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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05
Hcw IL TO the Line!

II 10 Inc f.tnei
when you have n log to hew,
Hew it square and fine:
DO the best that you can do,
GIew it to the line!
Let The chips fall where they will,
Follow the design;
Keep the plan before You still.
Hew il 10 the line,
Knots and knurls and crooked wood
Weary hand and spine;
All your work may yet be good:
Hew it to the line.
Human deeds, when fairly done,
Copy art divine:
so let all and every one
Ilew 1t 70 the line.
when Il city's earnest men
Solidly combine,
Truth ana honesty will then
Iiew it 10 the line.
Vain and foolish theories
sober minds decline:
Faithful work SURPRISES these,
IIewing to the line.
so for all our needs alike,
Yours as well rs mine,
Able hands Will titly strike,
IIewing to the line,
That our faults may fade away,
While our virtues shine,
Let the voters while they may
IIew il to the line
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

There will be nothing to hinder the Re
publican party next winter from introduc-
ing into the legislature a temperance meas
ure submitting the Regulation, control or
prohibition of the liquor traffic to the
vote Of the people, as per the high sound
ing declaration of the State platform. We
shall probably see just how much the
party meant by their plank later on.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

THE GOOD TEMPLAEsT PLATFORM.
Adopted by the Right Worthy Grand Lodge
in 1853:
/. Total abstinence from all Intoxicating
liquors as II beverage.
>. No License in any form or under any Cir
cumstances, for the sale OF liquois to be used
as Il beverage.
5. The ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION of the manufae-
ture, importation and sale of Intoxicating
liquors for such purposes-prohibflion by the
will of the people. expressed in due form OF
law, with the penalties deserved for II crime of
such enorInity.
4. The creation of a healthy public opinion
upon the subject, by the active dissemination
of truth in all the modes known to an cnlight-
ened philanthropy.
8. The election of good, honest men to nd
minister the law.
q. Persistence in efforts 10 save individuals
and communities from so direful II scuurge
against any forms of opposition and difficulty
until onr success is complete and universal.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05
General Election News.

The new Senate of Pennsylvania, accord
ing to the returns Of Tuesdays election,
will stand "a Republicans, - Democrats
and 1 Independent Democrat. The new
House will contain 131 Republicans, ) Re
publican Greenback-Labor men, 81 Demo-
Gratis, 3 Independent Democrats and 1
doubtful" Associated Press estimates
of Beavers plurality, the returns being
official from only seven counties, make it
45,217.
The plurality for Peckham, Democrat,
for Justice of Appeals in New York State,
is estimated by the Albany Journal IRE
publican) at 1851.
Returns from all except two towns in
Massachusetts, gives Ames, Republican, for
Governor, 9404 plurality. The Democrats
carry three of the Congressional districts,
a gain Of one.
The Republican majority on the State
ticket in Ohio is estimated at between 15,-
900 and II, 900. The Republicans, it is es-
timated, elect 10 Congressman and the
Democrats 6. The Ohio delegation in the
present Congress stands II Democrats TO
10 Republicans.
In Indiana, the latest returns indicate
the election of the Republican State ticket,
and 7 Republican Congressman out of the
IS, a Republican gain Of The Republi-
cans claim the Legislature.
The latest returns from Minnesota give
a majority of over 5000 for the Republi-
can State ticket. The Democrats elect 8
out Of the 5 Congressman. 1t is possible
that the Farmers Alliance may hold
.he balance of power in the Legislature.
The latest returns from Virginia give the
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

The Register foretold a falling off of the
Prohibition vote. Well, there was a big
falling off. 1t fell off the dead branches of
the old party vines and was gathered into
the Prohibition store house in large NUM-
bers. The falling off will continue just
tina way.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

The Prohibition reform takes no step
backward. 1t is marching steadily for
ward to victory. The camping ground of
last year is far III the rear. Like Sherman
we are marching to the sea.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Salem county in 1884 gave st. John 23S
votes. In 1885 there were 410 Prohibition
the county nearly 800. At this rate the
average politician can figure out how long
it will take the Prohibition party to get
there,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Joseph H. Reall, who orstwhile figured
in the public eye as an advocate of the
bogus butter Issue in politics, may now
pass into retirement for a season. Tie
5000 farmers of New Jersey have no use
for RealI.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

The Democratic candidate for Assembly
was elected. There are those who think
it was a dearly bought victory, in what
way will probably be shown later on.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

LODGE DIRECTORY, WITH NAMES OF LODGE DEPT
TIES AND NIGHT OF MEETING.
District Deputy, f.. :. Fogg, WoodStown.
-. NaZarene, Rev. ". y. OgDorn, Bridge
port, Friday.
II. Harrisonvitle, Oscar Il. Avis, Harrison
vile, Saturday.
iG1. sincerity, Dir. Z. f.. DETROIT, Mullica
Hill, Monday.
10. jefferson II. ii. Tomlin, Jefferson, We'd
nesday.
los. Woodstown, Joseph :. Broadway, Woods
town, Tuesday.
ia, swede-horo, Theodore Brown, swedcs-
boro, Monday.
l2l, simpson, c. b. Johnston, Mantna. Mon
day.
Monday.
Lodge Deputies and Others are respectfully
requested to notify us OF any maccnracy III
the foregoing directory.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Two new Social Purity leaflets of the
Philantlropist Series have just been pub
iisled. No. 8, 1.-THE Double Standard of
Morality" by Mrs. Josephine T.. Butler;
and No. 0, Clean Lips" by Rev. ]. p.
Gladstone. Price, ten cents a dozen; fifty
cents a hundred. Address the Philan-
thropisi, p. o. Box 2554, New York.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05
Independent Order Of Good TGmDlarS.
With District of New Jersey,
Comprising the Counties OF Salem and clouce
Faith, Hope and Charity.
OUR PLEDGE.

No member shall make, buy, sell, use. fur-
niSh, or cause to he furnished 30 Others as II
beverage, any spiiituous or malt liquors, wine
or cider; and every member shall d~iscounte-
nance the manufacture, sale and use thereof
in MI proper ways.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Your hand upon it Mr.. Seagraye. 1t is
almost as good as an election.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Chief Templar, l.. ;. Fog2, Woodstown.
Counsellor, Dir. +. Il. Detroit, Muilica Hill.
Vice TeInplar. Henrietta Davis. Woodstown.
Secretary, b. W. Pierce, Swedesboro.
Asst Secretary, Emily r.. Kirby, Harrison
vile.
Treasurer, William Geiger, MuIiica Hill.
Chaplain, Rev. W. n. Ogborn, bridgeport.
Marshal, Bassett Kirby, i~iarrisonville.
Dep. Marshal, Martie Cooper, Pedricktown.
Guard, Mary \. Coles, Woodstown.
sentinel, John b. JordOn, Pedricktown.
District Lecturer, Rev. W. y. Ogborn,
Bridgeport.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Salem county sends greeting to Cumber-
land.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

The returns from all over would seem to
indicate that the Dutch have taken Hol-
land.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Lard cans-holding 80 lbs. for so cts; 20
lbs. for 60 cts, made 10 onr own order OF
* tin and nicely painted-for sale at .
p. Humphreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Wash l'pilersof best heavy tin w%ithcopler
ln'iionas, ! IN, 800; s in., Sl,l1; Q in,
sl.3l at + Il. Humphreys Il Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Empty oak barrels and tierees-fornack-
ing pork, hams "r beef. For sale at L. b.
Humphrey & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05
LODGE DIRECTORY, WITH NAMES OF LODGE DEP
TIES AND NIGHT OF MEETING.

Next meeting of District Lodge al Mullica
Hill, Tuesday, January 18th, 1887.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-05

Attractive, Artistic Additions to an
Assortment Already Adequate to
All Demands of FaStidio1S Pickle
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
A Matter of No Great Importance.

Detroit Free Precs.
The Hon. Delaware Green arose
to make an inquiry. He wanted to
know whether the Lime-Kiln club
believed, with the Virginia church
congregation, that the sun moved
around the earth, or with the debat-
ing society in Vermont, that the
earth moved around the sun. He
didn'twant to seem captious, but
would like to act ON some settled
policy.
eff dis queshun was decided either
way would -four or bacon become
any cheaper?" asked the president.
81 doan reckon dey would sah."
"Den you had better peg around as
you are. It,am a matter we shall get
around to in time; but just now tam
of no great importance to us. We git
jist as much sun one day as de odder,
an we am independent boat Of YER
mont and Virginia"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
Borrowing Trouble.
N, E. Farmer.

N, E. Farmer.
Taking events as they come, and
patiently bearing them, is not neces-
sarily "being easy" 1t requires
more firm decision to follow such a
manner of conduct than to give way
to "nerves ;"yet the comfort of others
is no small reward one has for the ex-
ercise of self-restraint. The follow
ing, contributed to the Farmer by
Mrs. ID. F. A., Of Rhode Island, gives
a few words Of advice against the
folly of borrowing trouble:
/ wonder how many women can
rise each morning with a determine
ton to take everything as it comes
along, and not borrow trouble. |
suppose weare all willing toacknowl-
edge that God is above all and over
all, and that all of our life and being
is in His hands! but we are liable to
look on the dark side and think
everything goes wrong. This Mon
day morning | cannot get along with
household cares as l would like, the
wash-Woman was an hourlate, l have
no bread for dinner, and the beans
may not get done; and so 1 begin the
week in this unhappy state. But af-
ter dinner, when the washing is all
out and the work done up, things
look very different from what they
did in the morning. My advice to
others is: arise and thank God for
His constant care, and that he has
given us life and good degree of
health pray for helpthrough the day,
and whatever comes in your line of
duty, do it as unto the Lord, and keep
up good courage. You cannot feel
happy when you think all is going
wrong. If little late, work the fast
er, looking forward to sitting down
and reading the woman's column in
the Farmer, and perhapslearn tocook
some new kind of food. Some one
will say: "The woman who wrote
that, does not know much about the
trials of "a family and farm-work."
But the writer lives on a large farm,
and knows how hard it is to get help
to leave the towns for a farm, and
therefore much of the time l do my
work alone, and enjoy it, too, but at
this time Ihave not in my kitch-
en- for nearly two weeks, owing to
sickness; yet trust all is right, and
if it isnot lam determined not to Dor
row trouble, and hope to set an ex-
ample ofpatienceand trust that Wilde
some good under my own roof if pos.
sible. To others l would say, look on
the bright side, take some good pa.
pers, read your Bibles, and above all
do not borrow trouble.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
She Made a Success of 1t.

The London Globe records a singu-
lar story coming from Limburg, on
the Duth frontier. The owner of q
large mandatory, who had married
young and was left q widower, and
one only daughter, to whom all the
most desirable young men in the
neighbOrhood We're paying attention.
Her father noticed that she treated
them all with Indifference, and show
ed a marked preference for a young
clerk of his, an orphan, with nomeans
but his salary. The clerk had always
given great satisfaction, and the IA
ther, thinking he would not dare ask
for thehand of his daughter, preached
the matter himself. Theyoung clerk,
to his surprise, after much hesitation,
told him he would be only too happy
to regard the young lady as a sister,
but he could not marry her, because
he was not q man but a woman in dis
guise-a disguise she had adopted
when left an orphan in order to oct a
more lucrative situation. The con-
clusiOn of the story is that, instead of
marrying the daughter, she is now
the wife of the father.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
The Wife's Share.
Farmers Advocate.

farmers Advocate.
No class of men are more indebted
to their wives for the success that
comes to them than are farmers. The
wife and the mother who has the
courage to 60 out with the husband
of her choice and commence thestrug-
gle of life with him on the prairie, or
on new farm, with but little capital
except that bOundless capital Of head
and heart, is worthy to stand by the
side of that Spartan woman of whom
poets have exhausted their words of
praise. Upon her falls the brunt of
the strife, no matter how hard the
husband may toll ; his work closes
with the day, but hers continues long
after, and with her children, and the
small chores that many of the begin
ners look after, her lot is not one to
be envied. And when, after years of
struggle, success, with reluctant feet,
comes to crown the husband with
honor, the brightest wreath should
adorn the brow of the noble wife, who
was the stay and anchor, the comfort
and source of all hope in the stormy
days Of trial. The wealth should
crown her queen.
We hear much Of the man. We
hear that so-and-so is making money,
and he gets the credit of being a fore
handed man, but it is quite as often
that the noble little woman, who has
toiled and complained not, who has
pinched and saved, and murmured
not, is the one to whom the State and
Nation is most indebted. These are
the women who lead men up to that
higher and nobler manhood, to that
shrine where, like knights of old,
they bend the knee of homage, not to
beauty, but to worth and royal man
hood.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
How Senators Dress.
nn in Cleveland Leader.

"Carp" in Cleveland Leader.
The favorite dress Of the Senator of
today is black broadcloth, double
breasted frock coat, high standing
collar, open at the neck, and boots.
Still business suits are fast creeping
in, and fully one-third of the Senators
wear getaway coats. The only man
in the Senate today who wears a swal-
lowtail coat is Senator Conger, and he
is perhaps the most Democratic in
manners Of that body. Warner Mil
Ter has on clothes which would not
be out Of place were he at the head of
grocery store. They are business
clothes Of rough brown goods, and
Mr.. Miller's collar is tied with q blue
polka dot necktie. Senators Morgan
and Butler are both well dressed
Southern men; still their coats are
black diagonal getaways, buttoned
high at the front by single button,
and neither of them showing anatom
Of shirt. Stanford, the California
millionaire, is dressed in a bust
ness suit which could be dupli-
Gated for $40, and his eyes are cover
ed by glasses with rubber rings. Jno.
A. Logan wears a turn over collar
and black clothes. His raven hair
kisses the collarof a black broadcloth,
double-breasted frock coat, the skirts
of which are very full and the buttons
seldom fastened. Walthall, Lamar's
successor, dresses like a business man.
He is tall and thin, and his blue and
white necktie is not tied, but is fas-
tened by gold rim, through which
it is drawn. Like the most of the
Southern men he wears boots, and, as
rule, you will find these only used
at present by statesmen from the
South and West. The dandy of the
Senate is Matt Ransom. He is al
ways dressed in black diagonal, and
wears his coat closely buttoned, as he
moves about thechamber with stately
strides, pulling down his white cuffs
so that at least three inches of them
may be seen below his coat sleeves.
Senator Ingalls, is one of the best
dressed men in the Senate. Hewears
good clothes and has a Broadway tai
lor. John Sherman wears a blue
black broadcloth, with a rather high
standing collar open at the front
This collar is bound with wide
black necktie, and the vest is cut
rather low, so as to show the whitest
and finest of linen. Senator Teller
dresses in black, and combs his hail
without part, la pompadour. Cul
lom wears business clothes and boots
Don Cameron affects dark coat anC
light pantaloons, and Wade Hamp
ton has a rough suit of bushes.
clothes. Senator Vance wears ;
derby hat, Cockrell a SLOUGH anC
Evarts a plug.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
Learning to be a Man.

The Evangelist.
Boys, look out Only few days
ago | heard of four boys who were off
in a secluded part of town, smoking
cigars and drinking beer-boys whose
parents had not an idea what they
were doing. These boys had had the
best of training from Christian pa
rents, and were members of the Sun
day-school. | would not have be-
lieved it if | had not had the informa-
ton from the best authority. When
they were asked what they were do
ing, and demonstrated with for such
conduct, they said they were Iearn-
ing to be men !"
Oh, what a mistaken idea! Not a
man who is addicted to these habits
but will tell you, if he speaks what
he knows, that such habits are him
derance instead of help to manhood.
1t does seem q strange coincidence,
that while l was bordering over this
sorrowful tale l had heard, a letter
came to me from young man away
out on the Western frontier; and this
is what he wrote; 81 feel that some
of the best years of my life have been
in measure wasted. l Thought when
| was a boy that being man was to
learn to drink and smoke, and I'M
known tony parents acquired these
habits, which soon took a strongho
upon me. Tell your boys that smok-
ing and drinking never made man,
but have made many fools Of men,"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01

One day in Chicago depot, a con-
ductor who had large hands, hung
one of them out of car window.
Shortly after he felt some one pulling
and feeling first one finger and then
the other. He stuck his head out of
the window, and saw a man, who
said; "Say, Mister, how do you sell
bananas apiece ?"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01

Those who have used the Boss Zinc
and Leather Collar Pads and Ankle
Boots say they are the best and cheap
est, because most durable. They will
last a life time. Sold by harness
makers on 60 days trial. DEXTER
CURTIS, Madison, Wis. q
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
A @ A r D.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C., /
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE This great remedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self,addressed envelope to REV.
JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d, New York
City.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin erup,
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunds
ed, Price % cents hox. For sale
by j. B. Ritchey. (39y1
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01

They were talking Of a death when
one man asked: "What were his
last words 2" "He didn't say any
thing" was the reply. "That's just
like him." said the first man, with
an approving nod. "There was no
gas about him. He wasall business"
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-01

"The weather is over me a little
this morning" recently remarked a
Frenchman who is zealOusly studying
the idioms Of the English Ian
guage in this city. He had meant to
say that he was little under the
weather.-Harper's Weekly.
The general Conference Of the NJ.
f. Church, South, will convene in
Richmond next month. There will
be several Bishops elected. 1t is
thought that they will be selected
from the young material Of the
church. Some surprises are in store
for many.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-03-05

sAIxM CrRrIs died The 18th day OF
February. 1856. aged sixty years and
seven usonths.
His dis.ase was contracted IN 1864.
while in The army. for which he wa
dra i.g q ssnsli pension He lived near
Ellsworth Dubois county. and with his
wife joined The General baptist chnrch In
ls74. and received the Office Of Deacon.
IL nII ot his Affections he lived faithful
10 his Master; aud in his last days 0f suf.
ferimg he said 70 his relations aud neigh
bors that he was ready 70 20: that xiI
was well with him, and told his children
10 not weep Tor him but 10 meet him IL
Heaven, where parting will be mn more
Bs sother samuel n. Nelson ofIiciased II
the funeral. II Ellswosth Cemetery.
There was = good congregation. The
rrlsssvrs and nrighbors greatly feel the
lo~s % Bro. Curtis. He lett s~ven chit
drcn. Two married, tive little ones. and :
widow. 4.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-03-05
Andy Humpbriec Declines. -. 4
OsNeull has = Clear Track.

IN card 10 The Bloomfield Democrat
Hon. Andy Iiumplries decIines 10 be .
candidate for Congress The Democs at
says:
Mr.. Humphries' refuesl 10 enter fhe
race for Congress seems 10 leave Mr..
U'Neall with clear tietd. Mr.O'NsaIl
Is ~ old citizen oG Greene county, aud
is very able and distinguished gentle
man. There l. some oljccsione 20 him
IL this county on account 0f the active
psrt he took in the last congressional
race. hat ~ Democrats we can mot afford
10 Treasure up anything ~ that kind.
The best political tactics In the world Is
10 viii, your enemy with kindness. II
Mr.. O'NeaIl il not already ashamed of
The course he pursued the friends ~ Mr..
Humphries ought TO treat him 80 kindly
shat be will he ashamed. Simce Mr.
Humphsies refuses 10 become . cam
didnse We do not zee that Greene coun-
u eau do better than to endorse O'Nea'l
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-03-05

The following patents were granted
10 cisizems OF Indiana. week eading
Feb. -. 1856, reported expressly for
this paper by Joe. y. Hunter. Solicitor
Of A snerican aud Foreign PAtents, 036 I
street. Washington. p G.:
Michael Barry. Valparaiso. vehicle
spr:ng: CArper Buhrer. Canbs idge City,
safety frog aud switch; Union Dodd.
south Bend. bridge gate; a. q. r: Dor
sev. Clarksburg, clothes line; Frederick
iIoppersbcrger, Madison, counter-sink-
inx TOOL: Huswphrey Harrington, lmdiam'
apoIis. gase-lAtch; d. 4. Lsggett aud W
5. Ssmde.s. Fishesshurg, shingiins
brscket; n. N. Lynn. Rising Sun. cut-ot
valve for steam engines; >. y. y Millsrd
Rochesl1r, auxiliary seat for vehicles
Robert Schn,sit, indianapolis, machine
tor sponging cloth q. p. Shellaberger
Indianapolis. fence stretcher.