafian burlesque.
Pending further debate, the committee
rose, and the house took a recess until 7
O'Clock. The evening session was for the
consideration Of pension bills.
The house at the evening session passed
fifty pension bills and adjourned until such
time tomorrow as it may be called to
order by the speaker. This is the last
evening of the present congress which
will be devoted to the consideration Of
pension business reported by the commit
mittee on invalid pensions.
, 1885-02-21

GALVESTON. Feb. 2O.-The Neacs' Big
Springs special says John Manning, a
ranchman, shot and killed Tom Green to-
day, near Mountain station, ten miles
west on the Texas Pacific railroad. On
Feb. IL Green stole a team from Manning
and a wagon from a man named Quincy.
That night Green caught Manning's IL
year-old daughter. gagged and tied her
to the bottom of the wagon, and fed to
the hills, making for California.
Manning returned home and with three
friends started in pursuit, o~yertaking
Green to-day. He found his daugter still
tied to the bottom Of the wagon. Green
showed fight when the party approached,
and was shot instantly by Manning.
, 1885-02-21
Who They May Be.

ALBANY, N. Y.,Feb. 20.-Frederick o.
Prince. of Boston, called on President
elect Cleveland, this afternoon, and had
a general conversation. The report that
Francis Lynde Stetson had been dispatch
ed to confer with Senator Thurman and
Col. Who's is authortatively denied. john
E. Dclvin, who dined with Cleveland last
evening, said to-day Cleveland has not
fully decided upon all the members of his
cabinet yet, but there was one thing
which he believed sure. and hat was that
Manning would be secretary of the treas
ury. 1t is said to be the fixed intention
Of the p~resident-elect to give the South a
representation of three members in
his cabinet, including Senator Bayard.
The other two representatives will
from a circle of senators, and
the choice is understood to be
restricted virtually to Lamar. of~Miss-
issippi, Garland, Of Arkansas, and Jack
son, of Tennessee. 1t is possible that in
addition to Manning, New York may he
awarded another cabinet Office.
, 1885-02-21
A BROKEN RAIL.
Serious Accident on the Ohio
& Mississippi Railroad
Two Persons Killed and Sew
eral Injured.
Over One Hundred Sacks of
Mail Destroyed.
Accident on the o.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 20.-A train on the
Ohio & Mississippi railroad, leaving
North Vernon, Ind, this morning en-
countered a broken rail. The rear sleeper
was thrown down an embankment. In
the wreck are two persons killed and sew
eral injured. The cars caught fire and
they are now burning, threatening to
destroy the whole train.
LATER-Late this afternoon another
dead body was taken from the wrecked
sleeper. 1t was found to be p. L. Plaup,
ofSt. Louis. He was badly crushed.
The body of Eldridge was brought to this
city,
The safe Of the express car had been
opened shortly before the accident, and
the flames mnde such Roadway hat the
express agent could not close it. The
contents were burned. On account Of the
way bills having been burned, it cannot
now be told just how much money was in
the safe, but it is v~ariously estimated all
the way from $4,000 to $3.50, O00. About
a bushel Of silver dollars were taken out of
the wreck. being badly burned, and many
more were melted into a solid chunk. A
postal official says the collision caused the
largest loss of mail matter Of which there
is any record in the department.
The fire, which resulted from the col
l%ision, destroyed thirteen through regis
tered mail pouches, coming from New
Orleans. Mobile and other points in the
South, and destined for Washington,
New York and Eastern cities. These
pouches are known to have contained
money and valuables. but to what amount
cannot yet be ~ascertained. The fire also
destroyed 100 sacks of ordinary mail
matter. A heavy miscellaneous mail and
$50 registered letters were taken up for
delivery along the line and not enclosed
in pouches. The ordinary mail lost is
supposed TO have come from Louisiana,
Texas, Mississippi and other Southern
states. Ikis impossible as JET to tell
where the blame for the disaster rests, as
all who could throw any light upon the
matter are dead or so badly injured that
the facts cannot be ascertained.
, 1885-02-21

CLEVELAND, o., Feb 20. Milton
Morton, proprietor of a hardware store,
last Sunday arranged a loaded revolver in
such a manner that when the window was
opened the contents Of the weapon would
be discharged into the breast of the in
truder- Two days later the window was
found partly raised and the weapon
empty. The police tonight arrested
Michael Murray, Of IL Hanover street, as
the guilty party. He was conducted to
the central station. An ugly bullet hole
was found in Marray's right chest. The
youth confessed an attempt to burglarizt
the plaee.