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The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22
THE WRONG TIME

The people of Clayton, Gloucester
CO., had advertised for the holding of
their borough election last week but
did not hold it from the fact of their
having discovered that the law fixes
March, and not June, as the time for
the holding of the election. Under
these circumstances there is no op
portunity for filling the places of two
members OF the Borough Council,
whose terms have expired, and whose
places were to have been filled on Tues
day. Nor is this all. The two Coun-
cilmen who were elected last June,
finding they were o legally elected,
have resolved that it is best for them
not to continue in office. To still
further add to the muddle the Mayor.
Joseph Paul, was also chosen at an
illegal election in June, and of course
was illegally chosen to the office. 1t is
strange that a borough should be found
where the people we're so generally
Ignorant of the proper time for the
holding OF their election as to lead to
such a middle.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22
Washington Letter.

Washington, d. c. June II, 1885
When Commissioner of Pensions
Tanner came Oh from Brooklyn to as.
sumo the duties of his position, he
brought with him an ex.employee OF
the New York custom house, who
was promptly installed as his contiden.
tial clerk. In former administrations,
the private secretary TO the Commits,
sioner has been quite a humble indivi-
dual, who has simply drawn his $1S0C
per annum salary and occupied the
back ground. But Capt. George B.
Squires had a soul above all this and
thirsted for power. He hadn't been in
his office thirty minutes before he was
Colonel.
And then began two months of the
administration of the private secre-
tary.n No caller need see the Com
missioner. 1t was only necessary to
obtain the ear of the private secretary
Tor any action, when, presto, it was
done. Claims were made special with
out the formality of complying with
the Departments requiren ents. Scores
of cases were pushed through by the
doughty Colonel. The rag tag and bob
tail of the clerical force who fawned
upon the e autocrat were loud in his
praise, and in return were promised all
sorts of favors by him. They were to
be assistant chiefs of divisions and
special examiners galore. He was
made commander of a Grand Army
post, and his delGded followers tried to
join the post in a body. This cheerful
lot of hyei.as had but one watchword,
George"
And George might have waXed long
in the land, if he had not commenced
to sign official letters George b.
Squires, Private Secretary, " and write
i'll the first person and become person.
ally responsible for a great amount of
gratuitous information. The annuities
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

Prohibition met a Waterloo in
Pennsylvania on Tuesday when the
constitutional amendment was defeated
by about 1S9, 900 majority. Philadel-
phia gave only 26.500 votes for the
amendment and 119,6S4 against it.
T~wenty-nine counties gave majorities
for it and thirty-eight against it. The
whole of eastern Pennsylvania went
wet except Chester county. The coun-
ties along the northern and western
boundaries of the state went dry except
Erie and Green counties. Draw a line
from the south western to the north.
eastern corners of the State and on the
southeastern part all the counties went
wet except seven and all the north vest
ern counties went dry but seven. This
overwhelming vote for liquor in the
banner republican state will not only
have a discOuraging effect on the tenn
perance tendencies of that party. but
have d deep moral effect towards lessen
ing the temperance movements else
where.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22
State News.

Francis l.. Godfrey, CLERK of Cum
berlaud county, died Suddenly at his
residence in Millville, the 18th, aged
81 years. He wa stricken with paraly-
sis several months ago, but for the past
Two weeks has been reported to be i'm
proving. Mr., Godfrey was widely
known in South Jersey, and was a
prominent Democratic leader in Cum
berland county. He was formerly
largely interested in shipbuilding. The
Governor will fill the vacancy until the
November election, when a clerk will
be chosen to serve for the unexpired
term.
Andrew Grimes, the negro murderer
of Mate John Martin, was hung at
Mays Landing On Friday.
Thomas NJ. Ferrell, of Camaen hay
ing resigned as collector uf revenue.
the nomination OF Isaac Moifet, of
Glassboro, will take place shortly.
Lucius E. Hires, OF Qulnton, Salem
County, is to be the deputy for the
lower counties.
DR.. Charles Brewer, late Postmaster
of Vineland, N. j., recently removed
on the alleged ground that he was short
in his accounts, las had his books and
accounts examined by an expert, and "a
statement made of the entire postal &C
counts of the office from March 26.
1887, to June l. 1889, in order to vim
dictate himself. This statement shows
IA balance of S.63 in favor of Dr. Brew
er, and has been audited and found cor
rect by a committee of prominent Vine.
land citizens.
Cattle belonging to Charles Ewing,
b. F. Maui, William Tice, Jr.. Joseph
IL. Fogg, John Garrison, Bedford B.
Elwell, Samuel Tomlinson, David Ell
well, Joseph Fox, Theodore Ware and
Others have been injured by the Texas
fly, which has made its appearance in
Cumberland County. The farmers
have found no effective means of fight.
ing the pest. Pine tar and grease, coal
tar, coal oil, sturgeon oil and white lead
are used with little effect.
A heavy windstorm visited Egg Har-
Dor City on Monday night, doing con-
siderable damage 10 fruit and shade
trees and growing crops. The wind
was accompanied by a hailstorm, which
also did considerable damage to the
grape crop.
Governor Green appointed Hon. Null
ford Ludlam TO succeed Francis L.
Godfrey, deceased, to fiji the unexpired
term of County Clerk for Cumberland
county. The appointment created con-
81 siderable surprise in political circles, as
it was generally expected that DIR.
Brewer, of V%ineland, would receive the
appointment.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

That cannon will be brought back
from Bridgeton as the records at Tren-
ton show it was purchased of the State
by Salem county money. Director
Griscom, representing the Board of
Freeholders, and Col. J. W. Dickinson,
the only surviving member Of the Salem
County Brigade Board-an organization
which during its existence, always had
charge of these cannon, muskets, &c.
went to Trenton on Friday of last
week, and upon looking up the records
discovered that the four cannon were
purchased from the State by the Salem
County Brigade Board for $3.50, and
2S7 muskets at a cost of $500. They
were unable to see Gen. Perrine, but
his representative told Director Girls.
com and Col. j. W. Dickinson that all
that was necessary to secure the return
OF the cannon was for some authorized
person to make affidavit 10 the records
in the case.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

DR.. Wm. A. Hammond has a timely
article in the North American Rerietc,
up on the disastrous effects flee water
upon the human system. 1t is not gen.
orally known, but it is a fact, DIR. Ham,
mond says, that instant death often
follows a copious draught of ice water.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

The Prohibitory Amendment to the
Constitution of Rhode Island was re-
pealed on Thursday, by vote OF the
people. The total vote in the State
was 2s, 449 for repeal to 1858 against, or
5469 more than the three fifths vote re-
Quired.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

There is a larger proportion of the
boys and girls of New Jersey than OF
any other State in the Union who go to
Supday-school. 1t appears by statistics
recently taken that there are just about
$50, 600 children in the 1897 Sunday
schools of New Jersey. This fact ought
to insure a high grade of morality for
the next generation of citizens of the
State.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22
SATURDAY, JUNE p, 1889.

BY the grace of a higher taxation
than needed the government is paving
the rich bond holders Sl27 for 500
worth of bonds.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

President Harrison expects to spend
tomorrow with Mrs. Harrison at Cape
May, and will probably make the trip
in the Restless, leaving Washington on
Thursday or Friday and returning on
Monday.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

The Jury appointed to assess damages
for the taking by the Government OF
Smiths and Windmill Islands has
awarded $4s4 600 to the various proper
ty
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

Gen. Robson, whom plain Tom Fer
rell knocked out of Congress, is now
mentioned as a Republican candidate
for Governor. 1t is not probable that
Gen. Sewell would allow him to be Il
candidate. That honest looking one
armed SENATOR from Monmouth county,
Henry NJ. Nevius, would make the
best Republican candidate for Cover
nor, from Il view, and command the
most confidence of best Republicans.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22

If you have iost anything advertise
it In the RECORD. A few cents may
return it to YOU L
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-06-22
DOltI Oh, Don't

Wear your heavy dark
suit of clothes this warm
weather. They are uncom-
Portable, lock so warm.
You can get a light colored
suit so cheap at Mullins or
if you prefer, a dark one;
one of their Blue-o or Black
Serges are so thin that
they make a cool, dressy
suit. You can get a good
Serge Suit at Mullins.
There you can find all
kinds of thin coats and
vests, of the best kinds, as
well as the cheap. Boys
and Children Clothing
you will find an immense
variety, many of them
marked away down to
make a quick sale of
them. Look through our
stock, see for yourself.
JAS. T. MULLIN & Son,
Tailors, 9th Il Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11

ROANOKE. VA. December .-lSpe-
cill Correspondence. The majority Of
the people of this section condemn the
decision Of the Secretary Of War with
respect TO the death Of Hon. Jefferson
Davis. \ prominent Republican said
yesterday, 1t was the act of a little
man incapable Of approaching great
one. The government condoned him
by declining 70 prosecute him, and the
conduct of Proctor is simply ridiculous
and contemplate
Judge John Marshall, known all over
Virginia as Cyclone jim, was in the
city a few days ago. and bis attention
being directed 10 the desire of many
Democrats 20 run him for Congress
next fall, said Mr.. Buchanan was en-
ti.lodto rc.elec ion. and he would not
oppose him.
Mr. Wickley B. Kindred. son Of Cap
tain Kindred. second doorkeeper of the
House of Delegates, was taken i'll in
North Carolina several weeks ago and
attempted 70 reach his home IN this
city. but was taken from the cars ia
Lynchburg and his father summoned
For weeks he fingered on the borders
of the grave, but at last rallied suf-
iciently TO be brought on here. lie II
very'popular, aud the knowledge that
mis- mind was impaired was a painful
shock Ten days ago he was again
Frustrated and ali hope Of his recovery
was abandoned, but we are glad to an
nounce that he is much better Admis-
sion to an asylum will be applied for.
with the hope that . short stay there
will prove beneficial. Much sympathy
l. expressed for Captain Kindred.
Captain james A. Pugh, editor Of the
Roanoke Daily Herald, and president
OF the Virginia Press Association. has
arranged with three New England as
sociations to visit here ia May. Ia all
there will be about 400 visiting editors,
representing papers of Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island. Maine; Connecticut, and
Vermont. They will land at Norfolk
and be- brought 10 Richmond 70 pay
their respects to the Governor, and
spend day driving around the city.
Captain Pugh thinks his plan will do
much towards restoring proper feel
ing between the North and South. aud
will aid the material interests Of Nir-
gnia BY getting her resources and adj
yautages written up IN Northern
paDerS.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11

1T seems to be considered at the North
the proper course for a disappointed
lover to put an end to the life Of the
woman who refuses his suit and then
to put an end to his own, which shows
d revival of good seDse on his part. A
brief examination Of Northern papers
reveals how popular is this custom, for
it occurs so frequently that 1t
can be called a custom without in
justice to our Northern friends. In
instances like that which recently
occurred in st. Louis, the rejected lover
runs amuck of the whole family of his
sweetheart, offering up before he blows
his own brains out. a holocaust Of vic
Tins on the altar of his resentment.
We suppose that this is simply one evil
dence Of that higher civilization OF
which the North is so much disposed to
boast in comparing itself With the
South
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11
ADDITION TO THE NATIONAL PEN
SION ROLLS.

Americans are in the habit Of con-
graduating themselves upon the fact
that they have no standing army to sup
port like the Continental nations of
Europe. In making this boast, they
forget the enormous burden of the
pension list, which is far more oherous
than any tax that could be imposed 10
maintain the equipment of great army
on q peace footing. The progress Of
time extends no prospect of diminish
ing this burden, for as the number of
those drawing pensions under the pre-
sent law diminish by the intervention
Of death, new grounds for allowing
pensions are advanced.
In his annual message President Hsr-
rison distinctly and emphatically re-
commends that all veterans who, since
being mustered out, have become in
capaciated for earning a livelihood,
shall be granted the same right to draw
pensions as If they had been disabled
by casualty or disease during actual
service in the course of the civil war.
The next step will be to admit to the
same privilege all who participated
either directly or remotely in that great
conflict. This defers for a practically
indefinite time, the hope OF reducing
the expenditure for pensions within
reasonable limits.
We arenot disposed TO object to a
generous pecuniary recognition on the
part of the North, of the services per-
formed for the cause of the Union by
both the Federal army and navy. Such
recognition is eminently proper, but
when it is carried 10 point of senseless
extravaganza, and Is employed as o
means of acquiring some party advan-
tage. il becomes not only a grievous
wrong to taxpayers, but an element of
great danger to the strength of our in
situations. AS the power of the
Republican national organization de-
clines, it has recourse to further ex-
tension of its old schemes of appealing
not to the judgment Of voters, but to
their selfish interests. The enlarge
ment OF the pension rolls is likely TO
add to the number of Republican
voters, and is. therefore. measure to
be passed as soon as the Republican ma
jority in Congress can get to work.
The message of Mr.. Harrison shows
from beginning to end an eagernsss to
propitiate every class of voters by Of
fering some special inducement to &C.
cure their suffrage for the party which
he represents. From the negroes Of tho
South 10 the brakemsn of the North
seems to be long leap, but neither are
forgotten in this commonplace docu-
ment. which touches upon great va
riety Of topics, but in every instance in
the same narrow and partisan spirit.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11
MR.. DANIELS GRAFTON.

The Grafton which Hon. John w.
Daniel will deliver at the request of
the Legislature on the character and
services Of Jefferson Davis is antici-
pated with the profoundest interest by
the public. The Grafton of the Senator
on the career of Robert 4. Lee is justly
regarded as one of the most notable
oratorical productions in the point
Of eloquence, dignity and weight of
thought that has ever emanated from
an American speaker. The subject Of
his coming Grafton will furnish the
Senator with an equally ample field
for intellectual display. The two
orations will, no doubt, largely COM
plement each other, the life of Mr.
Davis being chiefly important on ac-
count of IFS civic triumphs just as the
life of General Lee is principally
celebrated for its military achieve
ments.
A very much larger proportion Of
our citizens are anxious to have an OPP
portunity Of hearing Senator Daniel on
the occasion Of the delivery of his ad-
dress than can possibly find room in the
hall of the House Of Delegates. To Sc
lsct that hall as the scene of the deliv-
cry, means that very many persons
will be disappointed in their hope OF
gaining admission, who could east
ly be accommodated if more spa
cious nall was chosen for the same pur-
pose. Let the programme be changed
50 far as to substitute the Theatre or
the Mozart Academy for the hall Of the
House of Delegates, aud it will be the
source of pleasure and qualification to
the admirers both Of Mr.. Daniel and
Mr.. Davis, these admpers including
every citizen in our midst.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11
VIRGINIA ITEMS.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM ALL
OVER The OLD DOMINION.

Furnished by the "Times" Correspon-
dents and state Exchanges-Psrsgrap
and Editorial Opinions clipped, Com
piled and Condensed From Home Papers.
MARION, VA, December Especial
Correspondence Circuit Court, which
convened here one week ago to-day, IS
still in sess on. Most of the time Of the
court thus far has consumed in the
hearing of the case of Salt against the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany. Suit. nearly one year ago, was
arrested and pdt in jail here on the
charge OF placing distractions on the
track of the company. for the pose
If wrecking trains; and upon hrs trial
was acquitted. He sued Tor S5.Vvo
damages. and was awarded go by the
iurv setting upon the case. The case
now before the court is that OF Mrs.
Gillian against the same company,
for $1,000, for the killing OF her
son. at their cOaling wharf, at
Atkins Tank. The next case
on the docket is also against the Norfolk
and Western Railroad, and the damage
laid Is $4,000. Toe suit is brought in
the name of 4. F. Stone. administrator
of his son. Hall Stone, who was killed
by a west-bound Norfolk and Western
passenger train at a crossngl three
miles Of this place. early last spring.
This promises to be a lengthy aud IN
terestIng case. there being many wit
resses. Mr. Stones counsel are Messrs.
David Pierce and +. S. Blair, Of Wythe-
vile: Messrs Shelley. Richardson, and
Buchanan, Of Marion: the company
being represented by Judge w. IL. Boil
ling. Of Wytheville, and Messrs. y. g.
| & W. G. PenGletOn. Of Marion.
Some persons here now in Jail FOR
the noB-payment of fines imposed for
illicit traffic IN liquor hsye, through
their counsel, purchased coupons, which
will be rendered to the sheriff in pay
meut Of them.
Capt. A. II. Atkins, a resident OF
Atkins Tank and at one time popular
conductor on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. was married here last Thurs
dag evening, in the presence Of a few
friends. TO Miss Mamie Waldrop, Rev.
Frank McFaden officiating.
Messrs. ID. G.. Miller, Geo. W. Wright
and Col. w. c. Peudle'on, will attend
Inc Grand Lodge of Masons OF Virginia
which meets in your city this week
Col. Pendleton. being the general mana
ger Of the company at Marion ownini
the automatic danger signal for railway
crossings. will also look after some bust
uess tending to the introduction Of TIN
valuable invention and life-eayinl
machine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11

THE ordinance providing that the City
Engineer shall be paid an annual salary
Of 5000 passed the Board of Alder
men by practically unanimous vote
Monday night, and will now be sent to
the Common Council. The universal
feeling prevailing in this community
with regard to this action OF the Board,
is that 1t is a just and proper tribute to
the invaluable services OF one Of the
abiest and most careful and most con-
scieptious officers who has ever been in
the employment OF the corpora
ton. The salary even as in
creased seems small compensation
for the retention Of the services OF
80 capable and useful man. itI
parDQt BE- said Of colouel Culshsw that
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11
Modern Vicar of Bray.
uouIsyiIIe Courler-JournoI !

Mr.. Harrison has initiated with great
success that somewhat ancient bun
aforementioned parsonage, the Vicar
of Bray. He has accomplished. in his
own opinion apparently, the delicate
and difficult task of carrying a pail of
water on each shoulder. and has sue
ceeded in saying nothing that can Of
fend any section of the Republican
party and injure his chances for re-
nomination. Mr.. Window, at more
length than Mr.. Harrison, has said as
little, and the other gentlemen of the
Presidents council. who have tried
their hands at such disquisiiions. have
followed their leaders example, and
fired their broadsides at space, hitting
nobody, OF course. and exposing their
Door craftsmanship 10 all.
After reading these documents the
chief reflection occurring TO one is
what a lamsntabls state of decay the
great men of the Republican party have
fallen into. Since evea a good cause
ought TO have skilled leaders, how
much more able should be those who
expect 10 keep Q bad party in power?
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-11
TWO MEMBERS oFHARRIsON's CAB.
MET.

The excuse OF Mr.. Proctor, on the
death Of Mr. Davis, for neglecting the
time-honored usage Of lowering the
United States flag 10 half-mast at the
War Department as mark OF respect
to the memory of our ex Secretary OF
War, was altogether unworthy OF the
honorable position which bo filled.
Until Mr. Proctor was drawn from
obscunty by the President with his
unususl capacity for the discovery OF
statesmen hidden from the public Wis
ion, he was altogether unknown to
fame, and who but bis intimate friends
now know even from what State he
comes.
He came into office unknown. and
will pass out unknown, unless his name
as Secretary Of War shall be histori-
cally connected with the subjugation OF
a rebeIlious tribe of Red Skins, or will
live few years in Republican annals
as the broad patriot who refused to
lower the flag to half-mast on the death
Of Jefferson Davis.
But the example Of the Attorney-Gen-
eral presents a still more fragrant ex-
ample Of the bad policy of having in h
high position as a member of the Cabi-
net a weak, obscure, and narrow
minded partisan.
On the testimony Of negroes and
white knaves, if he has any testimony
at all. he condemns the South, and
burns with feigned indignation over
the alleged frauds of the Congressional
election Of 1888; but his real grievance
is that the white people of the South
won lawfully a victory over ignorance
aud barbarism in that election.
In his report, which is really in part a
political and partisan manifesto, and
written in assured anticipation Of an
outrageous general election law. he
says. in Bombastes Furioso style, that
such lawlessness is not to be tolerated, "
He knows that, so far as Virginia is
concerned, and in spite of the ar
rest OF judges of election in several
counties of the State, this lawlessness
is purely a creation of his own
Imagination, supported by the false tes-
timOny Of witnesses so destitute of
truth and character as to be unworthy
of belief. When a man filling the high
position of Attorney-General of the
United States, however discreditably
he may do so, frames an Indictment
against the South for election frauds, he
deserves only contempt for his want OF
veracity and partisan malice, and LET
| us be thankful that he is powerless to
injure any character but bis own.
There is fortunately reason now to
hope that his own vindictiveness will
not find expression in the enactment OF
general election law, and that even
the Republican party shrinks from a
step so hazardous to it's hold on power
as to change our form Of government
by providing its own marshals. judges
of election and returning boards for the
perpetuation of its tyranny over the
South and the oppression of the whole
country.