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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

: woman, a young. fair woman,
Meant TOR the helpIneet of man,
Meant by her 0 to tread the path
That only a woman can:
Meant to spread JOY and blessing,
Meant to be mother and wife,
Meant to be friend and CONSIDER,
Healer in discord and strife.
A woman, "A yonng, fair woman,
But fallen so low so low. lbrain reels.
That the hearts blood chiils, and the sick
Att thought OF her shame and Woe.
Lying befouled in the gutter,
struck at and kicked by men,
An object Of scorn to the vilest.
Cast ont from The drinking den.
Shall we turn with a deadly faintness.
with Ioathing. and leave her there,
Lost, and debased, and ruined,
Alone in the chill night air.
"stand back cry two fresh young voices,
As they feariessly break the ring,
"W G are Christians; We mean to save her"
And the crowd stands wondering.
And the women bear their sister
In their arms to the place OF rest
The blest saloon, where no gin is sold;
And at last Is the truth confessed:
"My father, oh. my father,
lie drank, and he beat us all,
Mother, and brothers, and sisters:
1t led TO my fearful fall.
at drove me from home and mother
To the streets with their horrible sin;
And the shame. and the pain, and the hiaE-
/ have striyen to drown in GIN ling.
Her voice cries out from the gutter,
1t rings on the chill night air.
1t strikes on our ears with = sharp. Wild note
OF horror and despair.
The drink oh. the cursed poison.
From the father to child il game
The craze for the fiery liquor
The harvest OF woe and shame.
Christians. go forth. Ike the women
Who picked up the senseless heap
That God had said was their sister.
Though lost in her drunken sleep
Christians. go forth for the Master.
And fight with the shameful sin
Herald of death and disaster
Fight with this demon Of gin.
Join with the host of abstainers;
BY ribbon OF medal forth tell,
BY your life, by your pen, by youriangnage
How 10 flee from a d~rnnkard's he'll.
Laura l.. Mel. BacLter.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
From n Hard Drfnker.

Looked at from any point OF view,
CIRCULATION of the liquor traffic is not to
be thought Of provided the liquor traffic is
wrong. When you have conceded the
necessity of Regulation" you have con-
coded the necessity of Prohibition. If it
is an evil that calls for legal Intervention
at all, it calls but for one kind, and
that is destruction. A good thing that
may be abused may be regulated.
but not a bad thing, which the whole
world comedies to be bad through and
through. You license the respectable
makers of drunkards with a faint hope of
prohibiting the traffic by the finishers of
the work.. Humanity does not want "reg-
ulation." 1t makes no difference to the
starving and freezing wife whether her
rum-enthralled husband gets his liquor at
the licensed drnnkery or at a free one. He
will have it anyhow, at no matter what
cost. But it does matter to the suffering
mother whether there shall be licensed
rum shops on every corner, full Of light,
full of beautiful things, warm in the winter
and cool in the summer, full of enticements.
which, under the protection of the law,
shall entice her children into their awful
dewitt fish embrace, and add to the horrible
curse of a drunkard husband, boys certain
to be d~runkards and girls certain to be
harlots. Nasty.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

Statistics are often called "dry reading"
but they are the most forcible Of prohibi-
ton weapons. Uncle Sam spends enor-
nous sums annually for the maintenance
OF his devoted subjects, but the ratio of
these expenditures increases most alarm
luxuries (?) of life. Read the table back
ward: For churches s11 900, 900; for edu-
cation, ss5, 600, 900; sugar, s155, DOC, 900;
boots and shoes, s196, 600, 900; cotton goods
$40, 900, 900; meat, $500, DOC, 900; bread,
s505, 600, 900; tobacco, 5000. 900 900; liquors,
5000, 600, 900. Leaving out the moral prob
lem of these statistics, the economic prob
lem is in itself appalling. Computing 65,-
000, 900 inhabitants in the United States,
which b is as much above the actual number
as 5000, 000,0 90 is below the actual cost of
liquor, we find that there has been spent
during the past year about S14 per capita
for that which robs the home Of its COM
forts, purity and sanctity. and the nation
of its legitimate returns on capital invested.
But the greater number of these millions
use nc liquor at all, yet are forced to help
bear this enormous expense imposed upon
them by a minority of the population. 1t
is needless to moralize over this too appar-
ent %iniquity. The abolition of alcoholic
liquors would %inaugurate a reign of peace,
plenty and prosperity such as the world
has not seen since the demon, King Alcohol,
began his despotic and accursed sway
Union Signal.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

'At the very time this peace conference
tthc conference between Carnegie, Phillips
IL Co., and u committee representing the
Amalgamated Association OF Iron workers.
was in session a number of workmen in
Carnegie's Pittsburg mills and those Of
Jones 81 Mclaughlin were deciding to take
a very important step. This was to quit
work-about 10000 Of them-and, after
fully arming themselves, to march in a
body to Homestead to prevent any nom
union men from attempting TO work in the
mills, and also to kill OFF, any gang of
Pinkerton men that might be imported to
guard Hnngarians and others applying for
work. This meant the bloodiest labor
trouble that was ever witnessed in this
country, but it has now been averted."
The above, clipped from that rather I'M
veracious sheet, the Philadelphia Record,
we read over several times TO be sure of
the right meaning. Then IL Carnegie and
C%arnegie's ways don't suit these irate
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
washington Letter.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 10, 1880.
II it has done nothing else, the civil SER
vice law has put a partial stop to nepotism
in the Government Offices. Ten years ago
a man and wife couli work at adjoining
desks and their child could grow up and
be trained for a similar position. In those
days even the policeman raised his boy to
be hearty and strong, had him enlist in the
army at eighteen and serve five years and
come back and be a policeman, under the
fossilized law providing that police must
be honorable discharged soldiers and
sailors. This law was excellent at the
close of the war and was intended to favor
the volunteer soldier returning to the
of peace. Now that the volunteer
soldier is a middle aged or old man, Con
gress refuses to repeal the law.
Three recent appointments have caused
great comment as instances of nepotism.
One of these appointments was by Thomas
]. Morgan, Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
of his wife as his private Secretary at a
Government salary of one thousand dol
The second is that of the wife Of
Mr.. Dorchester, superintendent of Indian
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
II appears nov. from what We learn fro

II appears nov, from what 1e learn from
the newspaper, that prohibition as ap-
piled TO the manly art Of knock EN-
stir" don't prohibit any more than it does
In the sale ofllquor. In fact, il don't pro-
hibit half as much, as ne are quite sure
that half the effort made to prevent the H.
legal sale OF Iiqaor that was made to pre-
vent Kilrain and Sullivan from having
their mill in Mississippi would make the
states voting prohibition dry as = powder
horn and keep them dry.
The Governors Of Louisiana and Missis-
sippi were determined the fight should not
take place xishin tie jurisdiction Of their
respective States, Gov. Nichols declaring
that he would prevent the mill if 1t re-
anircd the entire judicial and military
power OF tie state 70 DO If, and Mississip-
PTS Governor responded 10 pretty much
the same mood, and the Governor Of Texas
sent out his pronunciatneDto also. But it
took place ali the same. Exactly.
And now what comes Of the theory that
no law should be passed 10 suppress an
evil until public sentiment be fully abreast
with the demands Of the law. License
prize fighting eli, because the law is pow
erless to preyentit2 \ pretty how-d'-ye-do,
that. License the brethel, gambling
houses, liquor den and the mill because
the men behind Il defy the law and canno
be made to obey it. Put that in your pipe
aud smoke Il.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

Lee Crandall, editor OF the National
Yer, a Greenback organ published in
Washington, his intention OF
travelling through New Jersey in a few
weeks for the purpose Of reviving interest
there in that party. He says that there
are at least 10, 900 National Green5ack-
ersf, in the State and he hopes to gain
enough recruits to double that number.
81 will mme my work." he said, lin
Camden, and from thence will go to Bur-
lington, Trenton, Elizabeth, Clinton, Rah-
wry, Newark and Jersey City. The Green
back party must be kept aficat On the polit-
zeal sea for the peoples sake"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19


| wonder how many boys, during the
last month, have been told by mothers
and sisters to get out of the way, and find
fun for themselves.
| wonder how many boys have been
sent to the street to play, because, forsooth,
they might disarrange the furniture, or
make too much II Disc by their boisterous
plays?
/ wonder if mother and fathers realize
the fact thai there is a place where boys
are never in the way?
| wonder how many of these boys, who
are constantly teasing mother and sisters,
and annoying them by questions, have
been welcomed inside the guided saloon
during the last month?
| wonder how many parents would give
all they possess If they could but see their
boy redeemed from the cnrse of strong
| drink?
wonder who is partially responsible for
| all this?
wonder how many hours per week are
spent over some piece Of 'fancy- work"
that the outward appearance may attract
/ wonder how many who thus bnsily en-
gagged, would be willing to devote one
hour per week in the Juvenile Temple?
| wonder how many Sunday-school
superintendent are requiring the temper
ance lessons to be taught in the Sunday
schools?
| wonder how many are doing ssall in
their power to save the children, and pre-
pare them for lives of usefulness?-Mrs. A.
A. Broohbank in Youths Temperance Ban
ner.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
Prohibition state Convention.

The New Jersey Prohibition State Con-
%vention commenced its session in Educa-
tional Hall, Asbury Park, at 3 p. NJ, yes
terday, and will probably adjourn some
time to-day. 1t will nominate a candidate
for Governor and DO other necessary work.
Last evening q grand mass-meeting was
held at which John Lloyd Thomas, Secre-
tary Of the National Committee, and Mrs.
Clara G. Hoffman, of Missouri, made adj
dresses.
Advices give promise OF a very large
Convention. Walter w. Winans, Secre-
tary Of the State Committee, writes that it
is expected that nearly GOO delegates will
be in attendance. An uncompromising
spirit is manifested from all quarters, and
in the coming campaign the fight will be
made upon a radical basis.
The office OF Governor is the only one to
be filled at the State election. A number
Of very excellent candidates rave been
named, including DIR. Thomas G.. Chattle
OF Monmouth County, George La Monte
Of Bound Brook, William II. Nicholson OF
IIaddonfield, ex-Judgc William II. Nor.
row, Of Belvidere, and Joel w. Brown, of
Jersey City. OF these gentlemen, DR..
Chattle, Mr.. La Monte and Judge Morrow
Gall former Democrats) are thought to be
in the lead for the nomination. DR.. Chat
tie has served with conspicuous ability as
a member of the New Jersey State Senate.
He has been throughout his life one of the
most prominent temperance advocates in
New Jersey. Mr.. La Monte is President
of the LIST National Bank of Bound Brook.
He was the prohibition candidate for Con
gress in the 4th District last fall, and
polled a handsome vote. Ex-Judge Nor
row has been identified with the party a
number of years, and is a man of high
character and conspicuous qualifications.
The others who were named for the nomi-
nation are prominent citizens and have the
confidence of the Prohibitionists.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19


schools. as an inspector Of Indian schools
at six dollars per day and expenses The
! third is that of the daughter OF Commits
sioner Tanner as bis private secretary at
81, $50 per annun1 This last, the appoint
ment OF : school girl 10 q Pcsition th@t
many experienced ex-soidleFs have iAlieo
lection ofbeing in badJndgment aFgn-
ments against the appointments oil feia-
tives TO office are as eid as the government
Washington. Hamilton, Franklin all ielt
strongly on the subject, regarding y a. a
movement tending 10 create an afstoeEAcy
Of office holders ih2t sneh was not tne
result long ago Is mystery though such
appointments as THESE three sho" 4
resssuriDg desire 70 grao everything ~
sight.
Aiinoing % TIE civil service "a" AioaVs-
able j. u. taylor oil onie, STATES mat nc
quite agrees Win the oomhissiOhel IN
their statement that comparatively rev COZ
iege brtd men OBTAIN positions tnioush 'le
examinations. lie 'hiDhs en4'' He. I
IDENTIFY correct IN stating 1has she i@ise
majority nave received ohty c"'llioh
sehooi educae'ohs. Inc ioec Easy
college ured insh' as b2o AhSefSoi' SAYS
cannot read with ease ten years aiVel gi@u-
nation the dlpiohA ne won. NE ihehi"fs
oil earlier studies IS aithh1ef. ne e&act
longitnde ahd LATITUDE Oh some uni'hpoItah
African CAPE 'he a@'e "0
pattie Oh Jones ofo's isoaa ID eoie' "'ooih-
iems III afi'hhie'ic' feihapS !" euu
solve ehe pfopiehhs ny aigepfA' o"' 'n'
ciSii service authorities 10 MOI a''o" tha'
ms college, preu man ma DC d ofighs
man., quick 10 learn 'aP.u ~ execution
ana nave d re@dy eoti'hshu u i"oIu Eng
iisi' poe because he doeS 'ot uh"e's'ahu
mpracticaple auestiohs III mathematics,
ne IS pafied ny the cisi' Seislcc iu'es anu
yet only one government eiefk III 'e" mas
10 DO Win iiguies at al.
Inc succesSihi are Vi 'ne co'''.iJ emu
teacher Glass; d Sio"' piouaihe' "enSe 'a'e
whose iitte Know 10 "i"a5s @' hhRei
ehus' INC ic"et 'es'sAoi'S u. s.'oot ""'
the less tfouoie nc mus III '"enn
on Tue siue WAN III 'he mo- mug n"i
Oh Tue MAJ VI one oooH ha"as' "e4uen'
win tf"th' ING MAJ" WIN ~ 'oniihoh
ScH"oie - "N'e 10Y :" -
"oist seh''o' - 0ou' "Hei " GU
uiah iais. AS cotiesP"hacH1s@ iIec ma
Jority "i 'heSe leopio i"@Ae s"oHa'p'oo'
iai"feS III . ""laioifeu ~ p'AioNS
"lere the "ofk y o"'s THAT % d copy A''
MOI one III i'e mas any "ea VI Puheeua-
lion, qaaiiiea'ionS oeina i'hi'eeo !" INC
e'iiiiioA'o'
aho0hef ei@a 81 s"ce&ai"i "Ppiicahts
LOT government POSITIONS cois's's u
people VINO 1Ke shfee 70 SIX months
coaching iof examination. "heh oohe
ahaef d teaeheF the examination 10
merely d test Oh tae aoAily ol thc
coacher ihstead 81 that Oh HS Popil. Inc
kno"iedse gained DysAcha brushing up
being lhLehoea LOT eihPofaI5 use % ohiJ VI
tEtttgJIdtL HUI VI kEtt4 lltG4 III Dt
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
BEFORE LAST

We bought and sold a few cases
of the LESTER BOOTS. made at
Binghampton, New York. They gave
such general satisfaction that we
quadrupled our order last year, and
this season we have already made
arrangements with the maker for a
much larger supply. All who have
had them want them again, and not
only them, but they send US new
customers, and SO it goes. 1T IS
THE BEST BOOT MADE. We
have yet to hear the first complaint,
but on the contrary all speak well of
them. They COST NO MORE
THAN OTHER MAKES, and you
may as we'll have the best. Don't
forget us when you want to buy.
Our Ladies Genuine Pebble Goat
Button Shoe, with worked Button
Holes, at sI.25 is a daisy. See a
sample pair in the window, or go in
side and inspect. All kinds of shoes
for Ladies', Misses and Children,
also Boys and Men. Low prices
for good goods.
f. B. HUMPHREYS,
Woodstown. N. !.
New Store Under the Opera House,
]. NELSON CURRY. in Charge.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
Assignee's Second Notice.
Special.

A Shoe Manufacturing company in an East
"A ern State are making a ladies Dongola
Kid Button, and also Il Ladies' edible OIL
Goat Button to sell ut sl.25 II pair. They are
said TO be all leather insoles and counters and
no shoddy, have neatly worked button holes
ana are in every respect, SO far as can be seen,
a big trade for the price. As the makers make
nothing else, either higher or lower price than
this grade, it can be readily seen that they are
offering much more for a given price than they
could otherwise do If they were making req
ulaf line OF goods. Come ana see them and
save NJ least 25cts on a pair, us they are doubt
less as good as you can get whe al 81. 10.
f.. i. UMPHREYS, under Opera House.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

by the discovery of a cave in a granite
quarry at the Falls of French Creek, near
Valley Forge, Pa, the skeleton of a lsevo-
l~utionary officer was discovered, and also a
writing telling of his Imprisonment therein
by a fall of rock.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

The Missouri Legislature has passed a
law forbidding in saloons all superfluous
attractions, such as billiard and pool
tables, card tables, bowling alleys, music.
&c.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
Plants For Sale.

CABBAGE, Tomato. Canlilower. Rect. Era.
~ Pepper, and all other kinds OF plants III
season. All the best varieties. Grown from
l-ahdfelhs seeds. Call and see them before
purchasing elsewhere. ISAAC Il. COLES,
Greenhouses, Mill street, South Woolstown.
Aprl9-3m
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

An observing soil-tiller in Michigan at.
tributes the unusually large crop of mos
quitoes there this summer to the absence
of swallows. lie says: The wet, cold
weather of the early spring starved these
birds, so that where there were thousands
last year there are zone now. With the
swallows the mosquito is a f~avorite lunch.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

The funds in the hands of Governor Bea-
yer for the Johnstown sufferers reaches
the round 81, 900, 600.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
orFIcERs y. T.. woorsTows:

oPFIcERs Z. W. c. /. T.. wooDsIows;
President. Miss JOSEPHINE AAcALTIo1Ea
. Cor. Secretary, Miss Lulu HIGHT
Rec. SECRETARY, Miss Macy ANNA COLES.
Treasurer MIS- W. HARET SMITH
Time Of meeting W. C. t. L. Thursday after
noon al 3 O'Clock.
Time of meeting Y. W. {. 7. u Monday
evening at 80 O'Clock
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

orYrcEEs We Z, w~ooD<1oxx:
President. Ms. ANNE r soCDEg.
Cor. Secretary. MIS- j. w HUMPHREYS
Recording Secretary, MIS-. Ill. A. CAwLEg.
Treasurer, MIS- DAS WAEEs
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

1t does not pay a mother to make her boy
a shirt where she can buy one ready made
at scots. The muslin is good, the bosoms
are of pure linen, and with reinforced
shoulders. They will fit better and give
better satisfaction than the home made
ones. All sizes from IL inch neck To IA
inches. You can also get one Of same kind
for the boys father at same PRICE,. Is.
Humphreys, under the Opera House.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19
DEPARTMENT OF THE W. C. 7. o.,
OF WOODSTOwN. N. j.

yyYsCEEs OF z SALEM COUNTY To~NAS CHEST
Ian TEMPERANCE rSEos.
Pres, MIS-. REBEccA j. PATTEEses. Salem
Col. Sec. MIS- II. A 4WLE Wos9dsto%a-
Rec. Sec. MIS-. q. J. GEoFF. PeTnsgroFe-
Treas, MS MAGGIE CRIsPTSs -~harpfo~u.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

Ii you need a white toilet quilt it will
pay you to see our stock. The one we sell
now at So W. formerly sold at So. so. We
have some as low as 70 cents.-E. b. Hum
phreys q Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-19

ATTIEta 1T -KtHHtlc tIE 5-"7 ,-
Leaving Salem at $50, arriving at Atlantic
City at 9.s5. Returning, LeayesAtlantic City
at 6, arriving at Bridgeton at s.lAand Salem at
$40, thus giving e0ursionists y hours at the
places oil summer nsort in this country.
Fare for the found Trip.-Ffpm Salem.
YORKTOWN, Daretown, Newkirk, Eridgeton.
Finley, Hustled and Palatine, si.25: Elmer,
and all other stations, 81. Children. half price.
Passengers from Monroe, Harding and Union
will go in regular train and will not have TO
CHI ane cars atTGlassboro.
A strong Police force viii be on The cars 70
preserve order, and every one that does not
conform to tile rules will be elected at the next
station. IdD not wish the patronage of any
that will not abide by the rules. order will
be preserved on all my excursions.
JOHN T.. BRUNA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-07-18

Rub the tea-skettle with kerosene
and polish with dry flannel cloth.
Ammonia will usually restore col.
ors that have been taken out by acid.
Black wash goods are freshsned by
rinsirg in water containing q cupful
of I've.
A tablespoonful of turpentine boiled
with white clothes will aid in the
whitening proceas.
Ceilings that have been smoked by
kerosene lamp should be washed off
with soda-water.
To attempt hard work or close study
within an hour after eating invites de-
engagements Of the digestive organs.
A fine polish for steel articles can
be got by usiug pure lime mixed with
alcohol and applied with piece Of
leather.
The latest treatment recommended
for diphtheria comes from Konigsberg,
East Prussia, where DR.. Arthur Hen
ming has had very successful results
from the use Of lime water and ice
bags.
Perhaps it may help some house.
keepers to know that one can crate
horseradish without very badly af-
fecting the eyes by grating it in front
of the FIRE. Place it on the hearth
and open the front stove doors. Also
prepare onions in the same way. Try
it-you will fad it great help to
your eyes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-07-18
FRIDAY.

John White was committed to Jail
at Elkton on the charge of attempted
felonious assault.
Six persons are known to have been
drowned in the flood at Johnstown,
N. Y.
John Tickfer, aged 35 years, conf
mitted suicide by hanging himself on
willow tree at Wilmington, Del.
VIM. WeddiDgton, colored. was
hanged at Charlotte, IN. O., for the
mnrder Of policeman John Pierce in
May. 1883.
Rev. G. w. Cassard's horse was kill.
ed and colored driver stunned by
lightning near Severn station Anne
Arundel county.
The school teachers of MARYLAND
and Delaware adjourned their meeting
at the Blue Mountain House.
Tie pleuro-pnenmonia quarantine
in Howard. Carroll aud Prince Georges
counties has been abolished. The
quarantine against Baltimore county
is maintained.
Governor Jackson. through Score.
tary Of State LeCompte. has asked
Acknowledgement Whyte to aid ID
the prosecution Of Samuel Cooper and
others charged with the murder Of
patrolnan Lloyd.