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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

To start a rum mill in a given commu-
nifty in this State requires only that tbir-
teen persons petition the court in a quiet
way that the privilege be granted. That
is, one man petitions the court that he may
be allowed to keep an inn or tavern, a priv
ilege for which he wouldn't give a continen-
tai if it did not include the sale of rum,
and then twelve other men come mp and
say ooh. yes; if it please the court, we
know all about this man and his house.
He has plenty of accommodation for the
weary traveller and his beast, and we think
it necessary and conducive to the public
good that he be licensed to keep tavern in
our TOM Then the court considers the
matter, and the tenor of the rulings in the
past is that when the petition is properly
sisued and everything made in due form,
the court has no choice, even if every other
man in the township outside the honorable
thirteen should ask the court not to license.
and say thar they believed the tavern I'M
necessary and detrimental to the public
good, SO careful are the b~enignant laws
of this commonwealth OF the good Of the
public and-the protection of the rumselI-
ers. What is the reverse of the operation?
Suppose a given community wants to rid
itself Of the rum traffic and shut mp the
barroom? Behold with what Indulgence
the Legislature has smoothed the way, 4
petition is in like manner presented to the
court, but will thirteen names be Sufi-
Glen? Oh, no! it requires one-tenth of the
entire voting population of a county. The
petition being presented and found IN due
form does that settle it? Not at ALL The
whole county must be turned upside down
on a certain day and pass through, the
throes of a special election before the peo-
pie in townA, BorCcank know whether they
will have license or not, or rather, whether
they can be rid of the license they already
have. What's all this for? Why, Won
poor gosling! don't you know that MAORI
ties rule and under the new dispensation
everything must be left to a vote OF the
people? When a license was wanted in
WoeustpWn, Tor lhSttllce, thirteen men
could get it in the face of the united pro-
test Of the whole community beside, but If
Woodstown wants to free itself Of license
the hole county Of Salem must be turned
upside down to find ont what the people OF
Alloway and PENIS Neck and the Pitts
groves have to say about it. Why is it
not as easy to undo as to do, on this rum
question?
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

A youth once set ont a tree in his faith
er's ~door-yard. 1t was a little sapling and
required but n moments labor and no sub
sequent trouble. The pleasant showers
and fertile soil did the rest, and the tree
waxed strong and tlirove apace. Years
sped blythe youth became 4 man and sue
ceeded to the paternal acres and home
stead. With the spirit Of improvement
upon him he rebuilt and made changes
which involved the removing of the tree
which he planted when a boy. But what
an outlay Of labor was involved. What an
amount Of digging and ehopping and pry-
ing was required to loosen the firm grip of
the roots ON the soil. And as he paused
to wipe the sweat from his forehead he
marvelled greatly that the little sapling
that he SO easily planted should give him
now so much trouble to remove. The rum
license system of New Jersey, planted in
the infancy of the State. nonrished by
favorable circ umstances. has grown into a
mighty tree, the dark branches of which
oNHiSh1ttN many hpiitS dui udi htb many
hearts. Its roots spread wide into the
social structure and take firm hold on
political parties. 1t kills out the growth
of everything within its baleful shadow.
The time has ONE when in the light of
nineteenth century civilization the rum
license must go! But the work of uproot-
ing it is not the easy task of planting it.
1t cannot be overthrown with u breath,
nor mortally pierced with a pen point. 1t
this season in Salem county the foul old
upas will receive such a racking in the
local option storm as will send it PROSTATE
to the earth.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

The Prohibition State Convention of
Pennsylvania met ON Wednesday in IIar-
risburg. -Four hundred aud one delegates
were present representing IS counties. John
c. Scott, of Philadelphia, was chosen tempo-
rary chairman, and Rev. John A. McCon-
nell, OF Pittsbnrg, permanent chairman. A
very comprehensive platform was adopted.
including, besides prohibition, woman suf-
frage, repeal ofthe tax on liquor and tobac-
co, the free use of the Bible in tile public
schools, recognition Of the Christian Sab
bath, settlement Of all differences by arbi-
tration, the election of President and U. S.
Senators by popular vote, such correction
of the tariff as will give full protection TO
manufacturer and working man, the en-
foreement Of the anti-discrimination clanse
OF the Constitution, prohibition of the in
PRODUCTION from abroad of conyiets. pau
pers and the physically disabled, etc.
Sunday was the last day for the Governor
to sign legislative bills left in his hands after
the adjournment Of the Legislature, but he
closed up his work in this direction on Sat
urday. The number of bills that have be-
come laws this year Is 331. Sixty measures,
including the Smiths History bill and
Grigg'S Pharmacy act, remain in his bands
unsigned. These fail, therefore, to become
laws.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
a Novel Temperance society.

A little over 4 year ago = commercial
traveller, realizing that the drink habit
was the curse Of his class, as of all bust.
ness men, and having read DR.. L. f.
~IIale's book, Ten times one is ten
started the Commercial Temperance
League" adopting for its motto "Lend a
Hand" Each member wears a button
badge bearing the letters c. T. L., and
there are two pledges; /. To drink no in
toxicating liquors. ?. TO get ten Others
to join the League. This organization has
already grown until it numbers several
thousand. Leagues have been started in
Boston, with D.. T.. +. Hale as its leader,
Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, East Sagi-
nav, st. Louis, indianapolis, and are being
formed in many places. A system of cor
respondence has been begun whereby each
branch reports monthly to the Cabinet
Tent located in this city.-N. 7. Tribune.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
AT THk
New Store under the Opera House
AT THE

We have this week opened our
first instalment of SPRING
CLOTHING. We have the mob
best kind of suits for Young Gents,
for $40, cut tastefully, made care
fully, and trimmed honestly, equal
in many respects to custom work
and far better than the ordinary
ready-made goods. Children's
2 piece suits, all varieties, by far the
largest and best stock in this coun-
ty. Our W good make of work
ing pants, overalls and shirts, which
are SO well-known that we sell the
wholesale trade in more than halt
the States in the Union.
3 cases hats, all the new shapes
and styles. You cannot help being
suited if you call and see our assort-
ment.
Our stock of Ladies and Misses
fine shoes was never better than it
is now. If you have any needs in the
shoe line stop in and see our stock.
You may find what you want bet
ter in quality and lower in price
than you have been paying. 1t will
cost you nothing but your trouble
to try it.
Burt's perfect fitting dress shirts
at the New Store under the Opera
House. The best fitting and best
made shirts ever offered for sale.
No housewife, mother or sister
can Oxford the time to make gents
dress shirt when a good one can be
bought for SO cents at the New
Store under the Opera House.
f. B. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Woodstown. N. l.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

The spring is late and we have
saved by not buying early and can
therefore give our patrons better
value for their money outlay.
Ladies dress goods are coming in
and we will be making weekly adj
ditions to our stock from this time
till July Ist. We were especially
fortunate last year in our dress
goods selections and feel assured
that our purchases SO far the current
season will meet the popular wants.
One thing that a be depended on,
our prices will not suffer by com
parison with any others you may
see or hear.
Ladies light weight, short coats
for spring, perfect fitting a Id hobby
in style and appearance, at S3.75
and $500
New stock Merino shawls in blue,
scarlet, cream, mode and myrtle,
SI.6o to s2.75.
New stock of Hosiery just open
ed, the best we've had, at prices to
satisfy the most economical.
1900 yards fast color calicoes and
satteens, dark colors, in new and
choice styles, 5 cents.
Table linens, 81 in. wide, 2oc on
up to 45c a yard for 90 inch damask.
At 6S cts per yard we have most
beautiful patterns. CO. inches wide.
Also Turkey Red damask from Is
to SO cents.
10 pieces pin check, yard wide,
wooden suitings for ladies wear,
worth IS CTS, but we bought 50 as
to sell at Is cts. They are dressy,
serviceable and cheap.
90 doz. mems full weight reguls.
make, no seams, Il hose, p cts.
for 2 pair. We have been paying
Fl cts. a Pair wholesale for no
better.
Carpets. We have ali grades, both
rag and Ingram, from 20 cents per
yard upward. What we buy we buy
cheap, and what we sell we sell
cheap. We al show you an extra
super heavy Ingram, every fibre
wool, at 6S cts, and doubt if you car
match it in any carpet store in the
city for a fraction less than Is cents.
VIZ are selling neat and pretty Tap
estry Brussels at S cts, equal to
any we have had for 10 cent more.
Cation Mating. While we can
sell a common article as low as
I2H cents a yard, few persons will
buy it. The lowest we have IS 20
cents, and an excellent one in neat
check pattern for IS cts, which is
probably cheaper, wear considered,
than the lower priced would prove
to be.
Wall Papers. Larger stock than
ever before. 5000 pieces, every
grade and combination, from S cts.
a piece up to IS cts. for the best gilt.
The combination of manufacturers
has broken up and the people are
benefited with much lower prices
than heretofore. You'll be surprised
to know how cheaply you can dec
crate your Don A frst-class,
practical and ~painstaking Paper
Hanger sent out in all cases where
his services are needed.
All-wool Black Cashmeres and
Ottoman Cloth, from 5 to 10 cents
per yard below former prices.
Black Henrietta Cloth, go
cents. The finest silk finish, 40
inches wide, at SI.oo. Seven yards
makes a dress, and you may not see
its equal elsewhere less than SIPS.
Bring a sample of these goods that
you consider cheap and give us a
anc to match them and see what
we car do in that way.
Our price for the best Headlight
Onto-day is 10 cents per gallon.
If you appreciate a heavy bodied,
rich favored coffee try our blend of
Java. Maracaibo and Laguayra. The
chances are you'll be suited.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

Petitions for the local option election are
now being circulated in Salem county. If
there is any man who can allege any good
reason for not signing them, outside Of
the fact that lie loves run or makes a
profit out Of iJ and fears to assist in doing
anything that will endanger the business,
we would like to hear, as a matter OF curl
osity, what that reason might be. 1t mat
tiers not whether the local option law meets
universal approval or not, it is now the
lao. Its tendency is to put men on one
side or the other of this run question, and
that alone is worth an election. If the law
fails in its purpose, those who have made
an honest effort TO put it into practical
operation will not be responsible for the
failure, whoever else may be. Crowd up,
gentlemen voters, and let your names go
on this petition.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
4 Terrible Warming.

TheGerman spelling for 'beer" is ''bier. F"
The English equivalent for bier is
collin The step from beer 10 the grave
is very short. For some years a decided
inclination has been apparent all over the
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
Pilesgrove is after her share of the OF

Pilesgrove is after her share of the off
ces within the gift of the county Board of
F~reeholders, which will organize next We'd
nesday. VIM p. Lippincott is a candidate
for clerk of the board, with, il is said, a
good prospect of success. The other can
didates for the position are ID. Harris
Smith. of Salem, and Rich'd NJ. Acton, of
Elsinboro. The county collectorship is
being sought after by Geo. b. Grier, of this
township, and Quinton p. Harris, of Elsin-
boro, and the position of Director of the
Board will fall either to Charles b. Hum
phreys, of Pilesgrove, or Robt. Is. Griscom, OF
l.. A. Creek. This is all in case the Demo-
Gratis do not capture the Board by seating
Mr.. Strobridge, an attempt at which it is
thought will be made.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

The second National Republican Anti
saloon Conference began in New York on
Wednesday. Delegates from all the States
were present.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

OFFICERS W. c. T. u, w~ooDsTowN:
President, Mrs. ANNIE r. SouDEI.
Cor. Secretary, Mrs. j. W. HUMPHREYS.
Recording Secretary, Mrs AMH DAVIS
Treasurer, Mrs. RUTH STOW.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

The Crosby High License Bill has passed
the New York Legislature, and is in the
hands of he Governor.
Three steamships landed 1906 immi-
grants at Castle Garden, New York, in
one day last week, and a larger number on
another day.
Two vessels were launched at Philadel-
phia on Saturday. which are the first in
stallments of Uncle Sans new navy, the
gunboat Yorktown, and a craft classified
for the time as a dynamiter.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
ID. II. CRUISE.
aprl3 At WOODSTOWN

LNDtND.-on the road from W oodstown to
II Swedesboro, II wool horse blanket, Ian
blanket ana n hat. owner may have them by
calling on Mary w. Madison, near Harrison
ytle station, proving property, and paying
for this adv.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04
E. A. URION.
PAPER HANGING!

am prepared to do Paper Hang.
ing in all It's branches, and to fur
nish you with any style Of paper
Orders left at Mrs. Smith Hcwitt's
boarding house, or with +. B. Hum
phrcys, or sent by mail. will receive
my prompt attention. Samples o.
paper may be seen at the room adj.
joining the MoNIToR office. recently
vacated by the w. c. +. u.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-05-04

watch three hours slower thar when we
left home. We take dinner at Tucson,
Arizona, on Monday and reach Cotton at
l A. NJ. on Tuesday, but on account of a
freight train running off track, causcd by
a misplaced switch, We were delayed
about six our in getting up TO the depot.
We have six hours here and those going
south change to the California Southern
road. We were loath to leave a party we
had spent a week with continuously,
among whom we had made many pleasant
acquaintances. We leave Cotton at 10 25
L. Nj. and now pass the finest scenery en-
route, as the road follows San Faline creek,
a mountain stream noted for trout. As we
cross and rccross, passing over gorges,
etc, the rocks here arise perpendicular
1000 feet high. The flowers are all in
bloom and as we pass down the valley the
soft, cool and pleasant air seems almost to
inspire the aged with the buoyancy of
youth. We soon see the Pacific Ocean and
realize the fact that we have actually gone
from the Atlantic to TIE Pacific Ocean.
AS VIZ alight on San Diego station we
don't feel quite sure We are not in Atlantic
City, the ciamor and hustle is about the
same. After securing suitable lodging
and taking time to reflect We find that we
have travelled over 340O miles. More
anon. A TRAMP ABROAD.
Elcaion, San Diego Co., Cal, April 25tli.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22


the Porto San Gallo, within short dis
lance of Fiesole.
1t belonged for many centuries to the
Palmieri family, who were of great
note in Florence, and it originally bore
the name of Schifanoia, but it SubSe
Quently became royal property, and the
Grand Duchess of Tuscany sold it to
the late Lord Crawford, who expended
at least $4,000 on Improvements and
additions, and it is now the residence of
his widow, who has placed it at the dis
posal of her majesty.
The villa is very large house, built
in two stories entirely in the old Italian
style, with loggia-covered balconies, but
1t is thoroughly English residence in
its comfort and luxury. The interior is
beautifully decorated, and the hall, gal
lery and sitting rooms are full OF pic
lures and objects of art, and there is a
fine library.
There are magnificent views of Flor
ence and the surrounding country from
the windows of the principle rooms and
from the terrace below, which is sunk
garden, as at Windsor castle. The
grounds are extensive, shady and adj
mirabIy arranged. One portion, includ-
ing long terrace from which there is a
very grand view, is separated from the
home gardens by the road, across which
is private bridge.
The villa was the constant resort of
the great artists of the sixteenth CEN
fury, and within the grounds is a private
chapel, which is undoubtedly the origi-
nal of the one represented in Raphaels
celebrated Sposalizio, in the Brera
gallery at Milan. Altogether the queen
may be congratulated on her good for
tune in obtaining the loan of a resi-
dence so delightful and so interesting.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22
OUR WORK-BASKET.
Goods For Children's Dresses
Economical Costumes,


"Have you made up your children's
ginghams for the summer yet?" is the
question many fond mother is asking
her neighbor at this time.
The shops are full of such pretty cot
ton goods that most women long for a
chance to make them up into neat
aprons and dresses.
cit is a great piece of folly to make a
child'S waSh-dreSS in a fanciful manner"
said clever housekeeper who looks
well to her house and her six children;
''fOr the chief charm of such a dress is
its cleanliness, and if it requires an
hours time to iron it is not apt to be put
in the soiled clothes-basket at the end
of a single day."
One of the most economical and be-
coming costumes for small boys still in
dresses is made out of good brown Hol-
land linen. This retailS for 25 cents
yard, and will stand more wear than the
best of bingham or jeans. The little cos
tune is made in three pieces, full
skirt side-plaited to band, a little
a broad collar and small pair of
trousers. A little narrow white or
crimson embroidery edges the collar,
and the suit is to be worn with no UNI
derclothing, except little flannel shirt
and under-body. Four suits made like
this of either bingham or linen will be
found sufficient for most small boys, land
will save great deal of washing.
Bingham aprons are made in SO grace
full fashion nowadays that they are
not at all Objectionable. For little girls
up to twelve and boys under six they
are made with bow yoke and sash
back, the plain hem reaching to the
edge of the dress. From one and half
to two widths of bingham are needed
for an apron of this kind. Measure
from the shoulder to the edge of the
dress to get the length, allow for
three-inch hem beneath and a two-inch
hem above. Run a tape through the
upper part and tie with ends of the
gingham in the back.
For the shoulder straps have a single
band of the material or strings to tie in
a bow, and supply the back of the
apron, from under the arms, with sash
of the bingham. Such an apron is as
easily ironed as towel, all the running
strings letting out, and when made of
pretty material is dreSsy enough for
almost any occasion.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22

1T being really dress all but the
bodice-was made of rich white and
silver brocade, edged with white ostrich
feather trimming. the fronds of which
were tipped with silver. A panel of
white and silver fringe was half seen at
one side, where the brocade was opened
up to permit it to be visible.
The black velvet train was edged with
silver-tipped feathers and lined with
white silk. Up one side was arranged
graceful trimming of white ribbon and
silver cords. The bodice was black
velvet, with an interval of silver bro
cade in front and very pretty sleeves of
dropping silver fringes. The posy con-
sisted of rare orchids, beautifully az
ranged, with fringe of white ostrich
feathers falling beneath the blooms.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22
WITHOUT HELEN.

Like dream through sleep she glided
Through the silent city gate,
BY guilty HermeS guided
On the feather'd feet of Theft;
Leaving between those she lett
And those she fled to, lighted Discord,
UneXtinguishable Hate;
Leaving him whom least she should,
MenelauS brave and good,
Scarce believing in the mutter'd
Omen OF the wailing maidens,
OF the shaken hoary head:
OF deserted board and bed.
For the phantom of the lost one
Haunts him in the wonted places:
Hall and chamber, which he PAGES
Hitler, thither, listening, looking,
Phantom-like himself alone;
Till he comes to loathe the faces
OF the marble mute Colossi,
Godlike forms, and half divine
Founders of the royal line,
VINO with all unalterd quiet
Witness all and make no sign.
But the silence of the chambers,
And the shaken hoary head,
And the voices of the mourning
Women. and of ocean wailing,
Over which with unavailing
Arms he reaches. as to hail
The phantom of flying sail
All but answer, Fled fled fled
False! dishonor'n! worse than deadi
At last the sun goes down along the bay,
And with him drags detested Day.
He sleeps; and, dream-like as she fed, beside
His pillow, Dream indeed, behold his Bride
Once more, in more than bridal beauty
stands;
But, ever as he reaches forth his hands,
Slips from them back into the yiewless deep
On those soft silent wings that walk thu
ways of sleep.
-Fitzgerald's "Agamemnon."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22

and more if the furniture is heavy and
has to be carried up and down many
stairs.
The wise little housewife who has to
look after her own moving will seek a
truckman this week, have him come and
look at her furniture, and will make a
written agreement with him that he
shall come at certain hour on a certain
day to move her belongings. 1t is best
also to make arrangements about break
ages. 1t has the effect of making the
truckman more careful. In the city it is
almost impossible to move into empty
apartments, and one cannot enjoy put
ting down the carpets before moving in
the rest Of the furniture. Experienced
movers find it most convenient to have
the furniture all moved into one room,
say the parlor, if on fiat or floor, and
then to settle each room separately.
The kitchen should first be righted,
then the bedrooms. and the dining room
and parlor can wait.
A housekeeper who is obliged to do
her own house cleaning should save her
strength as much as possible. A bucket
of good hot suds and soda, stiff broom
and a mop will clean floor as well as a
Scrub-bruSh and cloth, and will save a
great amount of back-aching labor. A
little ammonia put into the water used
for cleaning windows will brighten
them greatly.
The fitting of carpets is the most tire
some bit of labor in moving Many
housekeepers who move often are learn
ing the folly of fitting carpets to a room.
They buy rugs or have the carpets made
in squares, or paint Or varnish the bor-
ders of the room. The floor is more
easily kept clean, good carpet is not
hacked into small pieces, and the rooms
look fully as well.
For moving short distance, crockery
may he safely packed in barrel, and is
then easily unpacked again.
All large bundles or boxes should be
marked with the name of the contents.
This saves time and unnecessary pack
ing. Then the small but necessary
hammer, screw-driver, tea-strainer and
similar articles should be placed in
small handbag and carried to the new
home by the housekeeper.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-22
A POEM OF A GOWN.

A Dress Worn by an English Lady
at the Queens Drawing-Room.